HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 96-019 declaring chapter 16 of the land development code relating to signs a public recordMARANA RESOLUTION NO. 96-19
A RF_~OLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF TtIE TOWN OF MARANA,
ARIZONA, DECLARING AS A PUBLIC RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUlVIENT FILED
VMITH THE TOV,%N CLERK AND ENTITLED "MARANA LAND USE AND
DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 16 SIGNS".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Marana, Arizona, that certain document entitled "MARANA LAND USE AND
DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 16 SIGNS", three copies of which are on file in the
office of the town clerk, is hereby declared to be a public record, and said copies are ordered
to remain on file with the town clerk.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona,
this 5th day of March, 1996.
'%~PPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mayor ED HONEA
Town Attorney
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GRAFTER 16 SIGNS ......................................... _ ... ............ 1 ,
Ar1;6-.1 PURPOSE ..... ..... ... - .. ....... .............:........... 1
Article t 6-2 OBJECTIVES ............................ ............ , ........... 1
Section 16-2-1 intent & Ob~ecfivves ............ ......................... 1
Articie 16-3 PROCEDURE AND ENFORCE~{E~N"T' OF TITLE .................. . ...... 1
Section ~ 6-3-1 Erfforcement & Procedure .... ..... ........... . - - .......... 1
Article 16-4 t_lABILfTY FOR INSURANCE AND DAMAC-ES . ......................... 2
Article.~6-5 SIGNS PROHIBITED BY OMISSIONS ........ .................... ... 2
Article 16-6 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ............... ...... . . ................. 2
Section 16-6-1 Sign Types .....---• .............. .................:....... 2
Section 16-5-2 Dennitions ........................ ................ ....._.5
Article 16-7 PERMiTT'ED SIGNS CY ZONE ............. ............. ..... 8
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-Section 16-7-1 Scope .....:..................... ..................
TaSi~ 16-7 Signs Permitted~by Zones ...........
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Arcle 16-8 GcNERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS .... ........................ 10
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Section 16-3-1 Scope .......................... . ...................
Section 16-8-2 Measurement end Locntian Standards .........................: 10
Section 16-8-3 Addressldentincation .............. .........................11
Section 16-3-4 Buiiding Standards ................ ... .................... 11
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SECtion 16-8-5 Location ........................ ........................
c~t;on 16-8-6 Landscaping ..................... ............ _............ 12
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Section 16-3-; Maintenance ..... . ............. ..................... ..
Section 16-8-8 It[umina$on .:.................:.. ......... ...........:. 13
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~:ection 16-3-9 Inspections . .................... ...
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~ECtion 16-3-1Q Required Signs ...................
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Section 16-3-11 Inconsistent Requirements ..........
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Article 16-9 PROHIBITIONS ........................
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Section 16-9-1 Prohioited Signs ..................
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Articie 16-10 ....................... .
EXCEPTIONS .. ....................
Section 16-10-1 Signs Exempted from This Chapter ...
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R.rticie 16-11 MISCELLA S(CzuS ................
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Section 16-11-1 Nonconforming Sign .... _ ...... ..
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Section 16-11-2 Landmark Sign ...................
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cam.-+;~~, 1 F-~ t-~ Stan Program ................... ............ ......
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Section 1fi-t1-4 Potiiicai Sign .............................................. is
Article t6-12 PERMITS, REVOCATION AND APPEALS ... ............:......... . t9
Section 16-12-t ~ Pennifis ............ . ............................... ..... 19
Section t6-12-2 Appears ............................. ................... 2Q
Section t 6-12-3 Revocation of Pemlit ....................................... 20
Article 16-t3 Fi cS . .... ........... .................. .................. 2t
Section tfi-t3-1 InitialFees ............................................... 21
Section 16-t3-2 Ren~waIFea .............................................. Z?
Section t6-13-3 Work Performed~Withaut a Permit ............... ............ 22
Article t 6-t4 WAIVERS .....................:..... ......................... 22
Section 16-141 - Waivers Generally ... ............................... ... 22
~Seetian t 6-142 Submittal Requirements ......................... ......... 2?
- Section t fi-14-3 .Action by the Planning director ..:..... . . . ....:................. 23
Section 16-14? Appears or Reierr~ls to the Board of Adiustments ................. 23
Article 16-15 6NFORC~tEi`IT ..................................... .... .... 23
Section t 6-15-t Seizure of a Prohibited Temporary Sign ........................ 23
Section t 6-15-2 Removal of Signs .................... ................... 23
Article l6-t6 DEVE'.OPM~STANDARDSBYSICNTYPE ......••••••••••••-••-•• 2~
Section 16-16-1 Scope ................................................... 2?
Section 16-16-2 WaII andlor Marquee Sign ................................... 2c
Section i6-16-3 Freestanding Pofe Sign ............ . ............... ..... 2J
Section I6-t 6-4 Ground (Monume:~t) Sign .................................... 26
Section t6-t6-fi Projecting Sign ............................................ 27
Section t 6-t 6-6 Screening Wail ar Fence Sign ................................ 28
- Section 16-16-7 Awning Sign ......~ ........................................ 2~
. Section 16-16-3 Changeable Cooy Sign .....:......................".......... 2° .
Section t 6-t 6-9 Construction Sign ... .................................... . 2°
Section 16-16-10 rncidentat Sign ............................................ 30
Section 16-16-t 1 Kiosk Sign ............................................... . 30
Section t6-16-t2 Menu Board ................ ........................... .30
Section 16-16-t3 On-site Subdivision Sign ................................... . 30
Section 16-t 6-t? Service Ciub Sign ........................................ ~. . 31
Section t 6-16-15 Subdivision Directional Sign ................................. . 31
Section 16-16-16 Tme and Temperature Sign ................................. . 32
Section 16-16-17 Single-family Residential Name Signs..... ...................... 32
Section 16-16-18 Mobile Home and RV Developments Slgn ............:.......... 32
Section 16-16-1 g Temporary Tract Sign . ........ : ......................... 33
Section 16-16-20 Shingle (Soffit} Sign in Commercial and Industrial Distr(c~ .......... 33
Section 16-16-21 Service Station Price Sign .....:............................. 34
Section i 6-1 fi 22 Sign on Mansard Roofs .......... . . . ........................ 34
Section 16-16-23 Sign on Pitched Roofs ...................................... 34
Section 16-16-24 Theater Marquee ........... .............................35
Section 16-16-25 !-1 d Freeway Interchange Business Sign ........................ 35
Section 16-16-26 Directory Sign ............. ...................... _ ....... 36
Section 16-16-27 Entry-way Sign ..... • . . ........................... ..... 37
Section 16-16-28 Traffic Dire-ctionai Sign ....................................:. 37
Se-etion 16-16-2a Sign Boards and Buildings .. : .......................:...... 38
Section 16-16-30 Public and Quasi-Public Sign ................................. 38
Section 16-16-31 Signs for Unctassin"ed Uses .................................. 3a
SECtion 16-16-32 Signs on Architectural Appendages ............................ 39
Section 16-16-33 Offi Promise Location Sign ................................... 3°
Section 16-16-34 Development Sign ......................................... 39
Section 16-16-35 Developer, Contractor and/or SubcontrGctor Identificaticn Sign ...... 40
Section 16-16-36 Temporary Construction Sign .................................. ~0
Section ~ 6-16-37 Real Estate Le~~e, Rent and Sale Sign ......................... 4d
S~tion T6-16-38 Holiday Oriented Merchandise Sales ......... • • - • • - • •
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Section 16-16-39 Directional Slgn ............................. ..
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Section 16-16-4Q Real Estate Sign ................................. .......... 41
Section 16-16-41 Warning and Instructional Sign ..................... .......... 42
Section t6-16-42 Grand-Opening Sign ...................... ....... .......... 42
Section 16-16-43 Window Sign ................. .................. ..........
S~tion 16-16-44 Temporary Promotional Special Event Sign ........... .......... 43
Section 16-16-45
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A.rtic{e 16-17 PENALTIES .......................................... .........
Se-ction 16-t7-1 Violations of this Chapter ... ....... ............. .......... 44
CHAPTER 16
Article 16-1 PURPOSE
SIGNS
The purpose of this title is to establish a framework of comprehensive sign standards regulating
signs within the town of Marana to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the community. This
enables essential communication, by visual means, to be conducted in. an acceptable manner. It is
also the purpose of this chapter to consolidate all general provisions relating to the installation,
regulation and amortization of cinnS throughout the town.
Article 16-2 OBJECTIVES
Section 16-Z-1 Intent & Objectives
A. The intent and objectives of these provisions and specifications stated in this title are to
authorize the use of signs that:
1. Preserve the town's open spaces and uncluttered appearance;
2. Assure the safety of the town inhabitants and guests, he they pedestrians, cyclists,
equestrians, or motorists; and
3. Provide a system of regulations that represent a reasonable and defensible compromise
between no signs and a proliferation of signs of all sizes and shapes along the streets in
\ Marana which:
(i) Encourage an aesthetic appearance compatible with the surrounding human
and natural environment along the street frontage;
(ii} Encourage clear visibility of the mountains and desert environment and
improve the quality of the visual appearance of the community;
(iii} Promote signs that are appropriate to the type of activity to which they pertain;
(iv} Minimize fight intrusion onto adjacent properties; and
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(v) Reduce visual clutier artd glare in order to prc. ~ ~~_:^ traffic and pedestrian safety
and to encourage tf~e clearest possib~e visual perception of existing adjacent
' businesses and existing signs.
Article i 6-3 PROCEDURE AND ENFORCEMENT OF TITLE
Section 16-3-1 Enforcement & Procedure
A. The planning director is responsible for enforcing this chapter pursuant to chapter 2, section
2-4-1, of this land use and development code. The. planning director is therefore hereby
authorized and empowered to ensure that all provisions of this chapter are met in fact and
intent. The procedures to be followed in exercising this authority are outlined throughout this
chapter.
B. It shall be illegal for a sign to be placed or maintained in the town of Marana except as provided
in this chapter.
C. All signs maintained contrary to the provisions of this chapter are declared to be nuisances,
and such nuisances also may be abated as provided by law.
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D. All signs permitted under this chapter shall be installed in a professional and workmanlike
manner.
Article 16-4 LIABILITY FOR INSURANCE AND DAMAGES
The provisions of this chapter steal( not be construed to relieve or to Limit in any way the responsibility
or liability of any person, firm, or corporation which erects and-owns any sign, nor for personal injury
or property damage caused by or attributed to a sign. The provisions of this chapter shall not be
construed to impose upon the town of Marana, its officers, or its employees any responsibility or liability
by reason of the approval of any sign under the provisions of this chapter.
Article 16-5 SIGNS PROHIBITED BY OMfSSIONS
In addition to those signs specifically prohibited by this chapter, any sign not specifically allowed under
provisions of this chapter is prohibited.
`~~ ~~ Article 16-6 TERMS AND DEFlNlTtONS
Section i6-6-1 Sign Types
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~ ~~ A. Only-some basic sign 'types have been illustrated in this section. Please refer to the sign
~. ~!~ ~~t permit package for further illustrations not indicated below..
1. Awning sign: An on-site sign attached to or painted on an ~ ~~
~~ awning. See also table 16-15 and section 16-16-7. ~ - '''~
~~~~ ~ 2. Changeable copy sign: A sign which, in part or whole, provides _ --__
~, for periodic changes in the copy of the sign. Signs on which the
only change is a periodic price change for the product or products : ~ ~~~~
customarily sold on the premises and on which the location, size `'
~, and color of the numbers remain constant, are not to be
considered changeable copy signs. See also table 16-15 and
sections 16-16-8.
Construction Sign: An on-site temporary sign for a project under Awning Sign
construction, listing the name of the project and any three (3)
items of the following information:
(i} operiirg date;
^nh~. (ii) names of the principal contractors;
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v Fig subcontractors;
~ (iv} architects;
V (v) lending institutions; and
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(vi) major tenants.
See also table 16-15 and sections 29 and 40.
'~4. Detached canopy sign: An on-site sign attached to or painted on a detached canopy. See
also section 16-6-2A.12 and table 16-15.-
5. Development sign: A temporary sign which identifies a development in progress or one in
prospect. See also section 16-16-34.
6. Directional sign: An on-site sign that includes traffic information for drivers and
pedestrians.
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7. Directory sign: An on-site sign listing only the names and [orations of the businesses or
activities within a building or amulti-tenant development. See also section 16-16-26.
8. Electronic message sign: A sign that permits the movement or frequent changing of
messages by means of electronically controlled sign copy. See also section 16-9-1 B20.
Entry-wav Sign: A freestanding sign identifying the entrance to a resort facility, a subdivision,
a townhouse complex, or a commercial plaza or district See also
section 16-16-27.
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10. Freestanding pole sign: A sign which is supported by one or more
columns, uprights or braces in or upon the ground but does not
include billboards. -See also sections 16-8-2E and 16-16-3 and
table 16-15.
