A. Wall Signs: Wall signs are allowed as indicated in section 10-6-6, table 6.1 of this chapter. Additionally:
1. Wall signs may project out from the facade on which the wall sign is attached up to a maximum of twelve inches (12").
2. Wall signs shall not extend beyond the height of a building parapet or top of wall.
3. An increase in wall sign area up to twenty five percent (25%) shall be allowed for buildings that are located three hundred feet (300') or more from the street frontage that the wall sign is facing.
4. Cabinet signs are prohibited in the Residential Zoning Districts.
5. Creative wall sign designs are encouraged. Also see section 10-6-7 of this chapter for sign design incentives.
B. Projecting Signs: Projecting signs are allowed as indicated in section 10-6-6, table 6.1 of this chapter. Additionally, projecting signs:
1. Shall provide a minimum clearance of eight feet (8') between the sign and the sidewalk over which the sign is located.
2. May project out from the facade on which the projecting sign is attached up to a maximum of five feet (5').
3. Shall not extend beyond the height of a building parapet or top of wall.
4. Projecting cabinet signs are prohibited in the Mixed-Use Zoning District.
5. Creative projecting sign designs are encouraged. Also see section 10-6-7 of this chapter for sign design incentives.
C. Awning Signs: Awning signs are allowed as indicated in section 10-6-6, table 6.1 of this chapter. Additionally:
1. Awning signs shall be stitched to or otherwise incorporated directly into the awning. No portion of such sign shall be riveted or otherwise fastened to the frame or directly to the awning.
2. Plastic, vinyl, acrylic or similar awning signs are prohibited.
3. Creative awning designs are encouraged. Also see section 10-6-7 of this chapter for sign design incentives.
4. Awning frames shall comply with Building Code requirements.
D. Canopy Signs: Canopy signs are allowed as indicated in section 10-6-6, table 6.1 of this chapter.
1. Canopy signs shall be integrated into the canopy design (figure 6.4).
2. Individual sign lettering may be placed on top of a first story canopy attached to a building entrance provided the letters do not interfere with key architectural elements (figure 6.4).
3. Cabinet signs attached to a canopy are prohibited.
4. Creative canopy sign designs are encouraged. Also see section 10-6-7 of this chapter for sign design incentives.
5. Fuel pump canopies shall also comply with the provisions of this chapter.
FIGURE 6.4
CANOPY SIGN
E. Blade Signs: Blade signs are allowed as indicated in section 10-6-6, table 6.1 of this chapter. Additionally:
1. Blade signs shall not extend beyond the edge of an awning, canopy, arcade, gallery, or other structure. (Figure 6.5)
2. Blade signs shall provide a minimum clearance of eight feet (8') between the sign and the sidewalk over which the sign is located. (Figure 6.5)
3. Blade signs shall not count against the overall maximum signage allowed.
4. Creative blade sign designs are encouraged and cabinet signs are prohibited as blade signs.
FIGURE 6.5
BLADE SIGN STANDARDS
F. Changeable Copy Signs - Wall: Changeable copy wall signs are allowed as indicated in section 10-6-6, table 6.1 of this chapter. Changeable copy wall signs may project up to a maximum of twelve inches (12") from the facade on which they are attached. Changeable copy signs that project more than twelve inches (12") shall be considered projecting signs and shall meet the standards in this section and in section 10-6-6, table 6.1 of this chapter.
G. Changeable Copy Signs - Freestanding: Freestanding changeable copy signs are allowed as indicated in section 10-6-6, table 6.1 of this chapter.
H. Standards Applicable To All Freestanding Signs (except for Tall Commercial Signs as set forth in this Chapter):
1. Freestanding Sign Separation:
a. Freestanding signs on adjacent lots or development parcels for different uses on the same street frontage shall be separated by the maximum distance practicable to minimize impacts on the visual environment, allow for adequate sign visibility, and to comply with the sight distance standards. The applicant shall submit scaled plans (and digital images and photo simulations when requested by the City) depicting the location of existing and planned freestanding signs.
b. Freestanding signs on the same lot or parcel on intersecting street frontages shall be separated by at least two hundred feet (200') as measured by a straight line between signs.
