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CITY OF HOUSTON - CITY COUNCIL

Meeting Date: 9/12/2023
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Item Creation Date: 8/9/2023

PLN - Public Hearing for Chapter 33 Amendment Sign Code Exemption

Agenda Item#: 1.


 
                               
Summary:

9:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING for an amendment to Chapter 33 to provide an exemption to the City of Houston Sign Code to allow rooftop signs on protected landmark buildings and to establish standards

Background:

On June 29, 2023, the Houston Archeological and Historical Commission (HAHC) held a public hearing to consider an amendment to Chapter 33, Article VII, Division 5 of the Code of Ordinances, adding a new Section 33-269 to provide an exemption to the City of Houston Sign Code to allow rooftop signs on protected landmark buildings and to establish standards. After a presentation by the Planning and Development Department and discussion, the HAHC unanimously voted to approve the item.

 

A public hearing on the amendment to Chapter 33 is set for Wednesday, September 13, 9:00 a.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers. Notice of the public hearing date and location will be published in a local newspaper of general circulation. 

 

 

 

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Margaret Wallace Brown, AICP, CNU-A

Director
Planning and Development Department

Contact Information:

Anna Sedillo, Council Liaison

832-393-6578

 

Nicole Broussard (Smothers), Deputy Assistant Director

832-393-6580

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