[Ord. No. 13-001 §1, 1-7-2013]
The purpose of this Chapter is to protect the safety and orderly
development of the community through the regulation of signs and sign
structures.
[Ord. No. 13-001 §1, 1-7-2013; Ord. No. 14-025 §1, 6-16-2014; Ord.
No. 22-027, 6-6-2022]
The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this
Chapter and as used elsewhere in this Code, have the following meaning:
A sign structure that has ceased to be used, and the owner
intends no longer to have used, for the display of sign copy.
A sign employing actual motion or the illusion of motion.
Animated signs, which are differentiated from changeable signs as
defined and regulated by this Chapter, include the following types:
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ELECTRICALLY ACTIVATED — Animated signs producing the
illusion of movement by means of electronic, electrical or electro-mechanical
input and/or illumination capable of simulating movement through employment
of the characteristics of one (1) or both of the classifications noted
below:
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a.
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Flashing: Animated signs or animated portions
of signs whose illumination is characterized by a repetitive cycle
in which the period of illumination is either the same as or less
than the period of no illumination. For the purposes of this Chapter,
flashing will not be defined as occurring if the cyclical period between
on-off phases of illumination exceeds four (4) seconds.
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b.
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Patterned illusionary movement: Animated signs
or animated portions of signs whose illumination is characterized
by simulated movement through alternate or sequential activation of
various illuminated elements for the purpose of producing repetitive
light patterns designed to appear in some form of constant motion.
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ENVIRONMENTALLY ACTIVATED — Animated signs or devices
motivated by wind, thermal changes or other natural environmental
input. Includes spinners, pinwheels, pennant strings and/or other
devices or displays that respond to naturally occurring external motivation.
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MECHANICALLY ACTIVATED — Animated signs characterized
by repetitive motion and/or rotation activated by a mechanical system
powered by electric motors or other mechanically induced means.
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Any projection that is not intended for occupancy and that
extends beyond the face of an exterior wall of a building, but that
does not include signs as defined herein. See also "AWNING",
"BACKLIT AWNING" and "CANOPY, (ATTACHED and FREESTANDING)".
An architectural projection or shelter projecting from and
supported by the exterior wall of a building and composed of a covering
of rigid or non-rigid materials and/or fabric on a supporting framework
that may be either permanent or retractable, including such structures
that are internally illuminated by florescent or other light source.
A sign displayed on or attached flat against the surface
or surfaces of an awning. See also "WALL OR FASCIA SIGN".
An awning with a translucent covering material and a source
of illumination contained within its framework.
A flexible substrate on which copy or graphics may be displayed.
A multi-sided overhead structure or architectural projection
supplied by attachments to a building on one (1) or more sides and
either cantilevered from such building or also supplied by columns
at additional points. The surface(s) and/or soffit of an attached
canopy may be illuminated by means of internal or external sources
of light. See also "MARQUEE".
A multi-sided overhead structure supported by columns, but
not enclosed by walls. The surfaces(s) and/or soffit of a freestanding
canopy may be illuminated by means of internal or external sources
of light.
A sign affixed to the visible surface(s) of an attached or
freestanding canopy. For reference, see Sign Regulation Guideline.
A sign with the capability of content by means of manual
or remote input, including signs which are:
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ELECTRICALLY ACTIVATED — A changeable sign whose message
copy or content can be changed by means of remote electrically energized
on-off switching combinations of alphabetic or pictographic components
arranged on a display surface. Illumination may be integral to the
components, such as characterized by lamps or other light-emitting
devices; or it may be from an external light source designed to reflect
off the changeable component display. See also "ELECTRIC MESSAGE
SIGN OR CENTER".
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MANUALLY ACTIVATED — A changeable sign whose message copy
or content can be changed manually.
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The employee of the Planning and Development Department of
the City of Ozark specifically designated to conduct inspections,
enforce provisions of this Chapter, review applications and issue
permits as authorized herein. The Code Official so designated may
not necessarily be the same individual.
Those letters, numerals, figures, symbols, logos, and graphic
elements comprising the content or message of a sign, excluding numerals
identifying a street address only.
