[Ord. No. 2006-1491 §2, 3-21-2006; Ord. No. 2008-1589 §§2
— 3, 12-16-2008]
A.
All
signs shall be constructed of materials which are reasonably weather
resistant, which are normally and then currently used in the manufacture
of quality signs and which meet all applicable building codes.
B.
Sign
design, shape, scale, colors and materials shall be visually compatible
and harmonious with its surroundings, including signs and building
design, and shall not be garish in appearance nor feature visual clutter.
C.
No
commercial message shall be placed on any sign except for the name
of the business.
D.
Signage
is to be minimized where the sign would face property which is residentially
zoned. Illuminated signs must be screened so that the light does not
shine or reflect one-half (½) foot-candle beyond the property
line.
E.
No
sign shall impede, impair or obstruct the view of vehicular traffic.
F.
No
sign shall contain obscene matter.
[Ord. No. 2006-1491 §2, 3-21-2006; Ord. No. 2007-1529 §2, 2-12-2007; Ord.
No. 2013-1709 §1, 7-16-2013]
A.
Permitted Signs Not Requiring A Permit.
1.
Temporary signs in residential zones.
a.
Regulations.
(1)
Temporary signs in all residentially zoned areas
of the City shall be limited to not more than two (2) feet in height,
three (3) feet in length and shall have an open space of not more
than three (3) feet between the lower edge of the sign and the ground
level.
(2)
A maximum of three (3) temporary signs shall be
permitted per lot or dwelling unit.
(3)
If a temporary sign is related to an occurrence
or event (e.g., completion of construction, sale or lease of property,
election, etc.), the sign shall be removed within ten (10) days following
said occurrence or event.
2.
The following additional signs are permitted in the City, subject
to the limitations and provisions stated in this Chapter:
a.
Window signs which do not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the
total glass area of the window;
b.
"No parking" and "no trespassing" signs that are no larger than
one (1) square foot in sign area, one (1) per property line to a maximum
of four (4) such signs per lot shall be permitted in residentially
zoned areas of the City;
c.
Interior signs located within any building which are not visible
from the exterior of the building; and
d.
Non-illuminated signs not exceeding one (1) square foot on a
residential building stating only the name and/or address of the occupant.
B.
Temporary Signs In Commercial Zones.
1.
Regulations.
a.
Temporary signs in all commercially zoned areas of the City
shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet of sign area.
b.
A maximum of three (3) temporary signs shall be permitted per
lot or commercial unit.
c.
If a temporary sign is related to an occurrence or event (e.g.,
completion of construction, sale or lease of property, election, etc.),
the sign shall be removed within ten (10) days following said occurrence
or event; provided, however, that window signs shall be permitted
for no more than thirty (30) days.
2.
All temporary signs permitted in the City's residentially zoned areas per Section 525.050(A)(1) hereof shall be permitted in all commercially zoned areas of the City.
3.
All commercial temporary signs shall require a permit; a bond
is not required for temporary commercial sign permits.
[Ord. No. 2006-1491 §2, 3-21-2006; Ord. No. 2007-1529 §3, 2-12-2007]
A.
Any
sign not expressly permitted elsewhere in this Chapter shall be deemed
prohibited within the City. The following types of signs are specifically
prohibited in the City:
1.
Billboards unless, and except only to the extent, mandated by State
or Federal law.
2.
Roof signs.
3.
Animated, moving or flashing signs.
4.
Beacons, searchlights and other attention-getting devices.
5.
Electronic message signs.
6.
Neon signs.
7.
Inflatable signs.
8.
Pennants and banners.
9.
Tethered balloons.
10.
Signs visible from a public right-of-way that imitate, blend or conflict
with or may be confused with traffic signals and signs. Such signs
shall include, but not be limited to, signs that are imitations of
"stop", "go", "caution", "danger" or "warning".
11.
Signs on public land, except those erected at the direction of, or
with the permission of, an appropriate public authority.
12.
Strips or strings of lights used to call attention to a use or occupancy
by outlining property lines, roof lines, doors, windows, wall edges
or other architectural features of a building site. Exempted from
this provision are holiday lighting displayed from November first
(1st) through January fifteenth (15th).
13.
Any sign structure which no longer supports a sign, except for a
sign structure which is temporarily void of a sign due to a permitted
alteration or repair. A sign permit or an application for a sign permit
for this alteration or repair must be on file with the City and said
alteration or repair must be completed within one (1) month of the
issuance of the approved sign permit.
14.
Changeable copy signs, except for institutional bulletin board signs
and gasoline filling station price signs.
15.
Freestanding signs except for monument signs, subdivision signs
and temporary signs installed in accordance with this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 2013-1709 §2, 7-16-2013]
16.
Portable signs.
17.
Signs extending over a roadway.
18.
