(A) Required. A uniform sign plan is required for all planned unit developments and all multi-tenant developments before any signs for such development may be erected on the property. All owners, tenants, subtenants and purchasers of individual units within the development shall comply with the approved uniform sign plan.
(B) Elements. The uniform sign plan shall include the following information for all signs:
(1) The design, materials of construction, colors (graphically depicted), lighting and dimensions shall be clearly illustrated.
(2) A site plan drawn to scale to show the location of each sign.
(3) Elevations: All signs are to be illustrated and dimensioned in elevation drawings. When a sign is attached to a building, the illustration shall be a composite of the sign and the building, rendered to scale.
(4) Additional information must be included to establish regulations to ensure that signs are consistent and attractive. The required information is as follows:
(a) Size standard: The size for the monument sign and wall sign shall be defined and outline in the uniform sign plan if different from the standards set forth in this chapter.
(b) Sign color: Each wall sign must be of a common color except anchor tenants may have up to three colors. The colors selected shall be coordinated with colors of the materials used for the associated building.
(c) Sign material: The uniform sign plan shall note the materials for the monument sign, as well as establishing a specific type of material for all wall signs, including a common method of illumination.
(B) Review. The uniform sign plan shall be subject to approval by the code official.
(C) Review criteria. A uniform sign plan for planned unit developments and multi-building, multi-tenant occupied buildings shall not be approved until and unless the code official finds that:
(1) The plan provides that signs of a similar type and function within the development will have a consistent color scheme and material construction;
(2) The plan provides for signs that meet the size limitations, location requirements and other applicable requirements of this chapter.
(D) Amendment procedure. Amendment to a uniform sign plan must be approved by the code official in accordance with the following procedure:
(1) Application must be filed by the owner of the land affected by the proposed change, or an agent, lessee or contract purchaser specifically authorized by the owner in writing.
(2) All amendments shall comply with the provisions of this chapter.
(E) Effect. After approval of a uniform sign plan, or an amended uniform sign plan, no sign shall be erected, placed, painted, or maintained, except in accordance with such plan, and such plan may be enforced in the same way as any provision of this chapter. In case of any conflict between a provision of a uniform sign plan and one or more provisions of this chapter, the stricter of the two shall apply.
(Ord. 2243, passed 11-21-05)