[Ord. No. 03-2010 §1, 2-8-2010]
A. Any
sign erected in violation of any Section of any Chapter of the Louisiana
City Code of Ordinances.
B. Signs
that might conflict with or be confused for traffic control signs
by shape, size, color, lighting or location.
C. Commercial
signs placed or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers which are parked
on public right-of-way, public property or private property so as
to be visible from a public right-of-way where the obvious and apparent
purpose is to advertise a product or direct people to a business or
activity located on the same or nearby property.
1. This does not pertain to signs affixed to vehicles or trailers either
magnetically or by permanent lettering, where the sign is incidental
to the primary use of the vehicle or trailer.
D. Animated signs and mechanical contrivances: signs containing flasher, animators or mechanical movement or contrivances of any kind, excepting those displaying time and weather information, may only be permitted contingent on the requirements of Chapter
405 "Zoning Regulations".
E. Except
as herein provided for, paper posters and painted signs applied directly
to the wall of a building or pole or other support.
F. Signs
painted or otherwise affixed on the inside or outside of automobile
windows that in any way obstruct, hinder or interfere with the view
of the driver of such vehicle.
G. Portable
signs, except as provided for in this Chapter.
H. Except
as herein provided for, signs advertising an article or product not
manufactured, assembled, processed, repaired, serviced or sold upon
the premises upon which the sign is located, except as otherwise provided
in this Chapter.
I. Signs in residential zones except for home occupation, variances or Conditional Use Permits as provided for by Chapter
405 "Zoning Regulations."
[Ord. No. 18-2018, 10-22-2018]
J. Signs
on public street right-of-way (other than public notices and unless
otherwise allowed in this Chapter).
K. Signs
with words or colors confusing to motorists or which block vision
at entrances, intersections or are in any way a traffic hazard as
determined by the Building Inspector.
[Ord. No. 03-2010 §1, 2-8-2010]
A. Signs
or advertising devices that emit sound, smoke, vapors, particulate
matter or order.
B. Signs
that are in disrepair or hazardous as determined by the Building Inspector.
C. Roof
signs, except as permitted on a mansard roof.
D. Signs
on parking lot light standards not relating to traffic control or
regulating information.
E. Signs
that relate to discontinued businesses or uses no longer in existence,
except when such sign is generally recognized as or has been nominated
to be or is officially designated a historical site or landmark.
[Ord. No. 03-2010 §1, 2-8-2010]
A. All signs shall conform to the regulations and requirements set forth by the Chapter except those that fall under the legal non-conforming status as specified by this Chapter. All signs are subject to the safety requirements as set forth in the City Code Chapter
500 "Building Codes" and this Chapter. All signs for which a building permit is required shall be constructed and maintained in conformance with City Code Chapter
500 "Building Codes" and this Chapter.
1. All signs shall be erected and/or maintained so as not to block the
view of traffic (pedestrian or vehicle) or obstruct the free ingress
or egress to building openings, driveways, sidewalks or other passageway.
2. All projecting signs shall have a minimum clearance above sidewalks
of eight (8) feet and fourteen (14) feet over driveways and parking
areas.
3. The illumination of signs, if done, shall be so arranged that there
is no interference with or hazard to the safety of the public.
4. Only one (1) daily advertising/set out sign shall be permitted by
any one (1) business at a time, such sign shall be only displayed
during hours in which a business is open and removed during hours
in which a business is closed. The placement of such sign shall be
in a manner that does not substantially obstruct public right-of-way
or endanger public safety.
5. Every sign in the City, including any sign exempted from normal permit
requirements, shall be maintained in good repair and good structural
condition at all times, 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 within fifteen (15) business days of notification by the
Building Inspector and in such a manner as to maintain the appearance
and structure of the sign as it was approved for installation.
6. The Building Inspector shall have the responsibility of and the authority
to order the repair, alteration or removal of signs which have not
been property maintained or repaired or which have become dilapidated
or are abandoned, which constitute a hazard to public safety. Any
associated cost incurred by the City of connection with such action
shall be recovered from the responsible party. In the event that all
costs associated with the City is not recovered from the responsible
party, said cost shall become a lien on the real property where the
sign is located.
a. The City Clerk shall register and certify such lien with the Pike
County Recorder of Deeds.
7. The Building Inspector shall have the responsibility of and the authority
to order the painting, alteration, repair or removal of signs which
have not been property maintained and fallen into a state of disrepair
or has become detrimental to property values of the surrounding neighborhood.
Any associated cost incurred by the City in connection with such action
shall be recovered from the responsible party. In the event that all
costs associated with the City is not recovered from the responsible
party, said cost shall become a lien on the real property where the
sign is located.
a. The City Clerk shall register and certify such lien with the Pike
County Recorder of Deeds.
8. It shall be unlawful for any person to display upon any sign or other
advertising device any obscene or indecent matter. Upon appeal, what
is declared to be obscene or indecent shall be determined by the City
Council on a case-by-case basis. The Building Inspector shall order
the immediate removal of signs designated by the Louisiana City Council
of containing obscene or indecent matter.
9. No permanent signage, other than allowable window signs and unless
otherwise allowed, shall be constructed of paper, nylon, fabric or
any other type of non-durable material.
10. Price signs shall be permitted on outdoor commercial displays. Such
price signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet and shall be placed
upon or immediately adjacent to the merchandise/service/business which
it advertises.
11. Where, when and if permitted, no electronic message center shall
exceed forty-eight (48) square feet and if incorporated into the sign
area of an allowable, permanent sign shall not increase the sign area
of the permanent sign.
[Ord. No. 03-2010 §1, 2-8-2010; Ord. No. 19-2018, 10-22-2018]
A. Within this Section are listed the type of sign and where such sign shall be permitted and prohibited as well as listing the requirements, restrictions and other governing factors of such sign and use. Signs allowed for use in residential zones shall be used to convey a commercial except for home occupations, Conditional Use Permit or variances shall be as permitted by Chapter
405 "Zoning Regulations" or as issued by the Board of Adjustment.
1. Banner — commercial.
a. Zones permitted. "B-1", "B-2" Business; "I-1", "I-2"
Industrial and "AG" Agricultural. Commercial banners may be erected
or displayed only with permission from the Building Inspector and
after obtaining all appropriate permits and paying of all fees required.
(1)
One (1) banner not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in
maximum sign area shall be allowed. If a banner is erected for the
purpose of advertising the sale, lease or rental of property, no other
banner may be erected simultaneously.
(2)
Commercial banners shall not be affixed to utility poles.
(3)
No commercial banner shall be displayed attached to any roof
except on the perpendicular portion of a mansard roof.
(4)
Commercial banners shall not be erected or displaced on any
public right-of-way or public property; commercial banners erected
on private property shall have the permission of the property owner.
b. Zones prohibited. "R-1" Residential and "R-2" Residential
except those permitted on a limited temporary basis by the granting
of a Conditional Use Permit.
2. Banner — non-commercial.
a. Zones permitted. All zones. Banners representing
the United States, the State of Missouri or any other governmental
unit, church and other recognized non-profit organizations may be
erected or displayed.
(1)
Non-commercial banners erected on any City right-of-way or City-owned
property shall first have the permission of the City Council; banners
erected on private property shall have the permission of the property
owner. The placement of such banners in State right-of-way is not
allowed.
(2)
Non-commercial banners representing the United States, the State
of Missouri or any other governmental unit affixed to utility poles,
provided approvals are received from the utilities and governmental
units having jurisdiction over the poles and adjacent rights-of-way
respectively.
3. Flag, official/non-official.
a. Zones permitted. All zones.
(1)
Flags in residential zones.
(a)
These regulations pertain to residential uses only.
(b)
General regulations. All United States flags
shall be displayed in a manner consistent with the United States Flag
Code. Any permanently erected flagpole shall be able to withstand
winds of ninety (90) miles per hour with the flag attached. The location
of any flag(s) and any permanently erected flagpole must be approved
by the Builder Inspector to ensure that it does not encroach on lot
lines, endanger the safety or obstruct visibility of surrounding property
owners.
(c)
Wall-mounted flagpoles and flagpole holders. Any property owner may install or permit to be installed such flagpole
or flagpole holder without permission for the display of flags no
larger than five (5) feet by seven (7) feet. At no time shall any
official U.S. flag flown from such flagpole or holder be permitted
to touch the ground.
(d)
Roof-mounted flagpoles. No roof-mounted flagpoles
shall be permitted.
(2)
Flags in business, industrial and agricultural zones.
(a)
General regulations. All United States flags
shall be displayed in a manner consistent with the Untied States Flag
Code. All permanently erected flagpole(s) shall be able to withstand
winds of ninety (90) miles per hour with the flag attached. The location
of flag(s) and flagpole(s) shall be approved by the Building Inspector
to ensure that it does not encroach on lot lines, endanger the safety
to public or private property or obstruct visibility of surrounding
property owners.
(b)
Ground set flagpoles. No more than three (3)
ground set flagpoles per lot. The vertical and horizontal dimensions
of an official flag displayed from a ground set flagpole shall be
of a size that allows the official flag to be flown at half-staff
without touching the ground. The vertical dimension of a non-official
flag displayed from a ground set flagpole shall be no greater than
one-third (1/3) the height of the flagpole. Ground set flagpole height
shall be determined by the following:
(i)
Ground set flagpoles displaying any non-official flag shall
not exceed twenty-one (21) feet in height.
(ii) Ground set flagpoles displaying any official flag
shall not exceed forty (40) feet in height.
(c)
Wall-mounted flagpoles. The vertical dimension
of a flag displayed from a wall-mounted flagpole shall be no greater
than one-half (½) the height of the flagpole.
(d)
Roof-mounted flagpoles. The vertical dimension
of a flag displayed from a roof-mounted flagpole shall be no greater
than one-half (½) the height of the flagpole. No roof-mounted
flagpole should be a height greater than eighty (80) feet from the
surrounding grade. No non-official flag shall be displayed on a roof-mounted
flagpole.
b. Zones prohibited. No non-official commercial flag
may be displayed in any "R-1" or "R-2" residential zone except those
permitted on a limited temporary basis by the granting of a Conditional
Use Permit.
4. Temporary outdoor commercial display.
a. Zones permitted. "B-1", "B-2" Business; "I-1", "I-2"
Industrial and "AG" Agricultural.
(1)
Such display shall be considered a temporary sign and shall
be governed as such.
b. Zone prohibited. "R-1" Residential and "R-2" Residential.
5. Temporary special holiday displays.
a. Zones permitted. All zones.
(1)
Such displays shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet and
shall be used for holidays or promotion of civil welfare or charitable
purposes.
6. Sign type.
a. Animated.
(1)
Zones prohibited. All zones.
b. Awning.
(1)
Zones permitted. "B-1", "B-2" Business and
"I-1", "I-2" Industrial.
(a)
The sign area shall not exceed more than sixty percent (60%)
of the awning perimeter and shall be located a minimum of seven (7)
feet above the surrounding grade.
(b)
Buildings with multiple tenants. May have
one (1) awning sign and one (1) wall sign.
(2)
Zones prohibited. "R-1", "R-2" Residential
and "AG" Agricultural.
c. Billboard.
(1)
Zones permitted. "I-1", "I-2" Industrial and
"AG" Agricultural.
(2)
Zones prohibited. "R-1", "R-2" Residential,
"B-1", "B-2" Business.
d. Construction information.
(1)
Zones permitted. All zones.
(a)
Development construction information signs. A maximum of two (2) for every ten (10) acres or fraction thereof
of the development site, each sign not to exceed forty-eight (48)
square feet in outline area per facing. The maximum height of such
signage shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height above the average
existing finished grade elevation of the sign or the elevation of
the adjacent street, whichever is higher. Such signage shall be removed
within thirty (30) days after the last lot is sold within the development.
In addition, such signage may only be erected on property owned or
operated by the applicant.