A freestanding sign identifying a multiple-occupancy development, such as a shopping center or planned industrial park, which is controlled by a single owner or landlord, approved in accordance with Section 407.070 of this Chapter.
Any sign that is designed and erected for the purpose of
providing direction and/or orientation for pedestrian or vehicular
traffic.
An electrically activated changeable sign whose variable
message capability can be electronically programmed.
See "WALL OR FASCIA SIGN".
A sign principally supported by a structure affixed to the
ground, and not supported by a building, including signs supported
by one (1) or more columns, poles or braces placed in or upon the
ground.
The length of an exterior building wall or structure of a
single premise oriented to the public way or other properties that
it faces.
The length of the property line(s) of any single premise
along either a public way or other properties on which it borders.
See "FREESTANDING SIGN".
Any sign characterized by the use of artificial light, either
projecting through its surface(s) (internally illuminated); or reflecting
off its surface(s) (externally illuminated).
Any sign placed within a building, but not including "window
signs" as defined herein. Interior signs, with the exception of window
signs as defined herein, are not regulated by this Chapter.
An inclined decorative roof-like projection that is attached
to an exterior building facade.
A freestanding sign oriented to the drive-through lane for
a restaurant that advertises the menu items available from the drive-through
window, and which has no more than twenty percent (20%) of the total
area for such a sign utilized for business identification.
A low-profile freestanding sign supported by a structural
base or other solid structural features, other than support poles;
where the base is constructed as part of the sign material and the
bottom of the sign is flush with the ground.
A monument sign erected, maintained, or used in the outdoor
environment that is not located on the same property as the devoted
business and the purpose of which is to display messages providing
direction and/or orientation for pedestrian or vehicular traffic to
said devoted business.
A permanent sign erected, maintained or used in the outdoor
environment for the purpose of the display of commercial or non-commercial
messages not appurtenant to the use of, products sold on, or the sale
or lease of, the premise on which it is displayed.
A sign erected, maintained or used in the outdoor environment
for the purpose of the display of messages appurtenant to the use
of, products sold on, or the sale or lease of, the premise on which
it is displayed.
The extension of a building facade above the line of the
structural roof.
Any sign not permanently attached to the ground or to a building
or building surface.
That portion of a lot or building occupied by a single person
or legal entity inclusive of common area, if any, shared with adjacent
occupants. Permitted sign area shall be separately calculated for
multi-tenant commercial buildings only when the tenants have a separate
entrance for their exclusive use.
A sign other than a wall sign that is attached to or projects
more than eighteen (18) inches (457 mm) from a building face or wall
or from a structure whose primary purpose is other than the support
of a sign.
A sign that revolves three hundred sixty degrees (360°)(6.28
rad) about an axis. See also "ANIMATED SIGN, MECHANICALLY
ACTIVATED".
The top edge of a peaked roof or, in the case of an extended
facade or parapet, the uppermost point of said facade or parapet.
A sign mounted on, and supported by, the main roof portion
of a building, or above the uppermost edge of a parapet wall of a
building and which is wholly or partially supported by such a building.
Signs mounted on mansard facades, pent eaves and architectural projections
such as canopies or marquees shall not be considered to be roof signs.
Any device visible from a public place that displays either
commercial or non-commercial messages by means of graphic presentation
of alphabetic or pictorial symbols or representations. No sign located
outside of a building shall be constructed of paper, cardboard or
other similar non-permanent material. Non-commercial flags or any
flags displayed from flagpoles or staffs will not be considered signs.
The area of the smallest geometric figure, or the sum of
the combination of regular geometric figures, which comprise the sign
face. The area of any double-sided or "V" shaped sign shall be the
area of the largest single face only. The area of a sphere shall be
computed as the area of a circle. The area of all other multiple-sided
signs shall be computed as fifty percent (50%) of the sum of the area
of all faces of the sign.
Those letters, numerals, figures, symbols, logos and graphic
elements comprising the content or message of a sign, exclusive of
numerals identifying a street address only.
The surface upon, against or through which the sign copy
is displayed or illustrated, not including structural supports, architectural
features of a building or sign structure, non-structural or decorative
trim, or any areas that are separated from the background surface
upon which the sign copy is displayed by a distinct delineation, such
as a reveal or border. See Sign Regulation Guideline Details.
In the case of panel or cabinet type signs, the sign face shall
include the entire area of the sign panel, cabinet or face substrate
upon which the sign copy is displayed or illustrated, but not open
space between separate panels or cabinets.
In the case of sign structures with routed areas of sign copy,
the sign face shall include the entire area of the surface that is
routed, except where interrupted by a reveal, border, or a contrasting
surface or color.
In the case of signs painted on a building, or individual letters
or graphic elements affixed to a building or structure, the sign face
shall be comprised of the sum of the geometric figures or combination
of regular geometric figures drawn closest to the edge of the letters
or separate graphic elements comprising the sign copy, but not the
open space between separate groupings of sign copy on the same building
or structure.
In the case of sign copy enclosed within a painted or illuminated
border, or displayed on a background contrasting in color with the
color of the building or structure, the sign face shall comprise the
area within the contrasting background, or within the painted or illuminated
border.
A permanent wall sign along a street property frontage that
displays the name of a commercial entity.
A permanent wall sign along a non-street property frontage
that may advertise products and services offered by the commercial
entity.
Any structure supporting a sign.
A sign intended to display either commercial or non-commercial
messages of a transitory or temporary nature because it is related
to an event occurring at a specific time or date. Portable signs or
any sign not permanently affixed to a building or sign structure that
is permanently embedded in the ground, are considered temporary signs.
A sign attached to the underside of a canopy or marquee.
The two (2) permitted faces of a standard double-faced yard
or monument sign placed in a horizontal V-shaped configuration where
the two (2) faces or their supporting structures are connected at
the point of the V.
A sign that is in any manner affixed to any exterior wall
of a building or structure and that projects not more than eighteen
(18) inches (457 mm) from the building or structure wall, including
signs affixed to architectural projections from a building provided
the copy area of such signs remain on a parallel plane to the face
of the building facade or to the face or faces of the architectural
projection to which it is affixed. For a visual reference and comparison
of differences between wall or fascia signs and roof signs, see Sign
Regulation Guideline Details.
A sign affixed to the surface of a window with its message
intended to be visible to and readable from the public way or from
adjacent property.
[Ord. No. 13-001 §1, 1-7-2013]
All signs of any size or description are prohibited except those
that are described and allowed by this Chapter. Allowed signs are
divided into two (2) general categories, permanent and temporary and
may further be subdivided by requiring permits or being exempt from
permits. Each category of sign may have specific restrictions as set
forth in this Chapter, however, if a specific sign or a restriction
to an allowed sign is not enumerated in this Chapter, it is either
not allowed or does not apply to a specific sign type.
[Ord. No. 13-001 §1, 1-7-2013; Ord.
No. 17-060, 12-18-2017; Ord. No. 22-027, 6-6-2022]
B.
Permits Required. All signs allowed by this Chapter shall
require a permit issued by the Code Official unless exempted for a
specified sign type. Each permit shall have a specified fee and those
fees to erect, alter or relocate a sign, said fee shall be as set
forth or as established from time to time by ordinance of the Board
of Aldermen and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Each specific
sign type may have its unique criteria which are set forth in the
descriptions of the allowable sign type later in this Chapter. If
a specific sign type is exempt from the necessity of securing a permit,
it shall not be construed to relieve the owner of the sign involved
from responsibility for its erection and maintenance in a safe manner
in compliance with all the other provisions of this Chapter.
C.
Signs In Right-Of-Way. No sign, other than a traffic sign
authorized by the appropriate governmental agency, shall be erected
within any public way, unless specifically authorized by ordinance,
resolution or regulation of the City of Ozark.
D.
Projections Over Public Ways Or Upon Public Property. Projecting
signs over public walkways shall be allowed to do so only subject
to the projection clearance limit at a minimum height of eight (8)
feet (2,438 mm) from grade level to the bottom of the sign. No sign
may be placed in, upon or projecting over property owned, leased or
managed by the City, including, but not limited to, rights-of-way
without prior authorization from the City.