Off-premises signs.
19.
Signs using humans or animals as part of the message or display which
is visible from any public street.
[Ord. No. 2006-1491 §2, 3-21-2006; Ord. No. 2008-1589 §4, 12-16-2008]
A.
All
signs shall comply with the following general requirements for design,
construction, maintenance and inspection:
1.
Address. Each commercial building shall comply with current code requirements for displaying street numbers of at least four (4) inches in height but not greater than six (6) inches in a visible location. Address requirements shall be consistent with Section 525.040.
2.
Sign faces. When a sign is allowed two (2) sign
faces, the sign faces shall be parallel to one another and not more
than fourteen (14) inches apart unless specifically authorized to
deviate from this requirement by an applicable portion of this Chapter.
3.
Projections. No sign shall project beyond a property
line or into a public right-of-way, except traffic control signs as
authorized by ordinance.
4.
Compliance with building codes. Construction, installation
or placement of any sign requiring a permit shall comply with all
applicable building codes. The Building Commissioner and/or Zoning
Administrator may deny approval of the construction, installation
or placement of any sign which does not meet all minimum standards
as set forth in the building codes of the City.
5.
Inspection of signs. All signs requiring a permit
shall be inspected by the City prior to being installed to ensure
compliance with this Chapter.
6.
Location. Monument signs may only be constructed,
installed and maintained within the building's front yard setback
facing on a public road.
7.
Maintenance and repair. All signs and related structures
shall be maintained in a safe, clean and attractive condition, free
of rust, peeling, flaking, fading, broken or cracked surfaces and
broken or missing letters.
8.
Removal. Signs shall be removed by the property
owner within thirty (30) days following a change in occupancy or the
date on which the property or premises becomes vacant.
[Ord. No. 2006-1491 §2, 3-21-2006; Ord. No. 2008-1589 §§5
— 6, 12-16-2008]
A.
The
following signs are permitted within the City only with proper permit
and subject to the limitations and provisions stated in this Chapter:
1.
Single-tenant buildings. For single-tenant buildings,
one (1) wall sign above or adjacent to each tenant will be permitted.
Maximum size (square feet) to be established by multiplying the width
of the leasable building frontage by .7, not to exceed twenty-five
(25) square feet. No wall sign shall be required to be less than twelve
(12) square feet in area. Leasable building frontage shall not include
carports, canopies, drive-throughs or other appurtenances. Or, in
lieu of a wall sign, a monument sign not exceeding thirty-five (35)
square feet may be permitted to be erected on or within the front
yard setback, provided that the building is set back more than ten
(10) feet from the front lot line, identifying the street address
and either the name of the building or the tenant.
2.
Multi-tenant buildings.
a.
For multi-tenant buildings having a common exterior entrance in which
tenants have interior entrances, one (1) wall sign above or adjacent
to each tenant entrance, identifying the name of the tenant, will
be permitted. Maximum size (square feet) to be established by multiplying
the width of the leasable building frontage by .7, not to exceed twenty-five
(25) square feet. No wall sign shall be required to be less than twelve
(12) square feet in area. Leasable building frontage shall not include
carports, canopies, drive-throughs or other appurtenances. Or, in
lieu of a wall sign, a monument sign not exceeding thirty-five (35)
square feet may be permitted to be erected on or within the front
yard setback, provided that the building is set back more than ten
(10) feet from the front lot line, identifying the street address.
The name of the building and/or individual tenants may be identified.
If more than one (1) tenant is listed on the monument sign, the listings
must be uniform in size, type face, color and style, and if internally
illuminated, may only be individually cut channel letters.
b.
For multi-tenant buildings having separate exterior tenant entrances:
(1)
One (1) monument sign up to a maximum of thirty-five (35) square
feet in area may be permitted to be erected on or within the front
yard setback, provided that the building is set back more than ten
(10) feet from the front lot line, identifying the street address
of the building. The name of the building or center and/or individual
tenants may be identified. If more than one (1) tenant is listed on
the monument sign, the listings must be uniform in size, type face,
color, style and if internally illuminated, may only be individually
cut channel letters.
(2)
One (1) wall sign above or adjacent to each tenant entrance,
identifying the name of the tenant, will be permitted. Maximum size
(square feet) to be established by multiplying the width of the leasable
building frontage by .7, not to exceed twenty-five (25) square feet.
No wall sign shall be required to be less than twelve (12) square
feet in area. Leasable building frontage shall not include carports,
canopies, drive-throughs or other appurtenances. For buildings with
designated sign areas, signs must be centered and may be no wider
than eighty percent (80%) of the width of the sign area. Or, in lieu
of wall signs altogether, one (1) canopy sign above each tenant entrance
which shall be limited to a maximum area equal to the lesser of six
(6) square feet or forty percent (40%) of the canopy surface, identifying
the name of the tenant.
