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Ci Council 5.4.
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Communi Develo ment March 16, 2009 Chris Leeseber ,Park Planner-Planner
Item Description Reviewed by
Request by City of Elk River to Amend the City of Elk River erem Barnhart, Plannin Mana er
Land Use Regulations Relating to Signs, Including Sections 30- Reviewed by
851-867; 30-991-995; 30-1022 -1583, Case No. OA 09-01 -
Public Hearing
Action Requested
Staff was authorized by the City Council to review the sign ordinance and is asking for input from the
City Council.
The primary reason for the amendment is to consolidate all of the sign information into one location and
secondarily to address any concerns such as number of signs, sizes of signs, and duration of "temporary"
type signs.
Due to the complexity of the changes, staff is distributing the amendment in two shifts. The first is the
consolidation of the sections into one. Next month, staff anticipates the second step by presenting
specific changes (animated, monument, real estate, temporary). Staff anticipates the final review by the
Planning Commission/City Council in April.
Planning Commission Discussion
The Planning Commission agreed with the consolidation changes as presented by staff. The Commission
will spend time reviewing signs over the next month and then come to the next meeting with specific
suggestions.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
Attachments
• Staff report to Planning Commission dated March 10, 2009
Action Motion by Second by Vote
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Elk REQUEST FOR ACTION
River
To Item Number
Plannin Commission 6.4
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Plannin March 10, 2009 Chris Leeseber ,Park Planner-Planner
Item Description Reviewed by
Request by City of Elk River to amend the City of Elk River erem Barnhart, Plannin Mana er
Land Use Regulations relating to signs, including Sections 30- Reviewed by
851-867; 30-991-995; 30-1022 -1583,
Case No. OA 09-01 -Public Hearin
Action Requested
Staff has been authorized by the City Council to review the sign ordinance and at the December 9, 2008
workshop meeting staff provided a rough draft of the proposal and asked for input for the Planning
Commission.
The primary reason for the amendment is to consolidate all of the sign information into one location and
secondarily to address any concerns such as number of signs, sizes of signs and duration of "temporary"
type signs.
Due to the complexity of the changes, staff is distributing the amendment in two shifts. The first is the
consolidation of the sections into one. Next month, staff anticipates the second step by presenting
specific changes as discussed earlier (animated, monument, real estate). Staff anticipated the final review
by the Planning Commission in April.
Attachments
• Proposed Language
• Summary Table
Action Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
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Sec. 30-851. Definitions. r ^ ^••^,~° D°m^~,va
The definitions in section 30-1 are applicable in this subdivision. Lan~ua~~e Added
(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 status. 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 Cir~~4dn~inistrator~ or clcaignee, 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) Loss of legal nonconforming status. 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
C,~it ~ .gdcninistratc~r, car desi,~ncc, 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)(1))
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 ~ Cih Administrator, or designee, a violation
of the Code exists, the Cit,_Administrator, or desib ee, 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 ~ Cih- Administrator,_or designee, finds that a sign
is abandoned or is stn~eturally or electrically defecti~ ~, ~,1 in any way endangers the public, the
Ci Adiministrator, or designee, 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 City Administruor or desi,mcc,.
(a) Admini.rtrativeprocedurer. The Cit;, Administrator or desit*nec, shall
process applicarions fox permits and variances, schedule public heann~ :<< r~~e~~ured, .u,~l enforce and
carry rnit all provisions of this subdivision. The City Adruinistrator~or
designee. is authorized to promulgate procedures consistent with this function.
(b) Inrpection.r. The City Administrator, or dcsi ee 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 emergenry exists.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(A))
Sec. 30-858. Removal of suns by city.
(a) The ~~ Gity Administrator, ctr designee, may cause the removal of any illegal
sign, any sign remaining after a business closes, or any sign not properly maintained in cases of
emergenry, 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 ~ Cit~Admiuistrawr, or
designee, 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 sines thereon unless facts to the contrary are brought to the attention of the ,
CinT Administrator, or designee, 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 >~ C}ty Administrator,_or designee, may cause the
immediate removal of a dangerous or defecrive sign without nonce. Signs remo~-ed in this manner
must present a hazard to the public safety as defined in section ~A5-A4AA 1300-0180 of the current
state building code.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(I-~)
Sec. 30-859. Prohibited signs.
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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.
(2) Banners, pennants, festoons, arid searchlights finflatahle halloans/dis lam except as a
permitted temporary special event sign under sec rig ,n _;u-X66(7).
