[R.O. 2011 §400.850; Ord. No. 04-25 §1, 7-26-2004]
It is the intent of this Article to permit business signs wherever
they are moderate in size and design and consistent with the public
safety and the welfare of surrounding areas.
[R.O. 2011 §400.855; Ord. No. 04-25 §1, 7-26-2004]
Except as otherwise specifically authorized, no sign shall be
located, erected, moved, reconstructed, extended, enlarged or structurally
altered within the City until a permit has been issued by the City
Zoning Administrator. No permit shall be issued for a sign not in
conformity with the size, type, number, location and use regulations
affecting each zoning district.
[R.O. 2011 §400.860; Ord. No. 04-25 §1, 7-26-2004]
A.
A permit
shall not be required for the following classes of signs:
[R.O. 2011 §400.865; Ord. No. 04-25 §1, 7-26-2004]
A.
No
sign shall resemble, imitate or approximate the shape, size, form
or color of railroad or traffic signs, signals or devices.
B.
No
sign shall be so located as to interfere with the visibility or effectiveness
of any official traffic sign or signal or with driver vision at any
access point or intersection.
C.
No
sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free
ingress or egress from any door, window or fire escape and no sign
shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
D.
No
sign shall contain any rotating or moving parts or be illuminated
by flashing lights.
E.
No
sign shall exceed the maximum height limitation of the district in
which it is located.
F.
No
sign shall be located on a lot so as to reduce the required dimensional
setback and side yard requirements of the district in which it is
located.
G.
Illuminated
tubing or strings of lights that outline property line, sales areas,
doors, windows or similar areas are subject to City Administrator
approval and do not apply to temporary signs erected in connection
with the observance of holidays.
[R.O. 2011 §400.870; Ord. No. 04-25 §1, 7-26-2004; Ord. No. 2013-42 §1, 10-28-2013; Ord. No. 2014-7 §1, 2-24-2014]
A.
On-premises signs which advertise a business activity or service
performed on the property.
1.
Type 1: signs advertising a permitted home occupation
or professional office. Such signs shall not exceed four
(4) square feet in area and not be illuminated. No more than one (1)
such sign for each use located on the premises shall be permitted.
All signs advertising a home occupation shall be affixed flat (horizontal)
to the structure upon which they are located. However, one (1) additional
freestanding sign not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area
and seven (7) feet total height may be allowed with a conditional
use permit along highway frontage property on Highway 6, also known
as "Main Street," "East 10th Street" and "9th Street," but any such
sign may not be illuminated.
2.
Type 2: signs or bulletin board for public, charitable
or religious institutions. Such signs shall not exceed twelve
(12) square feet in area, and no more than one (1) such sign for each
highway or street upon which the property faces shall be permitted.
Such signs may be placed at the right-of-way of the highway or street.
3.
Type 3: signs advertising a business activity or a service
available in a business or industrial zone district. Such
signs shall not exceed two hundred (200) square feet in gross area
per business. No more than one (1) such sign for each story may be
attached to a building facade, and no sign may project more than three
(3) feet beyond a building when attached thereto or be higher than
four (4) feet above the top roofline. Freestanding signs shall not
exceed twenty (20) feet in height from the ground. The owner of a
property zoned mixed use (M-U) may apply for and obtain a conditional
use permit for a sign described herein.
4.
Type 4: signs advertising the sale of farm products
produced on the premises. Such signs shall not exceed twenty-four
(24) square feet in area, and no more than three (3) non-lighted signs
advertising produce may be erected within one hundred (100) feet of
the stand.
5.
Type 5: signs advertising a resort or recreational business
activity or product available. Such signs shall not exceed
twenty (20) square feet in area, and no more than one (1) such sign
for each highway upon which the property faces shall be permitted.
[R.O. 2011 §400.875; Ord. No. 04-25 §1, 7-26-2004]
Signs or billboards which advertise a general brand of product,
an area of interest, a business activity or service available which
is not in direct relation to the use of the premises on which it is
located. Such signs shall not exceed three hundred (300) square feet
in area. Freestanding signs shall be erected outside a line parallel
to and fifty (50) feet from the highway right-of-way, shall not exceed
twenty (20) feet in height above the ground or be located within three
hundred (300) feet of an existing residence.
[R.O. 2011 §400.880; Ord. No. 04-25 §1, 7-26-2004]
A.
Off-premise
director signs in the specific interest of the traveling public which
advertise a business activity, an area of interest or a service available
at a specific location within twelve (12) air miles of the premises
on which it is located.
1.
Type 1 — recreational directory signs indicating the
direction to a cottage, resort, residence or similar use. Such signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area. When a
common posting is provided, all such signs shall be attached thereto.
Recreational directory signs may be placed at the right-of-way line
of the highway provided they are not within three hundred (300) feet
of an existing residence. Information on such signs may be of reflective
materials.
2.
Type 2 — signs advertising a business or activity conducted,
area of interest or service available. Such signs shall not
exceed twelve (12) square feet in area and no more than two (2) such
signs relating to any one (1) use shall be permitted in the approaching
direction along any one (1) highway. A larger number of signs and
a greater distance from the premises may be permitted by the Planning
Commission by a conditional use permit finding it necessary for directing
the traveling public.
[R.O. 2011 §400.885; Ord. No. 04-25 §1, 7-26-2004; Ord. No. 2013-43 §1, 10-28-2013; Ord. No. 2014-8 §1, 2-24-2014]
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Class and Type of Sign
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Zoning District
| |
|---|---|---|
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Class A signs
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All
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Class B signs
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All
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Class C signs
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Type 1
|
"R-1", "R-2", "R-3", "I-1", "I-2", "B-1", "B-2", "B-3", "B-4",
"M-U"
| |
|
Type 2
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All
| |
|
Type 3
|
"I-1", "I-2", "B-1", "B-2", "B-3", "B-4"
| |
|
Type 4
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All
| |
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Type 5
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All
| |
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Class D signs
|
"I-1", "I-2", "R-3", "R-4"
| |
|
Class E signs
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|
Type 1
|
All
| |
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Type 2
|
All
| |
[R.O. 2011 §400.890; Ord. No. 04-25 §1, 7-26-2004]
Non-conforming signs shall be subject to the provisions of Article VII.
