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Editor’s Note: Former Art. IX, Regulation of Outdoor
Advertising Signs, Billboards and Structures, as adopted and amended
by Ord. No. 616 §§1 — 18, 10-23-2003; Ord. No. 741
§§1 — 2, 3-24-2005; Ord. No. 834 §§1 —
2, 5-11-2006, was repealed 12-18-2014 by Ord. No. 1400 §34.
[Ord. No. 1400 §34, 12-18-2014]
The provisions of the general ordinances of the City 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. However, the specific provisions of this Article shall control
and take precedence over any provision of the general ordinances to
the contrary. Any provision of this Article which addresses the same
topic as the general ordinances of the City but which is not in conflict
with the provisions of the general ordinances shall be read in conjunction
with and as an alternative to the provisions of the general ordinances.
[Ord. No. 1400 §34, 12-18-2014]
Applicants for a license or permit under this Article must also
comply with the provisions and requirements of the Zoning Code of
the City of Cottleville.
[Ord. No. 1400 §34, 12-18-2014; Ord. No. 1515 §1, 3-16-2016]
The purpose of these regulations is to promote the health, safety
and general welfare of the public, in a content-neutral manner, by
lessening hazards to pedestrian and vehicular traffic, by preserving
property values and by preventing a proliferation of unsightly and
incompatible development that has a general blighting effect on the
City. These regulations encourage the effective use of signs as a
means of communication while imposing reasonable time, place and manner
restrictions on the placement of signs in the City.
[Ord. No. 1400 §34, 12-18-2014; Ord. No. 1515 §2, 3-16-2016]
For the purposes of this Article, the following definitions
shall apply:
A sign that stands on its own support(s), is portable and
movable, and the structure of which resembles the letter "A."
Any structure entirely supported by the wall to which it
is attached and which has a frame covered by canvas, cloth or other
similar material and/or which can be retracted or rolled to the structure
by which it is supported.
A sign mounted or painted on or attached to an awning, canopy
or marquee.
A sign which is painted or otherwise permanently affixed
upon cloth or other flexible material and which is building mounted
only.
A permanent roof-like shelter extending from part or all
of a building face onto which signs may be placed.
A sign using an automated time interval to change between
different copy.
A sign on which copy is changed manually.
City of Cottleville.
Property of the City of Cottleville, 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 Cottleville.
This definition shall not apply to property owned by the City that
is leased or rented to others.
A stationary balloon in which a blower (fan) system runs
continually to keep the balloon inflated.
The wording, symbols or pictorial representations on a sign
surface either in permanent or removable form.
The office or individual having specific authority to administer
the regulations of this Article, or his/her designee.
Any sign containing electrical wiring that is attached or
intended to be attached to an electrical energy source.
A sign or portion thereof with a face designed specifically
to allow characters, letters, or illustrations to be changed or altered
electronically.
To build, construct, attach, hang, rehang, place, affix or
relocate and includes the painting of lettering for signs.
The front or main part of a building facing a street; for
purposes of this Article the facade is measured from the ground elevation
to the parapet line.
The entire area of a sign on which copy could be placed.
The area of the face of a sign is calculated in square feet by measuring
the smallest geometric figure which covers the area enclosed by the
actual copy of a sign. For wall signs, the copy area limits refer
to the message, not to any illuminated background.
A usually rectangular or triangular piece of fabric attachable
by one edge to a pole or rope containing copy on one or both sides.
A sign or accessory light that is illuminated on an intermittent
cycle except changeable copy sign (automatic).
A sign which is erected or mounted on its own self-supporting
permanent structure or base detached from any supporting elements
of a building.
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.
The measurement from the top of the highest structural element
of the sign to the average level of the finished ground surface or
grade.
Any sign designed to provide artificial light either through
transparent or translucent material from a light source within the
sign.
A sign located at the entrance to a facility owned, leased
or used by a Federal, State or local governmental entity.
A sign attached to a building and either:
A self-supporting, freestanding sign resting on or supported
by a solid base or similar structure on a foundation in the ground.
Any sign which was lawfully erected and maintained prior
to such time as it came within the purview of this Article, and any
amendments thereto, but which does not meet the requirements of this
Article.
Any sign that does not contain electrical wiring or is not
attached or intended to be attached to an electrical energy source.
The copy on a sign is obscene when:
The average person, applying contemporary community standards,
would find that the work, taken as a whole, appeals to the prurient
interest;
The average person, applying contemporary community standards,
would find that the work depicts or describes, in a patently offensive
way, specified sexual conduct; and
The work, taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic,
political, or scientific value.
That portion of a building wall that rises above the roof
level.