(3) Off-premises signs, other than ad~~ertising si~is. (aillboards
(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. ~r marquee without a minimum clearance
from grade of eight feet in a vehicular way or se~et3 eir=ht J~ 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, or moving signs.
(11) Unsafe/dangerous signs as determined by the City Adtninislrator, or desi~~~~ee.
(12) Painted wall signs.
(13) Signs utilizing flashing and: ar 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, ~s the erection alteraxiou
change of tout- or relocation ofl sA~rn shall require permits and payment of fees as described in
this section. No permit is required for the maintenance of a sign
(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{~-~2,1
(2) On-premises directional/informational signs having a sign area of four .~ feet or less.
(3) ~~akda~-deeei~er~ Changeable cony .
(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 sign. (~izr''~
(6) On-premises residential or commercial real estate signs that comb, ~~-iih ~c~~tion iQ-866.(3)
(7) Window signs, provided they do not e cover more than 5~ ~~~crc~~~~r ~>t i he window area.
(c) Application. Application fox a permit for the er~~c~i~ >,,, alterati~ gyn. chanr;e of cop~~or relocation
of a sign shall be made to the direetst~ City Admnistratur, vi designee, 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 ~ Cit~Administratc~or
design ec, shall be accompanied. by a payment of the initial permit fee for each sign in such amount
as determined by city council resolution.
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(e) Issuance or denial. The >ei~-e€~lat~t~g City- Administrator, or design _,_iccs, 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 ~ Cit
Administrator, oror de~i~i4c,, written notice shall be provided t~ the arrlicant along with a brief
statement of the reasons for denial. The ~ ?Ci~~ Administrator, or desiQ-ne:c, may
suspend or revoke an issued permit for any false statement or misrepresentation of fact in the
application.
(f) 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 arrlicant
upon request, provided that the permit is returned to the ~ City Administrator,
or desi~==nee, within 90 days of issuance.
(h) Expiration. A permit issued by the ~. Gitti Administrator, or dcsia ie~:
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.
(al Any person ~ , duuig the erection, alteratiou, change ofcop~ nr relc,cati+~n
of a~i~n or relocating a sign for which a permit has been issued shall notify the k~~b era Cam,.
Administrator, or desi~mee, upon completion of the work. The ~ C
Administrator, or desi~Tnee, may require a final inspection, including an electrical inspection and
inspection of footings on frf ~ ~ t andine sie-ns.
(b) The ~ City Administrator, ~r designee, 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)0)
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
Ciri Administrator or designee,, 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)0; Ord. No. 07-10, ~ 1, 7-16-2007)
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Sec. 30-865. Indemnification of city.
All persons involved in , ~ ,the erection, alteration, ch~m~e of
copy- or relocation of a sign 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:
(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 38 ~ days following completion of construction. Such signs shall not be illuminated. A
(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 nnnilluminated real estate sign per
lot or premises not to exceed 64 square feet in sign area or 15 feet in height for commercial lots.
Such a sign must be removed ten .(10,1, 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 Ci ~ Adm inistrator 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.
£ Only signs approved by the City of Elk River may be placed on city properties, as approved by
the city administrator or designee.
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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 maybe allowed at
each of these entrances. Each sign shall not exceed 16 square feet in sign area and shall not es~eed
ci~ht (~ feet in height. 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 and shall not eacced eight ~ feet in height.
(10) For permitted nonresidential uses, such as churches, synagogues, and schools, one ~ on-
premises freestanding sign and one 11) 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.
(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 fours 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 Qf
pl~t~g City A~Irarinrstratur, of designee, shall determine whether the posts can accommodate any
more signs.
£ Except as otherwise provided, all freestanding signs in residential zones shall have a maximum
height limit of eight ~ feet. -' ~- ~"--_ _ ,.~,-,. _,_ ~r ~.._ c..,.~ c - b,,c W_>^~ ~r ___.._.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(4)(A), (4)(B); Ord. No. 00-06, ~ 1, 3-20-2000; Ord. No. 04-13,1 1,18-27-2004;
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 current 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 eit~ current state
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
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may cover transom windows when not in violation of the provisions of the current building or fire
code.
(fl Clearance from electrical equpment. 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.