E.
Traffic Visibility. No sign or sign structure shall be erected
at the intersection of any street in such a manner as to obstruct
free and clear vision, or at any location where by its position, shape,
or color it may interfere with or obstruct the view of or be confused
with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device.
F.
Computation Of Frontage. If a premise contains walls facing
more than one (1) property line or encompasses property frontage bounded
by more than one (1) street or other property usages, the sign area(s)
for each building wall or property frontage will be computed separately
for each building wall or property line facing a different frontage.
The sign area(s) thus calculated shall be permitted to then be applied
to permitted signs placed on each separate wall or property line frontage.
G.
Animation And Changeable Messages. Animated signs, changeable
signs (electrically, environmentally or mechanically activated), except
those that blink, flash or are animated by lighting in any fashion
that would cause such signs to have the appearance of traffic safety
signs and lights or municipal vehicle warnings from a distance, are
allowed for non-residential uses in all districts.
H.
Maintenance, Repair And Removal. Every sign allowed by this
Chapter shall be kept in good condition and repair. When any sign
becomes insecure, in danger of falling or is otherwise deemed unsafe
by the Code Official, or if any sign shall be unlawfully installed,
erected or maintained in violation of any of the provisions of this
Chapter, the owner thereof or the person or firm using same shall,
upon written notice by the Code Official forthwith, in the case of
immediate danger, and in any case within not more than ten (10) calendar
days, make such sign conform to the provisions of this Chapter, or
shall remove it. If within ten (10) calendar days the order is not
complied with, the Code Official shall be permitted to remove or cause
such sign to be removed at the expense of the owner and/or the user
of the sign.
I.
Obsolete Sign Copy. Any sign copy that no longer advertises
or identifies a use conducted on the property on which said sign is
erected must have the sign copy covered or removed within thirty (30)
calendar days after written notification from the Code Official; and
upon failure to comply with such notice, the Code Official is hereby
authorized to cause removal of such sign copy, and any expense incident
thereto shall be paid by the owner of the building, structure or ground
or which the sign is located.
J.
Non-Conforming Signs. Any sign legally existing at the time
of the passage of this Chapter that does not conform in use, location,
height or size with the regulations of the property use in which such
sign is located shall be considered a legal non-conforming use or
structure and shall be permitted to continue provided that it is maintained
in good condition, but shall not be:
1.
Structurally altered (except to meet safety requirements) so as to
prolong the life of the sign; or
2.
Altered so as to increase the degree of non-conformity of the sign;
or
3.
Expanded; or
4.
Moved or replaced except to bring the sign into complete conformity
with this Chapter; or
5.
Reconstructed after damage if the cost of reconstruction exceeds
fifty percent (50%) of the value (appraised or tax value if listed
for tax purposes) of such sign; or
6.
Abandoned or discontinued for a continuous period of one hundred
eighty (180) days.
K.
Roof Signs. Roof signs are not permitted. Roof signs existing
prior to the enactment of this Chapter may be refaced. Regular maintenance
is allowed. Replacement of a non-conforming sign will not be allowed
once an existing sign has been removed.
L.
Placement Of Signs. No sign shall be attached to
any utility pole, public light standard, trees, rocks, natural features,
fences, fence posts, fence railing, benches, flower boxes, perimeter
or privacy walls, accessory structures, trash enclosures and any other
public facility located within the public right-of-way.
[Ord. No. 13-001 §1, 1-7-2013; Ord. No. 22-027, 6-6-2022]
A.
The following signs shall be exempt from the provisions of this Chapter. No sign shall be exempt from Section 407.040(D) or 407.040(H).
1.
Any government's sign erected or maintained by or for any agency
of government pursuant to and in discharge of any governmental function
or required or authorized by law, ordinance or governmental regulations.
Such signs shall include, but not be limited to, official notices
authorized by a court, public body or public safety official; directional,
Federal, State or municipal warning or information signs; street address
signs and combination nameplate and street signs which do not exceed
six (6) square feet; and any sign warning the public of the existence
of danger.
