Editor's Note — Ord. no. 510 §1, adopted October 16, 2006, repealed ch. 415 in its entirety and enacted the new provisions set out herein. Former ch. 415 derived from ord. no. 305 §§1 — 2, 2-26-2001; ord. no. 374 §4, 10-21-2002.
[Ord. No. 510 §1, 10-16-2006]
The provisions of this Chapter and any amendments hereto shall hereafter be known and cited as the "Sign Code of the City of Green Park". The Sections of this Chapter collectively may be referred to herein as "this Chapter".
[Ord. No. 510 §1, 10-16-2006]
A. 
The purpose of this Chapter is to create the legal framework for a comprehensive, but balanced system of sign regulations and thereby to facilitate an easy and pleasant communication between people and their environment. With this purpose in mind, it is the intention of this Chapter to authorize signs which are:
1. 
Compatible with their surroundings;
2. 
Appropriate to the type of activity to which they pertain;
3. 
Expressive of the identity of individual proprietors or of the community as a whole;
4. 
Legible in the circumstances in which they are seen; and
5. 
Designed so as to not present any hazards to pedestrians or traffic safety.
[Ord. No. 510 §1, 10-16-2006; Ord. No. 614 §1, 6-21-2010]
A. 
Rules.
1. 
The City of Green Park Land Use Code shall govern the area of this City in which any sign or outdoor display structures shall be located.
2. 
The City of Green Park Building Code shall govern details of sign and accompanying sign structures in the absence of any detailed standards provided in this Chapter.
B. 
Definitions. For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words shall mean:
ACTIVITY
An individual tenant, business or other establishment.
ADVERTISING SIGN
An announcement directing attention toward a business, product, commodity, service or entertainment.
ANIMATED SIGN
Any sign that uses a form of movement by electric, mechanical or kinetic means, including, but not limited to, rotation, revolving or wind activation of all or a portion of a sign incorporating flashing or intermittent light for sign illumination or for changing the message on a reader board/message board. Notwithstanding anything herein, a reader board/message board is not an animated sign if the message on the reader board/message board is displayed for more than seven (7) seconds.
[Ord. No. 601 § 5, 11-16-2009]
AWNING
Any structure entirely supported by the wall to which it is attached and which has a frame covered by canvas, cloth or other similar temporary material and/or which can be retracted or rolled to the structure by which it is supported.
BANNER
A temporary device made of paper, plastic, cloth or other material hung to attract attention to a business, activity or special event.
BUSINESS SIGN
A sign indicating the name of a company, product, service or entertainment offered on the premises.
CANOPY
Any structure attached to a building at the inner end and supported on the outer end.
CITY
The City of Green Park, Missouri.
CONSTRUCTION SIGN
A sign used during construction of new buildings or reconstruction of or additions to existing buildings, such as those identifying the project and denoting the owner, architect, engineer, contractor and/or financing institutions of the project.
DIGITAL OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURES
Any standard outdoor advertising structure or portion thereof that displays electronic images, graphics, or pictures, with or without text information, defined by a small number of matrix elements using different combinations of light emitting diodes (LEDs), fiber optics, light bulbs or other illumination devices within the display area, including computer programmable, microprocessor controlled electronic displays and projected images or messages with these characteristics.
DIRECTIONAL SIGN
A sign, which indicates a direction for vehicular or pedestrian traffic or other movement.
DIRECTORY SIGN
A sign that lists the tenants of a building on one (1) sign.
ERECT
To build, construct, attach, hang, rehang, place, affix or relocate, including the painting and repainting of permanent window signs.
FLASHING SIGN
An illuminated sign on which artificial or reflected light is not steady or on which colors change (and which is not a traffic sign).
FRONTAGE
The length of the lot along the street side. The front of a lot bordering more than one (1) street is considered separate for each street.
GROUND SIGN
Any detached sign on the same lot or parcel as the use it advertises which has its bottom portion erected upon or supported by the ground, a ground planter box or other supports.
HANGING SIGN
Any sign hanging from any structure.
HEIGHT
The highest point of either the sign or support structure, whichever is greater.
ILLUMINATED SIGN
Any sign which is illuminated by light sources mounted on or in the sign or from some other location.
INFORMATION SIGN
A sign displayed in or on a window or door containing any of the following information: The name of a company, product, service or entertainment offered on the premises, hours of operation and phone number(s), open/closed - reader board/message board, the word "OPEN", Internet address, street address or credit card information.
INSTITUTIONAL OR GOVERNMENT SIGN
A sign identifying an institutional or government facility.
INTERIOR SIGN
A sign or other visual communicative devices that are located entirely within a building or other enclosed structure and are not visible from the public right-of-way or located at least five (5) feet from a window or door in an area designated for patrons and located such that it can be viewed by a patron while inside the building or structure.
LAND USE CODE
Chapters 400 — 420 of the City of Green Park Municipal Code and the current district map related thereto.
LICENSED SIGN ERECTOR
A person or his/her agent or an employee who has secured a sign erector's license. Licenses issued by St. Louis County or other governmental agencies.
LOT
A parcel, tract, plot or area of land accessible by means of a street or other permanently reserved principal means of access. It may be a single parcel separately described in a deed or plat, which is recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Deeds, or it may include parts of or a combination of such parcels when adjacent to one another and used as one (1).
MAIN ENTRANCE
The principal, chief, most important, most used means or point by which to enter a building.
MARQUEE
Any permanent roof-like structure projecting beyond a building or extending along and projecting beyond the wall of the building generally designed and constructed to provide protection from the weather.
MARQUEE, CANOPY AND AWNING SIGN
A sign attached to or illustrated on the generally vertical plane of a marquee, canopy or awning, respectively. These are considered to be wall signs.
MEMORIAL OR TABLETS SIGN
The permanent part of a building which denotes the name of the building, date of erection, historical significance, dedication or other similar information.
MENU BOARD
A permanently mounted exterior structure used in the drive-through lane of a fast food restaurant displaying the bill of fare of such establishment.
[Ord. No. 601 § 2, 11-16-2009]
MOVING SIGN
A sign, all or any part of which moves or is so designed or constructed as to facilitate movement of all or any portion thereof by means of any mechanical, electric, pneumatic, hydraulic or other natural or artificial force.
MULTI-TENANT BUILDING
A building housing two (2) or more tenants where less than fifty percent (50%) of the building area is used for or less than fifty percent (50%) of the tenants are engaged in the retail sales of product. Tenants on the ground floor have separate main entrances to the exterior of the building.
MULTI-TENANT BUILDING — SINGLE ENTRANCE
A building housing two (2) or more tenants where more than fifty percent (50%) building area or where more than fifty percent (50%) of the tenants are engaged in CC uses as set forth in Article IV of Chapter 405 or office uses as defined in Section 405.060. Access to the individual tenant's entrances is by one (1) or more main entrances on the building exterior.
NON-CONFORMING SIGN
Any sign lawfully in use (advertised a business that was conducted or a product sold on the premises or lot) at the time of passage of this Chapter or amendments thereto that does not conform after the passage of this Chapter or amendments thereto with the sign regulations of the district in which it is situated or with these sign regulations generally.
OPEN/CLOSED SIGN
A sign announcing the business is open or closed.
ORDER BOARD
A permanently mounted exterior structure displaying a customer's order in the drive-through lane of a fast food restaurant.
