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CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO, 2000-0/
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING SIGN REGULATIONS; DESIGNATING PROHIBITED
SIGNS; ESTABLISHING GENERAL REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
A SIGN CONTROL BOARD AND ESTABLISHING POWERS AND DUTIES OF
SUCH BOARD; PROVIDING FOR SIGN PERMITS; CLASSIFYING SIGNS;
ESTABLISHING THE CLASSIFICATION OF SIGNS ALLOWED IN EACH USE
DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; SETTING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Anna has determined that the regulation of signs
is necessary to the orderly growth, aesthetic appearance, and welfare of the community;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Anna currently has no regulations relating to signs; now therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS:
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SECTION 1. SIGN REGULATIONS ADOPTED
The sign regulations attached to and made an integral part of this ordinance are hereby
adopted.
SECTION 2. PENALTY
Any person, firm, corporation, or association violating any provision of this ordinance shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall upon conviction thereof be fined in the sum
of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00), and each day a violation of this
ordinance continues shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 3. SAVING
If any section, article, sentence, or part of this ordinance is in conflict with any State law of
the State of Texas or is hereafter adjudged invalid or unconstitutional by a court of
competent jurisdiction, such conflict or adjudication shall not affect the validity of this
ordinance as a whole, or any such section, article, sentence, or part hereof not so adjudged
in conflict, invalid, or unconstitutional.
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SECTION 4. CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS REPEALED
All ordinances and/or parts of all ordinances in conflict with the provisions of the sign
regulations herein are hereby repealed.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage, approval, and required
publication.
PASSED on this the g`h day of January, 2001.
APPROVED:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
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SIGN REGULATIQNS
Article I. In General
Sec.
1.
Short title.
Sec.
2.
Definitions.
Sec.
3.
Responsibility for violation.
Sec.
4.
Penalties.
Sec.
5.
Prohibited signs.
Sec.
6.
General regulations.
Secs.
7-10.
Reserved.
Article II. Administration and Enforcement
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 11. Nonconforming existing signs.
Sec. 12. Variance fees and notification.
Sec. 13. Inspection.
Sec. 14-20. Reserved.
Division 2. Sign Control Board
Sec. 21. Creation, composition
Sec. 22.
Qualification of members.
Sec. 23.
Terms of members.
Sec. 24.
Organization.
Sec. 25
Compensation.
Sec. 26.
Officers.
Sec. 27.
Temporary chairman; quorum.
Sec. 28,
Meetings.
Sec. 29.
Records.
Sec. 30.
Powers, duties.
Division 3. Sign Permit
Sec.
31.
Required.
Sec.
32.
Application.
Sec.
33.
Issuance and term.
Sec.
34.
Fees.
Secs. 35-40. Reserved.
Article III. Classification
Sec. 41. Classifications described.
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Sec.
42.
Class 1, minor signs.
Sec.
43.
Class 2, window signs.
Sec.
44.
Class 3, traffic -related signs.
Sec.
45,
Class 4, temporary promotional signs.
Sec.
46.
Class 5, major freestanding signs.
Sec.
47.
Class 6, monument signs.
Sec.
48.
Class 7, major attached signs.
Secs.
49-50. Reserved.
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Article IV. Regulation by Use District
Sec.51.
Generally.
Sec.52.
Single-family and duplex residential districts.
Sec.53.
Apartment districts.
Sec.54.
Office, technical office and industrial districts.
Sec.55.
Retail, commercial districts.
Sec.56.
Summary of districts.
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ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
• Sec. 1. Short title.
This ordinance shall hereafter be known and cited as the "Sign Regulations."
Sec. 2. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this ordinance, shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Alter means to change the size, shape or outline, copy, nature of message, intent or type of
sign.
Building official or chief building official means the officer or person within the city charged with
the administration and enforcement of this ordinance.
Bulletin board means a sign containing information where a portion of such information may be
periodically changed, providing that such change shall be effected by the replacement or
interchange of letters, numbers, or other graphic symbols by insertion, attachment or similar
means. The use of slate, chalkboard, cardboard or similar material with pencil, chalk, crayon or
similar types of marking is prohibited.
Canopy means a roof -like structure that extends horizontally more than one foot from the face of
a building wall and does not have a structural border.
Copy means logos, characters, symbols or any other portion of a sign that conveys a message
or information.
Erect means to build, construct, attach, hang, place suspend or affix, and shall also include the
painting of signs on the exterior surface of a building or structure, and also includes the painting
or affixing of signs to the exterior or interior surface of windows, and includes signs located
interior to a building but readily visible from the exterior.
Facing or surface means the surface or surfaces of the sign upon, against, or through which the
message is displayed or illustrated on the sign.
Freeway means any major thoroughfare where right-of-way is 250 feet or greater and so
designated by the city master street plan.
Gross surface area of signs means the entire area within a single continuous perimeter
enclosing the extreme limits of each sign. A sign having information on two surfaces shall be
considered as a single sign, providing that the surfaces are located back-to-back. A sign having
information on three or more surfaces shall be calculated as the sum of all portions and
evaluated as a single sign. If two or more signs share a single structure, each sign or panel
may be considered separately for square footage purposes, providing that each sign or panel
has no relationship to the others, and that the combined area of such signs cannot exceed the
total square footage allowed when evaluated as a single sign. For signs so constructed, where
related portions are located on separate structures or vehicles, the gross surface area shall be
calculated as the sum of all portions and evaluated as a single sign. Supports for Class 5 signs
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having a large solid appearance shall be calculated as part of the gross surface area of the sign.
The gross surface area of Class 5 and Class 6 signs less than six feet in height and used as an
element of landscaping will be determined by measurement of a single continuous line
enclosing the extreme limits of the sign, providing that such calculation shall not include planter
boxes, screening walls, retaining walls, and similar improvements.
Illuminated sign means any sign that has characters, letters, figures, designs, or outline
illuminated directly or indirectly by electric lights, luminous tubes, or other means.
Monument sign means any sign mounted on a base six feet in height or less, with a maximum
area of 35 square feet.
Noncombustible material means any material that will not ignite at or below a temperature of
1,200 Fahrenheit and will not continue to burn or glow at that temperature or shall have a flame
spread of 25 or less.
Projecting structures means covered structures of a permanent nature which are constructed of
approved building material, specifically excluding canvas or fabric material, and where such
structures are an integral part of the main building or permanently attached to a main building
and do not extend over public property. "Projecting structures" include marquee, canopy, and
fixed -awning type of structures.
Roof line means the height which is defined by the intersection of the roof of the building and
the wall of the building; except, for mansard -type rpofs, the 'roof line" means the top of the lower
slope of the roof. Roofs with parapet walls completely around the building and not exceeding
. four feet in height may be considered as the 'roof line" for the purposes of this ordinance.
Sign means an outdoor structure, sign, display, light device, figure, painting, drawing, message,
plaque, poster, billboard or other thing that is designed, intended, or used to advertise or inform.
"On -premises sign" means a freestanding sign identifying or advertising a business, person, or
activity, and installed and maintained on the same premises as the business, person, or activity.
Off -premises sign" means a sign displaying advertising copy that pertains to a business,
person, organization, activity, event, place, service, or product not principally located or primarily
manufactured on the premises on which the sign is located.
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Structural trim means the molding, battens, cappings, nailing strips, latticing, and platforms
attached to the sign structure.
Vehicle means any automobile, truck, camper, van, trailer, or any device capable of being
transported and shall be considered a "vehicle" in both moving and stationary modes,
irrespective of pair or condition.
Sec. 3. Responsibility for violation.
The owner of the sign, the owner of the land or structure, or the person in charge of erecting,
altering, replacing, relocating or repairing the sign or structure are all subject to the provisions of
this ordinance and, therefore, subject to the penalty provided for the violation of this ordinance.
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Sec. 4. Penalties.
Any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be punished as provided under the
laws of the state of Texas and the ordinances of the City of Anna.
Sec. 5. Prohibited signs.
It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, cause to have erected, or allow to remain erected
any sign or condition prohibited in this section and shall remove such sign or correct such
condition immediately upon notice by the building official:
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to display or advertise upon any sign any obscene,
indecent, or immoral matter.
(2) No person shall erect, maintain or permit the erection of any balloon or other floating
device anchored to the ground or to any structure, except as allowed by other provisions
of this ordinance.
(3) No person shall attach any sign, paper, or other material or paint, stencil, or write any
name, number (except house numbers), or otherwise mark on any sidewalk, curb,
gutter, street, tree, tower, utility pole, public building, public fence, or public structure for
advertising purposes, except such signs as are permitted by this ordinance to be placed
in the public right-of-way.
• (4) No sign located internal or external to a building or vehicle shall be illuminated to an
intensity to cause glare or brightness to a degree that could constitute a hazard or
nuisance. Moving, flashing, animated, intermittently lighted, changing color, beacons,
revolving or similarly constructed signs shall not be allowed. Jump clocks or digital
display devices showing time, temperature, or any printed message may be allowed only
by a special permit of the sign control board.
(5) No person shall place on or suspend from the exterior of any building, pole, structure,
projecting structure, parkway, driveway, or parking area any goods, wares, merchandise,
or other advertising object or structure for the purpose of advertising such items, other
than a sign as defined, regulated, and prescribed by this ordinance except as otherwise
allowed by ordinance controlling the outside storage and display of goods, wares, or
merchandise.
(6) No cloth, paper, banner, flag, device, or other similar advertising matter shall be
permitted to be attached, suspended from, or allowed to hang loose from any sign,
building, or structure, except as allowed by other provisions of this ordinance.
(7) No lighted sign shall be erected within 150 feet of a residential district unless lighting is
shielded from view in the direction of the residential district.
(6) No signs attached to a trailer, skid, or similar mobile structure, where the primary use of
such structure is for sign purposes, will be permitted. This provision does not restrict the
identification signing on vehicles used for delivery service, interstate commerce, or any
bona fide transportation activity.
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(9) Signs attached to or upon any vehicle shall be prohibited where any such vehicle is
parked within 20 feet from a street right-of-way on a site. Signs attached to a vehicle
shall be incidental to the bona fide use, for transportation purposes, of the vehicle to
which the sign is attached. If a vehicle displaying a sign is not a bona fide use for
transportation purposes, the vehicle shall be deemed to be a freestanding sign and
subject to all provisions of this ordinance pertaining to freestanding signs. It shall be a
rebuttable presumption that a vehicular sign is not a bona fide use for transportation if
the vehicle is stopped, parked, or allowed to remain at the same location within the site
for any period exceeding 24 hours or contains arrows, directional information, or
promotional advertising relating to the business.
(10) A -frame signs and sandwich -board signs are prohibited. Similar types of portable signs
are prohibited except when specifically permitted in Article III of this ordinance as a
minor sign.
(11) No person shall erect, maintain, or permit the erection of portable lighting displays
including but not limited to laser lights and displays and searchlights.
(12) A canopy may not be illuminated in a manner to allow the transmission of light through
the canopy material unless allowed by a special permit of the sign control board.
Sec. 6. General regulations.
All signs in all classification and use districts, where permitted, shall conform to the general
tregulations listed in this ordinance:
(1) No sign shall be erected, relocated, or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or
egress from any door, window or fire escape. No sign of any kind shall be attached to a
standpipe or fire escape except signs relating directly to such.
(2) Traffic or other municipal signs, legal notices, railroad crossing signs, danger and such
emergency, temporary signs are not subject to the provisions of this ordinance.
(3) In order to obtain and secure reasonable traffic safety, it shall be unlawful for any person
to erect or maintain any fluttering, undulating, swinging, rotating or otherwise moving
sign or any flashing sign. No sign shall be erected or maintained in such a manner as to
obstruct free and clear vision; or at any location where, by reason of position, shape,
color, degree, manner, or intensity of illumination, it may interfere with vehicular or
pedestrian traffic. Pursuant to the foregoing, no sign shall be erected or maintained in
such manner as to be likely to interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with
any authorized traffic sign, signal or device. Accordingly, no sign shall make use of the
words "stop," "go," 'look," "slow," danger" or any other similar word, phrase, symbol or
character, or employ any red, yellow, orange, green, or other colored lamp light in such a
manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic, whether located exterior or
interior to a building or structure.
(4) All signs which are constructed on street lines, or within five feet thereof, shall have a
smooth surface and no nails, tacks or wires shall be permitted to protrude therefrom,
except electrical reflectors and devices which may extend over the top and in front of the
advertising structures, where subject to reach of pedestrian traffic.
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. (5) Gooseneck reflectors and lights shall be permitted on ground signs, roof signs and wall
signs; providing, however, the reflectors shall be provided with proper glass lenses when
necessary to concentrate the illumination upon the area of the sign so as to prevent
glare upon the street or adjacent property.
(6) The permittee or owner of any sign shall maintain all parts and supports of such sign in
good condition to prevent deterioration, oxidation, rust, paint peeling and other unsightly
conditions.
(7) All illuminated signs shall be subject to the provisions of the electric code of the City as
may be amended. In addition, all internally illuminated signs shall bear the Underwriters'
Laboratories label or be built to comply with Underwriters' Laboratories requirements.
(8) A comprehensive sign plan shall be submitted to the building official for approval for any
site prior to site plan approval by the City Council.
(9) Signs for locations granted a special use permit under provisions of the City of Anna
Zoning Ordinance shall be based on the applicable zoning classification of the use in lieu
of the base zoning. Example: A tract of land has a zoning of C-2 and has been granted
a special permit for a light industrial use. Signing shall be based on 1-1 zoning unless
otherwise specified in the special use ordinance. Retail/commercial sign regulations are
restricted to local retail and commercial zoning districts unless more than 50 percent of
the building or buildings are used for retail pr commercial use.
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• Secs. 7-10. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 11. Non -conforming existing signs.
A sign that, having been permitted to remain in place as a non -conforming use under the
provisions of this ordinance, is blown down or otherwise destroyed or dismantled for any
purpose, other than maintenance operations or for changing the letters, symbols, or other
matter on the sign, shall not be repaired, rebuilt or reconstructed. For purposes of this section,
a sign or a substantial part of a sign is considered to have been destroyed only if the cost of
repairing the sign is more than 60 percent of the cost of erecting a new sign of the same type at
the same location.
Sec. 12. Variance fees and notification.
An application for a variation to the conditions of this ordinance shall be accompanied by a
variance application fee set in accordance with a resolution of the city council enacted from time
to time for this purpose. Such application for a variance may cover more than one sign, but
shall apply to one applicant and one location. The notification for a variance application must
appear in the official newspaper of the city at least seven days prior to the date on which the
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request is heard by the sign control board. The variation application must contain the following
40 information:
(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the applicant.
(2) Location of building, structure, or lot to which or upon which the sign is to be attached or
erected.
(3) Position of the sign in relation to nearby buildings or structures, including other signs.
(4) The zoning classification of the property on which the sign is to be located, and the
zoning classification of all property within 250 feet of the sign location.
(5) The specific variation requested and the reasons and justification for such requests.
(6) Eleven copies of the signage and site plans shall be required.
Sec. 13. Inspection.
The building official shall inspect annually, or at such other times as he deems necessary; each
sign regulated by this ordinance for the purpose of ascertaining whether the same is secure or
insecure, whether it still serves a useful purpose and whether it is in need of removal or repair.
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DIVISION 2. SIGN CONTROL BOARD
Sec. 21. Creation, composition.
There is hereby established a sign control board consisting of five members and two alternate
members appointed by the city council and removable for cause by the appointing authority
upon written charges and after public hearing. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term
of any member, whose place becomes vacant for any cause, in the same manner as the original
appointment was made. Members and alternates may participate in meetings, except that only
members will vote. In the event of a member's absence, the presiding officer of the board shall
designate an alternate who will fulfill the duties of the absent member.
Sec. 22. Qualification of members.
Members of the sign control board shall be residents of the city or the extraterritorial jurisdiction
of the city.
Sec. 23. Terms of members.
• Members of the sign control board shall be appointed for a period of two years. In the event of
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a vacancy, the city council shall appoint a member to serve the unexpired term. In the event a
replacement or reappointment has not been at the end of a member's designated term, such
member will continue to serve until reappointed or replaced. The terms of three (3) members
shall expire in May of each odd -numbered year and the terms of two (2) of the members shall
expire in May of each even -numbered year. Newly -appointed members shall be installed at the
first regular commission meeting after their appointment.
Sec. 24. Organization.
The board shall hold an organizational meeting in June of each year. The board shall meet
regularly and shall designate the time and place of its meetings. The board shall adopt its own
rules of procedure and keep a record of its proceedings consistent with the provisions of this
ordinance and the requirements of law.
Sec. 25. Compensation.
Members of the sign control board shall serve without compensation.
Sec. 26. Officers.
The sign control board officers shall select from its;membership the following officers:
(1) Chairman. The chairman shall preside at all meetings where he is present. The
chairman shall implement or cause to have implemented any practice or procedure in
the calling of meetings, conduct meetings, conduct of meetings or reporting of activities
that he considers in the best interest of the board and shall so inform the city council or
consult with the city council when requested and at such times when it appears
necessary or desirable.
(2) Vice-chairman. The vice-chairman shall assist the chairman in directing the total affairs
of the board. In the absence of the chairman, the vice-chairman shall assume all duties
of the chairman.
Sec. 27. Temporary chairman; quorum.
In the event of the absence of the chairman and vice-chairman of the sign control board, the
three members constituting the quorum shall elect, for that meeting, a member to preside as
acting chairman and assume all duties of the chairman. All motions shall be decided by a
simple majority of the members present. A tie vote shall constitute failure of the motion.
Sec. 27. Meetings.
The sign control board shall establish one stated meeting per month and shall call special
meetings as required to conduct its duties. All stated meetings shall be posted and open to the
. public in accordance with state law. The board shall establish the date, time, and place of the
meetings.
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• Sec. 29. Records.
All proceedings of the sign control board shall be recorded in minutes of meetings and such
minutes shall be approved and made a matter of public record.
Sec. 30. Powers, duties.
The sign control board shall have the following powers and perform the following duties:
(1) The city council authorizes the sign control board to sit as a board of appeals in public
hearings for purposes of this ordinance. In considering the requests for variation to
requirements of this ordinance, the control board shall consider, but not be limited to, the
degree of variance, the reasons for variance requested, the location of variance request,
the duration of the requested variance, the effect on public safety, protection of
neighborhood property, the degree of hardship or injustice involved, and the effect of the
variance on general plan for signing within the city. The sign control board shall grant
the variance requested, grant a variance of a greater or lesser nature than requested, or
deny a variance request.
