[Ord. No. 99-1145 Art. 6 §3(3.1), 9-20-1999; Ord. No. 04-1514 §1, 6-21-2004; Ord.
No. 08-1912 §1, 11-3-2008; Ord. No. 10-1980 §1, 6-7-2010; Ord.
No. 12-2039 §4, 10-15-2012]
A.
For
the purpose of this Article, certain words are defined herein. Words
used in the present tense shall include the future; the singular number
includes the plural and the plural includes the singular; and the
word "shall" is mandatory and not permissive.
B.
ANIMATION
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE SIGN
FLASHING SIGN
GROUND SIGN
LIVING SIGN
MARQUEE SIGN
MONUMENT (GROUND-MOUNTED) SIGN
PERSON
PORTABLE SIGNS
POST SIGN
PROJECTING SIGN
SCROLLING
SIGN
SIGN AREA
TIME AND TEMPERATURE SIGN
VIDEO SIGNS
WALL SIGN
WINDOW SIGN
The
following words and phrases, as used in this Article, shall for the
purpose of this Article have the meanings respectively ascribed to
them:
Background movement on an electronic message sign that exhibits
fluid movement where illuminated elements of the sign are turned on
or off gradually, fade in or out, or give the illusion of expanding
or contracting light patterns.
A sign or portion thereof that displays electronic, non-pictorial
text information in which each alphanumeric character, graphic or
symbol is defined by a small number of matrix elements using different
combinations of light emitting diodes (LEDs), fiber optics, light
bulbs or other illumination devices within the display area. Electronic
message signs include computer programmable, microprocessor controlled
electronic displays. Electronic message signs do not include projected
images or messages projected onto buildings or other objects.
A directly or indirectly illuminated sign or portion thereof
that exhibits changing light or color effect by any means, so as to
provide intermittent illumination that changes light intensity in
sudden transitory bursts and creates the illusion of intermittent
flashing light by animation, streaming, graphic bursts showing movement,
or any mode of lighting which resembles zooming, twinkling or sparkling.
Any sign which is supported by two (2) or more uprights,
posts or braces placed upon or affixed to the ground and not attached
to any part of any building.
A sign, as such is defined in Section 405.310 of this Code, held by, under the control of or attached to a human or animal, located outdoors, for the purpose of advertising or providing information about a business, commodity, service, product or other commercial activity. A person, object or animal dressed in a costume for the purpose of advertising or providing information about a business, commodity, service, product or other commercial activity also shall constitute a living sign. Living signs do not include activities or structures, displays, messages, plaques or posters involving non-commercial speech or public demonstrations or protests, nor does such include signs associated with approved parades and other charitable fundraising events such as, but not limited to, car washes, festivals, street fairs or public demonstrations expressing forms of non-commercial speech.
Any sign affixed to a marquee over an entrance to a building
extending wholly or in part across the sidewalk and attached to the
building.
A sign mounted directly to the ground. No poles shall be
visible. The maximum height is measured from the ground to the top
of the sign including any base construction. The base however shall
not be calculated as part of the sign area unless there is signage
on it.
Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation or organization
of any kind.
Signs which are temporary in nature and which are not fastened
or secured to a pole, upright, brace affixed to the ground or which
are not attached or affixed to a building or other structure.
Any sign which is supported by a single stationary pole or
post and not attached to any part of any building.
Any sign extending over the sidewalk beyond the building
line. Projecting signs, for the purpose of this Chapter, are divided
into two (2) classes:
On an electronic message sign, a form of animation whereby
elements of copy are sequentially displayed so as to give the appearance
of movement on or across the sign, whether vertically or horizontally.
Any structure or device painted or illuminated, designed
or intended to convey information to the public in written or pictorial
form, and including banners, streamers, pennants, strings of lights,
wind-operated devices, flashing lights and other similar devices.
The total area of the space to be used for advertising purposes,
including the spaces between open type letters and figures, including
the background structure or other decoration or addition which is
an integral part of the sign. Sign supports shall be excluded in determining
the area of a sign. A double-faced sign shall have double the total
area as a single-faced sign.
Any sign which displays exclusively current time and temperature
information.
A sign that changes its message or background in a manner
or method of display characterized by motion or pictorial imagery,
which may or may not include text and depicts action or a special
effect to imitate movement, the presentation of pictorials or graphics
displayed in a progression of frames which give the illusion of motion.
Any sign attached to, painted on or erected against the wall
of any building.
Any non-illuminated sign affixed or painted to the interior
or exterior of any window surface excluding glass doorways or within
one (1) foot of any window surface. Illuminated window signs shall
include those signs within ten (10) feet of any window surface and
any window bordering.
[Ord. No. 99-1145 Art. 6 §3(3.2), 9-20-1999; Ord. No. 02-1364 §1, 7-1-2002; Ord.
No. 02-1374 §1, 8-19-2002; Ord. No. 04-1514 §2, 6-21-2004; Ord.
No. 08-1912 §2, 11-3-2008; Ord. No. 12-2039 §§1
— 4, 10-15-2012]
A.
General. The provisions of this Article shall govern the
construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of all signs and
outdoor display structures together with their appurtenant and auxiliary
devices in respect to structural and fire safety.
B.
Plans, Specifications And Permits.
1.
Before any permit is granted for the erection of a sign or outdoor
display structure, plans and specifications shall be filed with the
Building Official showing the dimensions, materials and required details
of construction, including loads, stresses and anchorage. The application
shall be accompanied by the written consent of the owner or lessee
of the premises upon which the sign is to be erected.
2.
A sign shall not be erected, constructed, altered or maintained except
as herein provided and until after a permit has been issued by the
Building Official.
3.
A sign shall not be enlarged or relocated except in conformity to
the provisions of this Section, nor until a proper permit has been
secured. The changing of movable parts of an approved sign that is
designed for such changes, or the repainting or reposting of display
matter, shall not be deemed an alteration, provided the conditions
of the original approval and the requirements of this Section are
not violated.
C.
Exemptions.
1.
A permit shall not be required for the signs or outdoor display structures
covered by the provisions of this Subsection. Such exceptions, however,
shall not be construed to relieve the owner of the sign from responsibility
for its erection and maintenance in a safe manner.
2.
The wall signs listed in the following Subsections shall not require
a permit.
a.
Non-illuminated signs erected over a show window or over the door
of a store or business establishment which announce the name of the
proprietor and the nature of the business conducted therein,
b.
Signs erected on a municipal, State or Federal building which announce
the name, nature of the occupancy and information as to use of or
admission to the premises, and
c.
Any wall sign erected on a building or structure which is not more
than one (1) square foot in area.
3.
The ground signs listed in the following Subsections shall not require
a permit.
a.
Signs erected to announce the sale or rental of the property so designated,
provided such signs are not over six (6) feet in height nor more than
sixty (60) square feet in area,
b.
All ground signs less than six (6) square feet in area,
c.
The erection or maintenance of a sign designating the location of
a transit line, a railroad station or other public carrier, when not
more than three (3) square feet in area, and
d.
Signs erected by a jurisdiction for street direction.
4.
The temporary signs listed in the following Subsections shall not
require a permit.
a.
Construction signs, engineers' and architects' signs and other similar
signs which may be authorized by the Building Official in connection
with construction operations, and
b.
Special decorative displays used for holidays, public demonstrations
or promotion of civic, welfare or charitable purposes, when authorized
by the Building Official, on which there is not commercial advertising.
D.
Unsafe Signs.
1.
When any sign becomes insecure, in danger of falling or otherwise
unsafe, or if any sign shall be unlawfully installed, erected or maintained
in violation of any of the provisions of this Section, the owner thereof,
or the person or firm maintaining same, shall, upon written notice
of the Building Official, forthwith, in the case of immediate danger,
and, in any case within not more than ten (10) days, make such sign
conform to the provisions of this Section or shall remove it. If,
within ten (10) days, the order is not complied with, the Building
Official may remove such sign at the expense of the owner or lessee
thereof and without liability to the City.
