[R.O. 2013 §20.5-1; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(2.01), 4-7-1994]
The purpose of this Chapter shall be to coordinate the type,
placement, and scale of signs within the different land-use zones
to recognize the commercial communication requirements of all sectors
of the business community; to encourage the innovative use of design;
to promote both renovation and proper maintenance; to allow for special
circumstances; and to guarantee equal treatment under the law through
accurate record keeping and consistent enforcement. These shall be
accomplished by regulation of the display, erection, use and maintenance
of signs and the use of signs regulated according to zone. The placement
and scale of signs are regulated primarily by type and length of street
frontage, though lot size, investment, and surrounding conditions
must also be considered. No sign shall be permitted as a main or accessory
use except in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-2; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(2.02), 4-7-1994]
This Chapter shall not relate to building design. Nor shall
the Chapter regulate official traffic or government signs; the copy
and message of signs; signs not intended to be viewed from public
right-of-way; window displays; product dispensers and point of purchase
displays; scoreboards on athletic fields; flags of any nation, government
or non-commercial organization; gravestones; barber poles; religious
symbols; commemorative plaques; the display of street numbers; or
any display or construction not defined herein as a sign. Thus, the
primary intent of this Chapter shall be to regulate signs of a commercial
nature intended to be viewed from any vehicular or pedestrian public
right-of-way.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-3; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(3), 4-7-1994; Ord. No. 14.2 (Bill No. 2384) §1, 5-6-2010]
Certain terms are defined for the purposes of this Chapter as
follows:
A sign using any upright rigid frame in the form of a triangle
or inverted "V".
A sign which no longer identifies or advertises a bona fide
business, lessor, service, owner, product, or activity, and/or for
which no legal owner can be found.
The Community Development Director.
A sign or display manifesting either kinetic or illusionary
motion occasioned by natural, manual, mechanical, electrical, or other
means. "Animated signs" include the following types:
ELECTRICALLY ENERGIZED Illuminated signs whose motion or visual impression of motion is activated primarily by electrical means. Electrically energized animated signs are of two (2) types:
FLASHING SIGNS Illuminated signs exhibiting a preprogrammed repetitious cyclical interruption of illumination from one (1) or more sources in which the duration of the period of illumination (on phase) is either the same as or less than the duration of the period of darkness (off phase), and in which the intensity of illumination varies from zero (0) (off) to one hundred percent (100%) (on) during the programmed cycle.
ILLUSIONARY MOVEMENT SIGNS Illuminated signs exhibiting the illusion of movement by means of a preprogrammed repetitious sequential switching action in which illuminated elements of the sign are turned on or off to visually simulate the impression of motion characteristic of chasing, running, blinking, oscillating, twinkling, scintillating, or expanding and contracting light patterns.
MECHANICALLY ENERGIZED Signs manifesting a repetitious preprogrammed physical movement or rotation in either one (1) or a series of planes activated by means of mechanically based drives.
NATURALLY ENERGIZED Signs whose motion is activated by wind or other atmospheric impingement. Wind-driven signs include flags, banners, pennants, streamers, spinners, metallic disks, or other similar devices designed to move in the wind.
See "SIGN, AREA OF".
A shelter projecting from and supported by the exterior wall
of a building constructed of non-rigid materials on a supporting framework
(compare "MARQUEE").
A sign painted on, printed on, or attached flat against the
surface of an awning.
See "ELECTRIC AWNING SIGN".
A sign made of fabric or any non-rigid material with no enclosing
framework.
See "OFF-PREMISE SIGN".
See "GROUND SIGN".
As defined in Chapter 2 of current Building Code.
A rigid multi-sided structure covered with fabric, metal
or other material and supported by a building at one (1) or more points
or extremities and by columns or posts embedded in the ground at other
points or extremities. May be illuminated by means of internal or
external sources (compare "MARQUEE").
A rigid multi-sided structure covered with fabric, metal
or other material and supported by columns or posts embedded in the
ground. May be illuminated by means of internal or external sources.
