Austin City Code tit. 25, ch. 25-10, art. 9 — SETBACK AND STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS | Austin City Code (Supp. No. 174: codified through Ordinance No. 20260521-050, effective June 1, 2026) — City of Austin

Austin City Code § 25-10-191 SIGN SETBACK REQUIREMENTS.

§ 25-10-191 - SIGN SETBACK REQUIREMENTS. (A) A sign installed in compliance with this section is not required to comply with building setback requirements established elsewhere in this title. (B) A sign support 12 inches or less in diameter is not required to be set back from a street right-of-way. (C) A sign support more than 12 inches and not more than 24 inches in diameter must be set back at least three feet from a street right-of-way. (D) A sign support more than 24 inches and not more than 36 inches in diameter must be set back at least five feet from the street right-of-way. (E) A sign support more than 36 inches in diameter must be set back at least 12 feet from the street right-of-way. (F) Except for a wall sign, a sign within 12 feet of a street right-of-way must have either: (1) a height of not more than 30 inches; or (2) a clearance of at least nine feet. (G) This section does not apply to a sign permitted by Section 25-10-102(F) (Signs Associated with Political Elections). Source: Section 13-2-886; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031030-11; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20170817-072, Pt. 22, 8-28-17.

Austin City Code § 25-10-192 STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS.

§ 25-10-192 - STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS. (A) Except for a wall sign, a sign must be designed, installed, and maintained so that it will withstand a horizontal pressure of 30 pounds per square foot of exposed surface. (B) A lighted sign: (1) may not produce glare visible to vehicle drivers; and (2) must be visually separated from traffic signs, signals, and devices. Source: Section 13-2-887; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11.

SETBACK AND STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS.

Austin City Code § 25-10-191 SIGN SETBACK REQUIREMENTS.

Austin City Code § 25-10-192 STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS.