Showing ordinances that apply to Shady Hollow, TX
Shady Hollow is an unincorporated community (population 4,822) in Travis County, Texas. Because Shady Hollow is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Travis County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The signage rules rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Unincorporated Travis County has no sign ordinance outside highway right-of-way (TxDOT jurisdiction). Austin Code 25-10 limits home occupation signage to one non-illuminated nameplate, maximum 2 sq ft, flat-mounted to building. Temporary contractor/real estate signs follow separate limits. HOAs often prohibit all commercial signage.
Texas counties lack sign regulation authority for private property; unincorporated Travis County only enforces state highway right-of-way rules (TxDOT). Austin City Code 25-10-127 allows home occupation signs: one sign, 2 sq ft maximum, non-illuminated, attached flat to the building (no freestanding, no roof signs, no projecting signs). Residential real estate signs limited to 6 sq ft. Political signs protected under TX Election Code 259.002 for 90 days before election. Temporary garage sale signs: 2 sq ft, on-site only, remove within 24 hours after event. HOAs commonly prohibit business signage entirely; TX Property Code 202.009 preserves right to display US flag and political signs against HOA restriction.
Austin: verbal warning, then 100 dollar fine first offense, 200 dollars subsequent, up to 500 dollars per day for continuing violation. Illegal right-of-way signs: TxDOT removal without notice. HOA: per deed, typically 50-500 dollars.
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