City of Louisiana, MO Rules and Regulations

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Article IV Rules and Regulations — Generally

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Section 515.130 Prohibited Signs — Generally.

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Section 515.140 Prohibited Signs — Specifically.

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Section 515.150 Standards — Generally.

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Section 515.160 Sign Type and Use.

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Section 515.130 Prohibited Signs — Generally.

[Ord. No. 03-2010 §1, 2-8-2010]

Any sign erected in violation of any Section of any Chapter of the Louisiana City Code of Ordinances.

Signs that might conflict with or be confused for traffic control signs by shape, size, color, lighting or location.

Commercial signs placed or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers which are parked on public right-of-way, public property or private property so as to be visible from a public right-of-way where the obvious and apparent purpose is to advertise a product or direct people to a business or activity located on the same or nearby property.

This does not pertain to signs affixed to vehicles or trailers either magnetically or by permanent lettering, where the sign is incidental to the primary use of the vehicle or trailer.

Animated signs and mechanical contrivances: signs containing flasher, animators or mechanical movement or contrivances of any kind, excepting those displaying time and weather information, may only be permitted contingent on the requirements of Chapter 405 "Zoning Regulations".

Except as herein provided for, paper posters and painted signs applied directly to the wall of a building or pole or other support.

Signs painted or otherwise affixed on the inside or outside of automobile windows that in any way obstruct, hinder or interfere with the view of the driver of such vehicle.

Portable signs, except as provided for in this Chapter.

Except as herein provided for, signs advertising an article or product not manufactured, assembled, processed, repaired, serviced or sold upon the premises upon which the sign is located, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter.

Signs in residential zones except for home occupation, variances or Conditional Use Permits as provided for by Chapter 405 "Zoning Regulations."

[Ord. No. 18-2018, 10-22-2018]

Signs on public street right-of-way (other than public notices and unless otherwise allowed in this Chapter).

Signs with words or colors confusing to motorists or which block vision at entrances, intersections or are in any way a traffic hazard as determined by the Building Inspector.

Section 515.140 Prohibited Signs — Specifically.

[Ord. No. 03-2010 §1, 2-8-2010]

Signs or advertising devices that emit sound, smoke, vapors, particulate matter or order.

Signs that are in disrepair or hazardous as determined by the Building Inspector.

Roof signs, except as permitted on a mansard roof.

Signs on parking lot light standards not relating to traffic control or regulating information.

Signs that relate to discontinued businesses or uses no longer in existence, except when such sign is generally recognized as or has been nominated to be or is officially designated a historical site or landmark.

Section 515.150 Standards — Generally.

[Ord. No. 03-2010 §1, 2-8-2010]

All signs shall conform to the regulations and requirements set forth by the Chapter except those that fall under the legal non-conforming status as specified by this Chapter. All signs are subject to the safety requirements as set forth in the City Code Chapter 500 "Building Codes" and this Chapter. All signs for which a building permit is required shall be constructed and maintained in conformance with City Code Chapter 500 "Building Codes" and this Chapter.

All signs shall be erected and/or maintained so as not to block the view of traffic (pedestrian or vehicle) or obstruct the free ingress or egress to building openings, driveways, sidewalks or other passageway.

All projecting signs shall have a minimum clearance above sidewalks of eight (8) feet and fourteen (14) feet over driveways and parking areas.

The illumination of signs, if done, shall be so arranged that there is no interference with or hazard to the safety of the public.

Only one (1) daily advertising/set out sign shall be permitted by any one (1) business at a time, such sign shall be only displayed during hours in which a business is open and removed during hours in which a business is closed. The placement of such sign shall be in a manner that does not substantially obstruct public right-of-way or endanger public safety.

Every sign in the City, including any sign exempted from normal permit requirements, shall be maintained in good repair and good structural condition at all times, including painted or otherwise finished surfaces, as well as all parts and supports which must be maintained in their design condition and position. Broken parts of signs must be replaced or repaired within fifteen (15) business days of notification by the Building Inspector and in such a manner as to maintain the appearance and structure of the sign as it was approved for installation.

