A. Signs Permitted: Except as otherwise provided, signs are permitted in all zoning districts as accessory uses, in accordance with the provisions contained in this title. The type of signs permitted within a zone, the number, placement, area, and use of signs in various zoning districts of the city are contained in the table, "Specific Regulations By Sign District", of this section.
B. Residential Sign Districts: Residential sign district includes any parcels located within the incorporated city limits designated AA, A, B, C, F-1, F-2, T and RR. See table "Specific Regulations By Sign District", of this section.
C. Sign District AA And RR: No sign shall be erected or structurally altered, unless otherwise provided herein, except for one or more of the following uses:
1. Address numbers shall be placed on a building for the purpose of identifying the address or location. Premises identification shall meet the requirements of this code and the international building code.
2. All signs shall attach flush with the wall of the building.
D. Sign Districts A, B, C, And T: No sign shall be erected or structurally altered, unless otherwise provided herein, except for one or more of the following uses:
1. All signs allowed in AA or RR;
2. Address numbers shall be placed on a building for the purpose of identifying the address or location. Premises identification shall meet the requirements of this code and the international building code;
3. Group daycare homes (GDCH) and group daycare centers (GDCC) are subject to the following conditions: All signs must come before the planning and zoning board for approval.
E. Sign Districts F-1 And F-2:
1. Signs shall only be located at the entrance into the mobile home park.
SPECIFIC REGULATIONS BY SIGN DISTRICT
Sign Type | Category Permitted | Maximum Number | Maximum Area By Zone Lot | Maximum Area Per Face | Maximum Height And Length | Notes | |
Sign Type | Category Permitted | Maximum Number | Maximum Area By Zone Lot | Maximum Area Per Face | Maximum Height And Length | Notes | |
Residential Sign Districts: | |||||||
AA, RR | |||||||
Attached wall | Residential identification sign | 1 per premises | 12 sq. ft. | 6 sq. ft. | |||
Nonresidential | 1 per premises | 6 sq. ft. | 3 sq. ft. | (e)(f) | |||
Home occupation/ family daycare | 1 per lot | 300 sq. in. | 150 sq. in. | All signs must be approved by planning and zoning board(e) | |||
A, B, C, And T | |||||||
Attached wall | Residential identification sign | 1 per premises | 12 sq. ft. | 6 sq. ft. | 5 ft. | ||
Attached wall, freestanding | Residential complex identification | 1 per primary street access | 32 sq. ft. | 16 sq. ft. | 6 ft. | (e) | |
Attached wall | Home occupation | 1 per lot | 300 sq. in. | 150 sq. in. | All signs within a "residential A zone" must be approved by planning and zoning board(e) | ||
Freestanding | Construction | 2 per premises | 64 sq. ft. | 32 sq. ft. | 6 ft. | (e) | |
Nonresidential | 1 per premises | 6 sq. ft. | (e) | ||||
Attached wall | Group daycare home, group daycare centers, preschools, and group homes | 1 per lot | 32 sq. ft. | 16 sq. ft. | All signs must be approved by planning and zoning board(e) | ||
F-1/F-2 Mobile Home/Mobile Home Park | |||||||
Freestanding | Identification | 2 per mobile home park | 32 sq. ft. per entrance of mobile home park | 16 sq. ft. | 6 ft. | (e) | |
Nonresidential | 1 per premises | 6 sq. ft. | (e) | ||||
Attached wall | Home occupation | 1 per lot | 300 sq. in. | 150 sq. in. | All signs must be approved by planning and zoning board(e) | ||
All Sign Districts: | |||||||
Freestanding attached | Sponsor signs | Must be approved by city council | |||||
Freestanding | Real estate | 1 sign per platted subdivision or property entrance. Maximum of 2 | 32 sq. ft. | 16 sq. ft. | 6 ft. | ||
Subdivision signs | 1 sign per platted subdivision or property entrance. Maximum of 2 | 48 sq. ft. | 24 sq. ft. | 6 ft. | (e)(f)(h) | ||
Golf course/ recreational facilities | All signage must be approved by planning and zoning board | ||||||
Notes:
(a) No sign shall be attached to a building at a height above the third story unless the business which the sign advertises is located above the third story, in which case the sign may be on the same story as the business.
(b) In no event shall a roof sign be permitted.
(c) In no case shall the height of a freestanding sign exceed 25 feet.
(d) Wall signs shall not extend above the roofline or be secured to the top of a parapet wall.
(e) No internal illumination.
(f) Illuminated signs will not be allowed in residential districts unless authorized by planning, zoning and adjustment board.
(g) Additional provision may apply in the zoning districts. See applicable district provisions.
(h) Cannot be placed within a utility easement or right of way.
(Ord. 2011-09, 6-7-2011)