6.1. PCSR 12-09-2008/,
City of
Elk -r.
River
REQUEST FOR ACTION
To Item Number
Plannin Commission 6.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Other Business December 9, 2008 Chris Leeseber ,Park Planner-Planner
Item Description Reviewed by
Discuss Proposed Sign Ordinance Amendment, erem Barnhart, Plannin Mana er
Case No. 09-01 Reviewed by
Action Requested
Staff has been authorized to review the sign ordinance, in part to ensure it is easy to understand. As staff
prepares this amendment, we would like to have the Planning Commission identify areas that need
attention. Staff would like input as the ordinance amendment is developed.
Attachments
• Section 30-851 thru 30-867
• Other Sections Related to Signs
Summary Table
Action Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
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Existing Language 11-2008
Sec. 30-851. Definitions.
The definitions in section 30-1 are applicable in this subdivision.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(2))
Cross references: Definitions generally, ~ 1-2.
Sec. 30-852. Purpose and scope of subdivision.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this subdivision shall be to coordinate the type, placement, and physical
dimensions of the signs within the different zoning districts, to recognize the commercial
communication requirements of all sectors of the business community, to encourage the innovative
use of design, to promote both renovation and proper maintenance, to allow for special
circumstances, and to guarantee equal treatment under the law through accurate recordkeeping and
consistent enforcement. These shall be accompanied by regulation of the display, erection, use, and
maintenance of signs.
(b) Scope. This subdivision shall not relate to building design, nor shall this subdivision regulate
official traffic or government signs; the copy and message of signs; window displays; product
dispensers and point of purchase displays; scoreboards on athletic fields; flags of any nation,
government, or noncommercial organizations; gravestones; barber poles; religious symbols;
commemorative plaques; the display of street numbers; or any display or construction not defined as
a sign in section 30-1.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(1))
Sec. 30-853. Compliance with applicable regulations.
All signs hereafter erected or maintained shall conform with the provisions of this subdivision and
other ordinances and regulations of the city.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(3))
Sec. 30-854. Nonconforming signs.
(a) Eligibility for legal nonconforming.rtatur. Existing signs which do not conform to the specific
provisions of this subdivision may be eligible for the designation "legal nonconforming" provided
that:
(1) The director of planning determines that such signs are properly maintained and do not in any
way endanger the public.
(2) The sign was authorized by a valid permit or variance or complied with all applicable laws prior
to June 18, 1990, the date of adoption of the ordinance from which this subdivision is derived.
(b) L.o.rr of legal nonconforming.rtatur. A legal nonconforming sign may lose this designation if the sign
is relocated, replaced, altered, or damaged by more than 50 percent, other than for change of copy or
normal maintenance.
(c) Maintenance and repair. A legal nonconforming sign is subject to all requirements of this
subdivision regarding safety, maintenance, and repair.
(d) Kelocation or alteration. The city council may, upon application of a property owner, permit the
alteration or relocation of a legal nonconforming sign if, after a public hearing by the planning
commission and city council, the council determines that total compliance with the current sign
regulations is not reasonable but the alteration or relocation of the nonconforming signs is in greater
conformity with the existing sign regulations and is in the best interest of the community.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(5))
Sec. 30-855. Appeals.
Any failure to respond to an application within 14 days of receipt or any decision rendered by the
director of planning in denying a permit or in alleging a violation of this subdivision may be appealed
as provided in subdivision II of division 2 of this article.
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(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(I))
Sec. 30-856. Notice of violation; order to repair or remove sign.
In addition to the remedies authorized in section 30-576, the city may cause the following action to
be taken:
(1) When, in the opinion of the director of planning, a violation of the Code exists, the director of
planning shall issue a written order to either the owner of the sign or the owner of the property on
which the sign is placed. The order shall specify those sections of the Code involved, shall describe
the violation and shall direct that the violation be corrected within 30 days from the date of the
order.
(2) If, upon inspection, the director of planning fords that a sign is abandoned or is structurally or
electrically defective, or in any way endangers the public, the director of planning shall issue a written
order to the owner of the sign and occupant of the premises stating the nature of the violation and
requiring repair or removal of the sign within 30 days of the date of the order.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(G))
Sec. 30-857. Authority of director of planning.
(a) Administrative procedures. The director of planning shall process applications for permits and
variances, schedule public hearings as required, and enforce and carry out all provisions of this
subdivision. The director of planning is authorized to promulgate procedures consistent with this
function.
(b) Inspections. The building official is empowered, upon presentation of proper credentials, to enter
or inspect any building, structure, or premises in the city for the purpose of inspection of a sign and
its structural and electrical connections to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and
ordinances. Such inspections shall be carried out during business hours unless an emergency exists.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(A))
Sec. 30-858. Removal of signs by city.
(a) The director of planning may cause the removal of any illegal sign, any sign remaining after a
business closes, or any sign not properly maintained in cases of emergency, or after failure to timely
comply with written orders for removal or repair. After removal or demolition of the sign, a notice
shall be mailed to the sign owner and owner of the property where the sign was located stating the
nature of the work and the date on which it was performed and demanding payment of the costs as
certified by the director of planning together with an additional 50 percent for inspection and
incidental costs. If the amount specified in the notice is not paid within 30 days after mailing of the
notice, it shall become a lien against the property where the sign was located and shall be certified as
an assessment against the property together with ten percent interest for collection in the same
manner as the real estate taxes.
(b) The owner of the property upon which the sign is located shall be presumed to be the owner of
all signs thereon unless facts to the contrary are brought to the attention of the director of planning,
as in the case of a leased sign.
(c) For purposes of removal, a sign shall be deemed to include all sign embellishments and
structures designed specifically to support the sign.
(d) In case of emergency, the director of planning may cause the immediate removal of a dangerous
or defective sign without notice. Signs removed in this manner must present a hazard to the public
safety as defined in section 1305.0400 of the state building code.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(H))
Sec. 30-859. Prohibited signs.
The following types of signs are prohibited in all districts:
(1) Abandoned signs which no longer identify or advertise a bona fide business, service, product, or
activity or for which no legal owner can be found.
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(2) Banners, pennants, festoons, and searchlights except as a permitted temporary special event
sign under section 30-866(7).
(3) Off-premises signs, other than billboards
(4) Signs imitating or resembling official government signs or signals.
(5) Signs attached to trees, utility poles, public benches, or streetlights, or placed on any public
property or public right-of--way.
(6) Signs placed on vehicles or trailers which are parked or placed for the primary purpose of
displaying the sign, except for portable signs or lettering on buses, taxis, or vehicles operating during
the normal course of business.
(7) Signs suspended beneath a canopy, overhang, roof, or marquee without a minimum clearance
from grade of eight feet in a vehicular way or seven feet in a pedestrian way.
(8) Any roof sign or sign erected above the roofline of a building.
(9) Any sign placed within 30 feet of any intersection that may obstruct motorist or pedestrian
visibility.
(10) Rotating, flashing or animated signs.
(11) Unsafe/dangerous signs.
(12) Painted wall signs.
(13) Signs utilizing flashing or revolving beacon lights.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(3)(B))
State law references: Signs resembling traffic control devices prohibited, Minn. Stats. ~ 169.07.
Sec. 30-860. Permit.
(a) Required. Unless otherwise provided by this subdivision, all signs shall require permits and
payment of fees as described in this section. No permit is required for the maintenance of a sign or
for a change of copy on printed or changeable copy signs.
(b) Exemptions. The following types of signs are exempt from permit requirements but must
otherwise be in conformance with all requirements of this subdivision:
(1) On-premises construction signs that comply with section 30-866(7)g.
(2) On-premises directional/informational signs having a sign area of four feet or less.
(3) Holiday decorations.
(4) On-premises nameplates having a sign area of four square feet or less.
(5) Political signs, on-premises private sale signs or on-premises event signs.
(6) On-premises real estate signs having a sign area of six square feet or less.
(7) Window signs, provided they do not involve more than 50 percent of the window area.
(c) Application. Application for a permit for the erection, alteration, or relocation of a sign shall be
made to the director of planning upon a form provided by the city and shall include the following
information:
(1) The name and address of the owner of the sign.
(2) The street address or location of the property on which the sign is to be located, along with the
name and address of the property owner.
(3) The type of sign or sign structure as defined in this chapter.
(4) A site plan showing the proposed location of the sign along with the locations and square
footage areas of all existing signs on the same premises.
