[Ord. No. 111808 §1(400-901), 11-18-2008]
A.
The
Board of Aldermen finds:
1.
An excess of large, intense signs causes a visual blight on the character
of the City of Peculiar. This visual blight adversely affects the
aesthetic quality of life and traffic safety for residents, businesses,
pedestrians and drivers. In order to promote the appearance of the
City, while protecting the rights of sign owners to expression and
identification, the regulation of existing and proposed signs is necessary
to protect the public health, safety and general welfare.
2.
The purpose of this Article is to encourage signs which are integrated
with and harmonious to the buildings and sites which they occupy,
to eliminate excessive and confusing sign displays, to preserve and
improve the appearance of the City as a place in which to live and
to work and as an attraction to non-residents who come to visit and
to restrict signs which increase the probability of accidents by distracting
attention or obstructing vision.
3.
This Article provides minimum standards to safeguard life, safety,
property and public welfare by regulating the size, height, construction,
location, electrification, operation and maintenance of all signs
and sign structures exposed to public view within the City. The pleasing
visual appearance and traffic safety of the City cannot be preserved
and achieved by measures less restrictive than the procedures and
standards of this Article.
[Ord. No. 111808 §1(400-902), 11-18-2008]
For purposes of this Article, the following words and phrases
shall have the meanings given below:
Any flashing, blinking or animated, banner, clock or other
object designed or intended to attract the attention of the public
to an establishment or sign.
A shelter projecting from and supported entirely by the exterior
wall of a building, constructed of non-rigid materials attached to
a supporting framework.
A sign that is mounted, painted or otherwise applied on or
attached to an awning.
The area of a sign that is used for display purposes excluding
the minimum frame and supports.
A temporary sign made of non-rigid material such as fabric,
canvas, plastic or paper and without an enclosing rigid framework.
Any sign that advertises, promotes or gives information on
products or businesses not conducted within the premises or location
upon which the sign is located.
A sign attached to a building and includes, but is not limited
to, wall signs, banners, under canopy signs, projecting signs, awning
signs and window signs.
A sign directing attention to a business or profession conducted
or to a commodity, service or entertainment sold or offered on the
premises on which such sign is located or to which it is affixed.
A roofed structure constructed of fabric or other material
supported by the building or by support extending to the ground directly
under the canopy and placed so as to extend outward from the building
providing a protective shield for doors, windows and other openings.
A sign that is mounted, painted or otherwise applied on or
attached to a freestanding canopy or structural protective cover over
an outdoor service area.
Any panel which is characterized by changeable copy, whether
illuminated or not, regardless of method of attachment. Changeable
copy signs shall be permitted in accordance with the requirements
for the same type primary sign.
Any sign which combines the characteristics of two (2) or
more types of signs. Combination signs shall conform to all requirements
for all types of signs comprising the combination sign.
Any sign, wording, logo or other representation that names
or advertises a business, location, product, service or other commercial
activity.
Land within or related to a development not individually
owned or dedicated for public use, that is designed and intended for
the common use or enjoyment of the residents and their guests of the
development and may include such complementary structures and improvements
as are necessary and appropriate.
A temporary sign erected on the premises on which construction,
alteration or repair is taking place, displayed only during the period
of active continuous construction, showing only the names of the architects,
engineers, landscape architects, contractors or similar artisans and
the owners, financial supporters, sponsors and similar individuals
or firms having a role or interest with respect to the structure or
project.
Any freestanding sign not attached to a building.
Any sign which has characters, letters, figures, designs,
faces, backgrounds or outlines illuminated by a light source, whether
external or internal, or any sign which uses electrical/mechanical
equipment or devices in its operation.
A sign that uses changing lights to form a sign message or
messages wherein the sequence of messages and the rate of change is
electronically programmed and can be modified by electronic processes.
Cutouts or letters on top of signs, which shall not project
above the sign more than six (6) feet.
To build, construct, attach, hand, place, suspend or affix
and shall also include the painting of signs on the exterior of a
building or structure.
The front or main face of any building or structure.
An illuminated sign in which artificial or reflected light
is not intended to be maintained in a stationary or constant intensity.
Any sign supported by uprights, braces, poles or other vertical
members in or upon the ground and not attached to a building.
Non-permanent signs or displays, including lighting, celebrating
national, State and local holidays or holiday seasons.
A sign giving the name and address of a building, business,
development or establishment. Such signs may be wholly or partly devoted
to a readily recognized symbol.
A sign which is not a legal non-conforming sign and does
not meet the requirements of this Article.
Any sign which is either:
SEMI-ILLUMINATEDA sign which is uniformly illuminated internally over its entire area, including the area of the sign, by use of electricity or other artificial light;
INDIRECTLY ILLUMINATED: A sign which is partially
or completely illuminated at any time by an external light source
which is so shielded as to not be visible at eye level; or
FULLY ILLUMINATED: A sign which is illuminated
by an external or internal light source which is visible.
An on-premise sign containing no other message, copy, announcement
or decoration other than instruction or direction to the public. Such
signs include, but are not limited to, the following: identifying
rest rooms, public telephones, walkways, entrance and exit drives,
freight entrances and traffic direction.
A business sign used to direct attention to more than one
(1) business, profession, commodity, service or entertainment sold
or offered on the premises on which such sign is located or to which
it is affixed.
Individual letters mounted on a facade or parapet wall.
A structure of a permanent nature that projects from the
wall of a building or its supports.
A wall or freestanding sign that lists the foods or other
products available at drive-through facilities.
A temporary sign used to inform the public of the list of
entrees, dishes, foods and entertainment available in a restaurant.
The area of the sign occupied by the message.
A freestanding sign that is wider than it is tall, supported
primarily by an internal structural framework or integrated into landscaping
or other solid structural features other than support poles and having
the appearance of a solid base.
A sign indicating the name and address of a building or the
name of an occupant thereof and the practice of a permitted occupation
therein.
Any sign which is not a commercial sign.
A sign which, though lawful when erected, would be prohibited
under later-enacted changes to the regulations applicable to it.
Any sign which is lighted by natural sunlight only.
A sign that no longer advertises or identifies a bona fide
business conducted on the property or product sold.
A sign which advertises goods, products, services, establishment
or facilities not sold or offered at the property on which the sign
is located.
A sign that is painted directly on a building or structure.
Painted wall signs shall be regulated as wall signs.
A sign constructed to remain indefinitely.
A freestanding sign that is affixed, attached or erected
on a single pole.
A sign designed to be moved easily and not permanently attached
to the ground or other permanent structure. Portable signs include,
but are not limited to, A- or T-frame signs, menu and sandwich board
signs and signs designed to be transported by means of wheels.
A sign which is not permanently affixed to one (1) location
and has the capability of being moved from one site to the next without
disassembly.
A sign which uses a building or structure as its main source
of support and contains copy that is perpendicular or at an angle
to the building face and does not extend above the roof line.
A freestanding sign other than a pole sign that is taller
than it is wide, permanently affixed to the ground by supports, but
not having the appearance of a solid base.
A sign advertising that real property is for sale, lease
or exchange by the owner or his agent, giving directions to the property
and giving the owner's or agent's name, address and telephone number.
The point where the eaves of the roof connect to the top
of the wall, except where a mansard roof is used. Mansard roof level
shall be the uppermost elevation of the roof.
The line formed by the junction of the top surface of the
roof and the outside wall of any building, excluding any structure
constructed solely as an architectural feature to extend height or
to screen equipment.
A sign, any part of which extends above the eaves of the
roof or the roof itself. A sign hanging from and entirely below the
eave is not a roof sign.
A temporary advertising or business ground sign constructed
in such a manner as to form an "A" or a tent-like shape, whether hinged
or not hinged at the top.
Any painting, device, structure, fixture or placard using
graphics, symbols and/or written copy which is used or intended to
be used to attract attention to an activity, belief, establishment,
location, product, goods or services. Sign shall include both commercial
and non-commercial signs whenever not specifically designated.
The area of a sign included within a single continuous perimeter
drawn around the entire message area and/or background. The necessary
supports, uprights or base upon which the sign is placed shall be
excluded from the sign area. The sign area of an individually lettered
sign without background is measured by enclosing the entire sign with
a continuous perimeter. When computing the area of double-faced signs
having less than two (2) feet distance between faces, only one (1)
side of the sign shall be computed as the total area.
The area or display surface used for the message.
The vertical distance measured from the highest point of
the sign to the grade of the centerline of the adjacent right-of-way
surface. When the grade at the base of the sign is more than one (1)
foot higher than the grade at the centerline of the adjacent right-of-way,
sign height may be measured from the grade of an adjacent parking
lot.
Any type of sign fastened to trees or poles.
Balloons, pennants and other physical devices used for advertising
as approved by the City Planner.
A sign directing traffic to amenities such as a clubhouse
or swimming pool within the subdivision.
A sign identifying the subdivision, located at one (1) or
more of the subdivision entrances.
A sign intended for display on a temporary basis.
A sign that is painted on the proper body of a vehicle or
a magnetic sign which can be attached.
A sign attached to or erected against an exterior wall of
a building or structure, which projects not more than twelve (12)
inches from a wall and presents only one (1) face of advertising copy
to the public.
A sign attached to, placed or painted upon or placed within
eighteen (18) inches of the window or glass door of a building and/or
is solely intended for viewing from the exterior of such building.
[Ord. No. 111808 §1(400-903), 11-18-2008]
A.
Except
as otherwise provided in this Article, no sign shall hereafter be
erected, constructed or altered except as provided by this Article
and only after a permit for such sign has been issued by the City
Planner.
B.
A
sign permit shall not be required to repair, clean, repaint or refurbish
any existing sign, unless such activity involves the replacement,
reconstruction or relocation of the sign.
C.
A
sign permit shall not be required for changing the copy of a sign,
provided there are no changes to the sign structure or cabinet and
the area of the sign is not being enlarged.
D.
An
application for a sign permit shall contain the following:
1.
The name, address, telephone number and signature of the owner or
lessee or contractor of the property upon which the sign is to be
located;
2.
A site plan which shows the location and dimensions of buildings,
structures and existing and proposed signs located on the lot upon
which the sign is to be placed;
3.
A dimensioned elevation of the building on which the sign is to be
placed with the location of the sign clearly identified;
4.
A scaled or dimensioned drawing of the sign; and
5.
All applicable application fees.
E.
The
City Planner shall review a completed sign permit application and
shall issue the sign permit upon determination that the sign meets
the requirements of this Article.
F.
Issuance
of a sign permit shall not relieve the applicant from complying with
all other applicable local or State laws relating to displaying or
erecting a sign.
G.
Signs
associated with developments approved within the "C-P" Planned Commercial
District or within a planned unit development shall not be erected,
constructed or altered prior to the issuance of a permit in accordance
with this Section.
H.
Approved
sign permits shall become null and void one hundred twenty (120) days
after their date of approval.
I.
The
City Planner is hereby authorized and empowered to revoke any approved
sign upon the failure of the holder thereof to comply with the provisions
of this Article.
J.
Within
five (5) days of the erection, construction or modification of a sign
pursuant to an approved sign permit, the applicant shall notify the
City Planner who shall inspect such sign and approve the same if it
is in compliance with the provisions of this Article. If the sign
does not comply with the provisions of this Article, the City Planner
shall notify the applicant in writing of such non-compliance and give
the applicant thirty (30) days to comply; a shorter time period may
be required when it is determined the condition of the sign or sign
structure present a danger to the public health, safety or welfare.
[Ord. No. 111808 §1(400-904), 11-18-2008]
A.
Any
applicant, person, firm, corporation or other entity violating the
provisions of this Article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon
conviction thereof shall be subject to a fine of not less than twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00); each
day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute
a separate offense and shall be punishable as such.
B.
The
applicant, the owner of the sign, the owner of the land or structure
upon which the sign is located and the person in charge of erecting
the sign or sign structure shall all be subject to the provisions
of this Section.
[Ord. No. 111808 §1(400-905), 11-18-2008]
A.
This
Article shall not apply to the following signs:
1.
Signs which are not visible from any public right-of-way.
2.
Signs required by Federal or State law which do not exceed the minimum
number and dimensional requirements of that law.
3.
Construction project signs, provided:
4.
Holiday decorations.
5.
Political message signs, provided that:
[Ord. No. 05192014B §I, 5-19-2014]
a.
Signs shall not be erected earlier than thirty (30) days prior
to the election or event to which they pertain, and it shall be the
responsibility of the property owner to have these signs removed no
later than seven (7) days after the election or event.
b.
Maximum size in residential zoning districts shall be six (6)
square feet in face area.
c.
Maximum size in commercial and industrial zoning districts shall
be thirty-two (32) square feet in face area.
d.