Any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation,
company or organization of any kind.
A freestanding sign attached to the ground by means of one
(1) or more poles or standards.
A portable changeable copy sign (manual).
A sign which is not permanently affixed to the ground.
That portion of a lot or building occupied by a single occupant,
exclusive of common area, if any, shared with adjacent occupants.
A sign located on or attached to a pump that draws gasoline
or other vehicular fuel from underground storage tanks.
A permanent ground sign that is located at the entrance to
a residential subdivision.
Any temporary sign that is erected during the period of time
that a residential subdivision is under construction and is located
at the entrance to the residential subdivision. A residential subdivision
temporary entrance sign shall be taken down after the last lot in
a residential subdivision is constructed.
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 fully 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).
Two boards connected by hinges or fabric at one end and designed
for either hanging from a person's shoulders or to be freestanding.
A triangle delineated by the right-of-way lines of intersecting
streets and a line connecting points on those right-of-way lines twenty-five
(25) feet in each direction from the intersection point of the right-of-way
lines or at equivalent points on the streets.
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.
A sign located at the entrance to a subdivision or development.
All structures by which a sign is held up, including, but
not limited to, poles, braces, guys and anchors.
A sign erected within the City for a limited period of time.
Any device, whether manually, electrically or mechanically
operated, erected by the Federal, State or local government, by which
traffic is alternately directed to stop and to proceed.
The molding, battens, nailing strips, latticing and platforms
that are attached to the sign structure.
A sign which is not in good repair because the poles, frames,
braces, panels or facings are broken, damaged, or not securely affixed
to a substantial structure.
A sign attached to or erected against a wall of a building
with the face horizontally parallel to the wall.
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. 1400 §34, 12-18-2014; Ord. No. 1515 §3, 3-16-2016]
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 Director
of Public Works. To obtain a permit, the person(s) erecting said sign
shall file an application upon forms provided by the Director of Public
Works. All signs in the City, whether exempt from or subject to the
permit requirements of this Section, shall be constructed in accordance
with the Building Code provisions of the City of Cottleville.
B.
Permit Applications. Applications for both temporary
and permanent sign permits shall be submitted to the Director of Public
Works and shall contain or have attached thereto the following information:
1.
The names, addresses and telephone numbers of the applicant(s),
the owner(s) of the property on which the sign is to be erected or
affixed, the owner(s) of the sign and the person(s) to be erecting
or affixing the sign.
2.
The location of the building, structure or 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.
Two (2) blueprints or ink drawings of the plans and specifications
of the sign to be erected or affixed. Such plans and specifications
shall include the method of construction, the means of attachment
to a building or the ground, the dimensions of the sign, the materials
used in erecting or affixing the sign, the color(s) of the sign and
the design of the sign, including a sample of the copy, and the weight
of the sign. For wall signs, the application shall include a building
elevation showing the location of the proposed wall sign and a site
plan verifying that the proposed location is a street frontage.
5.
If required by the Director of Public Works, a copy of stress
sheets and calculations prepared by or approved by a registered 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 Director of Public Works may require
to determine full compliance with this and other applicable ordinances
of the City.
C.
Fees. A permit fee, as set forth in the Schedule of Zoning and Subdivision Fees under Section 405.790 of the Municipal Code, shall be paid to the City of Cottleville for processing a permanent sign permit application. If the applicant seeks approval for more than one (1) sign, the permit fee must be paid for each individual sign sought on the application. The fee must be paid at the time the application is filed.
D.
Denial, Suspension Or Revocation.
1.
If the application is complete, the Director of Public Works
shall review the application for compliance with the requirements
of this Section and shall approve or deny the permit application based
on the submitted information. The Director of Public Works may deny
a permit application for failure to comply with this Section. Whenever
a sign permit application is denied by the Director of Public Works,
he/she shall give written notice of denial to the applicant, together
with a brief written statement of the reasons for the denial.
2.
The Director of Public Works may suspend or revoke a permit
issued under this Article at any time prior to the completion of the
sign for which the same was issued, when it shall appear to him/her
that there is departure from the plans, specifications or conditions
as required under terms of the permit, that the same was procured
by false representation or that any provisions of this Article are
being violated. Written notice of such suspension or revocation shall
be served upon the owner of the sign, his/her agent or contractor
or upon any such person employed on the building or structure for
which such permit was issued, via a stop-work order, which shall be
posted in a prominent location, and thereafter no such construction
shall proceed, together with a brief written statement of the reasons
for the suspension or revocation.
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. To begin
or continue such work after the sign permit is determined to be void,
an applicant must refile an application with the appropriate information
and reapply for a sign permit.