11. Ground or monument sign: A sign (orated directly on the ground, or
on any support other than a building, such as fences and
0 ~ 'C` .Governmental sign: A sign installed or required by a public agency.
~ freestanding walls. See also sections 16-8-2E and 16-16-4 and
table 16-15.
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For example; traffic, public transit and public information signs. Pole Sign
Q' 1.3. Grand opening banner: An on-site temporary sign advertising the opening of an
~ ' `~ establishment, expansion or change of ownership of a commercial enterprise. See also table
a~~ af~'~~, 16-15 and sections i 6-16-42 and 16-16-44.
V~ ~'~ ~ ~ T14. Edentiflcation sign; An on-site sign that includes as copy the use,
h name, Logo or address of a building, development or business.
~~ See also section 16-16-35_ w.;tPA ~t~
~~~,y ~ 15. Incidental sign: An accessory wall sign identifying or advertising
on-site business associates, products, services or facilities. See
also sections i 6-6-2A.2, 16-16-2, 29 and 16-16-i 0 and table 16-
2 15.
G ~yt~'~2 6. Kiosk sign: An on-site sign attached to or painted on a kiosk.
~~~~~ See also ^ctions 16-6-2A.23 and 16-16-11 and table 16-15.
~~p~ ~7. Main wall identification sign: An on-site sign that is the primary
2 1~' identification sign attached to or painted on a building or tenant
~@ ~,- `r~~ space wall or other building surface. See also sections 16-6-
2A.28 and 16-16-2 and table 16-15.
18. Marquee sign: Any sign applied to or nstructed in an
~~~ ~ marquee. A sign applied to a fasci or canopy s II be defined
`~ ~ as a marquee. See also table 16-1 ns 16-16-2 and CBIl~$ ~~~2a
~C'~_ t\ 35.
~ ~~ 19. Menu board: An on-site sign displaying the bill of fare of a
drive-through or drive-in restaurant. See also table 16-15 and
section 16-16-12.
Marquee Sign
20. Moving sign: A sign that flashes or blinks light, changes
physical position or conveys the illusion of movement by mechanical means, illumination or
air movement but does not include time and temperature signs. See also sections 16-9-
1 B.10and 16-9-1 B.12.
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1~~~ 21. Multiple business sign: A sign upon which more than one business is displayed.
• ~ 22. Neon sign: A sign with a neon tube which is bent to form fetters, symbols or other shapes.
See also section 16-9-i B.14.
>23. Off-site signs: Alf signs advertising something not manufactured ar sold at the sign location
yt~~Z premises.
~l~'~ Of`~• 4.On-site subdivision sign: An on-site temporary sign located at the entrance to a
subdivision. advertising that the development currently has lots or units for sale. See also
section 16-16-13.
25. Political Sign: A sign relating to the election of a person to a partisan or non-partisan .office,
a sign relating to-a political party, or a sign relating to a matter to be voted upon at an election
called by a public body. See also section 16-11-4 and table 16-15.
26. Partabte sign: An outdoor temporary sign not designed to be permanently attached to the
ground ar a structure, including but nat limited to, "A"-frame signs, PVC signs, and
sandwich board signs. See also section 16-9-18.15.
27. Projecting_sign: An on-site sign attached to and extending more :• ~.
than twelve inches from a structure not designed exclusively far :.
the support of the sign.. See also table 16-15 and section 16-16-5. : • ~ lj~g
26. Real estate property sign: An on-site temporary sign advertising '1f o~~~
that the property is currently for sale, rent or lease. See also table ~ ,
~~` 16-15 and sections 16-i 6-37 and i 6-16-40. ~ :: ~ .: _
`~ l ? ~ 29. Residential entryway sign: A permanent freestanding, an-site sign
~' identifying the names and addresses of up to three adjacent Projecting Slgn
~l~ subdivisions or separately named portions of recorded subdivisions.
See also table 16-15 and section 16-16-27. .
~t~~fla~` 0. Residential sign: A sign on which is displayed the name and address of the occupant.
,t 7 1. Service club sign: An off-site sign displaying logos, names and accessory information of
•~ service clubs such as the lions lnternatianal, Kiwanis International, Rotary Intemational,
~i;~~ Soraptimist International and similar clubs organized as nonprofit corporations and
~'~ established to serve the sa;;iai aril welfare nee:is of u:e community. See also table 16-15
and section 16-16-14.
32. Shingle sign: A sign which identifies a business or activity
whose front is under an extended roof (e.g. an overhang), a
covered walkway, a covered porch, or the like. This is also
referred to as a suspended sign. See also table i6-15 and
section 16-16-20.
a ' ~ 33. Subdivision directional sign: An off-site temporary sign
~~u~ ~ directing buyers to a subdivision that currently has tots or units
for sale. See also table 16-15 and section 16-16-15A.
34. Susoended sign: See definition for shingle sign. See alsc
section 16-6-2A.32.
35. TemROrary sign: A sign that is not permanently mounted and
is intended to by displayed at the site for a limited period o1
time.
Shingle Sign
36 Time and temperature sign: An on-site sign displaying the current time and temperature.
~~~t~r See also table 16-15 and section 16-16-16.
~~ ~ ~ ~~37. Traffic directional sipn: A sign whose purpose and placement is solely to define and
y ~ streamline the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic so as to minimize congestion and
promote safety. See also refer section 16-16-28. .
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38. Vehicle sign: A sign with identification or advertising sign copy on a vehicle or trailer parked
for the primary purpose of functioning as a sign. See also section 16-9-1 B.23.
39. Wail sipn: A sign attached to, painted on,
or erected against a wall of a building or U
structure with the face of the sign in the _ '
plane of the wall or on a surface parallel
to the face of the wall and does not
extend above the roof, parapet, or . Socsnt ~~ Tenauis st~nE rsa~ac dlQa.
~ building facade.. See. also-table. 16-15
~1 ~ and. sections 16=6-2A.2, 16-16-2, 16-16-
-`~' 29, and 16-16-10.
40. Window sign: An on-site sign inside of ~~al~ St91'1
or painted on a window, intended to be
seen from the outside. See also section 16-16-43.
.ion 16-6-2 Definitions
This chapter shall be governed by the definitions listed below unless the context clearly
indicates otherwise.
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Abandoned sign: A sign which advertises, identifies or gives notice of a business which
is no longer in operation or an activity which has already occurred. A permanent on-site
sign. which applies to a temporarily suspended business shalt not be deemed to be
abandoned unless the suspension exceeds three (3) months.
Accessory watt sign: An on-site sign attached to or painted on a building or tenant space
waft, mansard or other vertical building surface, excluding the main wall identification sign.
t=xamples of accessory wall signs include but are not Limited to the following; menu board,
awning, changeable c~;py airxtory, directional, incidenta{, projecting, suspended, time and
temperature and permanent window signs.
Advertising: A sign which primarily lists products sold or services offered, or products
manufactured on the premises.
Awnin A shelter or cover projecting from and supported by an exterior wall of a building.
Building facade: The portion of any exterior elevation of the building extending from grade
to the top of the parapet wall or eaves and the entire width of the building.
Building front foot: The maximum dimension of the building front measured on a straight
line parallel to the street. In the event that a building fronts on two (2) or more streets, the
properly owner shall have the option of selecting one (1) street frontage for the purpose
of computing allowable sign area.
Building frontage: The measurement between two (2) straight lines projecting from the
outermost edges of a building or tenant space wall, that are perpendicular to a straight tine
running along the ground level of the front of the measured wall.
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8. Business front foot: The lineal distance of the building space occupied by the particular
business measured on a straight line parallel to the face of the building in which the main
entrance into that particular business is located. In the event that the business fronts on
two (2) or more streets, the business owner shall. have the option of selecting one of such
~\ t streets for the purpose of computing the allowable sign area.
9. Business: - A sign which directs attention to a business, profession, commodity, service or
entertainment conducted or manufactured upon the same lot. A sign advertising a
particular product or line of products sold on the premises, but not constituting the principal
activity of the establishment, may- be included, provided that no more than fifty (50%)
~ ~` percent of the area of the sign is devoted to such advertising.
v~~ , t~y 10. Commerciatrndustrial area: Property which is used predominantly for recognized
~ commercial and industrial uses. CommerciaUndustrial uses include but are not limited to
d~ restaurants, bars, Laundromats, offices, service stations, barber shops, beauty salons,
~~ hospitals, utilities, car washes, medical and dental laboratories, pet clinics, bakeries,
~t industries, manufacturing, machinery and meat. packing.
U~e / 11. Cop}/ area of a sign: The actual area of the sign copy applied to the background.
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~~ 12. Detached canooy: A freestanding building without walls but with columns and a roof
~~ coverin one 1 or more asoline pumps or drive-through stalls.
/ 13. Development complex: A site, having common vehicular access paints, which is subject
~~ to a development plan.
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•`~14. Development: Any alteration of the natural or existing configuration of the earth's surface
~~fj or vegetative cover creating commercial, industrial, residential and accessory facilities, and
~~, including any and all utility services and circulation areas, such as streets, private roads,
parking areas or driveways.
15. Fascia: A parapet-type wall used as part of the facade of aflat-roofed building and
projecting not more than six (6) feet from the building face immediately adjacent thereto.
"7 Such a wall shall enclose at least three (3} sides of the projecting flat roof.
~ ! ~16. Freeway: A divided arterial highway on the interstate or primary system, with full control
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of access and with grade separations at intersections.
? ~-17. Grand oceninq: An open-hawse type introd:;ction, promotion, announcement of a Tiew
~~(~~~ , business, store, shopping center, office or-of an established business changing ownership.
1l a ~ 18. Ground tevel: The finished grade of existing sidewalks or, where there is no sidewalk, six
1~ ~ ~ (6) inches above street grade. In native terrain, ground level is the mean level of the area
!~~ ~,D~'`~t immediately around the sign.
19. Indirect fighting: A source of external illumination located a distance away from the sign,
v but which is itself not visible from any normal position of view.
20. Indirectly illuminated sign: A sign that reflects light from a source intentionally directed
upon it or has unit sign copy mounted in front of a background of reflected. light that has the
effect of silhouetting the letters or symbols.
~~~ 21. Internal Jighting: A source of illumination entirely within the sign which makes the contents
~ ~ of the sign visible at night by the light being transmitted through a translucent material but
o~ wherein the source of the illumination is not visible.
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22. Internally illuminated. sign: A sign made visible in darkness by a source of light, concealed
or contained with the sign, that shines through a translucent surface.
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23. Kiosk: Detached building with one or more sides containing openings for commercial
activity. F~camples include but are not limited to the following; refreshment stand, retail film
~~ stand and automatic teller machine enclosure.
24. Landscaped area: An area of ground cover surrounding a sign creating an aesthetic effect
n by the use of plant material and inorganic materia[ including but not limited to grass, trees,
shrubs, brick, stone, water, and aggregate and other landscape features, but not including
' the use of concrete, asphalt or outdoor carpeting.
1~' 25. Landscaped ratio: The relationship between the landscape area surrounding a sign and
tom' ~ the sign area.
~~ ~V~`~ 6. Lease rent sale arid "for information" signs: Signs which are temporary, on-premises-only
~`~e,~.~ 1 signs.
`~ • ~j 27. Light source: A Lamp or light emitting tube placed within a lighting fixture.
~eL~ . ~28. Main wall identification sign: An on-site sign that is the primary identification sign attached
~U, pry ~t to or painted on a building or tenant-space wall or other building surface.
l~ ~~^~29. Maintenance: The replacing or repairing of a part of a sign made unusable, unsafe, or
p,~a~~ unattractive by ordinary wear, tear, or damage beyond the control of the owner, or the
~~" repainting of an existing sign without changing the working, location, composition or color
- ~ of said sign.
~a 30. Multiple-tenant commercial building: A structure which houses or is intended to house a
~~ variety of separate commercial activities.
~ ~ 31. Non-structural repair: Any repair to the face of the sign and/or the attaching device for the
~~, face of the sign.
~~~~ which does not conform to the rovisions of this chapter,
32. Non-conform-ng sign: Any sign P
but which, when first constructed, was legally allowed by the town of Marana or the political
subdivision then having control over signs.
33. Off-premise sign: A sign relating to an activity on some other property other than the one
(1) the sign is located.
34. On-premise sign: A sign which identifies a use or strL^t~'re on the same property as that
on which the sign is located.
• ~35. O en house: A dwellin or office space which is for sale or far lease to which the public
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is invited for walk-in inspection.
n~ia~ ,J 36. Outdoor type business: A business all or most of whose activities are conducted, or items
~~w~' ~ displayed, in an open outdoor area.
37. Outline lighting: The outlining of a building by artificial lighting.
38. Parapet wall: A wall extending above the plate line of a building.
39. Permanent sign: Any display of letters, of numeral, symbols and/or insignia that which falls
within the definition as stated in section 16-6-2A.46 and is intended to be displayed for an
indefinite or long-lasting period and the lettering or message of which is intended to remain
essentially unchanged except for maintenance against normal effects of exposure to
weather.
40. Plate line: The point at which any part of the main roof structure first touches or bears
upon an external wall
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n sixty 60% percent of the [and has one (1) specific use such as residential, commercial,
t \\ industrial and agricultural. Agricultural land is to be considered as having a natural use.
~~r~ 42. Reader board: See changeable copy sign.
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~~~ v`_ family dwellings, apartments, condominiums, tawnhomes, mobile homes and manufact[tred
~ 6 ~ ~ homes.
del 44. Roof line: The top edge of the roof or the top of the parapet, whichever forms the tap line
(~ of the building silhouette.
45. Setback: The shortest straight line distance in feet from the nearest properly or lot
boundary to a main or accessory building, structure, sign, or the like located on the same
property or lot.
46. Sign: Any display of any letter, numeral, figure, emblem, picture, outline, character,.
announcement, or means whereby the area made visible and for the purpose of attracting
attention to make anything known, whether such display be made on, attached to or as a
part of a structure erected for that propose or on, attached to ar as part of any other
structure,. surface or thing, including but not limited to a{! outdoor advertising on any card,
cloth, paper, plastic, metal, painted glass, wood or stone, and any and all devices,
structural or otherwise. .
~1 47. Sign area allotment: The permitted amount of identification sign area in ratio to the linear
~ _ , ~l footage of building frontage.
QG~! t~ 8. Sign structure: A freestanding wall, pole, pedestal or object erected for the purpose of
{(~ supporting a sign.
Article 16-7 PERMITTED SIGNS BY ZONE
Section 16-7-1 Scope
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Article 16-8 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Section 16-8-i Scope
This article provides development standards for signs in all zones.
Section 16-8-2 Measurement and Location Standards
A. The sign area of a sign shall be measured in compliance with-the following:
1. Sign area: The area of a sign consisting of letters, words, numerals, symbols, etc., painted
on or attached to the wall of a building and which are not enclosed or circumscribed by a
boundary or frame, shall be that area of a square or rectangle which just encompasses the
entire text, lettering, symbols, etc. If the sign defined is circumscribed in any way, then the
area shall be that area of a square or rectangle which encompasses the text, lettering,
symbols, etc., as well as the boundary encompassing such text, lettering, symbols, etc.
2. Copy area: In computing copy area, straight lines drawn to the copy encompassing
individual words shall be used. When modules are used, the area of the smallest rectangle
enclosing the modules are used.
3. Background panel: A sign placed on a background panel is measured as the area
contained within the outside dimensions of the background pane(.
4. Individual letters or symbols: A sign with individual letters or symbols placed separately
on a building wall, awning or other structure without a background panel, is measured as
the sum of the smallest rectangular shape needed to enclose each letter or symbol.
5. Illuminated panel: A sign in an illuminated panel is measured as the entire i[tuminated
surface area.
6. Multiple components: A sign displayed in more than one component, e.g., a service station
.identification and price sign, is measured as the area enclosed by the smallest rectangle
encompassing all the components.
7. Multiple face sign:
(i) a sign with two (2} faces is measured as:
11 the area or' cne (:)face, if the intern;. a.,y~e bet`rreen the faces is forty-five
(45} degrees or less; or
2} the sum of the area of the two (2) faces, if the interior angle is greater than
forty-five (45} degrees.
(ii) a sign with three (3) or more faces is measured as the surn of the area of all
faces.
B. Sign height measurement: The sign height is measured as the vertical distance from the
average finished grade beneath the sign to the topmost feature of the sign; except that if the
sign location has an average finished grade lower than the adjoining grade of the road, the sign
height is measured from the top of the curb (or crown of the road nearest the property if no
curb exists) to the topmost feature of the sign.
C. Clearance measurement: Clearance is measured as the shortest vertical distance between
the underside of the sign and the average finished grade beneath the sign.
D. Setback measurement: Setback is measured from the edge of the sign structure closest to the
properly line.
E. Freestanding sign located on corner lots:
1. If a freestanding sign is Located on a corner lot so as to be visible from only one (1}street,
that street shat! be -used to calculate sign area which is a function of street frontage..
2. If a freestanding sign is Located on a street corner so as to be visible from both streets, only
the longest street frontage shat! be used to calculate sign area which is a function of street
frontage.
3. If a freestanding identification sign is located on a street corner so as to be visible from
both streets, a second freestanding identification sign shall not be permitted.
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Section 16-8-3 Address Identification ~~ UY ~to-E . ~
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1. All residential and commercial buildings which have a street number assigned, shall display ~s
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2. The following standards for address identification shall be implemented: ~ ~~. OtG~~'
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Use T e Minimum Height Size
Commercial: 15 inches
Primary 3 inches by entrances
Suite Spaces 6 inches on overhang
.Apartments 15 inches
Building 3 inches
Apartment Number 3 inches
R.V. and Manufactured Home Park 3 inches for space designation
Entrance Signs 15 inches
f~rec6onal Signs ~ 6 inches
3. Names of streets, drives, circles, complexes, condominiums, etc., shall be identified.
4. At least one (1} sign visible from the street shall contain the street address of the
development complex in numerals at least three (3) inches tall.
5. The site address may be included in the sign copy of a freestanding identification sign.
6. The sign area allotment which exceeds sixteen (16} square feet shall include the area for
a street address .
on 16-8-4 Building Standards
A. Building code: All signs shall be designed and constructed in conformity with chapter 7 of the
Marana town code. to the absence of a provision for some specific or particular design
requirement in the town's building code, all signs shall be in conformity with the provisions of
chapter 4 of the latest edition of the Uniform Sign Code published by the International
Conference of Building Officials, ICBO. In the event there is a conflict between the town's code
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and lCBO's codes, the provisions of the town's code shall prevail Al! signs shall also conform
to the Uniform Sign Code, 1991 Edition, where applicable.
B. Permanent sign materials: AA permanent signs shall be constructed using structural members
of materials subject to approval of the planning director and/or the town engineer and/or the
town chief building official. Non-structural trim may be of wood, metal, approved plastics, or
any combination thereof but they must meet the town code.
C. Materials for temporary signs: Materials proposed to be used in constructing temporary signs
shall be at the discretion of the fabricator but shall be stated in the application for the sign
permit. Adequacy of the materials proposed from the standpoints of stability, safety,
composition. and color shall be subject to approval by the planning director and/or the town
engineer and/or the town chief building official
D. Support requirements: The supporting members of all signs shall be free of any external
bracing such as guy wires or cables. All supporting columns shall be designed as an integral
or architectural feature of the building or sign structure.
E. Electrical signs: An electrical sign shall be erected by an applicant that has registered, with the
town building department; its fife number as an authorized manufacturer with Underwriters
Laboratories, fnc., or by an applicant that has received an inspection approval by an inspection
agency approved by the town chief building official and who meets the requirements of the
NEC.
Section 16-8-5 Location
A. All signs subject to the provisions of this chapter shall be erected in such a manner so as to
not:
1. Obstruct any exits;
2. Obstruct any door, window, or fire escape of any building or interfere in any way with
persons moving freely through any door, window, or fire escape;
3. Interfere with or confuse traffic,
4. Present any traffic hazard;.
F. Obstnact the ~: iew of a motorist entering or exiting a road from a p:~rking area, alley or oth~.
vehicular access point; or
6. Project over any public sidewalk, street, alley, or town right-of-way.
B. A sign shall not be located in the following areas:
Rights-of--way or public grope ; UJ CfFt1 P~i~~`f ~
2. Within a sight visibility triangle;
3. Within twen ee corner or so as to interfere with traf#ic visibility across the
corner;
4. In a location which obstructs the view of an authorized traffic sign, signai or device; or
5. In a location which obstruct the view of a motorist entering a road from a parking area, alley
or other vehicular access point.
Section 16-8-6 Landscaping
A. The base of all freestanding signs shall be integrated into a landscaped buffer and screening
area. Such area shall comply with the fallowing standards:
Sian Height Planting Area Minimum Width-
i -10 feet 20 sq. feet 3 feet inside dimension
10 - 20 feet 40 sq. feet 5 feet inside dimension
20 feet and above i 00 sq. feet 10 feet inside dimension
B. The landscaped area shah conform to the town's landscape requirements. A landscape and
irrigation plan shall be submitted with the sign permit.
C. The landscape design shall notpermit .plant or other materials to obstruct the visibility of the
sign face from the street.
D. Such landscaped area shall be maintained at all times.
Section 16-8-7 Maintenance
A. Signs shall be properly maintained in compliance with the following:
1. Defective or broken parts shall be immediately replaced; and
2. Exposed surfaces determined by the planning director or the designee to be substantially
deteriorated shall be painted or cleaned.
B. A sign posing a safety hazard or a sign damaged to the extent of requiring a new building
permit shall be removed or repaired unless the sign. falls under the provisions of section 16-11-
1.
Section 16-8-8 Illumination
A. A sign shall comply with the standards set by the Marano town code and land use and
development code.
B. No illumination of a sign is permitted in a rural or residential zone unless it is associated with
u business or an office that re~nLins open or is asseciac.~ ::;;;-. a medical or public service:
Illuminated signs sfia(I be turned off no later than (ten} 10:00 p.m.
Section i6-8-9 inspections
A. Unless waived by the planning director and/or the town chief building official, all signs shall be
subject to the following inspections as appropriate:
1. Footing inspection on all freestanding signs;
2. Electrical inspection on all illuminated signs;
3. Inspection of braces, anchors, supports, and connections on all signs; and
4. Inspection to insure that the sign has been constructed according to an approved
application and sign permit.
B. All signs shall be marked with the permit number. This marking shat! be permanently placed
by the fabricator of the sign. The permit number shall be assigned and recorded on the permit
at the time and shown on the standard or face of the sign in the lower right-hand corner and
shall be in numerals of a minimum of one inch in height.
Section 16-8-10 Required Signs
A. The following signs shall be required for purposes of identification:
1. All residential and commercial buildings which have a street number assigned shall display
that number. Such number shall be no {ess than three (3) inches talc and shall be readable
from the street.
2. Safety-related, precautionary signs alerting motorists and/or pedestrians to:
(i} road cuts and public areas under construction or repair;
(ii} work in progress in zones accessible to the public or proximate to routes used
by pedestrians and/or vehicles; -
(iii) open excavations;
(iv) detours; and
(v) all other types of potential hazards.
B. to contrast to section 16-9-18.1, temporary flashing light signs shall be required during periods
of low visibility to alert pedestrians and/or motorists of barricades,. road cuts, road construction,
or repairs, etc. -
Section 16-8-11 InconsistentRequirements
A sign subject to inconsistent requirements of any federal, state or town statute, ordinance or
regulation shall meet the most restrictive requirement.
Article 16-9 PROHIB(T10NS
Section 16-9-1 Prohibited Signs
A. All signs shalt be illegal in the town limits of Marana except for the fo{lowing:
1. A sign allowed by this chapter and not requiring a permit.
2. A sign allowed by this chapter for which a valid permit has been issued and is in force.
3. A sign not allowed by this chapter but which has been legalized by variance and proper
p:,rmit.
4. A sign allowed pursuant to a change in the principal use granted by a use permit as long
as the proper permit is in force.
5. Anon-conforming sign as defined in sections 16-6-2A.32 and 16-11-1.
6. Any sign whose permit renewal is delinquent for fourteen (i4} days or more.
B. Notw' hstandin section 16-9-1, the following signs are specificall prohibit
1. A sign emitting visible matter or sound (except a menu board or a lighted-sign which meets
the requirements of this code and the town code).
2. A sign on a permanent storage tank {except signs necessary to warn ofd ~
A sign resembling an official traffic sign.
4. An abandoned sign. -
5. A bench sign in a residential zone. No more than one (1) bench sign per bus stop in a non-
residential zone.
6. A billboard.
7. A cloth or paper sign attached to the exterior surface of a window or a building or any other
structure. This prohibition does not include a political sign, Lost pet sign or a grand opening
banner.
8. A fixed balloon sign.
9. Flags, pennants, streamers or balloons, except where specifically permitted.
10. Flashing or moving {fights.
11. More than six (6) pennants or flags on site on a pole which is no greater than twenty (20)
feet in height.
12. A moving sign.
13. An off-site sign, except those specifically permitted.
14. Oufiine lighting of a building, excluding temporary decorative holiday lighting. Neon lighting
is permissable only if entirely enclosed by some method of encasement as to not be openly
exposed.
15. A portable sign.
16. A sign attached to a utility pole.
17. A sign placed in the public right-of-way.
18. A satellite dish containing sign copy.
19. A searchlight.
20. An electroni a board sign.
21. A statue used for advertisin .
22. A temporary sign, except those specifically permitted.
23. A vehicle sign.
Article 16-10 EXCEPTIONS
Section 16- i 0-1 Signs Exempteo from This Chapier
~~~~ A. The followin si ns shall be exempt from the application, permit and fee regulations of this
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chapter, although an electrical or building permit may be required:
1. A barber pole, provided it is attached to a wall and is not more than three (3) feet in length
nor more than eight (8) feet in height.
