A. Setback: The setback for all freestanding commercial signs shall be ten feet (10') from the front curb or property line and from any side property line.
B. Clearance: All commercial signs shall have ten feet (10') of clearance above any walkway or fourteen feet (14') of clearance above any vehicleway.
C. Clear View Zones: A clear view zone is established by marking a point at which the two (2) street property lines intersect, measuring back twenty feet (20') on each street front, and drawing a line across the two (2) back points to form a triangulated area (see section 17.46.050 of this title). A clear view zone is required at all intersections and the entryways and exits from all properties in the city. Note: If the topography of the corner is unique, safety is paramount and variations of this calculation may be required by the planning commission to ensure that drivers of typical small or midsized motor vehicles have a clear view of traffic approaching the intersection or entry/exit.
D. Obstructions: No sign, structure or vegetation exceeding three and one-half feet (31/2') in height shall be erected or maintained in a clear view zone.
E. Code Compliance: All signs shall comply with the building and electrical codes and standards as established or adopted by Farr West City (see section 15.04.010 of this code).
F. Illuminated Signs: Signs may be illuminated by indirect lighting or floodlights only. No lighting shall be installed in any way which will permit direct rays of such light to penetrate onto any adjoining property used for residential purposes, or in any manner constituting a nuisance.
G. Nonconforming Signs: Nonconforming signs are signs that were erected legally but which no longer comply with current laws, regulations or ordinances. Such signs are permitted so long as they are properly maintained and do not endanger the public in any way. Note: If a nonconforming sign is modified in any way except making the sign compliant with this title, the entire sign must be replaced with a conforming sign using the normal sign application procedures.
H. Special Permit: The city council may issue a special permit for a sign that does not conform to this title for a limited special use or occasion.
I. Maintenance Of Signs: Signs must be kept clean, painted, and repaired as required by this chapter. The city shall attempt to contact the owner of any sign that appears to be abandoned. If the sign owner does not reply to city attempts at communication, the sign may be removed by the city.
J. Temporary Signs (Including Any Banner Signs): Such signs may be permitted through the normal sign application process for a period of up to thirty (30) days or until the event being advertised is completed, whichever period of time is shorter.
K. Governmental Signs: Signs erected and maintained pursuant to and in discharge of any governmental function, or required by law, ordinance, or other governmental regulation are allowed in any zone in accordance with applicable government regulations.
L. Emergency Signs: Emergency signs produced or placed to protect the public and emergency responders are permitted in any zone as dictated by the circumstances of the emergency. (Ord. 16-01)