F.
Appeal. An applicant may appeal the denial, suspension or revocation of a sign permit to the Board of Adjustment, no later than thirty (30) days from the date of the decision of the Director of Public Works. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 400.090. After such hearing, the Board of Adjustment shall either affirm the decision of the Director of Public Works, or rescind such denial, suspension or revocation.
[Ord. No. 1400 §34, 12-18-2014; Ord. No. 1515 §4, 3-16-2016]
A.
Unsafe Signs.
1.
If the Director of Public Works finds any temporary or permanent sign to be detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the residents of the City, the Director of Public Works shall follow the procedures set forth in Chapter 505 of the Municipal Code to declare such sign to be a dangerous sign and may remove the sign in accordance with such procedures. Upon a declaration by the Director of Public Works that a sign is a dangerous sign, the Director shall revoke the permit for such sign in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 405.590 of the Municipal Code.
2.
The Director of Public Works may cause any temporary or permanent
sign that is an immediate peril to the health or safety of persons
or property to be removed summarily and without prior notice, at the
owner's expense. Notice of such removal shall be given to the property
owner as soon as possible.
B.
Alteration And Maintenance Of Non-Conforming Signs. Any non-conforming signs shall be brought into compliance with
the provisions of this Article when the following occurs:
1.
Damage to a sign that requires repairs which will exceed fifty
percent (50%) of the replacement value of the sign;
2.
Required maintenance that will exceed fifty percent (50%) of
the replacement of the sign; or
3.
Relocation of a sign to another location on the premises or
to an off-premises location.
C.
Sign Condition.
1.
All signs shall be maintained and in good working order, including,
but not limited to, operational electrical service. All components,
sign colors and sign detail must match the approved sign design.
2.
Upon sign removal, 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. 1400 §34, 12-18-2014; Ord. No. 1515 §5, 3-16-2016]
A.
The following signs shall be prohibited within the City of Cottleville:
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 signs that 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 displaying any obscene copy.
4.
No sign otherwise permitted under this Article shall be at the
intersection of any streets in such a manner as to materially impede
vision in the sight triangle, 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 primary purpose of the
vehicle or trailer is for use as a sign. A vehicle or trailer is presumed
to have the primary purpose of use as a sign if the vehicle or trailer
is unlicensed, inoperable, or remains in the same location for seven
(7) or more consecutive days.
7.
"A" frame or sandwich board signs except as otherwise noted
in this Article.
8.
Portable reader board.
[Ord. No. 1400 §34, 12-18-2014; Ord. No. 1515 §6, 3-16-2016]
A.
Except as otherwise provided in this Article, the following signs shall be exempt from the permit requirements of Section 405.590 and the zoning district restrictions of Section 405.615.
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.
2.
Non-electrical signs located on and attached to the
front wall of a building. Such signs shall not exceed two
(2) square feet in area.
3.
Non-electrical signs not exceeding four (4) square feet in area
which are located on or near restrooms, public telephones, walkways,
parking lot entrances and exits, and features of a similar nature.
4.
Flags. Flags not exceeding a height of five
(5) feet and a width of eight (8) feet.
5.
Institutional signs. Institutional signs not
exceeding twenty (20) square feet per facing, or forty (40) square
feet for the total aggregate sign area.
6.
Dwelling numeral signs. No more than one sign
depicting one or more numerals shall be placed on the front, exterior
wall of a dwelling. Such a sign shall not exceed two (2) square feet
in area.
7.
Interior signs. Signs which are fully located
within the interior of any building or within an enclosed lobby of
any building only if the signs cannot be viewed from the outside of
the building.
8.
Memorial signs.
[Ord. No. 1400 §34, 12-18-2014; Ord. No. 1515 §7, 3-16-2016]
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-I" Agricultural District. Except
as otherwise provided by Federal or State law or the Municipal Code
of the City of Cottleville, in all agricultural districts, only the
following signs are permitted in accordance with the regulations set
forth herein:
1.
Changeable copy sign. Only one (1) changeable
copy 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. Such signs shall not
exceed fifteen (15) feet in height above the average street grade.
2.
Ground signs. There shall not be more than
one (1) ground sign per street facing. Each ground sign shall not
exceed thirty-two (32) square feet per facing or sixty-four (64) square
feet for the total aggregate sign area and shall not be higher than
fifteen (15) feet above the average grade. Such signs may be illuminated.
C.
Signs Permitted In All Residential Districts. Except
as otherwise provided by Federal or State law or the Municipal Code
of the City of Cottleville, in all residential districts, only the
following signs are permitted in accordance with the regulations set
forth herein:
1.
Residential subdivision entrance signs. All
residential subdivision entrance signs shall be monument signs. There
shall not be more than two (2) residential subdivision entrance signs
for each point of vehicular access to a residential subdivision. Residential
subdivision entrance 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. Residential subdivision entrance
signs may be located in any required setback area and must be located
outside of the City right-of-way. Signs located adjacent to an arterial
or collector roadway shall be set back ten (10) feet (as measured
from sign edge) from the right-of-way. Such signs shall not exceed
six (6) feet in height above the average street grade.
D.
Signs Permitted In All "C" Commercial And "I" Industrial
Districts. Except as otherwise provided by Federal or State
law or the Municipal Code of the City of Cottleville, in all commercial
and industrial districts, only the following signs are permitted in
accordance with the regulations set forth herein:
1.
Ground signs. Ground signs shall be permitted
as follows:
a.
"C-1" Light Commercial Office District and "SD/C-C1"
College/Pedestrian Commercial and Light Commercial Office Subdistrict. No ground signs are permitted.
b.
"C-2" Limited Commercial Services District and "SD/C-C2"
College/General Commercial Subdistrict. 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.
c.
"C-3" General Commercial Retail District and "SD/C-C3"
College/General Commercial Retail Subdistrict; "C-5" General Public
District and "SD/C-C5" College/General Public Subdistrict. The maximum height may not exceed twelve (12) 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.
d.
"C-4" Regional Commercial Retail District. The
maximum height may not exceed forty-five (45) feet. The face of such
sign may not exceed two hundred fifty (250) square feet per face or
a total aggregate sign area of five hundred (500) square feet and
may include a changeable copy sign (automatic).
e.
"I-1" Light Industrial District and "I-2" Heavy Industrial
District. 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.
2.
Commercial or industrial park subdivision entrance sign.
a.
No more than one (1) sign may be placed at the entrance of a
commercial or industrial park. Such sign shall be a ground or monument
sign. The Director of Public Works shall determine the boundaries
of the commercial or industrial park, if said boundaries are not established
by plat.
b.
The placement of the subdivision entrance sign shall be on a
lot at the entrance to the commercial or industrial park and shall
occupy one (1) of the regular ground sign locations for the lot.
c.
In addition to the subdivision entrance sign, each lot or building
within a commercial or industrial park 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.
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 parallels
or is oriented to a street or access drive. If the building fronts
on more than one (1) street or access drive, the sign area for each
wall shall be computed separately. Where a building has no wall fronting
on a street or access drive, a wall sign shall only be located on
the wall which contains the main access point for entry to the property.
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 frontage and
size 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 three (3) colors shall be used for all wall signs
within a multi-tenant shopping center.
f.
The facade area behind all wall signs shall be treated with
the same materials and color as the rest of the shopping center.
g.
In commercial or industrial parks, a consistent sign theme shall
be maintained throughout the park 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.
4.
Changeable copy signs. Changeable copy signs
are permitted in conjunction with ground signs, provided they are
permanently mounted or affixed to a structure. When used in conjunction
with a ground sign, changeable copy signs must be located on the same
sign supports as the ground sign. Changeable copy signs 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 contain any other mechanical or electronic contrivance.
5.
Window signs. Permanent window signs may be
affixed to a window, provided that the total of all signs, including
those temporarily mounted in that window, occupy no more than twenty
percent (20%) of the window's area. No flashing or other mechanical
contrivances are permitted on a window sign. These regulations shall
not apply to merchandise or products displayed in a window.
6.
Electronic message signs. Electronic message
signs are permitted in conjunction with ground or freestanding signs.
An electronic message sign shall adhere to the following:
a.
A maximum of one (1) message shall be displayed during any point
in time. No continuous or rolling displays shall be permitted.
b.
The minimum display time per message shall be five (5) seconds.
c.
The intensity of the lights used in the message board shall
not constitute a visual hazard for vehicular or pedestrian traffic
and shall comply with all requirements of the Municipal Code of the
City of Cottleville.
7.
Drive-thru signs. There shall be no more than
one (1) sign located along or adjacent to any drive-thru lane, per
each drive-thru lane located on a parcel of property. Such drive-thru
signs shall not exceed forty (40) square feet in sign area or ten
(10) feet in height.
8.
Pump island signs. Two (2) signs per pump island
not exceeding ten (10) square feet per sign face. Such signs shall
be located at the ends of pump islands and may be affixed to the canopy,
canopy supports, poles or end pumps.
E.
Signage In The "SD/OT" Special District/Old Town Cottleville.
1.
