[Ord. 1973-1, 2/5/1973, § 700]
1.
Sign. Any permanent or temporary structure or part thereof or any
device attached, painted or represented directly or indirectly on
a structure or other surface that shall display or include any letter,
word, insignia, flag or representation used as or which is in the
nature of an advertisement, announcement, visual communication, direction
or is designed to attract the eye or bring the subject to the attention
of the public.
2.
Area of Sign.
A.
The area of a sign shall be construed to include all lettering, wording
and accompanying designs and symbols, together with the background,
whether open or enclosed, on which they are displayed, but not including
any supporting framework and bracing identical to the display itself.
B.
Where the sign consists of individual letters or symbols attached
to a building, wall or window, the area shall be considered to be
that of the smallest rectangle or other regular geometric shape which
encompasses all of the letters and symbols.
C.
In computing square foot area of a double-face sign, only one side
shall be considered, provided both faces are identical. If the interior
only formed by the two faces of the double-faced sign is greater than
45°, then both sides of such sign shall be considered in calculating
the sign area.
3.
Illumination of Signs.
A.
Directly Illuminated Sign.
B.
Indirectly Illuminated Sign. A sign illuminated with a light so shielded
that no direct rays therefrom are visible elsewhere on the lot where
said illumination occurs. If such shielding device is defective, such
sign shall be deemed to be a directly illuminated sign.
C.
Flashing Sign. An illuminated sign on which the artificial light
is not maintained stationary and constant in intensity and color at
all times when in use.
D.
Nonilluminated Sign. A sign not illuminated either directly or indirectly.
4.
Location of Signs.
A.
On-Premises Sign. A sign which directs attention to an activity conducted
on the same lot.
B.
Off-Premises Sign. A sign which directs attention to an activity
not conducted on the same lot.
C.
Advertising Sign. An off-premises sign which advertises or otherwise
directs attention to a commodity, business, industry, home occupation
or other similar activity sold, offered or conducted elsewhere than
on the lot upon which such sign is located.
D.
Business Sign. An on-premises sign which directs attention to a business,
commodity, service, industry or other activity sold, offered or conducted
other than incidentally on the premises upon which such sign is located
or to which it is affixed.
5.
Types of Signs.
A.
Freestanding Sign. A self-supporting sign resting on or supported
by means of poles or standards either on the ground or roof of a building.
The height of freestanding signs shall be measured from the curb level.
B.
Parallel Sign. A sign mounted parallel to a wall or other vertical
building surface. Parallel signs shall not extend beyond the edge
of any wall or other surface to which they are mounted nor project
more than eight inches from its surface.
C.
Projecting Sign. Any sign mounted to a wall or other vertical building
surface other than a parallel sign. Projecting signs shall not project
more than two feet from the wall or surface to which they are mounted
nor in any way interfere with normal pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
[Ord. 1973-1, 2/5/1973, § 710]
1.
Prohibition. Flashing signs, festoon lighting, freestanding roof
signs and advertising signs shall not be permitted in any district.
2.
Obstruction. No sign shall be erected or maintained within a distance
of 50 feet from the intersection of any street lines or the intersection
of a street line and the edge of a private accessway unless the location
of the sign is situated at least eight feet above the level of the
street center line.
3.
Maintenance. All signs permitted in this Part 6 must be constructed
of durable materials and kept in good condition and repair. Any sign
which is allowed to become dilapidated shall be removed by the municipality
at the expense of the owner or lessee of the property on which it
is located.
4.
Nonconforming Signs. Signs existing at the time of passage of this
chapter and which do not conform to the requirements of this chapter
shall be considered nonconforming signs and, once removed, shall be
replaced only with conforming signs; however, nonconforming signs
may be repainted or repaired, provided such repainted or repaired
sign does not exceed the dimensions of the existing sign.
5.
Separate Frontage. If an establishment has walls fronting on two
or more streets, the sign area for each street may be computed separately.
6.
Official Signs. No signs except those of a duly constituted governmental
body, including traffic signs and similar regulatory notices, shall
be allowed within street lines. This provision may be waived for parallel
and projecting signs in areas where no yard setback is required.
7.
Yard Requirements. No portion of any freestanding sign shall be located
closer to any lot line than 1/2 the required yard for the district
in which it is located. If this requirement cannot be met, then freestanding
signs shall be prohibited on such properties.
8.
Permits Required. All on-premises signs over six square feet in area
and all off-premises signs regardless of size shall require the issuance
of a zoning permit before erection or replacement. All signs must
comply with all of the regulations contained herein, regardless of
whether or not a permit is required.
[Ord. 1973-1, 2/5/1973, § 720]
1.
On-Premises Signs. In C, A, AH, SR and UR Districts, no on-premises
sign shall be permitted except as follows:
A.
One nonilluminated sign advertising for sale agricultural produce
raised on the premises where such sale is permitted, not to exceed
12 square feet in area.
B.
Nonilluminated signs displayed strictly for the direction, safety
or convenience of the public, including signs which identify restrooms,
telephone booths, parking area entrances or exits, freight entrances
or the like, provided the area of any such sign shall not exceed two
square feet.
C.
Flags representing governmental, educational or religious organizations.
D.
One nonilluminated sign posted in conjunction with door bells or
mailboxes, provided that the area of any such sign shall not exceed
36 square inches.
E.
One nonilluminated sign or indirectly illuminated sign displaying only the name and address of the occupant of a premises, provided that the area of any such sign shall not exceed 200 square inches. The provisions of § 27-603, Subsection 1(H) do not apply to this type of sign.
F.
One nonilluminated or indirectly illuminated sign for home occupations
or accessory offices indicating only the names of persons and their
occupations, provided that the area of any such sign shall not exceed
two square feet.