(b)
Building construction information signs. For
developments involving the construction, reconstruction or repair
of multiple buildings in any zone, each individual building will be
allowed one (1) building construction information sign not to exceed
twenty-four (24) square feet in outline area per facing. The maximum
height of such signage in a residential zone shall not exceed six
(6) feet above the grade of street; elsewhere such signs shall not
exceed ten (10) feet in height above the average existing finished
grade elevation of the sign or the elevation of the adjacent street,
whichever is higher. Such signage shall be removed within thirty (30)
days after the issuance of an occupancy permit. In addition, such
signage may only be erected on property owned or operated by the applicant.
e. Daily advertising set out.
(1)
Zones and district permitted. "B-1", "B-2"
Business, "I-1", "I-2" Industrial, "AG" Agricultural zones and the
Downtown Historical District (HD) as permitted by the Historical Section
of the Zoning Code.
(a)
Daily advertising set out signs. One (1) daily
advertising sign that is displayed during hours in which a business
is open and removed during hours in which a business is closed will
be allowed. This type of signage is created to allow for the placement
of signs that are not attached to the business but within the frontage
of such a business. This type of sign shall be placed in a manner
that does not encroach or obstruct any public right-of-way or endanger
public safety. Daily advertising signs shall not exceed twelve (12)
square feet in sign area. The maximum height of such signage shall
not exceed eight (8) feet in height. Such signage shall not be placed
in the City right-of-way.
(2)
Zones prohibited. "R-1", "R-2" Residential
Districts.
f. Directional.
(1)
Zones permitted. All zones.
(a)
Two (2) signs per entry/exit not exceeding eight (8) square
feet in outline area per facing.
(b)
Directional signs shall not exceed four (4) feet above the adjacent
ground surface and may be located as necessary with the approval of
the Building Inspector.
(c)
Directional signs may contain the street address and a name
of the business center or the name of the building, trademark, logo
or similar matter, provided that not more than fifty percent (50%)
of the sign area is used for this purpose.
g. Directory.
(1)
Zones permitted. "B-1", "B-2" Business, "I-1",
"I-2" Industrial and "AG" Agricultural.
(a)
For buildings with three (3) or more businesses or tenants,
a directory sign may be used subject to the following provisions:
(i)
"B-1", Business Zone directory signs shall not exceed six (6)
square feet and shall not be placed so as to obstruct traffic or obscure
view. "B-2", Business Zone and "I-1" and "I-2" Industrial Zone directory
signs shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet on the face and
shall not exceed six (6) feet above the surrounding grade to the highest
point of the sign.
(ii) Shopping center development projects may incorporate
directory signage as an integral part of the pedestal signage or pole
signage permitted to identify the name of the shopping center and
entities operating therein.
(b)
Zones prohibited. "R-1" Residential and "R-2"
Residential.
h. Electronic message board/center.
(1)
Zones permitted. "I-1", "I-2" Industrial and
"AG" Agricultural.
(a)
Contingent on Chapter
405 "Zoning Regulations".
(b)
Such signs shall not be permitted or located where the use of
such is in view of any residential zone.
(c)
Such signs shall not be permitted where the use of such would
be a detriment to property values.
(2)
Zones prohibited. "R-1", "R-2" Residential
and "B-1", "B-2" Business.
i. Flashing/tri-vision.
(1)
Zones permitted. "I-1", "I-2" Industrial and
"AG" Agricultural.
(a)
Contingent on Chapter
405 "Zoning Regulations", flashing, tri-vision or any other type sign utilizing revolving or changing panels or flashing, intermittent, moving, animated or scrolling work or light displays included LED, video type or searchlights.
(b)
Such signs shall not be permitted or located where the use of
such is in view of any residential zone.
(c)
Such signs shall not be permitted where the use of such would
be a detriment of property values.
(2)
Zones prohibited. "R-1", "R-2" Residential
and "B-1", "B-2" Business.
j. Garage/yard sale.
(1)
Zones permitted. All zones.
(a)
Such signs may be temporarily displayed.
