(a) Address.
(1) Such a sign may be attached to the building or may be free-standing. If free- standing, the maximum sign height is five (5) feet and the sign shall be set back at least ten (10) the public right-of-way. If such a sign is attached to a mail box, the sign does not have to be set back at least ten (10) feet from the public right-of-way.
(2) Only one (1) such sign may be erected on the premises and the placement of the sign shall not obstruct the clear sight-triangle.
(3) Such a sign may not exceed one (1) square foot in area for a single-family residential dwelling unit or four (4) square feet in area for multi-family dwellings, businesses, and industrial uses.
(4) Such a sign shall not be illuminated, flashing, contain moving parts, or be changeable.
(b) Home Occupation.
(1) Such a sign must be attached to the building.
(2) Only one (1) such sign may be erected on the premises and the placement of the sign shall not obstruct the clear-sight triangle.
(3) Such a sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area.
(4) Such a sign may include the name, occupation, and/or logotype/trademark of the occupant.
(5) Such a sign shall not be illuminated, flashing, contain moving parts, be changeable, or constructed of reflective or fluorescent materials.
(6) Such a sign and its supports shall be constructed of wood or wood materials.
(7) All such signs require a Building Permit/Sign with at a minimum shall include a scale drawing specifying dimensions of the sign to be erected, the location of the sign, the height of the sign, the lettering, and words to be used, type of materials to be used and any additional information required by the Code Enforcement Office in order to determine if the proposed sign meets the requirements of this article for approval. Verification of Home Occupancy approval is also required.
(c) Construction.
(1) Such a sign shall only be erected or affixed to a building where such construction or contractor being identified or advertised is occurring on the premises.
(2) Such a sign may be attached to the building or be free-standing. Such a sign shall not exceed fifteen (15) square feet in area in residential zoning districts or shall not exceed twenty- five (25) square feet in area in all other zoning districts and shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from the public right-of-way.
(3) In residential zoning districts, the maximum sign height is five (5) feet. In all other zoning districts, the maximum sign height is eight (8) feet if the sign is free-standing.
(4) For construction of a building or a structure which requires the issuance of a building permit, a construction sign may be erected or maintained on the property from the date of building permit issuance and for the term of the construction, but shall be removed within thirty (30) days following the completion of said construction. For any construction, renovations, or repairs to buildings, structures, or property which does not require the issuance of a building permit under authority of this article, a sign may be erected during the term of such construction, renovation, or repair, but shall be removed within one (1) day from the date of completion of said construction, renovation, or repair.
(5) Only one (1) such sign shall be allowed on premise per corporation or company. A maximum of four (4) construction signs shall be permitted per site to identify other subcontractors, architects, or builders.
(6) Such a sign shall not be illuminated, flashing, contain moving parts, be changeable, or constructed of reflective or fluorescent materials.
(d) For Sale, Rent, or Lease. (existing space or buildings)
(1) This subsection shall only pertain to the sale, rental, or leasing of existing building space or residential units.
(2) Such a sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area in residential zoning districts and shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area in all other zoning districts. Such a sign shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from the public right-of-way.
(3) Such a sign shall advertise only the property and/or building on which the sign is located. Such a sign shall contain no advertising except pertinent information which directly relates to the property and/or building which is for sale, rent, or lease.
(4) A maximum of two (2) such signs may be maintained on any property being sold, rented, or leased and the sign(s) shall be removed by the owner or agent within thirty (30) days of sale, rent, or lease.
(5) Such a sign may be attached to the building or free-standing. In residential zoning districts, the maximum sign height is five (5) feet if the sign is free- standing. In all other zoning districts, the maximum sign height is eight (8) feet if the sign is free-standing.
(6) Such a sign shall not be illuminated, flashing, contain moving parts, be changeable, or constructed of reflective or fluorescent materials.
(e) For Sale, Rent, or Lease. (to be built space or buildings)
(1) This section shall pertain to the sale, rental, or leasing of to be built or developed building space or residential units.
