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[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017[1]]
A. 
The purpose of these regulations is to create the framework for a comprehensive and balanced system of sign regulation to facilitate in the development and promotion of business and industry by providing sign regulations which encourage aesthetic creativity, effectiveness and flexibility in the design and to avoid the visual clutter that is potentially harmful to traffic and pedestrian safety, property values, business opportunities and community appearance. With these purposes in mind, it is the intent of these regulations to authorize the use of signs which are:
1. 
Compatible with their surroundings;
2. 
Designed, installed and maintained to meet sign user's needs while at the same time promoting amenable environment desired by the general public;
3. 
Designed, constructed, installed and maintained in such a manner that they do not endanger public safety or traffic safety; and
4. 
Legible, readable and visible in the circumstances in which they are seen.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Chapter 420, Sign Regulations, containing Sections 420.010 through 420.150, was repealed 9-11-2017 by Ord. No. 9.101.
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
Other than lawful non-conforming signs, no signs shall be permitted in any district except in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. 
Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, no sign shall be installed, erected nor shall existing signs be enlarged, altered or relocated except in conformity to the provisions herein, nor until a sign application has been filed and until a permit for such action has been issued.
B. 
No permit shall be granted until after an application has been filed with the Superintendent of Public Works showing the place and specifications, including dimensions, location, materials, details of construction and anchorage as well as the verbiage and symbols proposed to be used, nor until all of the provisions of this Section have been complied with.
C. 
Upon approval the sign permit fee shall be paid in the amount of one dollar ($1.00) per square foot of area of sign with the minimum charge of twenty dollars ($20.00).
D. 
If a sign for which a permit is granted is not erected within one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of issuance of said permit, said permit, unless renewed, shall be deemed void.
E. 
Before a permit can be granted for the installation of any sign, the applicant for the permit must submit an agreement signed by the owner or owners of the property granting permission to applicant to install the sign and binding the owner or owners, their heirs and assigns irrevocably to permit the City through its agents to enter on such real property for the purpose of removing the sign or signs as provided under the provisions of this Chapter and waiving and holding the City harmless from any damage to such real property and structures thereon occasioned by such removal.
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. 
Painting, repainting or cleaning of an advertising structure or the changing of the advertising copy or message thereon, unless a structural change is made, shall not require a permit, nor shall the following signs require a permit.
B. 
Signs not exceeding four (4) square feet in area that are customarily associated with residential use and that are not of a commercial nature, such as signs giving property identification names or numbers, names of occupants, signs on mailboxes or newspaper tubes, signs posted on private property relating to private parking or signs warning the public against trespassing, dumping or danger from animals.
C. 
Signs erected by or on behalf of or pursuant to the authorization of a governmental body, including legal notices, identification and informational signs, traffic, directional or regulatory signs and aids to service or safety which are erected by or on order of a public officer in the performance of his/her public duties.
D. 
Official signs of a non-commercial nature erected by public utility companies.
E. 
Flags, pennants or insignia of any governmental body when not displayed in connection with a commercial promotion or as an advertising device and provided that not more than three (3) governmental flags, pennants or insignia shall be displayed on any property.
F. 
Integral decorative or architectural features of a building or works of art, not of a commercial nature, so long as such features or works do not contain letters, trademarks, moving parts or lights.
G. 
Signs on or adjacent to doors at the rear of commercial or industrial buildings displaying only the names and address of the occupant. Such signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet. Where multiple tenants share the same rear door, the sign may display the names and address of each tenant.
H. 
Any sign painted or lettered directly on the wall of any building, which advertises the owner, lessee or sublessee of the building or any such sign painted on the surface of any window or door of such building.
I. 
Signs painted on or otherwise permanently attached to currently licensed motor vehicles, which vehicles are not primarily used as signs.
J. 
Real estate signs advertising the sale, rental or lease of the premises and political and campaign posters with the following conditions:
1. 
The designated sign shall not exceed twenty-five (25) square feet per side with a maximum of two (2) sides.
2. 
Illuminated signs shall be illuminated with an indirect source of non-colored light.
3. 
Signs shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height.
4. 
Signs must be removed within thirty (30) days after the sale, rental of the premises or close of campaign is effectuated.
K. 
Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings and date of erection when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other non-combustible materials; provided that such tablet bears only the name of the owner, the name or use of the building or reading material commemorating a person or event.
L. 
Professional name plates/plaques/signs not exceeding three (3) square feet in area directly attached to a building or adjacent grounds.
M. 
Interior signs erected within the confines of a building which are not visible through windows or other open or transparent areas.
N. 
Contractors' Remodeling Signs. Signs announcing the name of the architect, engineer or contractors of a building under construction, alteration or repair and signs announcing the character of the building enterprise or the purpose for which the building is intended. These signs shall comply with the same regulations set forth in Subsection (J) (1 — 4) above.
O. 
Garage Sale Signs. If on owner's property or on the private property of others when consent thereto is given by such other private property owners.
P. 
Information or direction signs which do not contain any advertising copy.
Q. 
Signs to advertise public, civic or charitable enterprises placed on posts, poles or buildings. Signs are not to exceed six (6) square feet in size and are to be placed on private property unless otherwise specifically approved by the Board of Aldermen. (Examples are Weston Rotary Sign; Lions Club Signs, etc.)
R. 
Exceptions shall not be construed as relieving the owner of the sign from the responsibility of its erection and maintenance and its compliance with the provisions of this Chapter or any other law or ordinance regulating the same.
S. 
No application or fee is required for an exempt sign.
T. 
Banners and promotional announcements announcing a special event for a business or church with a maximum size of eighty (80) square feet but no wider that sixty percent (60%) of building frontage in lineal feet attached to the building wall. Banners, pennants and balloons shall not be used on a permanent basis. They may be permitted, not to exceed thirty (30) days, and must be removed within three (3) days after the event. Written notification must be made to Weston City Hall when a banner is being used.
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. 
The Board of Aldermen will consider to be legal only those signs which are appropriate to the type of activity to which they pertain, those which are legible in the circumstances in which they are seen and those which are not neglected or have been allowed to deteriorate. Any sign not satisfying these rules and those described by this order are subject to being removed and having the sign permit revoked by the Superintendent of Public Works.
B. 
The Board of Aldermen shall have the power to revoke any sign permit which violates any provision of this Chapter, which is habitually unused or which is secured by subterfuge or which has been issued by mistake, misunderstanding or error by the City.
C. 
If a permit is revoked or canceled or the application is withdrawn, the applicant is not entitled to a refund of the fee.
D. 
Permits are transferable either between signs or between applicants.
E. 
Unless transferred as a part of the sale of the real estate, when a business officially "terminates operations" or "goes out of business," the sign permit is considered invalid and the holder shall have thirty (30) days from the date that the business was last open to the public to perform the following tasks:
1. 
Take the sign down; and
2. 
Remove all sign support structures; and
3. 
Fill in any excavations.
F. 
Non-compliance with any provision above will result in the Superintendent of Public Works following the procedures set forth in Section 420.060(C).
G. 
It shall be the duty of the Superintendent of Public Works or his/her designee, to make an inspection of all signs, for the purpose of determining whether such signs are secure or in need of repair or removal.
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. 
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. The owner of any property on which any sign is placed and the person maintaining the sign shall be equally responsible, individually and jointly, for the conditions of the sign and the area in the vicinity of the sign. The area shall be required to be kept clean, sanitary and free from obnoxious or offensive substances.
B. 
Broken parts of signs upon repair must conform to this sign ordinance. If the sign suffers damage in excess of fifty percent (50%), the sign shall be considered in violation of this Chapter and shall be required to move or conform to the requirements of this Chapter.
C. 
If any sign herein regulated is or becomes insecure or in danger of falling or otherwise unsafe or violates any provision of this zoning ordinance, the Superintendent of Public Works shall notify the owner of the realty in which the sign is situated or the owner of the sign or business that maintains the sign or the permit holder or the person maintaining the same by serving a written notice or sending it by certified mail to one (1) of the above indicated people to remove the same within three (3) days. If the sign is not removed or altered to comply with this Chapter within three (3) days, then such sign or advertising structure, poster or device may be removed or altered by the Superintendent of Public Works at the expense of the owner of the sign or one (1) of the above indicated people who either owns or maintains the sign (as determined by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Weston).
D. 
When any sign is in such dangerous condition as to be immediately dangerous to the safety of the public, the Superintendent of Public Works is hereby authorized to take such action as in the opinion of said Superintendent shall be necessary to protect the public or property.
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. 
Roof Signs. Shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the building height.
B. 
Animated signs are prohibited.
C. 
Temporary signs shall not be used or erected except as specifically permitted by the provisions of this Chapter.
D. 
Electrically energized signs shall be in conformance with the applicable City Code.
E. 
Freestanding signs may not project over property lines.
F. 
Background area of wall signs shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the building facade.
G. 
No sign shall be erected or maintained which constitutes a nuisance because of glare, flashing or any other reason. If a sign becomes a hazard or nuisance, the City shall direct its removal.
H. 
No private sign or its supporting structure shall interfere with the line of vision between motorists and any official traffic sign or signal or other vehicles approaching any street intersection. A determination as to such sign interference with traffic safety shall be based on APWA standards or other engineering standards with the ultimate determination resting with the City.
I. 
No private sign shall display flashing intermittent lights resembling those customarily used by emergency vehicles or traffic signals and shall use no dominating or emphasizing word that might be misconstrued to be a public safety warning, traffic sign or signal.
J. 
No permit shall be issued for signs on Federal and State highways, which violate Federal or State Statutes or regulations.
K. 
No sign of any type shall be located within City, State or Federal road rights-of-way unless allowed under specific conditions spelled out in other Sections of this Code.
L. 
No sign shall be located within a public easement.
M. 
Any sign including the structural framing now or hereafter existing which no longer advertises a bona fide business conducted or product sold shall be taken down and removed by the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the building or structure within thirty (30) days from the date that the business was last open to the public or the product was sold. Failure to remove the sign and perform the tasks set forth in Section 420.050(E) will result in the Superintendent of Public Works sending a written notification of failure to comply. Failure to comply with such written notification within ten (10) days after the notification is postmarked and sent by certified mail will give the Superintendent of Public Works the authority to have the sign removed and any expense incident thereto shall be paid by the owner of the building or structure to which such sign is attached.
N. 
External lighted signs such as floodlights, thin line or gooseneck reflectors are permitted, provided the light source is directed upon the face of the sign and is effectively shielded so as to prevent beams or rays of light from being directed into any portion of the main traveled way of the highway and the lights are not of such intensity so as to cause glare, impair the vision of the driver of a motor vehicle or otherwise interfere with a driver's operation of a motor vehicle and such light shall be effectively shielded so as to prevent beams or rays of light from being direct onto adjacent land zoned for residential use ("R-1," "R-2," "R-3," "R-4," "R-5" or "C-C").
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
It shall be unlawful for any person to display upon any sign or other advertising device any obscene, indecent or immoral matter. The Superintendent of Public Works shall order the repair or removal of signs containing obscene matter.
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. 
Churches, schools, libraries, community centers and other public/semi-public facilities shall be allowed signs as follows:
1. 
Facilities with a land area of ten (10) acres or less shall be allowed two (2) wall signs with not more than one (1) on a facade or four (4) square feet per lineal foot of the elevation upon which they are placed, whichever is greater. No such sign shall exceed ten percent (10%) of the area of each wall and may project above the top of the wall. In lieu of one (1) of the wall signs, one (1) detached monument sign shall be permitted. Such monument sign shall be located on the premises and not less than ten (10) feet from the street right-of-way and each sign face shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area. The height of such sign shall not exceed five (5) feet above the average grade; provided, that for each two (2) foot setback from the street right-of-way in excess of ten (10) feet, an additional foot may be added to the height of the sign to a maximum of eight (8) feet.
2. 
Facilities with a land area of more than ten (10) acres shall be allowed three (3) wall signs with not more than one (1) on a facade. No such sign shall exceed ten percent (10%) of the area of each wall or four (4) square feet per lineal foot of the elevation upon which they are placed, whichever is greater and may project over the top of the wall. In lieu of one (1) of two (2) of the wall signs, one (1) or two (2) detached monument sign shall be permitted, one (1) per street frontage, provided that the total number of signs for the facility shall not exceed three (3). Such monument sign(s) shall be located on the premises and not less than ten (10) feet from the street right-of-way and each sign face shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet in area. The height of such sign shall not exceed five (5) feet above the average grade; provided, that for each two (2) foot setback from the street right-of-way in excess of ten (10) feet, an additional foot may be added to the height of the sign to a maximum of eight (8) feet.
B. 
Construction/Remodeling Signs. Contractors' remodeling signs identifying the contractor(s) performing remodeling or property improvement work may be permitted without a sign permit. Not more than one (1) detached, non-illuminated sign, not exceeding eight (8) square feet, shall be permitted for each contractor, unless required by County, State or Federal regulation. Such sign shall be removed upon completion of the building or remodeling project.
C. 
Directional Signs. One (1) parking lot directional sign shall be permitted at each entrance to a building site and at each entrance to a drive-through facility. Such signs shall not exceed five (5) feet in height, shall not exceed four (4) square feet of sign area per face and may be single- or double-faced. Such signs may indicate entrances, exits, addresses, direction of traffic flow and the location of loading docks, parking areas, delivery doors, drive-through lanes and similar facilities. Up to twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of the sign may be used to display the name or logo of the developer, building or principal tenant.
D. 
Real Estate Signs. One (1) non-illuminated "for sale, rent or lease" sign following the requirements set forth in Section 420.040(J).
E. 
Under Development Sign. Pole or ground sign displaying information pertinent to a developing subdivision, provided that no such sign be located closer than one hundred (100) feet to an occupied dwelling, shall be located on private property and shall be removed upon completion of the subdivision. No development sign shall have an area greater than fifty (50) square feet per side with no more than two (2) sides.
F. 
Subdivision Or Development Sign. Up to two (2) monument signs denoting the name of a subdivision or the name of a development may be allowed at the primary entrance(s) of the development. The sign shall be no closer than ten (10) feet from any property line with a maximum height of eight (8) feet and a maximum square footage of one hundred (100) feet per side with no more than two (2) sides. The monument sign shall be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
G. 
Landmark signs warrant their preservation in original condition or their restoration. If more than fifty percent (50%) destroyed, they shall be repaired back to original conforming in all respects. (See also Section 420.120, "Signs Permitted in Historic District.")
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. 
The following signs in residential zoning districts are exempt from applications and fees.
1. 
Resident Signs. One (1) name plate sign mounted on the building not more than two (2) square feet in area announcing the name and/or location of occupants of a residence.
2. 
Real Estate Signs. One (1) non-illuminated "for sale, rent or lease" sign following the requirements set forth in Section 420.040(J).
3. 
Apartment Rental Sign. For apartments there may be located not more than two (2) non-illuminated ground signs advertising the rental or lease of the premises, each sign not exceeding four (4) square feet in area.
4. 
No Trespassing, Private, Keep Out, Beware Of Dog, Etc. There may be four (4) such signs per lot, not to exceed two (2) square feet per face and not more than three and one-half (3 1/2) feet in height. Six (6) feet for wall mount. Signs may be mounted on a wall, fence or stake in the ground.
5. 
Garage Sale/Auction. There may be one (1) such sign per lot, not to exceed four (4) square feet per face and not more than three and one-half (3 1/2) feet in height. Any garage sale/auction sign placed off site on private property must have the property owner's permission. Signs shall be posted not more than three (3) days prior to the sale and must be removed within three (3) days after the sale.
B. 
The following signs in residential zoning districts require application and fees:
1. 
Apartment Development Sign. For each apartment development there shall be permitted one (1) monument sign, no closer than ten (10) feet from any property line, with a maximum height of eight (8) feet and a maximum square footage of one hundred (100) feet per side with no more than two (2) sides.
2. 
Home occupation Signs. One (1) sign attached to the structure up to four (4) square feet.
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. 
All Commercial properties are allowed one (1) pole sign or one (1) monument sign on the property; up to four (4) wall signs on the main building; and one (1) additional wall sign per additional building in the case of multi-plex buildings.
1. 
No revolving or rotating beam or beacon of light that simulates any emergency light or device shall be permitted as part of any sign. No flashing, intermittent or moving light or lights will be permitted except score boards and other illuminated signs designating a public service information, such as time, date or temperature or similar information will be allowed.
2. 
