§ 25-10-156. HOME OCCUPATION SIGNS.

(A)

A home occupation that is allowed under Section 25-2-900 ( Home Occupations ) may display one on-premise sign if the following requirements are met:

(1)

The home occupation sign and the principal structure associated with the home occupation must both directly front a Core Transit Corridor or Future Core Transit Corridor.

(2)

The home occupation sign may not exceed:

(a)

for a sign that is placed on or attached directly to the ground, six square feet in area and three feet in height, as measured from the lower of natural or finished grade adjacent to the principal structure; or

(b)

for a sign attached to a monopole of four feet in height and up to 12 inches in diameter, three square feet in area and four feet in height, with the height of both the pole and the sign measured from the lower of natural or finished grade adjacent to the principal structure.

(3)

If an electric home occupation sign is used, the sign must be:

(a)

non-illuminated or externally illuminated;

(b)

energy efficient, as determined by Austin Energy; and

(c)

compliant with International Dark Sky standards for pollution reduction.

(B)

A home occupation sign permitted under this section must be removed if the home occupation ceases to be used or fails to comply with the requirements of this section or Section 25-2-900 ( Home Occupations ).

Source: 20090827-032; Ord. No. 20170817-072 , Pt. 18, 8-28-17.