(5) Structural details as required.
(d) Fee. All applications for permits filed with the director of planning shall be accompanied by a
payment of the initial permit fee for each sign in such amount as determined by city council
resolution.
(e) Issuance or denial. The director of planning shall issue a permit for the erection, alteration, or
relocation of a sign within 30 days of receipt of the completed application and applicable fees,
provided that the sign complies with all applicable laws and regulations of the city. In all applications,
where a matter of interpretation arises, the more specific definition or higher standard shall prevail.
When a permit is denied by the director of planning, written notice shall be provided to the applicant
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along with a brief statement of the reasons for denial. The director of planning may suspend or
revoke an issued permit for any false statement or misrepresentation of fact in the application.
(fj Refund of fee on denial ofpermit. If a permit is denied, the permit fee shall be refunded to the
applicant.
(g) Refund of fee on abandonment ofpermit. If no inspections have been made and no work authorized
by the permit has been performed, 50 percent of the permit fee may be refunded to the applicant
upon request, provided that the permit is returned to the director of planning within 90 days of
issuance.
(h) Expiration. A permit issued by the director of planning becomes null and void if work is not
completed within 180 days of issuance. If work authorized by the permit is suspended or abandoned
for 180 days, the permit is thereby suspended, but may be reinstated with an additional payment of
one-half of the original fee.
(i) Failure to obtain permit. If any sign is installed or placed on any property prior to receipt of a
permit, the specified permit fee shall be doubled. However, payment of the doubled fee shall not
relieve any person of any other requirement or penalties prescribed in this subdivision.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(3) (A), (3) (C), (7) (B)--(7) (E))
Sec. 30-861. Inspections.
(a) Any person installing, altering, or relocating a sign for which a permit has been issued shall
notify the building official upon completion of the work. The building official may require a final
inspection, including an electrical inspection and inspection of footings on freestanding signs.
(b) The building official may require in writing upon issuance of a permit that he be notified for
inspection prior to the installation of certain signs.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(F~)
Sec. 30-862. Maintenance.
All signs shall be properly maintained, including the ground around the sign. Exposed surfaces shall
be clean and painted if paint is required. Defective parts shall be replaced on conforming signs. The
building official shall have the right under sections 30-856 and 30-858 to order the repair or removal
of any sign which is defective, damaged, or substantially deteriorated.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(3)(D))
Sec. 30-863. Illumination.
Unless otherwise specified by this subdivision, all signs may be illuminated.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(3)(E))
Sec. 30-864. Changeable copy.
Unless otherwise specified by this subdivision, a Changeable Copy Sign or Animated Sign larger than
30 square feet will require a Conditional Use Permit. All other Changeable Copy Signs or Animated
Signs are allowed.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(3)(F); Ord. No. 07-10, ~ 1, 7-16-2007)
Sec. 30-865. Indemnification of city.
All persons involved in the maintenance, installation, alteration, or relocation of signs near or upon
any public right-of--way or public property which requires the use of public property shall, as a
condition of the use of such public property for sign work, agree to hold harmless and indemnify the
city and its officers, agents, and employees against any and all claims of negligence resulting from
such work insofar as this subdivision has not specifically directed the placement of a sign.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(3)(G))
Sec. 30-866. District regulations.
The following signs are allowed in all districts:
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(1) All signs not requiring permits as set forth in section 30-860(b).
(2) One on-premises nonilluminated construction sign not to exceed 64 square feet in sign area or
15 feet in height. Sign may be erected 30 days prior to the beginning of construction and shall be
removed 30 days following completion of construction. Such signs shall not be illuminated. A sign
permit is not required for construction signs.
(3) One on-premises nonilluminated real estate sign per lot or premises not to exceed six square feet
in sign area for residential lots and one on-premises nonilluminated real estate sign per lot or
premises not to exceed 64 square feet in sign area for commercial lots. Such a sign must be removed
ten days following closing, rental, or lease.
(4) One on-premises attached nameplate per occupanry, not to exceed four square feet in sign area.
(5) Political signs. Political signs are permitted in all zones. Such signs shall be consistent with state
statutes. Political signs may be placed only on private property and only with the permission of the
property owner. Such signs shall not be illuminated.