(2) All action on variance requests shall be submitted to the city council for review and such
decisions of the board shall become final unless reversed or modified by the city council
at the city council meeting following the'Sign control board meeting at which formal
• action was taken by the board. In reviewing the action of the board, or variance
requests, the council shall consider the records made at the hearing before the sign
control board.
(3) The sign control board shall conduct continuing studies of sign ordinances in
neighboring municipalities as well as other cities where such study will assist in
upgrading the function of signing within the city and make recommendations to the city
council where appropriate.
(4) The sign control board will conduct a continual review of all non -conforming signs and all
variances granted and determine their desirability and effects upon the neighborhood
and city and make recommendations to the city council where appropriate.
(5) The sign control board will evaluate new signing techniques as such are developed and
recommend to the city council their benefits or disadvantages in the city.
(6) The sign control board may discuss the planning of signing in new or existing
developments upon request of the developer.
(7) The sign control board shall conduct studies and prepare opinions and general plans as
requested by the city council.
(8) The sign control board shall perform any duties specified elsewhere in this ordinance.
S(9) The sign control board may, from time to time, recommend to the city council
amendments or changes to this ordinance.
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• DIVISION 3. SIGN PERMIT
Sec. 31. Required.
(a) Erect, alter, replace or relocate. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, alter or
relocate within the city any permissible sign, other than Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 signs,
without first obtaining a sign permit from the building official and making payment of the fee
required. The permit may cover more than one sign, but shall apply to only one applicant and
one location.
(b) Repair. It shall be unlawful for any person to repair any sign requiring a permit when the
value of such work exceeds $200.00 without first obtaining a repair permit from the building
official and making payment of the fee required.
Sec. 32. Application.
(a) Erect, alter, replace or relocate. Applications for permits to erect, alter, replace or relocate
a sign shall contain or have attached thereto the following information:
(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the applicant.
(2) Location of building, structure, or lot to which or upon which the sign is to be attached or
erected.
(3) Position of the sign in relation to nearby buildings or structures, including other signs.
(4) Two blueprint or ink drawings of the plans and specifications are required, including
electrical wiring, construction, type of materials, method of attachment to building or
structure, and foundation for freestanding signs.
(5) Copy of stress sheets and calculations showing the structure is designed for dead load
and wind pressure in any direction in the amount required by this and all other laws and
ordinances of the city. The designing engineer for a Class 5 sign shall seal his design
calculations and stress sheets.
(6) Name and address of the person erecting the sign.
(7) The zoning classification of the property on which the sign is to be or is located, and the
zoning classification of all property within 100 feet of locations for Class 5 signs.
(8) Such other information as the building official shall require to show full compliance with
this and all other laws and ordinances of the city.
(b) Repair. Application for sign repair permits shall contain or have attached thereto the
following information:
i(1) Name, address, and telephone of the sign owner.
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(2) Name, address, and telephone number of the person providing the repair service.
(3) Location of building, structure, or lot upon which sign is located.
(4) Description of the repair activity to be performed.
(5) Such other information as the building official shall require to show full compliance with
this and all other laws and ordinances of the city.
(c) Internally illuminated signs. Prior to issuance of a sign permit for a sign in which electrical
wiring and connections are to be used, the electrical inspector shall examine the plans and
specifications submitted with the application to ensure the compliance with the electrical code of
the city and with the requirements of the Underwriters' Laboratories. The electrical inspector
shall approve the application if it meets these requirements and disapprove it if it does not.
Approval of such an application by the electrical inspector is required before the building official
may issue a sign permit. An electrical permit is also required.
Sec. 32. Issuance and term.
It shall be the duty of the Building Official, upon the filing of an application for a sign permit, to
examine such plans and specifications and other data and the premises upon which it is
proposed to erect or repair the sign, and if it shall appear that the proposed structure is in
compliance with all the requirements of this ordinpnce, the building code and all other laws and
ordinances of the City, he shall then issue the sign permit. If the work authorized under a sign
40 permit has not been within six months after date of issuance, the permit shall become null and
void.
Sec. 33. Fees.
Fees for the issuance of a sign permit shall be determined from time to time by appropriate
resolution of the City Council.
Secs. 34-40. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. CLASSIFICATION
Sec. 41. Classifications described.
Signs are classified as follows:
(1) Class 1, minor signs.
(2) Class 2, window signs.
(3) Class 3, traffic -related signs.
(4) Class 4, temporary promotional signs.
O(5) Class 5, major freestanding signs.
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(6) Class 6, monument signs.
S(7) Class 7, major attached signs.
Sec. 42. Class 1, minor signs.
Minor signs in the use districts, where permitted, may be either freestanding or attached, unless
otherwise specified, and do not require approval by any municipal agency prior to erection with
the exception of permanent sales and lease signs [see subsection (16) of this section].
Specifically, Class 1 signs shall include:
(1) Signs not exceeding eight square feet in area and not exceeding four feet in height in
single-family, duplex and apartment districts which advertise the sale, rental or lease of
the premises upon which such signs are located only. The number of such signs shall
be limited to one per lot or complex, except where such lot or complex abuts more than
one dedicated public street, one additional sign shall be allowed for such additional
public street.
(2) Signs not exceeding 24 square feet in area and not exceeding eight feet in height in all
districts, except single-family, duplex and apartment, which advertise the sale, rental or
lease of the premises upon which such signs are located only. The number of such
allowable signs shall be limited to one for tracts, sites or complexes having less than 200
feet abutting public or internal circulation streets. For tracts, sites or complexes having
200 feet abutting public or internal circulation streets, two such signs shall be allowed
plus one additional sign for each additional 100 feet of abutment. In no event may the
is number of such signs exceed four for a given tract. Such signs shall be removed upon
issuance of any occupancy permit.
(3) Nameplates not exceeding one square foot in area
(4) Temporary political signs:
a. Residential district (single-family, duplex and multifamily). A maximum of three
square feet and four feet in height is allowed for political signs in developed areas.
