I am not going to pretend I fully understand Lubbock’s sign ordinance. I attempted to read it, but it’s actually much more complicated than “a sign can only be X big.”
However, I am aware that Lubbock has a strict and heavily enforced sign ordinance, applicable to both businesses and outdoor advertising.
What the Lubbock Sign Ordinance Says Today
There are rules about lighting, how far offset from the street a sign can be, what you can use to support your sign (no rocks), and my favorite provision, which is that a sign that “emits odor” that is distracting is not allowed.
Please refrain from having a stinky sign, Lubbock.
How the Sign Ordinance Impacts Local Businesses
If I were to open a business, I’d likely need a sign permit (especially if I wanted an illuminated one). I might be able to get away with a traditional sign so long as it was just painted…