A. Color of Signs: All signs which have their backs visible to public view shall have such backs painted in a neutral color compatible with the background against which they are set.
B. Signs Affixed Flat Against Building Walls: No sign affixed flat against a building wall shall extend beyond any edge of such wall, nor shall any such sign extrude more than twelve inches (12") from the wall.
C. Changing Copy of Sign: The changing of the copy or message of a painted, plastic face, or printed sign is permitted without a permit provided that there is no change in the size, shape, or lighting of the sign.
D. Compliance with Building and Electrical Code: All signs shall comply with all applicable provisions of the building code and, if applicable, electrical code.
E. Approval of Property Owner: No sign shall be placed on any property without the approval of the property owner.
F. Height Above Public Ways: Except for necessary poles, uprights, pedestals, and other support structure elements, no portion of any sign located over a public right of way shall be less than eight feet (8') above grade level, except for signs that are designed such that they present no hazard to pedestrians or vehicles.
G. Illuminated Signs:
1. Illuminated signs lighted by any means, whether as an integral part of the sign or a light away from the sign, such as floodlights, shall be governed as follows:
a. Any combination of signs or light sources which cast a light on a public street shall not exceed one foot-candle (foot-candle meter reading) as measured at the property line.
b. Any combination of signs or lights which cast light on property zoned for residential use shall not exceed five-tenths (0.5) of a foot candle (foot- candle meter reading) as measured at the property line of such residential property.
c. In no instance shall exposed light bulbs be utilized to light signs, property, or merchandise. The lights shall be hooded or controlled in some manner so as to direct light away from public streets or adjacent or nearby property.
d. The illumination source shall not be placed so as to cause or create a traffic hazard or to conflict with traffic control signs or lights.
e. The illumination electrical power supply, wiring, and conduits must not be visible on the exterior of the sign.
2. The illumination of building facades and landscaping with architectural lighting shall be permitted when properly maintained.
H. Dynamic Display Signs:
1. Permitted Locations:
a. On wall or monument signs located:
(1) On properties located in any business or industrial zoning district.
(2) On properties with a conditional use permit for religious or institutional use in any zoning district.
(3) On government buildings or sites located in any zoning district.
2. Prohibited Locations:
a. On pylon signs.
b. As window signs.
c. As portable signs.
d. On rooftops.
e. In residential and agricultural districts, except as allowed in section 12-1-7(H).
3. Setback Requirements: Ten feet (10') from edge of sign to any property line.
4. Dynamic Display Size:
a. Twenty-four (24) square feet maximum per property.
b. Included in total wall and monument signage square footage calculations.
5. Dynamic display images shall be static.
6. Dynamic Display Transition: Scrolling, the appearance of motion, flashing, animation, motion video, and similar transitions are prohibited.
7. Dynamic Display Frequency: One hour minimum between changes in display transition. Emergency notifications or alerts posted on government signs are exempt from this Section.
I. Menu Board Signs for fast food restaurant uses. Drive-through menu board signs are allowed for restaurants with a drive through window provided the requirements in this section are met.
1. Location: All drive-through menu board signs shall be single sided and located adjacent to the drive-through lane and shall not be located in any required setback. Menu boards signs may be affixed to the building.
2. Height: A drive-through menu board sign shall not exceed eight (8) feet above grade in height.
3. Size: A drive-through menu board sign shall not exceed forty (40) square feet.
4. Number: Up to two drive-through menu board signs are permitted per drive- through lane. The total surface area of the two signs shall not exceed forty (40) square feet.
5. A Drive-through menu board signs shall comply with the following standards:
a. The images, colors, and text may not change more than five (5) times per day;
b. All images, colors, and text shall be static with no flashing, scrolling, or animation;
c. At any time, the business or drive-through is closed to the public, any Drive- through menu board sign shall be turned off until the business or drive- through is open to the public;
d. Signs with speakers or intercoms shall be designed and located in a manner to direct noise away from adjoining properties. Speaker noise shall not be audible to adjacent residential properties; and
e. The sign(s) shall not be located as to impair the vision of the driver of a vehicle traveling either into, out of, or through the drive-through lane.
J. Projecting Signs: Permitted only in business and industrial districts, subject to the following restrictions:
1. The maximum sign area shall be twenty (20) square feet per building face.
2. Not less than eight feet (8') of clearance shall be provided between the sidewalk elevation and the lowest point of the projecting sign.
3. Signs shall project from the face of the building no more than the lesser of one- third (1/3) of the sidewalk width or four feet (4'). Sidewalk width shall be measured perpendicular from the face of the building at the proposed sign location. (Ord. 1082, 5-1-2024)
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