[Ord. No. 601 § 2, 11-16-2009]
PERMANENT SIGN
A sign firmly attached to the ground, wall or other portion of a building and not designed or intended to be readily removed or relocated or a sign that is intended to be displayed for an unlimited duration. For purposes of this Chapter, "permanent" shall include signs intended for display or actually displayed for more than nine (9) months.
PERSON
Any natural person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind.
PLAZA
A lot or series of lots combined to form a single commercial development containing a building or buildings devoted primarily to retail and/or restaurant uses and that is anchored by a grocery store or large general light retail store (over twenty thousand (20,000) square feet).
POLE SIGN
Any detached permanent sign located on the same lot or parcel as the use it advertises which is supported by one (1) or more stationary poles longer than two (2) feet above the mean grade line of the ground at its base, provided that this shall not include a permitted ground sign as set forth herein.
POLITICAL SIGN
A temporary sign advocating or opposing any political proposition or candidate for public office.
PORTABLE SIGN
A sign that is not permanently affixed to a building, structure or ground and that may be readily moved or relocated. This includes signs with wheels or secondarily (attached by other means than a vehicle sign as defined) attached to any vehicle, trailer or other transportable devices. Examples of signs in this category include, but are not limited to, portable reader boards/message boards, sandwich boards, portable black signs, portable arrow signs, portable changeable fluorescent letters signs and mobile billboards.
PREMISES
That portion of a lot or building occupied by a single occupant, exclusive of common area, if any, shared with adjacent occupants.
PROJECTING SIGN
Any sign which projects more than fifteen (15) inches beyond the plane of the wall or structure on which the sign is erected or attached.
PROMOTIONAL SIGN
A device, item or thing intended to attract the attention of the passing public, such as inflatable devices or things that flutter or are made of flexible materials which move with the wind or by some other artificial means including, but not limited to, pennants, banners, balloons, whirligigs, streamers and flags other than governmental and trademark flags as defined elsewhere in this Section.
READER BOARD/MESSAGE BOARD
A sign or part of a sign that is designed to display changeable copy, text, information or visual displays either electronically, through LED or other lighting, such as time and temperature or manually by use of changeable alphanumeric lettering. To not be considered an animated sign, a reader board/message board must display its message for a minimum of seven (7) seconds.
[Ord. No. 601 § 5, 11-16-2009]
REAL ESTATE SIGN
A sign pertaining only to the prospective rental, lease or sale of the property on which it is located.
ROOF SIGN
Any sign erected on a roof but excluding marquee and canopy signs and excluding wall or projecting signs which do not project greater than twenty-four (24) inches above a parapet wall. The generally vertical plane of a mansard type roof shall be interpreted as the same as a wall of a building.
SIGN
A device, a structure or part of a structure, including structural trim, which displays or upon which is displayed any colors, message, name or symbol of any kind for the purpose of advertising, announcing, directing or attracting attention from persons located outside a building. Sign supports are not a part of the sign.
SIGN AREA
The area of the sign face. The "sign area" of a multi-faced sign is the sum of the sign areas of each face, including structural trim and reader board/message board, which can be seen from a single location on an adjacent street and which displays or upon which is displayed any color, message, name or symbol of any kind for the purpose of advertising, announcing, directing or attracting attention from persons located outside of a building. If a sign is attached to a building, applied to a window or suspended in any manner whereby there is no apparent trim or confining border, the sign area shall be computed by drawing an imaginary straight line around a generally rectangular margin and measuring the area so encompassed by these lines.
SIGN FACE OR SURFACE
Any surface of a sign upon, against or through which the advertising message is displayed or illustrated, including structural trim, which displays or upon which is displayed any color, message, name or symbol of any kind for the purpose of advertising, announcing, directing or attracting attention from persons located outside of a building and which can be seen from a single location on an adjacent street, provided that the ends or thickness of a sign shall not be counted as a separate sign face unless an advertising message is conveyed thereon.
SIGN STRUCTURE
The sign and all parts associated with its construction.
SIGN SUPPORTS
All structures by which a sign is held up including, for example, poles, braces, guys and anchors.
SPECIAL EVENT
See Article VI of Chapter 405.
STANDARD OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURE
Structures and signs designed to be viewed by motorists along interstate and primary highway systems. Such structures may include billboards, detached pole signs on separate parcels, wall signs and signs otherwise attached to buildings and/or supported by uprights or braces on the ground. Real estate signs are excluded from this definition.
STREET ADDRESS
The official street number of a building location as determined by the U.S. Post Office.
STRIP MALL
A building with two (2) or more tenants in which more than fifty percent (50%) of the first (1st) floor or where more than fifty percent (50%) of the tenants on the first (1st) floor are engaged in the retail sales of product, with separate main entrances to the exterior of the building, which is not anchored by a grocery store or large general light retail store (over twenty thousand (20,000) square feet).
STRUCTURAL TRIM
The molding, battens, cappings, nailing strips, latticing and platforms which are attached to the sign structure.
SUBDIVISION MAP SIGN
A street map of any area placed on a sign during the development phase of the area.
SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE SIGN
A temporary real estate sign advertising an entire residential subdivision.
SUBDIVISION SIGN
A sign identifying the name of a subdivision.
TEMPORARY SIGN
Any sign customarily intended for a limited or intermittent period of display. For purposes of this Chapter, "temporary" shall mean nine (9) months or less.
VEHICLE SIGN
A sign painted directly on or semi-permanently adhered (e.g. sticker, magnet or other similar material) to all or part of an automobile, van, truck, other motorized vehicle or trailer.
WALL SIGN
A sign erected or attached to any portion of the wall of a building with the plane of the face parallel to the plane of the wall below the roof line and projects less than fifteen (15) inches from the attaching surface.
WINDOW SIGN, PERMANENT
A sign that is permanently affixed to or otherwise displayed on either side of the glass of an exterior window or displayed for the purpose of being viewed from the exterior. For the purpose of this Chapter, a glass brick wall shall be deemed a window.
WINDOW SIGN, TEMPORARY
A sign that is temporarily affixed to or otherwise displayed on either side of the glass of an exterior window or displayed for the purpose of being viewed from the exterior. For the purpose of this Chapter, a glass brick wall shall be deemed a window. For the purposes of this Chapter, "temporary" shall mean nine (9) months or less.
[Ord. No. 510 §1, 10-16-2006]
A. 
Notwithstanding anything else in this Chapter, the following restrictions shall govern all signs displayed in the City:
1. 
Signs may only be displayed in accordance with this Chapter.
2. 
Any sign that can be displayed under the provisions of this Chapter may contain a non-commercial message.
3. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to display any sign containing an obscene message or a message likely to incite violence.
4. 
Any sign or sign structure that ceases to be used as a sign (as defined in this Chapter) or ceases to display or advertise the name, message of a business or activity currently located or product currently sold on the lot or premises on which the sign structure is located or is otherwise discontinued for a period of six (6) months shall be deemed abandoned and shall be removed within the time period set forth in the City's notice pursuant Section 415.140 of these sign regulations, regardless of any reservation of an intent not to abandon and to resume such use of the sign structure.
B. 
Design.
[Ord. No. 701 § 1, 7-20-2015]
1. 
