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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance-2007-1396 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SCHULZ Council Bill No. 06-2007 Ordinance No. 1396 Series of 2007 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS PERTAINING TO SIGN CODE WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge has adopted regulations pertaining to the regulation of signs; WHEREAS, the City has identified changes which will improve the readability and understanding of the sign code; WHEREAS, conunercial signage is prominently displayed along the city's most traveled streets; WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge is concerned about the negative affects of exterior lighting and its affects on adjacent properties; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO THAT: Section 1. Article VII of Chapter 26, Sections 26-701 through 26-710, of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws is hereby repealed and reenacted as follows: Section 26-701. Intent and purpose. The intent and purpose of this article is: A. To protect the public from signs which are structurally unsafe; B. To promote traffic safety and the free movement of traffic, and protect the public from the hazardous conditions which result from signs that obscure or distract the vision of motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians; C. To facilitate easy, safe and pleasant conununication between people and their surroundings; D. To conserve the character and economic value of buildings and neighborhoods; I E. To provide a balance between legitimate identification and advertising needs and the visual discord which signs sometimes cause, and to provide a sense of balance or proportion between a sign and the building or property which it serves; F. To encourage the erection of signs which are legible in their surroundings, compatible with the visual character of the surrounding area, appropriate to the activities identified; and G. To ensure that adequate and effective advertising signage opportunities exist within a regulatory framework which protects the constitutionally guaranteed right of free speech. H. It is not the intent of these regulations to prohibit or unreasonably regulate or to require permits for the legitimate display of traditional holiday season decorations; provided, however, that such decorations or displays are installed and maintained in a safe manner. Section 26-702. DefInitions. For the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: Animated sign. A sign or parts thereof, which revolve, whirl, twirl or utilize motion, implied or actual, in a horizontal or vertical plane or both. The only animated type of signs that are permitted are "barber pole" signs. Arcade sign. Any sign projecting beneath and attached to the underside of any balcony, canopy, awning or other structural overhang or passageway. Artistic mural or sculpture. A freestanding statue or sculpture or a graphic illustration or design, or an architectural design or relief applied directly to or incorporated within a wall of a building, which does not advertise or promote a particular business, service or "branded" product. Awning. A movable shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building and/or a type which can be retracted against the face of the supporting building. Banner. A sign or advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, fabric or other light material that is mounted with no enclosing framework intended to be displayed for a short period of time. Billboard. Any sign in excess of fifty (50) square feet in size oriented to the interstate highway utilized to advertise a product or service that is not produced or conducted on the same property as the sign. 2 Building front. The exterior walles) of a building facing a public street or streets or other public right-of-way other than alleys, or one (I) exterior wall containing the primary entrance to the building if not directly facing upon a public street. Canopy. A roof-like structure serving the purpose of protecting vehicles and/or pedestrians and which may be freestanding or attached to a building, is provided with supports, and is open on three (3) sides if attached and on all sides if freestanding. Changeable copy sign. A sign, either illuminated or nonilluminated, which is designed so that the message or any part of the message may be periodically changed, either mechanically or electronically, however, where a change in message occurs no sooner than every fifteen (IS) seconds. Development. A single lot, parcel or tract of land or portions or combinations of lots, parcels or tracts ofland which are held in single or conunon ownership and which exist as a distinct functional entity. Multi-use and multi-tenant buildings and multiple building complexes which are held in singular or conunon ownership, either by individual, corporation, partnership or other legally recognized entity, shall be considered a "development" for the purpose of signage. Erect. To build, construct, attach, hang, place, suspend, affix, relocate or reconstruct any sign or sign-supporting structure. Flashing sign. A sign that is illuminated with intermittent lighting, animated lighting or with varying intensities oflight at intervals of fifteen (15) seconds or less, including a moving light or lights. Freestanding sign. A sign that is permanent and self-supporting, being nondependent on support from a building or other structure, including signs placed upon fences or nonsupporting walls. l1luminated sign. A sign that is illuminated with constant intensities of light of a non-varying nature. There are three (3) types ofillurninated lights as follows: (a) Direct. Lighting by means of an unshielded light source which is effectively visible as a part ofthe sign. Neon lighting is considered direct lighting. (b) Indirect. Lighting which illuminates the front of a sign or the entire building facade upon which the sign is displayed, the source of the light being shielded from public view and from surrounding properties. Indirect illumination does not include lighting which is primarily used for purposes other than sign illumination, such as