2.
Memorial plaques, building identification signs and building cornerstones
when cut or carved into a masonry surface or when made of non-combustible
material and made an integral part of the building or structure.
3.
Works of fine art displayed in conjunction with an enterprise where
the enterprise does not receive direct commercial gain.
[Ord. No. 13-001 §1, 1-7-2013]
A.
The
following permanent sign types are specifically allowed subject to
the criteria and limitations set forth below. Each sign type shall
require a permit issued by the Code Official unless the sign type
is specifically exempted. All such permits shall be subject to the
following further regulations:
1.
Before any permit is granted for the erection of a permanent sign or sign structure requiring such permit, construction documents shall be filed with the Code Official showing the dimensions, materials and required details of construction, including load, stresses, anchorage and any other permanent data. The permit application shall be accompanied by the written consent of the owner or lessee of the premises upon which the sign is to be erected and by the engineering calculations signed and sealed by a registered design professional where required by Sections 500.010 and 500.020 of this Code.
2.
No permanent signs shall be structurally altered, enlarged or relocated
except in conformity with the provisions herein, nor until a proper
permit, if required, has been secured. The changing or maintenance
of a movable sign or component of an approved permanent sign that
is designed for such change, or the changing of sign copy, business
names, lettering, sign faces, colors, display and/or graphic matter,
or the content of any sign shall not be deemed a structural alteration.
B.
Identification Signs. Permanent identification signs shall
be allowed in accordance with Subsections (1) through (6) of this
Subsection.
[Ord. No. 14-025 §2, 6-16-2014; Ord. No. 22-027, 6-6-2022]
1.
Wall signs. Every multiple-family residential complex,
commercial, office warehouse or industrial building, and every separate
non-residential building in a residential district may display non-animated
primary wall signs per street property frontage subject to the limiting
standards that each individual wall facade shall have an effective
area not to exceed three (3) square feet per lineal foot of wall length. Building
walls that do not front a street shall be allowed a secondary wall
signs property frontage subject to the limiting standards that each
individual wall facade shall have an effective area not to exceed
one (1) square foot per lineal foot of wall length. Such signs shall
be allowed by permit and are subject to the following limitations:
2.
Freestanding signs. In addition to any allowable
wall sign, every single-family residential subdivision, multiple-family
residential, commercial, office warehouse or industrial building and
every separate non-residential building in a residential zone shall
be permitted to display freestanding or combination signs per street
property frontage subject to the limiting standards set forth in Table
407.080(T)(1). All freestanding signs shall have a front yard setback
of ten (10) feet or must be placed outside of any utility easements,
whichever may be greater. Where two (2) such faces are placed together
creating a horizontal V-shape with an angle no greater than sixty
degrees (60°), it will be considered a double-faced sign. If the
angle is greater than sixty degrees (60°), it will be considered
a single-faced sign.
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Table 407.080(T)(1)
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Identification Sign Standards — Freestanding Signs
(a & b)
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Land Use
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Number of Signs
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Max Height in Feet
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Area in Square Feet
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Single-family residential subdivision
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1 monument sign per entrance
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10
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150
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Multiple-family residential
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1 monument sign per entrance
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10
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150
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Non-residential in a residential zone
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1 ground or low profile sign
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8
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32
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Commercial, office warehouse and industrial
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1
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25 above street grade
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300
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a)
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For any commercial, office warehouse or industrial premises
that have more than four hundred twenty-five (425) feet of property
frontage along a street may have one (1) additional detached sign
for each additional four hundred twenty-five (425) feet of property
frontage, provided a minimum of three hundred (300) feet of separation
is maintained between signs on a given premise and a setback of twenty-five
(25) feet from the adjacent property line is maintained for all detached
signs on the premise, except the twenty-five (25) foot setback does
not apply to outdoor advertising signs.
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b)
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For any commercial, office warehouse or industrial development
complex exceeding one million (1,000,000) square feet of gross leasable
area, or forty (40) acres in size, such as regional shopping centers,
auto malls or industrial parks, one (1) freestanding sign per street
front shall be permitted to be increased in sign area by up to fifty
percent (50%).