All permanent signs for new developments or current developments which do not have a pole, ground or wall signs in place at the time of this amendment and have more than one (1) tenant within the City's "CC," "PLI" or "PO" Districts shall be of a generally uniform appearance and of a configuration approved by either a stand-alone signage plan or a sign plan as part of a development plan approval. Colors, style, materials, illumination, size, composition, height and location shall be compatible with the theme, visual quality, and overall character of the building or premises on which they will be displayed as well as the surrounding area and blend in an architecturally pleasing manner to create a unified design.
2. 
All permanent signs of any kind shall use a color scheme harmonious with colors found on structures and other signs on the same premises as the sign and structures on surrounding premises, and shall contain no colors or combination of colors deemed to be too bright, intense, incongruous or dissimilar to the function and architectural character of the building or premises on which they will be displayed so as to be incompatible with the structures and other signs on the same and on surrounding structures, or so clearly out of character for the neighborhood as to cause visual blight.
3. 
No sign shall be erected or maintained so that its position, shape, wording, device or color might interfere with, obstruct the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or warning device.
4. 
No sign shall make use of the words "stop," "look," "yield," "danger" or any word, phrase, symbol or character in such a manner to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
5. 
No sign shall contain obscene language or language likely to incite violence.
6. 
All signs and support structures shall comply with applicable requirements of the applicable building, electrical, fire prevention and other codes of the City.
C. 
Illumination.
1. 
Illuminated signs may only be illuminated as provided in this Chapter.
2. 
All sign illumination shall be orientated to prevent glare onto adjacent streets or residential properties or excessive off-site illumination.
3. 
All signs with internal illumination shall require an electrical permit and meet all requirements of the City's electrical code and other applicable codes.
[Ord. No. 510 §1, 10-16-2006]
A. 
Except as may be otherwise prescribed by this Chapter, the following signs shall be prohibited in the City:
1. 
Flashing sign or moving sign (except seasonal holiday displays and/or by special event permit).
2. 
Animated signs (except by special event permit).
3. 
Promotional signs (except by special event permit).
4. 
Roof signs.
5. 
Signs on public right-of-way (other than signs caused to be placed by the City).
6. 
Signs that are in disrepair or hazardous.
7. 
Signs that relate to discontinued activities, businesses or uses that are no longer operational at that site.
8. 
Signs with words or colors confusing to motorists or which impair vision at entrances, intersections or sharp curves.
9. 
Projecting signs.
10. 
Signs employing neon or simulated neon signs or strip lighting, except for a sign displaying the word "OPEN" within the size and limits as defined herein.
11. 
Signs directly painted onto a building or structure, excluding window signs.
12. 
Any other sign unless expressly allowed or exempt in accordance with this Chapter or any State or Federal law.
[Ord. No. 510 §1, 10-16-2006]
A. 
Except as may be otherwise prescribed by this Chapter, the following signs shall be exempt from regulation under this Chapter:
1. 
Street address signs provided they are two (2) square feet or less in size.
2. 
Memorial signs provided they are less than six (6) square feet in surface area and no more than one (1) per building.
3. 
Interior signs.
4. 
Any sign exempt under any State or Federal law.
5. 
Signs required to be posted by law or for public safety such as warning, caution, no trespassing, private, keep out, beware of dog, etc. Signs shall be no larger than as required by law or to safely communicate the required information.
[Ord. No. 510 §1, 10-16-2006; Ord. No. 614 §2, 6-21-2010]
A. 
Subject to limitations contained in this Section and elsewhere in this Chapter, the following types of signs shall be permitted in the City's "CC", "PLI" and "PO" Districts in accordance with the following regulations:
1. 
Permanent Signs. Subject to the permit requirement of Section 415.130 and the limitations hereinafter set forth, permanent signs shall be permitted as set forth in the following Table 415.070:
[Ord. No. 701 § 2, 7-20-2015]
Table 415.0701
Sign Type
District
Maximum Sign Area
Maximum Height
Maximum Number Allowed
Location
Wall2
CC, PO, PLI
Up to 5% of the wall area to which it is attached, but no greater than 300 square feet
At least 8 feet off ground if travel underneath is allowed and in no instance higher than 45 feet
1 per main entrance (unless in PO, PLI and activity has a window sign)
Must face street or be located at major entrance
Ground2
CC
Up to 50 square feet
Up to 8 feet
1 ground or pole sign
Sign structure must be at least 5 feet from nearest property line, govern-mental easement or right-of-way
Ground2
PO, PLI
Up to 50 square feet
Up to 8 feet
1 ground
Sign structure must be at least 5 feet from nearest property line, governmental easement or right-of-way
Pole2
CC
Up to 80 square feet
Target height of 22 feet above center of street; minimum height is 15 feet; maximum height 30 feet
1 ground or pole sign
Sign structure must be at least 5 feet from nearest property line, govern-mental easement or right-of-way
Window2, 4 (permanent and/or temporary)
CC
25% of total window area on main street5 or entrance side, excluding doors, but no greater than 10 square feet or 50% of any 1 window
10 feet
Total of 4 per activity3
May be placed on any window(s) that can be viewed from a public right-of-way or the business' parking lot
Window 2, 4 (permanent)
PO, PLI
25% of total window area on main street5 or entrance side, excluding doors, but no greater than 10 square feet or 50% of any 1 window
10 feet
1 per activity; unless activity has a wall sign
Must face street or be on same side of major entrance6
Flag
CC, PO, PLI
5 feet by 8 feet
25 feet
1 flag per pole, 2 poles per lot
10 feet from property line, 5 feet from governmental easement or right-of-way
NOTES:
1.
All signs set forth in this Table 415.070 shall conform to the design requirements set forth in Subsection 415.040(B) except as set forth herein.
2.
See additional regulations for multi-tenant buildings, multi-tenant building - single entrance, strip malls and plazas.
3.
Shall be permitted in addition to any other signage as defined herein.
4.
No permit required.
5.
Main street: street address of property.
6.
Total window area shall be calculated based on the building side on which the window sign will be located.
2. 
Additional permanent sign regulations.
[Ord. No. 701 § 3, 7-20-2015]
a. 
Ground signs.
(1) 
Shall not be located within five (5) feet of the right-of-way, governmental easement or property line but may otherwise be located in the front yard setbacks.
(2) 
No more than two (2) feet of the support structure shall be visible.
(3) 
Sign support structure shall be constructed of stone, masonry or other materials that match the primary finish material of the building.
b. 
Pole signs.
(1) 
Shall not be located within five (5) feet of the right-of-way, governmental easement or property line but may otherwise be located in the front yard setbacks.
(2) 
Sign support structure may be constructed of stone, masonry or other materials that match the primary finish material of the building.
(3) 
Bottom of sign shall be ten (10) feet above ground if travel underneath is allowed.
(4) 
Pole signs along Lin Ferry may not exceed twenty-five (25) feet in height and sixty (60) square feet in sign area. The preferred target height shall be twenty (20) feet above the center of the street which the sign faces. Bottom of sign shall be ten (10) feet above ground if travel underneath is allowed.
c. 
Window signs in the "CC" District are subject to the following regulations:
(1) 
Permitted on first story only.
(2) 
May not be lighted internally, externally or in any other manner.
(3) 
Information signs and signs required to be posted by law such as restaurant ratings, warning and safety signs, etc., are permitted and do not count against the total allowable window signage or the twenty-five percent (25%) total window area as set forth herein.
(4) 
Window and total window area.
(a) 
A "window" is the entire glass surface from where the glass windowpane meets the frame of the window; windows that have muntins shall not be counted as separate windows.
(b) 
The "total window area" equals the sum of all windows on the side of the building facing the street address or the main entrance; and
(c) 
Doors shall not be included in the calculation of the total window area.
(5) 
Window sign size. If there is no apparent trim or confining border, the sign area shall be computed by drawing an imaginary straight line around a generally rectangular margin and measuring the area so encompassed by these lines. Sign text/graphics that continues across more than one (1) window shall be counted as one (1) sign.
(6) 
Window signs shall be professionally designed and constructed. Handwritten paper, cardboard, plastic, chalk or white-board signs and typed paper signs are not permitted.
(7) 
Window signs may not repeat text/graphics of any wall sign. Where there is a wall sign and window signage, the window sign shall contain different or supplementary additional text and/or graphics (e.g., wall sign has business name, windows sign has business name integrated within company logo).
d. 
Window signs in the "PO" and "PLI" District are subject to the following regulations:
(1) 
Permitted on first (1st) story only.
(2) 
May not be lighted internally, externally or in any other manner.
(3) 
Window and total window area.
(a) 
A "window" is the entire glass surface from where the glass windowpane meets the frame of the window; windows that have muntins shall not be counted as separate windows.
(b) 
The "total window area" equals the sum of all windows on the side of the building facing the street address or the main entrance; and
(c) 
Doors shall not be included in the calculation of the total window area.
(4) 
Information signs and signs required to be posted by law such as warning and safety signs, etc., are permitted and do not count against the total allowable window signage or twenty-five percent (25%) of total window area as set forth herein.
(5) 
Window sign size. If there is no apparent trim or confining border, the sign area shall be computed by drawing an imaginary straight line around a generally rectangular margin and measuring the area so encompassed by these lines. Sign text/graphics that continues across more than one (1) window shall be counted as one (1) sign.
e. 
Information signs.
(1) 
No permit required.
(2) 
Permitted on first (1st) story only.
(3) 
May not be lighted internally, externally or in any other manner except for an "OPEN" sign (to include non-flashing neon).
(4) 
One (1) of each type or as defined herein per business/tenant located on window on the same side as main entrance or entrance door(s).
(5) 
Signs required to be posted for public safety such as restaurant ratings, warning and safety signs, etc., are permitted.
(6) 
Type and maximum size.
(a) 
"OPEN" lighted sign. Two (2) square feet.
(b) 
OPEN/CLOSED — reader board or message board sign. Two (2) square feet and in which case the activity shall not be permitted to have an "OPEN" sign or post hours of operation, Internet address and phone number(s) independent of this sign.
(c) 
Hours of operation, Internet address and phone number(s). One (1) square foot.
(d) 
Address. Two (2) square foot.
(e) 
Business name on door (one (1) per entrance). One (1) square foot.
(7) 
If the activity has no window sign or wall sign, then activity may have one (1) large business name sign of up to three (3) square feet on the main entrance door.
f. 
Wall signs.
(1) 
Tenants of first (1st) floor of multi-tenant buildings, plazas or strip malls may be identified with a wall sign (one (1) per tenant) which makes up five percent (5%) or less of the portion of the wall of the building which is attributable to the individual tenant but in no instance may the wall sign be more than three hundred (300) square feet except as may be approved by a stand alone signage plan or a sign plan as part of a development plan approval pursuant to Section 415.090 of this Chapter.
(2) 
No more than two (2) feet above roof and no more than fifteen (15) inches away from wall.
g. 
Multi-tenant buildings multi-tenant building — single entrance, strip malls and plazas.
[Ord. No. 701 § 4, 7-20-2015]
(1) 
Any lot fronting Lin Ferry containing a multi-tenant building or strip mall is allowed only one (1) ground sign or pole sign which contains the name of the building or development. Individual tenants in multi-tenant buildings or strip malls may be identified with one (1) wall sign meeting the standards of Subsection (f) above. In addition to a wall sign, where the use is zoned "CC," the tenant may have a window sign(s) meeting the requirements as defined herein.
(2) 
Areas developed as a plaza shall be entitled to one (1) pole sign which contains the name of the development and the anchor store or one (1) ground sign that contains the name of the development and the tenants wherein each tenant or activity advertised on the sign shall use a color scheme harmonious with colors found on structures and other signs on the same premises as the sign and structures on surrounding premises, in addition to any other design standards of this Chapter. Individual tenants in a plaza may be identified with a wall sign (one (1) per tenant) meeting the standards of Subsection (f) above. In addition to a wall sign, the tenant may have a window sign(s) meeting the requirements as defined herein. For the purposes of this Section, the plaza shall not include out parcels with separate buildings and uses developed in conjunction with the plaza.
(3) 
Except as set forth in Subsection (1) above, areas developed as a strip mall shall be entitled to one (1) pole sign which contains the name of the building or development or one (1) ground sign that contains the name of the building or development and the tenants wherein each tenant or activity advertised on the sign shall use a color scheme harmonious with colors found on structures and other signs on the same premises as the sign and structures on surrounding premises, in addition to any other design standards of this Chapter. Individual tenants may be identified with a wall sign (one (1) per tenant) meeting the standards of and as approved per the signage plan. In addition to a wall sign, where the use is zoned "CC," the tenant may have a window sign(s) meeting the requirements as defined herein.
(4) 
Except as set forth in Subsection (1) above, areas developed as a multi-tenant building shall be entitled to one (1) ground sign that contains the name of the building or development and the tenants wherein each tenant or activity advertised on the sign shall use a color scheme harmonious with colors found on structures and other signs on the same premises as the sign and structures on surrounding premises, in addition to any other design standards of this Chapter. Individual tenants in a multi-tenant building may be identified with a wall sign (one (1) per tenant) meeting the standards of and as approved per the signage plan. In addition to a wall sign, where use is zoned "CC," the tenant may have a window sign(s) meeting the requirements as defined herein.
(5) 
Multi-tenant building — single entrance.
(a) 
Shall be entitled to one (1) ground sign per lot which contains the name of the building or development and the tenants and one (1) wall sign per building listing the name of building or major tenant. No window signs are permitted except for an information sign at the main entrance(s).
(b) 
Shall be entitled to one (1) small directory sign with nameplates of the individual tenants is permitted to be affixed to the wall near the entrance on the ground floor. The maximum letter height for each tenant name shall be two (2) inches and the sign shall use a color scheme harmonious with the building to which it is affixed and colors found on the same premises as the sign, in addition to any other design standards of this Chapter. The design of the sign shall be integrated with and complement the building design and materials. Total sign size and location shall be as approved by the signage plan under Section 415.100 of this Chapter.
h. 
Menu/order boards.
[Ord. No. 601 § 3, 11-16-2009]
(1) 
Number and dimensions. In the "CC" District, the following additional signage is permitted for a drive-through establishment:
(a) 
Primary menu board. One (1) primary menu board not to exceed thirty-six (36) square feet in sign area and not to exceed eight (8) feet in height is allowed per order station up to a maximum of two (2) primary menu boards.
(b) 
Secondary menu board. One (1) secondary order board not to exceed thirty-six (36) square feet in sign area and not to exceed six (6) feet in height is allowed.
(c) 
Order board. One (1) order board not to exceed four (4) square feet in sign area and not to exceed six (6) feet in height is allowed.