Such signs must be located on the house side of the public sidewalk. Temporary -
zoned, undeveloped residential areas may have temporary signs as prescribed
below for other than residential districts.
b. Other than residential districts. A maximum of 16 square feet and eight feet high;
such signs must be located a minimum of ten feet back of curb. Signs are prohibited
in street right-of-way.
c. Political signs shall not be posted more than 30 days prior to the election to which
the sign relates and shall be removed within 15 days following the election to which
signs relate.
d. No political sign may be placed in any location that obstructs vision for traffic. Any
sign which has been placed in violation of the provisions of this section may be
removed by the building inspection department ten days after written notice to the
• property owner. Any expense incurred by removal of shall be paid by the property
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owner of the property on which the sign is located.
. (5) Temporary construction signs denoting the architect, engineer, contractor,
subcontractor, and/or financier and temporary signs denoting the future location of a
particular business, retail center or institution subject to one such construction sign and
one such future location sign per street adjacent to the construction site or future
location site and each sign not to exceed 32 square feet in area, and providing such
signs do not extend above 15 feet in height, measured from ground level, and providing
such signs are located on the premises where construction or location being advertised
is or will be occurring. Only one construction sign and one future location sign may abut
a given street. Such signs shall be removed upon issuance of any occupancy permit.
(6) Occupational signs denoting only the name and profession of an occupant in a
commercial, public, office or institutional building and not exceeding three square feet in
area. Such signs may not extend above the roofline.
(7) Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings and date of erection when cut into any
masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other noncombustible materials.
Such signs shall not exceed four square feet in area for each wall facing a street.
(8) Flags, emblems and insignia of the United States, federal agencies, and any state or
local governmental body including corporate and logo flags, and decorative displays for
holidays or legal public demonstrations which do not contain advertising and are not
used as such. Corporate and logo flags shall be limited to one per site when
accompanied by a U.S. and/or state flag R equal size or larger. Corporate logo flags
• shall be limited in size to 40 square feet for sites of less than one acre, 60 square feet for
sites of more than one acre but less than five acres, and 96 square feet for sites of five
or more acres, and 40 square feet for sites in residential zoned districts regardless of
acreage.
(9) Signs not exceeding three square feet in area may be suspended from the side of a
projecting structure. Such signs must be eight feet above a walkway.
(10) Signs not exceeding 16 square feet and not exceeding six feet in height for
establishments providing engine fuel sales which advertise prices of fuel on premises,
providing such sign shall be permanently attached to a structure; no establishment shall
have more than one sign per street front.
(11)Temporary home builder directional signs located off the premises being advertised,
providing such signs do not exceed four square feet in area, and providing that no more
than one such sign per block is allowed for each builder. The sign must contain the
name of the subdivision or the name of the builder or the name of the building
corporation and may contain the corporation logo and directional indicator. Such signs
may not be located in street medians, obstruct vision of traffic or pedestrians, nor be
constructed of cardboard. Signs must be kept well painted and in good condition and
may be utilized only from Friday at 12:00 noon until the following Monday at 6:00 a.m.
(12) Temporary directional signs located off -premises advertising the sale of real estate,
providing such signs do not exceed four square feet in area, and providing that signs
may contain the word 'open" and may contain directional indicator. Such signs may not
be located in street medians, obstruct vision of traffic or pedestrians, nor be constructed
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of cardboard. Signs must be kept well painted and in good condition and may be utilized
• only from Friday at 12:00 noon until the following Monday at 12:00 noon.
(13) Signs not exceeding one square foot in area affixed to windows or doors which identify
emergency telephone numbers, hours and security information.
(14) Signs on sites used by public, charitable, or religious institutions in any use district where
such signs are an integral part of the site architecture or landscaping. For residential
subdivision identification signs, the signs shall be attached to the screening wall or
landscaping planter and may not exceed 24 square feet in area and six feet in height. A
maximum of two signs per adjacent public street shall be allowed. All other sites shall
not be allowed more than one freestanding sign and one attached sign. Attached signs
shall not exceed 24 square feet in area and shall be located entirely below the roof line
of the building. Attached signs for educational institutions shall be permissible in these
districts; providing, however, no more than one major attached sign and one attached
bulletin board will be allowed per building. The letters for the attached sign shall be not
more than 12 inches in height and the bulletin board shall be no more than 25 square
feet in size. Freestanding signs shall not exceed 24 square feet in area and six feet in
height, except for religious institutions which shall not exceed 60 square feet in area.
05) Signs in any district not to exceed three square feet to advertise available employment.
(16) Reserved.
(17) Signs containing street address numbers, providing that such numbers shall be no larger
than 12 inches in height, and providing that street address numbers shall be limited to
not more than two sets per building.
08) Signs not exceeding 24 square feet in area and not exceeding six feet in height in single-
family, duplex, and apartment districts which identify a new home as being a builder's or
contractor's model open to the public for inspection. Each building in a subdivision may
have one model home sign. Such sign shall be removed prior to the home being
occupied as a residence.
Sec. 43. Class 2, window signs.
Window signs in the use districts, where permitted, do not require a sign permit and do not
require approval by any municipal agency prior to erection. In no event may signs be located on
the window surface internally or externally in any manner to obscure more than 25 percent of
the visible window area available in the absence of any signs. Where multiple windows exist
fronting on a single street or sidewalk, the 25 percent visibility shall be maintained for the total
window area on such street or sidewalk. Specifically, Class 2 signs shall include:
(1) Signs painted on the external or internal surface of the window of an establishment in
commercial or retail districts with water -durable paint on external surfaces.
(2) Signs (except posters), banners or displays located on the internal surface of the window
of an establishment in commercial or retail districts only.
. (3) Posters, providing such posters are not located on the external surface of the window.
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(4) Decorations intended to direct attention to and stimulate citizens' interest in public
events, providing such signs are painted on the external surface of the window and a 25
percent visibility requirement is maintained.
(5) Signs attached to the external surface of a window of a retail or commercial
establishment if of water -durable paint or non-combustible material and signs attached
to the internal surface of a window which define the name, proprietor, telephone number,
or address of such retail or commercial establishment.
Sec. 44. Class 3, traffic -related signs.
Traffic -related signs in the use districts, where permitted, require a sign permit and must be
submitted to the building official and approved by the building official and traffic engineer.
