(a) The following signs are permitted in all R and B districts:
(1) One name plate not exceeding two square feet in area will be permitted for each dwelling.
(2) A church, school, community center or other public or institutional building may have for its own use an announcement sign or bulletin board not over twenty square feet in area which shall not project in to the right of way of any dedicated street.
(3) One unlighted name plate not more than three square feet in area announcing the name and occupation shall be permitted for a "home occupation". Such sign shall not project in the right of way of any dedicated street.
(Ord. 16-1978. Passed 6-7-78.)
(4) One unlighted real estate, or real estate auction, sign not exceeding six square feet in area pertaining only to the sale, lease or rent of the particular building, property or premises upon which displayed. Off premises, directional "open house" signs pertaining to sale, lease or rent of a property may be posted if the following conditions are met:
A. Signs are placed on private property or right of way on private property with the permission of owners on whose properties the signs are being placed.
B. Signs are posted no sooner than forty-eight hours prior to open houses and are taken down immediately after open houses conclude.
C. No City control sign bracket is available for that area. (See Ordinance No. 51-97.)
Posting of real estate signs on utility poles is prohibited.
(Ord. 72-97. Passed 10-21-97.)
(5) One temporary real estate sign advertising the development of the premises upon which it stands or the opening of a new subdivision within which such sign is located may be located and maintained upon the issuance of a temporary twelve-month renewable zoning certificate and shall be removed from the premises within thirty days of the sale or rental thereof. Such sign shall not exceed fifty square feet in area nor shall it project into the right of way of any dedicated street.
(6) Signs incident to legal process and necessary to the public safety and welfare, however their size shall be the minimum necessary to guarantee their effectiveness.
(7) Signs of a community interest located proximate to the corporate limits may be erected with approval of the Planning Commission. In addition, the fee may be waived.
(8) Residents posting signs in conjunction with a "garage" sale (which term shall include yard sale, porch sale, moving sale, house sale or similar terms) in a house, garage or yard, or chattel auction, may post signs on the property where the sale or auction is taking place. Off premises directional signs pertaining to the sale may be posted if the following conditions are met:
A. Signs are placed on private property with the permission of owners on whose properties the signs are being placed.
B. Signs are posted no sooner than twenty-four hours prior to sales and are taken down immediately after the conclusion of sales.
Posting of garage sale signs on utility poles is prohibited.
(Ord. 72-97. Passed 10-21-97.)
(b) The following signs are permitted in all B districts provided no business sign shall be located closer than twenty-five feet to any lot located in any R district.
(1) Signs appropriate to a public or quasi-public building for the purpose of displaying the name and activities or services therein. Such sign shall not exceed twenty square feet in area and shall be restricted to the premises. Such sign shall not project into the right of way of any dedicated street.
(2) One unlighted real estate sign not exceeding twelve square feet in area pertaining only to the sale, lease or rent of the particular building, property or premises upon which displayed. Such sign shall not project into the right of way of any dedicated street.
(3) One temporary real estate sign advertising the development of the premises upon which it stands or the opening of a new subdivision within which such sign is located may be located and maintained upon the issuance of a temporary twelve-month renewable zoning permit and shall be removed from the premises within thirty days of the sale or rental thereof. Such sign shall not exceed fifty square feet in area nor shall it project into the right of way of any dedicated street.
(Ord. 16-1978. Passed 6-7-78.)
(4) One exterior business sign may be erected which advertises a business or service conducted upon the premises and/or advertises products, merchandise or commodities stocked and sold on the premises. Such sign shall not exceed in area ten percent (10%) of the total frontage area of the premises, or thirty-six square feet, whichever is the larger. This formula will apply to those structures with fifty feet or more setback from right of way. All exterior business signs on structures closer than fifty feet from right of way will not exceed twenty square feet in area or ten percent (10%) of the total frontage area, whichever is smaller. Such sign shall be affixed flat against the wall of the building or may project therefrom not more than five feet. The bottom of a projecting sign shall be at least ten feet above the finished grade of the building. Projecting signs shall not be over twelve feet in height and in no case shall exceed the height regulations. No sign shall project in to the right of way of a dedicated street.
(Ord. 8-1980. Passed 4-1-80.)
(5) One pole type business sign which advertises a business or service conducted upon the premises and/or advertises products, merchandise or commodities stocked and sold on the premises may be permitted, provided such sign shall not have an area of more than forty square feet (sixty square feet in a B-2 zone). Such sign shall not be over twenty-five feet in height. No sign shall project into the right of way of any dedicated street. In the case of contiguous or adjacent structures jointly managed, owned or leased, the businesses therein shall be limited to one sign, the overall size of which shall be determined by the following formula: (number of businesses) (fifteen square feet). An additional fifteen percent (15%) of the figure obtained by use of the formula may be granted by the Planning Commission if the sketch of the sign is submitted before construction for architectural approval.
(Ord. 33-02. Passed 9-17-02.)
