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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 19-A-2ORD, A N OR D I N A N C E Amending Art.495 of Chapter 44, Revised Ordinances of the City of Beavmont,,passed at a regular session of the City Council held July 2nd,A.D.I902. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That Article 495 of Chapter 44, Revised Ordinances of the City of Beaumont, which was sandJuly 2nd, A.D.I902, be so amended as to hereafter read as follows, to -wit: See.I. Signs must be hung at, least nlne feet above side- walk; inside edge of sign to be not over 24 inches'frrom,the face of the building; outside not to be beyond curb line: No electric rA 'sign exceeding six (G) feet in length shall exceed half its length in width.' Se0.2. In addition to the foregoing requirements, all signs must comply with the fe�:�._- _-I1 ME0H i-I1C-ALAPC+' NREMF,N7 S '(Div:. A. Materials of which signs are constructed must be rendered thoroughly waterproof and so constructed that they will not shrink or crack and thereby'endanger the waterp000f -qaulities which are required. Letters must be so constructed that sleet, snow or rain cannot enter them. (Div.B) The supporting cable or rod for signs must not be attached to or supported from wooden plugs; an approved toggle or, expansion bolt must be used; or the rod to which the support is attached must be drilled through the wall and fastened on the rear side in a substantial manner. The side guys for signs must not be r % S', CL, smaller than(one (fourth)of an inch in diameter. (Div.C.) Signs suspended over streets must have two individual Amending Art.495 of Chapter 44, Revised Ordinances of the City of Beavxgont, passed at a regular session of the City Council held July 2nd,A.D.I902. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUTAONT: That Article 495 of Chapter 44, Revised Ordinances of the City of Beaumont, c which was de oh July 2nd,A.D.I902, be so amended as to hereafter read as follows, to -wit: Sec.I. Signs must be hung at,.least nine feet above side- - •�" walk; inside edge of Pgn to be not over 24 inched from.the face of the building; outside not to be beyond curb line. o electric I - r 'sign exceeding six (G)'feet in length shall exceed half its length in width.` See.2. In addition to the foregoing requirements, all signs must -comply -with the fa? 1-^ 1 a— I -- _-_-- - --- Ism " AL! QUIREI: E. S. ( Div. A.) Materials of which signs are -constructed must be rendered thoroughly waterproof and so constructed that they will not shrink or crack and thereby 'endanger the waterp000f -qaulities which are required. Letters must be so constructed that sleet, Snow or rain cannot enter them. (Div.B) The supporting cable or rod for signs must not be attached to or supported from wooden plugs; an approved toggle or expansion bolt must be used; or the rod to which the support is attached must be drilled through the wall and fastened on the rear side in a substantial manner. The side guys for signs must not be smaller than(one (fourth)of an inch in diameter. (Div.C.) Signs suspended over streets must have two individual attachments to each building or. pole. (Div.D.) Each and every support for all signs must have a tensile strength at least four times greater than required for the n weight of sign, and subject to the approval of thep-ee-toT -ef Buildings r; �v,�,.� �m-� �✓ ,_ s L. .. 4 `, :, . ; r -_.; V (Div.E.) Signs weighing less than I00 pounds must have one main support attached to a bolt through the wall,, having suitable washer plate, unless the supporting cable or chain is at an angle greater than 45 degrees, srrhen approved expansion bolts may be used; when the eable.,or-chain is attached to a bolt at a distance greater than one foot from the wall the bolt must be supported with a brace. SIGNS WEIGHING LESS • THAN I00 POUNDS: Minimum size allowed,gatvanized cable—ii ........... ,-1/4 in. 3 Minimum size alloyred, chain ........................ .3-16 in? $ Angle less than 45 degrees, galvanized cable .......v 5-16 in. I Angle less'than 45 degrees, chain ...:.....:...:.:... I/4 in. Signs weighing between I00 and 250 pounds must have one train support attached to a bolt through the wall having a suitable washer f� plate; when the cable or chain is attached to a bolt at'a distance greater. than six inches from the wall, the bolt raust be supported with A brace. , SIGNS WEIGHING BETWEEN I00 AND 250 POUNDS. Minimum size allowed, galvanized cable.............:...3/8 in. Minimum size allowed, chain .....................:.... 5-16 in.`��' Angle less than 45 degrees, galvanized cable.......... I/2 in.. Angle less than 45 degrees, chain... 3/8 in. Signs weighing between 250 and 450 pounds must have two main supports attached to independent bolts through wall,,.having suitable washer plates, and each support must be anchored at the building, gall by two other supports. in the form of bolts or plugs. (Signs weighing between 250 and 450 pounds) Two supportsre- quired. Afinimwn size allowed, galvanized cable..............:.9-16 in. I-Ainimura size allowed, chain ...................:.......3/8 in. greater than 45 degrees, l»hen approved expansion bolts may be used; when the cable -or chain is attached.to a bolt at a distance greater than one foot from the wall the bolt must be supported with a brace'. SIGNS WEIGHING LESS THAN I00 POUNDS: Minirmam size allowed,galivanized cable................1/4 in. 3 Minimum size allowed, chain .......................: 3-16 in. � Angle less than 45 degrees, galvanized cable....... 5-16 in.'I Angle less than 45 degrees, chain ...:.........:.:.:. 2/4 in. Siggs weighing between I00 and 250 pounds must have one main support attached to a bolt through the wall having a suitable washer plate; when the, cable or chain is attached to a bolt ata distance greater. than six inches fro'ra the wall, the bolt must be supported with a brace. SIGNS WEIGHING BETWEEN I00 AND 250 POUNDS. Minimum size allowed, galvanized cable ................. 5/8 in. Minimum size allowed, chain........: ..........:::.... 5-16 in.`)' Angle less than 45 degrees, galvanized cable....:..... I/2 in., Angle less than 45 degrees, chain...::.: .......:...::. 3/8 in., Signs neighing between 250 and 450 pounds must have two main supports attached to independent bolts through wall,:tihaving suitable washer plates, and each support must be anchored at the building - wall by two other supports. in the form of bolts or plugs. (signs weighing between 250 and 450 pounds) Tt�To supports re- quired. Minimmn size allowed, galvanized cable..............:'.9-16 in. Minimum size allowed, chain. .... i.3/8 in. Angle less than 45 degrees, galvanized cable.......... 5/8 in. Angle -less than 45 degrees, chain ....... ..:...... ::.-. 9-16 in. Plans in detail must be submitted and approved for signs weighing 450 pounds. SIDE GUYS AND ELECTRIC SIGNS. Signs having 20 square feet or less of side surface and guys spread at an angle -- Greater than 45 degrees, galvanized cable.............1/4 in. Greater than 45 degrees, chain ...... ................ .3-16 in. Less than 45 degrees, galvanized cable...............:i/2 in. Less than 45 degrees, chain ........ in. Suns having more than 20 feet and less than 30 square feet of side ..... surface and. guys spread at an angle -- Greater than 45 degrees, galvanized cable... ... :....0.03/8 in. Greater than 45 degrees, chain I/4 in. Less than 45 degrees, galvanized cable ........ .......... .9-26 in. Less than 45 degrees, chain ........:.........:......... 5-16 in. Signs of over 30 square feet surface must have two side guys on each side of such sign, as may be required on the basis of the above. When signs are so located that the use of latge cables or chains as above is required, the use of two smaller cables or chains in place of one will be allowed, the breaking strain of the' two small cables or chains to be equal to that of the large ones indicated. SIDE GUY SUPPORTS ON BUILDING. Side guys spread at angles greater than 45 degrees may be fastened with approved expansion bolts, in a solid brick or stone wall, or by a m chine screw in an iron front; or by a lag bolt in solid woodwork. (Bolts or screws must not be fastened to window frames) . Machine screws in iron front to be not less than one half inch in diameter and must enter clear trr ough the iron work. Lag bolts in solid wood to be not smaller than,3/8 inch in Signs having 20 square feet or less of side surface and guys spread at an angle -- Greater than 45 degrees, galvanized cable.............1/4 in. Greater than 45 degrees, chain .... ....:....... in. Less than 45 degrees, galvanized cable................1/2 in. Less than 45 degrees, chain ..................::......3/8 in. Signs having more than 20 feet and less than 30 square feet of side surface ar.