Except as otherwise provided, the use of land and buildings
and height of buildings hereafter erected, converted, moved, enlarged,
or structurally altered shall be in compliance with the regulations
established herein for the district in which such lots or land are
located. Lots within the Village, in order to be considered as "conforming,"
shall meet the following minimum criteria (measured from outermost
exterior) for each respective zoning district:
Except as otherwise provided, the use of buildings and height
of buildings hereafter erected, converted, moved, enlarged, or structurally
altered shall be in compliance with the regulations established herein
for the district in which such buildings are located.
A.
Buildings shall not exceed prescribed height for each established
district in which the building is located:
B.
Chimneys, cooling towers, elevator bulkheads, fire towers, monuments,
silos, stacks, scenery lofts, tanks, water towers, ornamental towers,
spires, wireless or broadcasting towers, masts or aerials and necessary
mechanical appurtenances are hereby excepted from the height regulations
of this chapter and may be erected in accordance with other regulations
or ordinances of the Village of Winneconne. Except, this section shall
not be interpreted to exempt windmills which are erected for the purpose
of generating mechanical or electrical power; the procedures for a
variance to dimensional restrictions shall apply to such windmills.
C.
Open or enclosed fire escapes may project into a required yard not
more than five feet and into a required court not more than 3 1/2
feet, provided it be so located as not to obstruct light or ventilation.
Reduction of lot size shall not occur to the extent that a lot
shall be so reduced that the dimensions and yard requirements imposed
by this chapter cannot be met.
A.
No part of the yard or open space required for any lot or structure
shall be included as a part of the yard or open space for any other
lot or structure.
B.
Every part of a required yard shall be open to the sky unobstructed,
except for accessory buildings and the ordinary projection(s) of sills,
cornices, and ornamental features projecting not more than 48 inches;
except that in commercial areas as permanent awning and its accessory
columns or struts may project not more than five feet into a required
front or side yard.
A.
Reversed corner lots shall have a front yard of the required depth
on either frontage, and for the other frontage a second front yard
of half the depth generally required for front yards in the district
shall be provided.
B.
Regular corner lots shall have a front yard of required depth in
accordance with the prevailing yard pattern, and for the other frontage
a second front yard of half the depth required for front yards in
the district shall be provided.
In each quadrant of every street intersection, there shall be
designed a vision clearance triangle, bounded by the inner street
lines and a line connecting them 15 feet from their intersection.
Within this triangle, no object shall be allowed greater than the
height of 2 1/2 feet above the center line if said object obstructs
the view across the triangle, excluding tree trunks, posts, or wire
fences.
A.
In any commercial or industrial district, sufficient space for the
loading or unloading of vehicles shall be provided on the lot in connection
with any commercial or industrial use such that the public street
shall be, at all times, free and unobstructed for the passage of vehicular
and pedestrian traffic. Such space shall be provided as follows:
|
Gross Floor Area
(square feet)
|
Loading and Unloading Space Required in Terms of Floor Area
|
|---|---|
|
0 to 1,500
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None
|
|
1,501 to 10,000
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1 space
|
|
10,001 and over
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1 space plus 1 space for each 20,000 square feet in excess of
10,001 square feet
|
B.
All spaces shall be of at least 10 feet by 50 feet, or 500 square
feet in area, with a clearance of at least 14 feet in height.
[Amended 8-21-2018]
A.
Off-street parking standards.
(1)
Except as provided herein, the provisions of this chapter shall apply
to all uses established or commenced on or after the effective date
of this chapter.
(2)
For uses existing on the effective date of this chapter, parking
spaces or areas existing on such date shall not be diminished in number
or size to less than required for such use under this chapter.
(3)
When an existing use or building is expanded, off-street parking,
loading areas and landscaping shall be provided as required by the
added floor area, whether or not they were provided for the existing
use or building.
(4)
When the use of a property or building is changed and requires more
off-street parking than the existing use, off-street parking, loading
areas and landscaping shall be provided as required for the new use,
whether or not they were provided for the existing use.
B.