Submission to the building official shall include, but not be limited to, a site drawing showing the
location of the proposed sign, a dimensional drawing showing size of signs and content of signs,
a designation of the material or materials to be used, and the proposed method of erection.
Specifically, Class 3 signs shall include:
(1) On-site directional signs not exceeding eight square feet, providing such directional
signs do not contain advertising and are not used as such.
(2) On-site signs not exceeding eight square,; feet, and not exceeding four feet in height,
denoting locations for ingress and egress d( prohibiting ingress and egress which may or
may not have directional indication, providing such signs do not contain advertising and
are not used as such.
Sec. 45. Class 4, temporary promotional signs.
Temporary promotional signs in the use districts, where permitted, require a sign permit to be
issued by the building official prior to erection. Submission to the building official shall include,
but not be limited to, a drawing or sketch showing the type, size, height, and location of the
temporary promotional sign (including banners, flags, and pennants) along with a description of
the means of attachment or support, and the stated purposes of the promotion. Temporary
promotional signs are limited to permissive signs in this ordinance. A promotion for a site,
center, complex, or subdivision shall be interpreted as a promotion for each and every
establishment within such site, center, complex, or subdivision Specifically, Class 4 signs shall
include:
(1) Signs, banners, flags, balloons, or pennants promoting a merchandise program, opening
of a retail or commercial establishment, or center, special program of a public institution,
or the opening of a single-family subdivision or multifamily complex, providing that such
sign shall have a maximum single use period of 30 days for the initial permit for a new
business and a 21 -day permit thereafter. Such sign shall have a minimum period
between permits of seven days and a maximum number of four permits per year. The
use of balloons shall be restricted to the initial 30 -day permit. The size of a banner shall
be limited to one square foot per length of lease space up to a maximum of 200 square
feet.
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(2) Freestanding signs for the purpose of identifying location of or direction to subdivision,
• home builders' and developers' sites. On-site signs may not exceed 96 square feet in
area and may not exceed 15 feet in height. Off-site directional signs shall not exceed 32
square feet in area and may not exceed 15 feet in height. One sign shall be allowed for
parcels of 30 acres or less. One additional sign shall be allowed for each additional 30
acres or any part thereof of development. Permits shall be granted for a maximum
period of six-month intervals. Nonresidential signs shall be removed upon issuance of
an occupancy permit for the nonresidential structure.
Sec. 46. Class 5, major freestanding signs.
Major freestanding signs in the use districts, where permitted, require a sign permit to be issued
by the building official prior to erection. Major freestanding signs shall be designed and
constructed to withstand a wind pressure of not less than 30 pounds per square foot of area,
and shall be constructed to receive dead load as required in the building code or other
ordinances of the city. All major freestanding signs shall be placed in concrete bases or
footings. Major freestanding signs may be constructed only of materials that are noncombustible
or slow -burning in the case of plastic inserts and faces and may be supported by
noncombustible material only and finished in a presentable manner; wood or non -painted steel
supports are specifically prohibited. Heavy timber and other materials may be used if approved
by the building official. Major freestanding signs shall be protected by wheel or bumper guards
when required by the building official. Major freestanding signs shall not have attached any
guys or braces. Major freestanding signs must,.be located a minimum of 30 feet from an
adjoining private property line and a minimum of'60 feet from any other sign and may not be
. located within 100 feet of any single family residential zoned property. All major freestanding
signs must be located on site. No permit for a major freestanding sign shall be issued unless
the application therefor contains a letter of approval and request from the owner of the real
property where such sign is to be constructed. No major freestanding sign shall be constructed
so that the minimum clearance thereof is less than nine feet if any portion thereof overhangs a
driveway, parking space, sidewalk, or other public or private right-of-way for the passage of
vehicles or pedestrians. All major freestanding signs designed to be constructed at an overall
height of eight feet or less from ground level shall be landscaped around the base of the sign in
an area equal to four square feet for each square foot of sign and base area. Specifically, major
freestanding signs shall include:
(1) Signs erected in apartment, office, technical office and industrial districts to identify an
establishment, center, complex, occupation, district, or institution. Height, area, and
permissible number regulations are defined in the specific use district (Article IV).
(2) Signs erected in retail and commercial districts to identify a center or complex or to
identify a single establishment and/or advertise the occupants, services, or products of a
single establishment. Such signs shall be termed as "single -usage major freestanding
signs." Height, area and permissible number regulations for such signs are specified in
Article IV of this ordinance.
(3) Signs erected in retail and commercial districts to identify a center or complex or to
identify multiple establishments and/or advertise multiple occupants, services or
products of a center or complex. Such signs shall be termed as "multiple -usage major
freestanding signs." Height, area, and permissible number regulations for such signs
are specified in Article IV of this ordinance.
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4) Signs erected in retail and commercial districts as menu boards are limited to one such
sign per eating establishment with drive-through service. Height, area, and permissible
number regulations for such signs are specified in Article IV of this ordinance.
(5) Signs erected in industrial districts to identify a center, complex, or establishment.
Height, area, and permissible number regulations for such signs are specified in Article
IV of this ordinance.
Sec. 47. Class 6, monument signs
Monument signs in the use districts, where permitted, require a sign permit to be issued by the
building official prior to erection. Monument signs shall be designed and constructed to
withstand a wind pressure of not less than 30 pounds per square foot of area, and shall be
constructed to receive dead load as required in the building code or other ordinances of the city.
(1) All monument signs shall be placed in concrete bases or footings. Monument signs may
be constructed only of materials that are noncombustible or slow -burning in the case of
plastic inserts and faces and may be supported by noncombustible material only, and
finished in a presentable manner; wood or non -painted steel supports are specifically
prohibited. Heavy timber and other materials may be used if approved by the building
official.
(2) Monument signs that provide identification or advertisement of a specific business,
• service, product, person, organization, place or building shall be termed "single -use
monument signs." Monument signs that provide identification or advertisement of
multiple businesses, services, products, persons, organizations, places, or buildings
shall be termed "multiple -use monument signs." Monument signs must be located a
minimum of 30 feet from adjoining private property lines and a minimum of 200 feet from
any single -use monument sign and 250 feet from any multiple -use monument sign,
except sites abutting two public streets, in which event one sign per street frontage is
permitted, providing that no sign is located within 100 feet of any residential zoned
property. All monument signs throughout a center or complex on the site shall be
constructed of the same material and design. The mixing of monument and other types
of freestanding signs within a center or complex is prohibited.
