The Lake Jackson City Council approved first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 78, Section 78-10 of the city Code of Ordinances to allow commercial real-estate for-sale and for-lease signs up to 32 square feet.

City staff presented the proposed text change during the Nov. 3 regular meeting and said it required only a single section amendment. The staff explanation noted other code provisions that govern temporary construction signage and larger signs for parcels over three acres.

Councilman Sinhania moved to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 23-10 amending Chapter 78, Section 78-10 to allow 32-square-foot commercial sale/lease signs; Councilwoman Seth seconded. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote and the ordinance will return for second reading at a subsequent council meeting.

Why it matters: The change affects how commercial properties may advertise for sale or lease within city limits and aligns the sale/lease provision with existing size allowances in related ordinance sections. The ordinance was approved on first reading and is scheduled for a second reading before final adoption.

No amendment language or final effective date was presented at first reading; staff indicated the item would return to the next council meeting for second reading.