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3.
Directional signs. No more than two (2) permanent
directional signs shall be allowed per street entrance to any lot.
There shall be no limit to the number of permanent directional signs
providing directional information interior to a lot. In residential
districts, the maximum area for directional signs shall be three (3)
square feet. For all other districts, the maximum area for any directional
sign visible from adjacent property or right-of-way shall be six (6)
square feet. Not more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of
any directional sign shall be permitted to be devoted to business
identification or logo, which area shall not be assessed as identification
sign area.
4.
Off-Premise Directional Sign. In non-residential
districts, off-premise directional signs are allowed at the intersection
of a street classified as an arterial and the street serving the devoted
businesses' driveway entrance and may only display a fixed message
containing the business name, logo, identification, and directional
information. The off-premise directional sign shall not exceed six
(6) feet in height and eight (8) feet in length and one businesses'
devoted sign shall not exceed three (3) feet by four (4) feet. There
shall only be one off-premise directional sign located on the property
in which it is placed. An off-premise directional sign shall not be
located in right-of-way, an easement, nor shall they be located within
an intersection site triangle. Off-premise directional signs shall
be located on private property and constructed as a monument-type
permanent sign and may support multiple businesses.
5.
On-premise highway commercial freestanding signs. The following areas are designated as Highway Commercial Sign Districts
and are within a six hundred sixty (660) foot radius from the intersection
of the right-of-way of the following:
a.
U.S. Highway 65 and State Highway Business 14 (Jackson Street/Tiger
Boulevard).
b.
U.S. Highway 65 and State Highway CC.
c.
U.S. Highway 65 and State Highway F/Business 65.
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Any freestanding sign within these Highway Commercial Sign Districts
shall have a minimum height of ten (10) feet above finish grade and
must meet restrictions as set forth in Table 407.080(T)(2).
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Table 407.080(T)(2)
Highway Commercial District Freestanding Signs (a)
[Ord. No. 13-040 §1, 10-21-2013]
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Land Use
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Minimum Setback
(feet)
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Maximum Height
(feet)
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Maximum Area
(square feet)
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"C-2," "O-W," and "I-1"
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10
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70
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400
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(a)
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Businesses within the Highway Commercial District may opt to
follow Table 407.080(T)(1).
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6.
Off-premise outdoor advertising signs along U.S. Highway
65 within the City limits of the City of Ozark.
a.
Along U.S. Highway 65, any off-premise outdoor advertising signs
shall be a maximum seventy (70) feet above street grade, minimum ten
(10) feet to bottom from finish grade, maximum six hundred seventy-two
(672) square feet and shall not be erected within fourteen hundred
(1,400) feet of any other off-premise outdoor advertising sign on
the same side of the right-of-way.
b.
No off-premise outdoor advertising sign shall be located closer than
five hundred (500) feet to a highway interchange existing or approved
for construction by the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department.
Such five hundred (500) feet shall be measured from the beginning
or ending of the pavement widening at the exit from or entrance to
the main traveled way.
c.
No off-premise outdoor advertising sign shall be located within one
thousand (1,000) feet of any residential zoning district.
d.
Any electric message sign, changeable sign or projected display that
maintains a continuous static message without blackness or disruption
shall comply with the following:
(1)
The static display time for each message is a minimum of eight
(8) seconds.
(2)
The time to completely change from one message to the next is
a maximum of two (2) seconds.
(3)
The image shall not flicker or flash in accordance with this
Code.
(4)
No projected image(s) or messages shall appear to move or be
animated.
(5)
Any such sign shall be designed such that the sign will freeze
in one (1) position if a malfunction occurs.
e.
Sign regulations enforced by the Missouri Highway and Transportation
Commission along U.S. Highway 65 shall take precedence over any less
restrictive requirements of this Chapter.
f.
All heights specified in this Chapter shall be facing street unless
otherwise specified.
C.
