HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Presentation 01-15-2019 Land Development Code SignsTOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA
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TITLE 16
SIGNS
SECTIONS:
16-01 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
16-02 PROCEDURE AND ENFORCEMENT
16-03 LIABILITY FOR INSURANCE AND DAMAGES
16-04 SIGNS PROHIBITED BY OMISSIONS
16-05 TYPES AND DEFINITIONS
16-06 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
16-07 PROHIBITIONS
16-08 EXCEPTIONS
16-09 MISCELLANEOUS SIGNS
16-10 PERMITS, REVOCATION AND APPEALS
16-11 [RESERVED]
16-12 WAIVERS
16-13 ENFORCEMENT
16-14 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS BY SIGN TYPE
16-15 PENALTIES
16-01 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The purpose and objectives of the provisions of this Title and of other provisions in this
title is to establish reasonable regulations for the design, construction, installation and
maintenance of signs in the Town of Marana. These provisions will further enable
essential communication, by visual means, to be conducted in an acceptable manner. It
is also the purpose of this Title to consolidate all general provisions relating to the
installation, regulation and amortization of signs throughout the Town. More specifically
the purpose of this Title is to:
A. Provide a reasonable system of control of signs, integrated within and as part of the
comprehensive zoning plan set forth by this code;
B. Encourage signs which are well designed and pleasing in appearance and to provide
incentive and spacing of signs and latitude for variety of good sign relationship;
C. Protect the general public form injury or damage which may be caused by faulty and
uncontrolled construction or improper situation of signs within the Town;
D. Encourage a desirable urban character which has a minimum of overhead clutter,
and distortion of scenic vistas;
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E. Enhance the economic value of the Town and each of area thereof through the
regulations of such things as size, height, location and illumination of signs;
F. Encourage signs which are compatible with adjacent land uses;
G. Attract and direct persons to various activities and enterprises in order to provide for
the maximum public convenience;
H. Prevent a profusion of sign displays which are confusing to the general public;
I. Reduce possible traffic and safety hazards to motorists and pedestrians through
sound signing practices;
J. Preserve and improve the appearance of the Town as a place in which to live and to
work and as an attraction to non-residents who come to visit or trade; and
K. Promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the Town.
16-02 PROCEDURE AND ENFORCEMENT
A. The Planning Director is responsible for enforcing this Title. The Planning Director is
therefore hereby authorized and empowered to ensure that all provisions of this Title
are met in fact and intent. The procedures to be followed in exercising this authority
are outlined throughout this Title.
B. It shall be illegal for a sign to be placed or maintained in the Town of Marana except
as provided in this Title.
C. All signs maintained contrary to the provisions of this Title are declared to be
nuisances, and such nuisances may be abated as provided by law.
D. All signs permitted under this Title shall be installed and maintained in a professional
and workman-like manner.
16-03 LIABILITY FOR INSURANCE AND DAMAGES
The provisions of this Title shall 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 Title 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 Title.
16-04 SIGNS PROHIBITED BY OMISSIONS
In addition to those signs specifically prohibited by this Title, any sign not specifically
allowed under provisions of this Title is prohibited.
16-05 TYPES AND DEFINITIONS
As used in this Title the following sign types and definitions, words and phrases have the
meanings as defined in this section unless another meaning is clearly apparent from the
context:
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16-05-01 Sign Types
1. Awning sign: An on-site sign attached to or painted on an awning.
2. Changeable copy sign: A sign which, in part or whole, provides for periodic changes
in the copy of the sign.
3. Construction sign: An on-site temporary sign for a project under construction, listing
the name of the project and other allowable information.
4. Detached canopy sign: An on-site sign attached to or painted on a detached
canopy.
5. Development sign: A temporary sign which identifies a development in progress.
6. Directional sign: An on-site sign that includes traffic information for drivers and
pedestrians.
7. Directory sign: An on-site sign listing only the names and locations of the
businesses or activities within a building or a multi-tenant development.
Electronic Message Display: An electronically activated changeable message sign
that utilizes variable message and/or graphic presentation capabilities and can be
electronically programmed.
8. Electronic message sign: A sign that permits the movement or frequent changing of
messages by means of electronically controlled sign copy.
9. Entry-way monument sign: A freestanding sign identifying the entrance to a
residential development, resort facility, subdivision, town-house complex, or a
commercial plaza or district.
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.
11. Governmental sign: A sign installed or required by a public agency. For example;
traffic and public information signs.
12. Grand opening banner: An on-site temporary sign advertising the opening of an
establishment, expansion or change of ownership of a commercial enterprise.
13. Incidental sign: An accessory wall sign identifying or advertising on-site business
associates, products, services or facilities.
14. Kiosk sign: A structure on which off-site subdivisions, apartment and community
signs may be mounted. Each kiosk shall not exceed eight feet in height and five feet
in width. Each kiosk shall contain no more than six signs and no less than two signs.
The “header” of the kiosk shall be painted with the words “Town of Marana”. Each
panel shall not exceed nine inches in height and five feet in width. Lettering styles
may be in accordance with the logo of the identified subdivision. Each sign may
contain the following information: Name of the project, developer logo and a
directional arrow.
15. Menu board: An on-site sign displaying the bill of fare of a drive-through or drive-in
restaurant.
16. 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.
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17. 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.
18. Portable sign: An outdoor temporary sign not designed to be permanently attached
to the ground or a structure, including but not limited to, “A”-frame signs, PVC signs,
and sandwich board signs.
