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§ 90.15 TEMPORARY SIGNS.
   A permit for a temporary sign, not exempted pursuant to § 90.14, shall be issued only for signs meeting the following conditions:
   (A)   Canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wall board, or other light material with or without frames and portable changeable copy signs provided it is not on wheels and contains no flashing lights.
   (B)   The following temporary sign is prohibited: beacons.
   (C)   Such signs may not exceed 32 square feet per face, except banners that may be 60 square feet, and signs permitted pursuant to § 90.16.
   (D)   Cold air balloons will be permitted as temporary signs under the following conditions:
      (1)   A cold air balloon may be displayed for a time period not to exceed seven days.
      (2)   The display of the balloon will be limited to two per year per business.
      (3)   In the case of a retail shopping center, each individual tenant may display a balloon once a year in the immediate vicinity of their tenant space with permission of the center owner. The retail shopping center, as an entity may display a balloon once a year. However, should an individual tenant within a shopping center display a balloon at a location away from their tenant space this will count for one allotted permit for the shopping center.
   (E)   A permit for temporary signs not exempted by § 90.14 will be issued for 30 days, and can be extended for one additional 30-day period upon the filing of a written request. A subsequent temporary sign permit for the same property shall be available no sooner than 90 days after the expiration of the latest permit.
(Ord. 24-1990, passed 9-17-90; Am. Ord. 22-1996, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 07-1998, passed - -98; Am. Ord. 16-2002, passed 10-7-02) Penalty, see § 90.99
§ 90.16 REGULATORY SIGNAGE, COMMUNITY EVENTS AND DESIGNATED RIBBON POSTING.
   The following shall be permitted in the right-of-way upon the authorization of City Manager:
   (A)   All official government regulatory identification, and public notice signs, including, but not limited to, signage announcing construction projects, establishing routes, detours or landmarks, and traffic safety or warning signs.
   (B)   The fence along the west side of Winton Road, between Kemper Road, and Waycross Road is hereby designated for the public display of ribbons without cost or fee by any group or individual complying with the following conditions:
      (1)   The user or applicant must submit a written request for permit upon receipt of which the city will grant to the permit holder or user exclusive use of the fence area as allowed herein.
      (2)   The time limit for the display shall not exceed seven days, with a renewal period available no sooner than 21 days after the expiration of the latest permit.
      (3)   Signs and ribbons, whether single or stacked for display, shall be spaced on the fence no closer than three times the horizontal width of the sign or ribbon.
      (4)   Individual signs or ribbons may be stacked directly upon each other to make a single assembled ribbon.
      (5)   Each individual sign shall be limited to 60 square feet.
      (6)   By accepting a permit for signs or ribbons on the fence along the west side of Winton Road between Kemper Road and Waycross Road, the applicant is responsible for their placement, erection and removal.
      (7)   Signs and/or ribbons in violation must be removed or corrected within 24 hours of notice of violation.
   (C)   Unlimited banners above the right-of-way are permitted in certain designated areas without fee by any group or individual complying with the following conditions:
      (1)   The banner may be displayed within any roadway surrounded by a commercially zoned district, except along Winton Road. The installation and display of banners above the public right-of-way shall not be permitted along Winton Road because of traffic volume, limited access and higher posted speed limits.
      (2)   The installation of banners to be displayed above the public right-of-way may occur only during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, in order to minimize traffic interruptions during peak hours, avoid hazardous lighting conditions, and protect the health, safety and welfare of citizens.
      (3)   The banner may remain in place for seven days with a renewal period available no sooner than 21 days after the expiration of the applicant's most recent banner permit.
      (4)   Banner requirements are as follows:
         (a)   Maximum size of the banner is 60 square feet.
         (b)   Material must be such that it withstands the weather.
         (c)   The lowest point of the banner must be at least 17 feet above the roadway grade.
         (d)   Banner must maintain clearance for all traffic signals and regulators.
      (5)   By accepting a permit for a banner over the right-of-way, an applicant must submit an agreement or permit to be solely and exclusively responsible for the banner and its placement, erection, and timely removal. The applicant agrees to hold the city harmless from any and all risks, liability costs, claims or causes of action that may arise from the placement of any banner. Such assumption of risk and hold harmless is a material condition of the use of the right-of-way for banner placement.
      (6)   Banners in violation must be removed or corrected within 24 hours of notice of violation.
(Ord. 07-1998, passed - -98; Am. Ord. 14-2000, passed 11-6-00)
SPECIFIC SIGN REQUIREMENTS
§ 90.20 SIGNS PERMITTED IN SPA ZONING DISTRICT.
   Signage permitted within the two Special Planning Areas will be regulated as follows:
   (A)   Special Planning Area 1 (SPA-1). Signage in the SPA-1 Zoning District shall be in accordance with the Kemper Meadow Design Standards as outlined below:
      (1)   Yard and building signs. Permanent signs within the Kemper Meadow Business Center will be limited to identification purposes. A single tenant development will be limited to the use of one yard sign or one building sign. Multi-tenant developments shall be limited to one yard sign per development, with one building sign per tenant identifying each tenant's portion of the building. Such signs must be shown on the submitted development plan.
      (2)   Yard signs. Yard signs will be horizontally accentuated to a minimum ratio of 3 to 1 and a maximum ratio of 5 to 1. No pylon signs will be permitted. Maximum height of a yard sign will be six feet above grade. Logos and symbols of identification can be incorporated into the sign.
      (3)   Wall signs. Wall signs Will be horizontally accentuated to fit into building exterior. Sign size will be flexible, but must demonstrate good design. Height of the sign is limited to no projections above the gutter line on pitched roof structures or coping caps on flat roofed building. Wall signs may be attached to a mansard roof.
      (4)   Materials. Signs may be constructed of any basic building materials such as wood, brick, natural stone, aluminum, and industry approved plastic.
      (5)   Lighting. Signs may be illuminated either internally or externally, but cannot be animated, flashing or changeable copy.
      (6)   Color. Signs must have a maximum contrast between backgrounds and graphics for legibility. Brown tones should be used at opposite ends of the value scale with limited approved accent colors.
      (7)   Traffic control. Design and location should be chosen for clarity. Use of symbols and legible graphics advisable. Signs shall not obstruct traffic sight lines.
   (B)   Special Planning Area 2 (SPA-2). Signs within the SPA-2 zoning district shall be regulated as follows:
      (1)   Freestanding signs shall be restricted to a single pylon sign to be located near the corner of Kemper and Winton Roads which shall be landscaped. Said sign shall be similar in character to the signs located on the northwest and northeast corners of the intersection of Kemper and Winton Roads.
      (2)   The individual signage for uses in the SPA-2 District shall conform with the requirements of the PB, O, HS, RS and RM Districts, depending on the use. For example, any retail use must conform to the signage requirements of the PB District.
   (C)   Listed below are the descriptions of the zoning districts that appear within this chapter or in its Appendix:
Zone Description and Abbreviations:
               RS   Single-Family Residential
               RM   Multi-Family Residential
               O   Office
               HS   Highway Service
               PB   Planned Business District
               M, IP   Manufacturing Industrial Park
(Ord. 24-1990, passed 9-17-90; Am. Ord. 22-1996, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 16-2002, passed 10-7-02)
§ 90.21 MASTER SIGNAGE PLAN.
   (A)   A master signage plan will be required for the development of any single-use building on individual lots which requires more than one sign permit. The lot, on which the development is proposed must have direct access to a public street. A master signage plan is not required if the lot is included under a Comprehensive Signage Plan (§ 90.23). The owner shall submit to the Community Development Department the master signage plan along with any development plan or site plan required by the city for review and approval by Planning Commission. A master signage plan shall include the following:
      (1)   An accurate plot plan of the lot, at the most practical scale of 1:10, 1:20 or, 1:50 depending on the size of the initial lot;
      (2)   Location of buildings, parking lots, driveways, and landscaped areas on the lot;
      (3)   Elevation drawings of the proposed signage indicating all dimensions;
      (4)   Computation of the maximum total sign area, the maximum area for individual signs, the height of signs and the number of freestanding signs permitted on the lot by the sign code;
      (5)   An accurate indication on the site plan of any existing signs and each proposed sign for the site. Incidental signs need not to be shown on the site plan.
