Texas Administrative Code
Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION
Part 1 - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Chapter 21 - RIGHT OF WAY
Subchapter I - REGULATION OF SIGNS ALONG INTERSTATE AND PRIMARY HIGHWAYS
Division 1 - SIGNS
Section 21.168 - Continuance of Nonconforming Commercial Signs

Universal Citation: 43 TX Admin Code § 21.168

Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025

(a) A sign that was lawfully erected before March 3, 1986, in a railroad, utility, or road right of way may be maintained as a nonconforming sign if all other requirements of this subchapter are met.

(b) A sign that was lawfully erected at a location that later became subject to this chapter may be maintained at that location as a nonconforming sign if the sign satisfies all other requirements of this subchapter.

(c) A nonconforming sign may not be:

(1) removed and rebuilt for any reason, except as provided by § 21.187 of this subchapter (relating to Authority to Rebuild a Commercial Sign); or

(2) substantially changed, as described by § 21.184 of this subchapter (relating to Repair and Maintenance of Commercial Signs).

(d) If the permit for a sign is voided under § 21.173 of this subchapter (relating to Void Permit) or cancelled under § 21.174 of this subchapter (relating to Cancellation of Permit), the department will not issue a permit for that sign as a nonconforming sign.

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