DRAFT SIGN ORDINANCE FOR PUBLIC INPUT
The sign ordinance in Dripping Springs always stirs debate. In advance of a public hearing on December 14 at the City Council meeting, the City of Dripping Springs has released the current draft amendment to the sign ordinance. Download PDF here. There is also a paper copy at City Hall. If anyone has questions, contact the City’s Sign Administrator Michelle Fischer at City Hall at (512) 858-4725. The City says it would appreciate comments on it. The draft amendment is available in paper format at City Hall.
IF YOU OWN LAND, READ THIS:
It is important for all landowners to read the new sign ordinance and post comments to the City or be at the meeting on December 14th.
The new sign ordinance, under Sec 26.01.005 SIGN, removes the phrase "that is visible from a public right-o-way" that was in the old ordinance. By removing this phrase, any sign on your property, if it is located in Dripping Springs or the ETJ, can now be regulated by the City. There are a few exemptions, but most do not apply to landowners.
For example, if you have 10 acres of land and have a sign in the middle of your 10 acres, that sign would be required to be in compliance with the new sign ordinance.
If I have a sign that cannot be seen from a public right-of-way, why does it have to be regulated by the City?? Think of all the signs you have on your personal property that are not visible from a public right-of-way!! That is too much regulation of private property rights for me.
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