The purpose of this Subsection is to allow adequate signage
for pedestrian-oriented historic commercial areas, yet at the same
time exclude signage which would be detrimental to property values
and the character of the "SD/OT" District.
2.
General regulations.
a.
No sign may be displayed in the "SD/OT" Special District/Old
Town Cottleville without first obtaining a certificate of appropriateness
from the Old Town Historic District Commission.
b.
All signs shall be compatible with the architecture of the building
and the "SD/OT" District.
d.
Sign materials. Painted wood and metal are
appropriate sign materials. Plastic should only be used in limited
amounts or when disguised to look like painted wood or metal. All
portions of a sign shall be removed when not in use, including supporting
posts, anchors, rails, wires and hangers.
e.
Letter size and styles on a sign should be compatible with the
building and surrounding area.
3.
Monument and outdoor signs.
a.
Monument signs. One (1) monument sign not to exceed seventy-five hundredths (0.75) square feet per lineal foot of frontage of the building for the first fifty (50) lineal feet and five-tenths (0.50) square feet per lineal foot of frontage of the building for footage in excess of fifty (50) lineal feet is permitted for each business, shop, or office. Where there are two (2) or more frontages, the average of frontages shall be computed to determine the signage allotment under this formula. All lighting for monument signs shall be projected from the ground up. No signs shall have back lighting unless approved by the Old Town Historic District Commission under the standards set forth in Sections 405.120 and 405.125 of the Municipal Code.
b.
A-frame or sandwich board signs. Each business,
shop, or office is entitled to one (1) A-frame or sandwich board sign
with a maximum size of thirty (30) inches wide and forty-eight (48)
inches in height per side. A-frame or sandwich board signs shall be
located no less than one hundred (100) feet apart from each other
and may be displayed only during hours of operation. A-frame or sandwich
board signs shall be excluded from the total allowable building signage
based on frontage. Chalkboard, dry-erase board or other changeable
copy surface shall be permitted for the sign surface of A-frame or
sandwich board signs. 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.
F.
The following regulations shall apply to all freestanding signs in
all zoning districts:
1.
One (1) freestanding sign shall be allowed per each public or
private street fronting the lot.
2.
Freestanding signs shall not extend nearer than ten (10) feet
to the public right-of-way (as measured from the sign edge).
3.
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.
4.
The structural supports of all freestanding signs shall be either
decorative in nature, architecturally treated, concealed within the
supporting base, concealed by rigid trim and/or concealed by skirting
material.
5.
All freestanding signs shall be located in a protected landscaped
area.
6.
An exterior electrical shutoff shall be provided on the exterior
base of all illuminated and electrical signage in order that it is
not necessary to enter a building or structure to disconnect electrical
power to the sign.
7.
All freestanding signs requiring a spread or mat foundation
shall be required to obtain a building permit for construction in
addition to the sign permit.
8.
A maximum of three (3) colors shall be used for all freestanding
signs.
[Ord. No. 1400 §34, 12-18-2014; Ord. No. 1515 §8, 3-16-2016]
A.
Temporary Sign Permit. No temporary sign shall be erected, altered or relocated without first obtaining a permit from the Director of Public Works. To obtain a permit, the person(s) erecting said sign shall pay the appropriate fee and file an application upon forms provided by the Director of Public Works, in accordance with the terms of Section 405.590. A permit fee, as set forth in the Schedule of Zoning and Subdivision Fees under Section 405.790 of the Municipal Code, shall be paid to the City of Cottleville for processing a temporary sign permit application.
B.
Public Safety. No temporary sign 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 at the intersection
of any streets in such a manner as to materially impede vision in
the sight triangle.
C.
Secure Fastening Of Signs. All temporary signs shall
be securely fastened to a post in the ground or anchored to the ground
by an adequate wire, cable or wooden braces.
D.
Signs On City Right-Of-Way And City Property. No
person shall erect any temporary or permanent sign on the public right-of-way
or City property of the City of Cottleville except the City of Cottleville,
its departments, agencies, contractors or subcontractors, the County
of St. Charles and the State of Missouri.
E.
Public Utility Poles. No temporary signs 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.
F.
Traffic And Pedestrian Regulation Signs. No temporary
sign shall be placed on or affixed to any traffic sign, signal or
device, or supporting structure.
G.
Duration of Temporary Signs. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 405.620, a temporary sign permit is valid for a maximum of thirty (30) days (temporary sign duration period). No person or location may be issued more than four (4) temporary sign permits per calendar year. There shall be a minimum of thirty (30) days between the last day of a current temporary sign duration period and the first day of a subsequent temporary sign duration period. The number of temporary signs permitted under this Subsection shall be limited to two (2) per street address or one (1) per public street frontage, whichever is greater.