A sign affixed or applied to the exterior facing surfaces
of a building or freestanding canopy.
A sign whose informational content can be changed or altered
by manual or electric, electromechanical, or electronic means. "Changeable signs" include the following types:
ELECTRICALLY ACTIVATED Signs whose alphabetic, pictographic, or symbolic informational content can be changed or altered on a fixed display surface composed of electrically illuminated or mechanically driven changeable segments. Includes the following types:
FIXED MESSAGE ELECTRONIC SIGNS Signs whose basic informational content has been preprogrammed to include only certain types of information projection, such as temperature, predictable traffic conditions, or other events subject to prior programming.
COMPUTER CONTROLLED VARIABLE MESSAGE ELECTRONIC SIGNS Signs whose informational content can be changed or altered by means of computer-driven electronic impulses.
MANUAL ACTIVATED Signs whose alphabetic, pictographic, or symbolic informational content can be changed or altered by manual means.
Unless the context clearly discloses a contrary intent, the
word "City" shall mean City of Arnold.
The smallest vertical distance between the grade of the adjacent
street, highway, or street curb and the lowest point of any sign,
including framework and embellishments, extending over that grade.
The area of a corner lot closest to the intersection which
is kept free of visual impairment to allow full view of both pedestrian
and vehicular traffic. Such an area is established by marking a point
at which the two (2) property lines intersect, measuring back thirty
(30) feet on each street front, and drawing a line across the two
(2) back points to form a triangulated area. No sign in excess of
three (3) feet above curb grade nor support pole larger than twelve
(12) inches in diameter may be installed in this area. (Freestanding
signs must have at least ten (10) feet of clearance to grade.)
A freestanding or ground sign which is located at the entrance
of a commercial or industrial development, and identifies the name
of the development and the businesses within the development.
An educational institution that provides two (2) years of
academic instruction beyond secondary school.
A temporary sign surface identifying an architect, surveyor,
engineer, contractor, subcontractor, and/or material supplier participating
in construction on the property on which the sign is located.
The graphic content of a sign surface in either permanent
or removable letter, pictographic, symbolic, or alphabetic form.
An on-premise sign giving directions, instructions, or facility
information and which may contain the name or logo of an establishment
but no advertising copy, e.g., parking or exit and entrance signs.
May contain logo provided that the logo may not comprise more than
twenty percent (20%) of the total sign area.
A sign with two (2) faces, essentially back-to-back.
An internally illuminated fixed space-frame structure with
translucent, flexible reinforced covering designed in awning form
and with graphics or copy applied to the visible surface of the awning.
A sign structure in which electrical wiring, connections,
or fixtures are used.
See "CHANGEABLE SIGNS, ELECTRICALLY ACTIVATED".
The entire building front including the parapet.
The area of a sign on which the copy is placed.
A string of ribbons, tinsel, small flags, or pinwheels.
See "ANIMATED SIGN, ELECTRICALLY ENERGIZED".
A sign supported permanently upon the ground by poles or
braces and not attached to any building.
The length of the property line of any one (1) premise along
a public right-of-way on which it borders.
The length of an outside building wall on or facing a public
right-of-way.
Any temporary or permanent sign erected and maintained by
the City, County, State, or Federal Government for traffic direction
or for designation of direction to any school, hospital, historical
site, or public service, property, or facility.
Any temporary sign which advertises a garage or yard sale.
These signs shall only display the address, time and date of the sale.
The sign shall not exceed nine (9) square feet, and shall not be displayed
for more than one (1) day prior to and one (1) day after the sale.
A sign which is anchored to the ground similar to a pylon
or freestanding sign, but which is a monolithic or columnar line and
which maintains essentially the same contour from grade to top. Height
and setbacks are to be the same as for freestanding signs.
The vertical distance measured from the highest point of
the sign, excluding decorative embellishments, to the grade of the
adjacent street or the surface grade beneath the sign, whichever is
less (compare "CLEARANCE").
A sign whose copy is limited to the name and address of a
building, institution, or person and/or to the activity or occupation
being identified.
