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Notice of Meeting & Tentative Agenda
City of Jefferson Planning and Zoning Commission
Thursday, July 12, 2018 ~ 5:15 P.M.
City Council Chambers, John G. Christy Municipal Building, 320 East McCarty Street
Enter through Main Lobby
All interested parties will be given a chance to be heard.
TENTATIVE AGENDA
1. Call to Order and Introductions
2. Procedural Matters
• Determination of quorum and designation of voting alternates
• Call for cases
• Receive and review requests for continuance
• Receive requests for reordering the agenda
• Format of hearing
• List of exhibits
3. Adoption of Agenda (as printed or reordered)
4. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2018
5. Communications Received
6. New Business/Public Hearings
Case No. P18016 –Text Amendment Pertaining to Chapter 3 of Jefferson City Code, Advertising and
Signs. Request filed by city staff to amend the text of Chapter 3, Advertising and Signs. The complete text
of the amendment is available for review at the Department of Planning and Protective Services, 320 E.
McCarty Street, or may be viewed at the Planning and Zoning Commission webpage at:
www.jeffersoncitymo.gov.
7. Other Business
A. Sunset/McKay Court rezoning (Single family neighborhood currently zoned for duplexes)
B. Southside Rezoning #1
C. Staff updates on prior cases
D. Election of Officers
8. Adjourn
MINUTES
JEFFERSON CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
June 14, 2018
5:15 p.m.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT ATTENDANCE RECORD
Bunnie Trickey Cotten 9 of 10
Jack Deeken 9 of 10
Dean Dutoi 4 of 10
Chris Jordan, Chairman 10 of 10
Michael Lester 9 of 10
Michelle Mahoney 7 of 10
Blake Markus 6 of 10
Dale Vaughan 9 of 10
Chris Yarnell, Vice Chairman 7 of 10
Hank Vogt, Alternate 1 of 1
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT
Matthew Hall, Alternate 3 of 10
COUNCIL LIAISON PRESENT
Carlos Graham, Council Liaison
STAFF PRESENT
Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning & Protective Services
Bryan Wolford, Associate City Counselor
Eric Barron, Planning Manager
Shane Wade, Civil Engineer II
Ian Zollinger, Planner
Ahnna Nanoski, Planner
Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant
1. Call to Order and Introduction of Members, Ex-officio Members and Staff
The Chairman, all regular members and one alternate was present. A quorum was present.
Designation of Voting Alternates
Chairman Jordan explained that staff has requested to reorder the agenda to hear Case No.
P18015 first, the Final Subdivision Plat of Turtle Creek Subdivision, Section Two.
Ms. Cotten moved and Mr. Dutoi seconded to reorder the agenda to hear Case No. P18015 the
Final Subdivision Plat of Turtle Creek Subdivision, Section Two, first. The motion passed 8-0 with
the following votes:
Aye: Cotten, Deeken, Dutoi, Lester, Mahoney, Markus, Vaughan, Yarnell
The Chairman announced that all regular members are eligible to vote on Case No. P18015 the
Final Subdivision Plat of Turtle Creek Subdivision, Section Two.
Ms. Cotten announced that she will be leaving after Case No. P18015 the Final Subdivision Plat
of Turtle Creek Subdivision, Section Two. Chairman Jordan announced that Alternate Vogt will be
eligible to vote on Case No. P18014, Creation of the School Street Local Historic District.
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2. Procedural Matters and Procedures Explained
Mr. Zollinger explained the procedures for the meeting. The following documents were entered
as exhibits. Mr. Zollinger advised that copies of the exhibits are available through the City Clerk or
the Department of Planning and Protective Services:
The City Code of the City of Jefferson, as amended
Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map
Copies of applications under consideration
A list of property owners to whom notices were sent
Affidavit of publication of the public notice in the newspaper
Rules of Procedure, Planning & Zoning Commission
Mr. Zollinger submitted the following items for the record:
Staff reports
Minutes of proceedings
Copies of drawings, plans, and/or renderings under consideration
Letters or memoranda from staff
Materials submitted by the public or applicants pertaining to the cases under consideration
Councilman Graham arrived at 5:23 p.m.
3. Adoption of Agenda
Ms. Cotten moved and Mr. Dutoi seconded to adopt the agenda as reordered. The motion passed
8-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Cotten, Deeken, Dutoi, Lester, Mahoney, Markus, Vaughan, Yarnell
4. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 10, 2018
Mr. Yarnell moved and Mr. Lester seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
May 10, 2018 as written. The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Cotten, Deeken, Dutoi, Lester, Mahoney, Markus, Vaughan, Yarnell
5. Communications Received
Correspondence was received for Case No. P18014.
6. Other New Business
Case No. P18015 – 1050 South Country Club Drive, Final Subdivision Plat of Turtle Creek
Subdivision, Section Two. Request filed by Lage LLC, property owner, for a Final Subdivision
Plat of 13.64 acres consisting of 34 lots. The property is zoned RS-2 Single Family Residential
and is located on the west side of South Country Club Drive 350 feet north of Old Lohman Road
and is described as part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 8 and part of the Northwest Quarter
of Section 17, Township 44 North, Range 12 West, Jefferson City, Missouri (Central Missouri
Professional Services, Consultant).
Mr. Zollinger described the proposal and explained that this is the final phase of Turtle Creek
Subdivision. He stated that Section Two consists of 41 lots on 16.02 acres and is zoned RS-2
Single Family Residential.
Mr. Paul Samson, Central Missouri Professional Services, 2500 E. McCarty Street, spoke
regarding this request and distributed a visual depicting the layout of the proposed subdivision. Mr.
Samson explained that the existing street, Tanman Court, will be extended. He stated that two new
streets, Ronan Court and Ryder Court will end in a cul-de-sac. Mr. Samson explained that Tanman
Court and Ryder Court both have extensions of right-of-way that go to the property line that would
permit future extensions onto adjacent properties for future developments. He stated that parking
will be allowed on one side of all streets. Mr. Samson explained that sidewalks will be constructed
on one side of all streets. He stated that construction will be in two phases with Ronan Court
constructed first and once all of the lots are sold Ryder Court would be the last phase. Mr. Samson
explained that Lot 48 would be dedicated to the City for maintenance of a stormwater quality basin.
No one spoke in opposition to this request and no correspondence was received.
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Mr. Zollinger gave the Planning Division staff report. Mr. Wade gave the Engineering Division
staff report.
Mr. Samson concurred with staff comments and recommendations.
Ms. Cotten moved and Mr. Yarnell seconded to recommend approval of the Final Subdivision Plat
of Turtle Creek Subdivision Section Two, subject to comments and technical corrections of the
Planning and Engineering Divisions, to the City Council. The motion passed 8-0 with the following
votes:
Aye: Cotten, Deeken, Dutoi, Lester, Mahoney, Markus, Vaughan, Yarnell
Ms. Cotten left at 5:46 p.m. Chairman Jordan announced that Mr. Vogt is eligible to vote.
7. New Business/Public Hearings
Case No. P18014 –Creation of the School Street Local Historic District. Request filed by
Jenny Smith, lead applicant, and 21 other property owners within the proposed district for the
following:
1. Creation and designation of the School Street Local Historic District for an area
containing 28 property parcels and consisting of approximately 4 acres.
2. Enactment of design guidelines for properties within the district, including regulations
requiring review and approval of new buildings and building modifications by the Historic
Preservation Commission.
The proposed historic district is generally located south of East McCarty Street, east of Wears
Creek, North of Highway 50/63, and on Lafayette Street frontage. Maps of the proposed historic
district area and proposed design guidelines are available on the Planning and Zoning
Commission website at: www.jeffersoncitymo.gov and are on file at the Department of Planning
and Protective Services and available for review during regular business hours.
Mr. Barron described the proposal and explained that the primary purpose of a local historic
district is to regulate building design in the interest of preserving historical character. He stated that
a tiered structure of tools for historic preservation was put in place in 1998: (1) Neighborhood
Conservation Advisory District; (2) Neighborhood Conservation Planned District; and (3) Historic
District. Mr. Barron explained that in 2006, the City C ode was amended and the first two items in
the tiered structure were removed and replaced with the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay
District section of the Zoning Code. He stated that the Capitol Avenue Overlay District is a form of
the Conservation Overlay District. Mr. Barron explained that statutory authority for design
requirements is largely rooted in zoning powers, and it is therefore necessary for the proposed
historic district to be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission. He stated that the role of
the Planning and Zoning Commission is to conduct a public hearing, review and make a
recommendation on the application to the City Council. Mr. Barron explained that the Planning and
Zoning Commission has a number of options when making a recommendation. They can make a
positive recommendation, a negative recommendation, a neutral recommendation or any other
recommendation that they feel the City Council needs to consider. He stated that if approved, the
School Street area would have the highest historic designation available at the local level, a
designation that exists nowhere else within the City. Mr. Barron explained that a public
informational meeting for property owners within the area was held on April 19. He stated that the
informational meeting focused on the details of the proposal, application process, and resulting
regulatory requirements. Mr. Barron explained that on May 1 the Historic Preservation Commission
voted to approve the proposal, and their recommendation for approval will be forwarded to the City
Council along with the recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission. He stated that
application was signed by 22 of the 28 property owners within the proposed district, which meets
the 75% property owner signatory requirement for application for a local historic district. Mr. Barron
explained that the application includes proposed design guidelines, which are a subjective set of
criteria that would be used by the Historic Preservation Commission when reviewing future building
permit applications for the area. If approved, any future exterior building proposals or modifications
in the area would be subject to Historic Preservation Commission review and approval. Mr. Barron
discussed the proposed design guidelines for existing buildings, new buildings and site features. He
stated that new construction and exterior modifications would be subject to review by the Historic
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Preservation Commission. Mr. Barron explained that a large portion of the proposed local historic
district is located in the floodplain as shown on federal floodplain maps. He stated that federal
floodplain regulations only allow improvements to an existing structure located within a floodplain of
up to 50% of the structure value, which is known as the Substantial Improvement Clause. Mr.
Barron explained that federal regulations include a provision for elimination of the 50% maximum
improvement value for contributing structures within a certified historic district. He stated that City
staff is uncertain as to whether historic designation at the local level would result in removal of the
50% Substantial Improvement rule. Mr. Barron explained that Staff has no information that
formation of the district would actually result in relief from those Federal floodplain regulations. He
stated that Staff have tried to seek clarification on this item and have gotten no clear answers. He
stated that a supplementary case file information packet was distributed at tonight’s meeting that
includes the following information: (1) Email communication through Jayme Abbott, Neighborhood
Services Manager, regarding Certified Local Historic Districts; and (2) Correspondence to the State
Historic Preservation Office requesting determination on impact of Historic District Designation of
Floodplain Regulations. Mr. Barron explained that designation of flood prone areas as open space
within urban comprehensive planning documents is common, and the bulk of the proposed School
Street Historic District is recommended as open space within the land use plan component of the
adopted Central Eastside Neighborhood Plan. Mr. Barron gave the staff recommendation and
explained that the negative recommendation is based on: (1) Staff’s level of discomfort regarding
the floodplain issues, the unknown processes associated with and unknown consequences of the
floodplain issues, and; (2) that the Historic District is the wrong tool for preservation of the area, that
the Conservation Overlay District (what was established for Capitol Avenue) is the more
appropriate tool. Mr. Barron explained that the administrative burden created by formation of the
district, both on property owners and on the City, is higher than necessary and there are other tools
available to provide for design requirements. He stated that the findings of historic significance by
the Historic Preservation Commission should be recognized by this body. Mr. Barron explained that
the Historic Preservation Commission is the body that is assigned such responsibility by the City
Council and their findings should be given due weight by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Jenny Smith, 1211 Elmerine Avenue, spoke regarding this request and explained that she owns
property at 612 and 614 E. McCarty Street. She stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission is
not the proper purview for a review of the creation of a local historic district. Ms. Smith explained
that this may be the appropriate purview to hear design guidelines. She stated that the design
guidelines are based on the Capitol Avenue Overlay District guidelines. Ms. Smith explained that
snice the stormwater channel was built in the 1960’s it has helped mitigate flooding in this area.
She stated that the benefits of a local historic district include: (1) revitalization of neighborhoods; (2)
preservation of the character of the district; (3) enhancement of property owner’s sense of pride,
which leads to better maintenance of their property; (4) enhancement of a sense of community; (5)
leading to a sense of voice in a community’s own future in a structured way; (6) and that the
residents in this area are aware of the risk of living in a floodplain. They are not trying to take
advantage of federal regulations; (7) the impetus for submitting this application was that the City
wants to create a park/open space in this neighborhood; (8) 75 percent of the property owners in
this area support the creation of this proposed local historic district.
Mr. Yarnell inquired why choose a local historic district over a Conservation Overlay District. In
response, Ms. Smith explained that a local historic district would provide the best protection for the
neighborhood.
The following individuals spoke in favor of this request:
• Steve Denalfo, resides at 1302 Roseview Drive, owns property at 618 E. McCarty Street. Mr.
Denalfo discussed flood insurance costs and commented that the existing channel was built
to prevent flooding. The houses that were removed and the construction of the new Lafayette
Street interchange has helped mitigate flooding.
• Doug Record, 1009 Fairmount Boulevard, is a member of the Historic Preservation
Commission and is speaking on behalf of Chairperson Ms. Mary Schantz. Mr. Record
commented that at their May 1, 2018 meeting the Historic Preservation Commission heard
testimony from residents that this proposed local historic district is important to them. Other
comments made were in reference to the history in this area. Mr. Record explained that the
Historic Preservation Commission passed this request unanimously.
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• Mike Gorman, resides at 305 Crest Avenue, Holts Summit, Missouri and owns property at
608 E. McCarty Street. Mr. Gorman commented that he learned of the Department of Parks,
Recreation and Forestry’s proposal in their long term plan to make this area a green space.