H.
Size Of Temporary Signs. Unless otherwise provided
by Federal or State law or the Municipal Code of the City of Cottleville,
all temporary signs in zoning districts "A-1," "R-1," "R-2" and residential
"PUD" shall not exceed six (6) square feet per sign face, and all
temporary signs in all other zoning districts shall not exceed thirty-two
(32) square feet per sign face.
I.
Cold Air Balloons. Cold air balloons are permitted
at a height not to exceed thirty-two (32) feet. Display of one (1)
cold air balloon is allowed on property within the "C-1" Light Commercial
Office District, "C-2" Limited Commercial Services District, "C-3"
General Commercial Retail District, "C-4" Regional Commercial Retail
District, "C-5" General Public District, "SD/C-C1" College Pedestrian
Commercial and Light Commercial Office Subdistrict, "SD/C-C2" College
General Commercial Subdistrict, "SD/C-C3" College General Commercial
Retail Subdistrict, and "SD/C-C5" General Public District two (2)
times per calendar year. Permits for the display of a cold air balloon
shall not exceed fourteen (14) successive days. There must be a period
of not less than thirty (30) days between separate, permitted displays
of a cold air balloon. Cold air balloons may not be placed on the
roof of a building. A permit application shall be submitted to and
approved by the Director of Public Works prior to erection or display
of a cold air balloon.
J.
Searchlights. Searchlights may not interfere with
the normal use of adjacent property or cause interference to motor
vehicle or pedestrian traffic. Display of one (1) searchlight is allowed
on property within the "C-1" Light Commercial Office District, "C-2"
Limited Commercial Services District, "C-3" General Commercial Retail
District, "C-4" Regional Commercial Retail District, "C-5" General
Public District, "SD/C-C1" College Pedestrian Commercial and Light
Commercial Office Subdistrict, "SD/C-C2" College General Commercial
Subdistrict, "SD/C-C3" College General Commercial Retail Subdistrict,
and "SD/C-C5" General Public District two (2) times per calendar year
for a period not to exceed seven (7) days each. Searchlights may not
be placed on the roof of a building.
K.
Non-Residential Construction Project Signs. No more
than two (2) signs may be erected on commercial or industrial zoned
property during the period of time in which construction of buildings
and improvements occurs on the property. Each sign shall 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 erected prior to the
beginning of construction 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.
L.
Non-Residential Real Estate Signage. During the
period of time that any private, non-residential property is for sale,
lease or exchange, one (1) temporary sign may be placed on the property,
the size of which shall not exceed the following:
M.
Residential Subdivision Temporary Entrance Signs.
1.
Residential subdivision temporary entrance signs may be placed
at the entrance to a residential subdivision during periods of construction
of dwellings in the subdivision. A building permit is required prior
to the erection of such signs.
2.
Such residential subdivision temporary entrance signs shall
not exceed fifty (50) square feet in size per sign face and not exceed
ten (10) feet in height.
3.
A maximum of two (2) residential subdivision temporary entrance
signs shall be placed at the entrance to the subdivision. Such 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.
4.
Such residential subdivision temporary entrance signs shall
be self-supporting. No residential subdivision temporary entrance
signs shall be attached to any existing utility structure, tree, fence
or any public or private signage structure.
N.
Residential Real Estate Signage. During the period of time that any residential property is for sale, lease or exchange, one (1) temporary sign may be placed on the property, the size of which shall not exceed twenty-four (24) inches by twenty-four (24) inches and shall not exceed six (6) feet in height above the average street grade. In accordance with Section 67.317, RSMo., nothing in this Section 405.620 shall restrict the right of any owner of an interest in real property or his/her agent to display on the owner's property a sign of reasonable dimensions advertising:
O.
Temporary Signage In "S-D/OT" Special District/Old Town Cottleville. The provisions of this Subsection shall apply only to zoning district
"S-D/OT" Special District/Old Town Cottleville rights-of-way as designated
by the City and utility easements as designated by the City.
1.
Placement of banners. Notwithstanding any other
provision of the ordinances of the City of Cottleville, the placement
of banners on utility poles situated on the street and road rights-of-way
of the City of Cottleville is permitted under the following terms
and conditions:
a.
A temporary sign permit must be secured for each banner. Permits
for banners shall be valid for a maximum of thirty (30) days. No more
than four (4) temporary sign permits for banners shall be issued per
lot per calendar year.
b.
All banners must be securely affixed to a public utility pole,
but only after securing written authority to do so from the owner
of the utility pole.
c.
All banners affixed to public utility poles must 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.
d.