A sign which does not meet the requirements of this Code
and which has not received legal non-conforming status.
A sign with an artificial light source incorporated internally
or externally for the purpose of illuminating the sign.
A small sign, emblem, or decal informing the public of goods,
facilities, or services available on the premises, e.g., a credit
card sign or a sign indicating hours of business.
Represents City, district and County interests and organizations.
A parcel of land legally defined on a subdivision map recorded
with the Assessment Department or land registry office, or a parcel
of land defined by a legal record or survey map.
A sign mounted directly to the ground with maximum height
not to exceed six (6) feet.
For the purposes of this Chapter, the cleaning, painting,
repair, or replacement of defective parts of a sign in a manner that
does not alter the basic copy, design, or structure of the sign.
A sloped roof or roof-like facade architecturally comparable
to a building wall.
A permanent roof-like structure or canopy of rigid materials
supported by and extending from the facade of a building (compare "AWNING").
See "LOW PROFILE SIGN".
A sign containing three (3) or more faces, not necessarily
in back-to-back configuration.
A non-electric on-premise identification sign giving only
the name, address and/or occupation of an occupant or group of occupants.
The portion of a building or premises owned, leased, rented,
or otherwise occupied for a given use.
A sign structure advertising an establishment, merchandise,
service, or entertainment which is not sold, produced, manufactured,
or furnished at the property on which said sign is located.
A sign which provides directional assistance to access a residential and/or commercial subdivision conveniently and safely. Such signs shall be limited in area, size, height, and placement as identified in Section 415.050.
A sign which pertains to the use of the premises and/or property
on which it is located.
A person recorded as such on official records. For the purposes
of the Chapter, the owner of the property on which a sign is located
is presumed to be the owner of the sign unless facts to the contrary
are officially recorded or otherwise brought to the attention of the
Administrator, e.g., a sign leased from a sign company.
Any sign which is applied with paint or similar substance
on the surface of a wall.
The extension of a false front or wall above a roofline.
Any individual, cooperation, association, firm, partnership,
or similarly defined interest.
Advertising of a retail item accompanying its display, e.g.,
an advertisement on a product dispenser, tire display, etc.
Cover enclosing or decorating poles or other structural supports
of a sign.
A temporary sign used in connection with a local, State,
or national election or referendum.
Any sign designed to be moved easily and not permanently
affixed to the ground or to a structure or building.
A parcel of land with its appurtenances and buildings which,
because of its unity of use, may be regarded as the smallest convertible
unit of real estate.
A sign, other than a flat wall sign, which is attached to
and projects from a building wall or other structure not specifically
designed to support the sign.
Schools including usually the first four (4) to the first
eight (8) grades and often a kindergarten.
A school usually including grades nine (9) through twelve
(12).
A school usually including grades five (5) to eight (8) or
six (6) to eight (8).
A temporary sign advertising the real estate upon which the
sign is located as being for rent, lease, or sale.
The top edge of a roof or building parapet, whichever is
higher, excluding any mansards, cupolas, pylons, chimneys, or minor
projections.
See "ANIMATED SIGN, MECHANICALLY ENERGIZED".
Any device, structure, fixture, or placard using graphics,
symbols, and/or written copy for the primary purpose of identifying,
providing directions, or advertising any establishment, product, goods,
or services.
PROJECTING AND FREESTANDING The area of a freestanding or projecting sign shall have only one (1) side of any double- or multiple-faced down sign counted in calculating its area. The area of the sign shall be measured as follows if the sign is composed of one (1) or more individuals cabinet:
A rectilinear line of not more than eight (8) sides shall be
drawn around enclosing the perimeter of each cabinet or module. The
area shall then be summed and totaled to determine total area. The
perimeter of measurable area shall not include embellishments such
as pole covers, framing, decorative roofing, support structures, etc.,
provided that there is no written advertising copy on such embellishments.