The Building Inspector shall have the responsibility of and the authority to order the repair, alteration or removal of signs which have not been property maintained or repaired or which have become dilapidated or are abandoned, which constitute a hazard to public safety. Any associated cost incurred by the City of connection with such action shall be recovered from the responsible party. In the event that all costs associated with the City is not recovered from the responsible party, said cost shall become a lien on the real property where the sign is located.

The City Clerk shall register and certify such lien with the Pike County Recorder of Deeds.

The Building Inspector shall have the responsibility of and the authority to order the painting, alteration, repair or removal of signs which have not been property maintained and fallen into a state of disrepair or has become detrimental to property values of the surrounding neighborhood. Any associated cost incurred by the City in connection with such action shall be recovered from the responsible party. In the event that all costs associated with the City is not recovered from the responsible party, said cost shall become a lien on the real property where the sign is located.

The City Clerk shall register and certify such lien with the Pike County Recorder of Deeds.

It shall be unlawful for any person to display upon any sign or other advertising device any obscene or indecent matter. Upon appeal, what is declared to be obscene or indecent shall be determined by the City Council on a case-by-case basis. The Building Inspector shall order the immediate removal of signs designated by the Louisiana City Council of containing obscene or indecent matter.

No permanent signage, other than allowable window signs and unless otherwise allowed, shall be constructed of paper, nylon, fabric or any other type of non-durable material.

10.

Price signs shall be permitted on outdoor commercial displays. Such price signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet and shall be placed upon or immediately adjacent to the merchandise/service/business which it advertises.

11.

Where, when and if permitted, no electronic message center shall exceed forty-eight (48) square feet and if incorporated into the sign area of an allowable, permanent sign shall not increase the sign area of the permanent sign.

Section 515.160 Sign Type and Use.

[Ord. No. 03-2010 §1, 2-8-2010; Ord. No. 19-2018, 10-22-2018]

Within this Section are listed the type of sign and where such sign shall be permitted and prohibited as well as listing the requirements, restrictions and other governing factors of such sign and use. Signs allowed for use in residential zones shall be used to convey a commercial except for home occupations, Conditional Use Permit or variances shall be as permitted by Chapter 405 "Zoning Regulations" or as issued by the Board of Adjustment.

Banner — commercial.

Zones permitted. "B-1", "B-2" Business; "I-1", "I-2" Industrial and "AG" Agricultural. Commercial banners may be erected or displayed only with permission from the Building Inspector and after obtaining all appropriate permits and paying of all fees required.

(1)

One (1) banner not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in maximum sign area shall be allowed. If a banner is erected for the purpose of advertising the sale, lease or rental of property, no other banner may be erected simultaneously.

(2)

Commercial banners shall not be affixed to utility poles.

(3)

No commercial banner shall be displayed attached to any roof except on the perpendicular portion of a mansard roof.

(4)

Commercial banners shall not be erected or displaced on any public right-of-way or public property; commercial banners erected on private property shall have the permission of the property owner.

Zones prohibited. "R-1" Residential and "R-2" Residential except those permitted on a limited temporary basis by the granting of a Conditional Use Permit.

Banner — non-commercial.

Zones permitted. All zones. Banners representing the United States, the State of Missouri or any other governmental unit, church and other recognized non-profit organizations may be erected or displayed.

(1)

Non-commercial banners erected on any City right-of-way or City-owned property shall first have the permission of the City Council; banners erected on private property shall have the permission of the property owner. The placement of such banners in State right-of-way is not allowed.

(2)

Non-commercial banners representing the United States, the State of Missouri or any other governmental unit affixed to utility poles, provided approvals are received from the utilities and governmental units having jurisdiction over the poles and adjacent rights-of-way respectively.

Flag, official/non-official.

Zones permitted. All zones.

(1)

Flags in residential zones.