19. Projecting sign: An on-site sign attached to and extending more than twelve inches
from a structure not designed exclusively for the support of the sign.
20. Real estate property sign: An on-site temporary sign advertising that the property is
currently for sale, rent or lease.
21. Residential sign: A sign on which is displayed the name and/or address of the
occupant.
22. Service club sign: An off-site sign displaying logos, names and accessory
information of service clubs such as the Lions International, Kiwanis International,
Rotary International, and similar clubs organized as nonprofit corporations and
established to serve the social and welfare needs of the community.
23. 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.
24. Subdivision directional sign: An off-site temporary sign directing buyers to a
subdivision that currently has lots or units for sale.
25. Temporary sign: A sign that is not permanently mounted and is intended to be
displayed at the site for a limited period of time.
Temporary Qualifying Event Directional Sign: A temporary sign intended to direct
pedestrians, motorists, and other passerby to (i) any assembly, gathering, activity, or
meeting sponsored, arranged, or promoted by a religious, charitable, community
service, educational, or other similar non-profit organization, or (ii) a small scale
commercial or quasi-commercial event taking place within a residential zoned
neighborhood such as a residential open house event, a garage sale, and similar
events that traditionally occur on a residential property and are of a temporary
nature. These provisions shall not apply to mobile vendors.
26. Time and temperature sign: An on-site sign displaying the current time and
temperature.
27. Traffic directional sign: A sign whose purpose and placement is solely to define and
streamline the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic so as to minimize congestion
and promote safety.
28. 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.
29. Wall sign: A sign attached to, painted on, or erected against a wall of a building or
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 building facade.
30. Window sign: An on-site sign inside of or painted on a window, intended to be seen
from the outside.
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16-05-02 Definitions
1. 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 that applies to a temporarily suspended business shall not be
deemed to be abandoned unless the suspension exceeds three (3) months.
2. Accessory wall sign: An on-site sign attached to or painted on a building or tenant
space wall, mansard or other vertical building surface, excluding the main wall
identification sign. Examples of accessory wall signs include but are not limited to the
following; menu board, awning, changeable copy directory, directional, incidental,
projecting, suspended, time and temperature and permanent window signs.
3. Advertising: A sign which primarily lists products sold or services offered, or
products manufactured on the premises.
4. Awning: A shelter or cover projecting from and supported by an exterior wall of a
building.
5. 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.
6. 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 line running along the ground level of the front of the measured wall.
7. Detached canopy: A freestanding building without walls but with columns and a roof
covering one (1) or more gasoline pumps or drive-through stalls.
8. Development complex: A site, having common vehicular access points, which is
subject to a development plan.
9. Grand opening: An open-house type introduction, promotion, announcement of a
new business, store, shopping center, office or of an established business changing
ownership.
10. Ground level: The finished grade of existing sidewalks or, where there is no
sidewalk, six (6) inches above street grade. In native terrain, ground level is the
mean level of the area immediately around the sign.
11. Indirect lighting: A source of external illumination located a distance away from the
sign, but which is itself not visible from any normal position of view.
12. Internal lighting: 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 wherein the source of the illumination is not visible.
13. Landscaped ratio: The relationship between the landscape area surrounding a sign
and the sign area.
14. Maintenance: The replacing or repairing of a part of a sign made unusable, unsafe,
or 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.
15. Multiple-tenant building: A structure which houses or is intended to house a variety
of separate business activities.
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16. Non-conforming sign: Any sign which does not conform to the provisions of this
Title, but which, when first constructed, was legally allowed by the Town of Marana
or the political subdivision then having control over signs.
17. Open house: A dwelling or office space which is for sale or for lease to which the
public is invited for walk-in inspection.
18. Outline lighting: The outlining of a building by artificial lighting.
19. Permanent sign: Any display of letters, of numeral, symbols and/or insignia that 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.
20. Residential Area: Property which is predominantly used or currently zoned for
persons residing in single family dwellings, apartments, condominiums, townhomes,
mobile homes and manufactured homes.
21. Right-of-way: A strip of land occupied or intended to be occupied by a street,
crosswalk, railroad, road, electric transmission line, oil or gas pipeline, water main,
sanitary or storm sewer main, or for another special use. The usage of the term
"right-of-way" for sign location purposes shall mean that every right-of-way hereafter
established and shown on a final plat or dedicated by separate instrument is to be
separate and distinct from the lots or parcels adjoining such right-of-way. (Typical
right-of-way widths range from 36-feet to 150-feet depending on location, contact the
Town of Marana when unsure of the dedicated width)
22. Roof line: The top edge of the roof or the top of the parapet, whichever forms the top
line of the building silhouette.
23. Setback: The shortest straight line distance in feet from the nearest property or lot
boundary to a main or accessory building, structure, sign, or the like located on the
same property or lot.
24. 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 or
as part of any other structure, surface or thing, including but not limited to all outdoor
advertising on any card, cloth, paper, plastic, metal, painted glass, wood or stone,
and any and all devices, structural or otherwise.
25. Sign structure: A freestanding wall, pole, pedestal or object erected for the purpose
of supporting a sign.
16-06 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
16-06-01 Scope
This article provides development standards for signs in the Town of Marana.
