All signs allowed under Article 3 must comply with the development regulations of this article.
(Ord. 367-87 § 4, 1987)
A. 
Placement. All signs and sign structures shall be erected and attached totally within the site except when allowed to extend into the right-of-way.
B. 
Frontages. Signs allowed based on one site frontage may not be placed on another site frontage. Signs allowed based on a primary building frontage may be placed on a secondary building frontage.
C. 
Vision Clearance Areas.
1. 
No sign may be located within a vision clearance area as defined in subsection (C)(2) of this section. No support structure(s) for a sign may be located in a vision clearance area unless the combined total width is 12 inches or less and the combined total depth is 12 inches or less.
2. 
Location of vision clearance areas are triangular shaped areas located at the intersection of any combination of rights-of-way, private roads, alleys or driveway. The sides of the triangle extend 45 feet from the intersection of the vehicle travel area along the most heavily travelled road, and 10 feet from the intersection of the vehicle travel area along the less travelled road, right-of-way, private road, alley, or driveway.
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Figure 15.16.150 VISIBILITY TRIANGLE
D. 
Vehicle Area Clearance. When a sign extends over a private area where vehicles travel or are parked, the bottom of the sign structure shall be at least 14 feet above the ground. Vehicle areas include driveways, alleys, parking lots, and loading and maneuvering areas.
E. 
Pedestrian Area Clearances. When a sign extends over private sidewalks, walkways or other spaces accessible to pedestrians, the bottom of the sign structure shall be at least eight and one-half feet above the ground.
F. 
Required Yards and Setbacks. Signs may be erected in required yards and setbacks.
G. 
Parking Areas.
1. 
Unless otherwise provided by law, accessory signs shall be permitted on parking area in accordance with the provisions specified in each district, and signs designating entrances, exits, or conditions of use may be maintained on a parking or loading area.
2. 
Any such sign shall not exceed six square feet in area on one side. There shall not be more than one such sign for each entrance or exit to a parking or loading area.
(Ord. 367-87 § 4, 1987; Ord. 2012-02 § 1, 2012)
A. 
Height. Fascia signs may not extend more than two feet above the roof line.
B. 
Extensions. No point on the face of a fascia sign may extend more than 18 inches from the wall to which it is attached, except for electronic message signs which may be up to 24 inches in thickness.
(Ord. 367-87 § 4, 1987)
A. 
Height. The face of projecting signs may not extend more than two feet above the roof line.
B. 
Placement. Projecting signs are not allowed on rooftops or on pitched roofs.
C. 
Support Structures. Support structures shall be designed so that there is the minimum visible support structure above the sign face. There shall be no more than one foot of support structure between the building wall and the sign.
(Ord. 367-87 § 4, 1987)
A. 
Height. The face of flush pitched roof signs may not extend more than six inches above the roof line.
B. 
Placement. Flush pitched roof signs shall be parallel to the building face. They may not extend beyond the building wall.
C. 
Visual Backing. When viewed straight on, flush pitched roof signs shall have a visual backing formed by the roof.
D. 
Support Structures. Support structures shall be designed so that there is no visible support structure above the sign.
(Ord. 367-87 § 4, 1987)
Directional signs shall comply with the following provisions:
A. 
Maximum Sign Face Area. Nine square feet;
B. 
Types of Signs Allowed. Freestanding, fascia, projecting and painted wall;
C. 
Maximum Height. Freestanding: six feet; fascia and projecting: eight feet;
D. 
Extension into Right-of Way. Not allowed, without written permission of the agency having jurisdiction over the right-of-way;
E. 
Lighting. Indirect or internal;
F. 
Flashing Lights; Not allowed;
G. 
Electronic Message Centers. Not allowed;
H. 
Moving or Rotating Parts. Not allowed.
(Ord. 367-87 § 4, 1987)
A. 
Time Limit. All temporary signs, temporary banners, temporary rigid signs and support structure thereof, erected or placed for the purposes of advertising a specific event or activities related to a specific event, shall be removed within seven days after the event has occurred.
1. 
Political Signs. Political signs and support structures, if any, must be removed within seven days after the date of the election for which the sign was erected.
2. 
All Other Temporary Signs. With the exception for real estate "for sale" signs, all other temporary signs and support structures, if any, must be removed within six months of the date of erection.
B. 
Attachment. Temporary signs may not be permanently attached to the ground, buildings, or other structures.
C. 
Lawn Signs. Lawn signs may not be greater than five square feet in area and may not be over six feet in height.
D. 
Banners. One banner is allowed per primary building frontage and may not exceed 60 square feet. Additional temporary flags and pennant are allowed, but may not extend into the right-of-way.
E. 
Temporary Rigid Signs.
1. 
Type. Rigid signs may be freestanding or placed on building sides.
2. 
Size.
a. 
Residential Zones 1-R and 1-2. The maximum size of a rigid sign is five square feet.
b. 
All Other Zones. The maximum size of a rigid sign is 32 square feet.
3. 
Number. One rigid sign is allowed per site frontage.
4. 
Height.
a. 
Rigid signs on buildings may not be placed above roof lines.
b. 
The maximum height freestanding is six feet in residential zones 1, 2 and 3.
c. 
The maximum height freestanding in all other zones is eight feet.
5. 
Extension into the Rights-of-Way. Rigid signs may not extend into the right-of-way, without written permission of the agency having jurisdiction over the right-of-way.
a. 
Temporary rigid signs for political purposes shall have the permission of the adjoining property owner, and shall not exceed four square feet in area (per side). They shall be placed no sooner than 60 days before the election to which they pertain, and shall be removed within seven days of the conclusion of the election to which they pertain.
b. 
Real estate "for sale" signs may be placed into City rights-of-way with the permission of the adjoining property owner, and shall be removed within five days of the sale of the property to which they pertain. They shall be no larger than four square feet (per side).
6. 
Lighting and Movement. Rigid signs may not be illuminated or have moving or rotating parts.
(Ord. 367-87 § 4, 1987; Ord. 2001-02 § 3, 2001; Ord. 2012-02 § 1, 2012)