(i guys spread at an angle -- Greater than 45 degrees, galvanized cable......:.......3/8 in. Greater than 45 degrees, chain ... :..:... :..:......... 1/4 in. Less than 45 degrees, galvanized cable ....... .......... 9-26 in. Less than 45 degrees, chain..:.....: .........:....:.... 5-16 in. Signs of over 30 square feet surface must have two side guys on each side of such sign, as may be required on the basis of the above. When signs are so located that the use of latge cables or chains as above is required, the use of two smaller cables or chains in place of one will be allowed, the breaking strain of the two small cables or chains to be equal to that of the large ones indicated. SIDE GUYPd SUPPORTS ON BUILDING. Side guys spread at angles greater than 45 degrees may be fastened with approved expansion bolts, in a solid brick or stone wall, or by a machine screw in an iron front; or by a lag bolt in solid woodwork. (Bolts or screws must not be fastened to window frames) . Machine screws in iron front to be not less than one half inch in diameter and must enter clear tlr ough the iron work. Lag bolts in solid wood to be not smaller than 3/8 inch in diameter and must enter woodwork at least three inches. EXPANSION BOLTS. Expansion bolts must be at least 3/8 inch in diameter and must enter brick or stone walls, where permitted, at least 2-I/2 inches. U r Ve t / rr e - I4 -o•- ; r/i 1 el 017 V q�i V Sleeves must be provided for all cables and two cable clip mist be provided for each cable end near the sleeve. Turnbuckles of suitable size must be provided for all side guys and for one of the supporting cables where more than one is used. Signs must not obstruct or be attached to any part of fire excapes. ELECTRIC SIGNS AND DISPLAYS OUTSIDE OF BUILDINGS— WIRES. Seco A. Must have an approved insulated covering. Sec.B. Must have araple carrying capacity. See.C. Must, where entering wood or metal ivork, , be protected with fireproof insulating tubes substantially secured to prevent slipping out of place. Sec. D. Branch wires of like polarities may be bunched if placed in approved flexible tubing; provided that there are no splices or joints. Ends of tubing to be taped or compounded. Sec.E. Must be supported every 12 inches where opposite polarities of circuits are nearer than R 1—I/2 inches. Must be supported every 2—I/2 feet where opposite polarities of circuits are over 1-1/2 inches. Sec.F. Must be supported on porcelain knobs or cleats which separate it at least one half an inch from the nearest sur— face. Sec. G. Must be spliced or joined according to approved regulations and also be covered with an approved insulating paint,����-� Sec. H. dust have drip loops where entering weather frame. Sec.I. Portable conductors connecting signs must he stranded according to regulations. I SOCKETS AND RECEPTAULES. Sec.J. bust be weatherproof but where substantially pro- tected from the weather may be of the open clip pattern, so'plaeed that clips shall -have a clearance from wood or metal not less*than 1/4 of an inch. Sec:K. Clips must be substantially soldered to the wire and then thoroughly taped and painted with an approved insulating paint.(Supporting screws within sockets must be of such length and size and�so placed that they will retain an air space under live clips as intended in design). See.L.• Dust be waterproof, where exposed to weather, having t no outside contacts, and where pitched above a horizontal position must be protected at opening with an approved Vxama protecting ring or chamber to prevent rain or wx*4% entering. &5 u FIA AN ORDIWAWCR, Amending Article 495 of Chapter 44, of the Revised Ordin.