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The provisions and regulations of this chapter shall not apply to the following signs; provided, however, said signs shall be subject to the provisions of Section 156.11:
1. Real estate signs not exceeding six square feet in area which advertise the sale, rental, or lease of the premises or part of the premises on which the signs are displayed. Such signs shall be non-illuminated and may not be located in or upon the street right-of-way. When property advertised for sale is five (5) acres or more in size, the sign advertising sale may be up to 50 square feet in size providing it is not closer than 100 feet to any home. Only one sign shall be allowed per subdivision and the sign must be removed when unsold property totals less than five acres.
2. Construction signs identifying the architects, engineers, contractors, and other individuals involved in the construction of a building or project, and such signs announcing the character of the building enterprise or the purpose for which the building is intended but not including product advertising. One such non-illuminated sign not to exceed 60 square feet shall be permitted. Such sign shall not extend higher than 12 feet above grade level or be closer than 20 feet to any property line unless located on the wall of a building on the premises or on a protective barricade surrounding the construction site. Such signs shall be removed within one week following completion of construction.
3. Political campaign signs announcing candidates seeking public office or pertinent political issues. Such signs shall be confined to private property and shall be removed within 48 hours following the election to which they pertain.
4. Street banners advertising a public event providing that specific approval is granted under regulations established by the Council.
5. Seasonal decorations pertaining to recognized national holidays and national observances under regulations established by the Council.
6. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, and date of erection when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other noncombustible materials.
7. Traffic or other municipal signs, legal notices, railroad crossing signs, danger, and such temporary, emergency, or non-advertising signs as may be approved by the Police Chief and/or the Council.
8. Signs which are accessory to the use of any kind of vehicle, providing the sign is painted or attached directly to the body of the vehicle.
9. Insignia, flags, and emblems of the United States, the State of Iowa, and municipal and other bodies of established government, or flags which display the recognized symbol of a nonprofit and/or non-commercial organization.
10. Signs which are displayed inside of a window or within a building, provided however, that neon window signs shall be permitted only in B-1, B-2, B-3, I-1, or 1-2 zoning districts.
11. Public signs. Signs of a non-commercial nature and in the public interest, erected by or upon order of a public officer in the performance of a public duty, such as safety signs, danger signs, trespassing signs, memorial plaques, signs of historical interest, and all other similar signs, including signs designating hospitals, libraries, schools, parks, airports, and other institutions or places of public interest or concern.
12. Gasoline pump price signs which are affixed to a building or other permanent sign standard. However, any freestanding, ground, wall, or roof sign advertising gasoline pump price shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter. Standard signs appearing as an integral part of gasoline pumps shall be exempt. Decals which constitute standard signs and which are normally affixed after installation of gasoline pumps shall be exempt. Any such signs shall not be located in or over any street right-of-way.
No sign or other advertising structure as regulated by this chapter shall be erected at the intersection of any streets in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision or at any location where, by reason of the position, shape, or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device, or which makes use of the words, “STOP,” “LOOK,” “DRIVE-IN,” “DANGER,” or any other word, phrase, symbol, or character in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic. No sign or other advertising structure as regulated by this chapter shall have posts, guides, or supports located within any street or alley.
Goose neck reflectors and lights shall be permitted on freestanding or ground signs, roof signs, and wall signs; provided, however, the reflectors shall be provided with proper glass lenses concentrating the illumination upon the area of the sign as to prevent glare upon the street or adjacent property.
1. One on-premises sign upon which is displayed the name of a religious institution, school, library, community center, or similar institution and the announcement of its services or activities. Such sign shall be either non-illuminated or indirectly lighted with non-flashing white light, shall have no more than two (2) sign faces, said sign faces to be parallel, and shall not exceed 24 square feet per sign face. The setback for said sign shall be a minimum of 20 feet from all property lines.
2. For permitted commercial uses wall signs which project no more than 12 inches from the building wall shall be permitted.
3. For permitted commercial uses one freestanding sign shall be allowed. Said sign shall consist of no more than two (2) faces, said faces to be parallel and not to exceed 50 square feet in area per sign face. No such sign shall be located closer than 20 feet to any property line.
(Ord. 2409 - Aug. 24 Supp.)
1. One on-premises identification sign not to exceed one square foot in area shall be permitted for each one-family dwelling. In the case of two-family dwellings, one such sign shall be allowed for each dwelling unit. Any such sign must be attached to the dwelling unit.
2. One on-premises identification sign not to exceed one square foot in area shall be permitted for each one-family dwelling if a home occupation is conducted therein. In the case of two-family dwellings, one such sign shall be allowed for each dwelling unit. Any such sign must be attached to the dwelling unit.
3. One on-premises sign upon which is displayed the name of religious institution, school, library, community center, or similar institution and the announcement of its services or activities. Such sign shall be either non-illuminated or indirectly lighted with non-flashing white light, shall have not more than two (2) sign faces, said sign faces to be parallel, and shall not exceed 24 square feet per sign face. The setback for said sign shall be a minimum of 20 feet from all property lines.
1. Signs permitted in and as limited in Section 156.21.
2. One on-premises identification sign not to exceed 8 square feet in area for each multiple dwelling complex containing 8 or more units, but less than 16 units. Any multiple dwelling complex containing 16 or more dwelling units shall be permitted one on-premises identification sign not to exceed 24 square feet in area per sign face. Signs permitted above may be located in the required front yards, but may not be closer than 20 feet to any side or rear property lines.
3. For permitted commercial uses one on-premises freestanding sign shall be allowed. Said sign shall consist of no more than two (2) faces, said faces to be parallel and not to exceed 50 square feet in area per sign face. The sign may not be located in or overhang any street right-of-way. The sign may be located in the required front yard, but may not be located closer than 20 feet to any side or rear property lines.
4. One on-premises identification sign not to exceed 24 square feet in area per sign face may be erected in the R-6 zoning district for any mobile home park which contains 10 or more mobile home lots. The sign may not be located in or overhang any street right-of-way and may not be located nearer than 20 feet to any side or rear property line that abuts any residential zoning district.
1. Signs permitted in and as limited in Section 156.22.
2. One on-premises freestanding sign shall be allowed per building lot. If a lot frontage is 200 feet or less, one freestanding sign shall be permitted per building frontage and shall consist of no more than two (2) faces, said faces to be parallel, and not to exceed 100 square feet in area per sign face. If a lot frontage is greater than 200 feet, one freestanding sign shall be permitted per building frontage and shall consist of no more than two (2) faces, said faces to be parallel, and not to exceed 50 square feet per foot of lot frontage, with a maximum of 300 square feet per sign face. In lieu of the foregoing, two freestanding signs may be permitted per building provided that each such sign does not have a sign face area in excess of 150 square feet. If a lot has frontage onto more than one street, one freestanding sign shall be permitted per street frontage. The size of said freestanding signs shall be governed by the amount of street frontage as stated in this section. However, if the secondary frontage is less than the primary frontage, the maximum size of the sign on the secondary frontage shall be reduced from 100 square feet to 50 square feet if the frontage is 100 feet or less, and to 25 square feet if the frontage is less than 50 feet.
3. Supports for all freestanding signs shall be located on private property and may not be located in public right-of-way. Likewise, the sign itself may not overhang public right-of-way, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
4. No portion of any permitted freestanding sign located within 20 feet of the street line shall be less than 12 feet above grade level. The Zoning Administrator may permit the location of a ground sign or a freestanding sign less than 12 feet above the ground surface within 20 feet of the street right-of-way line, provided the size and location of said sign will not obstruct or impair the visibility of pedestrians or motorists.
5. Roof signs are permitted, but shall not be off-premises signs. All roof signs must adhere to the height limitations of the district in which it is located. The back of a roof sign shall be effectively shielded from public view by a building wall, by backing the sign against another sign face, or by painting the exposed back a neutral color.
6. Wall signs are permitted and are not limited in number. However, the total square footage of the sign face area of the wall signs shall not be greater than 15% of the wall area of each business.
7. Freestanding entrance and exit signs are permitted in addition to any other permitted signs within the district. Such signs shall not be more than four square feet in area per sign face.
8. Electronically controlled public service, time, temperature, and date signs, message centers, or reader boards, where different copy changes are shown, are permitted. However, such signs must comply with all requirements of this section.
9. Menu signs are permitted in addition to any other permitted signs within the district. However, such signs shall be located to the rear or to the side of the principal building located on any lot.
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