parking lot lighting. ( c) Internal. Lighting by means of a light source which is within a sign having a translucent background and which silhouettes opaque letters or designs, or lighting within 3 or behind letters or designs which are themselves made of translucent or opaque material. Informational sign. A freestanding or wall-type sign, not located within public street right-of-way, which gives necessary direction or non-advertising information to motor vehicle operators or pedestrians, such as entrance, exit, parking limitations or location of onsite buildings or facilities. A company logo or name no larger than one (I) square foot may be included on each such permitted sign. Lot. A tract, building site, parcel or portion of land separated from other parcels or portions by description, as on a subdivision plat of record or survey map or by metes and bounds, for the purpose of sale, lease or use. Major interior drive. A drive aisle located on private property which connects two (2) public streets or provides access to two (2) or more parcels ofland or developments. Nonconforming sign. A sign which does not conform with the regulations set forth in this article, but which did meet the requirements of the regulations existing at the date of its erection. Off-premises sign. Any sign, fifty (50) square feet or smaller, which advertises or directs attention to a business, conunodity, service or activity conducted, sold or offered elsewhere other than on the property which the sign is located. Public and semi-public signs are not considered of: p,,,...ises signs. Painted sign. A sign that is painted directly onto the exterior surface of a building, wall or structure. Political sign. A nonconunercial sign, which is exempt from permit requirements, erected or placed so as to advertise, announce, declare or state a political message, whether relating to a political campaign or election or any other issue of public concern which is protected by the First Amendment right of free speech. Portable sign. Any sign which is supported by one (I) or more uprights or braces upon the ground and which is of portable design. Projecting sign. A sign which is affixed to any building, wall or structure and which extends beyond the building wall more than fifteen (15) inches. Public sign. A sign that is required by federal, state or local law or ordinance necessary for public information. Revolving sign. A sign utilizing an axis point to pivot the sign surface. Roof sign. A sign erected, constructed and maintained above the eaves and attached to the roof of a building. 4 Semipublic sign. A sign giving information as to church location, educational institutions or service club locations. Sign. Any object or device or part thereof situated outdoors or indoors, viewed from outdoors by the general public, and which object or device or the effect produced thereby is used to advertise, announce, identify, declare, demonstrate, display, instruct, direct or attract attention by means including, but not limited to, words, letters, figures, designs, fixtures, colors, motion, illumination, sound or projecting images. Sign permit. A building permit issued for the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, relocation, improvement, removal, conversion or demolition of any sign issued pursuant to the building code of the city or this sign code. Sign structure. Any supports, uprights, braces or framework of a sign which does not include any portion of the sign message. Street frontage. For the purpose of signage, frontage upon a street is obtained by ownership, easement or leasehold only if used for vehicular access to the property, or if not used for vehicular access, only if such street frontage is at least fifty (50) feet in width. Where the regulations allow "one sign per street frontage," the intent is that the sign allowed is placed upon or facing the street, unless specifically otherwise permitted. Surface area of sign. The total area enclosed by the shortest line that can be drawn around the entire sign, including any architectural embellishment or background material or color forming an integral part ofthe display and used to differentiate the sign from its surroundings. Sign support structures which do not bear advertising material shall be excluded in computation of sign area. Signs without backing (i.e., freestanding, projecting, A-frame or pedestal signs) are allowed the maximum square footage for each side for double-faced signs; however, signs having more than two (2) sides or faces shall not exceed the total face area allowed for a double-faced sign. Temporary sign. Any sign, banner, pennant, valance or other outdoor advertising sign constructed oflight fabric, cardboard, wallboard, plywood, sheet metal, paper or other light materials, with or without a frame, intended or designed to be displayed for a limited period oftime. Traffic and regulatory signs. Signs, signals or markings placed or erected by federal, state or local authority for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic. Unlawful sign. Any sign or outdoor advertising device erected in the absence of a permit required by this article, or in violation of any of the limitations, prohibitions or requirements of this article. Unsafe sign. Any sign or advertising structure found unsafe or insecure or creating a hazard or menace to the public safety, health and welfare. 