(3) Monument signs shall be landscaped around the base of the sign in an area equal to
four feet for each square foot of sign and base area. No monument sign shall obstruct
the vision of traffic on public streets or be constructed so as to interfere with site lines at
elevations between 2.5 feet and eight feet above the top of the adjacent roadway curb
within a triangular area formed by the intersection of adjacent curb lines from a point on
each curb line 20 feet from the intersection. Monument signs shall be limited to a height
of six feet or less, and an area of 35 square feet for single -use signs and 70 square feet
for multiple -use signs.
Sec. 48. Class 7, major attached
Major attached signs in the use districts, where permissible, require a sign permit to be issued
by the building official prior to erection. Major attached signs shall be constructed only of
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materials that are noncombustible or slow -burning in the case of plastic inserts and faces.
Combustible materials may be used, providing the sign is attached to a wall with a minimum of
two-hour fire resistive rating. Major attached signs placed on heavy wood construction may be
of combustible materials, but in no case shall they be internally illuminated. The permissible
size of major attached signs shall be as defined in each use district. Major attached signs shall
specifically include:
(1) Any sign not defined as a minor sign or window sign and affixed directly or indirectly to
the exterior of any surface of any building, to a projecting structure of a building or to any
outdoor structure, providing that such sign shall not extend above the roof line of a
mansard -type roof, and providing that such sign shall not extend more than four feet
above the roof line for non -mansard roof structures in retail and commercial districts
only. Such sign shall be so designed, constructed and attached so as to withstand a
wind pressure of not less than 30 pounds per foot.
(2) Any sign not defined as a minor sign and located more than four feet above the roof line
of a building, providing such sign is directly affixed to and not extending above or beyond
an integral part of the structure of the building, other than the roof, and without the use of
supporting poles, towers, guys, or braces of any type, and providing such signs shall be
so designed, constructed, and attached so as to withstand a wind pressure of not less
than 30 pounds per square foot.
(3) Any sign painted or attached directly on the roof surface of a building intended to be
visible from the air where such roof surface, when projected to ground level, forms an
angle with the ground plane of less than 75 degrees, providing such signs shall contain
® only the identification of an establishment, directional information of value to air
transportation, and services available and of interest to air transportation users.
Secs. 49-50. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. REGULATION BY USE DISTRICT
Sec. 51. Generally.
The classification of signs allowed in each use district shall be only those as defined in this
article and subject to the conditions specified in this article.
Sec. 52. Single-family residential district.
The single-family residential use district shall include all zoning classifications designated as
detached single-family residences usage.
(1) Class 1. Minor signs shall be permissible in these districts except where restricted to
retail and commercial districts as specified in Article III.
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(2)
Class 3.
Traffic -related signs shall be permissible in these districts.
(3)
Class 4.
Temporary promotional signs shall permissible in these districts except where
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restricted to retail or commercial districts as specified in Article III.
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Sec. 53. Apartment districts.
The apartment use districts shall include all zoning classifications designated for attached,
duplex, and multifamily residences.
(1) Class 1. Minor signs shall be permissible in these districts except where restricted to
retail and commercial districts as specified in Article III.
(2) Class 3. Traffic -related signs shall be permissible in these districts.
(3) Class 4. Temporary promotional signs shall permissible in these districts except where
restricted to retail or commercial districts as specified in Article III.
(4) Class 5. Major freestanding signs shall be permissible in these districts. However, no
freestanding sign shall exceed an area of 25 square feet, and providing that no more
than one freestanding (or major attached) sign per adjacent public street for an
apartment complex shall be permitted, and providing that the height shall not exceed
eight feet.
(5) Class 7. Major attached signs shall be permissible in these districts, providing no more
than one major attached sign (or major frgestanding sign) per adjacent public street for
an apartment complex shall be permitted; 'and providing that the area of the attached
sign does not exceed 40 square feet.
Sec. 64. Industrial districts.
The industrial use districts include all zoning classifications designated for storage,
warehousing, or industrial usage.
(1) Class 1. Minor signs shall be permissible in these districts, except where restricted to
retail and commercial districts as specified in Article III.
(2) Class 2. Window signs shall be permissible in these districts.
(3) Class 3. Traffic -related signs shall be permissible in these districts.
(4) Class 4. Temporary promotional signs shall be permissible in these districts, but be
limited to freestanding signs for the purpose of identifying location of or direction to an
industrial subdivision.
(5) Class 5. Major freestanding signs shall be permissible in these districts as specified in
Article III. One major freestanding sign 25 square feet in area and six feet in height may
be erected on sites or less than ten acres. One major freestanding sign 60 square feet
in area and 20 feet in height shall be permitted for industrial sites of ten acres or more,
and providing that one additional freestanding sign shall be permitted for each additional
ten acres. In any event, no more than one major freestanding sign shall be permitted
per industrial building per each adjacent public street.
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(5) Class 7. Major attached signs shall be permissible in these districts, except where
restricted to retail and commercial districts as specified in article III. Such signs shall be
entirely below the roof line of the building. Buildings with single street frontage shall be
allowed two attached signs. Buildings with frontage on more than one street shall be
allowed one major attached sign per elevation per street frontage. For single story
buildings intended for multiple occupancy and where the integral architectural design
provides for separate features for attaching signs each tenant shall be allowed a
maximum of 15 square feet of sign area. The area of other major attached signs
allowed herein shall not exceed five percent of the wall area on which it is erected or
lease space frontage.
Sec. 55. Office, retail, and commercial districts.
The office, retail, and commercial use districts shall include all zoning classifications designated
for office, local retail, or commercial usage.
(1) Class 1. Minor signs shall be permissible in these districts.
(2) Class 2. Window signs shall be permissible in these districts.
(3) Class 3. Traffic -related signs shall be permissible in these districts.
(4) Class 4. Temporary promotional signs shad be permissible in these districts.