Loading space. For those requiring deliveries or service by truck
and which are not contiguous to an alley, an off-street delivery truck
berth at least 14 feet wide and 30 feet long shall be provided in
addition to the required parking area. Where the property or use is
served or designed to be served by tractor-trailer delivery vehicles,
the off-street loading berth shall be designed so that delivery vehicles
using the loading area do not obstruct traffic movements in the parking
area or in the public rights-of-way.
C.
Off-street parking for other than residential uses shall be either
on the same lot or within 300 feet of the building it is intended
to serve; measured from the nearest point of the building to the nearest
point of the off-street parking lot.
D.
Permit required for parking lots. No parking lot shall be constructed
or reconstructed unless and until a building permit is issued.
(1)
Applications for a permit shall be submitted with two copies of plans
for the development and construction of the parking lot.
(2)
Adequate ingress to the parking lot shall be provided and all parking
spaces shall be provided adequate access by means of maneuvering lanes.
Provision of adequate ingress and egress shall receive review and
approval of the Village Public Works Director or such other official(s)
as may be designated by the Village Board.
(3)
Parking lot must be paved within one year of permit or at project
completion.
E.
Parking regulations in the General Commercial District.
(1)
The General Commercial District (B-1) is subject to different parking
standards than the rest of the Village of Winneconne. It provides
a unique pedestrian-oriented environment with each building built
side-by-side with the next building and typically small narrow lots,
relatively short blocks and alley access.
(2)
No off-street parking will be required for uses in existing buildings
and reconstruction of existing buildings in the B-1 zoning district.
(3)
For all new buildings in the B-1 zoning district, the developer,
property owner, or authorized agent shall determine the number of
parking spaces sufficient for the proposed use and shall provide justification
acceptable to the Village Administrator and/or Plan Commission to
support the determination.
F.
General parking regulations.
(1)
The following table of parking minimums for various uses shall be
applied to all new developments. When parking is required for more
than one use, the sum of the minimums for all uses shall apply. Allocation
of said parking areas shall be indicated on the plans required for
obtaining a building permit.
|
Uses
|
Parking Minimum Requirements
|
|---|---|
|
All residential
|
1.5 space per dwelling unit
|
|
Group living (nursing homes, assisted living, special needs
housing etc.)
|
1 space per 4 beds
|
|
Public buildings
|
1 space per 500 square feet floor area
|
|
Religious institutions and houses of worship
|
1 space per 75 square feet of main assembly area
|
|
Schools
|
Grade, elementary, middle, junior high schools: 2 spaces per
classroom
High schools: 5 spaces per classroom
|
|
Office space
|
1 space per 500 square feet floor area
|
|
Health clubs, gyms, continuous entertainment
|
3 spaces per 1,000 square feet floor area
|
|
Restaurants, bars, taverns, coffeehouse
|
1 space per 250 square feet floor area (including outdoor seating
areas)
|
|
Retail (low volume: clothing, auto parts, nurseries, hardware)
|
1 space per 500 square feet floor area
|
|
Retail (high volume: convenience store, grocery store, gas station)
|
1 space per 250 square feet floor area
|
|
Hotels/motels/lodging
|
1 space per dwelling unit
|
|
General industry/manufacturing/warehousing
|
1 space per 2 employees (maximum number of employees at one
time in plant)
|
G.
For all uses requiring a conditional use permit, parking requirements
will be determined through the conditional use permit review. More
or less parking as identified may be required as a part of the conditional
use permit review.
H.
Other uses. For uses not specifically listed above, the use classification
for purposes of parking minimum requirements shall be determined by
the Village Administrator, based on the following criteria:
(1)
The similarity of the use to those uses listed in this chapter;
(2)
The zone of the property;
(3)
The need for off-street parking in the area where the property is
located;
(4)
The nature and extent of use of the property by the public;
(5)
Number of employees who will work on the subject property; and
(6)
The use capacity.
I.
Uses not known. For newly constructed commercial space for which
all or part of the space has no designated use (such as strip malls
or single buildings divided for more than two separate uses), the
parking requirement shall be as follows: parking spaces shall be provided
at the rate of one space per 500 square feet of first floor space.