(2) To be defined as a building space or residential units to be built for sale, rent, or lease, an approved final plan of subdivision and/or land development shall be approved by the City of Clarksburg's Planning and Zoning Commission.
(3) From the date of the actual beginning of construction of the site to be developed, temporary for sale, rent, or lease signs may not be erected offsite of the development.
A. Measured from the actual beginning date of the development of the site, the above-said temporary signs may be erected for a period of two (2) years.
B. A total of four (4) such signs maybe erected off-site by the developer of the site. Such signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area and shall not be illuminated, flashing, contain moving parts, be changeable, or constructed of reflective or fluorescent materials.
C. The signs shall be located at a minimum of ten (10) feet from a State or City right-of- way line.
D. No such sign shall be permitted which may interfere with the safety or welfare of vehicular traffic or pedestrians.
E. The signs may be free-standing and shall not exceed five (5) feet in height. Further, no sign shall be attached to any utility pole, tree, or fence.
(4) The signs permitted in this subsection are in addition to the signs which are permitted in subsection (d) hereof.
(f) Illuminated.
(1) Signs that are permitted to be illuminated shall be illuminated only with a steady, stationary, shielded light source directed solely onto the sign without causing glare. Any sign which is not specifically prohibited in this article with respect to illumination may be illuminated in accordance with this article.
(2) Such signs shall not be permitted to shine onto residential properties and/or traveled ways. Any sign located adjacent to a dwelling unit or lot zoned for residential use shall be located, shielded, and screened to prevent direct light or glare onto a dwelling unit or residential lot.
(3) No person may erect a sign with exposed electrical wires. All electrical wires which serve free-standing signs shall be placed underground. All electrical wires must be placed in conduit from the ground up to the sign.
(4) Strings of bulbs shall not be permitted except for the traditional celebrations occurring in the City.
(g) Moveable.
(1) Moveable signs larger than two (2) feet in width by three (3) feet in height are not permitted in any district. Movable signs shall not be displayed outside after dark. In addition, movable signs located within the City's right-of-way shall have an additional thirty-six (36) inches of unobstructed walkway.
(2) Such signs are permitted for temporary use when used by government agencies or non- profit organizations in conjunction with community events.
(h) Multiple.
(1) When a free-standing sign is used to advertise or identify more than two (2) occupants of the same building or building complex or a strip mall or similar developed parcels of land, the free-standing sign shall be of a multiple nature. Individual, separately situated signs advertising or identifying single occupants are not permitted except on the occupied structures.
(2) The display board shall be of an integrated and uniform design.
(3) The maximum size of the sign board, designating the name of strip mall, office complex, industrial park, or commercial center, shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area and may integrate individual business names as part of the sign board which identifies the individual businesses, or offices that shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet in area each. This sign shall be incorporated as a multiple sign and there shall not be any separate free-standing signs.
(4) If the multiple sign has more than one (1) face, the faces must be of equal size and the message, design, and color of each sign face must be identical. Proposed multiple signs with more than two (2) faces shall be approved by the City Engineer if proposed in conjunction with a subdivision or land development plan or if proposed outside this use, the Board of Zoning Appeals shall review the sign as a Special Exception.
(5) Complexes with frontage of five hundred (500) feet or more on one (1) road, street, or highway shall be allowed two (2) multiple signs which shall not be less than two hundred (200) feet apart. If two (2) multiple signs are erected, th signs must be of the exact same size, design, message, and color.
(6) Businesses or commercial complexes with frontage on more than one (1) road may erect such signs on each road frontage in accordance with all other rules and regulations of this article.
(7) The maximum sign height is thirty (30) feet, except in highway shopping centers.
(8) The area immediately surrounding the base and support structure of the sign shall be landscaped with evergreen vegetation.
(i) Off-Site Directional.
(1) All such signs shall follow the latest guidelines of the West Virginia Department of Transportation with regard to location, size, materials, color, etc. If no guidelines are available from the Department of Transportation, the City, with recommendation from the City Engineer, shall designate the location, size, materials, color, etc.
