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1173.03 PERMITTED ZONES.
   Off-premises signs shall be permitted in the following zones:
   A.   B-D Business-Downtown District, subject to the requirements of Section 1174.08.
   B.   B-G Business-General District.
   C.   B-AO Business-Automotive Oriented District.
   D.   L-I Light Industrial District.
   E.   H-I Heavy Industrial District.
   F.   S-I Special Industrial District.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98.)
1173.04 LEGAL NONCONFORMING SIGNS.
   Any off-premises sign lawfully erected and in existence on the effective date of this Zoning Code which does not meet the requirements of this chapter may be maintained as a matter of right as a legal nonconforming sign and may be rebuilt or relocated on the same property, provided that the sign's degree of nonconformity is not increased.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98.)
1173.05 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
   The following regulations shall apply to all off-premises signs in the City:
   A.   No off-premises sign shall be constructed which resembles any official marker erected by a governmental entity, or which by reason of position, shape, or color would conflict with the proper functioning of any official traffic control device.
   B.   Off-premises signs shall be constructed in accordance with local and State building and electrical codes.
   C.   Off-premises signs shall be regularly maintained in good and safe structural condition.
   D.   No off-premises sign shall be located on a property without the consent of the property's owner or legal representative.
   E.   The general area in the vicinity of any free-standing sign on undeveloped property shall be kept free and clear of sign materials, debris, trash and refuse.
   F.   Off-premises signs shall be constructed such that messages erected on said signs do not face residential districts.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98.)
1173.06 SIZE OF SIGNS.
   The size of off-premises signs shall be regulated as follows:
   A.   The maximum area for any one face of an off-premises sign shall not exceed that established by Table 1 excluding the base or apron, trim supports and other structural elements. Temporary embellishments shall not exceed 20% of the maximum sign area allowed.
 
TABLE 1 MAXIMUM OFF-PREMISES SIGN AREA
Not Permitted
0 mph - 30 mph roadway
300 sq. ft. (ex. 12'x25')
35 mph - 50 mph roadway
672 sq. ft. (ex. l4'x48')
Over 50 mph roadway
 
   Clarification 1: In school zones, the posted or statutory speed limit applies.
   Clarification 2: If the speed limit is not posted, the statutory speed limit applies.
   B.   Signs may be back-to-back, double-faced, V-type and multiple-faced with not more than two faces to each facing and such structure shall be considered as one off-premises sign.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-2-98.)
1173.07 HEIGHT OF SIGNS.
   An off-premises sign shall have a maximum height not to exceed fifty (50) feet above grade level of the roadway to the top of the sign face, as measured from the centerline of the roadway to which the sign is oriented.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98.)
1173.08 SPACING FOR SIGNS.
   A.   No off-premises sign may be established within two thousand six hundred forty (2,640) feet of any other off-premises sign, measured along the radius beginning at the center of the proposed off-premise sign and extending to a point nearest to center of any other off-premise sign.
   B.   The spacing between signs does not apply to structures separated by buildings or other obstructions in such a manner that only one sign located within the spacing distances is visible from the street at any one time.
   C.   Spacing from directional and official signs, on-premises signs, or from any other sign which does not constitute an off-premises sign, shall not be counted nor shall measurements be made from such signs for the purpose of determining compliance with these spacing requirements.
   D.   The minimum distance between off-premises signs shall be measured along the nearest edge of the pavement between points directly opposite the center of the signs along each side of the highway and shall apply to structures located on the same side of the same street or highway.
   E.   The minimum distance between an off-premises sign and a residential district shall be one hundred (100) feet.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98; Ord. 2002-59. Passed 4-1-02.)
1173.09 SETBACK REQUIREMENTS.
   Off-premises signs shall be set back as follows:
   A.   Front: A minimum setback of ten (10) feet is required from the front lot line for any off-premises sign, regardless of zone.
   B.   Side: A minimum setback of five (5) feet is required from the side lot line for any off-premises sign, regardless of zone.
   C.   Rear: A minimum setback of five (5) feet is required from the rear lot line for any off-premises sign, regardless of zone.
   Off-premises signs erected on the walls of buildings shall not project more than eighteen (18) inches from the wall to which they are attached.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98.)
1173.10 LIGHTING.
   Off-premises signs may be illuminated subject to the following restrictions:
   A.   Signs which contain, include, or are illuminated by a flashing, intermittent, or moving light or lights are prohibited.
   B.   Electronic variable message signs giving public information such as, but not limited to, time, date, temperature, weather, or other similar information, and commercial electric variable-message signs which function in the same manner as multiple-faced signs, are permitted, provided such signs do not interfere with traffic safety and do not resemble or simulate traffic control or safety devices or signs.
   C.   Signs must be effectively shielded to prevent beams or rays from being directed toward any portion of the traveled ways, and must not be of such intensity or brilliance as to cause glare or impair the vision of the driver of any motor vehicle or otherwise interfere with any driver's operation of a motor vehicle.
   D.   No sign shall be so illuminated that it interferes with the effectiveness of or obscures an official traffic sign, device or signal.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98.)
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