[R.O. 2011 §34-103.1; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A.
It is unlawful for any person to erect, repair, alter, relocate, paint, repaint, replace the face of, or change any of the wording of any sign within the City of University City without first obtaining a sign permit which has been duly issued by the Building Commissioner and duly approved by the Zoning Administrator. This provision shall not apply to signs listed under Section 400.2240 of this Article.
B.
Permit Application. Application for a sign permit shall
be submitted to the Building Commissioner and shall contain or have
attached thereto the following information:
1.
The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the applicant, the
owner of the property on which the sign is to be erected or affixed,
and the company to be erecting or affixing the sign.
2.
Two (2) sets of plans (to scale) and specifications of the sign to
be erected or affixed, detailing the method of construction and attachment
to the building or ground. Such plans and specifications shall include
information on material, dimensions (size and height), and electrical
details (if applicable) and all other information required by the
Building Commissioner to determine compliance with the Building Code.
3.
For any freestanding sign or projecting sign, the applicant shall
submit two (2) site plans drawn to scale, locating such signs by dimension
from the lot lines.
4.
Written consent of the property owner upon which the sign is to be
erected or affixed, if different than the applicant.
5.
Such other information as may be determined necessary by the Building
Commissioner or the Zoning Administrator to determine compliance with
this Article or other applicable codes.
[R.O. 2011 §34-103.2; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A.
The
following regulations shall govern the determination of sign area:
1.
The surface area of a sign shall be computed by including the entire
area within a perimeter of not more than eight (8) straight lines,
or a circle or an ellipse, enclosing the extreme limits of the writing,
representation, emblem or other display, together with any material,
framing or color forming an integral part of the background of the
display or used to differentiate the sign from the backdrop or structure
against which it is placed.
2.
The posts or other supporting structures associated with a pole sign
shall not be included in computing the sign area. In computing the
sign area for a monument sign, the entire area of the sign shall be
considered, exclusive of its elevated landscape planter box or base
structure.
3.
For two-sided, multi-sided, or three-dimensional signs, the sign
surface area shall be computed by including the total of all sides
designed to attract attention or communicate information that can
be seen at any one time by a person from one (1) vantage point. Without
otherwise limiting the generality of the foregoing:
a.
The sign surface area of a double-faced, back-to-back sign shall
be calculated by using the area of only one (1) side of such sign,
so long as the distance between the backs of such signs does not exceed
three (3) feet.
b.
The sign surface area of a double-faced sign constructed in the form
of a "V" shall be calculated by using the area of only one (1) side
of such sign (the larger side if there is a size difference), so long
as the angle of the "V" does not exceed thirty degrees (30°).
[R.O. 2011 §34-103.3; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A.
All
signs and components thereof shall be maintained in good repair, free
of rust, peeling, flaking, fading, broken or cracked panels, and broken
or missing letters. All signs, components, supports and their surroundings
shall be maintained in a safe, clean and attractive condition.
B.
When
any sign becomes insecure, in danger of falling or otherwise unsafe,
or if any sign is unlawfully installed, erected or maintained in violation
of any of this Chapter or other applicable codes of the City, the
owner thereof, or the person or firm maintaining the same, shall,
upon written notice of the Building Commissioner, forthwith in the
case of immediate danger and in any case, within not more than ten
(10) days, make such sign conform to this Article or other applicable
codes of the City, or shall remove it. If within ten (10) days the
order is not complied with, the Building Commissioner may have such
sign removed at the expense of the property owner, lessee, or other
person responsible therefor.
[R.O. 2011 §34-103.4; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997; Ord. No.
6676 §1(part), 2006]
A.
Building Code Requirements. All signs shall comply in every
respect with the Building Code of the City of University City, including,
but not limited to:
1.
No sign shall be erected, displayed or maintained so as to obstruct
any fire escape, any required exit way, window or door opening used
as a means of egress, or to obstruct any other means of egress required
by the Building Code of the City; and
2.
No sign shall be erected, displayed, or maintained in a manner that
interferes with any opening required for ventilation under the Building
Code of the City.