2. Six (6} or fewer flags attached to poles no greater than twenty (20) feet in height.
3. Governmental signs.
4. United States of America flag although no more than one (1) is allowed per property. The
term Nsign° shall not be deemed to include Arizona or United States of America flags or of
any other nation.
5. A professional nameplate which meets the following requirements:
(i) the maximum area does not exceed two (2} square feet; and
{ii) the sign meets the same setbacks as the main building setbacks per the
underlying zone.
6. House numbers, nameplates and addresses with numbers or letters which are three {3)
inches or less in height.
7. A memorial sign, tablet or cornerstone, not exceeding eight (8) square feet in area.
8. Anon-commercial. mural.
9. An off-premise temporary real estate open house sign, in residential zones and subject to
the following conditions:
(i) no more than six (6) off-premise open house signs shall be allowed far each
residential open house;
{ii} no more than one (1 }sign shag be allowed to be placed on any interior parcel
and no more than two (2) on a corner lot (one (1) perstreet frontage);
(iii) an off-premise open house sign shall only be displayed during daylight hours
and shall be removed by (six} 6:00 p.m. of the day of posting;
(iv} the sign shall be no larger than four {4) square feet and shalt be located at a
minimum of three (3} feet from the sidewalk, or ten (10) feet from the curb or
edge of pavement where no sidewalk exists;
(v) the sign shall be no higher than three (3) feet;
(vi) the sign shall not be located within the town's right-of-way;
(vii) an off-premise temporary real estate open house sign shall only be
permitted in conjunction with an open house held far the resale of one
single family residence (off-premise signs advertising the sale of more than
one lot or more than two (2) dwellings constitute subdivision directional
` signs subject to the provisions of section 16-16-15A;
(viii) copy display on off-premise temporary real estate open house signs shall
be limited to the words "Open House", the address of the property, the logo
of the company, and a directional arrow; and
(ix} the sign shall carry the identity and address of the sign owner.
10. A "no trespassing" sign which does not exceed two (2) square feet in area.
11. A sign that is necessary to warn of danger. The sign shall be of no greater height or size
than is required to give the public adequate warning.
12. A sign that indicates access to persons with physical disabilities which does not exceeds
two (2) square feet in area.
13. A sign attached to a service station pump.
i4. An offficial notice of any court or public office and legal notices- posted pursuant to law or
ordinance.
15. A special event sign on or over public property permitted by the board of adjustments by
special approval.
16. A special licensed sign on or over public property permitted by the board of adjustments
by franchise, such as bus benches or trash receptacles.
17. Seasonal decorations, greetings and displays, excluding advertising signs.
B. Nothing contained in this section shall prevent the erection, construction, and maintenance of
official traffic, fire or police signs, signals, devices and. markings of the State of Arizona and/or
the town of Marana or other competent public authorities, or notices posted pursuant to law.
Article 16-11 MISCELLANEOUS SIGNS
Section 16-11-1 Nonconforming Sign
A. This chapter shall not apply to a sign, legally constructed with a valid permit, existing as of the
effective date of this ordinance, which does not comply with this chapter, except as provided
below.
1. Change of use: A nonconforming sign shall comply with this chapter before the issuance
of a certificate of occupancy, issued due to a change of use.
2. Damaged or destroyed sign: A nonconforming sign damaged to the extent of requiring a
new building permit shall be replaced with a conforming sign.
3. Relocation: A nonconforming sign shall not be relocated without compliance with this
chapter.
4. Alteration: Reasonable repairs and alterations may be made to nonconforming signs
provided however that in the event of any nonconforming sign is damaged and the. cost of
repair exceeds fifty (50%} percent of the cost to replace the sign, such cost to be
determined by a competent appraiser, or in the event such sign is removed by any means,
including an act of God or calamity, such sign may be restored, reconstructed, altered or
repaired only in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
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(i) excep ion: a nonconforming freestanding identification sign remaining in the
same location may be altered as long as it complies with the following
requirements:
i) the maximum sign area may be the greatest of:
a} that permitted in the zone;
b} sixty-four (64) square feet in commercial or industrial zones only; or
c) ff~~ (gip%) percent of the area of the nonconforming sign;
2) the maximum sign height may be the greatest of:
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b} the height of the roof line of the tallest main building on the site;
3) all structurat components and braces (such as pipes, angle iron, cables,
internal or back framing) shall be concealed with a pole cover or
architectural embellishment.
Section 16-11-2 Landmark Sign
A sign erected prior to the effective date of this ordinance shall be given the status of a landmark
sign and shall be exempt from the regulations of this chapter if the board of adjustments finds it has
significant cultural or historical character as a landmark.
11-3 Sign Program
A. Signs for businesses located within commercial or industrial centers, complexes or buildings
designed for multiple occupancy shall be coordinated so that a consistent design theme is
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B. In accordance with the provisions herein, signs may be allowed in commercial and industrial
districts as part of a comprehensive planned sign program, notwithstanding that such signs do
not conform to all the specific regulations applicable to signs allowed pursuant to this chapter.
1. A planned sign program is an optional alternative to the general sign regulations intended
to provide latitude in order to achieve variety and goad design.
2. A planned sign program shall be in substantial compliance with the general intent of these
regulations but exceptions to general sign regulations may include, but are not limited to,
the number of signs, height, location, sign area, and types of signs.
C. Decisions of the planning director regarding review of a sign program shall be guided by the
following principles:
1. Fluorescent paints should be avoided;
2. Light color copy over dark contrasting backgroundpanel is encouraged;
3. The sign copy should not extend beyond the edge of the background area on which it is
applied;
4. The copy area of signs, including logos, emblems, crests and pictorial representations,
should not exceed fifty (50°!°) percent of the background area on which it is applied;
5. The height of a pole sign should not be less than twice its width and should not exceed the
height of the building; and
~Y 6. The base of each. freestanding sign shall maintain a width of at least thirty-five (35%}
~~~' Percent of the sign's height and this base shall be landscaped in accordance with the
~ ~ landscaping regulations of the town of Marana.
~~ D. Applications for a planned sign program shall be made to the planning director in duplicate on
~ ~ a form prescribed by the town. The application shall be accompanied by the required fee(s).
,"~, ~ In addition the applicant shall submit, in duplicate, the following documents:
1. A map drawn to scale delineating the site proposed to be included within the planned sign
~~'~ program;
,~Q~ . 2. Drawings and/or sketches indicating the exterior surface design details (elevations} of the
buildings upon the site; and
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illumination, height, color, sign area and general location of all signs proposed to be
~ included within the planned signing program.
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E. The planning director shall, prior to the approval of a planned sign program, make the following
findings in regard to the design of the signs to be maintained upon the site:
1. Architectural style: The signs are designed with an intent and purpose to relate the signs
to the architectural style of the main building or buildings upon the site; and
2. Relationship to other signs: Each sign is related to all other signs maintained on the site
by the incorporation of similar or identical elements, such as materials, letter style of sign
copy, color, illumination, method used for structural support or attachment, and the shape
of signs.
F.
The planning director, in his/her sole discretion, may attach appropriate and reasonable
conditions to any approval of the planned sign program, including but not limited to, conditions
which alter sign configurations, reduction o relocation of signs upon the r
' 'n s then design modifications. The planning director may decline o take action
to approve, deny or con r prove any such program and, in lieu thereof, refer a
omm n to the planning commission for decision.
G. The decision of the planning director may be appealed to the planning commission in ~ S~.ai
accordance with provisions of section 16-12-2 or, in the absence of such appeal, the s
determination by the planning director shalt be final. . _~ ~
Section 16-11-4 ~ Political Sign
A. Temporary election signs, which support candidates, issues, or any other
means on the ballot of primary, general or special elections are allowed in all
zoning districts upon the application of a blanket permit which shall apply to any
election signs erected within the town boundaries. The individual- or organization
erecting the sign shall frle with the Planning Director or their designee a sign
permit application providing the name, address and telephone number of the
individual responsible for the installation and removal of the signs and the location
of such signs.
B. The sign shall not be located closer than one hundred (100) feet from an ;
intersection of two roads, no closer than fifteen (15} feet from the edge of
pavement of a public or private street and shall be limited to an area that is outside
the sight visibility triangle of any roads or driveways.
C. The signs shall not be installed more than twenty (20} days prior to the
election in which the candidates or issues are to be voted on.
D. The signs shall be removed no more than five (5) days after the election.
E. The maximum square feet of each sign shall not exceed sixteen (16) square
feet.
F. The signs shall not be greater than ten (10) feed in height from grade..
G. The signs shall. not be illuminated. .
H. Such signs shall not be placed on utility poles or structures or any authorized
traffic sign, signal or device.
1. A blanket permit fee of $25.00 is required for election signs.
J.Any and ail violations of this section shall be subject to the penalty provisions
contained in section 16-17 of this chapter.
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Article 16-12 PERMITS, REVOCATION AND APPEALS
Section 16-12-1 Permits
A. Any properly owner or authorized agent who possesses an authorized letter from the owner
of the property on which the sign is to be installed may apply far a sign. permit.
B. The applicant shalt submit to the planning director or their designee the following information:
1. A sign plan which has been approved as part of the development plan review process;
2. The following information, as required by the planning director ortheir-designee:
(i} a site plan for freestanding signs, including a north arrow, a legal description,
dimensions of the required setbacks and location of the properly lines,
buildings frontages, roads and proposed signs;
(ii) a description, in the form of a sketch, of signs attached to a building, a building
wall, building frontage and proposed and existing signs with their sign areas;
and
(iii} a sign description in the form of a sketch of the proposed sign, showing the
sign area dimensions, structural supports, height, clearance, copy, illumination,
colors and materials.
3. Signs which are to be illuminated electrically shall require a separate electrical permit in
conformity with the town electrical code, which shall be issued by the town's chief building
official.
C. A permit is not required for the following signs or sign alterations, but all. such signs and
alterations shall be subject to all pertinent provisions of this section:
1. Signs required by this chapter as listed in article 16-10;
2. A single sign no larger than four (4} square feet exhibited by the proprietor or lessee of a
parcel or premises and which is located on the parcel or premises advertised;
3. Repainting without changing wording, composition,. or colors;
4. Non-structural repair other than electrical repair;
5. Relocation of a sign as required by town; and
6. A window sign, non-illuminated and having an area of four (4) square feet or less.
D. Every permit issued under this chapter shall become null and void, if the work authorized by
such permit is not completed within ninety (90} days from the date of issuance of such permit.
If a permit expires before the work is completed, a new permit shall first be obtained and the
fee therefore shall be one-half ('/~} of the amount required for a new permit for such work,
provided no changes have been or will be made in the original plans and specifications for
such work.
E. Approval of the sign permit shall be at the discretion of the planning director or their designee
and such approval shall be required for all signs, with the exception of those signs that are
ecifically exempted b
F. A denial of a sign permit by the planning director may be appealed to the planning commission
~ pursuant to section 16-12 2
G. ermi s or temporary signs shall be issued by the planning director only when the sign is
specifically allowed by this chapter. Temporary sign permits shall be issued and renewed only
for periods of six (6) months. Subdivision signs may be allowed until the last residence is sold.
Temporary signs shall be permitted in all zones unless otherwise specified.
H. !f the applicable annual renewal fee is not paid within ninety (90) days, such sign permit shall
become n~rll and void. _---
Section~6-12-2 Appea
A. Once the planning director has rendered a written decision per this chapter or issued a notice
of action per this chapter, the aggrieved person may appeal the decision or action of the
plan;~ily di,eciur by submitting a written appeal to the planning c~r;,mision within. fourte=-:. ~ ft}
• days of the decision or action of the planning director. The planning commission will act and
render a decision on this appeal within forty-five (45) days. If no .appeal is made within
fourteen (i4) days, the decision or action of the planning director sha[I be final.
E B. Either the aggrieved person or the planning director may appeal the decision of the planning
commission to the board of adjustments. Such appeal must be made in writing to the town
clerk within five (5) working days of the decision by the planning commission. When such a
notice of appeal has been submitted to the town clerk, it will be brought before the board of
adjustments at the town council's next available regular meeting as a regular agenda item,
classified as new business. The board of adjustments may then confirm or modify or reverse
the decision of the planning commission. Any motion to modify or reverse the decision of the
planning commission shalt contain the explicit reasons therefore. If the board of adjustments
takes no action on the matter, the decision of the planning commission shall be final.
Section 16-12-3 Revocation of Permit - ~
A. The planning director has the authority to revoke any permit if the sign authorized by the permit
has been constructed or is being maintained in a manner inconsistent with or at variance to the
permit.
