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(A) All temporary signs shall be subject to approval by the Architectural Review and Design Commission and shall require a permit subject to the restrictions set forth in the schedule of sign regulations of this subchapter, and the regulations required for permanent signs as set forth in § 155.1609, except as otherwise provided herein.
(B) Banners and pennants less than 16 square feet are permitted, provided that they are attached at each corner, point and/or end so as to prevent movements. Streamers are prohibited except as described in division (H) of this section.
(C) Mobile signs which can be moved from one location to another without any change in their structural components or members, including trailer signs, are prohibited.
(D) All temporary signs shall be located at the site or location of the event being promoted or of the headquarters for the sponsoring organization, except as otherwise provided for in division (H) of this section.
(E) The date upon which a temporary sign is first displayed shall be legibly marked on the sign.
(F) The construction requirement set forth in § 155.1609(A) shall not be applicable to temporary signs.
(G) Sandwich board signs are exempt from the regulations of this section, except that sandwich board signs shall not have more than 16 square feet of sign face; shall not have lights or illumination; must leave a minimum clearance of five feet from building line on the sidewalk on which they are placed; and shall be of color and design appropriate to the surroundings.
(H) Community events and programs which last for a time period of 14 days or less and which are sponsored by nonprofit, public, educational, religious, and charitable organizations may display four signs during the event and for a time period of 14 days immediately preceding the commencement of the event.
(1) One sign may be located at the site of the event, provided it does not exceed 24 square feet in size.
(2) All off-site signs located in the Downtown Historical District, including streamers, shall not exceed 18 square feet in size. Each sign shall be placed at a different site and shall be removed no later than 48 hours after the scheduled activity has ended.
(3) If the program or event is for a continuing period of time in excess of 14 days, only one sign, not larger than 10 square feet, is permitted, and such sign must be located either at the site of the event or program or at the location of the sponsoring organization.
(I) Signs greater than four square feet in size which promote special business sales, promotions or occasions shall require a temporary sign permit. No business shall display such signs for more than 90 days per calendar year or for more than 30 continuous days. The date each sign is first displayed and the time period for which the sign will be displayed shall be legibly marked on the sign.
(J) Political campaign headquarter signs shall require a temporary sign permit.
(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617
All permanent signs shall require a permit. Permitted permanent signs shall be classified into one of the four following types: wall signs, window signs, ground signs, and nameplate signs.
(A) Wall signs may be erected on a building wall or extension of a building wall which faces a street, parking lot or service drive, and such sign may not extend beyond any building setback lines. Wall signs shall be attached parallel to the building face and extend outward perpendicular from the building face a maximum of ten inches except as follows: Signs may be painted on an awning area or attached to a canopy, marquee, or roof which projects beyond the building, provided that no part of such sign shall extend above the roof line, canopy, or marquee.
(B) Ground signs, to include pole signs and other types of freestanding signs, may be erected on a lot provided the location, height, and other characteristics of the sign meet the regulations of this subchapter.
(C) Permanent window signs shall be limited to signs denoting the identification of the occupant, the address of the premises, and its use. Window signs shall be limited to one sign per window and shall not exceed one-fourth of the total area of the window, and in no case exceed ten square feet.
(D) Projecting nameplate shall not exceed one per major street frontage, shall not rise above the roof line nor obscure any architectural features, and shall not exceed one square foot per linear foot frontage.
(E) The following general requirements shall apply to all permanent signs:
(1) Illumination. Illumination shall be from a concealed or indirect light source and shall not flash, blink, fluctuate, travel, move, or in any manner fail to provide constant illumination and shall not create a hazard or visibility problem or interfere with or impair vehicular traffic. The level of illumination emitted from a sign shall not be of an intensity to constitute a demonstrable safety hazard to vehicular movement on any street from which the sign may be viewed. Illuminated signs shall be constructed and maintained so that the source of illumination is shielded or otherwise prevented from beaming directly onto adjacent properties or streets.
(2) Animation, message centers, and moving signs. Message centers, flashing signs, moving signs, and the animation of signs is prohibited.
(3) Pennants, streamers, and the like. No sign shall contain or consist of banners, pennants, ribbons, streamers, or similar moving devices.
(4) Construction. The construction of all signs, including any electrical wiring necessary for the operation of illuminated signs shall conform to the specifications of the city Building Code. All signs shall be adequately maintained and shall not constitute a safety hazard.
(5) Location.
(a) All permanent signs shall be located on the site being promoted, identified, or advertised.
(b) In no case shall any part of a sign be placed in, over, or extend onto any public right-of-way, except for publicly-owned signs, such as traffic control and directional signs. In no case shall any part of a sign be placed in, over, or extend above the roof line of any structure.
(F) The height of the sign shall be measured from the established grade which shall be defined as that point where the grade line intersects the front wall of the building.
(G) Billboards, roof signs, mobile signs, announcement signs; blinking, flashing, fluctuation, or moving lights; moving signs, flashing signs, animated signs, pennants, ribbons, and streamers are prohibited.
(H) All signs projecting over city property shall be installed so as to ensure a minimum of ten feet of clearance from the bottom of the sign to the sidewalk pavement. If extended over any roadway or alley, 15 feet of clearance from the bottom of the sign to the roadway pavement shall be provided to permit safe vehicular traffic.