WALL SIGN The area shall be within a single, continuous perimeter composed of any rectilinear line geometric figure which encloses the extreme limits of the advertising message. If the sign is composed of individual letters or symbols using the wall as the background with no added decoration, the total sign area shall be calculated by measuring the area within the perimeter of each symbol or letter. The combined areas of the individual figures shall be considered the total sign area.
A temporary sign or poster affixed to a tree, fence, etc.
A freestanding or wall sign identifying a recognized subdivision,
condominium complex, or residential development.
A sign not constructed or intended for long-term use.
A sign suspended beneath a canopy, ceiling, roof, or marquee.
The purpose for which a building, lot, sign, or structure
is intended, designed, occupied, or maintained.
A sign consisting of two (2) essential equal faces, positioned
at an angle subtending less than one hundred seventy-nine degrees
(179°).
A sign attached essentially parallel to and extending not
more than twenty-four (24) inches from the wall of a building with
no copy on the sides or edges. This definition includes painted, individual
letter, and cabinet signs, and signs on a mansard.
A sign installed inside a window and intended to be viewed
from the outside.
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It shall hereafter be unlawful for any person to erect, place,
or maintain a sign in the City of Arnold except in accordance with
provisions of this Chapter.
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[R.O. 2013 §20.5-4; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(4.01), 4-7-1994; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1447) §§1
— 2, 10-20-1994]
A.
The
following types of signs are prohibited in all districts:
1.
Abandoned signs.
2.
Banners, pennants, festoons, searchlights (except as allowed
in Section 415.110(6)).
3.
Signs imitating or resembling official traffic or government
signs or signals.
4.
Snipe signs or signs attached to trees, telephone poles, public
benches, street lights, or placed on any public right-of-way.
5.
Signs placed on vehicles or trailers which are parked or located
for the primary purpose of displaying said sign (this does not apply
to allowed portable signs or to signs or lettering on buses, taxis,
or vehicles operating during the normal course of business).
7.
Home occupation shall not allow signage.
8.
Portable signs.
9.
Illegal signs.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-5; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(4.02), 4-7-1994]
Unless otherwise provided by this Chapter, all signs shall require permits and payment of fees as described in Section 415.210 of this Chapter. No permit is required for the maintenance of a sign or for a change of a copy on changeable copy signs.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-6; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(4.03), 4-7-1994; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1447) §§1-2, 10-20-1994; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1850) §1, 3-15-2001]
A.
The
following types of signs are exempted from permit requirements but
must be in conformance with all other requirements of this Chapter:
1.
Deleted.
2.
Construction signs of sixteen (16) square feet or less.
3.
Directional/informational signs of nine (9) square feet or
less.
4.
Holiday or special events decorations, none of advertising
nature.
5.
Nameplates of two (2) square feet or less.
6.
Political signs.
7.
Public signs or notices, or any sign relating to an emergency.
8.
Real estate signs.
9.
Window signs.
10.
Incidental signs.
11.
Garage/sale signs.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-7; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(4.04), 4-7-1994]
All signs shall be properly maintained. Exposed surfaces shall be clean and painted if paint is required. Defective parts shall be replaced. The Administrator shall have the right under Section 415.260 to order the repair or removal of any sign which is defective, damaged, or substantially deteriorated, as defined in the Building Code.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-8; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1,(4.05), 4-7-1994]
Unless otherwise prohibited by this Chapter, all signs may be
illuminated.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-9; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(4.06), 4-7-1994]
Unless otherwise specified by this Chapter, any sign herein
allowed may use manual, automatic, or electrically or mechanically
activated changeable copy.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-10; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(4.07), 4-7-1994]
No person may engage in the business of erecting, altering,
relocating, constructing, or maintaining signs without a valid City
contractor's license and all required State and Federal licenses.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-11; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(5.01), 4-7-1994; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1447) §§1
— 3, 10-20-1994; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1681) §1, 6-4-1998; Ord. No. 14.2 (Bill No. 2192)
§1, 10-19-2006; Ord.
No. 14.2 (Bill No. 2384) §§2 — 3, 5-6-2010; Ord. No. 1.236
(Bill No. 2621) §2, 10-1-2015]
A.