(~l Linhtinn. Li~htin~ shall be directed awav from road riehts-of-wav and adjacent dwellinms_
(h-. Except as othcr~~-ise provided all frecstandin~ sian,~s shall have a setback of ten (10) feet
fmm andpublic rght-of-~~ra~ to any portion of the si~n~.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(6))
Secs.30-868--30-890. Reserved.
Sec. 30-xxx. C-1 central business district.
(1) Temporary signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(2) Permanent signs.
a. One (1) permanent area identification sign per neighborhood, subdivision, or development,
not to exceed 64 square feet with a maximum height of 20 feet. The area identification sign
shall be located on the same premises as the development it idenrifies.
b. One (1) freestanding sign, not to exceed 64 square feet with a maximum height of 20 feet.
c. Two (2) wall signs, not to exceed 64 total square feet per occupancy.
d. One (1) menu board per drive-up or walk-up lane of a drive-in restaurant, not to exceed 32
square feet each. Menu boards are allowed to have a message on one side only and cannot
contain an advertising message.
Sec. 30-xxx. C-2 office district.
(1) Temporary signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(2) Permanent signs.
a. One (1) permanent area identification sign per neighborhood, subdivision, or development,
not to exceed 64 square feet with a maximum height of 7 feet. The area identification sign
shall be located on the same premises as the development it identifies.
b. One (1) freestanding sign, not to exceed 32 square feet with a maximum height of 7 feet.
c. Two (2) wall signs, not to exceed 64 total square feet per occupanry.
Sec. 30-xxx. C-3 highway commercial district.
(1) Temporary signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(2) Permanent signs.
a. One (1) permanent area identification sign per neighborhood, subdivision, or development;
not to exceed 64 square feet with a maximum height of 30 feet. The area identification sign
shall be located on the same premises as the development it identifies.
b. One (1) freestanding sign, not to exceed 150 square feet with a maximum height of 30 feet.
Where a lot has in excess of 300 feet of street frontage, one (1) additional freestanding sign
will be allowed. This sign 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.
c. Two (2) wall signs, not to exceed 200 total square feet per occupanry.
d. One (1) menu board per drive-up or walk-up lane of a drive-in restaurant, not to exceed 32
square feet each. Menu boards are allowed to have a message on one side only and cannot
contain an advertising message.
(3) Advertising signs. (Billboard)
a. Prohibited within 100 feet of the intersection of the highway right-of--way and any other
right-of--way or driveway.
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b. Prohibited within 1,200 feet of another advertising sign on the same. side of the right-of--way.
c. Shall be erected with a single pole or mono-pole structural standard and shall have
underground wiring.
d. The base of any advertising sign must be landscaped with at least grass and must be properly
maintained.
e. Shall not exceed 400 square feet. in area nor 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.
f. 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.
g. 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
tune.
h. Shall only be allowed in C-3 zoned property adjacent to right-of--way for state highways
number 10 and 169.
Sec. 30-xxx. C-4 community commercial district
(1) Temporary signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(2) Permanent signs.
a. One (1) permanent area identification sign per neighborhood, subdivision, or development,
not to exceed 64 square feet with a maximum height of 10 feet. The area identification sign
shall be located on the same premises as the development it identifies.
b. One (1) freestanding sign, not to exceed 100 square feet. The maximum height shall be 10
feet along collector streets, and the maximum height shall be 20 feet along arterial streets.
c. Two (2) wall signs, not to exceed 200 total square feet per occupanry.
Sec. 30-xxx. DD downtown district
(1) Temporary signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(2) 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. 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.
b. One (1) wall mounted sign and one (1) 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.
c. 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.
d. Wall mounted signs shall not exceed 24 inches in height nor project out more than eight (8)
inches from facade.
e. Wall mounted signs shall not be higher than the bottom of the stringcourse.
f. Projecting sign(s) shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area, shall not project more than four
(4) feet from facade and shall not be thicker than six (6) inches.
g. A projecting sign shall project out perpendicular from facade.
h. Projecting sign and structural elements shall not be lower than eight (8) from the sidewalk
nor shall be higher than the bottom of the sill of the second floor windows.
i. Signage shall be constructed of metal, wood, stone, plastic (with three dimensional reliefs)
and/or cloth.
j. The brackets and structure for projecting signs shall be ornamentally designed.
k. With the exception of individual letters, only externally illuminated signs are allowed.