Requirements For Specific Sign Types. Signs of the following
specific types shall be allowed in accordance with Subsections (1)
through (5) set out below:
[Ord. No. 22-027, 6-6-2022]
1.
Canopy signs.
a.
The permanently affixed copy area of canopy signs shall not exceed
an area equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the face area of the
canopy (attached) or architectural projection upon which such sign
is affixed or applied.
b.
Graphic striping, patterns or color bands on the face of a building,
canopy (attached) or architectural projection shall not be included
in the computation of sign copy area.
2.
Awning signs.
a.
The copy area of awning signs shall not exceed an area equal to twenty-five
percent (25%) of the background area of the awning or awning surface
to which such a sign is affixed or applied, or the permitted area
for wall or facia signs, whichever is less.
b.
Neither the background color of the awning, nor any graphic treatment
or embellishment thereto such as striping, patterns or valances shall
be included in the computation of sign copy area.
3.
Projecting signs.
a.
Projecting signs shall be permitted in lieu of freestanding signage
on any street property frontage limited to one (1) sign per occupancy
along any street property frontage with public entrance to such an
occupancy, and shall be limited in height to eight (8) feet minimum
and fifteen (15) feet maximum and that no such sign shall exceed an
area of twelve (12) square feet.
b.
Such signs shall not extend over a public sidewalk in excess of fifty
percent (50%) of the width of sidewalk.
c.
Such signs shall maintain a clear vertical distance above any public
sidewalk a minimum of eight (8) feet.
4.
Window signs. Window signs shall be permitted for
any non-residential use in a residential district, and for all commercial,
office warehouse and industrial districts.
5.
Menu boards. Menu board signs shall not be permitted
to exceed fifty (50) square feet.
[Ord. No. 13-001 §1, 1-7-2013]
A.
Master Sign Plan Required. All landlord or single-owner
controlled multiple-occupancy development complexes shall submit to
the Code Official a master sign plan prior to issuance of new sign
permits. The master sign plan shall establish standards and criteria
for all signs in the complex that require permits and shall address,
at a minimum, the following:
B.
Compliance With Master Sign Plan. All applications for
sign permits for signage within a multiple-occupancy development complex
shall comply with the master sign plan.
C.
Amendments. Any amendments to a master sign plan must be
signed and approved by the owner(s) within the development complex
before such amendment will become effective.
[Ord. No. 22-027, 6-6-2022]
A.
Yard
and/or portable sandwich board signs are allowed as follows:
1.
Such signs shall be allowed only in commercial, office warehouse
and non-residential uses in a residential zoned district as designated
in this Chapter, subject to the following limitations:
a.
One (1) of each such sign is permitted per each ground-floor business.
b.
All such signs displayed by businesses must be removed from public
view daily at the close of business.
c.
Sandwich board signs on private property shall not obstruct doorways
and/or sidewalks.
d.
Sandwich boards shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area and
four (4) feet in height.
e.
Yard signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area and four
(4) feet in height.
f.
Businesses that have "drive-thru" service windows for the sale of
goods shall be allowed three (3) additional yard signs for outside
menu boards or the advertisement of products, which said signs are
located within fifteen (15) feet of the primary structure.
g.
Signs on a public right-of-way/sidewalk shall be required to maintain
thirty-two (32) inches of sidewalk clearance for disabled accessibility
(per ANSI 117.1 (2003)). No such sign shall obstruct pedestrian traffic
or impede maintenance and/or snow or ice removal.
[Ord. No. 13-001 §1, 1-7-2013; Ord. No. 14-049 §1, 12-1-2014; Ord. No. 17-060, 12-18-2017; Ord. No. 22-027, 6-6-2022]
A.
Temporary Signs. Temporary signs shall be allowed in accordance
with Subsections (1) through (6) of this Subsection.
1.
General provisions. Temporary signs shall be allowed
to be installed as allowed under this Section no more than sixty (60)
days prior to the event and shall be removed within fifteen (15) days
after the last day of said event. The "event" shall be deemed to be
the event for which the sign is used. The following temporary sign
types are specifically allowed subject to the criteria and limitations
set forth below. No temporary sign shall require a permit issued by
the Code Official. All such temporary signs shall be subject to the
regulations contained in this Section.
