CLEARANCE AND HEIGHT CALCULATIONS.
Austin City Code § 25-10-6
in effect§ 25-10-6 - CLEARANCE AND HEIGHT CALCULATIONS.
(A) Sign clearance is calculated by measuring the smallest vertical distance between the grade of the adjacent street pavement or curb and the lowest point of the sign. Sign framework and embellishment are included in the measurement, and sign supports are excluded.
(B) Sign height is calculated by measuring the vertical distance above grade, street pavement, or building facade to the highest point of the sign.
Source: Section 13-2-850; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20170817-072, Pt. 1, 8-28-17.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT25LADE_CH25-10SIRE_ART1GEPR_S25-10-6CLHECAFetched: 10/27/2026
