[CC 1994 §41.500; Ord. No. 02.06, 4-1-2002]
A.
The
purpose of these regulations is to create the legal framework for
a comprehensive but balanced system of regulation of advertising and
signs and thereby to facilitate communication between people and their
environment, while minimizing any adverse public safety concerns.
With this purpose in mind, it is the intention of these regulations
to authorize the use of advertising and signs which are:
1.
Compatible with their surroundings;
2.
Appropriate to the type of activity to which they pertain;
3.
Expressive of the identity of individual proprietors or of the community
as a whole;
4.
Legible in circumstances in which they are seen;
5.
Properly constructed and aesthetically pleasing; and
6.
Minimally intrusive upon the driving public.
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In addition, in permitting the use of off-premises advertising,
only in "I" district, the Board of Aldermen is mindful of the suburban
setting of the community, and desires to regulate the proliferation
of signs, while allowing commercial establishments to advertise their
services and products with minimal regulations.
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[CC 1994 §41.510; Ord. No. 02.06, 4-1-2002]
Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions
should be used in interpretation and construction of this Article.
An economic unit designated in the classification system
given in the 1972 Standard Industrial Classification Manual published
by the United States Department of Commerce, Office of Federal Statistical
and Policy Standards or any amendment thereof.
Any character or letter and/or figure, symbol, design, work
model or device and a tinted background field used to attract attention
and/or convey a message which is visible to any area outside of a
building. The term includes banners, pennants, streamers, moving mechanisms
and lights.
Any section of the City of Oronogo, Missouri, designated
by this Code as agricultural, residential, commercial or industrial.
Any surface against or through which advertising is displayed
or illustrated.
A sign supported by one (1) or more uprights, posts, or bases placed upon or fixed in the ground and not attached to any part of a building that does not exceed the maximum height designated for a ground sign as specified in Section 405.540.
A sign which has characters, letters, figures, designs or
the outlines illuminated by electric lights or luminous tubes.
Any sign that is constructed to be movable being attached
to legs, skids, sleds, wheels, trailers or any other appurtenance
that allows it to be moved from location to location.
A sign attached to and projecting from a building and not
in the same plane as the wall.
Total area of the space used to display advertising not including
supporting poles. For a sign with two (2) faces that are parallel
and supported by the same pole of the structure, the area of the sign
equals one-half (½) of the total area of the two (2) faces.
For a sign with two (2) or more faces supported by the same pole or
structure but not parallel, the area of the sign equals the total
area of all faces.
A sign painted on or attached to a wall of a building and
in the same plane as such wall.
A sign applied, painted or affixed to or in the window of
a building.
Zoning Code of the City of Oronogo, Missouri.
[CC 1994 §41.520; Ord. No. 02.06, 4-1-2002]
A.
It
shall be unlawful to erect any sign on any premises in the City of
Oronogo except as herein provided.
1.
District "A" Agricultural, "R-S" Single-Family District and
"R-M" Multi-Family District.
a.
One (1) non-illuminated wall sign per building not more than one
(1) square foot in area mounted on the building indicating a permitted
home occupation.
2.
District "R-M".
a.
Signs as are permitted as provided under districts "R-S" and "R-M"
above.
b.
In addition, for a multi-family use, one (1) non-illuminated attached
or detached sign for each twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of
land identifying the use, no more than twenty (20) square feet in
area and not more than six (6) feet high overall. Such sign shall
be located not more than one (1) foot in front of a front or side
building setback line.
3.
District "C", General Commercial District.
4.
"I" District. Signs as permitted as provided in
district "C". In addition, one (1) ground sign per premises, otherwise
in compliance with this Article, shall be permitted to advertise activities,
regardless of location.
5.
Portable signs.
a.
They shall be allowed in districts "C" through "I".
b.
They shall be set back from all property lines at least ten (10)
feet within all zoning districts.
c.
There shall only be one (1) portable sign allowed for each commercial
location regardless of size or number of occupants.
d.
All portable signs requiring electrical connections shall be in conformance
with the City Electrical Code.
e.
All portable signs will be suitably anchored or reasonably secured
and maintained in a physically safe and complete manner.