Upon occupation or determination of use, the property must be in compliance
with the other sections of this chapter.
J.
Alternative parking standards.
(1)
Demand analysis. An applicant may propose parking in amounts less
than listed in § 580-27(f)(1) by submitting a parking demand
analysis to the Village Administrator for review and approval. The
parking demand analyses must be based on the proposed use and provide
an estimate of parking demand based on the number of employees, residents,
and customer/visitors who are likely to travel to the subject site
by transportation mode: automobile, bicyclists and pedestrians. The
Village Administrator may, at his or her discretion, request the applicant
submits supplemental information prepared by a qualified professional,
which may include, but is not limited to, examples from similar uses
in other comparable communities. The analysis shall be reviewed concurrently
with other pending proposed land use application(s), if any.
(2)
Joint use of parking spaces. When an owner or developer can demonstrate
that two separate uses do not require parking during the same hours
and that adequate provisions have been made to ensure that the uses
will not require parking during the same hours, such owner or developer
may request the Village Administrator for permission to allow parking
spaces which otherwise comply with the provisions of this chapter
to fulfill the requirements of both uses. Permission for such joint
use of parking spaces may be granted subject to such conditions as
the Village Administrator finds necessary to carry out the purposes
and intent of this chapter.
(3)
Decisions of the Village Administrator pursuant to this chapter may
be appealed to the Zoning Board of Appeals and shall be evaluated
under the criteria found in this chapter and not as a variance.
K.
Parking for the disabled. All uses, and parking lots shall provide
parking for disabled persons in accordance with federal and state
requirements.
Accessory buildings in all residential districts:
A.
Shall be limited to two per lot.
B.
Shall not exceed 15 feet in height.
C.
Shall be placed so as to maintain a minimum five-foot yard to all
existing lot lines (detached structures).
D.
Shall be placed no closer than 10 feet from the principal dwelling.
E.
Shall be placed no closer to the front lot line than the principal
dwelling on the lot.
F.
Total square footage of accessory buildings in a multifamily residential
zoning district shall not exceed the greater of 300 square feet per
dwelling unit or 900 square feet in total floor area.
G.
Total combined floor area of any attached garage and all accessory
buildings in an R-1 or R-2 zoning district shall not exceed 1,200
square feet.
H.
Accessory buildings of area or number exceeding these standards shall
be subject to the procedures for variance in this chapter.
[Amended 7-17-2018]
A.
Fence permit. No person shall erect a fence in the Village unless
a permit is first obtained by the owner or his agent from the Village
Administrator. The applicant shall submit design specifications for
approval and pay required permit fees at the time of making application.
B.
Fences defined. For the purpose of this section, a "fence" is herein
defined as a structure serving as a barrier, enclosure or boundary,
consisting of materials including, but not limited to; vegetation,
wood, stone, vinyl, brick, fieldstone, wrought iron, or metal intended
to prevent ingress or egress. For the purpose of this section, the
term "vegetation" shall include plantings, such as hedges and shrubbery,
that when closely placed, grow to form a barrier, enclosure or boundary.
C.
Corner lot vision triangle defined. For the purposes of this section,
a "vision triangle" is defined as a triangle on a corner lot formed
by connecting the following three points:
D.
Fences categorized. Fences shall be categorized into seven classifications:
(1)
Boundary fence. A fence placed along or within seven feet six inches
of the border of the property line.
(2)
Protective fence. A fence constructed to enclose a hazard to the
public health, safety and welfare.
(3)
Architectural or aesthetic fence. A fence constructed to enhance
the appearance of the structure or the landscape.
(4)
Hedge. A row of bushes or small trees planted close together which
grows to form a barrier, enclosure or boundary.
(5)
Picket fence. A fence having a pointed post, stake, pale, or peg
laced vertically with the point or sharp part pointing upward to form
a part of the fence.
(6)
Dog kennel fence. A chain-link enclosure allowed in the side or rear
yard of the property to secure canine animals.