(6) On-premises directional/informational signs not to exceed four square feet per sign in sign area.
(7) One on-premise temporary or portable sign per premise (property) may be installed, as allowed
by the community development director or their designee. Temporary or portable signs are also
subject to the following:
a. Signs may not be displayed for more than a total of 90 days per calendar year, per property. A
single permit shall not exceed 30 consecutive days.
b. Signs may not be displayed without a permit. The permit shall be affixed to the sign and be
visible. Each permit must indicate the number of days, and the dates, the sign is to be displayed. A
fee and deposit at a level established by ordinance adopted by the Elk River City Council is required.
The city will release deposits following removal of the sign according to the permit, and receipt of a
written request to do so.
c. Maximum sign size shall be limited to 48 square feet.
d. Signs must be located on the property of the business and the advertising message must only
relate to business conducted on that premises, except that nonprofit or charitable organizations as
defined by Internal Revenue Code section 501(C)(3) may have off-premises signs for their
fundraising activities, provided they obtain permission from the property owner. Nonprofit
organizations shall be limited to three signs per event and the signs shall not exceed the number of
days allowed in subsection (7)a. of this section. If event is advertised for more than 30 days, it shall
count toward that property's 90-day limit for temporary signage.
e. Signs may not be placed in any right-of--way and must be located on an approved surface; not
including fire lanes and/or circulation drive lanes. Approved surfaces include: asphalt, concrete,
class-5, crushed concrete.
f. Only signs approved by the City of Elk River may be placed on city properties, as approved by
the city administrator or designee.
g. For purposes of this section, City of Elk River property leased to other entities shall not be
considered city property.
h. Signs must not be unsafe or dangerous and must be securely anchored.
(8) No more than one permanent area identification sign shall be allowed per neighborhood,
subdivision, or development. However, if the neighborhood, subdivision, or development has
entrances on arterial and/or collector roads, then a single area identification sign may be allowed at
each of these entrances. Each sign shall not exceed 16 square feet in sign area. The area identification
sign shall be placed on the same premises as the development which it identifies.
(9) One on-premises permanent identification sign per apartment or condominium complex, not to
exceed 16 square feet in sign area.
(10) For permitted nonresidential uses, such as churches, synagogues, and schools, one on-premises
freestanding sign and one wall business sign, not to exceed 96 square feet in total sign area. Where a
zoning lot has in excess of 1,000 linear feet of combined street frontage, the total signage area shall
not exceed 192 square feet with no more than 96 square feet per sign. Freestanding signage shall not
exceed 20 feet in height.
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(11) Any combination of on-premises freestanding and wall-mounted real estate signs for model
homes having a combined total sign area not to exceed 32 square feet. Freestanding signs for model
homes shall have a maximum height of five feet.
(12) Rural-based businesses shall be allowed four off-premises directional signs subject to the
following restrictions:
a. Individual directional signs shall not exceed 18 square feet.
b. Such signs shall be set back ten feet from any public right-of--way as measured to any portion of
the sign.
c. Such signs shall be located on private property which is adjacent to an arterial road, provided that
the property owner's permission is obtained.
d. Such signs shall only contain the name of the rural-based business and the direction and distance
to the facility. Signing for straight-ahead movements shall not be allowed.
e. At any one intersection, any number of off-premises directional signs may be erected provided
that they can be accommodated on two sets of posts in no more than two locations. The director of
planning shall determine whether the posts can accommodate any more signs.
f. Except as otherwise provided, all freestanding signs in residential zones shall have a maximum
height limit of eight feet and shall have a setback of ten feet from any public right-of--way.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(4)(A), (4)(B); Ord. No. 00-06, ~ 1, 3-20-2000; Ord. No. 04-13, ~ 1, 8-27-2004;
Ord. No. 06-12, ~ 2, 10-16-2006; Ord. No. 07-20, ~ 1, 12-17-2007)
Sec. 30-867. Construction and location standards.
(a) Compliance with building code. All signs shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of
the state building code.
(b) Anchoring.
(1) No sign shall be suspended so that the sign will swing in a wind.
(2) All freestanding signs shall have self-supporting structures permanently attached to concrete
foundations.
(3) All portable signs on display shall be braced or secured to prevent motion.
