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Joshua council discusses extending sign ordinance into ETJ, tables decision until June
Summary
Council debated replacing Article 3.06 to extend city sign regulations into the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) but voted to table the change until the June meeting amid pending state legislation that may alter ETJ authority.
The City of Joshua council discussed a proposed replacement of Article 3.06 (signs and building regulations) that would extend the city's sign ordinance into the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Staff advised that pending state bills could change municipal authority in ETJs and recommended waiting until the end of the legislative session for clarity.
A city official explained that extending sign regulations into a half-mile ETJ can give the city regulatory standing to remove or restrict offensive signage near city limits. Council members raised questions about First Amendment limits on content regulation and whether the legislation under consideration might preempt local authority.
After debate, council member Shelley moved and Dakota seconded to table the proposed ordinance replacement until the June meeting to see the effects of the legislative session on ETJ authority; the motion passed.
Council asked staff to prepare updated draft language that could be quickly revised if the legislature clarifies ETJ authority before the June meeting. No formal ordinance was adopted at the meeting.