2. Setbacks from any property line shall be a minimum of five feet (5'), subject to sight distance requirements.
3. Freestanding Sign Design:
a. All freestanding signs, except for freestanding post signs, shall be of a monument design including a monument base attached to the ground with no space between any sign cabinet and the monument base.
b. Monument bases shall be constructed of brick, stone, wood or metal material consistent and compatible with an exterior material and color of the primary building.
c. For monument signs with a sign cabinet, the monument base shall be equal or greater in depth and length than the sign cabinet. Sign cabinets for freestanding signs shall not exceed twenty four inches (24") in depth.
d. Freestanding signs, including cabinets and faces, shall be consistent and compatible with the design of the building, structures, and other features of the development.
e. Cabinet signs are prohibited in the Mixed Use and Residential Zoning Districts.
f. Creative freestanding sign designs are encouraged.
g. All freestanding signs and structures thirty feet (30') above ground or greater shall be designed and constructed to resist wind forces as specified in the most current City-adopted edition of the International Building Code with adjustments in pressure for height as outlined in the International Building Code and seismic design category “D”.
h. Design and construction with plastic material shall be in accordance with the most current City-adopted edition of the International Building Code.
I. Freestanding Post Signs:
1. Freestanding post signs are allowed as indicated in section 10-6-6, table 6.1 of this chapter provided such signs are:
a. Freestanding post signs may be supported by a single pole or post so long as the engineering complies with all applicable building codes;
b. Designed to be compatible with the design of buildings within the development;
c. Constructed of durable wood or metal materials; and
d. Externally illuminated using ground mounted lights, if illumination is proposed.
J. Transit-Stop Signs:
1. Signs on transit-stop shelters and benches are permitted on street rights-of-way and adjacent private property when there is not adequate space for a shelter or bench in the right-of-way.
2. Signs on transit-stop shelters are limited to three (3) sign faces per shelter not to exceed twenty four (24) square feet per sign face. Sign faces shall not extend above the roof eaves of a shelter or beyond the outside dimensions of the shelter. Sign faces shall be mounted flush to the shelter and shall face a public street right-of-way.
3. Signs on transit-stop benches are limited to one sign face per bench not to exceed twelve (12) square feet per sign face. Sign faces shall not extend more than two feet (2') above the bench seat and shall not extend beyond the width of the bench.
4. Lighting of signs on transit-stop shelters is allowed. Lighting of signs on transit-stop benches is not allowed. Sign lighting on transit-stop shelters shall be constant, and shall not flash, blink, or change color.
5. Electronic message signs are prohibited on transit-stop shelters and benches. Sign lighting on transit-stop shelters shall comply with the sign illumination standards.
K. Drive-Through Facility Signs: Uses with a drive-through facility may have additional freestanding signage as indicated in section 10-6-6, table 6.1 of this chapter.
Such additional drive-through facility signs:
1. Shall be limited to one face.
2. Shall be of a consistent design and shall use similar colors and materials as other freestanding signs on the property.
L. Electronic Message Signs: Electronic message signs are allowed pursuant to the following:
1. Shall only be allowed as part of a freestanding monument sign and only in the Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts;
2. The electronic message portion shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the allowed monument sign area;
3. Only static electronic messages are allowed; and
4. Each electronic message shall remain on the screen for a minimum of fifteen (15) seconds. Messages will change only through a fade or dissolve transition and the transition shall not exceed 0.3 seconds between messages.
M. Historical Signs: Signs that are individually or as part of a building designated by the City as a historic landmark are allowed to be retained provided that:
1. The sign is kept in good repair;
2. The sign does not constitute a hazard to public safety; and
3. The original design of the sign does not change.
N. Tall Commercial Signs Near I-15 Interchange: There shall be a Tall Commercial Sign Zone Overlay as depicted in the map set forth below. Within that area near the I-15 Interchange, the following provisions shall control tall commercial signage:
1. Setbacks shall be twenty-five feet (25') from any property line unless the parcel is adjacent to a residential zone, then the setbacks shall be fifty feet (50') from any property line.
2. A tall commercial sign may have a sign area of thirty-five (35) square feet if it is less than or equal to forty feet (40') tall, and a sign area of three hundred fifty (350) square feet if it exceeds forty feet (40') tall.
3. A tall commercial sign may not exceed one hundred feet (100') tall.
4. Illumination is allowed.
5. All other provisions in Title 10, Chapter 6, Signs, not modified herein shall apply as required.
(Ord. 2182, 5-7-2019; amd. Ord. 2200, 12-1-2020; Ord. 2239, 6-6-2023)