[R.O. 2013 § 525.010; R.O. 2012 § 525.010;
CC 1987 § 49.010]
For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words and phrases
shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this Section:
POST SIGNS
Any letter, word, model, sign, device or representation used
in the nature of an advertisement or announcement not attached to
a building and which is supported by a stationary pole, poles or standing
letters.
ROOF SIGNS
Any sign erected, constructed or maintained upon the roof
of any building.
SIGN
Any outdoor thing or device employed to publicly display
notice, advertisement or propaganda by the use of letters, words,
characters, figures, pictures or other graphical means.
SIGN AREA
In determining the amount of maximum sign area, the following
outside measurements shall be as follows:
1.
Square or rectangular signs; length times height of all faces
of signs.
2.
Irregularly shaped signs; areas of rectangles or triangles or
combinations thereof necessary to enclose all faces of signs.
3.
Signs made of individual cut-out letters; the sum of area of
triangles or receptacles required to enclose all letters on all faces
of signs.
4.
"V" type signs in excess of ninety degrees (90°); the sum
of the area of all faces of signs.
5.
Electrical equipment and pole covers shall not be counted in
measuring sign area.
TEMPORARY SIGN
A display sign or other advertising device constructed of
cloth, canvas, fabric or other light temporary material, with or without
a structural form, intended for limited period of display, including
decorative displays for holidays or public demonstrations; grand openings
for new or changed-ownership businesses.
[R.O. 2013 § 525.020; R.O. 2012 § 525.020;
CC 1987 § 49.020]
The provisions of this Chapter shall govern the construction,
erection, alteration, repair and maintenance of all signs and outdoor
display structures, together with their appurtenant and auxiliary
devices in respect to the structure, fire safety, fees and permits.
[R.O. 2013 § 525.030; R.O. 2012 § 525.030;
CC 1987 § 49.030]
Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, no person shall
erect or maintain any sign described in this Chapter until a permit
therefor shall have been issued by the Building Commissioner to do
so, pursuant to an application therefor, accompanied by plans and
specifications showing dimensions, materials and details of construction
of the proposed structure; nor until all of the provisions of this
Chapter, the Zoning Code, and the Building Code relating to such structure
shall have been complied with.
[R.O. 2013 § 525.040; R.O. 2012 § 525.040;
CC 1987 § 49.040; Ord. No. 1000 Art. VI, 11-18-2010]
A. The fee for permits under this Chapter shall be twenty dollars ($20.00)
for each sign.
B. A permit fee shall be required for any sign upon the side of an existing
building or a sign placed on the front of a building occupied and
used for business purposes which advertised the business therein conducted.
C. No permit shall issue for a sign erected in vacant lots or for a
sign that does not pertain to the use or business conducted therein.
[R.O. 2013 § 525.050; R.O. 2012 § 525.050]
No sign which exceeds six (6) square feet in area may be displayed in the "A" Residential Single-Family Dwelling District in the Village of Hanley Hills. Signs stating the property is for sale may be displayed in accordance with Section
525.090 hereof.
[R.O. 2013 § 525.060; R.O. 2012 § 525.060;
CC 1987 § 49.070]
It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, repair, alter,
relocate, maintain or construct any post, roof or temporary signs
of any kind or description.
[R.O. 2013 § 525.070; R.O. 2012 § 525.070;
CC 1987 § 49.080]
Nothing in this Chapter shall require the removal or discontinuance
of a sign legally existing as of July 31, 1977, which is not thereafter
altered, rebuilt, enlarged, extended or relocated; provided, that
this provision shall not relieve the owner or lessee thereof from
the duty of safely maintaining such sign and paying the inspection
fees as provided in this Chapter.
[R.O. 2013 § 525.080; R.O. 2012 § 525.080;
CC 1987 § 49.090]
This Chapter shall be administered and enforced by the Building
Commissioner.
[R.O. 2013 § 525.090; R.O. 2012 § 525.090; Ord. No. 494 §§ I –
IV, 10-16-1986; Ord. No. 501 § I, 3-5-1987]
A. In accordance with Section 67.317, RSMo., an owner of real property
zoned single-family residence in the Village of Hanley Hills, or his/her
agent, may display on the property one (1) sign, and one (1) sign
only, advertising:
1.
The property is for sale, lease or exchange by the owner or
his/her agent;
2.
The owner's or agent's name; and
3.
The owner's or agent's address and telephone number.
B. No other information, writing, letters or numbers may be affixed to or displayed at any time on said sign except those specially authorized in Subsection
(A) of this Section. In addition, no sign and its post shall:
1.
Exceed six (6) square feet in area;
2.
Be more than four (4) feet above the ground at its highest point;
and
3.
Be placed on any right-of-way or easement.
C. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to place any such sign within
the Village of Hanley Hills shall first obtain from the Village Clerk
a permit for said sign. The Clerk shall issue said permit after receiving
a proper application. Said application shall state:
1.
The name and address of the owner of said property;
2.
The name and address of the agent, if any, of said owner;
3.
The telephone number of the owner or agent; and
4.
Whether the property is for sale, lease or exchange, or any
combination thereof.