(2) Signs locating businesses are only permitted when adequate signage will not typically locate the business for vehicular traffic. Such signs are usually erected when a business is located on a secondary or rural road and the absence of such signs will result in confusion of vehicular traffic attempting to locate the business. When such a sign is permitted, it shall be no larger than two (2) square feet in area, be permanent in location, and conform to all other regulations of this article governing lighting, location, etc. No more than three (3) off-site directional signs are permitted per establishment and the signs shall be uniform in color, size, and design. All such signs are prohibited on trees, and utility poles.
(3) When such signs are erected by the West Virginia Department of Transportation within the public right-of-way of a State highway, the West Virginia Department of Transportation will determine the validity of erecting the off-site directional sign.
(4) When such signs are erected, the Board of Zoning Appeals will decide through the Special Exception process.
A. The necessity of off-site directional signs shall be determined by the Board of Zoning Appeals after hearing all evidence concerning the matter. The burden of proof concerning the necessity of off-site directional signs shall lie solely with the petitioner. The fee to appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals is two hundred dollars ($200.00)
B. The proposed off-site directional sign shall only be permitted if it is necessary for assisting the traveling public and without such a sign, the safety of the traveling public would be in jeopardy or the traveling public would be subject to excessive losses in time attempting to locate the site. The burden of proof concerning the necessity of off-site directional signs shall lie solely with the petitioner.
C. If approved, the proposed off-site directional sign shall be harmoniously integrated with the natural environment. Furthermore, the maximum size of an off-site directional sign shall be two (2) square feet and the maximum height of such a sign shall be five (5) feet. No more than three (3) such off-site directional signs shall be approved for a business or commercial complex.
D. If approved, all off-site directional signs shall be installed on wood poles or support structures. The sign and/or sign board shall be composed of wood or metal; no plastic signs shall be permitted.
E. If approved, no off-site directional sign shall be lighted; and shall be set back at least ten 10 feet from the public right-of-way line. All such signs are prohibited on trees or utility poles.
(j) Permanent Off-Site Advertising.
(1) Off-site advertising signs are not permitted in any zoning district except as otherwise noted below.
(2) In special situations where visibility is a significant problem and permitted on-site advertising signs are not feasible, permanent off-site advertising signs may be permitted through a Special Exception reviewed by the Board of Zoning Appeals after written appeal is received and the required fee has been paid by the petitioner requesting the advertisement. When considering a Special Exception, the Board of Zoning Appeals, shall consider the following:
A. The feasibility of permanent off-site advertising signs shall be determined by the Board of Zoning Appeals after hearing all evidence concerning the matter. The burden of proof concerning permanent off-site feasibility shall lie solely with the petitioner requesting the advertisement.
B. The proposed permanent off-site advertising sign is necessary because of severe constraints for on-site advertising. The burden of proof concerning constraints for on-site advertising signs shall lie solely with the petitioner requesting the advertisement.
C. If approved, the proposed permanent off-site advertising sign shall be harmoniously integrated with the natural environment.
D. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall permit only the minimum required sign size and height which will permit the petitioner's business or commercial complex to be identified. The size and height of the permanent off- site advertising sign, if approved, shall be determined by the Board of Zoning Appeals. In no event shall the Board of Zoning Appeals permit a sign to be larger or higher than is permitted for similar advertising signs in the zoning district where the sign shall be located.
E. If such a sign is approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals, lighting, placement, and other pertinent requirements which pertain to the zoning district in which such a sign is to be erected, depending on the type of sign which is erected, shall be adhered to.
F. The petitioner requesting the Special Exception for Permanent Off-Site Advertising must submit a drawing of the proposed advertisement complete with dimensions and site location. Permanent off-site advertising signs are prohibited on trees or utility poles.
(3) Off-site signs operated by a government agency or a non-profit organization on a temporary basis to advertise community events or functions are exempt from the requirements of this subsection and may utilize off-site advertising signs.
(4) Temporary Off-site Advertising Exceptions are granted to businesses with valid Business Licenses in the City of Clarksburg, social organizations, special event presentations, charitable non-profit organizations which are located in the City of Clarksburg. The exceptions are granted on a temporary basis for seasonal events, seasonal sales, special events, and special offerings not to exceed 30 days prior to and through the culmination of the seasonal event, seasonal sales, special events and special offerings. Limited to posting 2 or fewer signs within 1000 feet of each advertisement and ten (10) feet off of City and State Rights of Ways. All of such signs are prohibited on trees, and utility poles. All off-site advertisements signs must be removed immediately after the 30 day deadline. If the signs are not removed as required, the City will remove the signs and bill the owner for the removal and may issue a citation for each sign recovered.
(5) Digital Signs/Message Boards may be utilized for advertising of events: for social organizations, charitable non-profit organizations, or government organizations that operate in the City of Clarksburg or if the event is taking place in the City of Clarksburg.
(k) On-Site Directional.
(l) The on-site directional sign shall make every effort to ensure the safety and convenience of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
(2) The proposed on-site directional sign shall be harmoniously integrated with the site.
(3) Further, where official traffic control signs are to be utilized within the site, including but not limited to "STOP" or "YIELD" signs, the size and color of such signs shall be in accordance with the latest guidelines of the West Virginia Department of Transportation.
(4) Signs identifying handicapped parking areas shall be identified in accordance with recognized international symbols.
(5) Signs identifying the entrance or exit to a business or commercial complex may contain the logo or name of the business or commercial complex. The maximum size of the logo or name part of the sign shall be one and one-half (1.5) square feet and the maximum size of the part of the sign bearing the words "ENTRANCE" or "EXIT" shall be one and one-half (1.5) square feet for a total sign size not to exceed three (3) square feet. Such signs, if lighted, shall be internally lighted.
(6) Any on-site directional sign shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from the right-of-way of the street.
(7) Any other on-site directional sign not identified above shall be permitted where such signs are necessary for the convenience and safety of the vehicles and pedestrians utilizing the site. The size, location, and lighting of such signs shall be within the overall spirit and intent of this article specifically and this article in general.
(8) All on-site directional signs described in this Section shall be installed on support poles or support structures.
(9) When a subdivision or land development is being proposed, the Planning Commission, City Engineer and Code Enforcement Office, will approve the erection of such signs when they review and approve the site plan. When such signs are proposed without involving a subdivision, the erection of such signs will be approved by the Zoning Officer after recommendation from the City Engineer.
(l) Political. (EDITOR'S NOTE: Former subsection (1) was repealed by Ordinance 07-10, passed April 5, 2007.)See note under subsection (a) Permits.
(m) Public Service.
(1) Such signs shall be necessary for public safety and convenience and shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area except where larger signs are required for the safety or convenience of the public. The option to permit larger signs than two (2) square feet in area lies solely with the City Engineer.
(2) Such signs shall contain no advertising.
(3) There shall be no permit fee for such signs but an application and permit is still required to ensure that the regulations of this article are adhered to. The Zoning Officer shall issue such permits where he finds that such signs are necessary for public safety and convenience.
(4) The placement, height, and illumination of such signs shall be considered with the convenience of the public in mind.
(n) Free-Standing.
(1) Such signs are usually utilized when one (1) or two (2) occupants or businesses occupy a building or parcel of land; or if only one (1) or two (2) of the occupants or businesses of a multi-tenant commercial complex will be identified on the free-standing sign.
A. When more than two (2) businesses or occupants utilizing a single parcel of land desire to advertise through the use of a free-standing sign, they must follow the requirements of Section 1335A.04 (h) concerning Multiple Signs.
B. When two (2) or less businesses or occupants utilizing a single parcel of land desire to advertise through the use of a free-standing sign, the businesses or occupants shall utilize one (1) composite sign board. The one (1) composite sign board shall not exceed the dimensional requirements of this article. (Table 1335A.04 (a) and Table 1335.04 (b))
(2) Free-standing signs may be illuminated as per the requirements prescribed in Section 1335A.04 (t).