2.
Types of temporary signs.
a.
Banners. Signs temporarily displayed shall be allowed
for non-residential uses in a residential district and for all commercial,
office, warehouse and industrial districts subject to the following
limitations:
b.
Vertical infrastructure signs. Vertical infrastructure
not attached to a principal structure may have one (1) two-sided sign
attached to the vertical structure not to exceed twelve (12) square
feet as long as the vertical structure is capable and/or engineered
to meet all structural requirements.
3.
Signs placed on properties actively for sale or lease as
may be evidenced by the property's listing in a listing service.
a.
On residential property, one (1) additional temporary commercial
sign shall be allowed to be placed on the property or attached to
a structure within the property.
b.
On commercial property, one (1) additional temporary commercial sign
shall be allowed per property frontage.
c.
The event to determine the additional sign's placement duration shall
be the subject property's final sale or lease.
4.
Construction signs (no permit required). Signs
temporarily erected during construction to inform the public of the
developer, contractors, architects, engineers, the nature of the project
or anticipated completion dates shall be allowed in all zoning districts,
subject to the following limitations:
a.
Such signs on a single residential lot shall be limited to one (1)
sign not greater than six (6) square feet in area.
b.
Such signs for a residential subdivision or multiple residential
lots shall be limited to one (1) sign at each entrance to the subdivision
or on one (1) of the lots to be built upon, and shall be no greater
than eight (8) feet in height and thirty-two (32) square feet in area.
c.
Such signs for non-residential uses in residential districts shall
be limited to one (1) sign, and shall be no greater than eight (8)
feet in height and thirty-two (32) square feet in area.
d.
Such signs for commercial, office warehouse or industrial projects
shall be limited to one (1) sign per property frontage, not to exceed
eight (8) feet in height and thirty-two (32) square feet for projects
on parcels five (5) acres or less in size, and not to exceed twelve
(12) feet in height and sixty-four (64) square feet for projects on
parcels larger than five (5) acres.
5.
Grand opening signs. Signs temporarily displayed
to advertise grand openings shall be allowed for non-residential uses
in a residential district, and for all commercial, office warehouse
and industrial districts subject to the following limitations:
a.
Such signs shall be limited to one (1) sign per street front.
b.
Such grand opening banner signs shall be displayed not more than
thirty (30) consecutive days, to allow time for permanent signage
to be erected.
c.
The total area of all such signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32)
square feet of area.
6.
Temporary signs shall not be permitted as follows:
a.
Any balloons, streamers, or pinwheels are prohibited except those
temporarily displayed as a part of a special sale, promotion, or community
event.
b.
No sign shall be attached to any utility pole, public light standard,
trees, rocks, natural features, flower boxes, perimeter or privacy
walls, accessory structures, trash container or any other public facility
located within the public right-of-way.
[Ord. No. 13-001 §1, 1-7-2013]
A.
Unlawful Acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, expand, repair
or move any sign, structure or equipment regulated by this Chapter,
or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any
of the provisions of this Chapter.
B.
Notice Of Violation. The Code Official is authorized to
serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for
a violation of the provisions of this Chapter or in violation of a
permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Chapter.
Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or
condition and the abatement of the violation within a specified, reasonable
period of time.
C.
Prosecution Of Violation. If the notice of violation is
not complied with within the time specified in the notice of violation,
the Code Official is authorized to issue a citation and request the
City Prosecuting Attorney to institute the appropriate proceeding
at law or in equity to punish, restrain, correct or abate such violation.
D.
Removal Of Temporary Signs. In the event that the violation as set
forth above consists of signage that has been placed and does not
meet the requirements within this Chapter, the Code Official is hereby
authorized to remove said signage and to notify the owner how and
where the signs can be retrieved. If the owner of said signs cannot
be determined or, after due notice, the owner fails to retrieve the
signs, then the Code Official is authorized to dispose of said signs
after a reasonable period of time.
[Ord. No. 17-060, 12-18-2017]
