HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD-CC-1992-02ORDINANCE # 92-02
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND SETTING FORTH RESTRICTIONS,
PROVISIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF
MOAB.
WHEREAS, the Moab City Council recognizes that signs provide
a useful function by identifying businesses by name and allowing
them to promote the goods and services they offer; and
WHEREAS, the proliferation and disrepair of signs can deter
the effectiveness of signs, cause dangerous conflicts with traffic
control signs and signals and contribute to visual clutter; and
WHEREAS, the Moab City Council recognizes the need to govern
and control the erection, remodeling, enlarging, moving,
alteration, operation and maintenance of all signs within all zones
within the limits of the City of Moab.
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED AS FOLLOWS:
That the following shall be included in the Moab City
Ordinances and shall be known as "The Moab City Sign Ordinance",
including the "Moab City sign Ordinance Outline":
SECTION 1
PURPOSE
SECTION 2
SCOPE
SECTION
GENERAL
Section
MOAB SIGN ORDINANCE OUTLINE
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SIGN PROVISIONS
3.01 - Height Limitations --On Highway
3.02 - Size Limitations --On Highway
3.03 - Height Limitations --Off Highway
3.04 - Size Limitations --On Highway
3.05 - Projecting & Suspended Signs
3.06 - Roof Signs
3.07 - Lighted Signs
3.08 - Lighted Signs Adjacent to Residential Zones
3.09 - Residential Signs
3.10 - Public & Religious Signs in Residential Zones
3.11 - Flags
SECTION 4
COMPUTATIONS
Section 4.01
4.02
4.03
4.04
4.05
4.06
4.07
- Height
- Area of Individual Signs
- Area of Multifaced Signs
- Number of Signs Per Lot
A. Primary Frontage
B. Secondary Frontage
- Set Backs
Shopping Centers
- Off -Premise Signs
SECTION 5
PROHIBITED SIGNS
Section 5.01 - Parked Vehicle Signs
5.02 - Signs on Public Right -of -Ways
5.03 - Signs Attached to Public Property
SECTION 6
TEMPORARY SIGNS
Section 6.01 -
6.02 -
6.03 -
6.04 -
6.05 -
SECTION 7
EXEMPT SIGNS
Section 7.01
7.02
7.03
7.04
Mobile Changeable Copy Signs
Balloon Signs
Construction Signs
Political Campaign Signs
Real Estate Signs
- Public Signs
- Integral Signs
- Private Traffic Direction Signs
- Service Signs
7.05 - Name Plates
7.06 - Temporary Decorations
7.07 - Nonbusiness Temporary Signs
7.08 - Rear Entrance Signs
7.09 - Menu Signs
7.10 - Private Warning or Instructional Signs
7.11 - Murals
7.12 - Pennants, Window Dressings & Window Banners
SECTION 8
DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE & LIABILITY
SECTION 9
ABANDONED SIGNS
SECTION 10
PERMIT PROCEDURES & ENFORCEMENT
10.01 - Permit Required
10.02 - Applications
10.03 - Fees
10.04 - Action
10.05 - Inspections
10.06 - Renewal of Sign Permits
10.07 - Lapse of Sign Permit
10.08 - Registration of Existing Signs
10.09 - Nonconforming Signs
10.10 - Violations
10.11 - Notice, Action & Penalty
10.12 - Unsafe, Illegal & Non -maintained Signs
10.13 - Removal of Signs
SECTION 11
RIGHT OF APPEAL
SECTION 12
DEFINITIONS
MOAB CITY SIGN ORDINANCE
SECTION 1
PURPOSE
It is recognized that signs provide a useful function by
identifying businesses by name and allowing them to promote the
goods and services they offer. However, the proliferation and
disrepair of signs can deter the effectiveness of signs, cause
dangerous conflicts with traffic control signs and signals and
contribute to visual clutter.
It is the purpose of the sign ordinance to:
1. Promote traffic and pedestrian safety;
2. Reduce visual clutter;
3. Increase the readability and effectiveness of signs;
4. Encourage individuality and creativity;
5. Promote City beautification;
6. Encourage fair business representation through signage; and
7. Enable the fair and consistent enforcement of these sign
provisions.
