[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. The purpose of these regulations is to create the framework for a
comprehensive and balanced system of sign regulation to facilitate
in the development and promotion of business and industry by providing
sign regulations which encourage aesthetic creativity, effectiveness
and flexibility in the design and to avoid the visual clutter that
is potentially harmful to traffic and pedestrian safety, property
values, business opportunities and community appearance. With these
purposes in mind, it is the intent of these regulations to authorize
the use of signs which are:
1.
Compatible with their surroundings;
2.
Designed, installed and maintained to meet sign user's
needs while at the same time promoting amenable environment desired
by the general public;
3.
Designed, constructed, installed and maintained in such a manner
that they do not endanger public safety or traffic safety; and
4.
Legible, readable and visible in the circumstances in which
they are seen.
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
Other than lawful non-conforming signs, no signs shall be permitted
in any district except in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, no sign shall be installed,
erected nor shall existing signs be enlarged, altered or relocated
except in conformity to the provisions herein, nor until a sign application
has been filed and until a permit for such action has been issued.
B. No permit shall be granted until after an application has been filed
with the Superintendent of Public Works showing the place and specifications,
including dimensions, location, materials, details of construction
and anchorage as well as the verbiage and symbols proposed to be used,
nor until all of the provisions of this Section have been complied
with.
C. Upon approval the sign permit fee shall be paid in the amount of
one dollar ($1.00) per square foot of area of sign with the minimum
charge of twenty dollars ($20.00).
D. If a sign for which a permit is granted is not erected within one
hundred twenty (120) days from the date of issuance of said permit,
said permit, unless renewed, shall be deemed void.
E. Before a permit can be granted for the installation of any sign,
the applicant for the permit must submit an agreement signed by the
owner or owners of the property granting permission to applicant to
install the sign and binding the owner or owners, their heirs and
assigns irrevocably to permit the City through its agents to enter
on such real property for the purpose of removing the sign or signs
as provided under the provisions of this Chapter and waiving and holding
the City harmless from any damage to such real property and structures
thereon occasioned by such removal.
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. Painting, repainting or cleaning of an advertising structure or the
changing of the advertising copy or message thereon, unless a structural
change is made, shall not require a permit, nor shall the following
signs require a permit.
B. Signs not exceeding four (4) square feet in area that are customarily
associated with residential use and that are not of a commercial nature,
such as signs giving property identification names or numbers, names
of occupants, signs on mailboxes or newspaper tubes, signs posted
on private property relating to private parking or signs warning the
public against trespassing, dumping or danger from animals.
C. Signs erected by or on behalf of or pursuant to the authorization
of a governmental body, including legal notices, identification and
informational signs, traffic, directional or regulatory signs and
aids to service or safety which are erected by or on order of a public
officer in the performance of his/her public duties.
D. Official signs of a non-commercial nature erected by public utility
companies.
E. Flags, pennants or insignia of any governmental body when not displayed
in connection with a commercial promotion or as an advertising device
and provided that not more than three (3) governmental flags, pennants
or insignia shall be displayed on any property.
F. Integral decorative or architectural features of a building or works
of art, not of a commercial nature, so long as such features or works
do not contain letters, trademarks, moving parts or lights.
G. Signs on or adjacent to doors at the rear of commercial or industrial
buildings displaying only the names and address of the occupant. Such
signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet. Where multiple tenants
share the same rear door, the sign may display the names and address
of each tenant.
H. Any sign painted or lettered directly on the wall of any building,
which advertises the owner, lessee or sublessee of the building or
any such sign painted on the surface of any window or door of such
building.
I. Signs painted on or otherwise permanently attached to currently licensed
motor vehicles, which vehicles are not primarily used as signs.
J. Real estate signs advertising the sale, rental or lease of the premises
and political and campaign posters with the following conditions:
1.
The designated sign shall not exceed twenty-five (25) square
feet per side with a maximum of two (2) sides.
2.
Illuminated signs shall be illuminated with an indirect source
of non-colored light.
3.
Signs shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height.
4.
Signs must be removed within thirty (30) days after the sale,
rental of the premises or close of campaign is effectuated.
K. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings and date of erection
when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or
other non-combustible materials; provided that such tablet bears only
the name of the owner, the name or use of the building or reading
material commemorating a person or event.
