Signage outlined in this section are allowed and does not require a sign permit or fee.
A. Official Signs: Signs required or authorized for by law, statute, or ordinance, including: 1) traffic control and devices to identify streets; 2) signs associated with and limited to information and directions required by the building code, fire code, or other city codes; 3) signs specifically designed to meet the requirements of the Americans with disabilities act; 4) signs erected by public utility companies or construction area signs to warn of danger or hazardous conditions; and 5) cornerstones, commemorative tablets, and historical signs.
1. Such signs may be of the type, number, area, height, location, or illumination authorized by the applicable law, statute, or ordinance.
2. No such sign shall be placed in a public right of way unless specifically authorized or required by law, statute, or ordinance.
3. On premises street address identification cannot exceed two (2) square feet in area and is limited to one such sign per use or building, whichever is greater.
4. Cornerstones, commemorative tablets, and historical signs cannot exceed four (4) square feet in area per face and four feet (4') in height if freestanding, and such signs must be nonilluminated or indirectly illuminated.
B. Flags: Flags of any nation, organization of nations, state, county, city, religious group, civic group, fraternal organization, or any educational institution in a number and specification as follows:
1. In residential zones:
a. A maximum of one flagpole not to exceed thirty five feet (35') in height may be installed for every single-family detached residential unit; or
b. A maximum of two (2) flagpoles not to exceed thirty five feet (35') in height each may be installed for every multi-family development.
2. In nonresidential zones:
a. Lots or developments of less than one acre may install one flagpole not to exceed sixty feet (60') in height;
b. Lots or developments of greater than one acre but less than two (2) acres may install up to two (2) flagpoles not to exceed sixty feet (60') in height each; or
c. Lots or developments greater than two (2) acres may install up to three (3) flagpoles not to exceed sixty feet (60') in height each, one of which may be increased to not more than eighty feet (80') in height.
3. All flagpoles of twenty feet (20') or more in height shall obtain a building permit from the city for the footing structure.
4. The size of the flag, when measured diagonally, shall not exceed one-third (1/3) of the height of the flagpole. Flagpoles, if designed to accommodate such, may hold more than one flag so long as the combined size of all flags, when measured diagonally, do not exceed one-half (1/2) of the height of the flagpole.
5. Flags may be illuminated using directional uplighting only as specified in chapter 20 of this title.
C. Nonresidential Zones: In nonresidential zones:
1. Window signs when:
a. The total area of such signs does not exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the total window area;
b. The windows in which the signs are placed are on the ground floor level of the building or business unit; and
c. One exposed neon sign not exceeding four (4) square feet in area shall be allowed per street frontage as a part of allowed window signage.
2. Two (2) A-frame signs when:
a. Not taller than three feet (3') high;
b. Not wider three feet (3');
c. Displayed during hours of operation for any licensed business;
d. Not be placed within any right of way unless the building is located less than five feet (5') from the right of way property line in which case A-frame signs may be placed within the park strip area;
e. Not located on or over any sidewalk or pedestrian walkway or to obstruct the view of vehicular traffic approaching, at, or leaving any intersection or access/egress for any parking area; and
f. Not illuminated.
3. A single portable sign, not to exceed two feet (2') in vertical dimension and two feet (2') in horizontal dimension, on private property, subject to the following:
a. Such signs shall be set back a minimum of ten feet (10') from any right of way property line;
b. Such signs shall not be located within the parking area of any nonresidential property or within any clear vision area;
c. Such signs shall not rest upon or be attached to any other signage, utility pole or device, or sign identified by subsection A of this section;
d. Such signs shall not be located within or obstruct any public or private sidewalk or other pedestrian walkway; and
e. Such signs shall be located:
(1) On the property containing the enterprise for which the sign represents; or
(2) In the case of a multi-tenant property, within one hundred feet (100') of the enterprise for which the sign represents.
4. Vehicle signs when set back from a minimum of fifty feet (50') from any public or private right of way, park strips, medians, or roundabouts.
D. Holiday Decorations: Holiday decorations or displays associated with any national, local, or religious holiday or celebration when:
1. Displayed for not more than forty five (45) days prior to and not more than fourteen (14) after the holiday;
2. Contained entirely within the boundaries of the lot or premises where they are erected;
3. Placed so as to avoid confusion with authorized traffic control device; and
4. Conforming to all traffic safety standards, including restrictions in clear view areas.
E. Signs On Residential Properties Subject To Sale, Lease, Rent Or Auction: Properties subject to sale, lease, rent, or auction shall be allowed the following signage without necessity of an application for or issuance of a sign permit:
1. Residentially Zoned Properties:
a. Properties subject to sale, lease, rent, or auction shall be allowed one on site sign of one of the following types:
(1) One "T" shaped post sign subject to the following requirements:
(A) Such sign shall be a maximum of nine (9) square feet hanging from a "T" shaped mounting post;
(B) Such sign shall be set back from the property line not less than five feet (5');
(C) Such sign shall be allowed, without necessity of a permit, for the duration of the property's sale, lease, rent, or auction.
(2) One yard sign subject to the following requirements:
(A) The maximum area of each such signs shall be four (4) square feet;
(B) The maximum height of such signs shall be three feet (3');
(C) Such sign shall be set back from the property line not less than five feet (5'); and
(D) Such sign shall be allowed, without necessity of a permit, for the duration of the property's sale, lease, rent, or auction.
b. Properties subject to sale, lease, rent, or auction shall be allowed off site signs as follows:
(1) Such signs may be used to direct traffic to a residence for sale, lease, rent, or auction.
(2) Such signs shall be used only when a representative is on duty at the residence for sale, lease, rent, or auction or the property owner is present at the property for inspection.
(3) The maximum number of such signs shall be three (3), as follows:
(A) One sign at the intersection of the arterial or collector street closest in driving distance to the property; and
(B) Two (2) signs at intersections leading from the first sign to the property.
(4) The placement of such signs shall require permission of the owner of properties on which the signs are to be placed.
(5) The maximum area of each such signs shall be four (4) square feet.
(6) The maximum height of such signs shall be three feet (3').
2. Nonresidentially Zoned Properties: Properties subject to sale, lease, rent, or auction shall be allowed signs as follows:
a. Window signs according to the provisions of subsection C1 of this section; or
b. One freestanding sign for which:
(1) The maximum area of such sign shall be forty eight (48) square feet;
(2) The maximum height of such sign shall be eight feet (8');
(3) Illumination is by indirect lighting only; and
(4) Removal is required immediately upon issuance of a sign permit for a new occupant or a building permit to renovate the subject space.
F. Political Signs: Political signs may be erected prior to any election without necessity of a permit subject to the following requirements:
1. Such signs must be located on private property, with the owner's permission.
2. Such signs may not be located within any public right of way, public roundabout, or triangular clear view area.
3. Such signs are subject to all requirements and provisions of the Utah Code Annotated and other laws as may be applicable.
G. Temporary Banner Signs During Period Of Street Construction:
1. Temporary banner signs may be placed in the public right of way to mark points of ingress and egress.
2. The maximum display period for temporary banner signs used during periods of street construction shall only be for the duration of the construction period.
3. Businesses may qualify for this exception only if the street construction is materially impairing the primary access to the business.
4. Such signs shall be removed within ten (10) business days after construction is done and the material impairment to the primary access to the business is concluded. (Ord. 963, 2-15-2011)