[Ord. No. 918 §2, 5-1-2008]
The purpose of these regulations is to provide minimum control
of permanent signs to promote the health, safety and general welfare
of the public by lessening hazards to pedestrian and vehicular traffic,
by preserving property values and by preventing a proliferation of
unsightly and incompatible development which has a general blighting
effect on the City.
[Ord. No. 918 §2, 5-1-2008]
For the purposes of this Article, the following definitions
shall apply:
An office or individual having specific authority to administer
the regulations of this Article.
A sign mounted or painted on, or attached to, an awning,
canopy or marquee.
A sign structure advertising an establishment, merchandise,
service or entertainment which is not sold, produced, manufactured
or furnished within two thousand (2,000) feet on which said sign is
located, such as billboards or outdoor advertising signage.
[Ord. No. 1265, 2-11-2019]
A permanent roof-like shelter extending from part or all
of a building face onto which signs may be placed.
A sign with a time interval of three (3) seconds or greater
such as an electronically controlled message board where different
copy changes are shown. Electronically controlled public service time,
temperature and date sign message boards shall also have a minimum
time interval of three (3) seconds.
A sign on which copy is changed manually in the field, such
as reader boards with changeable letters or changeable pictorial panels.
A sign attached to the exterior of a church or located elsewhere
on church premises and used to indicate the services and/or other
activities of the church and including the church name, if desired.
City of New Haven, Missouri, and its agencies, departments,
agents and employees acting within their respective areas of authority.
Property of the City of New Haven, whether or not the property
is at the time being used for a public purpose, and includes that
property which is owned, rented or leased to the City of New Haven.
This definition shall not apply to property owned by the City which
is leased or rented to others.
The wording on a sign surface either in permanent or removable
letter form.
See "GROUND OR POLE SIGN".
Any sign which serves solely to designate the location or
direction of any place or area.
Any sign designed to provide artificial light either through
transparent or translucent material from a light source within the
sign.
Any sign containing electrical wiring which is attached or
intended to be attached to an electrical energy source.
To build, construct, attach, hang, rehang, place, affix or
relocate and includes the painting of lettering for signs.
A noteworthy social occasion or happening of a non-commercial
nature.
Signs exempted from normal permit requirements and fees.
The front or main part of a building facing a street; for
purposes of this Article, the facade is defined as measured from the
ground elevation to the parapet line.
The entire area of sign on which copy could be placed. For
purposes of this Article, the area in square feet of the smallest
geometric figure which describes the area enclosed by the actual copy
of a sign. For fascia signs, the copy area limits refer to the message,
not to the illuminated background.
A sign attached to or erected against a wall of a building
with the face horizontally parallel to the wall.
A flag of the Federal, State or local government or one having
the name and/or corporate logo or symbol of the business establishment.
A sign or accessory light which is illuminated on an intermittent
cycle except changeable copy sign (automatic).
A sign which flutters and includes banners and commercial
flags.
See "GROUND OR POLE SIGN".
The average level of the finished surface of the ground adjacent
to a sign or the exterior wall of the building to which a sign is
affixed.
A freestanding sign resting upon the ground or attached to
it by means of one (1) or more poles or standards
The measurement from the top of the highest structural element
of the sign to the average level of the finished ground surface or
grade.
A sign containing only the name and address of the occupant
or business establishment.
A sign identifying the institutional or governmental facility.
A letter, character or symbol used to represent a person,
corporation or business enterprise.
The permanent part of a building which denotes the name of
the building, date of erection, historical significance or similar
information.
Any advertising structure or sign which was lawfully erected
and maintained prior to such time as it came within the preview of
this Article and any amendments thereto and restrictions of this Article
or a non-conforming sign for which a variance has been issued.
Any sign that does not contain electrical wiring or is not
attached or intended to be attached to an electrical energy source.
An off-premises or billboard type sign.
That portion of a building wall that rises above the roof
level.
Any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation,
company or organization of any kind or any lawful successor thereto
or transferee thereof.
A portable changeable copy sign.
That portion of a lot or building occupied by a single occupant,
exclusive of common area, if any, shared with adjacent occupants.
Any letter, word, sign device or representation used in nature
of an advertisement or announcement projecting perpendicularly from
the building.
Directional sign to subdivisions under construction and project
site promotional sign.
That part of any street, road, alley or avenue dedicated
for public use as a walkway or thoroughfare for pedestrians or motor
vehicles, whether or not the public improvements thereon extend to
the full dedicated limits of such right-of-way.
The top edge of the roof or the top of the parapet, whichever
forms the top line of the building silhouette.
A sign mounted on the roof of a building or projecting above
the top of the roof line (except a ground or pole sign).
A sign or portion of a sign which moves in a revolving or
similar manner.
Any identification, description, illustration or device illuminated
or non-illuminated which is visible to the general public and directs
attention to a product, service, place, activity, person, institution,
business or solicitation, including any permanently installed or situated
merchandise; or any emblem, painting, flag, banner, pennant or placard
designed to advertise, identify or convey information. Sign supports
are not considered part of the sign.
The molding, battens, nailing strips, latticing and platforms
which are attached to the sign structure.
A permanent ground sign identifying a subdivision entry,
subdivision name and/or street names within the subdivision.
Sign supports shall apply to all structures by which the
sign is held up, including for example: poles, braces, guys and anchors.
Any sign of a civic, political, charitable, religious or
commercial purpose and relating to a specific civic, political, charitable,
religious or commercial event including garage and yard sales, which
event is not continuous or a frequent occurrence.
A sign permanently affixed to either side of the glass of
an exterior door or window. For the purpose of this Article, a glass
brick wall shall be deemed a window. This definition does not include
merchandise located in the window.
[Ord. No. 918 §2, 5-1-2008; Ord. No. 930 §§1 — 2, 8-11-2008]
A.