L. Professional name plates/plaques/signs not exceeding three (3) square
feet in area directly attached to a building or adjacent grounds.
M. Interior signs erected within the confines of a building which are
not visible through windows or other open or transparent areas.
N. Contractors' Remodeling Signs. Signs announcing the name of the architect, engineer or contractors of a building under construction, alteration or repair and signs announcing the character of the building enterprise or the purpose for which the building is intended. These signs shall comply with the same regulations set forth in Subsection
(J) (1 — 4) above.
O. Garage Sale Signs. If on owner's property or on the private
property of others when consent thereto is given by such other private
property owners.
P. Information or direction signs which do not contain any advertising
copy.
Q. Signs to advertise public, civic or charitable enterprises placed
on posts, poles or buildings. Signs are not to exceed six (6) square
feet in size and are to be placed on private property unless otherwise
specifically approved by the Board of Aldermen. (Examples are Weston
Rotary Sign; Lions Club Signs, etc.)
R. Exceptions shall not be construed as relieving the owner of the sign
from the responsibility of its erection and maintenance and its compliance
with the provisions of this Chapter or any other law or ordinance
regulating the same.
S. No application or fee is required for an exempt sign.
T. Banners and promotional announcements announcing a special event
for a business or church with a maximum size of eighty (80) square
feet but no wider that sixty percent (60%) of building frontage in
lineal feet attached to the building wall. Banners, pennants and balloons
shall not be used on a permanent basis. They may be permitted, not
to exceed thirty (30) days, and must be removed within three (3) days
after the event. Written notification must be made to Weston City
Hall when a banner is being used.
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. The Board of Aldermen will consider to be legal only those signs
which are appropriate to the type of activity to which they pertain,
those which are legible in the circumstances in which they are seen
and those which are not neglected or have been allowed to deteriorate.
Any sign not satisfying these rules and those described by this order
are subject to being removed and having the sign permit revoked by
the Superintendent of Public Works.
B. The Board of Aldermen shall have the power to revoke any sign permit
which violates any provision of this Chapter, which is habitually
unused or which is secured by subterfuge or which has been issued
by mistake, misunderstanding or error by the City.
C. If a permit is revoked or canceled or the application is withdrawn,
the applicant is not entitled to a refund of the fee.
D. Permits are transferable either between signs or between applicants.
E. Unless transferred as a part of the sale of the real estate, when
a business officially "terminates operations" or "goes out of business,"
the sign permit is considered invalid and the holder shall have thirty
(30) days from the date that the business was last open to the public
to perform the following tasks:
2.
Remove all sign support structures; and
F. Non-compliance with any provision above will result in the Superintendent of Public Works following the procedures set forth in Section
420.060(C).
G. It shall be the duty of the Superintendent of Public Works or his/her
designee, to make an inspection of all signs, for the purpose of determining
whether such signs are secure or in need of repair or removal.
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. Every sign in the City, including any sign exempted from normal permit
requirements, shall be maintained in good repair and good structural
condition at all times including painted or otherwise finished surfaces,
as well as all parts and supports which must be maintained in their
design condition and position. The owner of any property on which
any sign is placed and the person maintaining the sign shall be equally
responsible, individually and jointly, for the conditions of the sign
and the area in the vicinity of the sign. The area shall be required
to be kept clean, sanitary and free from obnoxious or offensive substances.
B. Broken parts of signs upon repair must conform to this sign ordinance.
If the sign suffers damage in excess of fifty percent (50%), the sign
shall be considered in violation of this Chapter and shall be required
to move or conform to the requirements of this Chapter.
C. If any sign herein regulated is or becomes insecure or in danger
of falling or otherwise unsafe or violates any provision of this zoning
ordinance, the Superintendent of Public Works shall notify the owner
of the realty in which the sign is situated or the owner of the sign
or business that maintains the sign or the permit holder or the person
maintaining the same by serving a written notice or sending it by
certified mail to one (1) of the above indicated people to remove
the same within three (3) days. If the sign is not removed or altered
to comply with this Chapter within three (3) days, then such sign
or advertising structure, poster or device may be removed or altered
by the Superintendent of Public Works at the expense of the owner
of the sign or one (1) of the above indicated people who either owns
or maintains the sign (as determined by the Board of Aldermen of the
City of Weston).
D. When any sign is in such dangerous condition as to be immediately
dangerous to the safety of the public, the Superintendent of Public
Works is hereby authorized to take such action as in the opinion of
said Superintendent shall be necessary to protect the public or property.
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. Roof Signs. Shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the building height.
B. Animated signs are prohibited.
C. Temporary signs shall not be used or erected except as specifically
permitted by the provisions of this Chapter.
D. Electrically energized signs shall be in conformance with the applicable
City Code.
E. Freestanding signs may not project over property lines.
F. Background area of wall signs shall not exceed thirty percent (30%)
of the building facade.
G. No sign shall be erected or maintained which constitutes a nuisance
because of glare, flashing or any other reason. If a sign becomes
a hazard or nuisance, the City shall direct its removal.
H. No private sign or its supporting structure shall interfere with
the line of vision between motorists and any official traffic sign
or signal or other vehicles approaching any street intersection. A
determination as to such sign interference with traffic safety shall
be based on APWA standards or other engineering standards with the
ultimate determination resting with the City.
I. No private sign shall display flashing intermittent lights resembling
those customarily used by emergency vehicles or traffic signals and
shall use no dominating or emphasizing word that might be misconstrued
to be a public safety warning, traffic sign or signal.
J. No permit shall be issued for signs on Federal and State highways,
which violate Federal or State Statutes or regulations.
K. No sign of any type shall be located within City, State or Federal
road rights-of-way unless allowed under specific conditions spelled
out in other Sections of this Code.
L. No sign shall be located within a public easement.
M. Any sign including the structural framing now or hereafter existing which no longer advertises a bona fide business conducted or product sold shall be taken down and removed by the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the building or structure within thirty (30) days from the date that the business was last open to the public or the product was sold. Failure to remove the sign and perform the tasks set forth in Section
420.050(E) will result in the Superintendent of Public Works sending a written notification of failure to comply. Failure to comply with such written notification within ten (10) days after the notification is postmarked and sent by certified mail will give the Superintendent of Public Works the authority to have the sign removed and any expense incident thereto shall be paid by the owner of the building or structure to which such sign is attached.
N. External lighted signs such as floodlights, thin line or gooseneck
reflectors are permitted, provided the light source is directed upon
the face of the sign 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 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
and such light shall be effectively shielded so as to prevent beams
or rays of light from being direct onto adjacent land zoned for residential
use ("R-1," "R-2," "R-3," "R-4," "R-5" or "C-C").
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
It shall be unlawful for any person to display upon any sign
or other advertising device any obscene, indecent or immoral matter.
The Superintendent of Public Works shall order the repair or removal
of signs containing obscene matter.
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. Churches, schools, libraries, community centers and other public/semi-public
facilities shall be allowed signs as follows:
1.
Facilities with a land area of ten (10) acres or less shall
be allowed two (2) wall signs with not more than one (1) on a facade
or four (4) square feet per lineal foot of the elevation upon which
they are placed, whichever is greater. No such sign shall exceed ten
percent (10%) of the area of each wall and may project above the top
of the wall. In lieu of one (1) of the wall signs, one (1) detached
monument sign shall be permitted. Such monument sign shall be located
on the premises and not less than ten (10) feet from the street right-of-way
and each sign face shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in
area. The height of such sign shall not exceed five (5) feet above
the average grade; provided, that for each two (2) foot setback from
the street right-of-way in excess of ten (10) feet, an additional
foot may be added to the height of the sign to a maximum of eight
(8) feet.
2.
Facilities with a land area of more than ten (10) acres shall
be allowed three (3) wall signs with not more than one (1) on a facade.
No such sign shall exceed ten percent (10%) of the area of each wall
or four (4) square feet per lineal foot of the elevation upon which
they are placed, whichever is greater and may project over the top
of the wall. In lieu of one (1) of two (2) of the wall signs, one
(1) or two (2) detached monument sign shall be permitted, one (1)
per street frontage, provided that the total number of signs for the
facility shall not exceed three (3). Such monument sign(s) shall be
located on the premises and not less than ten (10) feet from the street
right-of-way and each sign face shall not exceed fifty (50) square
feet in area. The height of such sign shall not exceed five (5) feet
above the average grade; provided, that for each two (2) foot setback
from the street right-of-way in excess of ten (10) feet, an additional
foot may be added to the height of the sign to a maximum of eight
(8) feet.