2.
The Building Official shall notify the owner or lessee of the building
or structure by mail whenever a sign is so erected as to obstruct
free ingress to or egress from a required door, window, fire escape
or other required exitway element.
3.
A projecting display sign erected at other than right angles to the
wall of a building or structure outside of the building line, which
extends above the roof cornice or parapet wall, or above the roof
level, when there is not a cornice or parapet wall, and which obstructs
access to the roof, is hereby deemed unlawful. Such signs shall be
reconstructed or removed as herein required.
E.
Maintenance And Inspection.
1.
The Building Official may order the removal of any sign that is not
maintained in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
2.
All signs for which a permit is required, together with all
their supports, braces, guys and anchors, shall be kept in repair
in accordance with the provisions of this Section and the International
Building Code, and, when not galvanized or constructed of approved
corrosion-resistive non-combustible materials, shall be painted when
necessary to prevent corrosion.
[Ord. No. 15-2098 §1, 2-17-2015]
3.
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.
4.
Every sign for which a permit has been issued, and every existing
sign for which a permit is required, including roof, wall, marquee
and pole signs, may be inspected at any time determined appropriate
by the Building Official.
F.
Existing Signs.
1.
A sign heretofore approved and erected shall not be repaired, altered
or moved, nor shall any sign, or any substantial part thereof, which
is blown down, destroyed or removed, be re-erected, reconstructed,
rebuilt or relocated unless it is made to comply with all applicable
requirements of this Section.
2.
This Section shall not be construed to prevent the repair or restoration
to a safe condition, as directed by the Building Official, of any
part of an existing sign when damaged by storm or other accidental
emergency.
3.
Any sign that is moved to another location, either on the same or
to other premises, shall be considered a new sign and a permit shall
be secured for any work performed in connection therewith when required
by this Section.
G.
General Requirements For All Signs.
1.
All signs shall be designed and constructed in conformity to
the provisions for materials, load and stresses of the International
Building Code.
[Ord. No. 15-2098 §2, 2-17-2015]
2.
The effect of special local wind pressures shall be thoroughly considered
in the design; but the wind load shall not be assumed less than twenty
(20) psf for ground signs over fifty (50) feet in height and fifteen
(15) psf for ground signs not more than fifty (50) feet in height.
3.
Signs adequately designed to withstand wind pressures shall generally
be considered capable of withstanding earthquake shocks.
4.
A sign shall not be illuminated by other than electrical means and
electrical devices and wiring shall be installed in accordance with
the requirements of the National Electric Code. Any open spark or
flame shall not be used for display purposes unless specifically approved
by the Building Official for locations outside of the fire limits.
5.
A sign shall not be erected, constructed or maintained so as
to obstruct any fire escape, required exitway, window or door opening
used as an element of a means of egress, or to prevent free passage
from one (1) part of a roof to another part thereof or access thereto
as required by the provisions of the International Building Code or
for the fire-fighting forces having jurisdiction.
[Ord. No. 15-2098 §2, 2-17-2015]
6.
A sign shall not be attached in any form, shape or manner which
will interfere with any opening required for ventilation by the provisions
of the International Building Code, except that such signs may be
erected in front of and may cover transom windows when not in violation
of the provisions of this Section.
[Ord. No. 15-2098 §2, 2-17-2015]
7.
Wood, approved plastic or other materials of combustible characteristics
similar to wood may be used for moldings, cappings, mailing blocks,
letters and latticing when permitted in the International Building
Code and for other purely ornamental features of signs.
[Ord. No. 15-2098 §2, 2-17-2015]
8.
Sign facings may be made of approved combustible plastics provided
the area of each face is not more than one hundred (100) square feet
and 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.
H.
Ground Signs.
1.
A ground sign shall not be erected so as to obstruct free access
to egress from any building.
2.
A ground sign shall not be set nearer to the street lot line than
the established building line.
3.
The bottom capping of all ground signs shall be at least thirty (30)
inches above the ground, but the intervening space may be filled with
open lattice work or platform decorative trim.
I.
(Reserved)
J.
Wall Signs.
1.
Wall signs which have an area exceeding forty (40) square feet shall
be constructed of metal or other approved non-combustible materials,
except for nailing rails.
2.
Lighting reflectors may project eight (8) feet beyond the face of
the wall, provided such reflectors are at least twelve (12) feet above
the sidewalk level; but such reflectors shall not project beyond a
vertical plane two (2) feet inside the curb line.
3.
Wall signs shall not be erected to extend above the top of the wall
to which they are attached, unless meeting all the requirements for
projecting signs or ground signs, as the case may be.
K.
Projecting Signs.
1.
Projecting signs shall be constructed entirely of metal or other
approved non-combustible materials.
2.
A projecting sign shall not extend over a street or other public
space more than ten (10) feet from the face of the building or structure
nor, in any case, beyond a vertical plane two (2) feet inside the
curb line.
3.
A clear space of not less than ten (10) feet shall be provided below
all parts of such signs.
L.
Marquee Signs.
1.
Marquee signs shall be constructed entirely of metal or other approved
non-combustible materials.
2.
Such signs shall not exceed seven (7) feet in height, nor shall they
project below the fascia of the marquee, nor lower than ten (10) feet
above the sidewalk.
3.
Marquee signs may extend the full length, but they shall not project
beyond the ends of the marquee.
M.
Pole Signs. Pole signs shall be constructed entirely of
non-combustible materials and shall conform to the requirements for
ground signs, as the case may be.
N.
Temporary Signs. Temporary signs are permitted subject to
the following conditions:
1.
A temporary sign announcing the opening of a new business or a special
sale event or promotion shall require submission of an application
to and approval by the Planning and Zoning Administrator. Applications
must be received at least fourteen (14) days in advance of the requested
installation date and be accompanied by a twenty-five dollar ($25.00)
processing fee. Signs erected subject to this Section shall not exceed
thirty-two (32) square feet in area.
A sign announcing the opening of a new business may be erected
for a time period not to exceed thirty (30) days.
A business may receive administrative approval to utilize temporary
signage to announce a special event or promotion for no more than
sixty (60) days in a calendar year. The Planning and Zoning Administrator
may approve the erection of a temporary sign, subject to the following
options:
a.
No more than two (2) permits, for a maximum period of thirty (30)
days each, in a calendar year;
b.
No more than three (3) permits, for a maximum period of twenty (20)
days each, in a calendar year; or
c.
No more than four (4) permits, for a maximum period of fifteen (15)
days each, in a calendar year.
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Each of the aforementioned administrative approvals may only
be granted if forty-five (45) days have elapsed from the prior administrative
approval granted.
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2.
A temporary sign advocating the candidacy of any person for election
to public office or advocating or opposing any proposition appearing
on an election ballot may be erected or affixed for not more than
a sixty (60) day period. Such temporary sign shall have a total area
not exceeding nine (9) square feet within the residential districts
of the City of Manchester or exceeding sixty (60) square feet within
the commercial districts of the City of Manchester.
3.
In addition to the conditions noted in Subparagraphs (1) and (2)
above, all temporary signs shall be subject to the following conditions:
a.
No temporary sign may be erected or affixed by any person other than
the occupant or owner, or the agent of either, on or to any property
without the consent of such occupant or owner of such property.
b.
No temporary sign may be erected or affixed to any public property,
right-of-way, or utility pole, including park property and governmental
buildings, except as provided for herein. A temporary sign advocating
the candidacy of any person for election to public office or advocating
or opposing any proposition appearing on an election ballot may be
placed, subject to the approval of the affronting property owner(s)
and the remaining provisions hereof, within that portion of the right-of-way
that does not extend into or over any street or sidewalk. At no time
may any sign be placed on or extend into or over any street or sidewalk
or interfere with pedestrian, biking, rollerskating, rollerblading,
skateboarding or vehicular traffic.
c.
