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Signs must withstand hurricane force winds
Author: Daniel Keane Posted: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 EST
When sign ordinance violators in Deer Park, Texas, see Larry Brotherton coming, they know that the days of having their flags, banners and other signs reign freely are numbered. Brotherton, the Deer Park Code Enforcement Officer, is tasked with enforcing the city's sign code and he takes this jobs extremely seriously.
The Deer Park Broadcaster reports that thanks to the recently passed ordinance by the Deer Park City Council, Brotherton has made it his business to take down all non-compliant portable business signs, which are banned under the new provision. The process for Brotherton starts when he gets a complaint from someone in town telling him that a sign is not in compliance. From there, Brotherton investigates whether or not a violation has taken place and, if so, he takes the appropriate action.
According to the news source, the new ordinance states that "banded signs" are allowed on properties but there can only be four per lot. In addition, in order to put a sign up, businesses must get a permit from the city and must have their signs designed so they are able to withstand 120 mph winds per 3 second gusts.
Many cities have enforcement officers similar to Brotherton in order to keep signs in order. While businesses are allowed to put up signs, they must be sure to follow local laws.
The Deer Park Broadcaster reports that thanks to the recently passed ordinance by the Deer Park City Council, Brotherton has made it his business to take down all non-compliant portable business signs, which are banned under the new provision. The process for Brotherton starts when he gets a complaint from someone in town telling him that a sign is not in compliance. From there, Brotherton investigates whether or not a violation has taken place and, if so, he takes the appropriate action.
According to the news source, the new ordinance states that "banded signs" are allowed on properties but there can only be four per lot. In addition, in order to put a sign up, businesses must get a permit from the city and must have their signs designed so they are able to withstand 120 mph winds per 3 second gusts.
Many cities have enforcement officers similar to Brotherton in order to keep signs in order. While businesses are allowed to put up signs, they must be sure to follow local laws.
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