(c) Wind resistance. All signs shall comply with the wind load requirements of the city building code.
(d) Obstruction of exits. No sign shall be erected, constructed or maintained so as to obstruct any fire
escape, required exit, window or door opening used as a means of egress.
(e) Interference with ventilation. No sign shall be attached in any form, shape, or manner which will
interfere with any opening required for ventilation, except that signs may be erected in front of and
may cover transom windows when not in violation of the provisions of the current building or fire
code.
(~ CCearance from electrical equipment. Signs shall be located in such a way as to maintain horizontal and
vertical clearance of all overhead electrical conductors in accordance with present electrical code
specifications.
(g) Lighting. Lighting shall be directed away from road rights-of--way and adjacent dwellings.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(6))
Secs.30-868--30-890. Reserved.
Sec. 30-991. R-1 districts.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the R-1 districts are as follows:
(5) Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
Sec. 30-992. R-2a districts.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the R-2a districts are as follows:
(4) Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
Sec. 30-993. R-2b districts.
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(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the R-2b districts are as follows:
(4) Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
Sec. 30-994. R-3 districts.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the R-3 districts are as follows:
(4) Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
Sec. 30-995. R-4 districts.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the R-4 districts are as follows:
(4) Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
Sec. 30-1022. C-1 central business district.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the C-1 district are as follows:
(1) Temporary Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(2) Permanent signs.
a. One permanent area identification sign per neighborhood, subdivision, or development, not to
exceed 64 square feet in sign area. The area identification sign shall be located on the same premises
as the development it identifies.
b. One on-premises freestanding business sign per premises, not to exceed one square foot in sign
area for each linear foot of street frontage up to a maximum of 64 square feet. Such signs may not
exceed the lower of the height of the roofline or a maximum of 20 feet. Freestanding signs shall have
a minimum setback of ten feet from any public right-of--way measured to any portion of the sign, and
a minimum clearance of eight feet over any vehicular use area and any pedestrian use area.
c. Two on-premises business wall signs per occupancy, not to exceed one square foot in combined
sign area for each linear foot of the building frontage up to a maximum accumulation of 128 square
feet per occupancy. Businesses shall be allowed at least 32 square feet of wall signage regardless of
building dimensions. No individual sign shall exceed 64 square feet and no occupant shall have more
than one wall sign on a building face.
d. One on-premises menu board per drive-up or walk-up lane of a drive-in restaurant, up to a
maximum of 32 square feet each. Menu boards are allowed to have a message on one side only and
cannot contain an advertising message.
Sec. 30-1023. C-2 office district.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the C-2 district are as follows:
(1) Temporary Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(2) Permanent signs.
a. One permanent area identification sign per neighborhood, subdivision, or development, not to
exceed 64 square feet in sign area. The area identification sign shall be located on the same premises
as the development it identifies.
b. One on-premises boulevard business sign per premises, not to exceed one square foot in sign
area for each linear foot of street frontage up to a maximum of 32 square feet. Boulevard signs shall
not exceed seven feet in height and shall have a minimum setback of ten feet from any public right-
of-way measured to any portion of the sign.
c. One on-premises business wall/canopy sign, not to exceed 64 square feet per occupancy. Total
square footage of wall signage per occupancy shall not exceed one square foot of sign area for each
linear foot of building frontage. The sign must be aesthetically pleasing, with materials similar to the
building constructed.
d. One on-premises menu board per drive-up or walk-up lane of a drive-in restaurant, up to a
maximum of 32 square feet each. Menu boards are allowed to have a message on one side only and
cannot contain an advertising message.
Sec. 30-1024. C-3 highway commercial district
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(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the C-3 district are as follows:
(1~ Temporary Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(2) Permanent signs.
a. All signs as permitted in [subsection (d)(1)) of this section.
b. One permanent area identification sign per neighborhood, subdivision, or development, not to
exceed 64 square feet in sign area. The area identification sign shall be located on the same premise
as the development it identifies.
c. One freestanding business sign per premise, not to exceed one square foot in sign area for each
linear foot of street frontage with the following stipulations:
TABLE INSET:
Speed
Limit 1 Maximum
Height 2 Maximum Sq.
Footage 3 Increase for Multiple
Tenants 4 Maximum Sq.