Except
as hereinafter provided for certain specified exempt signs, no sign
subject to the provisions of this Article shall be erected, altered
or relocated without first obtaining a permit from the City of New
Haven. To obtain a permit, the person(s) erecting said sign shall
file an application upon forms provided by the City Clerk. Application
for a sign and permit approval must occur prior to erection of a sign.
Otherwise, said sign shall be deemed in violation of this Article.
B.
Permit Applications. Applications for both temporary and
permanent sign permits shall be submitted to the City of New Haven
and shall contain or have attached thereto the following information:
1.
The names, addresses and telephone numbers of the applicant, the
owner of the property on which the sign is to be erected or affixed,
the owner of the sign and the person to be erecting or affixing the
sign.
2.
The location of the building, structure or zoning lot on which the
sign is to be erected and/or affixed.
3.
A site plan of the property involved showing accurate placement thereon
of the proposed sign.
4.
If required by the Administrative Officer, two (2) blueprints or
ink drawings of the plans and specifications of the sign to be erected
or affixed and method of construction and attachment to the building
or in the ground. Such plans and specifications shall include details
of dimensions, materials, color and weight.
5.
If required by the Administrative Officer, a copy of stress sheets
and calculations prepared by or approved by a registered professional
structural engineer licensed by the State of Missouri showing that
the sign is designed for dead load and wind pressure in any direction
in the amount required by this and all other applicable ordinances
of the City.
6.
The written consent of the owner of the building, structure or property
on which the sign is to be erected or affixed.
7.
Such other information as the Administrative Officer may require
to determine full compliance with this and other applicable ordinances
of the City.
C.
Fees. An applicable fee per sign shall be paid to the City
of New Haven for processing of a permanent sign permit. The fee must
be paid at the time the application is filed. There shall be no charge
for processing of a temporary sign permit.
D.
Denial Or Revocation. The City of New Haven may deny, suspend
or revoke a permit issued under provisions of this Article whenever
the permit is issued on the basis of a misstatement of fact or fraud.
When a sign permit is denied by the City, a written notice of denial
to the applicant, together with a brief written statement of the reasons
for the denial, shall be given to the applicant.
E.
Six Month Deadline. If the work authorized under a sign
permit has not been completed within six (6) months after the date
of issuance, the permit shall become null and void. An applicant must
refile the appropriate information when said permit is voided.
F.
Permit Exemptions. Temporary signs of a civic, charitable,
political, religious or other non-commercial purpose shall be exempt
from the permit requirement.
[Ord. No. 918 §2, 5-1-2008]
A.
Unsafe Signs. If any sign is found to be unsafe or insecure
or is a menace to the public, the City of New Haven shall give a written
notification to the owner of the property to which such sign is erected
or affixed to remove or alter such unsafe or insecure sign within
ten (10) days upon receipt of notification. Upon failure to comply
with such notice within the time specified, the City shall find the
owner of the sign in violation and take appropriate legal action to
remove or repair said sign. The City may cause any sign that is an
immediate peril to persons or property to be removed summarily and
without notice.
B.
Obsolete Signs.
1.
Any obsolete sign that does not advertise an existing business or
a product shall be taken down and removed by the owner of the property
to which the obsolete sign is attached within ten (10) days after
notification from the Board of Aldermen. Upon failure to comply with
such notice within the time specified, the Administrative Officer
shall cause for removal of such sign and any expense incidental thereto
shall be paid by said owner.
2.
At the termination of a business or commercial enterprise, all signs
pertaining thereto shall be removed from public view within ninety
(90) days of such termination.
C.
Alteration And Maintenance Of Non-Conforming Signs. Any
non-conforming signs shall be brought into compliance when the following
occurs:
1.
Damage to a sign which requires repairs which will exceed fifty percent
(50%) of the replacement value of the sign.
2.
Required maintenance which will exceed fifty percent (50%) of the
replacement of the sign.
3.
A change in ownership or tenancy for the premises on which a legal
non-conforming sign is located.
4.
Relocation of a sign either on the premises or to another location.
5.
Remodeling which encompasses more than fifty percent (50%) of the
display frontage of the business to which the sign relates.
D.
Sign Condition.
1.
All signs shall be maintained and in good working order including,
but not limited to, operational electrical service and components
and sign colors and detail that match the approved sign design.
2.
All building facades, sign boards and other areas to which signs
are attached shall be returned to a smooth, finished surface that
matches the building at the time of sign removal.
[Ord. No. 918 §2, 5-1-2008; Ord. No. 956 §6, 1-11-2010]
A.
The
following signs shall be prohibited:
1.
Signs containing flashers, animators, electronic or mechanical movement
or contrivances of any kind except for those signs classified as a
changeable copy sign (automatic). This shall also apply to the interior
of a building where flashing lights or other mechanical or electronic
contrivances are used in conjunction with window signs or other advertisements
which can be viewed from the outside of the building.
2.
Paper posters and signs painted directly on exterior walls, chimneys
or other parts of the building.
3.
Signs or other advertising structures displaying any obscene, indecent
or immoral matter or containing subject matter which the City of New
Haven finds offensive to children or residents of the community.
4.
No sign or other advertising structure erected regulated by this
Article shall be at the intersection of any streets in such a manner
as to obstruct free and clear vision; or at any location where, by
reason of its shape or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the
view of or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or
device.
5.
Roof signs.
6.
Signs on parked vehicles. Signs placed on or affixed
to vehicles and/or trailers which are parked on a public right-of-way,
public property or private property where the apparent purpose is
to advertise a product or direct people to a business or activity
located on the same or nearby property. However, this is not in any
way intended to prohibit signs placed on or affixed to vehicles and
trailers, such as permanent lettering on motor vehicles or magnetic
signs, where the sign is incidental to the primary use of the vehicle
or trailer or for sale signs on vehicles and personal property. This
also in no way prohibits a vinyl wrap on an operating and properly
licensed vehicle or enclosed trailer that is parked on the private
property of the business it represents and the vehicle and/or enclosed
trailer is used as part of the operation of said business.
[Ord. No. 1275, 5-13-2019]
7.
"A" frame or sandwich board and sidewalk or curb signs except as
otherwise noted in this Article.
8.
Reserved.
9.
Commercial flags, streamers and pennants.
10.
Signs attached or affixed to stop sign, street signs, telephone poles
or utility poles.
11.
Garage sales signs exceeding twenty-four (24) inches by twenty-four
(24) inches posted earlier than two (2) days prior to sale or left
up longer that twenty-four (24) hours following the sale.
[Ord. No. 918 §2, 5-1-2008]
A.
The
following signs shall be exempt from all but the maintenance and public
safety requirements of this Article.
1.
Awning, canopy and marquee signs. Awning signs not
exceeding a gross area of four (4) square feet or canopy and marquee
signs not exceeding a gross area of twenty-five (25) square feet,
indicating only the name of the activity conducted on the premises
on which the sign is located and/or a brief generic description of
the business conducted by the activity. All such signs shall be constructed
in accordance with the Building Code provisions of the City of New
Haven. Advertising material of any kind is strictly prohibited on
awning and canopy signs.
2.
Agricultural business sign. Business signs not exceeding
thirty-two (32) square feet when located on property used for agricultural
purposes and pertaining to the sale of agricultural products grown
or produced on the premises.
3.
Business nameplates. Non-electrical nameplates denoting
the business name of an occupation legally conducted on the premises,
provided that the sign area does not exceed two (2) square feet in
area.
4.
Bulletin boards. Bulletin boards not exceeding thirty-two
(32) square feet on one (1) side where the same are located on the
property of sign owner.
[Ord. No. 1265, 2-11-2019]
5.
Directional signs. Signs not exceeding four (4)
square feet in area, which provide instruction or direction and are
located entirely on the property to which they pertain, to identify
restrooms, public telephones, walkways, parking lot entrances and
exits and features of a similar nature. The City of New Haven shall
have the authority to deny such signs if they are deemed unnecessary
or to be used for advertising purposes.
6.
Flags, emblems and insignias (for non-commercial purposes). Flags, emblems and insignias of political, professional, religious,
educational and corporate organizations shall not exceed a height
of five (5) feet and a width of eight (8) feet. Such flags, emblems
and insignias may only be used for non-commercial purposes and comply
with all applicable regulations pertaining to flag etiquette. National,
State and City flags shall be exempt from all provisions contained
within the permanent sign regulations, providing that such flags are
used for non-commercial purposes and comply with all applicable regulations
pertaining to flag etiquette.
7.
Government and institutional signs. Signs of a duly
governmental body, including traffic or other similar regulatory devices,
directional signs, legal notices, warnings at railroad crossings and
other instructional or regulatory signs having to do with health,
hazards, parking, swimming, dumping and so forth.
8.
House number sign. Provided such signs do not flash
and that additional numbers are placed according to "911" requirements.
9.
Interior signs. Signs which are fully located within
the interior of any building or within an enclosed lobby of any building
which are intended solely for information relating to the interior
operation of the building in which they are located.
10.
Memorial signs. Memorial signs or tablets listing
names of buildings and date of erection, when cut into any masonry
surface or inlaid so as to be part of the building or when constructed
of bronze or other incombustible material.
11.
Religious and historic symbols. Religious symbols,
identification emblems of religious order or commemoration plaques
of recognized historical agencies, provided that no such symbol, plaque
or identification emblem shall exceed four (4) square feet and provided
further that all such symbols, plaques and identification emblems
shall be placed flat against a building, stone or other permanent
surface.
12.
Commercial flags, streamers and pennants. If signs
of this nature are under forty-eight (48) square feet on one (1) side,
they are allowed at a commercial business. Only one (1) sign of this
type is allowed per property.
[Ord. No. 1287, 7-8-2019]
[Ord. No. 918 §2, 5-1-2008; Ord. No. 956 §6, 1-11-2010]
A.
All
signs in this Section are considered permanent and shall be located
in the zoning districts as set out herein.
B.
Signs Permitted In "A-1" General Agricultural District. For
uses permitted upon review and approval by the Planning and Zoning
Commission, refer to appropriate zoning District for sign regulations.
The regulations below shall only apply to an agricultural business
advertising agricultural products which are sold from the premises
on a year-round basis (vegetables, greenhouse stock).
1.
Changeable copy sign. Only one (1) sign shall be
permitted per street facing. Said sign shall not exceed twenty-four
(24) square feet per facing or forty-eight (48) square feet for the
total aggregate sign area. Sign shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet
in height above the average street grade. Sign copy shall only advertise
goods or products sold on the premises and not contain the name of
the business.
2.
Permanent agricultural business signs. There shall
not be more than one (1) ground sign per street facing containing
only the name of the business or enterprise on the premises. Said
sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet per facing or sixty-four
(64) square feet for the total aggregate sign area. Signs may be illuminated.
Sign shall not be higher than fifteen (15) feet above the average
grade. A changeable copy sign shall be allowed in addition to a ground
sign provided individual permits are obtained.
C.
Signs Permitted In All Residential Districts. In all residential
districts, the following signs are permitted in accordance with the
regulations set forth herein:
1.
Subdivision signs. All subdivision signs shall be
ground signs. Subdivision signs indicating only the name of the development,
the management or developer thereof and/or the address or location
of the development shall be permitted. There shall not be more than
two (2) residential subdivision signs for each point of vehicular
access to a development. No new subdivision signs shall be permitted
within the median of a public street. Subdivision signs shall not
exceed fifty (50) square feet in area for each exposed face and not
exceed a total aggregate area of one hundred (100) square feet. Subdivision
signs may be located in any required yard and must be located outside
of the City right-of-way. Signs located adjacent to an arterial or
collector roadway shall be set back five (5) feet from the right-of-way.
2.
Name and address signs. Signs may not contain letters
or numbers exceeding twelve (12) inches in height. In addition, all
houses must be numbered according to the "911" regulations.
3.
Home occupations. Signs relating to a business activity
or enterprise in the home are prohibited in all residential districts.
D.
Signs Permitted In All "C" Commercial And "I" Industrial Districts
(Non-Residential). In certain non-residential districts,
the following signs are permitted in accordance with the regulations
set forth herein:
1.
Ground signs.
a.
Ground signs as described above shall be permitted as follows:
(1)
"C-1", "C-2", C-3" Districts. The maximum height
may not exceed twelve (12) feet. The face of such sign may not exceed
fifty (50) square feet per sign face or a total area of one hundred
(100) square feet.
(2)
Lots directly abutting the right-of-way of Highway 100, the
following maximum height and size will apply:
(a)
The maximum height may not exceed thirty (30) feet. The face
of such sign may not exceed one hundred (100) square feet per face
or a total aggregate sign area of two hundred (200) square feet.
(3)
"I-1" Light Industrial and "I-2" Heavy Industrial. The maximum height may not exceed thirty (30) feet. The face of
such sign may not exceed fifty (50) square feet per face or a total
aggregate sign area of one hundred (100) square feet.
b.
The following regulations shall apply to all ground (pole and monument)
signs in all zoning districts:
(1)
One (1) ground sign shall be allowed per each public street
fronting the lot with the exception of identification signs. A ground
sign shall be allowed fronting a private street or access drive in
lieu of a permitted ground sign as approved by the City of New Haven.
Where a lot has no frontage on a public or private street, the Administrative
Officer shall determine frontage for all sign locations.
(2)
Ground signs are limited to a commercial message pertaining
to the business or enterprises operating within two thousand (2,000)
feet on which the ground sign is located.
[Ord. No. 1265, 2-11-2019]
(3)
When multiple tenants occupy a single building on a lot, tenants'signs
shall be grouped and placed on the same set of sign supports. Any
use existing as of the effective date of this Section which is not
in compliance with this Section shall be deemed a non-conforming use
and shall be subject to the provisions related to non-conforming signs
found elsewhere in this Article.
(4)
(Reserved)[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Formers Subsection (D)(1)(b)(4), regarding ground signs not extending nearer than ten feet to the public right-of-way, was repealed 2-11-2019 by Ord. No. 1265.
(5)
Sign heights will be measured from 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 greater.
(6)
The structural supports of all ground/pole signs shall consist
of one (1) or more of the following: decorative in nature, architecturally
treated, concealed within the supporting base, concealed by rigid
trim and/or skirting material.
(7)
All ground/pole signs shall be located in a protected landscaped
area.
2.
Commercial and industrial park sign.
a.
A commercial or industrial park shall be permitted an entrance identification
sign. Such sign shall identify the name of the development and may
also include the names of the businesses within the commercial/industrial
park. The City of New Haven shall determine the boundaries of the
commercial/industrial park, if said boundaries are not established
by plat.
b.
The placement of the sign shall be on a lot at the entrance to the
development and shall occupy one (1) of the regular ground sign locations
for this lot. Such commercial/industrial park signs must conform to
all signage regulations for that district including size and height.
c.
In addition to the entrance identification sign, each lot or building
within an office development accessed via a private drive and/or parking
lot shall be permitted one (1) monument sign not to exceed thirty
(30) square feet in area. A wall sign that meets the minimum standards
of this Section may be used in lieu of the monument sign.
3.
Churches.
a.
Churches shall be permitted one (1) ground sign up to fifty (50)
square feet in size of which twenty-four (24) square feet may be used
as changeable copy. All other sign requirements shall apply including
ground sign regulations as contained in this Article as appropriate.
Design of such signs shall be of monument style and lighted so as
to not detract from any adjoining residential property.
b.
Churches located in commercial districts may elect to construct a
sign in conformance with the size and height requirements of that
district.
4.
Wall signs.
a.
The total area of each wall sign shall not exceed five percent (5%)
of the building facade or thirty-two (32) square feet, whichever is
greater. A wall sign shall be permitted on each wall which is fronting
on a street or access drive. If the business fronts on more than one
(1) street or access drive, the sign area for each wall shall be computed
separately. Where a business has no wall fronting on a street or access
drive, the Administrative Officer shall determine frontage for all
sign locations.
b.
Awning, canopy and marquee signs anchored to the primary building
may be used in place of a wall sign. Awning, canopy and marquee signs
used in place of wall signs will be subject to the same requirements
as a wall sign.
c.
All support structures for wall-mounted signs shall be concealed
from public view.
d.
No signs shall be installed above the roof line.
e.
A maximum of two (2) background colors shall be used for all box
type wall signs within a multi-tenant shopping center. A limit on
background color shall not apply to tenants that take up greater than
thirty thousand (30,000) square feet in area.
f.
The facade area behind all wall signs within a multi-tenant shopping
center shall be treated with the same materials and color.
g.
In commercial and industrial developments where multiple wall signs
are used, a consistent sign theme shall be maintained for all wall
signage. The sign theme shall apply to sign style, color and placement.
The sign theme shall be established at the submittal of the initial
sign permit application. Existing developments shall establish a sign
theme by July 1, 2008 and install signs in compliance with this theme
by July 1, 2009.
5.
Changeable copy signs. Changeable copy signs may
be permitted in conjunction with ground signs provided they are permanently
mounted or affixed to a structure and advertise only goods or services
available on the premises. When used in conjunction with a ground
sign, changeable copy signs must be located on the same sign supports.
Said sign shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet per sign facing
or forty-eight (48) square feet for the total aggregate sign area.
In no case shall the sign flash or have a time interval of less than
three (3) seconds.
6.
Window signs. Permanent window signs may be affixed
to a window (see "definitions") advertising goods or services sold
on the premises, provided that the total of all signs, including those
temporarily mounted in that window, occupy no more than fifty percent
(50%) of the window's area. These regulations shall not apply to merchandise
or products.
[Ord. No. 1265, 2-11-2019]
7.
Awning, canopy or marquee signs. See "DEFINITIONS".
8.
Identification signs. One (1) identification sign
is permitted for the principal access to the premises and one (1)
sign for the secondary access. The sign shall not exceed twelve (12)
square feet in area per sign facing or twenty-four (24) square feet
for the gross aggregate sign area.
9.
Flashing or revolving signs. Flashing signs and
revolving signs are expressly prohibited (see "Prohibited Signs")
with the exception of time and temperature signs which serve the public
interest.
10.
Menu board signs.
a.
All fast-food menu signs shall not exceed forty (40) square feet
for the gross aggregate sign area. Two (2) signs are allowed per site
as approved by the City of New Haven.
b.
All menu items, promotions, pictures or other displays related to
the menu sign(s) must be contained within the permanent structure
of the menu sign(s).
11.
Produce stands. Produce stands which are not operated
in conjunction with a supermarket or other retailer shall be permitted
one (1) "A" frame or sandwich board. The sign shall not be located
on the right-of-way and shall be maintained in a neat and orderly
fashion. The sign shall be constructed of wood, metal or plastic;
no cardboard or paper signs shall be permitted. The sign shall advertise
the items and prices for sale on the premises.
12.
Service stations and convenience stores.
a.
One (1) price sign per pump island shall be permitted; each sign
shall be a maximum of two (2) square feet per sign face.
b.
Signs advertising products available at the subject business shall
be permitted at the pump island; each sign shall not exceed sixteen
(16) square feet per sign face.
[Ord. No. 1265, 2-11-2019]
[Ord. No. 918 §2, 5-1-2008; Ord. No. 956 §6, 1-11-2010]
A.
Definitions. For the purpose of this Section, see the "Definitions"
Section pertaining to signage.
B.
Public Safety. No temporary sign or other sign permitted
by this Section, as shall be placed or erected so as to prevent ready
access to any window, door, passageway or fire escape, nor shall any
temporary sign be placed on private property in such a manner as specified
in the zoning ordinance of the City so as to constitute a hazard to
motor vehicles and pedestrian traffic or obscure the view of motor
vehicle operators or pedestrians.
C.
Secure Fastening Of Signs. All temporary signs and other
signs permitted by this Section shall be securely fastened to a post
in the ground or anchored to the ground by an adequate wire or cable
or wooden braces.
D.
Presumption As To Ownership Of Sign. Any person, persons,
firm, corporation or partnership promoting the event, candidate, proposition
or commercial event or providing direction, promoted by a temporary
sign or other sign permitted by this Section, shall be presumed to
be the owner of such sign, provided however, this presumption shall
be rebuttable. All temporary signs, except as otherwise noted, shall
be located on the site of the subject business or event being advertised.
E.
Signs On City Right-Of-Way And City Property.
1.
No person, firm, corporation, partnership or committee shall erect
any garage/yard sale sign, real estate sign, residential construction
project sign, church directional sign, political signs or any other
temporary or permanent sign on the public right-of-way or City property
of the City of New Haven except the City of New Haven, its departments,
agencies, contractors or subcontractors, Franklin County and the State
of Missouri except as follows:
a.
Within the public right-of-way within one hundred (100) feet of a
polling place for public election where such temporary sign supports
or opposes a proposition or candidate being voted on at such election
and then such signs may be placed in the public right-of-way only
on the day of such election.
b.
A civic or organizational event, charitable function or fund-raising
activity and then such sign may be placed in the public right-of-way
only on the day prior to and the day of the event.
c.
Signs on City property, exception. Signs advertising
a civic event, charitable function or civic or educational fundraising
activity may be placed on the following described sections of City
properties located immediately adjacent to Highway 100:
(1)
Along the north frontage of the Water Tower 2 property, no further
than forty (40) feet from the Highway 100 right-of-way line.
(2)
Along the north frontage of the Bail Park property, no further
than fifteen (15) feet from the Highway 100 right-of-way line.
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Signs authorized by this Section may be placed for no more than
ten (10) days prior to and on the day of the event. No more than one
(1) sign per event shall be placed on any single lot or parcel owned
by the City. Such signs may be no more than thirty-two (32) square
feet in size and must be removed immediately following the day of
the event.
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A permit shall be required for all signs authorized by this
Section. The City reserves the right to remove any sign on its property
that is not in compliance with this Section or to order such signs'
removal.
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2.
Such signs, as mentioned above, shall not constitute a hazard to
the traveling or pedestrian public, nor shall they be affixed to any
structure in the right-of-way.
F.
Public Utility Poles. No temporary signs or other signs
permitted by this Section shall be placed on any telephone, electric
or other public utility poles, whether or not such public utility
poles are located on any right-of-way defined by this Section.
G.
Traffic And Pedestrian Regulation Signs. No temporary sign
shall be placed on or affixed to any sign or its supporting structure
in the City of New Haven, which sign has as its purpose the regulation
of, or warning to, motor vehicle or pedestrian traffic.
H.
Temporary Civic, Political, Charitable and Religious Signs. From
and after the effective date of this Article, temporary signs advertising
a charitable, civic, or other non-commercial activity or purpose shall
be permitted in all "C" zoning districts, subject to the following
conditions:
[Ord. No. 1161 § 2, 8-8-2016]
1.
Length of time. Temporary signs shall be placed no sooner than
fifteen (15) days prior to the event and shall be removed within three
(3) days following the event.
2.
Size. For businesses located along Highway 100, temporary signs
shall be limited to no more than eighteen (18) square feet in area.
For all other commercial zones, temporary signs shall be limited to
no more than six (6) square feet in area.
4.
Off-premises advertising. Off-premises advertising for temporary
signs permitted under this section shall be allowed.
5.
Signs to be limited to lot frontage only. Signs shall be placed
on the lot frontage only. Signs placed in the side yard shall not
be permitted.
6.
Placement of signs. Signs shall be placed in a protected landscaped
area, lawn, or other turf or natural surface area. Signs shall not
be placed in asphalt, concrete or other paved surfaces. Signs shall
not be hung or affixed to building walls or other building structures.
7.
Permit process. Signs permitted under this section shall be
allowed by right, and no permit application or permit fee shall be
required.
8.
Political Signs. Political signs for an election may be placed
on private property in all zoning districts no more than sixty (60)
days prior to the election and shall be removed within ten (10) days
following said election. There shall be no limit on the number of
signs placed. Political signs in "A" and "R" zoning districts shall
not exceed six (6) square feet; political signs in all other zoning
districts shall not exceed eighteen (18) square feet.
[Ord. No. 1214, 9-11-2017]
9.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to temporary
signs located on private property where the purpose of such sign is
to advertise the property on which such sign is located as being for
sale or rent.
10.
Anyone found in violation of this subsection shall first be
given verbal notice, whether in person or by telephone, and shall
be given a reasonable period of time to correct said violations and
come into compliance with the provisions of this subsection. Following
this initial notice and time period for compliance, any person who
continues to be in violation shall be subject to further enforcement
action by the City.
I.
Church Directional Signs. Churches may erect up to three
(3) directional signs off the right-of-way. Said directional signs
shall not exceed twenty-four (24) inches by eighteen (18) inches in
size and shall be constructed of metal and shall be placed on a metal
post.
J.
Temporary signs, commercial purposes. From and after the effective
date of this Subsection, temporary signs of a commercial purpose shall
be permitted in all "C" zoning districts for businesses located with
lot frontage on a public street or road. The following provisions
shall apply:
[Ord. No. 1161 § 1, 8-8-2016; Ord. No. 1265, 2-11-2019]
1.
On-premises advertising, Signs shall be limited to the promotion
of activities, goods and services available at the premises where
the sign is placed.
2.
Size. Signs are permitted under this Section shall be limited
to no more than sixteen (16) square feet in area.
3.
The maximum number of temporary signs that may be placed on
the premises at any one (1) time is as follows:
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Lot Frontage
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Maximum Number of Signs
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0 to 100 feet
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3
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Over 100 feet
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6
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The lot frontage shall be determined by the Administrative Officer
based on public land records.
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4.
Reserved.
5.
Reserved.
6.
Permit process. Signs permitted under this section shall be
allowed by right, and no permit application or permit fee shall be
required.
7.
Anyone found in violation of this subsection shall first be
given verbal notice, whether in person or by telephone, and shall
be given a reasonable period of time to correct said violations and
come into compliance with the provisions of this section. Following
this initial notice and time period for compliance, any person who
continues to be in violation shall be subject to further enforcement
action by the City.
K.
Size Of Temporary Signs. All temporary signs in zoning districts
"A-1," "R-1 a, b, c," "R-2," and "R-3" shall not exceed six (6) feet.
[Ord. No. 1214, 9-11-2017]
L.
Balloons — Cold Air Balloons. Cold air balloons are
permitted at a height not to exceed thirty-two (32) feet and shall
be set back and anchored so as not to obstruct the line of sight for
traffic. Such aids may not be placed on the roof of the building.
A permit application shall be submitted to the City of New Haven and
approved prior to erection.
M.
Large Helium Balloons. Such balloons shall be set back and
anchored at a distance equal to the height the balloon is to be tethered
from the edge of the property.
N.
Searchlights. Searchlights may not interfere with the normal
use of adjacent property or cause interference to motor vehicles or
pedestrian traffic. Each business is permitted two (2) such advertising
devices per calendar year for a period not to exceed seven (7) days
each. Such devices may not be placed on the roof of a building. Searchlights
shall be required to submit a permit application and receive approval
from the City prior to use.
O.
Grand Openings. New businesses or business under new ownership
or new name may use pendants and streamers only as a part of a grand
opening event for up to seven (7) days. Such pendants and streamers
must be in good condition, free from dirt or missing pieces.
P.
Garage And Yard Sales. No temporary sign advertising a garage
or yard sale shall be larger than twenty-four (24) inches by twenty-four
(24) inches and shall not be placed on any residentially zoned property
other than the property on which such sale takes place without consent
of the owner of such property. This Section shall apply to signs advertising
yard or garage sales, provided such signs for garage or yard sales
are not posted more than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the sale
and must be removed within twenty-four (24) hours following the last
day of such yard or garage sale. These signs cannot be attached or
affixed to any stop sign, street sign, traffic signal, telephone pole,
light pole or utility pole. A maximum of six (6) signs will be permitted.
Q.
Commercial Construction Signs. Builders and developers of
commercial buildings may erect no more than two (2) signs relating
to the construction, financing or future business. Each sign may not
exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in size. The signs must be grouped
onto the same set of supports. Such signs may not be placed prior
to construction of the building and shall be removed not more than
seven (7) days after such construction is concluded or thirty (30)
days after construction activity has been suspended. No permit shall
be required.
S.
Residential Construction Project Signs.
1.
Not withstanding any other provisions of this Article, builders and
developers of residential subdivisions or buildings may erect directional
signage as follows:
2.
No permit is required unless otherwise specified by Building Code
requirements.
3.
Weekend subdivision directional signage.
a.