TABLE 1335A.04(a)
FREE-STANDING SIGN REQUIREMENTS
GROUND SIGNS
REQUIREMENT | ZONING DISTRICTS | ||
Residential | Business | Industrial | |
HEIGHT (feet) | 5 | 8 | 8 |
AREA (square feet) | 6 | 50 | 50 |
MIN. GROUND CLEARANCE | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MAX. GROUND CLEARANCE (feet) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
TABLE 1335A.04(b)
FREE-STANDING SIGN REQUIREMENTS
NONGROUND SIGNS
REQUIREMENT | ZONING DISTRICTS | |||
Business | Industrial | Shopping Center | ||
HEIGHT (feet) | 30 | 30 | 50 | 100 |
AREA (square feet) | 45 | 45 | 200 | 250 |
MIN. GROUND CLEARANCE (feet) | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 ft. 6 in. |
(4) Free-standing signs over five (5) feet in height may have no more than two (2) sides. Signs five (5) feet in height or less may have three (3) or (4) sides. However, signs with three (3) or four (4) sides shall have the maximum area per side reduced to twelve (12) square feet per side.
(5) Businesses with frontage of five hundred (500) feet or more on one (1) road, street, or highway shall be allowed two (2) free-standing signs which shall not be less than two hundred (200) feet apart.
(6) Businesses or commercial complexes with frontage on more than one (1) road may erect such signs on each road frontage in accordance with all other rules and regulations of this article.
(7) Within the area bordered on the west by the Interstate 79 right-of-way, on the east by Emily Drive, on the north by U.S. Route 50 and on the south by the corporate boundary of the City, free-standing signs shall comply with the following requirements:
West Virginia State Code 17-22-3 and 17-22-4 (within 600 feet the nearest edge of and visible as to content from the right-of-way of any road within the state road system designated and classified for the purpose of allocation of federal highway funds......)
Maximum height: 100 feet from established grade to the top of the sign. Maximum size of facing (area): 250 square feet per side.
Minimum ground clearance: 13 feet 6 inches from established grade to the bottom of the sign.
Provided that notwithstanding this section, any sign erected along the frontage of Emily Drive shall be erected in accordance with the other applicable provisions of this article.
Special Exceptions Emily Drive and Tolley Drive - Due to the physical constraints and previous variances granted related to distance from street surfaces, free standing signs will conform to limits reasonably accepted in former installations. Installations will attempt to achieve distances as near to ten (10) feet of the paved street surface as possible. Approval all proposed installations will be at the discretion of the Code Enforcement Office after review of Building Permit/Sign application.
(o) No Turn Around, No Trespassing and Dog On Premises.
(1) Such a sign may be attached to the building or may be on a post not more than four (4) feet high and set back at least five (5) feet from the public right-of-way.
(2) One (1) of each such sign may be erected for every fifty (50) feet of property frontage and the placement of the sign shall not obstruct the clear sight-triangle.
(3) Such a sign may not exceed two (2) square feet in area.
(4) Such a sign shall not be illuminated, flashing, contain moving parts, be changeable, or contain any advertising.
(p) Wall.
(1) Such a sign shall not project more than fifteen (15) inches from the surface of the building.
(2) Such a sign shall not obscure the architectural features of the building.
(3) Such a sign shall not extend above the lowest point of the roof nor beyond the ends of the wall to which it is attached.
(4) For commercial, industrial, or business complexes and enterprises, such a sign shall have an aggregate area not exceeding one and one-half (1.5) square feet for each linear foot of building face parallel to a street lot line, or ten (10) percent of the wall area to which it is attached, whichever is less. Where a lot fronts more than one street, the aggregate sign area facing each street frontage shall be calculated separately.
A. When multiple tenants occupy a building, each tenant may erect a wall sign in accordance with the dimensional requirements stated above in this subsection. The wall space attributable to a business or occupant shall be determined by the amount of exterior linear wall space such a business or occupant possesses along the part of the building which fronts the street or accessway.