G.
One nonilluminated or indirectly illuminated bulletin or announcement
board or identification sign for a permitted nonresidential building
or use, provided that the area of any such sign shall not exceed 20
square feet.
H.
One nonilluminated or indirectly illuminated sign in connection with
a lawfully maintained nonconforming use, provided that the area of
any such sign shall not exceed 12 square feet.
I.
One nonilluminated sign advertising the sale or rental of the premises
upon which said sign has been erected or one sign indicating that
said premises have been sold or rented, provided that the area of
any such sign shall not exceed six square feet and shall be removed
within 20 days after an agreement of sale or rental has been entered
into.
J.
One temporary nonilluminated sign erected in connection with the
development or proposed development of the premises by a builder,
contractor, developer or other persons interested in such sale or
development, provided that the area of any such sign shall not exceed
24 square feet and shall be removed within 20 days after the last
structure has been initially accepted or upon expiration of the building
permit, whichever is sooner.
K.
Temporary nonilluminated sign of mechanics or artisans may be erected
and maintained during the period such persons are performing work
on the premises upon which such signs are erected, provided that such
signs shall be removed upon completion of work by the mechanic or
artisan and the total area of all such signs shall not exceed 24 square
feet.
L.
Signs announcing "no trespassing"; signs indicating the private nature
of a road, driveway or premises; and signs controlling fishing or
hunting on the premises, providing that the area of any such sign
shall not exceed four square feet.
M.
Nonilluminated or indirectly illuminated memorial signs or historical
signs or tablets.
2.
Off-Premises Signs. Off-premises signs are not permitted except as
follows: (Signs permitted within this Part 6 may also be on-premises
signs.)
A.
Signs necessary for the direction, regulation and control of traffic;
street name signs; legal notices; warnings at railroad crossings;
and other official signs which are similarly authorized or erected
by a duly constituted governmental body.
B.
Temporary signs advertising political parties or candidates for election
may be erected or displayed and maintained, provided that:
(1)
The size of any such sign is not in excess of four square feet.
(2)
The signs shall not be erected or displayed earlier than 70
days prior to the election to which they pertain.
(3)
The erector of such sign or an authorized agent of the political
party or candidate applies for and obtains a permit from the Zoning
Officer and deposits, with his application, the sum of $25 per each
100 such signs or fraction thereof as a guarantee that all such signs
will be removed promptly within 20 days after the date of the election
to which such signs relate. At the time of deposit, the erector or
authorized agent shall indicate upon which streets such signs are
to be located. If such signs are not removed at the end of the twenty-day
period, the applicable municipality shall have them removed and keep
the full sum deposited to reimburse the expenses incurred by it and
for general municipal purposes.
C.
Temporary nonilluminated signs directing persons to temporary exhibits,
shows, events or proposed development located in the area may be erected,
subject to the following requirements.
(1)
Signs shall not exceed 12 square feet in area.
(2)
Signs shall not be posted earlier than two weeks before the
occurrence of the event to which it relates and must be removed within
one week after the date of the exhibit, show or event. When related
to a proposed development, such sign must be removed immediately upon
sale or rental of the final unit in such development.
D.
Nonilluminated signs used for directing patrons, members or an audience
to service clubs, churches or other nonprofit organizations, provided
signs shall indicate only the name of the facility and the direction
to the facility and shall not exceed four square feet in area.
3.
Types of Signs in Residential Districts.
[Ord. 1-1973, 2/5/1973, § 730]
1.
On-Premises Signs. In VC, CC and CI Districts, no on-premises signs
shall be permitted except as follows:
B.
Parallel and projecting business signs, providing:
(1)
The total area of all parallel and projecting signs for each
establishment shall not exceed four square feet of length of the front
building wall or length of that portion of such wall devoted to such
establishment.
(2)
If such establishment does not occupy any floor area on the
ground level of the building other than an entryway, the maximum area
per foot of length of the front building wall (or portion) shall be
only one square foot.
(3)
Signs painted on or affixed to the inside or outside of windows
shall be included in this computation if their combined area exceeds
50% of the area of the window which they occupy.
(4)
In no case, however, may the total area of parallel and projecting
signs exceed 25% of the area of the wall (including windows, door
area and cornices) to which they are attached.
C.
Freestanding business signs, provided:
(2)
The area of any such sign shall not exceed one square foot for
each two feet of lot frontage or 60 square feet, whichever is smaller.
(3)
Freestanding signs mounted or otherwise affixed to the roof
of a building are not permitted.
(4)
The maximum height of freestanding business signs shall not
exceed 14 feet.
D.
Nonilluminated, indirectly illuminated or directly illuminated business
signs.
[Ord. 1973-1, 2/5/1973, § 740]
1.
On-Premises Signs. No on-premises signs shall be permitted in HC
and I Districts except as follows:
B.
Parallel business signs, subject to the following provisions.
(1)
The total area of any parallel sign shall not exceed two square
feet for each foot of length of the front building wall or length
of that portion of such wall devoted to such establishment or 150
square feet, whichever is smaller.
(2)
No parallel sign shall be painted on or affixed to the inside
or outside of windows in such districts.
C.
Freestanding business signs, provided:
(1)
The area of all such signs shall not exceed one square foot
for each two feet of lot frontage, whichever is smaller.
(2)
Signs mounted or otherwise affixed to the roof of a building
are permitted on one-story buildings, provided such sign does not
extend more than four feet above the roofline.
(3)
The maximum height of freestanding business signs shall not
exceed 14 feet.
D.
Nonilluminated, indirectly illuminated or directly illuminated business
signs.