(7)
Sport safety fence. Fences erected surrounding baseball, softball,
or tennis facilities to prevent the projectile balls from injuring
spectators.
E.
Fences permitted without a permit. The following types of fences
are permitted, as specified, without a permit, subject to the following
restrictions and providing that said fence does not in any way interfere
with traffic visibility, or block, redirect or cause a drainage problem
for the adjacent or downstream properties.
(1)
Temporary fences erected for the protection of planting or to warn
of construction hazard, or for similar purposes, shall be clearly
visible or marked with colored streamers or other such warning devices
at four-foot intervals. Such fences shall comply with the setback
and height requirements set forth in this section. Such fences shall
not be erected for more than 45 days or, in the case of a construction
project, shall only be for the duration of said construction project.
(2)
Snow fencing shall be permitted in all districts not exceeding four
feet in height, provided it is removed between May 1 and November
1 of each year. No snow fence shall extend into the street right-of-way
unless installed by the Village or a contractor having a permit from
the Village.
(3)
Underground fences are permitted in all districts.
F.
Prohibited fences. No fence shall be constructed which is in a dangerous
condition, or which conducts electricity, or is designed to electrically
shock, or which uses barbed wire. No person shall construct or install:
(1)
Any wire or chain-link-type fence with the cut or salvage end of
the fence exposed at the top.
(2)
A fence which creates a hazard to users of the street, sidewalk or
to nearby property.
(3)
An incomplete fence, consisting only of posts and supporting members.
(4)
A dog kennel fence in a front yard.
G.
Fencing materials suitable. Fences shall be constructed using materials
suitable for residential-style fencing, including, but not limited
to, vegetation, stone, vinyl, brick, fieldstone, wrought iron, metal,
stockade or board-on-board wood.
(1)
No chain-link or galvanized steel fencing shall be constructed of
less than a minimum of nine-gauge tensile strength and without top
rail supports and post caps.
(2)
No fence or fence panels shall be constructed with multiple building
materials or more than one pattern of the same materials on any given
lot line with the exception of a fence that sits atop a decorative
retaining wall or a decorative stone wall which is a part of the fence.
For example, a wooden stockade fence cannot be constructed with a
wooden picket fence as part of the same fence.
(a)
This shall not prohibit two intersecting fences from having
different materials if the fences are owned by different property
owners.
(3)
No fence shall be constructed with used or discarded materials in
disrepair, including, but not limited to, pallets, tree trunks or
limbs, trash, tires, junk, or other similar items.
(4)
No fence shall be constructed of materials not specifically manufactured
for fencing, such as, but not limited to, railroad ties, doors, landscape
timbers or utility poles.
(5)
No fence shall be constructed of unsightly or dangerous materials
which would constitute a nuisance.
H.
Construction of fences.
(1)
The height of the fence shall be measured from the established grade.
(2)
Wooden fences shall be constructed with vertical members, or horizontal
members of rail-type fences, placed on the side of the supporting
members facing the adjoining property.
(3)
Fences shall not have sharp or pointed pickets, which can be dangerous
to personal safety.
(4)
Fences can be placed so that the face is toward the neighboring property
and is flush with the lot line. The dress side of the fence, or "face"
shall be on the outside. All parts of the fence shall be erected on
the owner's property.
(5)
Obstruction of ingress/egress area of a dwelling. No fence shall
be installed in any yard that will shield any window or opening in
a habitable space of a dwelling. A minimum distance of six feet shall
be maintained between any solid fence and any such window or opening
in a dwelling.
(a)
The Fire Department may grant a waiver to the Village Administrator
to approve a fence adjacent to a required ingress/egress opening of
a dwelling between four and six feet if the fence has one of the following
features:
[1]
For basement ingress/egress openings, the fence opening or gate
shall be the width of the ingress/egress opening or four feet, whichever
is greater, with no ability to lock or secure said gate, or a four-foot
wide approved breakaway fence panel and the area on both sides of
the gate/fence shall continuously be free from all obstruction, including
vegetation and snow and ice buildup, and shall swing or break away
in the direction of egress.
