A sign approved for

placement

under this section may not:

exceed 16 square feet if placed on the roadside to inform the traveling public
exceed four square feet if used to guide participants in a bicycle or pedestrian event
extend more than three feet past the pavement edge if the sign is a banner
imitate or resemble any official traffic sign, signal or device.

Sign Material

—A sign approved for placement under this section should be constructed of heavy cardboard, plastic, fabric mesh or plywood no thicker than 1/4 inch. The sign supports should be approved by the district engineer.

Sign Location

—A sign approved for placement under this section should be placed as far from the edge of the pavement as possible, and should not be placed:

in a location where it may prevent the driver of a vehicle from having a clear and unobstructed view of official signs and approaching or merging traffic
on any highway appurtenance, including, but not limited to, bridges, traffic control devices, official signs, sign supports, light standards, poles and delineators
on any tree or other natural feature
less than 18½ feet above the pavement if the sign is a banner placed over the pavement
closer to the pavement edge than official highway signs, except for signs used to guide participants in a bicycle or pedestrian event, which should be placed no less than one foot from the edge of the pavement.

Text of the Sign

—A sign approved for placement for a special event under this section should not contain commercial advertising but may identify the event's sponsor by name and the sponsor's trademark. The name of the event's sponsor and the sponsor's trademark should be displayed less conspicuously than the activity.

Lighting

—A sign approved for placement under this section may not display lighting.

Banner Supports

—A banner not placed on existing utility poles should be placed on supports which comply with the safety standards of the

Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

and the latest version of the Barricade and Construction Standard Sheets (published by the Traffic Operations Division) and must be approved by department personnel before installation.

Sign Removal

—The applicant should remove

surface mounted signs within 24 hours of the completion of the event. Banners should be removed within seven days of the completion of the event. A special event sign not removed in compliance with this sub-section is subject to removal by the department, and the applicant is liable for removal and disposal costs. If a sign becomes a hazard due to inclement weather, inadequate maintenance, accidental damage or other cause, the department will remove the sign.

Maintenance

—The sign should be maintained by the owner in compliance with all requirements of the application. The department may remove signs not maintained in accordance with the application, and the applicant is liable for removal and disposal costs.

Exceptions

—The district engineer may waive one or more of the requirements of this section consistent with applicable law. In that case, he or she must specify the public benefits resulting from the sign placement by written order.