Any sign not specifically permitted shall be prohibited.
(A) Agricultural Zone (A-1).
(1) Residence. One wall sign not exceeding one square foot in area.
(2) Home occupation. One wall sign not exceeding 12 square feet in area.
(3) Principal uses permitted.
(a) Two signs per entrance if incorporated into a fence or wall feature, or one freestanding sign per entrance. Signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area each.
(b) Incidental signs (do not exceed three square feet in area nor require sign permits).
(4) Conditional uses permitted.
(a) One freestanding sign for any other permitted or conditional use not noted herein; signage shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and eight feet in height;
(b) Incidental signs (do not exceed three square feet in area nor require sign permits);
(c) One bulletin board, not exceeding 12 square feet in area and eight feet in height; and
(d) One wall sign per building not exceeding 32 square feet in area.
(B) Mobile Home (MH) Zone.
(1) One freestanding sign per park entrance. Sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in area, eight feet in height, and shall have a minimum setback of 20 feet from any street.
(2) One wall sign per mobile home that shall not exceed one square foot in area.
(C) Low Density Residential Zones (R-1A, R-1B, R-1C, R-1D, and R-1E).
(1) Residence. One wall sign not exceeding one square foot in area.
(2) Home occupation. One wall sign not exceeding six square feet in area.
(3) Subdivision. One freestanding sign per entrance into the subdivision not to exceed 32 square feet in area and eight feet in height.
(4) Conditional uses permitted.
(a) One freestanding sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and eight feet in height;
(b) One wall sign shall not to exceed 12 square feet in area;
(c) Incidental signs (do not exceed three square feet in area nor require sign permits); and
(d) One bulletin board shall not exceed 12 square feet in area and eight.
(D) High Density Residential Zones (R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and R-6).
(1) Single-family homes. All single-family homes within these zones shall comply with the signage regulations for low density residential zones regulated under division (C) above.
(2) Multi-family residential buildings.
(a) One freestanding sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in area, eight feet in height, and shall have a front yard setback of 20 feet.
(b) One wall sign per building shall not exceed 12 square feet in area.
(c) Incidental signs (do not exceed three square feet in area nor require sign permits).
(3) Conditional uses permitted.
(a) One freestanding sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and eight feet in height.
(b) One wall sign per building shall not to exceed 12 square feet in area.
(c) One bulletin board shall not exceed 12 square feet in area and eight feet in height.
(d) Incidental signs (do not exceed three square feet in area nor require sign permits).
(E) Standard signage permitted in all professional, commercial, and industrial zones (P-1, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, I-1, and I-2).
(1) One freestanding or monument sign per street frontage with a maximum of two signs per lot. Freestanding signs shall not exceed 75 square feet in area, 25 feet in height, and shall have a minimum setback of ten feet When street frontage permits two signs, the two freestanding signs may be combined into one freestanding sign that shall not exceed 110 square feet in area. For buildings with more than one occupying business, this freestanding sign may list all businesses within the building. Monument signs shall not exceed 60 square feet in area, eight feet in height, and shall have a minimum setback of ten feet;
(2) One wall sign, canopy sign, or awning sign per street frontage with a maximum of two signs per building. The maximum allowed area for all signage in this category is 32 square feet or 15% of the wall area to which the sign, canopy, or awning is attached (whichever is greater). Awnings shall have at least seven feet of clearance when fully extended. When a building contains two or more separate businesses, these requirements shall be applied separately to the wall area of the portion of the building occupied by the individual business;
(3) One wall sign per tenant or lessee not exceeding two square feet in area;
(4) One attraction board either attached to the wall or attached to the permitted freestanding sign not to exceed 32 square feet in area and eight feet in height;
(5) One menu board per drive-through lane or drive-up curbside. Menu boards shall not exceed 55 square feet in area and shall have a maximum height of eight feet;
(6) Temporary signs; these include banners, inflatable signs, and similar objects which have been installed in a temporary nature. Two temporary signs per permit shall be allowed subject to the following conditions:
(a) Shall not exceed 50 square feet per sign where non-rigid materials are used;
(b) Shall not exceed 32 square feet per sign where rigid materials such as wallboard or plywood are used;
(c) Shall comply with the applicable regulations for the zone in which they are located;
(d) Shall not remain in place for a period of more than 14 continuous days;
(e) Shall not be displayed for more than a total of eight times in any calendar year; and
(f) Shall not be placed within the public right-of-way or the sight triangle at intersections.
(7) One marquee shall not exceed 32 square feet in area, shall not project more than eight feet from the building face to which it is attached, and shall have a minimum clearance of eight feet;
(8) Incidental signs (do not exceed three square feet in area nor require sign permits). One bulletin board, not exceeding 32 square feet in area and eight feet in height; and
(9) Signs with electronic message display systems are prohibited in the Downtown Historical Overlay and must be reviewed as a conditional use in the following zoning districts: P-1 (Professional Office), B-1 (Neighborhood Business) and B-2 (Downtown Business) Districts. Electronic message display systems are permitted for property located within the B-3, B-4, I-1, and I-2 Zoning Districts and may be incorporated into one freestanding or wall sign.
(F) Additional signage permitted in specific commercial and industrial zones. Downtown Business Zone (B-2), in addition to the signage permitted in division (E) above, the following signs shall be permitted.