SECTION 2
SCOPE
This ordinance shall govern and control the erection, remodeling,
enlarging, moving, alteration, operation and maintenance of all
signs within all zones. It also provides penalties for violations
of this code. Nothing contained in this ordinance shall be deemed
a waiver or variance of the provisions of any other articles or
sections in this code applicable to signs. Signs located in areas
governed by several sections of this code shall comply with all
such sections. In the case of contradicting requirements or
provisions, the more restrictive shall apply.
SECTION 3
GENERAL SIGN PROVISIONS
A sign permit shall be required for the placement, construction,
and/or alterations of all signs, unless a sign qualifies as an
exempt sign or an identified temporary sign. The following
provisions are required before a permit shall be granted:
3.01 - Height Limitations --On Highway
There shall be a 28 foot height limitation for all signs that front
on a highway (includes freestanding, wall and roof signs).
3.02 - Size Limitations --On Highway
The size limitations for signs fronting a highway are as follows:
1. 256 square feet maximum square footage per lot.
2. 160 square feet per individual sign face.
3. Formula for maximum square footage is 2 square feet for each
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linear foot of frontage along a public right-of-way.
4. The total square footage on a lot with 2 tenants must be divided
between the tenants with proportions decided by the tenants
and/or landlord(s).
3.03 - Height Limitations --Off Highway
There shall be a 20 foot height limitation for all signs that front
off of a highway (includes freestanding, wall and roof signs).
3.04 - Size Limitations --Off Highway
The size limitations for signs that do not front a highway are as
follows:
1. 160 square feet maximum square footage per lot.
2. Formula for maximum square footage is 1 square foot for each
linear foot of frontage along a public right-of-way.
3. The total square footage on a lot with 2 tenants must be divided
between the tenants with proportions decided by the tenants
and/or landlord(s).
3.05 - Projecting & Suspended Signs
Projecting and suspended signs shall have a height limit maximum of
28 feet or the height of the wall of the building, whichever is
lower. They shall have an 8 foot minimum vertical clearance above
sidewalks, walking areas, or right-of-ways and 36 square feet
maximum size per sign face. Owners of projecting signs that
project over public right-of-ways must furnish proof of liability
insurance for such signs before being issued a permit.
3.06 - Roof Signs
No roof sign shall exceed 4 feet above the wall line or top of the
exterior wall; however, if the peak of the roof is over 4 feet
above the wall line, roof signs cannot exceed the height of the
peak. A11 roof signs must adhere to a 28 foot overall height
limitation.
3.07 - Lighted Signs
Lighted signs shall have stationary and constant lighting.
3.08 - Lighted Signs Adjacent to Residential Zones
A lighted sign on a property that abuts a residential zone shall be
subdued and shall not be allowed to penetrate beyond the property
in such a manner as to annoy or interfere with the adjacent
residential properties. Any complaints concerning lighted signs
adjacent to residential properties can be taken before the City
Council. The City Council has the authority to dismiss
unreasonable complaints or require the sign(s) to be shielded.
3.09 - Residential Signs
No advertising signs of any kind shall be allowed in any
residential zone, except signs pertaining to the sale or lease of
residential property, name plates, institutional signs, or signs
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indicating the existence of an office of a professional person, a
home occupation, guest apartment and/or bed and breakfast
establishment. Lighted signs in residential zones must be indirect
and no more than 25 watts total. Residential signs, except for
apartments and public and religious institutional signs, shall not
exceed 2 square feet. Apartments and guest apartments may be
allowed up to 16 square feet of signage if they have more than 4
units; 4-plexes, tri-plexes and duplexes may be allowed up to 8
square feet of signage. (See Exempt & Temporary Sign Sections for
exceptions to the 2 square feet rule).
3.10 - Public & Religious Signs in Residential Zones
Public, public educational or religious institutional signs shall
be located entirely upon the premises of that institution, shall
not exceed an area of 50 square feet per frontage and shall require
indirect lighting if lighted. If mounted on a building, these
signs shall be flat wall signs and shall not project above the roof
line; if ground mounted, the top shall be no more than 6 feet above
ground level. Non-profit, charitable and private institutional
signs in residential zones shall not exceed 2 square feet.
3.11 - Flags
Flags other than government flags, i.e., country and state, shall
be added towards the maximum allowable signage. Flag poles that
display government flags shall not exceed 35 feet in height in
commercial zones.
SECTION 4
COMPUTATIONS
The following principles shall control the computation of signs:
4.01 - Height
The height of a sign shall be computed as the distance from the
highest attached component of the sign to the nearest sidewalk,
curb, or street crown, whichever is highest.
4.02 - Area of Individual Signs
The area of a sign face (which is also the sign area of a wall sign
or other sign with only one face) shall be computed by means of the
smallest square, circle, rectangle, triangle, or combination
thereof that will encompass the extreme limits of the writing,
representation, emblem, or other display, together with any
material or color forming an integral part of the background of the
display or used to differentiate the sign from the backdrop or
structure against which it is placed, but not including any
supporting framework, bracing, or decorative fence or wall when
such fence or wall otherwise meets zoning ordinance regulations and
is clearly incidental to the display itself.
4.03 - Area of Multifaced Signs
The sign area for a sign with more than one face shall be computed
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by adding together the area of all sign faces visible from any one
point. When two identical sign faces are placed back to back, so
that both faces cannot be viewed from any point at the same time,
and when such sign faces are part of the same sign structure and
are not more than 42 inches apart, the sign area shall be computed
by the measurement of one of the faces.
4.04 - Number of Freestanding Signs Per Lot
A. Primary Frontage: One freestanding sign per lot, one
additional freestanding sign is permitted if property has more than
200 feet of frontage (exception, see Shopping Center restrictions).
Two freestanding signs on one property must be separated by 100
feet, and the 2nd sign shall not be higher than the 50% of the
allowed height.
B. Secondary Frontage: One freestanding sign is allowed on
each additional frontage and shall not be higher than 50% of the
allowed height. Two freestanding signs on one property must be
separated by 100 feet, and the 2nd sign shall not be higher than
the 50% of the allowed height.
4.05 - Set Backs
Signs may not block traffic visibility. If a sign is located at an
intersection, the following rules apply: Signs located within a 25
foot triangle (measured 25 feet from the street corner both ways)
must be under 2 1/2 feet tall, or should have over 8 feet of
clearance to the bottom of the sign. This triangle shall be
maintained in an open manner so as to provide proper clear view
area. All advertising signs shall be set back from public streets
a distance at least equal to the distance that buildings are
required to be set back within the zone in which the signs are
located. The areas between Mi11 Creek & Pack Creek (C2 zone) will
have the same sign set back as the C3 zone (the C3 zone has no set
back). A 25 foot sign setback for C2 and C4 zones with an
exception of monument signs, which are to be 2 feet from the City
right-of-way.
4.06 - Shopping Centers/Office Building Complexes
Only 1 freestanding sign is allowed for shopping centers and office
building complexes which lease to 3 or more businesses on one lot
of record. The group freestanding sign identifying the shopping
center/office building complexes and its businesses may use all
sign area allowed for that lot. In addition individual businesses
may have 1 square foot of signage for each front line of building
up to a maximum of 128 square feet per business to identify their
building.
4.07 - Off -Premise Signs
Off -premise signs shall be regulated the same as on premise signs.
The total allowable square footage of signage per lot for both off -
premise and on -premise signs is determined according to the total
linear street frontage of the lots.
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SECTION 5
PROHIBITED SIGNS
Signs which are erected after the adoption of this code and do not
comply with the provisions of this ordinance are prohibited. Other
prohibited signs include the following:
5.01 - Parked Vehicle Signs
Parked vehicles with a sign painted or placed on them and parked
for the expressed intent of directing attention to a business is
prohibited. This provision does not include vehicles used
regularly in the course of conducting daily business activities.
5.02 - Signs On Public Right -Of -ways
No private sign shall be placed on public right-of-ways.
5.03 - Signs Attached To Public Property
No private sign shall be attached to public property or public
utility poles.
SECTION 6
TEMPORARY SIGNS
Temporary signs shall be figured in the total square footage
allowed per lot. Sign owners must designate areas where temporary
signs will be displayed. Temporary signs displayed outside of
designated areas require a permit. Temporary signs must be
maintained and in good condition while being displayed. Signs less
than 6 square feet in size and associated with an event do not
require a permit.
6.01 - Mobile Changeable Copy Signs
Mobile changeable copy signs shall not exceed 32 square feet and
shall not be displayed for more than 30 consecutive days.
6.02 - Balloon Signs
Balloon signs are allowed to be displayed for up to 30 days per
lot, per year.
6.03 - Construction Signs
No more than 1 construction sign identifying a project to be built
and the project participants shall be allowed per lot.
Construction signs in residential zones shall not exceed 6 square
feet in area and 5 feet in height. In commercial zones the sign
area shall not exceed 50 square feet and shall not exceed 8 feet in
height. Construction signs must not exceed the time period of
construction and or the day the business opens, whichever comes
first, and shall be counted into the square footage of the total
footage allowed for the lot. An additional 32 square feet would be
allowed in commercial zones for artist renditions of the project.
Proposed development signs may be allowed for 90 days prior to
ground breaking.
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6.04 - Political Campaign Signs
Political campaign signs require a $15.00 permit shall pertain to
a specific election and shall be displayed not earlier than 45
calendar days prior to that election. Political campaign signs
shall not be located closer than 150 feet to any designated polling
place. Political campaign signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in
area. Political campaign signs shall be removed within 1 day after
the election day. The candidate or persons responsible for the
placement of a political campaign sign shall be responsible for its
removal.
6.05 - Real Estate Signs
In residential zones, real estate signs shall not exceed 6 square
feet in area and shall not exceed 5 feet in height. In commercial
zones real estate signs shall not exceed 32 square feet. Real
estate signs must be placed on the premises of the property being
sold. Only 1 real estate sign per street frontage, per real estate
company is allowed.
SECTION 7
EXEMPT SIGNS
Sign permits are not required for the following signs unless the
limitation and requirements of this section cannot be met. In such
cases a sign permit is required.
7.01 - Public Signs
Signs of a non-commercial nature, erected by, or on the order of,
a public officer in the performance of his duty, such as, but not
limited to safety signs, danger signs, trespassing signs, traffic
signs, memorial plaques, signs of historical interest,
informational signs and the like.
7.02 - Integral Signs
Names of buildings, dates of erection, monumental citations,
commemorative tablets and the like when carved into stone, concrete
or similar material or made of metal or other permanent -type
construction and made an integral part of the structure.
7.03 - Private Traffic Direction Signs
Signs directing traffic movement into a premise or within a premise
not exceeding 2 square feet in area for each sign. Horizontal
directional signs on paved area and flush with paved areas are
exempt from these standards. Only one exempt directional sign is
allowed per frontage, per lot.
7.04 - Service Sign
A sign that is incidental to a use lawfully occupying the property
upon which the sign is located, and which sign is necessary to
provide information to the public, such as direction to parking
lots, location or rest rooms, entrance and exits, etc. These signs
shall not exceed 2 square feet in size.
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7.05 - Name Plates
A name plate shall contain only the name of a resident.
7.06 - Temporary Decorations
Temporary decorations or displays clearly incidental and associated
with national or local holiday celebrations for a period not to
exceed 90 days per year, per lot.
7.07 - Nonbusiness Temporary Signs
Temporary signs not associated with a businesses may be displayed
not more than 30 days per year or exceed 6 square feet in size.
Examples include garage sale signs, puppies for sale signs,
agricultural produce sales, etc.
7.08 - Rear Entrance Signs
Rear entrance signs, when associated with pedestrian walk-through
buildings. These signs shall not exceed 16 square feet in area and
shall be flush mounted, identifying only the name of the
establishment and containing directional information.
7.09 - Menu Signs
Menu signs at drive-in restaurants which are not readable from the
nearest public right-of-way; and signs not visible beyond the
boundaries of the lot or parcel upon which they are located or from
any public right-of-way.
7.10 - Private Warning or Instructional Signs
Private warning or instructional signs such as "No Soliciting," "No
Trespassing," "Beware of Dog," or other similar types of signs not
exceeding 2 square feet per sign.
7.11 - Murals
Murals must be painted or attached to the wall of buildings and are
exempt from the sign ordinance except for the lettering and logo
portion of the mural.
7.12 - Pennants, Window Dressings & Window Banners
Pennants, window dressings and window banners are exempt from the
provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 8
DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE & LIABILITY
A11 signs shall be designed, constructed, and maintained to comply
with applicable provisions of the Uniform Building Code, electrical
code and all other codes of the City. A11 signs shall be
maintained and in good structural condition. Sign owners are
liable for their signs. The City of Moab, the Official and other
agents of the City shall in no way be liable for damages caused by
signs.
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SECTION 9
ABANDONED SIGNS
A sign which meets the following criteria shall be considered an
abandoned sign:
1. A sign which identifies an establishment, service(s), goods, or
product(s) which are no longer provided on the premises where the
sign is located. A sign which remains in such condition for a
period of 1 month and which sign is otherwise conforming, shall
have its copy vacated within 30 days from when the stated
circumstances commenced. If the copy remains vacant for a period
of 6 months or more from the date the stated circumstances
commenced, the sign structure shall be removed by the sign owner.
Removal shall be within 5 working days following the expiration of
the 6 month period.
2. A sign which identifies a time, event, or purpose which has
passed or no longer applies. Such sign shall be removed by the
sign owner within 3 working days from time the event or purpose has
passed or no longer applies.
3. An off -premise advertising sign which is vacant of copy or which
advertises an establishment, service(s) goods, or product(s) which
no longer exist. Such sign which remains in the defined condition
for a period of 1 month, shall be removed by the sign owner within
5 working days of the end of the 1 month period.
4. When building -mounted and painted wall signs or murals are
removed, the face of the structure shall be treated to conform to
surrounding building conditions. Such removal shall not leave any
evidence of the sign's existence.
SECTION 10
PERMIT PROCEDURES & ENFORCEMENT
The following is required to obtain a sign permit in the City of
Moab:
10.01 - Permit Required
If a sign requiring a permit under the provisions of this ordinance
is to be placed, constructed, erected, or altered on a lot, the
sign owner shall secure a sign permit from the Official prior to
the construction, placement, erection, or alteration of such a
sign.
10.02 - Applications
All applications for sign permits of any kind and for approval
shall be submitted to the Official. One application and permit may
include multiple signs on the same lot. An application for
construction, creation, or installation of a new sign or for the
structural alteration of an existing sign shall be accompanied by
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detailed drawings to scale of all existing and proposed signs on a
lot and must show:
1. The height of all signs on a lot;
2. The square footage of all individual signs on a lot;
3. The total combined square footage of all signs on a lot;
4. A site plan indicating length of street frontage, location of
buildings, parking lots, driveways, landscaped areas and all
existing and proposed signs on the site --includes wall signs,
projecting signs, suspended signs, roof signs, freestanding
signs, window signs, murals, flags, etc.;
5. The overall dimensions, design, structure, materials, proposed
copy and illumination specifications of all signs requiring a
permit on a lot; and
6. Photograph(s) of the lot.
10.03 - Fees
Each application for a sign permit shall be accompanied by the
applicable fee, which shall be established by resolution by the
governing body of the City.
Fee: Up to 30 square feet is $15.00 plus $.25 for each additional
square foot above 30 square feet.
10.04 - Action
Within 5 days of the date of submittal of application the Official
shall review it for completeness and compliance. If the applicant
complies to all the sign ordinance regulations, the Official shall
issue a sign permit within 15 days upon receipt of a completed
application. If the Official finds the application incomplete, the
Official shall send to the applicant a notice of the application's
deficiencies, with appropriate corrections or references to the
applicable section to this ordinance.
10.05 - Inspections
The Official shall cause an inspection for each permit issued for
the erection of new signs and the structural alteration of existing
signs. If the signs do not comply, the Official shall issue the
applicant notice of the deficiencies and shall allow 30 days from
the date of notice for the deficiencies to be corrected. If the
deficiencies are not corrected by such date, the permit shall
lapse. The Official may also periodically inspect lots to see that
sign owners comply to the provisions of this ordinance.
10.06 - Renewal of Sign Permits
It is the intent of this ordinance for the renewal sign permitting
process to be tied in with yearly business license renewal. If
sign owners comply to the provisions of this ordinance and make no
structural alterations or changes to their existing registered and
permitted signs, the City shall automatically renew sign permits
every year by June 30th. The renewal sign permit fee shall be
waived if the sign owner has not constructed, placed, erected, or
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structurally altered existing registered signage to a lot. A new
application must be processed and an applicable fee shall be
charged for signs constructed, placed, erected, or structurally
altered to existing registered signage to a lot.
10.07 - Lapse of Sign Permit
A sign permit shall lapse automatically if the permit is not
renewed or if the business license for the premises lapses or is
revoked. Sign permits shall lapse for abandoned signs. Once a
sign permit lapses, a new sign permit is required with the
appropriate fees.
10.08 - Registration of Existing Signs
After the ordinance is approved, all signs (including previously
permitted signs) must be registered with the City by the sign owner
within a 2 year period. Sign owners that have not received a
previous permit for their sign(s) must obtain a sign permit.
Existing signs that do not comply with the ordinance will be issued
a non -complying sign permit.
10.09 - Nonconforming Sign
A nonconforming sign may not be moved to a new location,
structurally altered, enlarged, or replaced unless it be made to
comply with the provisions of this ordinance. If a nonconforming
sign changes ownership, the sign(s) must comply with the provisions
of this ordinance within 6 months of close of purchase.
10.10 - Violations
Any of the following shall be a violation of this ordinance and
shall be subject to the enforcement remedies and penalties provided
by this ordinance, by the applicable city ordinances and state
laws:
1. To install, create, erect, alter or maintain any sign in a way
that is inconsistent with any plan or permit governing such sign or
the zone lot on which the sign is located;
2. To install, create, erect, alter or maintain any sign requiring
a permit without such a permit; or
3. To fail to remove any sign that is installed, created, erected,
altered or maintained in violation of this ordinance, or for which
the sign permit has lapsed.
4. To continue any such violation. Each such day of a continued
violation shall be considered a separate violation when applying
the penalty portions of this ordinance.
10.11 - Notice, Action & Penalty
The Official shall issue notice to sign owners that display signs
without a permit and allow 30 days from the date of notice for the
deficiencies to be corrected. If the deficiencies are not
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corrected within the given time, the sign owner's business license
may be revoked, a fine may be imposed or the sign owner may be
convicted of violating a Class B misdemeanor.
10.12 - Unsafe, Illegal & Non -maintained Signs
The Official shall issue written notice of violation to the sign
owner found in violation to this code or any sign found unsafe,
illegal or not maintained.
10.13 - Removal of Signs
If any unsafe sign is not repaired or made safe within 5 days after
giving said notice, the Official shall remove said sign. If any
sign is found in violation of this code, illegal, or not maintained
and is not made conforming to this code within 30 days after given
written notice, the Official may remove said sign(s). The sign
owner shall pay the City of Moab within 30 days after written
notice the cost incurred to remove such sign(s).
SECTION 11
RIGHT OF APPEAL
Any person who has been ordered by the Official to alter or remove
any sign, or any person whose application for a sign permit has
been refused may appeal the Official's order to the Board of
Adjustment. The Board of Adjustment shall have power to review and
allow or disallow variances to the sign ordinance only in cases of
unusual conditions and/or extreme hardships.
SECTION 12
DEFINITIONS
Alteration: Alteration shall mean a change or rearrangement in the
structural part of design whether by extending on a side, by
increasing in area or height, or by relocating or change in
position. Alterations shall include changes to all support and
frame members including panels. Alterations shall not be
interpreted to include changing outdoor bulletin or other similar
signs which are designed to accommodate changeable copy.
Building, Front Line of: Front line of building shall mean the line
of that face of the building or structure nearest the front line of
the lot. This face includes sun parlors, bay windows, covered
and/or uncovered porches whether enclosed or unenclosed, but does
not include uncovered steps less than 4 feet above grade and eaves
overhanging less than 2 feet.
Clear View Area: Clear view area shall mean a triangular area
formed by the intersection of lines extended from the front facet
of the curb and a line connecting them at points 25 feet from the
intersection of the lines.
Frontage: The distance for which a lot line of a zone lot adjoins
a public street, from one lot line intersecting said street to the
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furthest distant lot line intersecting the same street.
Illegal Sign Any sign erected or altered after the effective date
of the City Ordinance governing signs from which this section was
derived, not complying with the provisions thereof, unless such
provision was expressly waived or granted a variance, is an illegal
sign.
Lot: Any piece or parcel of land, the boundaries of which have been
established by some legal instrument of record, that is recognized
and intended as a unit for the purpose of transfer of ownership.
Nonconforming Sign or Sign Structure: Nonconforming sign or sign
structure shall mean a sign or sign structure or portion thereof
lawfully existing at the time of its construction which does not
conform to all height, area, yard spacing, animation, lighting or
other regulations prescribed in the zone in which it is located.
Official: The City's designated official to enforce the sign code.
Shopping Center: Any group of 3 or more businesses on one lot of
record.
Sign: Any device, fixture, placard, or structure that uses any
color, form, graphic, illumination, symbol, or writing to
advertise, announce the purpose of, or identify the purpose of a
person or entity, or to communicate information of any kind to the
public.
Sign Face: Sign face shall mean one continuous surface with no
visual breaks separated from any other sign face by at least 6
inches.
Sign Owner: A sign owner shall mean the owner, user, property
owner, applicant, or person having charge or control of a sign.
Sign Setback: Sign setback shall mean the minimum distance that any
portion of a sign or sign structure shall be from any street right-
of-way line.
Sign Structure: Sign structure shall mean anything constructed or
erected supporting a sign which requires locations on or below the
ground or attached to something having locations on or below
ground.
The following are individual sign definitions which are
specific types of signs included within the general definition
above.
Animated Sign: A sign which involves motion or rotation of any
part, created by artificial means, or which displays flashing,
revolving or intermittent lights.
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Balloon Sign: Advertisement supported by a balloon anchored to the
premises where the advertised use is conducted, product or
commodity sold, service performed, or business name is located.
Banner Sign
Any sign of lightweight fabric or similar material. National,
state or municipal flags are not considered banners.
Beacon: Any light with one or more beams directed into the
atmosphere or directed at one or more points not on the same zone
lot as the light source; also, any light with one or more beams
that rotate or move.
Changeable Copy Sign: A sign, or portion thereof, on which copy is
changed either manually in the field; e.g., readerboards with
changeable letters, or automatically on a lampbank or through
mechanical means; e.g. electrical or electronic time and
temperature units.
Construction Sign: A sign identifying an existing or proposed
development project which may contain the name of the project, name
and address of construction firms, architects, engineers,
developers, etc.
Flag: Any fabric, banner, or bunting containing distinctive colors,
patterns, or symbols, used as a symbol of a government, political
subdivision or other entity.
Flashing Sign: A sign which has a appears to have motion or
rotation of the lighting elements or displays flashing or
intermittent light.
Free Standing Sign: A permanent sign supported by structures or
supports that are placed on, or anchored in, the ground and that
are independent from any building or other structure.
Illuminated Sign: A sign in which a source of light is used in
order to make the message readable. This definition shall include
internally and externally lighted signs.
Monument Sign: A sign less than 6 feet in height above the curb.
It is to be flush to the ground or a gap less than 12,inches from
the ground permanently affixed, and is to be incorporated into the
landscape or architectural design scheme and has to display the
name of the building, occupants, and/or business.
Name Plate Sign: A sign indicating the name and/or occupation of a
person legally occupying the premises.
Off -Premise Sign: An advertising sign which directs attention to a
use, product, commodity, or service not related to the premises on
which the sign is located.
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