5 Wall sign. A sign constructed of durable materials or painted and which is permanently affixed to an exterior surface of any building, wall or structure and which does not extend more than fifteen (15) inches beyond the building wall, except that signage placed upon marquees, canopies or awnings shall be considered as wall signs. Section 26-703. Enforcement and penalties. Enforcement and penalties shall be in accordance with those provisions set forth in article X. In addition to any remedies set forth in section 26-1004 et seq., specific authority is granted to the enforcement officer to remove, or have removed, the following signs after posting of a notice at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to removal upon the premises where such sign(s) is located: A. Signs which are prohibited pursuant to the residential/agriculture/public facilities and conunerciallindustrial/mixed use sign standard charts. B. Unsafe signs. Section 26-704. Contractor's license required. A. No person shall engage in the business of installing, altering or repairing any sign within the corporate limits of the city unless he is the holder of a currently valid, city sign contractor's license, except for those signs exempt from permit. B. The city shall have the power to suspend or revoke the license of any holder of a sign license issued pursuant to this article, in accordance with the provisions as set forth in the building code. (See chapter 5 of this Code of Laws for related provisions.) Section 26-705. Permit required. A. No sign or modification to an existing sign shall be erected, placed or displayed outdoors within the city limits until a permit for such sign has been issued by the city, unless such sign is exempt from a permit in accordance with this sign code. B. An application, accompanied by a "to scale" drawing, for each separate sign permit shall be made to the department of conununity development on a form supplied by the department. Such applications shall set forth the name and address of the applicant; the location where such sign is to be erected or located; the name, phone number and address of the owner of the property; the size, height, type and general description of such proposed sign, including the materials of which it is constructed, the sign contractor's name, phone number and address and such other pertinent information required or deemed necessary by the department to determine the sign's safety and conformance to this article. A "to scale" plot plan of the lot or parcel shall accompany the application and shall show the location of the proposed sign and the location, type and size of other signs which exist upon the lot. The mere application for a sign permit does 6 not assure that a permit will be issued; therefore, it is advised that signs not be fabricated, constructed or purchased prior to issuance of a sign permit. C. Fees for the erection of signs shall be established and set forth in Appendix A. Permit fees and city use tax will be waived where a nonconforming sign is removed and replaced by a sign conforming with these regulations. Section 26-706. Non-conforming signs. A. Nonconforming signs. A lawful sign existing on the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived may be continued, although such sign does not conform to the provisions of this article, subject to the following provisions: I. Relocation, or replacement of a nonconforming sign is not permitted unless such sign is brought into conformance with this article. Enlargement or extension of a nonconforming sign is permitted so long as the nonconformity is not increased. Rebuilding or reconstructing a nonconforming sign is permitted only if the rebuilding or reconstruction is limited to installing a new sign cabinet on an existing support structure. Installing a new sign cabinet together with a new support structure shall constitute replacement ofthe nonconforming sign and shall require conformance with this article. 2. In the event the use of a nonconforming sign is discontinued for a period of sixty (60) consecutive days, the nonconforming sign shall thereafter conform to the provisions of the zoning district in which it is located or be removed. For the purpose of this section, the term "discontinued" shall apply to uses which customarily operate on a continuous basis versus a seasonal basis. Seasonal uses shall be subject to a twelve-month period of nonuse prior to requiring full compliance with these regulations. 3. A nonconforming sign that is destroyed or damaged more than fifty (50) percent of its net worth due to natural causes may not be reconstructed except in accordance with the provisions of this article; however, any sign destroyed or damaged to any extent by vandalism may be rebuilt to its original state within six (6) months or otherwise it must be reconstructed in conformance with this article. 4. Normal maintenance which does not require modification of the sign structure, supports or members shall be permitted. A face change is considered normal maintenance. 5. In order to provide an incentive for removal of nonconforming signs, permit fees and city use tax will be waived where a nonconforming sign is removed and replaced by a sign conforming with these regulations. B. Discontinued business, etc. Whenever a use ofland and/or building using an identification sign is discontinued, except for seasonal uses pursuant to subsection A.2., above, the sign shall be removed or obscured by the person owning the property within thirty (30) days after the discontinuance of such use. Any such sign which is 7 nonconforming to these regulations and which is not used to advertise an active business within sixty (60) days of discontinuance shall be removed or otherwise brought into compliance. Section. 26-707. General provisions/performance standards. A. Sight distance triangle I. No sign is allowed which would violate the sight distance triangle requirements of section 26-603B. 2. At signalized intersections, where both streets are collectors and/or arterial, the required sight distance shall be governed by the standards set forth in the most current edition of the policy on geometric design of highways and streets, published by the American Association State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). B. Location of signs I. All signs allowed by this article, except billboards, public signs, and semipublic signs shall be located on the lot which they advertise. C. Streets and rights-of-way I. No sign shall be erected in such a location as to interfere with motor vehicle or pedestrian traffic. 2. No sign is allowed in the public right-of-way, with the exception of signs on bus benches and shelters pursuant to article IV of chapter 21, and public, semi-public, traffic, regulatory and projecting signs as outlined in Section 26-710. 3. No sign is allowed which may be construed as a traffic sign or signal or which may be confusing to motorists or mistaken as a traffic signal. 