B. Notice of the planning director`s decision to revoke a sign permit shall be served upon the
.holder of the permit in one of the following manners:
1. By personally delivering a copy of the notice to the holder of the permit, or to one of its
officers;
2. By leaving a copy of the notice with any person in charge of the premises; or
3. In the event that no such person can be found, by affixing a copy of the notice in a
conspicuous position at an entrance to the premises or at-the sign and by depositing in the
United States mail, certified, another copy. of the notice addressed to the last known post
office address of the holder of the permit.
C. The notice shall state the ,reasons and grounds for revoking the permit, specifying the
deficiencies or defects in such sign with reasonable definiteness, and the violations charged.
Such notice shall specify what repairs, if any, will make such an installation conform to the
requirements of this. chapter, and shall specify that the sign must be removed or made to
conform with the provisions of this code within the notice period of thirty (3d) days. This notice
shall be known as anon-compliance notice.
D. The holder of the permit may appeal the decision of the planning. director to the planning
commission pursuant to section 16-12-2.
E. if no appeal has been made by the end of the fourteen (14} day appeal period, then the permit
is revoked and the si n is illegal and the planning director then shag initiate the removal of the
illegal sign.
Article 16-13 FEES ,~- ~ ~ ~,~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~~ (~ I
Section 1fi-13- rtiti es
A. In addition to other applicable fees which may be required by the town for the erection of a
free-standing sign, the initial sign fee shall be as follows
1. Fifty cents ($0.50) per square foot of signboard on which a display appears, plus
2. One dollar ($1.00) for each. foot of height of the sign in excess of twelve (12) feet, as
measured to the tap of the sign, plus
S. An additional ve dollars ($r.00)"per sign if th sign s to be lighted.
B. !n addition to other fees applicable fees which may be required by the town, the following fees
(per sign or as indicated) shall apply:
1. Permanent sign:
(i) base fee per permit
(ii) fee for a sign less than or equal to ten (10) feet in height
(iii} fee for a sign over ten (10) feet in height
2. Temporary sign:
(i)_ base fee per permit
(ii) fee for each sign
3. Renewal fee:
(i) permanent sign (annual fee)
$7.50
$35.00
$50.00
$5.00
$5.00
$10.00
(ii) temporary sign (every six months for each sign) $5.00
(iii) billboard (non-conforming) $50.00
4. Blanket fee per six month period for directional signs:
(i) base fee per permit $7.50
(ii) fee for a maximum of 3 signs per permit $100.00
5. Recovery fee: (for each occurrence)
(i) for the first sign $50.00
(ii} plus $10.00 for each additional sign
6. Per-diem storage fee:
(i) fee for a sign less than or equal to ten (10} feet in height $2.50
(ii) fee for a sign over ten (10} feet in height $3.50
7. Temporary/ special event sign permit $25.00
Section 16-13-2 Renewal Fee
A. A sign permit shall require an annual renewal fee in order to remain valid.
B. An annual renewal fee identification sticker shall be displayed upon the sign or at an alternate
location noted on the permit.
Section 16-13-3 Work Performed Without a Permit
When work for which a permit is required by this chapter has begun before a permit has been
obtained, the fees shall be doubted, but the payment of such double-fee shall not relieve any person
from complying fully with the requirements of this chapter in the execution of the work, or from any
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Article 1 fi-14 WAIVERS
Section 16-14-1
A. A waiver to the setbaciz reyuiremen'~s for freestanding signs may be granted by the planning
director when there exists an unnecessary hardship substantially limiting the preservation of
property rights.
B. A waiver shall not be granted unless:
1. ~ The strict application of this chapter creates an unnecessary hardship limiting the use of the
property such as obscuring the .sign face, reducing the required number of parking spaces,
obstruction of an access point or creating a similar problem caused by a physical condition
that is unusual or peculiar to the property;
2. The waiver is the minimum necessary to afford relief;
3. The waiver will not adversely affect the rights of surrounding property owners; and
The waiver will comply with all other requirements of this chapter.. .
Section 16-14-2 Submittal Requirements
A. The petitioner shall submit a site plan showing required setbacks, landscaping, the conditions
that will result from. the proposed waiver, and a written statement explaining the need for a
waiver.
B. if the sign is proposed to be set back ten (10) feet or less from a common lot line, the petitioner
shaA obtain a signed and notarized letter from the adjoining property owners consenting to sign
an agreement to be recorded with the town clerk before final approval for the proposed waiver
is given by the planning director.
Section 16-143 Action by the Planning director
The planning director or their designee shall review all the submitted information and provide a written
response to the petitioner of the action. The response shall state the reasons for the decision if a
request for a waiver is denied.
Section 16-14-4 Appeals or Referrals to the Board of Adjustments
A. The decision of the planning director may be appealed to the board of adjustments.
B. The planning director may refer any waiver request to the board of adjustments.
Article 16-75 ENFORCEMENT
Section 16-15-1 Seizure of a Prohibited Temporary Sign
A. The planning director ar their designee shall seize a prohibited temporary sign after proceeding
as follows:
1. if the sign is within the right-of-way of a state or town road, the planning director or their
designee may seize the sign after confirming through the appropriate authority that the sign
is in the right-of-way;
2. If the sign is not within. the right-of-way of a state or town road, the planning director or their
designee shall give notice that the sign violates the provisions of this chapter. The notice
shalL-
(i) specify the town land use and development code provision being violated;
(ii) specify the date by which compliance must occur, allowing a reasonable time for
compliance;
(iii) explain the right to a hearing; and
(iv} be posted on the sign or in a conspicuous place on the property.
3. Tre seizure shall occur after the compliance date specified ir, ate notice.
4. At any time before the date of compliance, the party responsible for the prohibited sign. may
request a hearing before the board of adjustments. At the conclusion of the hearing, if the
board of adjustments determines that the sign is prohibited, the sign shalt be removed by the
Qarty responsible for the sign within twenty-four (24) hours of the board of adustments'
decision. if it is not removed, the planning director or their designee shall seize the sign.
Section 16-15-2 Removal of Signs
A. The cost of removal of a temporary sign by the planning director or their designee shall be borne
by the party responsible for the erection and/or maintenance of the prohibited sign. An action for
recovery- of costs may be brought by the town attorney upon certification of costs by the planning
director or their designee.
B. The planning director is authorized to cause the immediate removal or repair of any sign or signs
found to be unsafe or defective to the extent that it creates an immediate hazard to persons or
property.
C. A sign seized by the planning director or their designee may be redeemed by the owner of the
sign upon payment of all costs incurred by the town for removal and storage of the sign. If not
redeemed within sixty (60) days of seizure, a sign shall become town property and may be sold
or otherwise disposed of as provided by law.
Article 16-16 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS BY SIGN TYPE
Section 16-16-1 Scope
This article provides development standards for various sign types.
Section i6-16-2 Wall and/or Marquee Sign
A. floricultural zones or uses:. Wall signs facing a dedicated street shall not exceed one (1)
square-foot for each lineal foot of building frontage and the sign shall not exceed thirty (30)
square feet.
B. Multi-family zones:
1. One (1) wall sign is allowed. for each street frontage subject to the following requirements:
(i) a maximum of fifteen (15) square feet of sign area for buildings with a width of
thirty (30) feet or less;
(ii) buildings over thirty (30) feet in width shall be allowed an additional one (1)
square foot for each foot over thirty (30} feet to a maximum of thirty (30) square
feet;
(iii) in cases of more than one (1) building on the property, the area of the sign
shall be based on the lineal frontage of the building on which it is placed; and
(iv} only the name and address may be placed on the building.
2. A one and one half (1'/z) square foot sign designating the location of the manager's office
may be placed on or near the main entrance to the units. Such sign may be attached to
the dwelling or incorporated in the design of the freestanding sign but the maximum square
footage of the freestanding sign shall not be increased to accommodate such sign.
C. CO and NC zones:
.. Each business shall be allo~~ed a combined area of forty (40) square feet for signage for
each portion of the building facing a dedicated street or alley. Businesses facing a major
or collector street shall be allowed an additional one (1} square foot for each two (2) feet
of lineal building frontage over twenty (20) feet facing said street, but steal! not exceed a
total of fifty (50) square feet.
2. Each business shall also be allowed incidental signs facing on-site parking areas for five
(5) or more cars and walkways, a minimum of ten (10)feet in width. The signs shall be
allowed one-half ('/~) square foot per Linea! foot of building facing area with a maximum
area of thirty (30) square feet per business.
D. VC RC CBC. LI and HI zones:
1. Each business shall be allowed a combined sign area of one (1) square foot per lineal foot
of the building frontage facing a dedicated street or alley; however, the sign may be
increased to a maximum of one and one-half (1'/z) square feet per lineal foot of building.
frontage provided the sign does not exceed fifty (50%) percent of the background area on
which the sign is applied as set forth in section 16-11-3.
2. Each business shat{ also be allowed signs facing on-site parking areas for five (5} or more
cars and walkways, a minimum of ten (10) feet in width. Such signs may contain a area
of one-half ('h) square foot per lineal foot of building frontage; however, the area may be
increased to two (2} square feet per lineal foot of building provided the sign does not
exceed fifty (50%} percent of the background on which the sign is applied, as set forth in
section 16-1 i-3. In zones RC, CBC, L! and HI the maximum sign area shalt not exceed
one hundred (100)square feet.
Section 16-16-3 Freestanding Pote Sign
A. Agricultural zones or uses: One freestanding sign not exceeding eight (8) square feet in sign
area and ten (10) feet in height shat) be allowed and the sign shall comply with a ten (10) foot
front setback.
B. Multi-family zones:
1. One (1) freestanding sign may be used in lieu of one waft sign.
2. Through lots. will be allowed an additional freestanding sign if the frantage is used for
access. .
3. Only the name and the address may be placed on the sign except the vacancy status and
location of the manager's office may be placed on the sign if desired, as part of the sign.
4. The maximum height of any sign allowed by this subsection shall be-five (5) feet.
5. The maximum sign area shalt be twelve (12) square feet, except an additions! two (2)
square feet may be added for the vacancy status.
6. A separate freestanding vacancy sign, a maximum of three and one-half (3'/i) feet in height
and two {2} square feet in area, may be used if no other freestanding exists on the
property; otherwise, the sign shalt be placed on the building.
G CO and NC zones:
1. Each lot shall be allowed a freestanding sign with a maximum sign area of three (3)square
feet; however, if more than one (1) business is located on the !ot or is located in a building
designed for occupancy by more than one (1) business, then the area of the sign may be
increased an additin~:;!-three (3) square feet for each business displayed on the sign to a
maximum area of fi:~elve (12) square feet and four (4) tenant business signs. The sign
shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height.
2. A business or business complex (orated on a major or collector street shalt be allowed a
freestanding pole sign subject to the following conditions:
(i) the maximum height shall be sixteen (16} feet;
(ii) the maximum sign area shat! be thirty-two (32) square feet; and
(iii) the minimum ground clearance shalt be eight (8) feet.
3. A sign shall not be permitted to project into the public right-of-way or within the visibility
sight triangle.
4. A sign shall comply with a ten (10) foot setback from any property line, which may be
reduced with an approved sign program pursuant to section 16-11-3.
5. The name of the commercial complex may be displayed on the sign if designed to be an
integral part of the sign, i.e. channel letters or cut-out letters.
D. VC RC CBC. LI and Hl zones:
1. Signs are restricted to those lots having a minimum frontage of one hundred (100) feet on
a dedicated street. In the case of corner lots, only one (1) frontage shall be counted.
2. A sign may contain one (1) square foot of area for each lineal foot of street frontage-but
shat[ not exceed one hundred fifty (150} square feet. In the case of corner fats or through
lots, only the frontage the sign is oriented to shall be counted toward the allowable sign
area.
3. The maximum height of any sign allowed by this subsection shat) be twenty-five (25} feet.
4. The minimum ground clearance of any sign allowed by this subsection shall be eight (8}
feet.
5. A sign shall not be permitted to project into the public right-of-way or within the visibility
sight triangle.
6. A sign shalt comply with a ten (10) foot setback from all interior property lines, which may
be reduced with an approved sign program pursuant to section 16-11-3.
7. A freestanding pole sign which is less than eight (8) feet in height is restricted to a
maximum sign area of Twelve (12) square feet and shalt comply with a minimum setback
of five (5} feet from all streets.
8. Only the name of the commercial complex and five (5) tenant signs, or a total of six (6)
tenant signs may be displayed on the sign. Where the pole sign is used to identify the
name of the complex or a major tenant, the sign shall be designed to identify all proposed
tenants up to the maximum herein. The maximum sign area allocated for each tenant shall
not be more than four (4) square feet.
9. Corner parcels containing five (5) acres or more shall be allowed one (1) freestanding sign
on each street frontage on a major or collector street and shall be spaced at intervals of
not less than three hundred (300) feet apart. Such signs shall not face. the side of any
adjoining lot in a residential zone.
Section 16-16-4 Ground (Monument} Sign
A. Alow-profile ground sign may be used in place of a freestanding pole sign.
B. CO and (`!C zones:
1. The maximum height shall be four (4) feet except, if the business is located on major or
collector streets, the maximum height shall be six (6) feet.
