Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 19 – Signs in its entirety and amending Chapter 2 – Administration, Article II – Authorities, Boards, Committees and Commission” creating Division 8 “Sign Board."

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

In 2023, City staff began a comprehensive review and update of Chapter 19 – Signs of the City of Denison Code of Ordinances. The current sign regulations have not undergone a significant review or amendment since 2013. Staff provided City Council with a Project Update at their meeting held on February 3, 2025. City Council tabled the item at the meeting held on June 15, 2026. City Council held a Work Session to discuss the proposed amendments and provide staff additional direction on June 23, 2026. Staff met with the Sign Committee and members of the development community on June 29, 2026. City Council tabled the item at the meeting held on July 13, 2026.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.2/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).