-'- ances of, the City of Beaumont, passed at a regular session of the ecity Colalcil, held July 2nd.. A. D. 1902. BE IORDAIM BY TME CITYCOMICIL OF THE CITY OF M&MAONT: -' N That Art( le 495 of Chapter-44,vRevised Ordinances,of the !Beaumont,'passed on'July 2dn, A6 D. 1902, be -and is hereby amended so as to hereafter read as follows, to -wit: Article 495, It shall be unlawful for'anyperson ,,to: erect,: Xoep,, have or hold over or ac . r . oas any 'side -walk in the City -of Beaumont a hanjj- ing or suspended sign board, r,'ign' or other -devise, and each day such hanging or suspenJed sign bbard, sign or other device so erected is kept t -had or held,shall be a separate offense. Provided a'n.v person, finA, or corporation may erect main- tain, keep, have,:and hold over' or across any side -walk in the City of Beaumont a stationary illuminated sign -board or sign, also ovey and across any street il"I the Gity of Beaumont, provided further said illuminated sign -board or 'sign shall not.b-e-liung or suspended less than 9 feet above the side -walk, and not less than 15 feet when Sus- pended across the street; and shall be wade, erected, and built with such material 'as'to'be most safe,secure� and durable, and shall be maintained and operated bij the'ovmer.or owners, thereof;Jri such a se- cure manner and "way, aw as not to interfere 'with or. in any way in- juro, hindery or--prevent_.th9 -the sideioqialk or street by the public; and in the event the owner or owners'6f said sign -board or sign should neg1f)ct,. failv or fe-fuse to illuminate said sign -board or sign. during business' hours after sun -down, for BF Im ORDAINED BY THS, CITY C011ITC1. OF THE CITY OF MAMONT: That ' Art'icle 495 of Chapter- 44, Pevi.sed Ordinances. of the 3eauraont, passed'on'Suiy 2dn, A, D, 1902, be and is hereby amended so as to hereafter read as follows, to -wit: Article 495, tt� shall be unlawful for any personhth erect,:. keep., have or hold over or across any 'sidia-walk in the City of Beaumont a hanit- ing or suspended sign 'hoard, sign or other deva.se,. arid each day such hanging or suspen4d sign board, sign or other device so erected is', kept, had or held, shall be a sepa,ratte - offenae. Provided any person, firm, or corporation may erect tain, Deep, have,: and hold over or across any side -walk in the City of Beaumont, a stationary , ill uminated sign -'hoard or sign, also oven and across any street in the City of Beaiunon.t,. provided further ,sa.id illuminated sign -board or 'sign shell not .be- -lung or. suspended less than 9 feet above the side -teal: k, and not less than 15 feet when sus- pended across the street; and shall be aa.de, erected, and built with such material 'as 'to be Past safe,secure, -anOl durable,, and shall be maintained and operated bij the' owner. or ownersthereof in such a_se- cure viwmer and -way, a*- as not to interfere ' with or. in any way in jump, hinder, . or-- prevent_ the :f'rae and -the side -walk or s street by the public, wid in the event the owner or owners'of said Ve s, ign-►Board or .sign should negl oet, haat? �: or fe"use to � 1launinate said s'ign­tboard or si n. during business hours, after sun -down, for 5 consecutive nights, then said sign -board or sign may -be condemned by the Street and Bridge Con-mAttee, and the said owner or owners x3m shall remove same within 5 days a,fyer being duly notified so to do; and provided far. Cher, that before anlr such sign -hoard or sign shall .� be erected, a, permit therefor, -shall. 'tit: obtained as provided by ex• 3sting ordinatncgs, and a fee of .fi 'ty cents paid into the City �'reas 011 ury; and provided further that the privileifes and ri ghts herein granted 9 -hal, onstruAl/as a mere license, J*revocable at any time bir the City Comicil. aria: 0 TH_4 STAT' OF TMM4S ) COUNTY OF JFrFRSON' ; C�/rte f7_r1A-I- To, the Honorable Magor and City Pouncil of the City of Beaumont, Gentlemen: -- ?dour committee, to whom was referred the ordinance amend- ine Article 495 o:r Chapter 44, Revised Ordinances of the City of. Beamnont, regulating the erection of signs, beg to re3port, that it has duly considered said ordinance and recommend -that the ordinance submitted be rejected and that the foblowing ordinance hereto attach ed,xmA marked Wthibit, "A", and made a part hereof be; substituted for and in lieu of the proposed ordiaRnee referred to us, and we further re", amend that the said ordinance inarked Zdiihit "A" be adopted and duly paesedblr this Council. Respect:MSIy submitted, Ordinance Comittee.