[2]
For ingress/egress opening above grade, the fence opening or
gate shall be the width of the ingress/egress opening or four feet,
whichever is greater, with no ability to lock or secure said gate,
or a four-foot wide approved breakaway fence panel, or the top of
the fence shall be no taller that the bottom of the sill of the ingress/egress
opening and the area on both sides of the gate/fence shall continuously
be free from all obstructions, including vegetation and snow and ice
buildup, and shall swing or break away in the direction of egress.
(6)
Fences placed on property lines.
(a)
Property boundary determinations. Fences shall be erected on
the owner's property and responsibility for establishing the property
line shall rest with the property owner erecting the fence.
[1]
The lot survey markers indicating the property line and the
provision of a string line must be located and exposed for inspection
by the neighboring property owner(s) and the Village Administrator.
The neighboring property owner(s) must be notified prior to the permit
application being submitted as indicated via a signature by the neighbor(s)
on the application acknowledging this notification.
[2]
Should the applicant not be able to locate the lot survey markers
indicating the property line location, or if there is a disagreement
as to the validity of the location of the lot survey markers, the
applicant shall be required to contract a licensed surveyor to establish
the validity of the lot survey markers or to set new lot survey markers
should the markers be absent or incorrectly placed.
[3]
It is recommended that the fence be constructed off the lot
line if maintenance will need to be done to the fencing without going
onto the neighboring property. Hedges shall be trimmed or confined
to the property on which they are planted.
(7)
Height of fences regulated.
(a)
Nonresidential.
[1]
Commercial or industrial. An industrial or commercial fence
shall be no higher than eight feet in height and shall be compliant
with the vision triangle height restrictions designated in Subsection
H(7)(b)(4) of this section. Fences may not exceed forward of the Village
right-of-way line. Arms or extensions which project from the fence
on commercial and industrial properties shall project into the lot
proper.
[2]
Park. Fences associated with baseball and/or softball fields
and surrounding tennis courts may be erected in conformance with accepted
industry standards for height.
(b)
Residential. The maximum height of fences, where permitted in
the yard of or along the following lot lines shall be as follows:
[1]
Rear yard. Fences six feet in height or less may be located
within the rear yard or along the rear lot line.
[2]
Fences six feet in height or less may be located in the side
yard or along the side lot line from the rear lot line to the front
of the house, which are subject to the vision triangle restriction
set forth below.
[3]
Front yard. Fences three feet or less may be located within
the front yard, as long as they are fences that are no more than 50%
solid.
[4]
Vision triangle restriction. Fences on corner lot properties requiring intersection sight distance may be a maximum of 30 inches in height and no more than 30% solid, when located in the vision triangle as described in Subsection C of this section.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. II)]
I.
Fences to be repaired and maintained. All fences shall be maintained
and kept safe and in a state of good repair and the finished side
or decorative side of a fence shall face adjoining property. Hedges
shall be trimmed and maintained at a height that does not violate
the height restrictions for its permitted location.
J.
Nonconforming fences. Any fence existing on the effective date of
this code and not in conformance with this section may be maintained,
but no alteration, modification, enlargement, extension, replacement
or improvement of the fence shall be made except in strict compliance
with all the requirements of this chapter.
[Added 3-16-2021]
A.
Planting
of shrubs, bushes, trees, and landscape plants.
B.
Maintenance
of shrubs, bushes, trees, and landscape plants. All shrubs, bushes,
trees, and other plant materials shall be maintained so as not to
encroach on any sidewalk. Any shrub, bush, tree, or other plant material,
including root structure, encroaching upon the public right-of-way
may be removed by the Village at the owner's expense without any liability
of any kind on the part of the Village.
[Amended 4-9-2020; 3-16-2021]
A residential swimming pool is an outdoor structure containing
a body of water in a receptacle or other container having a depth
for water at any point greater than two feet, located above or below
the surface of ground elevation, used or intended to be used solely
by the owner and his/her family, and by friends invited to use it,
and includes all structural facilities, appliances and appurtenances,
equipment and other items used and intended to be used for the operation
and maintenance of a residential swimming pool.