4. Where it is difficult to determine the pubic right-of-way boundary due to lack of curb, gutter and/or sidewalk, or survey markers, such boundaries shall be presumed to be ten (10) feet from the edge of pavement or back of curb. Where a sidewalk exists, such boundaries shall be presumed to be two (2) feet from outside edge of sidewalk. 5. Attachment of any sign to utility poles or other poles or structures within public right-of-way is prohibited, except as approved by City Council pursuant to this article. 6. Temporary signs found by an enforcement officer to be located within city right-of-way or in violation of sight triangle requirements shall be removed by such enforcement officer with no requirement of notice. 8 D. Interference 1. No sign is allowed which employs a lighting or control mechanism which causes radio, radar, cellular telephone or television interference. 2. No sign is allowed which, even though in general conformance with the standards and requirements of this sign code, is judged by the chief of police and public works director as a dangerous sign due to interference with a traffic control device by being in direct line between the control device and oncoming traffic or otherwise in visual competition with a traffic control device. E. Compliance with building codes 1. No sign shall be erected, constructed or maintained which obstructs or is attached to any fire escape, window, door or opening used as a means of egress or ingress or for firefighting purposes, or is placed which interferes with any opening required for light or ventilation. 2. No sign is permitted which is structurally unsafe as determined by the chief building official, based upon criteria established in the adopted building codes. 3. The design of all sign structure members and foundation shall conform to the requirements of the building code relative to allowable stresses, materials and engineering standards. Loads, both vertical and horizontal, shall not produce stresses exceeding those specified in the building code, and material construction shall be of the quality and grade required by the building code. All signs and structures shall be designed and constructed to meet the adopted building and electrical codes. F. Outside display I. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 26-631, any merchandise dis- played outside of a building in such a way as to attract attention when viewed by the general public by placement upon a pole, a fence, a platform, roof or other similar device or structure shall be considered a sign and is prohibited. This shall not, however, be construed to prohibit merchandise customarily stored outside of buildings and placed upon shelves or tables, such as automobiles, campers, boats, plant materials, produce or lumber. G. Illumination 1. All illuminated signage shall comply with Section 26-503 of the zoning and development code. 2. Signs within one hundred (100) feet of a residential structure, may be lighted indirectly or internally. 9 3. Signs over one hundred (100) feet from a residential structure, may use any type oflighting source, except search or flashing lights, provided that they are shaded, shielded or directed so that the light shall not adversely affect surrounding premises or interfere with safe vision on public or private roadways, including highways. 4. All direct and indirect lighting sources shall be downcast to reduce glare, skyglow and light pollution. H. Maintenance I. Any sign, including temporary signs, that becomes discolored, ragged, shredded, detached, etc., shall be removed or repaired. J. Removal or reconstruction of dangerous signs. I. All signs which are prohibited shall conform to the provisions of this article either by removal or reconstruction, whichever applies, within sixty (60) days after the owner of such sign is notified of the violation. Section 26-708. Miscellaneous provisions. A. Building addresses I. House or building address number signs shall be consistent with Section 26-419 C. - E. of the zoning and development code. B. Signs located on bus benches and bus stop shelters. I. Signs located on bus benches shall be in conformance with Code of Laws, Article IV, Section 21-124. 2. Signs located on a bus stop shelter shall be in conformance with Code of Laws, Article IV, Section 21-151. Such signs shall be limited to two (2) faces per shelter for conunercial advertising purposes with a maximum of twenty-four (24) square feet per face. C. Freestanding signs - Conunercial, Industrial and Mixed Use zone districts I. Where two (2) freestanding signs are permitted by virtue of multiple street frontage, each permitted sign shall be allowed to have the maximum square footage allowed based on the formulas shown in Section 26-708.C.5. In addition, the sign area allowed may be transferred from one (1) sign to another; provided, that no freestanding sign shall exceed four hundred (400) square feet in area. 10 2. Where multiple signs are permitted because of multiple street frontage, the signs may be erected on the same street frontage. 3. For double-faced signs, each sign face can have the maximum square footage allowed. 4. Landscaping requirement: For new development or total redevelopment, all freestanding signs shall be placed within landscaped areas. 5. Maximum sign area: Based upon the following table: Maximum Sign Area (Square Feet = s.f.)* TABLE INSET: Floor Area of Building Single Use Development Multiple Use Development 0--1,500 s.f. 35 s.f. 60 s.f. 1,501--5,000 s.f. 35 s.f. plus 1 s.f. per each additional 50 s.f. of floor area over 1,501. 60 s.f. plus I s.f. per each additional 40 s.f. of floor area over 1,501. 5,001--50,000 s.f. 100 s.f. plus I s.f. per each additional 500 s.f. of floor area over 5,001. 50 s.f. of 150 s.f. plus I s.f. per each 300 s.f. of floor area over 5,001. Over 50,001 s.f. 190 s.f. plus I s.f. per each additional 1,000 s.f. of floor area over 50,001 up to a maximum size of300 s.f. 300 s.f. plus I s.f. per each additional 1,000 s.f. of floor area over 50,001 up to a maximum size of 400 s.f. *In computing allowable sign size, only the footprint of the structure can be used. The floor area of gas station and drive-thru canopies cannot be applied toward the freestanding sign allowance. D. districts Freestanding signs - Residential, Agriculture and Public Facilities zone 11 I. Where two (2) freestanding signs are permitted by virtue of multiple street frontage, each permitted sign shall be allowed to have the maximum square footage allowed, as defined in Section 26-708.C.5. 