No temporary sign may be illuminated in any way.
4.
Nothing herein shall be construed as applying to signs advertising
real property as "for sale" or "for lease" or to any temporary sign
erected or affixed by the City of Manchester.
O.
Illuminated Signs.
1.
All electrically illuminated signs shall be certified as to electric
wiring and devices by the St. Louis County Department of Public Works
— Electrical Permit Division and all wiring and accessory electrical
equipment shall conform to the requirements of the Electrical Code
for the City of Manchester.
2.
Permits shall be issued for the erection or maintenance of illuminated
signs within the limitations set forth in this Section for the location,
size and type of sign or outdoor display.
3.
The requirements of this Section shall not apply to the relettering
of illuminated signs, except where such relettering requires a change
of wiring or piping of the sign.
P.
Window Sign.
1.
A window sign may not, in the aggregate, exceed fifty percent (50%)
of the total area of all windows within the wall in which the window
sign is proposed to be located.
2.
If illuminated, a window sign shall not exceed twenty-five percent
(25%) of the total area of all windows within the wall in which the
window sign is proposed to be located.
3.
Combined, illuminated and non-illuminated window signs shall not
exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total area of all windows within
the wall in which the window sign is proposed to be located.
4.
A window sign shall not include any sign that indicates a business
as "open" and/or such business' hours of operation except that such
sign may not exceed an additional five percent (5%) of the total area
of all windows within the wall in which the proposed sign is intended
to be located.
Q.
Electronic Message Sign.
1.
The location of the sign shall be erected only by attachment to or
placement as a ground or monument sign. The ground or monument sign
with an electronic message sign shall not exceed nine (9) feet in
height. No electronic message signs shall be added to an existing
or new pole, pylon, wall or window signs.
2.
The maximum area of such sign shall not exceed forty-five (45) square
feet or be more than fifty percent (50%) of the total sign area for
the ground or monument sign, whichever is less. The base of the ground
or monument sign shall not be included in the sign area calculations.
3.
Only one (1) electronic message sign per establishment is allowed.
4.
The leading edge of the sign must be a minimum distance of one hundred
(100) feet from an abutting City residential district boundary.
5.
Animation that does not flash or blink may be used as background
in non-residential zone districts. This shall not include video signs
which in all circumstances are prohibited.
6.
The text displayed per line on the message signs at any one (1) time
shall be limited to fifteen (15) words.
7.
The use of flashing, blinking characters or continuous message movement
is prohibited.
8.
The maximum brightness of electronic message signs shall not exceed
five thousand (5,000) candelas per square meter during the daylight
hours or five hundred (500) candelas per square meter between dusk
to dawn. The sign must have an automatic dimmer control or other photosensitive
device which automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast of
the sign from the higher allowed illumination level to the lower allowed
level for the time period between one-half (½) hour before
sunset and one-half (½) hour after sunrise.
9.
In non-residential districts ("C-1", "C-2", "H" and "PCD"), any portion
of the message must have a minimum duration of five (5) seconds and
must be a static display. Transition time must be no longer than one
(1) second.
10.
In residential districts, the message displayed on such sign may
be changed no more than twice in any twelve-hour period. Electronic
signs shall not be allowed in any dwelling or home occupation. Churches
and schools are allowed electronic signs provided that they comply
with the regulations set forth in this Chapter.
11.
Electronic signs such as gas prices, time and temperature will not
be restricted in time change but must follow all signage regulations
set forth in this Chapter.
12.
Audio speakers or any form of pyrotechnics are prohibited.
13.
Portable electronic signs will be allowed as temporary signs provided
they comply with the temporary sign regulations set forth in this
Chapter.
14.
Changes to the text on an electronic message signs will not require
subsequent permits, however, it is expected that all graphics and
lettering shall meet the public decency standards of the City.
15.
Electronic message signs shall contain a default design that will
freeze the design in one (1) position if a malfunction occurs.
R.
Scoreboards.