(d) 
Primary and secondary menu boards are allowed in addition to other permitted signs on site. No additional signage may be attached to the menu boards and/or order board that exceed the permitted area or height for the respective menu board or order board.
(2) 
Residential separation. When a site directly abuts a residentially zoned or used site, a menu and order board must be set back at least thirty (30) feet from the residential property line and shall be placed so as to project sound and light away from residentially zoned or used property.
(3) 
Illumination. Illumination is permitted but shall not cause light intrusion or glare on neighboring residentially zoned or used property. Order boards may incorporate LED or other similar lighting.
(4) 
Colors. The sign structure and supports of a menu board or order board shall match the color scheme of the principle building and shall not exceed three (3) colors.
i. 
Reader board/message boards accessory to permitted pole or ground signs.
[Ord. No. 601 § 4, 11-16-2009]
(1) 
Reader boards/message boards are permitted only as an accessory to a permitted pole or ground sign and shall be calculated as part of the sign area of the pole or ground sign.
(2) 
The reader board/message board for any permitted pole sign shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total sign area of the proposed sign.
(3) 
The reader board/message board for any permitted ground sign shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total sign area of the proposed sign.
3. 
Directional signs. Directional signs exist for the sole purpose of identifying entrances, exits, drive-through lanes, loading zones, no parking zones, enter, exit, etc. and shall contain language indicating its purpose. In addition to the permit requirement of Section 415.130, directional signs shall be subject to the following limitations:
[Ord. No. 701 § 5, 7-20-2015]
a. 
Ground signs. Directional signage in the form of ground signs shall not exceed five (5) square feet in sign area and three and one-half (3 1/2) feet in height. Such signage shall not exceed two (2) signs per entrance/exit or one (1) per drive lane and shall be located at least three (3) feet from the property line, right-of-way or governmental easement. Additional signs may be approved as part of a stand-alone signage plan or a signage plan as part of a development plan approval.
(1) 
Drive-through operations may have one (1) menu/instruction board up to twelve (12) square feet in size provided it is approved on a stand-alone signage plan or a sign plan as part of a development plan approval.
(2) 
A directional ground sign may include advertising or logo only if no more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the sign area.
(3) 
Shall use a color scheme harmonious with other signs on the premises and used on structures thereon, in addition to other applicable design standards of this Chapter.
(4) 
Signs may be internally illuminated.
b. 
Wall signs. Directional signage in the form of wall signs shall not exceed ten (10) square feet in area and fourteen (14) feet in height. Such signage shall not exceed one (1) sign per traffic lane, be located on a wall or side of a structure, not project more than six (6) inches, shall use a color scheme harmonious with the building to which it is affixed and other signs on the same premises as the sign, in addition to any other design standards of this Chapter, and may be internally illuminated. Additional signs may be approved as part of a stand-alone signage plan or a sign plan as part of a development plan approval.
4. 
Standard outdoor advertising structures. In addition to the permit requirement of Section 415.130, standard outdoor advertising structures shall be subject to the following limitations:
[Ord. No. 803, 12-21-2020]
a. 
Size. Not to exceed eight hundred (800) square feet per sign face, with each face having a maximum height of thirty (30) feet and a maximum length of sixty (60) feet. The maximum size limitations shall apply to each face of a sign structure and signs may be placed back to back or in a V-type configuration with not more two (2) displays per facing.
b. 
Height. No advertising structure shall exceed sixty (60) feet in height above the grade of the roadway from which the structure is meant to be visible.
c. 
Number. Only one (1) structure per lot is allowed.
d. 
Location. Standard outdoor advertising structures are only allowed 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 interstate or primary highway system of the State of Missouri and in areas that are zoned "CC", "PLI" or "PO."
(1) 
Under no conditions shall such a structure be allowed within:
(a) 
One thousand (1,000) feet of any lot located within any residential zoning district.
(b) 
One thousand three hundred twenty (1,320) feet of any other outdoor advertising structure on the same side of the adjacent interstate or primary highway.
(c) 
Fifty (50) feet of any property line of the lot on which the sign is located.
(d) 
(Reserved)
(e) 
One hundred (100) feet of any on-premises sign.
(f) 
One thousand (1,000) feet of any park, playground, school, library, hospital, church, historic district, landmark or an area on the National Register of Historic Places.
(2) 
The spacing between structure provisions of paragraph (d)(1)(b) of this Subsection shall not apply to signs that are separated by buildings, natural surroundings or other obstructions in such manner that only one (1) sign face located within such distance is visible at any one time: directional or other official signs or those advertising the sale or lease of the property on which they are located, including products sold, shall not be counted, nor shall measurements be made from them for the purpose of compliance with spacing provisions.
(3) 
No sign shall be located in such manner as to obstruct or otherwise interfere with the effectiveness of any official traffic sign, signal or device or obstruct or physically interfere with a motor vehicle operator's view of approaching, merging or intersecting traffic.
(4) 
No sign shall be located adjacent to or within five hundred (500) feet of an interchange, intersection at grade or safety rest area. Such distances shall be measured from beginning or ending of the pavement widening at the exit from or entrance to the main traveled way.
(5) 
No sign shall be located on the roof of a building or non-sign structure.
e. 
Lighting.
(1) 
No revolving or rotating beam or beacon of light that simulates an emergency light or device shall be permitted as part of any sign. No flashing, intermittent or moving light or lights will be permitted except illuminated signs designating public service information such as time, date or temperature or similar information will be allowed.
(2) 
External lighting, such as floodlights, thin line and gooseneck reflectors, are permitted, provided the light source is directed upon the face of the signs and is effectively shielded so as to prevent beams or rays of light from being directed into any portion of the main traveled way of the interstate or Federal-aid primary highway and the lights are not of such intensity so as to cause glare, impair the vision of the driver of a motor vehicle or otherwise interfere with a driver's operation of a motor vehicle; provided however, that the light source is effectively shielded so as to prevent beams or rays of light from shining on any lot which is used or zoned residential.
(3) 
No sign shall be so illuminated that it interferes with the effectiveness of or obscures any official traffic sign, device or signal.
f. 
Other regulations.
(1) 
The distance between signs shall be measured along the nearest edge of the highway pavement between points directly opposite the signs. All other distance measurement points shall be those which yield the shortest distance between relevant points. If signs are angled or V-shaped, the nearest point of the structure to the other relevant point is to be used.
(2) 
The size and area of signs contained within a frame or having a defined edge shall be measured by the outside dimensions of the frame or edge. Other signs shall be measured by the blocked-out area of the letters, logo or other graphic presentation by using the smallest square, rectangle, triangle, circle or combination thereof which will encompass the entire sign.
(3) 
No outdoor advertising structure or billboards may be attached to any other structure or building.
(4) 
No permit to allow a sign to be newly erected shall be issued without a permit issued by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission.
5. 
Digital outdoor advertising structures. All digital outdoor advertising structures shall comply with applicable sign regulations set forth in this Code. Additionally, no digital outdoor advertising structure shall be lawful unless it has received a permit pursuant to Section 415.130 and complies with the following:
[Ord. No. 803, 12-21-2020]
a. 