The
following signs are allowed in all zones:
2.
One (1) non-illuminated sign for each street frontage of a
construction project, not to exceed forty-eight (48) square feet in
sign area in residential zones or sixty-four (64) square feet in sign
area in all other zones. Such signs may be erected sixty (60) days
prior to beginning of construction and shall be removed thirty (30)
days following completion of construction.
3.
One (1) non-illuminated attached building nameplate per occupancy,
not to exceed two (2) square feet in sign area.
4.
Political signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet
per sign in residential zoned districts. Political signs located in
non-residential zoned districts shall not exceed the maximum allowable
sign area specific to the zoning district in which the sign is located.
Political signs shall not be placed on public property or right-of-way,
except for right-of-way maintained by property owners in residential
subdivisions only. Political signs must be removed seven (7) days
after the election for with the sign has been posted.
5.
Directional/informational sign(s) per lot as required.
6.
Temporary special events sign(s) arbitrary for special events,
grand openings, or holidays. Such signs are allowed subject to the
following:
a.
They may be erected thirty (30) days prior to a special event
or holiday and shall be removed two (2) days following the event or
holiday;
b.
Limited to six (6) times per year;
c.
Only one (1) temporary special event sign at a time per business;
d.
Temporary special event sign shall not extend into, on or over
the public right-of-way of any street, alley, or other public property;
e.
No temporary special event sign shall extend into the sight
triangle of intersection streets and/or entry/exit drives;
f.
No internal or external illumination is allowed;
g.
Temporary special event signs shall be placed only on the lot
on which the use of the establishment being advertised by the sign
is being conducted, except public and private elementary, middle,
high schools and community colleges;
h.
Temporary special event signs shall be no larger than thirty-six
(36) square feet;
i.
Temporary special event signs shall extend no higher than ten
(10) feet above the existing grade of sign location;
7.
No political sign shall be located within the right-of-way
of any street or road.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-12; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(5.02), 4-7-1994; Ord. No. 14.19 (Bill No. 1888) §1, 11-1-2001]
A.
Signs
are allowed as follows in residential zones:
2.
Residential subdivisions of ten (10) lots/units or more shall
be permitted a subdivision identification sign at each main entrance
to the subdivision and may include the name or logo or both of the
subdivision. Such sign shall not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet
in outline area per face, nor extend more than six (6) feet above
the average existing finished grade at the base of the sign or elevation
of the adjacent street, whichever is higher. Residential subdivision
identification signs shall be located within an easement on any platted
lot or on common ground of a subdivision. Such sign may also be located
on an entrance island located between opposing traffic lanes when
approved by the Planning Commission or City Council as part of a particular
development plan.
3.
One (1) identification sign per entrance to apartment or condominium
complex, not to exceed thirty-six (36) square feet in sign area.
4.
For permitted non-residential uses, including churches and
synagogues, one (1) freestanding sign not to exceed forty-eight (48)
square feet in sign area, and one (1) wall sign not to exceed forty-eight
(48) square feet in sign area.
5.
All allowed freestanding signs shall have a maximum height
of six (6) feet and shall have a setback of fifteen (15) feet from
any public right-of-way.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-13; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(5.03), 4-7-1994; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1447) §3, 10-20-1994; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1471) §§1-2, 4-20-1995; Ord. No. 14.20 (Bill No. 1632)
§1, 10-16-1997; Ord.
No. 14.200 (Bill No. 2478) §1, 9-15-2011]
A.
Signs
are allowed as follows in "C-1" and "C-2" commercial zones:
2.
One (1) freestanding sign, or low profile sign per street frontage
not to exceed one (1) square foot in sign area for each lineal foot
of property frontage. Such signs may not exceed a height of twenty-five
(25) feet and must be set back at least ten (10) feet from property
lines.
3.
One (1) wall sign or electric awning sign not to exceed fifteen
percent (15%) of aggregate area of building elevation on which the
signs are installed.
4.