Footage 5
30 mph 20 ft. 64 sq. ft. 20 sq. ft. 104 sq. ft.
30 mph 30 ft. 110 sq. ft. 20 sq. ft. 160 sq. ft.
55 mph or 35 ft. 150 sq. ft. 20 sq. ft. 210 sq. ft.
i rsased on speed of adjacent highway
2 Not limited by height of building
3 Single tenant
4 For each tenant beyond the first
5 Multiple tenants
Freestanding signs shall have a minimum setback of ten feet from any public right-of--way measured
to any portion of the sign, and a minimum clearance of eight feet over any vehicular use area and any
pedestrian use area. Where a lot has in excess of 300 feet of street frontage, one additional
freestanding business sign will be allowed per premise. These signs shall be subject to the size and
height limitations of the first allowed freestanding sign and may be placed no closer than 150 feet to
any other freestanding sign on the same premise. All freestanding signs shall have a minimum
setback of ten feet from any public right-of--way measured to any portion of the sign and a minimum
clearance of eight feet above any vehicular use area and over any pedestrian use area.
d. Businesses shall be allowed a maximum of three on premise business wall signs per occupanry.
The maximum combined sign area per building shall not exceed two square feet per linear foot of
building frontage, up to a maximum accumulation of 300 square feet per occupancy. Businesses shall
be allowed at least 50 square feet of wall signage regardless of building dimensions.
e. Incidental signs, not to exceed one square foot in aggregate sign area per occupancy are permitted
on premise.
f. Two on-premise construction signs not to exceed an aggregate of 64 square feet in sign area for
each street frontage of a construction project. Such a sign may be erected 30 days prior to beginning
of construction and shall be removed 30 days following completion of construction. Such signs must
not be illuminated.
g. One on-premise menu board per drive-up or walk-up lane of a drive-in restaurant up to a
maximum of 32 square feet each. Menu boards are allowed to have a message on one side only and
can not contain an advertising message.
h. Advertising signs shall only be allowed in the C-3 district subject to the following requirements.
1. Off-premises signs are prohibited within 100 feet of the intersection of the highway right-of-way
and any other right-of--way or driveway.
2. Advertising signs are prohibited within 1,200 feet of another advertising sign on the same side of
the right-of--way.
3. All advertising signs shall be erected with a single pole or mono-pole structural standard and shall
have underground wiring.
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4. The base of any advertising sign must be landscaped with at least grass and must be properly
maintained.
5. Advertising signs shall not exceed 400 square feet in area nor 25 feet in height as measured
perpendicularly form the height of the highest point of the sign structure to the grade level directly
below the sign. The existing grade may not be altered for the purpose of increasing sign height.
6. Advertising signs shall be considered a principal use of the property. Existing advertising signs
must be removed when the parcel upon which they are situated is devoted to another principal use.
7. The city shall perform a yearly inspection of the advertising devices to ensure compliance of said
advertising structure with the provisions of this section and other provisions of this article. The fee
for said inspection shall be set by the city council by resolution from time to time.
8. Such advertising signs shall only be allowed in C-3 zoned property adjacent to right-of--way for
state highways number 10 and 169.
Sec. 30-1025. C-4 district.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the C-4 district are as follows:
(3) Temporary Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(4) Permanent signs. Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision II of division 5 of this article,
the following requirements shall be met in the C-4 district:
a. Materials and design. All signs within a neighborhood commercial development must consist of
materials and a design which complements the architectural elements of the principal building and
character of the project.
b. Setback. All freestanding signs shall have a minimum ten-foot setback from all property lines.
c. Permit. Prior to installing any signs, a sign permit must be obtained from the planning
department.
d. Freestanding signs. All freestanding signage shall consist of a monument style sign. The maximum
height shall be ten feet along collector streets, and the maximum height shall be 20 feet along arterial
streets, with a maximum area of 100 square feet.
e. Wall signs for individual buildings. Wall signage for each freestanding building shall consist of
individual letters and shall not have more than one wall sign for each principal building. The gross
surface area of a wall sign shall not exceed ten percent of the area of a building wall, including doors
and windows, to which the sign is to be affixed.