Billboard regulations. Except as provided in Section 415.070(5)(c), all digital outdoor advertising structures shall meet or surpass the minimum standards, and all other regulations, for standard outdoor advertising structures set forth in Section 415.070(4) of this Code, except those for lighting contained in Subsection 415.070(4)(e)(2), which shall be governed under this Subsection, and the following additional regulations:
(1) 
Duration of message. The image or any portion thereof displayed on a digital outdoor advertising structure shall have a minimum duration of at least ten (10) seconds and shall be a static display. No portion of the image may flash, scroll, twirl, change color, or in any manner imitate movement.
(2) 
Transition of message. Where the image or any portion thereof changes, the change sequence shall only be accomplished by means of instantaneous repixelization.
(3) 
Video display prohibited. No portion of any digital outdoor advertising structure may change its message or background in a manner or by a method of display characterized by motion or pictorial imagery, or depict action or a special effect to imitate movement, or the presentation of pictorials or graphics displayed in a progression of frames that give the illusion of motion or the illusion of moving objects, moving patterns or bands of light or expanding or contracting shapes.
(4) 
Fluctuating or flashing illumination. No portion of any digital outdoor advertising structure may fluctuate in light intensity or use intermittent strobe or moving light or light that changes in intensity in sudden transitory bursts, streams, zooms, twinkles, sparkles or that in any manner creates the illusion of movement.
(5) 
Brightness.
(a) 
Luminance. A digital outdoor advertising structure shall not exceed a maximum of five thousand (5,000) nits (candelas per square meter) during daylight hours and a maximum illumination of five hundred (500) nits (candelas per square meter) between sundown and sunrise measured from the sign's face at maximum brightness. An owner of a digital outdoor advertising structure shall provide the City a written certification from the sign manufacturer that the light intensity has been factory pre-set not to exceed the above limits and that the intensity level is protected from end user manipulation by password-protected software or other means acceptable to the City.
(b) 
Illuminance. At no time may a digital outdoor advertising structure exceed 0.3 foot-candles of light above normal ambient light levels. Illuminance shall be determined by a foot-candle metering device held perpendicular to the face of the digital outdoor advertising structure at a height of five (5) feet and aimed towards the digital outdoor advertising structures from a distance of two hundred fifty (250) feet. If the difference in illuminance between conditions when the digital outdoor advertising structure is on and off is 0.3 foot-candles or less, then the digital outdoor advertising structure is in compliance. All digital outdoor advertising structures shall be equipped with automatic dimming technology which automatically adjusts brightness based on ambient light conditions to meet the above-stated requirement. An owner of a digital outdoor advertising structure shall provide the City a written certification from the sign manufacturer or other person that the sign is equipped with automatic dimming technology.
(c) 
Testing. All digital outdoor advertising structures shall be subject to random testing to ensure that such structures comply with the brightness requirements set forth herein. The sign owner shall have such testing performed at the sign owner's expense by a licensed, independent electrical or lighting engineer, who shall test such structure under normal operating conditions and submit such results under the engineer's seal. No digital outdoor advertising structure shall be required to be tested at the sign owner's expense more than once in any calendar year unless such structure is previously found during such year to have not met the brightness requirements set forth herein.
(d) 
Nuisance. Notwithstanding the above brightness requirements, no digital outdoor advertising structure shall be of such brightness or intensity so as to cause glare, impair the vision of the driver of a motor vehicle or otherwise interfere with a driver's operation of a motor vehicle, obscure or interfere with the effectiveness of an official traffic control device, prevent or interfere with the quiet use or enjoyment of any lot which is used or zoned residential, or otherwise be maintained as a nuisance.
(6) 
Story advertising. Digital outdoor advertising structures shall not display consecutive messages facing the same traveled way, which constitute a substantially similar theme or story and is a continuation of any immediately preceding message, thereby creating a storyboarding effect when viewed by persons operating a motor vehicle. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall prohibit the display of identical consecutive messages.
(7) 
Audio speaker and pyrotechnics. Use of audio speakers or pyrotechnics is prohibited in association with a digital outdoor advertising structure.
(8) 
Malfunction and non-compliance. Digital outdoor advertising structures shall be designed and equipped to freeze the device in one (1) position if a malfunction occurs. The digital outdoor advertising structures shall be equipped with a means to immediately discontinue the display if it malfunctions, and the sign owner shall immediately stop the dynamic display when notified by the City that it is not complying with standards of this Code.
(9) 
Interactivity with drivers prohibited. No digital outdoor advertising structure shall be designed or equipped to send/receive general or personalized advertisements or messages, whether via text, data, audio or other format, to/from drivers or passengers in passing automobiles through the use of Bluetooth, radio or other means sent to and/or from the digital outdoor advertising structure to a device in or on the automobile or in the possession of the automobile's driver or passengers.
b. 
Conversion from standard to digital outdoor advertising structure, conforming. Standard outdoor advertising structure, erected along Interstate 55, conforming to all requirements of this Sign Code may be converted into a digital outdoor advertising display provided that the proposed digital outdoor advertising is the subject of a current permission letter from the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for conversion to digital, the structure meets all the requirements of this Sign Code, a sign permit is obtained pursuant to Section 415.130, and all necessary building, electrical and other permits are obtained.
c. 
Conversion from standard to digital outdoor advertising structure, non-conforming. A non-conforming standard outdoor advertising structure may not be converted into a digital outdoor advertising structure, except that a non-conforming standard outdoor advertising structure along an Interstate 55 may be converted into a digital outdoor advertising structure, provided that:
(1) 
The proposed digital outdoor advertising structure is the subject of a current permission letter from the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for conversion to digital;
(2) 
The proposed digital outdoor advertising structure is located at least three thousand (3,000) feet from any other such digital outdoor advertising structure on the same side of Interstate 55;
(3) 
The proposed digital outdoor advertising structure meets all the requirements of Section 415.070(5)(a)(1 — 9); the size, height and number requirements of Section 415.070(4)(a — c); a sign permit is obtained pursuant to Section 415.130; and all necessary building, electrical and other permits are obtained;
(4) 
The proposed digital outdoor advertising structure is located within six hundred sixty (660) feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way and visible from the main traveled way of Interstate 55 which is part of the interstate highway system of the State of Missouri and in areas zoned "CC", "PLI" or "PO";
(5) 
The total number of advertising faces on then existing non-conforming standard outdoor advertising structures along Interstate 55 within the City is reduced by two (2) faces for each face converted to digital technology; and
(6) 
Notwithstanding anything else in this Section, the nearest point at the base of the column of the proposed digital outdoor advertising structure is no nearer than:
(a) 
Four hundred (400) feet from any residentially zoned lot;
(b) 
Ten (10) feet from any permanent building or permanent enclosed structure;
(c) 
Nine hundred fifty (950) feet from any park, playground, school, library, hospital, church, historic district, landmark or an area on the National Register of Historic Places, etc.; and
(d) 
Fifty (50) feet from the traveled portion of any public road.
6. 
Temporary signs.
a. 
One (1) temporary sign may be displayed per lot without a sign permit. Such sign shall be located not less than two (2) feet from the right-of-way and not exceed six (6) square feet in size or three and one-half (3½) feet in height.
b. 
In addition to the temporary sign permitted in Subsection (a) above, premises with substantial construction or rehabilitation activities may display one (1) temporary sign up to sixteen (16) square feet in size and eight (8) feet in height as a ground mount or wall mount not less than ten (10) feet from the right-of-way. Such sign shall require a permit under Section 415.130.
c. 