A.
Exempt pools. Storable children's swimming or wading pools with
a maximum dimension of 15 feet and a maximum wall height of 15 inches
and which are so constructed that they may be readily disassembled
for storage and reassembled to their original integrity are exempt
from the provisions of this section.
B.
Permits required. A zoning and a building permit are required for
the installation, alteration, or addition of a swimming pool. A fence
permit is required if the property owner chooses to meet the access
requirements with a fence.
C.
Pool is not operated as a business or private club, except when allowed
as a permitted home occupation.
D.
Pool shall not be located in any required front or required side
yard, and shall not be closer than 10 feet to any property line of
the property on which it is located.
(1)
Pump and filter installations for pools installed or altered before
April 1, 2021, shall not be closer than 20 feet to any property line.
Pump and filter installations for pools installed or altered on or
after April 1, 2021, and certified to produce a maximum of 45 decibels
of noise during peak operation shall not be closer than 10 feet to
any property line.
E.
Access to the pool shall be restricted by a fence or other barrier
which complies with the following requirements:
(1)
For a below-grade swimming pool, the pool or property upon which said pool is located shall be enclosed by a fence of a type which effectively controls the entrance by children to the pool area, is at least four feet in height, and complies with § 580-27.
(2)
Gates installed for access to the property or pool area shall be
equipped with an automatic closing and latching device to protect
against uncontrolled access to the pool.
(3)
An aboveground pool shall be deemed to be in compliance with the
fencing requirement if the sidewalls supporting the deck of the pool
are at least 40 inches in height, the perimeter of any deck is surrounded
by a guardrail at least three feet in height and all entrances (including
steps) to the pool or deck are equipped with a self-closing and self-latch
device which keeps such door or gate securely closed at all times
when not in actual use.
(4)
All fences, guardrails, gates and closure devices required by this
section shall be maintained in good operating condition.
(5)
Pool safety covers capable of supporting at least 200 pounds per
square foot at all points of the cover, with an electronic closing
mechanism, are an acceptable substitute for fencing. Pool covers shall
be fixed securely in place at all times when the pool is not supervised
by a responsible person. Applicants shall provide documentation that
the proposed cover meets the weight requirement and closing mechanism
requirement before a zoning permit will be issued.
(6)
Failure to restrict unauthorized access to the pool area by failing
to maintain required fences or guardrails or safety covers, failing
to keep required gates closed and latched, or failing to remove or
retract ladders providing access to the pool shall constitute a violation
of this section and shall subject the owner to all penalties therefor.
F.
This section shall not be construed as creating a duty on the part
of the Village to inspect any property or otherwise enforce the provisions
of this section. The Village shall have no liability for any damages
resulting from noncompliance or the failure to enforce the provisions
of this section.
No satellite TV dish antenna larger than 18 inches diameter
shall be installed, erected, or placed on any property within the
Village of Winneconne unless there is full compliance with the requirements
of this section:
A.
Application for a satellite TV dish antenna permit shall be made,
in writing, to the Village Clerk-Treasurer, who shall in turn submit
the application to the Building Inspector.
B.
Any satellite TV dish antenna approved for placement within a residential
area may only be located in the rear yard at least 10 feet from either
side lot line and at least five feet from the rear lot line. Only
one satellite TV dish antenna shall be permitted per lot and it shall
be placed as close to the residence as is reasonably possible. The
maximum height of the satellite TV dish antenna shall be 12 feet;
the maximum diameter shall be 10 feet.
C.
Dish antennas shall be permanently mounted in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications for installation. All installations
shall meet a minimum wind load design velocity of 80 miles per hour.
D.
Dish antennas may be placed in a yard on a trial basis for a period
not exceeding 10 days.
E.
The following additional requirements shall apply to all satellite
TV dish antennas, including satellite TV dish antennas not larger
than 18 inches in diameter:
(1)
All electrical lines, cables and conduits running to or from any
satellite TV dish antenna shall be buried. If a satellite TV dish
antenna is to be used by two or more residential property owners,
all interconnecting electrical connections, cables and conduits must
also be buried. The location of all such underground lines, cables
and conduits shall be shown on the application for permit.