2. Where multiple signs are permitted because of multiple street frontage, the signs may be erected on the same street frontage. 3. For double-faced signs, each sign face can have the maximum square footage allowed. 4. Landscaping requirement: For new development or total redevelopment, all freestanding signs shall be placed within landscaped areas. E. Master Sign Plan I. The planning conunission may approve a master sign plan for any existing or proposed conunercial or industrial development of at least two (2) acres or more in size which is under unified control either by ownership, legal association or leasehold. 2. The intent and purpose is to encourage well-planned and designed signage within a large multiple building or multiple use complex which expresses unification and integration by elements of architectural style, size, color, placement and lighting while at the same time allowing for reasonable individual business identification. An additional purpose is to encourage the elimination of existing nonconforming signs. The planning conunission may grant as a bonus for well-designed plans additional signs and/or up to a fifty (50) percent increase in maximum square footage for each sign, and/or may permit signs in locations other than normally permitted, based upon a finding that the proposed master sign plan substantially meets the intent and purpose of this subsection relating to unification and integration of signage. 3. Once approved at a public hearing by planning conunission, all master sign plans shall be recorded with the Jefferson County Recorder's office and shall constitute a covenant and must be complied with by all owners, proprietors, lessees or assigns, whether current or future. No substantial variation from the plan shall be permitted without planning commission approval. Noticing requirements for a master sign plan process shall follow the pro~edures outlined in Section 26-109. 12 Section 26-709. Residential, Agriculture and Public Facilities zone districts sign standards chart. SEE CHART NO.1 Section 26-710. Commercial, Industrial and Mixed Use zone districts sign standards chart. SEE CHART NO.2 Section 2. Safetv Clause. The City of Wheat Ridge hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City of Wheat Ridge, that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare ofthe public and that this ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare. The City Council further determines that the ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to be attained. Section 3. Severabilitv. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of this Zoning code or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall for any reason be adjusted by a court of competent jurisdiction invalid, such judgment shall not affect application to other persons or circumstances. Section 4. Suoersession Clause. If any provision, requirements or standard established by this Ordinance is found to conflict with similar provisions, requirements or standards found elsewhere in the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, which are in existence as of the date of adoption of this Ordinance, the provisions, requirements and standards here shall supersede and prevail. Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after final publication. INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 8 to o in this 14th day of May .2007, ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing and consideration on final passage set for June 11 . 2007, at 7:00 0' clock p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado; Public Hearing continued to July 23, 2007 READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by a vote of 8 to 0 , this 23rd day of July .2007. 13 SIGNED by the Mayor on this 10Th dayofT",:, , 2007. t/-~a~, fl~li-ULLIO, MAYOR ATTEST: ~ Michael Snow, City Clerk 1ST bl" " pu IcatIon: May 17, 2007 2"d publication: August 2, 2007 Wheat Ridge Transcript Effective Date: August 17, 2007 S TO FORM BY CITY ATTORNEY 14 CHART 1 I Section 26-709 TABLE I. SIGN STANDARDS IN RESIDENTIAL, AGRICULTURAL, AND PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONES OR-I,R-IA,R-IB,R-IC,~-2,R-2A,R-3 R-3A,A-I,A-2,PF) TYPE OF SIGN ALLOWED PERMIT MAXIMUM SIZE AND MAXIMUM MINIMUM OTHER REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED HEIGHT PER SIGN NUMBER SETBACK 1. Animated No 2. Arcade No 3. Canopy No 4. Changeable Copy Yes Yes Maximum of 32 square feet per I per street 5 feet from any The time lapse between the change in sign. Maximum height 7 feet for frontage, but property line information shall not be less than 15 seconds. all residential zones. no more than Not permitted for residential uses. 2 per development 5. Freestanding Yes Yes Maximum of32 square feet per sign. t per street 5 feet from any Not permitted for single family and two- Maximnm height 7 feet for all frontage property line family dwellings. residential zones. 6. Off-Premises Signs No Permitted only for public and semi-public signs and billboards. 7. Portable Yes Yes 6 square feet per side per sign. t per organization Must be setback a Not permitted for single family and two-family or activity minimum of 5 feet dwellings. A-frame or pedestal style only. from any street Must be anchored to the ground or weighted right-of-way line if sufficiently to prevent movement by wind. 36 inches or 2 feet if Must only be displayed during normal hours 36 inches or less in of operation. May be located on a sidewalk height. provided that adequate clearance exists to meet ADA requirements. Must be displayed only on the premise being advertised. 8. Projecting No 9. Public and Semi. Yes Yes 6 square feet per sign 3 per To be determined May be located off-premises with approval of Public Signs organization by the Community property owner and Community Development or attraction Development Director. May be located in r-o-w with Director approval of Public Works Director. 