[Ord. No. 16-2150 §1, 6-20-2016; Ord. No. 18-2212, 4-16-2018]
1.
A scoreboard (a sign, the principal purpose of which is to display
the score in a game or competition and may include video signs) shall
be permitted only on private or public high school, college or university
property.
3.
A scoreboard shall not exceed forty-one (41) feet in height.
4.
A scoreboard shall not exceed one thousand three hundred fifty
(1,350) square feet in area.
5.
The lighting on a scoreboard shall not cause light pollution
(i.e., light trespass and/or glare). The Illuminating Engineering
Society criteria for the E2 Zones shall be strictly adhered to (precurfew
limitation of 3.0 and post-curfew limitation of 1.0).
6.
If a scoreboard has audio capability, such scoreboard shall, at all times, satisfy the requirements of Section 215.140(A) of this Code, without exemption.
7.
The audio and video components of a scoreboard shall not be
operated except during the following times:
8.
No scoreboard may be operated before 9:00 A.M. on any day.
9.
A scoreboard must only face the field of play.
10.
The sound speakers of a scoreboard must only face the field
of play.
11.
No scoreboard may be located closer to an adjacent property
line than one hundred (100) feet.
12.
A scoreboard authorized by these provisions shall not be used
for any event in which the school maintaining such scoreboard is not
a participant (i.e., such school shall not lease, rent or otherwise
permit the use of such scoreboard by persons other than the students
and faculty of such school). Notwithstanding the foregoing, an exception
may be granted under this paragraph upon application to the Board
of Aldermen and, in the discretion of the Board of Aldermen, for good
cause shown.
13.
A scoreboard which offers visual advertising opportunities must
make available not less than thirty percent (30%) of such advertising
area to local businesses (i.e., businesses which have a location in
the City of Manchester and which actually conduct business at such
location).
14.
For any scoreboard authorized under these provisions, the school
desiring installation of such scoreboard shall provide for a landscaped
buffer area for all residential properties within one hundred (100)
feet of such scoreboard. The specifics of such landscaped buffer shall
be as reasonably agreed upon by the school and the City's Director
of Planning, Zoning and Economic Development.
15.
All sign permits associated with scoreboards shall require approval
by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
[Ord. No. 99-1145 Art. 6 §3(3.3), 9-20-1999; Ord. No. 14-2069 §1, 4-21-2014]
A.
Signs are prohibited on properties used for residential purposes,
except for the following:
2.
Small announcement signs (such as, "My son is an Eagle Scout"
or "My daughter plays Parkway South field hockey") not larger than
four (4) square feet in area;
3.
Sale, lease and rental signs not larger than four (4) square
feet in area; and
4.
Temporary directional signs directing the public to real estate
listed as for sale or for lease are prohibited except on the day before
and the day of an open house, but said signs shall promptly be removed
by the end of the day of the open house. All such signs shall be placed
in the public right-of-way and shall not exceed two (2) square feet
in area and not be taller than three (3) feet as measured from the
ground. There shall be a maximum of three (3) temporary directional
"Open House" signs per dwelling offered for sale or lease.
B.
Permanent signs for schools, churches, governmental uses, subdivision entrance, and entrances to subdivision common ground amenities and improvements shall have the leading edge of the sign and sign foundation no closer than ten (10) feet from any property line, be no taller than nine (9) feet in height, be not larger than fifty (50) square feet and have a landscaped perimeter equal to one-half (1/2) of its height. Wall signs for said non-residential uses shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the wall area fronting a public street or main parking area. Electronic message signs for the uses listed in this Subsection (B) are permitted so long as such strictly adhere to the provisions of Section 405.320(Q).
C.
Temporary signs announcing the development and construction of a subdivision [i.e., more than one (1) lot] shall not require a permit but shall be limited to no more than thirty-two (32) square feet. A sign for renovation or repair work on a single-family or multifamily lot shall be no larger than four (4) square feet. In all instances under this Subsection (C), said signs shall be set back from the property lines at least fifteen (15) feet. Said signs shall be removed within one (1) week of completion of such work.