(b)
Such signs may be displayed three (3) days prior to the event
and removed within twenty-four (24) hours after the event.
(c)
Such signs may be in form of handmade and lettered posters or
flyers, constructed of non-weather resistant material and such signs
may be displayed using stakes (wire or wood) in the ground.
(d)
Such signs shall not be displayed on private property or utility
poles with the owner's permission.
(e)
Such signs shall not be displayed on public property.
(f)
Such signs shall have the owner's name, address and phone number
legibly printed thereon.
k. Help wanted.
(1)
Zones permitted. All zones.
(a)
One (1) sign advertising employment opportunities located on
the lot or parcel of the person or business advertising employment
opportunities and not larger than eight (8) square feet.
(b)
Fees and permits may be required according to sign type, construction
and location.
l. Illuminated.
(1)
Zones permitted. "B-1", "B-2" Business, "I-1",
"I-2" Industrial and "AG" Agricultural.
(a)
It shall be unlawful for any person to erect an illuminated
signs without first obtaining a permit from the Building Inspector
and depositing that required fee with the City Clerk and such illuminated
sign shall be subject to the provisions of the electrical portion
of the Building Code.
(b)
If a canopy sign is illuminated by an internal light source,
it shall be considered an illuminated sign and governed as such.
(2)
Zones prohibited. "R-1", "R-2" Residential.
m. Informational.
(1)
Zones permitted. All zones.
(a)
In residential zones, only non-commercial information signs
shall be permitted.
(b)
In residential and all other zones, placement of such signage
shall not create any safety or traffic hazards.
n. Interior.
(1)
Zones permitted. "B-1", "B-2" Business, "I-1",
"I-2" Industrial and "AG" Agricultural.
(a)
Such sign when used for any commercial purpose shall not be
permitted without first obtaining a permit from the Building Inspector
and depositing that required fee with the City Clerk.
(2)
Zones prohibited. "R-1", "R-2" Residential.
o. Memorial or tablet.
(1)
Zones permitted. All zones.
(a)
Upon approval of the Building Inspector such sign shall only
be utilized to denote the name of a building, date of erection or
any other pertinent historical information. Such sign shall be no
larger than seven hundred fifty (750) square inches and may be cut
into any masonry surface or may be constructed of bronze or other
non-combustible materials and attached to such building.
p. Occupational/identification.
(1)
Zones permitted. "B-1", "B-2" Business, "I-1",
"I-2" Industrial and "AG" Agricultural.
(a)
One (1) non-illuminated interior sign or one (1) window sign
shall be permitted and shall be exempt from permits and fees. Such
sign not exceeding two (2) square feet in size displaying only the
name, occupation and/or service located upon the premises and the
address shall be permitted.
(b)
Any other type sign located outside the premises shall not be
permitted without first obtaining a permit from the Building Inspector
and depositing the required fee with the City Clerk.
(2)
Zones prohibited. "R-1", "R-2" Residential except as allowed by Chapter
405 "Zoning Regulations".
q. Off-site.
(1)
Zones permitted. "B-1", "B-2" Business, "I-1",
"I-2" Industrial and "AG" Agricultural.
(a)
In instances where two (2) retail or non-retail entities have
any degree of contiguity and share a driveway or/or parking area,
such property owners may co-locate business identification or directional
signage on each entity's allowable sign area as approved by the City
Council. No increase in the number of or dimensions of signage shall
be allowed to accommodate such.
(2)
Zones prohibited. "R-1", "R-2" Residential,
except garage/yard sale signs.
r. Pedestal.
(1)
Zones permitted. All zones.
(a)
One (1) pedestal sign post per lot not exceeding ten (10) feet
in height from the surrounding grade to the highest point on the sign.
(b)
The bottom of the sign face shall not exceed a height of three
(3) feet above the base of the sign.
(c)
In those cases where a parcel or lot has more than one (1) street
frontage and/or street facing, one (1) pedestal sign may be placed
on each street frontage and/or street facing.