£ Wall signs far multitenant buildings. Fascia signs for individual retail tenants shall be for store identity
only. Capital letters shall be no larger than 36 inches high, and lower case letters shall be no larger
than 24 inches high. Signs may be located on the building in a symmetrical manner, but in no case
shall they extend closer than two feet to the projected lease line.
Sec. 30-1026. C-4 Downtown district
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the Downtown district are as follows:
(7) Temporary Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(8) Permanent signs.
Signs should be designed to fit with the character, proportions and scale of the individual
building and should complement, rather than compete with, the character of downtown.
a. Prior to installing any signs, a sign permit must be obtained from the planning department.
b. Prohibited signs: back-lit signs (excluding individual letters), molded plastic canister signs,
smooth/flat plastic signs and signs with strobe lights, flashing elements or distracting actions.
c. One wall mounted sign and one projecting sign shall be allowed on each primary facade and on
one secondary facade, which does not extend above the roofline of an adjoining building.
d. A total of one square foot of wall mounted signage per one linear foot of unit width, not to
exceed 32 square feet shall be allowed.
e. Wall mounted signs shall not exceed 24 inches in height nor project out more than eight inches
from facade.
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£ Wall mounted signs shall not be higher than the bottom of the stringcourse.
g. Projecting sign(s) shall not exceed six square feet in area, shall not project more than four feet
from facade and shall not be thicker than six inches.
h. A projecting sign shall project out perpendicular from facade.
i. Projecting sign and structural elements shall not be lower than seven feet four inches from the
sidewalk nor shall be higher than the bottom of the sill of the second floor windows.
j. Signage shall be constructed of metal, wood, stone, plastic (with three dimensional reliefs) and/or
cloth.
k. The brackets and structure for projecting signs shall be ornamentally designed.
1. With the exception of individual letters, only externally illuminated signs are allowed.
m. Monument signs shall not be allowed. Existing monument signs erected prior to the date of the
adoption of this section can be rebuilt to the same size in the same location.
n. Aside from a date and name stone not exceeding three square feet, no signage shall be placed
within the parapet panel area.
o. Window signs and temporary on-site signs attached to or painted on a window may not cover
more than 50 percent of the window surface area.
p. Portable signs shall be limited to unlit A-frame signs with a maximum height of three feet and a
total area of six square feet per side. Such signs shall not obstruct pedestrian traffic nor impede
vehicular traffic.
q. Only one portable sign may be displayed directly in front of a business at any given time and shall
be displayed only during business hours.
r. Street numbers must be prominently displayed at the main entrance to every business and be
visible from the street.
Sec. 30-1292. I-1 district
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the I-1 district are as follows:
(2) Temporary Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(3) Permanent signs.
a. One permanent area identification sign per neighborhood, subdivision, or development not to
exceed 64 square feet in sign area. The area identification sign shall be located on the same premises
as the development it identifies.
b. One on-premises freestanding business sign per premises, not to exceed two square feet in sign
area for each linear foot of street frontage up to a maximum of 64 square feet. Such signs shall not
exceed a height of 20 feet. Where a lot has in excess of 300 feet of street frontage, one additional
freestanding business sign will be allowed. These signs shall be subject to the size and height
limitations of the first allowed freestanding sign and may be placed no closer than 150 feet to any
other freestanding sign on the same premises. All freestanding signs shall have a minimum setback of
ten feet from any public right-of--way measured to any portion of the sign and a minimum clearance
of eight feet above any vehicular use area and over any pedestrian use area.
c. One on-premises business wall sign per occupancy, not to exceed two square feet in sign area for
each linear foot of building frontage, up to a maximum of 128 square feet per occupancy.
d. Advertising signs, which shall only be allowed subject to the following requirements:
1. Off-premises signs are prohibited within 100 feet of the intersection of the highway right-of-way
and any other right-of--way or driveway.
2. Advertising signs are prohibited within 1,200 feet of another advertising sign on the same side of
the right-of--way.
3. All advertising signs shall be erected with a single pole or monopole structural standard and shall
have underground wiring.
4. The base of any advertising sign must be landscaped with at least grass and must be properly
maintained.
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5. Advertising signs shall not exceed 400 square feet in area or 25 feet in height as measured
perpendicularly from the height of the highest point of the sign structure to the grade level directly
below the sign. The existing grade may not be altered for the purpose of increasing sign height.