B. Construction/Remodeling Signs. Contractors' remodeling signs
identifying the contractor(s) performing remodeling or property improvement
work may be permitted without a sign permit. Not more than one (1)
detached, non-illuminated sign, not exceeding eight (8) square feet,
shall be permitted for each contractor, unless required by County,
State or Federal regulation. Such sign shall be removed upon completion
of the building or remodeling project.
C. Directional Signs. One (1) parking lot directional sign shall be
permitted at each entrance to a building site and at each entrance
to a drive-through facility. Such signs shall not exceed five (5)
feet in height, shall not exceed four (4) square feet of sign area
per face and may be single- or double-faced. Such signs may indicate
entrances, exits, addresses, direction of traffic flow and the location
of loading docks, parking areas, delivery doors, drive-through lanes
and similar facilities. Up to twenty-five percent (25%) of the area
of the sign may be used to display the name or logo of the developer,
building or principal tenant.
D. Real Estate Signs. One (1) non-illuminated "for sale, rent or lease" sign following the requirements set forth in Section
420.040(J).
E. Under Development Sign. Pole or ground sign displaying information
pertinent to a developing subdivision, provided that no such sign
be located closer than one hundred (100) feet to an occupied dwelling,
shall be located on private property and shall be removed upon completion
of the subdivision. No development sign shall have an area greater
than fifty (50) square feet per side with no more than two (2) sides.
F. Subdivision Or Development Sign. Up to two (2) monument signs denoting
the name of a subdivision or the name of a development may be allowed
at the primary entrance(s) of the development. The sign shall be no
closer than ten (10) feet from any property line with a maximum height
of eight (8) feet and a maximum square footage of one hundred (100)
feet per side with no more than two (2) sides. The monument sign shall
be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
G. Landmark signs warrant their preservation in original condition or their restoration. If more than fifty percent (50%) destroyed, they shall be repaired back to original conforming in all respects. (See also Section
420.120, "Signs Permitted in Historic District.")
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. The following signs in residential zoning districts are exempt from
applications and fees.
1.
Resident Signs. One (1) name plate sign mounted on the building
not more than two (2) square feet in area announcing the name and/or
location of occupants of a residence.
2.
Real Estate Signs. One (1) non-illuminated "for sale, rent or lease" sign following the requirements set forth in Section
420.040(J).
3.
Apartment Rental Sign. For apartments there may be located not
more than two (2) non-illuminated ground signs advertising the rental
or lease of the premises, each sign not exceeding four (4) square
feet in area.
4.
No Trespassing, Private, Keep Out, Beware Of Dog, Etc. There
may be four (4) such signs per lot, not to exceed two (2) square feet
per face and not more than three and one-half (3 1/2) feet in height.
Six (6) feet for wall mount. Signs may be mounted on a wall, fence
or stake in the ground.
5.
Garage Sale/Auction. There may be one (1) such sign per lot,
not to exceed four (4) square feet per face and not more than three
and one-half (3 1/2) feet in height. Any garage sale/auction sign
placed off site on private property must have the property owner's
permission. Signs shall be posted not more than three (3) days prior
to the sale and must be removed within three (3) days after the sale.
B. The following signs in residential zoning districts require application
and fees:
1.
Apartment Development Sign. For each apartment development there
shall be permitted one (1) monument sign, no closer than ten (10)
feet from any property line, with a maximum height of eight (8) feet
and a maximum square footage of one hundred (100) feet per side with
no more than two (2) sides.
2.
Home occupation Signs. One (1) sign attached to the structure
up to four (4) square feet.
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. All Commercial properties are allowed one (1) pole sign or one (1)
monument sign on the property; up to four (4) wall signs on the main
building; and one (1) additional wall sign per additional building
in the case of multi-plex buildings.
1.
No revolving or rotating beam or beacon of light that simulates
any emergency light or device shall be permitted as part of any sign.