In addition to the temporary sign permitted in Subsection (a) above, premises which are in the process of being sold or leased may display one (1) temporary sign per lot frontage. Such sign may be either as a ground mount or wall mount and shall be located not less than ten (10) feet from the right-of-way and shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in sign face or eight (8) feet in height. Such sign shall not require a permit.
d. 
Certain temporary special event signage is permitted pursuant to Section 405.240.
e. 
Product stored and displayed outside for sale. For vehicle sales and lease uses in the "CC" District, temporary, non-permanent signage may be placed on or adhered to vehicles pursuant to the following limitations and conditions:
[Ord. No. 701 § 6, 7-20-2015]
(1) 
The signage may not exceed either ninety percent (90%) of any window or fifty percent (50%) of any vehicle side (front, back or side) and shall only be allowed on one (1) side at a time.
(2) 
If applied to a window it must be removed prior to operating the vehicle on any public right-of-way.
(3) 
A maximum of six (6) vehicles may have signage at any one (1) time and a total of six (6) colors displayed at one (1) time.
(4) 
Vehicle must be parked within a legal parking space as defined by the approved site plan and cannot be located or parked in drive aisles, right-of-way, non-paved surfaces, ramps, etc.
(5) 
To qualify under this Section, the signage must be a sticker, magnet, temporary paint or like material which temporarily adheres to the vehicle surface.
(6) 
Signage may include information related to product cost and finance methods with such type text as: price, sale, finance information, special, etc. All text of the message must be spelled out on the same vehicle and may not be carried over from vehicle to vehicle. For example, signage such as letters or signage propped under a vehicle hood, not affixed to the vehicle surface or placed above, over, on top of, beside, near or under the vehicle is not permitted under this Subsection.
(7) 
No permit is required.
[Ord. No. 510 §1, 10-16-2006]
A. 
Subject to limitations contained in this Section and elsewhere in this Chapter, only the following types of signs shall be permitted in the City's "RS-1", "MR" and "PR" Districts in accordance with the following regulations:
1. 
Permanent signs.
a. 
Flagpoles. Each lot devoted to residential use is entitled to one (1) freestanding flagpole not to exceed twenty (20) feet in height. Such sign shall require a permit under Section 415.130.
2. 
Temporary signs. Temporary signs including, but not limited to, real estate signs, are allowed without a permit subject to the following limitations:
a. 
Three (3) signs per single lot. Such signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in sign face with two (2) identical sign faces permitted per sign and three and one-half (3½) feet in height each and shall not be unnecessarily duplicative. For the purposes of this Subsection, more than one (1) sign containing the same message per street frontage shall be unnecessarily duplicative. Such sign shall be located not less than two (2) feet from the right-of-way and no permit is required.
415.tif
b. 
One (1) sign per street frontage for subdivisions of less than five (5) acres shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in size and eight (8) feet in height. Signs for subdivisions shall be located on common property, property held by a neighborhood association or like entity or property controlled by the developer. Such sign shall be located not less than ten (10) feet from the right-of-way and shall require a permit under Section 415.130.
c. 
One (1) sign per street frontage for subdivisions of more than five (5) acres shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in size and eight (8) feet in height. Signs for subdivisions shall be located on common property, property held by a neighborhood association or like entity or property controlled by the developer. Such sign shall be located not less than ten (10) feet from the right-of-way and shall require a permit under Section 415.130.
d. 
Temporary signs shall be kept in good repair and either removed or replace should they fall into disrepair. Signs made of non-weather resistant materials such as cardboard are to be removed or replaced prior to falling into disrepair.
[Ord. No. 510 §1, 10-16-2006]
A. 
Subdivisions, Places Of Public Assembly, Government Buildings, Schools And Institutions. Subject to the permit requirement under Section 415.130, a subdivision, place of public assembly, government building, school or institution in any zoning district may display one (1) ground sign and two (2) flagpoles. Places of public assembly, government buildings, school and institutions may also display wall signs and directional ground signs per entrance for traffic control as set forth herein. Unless otherwise set forth herein, sign types permitted herein shall meet the requirements set forth in Section 415.070 for the corresponding sign type.
[Ord. No. 701 § 7, 7-20-2015; Ord. No. 770, 8-20-2018]
1. 
Ground signs for subdivisions shall be located on common property, property held by a neighborhood association or like entity or property controlled by the developer.
2. 
Wall signs are subject to the following regulations:
Maximum Sign Area
Maximum Height
Maximum Number Allowed
Location
Up to 5% of the wall area of the wall plain to which it is attached, but no greater than 300 square feet
In no instance higher than 35 feet
1 per main entrance (maximum of 3)
No restrictions
3. 
Directional Ground Signs are subject to the following regulations:
Maximum Sign Area
Maximum Height
Maximum Number Allowed
Location
6 square feet
5 feet
2 signs per entrance/exit or 1 per drive lane; and where not readable from off-premises, as needed for on-site safety and information
At least 3 feet from the property line or right-of-way
4. 
Ground Signs are subject to the following regulations:
Maximum Sign Area
Maximum Height
Maximum Number Allowed
Location
50 square feet
8 feet
1 per main building; maximum 2 per street frontage
At least 3 feet from the property line or right-of-way
Places of public assembly, government building, school or institution may include a reader board/message board as part of any ground sign. No more than one (1) reader board per lot shall be permitted.
5. 
Permanent signs in residential areas shall be restricted to a color scheme harmonious with the surrounding residential uses. Wood stains of earth tone types shall not be considered as colors.
6. 
No permanent sign may be located on a lot primarily used for single-family residential purposes, except as defined in Section 415.080.
7. 
Places of public assembly, government buildings, school and institutions may incorporate cast stone or engraved masonry lettering, numbering or wording as an architectural feature of the building so long as: (1) it is not designed to be a message for persons other than those on-site, (2) it is not illuminated, and (3) the area of the architectural feature does not exceed ten (10) square feet.
8. 
Additional signs may be approved as part of a stand-alone signage plan or a signage plan as part of a development plan approval.
B. 
Vehicle Signs.
1. 
Vehicle signs may be displayed in any district in the City under the following conditions:
a. 
During the course of travel upon any roadway or while being used to conduct business or provide services in the City; or legally parked at the owner/operator's residence.
b. 
During construction, reconstruction or remodeling of any property or premises for which a building permit has been lawfully issued. Construction equipment, storage trailers, offices and other mobile devices displaying signs may be located on or adjacent to the property on which the work is being performed for a period within thirty (30) days before and/or after the actual construction work reflected on the building permit relating to the premises.
c. 
For the "CC" and "PO" Districts and non-residential uses in the "RS-1" District, fleet, governmental, institutional or commercial vehicles or trailers displaying vehicle signs may be parked in a designated parking spot for more than twenty four (24) hours on the premises of the vehicle's owner but shall be under roof or behind the front building line when parked overnight. In the "PLI" District, fleet or other commercial vehicles displaying vehicle signage may be parked for more than twenty four (24) hours on the premises of the vehicle's owner so long as they are in a designated parking spot as shown on the approved development plan for the lot.
d. 
No permit is required.
C. 
Portable Sign. Portable signs may not be placed upon any lot, building or structure or any portion thereof in any district in the City, except as permitted by special event permit or under the following conditions:
1. 
During the course of travel upon any roadway.
2. 
While the sign loaded or unloaded, but only for so long as is reasonably required to achieve such loading or unloading.
3. 