Signs shall not be placed or displayed before sunrise on Saturday
and removed no later than sunset on Sunday (of the same weekend),
at which time all poles and stakes must be completely removed. No
permit shall be required.
b.
Signs are limited to the name of the subdivision, developer and directions
to the specific subdivision and shall not exceed four (4) square feet
in size nor four (4) feet in height.
c.
No sign shall be attached to any existing utility structure, tree,
fence or any public or private signage structure.
d.
Signs may be placed in the public right-of-way, but may not obstruct
visibility for pedestrians or vehicles.
4.
Subdivision directional signage.
a.
Signs may be placed during active sales and construction of homes.
After ninety percent (90%) of the units are sold, the City, at its
discretion, can require such signs to be removed if active marketing
and construction of homes has ceased.
b.
Signs are limited to the name of the subdivision, developer and directions
to the specific subdivision and shall not exceed sixteen (16) square
feet in size nor four (4) feet in height.
c.
Signs must be placed a minimum of ten (10) feet back from the edge
of the City right-of-way and may not obstruct visibility for pedestrians
or vehicles. The owner of such signs must obtain written permission
from the property owner for the placement of the sign.
d.
No more than four (4) such signs may be erected and must be located
a minimum of two hundred (200) feet apart.
e.
Signs shall be self-supporting. No sign shall be
attached to any existing utility structure, tree, fence or any public
or private signage structure.
5.
Subdivision entrance promotional signs.
a.
Signs may be placed during active sales and construction of homes.
A building permit shall be required. After ninety percent (90%) of
the units are sold, the City, at its discretion, can require such
signs to be removed if active marketing and construction of homes
has ceased.
b.
Signs are limited to the name of the subdivision, developer, features
or other pertinent information specific to the subdivision and shall
not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet in size and not more
than twenty-five (25) feet in height.
c.
A maximum of two (2) signs shall be placed at the entrance to the
subdivision, a minimum of ten (10) feet back from the edge of the
City right-of-way and may not obstruct visibility for pedestrians
or vehicles.
d.
Signs shall be self-supporting. No sign shall be
attached to any existing utility structure, tree, fence or any public
or private signage structure.
e.
Banners may be installed in lieu of signs. The content on banners is subject to the same information restrictions as detailed in Subsection (b) above. A maximum of six (6) banners may be installed along the right-of-way which abuts or is near the subject subdivision. The banners may not exceed two (2) feet in horizontal measurement or six (6) feet in vertical measurement including all brackets required for such banner. Banners may be affixed to public utility poles but only after securing written authority to do so from the owner of the utility pole.
T.
Banners In General Rights-Of-Way. The provisions of this
Subsection shall apply only to zoning district rights-of-way as designated
by the City and utility easements as designated by the City.
1.
Placement of banners. Not withstanding any other
provision of the ordinances of the City of New Haven, the placement
of banners on utility poles situated on the street and road rights-of-way
of the City of New Haven is permitted under these terms and conditions:
a.
A temporary sign permit as required by the ordinances of the City
of New Haven be secured for each banner.
b.
The banners relate to a civic condition or event or are part of a
City sponsored or endorsed banner program.
c.
All such banners be securely affixed to a public utility pole, but
only after securing written authority to do so from the owner of the
utility pole.
d.
All banners affixed to public utility poles be not more than two
(2) feet in horizontal measurement and not more than six (6) feet
in vertical measurement, including all brackets required for such
banner. Banners which are part of a City sponsored or endorsed program
may exceed the stated size.
e.
The bottom of the banner be not less than ten (10) feet above ground
level.
f.
The banner not be displayed for more than ninety (90) days unless
waived by the City.
g.
The banner and its affixing device be maintained in good condition.
h.
Approval for the placing of such banners be secured from all public
authorities having jurisdiction over the public roadway or street.
2.
City's removal of banners. The City of New Haven
shall remove banners displayed in accordance with this Subsection
if:
a.
A banner becomes unsightly.
b.
The banner is displayed for a period of time longer than provided
in this Subsection.
c.
The banner violates any provision of this Subsection.
d.
The banner constitutes a hazard to the public safety and welfare
of the residents of the City of New Haven or persons traveling on
the public streets and roadways of the City.
[Ord. No. 918 §2, 5-1-2008]
A.
The
following provisions are applicable to all signs subject to the regulations
of this Article:
1.
All signs must be maintained in good repair at all times.
2.
No signs other than those authorized by City regulations shall be
erected or posted on City street right-of-way or other public properties.
3.
Underground wiring shall be required for all illuminated or electrical
ground type signs.
4.
No sign shall violate the corner visibility regulations. (See "Supplementary
Regulations".)
5.
All signs must meet the City's Building Code and other applicable
regulations.
[Ord. No. 918 §2, 5-1-2008]
Any person, firm, corporation or partnership who shall violate
any provisions of this Article and be found guilty of such offense
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. Any owner of property who
suffers or permits such temporary signs to be placed on his/her property
or remain on his/her property in violation of the Article shall, upon
being found guilty of such violation, be deemed to be guilty of a
misdemeanor, but the fine imposed on such property owner shall be
limited to ten dollars ($10.00) with each day constituting a separate
offense. In the event the violation is committed by a renter, lessee
or mobile home park resident, the property owners will not be penalized
or held responsible for such offense.
[Ord. No. 918 §2, 5-1-2008]
The following Sections shall pertain to off-premises advertising.
[Ord. No. 918 §2, 5-1-2008]
A.
Within
the previous Sections, sign regulations applied specifically to on-premises
advertising. However, the City recognizes another classification of
signage which advertises goods and/or services available off of the
premises. Said signs exist primarily for the directing or communicating
with the traveling public. Because such signs are freestanding and
their content is not necessarily related to the uses of the premises
upon which it is erected, billboards for purposes of this Article
are considered a distinct business. This distinction is the basis
for treating billboards separately from on-premises advertising.