(5) Class 5. Major freestanding signs shall be permitted in these districts. Single -usage
major freestanding signs, as described in Article III, shall not exceed a height of 20 feet
and shall not exceed an area of 60 square feet. Multiple -usage major freestanding
signs, as described in Article III, shall not exceed a height of 20 feet and shall not
exceed an area of 80 square feet. The number of signs shall be limited by the following:
a. For sites of less than ten acres, one single -usage major freestanding sign shall be
permitted.
b. Eating establishments with drive-through service are permitted one menu board
sign per site, limited to 30 square feet, eight feet high, and located no closer than 30
feet to adjacent property lines.
c. For sites of ten acres, but less than 15 acres, two single -usage major freestanding
signs shall be permitted or one single -usage major freestanding sign and one
multiple -usage major freestanding sign shall be permitted.
d. For sites of 15 acres or greater, three single -usage major freestanding signs shall
be permitted, or one multiple -usage major freestanding sign and two single -usage
major freestanding signs shall be permitted or two multiple -usage major
freestanding shall be permitted, providing that only one multiple -usage major
freestanding sign may be located per public street frontage.
• e. For sites exceeding 15 acres on which signs are desired in excess of the above
regulations, a total sign plan for the site may be submitted to the sign control board
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for consideration as a variance of this ordinance.
(6) Class 6. Monument signs shall be permissible in these districts.
(7) Class 7. Major attached signs shall be permissible in these districts subject to the
following conditions and restrictions:
a. An attached sign may have an area not exceeding that calculated by multiplying the
length of the building front by two feet. This calculation shall be termed base
allowable area. In no event may an attached sign exceed a maximum allowable
area of 200 square feet.
b. A permissible attached sign located at a height above 20 feet shall be permitted an
increase in the base allowable area and an increase in the maximum allowable
area. Such increases shall not exceed two square feet in area, over that allowed for
a sign located at 20 feet of height, for each additional one foot in height above 20
feet.
c. Attached signs may be located on each exposed face of a building; however, the
sum of the area of all attached signs shall not exceed twice the base allowable area
nor shall exceed twice the maximum allowable area as specified in above
subsections (7)a and (7)b of this section.
Sec. 56. Summary of districts.
• The following tables summarize the districts defined in this article, the permissible classes of
signs, and all restrictions pertaining to area, height and number of signs. These tables do not
summarize all regulations included in this ordinance.
•
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Table One
Table for Residential Districts
(Single and Multifamily)
Districts
Permissible
Max. Area
Max. Height
Max. Number
Classes
Single family and
1, 3, 4
»
duplex districts
Subdivision sign
24 square feet
6 feet
2 per adjacent public
street
Educational
Bulletin board
25 square feet
Below roof line
1 per building
institutions
Attached sin
12 inch letter
Below roof line
1 per building
Public, charitable,
Freestanding sign
24 square feet"
6 feet
1 per site
or religious
institutions
Attached sign
24 square feet
Below roof line
1 per site
Apartment district
1, 3, 4
»
5
25 square feet
8 feet
7
40 square feet
8 feet below roof
1 or either class per
_t
line I
adjacent public street
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Class 1 -Minor signs
Class 2 -Window signs
Class 3 -Traffic -related signs
Class 4 -Temporary promotional signs
Class 5 -Major freestanding signs
Class 6 -Monument signs
Class 7 -Major attached signs
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Table Two
Table for Office and Technical Office Districts
Permissible Classes
Max. Area
Max. Height
Max. Number
1 3 4
,
6
16 square feet
6 feet
1 er buildin
7
1 per building
(a) If attached to a decorative screening
16 square feet
8 feet
wall or landscape planter
(b) If attached to a projecting structure
25 square feet
Below roof line
(c) If attached to surface of main building
25 square feet plus
N/A
3 square feet for
each 1 foot in height
above 20 feet
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o s or finance.
Class 1 -Minor signs
Class 2 -Window, signs
Class 3 -Traffic -related signs
Class 4 -Temporary promotional signs
Class 5 -Major freestanding signs
Class 6 -Monument signs
Class 7 -Major attached signs
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Table Three
Table for Industrial Districts
Permissible
Max. Area
Max. Height
Max. Number
Classes
1,23
,
4 (on-site)
96 square feet
15 feet
1 for sites of f3oacres or less; 1 additional for
each additionacres or any potion thereof
4 off-site
32 square feet
15 feet
5
25 square feet
6 feet
1 for sites less thanl0 acres but not more than 1
per building per adjacent public street
6
60 square feet
20 feet
1 for sites of 10 acres or more and 1 additional for
each additional 10 acres. but not more than 1 per
building per adjacent public street
7
5% of the wall
Below roof line
1 per building or lease space within building — 1
area to which
per street frontage for building or lease space with
attached
multiple street frontages
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Class 1 -Minor signs
Class 2 -Window signs
Class 3 -Traffic -related signs
Class 4 -Temporary promotional signs
Class 5 -Major freestanding signs
Class 6 -Monument signs
• Class 7 -Major attached signs
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Table Four
Table for Retail and Commercial Districts
Permissible Classes
Max. Area
Max. Heiciht
Max. Number
1,2.3,4
5
(a) Single usage sign
60 square feet
20 feet
For sites of less than 10 acres,
1 single -usage sign
(b) Multiple -usage sign
80 square feet
20 feet
For sites of 10 acres but less
than 15 acres, 2 single -usage
signs or 1 single usage sign
and 1 multiple -usage sign
(c) Menu board
30 square feet
8 feet
1 on-site menu board per
drive-in establishment
6
(a) Single -usage sign
35 square feet
6 feet
Spaced 200 feet apart
b Multiple -usage sin
70 square feet
6 feet
Spaced 250 feet apart
7
Sign area may not
Below roof line for
Sum of all attached sign area
exceed 2 times the length
mansard type roofs.
on a building may not exceed
of building front or 200
Limited to 4 feet above
twice the area allowed for a
square feet, whichever is
roof line for non-
single sign. Attached signs
less, for signs at heights
mansard type roofs.
may be located on each
of 20 feet or less. Above
May extend higher if
exposed face of the building.
20 feet in height, an
attached to an integral
additional 2 square feet is
architectural feature of
allowed per additional
the building other than
foot of height,
the roof.
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Class 1 -Minor signs
Class 2 -Window signs
Class 3 -Traffic -related signs
Class 4 -Temporary promotional signs
Class 5 -Major freestanding signs
Class 6 -Monument signs
Class 7 -Major attached signs
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