Building-Related and Fire Codes Appeals and Advisory Board
Regular MeetingSan Antonio, TX · December 21, 2022
Agenda
City of San Antonio
AGENDA
BuildingRelated and Fire Codes Appeals and Advisory Board
Meeting Sign Code Committee
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 9:00 AM 1901 S. Alamo
The BuildingRelated and Fire Codes Appeals and Advisory Board Meeting Sign Code Committee
will hold its regular meeting in the 1901 S. Alamo beginning at 9:00 AM. Once convened, the Building
Related and Fire Codes Appeals and Advisory Board Meeting Sign Code Committee will take up the
following items no sooner than the designated times.
To watch and listen to this meeting, visit www.sanantonio.gov/DSD/Boards/MeetingVideos. To listen to
audio only, call 210206LIVE (5483).
Once a quorum is established, the BuildingRelated and Fire Codes Appeals and Advisory Board
Meeting Sign Code Committee shall consider the following:
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the minutes from the BuildingRelated and Fire Codes Appeals and Advisory Board
– Sign Code Committee meeting on December 7, 2022
Public Comments
Briefing and Possible Action on the following items
2. Chapter 28 amendment item 61, external, request to review Sec. 2843, Digital displays; general,
and the intensity levels (NITS) and footcandle measurement requirements for On and Off
premises digital signs to determine if a reduction in these values should be made (Jeremy
McDonald, BRFCAAB Board Liaison, 2102070265, SignCodeReview@sanantonio.gov,
Development Services Department)
3. Chapter 28 amendment item 131, external, request to amend multiple sections of Chapter 28 to
update the code to reflect current nightsky friendly lighting standards and maximum values as
recommended by the International DarkSky Association, the Illuminating Engineering Society, and
the International Commission on Illumination (Jeremy McDonald, BRFCAAB Board Liaison,
2102070265, SignCodeReview@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
4. Chapter 28 amendment item 81, external, request to amend Ch. 28 for the development of a San
2. Chapter 28 amendment item 61, external, request to review Sec. 2843, Digital displays; general,
and the intensity levels (NITS) and footcandle measurement requirements for On and Off
premises digital signs to determine if a reduction in these values should be made (Jeremy
McDonald, BRFCAAB Board Liaison, 2102070265, SignCodeReview@sanantonio.gov,
Development Services Department)
3. Chapter 28 amendment item 131, external, request to amend multiple sections of Chapter 28 to
update the code to reflect current nightsky friendly lighting standards and maximum values as
recommended by the International DarkSky Association, the Illuminating Engineering Society, and
the International Commission on Illumination (Jeremy McDonald, BRFCAAB Board Liaison,
2102070265, SignCodeReview@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
4. Chapter 28 amendment item 81, external, request to amend Ch. 28 for the development of a San
Antonio Arts and Entertainment District overlay zoning that would allow for the creation of a
downtown economic development and public art program powered by outdoor media (Jeremy
McDonald, BRFCAAB Board Liaison, 2102070265, SignCodeReview@sanantonio.gov,
Development Services Department)
5. Chapter 28 amendment item 91, external, request to institute an annual inspection fee per Section
2876, Fee schedule, for on premise digital signs to cover cost of ensuring that action of and
brightness of sign remains consistent with code. The fee shall not apply to digital signs that pass
initial inspection, can only remain static or changed manually (such as gas prices) and are not able
to be have light intensity increased (Jeremy McDonald, BRFCAAB Board Liaison, 210207
0265, SignCodeReview@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
6. Chapter 28 amendment item 111, External, request to amend the permitting requirements for the
temporary placement of temporary signs within the property lines or on the RightofWay directly
abutting the property of the sign installer and signs within the geographical boundaries within a
registered Neighborhood or Homeowner Association per Section 2874 (c) Small sign (Jeremy
McDonald, BRFCAAB Board Liaison, 2102070265, SignCodeReview@sanantonio.gov,
Development Services Department)
7. Chapter 28 amendment item 151, request to amend the process requirements for modifying an
existing Sign Master Plan (SMP) when an existing lot owner within the SMP is non responsive to
requests for change, Section 2849, Sign Master Plan Development Agreement (Jeremy
McDonald, BRFCAAB Board Liaison, 2102070265, SignCodeReview@sanantonio.gov,
Development Services Department)
8. Chapter 28 amendment item 101, external, request to add a "height adjustment permit" for on
premises signs that are currently obstructed to allow for an increase in the height of an existing sign
to a maximum of 85 ft, addition to Section 2845, Sign height and area (Jeremy McDonald,
BRFCAAB Board Liaison, 2102070265, SignCodeReview@sanantonio.gov, Development
Services Department)
Director's Report
At any time during the meeting, the BuildingRelated and Fire Codes Appeals and Advisory Board
Meeting Sign Code Committee may meet in executive session for consultation with the City Attorney's
Office concerning attorney client matters under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
ACCESS STATEMENT
The City of San Antonio ensures meaningful access to City meetings, programs and services
by reasonably providing: translation and interpretation, materials in alternate formats, and
other accommodations upon request. To request these services call (210) 2077268 or Relay
Texas 711 or by requesting these services online at
https://www.sanantonio.gov/gpa/LanguageServices. Providing
at least 72 hours’ notice will help to ensure availability.
At any time during the meeting, the BuildingRelated and Fire Codes Appeals and Advisory Board
Meeting Sign Code Committee may meet in executive session for consultation with the City Attorney's
Office concerning attorney client matters under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
ACCESS STATEMENT
The City of San Antonio ensures meaningful access to City meetings, programs and services
by reasonably providing: translation and interpretation, materials in alternate formats, and
other accommodations upon request. To request these services call (210) 2077268 or Relay
Texas 711 or by requesting these services online at
https://www.sanantonio.gov/gpa/LanguageServices. Providing
at least 72 hours’ notice will help to ensure availability.
Posted on: 12/15/2022 02:22 PM