D.
Temporary signs used for promoting a special decorative holiday display
or promotion of a religious, civic, neighborhood, subdivision, or
charitable event where there is no commercial advertising are permitted
(although sponsors may be identified) but shall be no larger than
thirty-two (32) square feet, shall only be placed on non-residential
property where the event is held and shall be placed not more than
two (2) weeks before the event and removed within two (2) days following
the event. Not more than three (3) temporary directional signs announcing
such an event may be placed at subdivision entrances or on subdivision
streets [no more than one (1) directional sign, however, per entrance].
Signs may not be placed more than two (2) weeks prior to said event
and shall be no more than two (2) square feet in area, be no taller
than three (3) feet as measured from the ground and shall be removed
within two (2) days following the end of said event.
[Ord. No. 99-1145 Art. 6 §3(3.4), 9-20-1999; Ord. No. 15-2124 §1, 10-5-2015]
A.
Business signs attached to buildings shall not project beyond such
buildings more than eighteen (18) inches horizontally and shall not
project above the roof more than five (5) feet.
1.
Each business may have one (1) attached business sign whose
outline area shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the wall area of
the business which fronts a public street or which fronts the main
parking area of the development.
2.
The total outline area of all business signs shall be calculated
based upon the average width and height of the wall upon which the
sign will be located.
B.
In lieu of the provisions of Subsection (A) of this Section, for purposes of facilitating visibility and improving the flow of traffic, the following provisions shall apply with respect to building signs for any property within a "C-1" Commercial District operated as a retail and/or mixed use center, (i) having at least one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet of building floor area on the property, (ii) having a majority of building frontages on the property facing Manchester Road, and (iii) having all buildings on the property located more than four hundred (400) linear feet from Manchester Road:
Business signs attached to these buildings shall not project
beyond such buildings more than eighteen (18) inches horizontally,
other than canopies and canopy signs which may project up to one hundred
thirty-two (132) inches horizontally. Building signs shall not project
above the roof more than five (5) feet.
1.
Each business may have one (1) or more attached business sign(s)
whose aggregate outline area shall not exceed eight percent (8%) of
the wall area of that business which fronts a public street or which
fronts the main parking area of the development.
2.
The total outline area of all business signs shall be calculated
based upon the average width and height of the wall upon which the
sign will be located.
[Ord. No. 99-1145 Art. 6 §3(3.5), 9-20-1999]
A.
Each
building or land use located on a separate lot or parcel of land may
have one (1) freestanding sign for each street the lot or parcel of
land has frontage on.
B.
No
freestanding sign shall exceed thirty (30) feet in height or exceed
fifty (50) square feet in sign area; except that, where a commercial
development contains thirty-five thousand (35,000) or more square
feet of space within a building or buildings in said commercial development,
a freestanding sign shall not exceed thirty (30) feet in height or
exceed one hundred (100) square feet in sign area, provided such is
first approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
C.
No
freestanding sign shall extend more than thirty (30) feet above the
elevation of the adjacent street or the elevation of the average finished
ground elevation along the side of the building facing the street,
whichever is highest.
D.
Information
signs shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in outline area per
facing.
E.
Directional
signs shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in outline area per
facing.
[Ord. No. 99-1145 Art. 6 §3(3.6), 9-20-1999; Ord. No. 01-1270 §1, 7-16-2001; Ord.
No. 09-1946 §3, 7-20-2009; Ord. No. 10-1980 §2, 6-7-2010]
A.
The
following signs are unlawful and, upon written notice from the Building
Official to the owner or person maintaining said sign or owner or
lessee of the property upon which the sign is located, shall be reconstructed
or removed immediately:
1.
An illuminated sign of the flashing or blinking type.
2.
A sign advertising an article or product not manufactured, assembled,
processed, repaired or sold or advertising a service not rendered
on the lot upon which the sign is located. This Section shall not
apply to the following types of sign:
a.
A church directory sign;
b.