The properties adjacent to his were purchased for that purpose. Without some type of
protection it would be very difficult to make improvements to his property under the
Substantial Improvement Rule. He explained that a local historic district designation will help
improve the neighborhood.
• Jane Beetem, 1623 Payne Drive, distributed a more detailed handout of her comments. She
stated that discussions related to the floodplain are irrelevant to review of design guidelines.
The 50 percent rule prohibits rehabilitation in this area currently. There are vacant houses in
this area that cannot be rehabbed because it is cost prohibitive. The Wears Creek Channel
has protected the area from flooding.
• Winn Harrison, 1916 County Road State Route OO, Holts Summit, Missouri, commented that
he has not seen flooding since the Wears Creek Channel was built.
• Tony Smith, resides at 1211 Elmerine Avenue and owns property at 612 and 614 E. McCarty
Street and commented that property owners in this area will not be bought out if flooding
occurs, which happened in Cedar City after the 1993 flood. Ourselves and other property
owners are doing work on the interior of their homes and are not exceeding FEMA guidelines.
We would like to be able to renovate the exteriors too. The reason that we are pursuing the
creation of a local historic district is that the City owns five of the 28 properties in this area
and the City wants to tear those properties down. We are also concerned of the long term
plan of letting our properties depreciate and the fact that we would not be given market value
for our property.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to this request:
• Reverend Cassandra Gould, Pastor of Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church, 1521 Hough Street
stated that the applicants have cited repeatedly their desire to maintain the historic value of
that community and I too want to maintain the historic value of that community. On behalf of
parishioners that have called Quinn Chapel home for 168 years I find it odd and hurtful that
our church was not considered a part of this proposed district. If indeed the idea was to
maintain black history and to make sure that was represented, it is interesting that the
applicants were intentional about leaving out the oldest black entity in this city. It is interesting
that you did not hear from any actual residents of this area, you only heard from investors
that own property in this area and are protecting their investments. I do not think that
decisions should be made by people who are outside of the community trying to make a
decision for people inside the community. One of the things that Ms. Smith and Ms. Beetem
decided was that you have a new building but we are still 168 years old. We were displaced
by the construction of the Lafayette Street interchange and that is why we have a new
building. Even with that our parishioners were intentional in staying in this community. I
believe that this application is an attempt to exclude the very people who this community was
built around and the very people who actually created the history. I am asking that this
applicant be rejected and that if there is a historical district that it includes Quinn Chapel
A.M.E. Church specifically. I honestly think the corridor from the Lincoln University to Quinn
Chapel A.M.E. Church should be included. I did make a presentation at the Historic
Preservation Commission. This is a community that has been blighted. What we need in this
community is not just preservation of ideas and history but also commerce so that the
community can be more vibrant. I am not against historic districts. If this proposal is to move
forward it should include Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church no matter the age of the building. We
are still a stakeholder in this community and one of the oldest churches of any kind in this
community and again the oldest entity to be started by people of color.
• Reverend Kimberly Woodruff, 808 Jackson Street, commented that she is a lifelong member
of Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church. The old building was in the floodplain and the basement was
flooded numerous times due to rain and not because of the 1993 flood. I am offended that
people own property in the community but they do not live there. I find it offensive that they
did not do enough research to know that Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church should be included in
any kind of decision that this area should be made into a historic district.
• Mr. Arthur Brown, 714 Clark Avenue, commented that he wants to clarify some concerns. In
1994, across the street from Randy Halsey’s house, I saw a car washed down the street
because of the flood. The Physical Plant Director at Lincoln University lived on the left hand
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side of School Street and the grounds crew helped clean up his basement. Coach Reed lived
on the right hand side of School Street and he had flood damage. Other residents had flood
damage too. During segregation a lot of people could not live on School Street, McCarty
Street was the dividing line. When they tore down the buildings on Lafayette Street they fled,
that is when the black people moved in. That is why it is historic.
• Mr. Glover Brown, Executive Director of the Friends of Lafayette Street and the Historic Foot
District, 1700 Valley Hi Road, commented that Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church was excluded
from the district even though it is the oldest black entity in Jefferson City. We have proposed
an economic development package for the corner of Lafayette Street and McCarty Street. We
are offering an economic development package to enhance the neighborhood first, then the
community and then the City. He stated that Ms. Smith commented that the City made a
mistake buying 408 Lafayette Street. In our proposal we are looking at purchasing 408
Lafayette Street thus eliminating that burden for the City and again offering economic
development for this area. We are not in opposition of the historic district. What we want is for
the Planning and Zoning Commission to reject the application as it is currently proposed and
rewrite it. We are looking at creating a historic district that will include not just School Street,
but let us look at the historic area in Jefferson City that goes from Lafayette Street to Clark
Avenue and from Dunklin Street to Miller Street.
• James Robinett, Jr., 1675 County Road 390, Holts Summit, Missouri, is representing the
Jefferson City Chapter of the NAACP. During the Applicant’s presentation she spoke of the
proposed historic district being the community’s voice. When it is not inclusive of the people
in this community or a historic church it is not a community voice. It might represent some
property owners but it does not represent the community. The Jefferson City branch of the
NAACP opposes the application until it becomes inclusive. It is great that they want to
preserve the homes in this area by creating a historic district but that has to be an inclusive
effort.
• Ouida S. Tolbert, 726 Lafayette Street, commented that she is not in opposition but in support
of inclusion. Historic preservation is our purpose here. I am not a member of Quinn Chapel
A.M.E. Church but it is a real joy to stand with Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church in this support of
inclusion. I have observed Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church’s influence throughout Jefferson
City.
The following individuals wished to speak regarding this request:
• Roger King, 1205 N. Park Avenue, Springfield, Missouri, explained that he used to live at 901
Roland Court. As I grew up here I saw the history, I started to see the houses and the people
that cared about this community. I have resided in Springfield for the last 33 years and have
resided in the midtown neighborhood historic district. I have seen blighted neighborhoods that
were turned around by a historic district in Springfield. I believe that Jefferson City can do the
same for blighted neighborhoods. Jefferson City needs to realize and recognize their historic
properties.
Correspondence in favor of the request was received from the following individuals:
• Tony Smith, 1211 Elmerine Avenue
• David Heise, 320 Marshall Street
• Janet & Jim Gallaher, 4321 Tanner Bridge Road
• Pam Taylor
• Tammy Boeschen, President, Historic City of Jefferson, PO Box 105056
Correspondence expressing concerns about this request was received from Phil Freeman, Chair,
Old Town Revitalization Committee.
Mr. Vaughan inquired if Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church can be added to the historic district just
because of the age of the building being new. Mr. Wolford clarified that a noncontributing building
can be included in the district. He explained that Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church cannot be added to
this current application, it would require a new applicaiton.
The Chairman allowed rebuttal testimony from the Applicant and one person speaking in favor, in
opposition and others wishing to speak. He stated that each person is allowed three minutes of
testimony.
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Ms. Jenny Smith, 1211 Elmerine Avenue, gave rebuttal testimony regarding this request and
apologized to Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church for excluding them from the proposed historic district.
She stated that Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church is historic and we fully recognize your importance and
contribution to the community. Ms. Smith explained that Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church is not a
contributing property because they are a new building. She stated that every other building is over
100 years old. Ms. Smith explained that at this point we cannot include them in the proposed
historic district without starting a new application. She stated that the size of this proposed historic
district is small because this is a massive project.
Ms. Tammy Boeschen, President of the Historic City of Jefferson, 728 Deer Creek Road, gave
rebuttal testimony in favor of this request. Ms. Boeschen commented that Jefferson City lags
behind in realizing and recognizing their historic properties. She stated that Mr. Glover Brown
mentioned economic development. Economic development does not have to fall in this district.
Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church is a historic part of this community but since their building is new they
were excluded from further discussions about being included in the proposed historic district. The
houses in this proposed historic district are in danger of demolition by neglect. The overall plan by
the City is to let them fall down so that they can tear them down and become green space.
Therefore, there is urgency for protection for this proposed historic district. The Historic
Preservation Review of Demolition Permits Ordinance that was recently enacted says that the only
protection for properties is if the building is over 100 years old or older or if it is in a local historic
district. This is the only way that we can protect the houses that still stand that are over 100 years
old.
Reverend Cassandra Gould, Pastor of Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church, 1521 Hough Street, gave
rebuttal testimony in opposition to this request. Reverend Gould clarified that she is not opposed to
historic preservation, she is opposed that Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church was excluded from the
proposed historic district. She referenced an email from Ms. Smith dated July 10, 2017. Reverend
Gould asked for an inclusive project that includes the oldest black entity in this community.
Mr. Roger King, 1205 N. Park Avenue, Springfield, Missouri, gave rebuttal testimony in a neutral
position to this request. Mr. King explained that he has lived in a historic district for 33 years in the
Midtown District in Springfield. He stated that property values range from $350,000 to $18,000. Mr.
King explained that it took a community in Springfield to want to turn Midtown around. He stated
that this community does as well. Mr. Brown explained that there is an amazing corridor along
Lafayette Street from Lincoln University to the Federal Courthouse and starting at Immaculate
Conception Church on East McCarty, past Lincoln University and going into the neighborhoods. In
a historic district every building does not have to be 100 years old it has to be a district of historic
significance.
Chairman Jordan closed testimony at 8:05 p.m.
Councilman Graham left at this time.
Mr. Barron gave the Planning Division staff report. Mr. Barron clarified that the Historic
Preservation Commission’s vote on the formation of the proposed historic district was 4 – 2 and not
unanimous as stated in previous testimony. The vote on approval of the design guidelines was
unanimous.
Discussion:
Mr. Deeken commented that this is about saving the buildings and I think this is the only option
that the Applicant has. I understand Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church’s dilemma but that is a cultural
district. If Ms. Beetem would have been tasked with that it would have taken months or maybe
years to do all of the history that is involved. This is not a cultural issue, I think this is a way to save
those buildings. I support this request.
Motion:
Mr. Lester moved and Mr. Markus seconded to recommend a neutral recommendation for the
creation of the School Street Local Historic District and proposed design guidelines for the School
Street Local Historic District, to the City Council.
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Explanation:
Mr. Lester explained that he questions the appropriateness of the Planning and Zoning
Commission weighing in on this while the Historic Preservation Commission approved the creation
of the School Street Local Historic District. Given the exclusion of significant aspects of the district
and the surrounding area I think we should be neutral.
Mr. Markus commented that this has been presented to us with the cultural aspect of the African
American community. It somewhat bothers me that it is being presented that way when I think in
reality it is being used to prop up old buildings and get out of federal regulations for the people who
own the property. But I still think that an important thing to consider is that there is historical
significance for those buildings. I did not care for the way it was presented with a packet full of
African American history. For those reasons I would say to send this request to the City Council
with a neutral recommendation.
Vote:
The motion passed 5 to 3 with the following roll call vote:
Aye: Deeken, Lester, Mahoney, Markus, Vogt
Nay: Dutoi, Vaughan, Yarnell
8. Other Business
A. Staff updates on prior cases
None.
9. Adjourn. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Eric Barron, Assistant Secretary
Jefferson City
Planning & Zoning Commission
July 12, 2018
Case No. P18016
Text Amendment Pertaining to
Chapter 3 – Advertising & Signs
Chapter 3 – Advertising and Signage
Staff summary of proposed amendments
Overview: The proposed amendments are best described as a rewrite of Article 1 of Chapter 3, pertaining to
on-premise advertising and signage. Staff conducted a large amount of research when drafting the proposed
sign code amendments, including reviewing other cities codes, conducting field research, and reading articles
and watching webinars on signage topics. While staff used the existing Chapter 3 as a template and guide, the
number of amendments are too numerous to track. Staff have summarized the proposed amendments within
the description of each section of the rewritten Article (staff comments in italics).
Section 3-1 Purpose and Intent – describes the intent of the chapter and findings that support enactment of
regulations to advertising and signage. This section was rewritten to lend more support to the purpose, intent,
and findings that support the rest of the chapter.
Section 3-2 Applicability – describes how the regulations apply, including assigning responsibilities to owners
over tenant signage, message neutrality statement, list of signage that regulations do not apply to, and list of
prohibited signage. This is a new section, meant to clarify rules of applicability, and the list of prohibited signs
moved here from old section 3-5 with a few additions and clarifications.
Section 3-3 Definitions – a fair number of definitions were added, deleted, or edited as a general refresh of
the definition section. Staff combed the chapter in an effort to identify terms that needed to be added or
deleted from the definition section.
Section 3-4 Sign Permit Process – describes the permit process, including application requirements, manner in
which permits are processed and approved/denied, validity of issued permits, and list of items that are
exempt from permitting requirements. This section is largely new, meant to clarify the permitting process,
which was minimally represented in old section 3-10.
Section 3-5 On-Premise signs – outlines the allowance for signage across the various zoning districts. The
section is moderately edited, with most of the provisions being transferred over from old section 3-4. A few of
the notable provisions and edits include:
1. Permanent signage for commercial districts is divided into building mounted and freestanding
allowances.
a. Building mounted – 10% of façade area for all districts
Maximum sign size of 200 sf (100 sf for C-3 district)
Maximum total building signage of 300 sf (200 sf for C-3 district)
Maximum building mounted sign height of 50 feet (20 feet for C-3 district)
Window signage-allowed 50 sf or 50% of window area, whichever is greater.
Businesses greater than 50,000 sf–max sign size 250 sf/500 sf of total signage
Old code had different facade percentages for different districts – which staff found to be
unnecessary. C-3 district was still regulated by (even older) frontage based allowance –
which staff felt needed to be brought forward into the façade based formula. Max
building sign height is proposed to be raised from 32 feet to 50 feet, except in C-3 district.
Old code put window signage into façade based signage allowance, which staff has found
to be an unrealistic manner of regulating window signage.
b. Freestanding – area allowance based on land area, building area, or frontage.