(d)
No pedestal sign shall be located any closer than ten (10) feet
to any property line except that no pedestal sign shall be located
closer than twenty-five (25) feet to any residential zone.
(e)
A maximum sign area of a pedestal sign shall be no greater than
sixty-four (65) square feet.
s. Perpendicular or wall sign.[Ord. No. 05-2022, 3-31-2022]
(1)
Zones permitted. "B-1," "B-2" Business, "I-1,"
"I-2" Industrial and "AG" Agricultural.
(a)
Perpendicular signage or wall signage may be erected perpendicular
to the building upon which it is placed, or attached flush to an exterior
wall. No perpendicular sign or wall sign shall exceed five percent
(5%) of the total square footage of the exterior wall to which the
sign is to be attached. All perpendicular signs or wall signs erected,
when combined, shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the total square
footage of the exterior wall to which the sign is to be attached. The
innermost point of the sign shall be no more than one (1) foot from
the place of the building. The sign shall not project more than four
(4) feet from the plane of the building nor be within three (3) feet
of the curb line or edge of any public street or alley. Such signs
may be externally or internally illuminated.
(i)
The perpendicular portion of a mansard style roof shall be considered
a perpendicular wall for sign placement requirements.
(2)
Zones prohibited. "R-1," "R-2" Residential
and the Historic District.
All signage in the Historic District shall adhere to Chapter
405 of this Code.
t. Political.
(1)
Zones permitted. All zones.
(a)
Such signs may be temporary and in the form of posters or flyers,
constructed of no-weather resistant material and such signs may be
displayed using stakes (wire or wood) in the ground.
(b)
Such signs shall not be displayed on private property without
the property owner's permission.
(c)
Such signs shall not be displayed on public property.
u. Portable.
(1)
Zones permitted. "B-1", "B-2" Business, "I-1",
"I-2" Industrial and "AG" Agricultural.
(a)
Such signs shall be considered temporary signs and shall be
governed as such.
(2)
Zones prohibited. "R-1" and "R-2" Residential.
v. Quick shop/service station price.
(1)
Zones permitted. "B-1", "B-2" Business, "I-1",
"I-2" Industrial and "AG" Agricultural.
(a)
Such sign may denote the business name but shall only list the
current price of fuel and shall not be counted against the total allowable
signage of such business; however, all required permits and fees shall
be required.
(2)
Zones prohibited. "R-1" and "R-2" Residential.
w. Real estate.
(1)
Zones permitted. All zones.
(a)
Signs shall be relative to the sale, lease or rental of property
erected on the offered property.
(b)
One (1) sign per lot or building shall be permitted without
permit. No signs shall exceed four (4) feet in height from the surround
grade to the highest point on the sign. In those cases where a parcel
or lot has more than one (1) street frontage and/or street facing,
one (1) sign may be placed on each street frontage and/or street facing.
Additional signs may be permitted but shall first be approved by the
Building Inspector.
(c)
Such signs shall be located only on the property concerned,
but may be located as necessary on said property.
(d)
Such signs shall be removed within fourteen (14) days of completion
of the sale, lease or rental of property. This includes the posting
of such property as sold, leased or rented.
(e)
In business and industrial zones, one (1) banner not exceeding
thirty-two (32) square feet in maximum sign area shall be allowed
in lieu of the requirements listed above. If a banner is erected for
the purpose of advertising the sale, lease or rental of property in
commercial or industrial zones, no other banners may be erected simultaneously.
No banner shall be allowed to be placed upon a roof except the perpendicular
portion of a mansard roof.
x. Roof.
(1)
Zones prohibited. All zones, except on the
perpendicular portion of a mansard style roof located within any business
or industrial zone.
y. Temporary.
(1)
Zones permitted. "B-1", "B-2" Business, "I-1",
"I-2" Industrial and "AG" Agricultural.
(a)
One (1) portable sign not exceeding twenty-four (24) square
feet in maximum sign area. The use of such a device for special promotions
shall be limited to six (6) events for each business in a calendar
year with a maximum time period of twenty-one (21) days for each event.
