The following signs shall be permitted accessory to a permitted use in any non-residential zoning district, unless permitted by this subchapter, subject to the following:
(A) Entry features with signage. Architectural features with signage may be erected at each entrance to a residential subdivision, apartment community, condominium development, mobile home park or office, business or industrial park or similar development from a major street, subject to the following.
(1) Number of signs. Maximum of one sign on each side of the entrance from a major street.
(2) Sign area. Maximum sign face area shall not exceed 36 square feet.
(3) Height. Maximum height of a ground sign shall not exceed six feet from grade.
(4) Setbacks. Site entry features with signage shall be located outside of any street setback area or corner clearance area, and shall further comply with the following minimum setback requirements:
(a) Ten feet from any street setback or right-of-way;
(b) Ten feet from the curb line of any internal access driveway; and
(c) Five feet from any sidewalk or paved path.
(5) Planning Commission review. The location and design of each site entry feature with signage shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission.
(B) Building directory. Where a single building on a parcel is occupied by more than one business, dwelling or other use above the street level façade (such as a multiple-story office or commercial building), a building directory sign may be erected on the street level façade for these uses, subject to the following:
(1) The building directory shall be separate from any permitted signs accessory to the uses occupying the street level façade; and
(2) The maximum sign area of the building directory shall not exceed 5% of the allowable wall sign area of the building (5% of 1.5 feet of sign area per linear foot of building frontage).
BUILDING DIRECTORY | |
NAME | SUITE |
BUILDING DIRECTORY | |
NAME | SUITE |
Terry’s Bakery | 101 |
Cannon Insurance | 102 |
Dr. Wiedermeyer | 201 |
Dr. Ishmael, DDS | 202 |
Mr. Jim Smith | 301 |
Ms. Janet Doe | 302 |
(C) Flags. Flags bearing the official design of a nation, state, municipality, educational institution, award or non-profit organization, not to exceed two flag poles per parcel. Flags used to advertise or attract attention to a use or event shall be considered a temporary sign for the purposes of the subchapter. Flag poles are allowed in all zoning districts, subject to the following.
(1) Location. Flagpoles shall be located in manner that prevents displayed flags from projecting into the street right-of-way or over adjacent properties at full extension. Flagpoles shall not be located on the roof of a building.
(2) Height. A flagpole shall be considered a structure, as defined by this subchapter, and shall conform to the height restrictions and setback requirements for structures in the district where it is located.
(D) Gasoline sale signs. Gasoline signs in addition to other allowable permitted signage shall be subject to the following.
(1) Area. Price signs shall not exceed 12 square feet in area and shall be counted as part of the total allowable signage. Price signs may be in the form of a message sign.
(2) Canopy. Corporate identification signs of less than five square feet each may be affixed to three sides of a canopy providing coverage to pump islands.
(E) Canopy and awnings. Signs on canopies and awnings in non-residential districts shall be permitted, subject to the following.
(1) Coverage. The total area of the lettering and logo shall not exceed 25% of the total area of the canopy or awning that is visible from the street.
(2) Size requirements compliance. The area of signs on awnings and canopies shall be counted as part of the building's total allowable wall signage.
(3) Color. Signs attached to a canopy or awning shall be one color in contrast to the background color.
(4) Location. Canopies shall not project more than eight feet beyond a building façade or other architectural feature nor be closer that six feet to the curb line. A minimum under clearance of eight feet shall be maintained.
(F) Construction signs. Temporary construction signs shall be subject to the following.
(1) Number of signs. Maximum of one sign per street frontage or entrance from a major street.
(2) Sign area, height and location. The maximum sign area shall not exceed 16 square-feet, and the maximum sign height shall not exceed six feet. Placement shall be wholly within the property boundaries to which the sign pertains.
(3) Display period. For non-residential construction projects, the sign shall not be erected prior to issuance of a permit for the proposed construction project, and shall be removed upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy. For residential construction projects, the sign shall not be erected prior to approval of the site plan or final preliminary plat, and shall be removed upon completion of the final phase of the project.
(G) Temporary signs. Temporary signs, other than those listed elsewhere in this subchapter, shall be subject to the following.
(1) Number of permitted signs. Individual operations and organizations shall be allowed a maximum of one temporary sign per postal address. All such addresses and locations shall be noted on the permit.
(2) Maximum sign area. The total sign area of any permitted temporary sign shall not exceed 24 square feet.
(3) Maximum sign height. The maximum height of such signs shall be six feet.
(4) Sign removal. A removal agreement or security bond requested by the Building Inspector or Zoning Administrator may be required to guarantee removal of such signs. Signs must be removed within seven days after completion of the activity for which they were erected.
(5) Display period.
(a) Such signs shall be temporarily displayed for the specific time period defined on the approved permit. One permit may be issued for multiple display periods over one calendar year. The total display period for such signs on a single parcel shall not exceed 60 days per calendar year.