The bottom of the banner must be not less than ten (10) feet
above ground level.
e.
The banner must not be displayed for more than ninety (90) days
unless this requirement is waived by the Director of Public Works
for good cause shown.
f.
The banner and its affixing device must be maintained in good
condition.
g.
Approval for the placing of such banners must be secured from
all public authorities having jurisdiction over the public roadway
or street.
2.
City's removal of banners. The City of Cottleville
shall remove banners displayed in accordance with this Subsection
if:
a.
A banner becomes unsafe or insecure or constitutes a hazard
to the public safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Cottleville
or persons traveling on the public streets and roadways of the City;
3.
On a corner lot, no planting or other obstruction to vision
extending to a height in excess of twenty-four (24) inches above the
established street grade shall be erected, planted or maintained within
the sight triangle of an intersection.
4.
Cold air balloons. Cold air balloons may be
used by permit only. A maximum of one (1) cold air balloon of no more
than one hundred fifty (150) cubic feet shall be permitted per property.
Permits for cold air balloons shall be valid for a maximum of seven
(7) days. Each business, shop, or office shall be issued no more than
three (3) cold air balloon permits per calendar year. Cold air balloons
shall be flown no more than thirty-two (32) feet in height.
[1]
Editor’s Note: Former Section 405.625, License Required,
enacted 12-18-2014 by §34 of Ord. No. 1400, was repealed 6-24-2015
by §1 of Ord. No. 1444.
[Ord. No. 1444 §2, 6-24-2015[1]]
B.
COMMISSION
DISPLAY
ERECT
FEDERAL OR STATE LAW
FREEWAY PRIMARY HIGHWAY
HIGHWAY
LAWFUL
LAWFULLY ERECTED
LOCAL
MAINTAIN
MAIN TRAVELED WAY
OFFICIAL SIGNS AND NOTICES
ON-PREMISES SIGN
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN
PREMISES
PRIMARY SYSTEM
SIGN
STATE
VISIBLE
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission.
A single graphic design which advertises goods, services
or businesses.
To construct, build, raise, assemble, place, affix, attach,
create, paint, draw or in any other way bring into being or establish.
A Federal or State constitutional provision or statute or
an ordinance or rule enacted or adopted by Missouri or a Federal agency
or a political subdivision in Missouri pursuant to a Federal or State
constitution or statute.
That part of a Federal-aid primary highway system, as of
June 1, 1991, which has been constructed as divided, dual lane fully
controlled access facilities with no access to the throughways except
the established interchanges. When existing two-lane highways are
being upgraded to four-lane limited access, the regulations for freeway
primary highways shall apply as of the date the Missouri Highways
and Transportation Commission acquires all access rights on the adjoining
right-of-way.
Any existing highway or a roadway project for which the Missouri
Highways and Transportation Commission has authorized the purchase
of right-of-way.
Lawfully erected and in compliance with all other legal requirements.
Erected prior to January 1, 1968, or erected after January
1, 1968, in compliance with the sizing, lighting, spacing, location,
permit and all other requirements of Sections 226.500 — 226.600,
RSMo., as provided by those Sections at the erection date of the sign;
or erected after January 1, 1968, and before March 30, 1972, in compliance
with the sizing, lighting, spacing and location requirements in effect
at the time of erection, but for which a permit was not obtained from
the Commission prior to March 30, 1972.
A specific district, County, township, or municipality responsible
for issuing business licenses so that the owner or their assigns can
engage in lawful sales or service.
Allow to exist.
The through traffic lanes of the highway, exclusive of frontage
roads, outer roads, auxiliary lanes, ramps and all shoulders.
Signs and notices erected and maintained by public officers
or public agencies within their territorial or zoning jurisdiction
and pursuant to and in accordance with direction or authorization
contained in Federal, State or local law for the purpose of carrying
out an official duty or responsibility. Historical markers authorized
by State law and erected by State or local government agencies or
non-profit historical societies may be considered official signs.
Outdoor advertising which advertises the sale or lease of
the property upon which it is located, the name of the establishment
or activity located upon the premises upon which it is located, or
the principal or accessory products or services offered by the establishment
or activity upon the premises upon which it is located.
An outdoor sign, display, device, figure, painting, drawing,
message, plaque, poster, billboard, or other thing designed, intended
or used to advertise or inform, any part of the advertising or information
contents of which is visible from any point of the traveled ways of
the interstate or primary systems.
Improvements, buildings, parking lots, landscaping, storage
or processing areas as well as any other contiguous land actually
used in connection with the premises or for access.
The Federal-aid primary highways as of June 1, 1991, and
all highways designated as part of the National Highway System by
the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 and those highways
subsequently designated as part of the National Highway System, including
Missouri Route 364.