2 The maximum sign area shall be twelve (12) square feet except, if the business is located
on major or collector streets, the maximum height shall be twenty-five (25) square feet.
3. A sign shall comply with a five (5) foot setback from all streets and a ten (i0) foot setback
from all interior property lines, which may be reduced with an approved sign program
pursuant to section 16-11-3.
4. A sign shall not be permitted to project into the public right-of way or within the visibility
sight triangle.
5. A sign structure shall be designed to be architecturally compatible with the main building
and constructed with the same or similar materials.
G VC RC CBC. LI and HI zones:
1. The maximum height of any sign aflowed by this subsection shall be eight (8) feet.
2. The maximum sign area shall be fifty (50) square feet.
3. A sign shall comply with a five (5) foot setback from all streets and a ten {10} foot setback
from all interior property lines which may be reduced with an approved sign program.
4. The sign shall not be permitted to project into the public right-of-way or within the visibility
sight triangle.
5. Only the-name of the commercial complex and five (5) tenant signs, or a total of six (6)
tenant signs may be displayed on the sign. Where a freestanding pole sign is used to
identify the name of the complex or the major tenant, the sign shall be designed to identify
ail proposed tenants up to the maximum number allowed herein. The maximum sign area
allocated for each tenant shall be not less than ten (10}square feet.
6. A sign structure shall be designed to be architecturally compatible with the main building
and constructed with the same or similar materials.
Section i6-16-5 Projecting Sign
A. A projecting sign may be used in lieu of a freestanding pole or ground (monument) sign.
B.. CO and NC zones: „~---
1- h maximum projection from the face of the building shall be based on the clearance of
the sign from the bottom of the sign to the ground as shown in the following table:
Ground
Clearance Maximum Proiection Maximum Diagonal
Proiection tcorner lot
8 feet or less 1 " 0- 1 " 0"
9 feet 1 " 6- 1 " $-
10feet 2" 0" 2" 4-
11 feet 2" 6- 3" 0°
12 feet 3" 0 3 8-
13feet ~ 3" 6- 4 4-
14 ieet ~ 4" 0- I 5" 0" !
15 feet or more 4" 6" 5" 8"
C. RC zone:
1. The maximum projection from the face of the building shall be based on the clearance of
the sign from the bottom of the sign to the ground as shown in the fallowing table:
Ground
Clearance Maximum Projection Maximum Diagonal
Projection (corner lot
8 feet or less 1 " 0" 1 ' 0"
9feet 1"6" 1"8'
10 feet 2' 0" 2 4"
11 feet 2" 6" 3" 0"
i 2 feet 3" 0 3 8"
i3 feet 3" 6- 4" 4-
14 feet 4" 0- 5" 0"
15 feet or more 4" 6" 5' 8"
D. A projecting sign which is less than eight (8} feet from the ground shall not project closer than
three (3) feet to any area used for vehicular circulation and no more than six (6) inches to any
area used for pedestrian circutation.
E. A projection sign shalt not project above the roof, parapet or first story of a building.
F. The maximum sign area for doubted-faced signs shall be twelve (12) square feet and twenty-
four (24) square feet for sphere, cylinders, and multi-sided signs not including the top and
bottom of the sign when no copy is applied to those surfaces.
Section 16-16-6 Screening Walt or Fence Sign
A. A sign on a screening wall or fence used as screening of a parking area may be used in lieu
cf ;~ freestanding pole sy,t.
B. Mufti-family zones:
1. One (1) sign may be placed on a structure used for screening of a parking area in lieu of
a wall or freestanding sign subject to the following conditions:
(i) only the name and address may be placed on the structure, and
(ii) the maximum area shall be fifteen (15) square feet.
2. CO and NC zones:
(i} a sign may only denote the name of the principal business or the name of the
commercial complex.
(ii) the maximum sign area shall be three (3} square feet, except a business or
complex located on a major or collector street shall be allowed an area of
twenty-five (25) square feet.
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3. VC CBC LI and HI zones:
(i) a sign may only denote the name of the principal business or the name of the
commercial complex.
(ii) the maximum sign area shall be twenty-five. (25} square feet.
Section 16-16-7 Awning Sign
A. No more than two (2) awning signs shall be permitted and no more than one {1} on each side
of the building unless regulated by an approved sign program pursuant to section 16-11-3.
B. The maximum sign area shall be twenty (20) square feet or forty (40%} percent of the total wall
sign area allotment, whichever is greater.
C..The maximum sign height of any sign allowed by this subsection shall be fifteen (15) feet and .
shat[ not exceed the roofline.
D. The minimum clearance of any sign allowed by this subsection shall be seven {7) feet.
E. Awning signs shalt be calculated as part of the wall sign area allotment.
Section 16-16-8 .Changeable Copy Sign
A. The total combined sign area for all changeable copy signs relating to a business shall not
exceed eighty (80} square feet.
B. No freestanding sign shat! consist excfustvely of changeable copy; however, changeable copy
may be a component of a freestanding identification sign.
C. The maximum height of any sign allowed by this subsection shall be fifteen (15} feet and shall
not exceed the roofline.
D. An accessory wall sign shall comply with the following:
1. The maximum sign area shall be:
(i) eight (8) square feet for movie marquees;
(ii) twenty (20} square feet except the wal! sign area allotment for incidental signs
may be transferred to permit up to forty (40) square feet of changeable copy
sign area for commercial uses; and
(iii) all changeable copy signs shall be calculated as part of the wall sign area
allotment.
2. No more than four (4) accessory wall signs are permitted on any two (2} sides of a building.
3. Up to five (4) incidental signs shall be counted as one sign.
Section 16-16-9 Construction Sign
A. A construction sign shall not be erected until all necessary building permits are obtained.
B. All construction signs shall be removed upon completion of construction.
C. The maximum -area of any sign allowed by this subsection shall be as follows:
1. Sixty-four (64) square feet for industrial zones;
2. Thirty-two (32} square feet for commercial zones and commercia! uses; and
3. Sixteen (16) square feet for residential, rural zones and residential uses.
D. The maximum height of any sign allowed by this subsection shall be as follows:
' i. Ten (10) feet in industrial and commercial zones and commercial uses; and
2. Eight (8) feet in residential zones and residential uses.
Section 16-16-10 tncidentat Sign
A. No more than four (4} accessory wall signs are permitted on any two (2) sides of a building.
B. Up to five (5} incidental signs shall be counted as one (1}sign.
C. The maximum area of any sign allowed by this subsection shall be twenty (20) square feet per
building frontage, except that the sign area allotment for a changeable copy sign may be
transferred to permit up to forty (40) square feet of incidental sign area.
Section 16-16-11 Kiosk Sign
A. Identification or incidental signs may be placed on a kiosk.
B. The.maximum area of any sign allowed by this subsection shall be fifteen (15} square feet per
building frontage.
Section 16-16-12 Menu Board
A: A sign shall be positioned so as nat to be readable from astreet. /
B. A sign shall not have atwo-way speaker which is audible from an adjoining residential done.
Section 16-16-13 On-site Subdivision Sign ~
A. Sign copy may contain the subdivision name and any four of the following items of information:
1. The name of the developer;
2. The price;
3. The residential type:
4. The subdivision Pogo;
5. The phone number for the subdivision; or
6. The number of units.
3. Copy changes relating to it?rr~s such as sales prig:, i:,~r~e or numbs: of units _ are allowed
without a new permit.
C. The maximum area and number shall be as follows:
1. Sixty-four (64) square feet per sign if two (2)signs are used; or
2. Qne hundred twenty-eight (128) square feet if one (1) sign is used;
D. The maximum height of any sign allowed by this subsection shall be twelve (12) feet except
a sign located behind a fence or a wall which obscures a twelve foot (12) high sign may be
sixteen (16) feet.
E.~ Illumina#ion is permitted subject to the requirements of section 16-8-8, but must be turned off
no later than nine (9) p.m.
F. The first permit for an on-site subdivision sign is valid for a period of one (1} year and a
maximum of three (3) one (1) year renewal permits may be granted.
G. All signs shall be removed upon termination of an active on-site sales program.
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Section 16-16-14 Service Club Sign
A. A service club sign structure shall require a sign permit.
B. The maximum height of any. sign allowed by this subsection shall be fifteen (15) feet.
C. A sign shall. comply with a ten (10} foot setback from lot lines..
D. The maximum. number of logo signs shall be six (6) per sign structure.
E. Illumination is prohibited.
Section 16-16-15 Subdivision Directional Sign
A. Single-temporary style:
1. A permit is valid for one (1} year or until all lots in the subdivision are sold, whichever
comes first.
2. The location of a sign shall comply with the following:
(i} a sign shall be placed a minimum of six hundred (600} feet from a sign of the
• same type and one hundred fifty (150} feet from any building; however,. in a
residential development of three hundred twenty (320) acres or more
developed under one (1) main developer or landowner, a sign within the
development may be placed one hundred fifty (150} feet from a sign of the
same type and thirty (30) feet from any building; and
(ii) at an intersection of two major streets, two (2}signs may be placed less than
six hundred (600) feet apart but not on the same corner of an intersection.
3. The sign copy may contain any three (3) of the following:
(i} the developer's name;
{ii) the subdivision name;
(iii) the direction to the subdivision;
(iv) the subdivision logo; or
(v) the distance to or location of the site.
4. A sign may b° placed within six (6) miles of the subdivision advertised except that no
directional sign shall be permitted on a scenic route.
B. Directory style:
1. A sign capable of containing up to nine (9} subdivision directional signs is allowed provided
it complies with the following:
(i) a sign shall be six hundred (600) feet from asingle-temporary style, and at
least one (1} mile from another directory style sign; however, in a residential
development of three hundred twenty (320) acres or more developed under
one (1) main developer or landowner, a sign within the development may be
six hundred seventy (670) feet from another. directory style and one hundred
fifty (150) feet from asingle-temporary style sign;
(ii) two (2) directory style signs may be placed at an intersection of two (2)
designated major streets as long as both streets are not scenic routes and so
long as two such signs are not placed on the same corner of an intersection;
(iii) the maximum area shall be forty-eight (48) square feet, but no separate
directional sign may exceed twelve (12} square feet;
(iv} the maximum height shall be eight {8) feet;
(v) the sign copy shall comply with the following:
1) one (1) sign may contain sign copy stating the three words "model home
information" and a directional arrow; and
2) the inserted directional signs may contain the subdivision name and either
the name or logo of the developer;
(vi) a sign shall comply with a ten (10) foot setback from any property fine and a
seventy-five (75} foot setback from any building.;
1} a sign regulated under section 16-16-15A shalt require no setback from
property lines and a twenty (2Q) foot setback from any building.
2. The materials used and the sign structure design shall be approved by the planning
director.
3. A perrnanent .sign structure is permitted separately and all the inserted subdivision
directional signs shall be regulated under section 16-16-15A.
4. The location of the sign from the development shall be comply with the requirements of
section 16-16-15B.
5. If a sign structure does not contain a valid permitted subdivision directional sign for a
period of ane (1) year, the structure shall be removed.
Section 16-16-16 Time and Temperature Sign
A. A freestanding time and temperature sign shall be a component of a freestanding identification
sign..
B. A time and temperature sign shall not be located. within six hundred (600) feet of another time
and temperature sign, not including a swing hand clock mounted on a wall
C. No more than one sign is permitted per site.
Section 16-16-17 Single-family Residential Name Signs
A. A single family residences is allowed name plate signs.
B. These signs are to identify the home by showing either the name of the family and/or the name
of the home. These signs are allowed in addition to a street number sign.
C. A name plate sign shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area.
D. A name plate sign may be freestanding but the height of the sign shall not exceed five (5) feet.
E. A name plate sign shall comply with a ten (10) foot setback from all property lines.
Section 16-16-18 Mobile Home and RV Developments Sign
A. There shall be only one (1) wall sign or single or double-faced freestanding sign designating
the use of the premises facing or adjacent to each street abutting the property.
1. The height of a freestanding sign shall not exceed eight (8} feet, measured vertical{y from
the base at ground level to the apex of the sign.
2. The total face area of all wall and freestanding signs, excluding directional signs, shall not
exceed one-tenth (1/10) square foot for each Linear foot of street frontage, and no sign shall
exceed a maximum area of thirty-two (32) square feet.
B. One directional sign, not to exceed ten (10) square feet in area, .may be placed at each
entrance or each driveway..
1. No such sign shall exceed a height of eight (8} feet measured vertically from the base at
ground level to the apex of the sign.
2. Directional signs may be lighted.
Section 16-16-~ 9 Temporary Tract Sign
A. For any subdivision there may be one (1} indirectly-illuminated tract sign for each principal
entrance to the subdivision advertising the sale of dwelling units or lots on the same premises
or subdivision on which the sign is maintained.
