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Balcones Heights loosens temporary‑sign rules and tightens screening for shipping containers
Summary
Council adopted changes to the temporary sign ordinance—expanding display time from 30 to 90 days and adjusting height/setbacks—and approved design‑standards language requiring screening of cargo/shipping containers from abutting properties, after deliberation and a split vote on the latter.
Balcones Heights — At its April 27 meeting, the City Council adopted two planning and zoning changes: amendments to the temporary sign ordinance that increase allowable display time and a design‑standards amendment that adds screening requirements for cargo and shipping containers.
Community development staff said the temporary‑sign change responds to business…
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