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Tybee Island, Georgia
March 1, 1984
The Tybee Island City Council held its regular monthly meeting
on Thursday, March 1, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Charles J. Hosti pre-
sided and the following members of Council were present: Paul Jackson,
Jeanne Hutton, John C. Wylly, Jr., Sebastian J. Orsini, and Chris
P. Solomon. City Attorney Thomas J. Mahoney, Jr. was also in attendance.
Councilperson David McCutchen. was absent because of work responsibilities.
The first visitor to appear before Council was Mrs. Lois
Lindsay who complained of having to pay a business license and
extra base charges for wat-Pr and sewer service because she rents
apartments; she feels that this is a resort area and many people
rent rooms and apartments that are paying neither of these charges.
Mayor Hosti promised that he would look into her situation and
assured her that all people renting more than one unit are supposed
to abide by these same guidelines, and that the city is assessing
these charges on everyone known to be renting.
The next visitor was Jack Youmans, a volunteer fireman who
reported an incident that occured at an accident scene on top of
Lazaretto Creek bridge last Sunday. The incident led to a question
of jurisdiction between the Chatham County Police and the local
fire department. Mayor Hosti replied that he had only become aware
of the incident a few hours earlier, and that he was awaiting a
report from the Police Commissioner who is investigating. The
question of jurisdiction will be addressed and settled, he stated.
Police Commissioner Orsini commented that Mr. Mahoney, as Recorder's
Court Judge and City Attorney, should be asked to advise us on
the question and that Chatham County should be notified. He stressed
the history of close cooperation between city and county police
and this must be preserved because this cooperation is essential
for the public welfare.
Councilperson Solomon moved acceptance of two sets of minutes
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from the month of February, seconded by Councilperson Orsini and
passed by unanimous vote.
Bills for the month of February, 1984 were approved as follows:
Water /Sewer - $11,182.72, Public Works - $3,634.47, Sanitation -
$1,688.54, General Government - $5,524.82, Recreation — $741.37,
Fire Department - $2,079.22, First Responder - $369.99, Parking
Meters - $869.24, Police Department - $7,408.16.
Water /Sewer Chairman Paul Jackson reported that renovation
of #6 Pumping Station is nearing completion and that the employees
have been working long hours assisting the contractor. He also
reported that an EPD evaluation of the waste water treatment plant
has just been completed and that the verbal remarks were good and
very complimentary to Mr. Art Harden, plant supervisor.
Councilperson Hutton reported that the South Campbell Avenue
paving has been delayed because of weather conditions but will
soon be completed and that extra dirt from the site will be used
on dirt streets which need refurbishing because of the rain. She
further noted that the EPD evaluation of the landfill was very
good, and that the DPW buildings are under construction. Prepar-
ation for the summer season has begun and trash barrels are being
donated again this year by SunKist. The department is trying to
eliminate tow -away signs by painting yellow lines onto the pavement.
Councilperson Wylly reported that the computer changeover
is nearly complete and should be fully on line in another month.
Be reported that Representative Bobby Phillips was successful in
getting $60,000.00 into the State Budget for erosion control. Mayor
Hosti added that the administration is waiting -for a March 9th
meeting with the scientific task force committee that is presently
evaluating past studies of erosion. After this meeting action
will be taken to curb erosion, especially at those most serious
sections (First Street and the South End.)
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Councilperson Solomon reported that the basketball program
is nearly over and that Tybee Island will be represented this weekend
by teams playing in the Georgia Parks & Recreation Society's District
Tournament in Brunswick. He also stated that the Recreation Board
has worked very hard and has prepared a year -round schedule and
a proposed budget for the coming fiscal year.
Police Commissioner Orsini gave a report of the callsamswered
by the police during the past month. He stated that three people
have been bitten by dogs since Christmas and that, due to complaints,
enforcement of the dog control ordinance will be tightened. He
stressed that dogs are not allowed on the beach, even if restrained
by a leash, and stated that the Chatham County Animal Control would
be caning much more often. He told the public to call the Police
Department if they wished to complain about a loose dog. Mayor
Hosti added that he has received many letters complaining about
stray dogs, and called everyone's attention to an article in the
current Tybee News.
Councilperson Solomon noted that the absence of the Fire
Commissioner prevented his reporting on two fully involved structural
fires and that both buildings were saved due to the efforts of
the volunteer firefighters. He said :that he knew Councilperson
McCutchen would commend the firefighters if he were present. Mayor
Hosti stated that Councilperson McCutchen was delayed unexpectedly
in his work and hoped that he might come in before the end of the
meeting.
Councilperson Hutton introduced the Second Reading of the
Sign Ordinance ( #1984 -2) by first reading a letter from Planning
Commission Chairman Arnie Seyden suggesting changes recommended
by a joint meeting of the planning commission and a committee of
business persons. Councilperson Hutton first read the suggested
amendments, then commented on them. Some amendments were accepted
after study by the City Council and the Mayor's ad hoc sign committee,
with input from MPC. Others were not accepted. The ordinance,
with amendments included, was read by Councilperson Hutton who
then -_ -moved its adoption. Councilperson Jackson seconded the
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motion and it was approved by a vote of four (4) to one CO with
Councilperson Solomon casting the negative vote.
Councilperson Jackson read an ordinance to amend the sewer
ordinance as pertaining to taps and costs (Code Section 6 -2 -4).
After some discussion during which the Mayor explained that this
would not change the present practices but would delete references
to additional charges for outside city limits and to actual amounts
of fees. The reason for the change is that there is no longer
any need for fees outside city limits since we have annexed the
area we serve. The Water /Sewer Commissioner requested that this
ordinance be read again later in the meeting so that it could become
immediately effective. A vote was taken and there were four (4)
in favor of adoption and one (1) -( Councilperson Solomon) against.
Mayor Hosti, since the vote was not unanimous, postponed the Second
Reading until the next regular meeting.
Councilperson Wylly introduced a request for an extension
of a permit for a temporary sales office for Tybee Ocean Villas.
Mr. Bill Story spoke for the developers, stating that this sales
office is not a part of their permanent development plan which
is on file with the city already, but that the office is still
needed since sales are still going on. During discussion gruncilperson
Hutton stated that she will vote in favor of extending this permit
once but not again because she believes nonconforming uses lead
to pressure from others for similar requests. Mayor Hosti noted
that the facility, if utilized on a permanent basis, would be in
violation of the flood ordinance. The vote was unanimously in
favor of a one -year extension.
Mr. David Steele of Tybee Cable Television, Inc. presented
a request for a rate increase of $1.00, from $11.95 to $12.95 for
basic cable service. The increase is to help upgrade equipment
and everyone should have better reception. There was some discussion
of details of programming to be added and dropped; the people who
have paid in advance will be exempt from the increase until their
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advance is depleted. Councilperson Solomon moved that the rate
increase be granted, Councilperson Orsini seconded and the vote
was four (4) in favor and one (1) against (Councilperson Wylly) .
Mr. Steele then presented the city with a check in the mount of
$3,419.85 for the franchise fee for 1983.
Councilperson Jackson explained that the Citizen Band radios
being used by the city hall staff to located Water /sewer and public
works personnel are not getting the job done. He is accepting
bids for VHF radios so that the city can have its own channel and
moved that the low bid be accepted. Councilperson Orsini seconded,
and the vote was unanimously in favor. It was noted that the low
bid received is under $3,500.00 and is for a Motorola System.
Councilperson Wylly moved to adjourn and the motion was
unanimously accepted.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, CODE OF ORDINANCES,
TO BE ENTITLED AS FOLLOWS: ARTICLE 8 - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT,
CHAPTER 4 - ZONING, ARTICLE B - ZONING DISTRICTS, SECTION 20 -
SIGNS.
BE IT ORDAINED, AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE TYBEE ISLAND
CITY COUNCIL IN OPEN MEETING ASSEMBLED THAT AN ORDINANC,E.:TO
BE ENTITLED A SIGN ORDINANCE BE INCORPORATED INTO 'rtih CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDAINED THAT ANY ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE ARE HEREBY DECLARED NULL AND
VOID AND OF NO EFFECT; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDAINED THAT THIS ORDINANCE, PRESENTLY ENTITLED
TYBEE ISLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION8 -4 -20: OR ANY PORTION
THEREOF MAY BE RENUMBERED IF NECESSARY FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCORPORATING
ITS PROVISIONS INTO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TYBEE
ISLAND, GEORGIA.
Section 8 -4 -20. Signs.
No sign shall hereafter be constructed, erected or maintained
within the corporate limits of the City of Tybee Island, Georgia,
contrary to the requirements hereinafter set out, and it shall
be unlawful for any person to construct, erect or maintain any
sign within the city limits of the City of Tybee Island except
in conformity herewith.
Permits Required
It shall be unlawful for any person, either directly, indirectly,
or by agent, to erect, re- erect, alter or repair in the City
of Tybee Island any sign or signs exceeding 50 per cent (50 %)
of the replacement cost unless application for a permit shall
have been made to the city and a permit shall have been issued
therefor. Every permit shall be considered cancelled if active
work is not catimenced within a period of 30 days from the date
of this issue. Such shall not apply to those signs listed in
Section C which do not require a permit.
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An application for a permit shall be submitted to the city on
the form supplied butt and shall be accompanied by the written
consent of the property owner or lessee desiring any sign to
be erected, by plans and specifications setting forth the character
of the sign in all its structural parts, and by an accurate
sketch of the property designating the location of all existing
signs, and the proposed location of the desired sign.
Fees: The city shall collect a standard fee for each permit
at the time the permit is issued.
I. DEFINITIONS
1) Building Facade:
That portion of any exterior elevation of a building extended
from grade to the top of the parapet wall or eaves and the entire
width of the building elevation fronting on a public street,
excluding alleys and lanes and which may also be referred to
as the building facade.
2) Display Case:
A case, cabinet, or other device having a window of glass or
other transparent material, or other opening, access to which
is made fran other than within the structure or building of
which it is a part or to which it is attached.
3) Sign:
Any structure, part thereof, or device attached thereto or painted
or represented thereon or any material or thing, illuminated
or otherwise, which displays or includes any numeral, letter,
word, model, banner, emblem, insignia, device, trademark or
other representation used as, or in the nature of, an announcement,
advertisement, direction, or designation of any person, group,
organization, place, commodity, product, service, business,
profession, enterprise, or industry which is located upon any
land or any building or upon a window. The flag, emblem, or
other insignia of a nation, governmental unit, educational,
charitable or religious group shall not be included within the
meaning of this definition. For the purpose of this ordinance,
sign types shall be identified as follows:
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3) Signs (Continued)
(a) Development Sign:
A temporary construction sign denoting the architect,
engineer, contractor, subcontractor, financier, or sponsor
of a development which may also designate the future
occupant or use of the development.
(b) Directory Sign:
A sign containing information relative to the location,
distance to, entrance to, and exit from structures or
land use activities.
(c) Announcement Sign:
A single face non - illuminated professional or announcement
sign, not exceeding one square foot in area, and attached
wholly to a building, window or door. Where such sign
only includes emergency information, business hours,
credit cards honored and other accessory information
it shall be known as an "incidental use" sign.
(d) Principal Use Sign:
A sign which identifies or advertises a profession,
principal land use activity, or service occupying or
available on the premises upon which sign is located.
(e) Outdoor Advertising or Separate Use Sign:
An off - premise sign which advertises or directs attention
to businesses, products, service or establishments not
usually conducted on the premises on which the sign
is located.
(f) Public Information Sign:
A sign containing emergency or legal notices, regulatory
information, or historical data of interest to the general
public, or a church bulletin board.
(g) Temporary Sign:
A display, informational sign, banner, or other advertisement
device with or without a structural frame, not permanently
attached to a building, structure or the ground, and
intended for a limited period of display including real
estate signs, accessory temporary window or display
case signs, and decorative displays for holidays, or
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(g) Temporary Signs (Continued)
public demonstrations.
(h) Facia Sign.
A single face sign which is in any manner attached or
fixed flat to an exterior wall of a building or structure.
Individual letters in addition to the "box type" (i.e.,
letters and symbols on an attached backing) sign may
also be installed as a facia sign.