(6) One portable sign, not more than thirty-two square feet per side, limited to two sides, may be permitted to announce special events, special sales or change of ownership not to exceed four times per calendar year per individual, business, or organization within the City of Canal Fulton. A portable sign may be displayed for a period of time not to exceed thirty consecutive days per calendar year quarter. A thirty day waiting period shall be enforced between consecutive quarters before a portable sign may be displayed again by an individual, business or organization within the City.
(Ord. 7-03. Passed 2-18-03.)
(c) The following signs are permitted in the I districts provided no sign shall be located closer than twenty-five feet to any lot located in any R district.
(1) One unlighted real estate sign not exceeding fifteen square feet in area pertaining only to the sale, lease or rent of the particular building, property or premises upon which displayed. Such sign shall not project into the right of way of any dedicated street.
(2) One temporary real estate sign advertising the development of the premises upon which it stands or the opening of a new industrial park within which such sign is located may be located and maintained upon the issuance of a temporary twelve-month renewable zoning certificate and shall be removed from the premises within thirty days of the sale or rental thereof. Such sign shall not exceed eighty square feet in area nor shall it project into the right of way of any dedicated street.
(3) One exterior sign may be erected which advertises an industrial activity conducted upon the premises and/or advertises products, merchandise or commodities produced on the premises. Such sign may be affixed flat against the wall of buildings or may project therefrom, not more than five feet. The bottom of a projecting sign shall be at least ten feet above the finished grade of the building. Projecting signs shall not be over twelve feet in height and in no case shall exceed the height regulations, nor exceed in area fifteen percent (15%) of the total frontage area of the premises, or fifty square feet, whichever is the larger. This formula will apply to those structures with fifty feet or more setback from right of way. All exterior business signs on structures closer than fifty feet from right of way will not exceed twenty square feet in area or ten percent (10%) of the total frontage area, whichever is smaller. No sign shall project into the right of way of any dedicated street.
(4) One pole type business sign which advertises a business or service conducted upon the premises and/or advertises products, merchandise or commodities stocked and sold on the premises may be permitted, provided such sign shall not exceed an area of twenty-five square feet. Such sign shall not be over twenty-five feet in height. No sign shall project into the right of way of any dedicated street.
(5) One temporary sign as set forth in subsection (b)(6) hereof.
(Ord. 16-1978. Passed 6-7-78.)
(d) An Electronic Message Center (EMC), which is a sign or portion thereof on which the copy changes automatically and is displayed through electrical or electronic means shall be permitted in B-1 or B-2 Business Districts, or I-1 Heavy Industrial, or L-1 Light Industrial District zones, and shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Only one EMC shall be permitted on a single permanent pole or wall sign per lot.
(2) An EMC shall contain no off-site advertising.
(3) An EMC shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the permitted area of the sign face. The overall size and height shall be in conformance with all other applicable sign regulations.
(4) An EMC shall not flash, rotate, show animation, scroll or have the appearance of moving more frequently than five seconds.
(5) An EMC sign that shows graphics or animation shall only be located on a lot which contains a minimum of 200 feet of frontage, if pole mounted or 100 feet of wall length, if wall mounted and are prohibited in the Historic District.
(6) Electronic Message Center signs in the Historic District are subject to the review and approval of the Historic Preservation Commission for design and appropriateness.
(7) An EMC sign shall be subject to all other applicable regulations of this Zoning Ordinance. (Ord. 14-07. Passed 10-2-07.)
(e) Off-premise marquee type signs are a conditionally permitted use where the following conditions have been met and approved by the Planning Commission:
(1) A collaboration of three or more businesses within the city limits in I-1, L-1, B-1 and/or B-2 Districts.
(2) The businesses must be located on a non-thru street.
(3) The sign must be located at the intersection of their street and the nearest thru street within a business district.
(4) A business owner at this intersection must be in agreement to have this sign placed on his/her property. The agreement must be signed by all parties involved, notarized, and recorded with the Stark County, Ohio Recorder’s Office.
(5) The sign must conform to the zoning district regulations of the district where the sign is placed, not pose any sight obstructions, and be placed outside the sightline triangle of any intersection.
(6) The sign design must be approved by the Planning Commission.
(7) A business plan for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the sign must be approved by the Planning Commission.
(8) Off-premise signs would be prohibited in the Historic District, F-P and S-l Districts, and all residential districts.
(9) The minimum separation between other off-premise signs on same side of street would be 300 feet to prevent clutter.
(10) The minimum separation between off- and on- premise signs for safety purposes would be 100 feet.
(11) Prohibit any flashing elements, movement simulation, or video displays.
(12) Signs advertising auctions to be held inside the city limits will be permitted on private property with the approval of the land owner. Signs shall not exceed twelve square feet, will be limited to three signs and may be posted three weeks prior to the sale. All signs must be removed immediately after the sale.
(f) Any sign not expressly permitted in the above subsections (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) of Section 1181.02 are prohibited within the City of Canal Fulton.
(Ord. 8-03. Passed 2-18-03; Ord. 41-12. Passed 1-2-13; Ord. 11-13. Passed 5-21-13.)