[R.O. 2008 §225.200; Ord. No. 2257, 10-12-2004]
Every sign which shall hereafter be constructed, altered or
repaired shall conform to the City's Building Code.
[R.O. 2008 §225.210; Ord. No. 2257, 10-12-2004]
Where illumination of a sign is permitted by this Chapter, illumination
shall only be by electrical means and electrical devices and the wiring
shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the electrical
code adopted by the City. In no case shall any open spark or flame
be used for display purposes.
[R.O. 2008 §225.220; Ord. No. 2257, 10-12-2004]
No sign shall be erected, constructed or maintained so as to
obstruct any fire escape, required exitway, window or door opening
used as a means of egress or to prevent through passage from one part
of a roof to another part thereof or access thereto as required by
the provisions of the City's Building Code.
[R.O. 2008 §225.230; Ord. No. 2257, 10-12-2004]
No sign shall be attached in any form, shape or manner which
will interfere with any opening required for ventilation under the
City's Building Code, except that signs may be erected in front of
and may cover transom windows, when not in violation of the provisions
of the Building Code.
[R.O. 2008 §225.240; Ord. No. 2257, 10-12-2004]
A.
Ornamental Features. Wood, plastic or metal of combustible
characteristics similar to wood may be used for moldings, cappings,
nail blocks and other purely ornamental features or designs in accordance
with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Building Official.
B.
Sign Facings. Sign facings may be made of approved combustible
plastics, provided the wiring for electric lighting is entirely enclosed
in metal conduit and installed with a clearance of not less than two
(2) inches from the facing material.
[R.O. 2008 §225.260; Ord. No. 2257, 10-12-2004; Ord. No.
2305, 2-28-2006]
A.
All
signs for which a permit is required, together with all their supports,
braces, guys and anchors, shall be kept in good repair and in accordance
with the provisions of this Chapter and the City's Building Code,
including painted or otherwise finished surfaces, as well as all parts
and supports which must be maintained in their design condition and
position. Broken parts of signs must be replaced or repaired in a
timely manner and in such a manner as to maintain the appearance and
structure of the sign as it was approved for installation. Signs designed
and constructed of materials to be temporary shall be removed or replaced
at least once every ninety (90) days; provided however, that such
signs shall be removed or replaced sooner as such signs begin to deteriorate.
B.
All
signs which are not galvanized or constructed of approved corrosion-resistive,
non-combustible materials shall be painted whenever necessary to prevent
corrosion.
C.
It
shall be the duty and responsibility of the owner or lessee of every
sign to maintain the immediate premises occupied by the sign in a
clean, sanitary and healthful condition.
D.
Each
sign requiring a permit shall be inspected annually by the Building
Official and the owner of each sign requiring annual inspection and
shall pay the annual inspection fee prior to January first (1st) of
each year. Each reinspection of a sign required in any year to determine
compliance with the requirements of this Chapter shall require payment
of an additional inspection fee. Any sign on which annual inspection
or additional inspection fees are not paid within thirty (30) days
after the date due and any sign which is not maintained in accordance
with the provisions of this Chapter shall be deemed an unlawful sign.
E.
The
Building Official shall have the authority to order the painting,
repair, alteration or removal of signs which have not been properly
maintained or repaired or which have become dilapidated or are abandoned
or which constitute a hazard to public safety.
[R.O. 2008 §225.270; Ord. No. 2257, 10-12-2004]
A.
Unless
expressly permitted by this Chapter, specific types of signs shall
be prohibited. Signs in excess of the maximum size or height allowed
are prohibited.
In addition, the following signs, structures, supports, devices
and features are prohibited:
1.
Sandwich board signs and "A" frame signs.
2.
Signs presenting a traffic hazard including:
a.
Signs which by color, location or design resemble or conflict with
traffic control signs or devices;
b.
Signs which, by reason of location, position, shape or color, interfere
with, obstruct the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic
control sign, signal or device;
c.
Signs which make use of the words "Stop", "Look", "Drive-In", "Danger"
or any word, phrase, symbol or character in such manner as to interfere
with, mislead or confuse traffic;
d.
Signs obstructing the free and clear vision of an intersection or
curve or obscuring traffic control devices; or
e.
Signs which by unshielded illumination produce a glare or otherwise
interfere with motorists' vision.
3.
Exterior use of advertising devices such as banners (except as provided
in this Code), streamers, pennants, flags, balloons, lights (whether
flashing, flickering, blinking, rotating, scrolling or changing),
wind-operated devices and any other type of fluttering or flashing
devices. However, any official flag of the United States, the State
of Missouri, the County of St. Louis, the City of Olivette or any
other governmental entity are exempted from this prohibition as long
as there are no more than three (3) flags per pole.
4.
Letters or pictures in the form of advertising printed or applied
directly on the wall of a building.
5.
Animated signs and mechanical contrivances. No sign erected shall
contain flashers, electronically changeable characters or letters,
animators or mechanical movement or contrivances of any kind, excepting
clocks and time and weather information.
6.
Paper posters and painted signs applied directly to the wall of a
building or pole or other support.
7.
Signs painted or otherwise affixed on the inside or outside of automobile
windows, show or display windows except permanent signs conforming
to the provisions of this Chapter.
8.
Portable signs.
9.
Off-site signs or signs advertising an article or product not manufactured,
assembled, processed, repaired, serviced or sold upon the premises
upon which the sign is located.
10.
Revolving signs of any type, including searchlights.
11.
Signs on parking lot standards not relating to traffic control.
12.
Awning signs.
13.
Roof signs.
14.
Signs on public street right-of-way (other than public notices and
unless otherwise allowed in this Chapter).
15.
Signs attached to a standpipe, fire escape, utility pole or traffic
control device.
16.
Signs that are in disrepair or hazardous or which obstruct any fire
escape, window, door or means of egress.
17.
Signs that relate to discontinued businesses or uses no longer in
existence.
18.
Non-vehicular signage.
19.
Neon or other material used as an illumination source to call attention
to a use or occupancy by outlining property lines, sales areas, roof
lines, doors, windows, wall edges or other architectural features
of a building site.
20.
Signs containing any obscene or indecent matter.
21.
Signs containing indecent, profane or insulting language, pictures
or symbols; or language, symbols or pictures directed at a non-public
figure intended to cause that person ridicule or harm; or language,
symbols or pictures having a direct tendency to cause violence.
[R.O. 2008 §225.280; Ord. No. 2305, 2-28-2006]
A.
This
Section applies to any sign erected by a governmental entity or any
other sign designed to aid the flow or parking of traffic including,
but not limited to, signs stating "Entrance", "Exit", "One Way", "Loading
Zone Only", "Disabled Parking", etc.
B.
No
such signs shall be erected in the public right-of-way except by the
appropriate governmental entity having jurisdiction within such right-of-way.
C.
Such signs may be installed on private property which is open to
public parking and travel and shall be installed in accordance with
an approved site plan for the development of said property and any
other requirements of the State or City pertaining to such traffic
flow and parking signs.
[Ord. No. 2576 § 7, 3-8-2016]
E.
Unless otherwise provided by State law, City ordinance or the conditions of a site plan review as outlined in Article XI, Site Plan Review of Chapter 400, Zoning Regulations of this Title, each such sign shall conform to the following general requirements:
[Ord. No. 2576 § 7, 3-8-2016]