6. Advertising signs shall be considered a principal use of the property. Existing advertising signs
must be removed when the parcel upon which they are situated is devoted to another principal use.
7. The city shall perform a yearly inspection of the advertising devices to ensure compliance of the
advertising structure with the provisions of this subdivision and other provisions of this article. The
fee for the inspection shall be set by the city council by resolution.
8. Such advertising signs shall only be allowed in industrial zoned property adjacent to the right-of-
way for State Highway Number 10 and State Highway Number 169.
Sec. 30-1293. I-2 district
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the I-2 district are as follows:
(2) Temporary Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(3) Permanent signs.
a. One permanent area identification sign per neighborhood, subdivision, or development not to
exceed 64 square feet in sign area. The area identification sign shall be located on the same premises
as the development it identifies.
b. One on-premises freestanding business sign per premises, not to exceed two square feet in sign
area for each linear foot of street frontage up to a maximum of 64 square feet. Such signs shall not
exceed a height of 20 feet. Where a lot has in excess of 300 feet of street frontage, one additional
freestanding business sign will be allowed. These signs shall be subject to the size and height
limitations of the first allowed freestanding sign and may be placed no closer than 150 feet to any
other freestanding sign on the same premises. All freestanding signs shall have a minimum setback of
ten feet from any public right-of--way measured to any portion of the sign and a minimum clearance
of eight feet above any vehicular use area and over any pedestrian use area.
c. One on-premises business wall sign per occupancy, not to exceed two square feet in sign area for
each linear foot of building frontage, up to a maximum of 128 square feet per occupancy.
d. Advertising signs, which shall only be allowed subject to the following requirements:
1. Off-premises signs are prohibited within 100 feet of the intersection of the highway right-of-way
and any other right-of--way or driveway.
2. Advertising signs are prohibited within 1,200 feet of another advertising sign on the same side of
the right-of--way.
3. All advertising signs shall be erected with a single pole or monopole structural standard and shall
have underground wiring.
4. The base of any advertising sign must be landscaped with at least grass and must be properly
maintained.
5. Advertising signs shall not exceed 400 square feet in area or 25 feet in height as measured
perpendicularly from the height of the highest point of the sign structure to the grade level directly
below the sign. The existing grade may not be altered for the purpose of increasing sign height.
6. Advertising signs shall be considered a principal use of the property. Existing advertising signs
must be removed when the parcel upon which they are situated is devoted to another principal use.
7. The city shall perform a yearly inspection of the advertising devices to ensure compliance of the
advertising structure with the provisions of this subdivision and other provisions of this article. The
fee for the inspection shall be set by the city council by resolution.
8. Such advertising signs shall only be allowed in industrial zoned property adjacent to the right-of-
way for State Highway Number 10 and State Highway Number 169.
Sec. 30-1294. BP business park district
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the BP district are as follows:
(6) Temporary Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(7) Permanent signs.
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(e) Additional.rtandardr. The following additional standards apply in the BP district:
(3) Koaftop orground electrical equipment,• .rign.r.
b. Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision II of division 5 of this article, the following
requirements regarding signage shall be met:
1. All freestanding signage shall be of a monument style sign and have a maximum size of 64 square
feet and height of eight feet.
2. One on-premises business wall sign per occupancy, not to exceed two square feet in sign area for
each linear foot of the building frontage up to a maximum of 128 square feet per occupancy, is
permitted.
Sec. 30-1583. CRT commercial reserve transitional district
(c) Accessory uses.
(4) Temporary Signs as permitted in Section 30-851 et seq.
(5) Permanent signs, as follows:
a. One freestanding business sign per premise, not to exceed one square foot in sign area for each
linear foot of street frontage, with the following stipulations:
Freestanding signs shall be no larger than 210 square feet or higher than 35 feet. Freestanding signs
shall have a minimum setback of ten feet from any property line measured to any portion of the sign
and a minimum clearance of eight feet above any vehicular use area and over any pedestrian use area.
b. Businesses shall be allowed a maximum of three on-premise business wall signs per occupancy.
The maximum combined sign area per building shall not exceed two square feet per linear foot of
building frontage, up to a maximum accumulation of 300 square feet per occupanry. Businesses shall
be allowed at least 50 square feet of wall signage regardless of building dimensions.
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