File #: 25-2254    Version: 1
Type: Action Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/6/2025 In control: Historic District / Landmark Board
On agenda: 11/13/2025 Final action:
Title: Amending Chapter 28 of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, Article II to prohibit illuminated signage for all properties located along all Right-of-Ways (ROW) abutting designated historic plazas; providing a severability; establishing an effective date; and providing for publication.
Sponsors: Planning & Zoning Commission
Attachments: 1. Illuminated Signage Ordinance
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SUBJECT

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Amending Chapter 28 of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, Article II to prohibit illuminated signage for all properties located along all Right-of-Ways (ROW) abutting designated historic plazas; providing a severability; establishing an effective date; and providing for publication.

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PREVIOUS ACTION

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BACKGROUND

     - On October 6, 2025, Council Member, Melissa R. Cigarroa proposed an item of discussion with possible action to create an ordinance regarding signage in the Historic District of Laredo to prevent illuminated signs in and adjacent to St. Agustin Plaza in order to preserve its authenticity. This item was tabled for the next meeting.
     - During the City Council meeting of October 20, 2025, a motion was made to direct staff to create an ordinance preventing illuminated signs in and adjacent to the following City of Laredo designated plazas - San Agustin Plaza, Jarvis Plaza, El Mercado Plaza, Bruni Plaza, and St. Peter’s Plaza.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION

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Staff recommended an ordinance amendment for illuminated signage.

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