All signs shall be designed, constructed and maintained in good structural condition according to applicable provisions of the state’s Building Code, all applicable electrical codes and this chapter.
(A) Technique. All signs shall be sandblasted, hand carved or routed.
(B) Materials. A minimum of one-fourth inch depth; made of wood or like material manufactured to replicate wood, with craftsmanship to be in harmony with the natural and mountain character of the surroundings. The approved Town Color Chart shall serve as a guideline for the acceptable colors. Any color outside this color chart will need to be approved by the Planning Board. Temporary materials may be allowed for temporary signs with prior approval from the Zoning Administrator.
(C) Colors. Colors shall blend in well with the natural surroundings. The town’s Color Chart shall serve as a guideline. The color chart can be found at www.oldecenturycolors.com. Should the color for repainting match the existing, then no permit will be required, unless the colors are out of compliance. Accent color(s) may be allowed with no greater than 2% of the overall sign calculated for the accent color(s) and with prior approval from the Zoning Administrator. Gold leaf lettering is allowed.
(D) Landscaping. All ground-mounted signs shall have incorporated landscaping which is consistent with the town’s streetscape format with support being constructed from rock, wood posts or other natural materials being located outside of road rights-of-way.
(E) Placement. Except for banners, flags, temporary signs and window signs conforming in all respects with the requirements of this chapters, all signs shall be constructed of permanent materials and shall be permanently attached to the ground, a building or another structure by direct attachment. Signs shall not be placed in the road right-of-way and shall be kept out of the sight triangle. (See § 152.072 of this chapter.)
(F) Design area. All signs, unless otherwise stated or implied, shall have no more than two faces, displayed on opposite sides and without a space or angled projection to one another. Said signs shall have the same message and general design on both faces.
(G) Maintenance. The trimming, removal or addition of trees, shrubs or other vegetation located within the public right-of-way or within designated streetscape or greenway areas shall be coordinated efforts between the town and the adjoining property owner. The final approval shall be the domain of the town.
(H) Lighting. Illuminated signs shall be by a shielded indirect white or amber light of reasonable intensity and directed solely at the sign face. Internally lit signs are not allowed.
(I) Vision obstruction. No sign shall create a vision obstruction onto a public right-of-way, including alleys and sidewalks, except for government signs. All signs shall be set back out of the right-of-way and the sight triangle as addressed in § 152.072 of this chapter.
(J) Changeable copy. In no case shall the changeable copy area of a sign or marquee exceed 50% of the total sign area.
(K) Projecting, suspending and/or canopy signs. Projecting, suspending and/or canopy signs may be no less than eight feet at their lowest point above any sidewalk or walkway.
(L) Private property. All signs and sign structures shall be located on private property, except when expressly allowed to encroach into a public right-of-way.
(M) Setbacks. Sign setbacks shall be measured from the lot lines. All signs, unless otherwise provided for, shall be setback a minimum of 15 feet from the front, side or rear of a property line.
(N) Natural features. Construction, erection, installation or modification of a permitted sign shall not cause the removal of trees, alteration of the natural topography or obstruction of a natural drainage course.
(Ord. passed 3-14-2005; Ord. passed 8-8-2011; Ord. passed 10-10-2011; Ord. passed 10-10-2016; Ord. passed 3-14-2019, § 605)