External lighting, such as floodlights, thin line and gooseneck reflectors are permitted, providing the light source is directed upon the face of the sign and is effectively shielded as to prevent beams or rays of light from being directed into any portion of any street or highway and the lights are not of such intensity so as to cause glare, impair the vision of the driver of a motor vehicle or otherwise interfere with the driver's operation of a motor vehicle.
a. 
Monument Sign. Each business lot is entitled to one (1) monument sign, no closer than ten (10) feet from any property line, with a maximum height of eight (8) feet and a maximum square footage of one hundred (100) feet per side with no more than two (2) sides. Said monument sign may contain an area for use as changeable letter, number or character region to relate information relevant to the entity operating on the subject lot or parcel or community information. Only fixed, non-moving, non-animated letters, number or characters shall be utilized in this area.
b. 
Wall Sign. A wall sign shall be permitted on the wall or fascia, including mansard, of each side of a building not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the area of each wall. Signs must mount flush on the wall and may not project more than four (4) inches from the wall surface and must maintain a minimum clearance of ten (10) feet between the lowest point of the sign and the walkway, paving or ground level beneath the sign. Said sign may project above the top of the wall or fascia a distance not to exceed five (5) feet. Wall signs can be painted on the side of the wall.
c. 
Pole Sign. One (1) pole sign per commercial lot shall be allowed provided such a sign does not exceed eighty (80) square feet nor twenty (20) feet in height. Pole signs shall be located as to allow ample visual sight lines for driveways, streets and alleys leading into intersecting thoroughfares. Pole signs shall not contain flashing, moving (designed to be movable or portable) or have intermittent illumination or be designed to resemble traffic signals or warning devices. Said pole sign may contain an area for use as changeable letter, number or character region to relate information relevant to the entity operating on the subject lot or parcel or community information.
d. 
Permanent Directional Signs. Informational and directional signs containing no advertising are permitted to direct traffic flow, indicate parking space, identify points of interest, to locate business and to provide other essential information to guide vehicular or pedestrian traffic flow.
e. 
Temporary Signs. Signs announcing the opening of a retail establishment may be used for up to a maximum of thirty (30) days following the opening. A maximum of two (2) signs will be allowed for openings, one (1) on the building and one (1) along the street frontage and these temporary signs are subject to the same regulations as permanent signs, except the material may be of a temporary nature; the signs must be removed if they deteriorate below an acceptable level of good repair, the Superintendent of Public Works shall determine whether such temporary sign is in an acceptable level of good repair.
B. 
Medical marijuana facilities shall not use signage or advertising with the word "marijuana" or "cannabis" or any other word, phrase, or symbol commonly understood to refer to marijuana unless such word, phrase or symbol is immediately preceded by the word "medical" in type and font that is at least as readily discernible as all other words, phrases or symbols. Facilities shall not advertise in a manner that is inconsistent with the medicinal use of medical marijuana or use advertisements that promote medical marijuana for recreational or any use other than for medicinal purposes.
[Ord. No. 9.118, 12-9-2019]
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. 
Signs permitted in Local Retail Business District ("C-2A") are as follows:
1. 
All signs shall adhere to historical fonts and colors of the building era.
2. 
No animated, changing, flashing or internally illuminated (neon) signs shall be permitted.
3. 
Wall Signs. One (1) sign per street frontage mounted or painted on the building wall with a size limitation of not to exceed nine (9) square feet or forty-eight (48) inches on any one (1) side.
4. 
No sign shall be allowed to have internal lighting.
5. 
Temporary Signs. Sandwich signs and other freestanding signs can only be displayed during business hours. Maximum one (1) per business. These signs cannot be placed on the public right-of-way sidewalk.
6. 
Size limitation for projecting signs shall be no more than six (6) square feet. Such sign shall be hung at a right angle to the building and be at least eight (8) feet above a pedestrian walkway.
7. 
Landmark Signs. Landmark signs warrant their preservation in original condition or their restoration. If more than fifty percent (50%) destroyed, they shall be repaired back to original conforming in all respects.
8. 
Interchangeable Event Signs. Interchangeable event signs with a permanent framework are permitted so long as the framework is complementary to the architecture of the house, attached to or hung from the house, and no larger than eight (8) square feet.