10. Residential Yes Yes Not to exceed 20 square feet in 1 per street Monument-type Monument, fence, or wall-incorporated only. Subdivision area or 6 feet in height. frontage signs must be Fence or wall incorporated type signs may be Identification Signs set back on the placed parallel with and at property line property a following the same height and sight distance minimum of 10 I requirements as for a wall or fence. 1 Residential/Agricultural/PF Zones Sign Chart Effective August 17, 2007 ~.. . ;Gt1N1\lM MINIMUM 01\l'El\. ""''''-- ,..,.., c ~""""" ..."'. '" ..-'" -."... ..- ""'..... -""'''' ""..... ""~~ incorporated into a tralllC islaod entrance, tben 2S feet back from face of street curb and 3 feet from edge 01: tfafflC island. 11. l'emporatY Not permitted for single family aod tw<>" ,__ ._.._- ,...,.>'" N~ ....,..... ,""..~..""... _ a. Balloons or other '{es '{es t ~~. "",. "". "",. M.... - ."",...~ ,,"'~- __ ,~ __ r ' ,,,."""_ _~_""~~ .',_'c, _.-~...- ..",. ",." -~ -...."'..- "",,-" ----...~- ,_.,,~ .~,"",,,,,,.-.-- for u\l to IS dayS Roof_mounting is permitted. each time. Not permitted for single family and tWO- o ,"',....."',.... "","''' W' .......".. """~_.- "._ ,. N ""","",-""~" -" ..."",..._''"~'.' "-'."~"""''' --.-'-- ,,-"'~" ..... -- ..."......- ',",,::, to motorists or \ledesttlans. May'" \I ac u\lon a building wall but shal1 not be attached to fencing, landsca\ling, freestaodlng posts or utili\;' poles. Banners may be \llacedonlY on wal1s facing a \lublic street or major Intenor dilve. Shal1 not be il1uminated. Must be located on 1 trt sfeet .' wrk ~"",-"-'" ,... ..,._..~..~-- ' . Co..".- ,. No """",,-"<"'- ,-.- ,.- between the tltl1e a building \lermit is issued and a certificate of occupancy is obta\ued or any \ ...." .".. '2. E.ffective f>.,ug' ~:~n Gnarl. MAXlMUMSIZE~ M~UM tv1lNlf;}Uf;} OTllER }$QUl"""'- TYl'E oV SIGN ALLOWED PElUVIIT SETBACR REQUIRED llEIGllT pER SIGN NlJMBER which are necessary for safet'! on Ihe l'remises. None 1 tiro.c per yea! None Nol J'C""i\led for single family and IWO' . d, Pennants. streamers yes Yes for Ul' 10 60 days, familY dwe\\\ngs. pennilled only 10 advertISe and similar devices or 2 thnCS per year special events and sales. Shall be s""urelY yearfor up 10 ""chored or a\lached sO as 10 prevenl 30 dayS each lime, dislocalion, enlanglemenl, or encroachmenl ot 4 times ver year onlO adjacenl properties or public streets, or for up 10 I S days undue hazard 10 molorislS or pedestrians. each time. 9 square feet for one and tWO. I per streel 5 feel Shall nol be \\\uminaled.. Musl be localed on e. Real Estate Signs yes No the property being advertised. family awelUng residential uses. frontage a\lowed 50 square feel for all other use" Not to exCCod 12 square feet eacb. I per model bome Sfeel Shall nol be illuminated. Musl he localed on f. Temporary Model yes yes Nol over 7 feet in height if a Ib~ proPertY being advertised. Horne Signs freestanding type. No larger than I square fool for I per streel fronl NIA Nol permilled for single family and IWO- 12. Wall or fainled yes yes or 111alor interior family dwe\\\ngs. For uses which bave a rear every linear fOOl of Ihe side of Ihe en\rY or deliver)' door, I nonilluminaled wall building to which il is affixed. drive per aclivity Signs affixed to rnat'luees or sign per use. awnings shall be considered wall sign' ""d sball be calculated based upon tbe length of Ibe wall to whicb Ibey are atlached or adjacenllO. For buildings wilh flat roofs, wall signs shall nol extend above Ibe lOP of pa"'l"'l or mansard, and if placed upon a parapel or mansard, shall nol extend more than '3 feet above Ihe d""\:. line. 13. MlscellaneQ'@ Nolimil None Shall not adverti,e or promole a particular a. Artisic Murals 0 ryes No None bUsiness, service or "......nded" produc\. A sculptures company, fu:m. as! ,...0('1 :3 E.ffectlve AUgust 17, 2007 _ _ __~c SIQn Chart TYPE OF SIGN ALLOWED PERMIT MAXIMUM SIZE AND MAXIMUM MINIMUM OTHER REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED HEIGHT PER SIGN NUMBER SETBACK is not considered within the scope of this definition and is considered a sign. b. Barber Shop Poles No c. Flags (city, state, Yes No Flagpole cannot exceed 35 feet None Flagpole must Allowed when located on their own premises national only), in height. meet setback or displayed along any march or parade route placards.badges, requirements of or in sockets along any street during a fund- insignias, or the zone district raising drive or other similar special event. similar devices of any in which they are Any such devices to be placed within public governmental agency constructed. right-of-way may only he approved by city or civic, charitable. council. religious, patriotic, political, fraternal or similar nonprofit organization. d. Flashing Signs and No Search Lights e. Historic plaques, Yes No Shall not exceed 3 square feet in None None Allowable provided that such designations cornerstones, erected size. are in accordance with article IX of the Zoning by the city or and Development Code. historical agencies designating an area or property of local historical importance f Home Occupation Yes, as Yes Maximum of 2 square feet in size. 1 per home 5' if freestanding May be freestanding or wall mounted. Signs accessory to occupation a residential home occupation. g. House or building Yes No N/A N/A N/A Must meet the provisions of Chapter 26, address number signs Article IV, Sec. 26-419C. h. Informational Signs Yes No 4 square feet per side. If No limit None (i.e. tlrestrooms,r' "no smoking," "wheel chair Accessory to the freestanding, shall not exceed 36 entrance," etc.), or directional (i.e. nin,n "out," Primary Use inches in height if within a "ramp," ndrive-thru,n etc.). May be wall- required sight distance triangle, mounted, freestanding or attached to other or 48 inches where outside of a freestanding signs or canopies, but shall not sight distance triangle. If an be counted against the allowable size of 4 Residential/Agricultural/PF Zones Sign Chart Effective August 17, 2007 'TVPEOF SIGN ALLOWED PERMI'T MI\)UM1Jl\l SlZEAND MAXlM1Jl\l Ml1'llMUM O'TllER REQ\fi:REMENTS REQUIRED llElGllT PER SIGN NUMBER SE'TBI\CJ{ organization logo is incorporated another type of permitted sign. May be into the sign, the logo shall not illuminated