[Ord. No. 918 §2, 5-1-2008]
[Ord. No. 918 §2, 5-1-2008]
A.
A one-time
fee for the permit application shall be as established and paid to
the City of New Haven. As per this Section, regulating business licenses
for outdoor advertising, the sign applicant must also obtain a business
license. The business license term shall be from July first (1st)
through June thirtieth (30th) of each year. The license fee for each
billboard shall be as adopted by ordinance and shall not be prorated.
B.
Before
any City sign permit is valid, billboards or other outdoor advertising
must comply with all State and Federal laws.
C.
Non-Conforming Or Abandoned Signs. Where a sign structure
does not include advertising information other than for the use of
the sign for a period of one hundred twenty (120) continuous days,
such sign structure shall be deemed in violation thereafter and shall
be removed. Non-conforming signage shall be removed or brought into
compliance within ninety (90) days from changes in State Statutes
pertaining to off-premises advertising signage.
D.
No
sign or billboard (off-premises sign) shall be permitted which contains
obscene statements, words or pictures.
E.
No
sign shall be placed on rocks, trees or on poles maintained by public
utilities.
F.
All
outdoor advertising signs erected in the City shall be documented
by a registered professional engineer to withstand wind pressures
of no less than fifteen (15) pounds per square foot.
G.
The
City of New Haven may require any additional information as deemed
necessary to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the
public.
[Ord. No. 918 §2, 5-1-2008]
A.
Lighting. No sign shall be permitted which is an imitation
of or which resembles an official control device, railroad sign or
signal or which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness
of an official traffic control device or any railroad sign, signal
or traffic sight lines. Illuminated signs shall be so constructed
as to avoid glares or reflection on any portion of an adjacent highway
or residential buildings. However, no flashing or rotating flashing
illumination shall be permitted.
B.
Location And Spacing. All billboards must be erected in
the permitted district zones along Highway 100 and must meet the following
location requirements:
1.
No sign structure shall be hereafter erected within five thousand
two hundred eighty (5,280) feet of an existing sign on the same side
of the highway. This distance shall be measured along the nearest
edge of the pavement at points directly opposite the signs along each
side of the highway. This shall apply to only outdoor advertising
sign structures located on the same side of the highway involved.
2.
No sign shall be located in such a manner as to obstruct or otherwise
physically interfere with the effectiveness of an official traffic
sign, signal or device or obstruct or physically interfere with a
motor vehicle operator's view of approaching, merging or intersecting
traffic.
3.
No portion of any sign shall be located within a six hundred sixty
(660) feet radius of any point of any residence or residentially zoned
district.
4.
No outdoor advertising sign shall be placed closer than one thousand
(1,000) feet to the beginning or end of an interchange ramp taper
of a dual or proposed dual highway. No business sign shall be so located
to obstruct the vision of traffic using entrance ways, driveways or
any public road intersection.
5.
All outdoor advertising signs shall be required to meet the yard
provisions in the districts in which they are permitted. The front
yard setback from the road right-of-way shall be a minimum of thirty
(30) feet.
6.
No sign shall be located on the right-of-way of any road or on any
slope or drainage easement for such road.
7.
No portion of a billboard shall be placed within a fifty (50) foot
radius of any point of a building.
8.
All outdoor advertising signs shall be placed on a separate lot as
established by subdivision regulations contained in this Article.
C.
Size.
1.
The maximum area for any one (1) sign shall be three (3) times the
size permitted in the zoning District with a maximum height of thirty
(30) feet and a maximum length of sixty (60) feet, inclusive of border
and trim but excluding the base, apron or supports and other structural
members. The area shall be measured by the smallest square, rectangle,
triangle, circle or combination thereof which will encompass the entire
sign.
2.
The maximum size limitations shall apply to each side of a sign structure
and signs may be placed back to back, double faced or in V-type construction
with not more than two (2) displays to each facing, but such sign
structure shall be considered as one (1) sign.
D.
Height. The maximum height shall not exceed thirty (30)
feet above ground level or the grade level of the adjoining street,
whichever is higher.
E.
Type. All outdoor advertising signage shall consist of a
monopole type design.
[Ord. No. 918 §2, 5-1-2008]
No person shall be issued a sign permit in accordance with this
Article without first having paid the applicable license fee contained
on the approved fee schedule and obtained an "outdoor advertising
signs, billboards and structures" business license from the City Clerk.
[Ord. No. 918 §2, 5-1-2008]
The provisions of the City Code shall apply to this Article and any license issued hereunder specifically including, but not limited to, the provisions which address suspension, revocation, denial or renewal of licenses, penalty fees and the investigation fee set forth in. However, the specific provisions of this Article shall control and take precedence over any provision of Article I, to the contrary. Any provision of this Article which addresses the same topic as this, but which is not in conflict with the provisions of Article I shall be read in conjunction with and as an alternative to the provisions of Article I.
[Ord. No. 918 §2, 5-1-2008]
Written application for a license for outdoor advertising signs,
billboards and structures shall be submitted to the City Clerk on
forms provided by the City and shall include, but not be limited to,
the name, address and phone number of the person which is applying
for the license.
[Ord. No. 918 §2, 5-1-2008]
The license term shall be from January first (1st) through December
thirty-first (31st) of each year. The license fee shall be equal to
two percent (2%) of the gross annual revenue of each advertising sign,
billboard or structure licensed. The total license fee for those persons
which are applying for licenses for more than one (1) advertising
sign, billboard or structure in the City shall be the aggregate sum
of each advertising sign, billboard or structure. License fees for
outdoor advertising signs, billboards and structures shall not be
prorated.
[Ord. No. 918 §2, 5-1-2008]
In addition to obtaining a license as required herein, the applicant
must also comply with the provisions) and requirements of the City
of New Haven Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations.
