Title
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2025-26 an ordinance amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, entitled, “Unified Development Code”, related to temporary signs at special events - Second Reading (Mayor Long and Mayor Pro Tem Cones)
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0 with three members absent on July 7, 2025.
City Council approved the first reading subject to amendments, 8-0-0 on August 12, 2025.
Background:
Approval of this item will amend the Unified Development Code to allow for temporary signs at special events.
Project Timeline:
June 18, 2025 - Notice of the public hearings was published in the paper.
July 7, 2025 - The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing recommended approval, 5-0-0.
August 12, 2025 - City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and hear the item on first reading.
August 26, 2025 - Subject to approval on first reading, City Council is scheduled to hear the item on second reading.
Project Summary:
The proposed ordinance amendments will allow for wind flags, bandit signs, and banners during special events, with the following limitations:
- Must be at a Special Event as defined in Article 14, or a one-day event such as a farmer’s market, grand opening, or holiday market.
- Must be located on the premises of the event and outside of the right-of-way.
- Limitations on the amount of signage allowed.
- Signs may only be displayed during the event.
A permit must be obtained for the signs and no more than 1 permit per week can be issued.
Amendments to Article 14 to create a Special Events Ordinance are currently planned for Council consideration on September 23, 2025.
On July 7, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed text amendment, 5-0-0 with three members absent.
On August 12, 2025, City Council approved the first reading subject to amendments, 8-0-0.
The amendment described above allows certain assembly sites in League City, such as churches or community halls, to place temporary signs on Sundays. To qualify, the site must be classified as a Group A-3 occupancy under the building code, have a capacity of 100 or more people, and hold recurring weekly gatherings. The signs can only be displayed between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Sundays, and the property owner must obtain an annual permit from the City.
Attachments:
1. Ordinance No. 2025-26
CONTRACT ORIGINATION:
Planning Department
Applicant: City of League City
FUNDING
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STRATEGIC PLANNING
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