One (1) under-canopy sign for each separate occupancy or separate
entrance not to exceed eight (8) square feet in sign area. Under-canopy
signs must have a minimum clearance of eight (8) feet to grade.
5.
Incidental signs not to exceed four (4) square feet of sign
area per occupancy.
6.
Directional/information signs as required, including off-site
directional signs.
7.
Where an occupancy is on a corner lot, a minimum clear view
zone is to be maintained in a triangulated area at the point of intersection
to allow an unobstructed view of oncoming traffic.
8.
Freestanding signs shall maintain clearance of ten (10) feet
over any pedestrian use and fourteen (14) feet over any vehicular
use.
9.
Commercial center sign. Shall be approved
only through a conditional use permit, and shall be substituted in
lieu of the allowable pole sign and shall not exceed the maximum height
and setback requirements for the zoning district and shall not exceed
one (1) square foot of sign area for each one thousand (1,000) square
feet of gross floor area within the commercial center or one (1) square
foot of sign area for each one (1) lineal foot of street frontage.
That which provides the greater area shall be used as the maximum
allowable sign area.
10.
All off-premise freestanding signs within six hundred sixty
(660) feet of any highway or within the view of any highway within
the City, whichever is less, shall not be installed to exceed a height
of fifty (50) feet or shall not be located any closer than one thousand
two hundred (1,200) feet of any residential district, and any other
freestanding sign. Such signs shall require the approval and issuance
of a conditional use permit.
11.
A-frame signs.
a.
All A-frame signs require an annual permit and fee, as established
by City Council. Upon issuance, the permit is in effect for one (1)
year for the specified sign.
b.
Should the A-frame sign be substituted, it must be reviewed
by staff for compliance with the requirements set forth below. A new
permit and fee is not required. The A-frame sign will be allowed for
the tenure of the existing permit.
c.
An A-frame sign shall not count against an allowed temporary
sign.
d.
They must be located on a sidewalk within ten (10) feet of
the primary entrance of the business. They may not be placed so as
to hamper American with Disabilities access requirements; placed on
or in interior drive aisles or landscape islands.
e.
Only one (1) A-frame sign may be displayed per business.
f.
The sign may be displayed during business hours only.
g.
The sign must be taken in at night.
h.
They may not block pedestrian access.
i.
Nothing may be hung from or attached to the A-frame sign.
j.
All signage should be constructed from durable materials compatible
with the materials of the building housing the enterprise referenced
on the sign and present a finished appearance. Wood, metal, and chalkboard
are acceptable materials. Signage shall not be reflective or fluorescent
or have movable parts. "Reader board" signs with movable slide-in
letters and stenciled or spray painted signs are not allowed.
k.
They may not exceed four (4) feet in height or exceed three
(3) feet in width.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-14; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(5.04), 4-7-1994; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1447) §§1,
3, 10-20-1994; Ord. No.
14.20 (Bill No. 1632) §2, 10-16-1997]
A.
Signs
are allowed as follows in "C-3" and "C-4" commercial and "M-1", "M-2",
and "M-3" industrial zones:
2.
One (1) freestanding sign per street frontage not to exceed
one (1) square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of property
frontage. Such signs may not exceed a height of fifty (50) feet and
must be set back at least ten (10) feet from the property line. Where
street frontage exceeds three hundred (300) lineal feet, one (1) additional
freestanding sign may be allowed per three hundred (300) foot increments.
3.
Wall signs not to exceed thirty percent (30%) of the aggregate
square footage of the wall area upon which they are installed. Electric
awning signs not to exceed thirty percent (30%) of the aggregate square
footage of the wall area upon which they are installed. The combination
of wall signs and electric awning signs shall not exceed thirty percent
(30%) of the allowed wall area.
4.
Projecting signs may be used instead of any wall or freestanding
signs provided they do not project beyond fifteen (15) feet from the
building face and in no case shall encroach within fifteen (15) feet
from property line and maintain a clearance of ten (10) feet over
pedestrian areas and fourteen (14) feet over vehicular ways.
5.