Maximum sign size of 200 sf (100 sf for C-3 district)
Maximum of one sign per property frontage
In C-3 district, freestanding sign only permitted if there is a front yard.
Maximum Height of - 32 feet in C-2, M-1 and M-2 districts.
10 feet in C-O, C-1 and C-3 districts.
Allowance for directional signs and menu boards for drive through uses.
Old code is largely transferred over, except for the C-3 district verbiage which is a rewrite
and the drive through allowances which are new.
2. Permanent signage for residential districts – largely not permitted, except for allowances for
churches, apartment developments and schools. Maximum building mounted sign height of 20 feet
and freestanding sign height of 10 feet. For the N-O district, signage is limited to 4 sf of building
mounted signage.
No Major Edits.
3. Permanent signage for mixed use district – permitted 24 sf of building mounted signage and 24 sf of
freestanding signage. Sign height limited to 20 feet for building mounted signs and 4 feet for
freestanding signs.
No Major Edits.
4. Subsections E-I regarding PUD signage, Large area commercial development signage, Master sign
plans, electronic message centers, and removal of unpermitted signage for property splits.
No Major Edits.
5. Subdivision Signage – subsection J – allowance of 64 square feet of permanent signage which must be
maintained by subdivision association.
This is a new allowance based on instances where a subdivision has requested signage.
Section 3-6 Temporary signs – Allowances for temporary signage are divided based on commercial signage vs.
non-commercial signage, building mounted vs. freestanding temporary signage, and based on zoning districts.
1. Commercial and Industrial districts - Temporary signage allowance
Commercial Signage – standard advertising of businesses, products, events, etc.
Building mounted: allowed 50 sf of building mounted commercial temporary signage.
Freestanding: Not permitted, except for sandwich board signs, corner lots at major
intersections, and future use signage during construction. Common prohibited signs
include yard signs, advertising flags, wind operated devices, inflatable devices.
Sandwich board signs allowed adjacent to business door with max size of 3’x4’.
In the C-3 district, sandwich board signs limited to one per property and size is limited
to 2’x4’ and must be adjacent to building.
Corner lot signage – special allowance of 25 sf of temporary signage for corner lots,
which are typically used as locations to post community event signs that are
sponsored by the business.
The old code heavily restricts commercial temporary signage, and was done so consciously
as an effort to prevent the proliferation of signage clutter within the community. Staff
have drafted the revisions based on the same restrictive stance toward advertising clutter,
except with an effort to allow signage on buildings while restricting it in the front yards.
The combination of window signage and additional building mounted temporary signage
should be sufficient to meet the advertising needs of businesses while preventing the
proliferation of advertising clutter along the roadways.
The effect of the special allowance of signage at corner lots is reduced as it is directed
toward stopped traffic rather than moving traffic and corner lots typically have more
frontage, which reduces the perception of the signage being clutter. Sandwich board signs
are moderately used within the community (especially downtown), and when located
immediately in front of a business door seem to be an appropriate level of advertising with
little visual impact.
Non-commercial Signage–political and opinion signs. Also real estate signs placed in this category.
Permitted one sign per street frontage (freestanding or building mounted) of 25 sf.
Additional signage during election period–2 additional signs per frontage of 32 sf each.
The allowance for non-commercial signs on commercial properties is based on the need to
advertise real estate availability (spaces for lease or property for sale) and an allowance
for election signage.
2. Residential Districts – Temporary signage allowance
Commercial signage – not permitted, except construction sign with a valid bldg permit over $10k
Non-Commercial signage – permitted 2 temporary signs per property. Additional 2 signs per
property street frontage during election periods. Maximum size of 5 sf per sign. Additional 32 sf
sign during the holiday period.
Additional allowance for schools, apartments, churches – one 25 sf sign per street frontage.
This would allow a corner lot to have up to 6 yard signs during an election period, and a mid-block
lot to have 4. Commercial advertising signs (typically business signs) are prohibited in residential
districts except in the rare case of a large building project, where such signage is helpful in
identifying the location for deliveries and such.
3. Mixed use district – Temporary Signage
Commercial signage – limited to 25 sf of building mounted temporary signage, one sandwich
board sign, and future use of property sign.
Non-commercial signage – same as residential districts.
The mixed use district is crafted as a midpoint between commercial and residential allowances.
4. Subdivision – permitted a maximum of 64 square feet of freestanding temporary signage – for a period
of three years or after all lots have a structure built on them.
5. Other Provisions –
Setbacks – temporary signs in commercial and industrial districts – 10 feet from street/curb line and 5
feet from any other property lines. In residential districts – 5 feet from street/curb line and 5 from
other property lines. Signs cannot be located on right-of-way.
Section 3-7 Flags – Allowances for flags are divided based on commercial vs. non-commercial flags and zoning
districts.
1. Commercial and Industrial Districts – permitted flags
A property is limited to display of three flags, which may be either commercial or non-commercial.
Flags must be affixed to a flagpole or mounted on a building. Minimum and maximum flagpole
heights are established, along with minimum and maximum flag size based on height.
Roof mounted flags are prohibited, except for buildings four stories tall in the C-3 district.
This section is meant to permit traditional flags while prohibiting ground and advertising flags.
2. Residential and Mixed use district – permitted flags
A property is permitted 2 flags, which must be non-commercial. Maximum flagpole height of 30
feet and maximum flag dimension of 6’x10’.
This section is meant to be fairly unrestrictive, except to ensure that flags and flagpoles are sized
appropriately for the residential areas.
Section 3-8 Lighting – establishes a protection for residential properties near bright signs.
No Major Edits.
Section 3-9 Non-conforming signs – establishes rules for dealing with grandfathered signs.
No Major Edits.
Section 3-10 Maintenance of Signs – Establishes rules for inspection and maintenance of signs.
No Major Edits.
Section 3-11 Board of Adjustment – Establishes procedures for signage variances and other Board of
Adjustment actions regarding signage.
No Major Edits.
Enforcement Section – moved to new Article with edits to clarify and strengthen enforcement abilities.
Banners on Utility Poles and Over Streets – Moved to Chapter 32 Streets and Sidewalks, with minor edits.
Appendix Y – Street banner fees moved from text of code to Appendix Y.
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BILL NO. [Bill No.]
SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN ____ ______________
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING
CHAPTER 3 ADVERTISING AND SIGNS AND CHAPTER 32 STREETS AND
SIDEWALKS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 3 (Advertising and Signs) Article 1 (In General) is deleted
in its entirety and replaced as follows:
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 3-1. Purpose and Intent.
A. Intent.
1. The intent of this chapter is to:
a. Regulate existing and proposed signs of all types;
b. Protect the public health, safety and general welfare;
c. Protect state and federal constitutional rights to free speech;
d. Protect property values;
e. Create a more attractive economic and business climate;
f. Enhance and protect the physical appearance of the City of Jefferson;
g. Preserve the scenic and natural beauty of the City of Jefferson and provide a more
enjoyable and pleasing community; and
h. to promote high standards in appearance and effective communication by necessary
outdoor advertising while preserving residential areas, open views and vistas, and traffic
safety by effective regulation
2. General Findings. The City finds that the standards and procedures in this Chapter:
a. Protect public health and safety by:
i. Minimizing visual distractions and obstructions that contribute to traffic
accidents;
ii. Prohibiting signs that constitute a traffic hazard or obstruct the visibility of
motorist, bicyclists or pedestrians, or cause confusion by virtue of visual
similarity to traffic control signs;
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iii. Reducing hazards that are caused by signs that overhang or project over public
right of way;
iv. Providing more visual open space, and;
v. Preventing potential deterioration of the community’s appearance and
attractiveness that would create a blighting influence;
b. Encourage signs that are attractive and functional for the type of establishment to which
they pertain, and that are in scale and architectural harmony with the project site, project
buildings, adjacent buildings and development in the district or neighborhood in which
they are located;
c. Reduce visual clutter and physical obstructions caused by a proliferation of signs that
could diminish the City’s image, property values and quality of life;
d. Keep signs within a reasonable scale with respect to the buildings to which they relate;
e. Encourage the upgrading, updating or removal of signs that are poorly maintained, out
of character with their surroundings, or do not conform to this Chapter; and
f. Prevent signs that are potentially dangerous to the public due to structural deficiencies
and disrepair.
3. The City finds that the appearance, character and quality of a community are affected by the
location, size, construction and graphic design of its signs. Therefore, signs should convey their
messages clearly and simply to be compatible with their surroundings.
Sec. 3-2. Applicability.
A. This Chapter applies to all signs that are visible from a public right-of-way, adjacent property or outdoor
areas of public property.
B. No signs shall be erected, placed, displayed or maintained in any district within the City of Jefferson
except as specifically allowed by this Chapter.
C. Owners and Tenants. Wherever this chapter allows signage on a premise, the right to the signage, unless
specifically stated otherwise the City Code, is granted to the owner of a property. The owner may
delegate that right to any tenant or tenants but shall in no case grant to said tenant or tenants, individually
or cumulatively, more signage than has been allotted to the owner by this code. In all cases the owner
shall remain liable for complying with this code and assuring that the owner’s tenants do not exceed the
allotted signage.
D. Message Neutrality. This Chapter regulates signs in a manner which is consistent with the speech
freedoms of both the United States and Missouri Constitutions and the Missouri Statutes, and is content
neutral. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, no sign is subject to any limitation based on
its non-commercial content. Any sign authorized in this Chapter may contain any non-commercial copy
in lieu of any other copy.
E. This Chapter does not apply to the following:
1. Governmental Signs and Legal Notices.
2. Historical Markers.
3. Holiday decorations which would not otherwise meet the definition of any type of sign set forth
herein.
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4. Incidental signs that are attached to a building or window and do not exceed one (1) square foot.
5 Interior signs not visible from the exterior of a building.
6. Warning signs that are posted on private property and do not exceed three (3) square feet in area.
7. Traffic control signs that do not exceed three (3) square feet in area.
8. Signs preempted from regulation by state or federal law.
9. See Section 3-4.C for signs that are regulated by this Chapter, but exempt from sign permits.
F. Prohibited Signs. The following signs are prohibited as stated below, except as otherwise provided in this
Chapter.
1. Sign placed on right-of-way without permissive use of right-of-way or other proper approval,
excluding governmental signs and traffic signs.
2. Off-premise sign unless in conformity with Chapter 3, Article II, of the City Code.
3. Flashing sign.
4. Advertising device, such as streamers and wind operated devices.
5. Paper poster applied directly to a wall, pole, fence or building surface.
6. Sign painted directly on a wall, fence or building surface.
7. Portable or temporary sign other than those specifically permitted herein.
8. Sign which imitates or appears to imitate any official traffic sign or device or which appears to
regulate or direct the movement of traffic or which interferes with the proper operation of any
traffic sign or signal.
9. Sign placed on areas of public ownership including street right-of-way and public sidewalks,
except that a projecting sign may extend no more than twelve inches from a building over a
public sidewalk.
10. Any sign on which the illuminating or lighting device is so placed as to reflect or shine directly
into the adjacent highway or street in such a manner as to hamper the vision of a motor vehicle
operator thereon.
11. Animated, moving or rotating sign.
12. Roof sign when the roof sign is not contained within the silhouette of the building.
13. Flag displayed on roof mounted flagpole, unless in conformance with Section 3-7.B.6.d
regarding roof mounted signs in the C-3 zoning district and other regulations within this chapter
concerning flags.
14. Beacon
15. Advertising flag, such as swooper flag, feather flag, and teardrop flag.
16. Inflatable display, except that inflatable devices are permitted in the RS, RD, and RA zoning
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districts during the period from November 1 to January 31.
17. Abandoned sign. Signs advertising business activities that no longer take place on the premises
shall be removed within 90 days of the cessation of the business. Sign structures need not be
removed if maintained and not displaying an abandoned sign.
18. Abandoned sign structures.
19. Any sign unlawfully installed, erected, or maintained.
Sec. 3-3. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively
ascribed to them by this section:
Abandoned Sign: Any sign remaining in place or not maintained for a period of ninety (90) days after it
no longer advertises or identifies an ongoing business, project or service available on the establishment premises
where the display is located.
Abandoned Sign Structure: A sign structure which by reason of neglect, damage or deterioration, requires
repair and the owner, or other party responsible for maintaining the sign, fails to undertake and complete the
repairs within thirty (30) days after written notice to do so from the City.
Accessory Structure: A building or structure that is accessory (or secondary) to the primary building or
structure on a lot, as determined by the Director. For the purpose of this Chapter, accessory building or structures
may include, but are not limited to, stand-alone ATMs, stand-alone drive-up tellers, car washes and pump island
canopies, and shall not include fences, light or utility poles, freestanding signs or retaining walls.
Accessory Structure Sign: A sign attached to or located upon an accessory structure.
Address: A sign that displays the official address of the property or building.
Advertising devices: Streamers affixed to poles, wires or ropes; wind operated devices; flashing lights
and other similar contrivances.
Advertising flag: A banner style flag sign commonly referred to as “swooper flag”, “feather flag”, or
“teardrop flag”. Flags affixed to a permanent flagpole, as defined in this chapter as “Flag” and in conformance
with Section 3-7 shall not be considered advertising flags.
Awning sign: A sign incorporated in or attached to an awning.
Back-to-back sign: An advertising structure with two closely located signs with faces in opposing
directions spaced less than three feet apart at the point of greatest measurement.
Banner: A sign of lightweight fabric, plastic or similar material.
Beacon: a light with one or more beams directed into the atmosphere or directed at one or more points
not on the same lot as the light source; also a light with one or more beams that rotate or move.
Billboard: An off-premise sign which advertises a product or service and/or has a maximum size of more
than thirty-two square feet per sign face.
Building, Accessory: An Accessory Structure, as defined in this chapter.
