Attention-getting devices.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 28-37
in effectSec. 28-37. - Attention-getting devices.
(a) As used in this section, attention-getting devices shall mean devices erected, placed or maintained outdoors so as to attract attention to any commercial business, or any goods, products or services available on the premises of a commercial business, including but not limited to the following devices: banners; cut out figures; discs; festooning, including tinsel, strings of ribbons, and pinwheels; inflatable objects, including balloons; non-governmental flags; pennants; propellers; steam- or smoke-producing devices; streamers; whirligigs; wind devices; blinking, rotating, moving, chasing, flashing, glaring, strobe, scintillating, search, flood or spot lights; or similar devices, any of which are located or employed in connection with the conduct of a commercial business. Attention-getting devices shall not include any structure or device that is permitted under the Sign Code.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to place, erect, maintain, or display any attention-getting device on any private or public property within the city. No attention-getting device shall be eligible for a permit under the Sign Code.
(c) Enforcement of this section shall be the duty of the sign administration division of the Houston Public Works or any law enforcement officer.
(d) Any person who shall violate any provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not less than $300.00 and not more than $500.00 for each violation. Each day in which any violation shall occur shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. No. 08-992, § 3, 11-12-08, eff. 1-1-2010; Ord. No. 2018-11, § 50, 1-10-2018; Ord. No. 2021-1037, § 20(Exh. I.23), 12-1-2021, eff. 4-1-2022; Ord. No. 2022-234, § 5, 3-30-2022)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH28MIOFPR_ARTIINGE_S28-37ATTTDEFetched: 10/26/2026