Roof signs may be allowed (where no other sign types can provide
effective identification). Roof signs shall be constructed so as to
conceal all structure and fastenings. The height of the roof sign
shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total height of the building
to which it is attached, specific engineering for sign and the supporting
structure shall be provided.
6.
One (1) under-canopy sign for each separate occupancy or separate
entrance not to exceed eight (8) square feet in sign area. Under-canopy
signs must have a minimum clearance of eight (8) feet to grade.
7.
Incidental signs not to exceed four (4) square feet in aggregate
area per occupancy.
8.
Reserved.
9.
Off-site directional signs as required.
10.
All signs (freestanding, projecting, awning, marquee, canopy,
under-canopy, etc.) must maintain minimum clearances and construction
electrical standards.
11.
All off-premise freestanding signs within six hundred sixty
(660) feet of any highway or within view of any highway within the
City shall not be installed to exceed a height of fifty (50) feet
or shall not be located any closer than one thousand two hundred (1,200)
feet of any residential district, and any other freestanding sign.
Such signs shall require the approval and issuance of a conditional
use permit.
12.
No sign may be placed or designed so as to simulate or interfere
with traffic control devices or official highway directional/information
signs.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-15; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(6.01), 4-7-1994; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1447) §§1,
4, 10-20-1994]
A.
Existing
signs which do not conform to the specific provisions of the Chapter
may be eligible for the designation "legal non-conforming" provided
that:
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-16; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(6.02), 4-7-1994]
A.
A legal
non-conforming sign may lose this designation if:
1.
The sign is relocated or replaced.
2.
The structure or size of the sign is altered in any way except
toward compliance with this Chapter. This does not refer to change
of copy or normal maintenance.
3.
Existing portable and temporary signs shall have ninety (90)
days after the effective date of this Chapter to be brought into conformity
with this Chapter.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-17; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(6.03), 4-7-1994]
The legal non-conforming sign is subject to all requirements
of this Code regarding safety, maintenance, and repair. However, if
the sign suffers more than fifty percent (50%) damage or deterioration,
as based on appraisal, it must be brought into conformance with this
Code or removed.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-18; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(7.00), 4-7-1994]
All signs shall be installed in compliance with building and
electrical codes as required by the Administrator.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-19; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(8.01), 4-7-1994]
A.
The Administrator shall be the Community Development Director and
is authorized to process applications for permits and variances, hold
public hearings as required, and enforce and carry out all provisions
of this Code. The Administrator is authorized to promulgate regulations
and procedures consistent with this function.
B.
The Administrator is empowered, upon presentation of proper credentials,
to enter or inspect any building, structure, or premises in the City
for the purpose of inspection of a sign and its structural and electrical
connections to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
Such inspections shall be carried out during business hours unless
an emergency exists.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-20; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(8.02), 4-7-1994]
A.
Application
for permit for the erection or relocation of a sign shall be made
to the Administrator upon a form provided by the Administrator and
shall include the following information:
1.
Name and address of the owner of the sign.
2.
Street address or location of the property on which the sign
is to be located, along with the name and address of the property
owner.
3.
The type of sign or sign structure as defined in this Chapter.
4.
A site plan with measurements showing the proposed locations
of any and all existing and proposed signs on the same premises.
5.
Specifications and drawings showing the materials, design,
dimensions, structural supports, and electrical components of the
proposed sign.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-21; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(8.03), 4-7-1994]
All applications for permits filed with the Administrator shall
be accompanied by a payment of the initial permit fee as required
by the City Council for each sign.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-22; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(8.04), 4-7-1994]
A.
The Administrator shall issue a permit for the erection, structural
alteration, or relocation of a sign within a reasonable period of
time upon receipt of a valid application, provided that the sign complies
with all applicable laws and regulations of the City and State. In
all applications, where a matter of interpretation arises, the more
specific definition or higher standard shall prevail.
B.