Only two (2) of these events may be consecutive. A permit and fee
as adopted by the City Council and kept on file with the City Clerk
and shall be paid at the time a permit is applied for.
(b)
An individual business is permitted to display one (1) banner
not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in maximum sign are. The
use of such a device for special promotions shall be limited to six
(6) permits for banners in any calendar year with a maximum time period
of twenty-one (21) days for each event for a maximum total of one
hundred twenty-six (126) days within a calendar year. Only two (2)
of the events may be consecutive.
(i)
Within the limits of the maximum number of permits per year,
any combination of permits and whole day or days per permit is allowed.
(ii) There shall be no fee imposed for erecting banners
but approval from the Building Inspector shall be obtained before
erecting such banner.
(iii) No such banner shall be allowed to be placed
upon a roof except on the perpendicular portion of a mansard style
roof.
(c)
One (1) cold air inflatable device not exceeding twenty (20)
feet in height or fourteen (14) feet in width. In cases where a temporary
sign is affixed to said device, the sign area shall not exceed forty-eight
(48) square feet.
(i)
Such cold air inflated devices shall be securely affixed to
the ground or the rooftop of a permanent building.
(ii) Placement of such signage shall not create any
safety or traffic hazards.
(iii) The use of cold air inflated devices for special
promotions shall be limited to two (2) events for each business in
a calendar year with a maximum time period of fourteen (14) days for
each event. These events may be consecutive. A permit and fee as adopted
by the City Council and kept on file with the City Clerk and shall
be paid at the time a permit is applied for.
(d)
Upon a determination of the Building Inspector that any temporary
advertising device of any type is found to be hazardous or in violation
of this Chapter, such advertising device shall be immediately removed.
(2)
Supplemental regulations for any special purpose temporary
signs.
(a)
In those cases in which a new business is performing a grand
opening, a new business is allowed a thirty (30) day period to advertise
such an opening in addition to the time requirements established by
this Section for allowable temporary signs. Such signage should meet
all the other requirements of this Section and should include wording
similar to "Grand Opening" or "Now Open".
(b)
When a business is relocating from one location within the Louisiana
City Limits to another location within the Louisiana City limits,
that business may, for a period of time not exceeding sixty (60) days,
place one (1) temporary portable sign on the old business location
stating only that the business has moved and the new address of such
relocated business.
(c)
In those cases in which a banner is erected for advertising
employment opportunities or sale, lease or rental of property, then
no other banners, as allowed by sign type and use, may be erected
simultaneously.
(i)
The dimensions not exceeding those set forth in Section Sign
Type and Use or one (1) banner with dimensions not exceeding those
set forth in said Section.
(ii) Any signage authorized by this Section shall not
impact the ability of new occupant of property to erect any signage
to which they may otherwise be entitled under this Chapter.
(d)
The Building Inspector is hereby authorized to order the immediate
removal of any temporary sign not maintained in a safe, clean and
workable state of repair or any temporary sign found to be a hazard
or impediment to either pedestrian or vehicular traffic, a public
nuisance, eyesore or impediment to normal activity.
(e)
No temporary sign shall be permitted for any commercial purpose
in any residential zone except real estate signs offering the property
where located for sale, rent or lease and garage/yard sale signs.
(3)
Zones prohibited. "R-1", "R-2" Residential.
z. Wall.
(1)
Zone permitted. "B-1", "B-2" Business, "I-1",
"I-2" Industrial and "AG" Agriculture.
(a)
Buildings with multiple tenants may have one (1) wall sign and
one (1) awning sign.
(b)
Zones prohibited. "R-1", "R-2" Residential except as permitted by Chapter
405 "Zoning Regulations".
aa. Window.
(1)
Zones permitted. "B-1", "B-2" Business, "I-1",
"I-2" Industrial and "AG" Agricultural.
(a)
Shall not cover more than fifty percent (50%) of the total window
area and/or glass door to which they are applied. Such signs shall
be securely affixed to the window and/or glass door. Total window
area is to be determined per window dimensions.
(2)
Zones prohibited. "R-1" and "R-2" Residential.