(b) City Council or its designated agent may waive the requirements of this section of temporary signs based on the following:
1. The temporary signage is in support of a non-profit organization or entity;
2. The temporary signage advertises or supports the City of Garden City, its agencies, or activities; and/or
3. Sign area and height are in compliance with § 154.604(D)(2) and (D)(3).
(6) Event signs. Grand opening, going out-of business, and one event temporary banner or sign shall be permitted, subject to the following.
(a) Location. The temporary banner/sign may be located on the structure or outside of the required setback area; provided that the sign does not obstruct the vision of drivers or detract from the visibility of any traffic sign or traffic control device.
(b) Size. The sign area shall not exceed 12 square feet in sign face or four feet in height.
(c) Number of signs. Maximum of one sign per road frontage of the parcel.
(d) Display period. The sign or banner shall not be erected prior to approval of a sign permit, and shall be removed within 30 calendar days of issuance of the permit. Only two such permits may be applied for in any calendar year by the business and/or property owner.
(7) Portable signs. Portable signs may be placed at the public entrances to businesses. Only in the CBD District may portable signs be located on the public sidewalk adjacent to the main entrance. All portable signs must be in accordance with the following:
(a) No sign shall be placed within ten feet of a fire hydrant, or in any location where it would imperil public safety, as determined by the Building Inspector, or the city designee, or interfere with the function of the Fire Department;
(b) The portable sign in the CBD District shall be located within four feet of the business and its location shall comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular circulation;
(c) Each sign is permitted outside only during daylight hours that the business is open to the public;
(d) Design requirements:
1. Portable signs shall not have more than two sign faces;
2. Height shall not exceed 48 inches and a width of 24 inches; and
3. Portable signs shall be professional in appearance; and
(e) Display period. The sign or banner shall not be erected prior to approval of a sign permit, and shall be removed within 30 calendar days of issuance of the permit. Only two such permits may be applied for in any calendar year by the business and/or property owner.
(H) Building-mounted signs. The following shall apply to all building mounted signs accessory to a business/industrial use in any non-residential zoning district.
(1) Sign area. A wall sign shall be allowed at one and one-half square feet per one foot of lineal building frontage. Side wall signs shall be allowed at one-half the permitted front face wall signage if the building wall is adjacent to a parking lot; or in the case of a corner lot, each side of a building that faces a street shall be allowed a wall sign that meets the front or main road allowable sign area. The total allowable sign area of all building-mounted signs shall not exceed 150 square feet.
Type of Sign | ||||
Wall | Awning | Projecting | Window | |
Permit required | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Maximum number of sign faces per sign | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Minimum height above ground (feet) | 8 feet | 10 feet | ||
May be illuminated | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Sign face area | 11/2 square feet per linear feet of building or tenant space length | 25% of canopy area | 15 square feet per sign face | 25% of window area |
(2) Painted wall signs. Signs applied with paint or similar substance on an exterior surface of the structure shall be considered a building-mounted sign subject to the standards of this subchapter and included in the total allowable sign area. Prior to painting a sign on a wall, the wall surface shall be freshly painted with a continuous base color.
(3) Projecting signs. signs shall be secured to the building by metal anchors, bolts, supports, rods or braces, and shall be limited to 15 square feet of sign area per sign face and shall not extend more than six feet from the wall to which it is attached.
(4) Location. Building-mounted signs shall be located entirely within the street level façade(s) of a building.
(5) Second public entrance signs. Where a side street entrance or a back entrance from a parking lot is open to the public, additional sign area over the entrance is allowed. This extra area is limited to 25% of the sign area on the building front or main street entrance. This sign is included as part of the total building mounted sign area allowed.
(I) Ground sign/monument signs. The following shall apply to all ground signs accessory to a business/industrial use in any non-residential zoning district.
(1) Maximum number of sign faces per sign. Ground signs shall be limited to a maximum of two sign faces placed back to back not more than three feet apart.
(2) Maximum number of signs per parcel. A maximum of one ground sign or one pole sign shall be permitted per parcel.
(3) Maximum sign height. The maximum allowable sign height for a ground sign shall be six feet.
(4) Maximum sign area. The allowable sign area for ground or monument signs shall not exceed 48 square feet per sign face.
(5) Setbacks. Ground signs shall be located outside of any street setback area or corner clearance area and must be setback ten feet from any internal access driveway.
(J) Pole signs. The following shall apply for all pole signs accessory to a business/industrial use in any non-residential zoning district.
(1) Number of pole signs. One pole sign or one ground sign is allowed per parcel.
(2) Maximum sign height. A pole sign shall not exceed 20 feet in height.
(3) Maximum sign face area. A pole sign shall not exceed 48 square feet per sign face.
(4) Location. A pole sign shall not overhang the public road right-of-way or a public sidewalk.
(Ord. 10-013, passed 1-11-10; Am. Ord. 19-011, passed 9-23-19)