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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repealed and reenacted as follows: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;
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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SIGNED by the Mayor on this 10Th dayofT",:, , 2007.
t/-~a~,
fl~li-ULLIO, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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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
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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.
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each time.
Not permitted for single family and tWO-
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"._ ,. 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
\
\
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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
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. (-~". ",. -""'" "'" ..-" -".'''''''',' ~.). .. ~ ...,.
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." ,.... -""''''''' ~..... -.. ..........
,,,-"- ". ..-""._"..'~''''~
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into the sign, the logo shall not
exceed 1 square foot in size.
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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
\
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-
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.
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Effective August 17, 2007