16-06-02 Measurement and Location Standards
A. The sign area of a sign shall be measured in compliance with the following:
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1. Area of attached sign means and is calculated as the entire area within a single
continuous perimeter of up to twelve (12) straight lines enclosing and connecting
the extreme limits of up to three message areas consisting of any writing,
representation, emblem or any figure or similar character together with any
material forming an integral part of the display or used to differentiate such
display from the background against which it is placed, excluding the necessary
supports or uprights on which such sign is placed unless such supports, uprights,
or structures are designed in such a manner as to form an integral background of
the display.
2. Area of a detached sign means the entire area enclosing the extreme limits of
representation, emblem or any figure or similar characters excluding the
necessary supports or uprights on which the such sign is placed, unless such
supports, uprights or structures are designed in such a manner as to form an
integral background of the display. Where a sign has two or more faces the area
of all faces shall be included in determining the area of the sign, except where
two such faces are placed back to back and are at no point more than two feet
from one another. The area of the sign shall be taken as the area of one face if
the two faces are of equal area or as the area of the larger face if the two faces
are of unequal area.
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 property lines.
16-06-03 Address Identification
A. All residential and commercial buildings are assigned address numbers and shall
display that number.
B. The following standards for address identification shall be implemented:
Use Type 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
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Entrance Signs 15 inches
Directional Signs 6 inches
C. Names of streets, drives, circles, complexes, condominiums, etc., shall be identified.
D. 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.
E. The site address may be included in the sign copy of a freestanding identification
sign.
F. The sign area allotment which exceeds sixteen (16) square feet shall include the
area for a street address.
16-06-04 Building Standards
A. Building Code: All signs shall be designed and constructed in conformity with the
adopted Town of Marana Building Codes.
B. Permanent sign materials: All 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 file number as an authorized
manufacturer with Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., 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 current adopted
Electrical Code.
16-06-05 Location
A. All signs subject to the provisions of this Title 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;
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4. Present any traffic hazard;
5. Obstruct the view of a motorist entering or exiting a road from a parking area,
alley or other 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:
1. Rights-of-way or public property, except as permitted by this Code;
2. Within the sight visibility triangle;
3. Within twenty (20) feet of a street corner or so as to interfere with traffic visibility
across the corner;
4. In a location which obstructs the view of an authorized traffic sign, signal or
device; or
5. In a location which obstructs the view of a motorist entering a road from a parking
area, alley or other vehicular access point.
0-06-06 Landscaping
A. The base of all freestanding signs shall be integrated into a landscaped buffer and
screening area. Such area shall comply with the following standards:
Sign Height Planting Area Minimum Width
1 – 10 feet 20 sq. feet 3 feet inside dimension
10 – 20 feet 40 sq. feet 5 feet inside dimension
20 feet and above 100 sq. feet 10 feet inside dimension
B. The landscaped area shall conform to the Town’s landscape requirements. A
landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted with the sign permit.
C. The landscape design shall not permit 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.
16-06-07 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 replaced, 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 replaced or repaired.
16-06-08 Illumination
A. A sign shall comply with the standards set by the adopted Outdoor Lighting Code.
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B. No illumination of a sign is permitted in a rural or residential zone unless it is
associated with a business or an office that remains open or is associated with
medical or public services.
C. All illuminated signs shall be turned off no later than 10:00 p.m., unless it is
associated with a business or an office that remains open or is associated with
medical or public services
16-06-09 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.
16-06-10 Inconsistent Requirements
A sign subject to inconsistent requirements of any Federal, State or Town Statute,
Ordinance or regulation shall meet the most restrictive requirement.
16-07 PROHIBITIONS
16-07-01 Prohibited Signs
A. All signs shall be illegal in the Town limits of Marana except for the following:
1. A sign allowed by this Title and not requiring a permit.
2. A sign allowed by this Title for which a valid permit has been issued and is in
force.
3. A sign not allowed by this Title but which has been legalized by variance and
proper permit.
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. A non-conforming sign as defined in definitions.
6. Any sign whose permit renewal is delinquent for fourteen (14) days or more.
B. Notwithstanding section 16-07-01, the following signs are specifically prohibited:
1. A sign emitting visible matter or sounds (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 of danger).
3. A sign resembling an official traffic sign.
4. An abandoned sign.
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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 fixed balloon sign, except as permitted.
8. Flags, pennants, streamers or balloons, except where specifically permitted.
9. Flashing or moving lights, parts or sign.
10. More than six (6) pennants or flags on site on a pole which is no greater than
twenty (20) feet in height.
11. An off-site sign, except those specifically permitted.
12. A portable sign, except those specifically permitted.
13. A sign attached to a utility pole.
14. A sign placed in the public right-of-way, except those specifically permitted.
15. A satellite dish containing sign copy.
16. A searchlight.
17. An electronic message board sign.
18. A statue used for advertising.
19. A temporary sign, except those specifically permitted.
20. A vehicle sign.
16-08 EXCEPTIONS
16-08-01 Signs Exempted from This Title
A. The following signs shall be exempt from the application, permit and fee regulations
of this Title, although an electrical or building permit may be required:
1. A barber pole, provided it is attached to a wall, no more than eight (8) feet high
and a maximum of three (3) feet in length.
2. Six (6) or fewer flags attached to poles no greater than twenty (20) feet in height.
3. Governmental signs.
4. In addition to paragraph 2 above, one flag per property. The length of a flag shall
be no greater than 1/4th the height of the flagpole. Flagpoles shall have the
following maximum height:
(i) 25 feet when accessory to a residential use
(ii) In all other situations, the higher of:
(a) 30 feet, or
(b) 1.25 times the height of any building within 200 feet of where the flagpole
is to be constructed, but in any event not to exceed 50 feet.
5. A professional nameplate which meets the following requirements:
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(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. A non-commercial mural.
9. An off-premise temporary real estate open house or garage sale sign, in
residential zones and subject to the following conditions:
(i) No more than six (6) off-premise open house signs shall be allowed for each
residential open house;
(ii) No more than one (1) sign shall be allowed to be placed on any interior parcel
and no more than two (2) on a corner lot (one per street frontage);
(iii) An off-premise open house sign shall only be displayed during daylight hours
and shall be removed by 6:00 p.m. of the day of posting;
(iv) The sign shall be no larger than four (4) square feet and shall be located at a
minimum of three (3) feet from the sidewalk, or five (5) feet from the right-of-
way;
(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 for 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 and shall be
subject to those provisions;
(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 four (4) square feet in area.
11. A sign that is necessary to warn of a 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 four (4) square feet in area.
13. A sign attached to a service station pump which, does not exceeds six (6) square
feet in area.
14. An official notice of any court or public office and legal notices posted pursuant to
law or ordinance.
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15. A public, quasi-public and non-profit sign on or over public property permitted by
special approval, with the written approval of the Town Engineer, subject to a
Right-of-Way Permit.
16. A special licensed sign on or over public property permitted by the Town Council
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.
16-09 MISCELLANEOUS SIGNS
16-09-01 Nonconforming Sign
A. This Title 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 Title, except
as provided below.
1. Change of use: A nonconforming sign shall comply with this Title 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 Title.
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 nature or calamity, such sign may be
restored, reconstructed, altered or repaired only in conformity with the provisions
of this Title.
(i) Exception: a nonconforming freestanding identification sign remaining in the
same location may be altered as long as it complies with the following
requirements:
1) The maximum sign area may be the greatest of:
a) That is permitted in the zone;
b) Sixty-four (64) square feet in commercial or industrial zones only; or
c) Fifty (50%) percent of the area of the nonconforming sign;
2) The maximum sign height may be the greatest of:
a) That is permitted in the zone; or
b) The height of the roof line of the tallest main building on the site;
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3) All structural components and braces (such as pipes, angle iron, cables,
internal or back framing) shall be concealed with a pole cover or
architectural embellishment.
16-09-02 Landmark Sign
A sign erected prior to the effective date of this ordinance may be given the status of a
landmark sign and shall be exempt from the regulations of this Title if the Town Council
finds it has significant cultural or historical character as a landmark.
16-09-03 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 established and maintained.
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 Title.
1. A planned sign program is an optional alternative to the general sign regulations
intended to provide latitude in order to achieve variety and good 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 background panel 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 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.
6. That the proposed number of signs does not lead to an visual clutter for the site
and that it is the minimum amount to identify the center, complex or buildings.
7. The sign program shall include all signage (i.e. freestanding, wall, etc.) proposed
for the center, complex or buildings.
D. Applications for a planned sign program shall be made to the Planning Director in
duplicate. The application shall be accompanied by the required fee(s). In addition
the applicant shall submit, in duplicate, the following documents:
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1. A map (site plan) drawn to scale delineating the site proposed to be included
within the planned sign program;
2. Drawings and/or sketches indicating the exterior surface design details
(elevations) of the buildings upon the site; and
3. Drawings, drawn to scale, indicating the size, materials, method and intensity of
illumination, height, color, sign area and general location of all signs proposed to
be included within the planned sign program and all other proposed and existing
signs.
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 of the sign area,
relocation of signs upon the lot or buildings, or any other design modifications. The
Planning Director may decline to take action to approve, deny or conditionally
approve any such program and, in lieu thereof, refer a recommended action to the
Planning Commission for decision.
G. The decision of the Planning Director may be appealed to the Planning Commission
in accordance with provisions of section 16-10-2 or, in the absence of such appeal,
the determination by the Planning Director shall be final.
16-09-04 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 by Arizona Revised
Statutes, Section 16-1019 in all zoning districts upon the application of a blanket
permit which shall apply to any election signs erected within the Town boundaries,
except those exempt under section 16-10-01 (C) (2). The individual or organization
erecting the sign shall file with the Planning Director or their designee a sign permit
application designating the name, address and telephone number of the individual
responsible for the installation and removal of the signs.
B. The sign shall not be placed in a location that is hazardous to public safety, obstructs
clear vision in the area or interferes with the requirements of the Americans with
disabilities act.
C. The signs may be displayed during the period commencing 60 days before the
election and ending 15 days after the election.
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D. Each sign may have a maximum area of 16 square feet, if the sign is located in an
area zoned for residential use, or a maximum area of 32 square feet if the sign is
located in any other area.
E. The signs shall not be greater than ten feet in height from grade.
F. The signs shall not be illuminated.
G. Such signs shall not be placed on utility poles or any authorized traffic sign, signal or
device.
H. A blanket permit fee in an amount established by a fee schedule adopted by the
council and amended from time to time is required for political signs authorized by
this section.
I. Any and all violations of this section shall be subject to the penalty provisions
contained in this Title.
16-10 PERMITS, REVOCATION AND APPEALS
16-10-01 Permits
A. Any property 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 for a sign permit.
B. The applicant shall submit to the Planning Director or their designee the following
information:
1. The following information as required by the Planning Director:
(i) A site plan for freestanding signs, including a north arrow, a legal description,
dimensions of the required setbacks and location of the property 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.
2. 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 Title as listed in article 16-8;
2. A single sign no larger than four square feet exhibited by the owner or tenant of a
parcel or premises and which is located on the parcel or premises;
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
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6. A window sign, non-illuminated and having an area of four square feet or less.
D. Every permit issued under this Title shall become null and void, if the work
authorized by such permit is not completed within 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 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 specifically exempted by this Title.
F. A denial of a sign permit by the Planning Director may be appealed to the Planning
Commission pursuant to section 16-10-02.
G. Permits for temporary signs shall be issued by the Planning Director only when the
sign is specifically allowed by this Title. 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.
16-10-02 Appeals
A. Once the Planning Director has rendered a written decision per this Title or issued a
notice of action per this Title, the aggrieved person may appeal the decision or action
of the Planning Director by submitting a written appeal to the Planning Commission
within ten (10) 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 ten (10) days, the decision or action of the Planning
Director shall be final.
B. Either the aggrieved person or the Planning Director may appeal the decision of the
Planning Commission to the Town Council. 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 Town Council at the Town council's next available
regular meeting as a regular agenda item, classified as new business. The Town
Council 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 shall contain the explicit reasons therefore. If the Town Council takes
no action on the matter, the decision of the Planning Commission shall be final.
16-10-03 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;
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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 another
copy sent by certified mail 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 Title, 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 (30) days. This notice shall be known as a non-compliance
notice.
D. The holder of the permit may appeal the decision of the Planning Director to the
Planning Commission pursuant to section 16-10-02.
E. If no appeal has been made by the end of the fourteen (14) day appeal period, then
the permit is revoked and the sign is illegal and the Planning Director then shall
initiate the removal of the illegal sign.
16-11 [RESERVED]
16-12 WAIVERS
16-12-01 Waivers Generally
A. A waiver to the setback requirements for freestanding signs may be granted by the
Planning Director when there exists an unnecessary hardship substantially limiting
the preservation of property rights and it does not conflict with any additional
requirement (i.e. site visibility triangle, fall zones, etc...) and;
B. A waiver shall not be granted unless:
1. The strict application of this Title 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
4. The waiver will comply with all other requirements of this Title.
16-12-02 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.
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B. If the sign is proposed to be set back ten (10) feet or less from a common lot line, the
petitioner shall 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.
16-12-03 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.
16-12-04 Appeals or Referrals
A. The decision of the Planning Director may be appealed to the Town Council.
B. The Planning Director may refer any waiver request to the Board of Adjustments.
16-13 ENFORCEMENT
16-13-01 Seizure of a Prohibited Temporary Sign
A. The Planning Director or 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 and no permit exists to allow said
sign;
2. If the sign is not within the right-of-way of a State or Town road, and no permit
exists to allow said sign, the Planning Director or their designee shall give notice
that the sign violates the provisions of this Title. The notice shall:
(i) Specify the Town's Land 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. The seizure shall occur after the compliance date specified in the notice.
4. At any time before the date of compliance, the party responsible for the
prohibited sign may request a hearing before the Planning Commission. At the
conclusion of the hearing, if the Planning Commission determines that the sign is
prohibited, the party responsible for the sign shall remove the sign within twenty-
four (24) hours of the Planning Commissions' decision. If it is not removed the
Planning Director or their designee shall seize the sign.
16-13-02 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
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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 thirty (30) days of seizure, a sign shall
become Town property and may be sold or otherwise disposed of as provided by
law.
16-14 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS BY SIGN TYPE
16-14-01 Scope
This article provides development standards for various sign types.
16-14-02 Wall Sign
A. Agricultural 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-two ( 32) 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 (1½) 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. Commercial and Industrial zones:
1. Each business shall be allowed an area of one and one-half (1½) square foot of
signage per lineal foot of the building frontage, to a maximum of 200 square feet.
The signage shall be located at the main entrance or facing a dedicated street,
alley or facing on-site parking areas for five (5) or more cars and walkways, a
minimum of ten (10) feet in width to a maximum of three sides, with each side
being calculated independently.
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16-14-03 Freestanding Pole Sign
A. Agricultural zones or uses: One freestanding sign not exceeding eight (8) square
feet in sign area and ten (10) feet in height shall 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 wall sign.
2. Through lots will be allowed an additional freestanding sign if the frontage 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 shall be twelve (12) square feet, except an additional
two (2) square feet may be added for the vacancy status.
6. A separate freestanding vacancy sign, a maximum of three and one-half (3½)
feet in height and two (2) square feet in area, may be used if no other
freestanding exists on the property; otherwise, the sign shall be placed on the
building.
C. Commercial and Industrial zones:
1. A sign may contain one (1) square foot of area for each lineal foot of street
frontage but shall not exceed one hundred-fifty (150) square feet. In the case of
corner lots or through lots, only the frontage the sign is oriented to shall be
counted toward the allowable sign area.
2. The maximum height of any sign allowed by this subsection shall be twenty (20)
feet .
3. The minimum ground clearance of any sign allowed by this subsection shall be
eight (8) feet.
4. A sign shall not be permitted to project into the public right-of-way or within the
visibility sight triangle.
5. A sign shall comply with a ten (10) foot setback from all interior property lines,
which may be reduced with an approved sign program pursuant to section 16-9-
3.
6. Only the name of the commercial complex and four (4) tenant signs, or a total of
five (5) tenant signs may be displayed on the sign. Where the sign is used to
identify the name of the complex or a major tenant, the sign shall be designed to
identify proposed tenants up to the maximum herein. The minimum sign area
allocated for each tenant shall be four (4) square feet.
7. 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 and located
in the front one-third (⅓) of the frontage. Such signs shall not face the side of any
adjoining lot in a residential zone.
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16-14-04 Ground (Monument) Sign
A. A low-profile ground sign may be used in place of a freestanding pole sign.
B. Commercial and Industrial Zones:
1. The maximum height of any sign allowed by this subsection shall be eight (8)
feet.
2. The maximum sign area shall be forty (40) 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 four (4) tenant signs or a total of
five (5) 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 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.
16-14-05 Screening Wall or Fence Sign
A. A sign on a screening wall or fence used as screening of a parking area may be
used in lieu of a freestanding pole sign.
B. Multi-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.
C. Commercial and Industrial 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.
16-14-06 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.
B. The maximum sign area shall be twenty (20) square feet.
C. The maximum sign height of any sign shall not exceed the roofline.
D. Awning signs shall be calculated as part of the wall sign area allotment.
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16-14-07 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 shall consist exclusively 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 wall 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 two (2) accessory wall signs are permitted on any two (2) sides of
a building.
3. Up to four (4) incidental signs shall be counted as one sign.
16-14-08 Electronic Message Displays
A. Electronic message displays are permitted for non-residential uses, subject to the
permit process and the requirements of this section.
B. An electronic message display shall be allowed as an integral component of a
permitted on-site ground monument sign or freestanding pole sign.
C. The electronic message component may occupy 50 percent of the total sign area for
which a permit is issued, up to 40 square feet.
D. Displays may be full color and shall consist only of static messages that change not
more frequently than once every 30 seconds. Messages must transition by instant
change method. Scrolling, travelling, flashing, full-motion video, use of sound, and
similar operational effects are prohibited.
E. All electronic message displays proposed to face, directly or indirectly, an existing
residential use shall be located a minimum distance of 150 feet from the property line
of such residential use.
F. All electronic sign displays shall comply with the Town of Marana Outdoor Lighting
Code in effect at the time the sign permit is issued.
G. All proposed electronic message displays shall be in compliance with all applicable
federal and state laws and regulations. Appropriate experts should be retained and
appropriate federal and state agencies should be consulted to determine any action
necessary to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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16-14-09 Incidental Sign
A. No more than two (2) accessory wall signs are permitted on any two (2) sides of a
building.
B. 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.
16-14-10 Menu Board
A. A sign shall be positioned so as not to be readable from a street.
B. A sign shall not have a two-way speaker, which is audible from an adjoining
residential zone.
16-14-11 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 logo;
5. The phone number for the subdivision; or
6. The number of units.
B. Copy changes relating to items such as sales price, phone or number 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. One 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.
E. Illumination is not permitted.
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.
16-14-12 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.
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E. Illumination is prohibited.
16-14-13 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.
16-14-14 Single-family Residential Name Signs
A. A single family residence 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.
16-14-15 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
vertically 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.
16-14-16 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
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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 all 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 model 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 shall be used; and
3. All signs shall be removed upon sale of the model home or discontinuance of
said use.
16-14-16 Shingle Sign in Commercial and Industrial Districts
A. A shingle sign is 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.
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 part 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 six feet, eight inches (6' 8") shall be maintained beneath the
sign.
G. A sign shall state only of the name of the individual 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.
16-14-17 Fuel Price
A. The maximum area of the fuel price shall be:
1. 25 square feet when it is a component of a monument sign.
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2. 40 square feet when it is a component of a freestanding sign.
3. 40 square feet when it is attached a fueling area canopy, provided that the fuel
price shall be located on only one side of the canopy and shall not extend
beyond the frame of the canopy.
B. The fuel price may be displayed electronically.
16-14-18 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 twenty (20) foot
setback from all property lines.
16-14-19 I-10 Freeway Interchange Business Sign
A. The purpose of this subsection is to assist the I-10 Freeway traveler in safely
identifying which I-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-10 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 all 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 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; or is located on the east side of the freeway, immediately
adjacent to the railroad right-of-way;
(iv) The business property 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.
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3. Utility and/or railroad easements: If the business of the applicant fails to meet
any of the requirements as outlined above, 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:
(i) The business property is zoned to allow retail businesses; and
(ii) The business property is separated from the freeway right-of-way only utility
and/or railroad easements; and
(iii) 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
(iv) 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
(v) 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 from the
freeway right-of-way or railroad right-of-way adjacent to the freeway right-of-way.
6. There shall be a maximum of one (1) sign allowed pursuant to this subsection at
each corner of the freeway intersection.
16-14-20 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 at 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.
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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:
1. 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 a forty-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.
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.
16-14-21 Entry-way Monument Sign
A. An entry-way monument sign is a freestanding sign which identifies the entrance to a
residential development, resort facility, a townhouse complex, an apartment complex
or a similar development.
B. The area of an entry-way monument sign shall not exceed forty (40) square feet, and
no part of the sign shall exceed five (5) feet above grade level.
C. The setback of an entry-way monument 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 shall
be allowed, but there shall be no more than two (2) signs for each entry-way
monument.
E. Any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection may be double-faced but only one (1)
double-faced sign shall be allowed per entry.
F. An entry-way monument sign may be illuminated.
G. An entry-way monument sign shall be placed so as not to interfere with traffic in any
way, to confuse traffic, or to present a traffic hazard.
H. An entry-way monument sign shall contain the name of the subdivision, builder
and/or facility only.
16-14-22 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 Planning Director
and/or the Town Engineer.
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C. One (1) single or double-faced freestanding sign shall be permitted for each entrance
or exit.
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.
16-14-23 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.
16-14-24 Public, Quasi-Public and Non-Profit Signs
A. Churches, schools, community centers and any other public, non-profit or
institutional building, in any zone, shall be allowed 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 twenty-
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 non-profit 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 and non-profits 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. Wall 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 will 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, or on private property with the owners
permission 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-of-way. One (1) sign shall
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be allowed for each street frontage. All such signs must be soundly
constructed and erected as well 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 issued to any one institution or organization in a calendar
year. A permit fee shall not be charged for such signs.
16-14-25 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.
16-14-26 Off-Premise Wayfinding Sign
A. An off-premise wayfinding sign helps motorists find a non-residential destination
located on a minor roadway.
B. For purposes of this section, a minor roadway is any of the following:
1. A road with no outlet other than another minor roadway.
2. An easement access road.
3. A dirt road.
4. A road with fewer than 800 average daily trips.
C. The owner of a non-residential destination may place off-premise wayfinding signs
on one route between the non-residential destination and the location where the
route intersects the first roadway larger than a minor roadway.
D. One off-premise wayfinding sign is allowed at each major change of direction on the
route chosen by the owner of the non-residential destination.
E. An off-premise wayfinding sign may be single or double faced.
F. An off-premise wayfinding sign shall not be placed within the public right-of-way.
G. An applicant for an off-premise wayfinding sign permit shall provide the written
permission of the owner of the property where the sign will be located.
H. An off-premise wayfinding sign shall not be placed within 100 feet of a residence
without the written permission of the owner of the residence.
I. An off-premise wayfinding sign shall be located outside of the sight visibility triangle
and roadway clear zone as determined by the Town Engineer.
J. An off-premise wayfinding sign shall be a single sign panel of not larger than four
square feet.
K. Whenever possible, off-premise wayfinding sign panels for multiple non-residential
destinations shall be displayed on a single sign structure.
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L. The highest point of the structure displaying one or more off-premise wayfinding sign
panels shall not be higher than six feet.
M. The lettering of an off-premise wayfinding sign shall be at least six inches in height
N. An off-premise wayfinding sign may only display the name of the non-residential
destination, a logo, the distance to the destination, and an arrow.
O. An off-premise wayfinding sign shall not be illuminated.
P. Off-premise wayfinding signs are exempt from the requirements of section 16-06-06
(“Landscaping”) of this Title.
16-14-27 Development Sign
A. A development may have one 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
subdivision, the name and phone number of the developer or his/her agent, tenants,
opening date, 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 64 square feet, a sign may be
single or double-faced and shall be located at least ten feet from the property line or
right-of-way.
D. The height of a development sign may not exceed eight feet.
E. A development sign shall be allowed only if a grading permit, development plan, or
subdivision plat has been approved for the site or a building permit has been issued
for construction on the site.
F. A development sign shall be removed within ten days after the completion of the
announced development.
16-14-28 Developer, Contractor and/or Subcontractor Identification Sign
A. A development and/or developer, contractor, subcontractor, and lender 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 identification sign shall be allowed on each street which abuts the development
and the sign must be placed on the property being developed.
D. An identification sign shall have an area no larger than 40 square feet nor a height in
excess of eight feet.
E. An identification sign may be freestanding and may be single or double-faced.
F. An identification sign shall be at least ten 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,
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the firm(s) providing the primary source(s) of financing and the principal
subcontracting firms.
I. A identification sign shall be allowed only if a grading permit, development plan, or
subdivision plat has been approved for the site or a building permit has been issued
for construction on the site.
J. An identification sign shall be removed within ten days after the work of the
contractor or last finishing contractor has been done.
16-14-29 Temporary Qualifying Event Directional Sign
Editor’s note: Marana Ordinance No. 2012.10, effective December 8, 2012, temporarily
amended Section 16-14-29 to allow Temporary Qualifying Event Directional Signs to be
placed within the Town of Marana right-of-way. This temporary amendment
automatically terminates, sunsets, and is of no further force and effect on December 8,
2013.
1. A Temporary Qualifying Event Directional Sign may be placed within the Town of
Marana right-of-way subject to the following conditions:
a. Up to eight Temporary Qualifying Event Directional Signs not exceeding six
square feet in area per sign and not greater than 30 inches in height (above
adjacent grade), may be located within the Town’s right-of-way for the purpose of
providing direction to a qualifying event. Signs shall only be displayed during the
event and shall only be displayed between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm.
Signs shall be removed by 8:00 pm on the day of the posting.
b. One sign may be placed at each major change of travel direction along the route
to the qualifying event. One additional sign may be placed each mile between
changes in travel direction.
c. Signs may be placed within the public right-of-way with a valid sign permit. Signs
shall not be placed within a median, on a sidewalk, multi-use path, or pedestrian
access ramp. Signs shall not be placed within rights-of-way under the jurisdiction
of the Arizona Department of Transportation.
d. On curbed roadways, signs within the public right-of-way shall be placed no less
than two feet from the back side of the curb and no less than two feet from a
sidewalk or shared-use path. On roadways without curbs, signs shall be placed
no less than six feet from the edge of the paved surface. In locations where
shared-use paths exist, signs shall not be placed between the path and the
paved surface of the roadway unless there is adequate distance to maintain a
six-foot setback for the sign from the edge of the roadway and two feet from the
path.
e. Sign assemblies shall be constructed of sturdy materials such as metal, wood, or
plastic; however, shall not be constructed of materials or to a weight or rigidity
that could present a hazard to traffic. Sign assemblies may not be fixed or
anchored in the ground within the public right-of-way; however, they should be of
sufficient weight and strength to withstand wind gusts, storms, etc. It is the
responsibility of the sign owner to ensure that a sign is placed in such a manner
as to avoid displacement during windy conditions, or creating a safety hazard to
the public.
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f. Signs shall not be placed upon any other sign assembly, tree, light pole, traffic
signal pole or controller cabinet, utility box, fences, walls, boulders, planters,
vehicles, or any other structure.
g. Signs shall be constructed of durable weather-resistant materials and be
maintained in such a manner so as to remain free of chipped paint, cracks, loss
of text or graphics, etc.
16-14-30 Holiday Oriented Merchandise Sales
A sign erected for holiday oriented merchandise sales shall be removed ten (10) days
after the subject holiday.
16-14-31 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 pursuant to this subsection sign may be single or double-faced.
E. The maximum area and height of a directional sign placed in the Town shall be:
1. A sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall be no larger than sixteen (16)
square feet; and
2. A sign allowed 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 sign permit with associated fees is required.
16-14-32 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:
1. Commercial, industrial, and agriculture zones, thirty-two (32) square feet;
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2. Residential zones, sixteen (16) square feet
C. No freestanding sign shall exceed six (6) feet in height
D. Lots shall be allowed one (1) real estate sign on each street frontage.
E. A freestanding pole sign shall comply with a ten (10) foot setback from all property
lines.
F. A real estate sign reflecting the vacancy status and availability of commercial or
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. A real
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 for a freestanding pole sign.
G. A real 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 shall be renewed annually in order to preserve the agent's or
agency's blanket authority to exhibit such signs.
H. A sign allowed pursuant to this subsection must be placed on the property being
sold, leased, or rented.
I. A sign allowed pursuant to this subsection may be single or double-faced.
J. A sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall not be placed on the Town right-of-
way.
K. The illumination of any sale, lease, or rent signs is prohibited.
L. A sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall be removed within thirty (30) days
after the purpose of the sign is fulfilled.
16-14-33 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 light standard, flag pole,
or any freestanding pole sign.
E. Any sign allowed pursuant to this subsection shall not be placed in any right-of-way
and shall not placed as to create a traffic hazard.
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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.
16-14-34 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.
C. Placement of a sign on 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 unless 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.
16-14-35 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 shall 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 limitation 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 shall not be more than eight (8) feet in
height or contain more than forty (40) square feet of sign area.
F. A grand-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 established 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.
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3. Such permit shall only be valid for no more than two (2) weeks and shall not be
issued within three (3) weeks of the expiration of the last same permit for each
business.
H. There shall be only one (1) grand-opening sign permitted per business.
I. 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 shall only be displayed for the duration of
the valid sign permit.
16-14-36 Street Banner
A street banner may be used to announce Town events and approved non-profit (i.e.
little league, Red-Cross, etc.) 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 Development Services Administrator.
16-14-37 Road Construction Area Sign
A. An existing use located within a commercial or industrial zoning district and within an
area subject to long-term or substantial roadway construction activity performed by
the Town or other public entity or utility company may display on its premises one
temporary road construction area sign along each adjacent street frontage.
B. A temporary road construction area sign shall require a sign permit issued by the
town.
C. A temporary road construction area sign may be displayed for the duration of the
construction activity, or as determined by the planning department.
D. Each sign shall have a maximum sign area of 40 square feet.
E. All signs shall be constructed of durable weather-resistant materials such as fabric,
plastic, wood, metal, or similar materials as approved by the planning department,
and shall be maintained in a manner so as to remain free of chipped paint, cracks,
loss of text or graphics or other defects.
F. A temporary road construction area sign shall not be placed upon any other sign
assembly, utility pole, authorized traffic control device, utility box, fence, wall,
boulder, tree, planter, vehicle, or similar structure.
G. A temporary road construction area sign shall not be placed within public right of
way.
H. A temporary road construction area sign shall not be located above the roofline of
any building on the premises.
I. A-frames and similarly designed temporary signs shall be allowed subject to the
following:
1. Signs must be located within 20 feet of the entrance to the building which is
owned, leased, or rented by the owner of the sign.
2. Signs may only be displayed during daylight hours and must be removed and
replaced each day.
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Title 16 - Signs
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Revised: 11/3/2017 Ord. 2017.019
3. Signs in the open position must not exceed a height of 40 inches and shall not
exceed 30 inches in width.
4. Shall be placed at grade level, and in a manner that does not obstruct a
sidewalk, pedestrian access way, parking area access lane, or a designated
parking space.
5. Shall be placed so that a minimum of four feet of clearance is maintained for
pedestrian access on all sidewalks and walkways.
16-15 PENALTIES
16-15-01 Violations of this Title
A. Any person, firm, entity or corporation found to be in violation of any of the provisions
of this Title shall be guilty of a civil infraction and subjected to a maximum fine of
$500.00 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.
C. When work for which a permit is required by this Title has begun before a permit has
been obtained, the fees shall be doubled, but the payment of such double-fee shall
not relieve any person from complying fully with the requirements of this Title in the
execution of the work, or from any penalties prescribed herein.