No flashing, intermittent or moving light or lights will be permitted
except score boards and other illuminated signs designating a 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, providing the light source is directed upon
the face of the sign and is effectively shielded as to prevent beams
or rays of light from being directed into any portion of any street
or 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 the driver's operation of a motor vehicle.
a.
Monument Sign. Each business lot is entitled to one (1) monument
sign, no closer than ten (10) feet from any property line, with a
maximum height of eight (8) feet and a maximum square footage of one
hundred (100) feet per side with no more than two (2) sides. Said
monument sign may contain an area for use as changeable letter, number
or character region to relate information relevant to the entity operating
on the subject lot or parcel or community information. Only fixed,
non-moving, non-animated letters, number or characters shall be utilized
in this area.
b.
Wall Sign. A wall sign shall be permitted on the wall or fascia,
including mansard, of each side of a building not to exceed ten percent
(10%) of the area of each wall. Signs must mount flush on the wall
and may not project more than four (4) inches from the wall surface
and must maintain a minimum clearance of ten (10) feet between the
lowest point of the sign and the walkway, paving or ground level beneath
the sign. Said sign may project above the top of the wall or fascia
a distance not to exceed five (5) feet. Wall signs can be painted
on the side of the wall.
c.
Pole Sign. One (1) pole sign per commercial lot shall be allowed
provided such a sign does not exceed eighty (80) square feet nor twenty
(20) feet in height. Pole signs shall be located as to allow ample
visual sight lines for driveways, streets and alleys leading into
intersecting thoroughfares. Pole signs shall not contain flashing,
moving (designed to be movable or portable) or have intermittent illumination
or be designed to resemble traffic signals or warning devices. Said
pole sign may contain an area for use as changeable letter, number
or character region to relate information relevant to the entity operating
on the subject lot or parcel or community information.
d.
Permanent Directional Signs. Informational and directional signs
containing no advertising are permitted to direct traffic flow, indicate
parking space, identify points of interest, to locate business and
to provide other essential information to guide vehicular or pedestrian
traffic flow.
e.
Temporary Signs. Signs announcing the opening of a retail establishment
may be used for up to a maximum of thirty (30) days following the
opening. A maximum of two (2) signs will be allowed for openings,
one (1) on the building and one (1) along the street frontage and
these temporary signs are subject to the same regulations as permanent
signs, except the material may be of a temporary nature; the signs
must be removed if they deteriorate below an acceptable level of good
repair, the Superintendent of Public Works shall determine whether
such temporary sign is in an acceptable level of good repair.
B. Medical
marijuana facilities shall not use signage or advertising with the
word "marijuana" or "cannabis" or any other word, phrase, or symbol
commonly understood to refer to marijuana unless such word, phrase
or symbol is immediately preceded by the word "medical" in type and
font that is at least as readily discernible as all other words, phrases
or symbols. Facilities shall not advertise in a manner that is inconsistent
with the medicinal use of medical marijuana or use advertisements
that promote medical marijuana for recreational or any use other than
for medicinal purposes.
[Ord. No. 9.118, 12-9-2019]
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. Signs permitted in Local Retail Business District ("C-2A") are as
follows:
1.
All signs shall adhere to historical fonts and colors of the
building era.
2.
No animated, changing, flashing or internally illuminated (neon)
signs shall be permitted.
3.
Wall Signs. One (1) sign per street frontage mounted or painted
on the building wall with a size limitation of not to exceed nine
(9) square feet or forty-eight (48) inches on any one (1) side.
4.
No sign shall be allowed to have internal lighting.
5.
Temporary Signs. Sandwich signs and other freestanding signs
can only be displayed during business hours. Maximum one (1) per business.
These signs cannot be placed on the public right-of-way sidewalk.
6.
Size limitation for projecting signs shall be no more than six
(6) square feet. Such sign shall be hung at a right angle to the building
and be at least eight (8) feet above a pedestrian walkway.
7.
Landmark Signs. Landmark signs warrant their preservation in
original condition or their restoration. If more than fifty percent
(50%) destroyed, they shall be repaired back to original conforming
in all respects.
8.
Interchangeable Event Signs. Interchangeable event signs with
a permanent framework are permitted so long as the framework is complementary
to the architecture of the house, attached to or hung from the house,
and no larger than eight (8) square feet.
9.