[CC 1994 §41.530; Ord. No. 02.06, 4-1-2002]
A.
All
signs and supporting structures shall comply with all applicable requirements
of the building, electrical and fire prevention codes of the City.
B.
Signs
and supporting structures must be maintained in good repair and appearance.
The removal of any advertising sign or structure not so maintained
may be ordered by the Board of Aldermen.
C.
No
sign shall be erected at the intersection of any street in such a
manner as to obstruct free and clear vision; or at any location where
by reason of its position, shape, or color it may interfere with,
obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign,
signal or device; or which makes use of the words "stop", "look",
"danger" or any word, phrase, symbol or character in such manner as
to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic. Illuminated signs must
be so shielded or contain lamps of such reduced intensity as may be
designated by the Board of Aldermen to assure that they do not constitute
a traffic hazard.
D.
Unless
specifically allowed by this Chapter, no part of any sign shall be
located closer than ten (10) feet to a street right-of-way.
E.
No
sign may be more than thirty (30) feet in height, measured from the
ground to the top of the sign.
F.
No
ground sign shall be located a distance of less than one hundred (100)
feet from any other ground sign of the same premise.
[CC 1994 §41.540; Ord. No. 02.06, 4-1-2002]
A.
With the exception of Section 405.540, the following street signs and advertising are exempt from the provisions of these regulations:
1.
Temporary real estate signs not over eight (8) square feet in residential
districts or forty-eight (48) square feet in area in business, commercial
and industrial districts which advertise the sale, rental or lease
of only the premises upon which the sign is located and which are
of professional quality and appearance; provided that not more than
one (1) such sign is permitted on any single premises.
2.
Signs not over fifteen (15) square feet in area which provide information
of a public, charitable, or religious institution or activity and
which are permanently mounted, provided not more than one (1) such
sign is permitted on a single premise.
3.
Temporary signs not over forty-eight (48) square feet in area denoting
the architect, engineer, project name, source of financing and/or
contractor when placed upon work under construction, provided that
not more than one (1) such sign is permitted on a single premise.
4.
Municipal signs, legal notices, traffic control devices and such,
temporary or emergency non-advertising directional signs that may
be approved by the Board of Aldermen.
5.
Political signs not over eight (8) square feet in area that are removed
within ten (10) working days after the date of the election to which
they pertain. Political signs placed on any right-of-way or utility
easement may be removed and destroyed without notice.
6.
Signs not over three (3) square feet in area located on residential
property designating only the name of the occupant and/or address
of the premises where it is displayed.
7.
Garage sale signs not over six (6) square feet in total area, provided
they are displayed for a period not exceeding two (2) days and, further
provided, they are displayed only on the premises where such sale
is to be held, provided not more than one (1) such sign is permitted
on a single premise.
8.
The official flag of the United States of America, the State of Missouri
or of any other nation or State or church when displayed on a pole
not exceeding thirty (30) feet in height, provided that such flags
are displayed on not more than one (1) pole per premise.
9.
Temporary window signs not exceeding in size fifteen percent (15%)
of the window area and displayed for a period not exceeding fourteen
(14) days.
[CC 1994 §41.550; Ord. No. 02.06, 4-1-2002]
A.
The
following advertising is specifically prohibited:
1.
Advertising a service not provided or an article or product not manufactured,
assembled, processed, prepared or sold upon the premises upon which
the advertising is located (with the exception of "I" district).
2.
Signs which by color, location and/or design resemble or conflict
with traffic control signs or signals.
3.
Devices such as flags, banners, streamers and/or pennants affixed
to poles, wires or ropes, flashing lights, fluttering or wind-operated
devices and flashes, animators or mechanical movement or contrivances
of any kind.
[CC 1994 §41.560; Ord. No. 02.06, 4-1-2002]
A.
No permits or fees are required for signs listed in Section 405.550. Permits shall be secured for all permanent signs prior to their erection, alteration, or refacing. Prior to issuance of a permit for a sign, the design of the sign shall be reviewed and approved by the City Clerk for compliance with the City Code and a fee shall be paid to the City in accordance with the following schedule:
1.