A directory sign for a commercial development containing more than
fifty thousand (50,000) square feet of leasable space which is denied
direct access to Highway 141 (Woods Mill Road) by virtue of, and only
by virtue of, the widening/relocation of said Highway 141 (Woods Mill
Road) and its related improvements, provided such sign shall meet
the following criteria, none of which shall be subject to variance
by the Board of Adjustment:
(1)
Be not more than five (5) feet long and four (4) feet high;
(2)
Be of cabinet-type design;
(3)
Be no taller, including its support structure, than six (6)
feet from the ground at any point;
(4)
Be for directory purposes only (i.e., no advertising);
(5)
Be constructed not more than thirty (30) days preceding elimination
of direct access to Highway 141 (Woods Mill Road);
(6)
Be constructed only after receipt by the Building Official of
written acknowledgement from the owner(s) and tenant(s) of such lot
upon which such sign is to be constructed that he/she/it/they consent
to the construction of such sign and acknowledge the ramifications
of such construction under this Zoning Regulations;
(7)
Be internally illuminated only; and
(8)
There shall be no more than one (1) such directory sign for
such commercial development;
c.
A tenant identification sign for a commercial development containing
more than fifty thousand (50,000) square feet of leasable space, in
the aggregate, even if the properties comprising such development
are owned by multiple parties, provided there is full compliance with
the remaining provisions of this Section and, further provided, such
sign shall list only current tenants of the development and shall
be available to all tenants of the development.
3.
A permanent sign relating to the lease or sale of a building or premises
other than the building or premises upon which the sign is displayed.
Temporary signs relating to lease or sale of a building or premises,
other than the building or premises upon which the sign is displayed,
may be erected with prior approval of the Building Official, but for
a period not to exceed six (6) months.
4.
All signs painted directly on a building, except any sign painted
directly on a window of a building, which such sign shall be governed
by the permit requirements herein or, further except, addresses painted
directly on the building.
5.
Projections of film, pictures or advertising from projection equipment
onto screens, buildings or structures is expressly prohibited.
6.
Any beacon light, except when used for special promotions not to
exceed seventy-two (72) hours in duration, and only upon prior approval
of the Building Official.
7.
Portable or moveable signs, except when used for specific promotions
as determined by the Building Official, and for such period of time
determined appropriate by the Building Official.
8.
Stringer lights and streamers.
9.
Projecting signs.
10.
Outdoor advertising structures (billboards) as defined in Section 605.040 of this Code of Ordinances.
11.
Any sign, including any living sign, erected or located in or above
a public easement or right-of-way.
12.
On-premises living signs not confined to the interior of any building
on that premises, except as may be otherwise provided for in this
Chapter.
[Ord. No. 99-1145 Art. 6 §3(3.7), 9-20-1999]
No permit shall be issued for a sign, nor shall any sign be erected, installed, maintained or displayed, in a residential district unless specifically permitted herein, and the erection or maintenance of any sign contrary to zoning regulations of the City is hereby declared to be illegal and in violation of this Chapter. The front yard requirements stated in Article V, Section 405.240 above ("C-1" Commercial District Yard Regulations) shall not apply to a lot fronting on Manchester Road if the difference between the average elevation of Manchester Road, as it runs in front of said lot, and the elevation of the highest finished floor of the primary building on said lot is five (5) feet below or more, in which event the front yard requirement for signs shall be an amount equal to six percent (6%) of the depth of said lot, but no less than eleven (11) feet nor more than thirty (30) feet to the point of support of such sign.
[Ord. No. 99-1145 Art. 6 §3(3.8), 9-20-1999]
An annual inventory and inspection of all commercial signs in
the City may be made by the Building Official.
[1]
Editor's Note — Ord. no. 09-1946 §1, adopted July
20, 2009, repealed section 405.390 "outdoor advertising structures"
in its entirety. Former section 405.390 derived from ord. no. 99-1145
art. 6 §3(3.9), 9-20-1999; ord. no. 01-1238 §1, 2-20-2001.