(1) Permanent sidewalk sign. Where a building is located adjacent to the public right-of- way, one non-illuminated, freestanding sign may be permanently placed on the public sidewalk with the following restrictions:
(a) Sign shall not exceed five and one-half square feet in area;
(b) The edge of the sign shall not extend beyond the curb line;
(c) The maximum dimensions of the support frame shall not exceed eight square feet in area (maximum 48 inches wide or 36 inches high); and
(d) The bottom of such support shall be seven feet above the sidewalk and the vertical support shall be 24 inches from the curb.
(2) Portable sign. One may be permitted for each business entrance subject to the following restrictions:
(a) Maximum surface area of the sign shall be six square feet per face, maximum height of sign shall be three feet, and maximum width of the sign shall be two feet; and
(b) A minimum 36 inches wide pedestrian travel-way shall be maintained on the sidewalk. Signs may be designed with a changeable face and shall be removed from the public sidewalk when the business is closed.
(3) Projecting sign. A projecting sign is allowed in a B-2 Zone in lieu of a permanent sidewalk sign. A projecting sign shall not exceed 12 square feet on each side and shall maintain a ground clearance of no less than seven nor more than eight feet above the sidewalk. The edge of the sign facing the public right-of-way shall not project more than five feet from the building facade and cannot pass the sidewalk line. Wall signs and permanent sidewalk signs shall not be installed in conjunction with a projecting sign, unless otherwise approved by the Board of Adjustments.
(G) Highway Business Zone (B-3). In addition to the signage permitted in division (E) above, the following signs shall be permitted.
(1) Shopping center malls larger than 100,000 square feet may have one freestanding sign per street frontage with a maximum of 250 square feet per sign face and a maximum height of 30 feet instead of a freestanding sign measuring 75 square feet in area with a maximum height of 25 feet.
(2) One interstate sign for those businesses which lie within a 2,500-foot radius of the center point of an interstate interchange overpass. This interstate sign takes the place of either the permitted freestanding or wall sign outlined in division (E) above. That is, these businesses may have a combination of any two of these signs (interstate sign, freestanding sign, or wall sign). Interstate signs are subject to the following restrictions:
(a) Shall not have an electronic message display system;
(b) Individual signs shall not exceed 250 square feet in area;
(c) Height (from the base to the top of the sign) shall not exceed 90 feet;
(d) The sign’s base shall be at least 90 feet from any residential zoned property; and
(e) In addition to a sign permit, a building permit shall be obtained prior to installation.
(3) Conditional uses permitted include light pole signs, signs up to 12 square feet in size attached to light poles which are owned and operated by the property/business owner. No more than two light pole signs per road frontage and maintain a minimum ground clearance of at least seven feet
(H) General Business, Light Industrial, and Heavy Industrial Zones (B-4, I-1, and I-2). In addition to the signage permitted in division (E) above, the following signs shall be permitted.
(1) Shopping center malls larger than 100,000 square feet may have one freestanding sign per street frontage with a maximum of 250 square feet per sign face and a maximum height of 30 feet instead of a freestanding sign measuring 75 square feet in area with a maximum height of 25 feet.
(2) One interstate sign for those businesses which lie within a 2,500-foot radius of the center point of an interstate interchange overpass. This interstate sign takes the place of either the permitted freestanding or wall sign outlined in division (E) above. That is, these businesses may have a combination of any two of these signs (interstate sign, freestanding sign, or wall sign). Interstate signs are subject to the following restrictions:
(a) Shall not have an electronic message display system;
(b) Individual signs shall not exceed 250 square feet in area;
(c) Height (from the base to the top of the sign) shall not exceed 90 feet;
(d) The sign’s base shall be at least 90 feet from any residential zoned property; and
(e) In addition to a sign permit, a building permit shall be obtained prior to installation.
(3) One billboard may be permitted subject to the following restrictions:
(a) The property on which the billboard is located shall abut a federal or state highway;
(b) The sign shall be the principal use; there shall be no other buildings, freestanding signs, and the like on the lot;
(c) Signage face shall not exceed 720 square feet in area;
(d) The sign shall be located no closer than 300 feet to any other structure;
(e) The sign shall be at least 150 feet away from any residential zone or residential use;
(f) There shall be a 40-foot setback requirement from any right-of-way;
(g) Maximum height shall be 35 feet; and
(h) A billboard containing an electronic message display system shall:
1. Be static for at least eight seconds;
2. Change from one message to another in less than two seconds;
3. Not blink, scroll, or contain animation or video;
4. Be programmed to freeze in a static display if a malfunction occurs; and
5. Shall comply with KAR Title 603, pertaining to billboards.
(4) Conditional uses permitted include light pole signs, signs up to 12 square feet in size attached to light poles which are owned and operated by the property/business owner. No more than two light pole signs per road frontage and maintain a minimum ground clearance of at least seven feet. Prohibited in I-1 and I-2 Zones.
(I) Planned Development (PD) Zone. A permitted sign’s height, size, location, and design features shall be determined by the sign requirements set forth in the zone in which the proposed or existing use is first permitted.
(Ord. 2014-1, passed 3-12-2014; Ord. 2018-11, passed 6-27-2018)