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(A) For any CI Community Industrial District, the following signs are allowed:
(1) Free-standing sign. One free-standing sign shall be permitted per use and such free-standing sign may not exceed 15 feet or the maximum height of the building, whichever is less. The maximum sign area for a free-standing sign is one square foot of sign area per linear foot of lot frontage, up to a maximum of 100 square feet. Free-standing signs may not exceed the height of the principal building. All free-standing signs may not be located closer to the road right-of-way than 10 feet.
(2) Wall signs. Wall signs attached to or painted on a wall surface of any building or structure may not occupy more than 10% of any wall area of which such sign is a part or to which such sign is most nearly parallel. Only three wall signs are permitted per building or structure.
(B) When a structure contains more than one business establishment, or when the owners of two or more contiguous lots voluntarily agree to develop common signage, a common signage plan may be submitted and approved. Common signage plans may not exceed the following limitations:
(1) Maximum sign area. The total maximum sign area of all types (free-standing or attached to any building) shall not exceed either two square feet of sign area per linear foot of street frontage or 3% of the ground floor of the principal building or 50 square feet, whichever is less.
(2) Maximum area of wall signs. The total maximum building wall area that may be used for sign area is 10% of the wall area of which such sign is a part or to which such sign is most nearly parallel. One sign will be allowed per business located in the building.
(3) Maximum number of free-standing signs. Free-standing signs are limited to one for each 500 feet of frontage. Free-standing signs shall not exceed 15 feet in height or shall not exceed 30 square feet in sign area.
(C) All signs may be internally or externally illuminated. Flashing signs are prohibited.
(D) Any variance from the above shall require a conditional permit from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617
Temporary signs and banners are permitted without a zoning permit and must meet the following requirements.
(A) One announcement sign not exceeding 50 square feet regarding the construction of a building, including such information as the architect, builder, contractor, and the like may be installed during the construction period.
(B) Temporary free-standing signs such as but not limited to "A-frame" or trailer-based signs shall be permitted in any commercial or industrial district for up to 30 days, provided that they do not constitute a traffic hazard. Such signs shall not be located in the public right-of-way.
(C) One subdivision sign not exceeding 50 square feet advertising the sale and/or development of property shall be permitted per project.
(D) Signs or banners announcing temporary charitable or community functions shall not be placed in or over any street right-of-way without prior authorization from the city.
(E) Signs advertising the sale, rental, or lease of the premises on which the sign is located shall be permitted in any residential district, provided that they not exceed 12 square feet. Signs advertising the sale, rental, or lease of property in any nonresidential district shall not exceed 24 square feet.
(F) Signs pertaining to the election of public offices shall be permitted without permit for the duration of the election season, provided they do not obstruct or endanger traffic or persons in any way. The signs shall be removed within 30 days after the election of the candidate or issue.
(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617
(A) No illumination involving movement or causing the illusion of movement by reason of the lighting arrangement or other services shall be permitted which may cause confusion or hazard to traffic or conflict with traffic control signs or lights.
(B) Signs which perform a public service function, indicating time, temperature, stock market quotations, or similar services will be allowed.
(C) An approved electrical permit shall be required for any sign that includes any type of illumination.
(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617
(A) A separate sign permit shall be required for the installation or replacement of any sign regulated in this Code.
(B) Each application for a sign permit shall be accompanied by a drawing showing the design proposed, size, method of illumination, exact location of the sign in relation to the building and property, and details and specifications for construction. Fees for sign permits shall be in accordance with Council resolution.
(C) When any sign is installed on any property prior to obtaining all necessary permits, the normal fee for that sign shall be doubled. This late fee shall not relieve the petitioner of the sign from complying with all other provisions of this Code.
(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617
Billboard signs as defined in § 155.2801 are prohibited in all zoning districts.
(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617
LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS
Consistent with the objectives established in this section, landscaping shall be provided with the new construction of any principal building according to the following standards for the following districts:
NC Neighborhood Commercial
OMC Office/Medical/Commercial
GSC General Service Commercial
CI Community Industrial
(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617
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