There shall be no political signs on any public property, utility
poles or rights-of-way.
6.
Real estate signs, provided:
a.
Maximum size for signs located in non-residential districts shall
be thirty-two (32) square feet;
b.
Maximum size for signs located in residential districts shall be
six (6) square feet;
c.
One (1) sign allowed per street frontage;
d.
Sign(s) shall not be displayed prior to the property being offered
for sale and shall be removed within ten (10) days of the sale closing;
e.
Sign(s) shall be located on the premises being offered for sale;
f.
Signs located in residential districts may advertise an open house,
provided they are only displayed on the actual day of the event and
are removed at the conclusion of the event; and
g.
Flags, banner or other attention-attracting devices shall only be
displayed for a maximum of thirty (30) days within any ninety (90)
day period.
7.
Public signs, including informational, legal notices, railroad crossing
signs and other warning or emergency signs as are necessary to enforce
City laws or control traffic.
8.
Memorial signs.
9.
Flags, emblems or insignia provided they do not contain and are not
used for advertising.
10.
Sign(s) for churches or schools, provided:
11.
Nameplate signs up to two (2) square feet in area listing only the
name and profession of an occupant in a commercial building.
12.
Residential subdivision identification signs, provided:
a.
Maximum size of signs shall be fifty (50) square feet;
b.
One (1) sign allowed per main subdivision entrance;
c.
Signs may identify the name of the subdivision and include a general
lot layout diagram; and
d.
Signs shall be placed on private property at least ten (10) feet
from the property line.
14.
Scoreboards in athletic stadiums.
15.
Incidental signs.
16.
Non-commercial messages may be placed on any sign otherwise permitted
by this Article.
[Ord. No. 111808 §1(400-906), 11-18-2008]
A.
The following signs are prohibited in all districts and shall be removed in accordance with Section 400.1940 of this Chapter:
1.
Outdoor advertising (poster panels, billboards and off-site promotional
signs), except where a special use permit has been obtained for such
sign;
2.
Snipe signs;
3.
Directly illuminated signs, except to the extent specifically authorized
in this Article;
4.
Pole signs;
5.
Roof signs;
6.
Signs in the public right-of-way;
7.
Obsolete signs;
8.
Abandoned non-conforming signs;
9.
Flashing, blinking, moving or otherwise animated signs;
10.
Signs containing obscene messages; and
11.
Signs containing false or misleading advertising.
[Ord. No. 111808 §1(400-907), 11-18-2008]
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Sign Type
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Number
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Size
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Height
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Illumination
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Setbacks
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Front
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Side
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Rear
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Business, only pertaining to the sale of agricultural
products produced on the premises
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1 per 660 feet of frontage
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20 square feet
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10 feet
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None
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Same as principal structure
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Construction
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1
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20 square feet
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6 feet
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None
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Identification
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1
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20 square feet
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10 feet
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None
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Nameplate
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1 per premises with a home occupation
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2 square feet
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6 feet
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None
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Real estate
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1
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12 square feet
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6 feet
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None
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[Ord. No. 111808 §1(400-908), 11-18-2008]
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Sign Type
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Number
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Size
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Height
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Illumination
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Setbacks
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Front
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Side
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Rear
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Nameplate
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1
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2 square feet
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No higher than top of the wall on which it is placed
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None
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Same as principal structure
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Real estate
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1
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12 square feet
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6 feet
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None
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Subdivision amenity market
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As determined by community development planner
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4 square feet
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6 feet
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None
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Subdivision entrance
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1 pair per main entrance, as determined by community
development planner
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32 square feet
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6 feet
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Semi or indirectly
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10 feet from right-of-way line
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[Ord. No. 111808 §1(400-909), 11-18-2008; Ord. No. 051810A §1, 5-18-2010; Ord.
No. 081511 §1, 8-15-2011; Ord. No. 07012013A, 7-1-2013; Ord.