1. The maximum sign area of any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall be limited to
two hundred (200) square feet, and the maximum height of any sign allowed pursuant to
this subsection shall be twenty (20) feet for subdivisions with five (5} lots or more.
2. For subdivisions with four (4} or less lots, the man made sign area shall be limited to thirty-
two (32) square feet and the maximum height of any signs shall be eight (8) feet.
3. A sign shall be removed within ten (10) days after the sale of atl the homes within the
subdivisions or sooner, subject to staff review.
B. Additional signs may be located on a model home site, subject to the following requirements:
1. Temporary signs may advertise the features within a mode! home on the lot where such
signs are located;
2. No more than two (2) signs totaling twelve (12} square feet for each model home in the
subdivision shaft be used; and
3. All signs shall be removed upon sale of the model home or discontinuance of said use.
Section 16-16-20 Shingle (Soffit} Sign in Commercial and industrial Districts
r..- A shingle sign is a sign wh~..h identify a business or aoti.~:;; ::rose front is under an extended roof
(e.g. an overhang}, a covered walk-way, a covered porch or the like.
B. A shingle sign may be placed perpendicular or parallel to the street.
C. One perpendicular and one parallel sign shall be allowed for each business front and shall be
adjacent to the business which is identified.
D. A sign shall be suspended from a roof overhang, covered walkway, or covered porch. No pact
of a suspended sign shall extend beyond the edge of the over-hang.
E. A sign placed parallel to the street may be attached to the fascia, provided no part of the sign
extends above or below the fascia.
F. A minimum clearance of soc feet, eight inches (6' 8") shag be maintained beneath the sign.
G. A sign shall state only of the name of the ind'widual business, building, or building complex.
H. The maximum size of a shingle sign shall be one (1 }foot wide by five (5) feet long.
I. No part of a shingle sign shall project beyond the marquee.
J. Larger canopy signs facing a dedicated street or interior parking area may be used in lieu of
a wall signs, subject to the approval of the planning director, and provided the signs do not
exceed the maximum area permitted in the underlying zone for wall signs.
Section 16-16-21 Service Station Price Sign
A. One service station price sign on each street frontage shall be allowed.
B. The maximum sign area of any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection .shall be fifteen (15)
square feet and the sign shall not exceed five (5) feet in any dimension.
C. A service station price sign shall not be in conflict with the provisions of the town's traffic code
relating to visual clearance.
D. A service station price sign shall. be used to advertise gasoline prices only and shall be posted
with the correct prices at all times.
E. A service station price sign shat! be designed as a permanent structure, rigidly attached to a
building, wall, or adequately anchored in the ground- to resist wind per specifications of~ the
town uniform building code.
F. A service station price sign may be attached to a freestanding sign if it is designed to be
architecturally part of the sign. A freestanding structure shall be architecturally compatible with
the building and shall not exceed a maximum height of six {6) feet.
G. A service station price sign may be displayed on the main body of a freestanding pole sign but
shalt not exceed twenty-five (25%) percent of the main sign area or fifteen {15) square feet,
whichever is the least amount.
H. Notwithstanding the above provisions, no service station price sign shall be placed along areas
which have been designated on the town's general plan as a scenic corridor or historic
preservation area.
Section 16-16-22 Sign on Mansard Roots
A. A principal identification or multiple copy wall sign may be placed on a mansard roof.
B. A sign shall not exceed one-half ('h) the length and width of the mansard on which it is placed.
C. The area on which a sign ~s placed shall be deigned to accommodate a sign except when cut-
out letters are used.
Section 16-16-23 Sign on Pitched Roofs
A. A principal identification or multiple-copy wall sign may be placed on a pitched roof.
B. A sign shall be placed on a pitched roof that slopes toward the street on which the business
is oriented.
C. No sign may be placed on the ridge of the roof.
D. No sign may project above a line drawn from the center of the street to the ridge of the roof.
E. Any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection sign shall comply with a minimum three (3) foot
setback horizontal from the front edge of the roof.
F. The length of of any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall not exceed one-half ('/~) of
the length of the roof and shall be horizontally centered.
G. The area of any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall not exceed two (2) square feet
per lineal foot of roof on which the sign is placed.
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H. The ends of a sign shall extend back to the roof to form an enclosure.
Section 16-16-24 Theater Marquee
A. Each theater shall be allowed to use changeable-copy signs in addition to signs permitted in
the underlying zone.
B. The area of any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall not exceed sixty (60) square feet
facing in any one direction, nor shall the total. aggregate sign area exceed one hundred fifty
(150) square feet.
C. A drive-in theater marquee shall comply with the following requirements:
1. A freestanding drive-in theater marquee sign shall not exceed two hundred and fifty (250)
square feet in area or twenty-five (25) feet in height.
2. Any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall comply with a twen (20) foot setb ck
all roperly lines.-
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Section 16-1.6-25 1-10 Freeway Interchange Business Sign !~~
A. The purpose of this subsection is to assist the I-i0 freeway traveler in safely identifying which l-10
freeway interchange location provides retail business clusters serving the traveling public. Any
sign erected pursuant to the provisions of this section relating to I-i0 freeway signage, is in
addition to signs which are erected pursuant to other sign code provisions.
B. The following definitions shall apply to this subsection:
1. A high volume retail business serving the freeway traveler has at least one of the following
motorist services: lodging, gas, vehicle repair, camping or food.
2. I-10 freeway interchange location shall mean property which meets aU of the following
requirements:
(i) The property is zoned to allow retail businesses;
(ii) The business property is located within four hundred (400) feet of the edge of the
freeway right of-way; or is located on the east side of the freeway, immediately
adjacent to the railroad right of-way;
(iii) The busines property is located within five hu;-dred (500) feet parall~~ lc the
freeway, measured from the edge of the right-of-way of the road intersecting the
freeway; or is located on the east side of the freeway, immediately adjacent to
the railroad right-of--way;
(iv) The business properly fronts on either the freeway right-of-way, or the right of-
way of the roadway intersecting the freeway; or fronts the railroad right-of-way
adjacent to the freeway right-of-way; and
(v) The interchange is serviced by an entrance ramp, an exit ramp, or both.
3. Utility and/or railroad easements: If the business of the :applicant fails to meet any of the
requirements as outlined in section 16-16-2582 due to utility and/or railroad easements, the
planning director for the town may authorize the issuance of the permit it the following
requirements are met:
1) The business property is zoned to allow retail businesses; and
2) The business property is separated from the freeway right of-way only utility
and/or railroad easements; and
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3) The business property is located within five hundred (500) feet parallel to the
freeway, measured from the edge of the right-of-way of the road intersecting
the freeway; and
4} The business property would front on either the freeway right of-way, or the
right-of-way of the road intersecting the freeway if the utility and/or railroad
easements were not present and
5) The interchange is served by an entrance ramp, an exit ramp, or both.
C. At I-10 freeway interchange locations, signage meeting the following specifications shall be
permitted for a high volume retail business serving the freeway traveling public:
1. Each business located at the I-10 freeway interchange location shall be permitted on
freestanding identification sign pursuant to this subsection, to be located within the I-10
freeway interchange location, on the same parcel as the business is located.
2. Any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection may not exceed three hundred (300) square
feet in area. In the event the sign in not solid, and includes "cutout" areas, the sign area shall
be measured by filling in all °cutout" areas, as if the sign were the dimensions of the outside
edges of all characters or designs.
3. Any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection may not exceed a height of sixty-five (65) feet
above base grade.
4. Any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall have a minimum clearance of ten (10)
feet.
5. Any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall have a zero setback form the freeway
right of-way or railroad right-of-way adjacent to the freeway right of-way.
6. There shall be a maximum of three (3) of the signs allowed pursuant to this subsection at
each corner of the freeway intersection, thus allowing a maximum of twelve (12) signs
allowed pursuant to this subsection at each I-10 Freeway Intersection Location.
Section 16-16-26 Directory Sign
A. A directory sign located on an exterior elevation of a building shall be placed flat against the
building and shall be located ut or near an entrance to the building or an area restricted to
pedestrian traffic only..
B. Any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall have a maximum permitted area of ten (10)
square feet.
C. A directory sign shall not exceed the roofline.
D. A freestanding directory sign not more than ten (10) feet in height and fifty (50) square feet in
area may be allowed at the discretion of the planning director, who shall consider such factors
as:
i . The need for the sign;
2. Whether or not a wall directory sign is practical; and
3. Whether the sign would create a traffic hazard.
E. A directory sign shall comply with aforty-three (43) foot setback from the front and side lot Line
except from a side lot line not adjacent to a street, the setback may be thirty (30) feet.
F. A maximum of one (1) directory sign may be located at each entrance into a development.
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G. A directory sign may be illuminated by indirect lighting. -
H. A directory sign may have a maximum area of two (2) square feet for each. business listed on the
sign, and four (4) square feet for the name of the building or complex.
Section 16-16-27 Entry-way Sign
A. An entry-way sign is a freestanding sign which identifies the entrance to ~a resort facility, a
townhouse complex; an apartment complex. or a similar development
B. The area of an entry-way sign shall not exceed forty (40) square feet, and no part of the sign
shalt exceed five {5) feet above grade level.
C. The setback of an entry-way sign shall be at least one (1) foot from the right of--way line or
property line, whichever is greater.
D. Within the appropriate area limitations, one sign on each side of an entry-way steal[ be allowed,
but there shall be no more than twa (2) signs for each entry-way.
E. Any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection may be double-faced but only ane (1) double-faced
sign shall be allowed per entry.
F. An entry-way sign may be illuminated.
G. An entry-way sign .shall be placed so as not to interfere wish traffic in any way, to confuse traffic,
or to present a traffic hazard.
H. An entry-way sign shall contain the name of the facility only.
I. The design requirements for aresidential entryway sign shall be as follows:
1. The maximum area of an entry-way sign shall be forty (40) square feet;
2. The maximum height of an entry-way shall be eight {8) feet;
3. An sign shall comply with a ten (10) foot setback for the front and side;
4. The maximum number of entry-way signs shall be two (2) on-site sign structures per
subdivision or separately named portion of asub-division;
5. Up to three (3) names of adjacent subdivisions or separately named portions of
subdivisions may ~c ~;iaced on a sign structure and ali letters and numbers shall have a
uniform style, color, and backgrou~ d paneh,
6. Any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall be subject to the planning director's
approval, provided that a homeowners' association or maintenance district is formed to
insure the maintenance of the signs; _
7. The copy area of a sign shall not exceed fifteen (15) square feet; and
8. A sign structure for an entry-way sign shall be designed to be architecturally harmonious
with the residential area.
Section 16-16-28 Traffic Directional Sign
A. A traffic directional sign is one whose purpose and placement is solely to define and streamline
the flow of vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic so as to minimize congestion and promote safety.
B. A traffic directional sign is allowed only on the approval of the town engineer.
C. One (1) single or double-faced freestanding sign or one (1) sign with a maximum of four (4) faces •.
shall be permitted for each entrance or exit
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D. The height of a traffic directional sign shall not exceed three (3) feet
E. The area of each face of a traffic directional sign shall not exceed four (4) square feet
F. A traffic directional sign may be illuminated.
Section 16-16-29 Sign Boards and Buildings
A. The planning commission shall have the discretionary authority to allow structures specifically
designed to accommodate signs, such as information boards, kiosks and freestanding reader
boards within pedestrian-oriented areas in shopping centers and complexes, provided the
following conditions are met:
1. The structure shall be architecturally compatible with the surrounding buildings and/or
approved theme;~and
2. The structure is pedestrian-oriented only.
Section 16-16-30 Public and Quasi-Public Sign
A. Churches, schools, community centers and any other public or institutional building, in any
residential or agricultural zone, -shall beallowed the following signs subject to the following
requirements:
1. Churches shall be allowed one (1) wall sign, not to exceed thirty (30) square feet in area
and one (1) bulletin board or announcement sign, not to exceed twenfy-four (24) square
feet in area and ten (10) feet in height. Any bulletin board or announcement sign not
attached flat against the building shall comply with a ten (10) foot setback from all streets.
2. Other public and quasi-public uses shall be allowed one (1) wall sign, not to exceed thirty
(30) square feet in area and a bulletin board or announcement sign not to exceed fifty (50)
square feet in area and twelve (12) feet in height. Any bulletin board or announcement
sign not attached flat against the building shall comply with a ten (10) foot setback from
all streets.
3. Public and quasi-public special event signs are permitted subject to the following
requirements:
(i) Churches and other public and quasi-public uses may request a permit for the
temporary use of a sign announcing a special event. Walt or freestanding signs
of paper, cardboard, plastic or fabric are permitted; provided, that the planning
director finds that the copy, color, and design of the. sign wilt not adversely
affect the order, amenity, or residential enjoyment of the neighborhood in which
it is Located.
