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Keith B wrote:

brainman wrote:

Keith B wrote:
It is up to canons of statutory interpretation to determine the meaning. Since they are attached to one structure, they could be considered one sign. Same with attached to the building. I will be when they apply for a permit to put up signage, they only get one permit no matter how many seperate letters they have for the 'sign'.

I find your choice of plural pronouns ironic.

Good observation. You passed my test.

Typically, the smaller signs mounted to the face of the larger sign are called plaques. For the sign tree, who knows what they're called. Since "Sign" is not defined in the code, and nobody thought it important to define it, I would think "split" plaques are fine.

Ruark wrote:

thetexan wrote:

Breny414 wrote:Looking up the definition of "Sign" via Google, it says, "A notice that is publicly displayed." It makes no mention of substrate, same substrate, etc., etc..

By definition, HEB meets the requirements, even if their Spanish and English notice is separated by the doors.

So in your opinion, two signs separated by 25 feet constitutes "a sign"? What if they were 40 feet apart? 60? 80? 100? At what point would you stop calling it "a sign"?

I would say, "yes."

But that brings up a couple of questions... while we are on the subject...

For English speakers, if we don't see the Spanish versions of 30.06 or 30.07, do we get a pass? I don't see the lack of the sign in Spanish as a defense to prosecution.

How does the ABC code read in regards to the English and Spanish signage for 51% business? is it similar legalese to 30.06 and 07, or does the language state 2 signs? Would anyone dare walk past a 51% sign if the Spanish one is absent?

Looking up the definition of "Sign" via Google, it says, "A notice that is publicly displayed." It makes no mention of substrate, same substrate, etc., etc..

By definition, HEB meets the requirements, even if their Spanish and English notice is separated by the doors.

My $0.02