OUR MISSION

The mission of the Scenic City Certification Program is to support and recognize Texas municipalities that implement high-quality scenic standards for public roadways and public spaces, with the long-term goal of improving the image of all cities.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Start by downloading the Scenic City Certification Program Application.

Application Instructions:

1) The Scenic City application is points-based. For each criterion that applies to your city, please check the corresponding box. Please note that the following criteria are required before being named a Scenic City; applicant cities without these programs need not submit an application:

a) trees and landscaping along major roadways, city streets, street medians and in parking lots
b) prohibition on new off-premises signage (billboards)
c) permitting process and height/size requirements for on-premises signage

All other criteria in the application are optional, and the more of them an applicant city has, the more points toward certification will be earned. Please refer to the glossary for a definition of terms.

2) Provide clearly-stated evidence that this criterion is contained either in an ordinance or is a component of a formal program. You may:

a) enter the relevant link(s) to a website containing this information – please provide the specific page where the information is found, not the home page. If link is to Municode, please cite the location within your code.
b) give a link to an Adobe Acrobat (pdf) document containing the information
c) mail the documents on a CD with file names noting the applicable section
d) mail the documentation in a binder with tabs or title pages noting the applicable section

Here is an example of how to fill out the form:

3) Your application will be evaluated by the Scenic City Certification Program Advisory Committee. The decision by the Advisory Committee will be final. You will receive notification of your Scenic City certification status within 60 days of receipt of your application.

4) Each application must be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee of $500. Checks should be made payable to Scenic Texas.

Mail to:
Scenic City Certification Program
Scenic Texas
3015 Richmond Ave, Ste 220
Houston TX 77098

5) Submit completed application and supplemental materials by mail or email to:

application@sceniccitycertification.com
or
Scenic City Certification Program
Scenic Texas
3015 Richmond Ave, Ste 220
Houston TX 77098

Please direct questions regarding the application to Holly Eaton at 713-979-4374 or holly@sceniccitycertification.com.

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