B. Where two (2) or more wall signs are affixed to one (1) wall, the gross display area of all signs shall not exceed the dimensional requirements as stated above in this subsection, Furthermore, no businesses may combine their interests in an attempt to erect a wall sign larger than permitted by this subsection.
(5) The size of signs attached to buildings may be increased by twenty-five (25) square feet if the building the sign will be attached to is set back greater than one hundred and fifty (150) feet from the highway, street, or access road right-of-way. If the building is set back two hundred and fifty (250) feet from the highway, street, or access road right-of-way, the size of the wall signs maybe increased an additional twenty-five (25) square feet for a total of fifty (50) square feet from the original permitted maximum size.
(q) Residential Development Designation.
(1) One (1) such sign may be erected at the entrance/exit of roads which service a particular residential development.
(2) Such a sign may be erected on a wall or sign board not more than five (5) feet high.
(3) Such a sign shall be set back at least five (5) feet from the public right-of- way unless approval is given by City Engineer.
(4) Such a sign may not exceed twenty-five (25) square feet in area.
(5) Such a sign shall not be flashing, contain moving parts, be changeable or constructed of reflective or fluorescent materials.
(6) The placement of such a sign(s) shall not obstruct the clear sight-triangle.
(r) Hours of Operation Sign.
(1) One (1) such sign may be posted on or in the proximity of each entrance/exit door of the building.
(2) Such a sign shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area.
(3) Such a sign shall not be illuminated, flashing, contain moving parts, be changeable, contain any advertising, or be constructed of reflective or fluorescent materials.
(4) Such a sign shall not be free-standing. However, the occupant or business may incorporate the hours of operation sign into a permitted free-standing sign or multiple sign. If the sign is incorporated, it may exceed the four (4) square feet prescribed above and may be illuminated. If the sign is incorporated, the overall size of the free-standing or multiple sign shall not be increased and shall not exceed the prescribed limits for free-standing and multiple signs specified in this article.
(s) Changeable Copy Sign and Computer Generated Message Sign For Contract sale of Off-Site Advertisements.
(1) Prior to permitting installation applicant must comply with State Codes 17-22-13 Licenses required: applications; exceptions; expirations; revocations; judicial review and 17-22-15 Permits required for each sign, etc.
(2) As a permitted use, such a sign may be installed only in Zoning District CBD and along Emily Drive and Tolley Drive.
A. If a free-standing sign is utilized to advertise a business or businesses or identify the occupants of the building, the changeable copy sign may be attached and integrated with the free-standing sign or attached to a structure. The maximum size of a changeable copy sign is twenty-five (25) square feet. The maximum size of the free-standing advertising part of the sign twenty-five (25) square feet
B. The maximum height of a changeable copy sign or computer generated message signs for off-site advertisements is fifteen (15) feet.
C. Only one (1) such changeable copy sign shall be permitted per property regardless of the amount of frontage of the lot.
(t) Business Park Identification Sign.
(1) Such a sign shall be located near the entrance of a planned business park in order to assist patrons of the business park.
(2) One (1) such sign shall be permitted per access road which leads to the business park from public roads, streets, or highways.
(3) The maximum size of such a sign shall be two hundred (200) square feet. The maximum height of such a sign shall be fifty (50) feet. Signs larger than two hundred (200) square feet, if required to assist in the orderly flow of traffic and conduct of business at the site, may be permitted by Board of Zoning Appeals as a special exception.
(4) Such a sign shall not be flashing, contain moving parts, be changeable or constructed of reflective or fluorescent materials.
(5) Such a sign may contain the necessary information, including a map and names and addresses of occupants of the business park, required to assist in the orderly flow of traffic and conduct of business at the site.
(u) Awning Sign.
(1) Such a sign shall be painted on or attached flat against the top surface of the awning and shall not extend beyond the surface of the awning.
(2) Such a sign shall occupy no more than forty (40) percent of the surface of the awning which the sign is attached to.
(3) The lowest point of the awning, at a minimum, shall be eight (8) feet above sidewalk or ground elevation, whichever is directly below the awning.
