§ 70-604. Permanent signs that require permits.

(a)

Wall signs.

(1)

Types of wall signs:

a.

Awning signs.

b.

Canopy signs.

c.

Hanging or suspended signs.

d.

Plaque or tablet signs.

e.

Roof signs.

(2)

Wall signs are allowed in all zone districts.

(3)

Maximum number of wall signs:

a.

In the C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts: Unlimited.

b.

In all residential zone districts: One non-illuminated sign (wall or ground sign) is permitted for each authorized home occupation use.

c.

In the R-3 and R-4 zone districts the number of commercial wall signs allowed is regulated by the number of dwelling units associated with the complex:

1.

Three to 12 units: One wall sign per complex.

2.

More than 12 units: One wall sign per complex entrance (maximum of two per complex).

(4)

Maximum area of wall signs allowed:

a.

In the C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts buildings with two or more frontages are allowed the maximum wall sign area set forth herein. The total area of all wall signs on a building face of a single demised space shall not exceed the following parameters:

1.

Up to 25 linear feet of building face frontage: 30 square feet of wall signage.

2.

26—40 linear feet of building face frontage: 40 square feet of wall signage.

3.

41—55 linear feet of building face frontage: 50 square feet of wall signage.

4.

56—70 linear feet of building face frontage: 60 square feet of wall signage.

5.

71—85 linear feet of building face frontage: 70 square feet of wall signage.

6.

86—100 linear feet of building face frontage: 80 square feet of wall signage.

7.

101—115 linear feet of building face frontage: 90 square feet of wall signage.

8.

116 or more linear feet of building face frontage: 100 square feet of wall signage.

b.

In residential zone districts: Four square feet per sign (wall or ground sign) is allowed for each authorized home occupation uses.

c.

In the R-3 and R-4 zone districts the total area of commercial wall signs allowed is regulated by the number of dwelling units associated with the complex:

1.

Three to 12 units: 20 square feet per sign.

2.

More than 12 units: 32 square feet per sign.

(5)

Minimum and maximum height of wall signage allowed:

a.

In the C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts the height of a wall sign may not extend more than five feet above the top of the wall or roof onto which it is attached. In addition, not more than 50 percent of the sign face or five feet (whichever is greater) may extend above the roofline.

b.

Signs projecting more than 16 inches from the face of the wall on which they are attached may not be lower than seven feet from the ground at their lowest point.

(b)

Ground signs.

(1)

Types of ground signs:

a.

Pole signs.

b.

Monument signs.

c.

Multi-tenant ground signs.

d.

Drive through signs.

(2)

Ground signs are allowed in all zone districts.

(3)

Maximum number of ground signs:

a.

In all residential districts: One, non-illuminated ground sign is permitted for each authorized home occupation use.

b.

R-1, R-2 and R-5 zone districts: One monument sign per subdivision entrance.

c.

R-3 and R-4 zone districts: One ground sign for properties with 12 or fewer residential units, two ground signs for properties with more than 12 residential units.

d.

C-1 and I-1 zone districts: One ground sign per site per street frontage. Businesses with a drive through lane are allowed two drive through signs per drive aisle. Business centers (term is already defined) are permitted an additional multi-tenant ground sign on each street frontage that is 500 feet in length or longer provided that no single business can be part of more than one business center.

e.

C-1 zone district (undeveloped property):

1.

Less than 100 linear feet of roadway frontage: One sign per parcel.

2.

100—1,000 linear feet of roadway frontage: Two signs per parcel.

3.

More than 1,000 linear feet of roadway frontage: Three signs per parcel.

f.

P-1 zone district: One ground sign per park entrance.

(4)

Maximum area of ground signs:

a.

In all residential districts: Up to four square feet of home occupation signage (wall or ground) is permitted for each authorized home occupation use.

b.

R-1, R-2 and R5 zone districts: Up to 64 square feet per monument sign.

c.

R-3, and R4 zone districts: Up to 20 square feet of ground sign for properties with 12 or fewer residential units, up to 64 square feet of ground sign for properties with more than 12 residential units.

d.

Pole signs in the C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts:

1.

Up to 7,000 square feet of building footprint: 65 square feet per sign.

2.

Up to 9,000 square feet of building footprint: 70 square feet per sign.

3.

Up to 11,000 square feet of building footprint: 75 square feet per sign.

4.

Up to 13,000 square feet of building footprint: 80 square feet per sign.

5.

Up to 15,000 square feet of building footprint: 85 square feet per sign.

6.

Up to 17,000 square feet of building footprint: 90 square feet per sign.

7.

Up to 19,000 square feet of building footprint: 95 square feet per sign.

8.

19,000 square feet of building footprint or more: 100 square feet per sign.

e.

Monument signs in the C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts:

1.

Up to 7,000 square feet of building footprint: 85 square feet per sign.

2.

Up to 9,000 square feet of building footprint: 90 square feet per sign.

3.

Up to 11,000 square feet of building footprint: 98 square feet per sign.

4.

Up to 13,000 square feet of building footprint: 105 square feet per sign.

5.

Up to 15,000 square feet of building footprint: 110 square feet per sign.

6.

Up to 17,000 square feet of building footprint: 117 square feet per sign.

7.

Up to 19,000 square feet of building footprint: 124 square feet per sign.

8.

19,000 square feet of building footprint or more: 130 square feet per sign.

f.

Multi-tenant ground signs in the C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts: Up to 50 square feet per demised tenant space provided that no single business sign is larger than 50 percent of the total sign area.

g.

Drive through signs in the C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts: Up to 25 square feet per sign.

h.

Ground signs in the C-1 zone district (undeveloped property): Up to 65 square feet per sign.

(5)

Maximum height of ground signs:

a.

In all residential districts the maximum permitted sign height for each authorized home occupation is five feet.

b.

R-1, R-2 and R5 zone districts: For ground signs other than home occupation signs, the maximum height is ten feet.

c.

R-3, and R4 zone districts: Up to six feet for properties with 12 or fewer residential units, up to ten feet for properties with more than 12 residential units.

d.

Pole signs in the C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts: 20 feet.

e.

Monument signs in the C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone district: Ten feet.

f.

Multi-tenant ground signs in the C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts: Ten feet.

g.

Drive through signs in the C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts: Ten feet.

h.

Ground signs in the C-1 zone district (undeveloped property): Ten feet

(6)

Minimum separation distances of ground signs:

a.

Ground signs must be separated by no less than 25 feet from existing ground signs on adjacent properties.

b.

Multi-tenant ground signs located on two frontages of the same parcel must be separated by no less than 150 feet of linear frontage as measured by following the curb line.

(7)

Setbacks for ground signs:

a.

In all residential districts: Home occupation ground signs may be located no closer than five feet from the property line or ten feet from the curb line whichever is greater.

b.

R-1, R-2 and R5 zone districts: All ground signs other than home occupation signs in may only be located in public right-of-way or on parcels owned in common by a home owner's association or similar entity. Signs located in the city right-of-way require the issuance of a revocable right-of-way license from the city. Signs located on parcels owned in common by a home owner's association may be no closer than five feet from the property line or ten feet from the curb line whichever is greater.

c.

R-3, and R4 zone districts: Front, side and rear setbacks are five feet from the property line or ten feet from the curb line whichever is greater.

d.

C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts: Front, side and rear setbacks are ten feet from the property line.

e.

C-1 zone district (undeveloped property): Front, side and rear setbacks 50 feet from the property line.

(Ord. No. 18-09, § 1, 7-17-2018; Ord. No. 18-13, § 3, 9-4-2018; Ord. No. 18-17, § 1, 11-20-2018)