HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 21-028 Special Sign - Hyer Elementary SchoolORDINANCE NO.21-028
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK,TEXAS,AUTHORIZNG
A SPECIAL SIGN FOR THE ROBERT S.HYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON THE
PROPERTY AT 3920 CARUTH;PROVIDING CONDITIONS;PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;PROVIIDNG A SEVERABILIY
CLAUSE;PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00)FOR EACH OFFENSE;AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS the Zoning and Development Advisory Committee (formerly the Urban Design
and Development Committee)of the City has considered a request to authorize a special sign for the
campus of the Hyer Elementary School and has recommended to the City Council the authorization
of the special sign,with conditions;and
WHEREAS the provisions of Article 3.09 of the Code of Ordinances have been complied
with and the City Council has provided notice and a public hearing about such request and
recommendation and is of the opinion and finds that such special sign should be authorized.Now,
Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY
PARK,TEXAS:
SECTION 1.That the Zoning and Development Advisory Committee,formerly the Urban
Design and Development Committee,has considered a request from the Highland Park Independent
School District to authorize a special sign for the Robert S.Hyer Elementary School to promote the
cultural and scenic character of the campus and the student garden known as the Hyer Garden.That
such request was accompanied by plans which provide the details and specifications required by the
Code of Ordinances,Section 3.09.023,and in the opinion of the Committee,such sign will be unique
to the location and compatible with the general cultural and scenic character of the school and the
neighborhood,the total area of the sign face plus the total combined area of all existing signs on the
campus will not exceed the total area of all signs allowed on the campus,the sign will not be contrary
to the public interest,and will serve to create a sense of place.A sign permit shall be required before
the special sign may be installed.That the Committee has recommended to the City Council that the
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special sign be authorized for the Hyer Elementary School campus,commonly known as 3920 Caruth
Boulevard,permitting the special sign in accordance with the submitted plans.
SECTION 2.That after notice and public hearing,the City Council has determined that the
authorization of the special sign is in the best interest of the public health,safety and general welfare
of the City and should be granted,subject to the following special conditions:
A.That the sign permitted as a special sign shall be installed as shown on the plans
attached hereto collectively as Exhibit "A"and made a part hereof for all purposes;
and
B.That the following conditions shall apply:
(1)The sign will be five feet (5')in height and six feet (6')in width.
(2)The sign will be non-illuminated.
(3)The sign identifies a cultural use unique to the surrounding properties.
(4)The sign must be within the allowable area of all signs on the campus.
(5)The sign will be set back fifty feet (50')from the street curb.
(6)Only one special sign will be permitted for the Hyer campus.
(7)The sign will establish a sense of place.
(8)The lettering on the sign must be in equal size in font and stroke for both "The
Hyer Garden"and the sponsor's name.The sponsor's name may change so the
sign may be changed to reflect the name ofthe current sponsor.
(9)The Superintendent of Schools for HPISD must acknowledge and approve in
writing the permit application,content,and placement of the sign.
SECTION 3.That any ordinance of the City of University Park in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance is hereby repealed.
SECTION 4.That should any sentence,paragraph,subdivision,clause,phrase,or section of
this ordinance be adjudged or held to be unconstitutional,illegal,or invalid,the same shall not affect
the validity of this ordinance,or any part or provision thereof,other than the part so declared to be
invalid,illegal,or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5.That any person,firm,or corporation violating any of the provisions or terms
of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and,upon conviction in the municipal
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court of the City of University Park,Texas,shall be subjected to a fine not to exceed the sum of five
hundred dollars ($500.00)for each offense,and each day any such violation shall continue shall be
deemed to constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 6.That this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage
and the publication of the caption,as the law and Charter in such cases provide.
DULY PASSED by the City Council ofthe City of University Park,Texas,on the 5th day of
October 2021.
APPROVED:
TOMMY STEWART,MAYOR
ATTEST:
CHRISTINE GREEN,CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ORDINANCE NO.21-028
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK,TEXAS,AUTHORIZNG
A SPECIAL SIGN FOR THE ROBERT S.HYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON THE
PROPERTY AT 3920 CARUTH;PROVIDING CONDITIONS;PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;PROVIIDNG A SEVERABILIY
CLAUSE;PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00)FOR EACH OFFENSE;AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of University Park,Texas,on the 5th day of
October 2021.
APPROVED:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
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