by internal light only. exceed 1 square foot in size. i. political Campaign Yes No Shall not exceed & square feet in No limit None Shall not be located in public right-of-way or Signs size per sign. on municipally owned propertY. Shall he \--- j. "Room for Rent" rmoved witbin 7 dayS following an election. yes No 2 square feet 1 pel' vacant None 'I Must be on the property for which it is Sign unit advertising. - - - - k. Roof Signs No [, Temporary Yes No No\imit No limit None decorations or \ displays when such are clearly associated with any national, local or religioUS holiday or celebration m. Traffic control or Yes No No limit No limit None As required by regulation or statnte of the Regulatory Signs federal, state or tUunicipal government, n. Vehicle signage Yes No None None NlA Allowed only for currently licensed, operative vehicles. Banners or temporary signs :.ttached to vehicles are not allowed. , o. WindoW or Door Yes No Sign shaH not obstrUct more than N/A \NIA permitted even if it is vi;;>ble from outdOOrs. - Signs 25 percent of the door or windoW 'Those signs which advertise temporary uses area, sucb as rummage sales, garage sales and open houses sball be located on private propertY. I p. Menu Board/Drive No -\ Through Directory Signs 1, Order Conftnnation No 'Bollrds ~ Effective A.Ugust 17, 2007 5 '.. .... ,,~IIPF Zones Sign Chart ,,,,c< ,. "eN """,,,,,", <N coMM<RO'" <N.e''''''' """ M_ e" u_"" (NC, RC, Cot, C-2, 1) ~AlaM.tJNI MINIMuM O'fllERREQUlREMEN'fS TYPE OF SIGN ;\LLOWED PEro.1IT ~;\XlMUMS1ZEAND '. REQUIRED IlEIGll'f pER SIGN NuMBER SE'fB,\CI( \. Mimated No 2. /l.Tcade yes Yes 4 square feet 1 per businesS NI/I. Can extend into right-of-way with an approved Shall not extend 'DOve the right-of-way permit. bOttom of eave, balcony, canopy, awning or other strUctural overhang or passageway to wbich it is affixed. Minimum height 7 feet above street frontage or sidewalk level. 3. CanopY Yes Yes May use up to 50% of the allowed 1 per street NIA wan sign a\location for canopies. frontage or major interior drive 4. Changeable CopY yes Yes Must follow the frccstandiog and 1 per street 5 feet from any The time lapse between the change in wan signage size and height frontage, but propertY line if information shall not be less than 15 seconds. regulations. no more than freestanding, Nf /I. 2per if wall signage. develOpment. S. Freestanding yes Yes Based on table in section 26-708. 1 per street 10 feet where For neW development or total redevelopmeDt, 50 feet maximum beight allowed frontage, not to adjacent to all new freestanding signs shall be placed for retan and service businesses C1<ceed 2 per residentiallY zoned within landscaped areas. within \14 mile from propertY line develOpment, properties; 5 feet of an interstate highway tueaSUred froUl street from the propertY line. MY other right-of-way ifnnder permitted freestanding sign shall 7 feet in helght, not exceed 15 feet in height. 10 feet for signs 7 to 15 feet high, and 30 feet for signs over 15 feet high. 6. Off_Premises SignS No permitted only fOT public and semi-public signs and billboards. 7. portable Yes Yes 6 square feet 'Per side per sign. \1 ""':1."C!.;"'f'Ss. Must be setback a /I._frame or pedesta1 <tvle only. Must be tninirJ\um of 5 feet achored to the gro ......_:..nt\V CHA.ttT 2/ section 26-710 Effective {>.IJgust 17, 2007 1 . "",..,{\ Use Zones Sign Chart TYPE OF SIGN ALLOWED PERMIT MAXIMUM SIZE AND MAXIMUM MINIMUM OTHER REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED HEIGHT PER SIGN NUMBER SETBACK from any street to prevent movement by wind. Must only be right-of-way line if displayed during nonnal hours of operation. 36 inches or 2 feet May be located on a sidewalk provided that if 36 inches or less adequate clearance exists to meet ADA in height. requirements. Must be displayed only on the premise being advertised. 8. Projecting Yes Yes 1 square foot for each 1 foot of 1 per street May extend into Projecting and wall sign not permissable on height of the building wall to frontage per the right-of-way same wall. Maximum projection 10 feet. which the sign is to be attached. business with an approved Maximum height, top of wall or right-of-way permit. parapet; not to be roof mounted. Minimum height, 7 feet from street frontage or sidewalk. 9. Public and Semi- Yes No 6 square feet per sign 3 per To be determined May be located off-premises with approval of Public Signs organization by the Community property owner and Community Development or attraction Development Director. May be located in r-o-w with Director approval of Public Works Director. 10. Residential No Subdivision Identification Signs 11. Temporary Subcatel!ories: a. Balloons or other Yes inflatable devices Yes Balloons and required tethers cannot exceed the maximum pennitted buiiding beight for the zone district in which they are located measured from existing grade. b. Banners Yes No Total size for any single or combined banners affixed to a wall based on one haif(i/2) the allowance for wall signs. Commercial/Industrial/Mixed Use Zones Sign Chart 1 time per year None for up to 60 days, or 2 times per year for up to 30 days each time, or 4 times per year for up to 15 days each time. Permitted only to advertise special events and sales. Shall be securely anchored or attached so as to prevent dislocation, entanglement or encroachment onto adjacent properties or public streets, or undue hazard to motorists or pedestrians. Roof mounting is permitted. I per business Nt A or activity Shall be securely anchored or attached so as to prevent dislocation, entanglement or encroachment onto adjacent properties or public streets, or undue hazard to motorists or pedestrians. May be placed upon a building wall but shall not be attached to fencing, landscaping, freestanding posts or utility poles. 2 Effective August 17, 2007 - ALLOWEJ) 'T\'l'E OF SIGN " c. construction Signs Yes d. Pennants, streamel'S Yes and similar devices - - e. Real Estate Signs Yes f Temporary Model No Home Signs 12. Wall or Painted 'I'ER.MIT. .. .\MAXlMUMSIZE ANn REQUIRED .I.!EIGRT PER SIGN - \MAXlMuM . I'MlNIMUM NEMBER _ SETBACK No Shall not ex.ceed 32 square feet~ Shall not ex.ceed 7 feet in height. 