9. 
Pole Signs. One (1) pole sign per commercial lot shall be allowed, provided such a sign does not exceed nine (9) square feet nor nine (9) feet in height. Pole signs shall be located as to allow ample visual sight lines for driveways, streets and alleys leading into intersecting thoroughfares.
10. 
A thirty-six (36) foot square banner is allowed for thirty (30) days to announce or promote a special event.
B. 
Only two (2) types of signs (to be comprised of wall, temporary, landmark, interchangeable event or pole sign) available in this Section will be allowed in the "C-2A" Local Retail Business District per property.
C. 
Approval of signage in the Local Retail Business District is given by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. 
With the establishment of the Downtown Historic District in 1983, the Weston Historic Preservation Commission was formed to oversee the preservation of historic buildings. To maintain the historic theme of Weston's downtown district:
1. 
No animated, changing, flashing or internally illuminated (neon) signs shall be permitted on storefront or within forty-eight (48) inches of a storefront window that is observable from outside the building.
2. 
One (1) sign per street frontage mounted or painted on the building wall with a size limitation of not to exceed six (6) square feet or forty-eight (48) inches on any one (1) side.
3. 
No sign shall be allowed to have internal lighting.
4. 
All signs shall adhere to historical fonts and colors of the building era.
5. 
Permanent window signs up to a maximum of fifty percent (50%) of each window area shall be allowed and temporary signs of less than thirty (30) day segments running consecutively, up to an additional ten percent (10%) of the window area, shall also be allowed; but in no case shall more than sixty percent (60%) of the window area be covered with signage, a sign will be deemed permanent if the only variable in that sign is the price.
6. 
Except for flyers advertising special events, all signs, temporary and permanent, shall conform to the historic color scheme, including window signs.
7. 
Sandwich signs can only be displayed during business hours. Maximum one (1) per business.
8. 
Size limitation for projecting signs shall be no more than six (6) square feet. Such sign shall be hung at a right angle to the building and be at least eight (8) feet above a pedestrian walkway.
9. 
Landmark signs warrant their preservation in original condition or their restoration. If more than fifty percent (50%) destroyed, they shall be repaired back to original conforming in all respects.
10. 
Only banners announcing City, Chamber and Civic events will be allowed with prior approval of the Weston Historic Preservation Commission. Banners shall be taken down no later than three (3) days after the event.
11. 
Approval of historic district signage is given by the Weston Historic Preservation Commission based upon size and artistic merits.
12. 
Real estate signs are allowed in the Historic District in accordance with Subsection (2) and may be mounted or painted on the building wall or window.
13. 
Kiosk signs attached to the downtown sign poles will be for City and/or Chamber events and use.
a. 
Sign Specifications.
(1) 
The size of the kiosk sign is to be eighteen (18) inches wide by twenty-four (24) inches high, and consist of a black metal frame that will be attached to the sign pole.
(2) 
The color of the back of the sign is semi-gloss black, and the color of the front of the sign is eggshell white.
(3) 
A vinyl overlay sign will be placed over the metal frame.
b. 
Kiosk signs are permitted in the following locations:
(1) 
Northeast Main and Spring Streets facing south.
(2) 
Southwest Main and Spring Streets facing north.
(3) 
Northeast Main and Short facing south.
(4) 
Southwest Main and Short facing east.
(5) 
Northeast Main and Thomas facing south.
(6) 
Southwest Main and Thomas facing south.
(7) 
Northeast Main and Market facing west.
(8) 
Southwest Main and Market facing north.
c. 
Permanent City-Owned Kiosk.
(1) 
Permanent kiosk signs will be placed at three (3) locations.
(2) 
The City will use the permanent kiosk signs for a "You Are Here" map and for Lewis and Clark Museum information.
d. 
Temporary/Special Event Sign Specifications.
(1) 
The City and/or Chamber may wish to utilize the kiosk sign for special events happening in the City, such as Applefest, Second Saturday, November Holiday Weekends, or the Christmas Homes Tour.
(2) 
Any request for a temporary or special event kiosk sign and permanent City-owned signs shall be approved by the Weston Historic Preservation Commission.
(3) 
The Chamber shall pay for any Chamber special event signage unless a special agreement is made between the Chamber and the City.
e. 