(3)
For buildings with a covered arcade or walkway in front of the
separate exterior tenant entrances, in addition to the wall or the
canopy sign permitted under Subsection 525.080(2)(b)(2), each tenant
may be permitted one (1) suspended sign above each entrance which
shall be limited to a maximum area of five (5) square feet of sign
area, provided such suspended sign is installed so as to be perpendicular
to the building face, identifying the name of the tenant.
(4)
All multi-tenant signs permitted under Subsections 525.080(2)(b)(2)
and (2)(b)(3) shall be of uniform size, type, color and style.
[Ord. No. 2006-1491 §2, 3-21-2006; Ord. No. 2008-1589 §7, 12-16-2008]
A.
Exterior Wall Signs.
1.
No wall sign shall be so erected and placed in such a way as to cover
the doors or windows of any building or which would otherwise prevent
free ingress or egress to or from any window, door or fire escape
of any building.
2.
No wall sign shall extend more than six (6) inches away from the
wall surface nor shall any such sign extend beyond the top or ends
of the wall surface to which it is attached.
3.
No wall sign shall exceed twenty-five (25) square feet in area
B.
Monument Signs.
C.
Canopy Signs.
1.
The construction materials and manner of construction of all canopies
shall be subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and/or Zoning
Administrator.
2.
Canopy signs shall be mounted on the vertical face of the canopy
only.
3.
The area of a canopy sign shall be limited to a maximum area equal
to forty percent (40%) of the canopy surface.
4.
A minimum clearance of eight (8) feet shall be maintained from the
lowest point on the canopy to the grade or walkway below.
5.
Canopy signs shall be harmonious in scale and style with the building
on which they are mounted.
D.
Freestanding Signs.
1.
Subdivision freestanding signs shall not exceed six (6) square
feet of sign area, nor stand higher than ten (10) feet above the ground
at its highest point and shall have an open space of not less than
two (2) feet between the lower edge of the sign board and the ground
level.
[Ord. No. 2013-1709 §3, 7-16-2013]
2.
No freestanding sign shall be erected closer than three (3) feet
to any roadway and no portion of a sign may extend over any roadway.
E.
Illuminated Signs.
2.
Back-lit signs in commercially zoned areas shall be individually
illuminated channel letters or pin-mounted aluminum letters with neon
band ("halo") illumination behind or below letters.
3.
Front-lit signs may be illuminated through the use of spotlights
or other sight lights provided that no reflective-type bulb or incandescent
lamp shall be positioned in such manner as to expose the face of the
bulb, light or lamp to any public street or adjacent property.
4.
All lighting shall be white.
5.
Neither direct nor reflected light from primary light sources shall
create a hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public thoroughfares.
6.
The light from any illuminated sign shall be shaded, shielded and/or
directed away from the residents or occupants of surrounding property.
The intensity of such light shall not exceed one-half (½) foot-candle
at the property line.
7.
All internally illuminated signs, including the uprights, supports
and braces for the same, shall be constructed entirely of metal or
approved non-combustible material and, if attached to a building,
shall be properly and firmly attached to the building and so constructed
and attached as not to be or become a fire hazard or a danger to those
passing under. Sign facings may be made of approved non-combustible
materials, provided the wiring of electric lighting is entirely enclosed
in metal conduit and installed with a clearance of not less than two
(2) inches from the facing material.
8.
All illuminated signs shall comply with all applicable building,
electrical and lighting codes of the City.
[Ord. No. 2006-1491 §2, 3-21-2006]
A.
Permanent
sign dimensions and specifications in the "PHFC" District are as follows:
2.
The provisions of Section 525.090 notwithstanding, a permanent sign located on an outparcel in the "PHFC" District may extend up to ten (10) inches away from the wall surface to which it is attached but may not extend beyond the top or ends of the wall surface to which it is attached.
3.
Each outparcel within the "PHFC" District may post a maximum of two
(2) signs on such outparcel; one (1) facing a major street and one
(1) facing Plaza Frontenac.
4.
All other provisions of Chapter 525 to the extent not inconsistent with this Section 525.100, including, but not limited to, the provisions of Sections 525.080 and 525.090 relating to permanent sign specifications, shall remain in full force and effect with respect to permanent signs located on outparcels in the "PHFC" District.
[Ord. No. 2006-1491 §2, 3-21-2006]
Signs existing when this Chapter becomes effective (March 21,
2006) and not conforming to its provisions, but which were constructed
in compliance with previous regulations and ordinances, shall be regarded
as non-conforming signs. Non-conforming signs shall not be enlarged,
altered or relocated, except in conformity with the provisions for
new signs. This provision shall not operate to relieve signs which
were not in compliance with the prior Chapter provisions from such
compliance.
