16-15-8: PROHIBITED SIGNS:

The following signs shall be expressly prohibited in all zoning districts, any contrary provisions or implications of this title notwithstanding:

   A.   Any sign prohibited by state or federal regulation.

   B.   Any sign which infringes upon the area of a visibility triangle as required in section 16-3-5 of this title.

   C.   Any sign which contains the words "danger" or "stop", or otherwise presents or implies the need or requirement of stopping or caution, which is an imitation of, or is likely to be confused with, any sign customarily displayed by a public authority.

   D.   Any sign or lighting which casts direct light or glare upon any property in a residential or office residential district.

   E.   Any portable sign, including any sign displayed on a stored vehicle, except temporary political signs exempted in section 16-15-9 of this chapter.

   F.   Any sign which obstructs the reasonable visibility of a sign maintained by a public authority, or which otherwise distracts attention from such sign.

   G.   Any sign attached to public or private utility poles, signs or other appurtenances, including trees, located in the public right of way.

   H.   Roof signs as defined in section 16-15-5 of this chapter, except that any on premises roof sign of less than one hundred (100) square feet and located in a C-3 district which was constructed prior to March 18, 1985, shall not be prohibited by this section and shall be deemed to be an allowed wall mounted sign, provided that multiple signs are of uniform height not to exceed six feet (6') above eaves and signs that do not conform with this standard will be brought into conformance with a change in use.

   I.   Any flashing signs as defined in section 16-15-5 of this chapter.

   J.   Prohibited sign examples; parapet, roof and canopy signs:

(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-15-9: EXEMPT SIGNS:

The following types of signs are exempt from the requirements of this chapter:

   A.   Holiday or special events decorations.

   B.   Nameplates of two (2) square feet or less, provided that in residential districts or on residential structures only name and address may comprise the nameplate.

   C.   Political signs no larger than thirty two (32) square feet, provided they are not placed in any public right of way or in a visibility triangle as required in section 16-3-5 of this title.

   D.   Government signs.

   E.   Real estate signs on residential property provided they are not over twelve (12) square feet in area and not over six feet (6') in height. Real estate signs advertising commercial, agricultural or industrial property or subdivisions of multiple lots shall not be over thirty two (32) square feet in area and twelve feet (12') in height. Such signs shall not be placed in any public right of way or in a visibility triangle as required in section 16-3-5 of this title.

   F.   Nonilluminated window signs.

   G.   Illuminated window signs not exceeding twenty (20) square feet.

   H.   Commemorative signs.

   I.   Construction signs not exceeding thirty two (32) square feet.

   J.   Official flags of nations, states or political subdivisions thereof.

   K.   Painted ghost wall signs. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-15-10: TEMPORARY SIGNS:

Temporary signs, where allowed, shall be erected and maintained in accordance with the following provisions:

   A.   Permit And Fee Required: No persons shall erect, alter or relocate any temporary sign except for real estate and political signs without first making application, submitting the required permit fee, and obtaining a temporary sign permit from the building official.

   B.   Limit On Number Of Permits: No more than four (4) temporary sign permits shall be issued for the same zoning lot in one calendar year.

   C.   Materials And Methods: The building official shall impose as a condition of a temporary sign permit, such requirements as to material and manner of construction as are necessary to assure the safety and convenience of the public.

   D.   Sign Types: Temporary signs shall be nonprojecting building signs or freestanding signs. Pennants, banners and inflatable signs are permitted temporary signs.

   E.   Number, Area, Height And Location: The maximum sign area of nonprojecting building signs or freestanding signs or other temporary signs shall be thirty two (32) square feet in all zoning districts. Signs shall not be greater than five feet (5') in height. Such signs shall not be placed in any public right of way or in a visibility triangle as required in section 16-3-5 of this title. No temporary business sign shall be placed within fifty feet (50') of another temporary sign.

   F.   Quasi-Public Signs: Quasi-public signs, giving notice of special events and activities sponsored by civic, patriotic, religious or charitable organizations for noncommercial purposes, subject to the following:

      1.   Location: Quasi-public signs may be located on or off the premises where the event is taking place provided permission is given by the owner of the property. Such signs shall not project beyond any lot line.

      2.   Timing: Quasi-public signs shall not be erected or maintained more than thirty (30) days prior to the date on which the event advertised is to occur and shall be removed immediately after the termination of the event.

   G.   Temporary Business Signs: Temporary business signs, calling attention to a special, unique or limited activity, service or product or sale of limited duration, as follows:

      1.   Location: Temporary business signs shall be located only on the lot upon which the special activity is to occur. Such signs shall not project over any lot line.

      2.   Timing: Temporary business signs shall be erected and maintained for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, at the expiration of which the permit holder shall immediately remove such temporary sign. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-15-11: PERMITTED ON PREMISES SIGNS:

On premises signs shall be allowed in each zoning district as shown below and according to the following:

   A.   Signs located within a PUD shall be approved as part of the ordinance establishing the PUD.

   B.   Signs located within a historic district may be allowed as provided in section 16-15-13 of this chapter, and shall be approved by the historic preservation commission prior to the issuance of a building permit.

   C.   Signs for conditional uses shall be as shown in this section 16-15-11 unless further restricted by the board of adjustment. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-15-11-1: AG AGRICULTURE AND R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-3, AND R-4 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS:

On Premises Signs	Permitted Sign Structures	Maximum				Permitted Lighting Type	Permitted Mechanical Motion
		Area (Square Feet)	Number	Projection Over Right Of Way	Height
AG agriculture and R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-3 and R-4 residential:
Identification signs:
Educational or religious institutions	Freestanding	32 per sign	2	0	10 feet	Indirect, no flashing	None
	Wall				Below eaves or parapet
Real estate development or subdivision identification sign	Freestanding	32 per sign	2	0	10 feet	Indirect, no flashing	None
	Wall				Below eaves or parapet
Directional signs:
Educational or religious institutions, parking lots	Freestanding	6 per sign	Not specified	0	Below eaves or parapet	Internal, no flashing	None
	Projecting			60 inches
	Wall			0

 

(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-15-11-2: OR OFFICE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT:

On Premises Signs	Permitted Sign Structures	Maximum				Permitted Lighting Type	Permitted Mechanical Motion
		Area (Square Feet)	Number	Projection Over Right Of Way	Height
OR office residential:
Identification signs:
Business or office	Freestanding	40 per sign	1 per premises or complex	0	10 feet	No flashing	None
	Wall	16 per sign	1 per business or office		Below eaves or parapet
Educational or religious institutions	Freestanding	32 per sign	2	0	10 feet	No flashing	None
	Wall				Below eaves or parapet
Real estate development or subdivision identification sign	Freestanding	32 per sign	2	0	10 feet	No flashing	None
	Wall				Below eaves or parapet
All applications	Wall nameplate	6 per sign	1 per business per street frontage	0	Below eaves or parapet	No flashing	None
Directional signs:
All applications	Freestanding	6 per sign	Not specified	0	6 feet	Internal, no flashing	None
	Projecting			60 inches	Below eaves or parapet
	Wall			0

 

(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-15-11-3: OS OFFICE SERVICE DISTRICT:

On Premises Signs	Permitted Sign Structures	Maximum				Permitted Lighting Type	Permitted Mechanical Motion
		Area (Square Feet)	Number	Projection Over Right Of Way	Height
OS office service:
Identification signs:
Building complex with 2 or more buildings per lot or sharing access	Freestanding	40 per sign	1 per street frontage	0	25 feet	No flashing	None
	Wall	16 per sign	1 per business or office		Below eaves or parapet
Business or office	Freestanding	32 per sign	1 per premises	0	10 feet	No flashing	None
	Wall	16 per sign	1 per business		Below eaves or parapet
Directory	Freestanding	10 per sign	1 per building entrance	0	5 feet	No flashing	None
	Wall				Below eaves or parapet
All applications	Wall nameplate	6 per sign	1 per business per street frontage	0	Below eaves or parapet	No flashing	None
Directional signs:
All applications	Freestanding	6 per sign	Not specified	0	10 feet	Internal, no flashing	None
	Projecting			60 inches	Below eaves or parapet	No flashing
	Wall			0

 

(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-15-11-4: OC OFFICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT:

On Premises Signs	Permitted Sign Structures	Maximum				Permitted Lighting Type	Permitted Mechanical Motion
		Area (Square Feet)	Number	Projection Over Right Of Way	Height
OC office commercial:
Identification signs:
Building complex with 2 or more buildings per lot or sharing access	Freestanding	40 per sign	1 per street frontage	0	25 feet	No flashing	None
	Wall	16 per sign	1 per business or office		Below eaves or parapet
Business or office	Freestanding	32 per sign	1 per premises or complex	0	10 feet	No flashing	None
	Wall	16 per sign	1 per business or office		Below eaves or parapet
Directory	Ground monument	10 per sign	1 per building entrance	0	5 feet	No flashing	None
	Wall				Below eaves or parapet
All applications	Wall nameplate	6 per sign	1 per business per street frontage	0	Below eaves or parapet	No flashing	None
Directional signs:
All applications	Freestanding	6 per sign	Not specified	0	10 feet	Internal, no flashing	None
	Projecting			60 inches	Below eaves or parapet	No flashing
	Wall			0

 

(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)