Sign is located in an area completely screened from public view when not permitted for display under a special event permit or as otherwise prohibited herein.
[Ord. No. 510 §1, 10-16-2006]
A. 
Purpose. A signage plan is a creative incentive for a unified visual statement that integrates the design of signs with the design of a building on which they will be displayed and with the surrounding area.
B. 
When Allowed. The owner(s) or developer(s) of a tract of land, which is the site of or is proposed as the site for a single integrated development consisting of one (1) or more buildings, off-street parking, such as a multi-tenant building, multi-tenant building — single entrance, strip mall or plaza, may submit a signage plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and recommendation. The signage plan shall contain a visual representation of the lettering, illumination, color, size, height, placement and location of the signs proposed for display. When possible, this may be done in conjunction with or as a part of the site development plan review. Any person submitting a signage plan for consideration shall pay the fee set forth in Section 400.120 at the time of submission when not done in conjunction with a site development plan.
C. 
Statement Of Need. If an applicant seeks to submit a signage plan that seeks signage in size (area), location or number that is not permitted under the express requirements of the Sign Code, then the applicant shall submit a narrative statement that explains the need for deviation from the applicable sign regulations. The statement of need shall describe the unique circumstances of the applicant's site that warrant a deviation from the provisions of the Sign Code. In no instance may any deviation be granted to allow a type of sign that is expressly prohibited in the district in which the site is located.
D. 
Standards For Approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend approval of and the Board of Aldermen may approve a signage plan if the signs represented in the plan conform to applicable regulations of this Chapter except for size, location and number limitations and there is an express legislative finding and determination that:
1. 
The signage plan is consistent with and fulfills the intent, spirit and purposes of this Chapter;
2. 
The signs described in the plan are compatible with the theme, visual quality and overall character of the surrounding area;
3. 
The approval of the proposed signage plan will not be detrimental to the adjoining properties;
4. 
The signs described in the plan are appropriately related in size, shape, materials, lettering, color, illumination and character to the function and character of the building or premises on which they will be displayed; and
5. 
The deviation from the applicable sign regulations in size, location or number of signs is warranted due to the unique characteristics or layout of the proposed building(s) or the unique characteristics or topography of the proposed site.
[Ord. No. 510 §1, 10-16-2006]
A. 
All signs shall be maintained in good repair so as to prevent rust, peeling, flaking or fading. Broken panels, missing letters, flaking or peeling paint, delaminating of wood, malfunctioning lights and other visual damage to a sign shall be repaired within forty-five (45) days of the occurrence or within thirty (30) days of notification by the City.
B. 
Temporary signs shall be kept in good repair and either removed or replaced should they fall into disrepair. Signs made of non-weather resistant materials such as cardboard are to be removed or replaced prior to falling into disrepair.
[Ord. No. 510 §1, 10-16-2006]
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter or any other Section of the City Code to the contrary, nothing in this Chapter or any other Section of the City Code shall be interpreted to regulate the exhibition of a properly displayed United States flag. For the purposes of this Section, the term "properly displayed" shall mean that the flag contains no additional design or embellishment and is displayed consistent with the provisions of Title 4 U.S.C. Sections 1 — 10, pursuant to the normally accepted guidelines for the display of the United States flag. (Section 71.286, RSMo.) However, the proper display of the United States flag shall still count toward the total number of flags that may be displayed as allowed by this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 510 §1, 10-16-2006; Ord. No. 614 §3, 6-21-2010]
A. 
Conditions. Except as otherwise provided herein, sign permits shall be required at the time that any permanent or temporary sign is installed as provided in this Chapter and at the time that any such existing sign is altered. Alterations shall include, but not be limited to, items such as replacement of major parts or supports, modifications to the electrical components, or changes inconsistent with the provisions of this Chapter.
B. 
Applications.
1. 
Applications for sign permits shall be made upon forms provided by the City Clerk.
2. 
Applications for permanent signs shall include the following information:
[Ord. No. 803, 12-21-2020]
a. 
Detailed drawings to scale;
b. 
Site plan to scale;
c. 
(Reserved);
d. 
Property owner's approval;
e. 
Fee; and
f. 
Any other information or submission requested by the City.
3. 
Applicants for all signs over fifty (50) square feet in area and for any freestanding sign must also receive a building permit.
4. 
Applicants for any sign containing electrical components must also receive an electrical permit.
C. 
Fees. Fees as may be adopted by the Board of Aldermen and on file with the City Clerk shall be paid at the time a permit is applied for.
D. 
Time Limits.
1. 
If the work authorized by a permanent sign permit has not been completed within six (6) months after the date of approval, such permit shall become null and void and a new permit must be applied for and issued prior to commencing erection. The fees required for sign permits shall also apply.
2. 
The time period for a temporary signs as defined herein shall begin from the date of approval of the sign application.
E. 
Completion. The sign erector for a permanent sign or the installer for a temporary sign shall notify and submit to the City a digital photograph(s) of the completed sign(s) within fourteen (14) days of the completion of the sign(s). The City shall within fourteen (14) additional days of receipt confirm the authenticity of the digital images supplied by the sign contractor and shall print and permanently file the photograph(s).
[Ord. No. 510 §1, 10-16-2006; Ord. No. 614 §4, 6-21-2010]
A. 
Purpose. Within the City, certain existing signs, which were lawful prior to the adoption or amendment of these sign regulations, are now prohibited under the terms of this Chapter. Such signs are hereby declared to be non-conforming signs. Non-conforming signs may continue subject the limitations of this Section.
B. 
Change And Modification. A non-conforming sign shall be brought into conformity with this Chapter if it is substantially altered or reconstructed, replaced or relocated. An alteration or reconstruction shall be considered substantial when such alteration or reconstruction affects fifty percent (50%) or greater of the non-conforming sign and/or support structure or when the value of such alteration or reconstruction is greater than fifty percent (50%) of the value of the sign and support structure prior to the alteration or reconstruction. A conversion from a standard outdoor advertising structure to a digital outdoor advertising structure shall be considered a substantial alteration requiring the structure to be brought into conformity under this Section. A change in copy is not a substantial alteration for the purposes of this Section. Any non-conforming sign that is damaged through no fault of the owner may, upon issuance of a permit, be repaired and restored to its original condition without being expanded, enlarged or increased in intensity.
C. 
Abandonment Or Discontinuance. In the event that the use of a non-conforming sign and/or sign structure ceases to be used as a sign (as defined in this Chapter) or does not display or advertise the name, message of a business currently located or product currently sold on the lot or premises on which the non-conforming sign structure is located or is otherwise discontinued for a period of six (6) months, such discontinuance shall be deemed an intent to abandon such use, the sign structure shall be deemed abandoned and shall be ordered brought into conformity or removed within the time period set forth in the City's notice pursuant Section 415.150 of these sign regulations. A sign shall not be in use for the purposes of this Section if contains no copy or advertises a use or activity no longer occurring on the premises.
[Ord. No. 510 §1, 10-16-2006]
Where there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in following the strict letter of this Chapter, an applicant for a sign permit may petition the Board of Adjustment to vary or modify a requirement consistent with the manner, standards and procedure as described in Chapter 400, Article II.
[Ord. No. 510 §1, 10-16-2006]
All portions of the Sign Code of the City of Green Park are hereby declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, Subsection or clause is adjudged invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Sign Code shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect.