(a) Cross-corner Sight Restrictions: No sign, or part of a sign structure wider than one (1) foot, shall be erected in the cross-corner line of sight between the heights of three (3) feet and eight (8) feet, as measured from the center lines of the relevant pavements, in the following locations:
(l) At street intersections, within a triangle, two sides of which are measured from the point of intersection of the street rights-of-way, a distance of 40' parallel to the through street and a distance of 15 feet parallel to the stop street. At 4-way stops the distance shall be 40 feet parallel to each street.
(2) At drives - within a triangle, two sides of which are measured from the point of intersection of the street right-of-way and the centerline of the drive, a distance of 50 feet parallel to the street, and a distance of 15 feet parallel to the centerline of the drive.
(b) Distracting Signs: Signs which have moving parts, replaceable letters, or changing illumination shall conform to the conditions listed within this Ordinance. See section 1185.03(d) for restrictions on signs which use animation, flashing lights, shapes reserved for traffic control, and motion.
(c) Sign Illumination: All signs and advertising structures, except as hereinafter modified, may be illuminated internally or by reflected light; provided the source of light is not directly visible and is arranged to reflect away from the adjoining premises; and provided that such illumination shall not lead to confusion, or create a hazard to traffic, or conflict with traffic control signs or lights. An exception to the above is that signs illuminated with neon lighting are also allowed even though the light source is visible. See Section 1185.05 for districts where sign illumination is prohibited.
(d) Nonconforming Signs: All signs which are in existence on the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance shall be considered nonconforming uses and shall be subject to the following provisions:
(1) No nonconforming sign shall have any changes made in the words, symbols or message displayed on the sign unless the sign is specifically designed for periodic change of message.
(2) No nonconforming sign shall be structurally altered so as to change the shape, size, type or design of the sign, nor shall any nonconforming sign be relocated until it meets the requirements of this Chapter and receives a permit.
(e) Development or Subdivision Entry Signs: The conditions for the placement of permanent signs identifying a development or subdivision shall be set by review by the City Planning Commission. These conditions are to be forwarded to the Zoning Inspector by the Planning Commission for issuance of a permit.
(f) Temporary Signs: Temporary signs require a permit unless they are identified as not requiring a permit under Section 1185.03(c). All temporary signs, unless specifically identified under 1185.02, Definitions, shall be considered temporary commercial signs. The following regulations shall apply to temporary signs:
(1) Civic event signs: These signs shall be registered with the Zoning Inspector listing tile organization responsible, a contact person, dates of posting, sign size, and location of sign. All posting periods and placements must receive approval of the Zoning Inspector. Any signs not receiving this approval shall be considered in violation of this Ordinance.
(2) Construction signs: These signs shall be shown as part of the development's site plan. The number of signs, their location and sizes, shall be approved by the Zoning Inspector before installation., If conditions warrant, the Zoning Inspector may allow placement of the construction sign off-site. The posting of the sign(s) shall be limited to the construction period which begins one week before the actual work begins or with the ground breaking, which ever is first, to the conditional final acceptance by the owner.
(3) Development or subdivision signs: The conditions for the placement of these signs at a development or subdivision shall be set by review by the City Planning Commission. These conditions are to be forwarded to the Zoning Inspector by the Planning Commission for issuance of a permit.
(4) Real estate signs: Real estate signs are not allowed in public right-of-way areas. They are allowed a maximum area of 6 square feet in residential districts and 32 square feet in all other districts. One sales sign is allowed per property frontage. In addition, an open house sign is allowed for a week period prior to the open house date. Sales signs shall be removed from a property within one week of closing.
(5) Garage and yard sale signs: These signs are to be posted only on private property. The signs shall not exceed 6 square feet in area. They shall be posted only the day of the sales. No signs shall be posted on any public utility or light poles.
(6) Temporary commercial signs: The Zoning Inspector, in accordance with the provisions herein, is authorized to issue permits for the erection and maintenance of temporary commercial signs. Such permit shall be issued for a period not to exceed fourteen (14) days, nor more frequently than once in each three month period for the same premises. Temporary commercial signs shall not be illuminated. No temporary signs containing commercial messages shall be permitted in residential districts. No permit shall be issued for aerial signs, or signs designed to be moved on trailer wheels, skids, or on other similar devices.
The area, height and number of temporary commercial signs shall be determined by the requirements established in the regulations for each zoning district.
(7) B-2 district: In the B-2 district, if a property has a 12 feet or wider sidewalk, each business may have one (1) A-Frame sign, or similar type portable sign, provided all the following conditions are met:
A. The sign shall only be on display during business hours of the business if advertises.
B. The sign shall not exceed 30 inches in width and 48 inches in height.
C. The sign shall be placed on the sidewalk only with the approval of the owner of the front property, and
D. Its nearest edge must be placed either a maximum of one (1) foot from the right-of-way line or between one (1) and one and a half (1.5) feet from the curb.
E. Signs should be of a design that resists being moved or blown over by the wind. However, they shall not be attached to publicly owned sign posts, hydrants, trees, etc. in the right-of-way.
(Ord. 26-99-0. Passed 8-23-99.)