Pole Signs. One (1) pole sign per commercial lot shall be allowed,
provided such a sign does not exceed nine (9) square feet nor nine
(9) feet in height. Pole signs shall be located as to allow ample
visual sight lines for driveways, streets and alleys leading into
intersecting thoroughfares.
10.
A thirty-six (36) foot square banner is allowed for thirty (30)
days to announce or promote a special event.
B. Only two (2) types of signs (to be comprised of wall, temporary,
landmark, interchangeable event or pole sign) available in this Section
will be allowed in the "C-2A" Local Retail Business District per property.
C. Approval of signage in the Local Retail Business District is given
by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. With the establishment of the Downtown Historic District in 1983,
the Weston Historic Preservation Commission was formed to oversee
the preservation of historic buildings. To maintain the historic theme
of Weston's downtown district:
1.
No animated, changing, flashing or internally illuminated (neon)
signs shall be permitted on storefront or within forty-eight (48)
inches of a storefront window that is observable from outside the
building.
2.
One (1) sign per street frontage mounted or painted on the building
wall with a size limitation of not to exceed six (6) square feet or
forty-eight (48) inches on any one (1) side.
3.
No sign shall be allowed to have internal lighting.
4.
All signs shall adhere to historical fonts and colors of the
building era.
5.
Permanent window signs up to a maximum of fifty percent (50%)
of each window area shall be allowed and temporary signs of less than
thirty (30) day segments running consecutively, up to an additional
ten percent (10%) of the window area, shall also be allowed; but in
no case shall more than sixty percent (60%) of the window area be
covered with signage, a sign will be deemed permanent if the only
variable in that sign is the price.
6.
Except for flyers advertising special events, all signs, temporary
and permanent, shall conform to the historic color scheme, including
window signs.
7.
Sandwich signs can only be displayed during business hours.
Maximum one (1) per business.
8.
Size limitation for projecting signs shall be no more than six
(6) square feet. Such sign shall be hung at a right angle to the building
and be at least eight (8) feet above a pedestrian walkway.
9.
Landmark signs warrant their preservation in original condition
or their restoration. If more than fifty percent (50%) destroyed,
they shall be repaired back to original conforming in all respects.
10.
Only banners announcing City, Chamber and Civic events will
be allowed with prior approval of the Weston Historic Preservation
Commission. Banners shall be taken down no later than three (3) days
after the event.
11.
Approval of historic district signage is given by the Weston
Historic Preservation Commission based upon size and artistic merits.
12.
Real estate signs are allowed in the Historic District in accordance with Subsection
(2) and may be mounted or painted on the building wall or window.
13.
Kiosk signs attached to the downtown sign poles will be for
City and/or Chamber events and use.
a.
Sign Specifications.
(1) The size of the kiosk sign is to be eighteen (18)
inches wide by twenty-four (24) inches high, and consist of a black
metal frame that will be attached to the sign pole.
(2) The color of the back of the sign is semi-gloss
black, and the color of the front of the sign is eggshell white.
(3) A vinyl overlay sign will be placed over the metal
frame.
b.
Kiosk signs are permitted in the following locations:
(1) Northeast Main and Spring Streets facing south.
(2) Southwest Main and Spring Streets facing north.
(3) Northeast Main and Short facing south.
(4) Southwest Main and Short facing east.
(5) Northeast Main and Thomas facing south.
(6) Southwest Main and Thomas facing south.
(7) Northeast Main and Market facing west.
(8) Southwest Main and Market facing north.
c.
Permanent City-Owned Kiosk.
(1) Permanent kiosk signs will be placed at three (3)
locations.
(2) The City will use the permanent kiosk signs for
a "You Are Here" map and for Lewis and Clark Museum information.
d.
Temporary/Special Event Sign Specifications.
(1) The City and/or Chamber may wish to utilize the
kiosk sign for special events happening in the City, such as Applefest,
Second Saturday, November Holiday Weekends, or the Christmas Homes
Tour.
(2) Any request for a temporary or special event kiosk
sign and permanent City-owned signs shall be approved by the Weston
Historic Preservation Commission.
(3) The Chamber shall pay for any Chamber special event
signage unless a special agreement is made between the Chamber and
the City.
e.
Restrictions To Kiosk Signs.