No. 03212022A, 3-21-2022[1]]
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Sign Type
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Number
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Size
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Height
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Illumination
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Setbacks
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Front
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Side
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Rear
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Individual Business Establishments and Neighborhood
Shopping Centers
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Wall
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2 per business establishment and 1 monument or pylon
sign
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10 percent of the facade to a maximum 100 square feet
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No higher than the top of the wall on which it is placed
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Semi
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Same as principal structure
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Pylon, the bottom edge of which shall be at least
10 feet above the adjacent grade
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2 per business establishment and 1 monument or pylon
sign
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2 square feet per lineal foot of street frontage up
to 100 square feet maximum
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20 feet
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Semi
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5 feet from property line and shall not extend over
property lines or be a sight-visibility obstruction
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Monument
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100 square feet
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20 feet
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Semi or indirectly
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Awning or canopy
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2 per business establishment
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10 square feet
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No higher than the top of the awning or canopy on which
it is placed
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None
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Projecting
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1 per business establishment
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20 square feet
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No higher than the top of the wall from which it projects;
no closer than 10 feet to the grade below
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Semi
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May project up to 36 inches over the public right-of-way
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Menu board
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2 per drive-through lane, only 1 of which may have
a speaker
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32 square feet
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8 feet
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Semi
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Same as principal structure
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Shopping Centers, Comprised of Multiple Freestanding
Buildings and/or Multiple Tenants And Designed as a Unified Development
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Wall
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2 per business establishment
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10 percent of the facade to a maximum 100 square feet
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No higher than the top of the wall on which it is placed
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Semi
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Same as principal structure
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Pylon, the bottom edge of which shall be at least 10
feet above the adjacent grade
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1 per street frontage, to be used as a joint use sign
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2 square feet per lineal foot of street frontage up
to 200 square feet maximum
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25 feet
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Semi or indirectly
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Monument
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150 square feet
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10 feet; plus 1 additional foot per 1 foot of additional
setback, up to 20 feet maximum
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Semi, indirectly or fully
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5 feet from property lines and shall not extend over
property lines or be a sight-visibility obstruction
| |||
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Awning or canopy
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2 per business establishment
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10 square feet
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No higher than the top of the awning or canopy on which
it is placed
|
None
| |||
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Projecting
|
1 per business establishment
|
20 square feet
|
No higher than the top of the wall from which it projects;
no closer than 10 feet to the grade below
|
Semi
|
May project up to 36 inches over the public right-of-way
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Menu board
|
2 per drive-through lane, only 1 of which may have
a speaker
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32 square feet
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8 feet
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Semi
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Same as principal structure
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Sandwich board
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1 per business
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Not larger than 32 inches in width
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Not larger than 48 inches in height
|
No sign shall be placed in the public right-of-way,
or in any public parking place, except as permitted by City, and the
sign must have a minimum 4 feet clearance on the sidewalk. In no case
may a sign be displayed when a business is closed.
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[1]
Editor's Note: Ord. No. 03212022A changed the designation
of "A-C" Arts and Cultural Overlay District" to "DOD" Downtown Overlay
District." By implication the title of this Section has also changed.
[Ord. No. 111808 §1(400-910), 11-18-2008; Ord. No. 051810A §1, 5-18-2010; Ord.
No. 081511 §1, 8-15-2011]
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Sign Type
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Number
|
Size
|
Height
|
Illumination
|
Setbacks
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Front
|
Side
|
Rear
| |||||
|
Wall
|
2 per business establishment and 1 monument or pylon
sign
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10 percent of the facade to a maximum 100 square feet
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No higher than the top of the wall on which it is placed
|
Semi
|
Same as principal structure
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|
Pylon, the bottom edge of which shall be at least 10
feet above the adjacent grade
|
2 per business establishment and 1 monument or pylon
sign
|
2 square feet per lineal foot of street frontage up
to 200 square feet maximum
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20 feet
|
Semi
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5 feet from property line and shall not extend over
property lines or be a sight-visibility obstruction
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Monument
|
200 square feet
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20 feet
|
Semi or indirectly
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[Ord. No. 111808 §1(400-911), 11-18-2008; Ord. No. 07012013A, 7-1-2013]
Signs permitted in the "C-P" Planned Commercial District shall
be based upon the requirements of the zoning district most similar
to the land uses contained therein and shall be allowed as part of
the plans approved for the development, as approved by the Board of
Aldermen.
[Ord. No. 111808 §1(400-912), 11-18-2008; Ord. No. 081809 §1, 8-18-2009]
A.
Temporary
signs may be allowed as follows:
1.
There shall be no restriction on the number and size of temporary
non-commercial signs in all districts.
2.
Temporary commercial signs shall be allowed only upon issuance of
a sign permit in conformance with this Article, which shall specify
the size and location of the temporary sign as well as the time period
for which it may be displayed.
3.
Temporary commercial signs:
a.
Shall be displayed for no more than one hundred twenty (120) total
days per lot in any calendar year;
b.
Shall not exceed sixty (60) square feet in area;
c.
Shall not exceed one (1) sign per street frontage;
d.
Shall not be displayed prior to forty-five (45) days before nor after
ten (10) days following an event being advertised and must be displayed
on-premises.
4.
Commercial banner signs may be allowed as follows:
a.
Seven (7) days or less, no size limitation;
b.
More than seven (7) days, all banner signs shall be limited to sixty
(60) square feet or obtain approval from the Board of Aldermen to
allow greater than sixty (60) square feet of signage;
c.
Shall be displayed for no more than one hundred twenty (120) days
per lot in a calendar year;
d.
Shall not exceed one (1) sign per street frontage;
e.
Shall not be displayed prior to forty-five (45) days before nor after
three (3) days following an event being advertised;
f.
Displayed on-premises; and
g.
The Board of Aldermen may approve off-premise banner signs.
[Ord. No. 111808 §1(400-913), 11-18-2008]
Non-conforming signs shall not be replaced, expanded, enlarged
or modified to denote the change in the type of business or a change
in ownership or substantially improved other than in compliance with
these regulations.
[Ord. No. 111808 §1(400-914), 11-18-2008]
A.
All
signs shall comply with the following requirements:
1.
Limitations.
a.
No sign shall exceed the number, size, height and location limitations
of the district in which it is located; and
b.
Window signs shall not cover more than thirty-five percent (35%)
of the area of each window. Total signage placed on any window may
not include unused signage amounts allowable for other windows. For
the purpose of defining window area, multiple windows separated by
mullions or frames of less than four (4) inches are considered a single
window. Window sign area shall not be considered in computing the
maximum allowed building signage.
2.
Illumination.
a.
The light from any illuminated sign shall be so shaded, shielded
or directed that the light intensity or brightness shall not cause
adverse glare to surrounding areas; and
b.
Except where otherwise expressly permitted, no signs shall be equipped
with blinking, flashing or fluttering lights or other illuminating
device which has a changing light intensity, brightness or color.
3.
Placement of signs.
a.
Except as provided in this Article, a sign shall not be located in,
or project over, the public right-of-way or other public property;
b.
Building signs shall be placed so as not to project above the roof
line, except signs may be placed on a parapet wall and up to the ridge
of a mansard roof;
c.
At street intersections, no sign exceeding thirty (30) inches in
height shall be erected within the visibility triangle as defined
in this code;
d.
Signs placed at or near driveway entries shall not obstruct the view
of drivers entering or leaving driveways;
e.
Signs shall not be placed on trees, utility poles, benches and fences;
f.
Signs shall not be placed in such a manner as to obstruct a door
or fire escape of any building;
g.
Except as provided in this Article, freestanding signs shall be set
back a minimum of three (3) feet from any property line adjacent to
a street or the street right-of-way; and
h.
Signs shall not be placed and/or designed in such a manner as to
create a traffic hazard. Examples of such sign placement and/or design
include, but are not limited to, signs which interfere with traffic
sight distances, traffic flow or the visual access to a traffic sign;
and signs with color, configuration, text or location which cause
them to be mistaken for, or otherwise imitate, a traffic sign or signal.
4.
Construction standards.
a.
All signs shall be constructed in accordance with applicable construction
code requirements;
b.
All signs shall be designed and constructed to resist wind pressures
of at least thirty (30) pounds per square foot;
c.
Permanent signs shall be constructed of approved durable materials;
d.
Use of banner signs as permanent signs is prohibited;
e.
Signs which rotate, spin or otherwise move are prohibited; and
f.
Portable signs are prohibited as permanent signs.
[Ord. No. 111808 §1(400-915), 11-18-2008]
A.
General Provisions. In addition to complying with the terms
of this Article, a special use permit must be obtained in accordance
with the procedures set forth in this code prior to the erection of
a billboard.
1.
Placement of billboards.
a.
Billboards shall be located on private property;
b.
A billboard shall not be located closer than one thousand five hundred
(1,500) feet from any other billboard or within five hundred (500)
feet of any freestanding sign. Spacing shall be determined based on
signs that have received a sign permit or signs that are established
as legal non-conforming uses. Signs having received prior authorization
or that are a legal non-conforming use shall have priority over a
later applicant in determining compliance with the spacing restrictions.
