(A) In all districts, signs (except for highway signs in C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, M-1, M-2, and M-3 Districts) must not be erected or maintained unless they conform to the requirements shown on the following Table 174.16(A).
TABLE 174.16(A)
DISTRICT | R1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-O, R-MH1 | C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4 | M-1, M-2, M-3 |
Max. area of signage | 10 square feet | 300 square feet | 700 square feet |
Number of signs per street frontage | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Electronic message signs (EMS) | Special use permit required; only allowed as accessory to a different established special use. | Permitted, subject to § 174.16(B) | Permitted, subject to § 174.16(B) |
Max. area for EMS (see Figure 2) | 18 sq. ft. of 100 sq. ft. allowed in special use | 32 sq. ft. of max. area of signage allowed | 50 sq. ft. of max. area of signage allowed |
Max. ht.* of EMS (top of electronic screen, measured from grade) | 6 ft. (see Figure 2) | Subject to overall sign height. | Subject to overall sign height. |
Special provisions and restrictions | 100 sq. ft. if approved as a special use by the BZA | Flat signs: Maximum coverage of wall area 50%; Canopy signs: maximum extension above canopy 6 ft. | N/A |
(B) The following requirements shall apply to electronic message signs:
(1) All electronic message signs shall be located at least 200 feet from any residence/dwelling.
(2) The specific requirements for electronic message signs are:
(a) In Agricultural, Conservation, R-1, R-2, R-O, and R-MH1 Districts, electronic message signs are not permitted unless a special use (other than for the electronic message sign) has been established on the site.
(b) In C-1 and C-2 Districts, electronic message signs must obtain special use approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(c) In the C-3, C-4, M-1, M-2, and M-3 Districts, electronic message signs are a permitted use and special use approval is not required.
(d) The size of an electronic message sign shall not exceed the maximum area for the EMS allowed in Table 174.16(A) for the district or use.
(e) Message duration. Static message displays for on-premises electronic message signs shall display each message for at least 4 seconds before transitioning to another message; however, such messages displayed on an electronic message sign that is only capable of displaying 1 line of text at a time and that has a display area no more than 12 inches in height shall display each line of text for at least 3 seconds before transitioning to another line of text.
(f) Only 1 electronic message sign per single-use commercial lots/parcels; and for uses such as commercial shopping centers, institutional campuses, and the like which could incorporate multiple parcels under common ownership with unified, integrated development such as a shared roof, facade, parking, drainage or similar facilities.
(C) Highway signs in the C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, M-1, M-2, and M-3 Districts must conform to the requirements shown on the following Table 174.16(C). For the purpose of applying the spacing requirements of Table 174.16(C) below, the following must apply:
(1) Distances must be measured parallel to the centerline of the highway;
(2) Measurements for the spacing between signs must be based on when the construction of the sign:
(a) Received final approval by the Commission measuring from the first sign to have received that approval; or
(b) If the Commission has not given final approval to a sign that will be limited by the spacing requirement once it is constructed, then:
1. Measured from the first sign given a building permit that is not cancelled or void at the time of measurement; or
2. When no permit has been issued that is still valid, measured from the first fully complete application for a building permit received by the Code Official that has not been cancelled or which is void.
(3) Back-to-back, multiple signs on 1 freestanding pole, double-faced, or V-type signs must be considered as 1 sign.
TABLE 174.16(C)
DISTRICT | C-1, C-2 | C-3, C-4 | M-1, M-2, M-3 |
DISTRICT | C-1, C-2 | C-3, C-4 | M-1, M-2, M-3 |
Max. area of signage | 300 square feet | 700 square feet | 700 square feet |
Maximum height | 30 feet | 50 feet | 50 feet |
Minimum setback from right-of-way | Equal to zoning code setback requirements | ||
Minimum setback from right-of-way: controlled access thoroughfares* | Equal to zoning code setback requirements | ||
Minimum spacing between signs: controlled access thoroughfares* | Minimum 500 feet; 1,000 feet along same side of street | Minimum 500 feet; 1,000 feet along same side of street | Minimum 500 feet; 1,000 feet along same side of street |
Minimum spacing between signs | Minimum 400 feet; 800 feet along same side of street | Minimum 400 feet; 800 feet along same side of street | Minimum 400 feet; 800 feet along same side of street |
Minimum distance from residential property | 200 feet from a residential dwelling; 200 feet from property line of undeveloped residential district property; absolute minimum 60 feet from any residential property line | ||
Minimum distance from public park, school, church, or museum | 300 feet | ||
Electronic message signs (EMS) | Permitted, subject to § 174.16(B) | Permitted | Permitted |
300-foot spacing from a residential dwelling or undeveloped R District | |||
Max. area for EMS (see Figure 2) | 32 sq. ft. of max. area of signage allowed | 12.5 sq. ft. of max. area of signage allowed | 50 sq. ft. of max. area of signage allowed |
Special provisions and restrictions | Nonilluminated signs only after 10:00 p.m. | Height limit increased along elevated roads; Maximum 65 feet | Height limit increased along elevated roads; Maximum 65 feet |
* Streets defined within Chandler Municipal Code. | |||