Earlier editions: 2026-07
Cypress Municipal Code Art. III Standards and Specifications
Cypress Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Cypress
Cite as: Cypress Municipal Code Article III · Text as of 2026-10-05
§ 23-8. Erection on public property prohibited.¶
No sign shall be erected on public property or easements except as provided for by state law and chapter 15 of the city zoning ordinance (Ordinance No. 497).
Cross references: Zoning, App. I.
(Ord. No. 534, 8-12-74)
§ 23-9. Obstruction of fire escapes, stairways, standpipes, exits, etc., prohibited.¶
No sign or part of a sign shall obstruct any fire escape, stairway, standpipe, exterior door, required exit, legally required light or ventilation, nor shall any sign or any of its supports be attached to or supported by any fire escape or standpipe.
(Ord. No. 534, 8-12-74)
§ 23-10. Obstruction of or interference with traffic prohibited.¶
No sign shall be erected in a location where placement would constitute a traffic hazard so as to obstruct free and clear vision of pedestrian or vehicular traffic; or at any location where, by reason of the position, shape, lighting or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device; or which makes use of the words "STOP," "LOOK," "DANGER" or any related word, phrase, symbol or character in such manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
All signs which are lighted with an intensity equal to or exceeding the low beam of an automobile headlight and which light is so directed as to shine directly into the eyes of a vehicle operator are prohibited.
(Ord. No. 534, 8-12-74)
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