(4) Such an awning with a sign attached or affixed shall not project more than ten (10) feet from the wall surface of the building which it is attached to.
(5) Such a sign shall not be flashing, contain moving parts, be changeable or constructed of reflective or fluorescent materials.
(6) There shall be no more than three (3) awning signs per building side of any one (1) building. Additionally, if a business or establishment has a projecting sign as prescribed in subsection (v) hereof, the business or establishment shall not be permitted to also erect an awning sign.
(v) Projecting Signs.
(1) Such a sign shall be hung at a right angle to the surface of the building which it is attached to.
(2) Such a sign shall not exceed ten (10) square feet in area.
(3) The lowest point of the sign, at a minimum, shall be eight (8) feet above the sidewalk elevation.
(4) Such a sign shall not project more than ten (10) feet from the surface of the building which it is attached to.
(5) Such a sign shall not be attached to the roof or project to a height in excess of the wall of the building which it is attached to.
(6) Such a sign shall not be flashing, contain moving parts, be changeable or constructed of reflective or fluorescent materials.
(7) Such signs shall only be permitted in B1, B2, B3, B4 and CBD Zone Districts.
(8) The sign shall be located in front of the establishment it serves.
(9) There shall be no more than one (1) such sign per establishment. Additionally, if a business or establishment has an awning sign as prescribed in subsection (u) hereof, the business or establishment shall not be permitted to also erect a projecting sign.
(w) Window Signs.
(1) The total area of all window signs on display at any one time, including temporary political and promotional signs, shall not exceed thirty-three (33) percent of the total area of the window in which they are located. A series of windows which are separated by frames less than six (6) inches in width shall be considered as a single window for the purposes of this computation.
(2) Window signs shall only advertise products, services, people, or businesses located within the building area where the window signs are located. However, window signs may also be used on a temporary basis to advertise charitable or non-profit events and/or organizations.
(x) Temporary Signs.
(1) Only the temporary signs specified in this subsection may be erected in the City.
(2) Construction; For Sale, Rent, or Lease; and/or Political Signs may be erected on a temporary basis as specified in this article.
(3) For permanent commercial, business, or industrial uses and complexes, temporary signs may be erected as follows. Any such sign shall only advertise a temporary use or sale conducted on the premises and shall not advertise any product, business, or sale not conducted on the premises where the sign is erected.
A. The sign may be erected on the building, may be free-standing, or may be a banner sign. If free-standing, the sign shall be no larger than twenty (20) square feet in area and shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from the State, City, or access road right-of way line. The maximum sign height shall be ten (10) feet. Only three banner signs will be allowed at any one time.
B. Such a sign shall not be flashing, contain moving parts, be changeable, be lighted, or constructed of reflective or fluorescent materials.
(4) Temporary signs shall include all signs in which fabric or other combustible material is used and which are located to the exterior of the building.
Temporary signs, other than those defined as free standing, shall be permitted only when placed flat against a wall of a building or other structure. Banners over streets and alleys, approved by the City Manager, shall be a minimum height of twenty feet above the streets, with supports and fastenings to be approved by the Building Inspector. All such signs or banners shall be removed as soon as torn or damaged, but, in any case, not later than sixty (60) days after erection.
(y) Date, Time, and Temperature Sign.
(1) Such a sign may be free-standing or a wall sign. If free-standing, the date, time, and temperature sign shall be incorporated into the free-standing sign which identifies the business or commercial complex.
(2) If free-standing, such a sign shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet. This twelve (12) square feet shall be permitted in addition to the maximum prescribed sizes for free-standing signs located in this article.
(3) If a wall sign, such a sign shall not exceed fifteen (15) square feet. This fifteen (15) square feet shall be permitted in addition to the maximum prescribed sizes for wall signs located in this article.
(4) Date, time, and temperature signs may flash intermittently in order to display the date, time, and temperature on the same sign.
(z) "Banner sign" means any sign to be hung, with or without frames, possessing characters, letters, illustrations or ornamentations applied to paper, plastic or fabric of any kind.
(Ord. 19-2. Passed 3-21-19.)