Signs less than twenty-five (25) square feet in size, fifteen dollars
($15.00).
2.
Signs at least twenty-five (25) square feet in size but less than
fifty (50) square feet in size, twenty-five ($25.00).
3.
Signs at least fifty (50) square feet in size but less than one hundred
(100) square feet in size, fifty dollars ($50.00).
4.
All signs one hundred (100) square feet or larger in size, one hundred
dollars ($100.00).
[CC 1994 §41.570; Ord. No. 02.06, 4-1-2002]
A.
Any
sign lawfully erected and in existence at the effective date of this
Chapter or any amendment thereto that does not conform to the regulations
may be maintained in its present state provided that it shall be kept
in good repair and maintenance.
B.
Whenever
any non-conforming sign is damaged or destroyed by any means to the
extent of sixty percent (60%) or more of its replacement value at
that time, the sign may be rebuilt or replaced and used thereafter
only in conformance with these regulations.
C.
Other
than in district "I", whenever any non-conforming sign ceases to be
used or does not contain advertising applicable to an activity on
the premises for a period of six (6) months or longer, the sign may
be used thereafter only if brought into conformity with the provisions
of these regulations.
[CC 1994 §41.580; Ord. No. 02.06, 4-1-2002]
A.
Any
person desiring a variation in the regulations may appeal to the Board
of Aldermen. Such appeal shall be taken within thirty (30) days of
the date of denial of a permit for a sign by filing with the City
Clerk a notice of appeal specifying the grounds thereof. The City
Clerk shall forthwith transmit to the Board of Aldermen all papers
upon which such action the appeal was taken. Three (3) affirmative
votes of the Board of Aldermen shall be required to grant a variance
from or reverse a decision made by the City Clerk.
B.
To
vary regulations the Board of Aldermen shall make a finding of fact
based upon the evidence presented to it in each specific case showing
that all the following conditions exist:
1.
The conditions upon which the requested variation is based arise
from particular hardship to the applicant and not from mere inconvenience.
2.
The conditions upon which the requested variation is based are not
generally applicable to other property or similar activities in the
City.
3.
The alleged difficulty or hardship has not been created by any person
acquiring or holding an interest in the property after the effective
date of this Chapter.
4.
The granting of the variation will not endanger the public safety
or be detrimental to the public welfare or substantially injurious
to other property or activities in the neighborhood in which the property
is located.
C.
The
Board of Aldermen may impose such conditions and restrictions upon
the premises benefited by variation as may be necessary to limit the
injurious effect therefrom upon other property or activities in the
neighborhood and to better carry out the general intent of the regulations.
[CC 1994 §41.590; Ord. No. 02.06, 4-1-2002]
A.
The
Board of Aldermen, after notice and opportunity to be heard, is authorized
to remove or have removed any unlawful sign or signs erected without
a permit.
1.
Notice and opportunity to be heard shall be given to the owner or
person in charge of a sign in writing and shall be mailed by certified
mail, or personally delivered to the owner or person in charge of
the sign as reflected in the official records. The notice shall be
mailed or delivered at least seven (7) business days in advance of
any removal. In the event the name and address of the owner or person
in charge of the sign cannot be ascertained, notice shall be posted
in a conspicuous place where the sign is erected. The notice shall
specify the description of the sign, the place from which it will
be removed, the reason for the removal, the amount of actual or estimated
storage charges, the owner's right to hearing either orally or in
writing and a hearing, except upon the owner's request with the consent
of the Board of Aldermen, shall be held at the next regularly scheduled
Board of Aldermen meeting.
2.
If a sign is removed, the owner or person in charge of the sign so
removed may recover the same upon furnishing evidence of ownership
of the sign and by signing a release and payment of all costs, expenses
and charges involved in removal and storage of such sign or posting
bond therefore pending the outcome of any hearing requested.
3.
Any sign not claimed within thirty (30) days after removal may be
destroyed or sold in a commercially reasonable manner and the proceeds
of sale applied towards the charges for removal and storage and the
balance of the proceeds, if any, shall be returned to the sign's owner,
unless he/she cannot be located, in which case shall be paid to the
City's general funds.