Restrictions To Kiosk Signs.
(1) 
Generic signs or business-type signs shall not be allowed.
(2) 
Political ads, including political campaign ads, shall not be allowed.
(3) 
Special events not sponsored by the Chamber and/or City shall not be allowed.
14. 
Streetlight Pole Banners.
[Ord. No. 9.119, 12-9-2019]
a. 
All downtown streetlight pole banners shall be approved by the Weston Historic Preservation Commission.
b. 
Allowable banners include:
(1) 
City or Chamber sponsored special events.
(2) 
Four (4) "seasonal banners."
(3) 
Approved temporary special event banners.
c. 
Banner changes will be done under the following schedule:
(1) 
January, April, July, September-October and November-Father Christmas.
d. 
There shall be no dates or specific sponsorship information on the banners.
e. 
Banners will be designed by the City by a "request for design" to local artists, at no charge to the City.
f. 
Banners will be put up and taken down by designees of the City.
[Ord. No. 9.118, 12-9-2019]
Medical marijuana facilities shall not use signage or advertising with the word "marijuana" or "cannabis" or any other word, phrase, or symbol commonly understood to refer to marijuana unless such word, phrase or symbol is immediately preceded by the word "medical" in type and font that is at least as readily discernible as all other words, phrases or symbols. Facilities shall not advertise in a manner that is inconsistent with the medicinal use of medical marijuana or use advertisements that promote medical marijuana for recreational or any use other than for medicinal purposes.
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. 
The purpose of this Section is to establish regulations to assist individual businesses in using City property to affix directional signs in areas generally located within a one (1) block radius of Main Street and specifically the businesses located on Spring, Short, Thomas and Market Streets in order to direct foot traffic to said businesses. Directional street corner signs will not be allowed for use by Main Street businesses.
1. 
No directional street corner sign shall be installed or erected nor shall existing signs be enlarged, altered or relocated until an application has been filed and until a permit for such action has been issued, the form of said application shall be established by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
2. 
All signs shall be purchased through the City of Weston who shall own the signs and be responsible for the location, size and height, color and font, as well as the maintenance of the signs.
a. 
The size of the sign shall be eight (8) inches high and twenty-four (24) inches wide with one (1) inch black border, incased in a black metal frame attached to a black pole.
b. 
If the sign is to be generic, the lettering shall be three (3) inches high, placed on a metal insert using a black vinyl "block" lettering font. Store specific signs will determine the size of the lettering.
c. 
The minimum height for the lowest sign on each pole will be seven (7) foot and the maximum height shall be consistent on every pole.
d. 
No more than four (4) signs are to be placed on each pole with any deviations to be determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
e. 
Either business specific or generic signs may be purchased.
f. 
Two (2) or more businesses may purchase together generic signs.
g. 
The City of Weston reserves the right to remove, change, alter and amend any sign erected or established pursuant to this Chapter.
h. 
The maximum number of signs installed or erected pursuant to this Chapter may be limited in number from time to time and the Planning and Zoning Commission may determine.
i. 
Nothing in this Section shall be construed to give any business the right to place a sign on or upon any property without the express authorization and consent of the City.
3. 
The fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) per sign to include among other things the metal insert, metal brackets and a portion of the metal pole. In the event a sign is damaged, defaced, destroyed or is in a state of decay or disrepair which, in the City's opinion, warrants removal of a sign, then in that event the City may remove said sign and a new application and fee may be requested from a business. Any additional charges incurred for store specific signs shall be paid for by the applicant.
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. 
In the event any of the requirements herein contained cause undue or unnecessary hardship on any person, a variance from requirements may be applied for to the Board of Adjustment. An application for variance must be made within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice that the sign involved does not conform to the Chapter. In the event that the appeal is not made in writing to the Board of Adjustment within such thirty-day period, a variance shall not be granted.
B. 
An application for variance may be obtained from the office of the City Clerk.
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
Signs placed on sidewalks abutting the following streets shall be placed in such a fashion as to allow four (4) feet of pedestrian walking space.
Main Street — from Short to Market Streets.
Thomas Street — from Main to Blackhawk Streets.
Short Street — from Main to Welt Streets.
Market Street — from Blackhawk to Main Street.