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1. 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.
m. Aside from a date and name stone not exceeding three (3) square feet, no signage shall be
placed within the parapet panel area.
n. 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.
o. Portable signs shall be limited to unlit A-frame signs with a maximum height of three (3) feet
and a total area of six (6) square feet per side. Such signs shall not obstruct pedestrian traffic
nor impede vehicular traffic.
p. Only one (1) portable sign may be displayed directly in front of a business at any given time
and shall be displayed only during business hours.
q. Street numbers must be prominently displayed at the main entrance to every business and be
visible from the street.
Sec. 30-x~. I-1 light industrial district
(1) Temporary signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(2) Permanent signs.
a. One (1) permanent area identification sign per neighborhood, subdivision, or development,
not to exceed 64 square feet with a maximum height of 20 feet. The area identification sign
shall be located on the same premises as the development it identifies.
b. One (1) freestanding sign, not to exceed 64 square feet with a maximum height of 20 feet.
Where a lot has in excess of 300 feet of street frontage, one (1) additional freestanding sign
will be allowed. This sign 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.
c. One (1) wall sign, not to exceed 120 square feet per occupanry.
(3) Advertising signs. (Billboard)
a. Prohibited within 100 feet of the intersection of the highway right-of--way and any other
right-of--way or driveway.
b. Prohibited within 1,200 feet of another advertising sign on the same side of the right-of--way.
c. Shall be erected with a single pole or mono-pole structural standard and shall have
underground wiring.
d. The base of any advertising sign must be landscaped with at least grass and must be properly
maintained.
e. Shall not exceed 400 square feet in area nor 25 feet in height as measured perpendiculaxly
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.
£ 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.
g. The city shall perform a yearly inspection of the adverrising 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.
h. Shall only be allowed in I-1 zoned property adjacent to right-of--way for state highways
number 10 and 169..
Sec. 30-xxx. I-2 medium industrial district.
(1) Temporary signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(2) Permanent signs.
a. One (1) permanent area identification sign per neighborhood, subdivision, or development,
not to exceed 64 square feet with a maximum height of 20 feet. The area identification sign
shall be located on the same premises as the development it identifies.
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b. One (1) freestanding sign, not to exceed 64 square feet with a maximum height of 20 feet.
Where a lot has in excess of 300 feet of street frontage, one (1) additional freestanding sign
will be allowed. This sign 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.
c. One (1) wall sign, not to exceed 120 square feet per occupancy.
(3) Advertising signs. (Billboard)
a. Prohibited within 100 feet of the intersection of the highway right-of--way and any other
right-of--way or driveway.
b. Prohibited within 1,200 feet of another advertising sign on the same side of the right-of--way.
c. Shall be erected with a single pole or mono-pole structural standard and shall have
underground wiring.
d. The base of any advertising sign must be landscaped with at least grass and must be properly
maintained.
e. Shall not exceed 400 square feet in area nor 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.
f. 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.
g. 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.
h. Shall only be allowed in I-2 zoned property adjacent to right-of--way for state highways
number 10 and 169.
Sec. 30-xxx. BP business park district
(1) Temporary signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(2) Permanent signs.
a. One (1) freestanding sign, not to exceed 64 square feet with a maximum height of 8 feet.
b. One (1) wall sign, not to exceed 120 square feet per occupancy.
Sec. 30-xxx. CRT commercial reserve transitional district
(1) Temporary signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(2) Permanent Signs.
a. One (1) freestanding sign, not to exceed 210 square feet with a maximum height of 35 feet.
b. Three (3) wall signs, not to exceed 300 square feet per occupancy.
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 user. 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.
(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:
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(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) ~ Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
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Sec. 30-1023. C-2 office district.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the C-2 district are as follows:
(1) ~~ Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
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Sec. 30-1024. C-3 highway commercial district.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the C-3 district are as follows:
(1) ~e~erar~Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
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Sec. 30-1025. C-4 communit?~ ccm~nurcial; district.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the C-4 district are as follows:
(3) ~ Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
Sec. 30-1026. C-4 3D Ddowntown district
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the Downtown district are as~follows:
(7) ~~ Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
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(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the I-1 district are as follows:
(2) ~err~erary Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
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Sec. 30-1293. I-2 medium industrial district
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the I-2 district are as follows:
(2) ~ernPerary Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
Sec. 30-1294. BP business park district
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the BP district are as follows:
(6) ~ Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
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Sec. 30-1583. CRT commercial reserve transitional district
(c) Accessory user.
(4) ~erl~e Signs as permitted in Section 30-851 et seq.
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