(ii) Special event signs shall be located on the premises of the institution or
organization having the special event, and shall be not more than eight (8) feet
in height, nor contain more than forty (40) square feet of sign area. The sign
may be single or double-faced. Freestanding signs shall comply with ten (10)
foot setback from any property line abutting upon a street right-af-way. One (1 }
sign shall be allowed for each street frontage. Afl such signs must be soundly
constructed and erected as welt as neat in appearance.
(iii) Upon application for a permit, the applicant shall submit a statement .and
diagram noting the nature of the special event, and indicating the location, size,
copy and colors of the proposed sign. A permit for a special event sign shall be
valid for no more than two (2) weeks, and shall be removed within two (2) days
after the event has taken place; and not more than six (6) such permits shall be
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issued to any one institution or organization in a calendar year. A permit fee
shall not be charged for such signs.
Section 16-16-31 Signs for Unclassified Uses
Whenever sign standards or provisions have not been established for an unclassified use requiring
the issuance of a conditional use permit, the planning commission may establish sign standards
and provisions concurrently with the request for the conditional use permit.
Section 16-16-32 Signs on Architectural Appendages
In lieu of a freestanding or projecting sign, a sign may be placed on an architectural appendage.
The sign shalt be a principal identification sign and shall not exceed the area or after the
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Section 16-16-33 Off-Premise Location ~J ~ C~tQ ~n~c.~kS
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A. An off-premise location sign is a sign whose primary purpose is to assist motorists in locating ~tS.
destination along unpaved roads.
B. One (1} aff-premise sign is allowed at each of the two (2) nearest intersections of the destinations
access road with paved streets.
C. An off-premise sign may be single or double faced.
D. The property owner's written permission for the sign location is required for the permit and no
sign shall be placed within the public right-of-way.
E. An oft-premise sign shall not be placed within one hundred (100) feet of a residence without the
written permission of the owner of the residence.
F. The location, maximum area and height of a sign shall comply with the following:
1. The setback from the right-of-way shall be at least equal to the height of the sign and located
outside of the sight visibility requirements of the land use and development code;
2. Any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall not be larger than six (6) square feet; and
3. Any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shat( not be higher than four (4) square feet.
G. The content of a sign is limited to the name of the _ destination, a logo, the distance to the
destination and an arrow. ..
H. One (1) sign shall be allowed in each quadrant of an intersection except where two (2) or more
signs are mounted on the same standard, in which case the height may be increased one (1) foot
for each sign over one (1).
Section 16-16-34 Development Sign
A. A development may have one (1) freestanding sign on each street which abuts the development
and the sign must be placed on the property being developed.
B. The text of a development sign may include the name of the development and/or subd'wision, the
name and phone number of the developer or his/her agent, the price range of units to be
available, and information essential to contacting the developer or agent
C. The area of a development sign may not exceed forty (40) square feet, a sign may be single or
double-faced and shaA-be located at least fifteen (15) feet from the property line or right-of-way.
D. The- height of a development sign may not exceed eight (8) feet.
E. A development sign may be illuminated by indirect fighting.
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F. A directory sign shall be removed within ten (10) days after the completion of the announced
development.
Section 16-16-35 Developer, Contractor and/or Subcontractor Identification Sign
A. A development andlor developer, contractor and subcontractor participating in building or
construction work may be so identified by having the names of the respective firms- displayed on
a sign conspicuous to the public.
B. All agencies or firms desiring to be identified shall be displayed on the same sign.
C. One (i) identification sign shall be allowed for each major entry-way into the project or on each
street on which the property being developed abuts and a sign must be placed on the property
being developed.
D. An identification sign shall have an area no larger than forty (40) square feet nor a height in
excess of eight (8} feet
E. An identification sign may be freestanding and may be single or double-faced.
F. An identification sign shall be at least fifteen (15) feet from the property line or right-of-way.
G. An identification sign shall not be illuminated.
H. The legend appearing on an identification sign shall be limited to identifying the firms contributing
to the development. That is, in addition to identifying the developer,. the sign may identify also
the firms that provided the engineering and architectural work, the firm(s) providing the primary
sources} of financing and the principal subcontracting firms.
1. An identification sign shalt be removed within ten (10) days after the work of the contractor or last
finishing contractor has been done.
Section 16-16-36 Temporary Construction Sign
A. One temporary construction sign, not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area, shall
be allowed for each vacant parcel having street frontage up to and including two hundred (200)
feet, noting such information as may be necessary to inform the public about proposed
construction or use contemplated for the site.
B. Parcels having mare t.".= n .t~:vo hundred (200) .feet of street frontage shall be allowed two
~ZUndred square (200) feet of sign area.
C. A temporary construction sign shall be allowed only if a conditional use permit, final subdivision
map, or precise plan has been approved for the site or if a build'mg permit has been issued.
D. A temporary construction sign may be in place for a maximum time limit of one (i j year
provided, however, that the planning director may grant one (1) year extensions, but not more
than two (2} extensions.
Section.16-16-37 Real Estate Lease, Rent and Sale Sign
A. Premises and land for sale, lease, or rent may have .one (1) freestanding pole sign for each street
on which the premises or properly abuts.
B. A sign allowed pursuant to this subsection must be placed on the property being sold, leased,
or rented.
C. A sign allowed pursuant to this subsection may be single or double-faced.
D. A sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall have an area no larger than forty (40) square feet
nor a height in excess of eight (8) feet on non-residential lots.
E. A sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall have an area no larger than eighteen(18) square
feet nor a height in excess of fNe (5} feet on residential lots.
F. A sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall not be placed on the town right of-way.
G. The illumination of any safe, lease, or rent signs is prohibited.
H. A sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall be removed within thirty (30) days after the
purpose of the sign is fulfilled.
Section 16-16-38 Holiday Oriented Merchandise Sales
A sign erected for holiday oriented merchandise sales shat! be removed ten (10} days after the
subject holiday.
Section 16-16-39 Directional Sign
A. A directional sign is one whose primary purpose is to indicate the route to be followed in traveling
to the destination named on the sign. This type of sign is only available for residential
developments.
B. One (1) directional sign is allowed at each major change of direction plus one (1} per mile
between changes in direction.
C. No sign shall be placed within one hundred (100} feet of a property on which there is a residence
without the written permission of-the owner or the resident of the premises.
D. A sign allowed pursuantto'<his subsection sign may be single or double-faced.
E. The maximum area and height of a directional sign placed in the town shalt be:
1. A sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall be no larger than- sixteen (16) square feet;
and
2. A sign aAowed pursuant to this subsection shall be no higher than six {6) feet.
F. A directional sign shall not be attached to any light standard, flag pole, or onto any other sign
except as provided herein.
G. A sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall comply with a five (5) foot setback from the right
of-way.
H. A directional sign may be indirectly illuminated.
I. The text displayed on a directional sign shall be limited to the name and the distance to the
condominium, subdivision and/or business.
J. A blanket sign permit with associated fees is required.
Section 16-16-40 Real Estate Sign
A. One (1) real estate sign designating the sale, rental or lease of real property shall be allowed.
B. A sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall comply with a maximum sign area as follows:
i . Commercial and industrial zones, thirty-two (32) square feet;
2. Agricultural zones, thirty-two (32) square feet for undeveloped acreage of one (1) acre or
more, otherwise four and one-Ralf (4'/i} square feet; or
3. Residential zones, four and one-Ralf (41/x} square feet. (For additional standards governing
multi-family zones refer to the other relevant sections of the land use acid development
code).
C. No freestanding sign shall exceed ten (10) feet in height in any commercial or industrial zone
or in the agricultural zone for undeveloped acreage of one (1) acre or more. No freestanding
sign shall exceed four and one-half {4'h} feet in alt residential zones and the agricultural zone
for parcels less than one (1) acre.
D. Through lots shall be allowed one (1) real estate isgn on each street and corner lots shall be
permitted one (1) sign only.
E. A freestanding pole sign shalt comply with a ten (10) foot setback from all property lines.
F. Areal estate sign reflecting the vacancy status and avalability of commercial ar industrial
space within a structure designed for multiple occupancy, whether through rental, sale or lease,
shall be limited to a maximum sign area of sixteen (16) square feet. Not more than one (1) sign
may be used facing a dedicated street. Areal estate sign may be attached flat against the
abutting or be part of a permitted freestanding pole sign if designed to be part of said sign and
providing that the total sign area does not exceed the area permitted far a freestanding pole
sign.
G. Areal estate sign no larger than four (4) square feet shall comply with the following:
1. Real estate agencies or agents shall be obliged to have a valid blanket permit to exhibit a
sign or signs no larger than four (4) square feet;
2. Such permit constitutes authority to the holder to exhibit or place only one (1)-sign, four (4)
square feet or smaller, on each street on which the parcel of land or premises which the
holder of the permit to be advertised abut;
3. Such permits will be valid only for the year or part of the year in which the permit is issued;
and
4. Agency permits shalt be renewed annually in order to preserve the agent`s or agency's
blanket authority to exhibit such signs.
Section 16-16-41 Warning and Instructional Sign
A. Warning and instructional signs, including but not limited to, "No Trespassing" and "No
Dumping" signs shall be allowed.
B. Any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall have a maximum sign area of no more than
four (4) square feet.
C. A freestanding pole sign shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.
D. A warning or instructional sign shall not be attached to any fight standard, flag pole, or any
freestanding pole sign.
E. Any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall riot be placed in any right of-way and shall not
placed as to create a traffic hazard.
F. Any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall not be located closer than one hundred (100)
feet to a similar sign on the same parcel of land.
Section 16-16-42 Grand-Opening Sign
A. Agrand-opening sign is a sign which gives direction to an open-house type introduction,
promotion, announcement of anew business, store, shopping center, office, or of an established
business changing ownership.
B. The use of grand-opening sign(s) are subject to the approval of the planning director.
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C. Any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall not be displayed more than two (2}.weeks after
the grand opening date.
D. There shalt be .only one grand-opening sign per. business.
E. Flags,.. plastic, cloth or other non-rigid banners and pennants used to attract attention and/or for
signs shall only be used for the grand opening of a new business and shalt be removed no later
than two (2) weeks after the grand opening date.
Section 16-16-43 Window Sign
A. A window sign larger than two (2} square feet in area is not allowed on or in a residence.
B. In all commercial and industrial zones, the allowed area for window signs is in addition to the area
permitted or approved for wall signs but the aggregate area of all window signs shall not exceed
the total area allowed for wall signs or forty (40%) percent of the window area, whichever is
more restrictive.
G. Placement of a sign an the inside surface of a window or behind (inside} the window is permitted
subject to the following conditions:
1. A window sign shall not be internally illuminated uNess it is to indicate that the business is
open for operation or indicating the business address and does not exceed three (3) square
feet in area; and
2 A sign permit shall be obtained for an internally illuminated window sign.
Section 16-16-44 Temporary Promotional Special Event Sign
A. A temporary promotional sign is permitted for any business, which contains appurtenant sign
copy to promote the following special events: grand openings, change of business address,
change of ownership or lessee, business anniversaries, and holidays.
B. Any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection may consist of paper, cardboard, plastic or fabric.
C. Any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall be located on the premises of the business
having the special event and provided that the number and location of the signs shaA not create
a traffic hazard because of the destructive character to motorists of any sign or the cumulative
effect of all the signs on the lot, nor shall any sign unreasonably obscure existing signs or
adjacent properties.
D. No (imitation shall be placed on the area of a temporary promotional special event sign except
that a sign shall not conflict with the provisions herein and only one (1) freestanding pole sign
shall be allowed on each street frontage.
E. -Any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shalt not be more than eight (8) feet in height or
contain more than forty (40} square feet of sign area.
F. Agrand-opening sign is a sign is one which gives direction to an open-house type introduction,
promotion, announcement of a new business, store, shopping center, office, or of an establ'~shed
business changing ownership.
G. A temporary special events sign permit shall be obtained and is subject to~the approval of the
planning director.
1. The location(s) and sign types shall be indicated on the permit.- .
2. No more than eight (8) temporary special events sign permits shall be issued in a year.
3. Such permit shall only be valid for no more than two (2) weeks and shalt not be issued within
three (3) weeks of the expiration of the last same permit for each business. ~ '
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H. There shall be only one (1)grand-opening sign permitted per business.
t. Flags, plastic, cloth or other non-rigid banners and pennants used to attract attention and/or for
signs shall only be used in conjunction with an approved temporary special events sign permit
and shalt only be displayed for the duration of the valid sign permit.
Section 16=16-45 Street Banner
A street banner may only be used to announce town events from three (3) weeks prior to the event
to one (1) week after the event. The location, height and mounting of a street banner shall be
approved by the t~str is and roads superintendent or the equivalent
Article 16-1 PENALTIES _, ~ ~ ~~,c
Section 16-1 - attons of this Chapter
A. Any person, firm, entity or corporation found to be in violation of any of the provisions of this
chapter shalt be guilty of a civil infraction and subjected to a maximum fine of $250.00 for
each violation, in addition to any other civil penalties which may attach.
B. Each sign and each day a violation continues shall be considered as a separate offense.
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