(1) Generic signs or business-type signs shall not
be allowed.
(2) Political ads, including political campaign ads,
shall not be allowed.
(3) Special events not sponsored by the Chamber and/or
City shall not be allowed.
14. Streetlight Pole Banners.
[Ord. No. 9.119, 12-9-2019]
a. All downtown streetlight pole banners shall be approved by the Weston
Historic Preservation Commission.
b. Allowable banners include:
(1)
City or Chamber sponsored special events.
(2)
Four (4) "seasonal banners."
(3)
Approved temporary special event banners.
c. Banner changes will be done under the following schedule:
(1)
January, April, July, September-October and November-Father
Christmas.
d. There shall be no dates or specific sponsorship information on the
banners.
e. Banners will be designed by the City by a "request for design" to
local artists, at no charge to the City.
f. Banners will be put up and taken down by designees of the City.
[Ord. No. 9.118, 12-9-2019]
Medical marijuana facilities shall not use signage or advertising
with the word "marijuana" or "cannabis" or any other word, phrase,
or symbol commonly understood to refer to marijuana unless such word,
phrase or symbol is immediately preceded by the word "medical" in
type and font that is at least as readily discernible as all other
words, phrases or symbols. Facilities shall not advertise in a manner
that is inconsistent with the medicinal use of medical marijuana or
use advertisements that promote medical marijuana for recreational
or any use other than for medicinal purposes.
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. The purpose of this Section is to establish regulations to assist
individual businesses in using City property to affix directional
signs in areas generally located within a one (1) block radius of
Main Street and specifically the businesses located on Spring, Short,
Thomas and Market Streets in order to direct foot traffic to said
businesses. Directional street corner signs will not be allowed for
use by Main Street businesses.
1.
No directional street corner sign shall be installed or erected
nor shall existing signs be enlarged, altered or relocated until an
application has been filed and until a permit for such action has
been issued, the form of said application shall be established by
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
2.
All signs shall be purchased through the City of Weston who
shall own the signs and be responsible for the location, size and
height, color and font, as well as the maintenance of the signs.
a.
The size of the sign shall be eight (8) inches high and twenty-four
(24) inches wide with one (1) inch black border, incased in a black
metal frame attached to a black pole.
b.
If the sign is to be generic, the lettering shall be three (3)
inches high, placed on a metal insert using a black vinyl "block"
lettering font. Store specific signs will determine the size of the
lettering.
c.
The minimum height for the lowest sign on each pole will be
seven (7) foot and the maximum height shall be consistent on every
pole.
d.
No more than four (4) signs are to be placed on each pole with
any deviations to be determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
e.
Either business specific or generic signs may be purchased.
f.
Two (2) or more businesses may purchase together generic signs.
g.
The City of Weston reserves the right to remove, change, alter
and amend any sign erected or established pursuant to this Chapter.
h.
The maximum number of signs installed or erected pursuant to
this Chapter may be limited in number from time to time and the Planning
and Zoning Commission may determine.
i.
Nothing in this Section shall be construed to give any business
the right to place a sign on or upon any property without the express
authorization and consent of the City.
3.
The fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) per sign to include
among other things the metal insert, metal brackets and a portion
of the metal pole. In the event a sign is damaged, defaced, destroyed
or is in a state of decay or disrepair which, in the City's opinion,
warrants removal of a sign, then in that event the City may remove
said sign and a new application and fee may be requested from a business.
Any additional charges incurred for store specific signs shall be
paid for by the applicant.
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
A. In the event any of the requirements herein contained cause undue
or unnecessary hardship on any person, a variance from requirements
may be applied for to the Board of Adjustment. An application for
variance must be made within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice
that the sign involved does not conform to the Chapter. In the event
that the appeal is not made in writing to the Board of Adjustment
within such thirty-day period, a variance shall not be granted.
B. An application for variance may be obtained from the office of the
City Clerk.
[Ord. No. 9.101, 9-11-2017]
Signs placed on sidewalks abutting the following streets shall
be placed in such a fashion as to allow four (4) feet of pedestrian
walking space.
Main Street — from Short to Market Streets.
Thomas Street — from Main to Blackhawk Streets.
Short Street — from Main to Welt Streets.
Market Street — from Blackhawk to Main Street.