Item 2 C20-2025-019 Zoning Sign Posting Updates Presentation — original pdf

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Zoning Sign Posting Austin Planning | Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee February 18, 2026 Why are we here?  House Bill 24 was approved by the 89th Texas State Legislative Session in 2025.  HB 24:  Increased the threshold that certain petitions must meet to become valid, and reduced the impacts of such protests; and  Made significant changes to zoning sign posting requirements. 2 House Bill 24 at a glance 1. Establishes minimum dimensions for zoning signs. 2. Changes the duration of time that the sign must remain posted. 3. Allows municipalities to require the applicant to post a sign. 3 House Bill 24 at a glance Austin LDC Staff shall post signs No minimum dimensions Sign shall be posted within 14 days of application filing Sign may not be removed before the earliest date on which action may be taken on the application Signs must be posted every 200 feet, with a maximum of three per street frontage HB 24 Zoning Commission or applicant shall post sign At least 24” x 48” Sign shall be posted at least 10 days before the land use commission public hearing Sign must remain posted and maintained until final action is taken by City Council One sign required 4 Proposed Code Amendment  Create a new code section: § 25-1-136 Requirements for Applicant-Posted Signs  § 25-1-135 Posting of Signs will remain for non-zoning signs  Amend § 25-2-261 Notice of Application Filing to reference § 25-1-136  The applicant shall post zoning signs required by Title 25 5 Proposed Code Amendment  A sign must:  specify the type of action pending, the file number, and the name and telephone number of the person to contact for additional information;  be posted on the property affected by the proposed change;  be visible from the street;  be at least 24 inches long by 48 inches wide; and  be spaced not more than 200 feet apart from another sign for the same application.  If the street frontage of the subject property is less than 200 feet in length, only one sign is required. Not more than three signs are required per street frontage regardless of the length of the street frontage. Not more than 10 signs are required per proposed change regardless of the site area. 6 Proposed Code Amendment  The sign must be posted not later than the 10th day before the date that:  the historic landmark commission holds a hearing on the proposed change, if required; or  the land use commission holds a hearing on the proposed change.  The applicant must maintain the sign until the date of a final determination on the proposed change by the City Council.  The applicant must provide verification of the placement of the sign in the manner prescribed by the responsible director and respond to a complaint not later than 5 working days after receiving the complaint.  The applicant must remove the sign not later than 10 working days after the date of a final determination on the proposed change by the City Council. 7 Code Amendment Schedule  February 11: Code Cabinet  February 18: Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee  March 10: Planning Commission  March 26: City Council 8 Thank you! Any questions? Eric Thomas, Austin Planning eric.thomas@austintexas.gov (512) 974-7940