B.
Projection Into Rights-Of-Way. No sign shall project
beyond a right-of-way line, except for the following:
[Ord. No. 6972 §1, 11-10-2014]
1.
Wall signs not projecting more than eighteen (18) inches from
the exterior surface of a building or the surface of an integral architectural
element which is part of the building; or
2.
Signs mounted on or under a canopy, awning or marquee which is permitted to project into a right-of-way, in accordance with Article V, Section 400.1040(A)(2)(c) of this Article, and where the bottom edge of the sign is not less than seven (7) feet above the sidewalk or pedestrian way.
3.
In the "CC" Core Commercial District a primary wall sign may
be attached to a building at an angle and project into the right-of-way,
provided:
a.
There is no more than one (1) such sign for each entrance door
to a business establishment;
b.
The sign does not project more than five (5) feet from the face
of the building;
c.
The bottom of the sign is at least ten (10) feet from grade
and its top is no higher than whichever of the following is highest:
forty (40) feet from above grade, or the height of the building at
the building line;
d.
No support for the sign shall extend above the cornice line
of a building to which it is attached; and
e.
No signs perpendicular to the wall shall be internally illuminated.
4.
Portable signs displayed in accordance with Section 400.2220.C.
C.
Portable Signs.
[Ord. No. 6972 §1, 11-10-2014[1]]
1.
In any commercial zoning district, portable signs may be placed
in front of a commercial establishment on private property or in the
public right-of-way, provided:
a.
There is no more than one (1) such sign for a business and the
sign is located in front of said business;
b.
No part of the sign shall extend beyond three (3) feet from
the front exterior wall of the business. The sign shall not inhibit
safe movement of pedestrian traffic. A minimum four-foot wide clear
zone for pedestrians shall be maintained at all times;
c.
The maximum height of such sign shall be four (4) feet and the
maximum area of the sign shall be eight (8) square feet;
d.
The sign material shall be made of plastic, wood, or metal material
that is maintained in good conditions and shall not create a safety
hazard.
D.
Sign Illumination. Internal and external illumination of
signs shall concentrate the illumination upon the area of the sign
so as to prevent glare upon the street or adjacent property.
E.
Miscellaneous Advertising Objects Prohibited. No person
shall place on, or suspend from, any building or structure any goods,
wares, merchandise or other advertising object or structure other
than a sign as defined, regulated and prescribed by this Article.
F.
Signs Not To Constitute Traffic Hazard. No sign shall be erected at the intersection of any streets in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision; or at any location where, by reason of the position, shape 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", "go", "look", "danger", "one-way", "yield", or any other word, phrase, symbol or character in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic. Sign placement shall be in accordance with the requirements contained in Article V, Section 400.1410, "Visibility at Intersections".
G.
Electrical Hazards. No freestanding sign shall be erected
within eight (8) feet of any line conductors, service drops or power
lines.
[R.O. 2011 §12.04.210; Ord. No. 6303 §1(part), 2001]
A.
No
person shall place, erect, construct or maintain any decorative banner,
flag, emblem or similar device upon or over any public street, sidewalk,
alley or other public place before a permit to do so is issued by
the Director of Public Works and Parks after application therefor
is made. The applicant shall pay a filing fee in the amount of twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) plus ten dollars ($10.00) for each such banner, flag,
emblem or similar device to the Director of Public Works and Parks.
The amount of the filing fee may be adjusted by the Director of Public
Works and Parks from time to time to reflect the average cost of the
actual time expended in the administration, inspection and superintendence
of such work.
B.
Such
permit shall expire on the date specified therein by the Director
of Public Works and Parks, which shall be set based upon the purpose
the banner, flag, emblem or other device serves and any other factors
the Director of Public Works and Parks deems necessary to carry out
the intent of this Section.
C.
The
Director of Public Works and Parks is authorized to adopt and promulgate
rules and regulations to interpret and implement the provisions of
this Section to secure the intent thereof and to promote the public
health, safety and general welfare.