      (6)   Only one freestanding sign shall be permitted per lot.
      (7)   Consent. The master signage plan shall be signed by all owners or their authorized agents in such form as the City Manager shall require.
      (8)   Procedure. A master signage plan shall be included in any development plan, site plan, planned unit development, or other official plan required by the city for the proposed development and shall be processed simultaneously with such plan.
   (B)   Amendment. A master signage plan may be amended by filing a new master signage plan that conforms with all requirements of this chapter.
   (C)   Binding effect. After approval of a master signage plan, no sign shall be erected, placed, painted, or maintained, except in conformance with such plan, and such plan may be enforced in the same way as any provision of 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)
§ 90.22 COMPREHENSIVE SIGNAGE PLANS.
   (A)   A comprehensive signage plan shall be required for any development which proposes more than one building, multiple tenant buildings, and/or the proposed subdivision and sale of outlots. The comprehensive signage plan is designed to address all tenants who will be using a common private drive and/or shared parking. A comprehensive signage plan must be submitted to the Community Development Director along with any development plan or site plan required by the city for review and approval by Planning Commission. A comprehensive signage plan shall contain the following:
      (1)   An accurate plot plan of the lot, at such scale as the City Manager may reasonably require;
      (2)   Elevation drawings of the proposed signage to be used indicating all dimensions;
      (3)   Location of buildings, parking lots, driveways, and landscaped areas on such lot;
      (4)   Computation of the total sign area, the maximum area for individual signs, the height of signs and the number of freestanding signs allowed on the lots included in the plan under this chapter;
      (5)   An accurate indication on the site plan of any existing signs and all proposed signs for the site.
      (6)   The comprehensive signage plan shall be signed by all owners or their authorization agents in such form as the City Manager shall require.
   (B)   Maintenance. The initial owner is responsible for signage plan approval and subsequent owners are responsible for the maintenance of the signs in accordance with approved plan.
   (C)   Procedures. A comprehensive signage plan shall be included in any development plan or site plan required by the city for the proposed development and shall be processed simultaneously with such other plan.
   (D)   Amendment. A comprehensive signage plan may be amended by filing a new comprehensive signage plan which conforms with all requirements of the ordinance then in affect.
   (E)   Binding affect. After approval of a comprehensive signage plan, no sign shall be erected, placed, painted, or maintained, except in conformance with such plan. Such plan may be enforced in the same way as any provision of 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)
§ 90.23 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SIGNS.
   (A)   Ohio Basic Building Code (OBBC). All signs, excepted those exempted pursuant to § 90.14, or erected pursuant to § 90.16, shall be designed and constructed in conformance to the provisions for materials, loads, and stresses of OBBC and in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
   (B)   Reflectors. Reflectors and lights are permitted provided they concentrate the illumination upon the area of the sign to prevent glare upon the street or adjacent property, and are protected against breakage.
   (C)   Glass used on sign. It shall be unlawful to erect signs which are wholly or partially made of glass, except illuminating devices.
(Ord. 24-1990, passed 9-17-90; Am. Ord. 22-1996, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 16-2002, passed 10-7-02) Penalty, see § 90.99
§ 90.24 ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARD SIGNS.
   Electronic message board signs shall only be allowed with Planning Commission approval. The Planning Commission may (1) modify the sign size and/or location or (2) deny the sign, based upon considerations such as traffic safety, compatibility with other signs, or whether it is viewable from any residence.
(Ord. 13-2008, passed 5-5-08)
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