(2)
Each satellite TV dish antenna shall be filtered and/or shielded
so as to prevent any harmful interference with radio and/or television
broadcasting or reception. In the event that harmful interference
is caused by any satellite TV dish antenna, the owner shall promptly
take steps to eliminate the interference in accordance with Federal
Communication Commission regulations.
(3)
All electrical wiring related to any satellite TV dish antenna, including
grounding of the system, shall be in accordance with the instructions
of the manufacturer and all applicable codes. Each satellite TV dish
antenna shall be grounded against direct lightning strikes.
(4)
No advertising messages will be allowed on the satellite TV dish
antenna or framework other than the manufacturer's identification.
No sign shall hereafter be located, erected, moved, reconstructed,
extended, enlarged, converted, or structurally altered without a building
permit, without meeting all structural requirements of the Building
Code, and without being in conformity with the provisions of this
chapter:
A.
Signage in residential districts is prohibited except:
(1)
Signs over show windows or doors of a nonconforming business establishment
announcing, without display or elaboration, only the name and occupation
of the proprietor and not to exceed two feet in height and 10 feet
in length. Real estate signs not exceeding eight square feet in area
which advertise the sale, rental, or lease of the premises upon which
said sign(s) are temporarily located or are reasonably located so
as to direct traffic to the location of the premises.
(2)
Name, occupation, and warning signs not to exceed two square feet
located on the premises.
(3)
Bulletin boards for public, charitable or religious institutions
not to exceed eight square feet in area located on the premises.
(4)
Memorial signs, tables, names of buildings and date of erection when
cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of metal and affixed
flat against a structure.
(5)
Official signs, such as traffic-control, parking restrictions, information
and notices.
(6)
Temporary signs when authorized by the Building Inspector for a period
not to exceed 30 days.
B.
Signage in commercial and industrial districts are allowed subject
to the following restrictions:
(1)
Wall signs placed against the exterior walls of a building shall
not extend more than six inches outside of a building's wall surface,
shall not exceed 500 square feet in area for any one premises, and
shall not exceed 20 feet in height above the mean center line street
grade.
(2)
Projected signs fastened to, suspended from, or supported by structures
shall not exceed 100 square feet in area for any one premises shall
not extend more than six feet into any required yard; shall not extend
more than three feet into any public right-of-way, shall not be less
than 10 feet from all side lot lines; shall not exceed a height of
20 feet above the mean center line street grade or 15 feet above a
driveway or an alley.
(3)
Ground signs shall not exceed 20 feet in height above the mean center
line street grade, shall meet all yard requirements for the district
in which they are located, and shall not exceed 100 square feet on
all sides for any one premises.
(4)
Roof signs shall not exceed 10 feet in height above the roof, shall
meet all the yard and height requirements for the district in which
they are located, and shall not exceed 300 square feet on all sides
for any one premises.
(5)
All signs shall advertise, promote, or represent only establishments,
goods, or services located, sold, or manufactured within 100 feet.
(6)
Combination of any of the above signs shall meet all the requirements
for the individual sign.
C.
Signage restriction. No signs shall be permitted to face a residential
district within one 100 feet of either district boundary, except those
signs specifically permitted in a residential district.
D.
Signage shall not resemble, imitate, or approximate the shape, size,
form, or color of railroad or traffic signs, signals, or devices:
(1)
Shall not obstruct or interfere with the effectiveness of railroad
or traffic signs, signals, or devices.
(2)
Shall not be erected, relocated, or maintained so as to prevent free
ingress to or egress from any door, window, or fire escape.
(3)
Shall not be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
(4)
Shall not be placed so as to obstruct or interfere with traffic visibility.
E.
Preexisting signs, lawfully existing at the time of the adoption
or amendment of this chapter, may be continued, although the use,
size, or location may not conform with the provisions of this chapter.
However, it shall be deemed a nonconforming use or structure and those
provisions shall apply.