(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617
(A) The continuance of an existing sign which does not meet the regulations and requirements of this subchapter shall be deemed a nonconforming sign which shall terminate by abandonment. A sign shall be considered abandoned:
(1) When the sign is associated with an abandoned use.
(2) When the sign remains after the termination of a business. A business has ceased operations if it is closed to the public for at least 90 consecutive days. Seasonal businesses are exempt from this determination.
(3) When the sign is not maintained or does not conform to the following:
(a) All signs, together with all supports, braces, guys, and anchors shall be kept in repair and in a proper state of preservation. The display surfaces of all signs shall be subject to periodic inspection in accordance with the Building Code.
(b) Every sign and the immediately surrounding premises shall be maintained by the owner or person in charge thereof, in a clean, sanitary, and inoffensive condition, free and clear of all obnoxious substances, rubbish, and weeds.
(4) Abandonment shall be determined based upon the above definitions at a public hearing. Upon a finding that the signage is abandoned, the right to maintain and use such sign shall terminate immediately.
(B) A nonconforming sign shall not be structurally relocated or replaced unless it is brought into compliance with the provisions of this subchapter.
(C) A nonconforming sign shall be maintained or repaired in accordance with the following provisions:
(1) The site and structural shape shall not be changed or altered. The copy may be changed provided that the change applies to the original nonconforming use associated with the sign and that the change is made by the owner of the sign at the time the sign became nonconforming. The copy area shall not be enlarged. Any subsequent owner or user shall bring the sign into compliance within 30 days.
(2) In case damage occurs to the sign to the extent of 50% or more of either the structure or the replacement value of the sign, the sign shall be brought into compliance. Where damage to the sign is less than 50% of the structure or its replacement value, the sign shall be repaired within 60 days.
(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617
An owner, occupant, or person having control of a residential, industrial, commercial, or public building shall display the numerical address of the building in Arabic numbers not less than four inches in height.
(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617
Any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or association violating any provision of this chapter or failing to obey any lawful order issued pursuant to its terms shall be fined not more than $100. Each day during which such violation continues may be deemed a separate offense.
(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02)
Design controls defined within the Downtown Historical District are created to maintain and enhance the distinctive character of the Downtown Historical District by safeguarding the architectural integrity of the various period structures within it, and to prevent intrusions and alternations within the District, such as parking lots and open space use that would be incompatible with this established character.
(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02)
Plans to make changes to the exterior of structures or other environmental features in the Downtown Historical District are subject to review by the Architectural Review and Design Commission using the Rickey Report as a standard of historic reference. The Rickey Report is a study done of this particular area by outside consultants and is available for public inspection by.
(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02)
In considering the appropriateness of any proposed change to the exterior surface of structures or to the other environmental feature of the district, including treescaping and exterior signage and lighting, the Commission shall consider the following:
(A) The distinguishing original qualities or character of a period building, structure, or site and their environment shall not be destroyed. The removal or alteration of any historic material or distinctive architectural features should be avoided.
(B) All buildings, structures, and sites shall be recognized as products of their own time. Alterations that have no historical basis and which seek to create an earlier appearance inconsistent to the original integrity of the building shall be discouraged.
(C) Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship which characterize a building, structure, or site shall be maintained and used as major guideposts for the style of the building.
(D) Significant architectural features that have deteriorated shall be repaired rather than replaced. In the event replacement is necessary, the new material should match the material being replaced in composition and design. Repair or replacement of architectural features shall be based on accurate duplications of features, and substantiated by historic, physical, or pictorial evidence rather than on a conjectural design or the availability of different architectural elements from other buildings or structures.
(E) The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken with methods designed to minimize damage to historic building materials. Sandblasting and other cleaning methods that will damage the historic building materials are to be avoided.
(F) Every reasonable effort shall be made to protect and preserve archeological resources affected by or adjacent to any project.
(G) When alterations and additions to existing buildings are compatible with size, scale, color, material, and character of the property and environment they shall not be discouraged if they do not destroy significant historical architectural materials or alter the intended era of the structure.
(H) New additions or alterations to structures shall be done in such a manner that if such additions or alterations were to be removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the original structure would be unimpaired.
(I) Any alterations to trees in the Downtown Historical District can only be made by permission of Architectural Review and Design Commission, except for the yearly maintenance and replacing by the Beautification Council.
(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617
(A) Existing structures and premises. Reconstruction or rehabilitation within the Downtown Historical District shall conform to the distinguishing original exterior qualities or character of the structure, its site, and its environment.
(B) New construction. The design of new structures and of additions to existing structures, including new site improvements, shall take into account the architectural style, general design, arrangement, texture, material, and color of other structures and premises within the Downtown Historical District.
(C) Materials.
(1) All new structures and all reconstruction or remodeling of existing structures within the Downtown Historical District shall utilize natural traditional exterior materials, such as brick, stone, masonry, and wood.
(2) Contemporary materials could be used if they would contribute to the preservation or enhancement of existing integrity and new structure and be architecturally harmonious.
(D) Color. Traditional colors, and combinations of those colors that are both identified with the origin or the era in which the Downtown Historical District was originally built and approved by the Architectural Review and Design Commission, shall be used for building exteriors for all new construction, reconstruction, remodeling, and exterior maintenance of existing structures within the Downtown Historical District.
(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617
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