(i) Flashing Sign.
An illuminated sign of direct or indirect lighting on
which the artificial light flashes on and off in regular
or irregular sequence.
(j) Freestanding Sign:
A sign supported by one or more upright poles, columns,
or braces placed in or upon the ground surface, and
not attached to any building or structure.
(k) Illuminated Sign:
A sign illuminated directly or indirectly by gas, electricity,
or other artificial light including reflective or fluorescent
light.
(1) Canopy Sign:
A sign attached or applied to or below a canopy, awning,
or other roof -like structure.
(m) Double -face Sign:
A sign more than one side of which is visible. A "V"
sign shall be considered a double -faced sign providing
the least angle of intersection does not exceed 90 degrees.
(n) Portable Sign:
A freestanding sign, with or without wheels, not permanently
anchored or secured to either a building or to the ground.
(o) Projecting Sign:
A double -faced sign end mounted to an exterior wall
of a building or structure and which projects out from
the wall.
(p) Roof Mounted Sign:
A sign erected wholly upon or above a roof of any building.
(q) Single -face Sign:
A sign, only one side of which is visible.
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(r) Supplemental Identification Sign:
A non-illuminated principal use facia sign not exceeding
11/2 square feet in area, and attached wholly to a building.
(s) Building Identification Sign: A facia sign used
to identify or indicate the name of a building.
(t) Marquee Sign:
A sign with a manually changeable message board announcing
an attraction or event. Such signs shall be placed
on a sign standard attached to and made a part of a
permanent theatre marquee.
(4) Sign Area:
The entire face of a sign and all wall work including illumi-
nation tubing incidental to its decoration. In the case
of individual letters, figures, or designs attached directly
to a building, the space between such letters, figures or
designs shall not be included as part of the sign area.
(5) Signable Area:
The area of the facade of a building up to the roof line, free
of windows and doors. Roof mounted signs shall not extend above
the peak of a roof or four feet above a flat roof, nor shall
any sign attached to the facade of a building extend more than
four feet above the roof line or parapet.
(6) Sign Clearance:
The vertical distance from the established finished grade of
the sidewalk to the lower edge of a sign.
(7) Sign Copy Area:
The sum of the area of the words or numbers included in the
sign copy, inclusive of pictorials, trademarks, or other advertising
symbols.
(8) Sign Display Area:
The total area upon which sign copy may be placed. In computing
the total display area of the sign, mathematical formulas or
geometric shapes formed by straight lines drawn closest to the
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(8) Sign Display Area (Continued)
extremities of the sign, excluding any structure, number, or
embellishments shall be used.
II. SIGNS, GENERAL PROVISIONS
ALL SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY SHALL BE ERECTED, CONSTRUCTED, OR
MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTIC_l ,
AND ONLY THOSE SIGNS THAT ARE LIST) IN THIS ARTIC_TF SHALL BE
ERECTED IN THE CITY.
(1) Traffic Safety:
No sign shall be erected in the city that:
(a) Obstructs the sight distance at an intersection or
along a public right -of -way. No freestanding sign shall
be permitted within 20 feet of the intersection of the
right -of -way lines of two streets except in Commercial
Districts.
(b) Would tend by its location, color, or nature to be confused
with or obstruct the view of traffic signs or traffic signals
by motorists or pedestrians.
(c) Uses admonitions such as "stop ", "go ", "slow ", "danger"
etc., which might be confused with traffic directional signs.
(2) Fire Safety, Light, and Air:
No sign shall be erected or constructed that will violate
any of the city regulations as to health, required light, safety,
or air as defined in the Building Code. A safety electrical
inspection shall be required on all wired signs.
(3) Maintenance:
Whenever a sign becomes structurally unsafe or endangers the
safety or well-being of the building or the general public,
the zoning administrator shall give notification in writing
that such a sign be brought into compliance with appropriate
codes and ordinances or removed. Such order shall be complied
with within 30 days of the receipt thereof by the person owning
or using the sign or the owner of the building or premises on
which such unsafe sign is affixed or erected. Owner may file
for a hearing before the zoning board of appeals within 10 days
of receipt of notice.
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(4) I11umination:
Illumination devices, such as, but not limited to, flood or
spot lights, shall be so placed and so shielded as to prevent
the rays or illumination therefrom from being case into neighboring
dwellings and approaching vehicles.
(5) Wind pressure:
Signs or other structures shall be capable of withstanding the
horizontal loads shown in the following table and applied in
each zone allowing for wind from any direction. The first
height zone shall be measured above the average level of the
ground adjacent to the sign and the subsequent height zones
shall be added progressively upward in the overall height of
the building.
Height Zone Feet Pounds /square feet Horizontal LoAa s
Less than 30 25
31 - 50 35
51 - 99 45
100 or above 50
(a) Allowances to be made for shape factors are as follows:
(1) Round or elliptical structure 60% of basic allowable
pressure.
(2) Hexagonal or octagonal structures 80% of basic
allowable pressure.
(3) Rectangular or square structure 1.00 times basic
allowable pressure.
(b) Correction factors for trussed towers with flat, angular,
or cylindrical members shall be determined by qualified structural
designers, but in no case shall be less than those recommended
by the United States of America Standards Institute.
(6) Exposed Sign Area:
The exposed area of a sign shall, by definition, include the
total area of all parts of the sign including the structural
framing. In assuming or determinign the pressure on any sign,
the wind shall be assumed to be blowing from the direction which
will produce the most stress.
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(7) Historical Site Monument:
No sign shall be permitted within 100 feet of any historical
site or monument.
III. SIGNS NOT REQUIRING PERMITS
THE FOLLOWING SIGNS DO NOT REQUIRE A SIGN PERMIT PROVIDED HOWEVER,
SAID SIGNS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE GENERAL PRCNISICNS OF THE
ORDINANCE.
(1) One sign per residential use indicating a resident's name
and street address of the premises.
(2) One non - illuminated principal use sign, not exceeding 3
square feet in area, located on a nonresidential principal use,
and if freestanding located entirely on private property.
(3) Traffic or other municipal signs, historic markers, legal
notices not exceeding 16 square feet in area, danger, and such
temporary emergency or nonadvertising traffic control - guidance
signs as may be approved by the city.
(4) Display signs not exceeding 32 square feet in sign area
and used in connection with political campaigns or a locally
sponsored civic, cultural, health, safety or welfare campaign,
provided that all such signs shall be removed within 14 days
of the conclusion of the event or campaign. Such signs shall
be located on private property.
(5) Names of buildings, date of erection and commemorative
tablets, when cut into any masonry surface and made a permanent
and integral part of the building.
(6) Memorial signs and tablets or historic plaques not to exceed
two square feet in size.
(7) Bulletin boards for public, charitable, educational, or
religious institutions not to exceed 15 square feet; provided,
such sign is located on the premises of said institution. Such
sign shall be placed flat against the prinicpal use structure
or not less than five feet from any property line.
(8) Signs identifying the architect, engineer, developer or
contractor when placed on the site under construction, alteration,
(8) Continued
or removal not to exceed six square feet when located within
any zoning district with the word "Residential" in the district
nomenclature; or not to exceed 32 square feet when located within
zoning districts which are not designated as residential districts,
unless specifically regulated to be larger based on State or
Federal legislative or administrative requirements. All such
signs shall be removed from the site within seven days after
completion of the project.
(9) One temporary non-illuminated real estate sign for each
street frontage advertising only the sale, lease, or rental
of the premises or property upon which said sign is located,
or .one nom-illuminated sign indicating a building is open for
public inspection. For the "Residential" zoning districts,
such signs shall not exceed six square feet in sign area; except,
where multi -use establishments are involved then such sign may
be increased in size to 16 square feet. Such signs shall be
placed no closer than five feet fran the street right- of-way
line or shall be attached to the principal Imo. structure. For
the nonresidential zoning district(s), such signs shall not
exceed 32 square feet in sign area, and shall be _placed no closer
than ten feet from the street right -of -way line or shall be
attached to the principal use structure. All such signs shall
be removed within seven days after the property has been sold
or rented.
(10) Window signs on or within windows relating to the business
conducted therein; or to nonprofit civic or charitable organizations.
(11) Signs in conformance with public traffic sign standards
directing traffic movement onto a premise or within a premise,
and orientational signs not exceeding two square feet in sign
area for each sign when displayed on private property for the
purpose of direction or convenience, including signs identifying
restrooms, freight entrances, and the like. Directional signs
on /flat with paved areas are exempt from these standards.
IV. DESIGN STANDARDS
AIL SIGNS PERMITTED SHALL MEET THE FOLII)WING STANDARDS:
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(1) Sign Clearance and Height:
Adequate sign clearance shall be provided to assure that pedestrian
or vehicular traffic movements and safety are not adversely
affected. Minimum clearance shall not be less than ten feet
above pedestrian ways nor less than 15 feet above areas utilized
by motorized vehicles. Maximum sign heights shall be provided
as follows:
(a) Facia and projecting signs shall be erected only on
the signable area of the structure.
(b) Freestanding signs shall not exceed the following permitted
heights as measured above the ground level:
R -1, R -2, R -T, PUD, & N-M 20 feet
C -1 and C -2 Zones 40 feet
(2) Lighted Signs:
Lighted principal use signs shall be of an enclosed lamp, neon,
or indirect light source.
(3) Restricted Signs:
The following signs are not permitted unless specifically permitted
as a temporary use sign:
(a) Banners, pennants, and streamers except flags and banners
of the United States or other political entity.
(b) Portable, folding, flashing, and similar movable signs
in any residential zoned district.
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(a) Continued.
signs shall be restricted to emergency information, business
hours, credit cards honored, or other such incidental information
related to business.
(b) The aggregate area of announcement signs per entrance
or exit shall not exceed four square feet of display area.
Provided, however, licensed establishments serving food or
drink, may have an additional announcement sign for the purpose
of displaying menus and /or entertainment provided therein.
(c) Individual letters may be attached directly to the face
of the building, window or door.
16) Awning or Canopy Signs:
In addition to principal use signs, one awning or canopy sign
attached to the underside of the canopy or awning shall be permitted
for each principal entrance providing public access. The display
area of such sign shall not exceed six square feet per sign
face. Signs shall not be less than 8 feet above the sidwalk. SicleuoaAlc
and shall not be less than one foot from the outer edge of the
canopy. Individual letters or symbols indicating use, address,
or an exit or entrance painted, stenciled, or otherwise applied
directly to any awnings, shall be exempt from this provision.
(7) Marquee Signs:
A marquee sign shall only announce existing or future entertainment
events or attractions. Marquee signs shall not extend greater
than 8 feet from the facade of the building nor exceed a sign
area of greater than 90 square feet. The height of a marquee
sign shall not extend above the parapet wall of the building,
and the lowest point of the marquee sign shall not be less than
10 feet above the established grade.
(8) Building Identification Sign:
Building identification signs shall be permitted along the signable
area of each building facade. The maximum size of such signs
shall not exceed an area of 1/2 square foot per linear foot
of building frontage; provided, hooaever, that the size of such
(8) Continued.
signs along a single facade shall not exceed an area of 30 square
feet within the residential zoning areas nor 90 square feet
in all other zoning districts.
(9) Principal Use Sign Requirements
For each nonresidential use, two principal use signs, one of
which may be a freestanding sign, shall be permitted. Such
signs shall meet the most restrictive of the following requirements:
(a) Were a principal use sign is attached to the principal
use building, such sign(s) shall not exceed an aggregate
size of more than two square feet of sign area per linear
.foot of building frontage.
(b) Where a prinicpal use sign is freestanding, and not
attached to the building, such sign(s) shall not exceed an
aggregate size of more than 111 (i.5.) square feet of sign
area per linear foot of lot frontage occupied by the principal
=use.
(c) The maximum aggregate size of the principal use signs)
shall not exceed the following requirements:
Maximum Aggregate
Sign Area For
Facia Signs
Location
Maximum Aggregate
Size Area For Pro-
jecting or Free -
Standing Signs
Maxiru un Projection
of Outer Sign Edge
for Projecting or
Freestanding Signs
All Residential
Zoning Districts
All Commercial
Zoning Districts
32 square feet
250 square feet
20 square feet
100 square feet.
*Six Feet
*Eight Feet
*Provided that no portion of a sign shall be erected within two feet of
a curbline or public right -of -way.
(10) Supplemental Identification Signs: In.addit or o mum:
the principal use sign, supplemental identification
signs, not exceeding an aggregate sign area of four
square feet, shall be permitted adjacent to each
entrance of the principal use. Provided that for
uses in nonresidential zoning districts, one addi-
tional square foot of supplemental sign area per
two linear feet of building frontage shall be allow-
ed for each linear foot of building frontage greater
than 30 feet along one street, up to a maximum aggre-
gate sign area of 20 square feet. Such identification
signs shall be limited to providing the trade name
or logo of the establishment and shall be mounted or
attached flat against the building.
(11) Directory Signs:
Directory signs shall be permitted to identify residential subdivisions,
multi -use activities within shopping centers, office complexes or
apartment buildings, provided:
(a) One such sign shall be permitted for the first 200. feet of
frontage or a fraction thereof and one additional such sign shall
be permitted for every additional 200 feet of frontage contained
in the development.
(b) The location of such sign(s) shall not create a hazard or
conflict with the movement of pedestrian or vehicular traffic and
shall beset back at least 20 feet from any street or driveway
intersection or erected flat against the principal structure.
(c) Except in "R" zoning districts, the canbined area of any
such sign shall not exceed 100 square feet. Within "R" zoning
districts such sign shall not exceed an area of 30 square feet.
(d) A maximum of one sign per establishment or use shall be
permitted per directory
sign face, and only the official logo or principal
name of uses within the development shall be erected
on the directory sign, in adai tion to the name of the
overall development.
(12) Separate Use Signs (Outdoor Advertising):
(a) Separate use signs ((outdoor advertising) shall be per-
mitted in commercial zones only.
(b) There shall be not less than 250 feet between signs lo-
cated on the same side of a street, road or highway.
(c) The sign area shall not exceed 72 square feet. In the
case of double -faced or V -type signs, the sign area of
each face shall not exceed 72 square feet.
(d) Separate use signs shall not be located so as to obstruct
the visual display of any existing principal use sign.
(e) Separate use signs shall not exceed 20 feet in height.
Such height shall be measured from the established grade
to the top of the sign. Supporting posts shall not ex-
tend above the top of a sign.
(f) All separate use signs, together with their supports, braces,
guys, and anchors, shall be kept in good repair. The copy
area shall be repaired, repainted or replaced periodically
as needed to maintain a good appearance.
(g) Each separate use sign shall have attached a legend identi-
fying the owner, agent or agency responsible for its con-
struction and maintenance. The legend shall set forth the
permit number issued by the Zoning Administrator for such
sign.
(13) Portable Signs Calling Attention to a Business, Sale or Special
Event:
(a) One sign shall be permitted for each such business, sale
or special event.
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(b) Such sign shall be removed not later than 30 days following
the issuance of the permit. However, after a period of 60 days
from the date of the sign's removal, an additional 30-day permit -
may be obtained. A separate permit and fee shall be required for
each 30-day period of such sign's use.
(c) Such sign may be illuminated; however, flashing lights shall
not be permitted on portable signs.
(d) A safety electrical inspection and sticker is required on all
portable signs. All such signs shall require a Ground Fault Interuptor
(GFI) protected circuit.
(14) NONCONFORMING SIGNS:
SIGNS WHICH EXISTED PRIOR TO THE ADOPTION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND DO
NOT MEET THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED NONODN-
FORMENG. OWNERS OF NONCONFORMING SINS SHALL BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING
BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR STATING THE REASONS WHICH MAKE THE SIGN
NONCONFORMING AND THE DATE WHICH THE SIGN MUST BE REMOVED. UPON
RECEIPT OF SUCH NOTICE THE OWNER SHALL HAVE A CHOICE OF THREE ACTIONS
WHICH ARE:
(1) Remove sign not later than one year following receipt of notice.
(2) Alter sign, if possible, to conform with ordinance.
(3) Appeal within 90 days to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Ordinance # 1984 -2
Adopted: March 1, 1984