When a permit is denied, the Administrator shall within fifteen
(15) days give a written notice to the applicant along with a brief
statement of the reasons for denial citing Code Sections and interpretation
of possible non-conformity. The Administrator may suspend or revoke
an issued permit for any false statement or representation of fact
in the application.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-24; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(8.06), 4-7-1994]
A.
Any person installing, structurally altering, or relocating a sign
for which a permit has been issued shall notify the Administrator
to conduct inspections as prescribed by the Administrator. The Administrator
may require a final inspection including an electrical inspection
of footings on freestanding signs.
B.
The Administrator may require at the time of issuance of a permit
that written notification for an inspection be submitted prior to
the installation of certain signs.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-25; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(8.07), 4-7-1994]
A.
When requesting a permit, the applicant may apply to the Administrator
for a variance from certain requirements of this Code. A variance
may be granted by the Board of Adjustment where the literal application
of the Chapter would create a particular hardship.
B.
In granting a variance, the Board may attach additional requirements
necessary to carry out the spirit and purpose of this Chapter in the
public interest.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-26; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(8.08), 4-7-1994; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1491) §§1-2, 7-20-1995; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1681) §2, 6-4-1998]
A.
When a violation of the Code exists, the Administrator shall issue
a written order to the alleged violator. The order shall specify those
Sections of the Code which the individual may be in violation of and
shall state that the individual must promptly correct the alleged
violation or register an appeal to the Board of Adjustment.
B.
If, upon inspection, the Administrator finds that a sign is abandoned
or structurally, materially or electrically defective, or in any way
endangers the public, the Administrator shall issue a written order
to the owner of the sign and/or occupant of the premises stating the
nature of the violation and requiring them to repair or remove the
sign within six (6) working days of the date of the order.
C.
Notwithstanding other provisions of this Code to the contrary, any
sign that has been erected upon the right-of-way of any street or
highway, other than a bona fide traffic sign erected by a governmental
agency, shall be immediately removed by the Community Development
Director without notice to the owner of the sign. The owner of a sign
removed under the provisions of this Section shall be notified in
writing of the removal of the sign, the reason for its removal, and
informed of the location and times the sign can be recovered by the
owner. Any sign not picked up by the owner within seven (7) days of
the date of the aforesaid written notice shall become the property
of the City and disposed of by the City. In the event that the owner
of such sign cannot be identified or located after reasonable effort,
such sign shall become the property of the City and disposed of ten
(10) days after its original removal from the right-of-way.
D.
In case of emergency, the Administrator may cause the immediate
removal of a dangerous or defective sign without notice. Signs removed
in this manner must present hazard to the public safety as defined
in the local building or traffic codes.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-27; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(8.09), 4-7-1994; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1491) §§3-4, 7-20-1995]
A.
The Administrator shall, as stipulated elsewhere in this Article,
cause the removal of an illegal sign in cases of emergency or for
failure to comply with the written orders of removal or repair. After
removal or demolition of the sign, a notice shall be mailed to the
sign owner stating the nature of the work and the date on which it
was performed and demanding payment of the costs as certified by the
Administrator.
B.
If the amount specified in the notice is not paid within thirty
(30) days of the notice, it shall become an assessment upon a lien
against the property of the sign owner, and will be certified as an
assessment against property.
C.
The sign owner of the property upon which the sign is located shall
be presumed to be the owner of all signs thereon unless facts to the
contrary are brought to the attention of the Administrator, such as
the case of a leased sign.
D.
For the purposes of removal, the definition of "sign" shall include all sign embellishments and structures designed specifically
to support the sign.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-29; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(8.11), 4-7-1994; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1491) §5, 7-20-1995]
Upon receipt of any decision rendered by the Administrator in
denying a permit or variance, the applicant has six (6) working days
from the date of receipt of the denial to appeal to the Board of Adjustment.
[R.O. 2013 §20.5-30; Ord. No. 14.200 (Bill No. 1417) §1(9.01), 4-7-1994]
If any portion of this Chapter is found to be in conflict with
any other provision of any zoning, building, fire, safety, or health
ordinance of the City Code, the provision which establishes the higher
standard shall prevail.