1 per street 5 feet frontage allowed between the time a building permit is issued and a certificate of occupancy is obtained or any number of signs whi.ch are necessary for safetY on the premises. - 1 time per year _None for up to 60 days, or 2 times per year for up to 30 days each time, or 4 times per year for up to 15 days each time. Yes ~e 1 per street :'rontage allowed Heel - 50 square feet No - No larger than 1 square foot for every linear foot of the side ofthe building to which it is affixed. Signs affixed to marquees or awnings shall be considered wall signs and shall be calculated based upon the length of the wall to which they are attached or adjacent to. For buildings with \flat roofs, wall signs shan not I per street NIA frontage or major interior drive per activity Yes -Yes \ \ 3 r.ommercialllndustriallMixed Use Zones Sign Chart 'OTRER. REQUIREM.ENTS Banners may be placed only on walls facing a public street or major interior drive. Shall not be illuminated. Must be located on the property where active constrUction work is occuring. - Permitted o~ly to advertise -;Pecial events and sales. Shall be securely anchored or attached so as to prevent dislocation, entanglement or encroachment onto adjacent properties or public streets, or undue hazard to motorists or pedestrians. Shall not be illuminated. Must be located on the propertY being advertised. For uses which have a rear entry or delivery door, 1 nonilluminated wall sign per use. Effective August 17, 2007 'TYPE OF SIGN ALLOWED /PERMIT REQUIRED - MAXlMiJM SIZE AND lJEIGHT PER SIGN extend above the top of parape( or mansard, and if placed Upon a parapet or mansard, shall not extend more than 3 feet above the deck line. ,13. Misc~llaneous a. Artisic Murals or Yes Sculptures No None b. Barber Shop Poled Yes No Cannot exceed 5 feet in length. c. Flags (city, state, Yes national only). of any governmental agency or civic; charitable, religious, patriotic, political, fraternal or similar nonprofit organization No Flagpoles cannot exceed 35 feet in height. d. Flashing Signs and No Search Lights e. Historic plaques, Yes No cornel'Stones, erected by the city or historical agencies designating an area or property of local historical importance Shall not exceed 3 square feet in size. f Home Occupation Yes, as Yes Signs accessory to a residential home occupation. , Maximum of 2 square feet in size. g. House or buildinb" Y; No NIA CommerCial/Industrial/Mixed Use Zones Sign Chart MAXiMUM NUMBER No Hmit I per street frontage None None J per home occupation IN/A 4 IMlNIMvM ~BACK r- INone NIA Flagpole must meet setback requirements of the ZOne district in which they are constructed. None 5' if freestanding ,NIA IlTJroD i(i;;QUlREMENTS Shall not advertise or promote a Particular business, service or "brandedN product. A company, finn, association, society, etc" logo is not considered within the scope of this definition and is considered a sign. Must be wall mounted. -- . AllOWed when located on their own premises or displaYed along any march Or parade route or in sockets along any street during a fund~ raising drive or other similar special event. Any such devices to he placed within public right-of-way may only be approved by city council. --~ Allowable provided that such designations are in aCCOrdance with article IX of the Zoning and Development Code. May be freestanding or wall mounted. , IMust meet the Provisions of Chapter 26, Effective August 17, Z007 .' ~ c ,,,,,,,,,,,, ""'..... ."....--~ ...- ",,,," .^""""',,,. "'" ,.,.,.", -"''''''' . -"",,,, .-,....- "".... -~.,..,.."'" ."~. .....',. , ,-' ,~-~"-"'" . ' ,"", '''' .... . . .' " " . . . v. "" ,_..,."" " ....-;' ~,.-"""(" ~ "" . (-~". ",. -""'" "'" ..-" -".'''''''',' ~.). .. ~ ...,. ,_.m< ,-.-"....' ........-""........- _"W .......,,,.--' --.-"" ""',.. ." ,.... -""''''''' ~..... -.. .......... ,,,-"- ". ..-""._"..'~''''~ -- -.- "........"',...... ""." into the sign, the logo shall not exceed 1 square foot in size. . ." ..." .... ~ ,-;, ""'. ""..-. No lnn.t "one Sh II b . .' . v. "" ,,_.. .-...".......- · · .. ",,~. """"'" . ~ .. ~.. , ..,. ",,,",",...- "'" . . ~, l'Aust be on the propertY for which \t \s 1 per vacant l"IOlle R fi R t" ye' "" ,_.. . -"" i..... ' ~, Sign k. RoafSigrlS No . . No l\ra\t None N No hlU1t 1. Temporary Yefi, 0 decorations or displays when such aye clearly associated with any national, local or religiOus ..""."",,..,,. . . "'....,.."'.....-.-... No hlU1t None .' 1 t Y '" "",,,, -_.-.~ "..- m. Traffic control or eS ...M~"" - ," -.....-,......... None . ed h'l' "lowed.' "" '''' -=....'''"' . n. Ve fC e stgnoge rv 'J for currently ucensed, operative vehicles which are pnmsr\lY used by its owner for service. de\iverY or " . I~" Zones Sign Chart EffectiVe />..UgUSt 17 . 2007 5 MAXIMuM ~INIMU~ ,NUMBER SETBACK OTHERREQUIll"EMENTS 'PERMIT lMAXlMUMSIZEAND REQUlRE~ HEIGHT PER SIGN ALLOWED 'TYPE OF SIGN genera\" transportation I:)U a regular basis. s;g;, shall not obstrUct more than 25 percent of the door or window area. No \ o. Window or Door Yes SignS , 3()"7<\uare feet per-;\gn. Shan not exceed 6 feet in height if freestanding. If an organizational "logo in lncorporated into the sign, the logo shall not exceed I s<\uare foot in size. p. M;;BoardIDriv;;r~ es ThrOUgh Directory \ SignS r 3s(iUare feet per sign. Shan not exceed 4 feet in height. 1. Order Confinnation Yes BOardS\ ,yes \ l .-- _ ___.~i",lIlndustriaIlMixed Use Zones Sign Chart - NIA NIA \ - permitted even if it is visable from outdoors. _ i'hose signs which advertise temporary uses . 'Such as rummage sales, garage sales and open -houses shaH be located on private propertY. - - May be wall mounted or freestanding but will not be counted against the aUowable number or size of another type of permitted sign. May be illuminated by internal lighting only. No signage or advertising may he visable from the right-of-way. 10 feet from right- of-way 2 per commercial activity - -- May be wall mounted or freestanding hut win not be counted against the allowable number or size of another type of permitted sign. May be illuminated by internal lighting only. No signage or advertising may be visable from the right-of-way. '- .\ per drive through 10 feet from right- lane of-way J- 1. 6 Effective August 17, 2007