CHAPTER 90: SIGNS

Section

General Provisions

   90.01   Title

   90.02   Purpose

   90.03   Applicability; effect

   90.04   Definitions

General Requirements

   90.10   Number of permanent signs permitted

   90.11   Signs within the right of way

   90.12   Nonconforming signs

   90.13   Signs prohibited

   90.14   Signs exempted

   90.15   Temporary signs

   90.16   Regulatory signage, community events and designated ribbon posting

Specific Sign Requirements

   90.20   Signs permitted in SPA zoning districts

   90.21   Master signage plans

   90.22   Comprehensive signage plan

   90.23   Construction requirements for signs

   90.24   Electronic message board signs

Administrative Requirements

   90.30   Permits required

   90.31   Application for master or comprehensive signage review

   90.32   Inspection

   90.33   Approval by electrical inspection agency

   90.34   Variances

   90.35   Appeals

   90.36   Signs in violation

   90.99   Penalty

   Appendix A:   Signs

GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 90.01 TITLE.

   These regulations shall be known as the "Forest Park Sign Code," may be cited as such and is referred to herein as "this chapter."

(Ord. 24-1990, passed 9-17-90; Am. Ord. 22-1996, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 16-2002, passed 10-7-02)

§ 90.02 PURPOSE.

   The purpose of this chapter is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property and the general welfare as well as to encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication in the city; to maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment and the city's ability to attract sources of economic development and growth; to improve pedestrian and traffic safety; to minimize the possible adverse effect of signs on nearby public and private property; and to enable the fair and consistent enforcement of this sign code. Content shall not be considered with respect to any sign erected in accordance with this chapter.

(Ord. 24-1990, passed 9-17-90; Am. Ord. 22-1996, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 16-2002, passed 10-7-02)