Building, Primary: A structure in which is conducted the principal use of the property on which it is
located.
Building mounted sign: Any permanent sign attached to a building. The term “building mounted sign”
includes, but is not limited to, awning sign, canopy sign, marquee sign, projecting sign, wall sign.
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Building mounted temporary sign: Any temporary sign attached to a primary or accessory building.
Business: A legally permitted non-residential use occupying a building or tenant space within a multi-
tenant building. For the purposes of calculation of allowable signage area within this chapter, multiple businesses
occupying the same space, as determined by the Director, shall be considered a single business.
Canopy sign: A sign attached to the underside or constructed upon a canopy.
Changeable Copy: Characters, letters, numbers, or illustrations that can be manually replaced or altered
through the placement of letters or symbols on a panel mounted in or on a track system.
City: The City of Jefferson, Missouri.
City Council: The City Council of the City of Jefferson, Missouri.
Director: The Director of the Department of Planning and Protective Services, or his or her designee.
Erect: To construct, build, raise, assemble, place, affix, attach, create, paint, draw or in any other way
bring into being or establish.
Directional sign: Any on premise sign that includes information assisting in the flow of pedestrian or
vehicular traffic such as enter, exit, and one-way.
District: Zoning District, as identified on the Official Zoning Map (of the Zoning Code) of the City of
Jefferson.
Electronic Message Center: A sign or component of a sign that uses single or multiple changing colored
lights or a video screen to form a message or series of messages that are electronically programmed or modified by
electronic processes, but shall not include a sign which only shows the word “open” or “closed”.
Façade Area: The exterior surface area of a building (including all windows and architectural features) in
a single elevation, between finished grade and the top of the parapet wall or ridge of a hip roof.
Façade Area, Multi-Tenant: Same as Façade Area except applies only to individual tenant leased space.
Flag, Commercial: A piece of fabric or other flexible material, usually rectangular in shape, with
distinctive colors and patterns that displays the symbol(s) of a company, or that advertises a product, service, or
commercial message such as “sale” or “open”.
Flag, Non-Commercial: A piece of fabric or other flexible material, usually rectangular in shape, with
distinctive colors and patterns that does not meet the definition of a Commercial Flag.
Flashing signs: Any sign that is not otherwise defined as an electronic message center, the illumination of
which is not constant in intensity when in use. Illuminated signs approved by the Board of Adjustment which
indicate the date, time, temperature, or other public service information shall not be considered flashing signs.
Freestanding sign: Any nonmovable permanent sign not attached to a building. The term “Freestanding
sign” includes, but is not limited to, ground sign, hanging sign, landscape wall sign, drive through facility sign,
monument sign, multi-tenant sign, post sign, subdivision monument sign,
Freestanding temporary sign: Any temporary sign not attached to a primary or accessory building.
Temporary signs attached to a freestanding sign, light pole, or other ancillary structure on a property shall be
considered a freestanding temporary sign.
Government Sign: Any sign placed by any city, county, state or federal governmental agency.
Ground sign, detached: A permanent business sign which meets the following specifications: (1) the
bottom of the sign shall be no more than three feet from the ground; (2) the maximum height of the sign shall not
exceed ten feet and the maximum area of the sign face shall not exceed thirty-two square feet per face; and (3)
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illuminated ground signs adjacent to or across from residential properties shall not cast more than five footcandles
at the edge of their property line. Heights shall be measured from the ground level beneath the midpoint of the
base of the sign. For spacing purposes, a detached ground sign shall be considered to be a post sign.
Illuminated Sign, Externally: a sign illuminated by external light directed primarily toward the sign and so
shielded that no direct rays from the light are visible elsewhere than on the lot where the illumination occurs.
Illuminated Sign, Internally: A sign designed to give forth artificial light directly or through transparent
or translucent material from a source of light within the sign, including but not limited to neon and exposed lamp
signs.
Incidental sign: An announcement or other display providing information about the occupancy or conduct
of business permitted on a premises, such as logos of credit cards accepted on the premises, hours of operation, a
“closed” or “open” sign, emergency contact person name and telephone number, street address, “help wanted,” “no
loitering or solicitations,” security system notices, notices required by law, and similar information.
Inflatable Display: A display, object or sign that is intended to be filled with air or other gas that depicts
any container, figure, product, object or message.
Marquee sign: Any sign affixed to a marquee over the entrance or on the face of a building and supported
from the building.
Menu Board Sign: A permanently mounted sign which is part of a drive through or drive in facility. This
type of sign may include, but is not limited to, a changeable point of purchase advertising display that allows the
retailer to list products and prices, for example, the bill of fare for a fast food restaurant.
Moving sign: Any sign, not otherwise defined as an electronic message center, which moves, rotates,
appears to move, or has moving parts.
Multi-faced sign: A sign structure that contains three (3) or more sign faces surfaces that are located on
different sides of the structure and are connected or separated from each other at their nearest point by no more
than three (3) feet. Multi-faces signs include, but are not limited to, a pillar sign.
Multi-tenant sign: A sign structure designed with two or more removable panels to identify the tenants in
a building with more than one tenant, or in a development with more than one building.
Non-conforming sign or non-conforming outdoor advertising: A sign which was lawfully erected but
which does not conform to the requirements of city codes, ordinances or regulations enacted at a later date or
which later fails to comply with city codes, ordinances or regulations due to changed conditions.
Off-premise sign: Any display, device, figure, plaque, poster or other outdoor advertising maintained or
used to advertise or to inform or to direct the attention of the public to a business or activity conducted upon the
premises which is not the same premises where the sign is located.
On-premise sign: Any display, device, figure, plaque, poster or other outdoor advertising maintained or
used to advertise or to inform or to direct the attention of the public to a business or activity conducted upon the
premises upon which such sign is located, or to a product or service sold or rendered thereon.
Outdoor advertising: An outdoor sign, display, device, figure, painting, drawing, message, plaque, poster,
billboard, or other thing designed, intended or used to advertise or inform, any part of the advertising or
information contents of which is visible from any point of any public right-of-way.
Pennant/Streamer: Any small strips of lightweight plastic, fabric, or similar material shaped triangularly
or rectangularly, suspended from a rope, wire, or string, usually in a series. The term “pennant” does not include
“banner” or “flag” as defined herein.
Permanent Sign: A sign constructed of durable materials intended for long term use, securely affixed to a
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building or the ground.
Planning and Zoning Commission: The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Jefferson,
Missouri.
Portable sign: A sign that is not permanently affixed to one location and has the capability of being
moved from one site to the next site, including any vehicle or trailer containing any advertising matter, words,
symbols, or pictures, that is parked on public or private property, for the primary purpose of advertising or
directing attention to a business activity or event.
Post sign: A freestanding permanent sign which is not attached to a building but is supported by braces,
pole(s), post(s), or by any means other than by attachment to a building improvement.
Premises: A parcel, tract, plot or area of land accessible by means of a street or other permanently
reserved principal means of access. It may be a single parcel separately described in a deed or plat which is
recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Deeds or it may include parts of or a combination of such parcels
when adjacent to one another, under common ownership, and used as one.
Primary façade: The side of a building designated by the owner as being the primary façade. In the case
of corner lots or lots with multiple street frontages, a maximum of two sides of the building may be designated as a
primary façade.
Property: A premises, as defined in this chapter.
Projecting sign: Any sign which is firmly attached to a building and extends outward therefrom twelve
inches or more.
Right-of-way: A strip of land acquired by reservation, dedication, forced dedication, prescription, or
condemnation, and used or intended to be used, wholly or in part, as a public street, alley, walkway, drain or public
utility line.
Roof sign: Any sign erected, constructed, or maintained upon or extending above the roof of any
building.
Sandwich board sign: A freestanding temporary sign constructed in such a manner as to form an “A” or a
tent-like shape, hinged or not hinged at the top; each angular face held at an appropriate distance by a supporting
member.
Secondary façade: All sides of a building not designated as a primary façade.
Sight Triangle/Visual Clear Zone: As defined and established in Chapter 35, Zoning. A triangular shaped
portion of land on public and private property established at intersections in which nothing is erected, placed or
planted, or allowed to grow in such a manner as to limit or obstruct the sight distance of motorists entering or
leaving the intersection. See Chapter 35 for the size and extent of sight triangles.
Sign. Any display name, identification, description, illustration, device, building or building treatment
which is visible to the public and which directs attention to a product, place, activity, institution, profession,
person, service, business, or solicitation.
Sign area: The size of the sign face panel measured in square feet, or the area of smallest square or
rectangle that can encompass all items of information, including any decorative trim or embellishments, if it is not
a panel. For back to back type signs, only one face shall be counted. For three and four sided signs, only two sides
shall be counted. On all other signs, all faces shall be counted in computing the sign area. For examples of
measurement of sign area, see Exhibit 3-2.A
Exhibit 3-2.A
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Sign Face: That area of a sign containing the advertising information, painting, drawing or message
intended or used to advise or inform, but excluding structural supports.
Street or highway frontage: The distance along one side of any public street or highway measured along
the right-of-way line.
Temporary Sign: A sign constructed of nondurable materials intended for short term use.
Temporary Sign, Commercial: Temporary sign used to promote products, services, or businesses, or to
announce open houses and grand openings for businesses. Commercial temporary signs may include, but are not
limited to, the following:
1. Construction Sign – Sign placed on a site during construction of a building or development project, or
the rehabilitation, remodeling or renovation of a building.
2. Future Use Sign – Sign placed on a site during construction advertising the future business name or
use of the site.
3. Special Event Sign – Sign displayed to advertise a Special Event.
4. Subdivision Sign – Sign placed on a property after approval of a subdivision plat advertising the
availability of property or lots for sale.
Temporary Sign, Non-Commercial: Temporary sign of a non-commercial nature used to make special
announcements, or express opinions, or are associated with the sale, lease or development of property. They may
be small rigid signs made of plastic, wood or metal, attached to posts, stakes or other temporary framing
mechanism. Non-Commercial temporary signs may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Political Sign - Sign displayed prior to an election, political campaign, referendum or ballot
proposition put to the voters as part of city, state or federal governance.
2. Real Estate Sign – Sign displayed on a property or premises which is for sale, lease, or for rent.
Traffic Control Sign: A sign erected on public or private property displaying only vehicle traffic control
information such as “Stop”, “Enter”, “Exit”, “Deliveries”, “Truck Entrance”.
Warning sign: A non-advertising sign that conveys a message of caution, warning, or danger. Examples
of warning signs include, but not limited to, “Danger High Voltage,” “No Dumping,” and “No Trespassing”.
Wall sign: Any sign which is firmly attached to a wall of any building and which does not extend beyond
the building more than twelve inches.
Window Sign: A sign affixed to the interior of a window or placed immediately behind a window pane so
as to attract the attention of persons outside the building.
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Section 3-4. Sign Permit Process.
A. Sign Permit Required. No person shall install, erect, display, alter, move, modify or replace any non-
exempt sign without first obtaining a sign permit issued by the Director in accordance with this Chapter.
This section does not apply if the sign is exempt from sign permits as provided below.
B. General.
1. Electrical Inspection. All exterior and interior electrical signs that use 110 volts or more shall be
inspected for compliance with the Jefferson City Electrical Code.
2. Business License Requirement. Installation of signs may only be conducted by individuals,
companies or organizations that possess a valid business license in the City or are exempt from
such license.
C. Exemptions from sign permit. The following do not require a sign permit. While exempt from permit
requirements, these activities and signs are subject to all other applicable requirements of this Chapter.
1. Exempted signs listed in this Chapter.
2. Changing the message in a changeable copy sign.
3. Changing of tenant panels within an existing legally permitted sign.
4. Placement of temporary signs in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
5. Placement of Special Event signs which are approved as part of a parade permit per Chapter 32,
Streets and Sidewalks.
D. Sign Permit Application Requirements
1. An application for a sign permit shall be made in writing upon a form provided by the Director.
The application is to be accompanied by the written consent of the owner, lessee, agent, or
trustee having charge of the property on which the sign is proposed to be located, and the
following information:
a. Accurate and scaled site plan showing the location of the property lines, buildings,
parking areas, driveways, landscaped areas, utility lines, and the existing and proposed
freestanding signs on the site.
b. Current photograph or architectural building elevations showing existing and proposed
building mounted signs. Exempt signs need not be shown.
c. Rendering of each proposed sign with dimensions and details regarding materials and
illumination.
d. Electrical information necessary to ensure compliance with the adopted electrical code.
e. Any other information that the Director determines is necessary to determine whether
the proposed sign complies with the intent of this Chapter.
2. Fees and Penalties
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a. Every applicant shall, before the issuance of a sign permit, pay to the City the sign
permit fee as established by Appendix Y.
b. Any person who commences any work on a sign or sign structure prior to obtaining the
necessary sign permit shall pay an additional penalty equal to the amount of the permit
fee as established in Appendix Y. The payment of this additional penalty does not
exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this chapter nor any
penalty prescribed by law.
3. Sign Permit Consideration
a. If the sign permit application is complete, the director shall review the sign permit
application. If the sign permit application is incomplete, the applicant shall be notified
of any deficiencies.
b. If the sign permit complies with all applicable requirements of this Chapter, the Director
shall issue the sign permit.
4. Sign Permit Validity, Suspension or Revocation
a. A sign permit becomes null and void if:
i. the work on the site authorized by the permit is not commenced within 180
days after its issuance.
ii. the work authorized on the site by the permit is suspended or abandoned for a
period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced.
b. If a permit becomes null and void, the applicant shall not commence the activities
authorized by the permit until a new sign permit is obtained.
c. A sign permit does not authorize any violations of any provisions of this code or of any
other City code or ordinance. The Director may stop any sign or advertising structure
installation which violates this Chapter or any other City code or ordinance.
d. The Director may suspend or revoke a permit issued in error or based on incorrect,
inaccurate, or incomplete information, or in violation of any City code or ordinance, or
if the signage installed or being installed is not in conformance with the issued permit.
5. Appeals. A property owner may appeal the denial or revocation of a permit with the Board of
Adjustment pursuant to Section 35-73.C pertaining to appeals of administrative decisions. Any
appeal of an action by the Director shall be filed within 15 days of the action being appealed.
Sec. 3-5. On-premise signs.
A. Signs for uses authorized in Commercial and Industrial Districts (excluding the C-3 central commercial
district). On Premise signs in the C-O, C-1, C-2, M-1, M-2 districts, are permitted as follows.
1. Building mounted signs. Building mounted signs such as wall signs, projecting signs, awning
signs, canopy signs, and marquee signs shall conform to the following requirements.
a. Size of sign allowed on primary facade. For signs located on the primary facade of a
building the sign area shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total square feet of the
primary façade area, subject to the maximum size allowed pursuant to subsection d.
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b. Size of sign allowed on secondary facades. For signs located on each side of the
building not designated as a primary facade, the sign area shall not exceed five percent
(5%) of the total square feet of the secondary façade area, subject to the maximum size
allowed pursuant to subsection d. Signs on each secondary façade shall be calculated
separately.
c. Unless set out in an approved master signage plan as outlined in section 3-5.G, the
primary facade area and secondary façade area of individual tenant spaces in multi-
tenant buildings shall be calculated separately for the purpose of determining the sign
area allowed for the individual tenant.
d. Maximum size and height.
i. The maximum square footage of total building mounted signage for any single
business shall not exceed three hundred (300) square feet.
ii. The maximum square footage of any single building mounted sign shall not
exceed two hundred (200) square feet.
iii. The maximum height of a building mounted sign shall not exceed fifty (50)
feet as measured from the grade below the sign.
iv. Businesses greater than 50,000 square feet of building gross floor area. The
maximum size of any single building mounted sign shall not exceed two-
hundred fifty (250) square feet and the maximum square footage of total
building mounted signage shall not exceed five hundred (500) square feet.
e. Window signs shall not be included in the maximum allowable building mounted
signage area. A maximum of fifty percent (50%) of the total window area of a façade
(individual business façade in the case of a multi-tenant building) or fifty (50) square
feet of window area, whichever is greater, may be covered in window signage. A sign
permit is not required prior to placement of window signage displayed in compliance
with this Chapter.
f. Signs on Door. Any business may display a sign that includes only the name of its
business on any door, window or facade of a building where they are located so long as
the sign is no larger than two (2) square feet.
g. Awning and canopy signs. Advertising signs, symbols or emblems may be placed on
any part of an awning or canopy which has been constructed in accordance with the
Jefferson City Building Code. Only the image or message area on the awning shall be
included in the maximum allowable sign area. If an awning, when extended, obliterates
the view of a wall sign, the area of the obliterated wall sign need not be included in the
maximum allowable sign area.
h. Projecting signs. Projecting signs may be erected on any building; however, such signs
shall not extend more than one (1) foot into any public right-of-way and must be at least
nine (9) feet above the surface adjacent to the building. Projecting signs may extend not
more than six and one-half (6½) feet into any front, side or rear yard.
i. Accessory structure signs. Signage may be erected on accessory structures as defined in
this Chapter; however, such signs shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of each
façade area of the accessory structure or fifty (50) square feet of total signage on the
accessory structure, whichever is less.
2. Freestanding signs. In addition to all other signs permitted on the property, permanent
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freestanding signs may be erected as follows:
a. Number. A maximum of one (1) freestanding sign is permitted per property frontage
along a street or highway. Every property shall be entitled to at least one (1) on premise
free standing sign.
b. Sign area. The sign area of all freestanding signs on a property may not exceed the
greater of the following:
i. One (1) square foot per two (2) linear feet of street frontage devoted to the use;
or
ii. One (1) square foot per fifty (50) square feet of gross floor area for the ground
level of the main building; or
iii. One (1) square foot per two hundred (200) square feet of total land area
devoted to the use.
c. Height. Freestanding sign height shall be measured from the ground at the base of the
sign or from the grade level of the adjacent street or highway centerline, whichever is
higher, to the top of the sign structure. The maximum height of a freestanding sign
shall not exceed the following:
i. In the C-2, M-1, and M-2 districts, maximum freestanding sign height shall not
exceed thirty-two (32) feet.
ii. In the C-1 and C-0 districts, maximum freestanding sign height shall not
exceed ten (10) feet.
d. Size. A freestanding sign shall not exceed two hundred (200) square feet.
e. Illumination. Illuminated freestanding signs adjacent to or across from residential
properties shall not cast more than five (5) foot candles of light at the edge of their
property line.
f. Drive-through uses.
i. Directional signs. A property that contains a building with a drive-through
window is permitted one sign on each side of each driveway accessing the
property from a public street, to be located within six (6) feet of the side of the
driveway, and one additional sign located anywhere on the property. Such
signs shall be a maximum of three (3) feet in height, a maximum of ten (10)
square feet in sign area and cannot conflict with visual clear zone regulations
or interfere with line of sight for vehicles entering or exiting the site.
ii. Menu Board Sign. A property that contains a building with a drive-through
window is permitted one sign plus one sign per location where a parked car
may communicate through a speaker or window to place an order. Such signs
shall be a maximum size of fifty (50) square feet, a maximum height of ten
(10) feet from grade, shall be located within 5 feet of a drive thorough lane,
and may not be located within front or side setback areas as required by
Chapter 35, Zoning.
3. Variations from signage requirements. The City Council may authorize variations from the
standards of Section 3-5.A when reviewing applications for a Special Exception Permit or
Planned Unit Development as authorized by Chapter 35, Zoning.
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B. Signs for uses authorized in the C-3 Central Commercial District. On premise signs in the C-3 district are
permitted as follows:
1. Building mounted signs. Building mounted signs such as wall signs, projecting signs, awning
signs, canopy signs, and marquee signs shall conform to the following requirements.
a. Size of sign allowed on primary facade. For signs located on the primary facade of a
building the sign area shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total square feet of the
primary façade area, subject to the maximum size allowed pursuant to subsection d. For
the purposes of calculating primary façade area in the C-3 district, only the portion of
the façade located below the second story windows or a height of 20 feet, whichever is
less, shall be used.
b. Size of sign allowed on secondary facades. For signs located on each side of the
building not designated as a primary facade, the sign area shall not exceed five percent
(5%) of the total square feet of the secondary façade area, subject to the maximum size
allowed pursuant to subsection d. Signs on each secondary façade shall be calculated
separately. For the purposes of calculating secondary façade area in the C-3 district,
only the portion of the façade located below the second story window shall be used.
c. Unless set out in an approved master signage plan as outlined in section 3-5.G, the
primary facade area and secondary façade area of individual tenant spaces in multi-
tenant buildings shall be calculated separately for the purpose of determining the sign
area allowed for the individual tenant.
d. Maximum size and height.
i. The maximum square footage of total building mounted signage for any single
business shall not exceed two hundred (200) square feet.
ii. The maximum square footage of any single building mounted sign shall not
exceed one hundred (100) square feet.
iii. The maximum height of a building mounted sign shall not exceed twenty (20)
feet as measured from the grade below the sign. Building mounted signs in the
C-3 district shall be located below any second story windows.
e. Window signs shall not be included in the maximum allowable building mounted
signage area. A maximum of fifty percent (50%) of the total window area of a façade
(individual business façade in the case of a multi-tenant building) or fifty (50) square
feet of window area, whichever is greater, may be covered in window signage. A sign
permit is not required prior to placement of window signage displayed in compliance
with this Chapter.
f. Signs on Door. Any business may display a sign that includes only the name of its
business on any door, window or facade of a building where they are located so long as
the sign is no larger than two (2) square feet.
g. Awning and canopy signs. Advertising signs, symbols or emblems may be placed on
any part of an awning or canopy which has been constructed in accordance with the
Jefferson City Building Code. Only the image or message area on the awning or
canopy shall be included in the maximum allowable sign area. If an awning, when
extended, obliterates the view of a wall sign, the area of the obliterated wall sign need
not be included in the maximum allowable sign area. Signage on an awning or canopy
in the C-3 district shall be limited to a maximum of twenty (20) square feet.
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h. Projecting signs. Projecting signs may be erected on any building; however, such signs
shall not extend more than one (1) foot into any public right-of-way and must be at least
nine (9) feet above the surface adjacent to the building. Projecting signs may extend not
more than six and one-half (6½) feet into any front, side or rear yard.
i. Accessory structure signs. Signage may be erected on accessory structures as defined in
this Chapter; however, such signs shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of each
façade area of the accessory structure or fifty (50) square feet of total signage on the
accessory structure, whichever is less.
j. Additional Signs in C-3 District. In the C-3 district a property is permitted one
additional building mounted sign, not to exceed four square feet, which meets the
requirements of this section.
i. The sign may be any color but may not be florescent. The sign may be made of
Sign Foam or wood, and shall be no less than 3/4 inches thick nor more than 2
inches thick.
ii. Sign may not obscure architectural details such as transoms or arches.
iii. Sign must be at least eight (8) feet above the sidewalk, and not more than nine
(9) feet above the sidewalk, measured at the lowest point of the sign. Sign must
not obstruct pedestrian traffic. Sign may not project out more than four (4) feet
from the front of the building. The front of the building shall not include any
projections from the plane of the building measured from the point where the
building meets the sidewalk. The bracket supporting the sign shall be black in
color, with a wrought iron finish, made of aluminum, affixed rigidly to the sign
on the top and one side so that the sign does not swing, and of a standard
design as designated by the City Administrator.
iv. Sign may not be attached to any metal facade.
v. Only one sign shall be permitted for any building.
vi. The Director may refuse to grant permission for any sign which in his or her
opinion is not consistent with the overall image of the neighborhood or which
would be detrimental to the use of the sidewalk.
2. Freestanding signs. In addition to all other signs permitted on the property, permanent
freestanding signs may be erected as follows:
a. Number. A maximum of one (1) freestanding sign is permitted per property frontage
along a street or highway. Properties with less than ten (10) feet of front yard building
setback depth are not permitted freestanding signage on the frontage.
b. Sign area. The sign area of all freestanding signs on a property may not exceed the
greater of the following:
i. One (1) square foot per two (2) linear feet of street frontage devoted to the use;
or
ii. One (1) square foot per fifty (50) square feet of gross floor area for the ground
level of the main building; or
iii. One (1) square foot per two hundred (200) square feet of total land area
devoted to the use.
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c. Height. Freestanding sign height shall be measured from the ground at the base of the
sign or from the grade level of the adjacent street or highway centerline, whichever is
higher, to the top of the sign structure. The maximum height of a freestanding sign in
the C-3 district shall not exceed ten (10) feet.
d. Size. A freestanding sign in the C-3 district shall not exceed one hundred (100)
square feet.
e. Drive-through uses.
i. Directional signs. A property that contains a building with a drive-through
window is permitted one sign on each side of each driveway accessing the
property from a public street, to be located within six (6) feet of the side of the
driveway, and one additional sign located anywhere on the property. Such
signs shall be a maximum of three (3) feet in height, a maximum of ten (10)
square feet in sign area and cannot conflict with visual clear zone regulations
or interfere with line of sight for vehicles entering or exiting the site.
ii. Menu Board Sign. A property that contains a building with a drive-through
window is permitted one sign plus one sign per location where a parked car
may communicate through a speaker or window to place an order. Such signs
shall be a maximum size of fifty (50) square feet, a maximum height of ten
(10) feet from grade, shall be located within five (5) feet of a drive thorough
lane, and may not be located within front or side setback areas as required by
Chapter 35, Zoning.
3. Variations from signage requirements. The City Council may authorize variations from the
standards of Section 3-5.B when reviewing applications for a special exception permit.
C. Signs for uses authorized in residential districts. On premise signs in the RU, RC, RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, RS-
4, RD, RA-1, RA-2, and N-O districts may be erected or constructed after the effective date of this
chapter which conform to the provisions of this chapter.
1. On-premise signs for uses listed as a permitted, conditional, or special exception use within
Chapter 35, Zoning, in the RU, RC, RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, RS-4, RD, RA-1, and RA-2 districts
(excluding day care homes, day care services, single family homes, duplex, triplex, group homes,
and community residences) shall be allowed as follows:
a. One non-illuminated building mounted sign may be displayed with a maximum size of
twelve (12) square feet of sign area, except for uses specified in paragraphs b. and c.
below.
b. Churches and apartment developments consisting of 16 or more units may display one
(1) building mounted or freestanding sign with maximum area of twenty-four (24)
square feet. The sign shall be non-illuminated.
c. Schools (as defined in Chapter 35) may display building mounted or freestanding signs.
Maximum area of total signage shall not exceed one (1) square foot of signage for each
ten (10) feet of street frontage.
d. Height. Maximum height of building mounted signage in residential districts shall be
20 feet as measured from the grade below the sign. Maximum height of freestanding
signage in residential districts shall be 10 feet as measured from the ground at the base
of the sign.
e. The City Council may grant additional sign area or freestanding signage when
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reviewing an application for a special exception permit.
f. The Board of Adjustment may grant additional sign area or freestanding signage when
reviewing an application for a conditional use permit.
g. Uses listed as a permitted use in the residential districts may apply to the Board of
Adjustment for additional sign area or freestanding signage; such application shall be
processed as a conditional use permit.
h. Single family homes, duplexes, triplexes, group homes, and community residences are
not permitted signage under section 3-5.B.
2. N-O Districts. The maximum allowable sign area in a N-O Zoning District shall be four (4)
square feet, which shall be attached to the building. Nonresidential uses in the N-O district may
apply to the Board of Adjustment for additional sign area or freestanding signage; such
application shall be processed as a conditional use permit.
3. Permitted Home Occupations shall be allowed signage as provided in Chapter 35 of the Code of
the City of Jefferson. For the purposes of signage, day care homes and day care services shall be
considered home occupations.
D. Signs for uses authorized in mixed use districts. On premise signs in the MU-1 district may be erected or
constructed after the effective date of this chapter which conform to the provisions of this chapter.
1. On-premise signs for uses listed as a permitted, conditional, or special exception use in MU-1
districts shall be allowed as follows:
a. Building mounted signage. Building mounted signs may be displayed with a maximum
total sign area for a single building as follows:
i. MU-1 district: Maximum building mounted signage area of twenty-four (24)
square feet.
b. Freestanding Signage. One freestanding sign may be displayed per street frontage with
the following dimensions:
i. MU-1 district. Maximum freestanding sign size of twenty four (24) square
feet.
c. Height. Maximum height of signage in mixed use districts shall be as follows:
i. MU-1 district. Maximum height of building mounted signage: Twenty (20)
feet as measured from the grade below the sign. Maximum height of
freestanding signage: Four (4) feet as measured from the ground at the base of
the sign.
d. Illumination:
i. MU-1 district. Signage in the MU-1 district may be externally illuminated by
shielded spotlight or non-illuminated. Neon signs and internally illuminated
signs are not permitted.
e. The City Council may grant additional sign area or freestanding signage when
reviewing an application for a special exception permit.
f. The Board of Adjustment may grant additional sign area when reviewing an application
for a conditional use permit.
g. Uses listed as a permitted use in the mixed use districts may apply to the Board of
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Adjustment for additional sign area; such application shall be processed as a conditional
use permit.
h. Single family homes, duplexes, triplexes, group homes, and community residences are
not permitted signage under section 3-5.C.
i. Schools (as defined in Chapter 35) may display building mounted or freestanding signs.
Maximum area of total signage shall not exceed one (1) square foot of signage for each
ten (10) feet of street frontage. (Ord. No. 15648, §2, 4-17-2017)
E. Signs in PUD zoning districts. The location, size and character of on-premise signs in the PUD District
shall be established by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council in the Site Plan review
and approval process.
F. Large Area Commercial Developments. In the C-O, C-1, C-2 districts, the City Administrator, or his
designee, may grant special permission for a sign or signs identifying tenants or businesses within a Large
Area Commercial Development, which meets the requirements of this section.
1. For purposes of Section 3-5.F, “Large Area Commercial Development” (or LACD) shall mean
an aggregate premises consisting of one or more privately owned premises, that are contiguous,
exclusive of right way, and that in the aggregate consisting of at least twenty (20) acres of
property zoned C-O, C-1, or C-2, and the boundaries of which consist of all land within a final
subdivision plat approved by the City Council or a preliminary subdivision plat approved by the
Planning Commission.
2. Location Requirements.
a. The sign shall be located on property contained within the LACD.
b. The property upon which the LACD identification sign is to be located must be owned
by a single person or entity. Any such sign may not be located on commonly owned
property.
c. Minimum Separation Distance.
i. For LACD signs located along Missouri Boulevard frontage, no LACD
identification sign may be located within one hundred (100) feet, as measured
along the street frontage, of another LACD identification sign for the same
LACD.
ii. For LACD signs not located along Missouri Boulevard frontage, no LACD
identification sign may be located within 1,320 feet, as measured along the
street frontage, of another LACD identification sign for the same LACD.
3. The LACD identification sign may include the name and logo of the LACD.
4. The LACD identification sign shall only include the name and/or logo of tenants or businesses in
the LACD.
5. The LACD identification sign shall meet the following sign area requirements:
a. The maximum sign area used to represent a single tenant or business on the LACD
identification sign shall be two hundred (200) square feet.
b. The minimum sign area used to represent a single tenant or business on the LACD
identification sign shall be ten (10) square feet.
c. Total sign area on the LACD identification sign devoted to tenants or businesses shall
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be four hundred (400) square feet or less.
d. In addition to the sign area devoted to tenants or businesses, the name and logo of the
LACD shall be limited to a maximum of fifty (50) square feet of sign area.
e. Sign area used for identifying individual businesses or tenants within the LACD shall
be subtracted from the available sign area permitted to the business or tenant on the
property within the LACD that they are located. In the event that the business or tenant
has utilized the entirety of their available sign area at their property location, they shall
not be granted space on the LACD identification sign.
6. All tenants or business represented on the LACD identification sign shall be current occupants
within the LACD.
7. A signage plan for the LACD shall be submitted and must be approved by the City Administrator
or designee. Such signage plan shall include:
a. The name, address and contact information of the property owner of the parcel upon
which the LACD identification sign is to be located, the registered agent of the
property owner if any, and the party responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair,
and replacement of the LACD identification sign if different than the identified property
owner. If any said information changes, it shall be a requirement of said plan that the
Director be notified within 10 days of any such change.
b. A diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the LACD and location of the LACD
identification sign.
c. A breakdown of existing signage and allowable sign area on each of the properties
within the LACD, including signage adjustments to account for allowed space on the
LACD identification sign.
d. An allocation of the sign area on the LACD identification sign to the various properties
and/or businesses within the LACD.
e. Written approval of the signage plan and allocation of sign area on the LACD
identification sign from each of the property owners within the LACD or copies of filed
restrictions and covenants, executed contracts, or similar legal documents in place for
all of the properties within the LACD outlining the distribution of signage area or
identifying the responsible party for decisions regarding distribution of signage area on
the LACD identification sign.
f. Any amendments to a LACD identification signage plan must be approved by the City
Administrator or designee and must be approved by all property owners within the
LACD or approved by the responsible party for decisions regarding amendments to the
signage plan as outlined bin filed restrictions and covenants, executed contracts, or
similar legal documents in place for all of the properties within the LACD.
8. All signage displayed on the LACD sign shall conform with the approved signage plan.
9. Any sign which fails to conform at any time with any provisions of section 3-5.F or the approved
signage plan shall be removed at the cost of the property owner upon whose property the LACD
identification sign is located.
10. For the purposes of this section, an individual parcel may not be located within more than one
LACD. In the event that a parcel is removed from a LACD or redesignated as being within a
different LACD, any signage representing individual tenants or businesses located on said parcel
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shall be removed from the applicable LACD identification sign.
11. No variance shall be granted to any provision related of Section 3.5.F. Large Area Commercial
Developments.
G. Master Sign Plans
1. Applicability. After the adoption of this section, all applications for new construction which is
intended to contain more than one principal use or business establishment shall be accompanied
by a master signage or common signage plan or amendments thereto. The owner of the lot shall
be responsible for allocating signs on the lot.
2. Master Signage Plan Contents. Any site plan application for applicable development projects
shall include a master signage plan which shall include the following information and follow the
procedures specified below:
a. Plan.
i. Plot plan at scale.
ii. Computation of the total frontage of the lot, parcel or tract and maximum total
sign area, maximum area of individual signs, heights of signs, and number of
post signs.
iii. Location and placement of all signs.
iv. Setbacks and sign dimensions.
v. Landscaping and other site improvements to be coordinated with the sign
placement.
b. Consent. The master signage plan shall be signed by all owners or their authorized
agents in such form as the Director shall require.
c. Procedures. A master signage plan shall be included in any development plan, site plan,
planned unit development plan, or any other official plan required by the City for the
proposed development, and shall be processed prior to issuance of the permit for
construction of any sign on a property.
3. The master sign plan must identify the person or entity which will maintain the signs.
H. Parcels that are subsequently divided shall remove signs that do not comply with Section 3-5.
I. Electronic message centers. Electronic Message Centers shall be permitted subject to the following
regulations:
1. Permitted Areas.
a. Except as specifically provided below, electronic message centers shall be permitted in
C-1, C-2, M-1, and M-2 zoning districts;
b. Electronic message centers which display only time and temperature or the cost of
automobile fuel shall be permitted in the C-O, and C-3 Districts;
c. One electronic message center with maximum area of twenty-four (24) square feet may
be displayed on each campus of a public or private elementary, middle or high school;
and shall be building mounted or part of a detached ground sign.
2. A premises may have no more than one electronic message center sign unless the premises abuts
more than one street front, in which case it may have two electronic message centers, with a
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maximum of one electronic message center per street frontage. A second electronic message
center shall not increase the total allowed signage as permitted under this chapter.
3. Electronic message centers may comprise no more than fifty (50) percent of a premises total
allowed signage.
4. The message displayed shall be used only for on-premise advertising or AMBER alerts.
5. Electronic message center signs shall be equipped with automatic dimming technology which
automatically adjusts the sign’s brightness based on natural ambient light conditions. No
electronic message center sign may exceed a brightness level of 0.3 foot candles above ambient
light as measured using a foot candle meter at a preset distance depending on sign area,
measured as follows:
Area of Sign (Sq. Ft.) Measurement (Ft.)
10 32
15 39
20 45
25 50
30 55
35 59
40 63
45 67
50 71
55 74
60 77
65 81
70 84
75 87
80 89
85 92
90 95
95 97
100 100
6. Any display on the electronic message center shall remain illuminated and visible for at least
four seconds.
7. Messages may be replaced at intervals prescribed in paragraph 6 above, but shall not flash or
scroll.
8. Protected areas:
a. “Protected area” is defined as a residential zone, a city park, a property identified on the
National Register of Historic Places, a property located within a National Register of
Historic Places District, a property located within a City of Jefferson Historic District.
b. An electronic message center located within 250 feet of a protected area shall be turned
off or set to a static display between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. of the
following day.
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9. Except as provided in Section 3-5.I.1.(c), electronic message center signs are prohibited within
100 feet of a protected area if any part of the sign face would be visible from the protected area.
A conservation district or other overlay district may exclude Electronic Message Centers from
being erected within the district, after creation of the district.
10. All electronic signs shall be underwriter laboratory listed.
11. No electronic message center shall be displayed in a fashion so as to be confused with
emergency lights, traffic lights, or other official signage.
12. A party aggrieved by a regulation of this section 3-5.I may apply for a variance to the regulation
from the Board of Adjustment. The Board may grant a variance to the regulation if, among all
other required findings of the Board, it finds that because of topography or other unique
circumstance, the property would suffer a hardship by enforcement of the regulation as drafted,
and that by waiving the specific provision of this section, the economic development base of the
community will be increased, and that the variance granted by the Board is the most restrictive
the regulation can be and still accommodate the hardship.
J. Subdivision Signage. A subdivision is permitted a maximum of sixty-four (64) square feet of permanent
signage, allocated among one or more freestanding or building mounted signs, upon property under the
control of the subdivision association through ownership or easement. Such signage shall be erected and
maintained by a subdivision or homeowners association representing the lots within a preliminary or final
subdivision approved by the City Council.
Sec. 3-6. Temporary signs.
A. Standards applicable to all temporary signage.
1. Temporary signs shall only be placed on a property by the property owner or after
authorization by the property owner.
2. Temporary signs shall not be located upon public right-of-way or street right-of-way.
3. Setback. Freestanding temporary signs within the Commercial and Industrial districts
shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from the paved portion of a street or curb and must
be set back at least five (5) feet from any other privately owned property. Freestanding
temporary signs within the Residential and Mixed Use districts shall be set back at least
five (5) feet from the paved portion of a street or curb and must be set back as least five
(5) feet from any other privately owned property.
4 . Temporary signs located on public right-of-way may be removed immediately in
accordance with Section 3-40.
5 . Temporary signs shall not conflict with visual clear zone regulations outlined in Section
35-55 of the Zoning Code.
6 . Temporary signs shall be kept in good repair, free of tears and securely affixed.
7 . Temporary signs shall not be lighted.
8 . Temporary signs located on the outside of buildings shall be regulated as temporary signs.
Temporary signs located on the inside of windows shall be regulated as window signs
(window signs are regulated by Section 3 -5 .A.1.e or 3-5 .B .1.e, as applicable).
9 . A sign permit is not required prior to placement of temporary signage that is displayed in
compliance with this Chapter.
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10. PUD Districts. Temporary signage allowances for property zoned PUD shall be
determined based on the underlying zoning district outlined within the PUD Plan or most
applicable district based on approved uses as determined by the Director.
B. Temporary Signs in the Commercial and Industrial Districts. In the C-O, C-1, C-2, C-3, M-1 and
M-2 districts, temporary signs are permitted as follows:
1. Commercial Temporary Signs. Temporary signs defined as a Commercial Temporary sign by
this Chapter are permitted in the Commercial and Industrial Districts as follows:
a. Building Mounted Commercial Temporary Signs. A business is permitted a
maximum of fifty (50) square feet of building mounted temporary signage.
Building mounted commercial temporary signs may be banners. The permitted
building mounted temporary signage may be placed on the primary structure,
accessory structures, fences enclosing outdoor seating areas or walkways adjacent
to the primary building, or sign structures.
b. Freestanding Commercial Temporary Signs. Freestanding commercial temporary
signs are not permitted, except as outlined within this subsection.
c. Sandwich board signs
i. In the C-O, C-1, C-2, M-1, and M-2 districts, one (1) sandwich board
sign is permitted per front door entrance to a business or tenant space.
Sandwich board signs shall have maximum dimensions of four (4 ) feet
tall and three (3) feet wide and shall be located within fifteen (15) feet of
the front door entrance of the business being advertised.
ii. In the C-3 Central Commercial District. One (1) sandwich board sign is
permitted per property. Sandwich board signs in the C-3 district shall
have maximum dimensions of four (4) feet tall and two (2) feet wide and
shall be located within 15 feet of the front door entrance of the building.
Sandwich board signs In the C-3 central commercial district may
encroach on the public sidewalk by being placed flush with the front of
the building, but shall not be located in a manner that results in less than
6 feet of sidewalk walkway width or otherwise obstructs pedestrian
traffic as determined by the director.
d. Special allowance for placement of banners on corner properties located at major
intersections. Properties located adjacent to intersections of two arterial or
collector streets, as shown by the federal functional classification system map, are
permitted additional commercial temporary signage as follows:
i. One (1) freestanding commercial temporary sign or banner, with a
maximum size of twenty-five (25) square feet. Temporary signs affixed
back to back or affixed to each side of a back to back sign structure shall
be considered a single sign.
e. Future Use Temporary Signage During Construction. A property is permitted a
maximum of sixty-four (64) square feet of freestanding or building mounted
commercial temporary signage while the property has a valid City of Jefferson building
permit exceeding $10,000 in construction value. Such temporary signs shall be made of
cardboard, plastic, plywood, or may be a banner.
f. T emporary signs permitted as commercial temporary signs may be used for non-
commercial temporary sign purposes.
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2. Non-Commercial Temporary Signs. Temporary signs defined as a Non-commercial temporary
sign by this Chapter are permitted in the Commercial and Industrial Districts as follows:
a. Temporary Signs. One (1) freestanding or building mounted non-commercial
temporary sign or banner is permitted for a property per frontage on a public
street. Each freestanding temporary sign or banner shall have a maximum size of
twenty-five (25) square feet and may be a yard sign or banner. Temporary signs
affixed back to back or affixed to each side of a back to back sign structure shall
be considered a single sign.
b . Additional temporary signs during election periods. A property is permitted an
additional two (2) freestanding temporary signs, per property frontage on a public
street, of a maximum size of thirty-two (32) square feet each for a period of sixty
(60) days prior to and five (5) days after a Federal, State, or Local election that
represents the district in which the property is located. Such freestanding temporary
signs shall be made of cardboard, plastic, or plywood, and shall not be a banner.
c. The temporary signs permitted by this section may be used for purposes of advertising
the property for sale, holiday message, election signs, or any other non-commercial
message as defined for non-commercial temporary sign by this Chapter.
C. Residential Districts. In the RU, RC, RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, RS-4, RD, RA-1, RA-2, and N-O districts,
temporary signs are permitted as follows:
1. Commercial Temporary Signs. Temporary signs defined as a Commercial Temporary sign by
this Chapter are not permitted in the Residential Districts, except in the following instances:
a. Temporary Signage During Construction. A property is permitted one freestanding or
building mounted commercial temporary yard sign with a maximum size of five (5)
square feet while the property has a valid City of Jefferson building permit exceeding
$10,000 in construction value.
2. Non-Commercial Temporary Signs. Temporary signs defined as a Non-commercial temporary
sign by this Chapter are permitted in the Residential Districts as follows:
a. A maximum of two (2) non-commercial temporary signs are permitted per property.
b. Additional temporary signs during election periods. An additional two (2) non-
commercial temporary signs are permitted per property street frontage for a period of
sixty (60) days prior to and five (5) days after a Federal, State, or Local election that
represents the district in which the property is located.
c. The maximum size of each temporary sign in residential districts shall be five (5) square
feet. The temporary signs may be building mounted or freestanding temporary signs.
d. Temporary signage allowances for specific uses. In addition to the temporary signage
permitted by this subsection, the following uses (when located in a residential district)
are permitted one (1) freestanding non-commercial temporary sign or banner per
street frontage with a maximum size of twenty-five (25) square feet. Temporary
signs affixed back to back or affixed to each side of a back to back sign structure
shall be considered a single sign.
i. Apartment developments consisting of sixteen (16) or more units.
ii. Churches
iii. Schools
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iv. Cemeteries
v. Government owned or operated buildings
e. Additional temporary signage during holiday season. A property in a residential district
is permitted an additional thirty-two (32) square feet of temporary signage during the
period from November 1 to January 31. Such temporary signs shall be made of
cardboard, plastic, plywood, or may be a banner. Such signage may be illuminated.
f. Temporary signs permitted by this section may be used for purposes of advertising the
property for sale or open house, holiday signage, election signs, or any other message as
defined for non-commercial temporary sign by this Chapter.
D. Mixed use districts In the MU-1 districts, temporary signs are permitted as follows:
1. Temporary signs defined as a Commercial temporary sign by this Chapter are permitted in the
Mixed use districts as follows:
a. Building Mounted Commercial Temporary Signs. A business is permitted a
maximum of twenty-five (25) square feet of building mounted temporary signage.
Building mounted commercial temporary signs may be banners.
b. Freestanding Commercial Temporary Signs. Freestanding commercial temporary
signs are not permitted, except as outlined within this subsection.
c. In the mixed use districts, one (1) sandwich board sign is permitted per property.
Sandwich board signs in the MU districts shall have maximum dimensions of four
(4) feet tall and three (3) feet wide and shall be located within fifteen (15) feet of
the front door entrance of the building.
d. Future Use Temporary Signage During Construction. A property is permitted a
maximum of thirty-two (32) square feet of freestanding or building mounted
commercial temporary signage while the property has a valid City of Jefferson building
permit exceeding $10,000 in construction value. Such temporary signs shall be made of
cardboard, plastic, plywood, or may be a banner.
e . Temporary signs permitted as commercial temporary signs may be used for non-
commercial temporary sign purposes.
2. Temporary signs defined as a Non-commercial temporary sign by this Chapter are permitted in
the Mixed use districts as follows:
a. A maximum of two (2) non-commercial temporary signs are permitted per property.
b. Additional temporary signs during election periods. An additional two (2) non-
commercial temporary signs are permitted per property for a period of sixty (60) days
prior to and five (5) days after a Federal, State, or Local election that represents the
district in which the property is located.
c. The maximum size of each temporary sign permitted by this sub-section shall be five
(5) square feet. The temporary signs may be building mounted or freestanding
temporary signs.
d. Temporary signage allowances for specific uses. In addition to the temporary signage
permitted by this subsection, the following uses (when located in a mixed use district)
are permitted one (1) freestanding non-commercial temporary sign or banner with
a maximum size of twenty-five (25) square feet each. Temporary signs affixed
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back to back or affixed to each side of a back to back sign structure shall be
considered a single sign.
1. Apartment developments consisting of sixteen (16) or more units.
2. Churches
3. Schools
4. Cemeteries
5. Government owned or operated buildings
e. Additional temporary signage during holiday season. A property in a mixed use district
is permitted an additional thirty-two (32) square feet of temporary signage during the
period from November 1 to January 31. Such temporary signs shall be made of
cardboard, plastic, plywood, or may be a banner. Such signage may be illuminated.
f. Temporary signs permitted by this section may be used for purposes of advertising the
property for sale or open house, holiday signage, election signs, or any other message as
defined for non-commercial temporary sign by this Chapter.
E. Temporary Signage Allowances for Specific Uses.
1. Temporary Subdivision Signage. A subdivision is permitted a maximum of sixty-four (64)
square feet of freestanding commercial or non-commercial temporary signage. Such signage
may be displayed after a final subdivision plat of the property has been approved by the City
Council for a period of three (3) years or until all platted lots have a primary structure
constructed upon them, whichever is less.
Sec. 3-7. Flags.
A. Standards applicable to all flags.
1. Permit Requirements.
a. Flags displayed in accordance with this section shall not require a sign permit.
b. A building permit is required prior to erection of a flagpole, in accordance with Chapter
8, Buildings and Building Regulations, and Chapter 35, Zoning, of the City Code.
Flagpoles shall be set back from property lines in accordance with applicable setback
regulations for accessory structures outlined in Chapter 35, Zoning.
2. PUD District. Permitted flags for property zoned PUD shall be determined based on the
underlying zoning district outlined within the PUD Plan or most applicable district based
on approved uses as determined by the Director.
B. Commercial and Industrial districts. Flags are permitted in the C-O, C-1, C-2, C-3, M-1 and M-2 districts
as follows:
1. Commercial flags and Non-commercial flags are permitted in Commercial and Industrial
districts.
2. A property in a commercial or industrial district may display a maximum of three (3) flags.
3. Flags in commercial districts shall be either affixed to a permanent ground mounted flagpole or
affixed to a primary structure. Flags shall not be affixed to sign structures or other accessory
structures.
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4. Roof mounted flags or flagpoles are not permitted, except in the C-3 Central Commercial district
as outlined in Section 3-7.B.6.d. Building mounted flags shall not protrude above the eve of a
building.
5. Building mounted flags. Flags affixed to a primary structure shall be either attached flush with
the side of the structure or attached to a pole mounted on the side of the structure. Building
mounted flags shall not protrude above the eve of a building nor extend more than one foot into
any public right-of-way. If located above a sidewalk or walkway, flags shall not hang less than
nine (9) feet above the sidewalk or walkway.
6. Flags displayed in commercial districts shall meet the following standards.
a. Flagpole height. The height of a flagpole shall be as follows: Minimum height of
twenty (20) feet. Maximum height of seventy-five (75) feet.
b. Flagpole location. In accordance with setback regulations for accessory structures as
outlined in Chapter 35, Zoning.
c. Flag size. Flag sizes, represented as height of flag from grade beneath the flag and
measure of dimensions of flag size represented as vertical measurement of flag x
horizontal measurement of flag, as flag is displayed, shall be as follows:
FLAGPOLE HEIGHT MINIMUM FLAG SIZE MAXIMUM FLAG SIZE
30’ or less 3’ x 5’ 6’ x 10’
40’ 4’ x 6’ 8’ x 12’
50’ 6’ x 10’ 10’ x 15’
60’ or higher 10’ x 15’ 15’ x 25’
d. Roof mounted flags and flagpoles are permitted in the C-3 Central Commercial district
as follows:
i. A building with a minimum height of four (4) stories, not including floors
below grade, is permitted one roof mounted flag. Buildings less than four (4)
stories in height are not permitted roof mounted flags.
ii. Flag height shall not exceed a height of one hundred forty (140) feet as
measured from the ground elevation at the intersection of High Street and
Madison Street.
C. Residential districts and mixed use districts. Flags are permitted in the RU, RC, RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, RS-4,
RD, RA-1, RA-2, N-O, and MU-1 districts as follows:
1. A property is permitted to display a maximum of two (2) flags.
2. Flags displayed in residential and mixed use districts shall be non-commercial flags, as defined
by this chapter.
3. Flags in residential and mixed use districts shall be either affixed to a permanent ground
mounted flagpole or affixed to a structure.
4. Flags displayed in residential and mixed use districts shall meet the following standards.
a. Flagpole Height. The maximum height of a flagpole in a residential district shall be
thirty (30) feet.
b. Flagpole Location. Flagpoles shall be located in accordance with setback regulations for
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accessory structures as outlined in Chapter 35, Zoning.
c. Size of flag. The maximum dimensions of a flag in a residential or mixed use district
shall be 6’x10’.
Sec. 3-8. Lighting.
All lighting within signs, located on signs, or directed to signs shall not create more than an intensity of
five (5) footcandles of light into any residential property.
Sec. 3-9. Non-conforming Signs.
A. If any non-conforming sign is completely destroyed or damaged to the extent of seventy-five percent of
the replacement cost of the sign and its structure, it shall not be replaced.
B. The message displayed on a non-conforming sign may be changed and painted messages on a non-
conforming sign may be repainted.
C. A non-illuminated, non-conforming sign shall not be illuminated.
D. A non-conforming sign may be changed or altered for the expressed purpose of making it a conforming
sign.
E. In order to eliminate an unsafe condition(s) the Director may order that repairs and/or alternations be
made to a non-conforming sign. Such ordered repairs shall be the minimal necessary to correct an unsafe
situation(s).
F. The type of materials used in the construction of the structural elements of a sign shall not be changed
after the date the sign becomes a non-conforming sign nor shall structural alterations be made to a non-
conforming sign except as may be required by subsection E of this Section.
G. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed so as to permit the enlargement of a non-conforming
sign.
Sec. 3-10. Maintenance of Signs.
A. All signs shall be constructed so as to be free from hazards, and shall be strongly supported with braces,
posts, or cables. They shall be kept in good repair and all surfaces shall be maintained in good
appearance. All electrical signs shall continuously conform to the Electrical Code.
B. The Director shall inspect or cause to be inspected every sign within the city. The Director shall require
the removal of any sign which is found to have been erected or constructed in violation of this chapter and
shall require the removal or repair of any sign which is:
1. Not securely affixed to a substantial structure
2. Not in good repair
3. Related to a business or product which is no longer in operation or available
4. Unclean or faded to such an extent as to be unsightly
5. Creating a dangerous or unsafe condition for traffic or pedestrians
Sec. 3-11. Board of Adjustment.
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A. The Board of Adjustment, hereinafter referred to as the Board, is the Board established in Sec. 35-100 of
Chapter 35 of the Jefferson City Code of Laws. Procedures for appeals, hearings, and meetings of the
Board shall be in accordance with Chapter 35.
B. Powers of the Board which are in addition to the powers conveyed by Chapter 35 are:
1. To interpret the provisions of this chapter in such a way as to carry out the intent and purposes of
these outdoor advertising regulations.
2. To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement,
decision or determination made by the Director in the enforcement of this chapter.
3. To grant variances to the maximum size provisions of this chapter where topography or existing
building(s) interfere with usual visibility.
a. Applicant's responsibilities. When requesting a variance, it shall be the responsibility of
the applicant to show how the sign, property and/or particular circumstance fully meets
all of the findings the Board is required to make.
b. Required findings, general. Before granting any variance, the Board shall find all of the
following: The proposed variance, if granted, would:
i. Not eliminate an adequate supply of light or air to adjacent property nor
endanger the safety of the public.
ii. Not be unduly injurious to the use and enjoyment of adjacent property nor
would it substantially diminish property values in the neighborhood.
iii. Not permit obtrusive or incompatible signs to injury the character of the
neighborhood.
iv. Not obstruct significant views and vistas.
v. Not obstruct vision where such obstruction could create a traffic hazard.
vi. Be in keeping with the general spirit and intent of this chapter.
c. Variance to the provisions of Sec. 3-6 to allow temporary signs advertising the future
use or development of property to be erected in excess of the maximums specified in
Sec. 3-6 B.
d. Variance where topography or existing building(s) interfere with usual visibility. In
addition to the general findings, the Board shall also find the topography or existing
buildings do, in fact, interfere with usual visibility.
e. Extent of variance limited. A variance, if granted, shall be limited to the minimum
variance necessary to resolve, in whole or in part, the particular problem of the
applicant.
f. Conditions. In granting a variance, the Board may impose such conditions upon the
sign and/or premises receiving the variance as may be necessary to ensure that the
variance will:
i. Not eliminate an adequate supply of light or air to adjacent property nor
endanger the safety of the public.
ii. Not be unduly injurious to the use and enjoyment of adjacent property nor
would it substantially diminish property values in the neighborhood.
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iii. Not permit obtrusive or incompatible signs to injury the character of the
neighborhood.
iv. Not obstruct significant views and vistas.
v. Not obstruct vision where such obstruction could create a traffic hazard.
vi. Be in keeping with the general spirit and intent of this chapter.
4. To grant Conditional Use Permits for certain on-premise signs, including signs authorized
through conditional use review in Sections 3-5.C.1.f and g, 3-5.C.2, and 3-5.D.1.f and g.
a. The Board shall find for all Conditional Use Sign(s), or imposed conditions thereon to
ensure, that the Conditional Use Sign(s) will:
i. Not eliminate an adequate supply of light or air to adjacent property nor
endanger the safety of the public.
ii. Not be unduly injurious to the use and enjoyment of adjacent property nor
would it substantially diminish property values in the neighborhood.
iii. Not permit obtrusive or incompatible signs to injury the character of the
neighborhood.
iv. Not obstruct significant views and vistas.
v. Not obstruct vision where such obstruction could create a traffic hazard.
vi. Be in keeping with the general spirit and intent of this chapter.
Secs. 3-12 - 3-19. Reserved.
Section 2. Chapter 3 (Advertising and Signs) is amended by the deletion of
Section 3-21 (Rules and Regulations) subsection B as follows:
B. Penalties. The owner or general agent of a building or premises where a violation of any provision of this
chapter has been committed or shall exist, or the owner, general agent, lessee or tenant of any part of the
building or premises in which such violation has been committed or shall exist, or general agent,
architect, builder, contractor or any other person who commits, takes part, or assists in such violation or
who maintains any building or premises in which any such violation shall exist, shall be deemed guilty of
a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than Ten Dollars ($10.00) and not more than One
Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each and every day that said violation continues after due notice as
provided herein, but if the offense be willful, on conviction thereof, the punishment shall be a fine of not
less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for each
and every day that such violation shall continue. Any person who, having been served with an order to
remove any such violation, shall fail to comply with said order within ten days after such service or shall
continue to violate any provision of the regulations made under authority of this chapter in the respect
named in such order, shall also be subject to a civil penalty of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00).
Nothing contained herein shall prevent the city from taking such other lawful actions as may be necessary to
prevent or remedy any violation.
Section 3. Chapter 3 (Advertising and Signs) is amended by deleting the
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language in Chapter 3 section 22 in its entirety.
Sec. 3-22. Enforcement, Violations and Penalty. Reserved.
Section 4. Chapter 3 (Advertising and Signs) Article 4 (Banners on Utility
Poles) is deleted in its entirety and replaced, as a newly created Article pertaining to
Enforcement, as follows:
ARTICLE IV. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 3-40. Enforcement, Violations and Penalty.
A. Enforcement by the Director. In case any sign or advertising device or structure is erected, constructed,
reconstructed, altered, converted, or maintained in violation of this chapter or other regulations made
under the authority conferred hereby, the Director shall institute proper action or proceedings to:
1. Prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion, maintenance
or use;
2. Restrain, correct or abate such violation; or,
3. Prevent any such illegal act, conduct or use.
B. Actions, Orders and Directives. The Director shall have the authority to establish priorities for the
abatement of violations of this Chapter and implement appropriate procedures or remedies as provided
herein. To abate the violations. In addition to all other powers conferred upon the Director by this
Chapter, he or she shall have the power to issue appropriate written orders or directives to any person
deemed to be responsible for a violation of this Chapter. Failure of the alleged violator to promptly
comply with such lawful orders or directives shall be deemed a violation of this Chapter. The following
remedies and enforcement powers may be used by the Director to administer and enforce this Chapter.
1. No Action. After careful consideration of the facts and circumstances, the Director may
authorize no action be taken on a complaint of an alleged violation of this Chapter.
2. Agreement to Abate. The Director may enter into an agreement with a violator to abate the
violation within a certain time frame based upon certain conditions within the agreement.
3. Notice and Order. The Director may issue a notice and order to the violator ordering the
cessation of the illegal condition.
4. Permits Approved with Conditions. The Director may grant approval of a sign permit or other
administrative action within the authority assigned to the Director subject to the condition that
the violation be corrected.
5. Revocation of Permit. Written notice of permit revocation shall be served upon the owner, the
owner’s agent, tenant or lessee, or contractor, or upon any person employed on the building or
structure for which such permit was issued, or shall be posted in a prominent location.
Thereafter, no such construction shall proceed. Any permit or other form of authorization
required under this Chapter may be revoked when the Director determines that:
a. There is departure from the plans, specifications or conditions as required under terms
of the permit;
b. The permit was procured by false representation or was issued by mistake; or
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c. any of the provisions of this Chapter or the City Code are being violated.
6. Stop Work. With or without revoking permits, the Director may order work to discontinue on
any building or structure on any land on which there is an uncorrected violation of a provision of
this Chapter.
7. Municipal Court Action. The Director may issue a General Ordinance Complaint to the violator
requiring appearance in the Municipal Court for abatement of the violation.
C. Appeal of Decisions of the Director.
1. Where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by
the Director, any aggrieved person may appeal the order, requirement, decision, or determination
to the City Administrator or his designee. The order of the Director shall be stayed during the
appeal to the City Administrator.
2. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the City Administrator or his designee may appeal the
order, requirement, decision, or determination to the Board of Adjustment in accordance with the
provisions of 35-73.C of the Jefferson City Zoning Code. Appeals shall be filed within ten (10)
days of notification of the City Administrators decision. During the pendency of any appeal to
the Board of Adjustment, any sign or advertising device or structure permanently affixed shall be
covered so as not to display any message. If the sign or advertising device or structure may be
removed without damage, it shall be removed during the pendency of the appeal.
D. City's right to remove illegal sign, procedures to be followed.
1. Notwithstanding the requirements of section A above, if the Director shall find that any sign or
other advertising structure regulated herein is unsafe or insecure, is a menace to the public, is
abandoned or maintained in a dilapidated condition, or has been constructed or erected or is
being maintained in violation of the provisions of this chapter, he or she shall give written notice
to the permittee or property owner thereof. If the permittee or property owner fails to remove or
alter the sign or advertising structure so as to comply with the standards herein set forth within a
reasonable time specified in such notice, such sign or other advertising structure may be removed
or altered to comply by the Director; any expense incidental to such removal or alteration shall
be charged to the owner of the property upon which the sign is located and shall constitute a lien
upon the property.
2. Any sign located in the right of way which has not received permission from the City Council for
location in the right of way shall be immediately removed and may be destroyed as an
abandoned sign.
3. The Director may cause any sign or other advertising structure which is an immediate peril to
persons or property to be removed summarily without notice. Such signs or other advertising
structures are hereby declared to be a public nuisance. When any sign is removed summarily
without notice, the owner or lessee thereof shall have the right to a post-seizure administrative
hearing with the Board of Adjustment, pursuant to Section 35-73.C pertaining to appeal of
administrative decisions, to determine whether there was probable cause to remove the sign.
E. Penalties. The owner or general agent of a building or premises where a violation of any provision of this
chapter has been committed or shall exist, or the owner, general agent, lessee or tenant of any part of
the building or premises in which such violation has been committed or shall exist, or general agent,
architect, builder, contractor or any other person who commits, takes part, or assists in such violation or
who maintains any building or premises in which any such violation shall exist, shall be deemed guilty of
a code violation for each and every day that said violation continues.
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F. Nothing contained herein shall prevent the city from taking such other lawful actions as may be necessary
to prevent or remedy any violation.
Section 5. Chapter 3 (Advertising and Signs) is amended with the
replacement of the term “Building Official” with the term “Director” in all instances.
Building Official Director
Section 6. Chapter 32 (Streets and Sidewalks) is amended by incorporation
of a new Article pertaining to banners over streets as follows:
ARTICLE IX BANNERS ON UTILITY POLES OR OVER STREETS
Section 32-600. Purpose.
The purpose of this section is to establish the practice and procedure for placement of banners on utility
poles or over streets within certain areas of the City of Jefferson.
Section 32-601. Practice.
The Department of Public Works, under the direction of the Director of the Department of Public Works,
shall be the lead department in the administration of this policy. (Ord. 13600, §3, 9-2-2003; Ord. 15098, §1, 4-1-
2013 )
Section 32-602. Banners on Utility Poles
A. Requests for overhead banner placement shall be submitted, in writing, to the Department of Public
Works not less than four weeks prior to the desired display period. Requesting organizations should
contact the Department of Public Works for an application form and instructions. The application shall be
accompanied with an installation fee as outlined in Appendix Y. The installation fee will be refunded
should the application not be approved.
B. Banners may be installed for the benefit of non-profit organizations such as, but not limited to,
educational institutions (at high school level or higher), associations formed for the purposes of business,
and city boards or commissions.
C. For purposes of this policy, a “display period” shall consist of March 7th through August 14th, August
15th through November 14th, and November 15th through March 6th.
D. Applications will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis excepted as stated hereinafter. The date
of receipt of the required fees shall constitute the application date.
E. All overhead banners shall be installed under the direction of the Department of Public Works.
Requesting organizations may not install banners. Banners will not be installed until all permits, fees and
approvals are in place and the requesting organization has delivered the banner to the Department of
Public Works’ administrative offices.
F. This program allows for inspection by the City of existing banners/brackets at an annual cost of $10 per
banner. Should the Director of Public Works determine that a banner needs to be replaced or should the
requesting organization choose to change a banner, the cost for such replacement or change shall be $10
per banner. Removed banners must be claimed by the organization at the Department of Public Works
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offices no less than ten (10) business days after the organization receives notice of removal. A letter
mailed to the organization’s registered address will constitute notice. Unclaimed banners will be
discarded.
G. Organizations will be required to have a minimum of either two (2) banners, or at least five (5) percent of
the total installed banners, whichever is greater, in reserve for replacements of damaged banners.
H. The organization shall be responsible for all banner production costs and must deliver the banner to the
Department of Public Works complete and ready for installation in accordance with the Department of
Public Works specifications.
I. The organization will hold harmless the City of Jefferson, Missouri from any damages which may arise
from the placement of the banner.
J. Banner specifications shall be as follows: Size: up to forty-eight (48) inches high (outside edge to outside
edge) and sixty-four (64) feet six (6) inches long; banner must have a three (3) inch hem along the top and
bottom edge for cabling, with reinforced double stitching; material shall be 18 oz. Vinyl or banner canvas
(Sunbrella) with wind slits to reduce wind load; banners must be printed on both sides; banner may not
include any commercial or sponsor logo or advertisement; and banners must be clean and serviceable. All
banners submitted by an organization for display during the same time period must be of the same size.
(Ord. 15098, §2, 4-1-2013)
Section 32-603 Temporary Event Banners Over Streets.
A. Other provisions of this chapter not withstanding, temporary event banners may be erected in connection
with a specific event across public streets subject to the following conditions:
1. Banner may not be attached to a light or utility pole.
2. Permission must be obtained from the property owners on either side of the street where the
banner crosses the street.
3. Erection of the banner shall be subject to obtaining permission of the Director of Public Works
or his or her designee who may impose conditions as to height, materials, and manner of
construction.
4. Banner may be up for a period of no more than four (4) days and may not be put back up for
three (3) days.
5. The temporary event banner must be erected by an association which has been organized for at
least two (2) years and with at least twenty-five (25) dues paying members.
6. The temporary event banner may only advertise the event, and may not advertise any specific
business, individual, or organization.
7. The temporary event banner must not interfere with traffic if it is to be maintained at times when
traffic is passing under it.
8. No less than one (1) week prior to placing the temporary event banner, a permit must be obtained
from Director of Public Works or his or her designee. Before issuing the permit the Director of
Public Works shall verify that the banner complies with this section and that the applicant meets
the eligibility requirements. Fees shall be as set forth in Appendix Y.
Section 32-604. Exceptions.
The banners listed in this article are not subject to the definitions of banners or advertising devices in
Chapter 3 of the Code of the City of Jefferson.
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Section 31-605. Ownership.
The City of Jefferson shall be the owners of any banners placed pursuant to this article but the City
Administrator shall be authorized to gift the banners back to the donor upon their removal.
Section 7. Appendix Y is amended with insertion of the following:
Chapter: 32
Section: 602
Section Title: Banners on Utility Poles
Fee: $10.00 per banner to be installed.
Chapter: 3
Section: 603
Section Title: Temporary Event Banners Over Streets
Fee: $20.00 for the first placement of each banner during any calendar year and an additional $5.00 for each
subsequent placement in the calendar year.
Section 8. Chapter 32 (Streets and Sidewalks) is amended with the
replacement of the term “Director of Planning and Protective Services” with the term
“Director of Public Works” in all instances except within Section 32-103.
Director of Planning and Protective Services Director of Public Works
(Except in Section 32-103)
Section 9. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the
date of its passage and approval.
Passed: Approved:
Presiding Officer Carrie Tergin, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Clerk City Counselor