Means outdoor advertising.
The State of Missouri.
Capable of being seen, whether or not legible, without visual
aid by a person of normal visual acuity. A person of normal visual
acuity is any person licensed by Missouri to operate a motor vehicle
upon the highways of this State.
C.
General Provisions.
1.
All outdoor advertising signs must comply with all State and
Federal laws.
2.
No outdoor advertising sign shall be permitted which contains
obscene statements, words or pictures.
3.
No outdoor advertising sign shall be placed on rocks or trees,
or on poles maintained by public utilities.
4.
All outdoor advertising signs erected in the City shall be designed
to withstand wind pressures of no less than fifteen (15) pounds per
square foot.
[1]
Editor's Note: Section 2 of Ord. No. 1444 also repealed former
Section 405.630, License Application, enacted 12-18-2014 by §34
of Ord. No. 1400.
[1]
Editor’s Note: Former Section 405.635, License Term,
enacted 12-18-2014 by §34 of Ord. No. 1400, was repealed 6-24-2015
by §3 of Ord. No. 1444.
[Ord. No. 1444 §4, 6-24-2015[1]]
A.
No outdoor advertising signs shall be permitted within six hundred
sixty (660) feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way and visible
from the main traveled way of any highway which is part of the primary
system, located in the City of Cottleville, except the following:
1.
Directional and other official signs, including, but not limited
to, signs pertaining to natural wonders, scenic, cultural (including
agricultural activities or attractions), scientific, educational,
religious sites, and historical attractions, which are required or
authorized by law;
2.
Signs, displays, and devices advertising activities conducted
on the property upon which they are located, or services and products
therein provided;
3.
The provisions of this Section shall not be construed to require
removal of signs advertising churches or items of religious significance,
items of native arts and crafts, woodworking in native products, or
native items of artistic, historical, geologic significance, or hospitals
or airports.
B.
No outdoor advertising sign shall be erected or maintained beyond six hundred sixty (660) feet of the right-of-way visible from the main traveled way of the primary system and erected with the purpose of its message being read from such traveled way, except such outdoor advertising as is defined in Subsections (1) and (2) of Subsection (A) of this Section. No such outdoor advertising which was lawfully erected and which is maintained in good repair can be removed without the payment of just compensation.
C.
When a legally erected outdoor advertising sign exists on a parcel
of property, the City shall not adopt or enforce any ordinance, order,
rule, regulation or practice that eliminates the ability of a property
owner to build or develop property or erect an on-premises sign solely
because legally erected outdoor advertising exists on the property.
[1]
Editor's Note: Section 4 of Ord. No. 1444 also repealed former
Section 405.640, Outdoor Advertising — Intent and Purpose; Definitions,
enacted 12-18-2014 by §34 of Ord. No. 1400.
[1]
Editor’s Note: Former Section 405.641, Permitted Outdoor
Advertising, and Section 405.643, Outdoor Advertising – Lighting,
Size, and Location Restrictions, both enacted 12-18-2014 by §34
of Ord. No. 1400, were repealed 6-24-2015 by §§5 –
6 of Ord. No. 1444.
[Ord. No. 1400 §34, 12-18-2014]
[Ord. No. 1400 §34, 12-18-2014]
Any person, firm, corporation or partnership that shall violate
any provisions of this Article and be found guilty of such offense
shall be deemed guilty of an offense. The violator shall be punished
by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment
not exceeding ninety (90) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Any owner of property who suffers or permits temporary signs to be
placed on his/her property or remain on his/her property in violation
of this Article shall, upon being found guilty of such violation,
be deemed to be guilty of an offense, but the fine imposed on such
property owner shall be limited to ten dollars ($10.00) with each
day constituting a separate offense.
[Ord. No. 1400 §34, 12-18-2014]
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.
5.
All signs must meet the City's Building Code and other applicable
regulations.
[Ord. No. 1515 §9, 3-16-2016]
Subject to the property owner's consent and except as otherwise provided in this Chapter 405, sign copy may be substituted at any time for any other copy. Such substitution of copy may be made without any additional approval or permitting. The purpose of this provision is to prevent any inadvertent favoring of one type of speech over another. This provision does not create a right to increase the total amount of signage on a parcel, nor does it affect the requirements that a sign otherwise comply with this Chapter and that a sign structure or mounting device be properly permitted.
[Ord. No. 1515 §10, 3-16-2016]
If any court of competent jurisdiction shall declare any part
of this Chapter to be invalid, such ruling shall not affect any other
provisions of this Chapter not specifically included in said ruling.