Where two (2) different applications conflict with each other, so
that only one (1) of the applications may be granted, the first (1st)
application received by the City Planner will be the first (1st) considered
for approval. The second (2nd) application shall remain pending until
resolution of the first (1st) application. The second (2nd) applicant
shall be advised in writing if the first (1st) application considered
is granted and the second (2nd) application shall be automatically
denied. If the first (1st) application is denied, the second (2nd)
application shall then be considered;
c.
Billboards shall not be located within five hundred (500) feet of
a park;
d.
Billboards shall not be located within five hundred (500) feet of
a residential zoning district;
e.
Billboards shall be permitted only within one hundred (100) feet
of the right-of-way of U.S. Interstate I-49 or its frontage/outer
roads;
[Ord. No. 01072019A, 1-7-2019]
f.
Billboards shall be permitted in zoning districts identified and approved in Section 400.500, Approved Land Uses and Specific Exclusions, and Table 400.502, Approved Land Use Table.
[Ord. No. 01072019A, 1-7-2019]
g.
No billboard shall be permitted to be mounted, painted, attached
or affixed to a building rooftop or the walls of any building or the
side of a vehicle.
2.
Illumination of billboards.
a.
Billboards shall not include any revolving or rotating beam or beacon
of light that simulates an emergency light or device;
b.
Billboards shall not include any flashing, blinking, intermittent
or moving light or lights;
c.
Billboards may be lighted by external lighting, such as floodlights,
thin line and gooseneck reflectors, provided the light source is directed
upon the face of the billboard and is effectively shielded so as to
prevent beams or rays of light from being directed into any portion
of the public right-of-way or into any portion of adjacent properties
and the lights are of an intensity that does not cause glare, impair
vision or otherwise interfere with motorists;
d.
Billboards shall not be illuminated so they interfere with the effectiveness
of, or obscures, an official traffic sign, device or signal; and
e.
The total maximum wattage per sign face shall be four hundred (400)
watts.
3.
Permitted sign face area.
a.
The sign face shall not exceed a maximum area for any one (1) sign
of six hundred seventy-two (672) square feet;
b.
The sign face shall not exceed a maximum height of fourteen (14)
feet and a maximum width of forty-eight (48) feet, inclusive of border
and trim, but excluding the base or apron, supports and other structural
members; and
c.
The maximum size limitations shall apply to each side of a back-to-back
or V-face sign structure.
4.
Setbacks, height and materials of billboards.
a.
All billboards shall comply with the front, side and rear yard setback
requirements for principal structures in the underlying zoning district.
No portion of the billboard shall be extended past the required setback;
b.
Billboards shall not exceed thirty-nine (39) feet in height measured
from the elevation of the adjacent public right-of-way. The City Planner
may require the overall height of the sign to be lowered as a condition
of granting a permit to prevent the sign from unreasonably detracting
from the visibility of other neighboring signs or properties;
c.
All billboards greater than ten (10) feet in height must be constructed
of a steel monopole design with a tubular steel support, tubular steel
framing, metal catwalk and a single display panel and a concrete foundation;
and
d.
Center mount and flag mount designs are allowed, along with back-to-back
and V-face signs. Back-to-back and V-face shall count as one (1) sign.
Triangle face billboards are prohibited.
5.
Vehicular and pedestrian encroachment. All vehicles,
equipment and people used to build, service, maintain and repair the
signs must confine their activity so as not to interfere with pedestrian
or vehicular traffic on public roads.
6.
Permitting.
a.
An application for a billboard permit shall meet the requirements
for sign permits and provide the following:
(1)
Site plan indicating proposed billboard location, orientation
to the roadway, setbacks, adjacent structures including parking areas
and driveways;
(2)
A vicinity map indicating nearby billboards and freestanding
signs;
(3)
Construction plans indicating sign height, dimensions and face
area; and
(4)
Proposed lighting plan for the billboard.
b.
Billboards shall not be permitted before the applicant has submitted
the following certifications from the appropriate professionals registered
in Missouri:
(1)
Certification from a professional engineer registered in the
State of Missouri that the soil and subsoil surface is capable of
accepting the projected loads, if any land disturbance permit has
been filed on the property;
(2)
Certification from a professional engineer registered in the
State of Missouri as to the structural strength of the sign; and
(3)
Copy of the master electrician's license who will install the
electrical features.
c.
Billboards shall not be permitted by the City until a permit has
been issued by the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission,
when required.
d.
If by reason of height, size or spacing the proposed sign creates
a significant disharmony with a principal freestanding sign within
one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet or unreasonably detracts from
the visibility of other neighboring signs or properties, the City
may require reasonable modification of the billboard's dimensions
to cure these deficiencies as a condition to granting a permit.
e.
A sign permit for a billboard shall be valid for one hundred eighty
(180) days. If no construction has commenced at the site within one
hundred eighty (180) days, the permit shall become void.
f.
A sign permit issued under the authority of these regulations shall
in no way relieve the applicant or property owner from permitting
pursuant to the Building Code.
[Ord. No. 111808 §1(900-916), 11-18-2008]
A.
Every
sign or other advertising structure, together with all its supports
or braces, shall be kept in good repair. The sign location shall be
free of rubbish and weeds. All structural members and all copy areas
shall be kept painted and clean so as to prevent deterioration, oxidation,
rust, paint fading, paint peeling or other unsightly conditions.
B.
When
a sign is found to be inadequately maintained, the City Planner shall
notify the applicant in writing of such maintenance violation and
provide the applicant thirty (30) days to comply. When such sign has
not been improved in compliance with this Section, the City Planner
may order the removal of such sign.
[Ord. No. 111808 §1(900-917), 11-18-2008]
Any sign now or hereafter existing which no longer advertises
a bona fide business conducted or a product sold shall be removed
by the owner, agent or lessee having the beneficial use of the building,
structure or land upon which such sign may be found. If the owner,
agent or lessee fails to remove the sign, the City Planner may have
the sign removed in accordance with this Article.
[Ord. No. 111808 §1(900-918), 11-18-2008]
A.
No
off-premises electronic message board sign shall include any flashing,
intermittent or moving light or lights except those signs giving public
service information such as time, date, temperature, weather and news.
This paragraph does not prohibit an LED display, provided:
B.
No
on-premises electronic message board sign shall include any flashing,
intermittent or moving light or lights except those signs giving public
service information such as time, date, temperature, weather and news.
This paragraph does not prohibit an LED display, provided:
[Ord. No. 111808 §1(400-919), 11-18-2008]
A.
Signs
of a temporary nature which are erected or maintained in violation
of this Article shall be removed immediately by the owner or operator.
The City Planner and City of Peculiar Police Department are hereby
authorized to remove and confiscate such signs.
B.
Signs
of permanent nature which are erected or maintained in violation of
this Article shall be removed after notice to do so. The City Planner
shall notify the owner or operator of such sign in writing of such
violation and provide the owner or operator thirty (30) days to remove
the sign or to bring it into compliance with this Article. Upon the
failure to remove the sign or comply with the notice, the City Planner
shall cause the removal of the sign. Any costs of removal incurred
by the City Planner shall be assessed to the owner of the property
on which sign is located and may be collected in the manner of ordinary
debt or in the manner of taxes and such charge shall be a lien on
the property. The City Planner shall refuse to pay costs so assessed.
C.
The
City Planner may cause any sign which is an immediate peril to persons
or property to be removed immediately without notice.
[Ord. No. 051810A §2, 5-18-2010]
One (1) additional wall sign may be allowed by special use permit consistent with Article V.
[Ord. No. 081511 §2, 8-15-2011]
A.
In
addition to other signs permitted by this Article, highway signs shall
be permitted for freestanding businesses having a minimum of fifty
percent (50%) of its site within one-fourth (¼) mile of the
centerline of the intersections of 71 and J Highways. Highway signs
shall comply with pole sign design criteria and with the following
requirements:
1.
The height of the sign shall not exceed fifty (50) feet in overall
height above the natural or average grade.
2.
The area per face of a highway sign shall not exceed one hundred
(100) square feet. A maximum of two (2) faces shall be permitted.
3.
Landscaping, such as flowering trees, shrubs and bushes, shall be
provided around the base of the sign as approved.
4.
Highway signs shall not be closer than thirty (30) feet to all property
lines nor located within any easement, nor shall they be closer than
two hundred (200) feet between each sign.
5.
Reader boards shall not be permitted. Only one (1) highway sign is
permitted for each property.
