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A. Public streets.
1. Frontage.
a. All lots, structures, and uses shall have frontage upon a public street. In context sensitive situations, where actual frontage is not feasible, the Director may permit a lot, structure, or use, with accessible street frontage, using a public or private easement or access agreement, if the public health, safety, and general welfare is not compromised.
b. Owners of 2 or more lots, uses, or structures may agree to share access to a public street if the length of the combined access way is as short as practicable and the combined access way complies with all other requirements in this Code.
2. Connectivity.
a. General requirement. All subdivisions shall comply with the city subdivision regulations (Title 13 of the City Code).
b. Sidewalks. All development shall include sidewalks as required by Title 11, Chapter 11.04, Article IX.
c. Internal pedestrian walkways.
i. Multi-family dwelling units shall be connected to vehicular parking stalls, common open-space, and recreation facilities through a pedestrian pathway system having a minimum width of 3 feet and constructed of all-weather material.
ii. Mixed-use and nonresidential developments containing more than 1 principal building on a single lot or parcel shall include an unobstructed walkway or pathway, of at least 6 feet in width, providing access between the principal buildings.
2016 S-36
B. Major roadways. Points of ingress or egress to and from Highway 95 and arterial streets shall be limited as follows:
1. Single-family uses.
a. Single-family dwellings shall not be granted permanent driveway ingress to or egress from Highway 95 or designated arterials unless the Commission determines that no other public street access is or can be made available.
b. If alternative public access is not available at the time of development, provisions shall be made for temporary access, but the temporary access shall be discontinued upon the availability of alternative public access.
2. Direct access.
a. Direct private ingress to or egress from Highway 95 and designated arterials shall be minimized.
b. Where alternatives to the use of Highway 95 or designated arterials exist, new or altered uses shall be required to use those alternative connections to other public streets.
c. The Commission may take action to restrict or prohibit an expanded use of existing private ingress to or egress from Highway 95 and designated arterials if it finds that the expanded use is contrary to the purposes of the transportation element of the General Plan.
C. Driveways. Driveways shall be fully improved with a hard surface pavement and shall meet the standards in Table 4.03-1 below:
TABLE 4.03-1 MINIMUM DRIVEWAY STANDARDS
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LAND USE | NUMBER OF DRIVEWAYS | ACCESS | WIDTH (FT) | LENGTH (FT) |
TABLE 4.03-1 MINIMUM DRIVEWAY STANDARDS
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LAND USE | NUMBER OF DRIVEWAYS | ACCESS | WIDTH (FT) | LENGTH (FT) |
Single-family | 1 | N/A | 10 | 20 |
Two-family | 1 | N/A | 20 | 20 |
2 | N/A | 10 each | 20 | |
Multi-family | 1 | 1-way | 12 | N/A |
2-way | 18 (9 each) | N/A | ||
Nonresidential | 1 | 1-way | 15 | N/A |
2-way | 24 (12 each) | N/A | ||
D. Vision clearance.
1. Corner lots.
a. Corner lots shall be developed to ensure visibility across the corners of the intersecting streets, alleys, and private driveways.
b. The corner cutback area shall be designed as a triangular shaped area on a corner lot formed by measuring 25 feet from the intersection of the front and street side property lines, or an intersecting alley or driveway, and connecting the lines diagonally across the property making a 90-degree triangle, as shown in the following diagram.
Figure 4.03-2: Corner Vision Clearance Area1
2. Height of obstructions.
a. The maximum height of any structure, fence or landscaping located in the corner cutback area shall be 2 feet, measured from the elevation at the property line.
b. The 2-foot height limit shall not apply to traffic safety devices, trees trimmed to 8 feet above the adjacent top of curb, utility poles, and other government or utility installed devices.
E. Off-site public improvements. All development shall provide those public improvements required by the city subdivision regulations (Title 13 of the City Code), other sections of the City Code, and all adopted city regulations.
F. Bicycle and pedestrian routes. Where adopted city or regional plans show bicycle, pedestrian, or multi-use pathways, a proposed site plan shall provide connections to those paths and trails unless the Director determines that site or topography constraints, public safety considerations, or legal concerns related to the impacts of the proposed development require that connections not be provided.
(Ord. 16-1141, passed 2-23-2016)
A. Purpose. The intent of this section is to:
1. Lessen the environmental impacts of the built environment on the city’s natural resources;
2. Establish healthy environmental conditions by providing shade, air purification, oxygen regeneration, groundwater recharge, less stormwater runoff, erosion control, and noise, glare, and heat abatement;
3. Provide visual buffering from streets, buffering of potentially incompatible land uses, and enhanced quality and appearance of a development site, and the city in general;
4. Where landscaping is required, the installed materials should include live vegetation in addition to rock or inorganic matter;
5. Encourage the use of low-impact development measures, including drought-tolerant plant material, water-conserving automatic irrigation systems, and pervious pavement materials.
B. Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to lots and parcels in any zone district that contain (i) more than 10,000 square feet of lot area, and (ii) a primary structure with a primary use other than a single family detached, single-family attached, 2-family residential, or live-work use, when the following conditions occur after the effective date of this Code:
1. A new primary structure is constructed;
2. The floor area in an existing primary structure is increased by more than 25%;
3. An existing primary structure is relocated on the lot or parcel;
4. The primary structure is renovated or redeveloped (including but not limited to reconstruction after fire, flood, or other damage), and the value of that renovation or redevelopment, as indicated by building permits, is more than 25% of the actual value of the property, as indicated by tax assessor’s records;
5. A new primary use parking lot containing 25 or more spaces is constructed; or
6. An existing primary use parking lot containing 25 or more spaces is redesigned or reconstructed with significant changes to the layout of parking spaces, driving aisles, and access drives.
C. General landscaping standards.
1. Landscape plan required. A landscaping plan meeting city requirements shall be submitted as part of all applications for development or redevelopment requiring a site plan/design review process under § 14.05.04H., unless the Zoning Administrator determines that landscaping required under this section can be demonstrated without the use of a landscaping plan. A landscaping plan may be combined with other required application materials.
2. Minimum required landscaping. Landscaping shall be installed to comply with the specific requirements for street trees, property edge buffering, and parking area landscaping standards in this section to meet the following minimum landscape requirements:
a. R-3, R-M, R-CHD, R-SGD, and R-UMS Zoning Districts. In multi-family residential zoning districts, a minimum of 20% of the total lot area shall be landscaped.
b. Mixed use zoning districts. In all mixed-use zoning districts, a minimum of 15% of the total land area shall be landscaped.
c. Special purpose zoning districts. In all special purpose zoning districts, a minimum of 10% of the total land area shall be landscaped.
d. Parking in common. Minimum landscape area requirements for properties within approved PIC plans shall be met by complying with landscape element of PIC plan.
3. Plant materials.
a. Plant materials shall be from the city’s approved water conserving plant list, or as otherwise approved through the site plan/design review process. All plant material shall be hardy to northwestern Arizona (USDA hardiness Zone 10a), free of disease and insects, and conform to the American Standard for Nursery Stock of the American Association of Nurserymen.
b. Except for plantings used for screening, no 1 species of tree or shrub may make up more than 50% of the total amount of landscape plantings.
c. Invasive species, as identified by the Arizona Department of Agriculture Plant Services Division and the Arizona Invasive Species Advisory Council, are prohibited.
d. At least 50% of all landscaped areas containing trees and shrubs shall be planted with ground cover, and remaining areas shall incorporate a minimum 2-inch layer of inert ground cover.
e. The use of artificial plant material is prohibited, unless approved by the Director based on considerations of similarity of appearance to live vegetation, durability appropriate for its anticipated use, and public safety.
4. Minimum plant sizes. When included as part of the required landscaping, trees shall be a minimum 24-inch container size, and shrubs shall be a minimum 5-gallon container size. The above dimensions apply to sizes at time of planting.
5. Plant material spacing. Except for the provisions of division F. below, plant materials shall not be placed closer than 4 feet from any fence line or property line. Where tree planting requirements are based on linear street frontage, areas occupied by driveways shall be included when calculating the number of trees required to be planted, and any trees that would otherwise be required in driveways shall be planted in other landscaped front yard areas unless prohibited by minimum spacing requirements for that species.
6. Landscape features. Landscaped areas may include architectural features that add visual interest and a public amenity to the site including rock groupings, sculptures, public art, water features and benches.
7. City right-of-way. Property owners are encouraged to install landscaping on portions of the public right-of-way located between the front property line and the vehicle travel lanes not occupied by sidewalks, above-ground utility structures, or curb and gutter structures. However, all planting or removal of trees or vegetation in city rights-of-way is subject to approval by the city.
8. Flexibility for redevelopment. Where the requirements of this section are applied to a redevelopment or reconstruction project, rather than a new development, the Zoning Administrator may authorize a reduction of minimum off-street parking requirements established in § 14.04.02C. by up to 10%, if necessary, to accommodate street frontage landscaping required by division D. below or parking area landscaping required by division E. below.
9. Installation and performance bond. Landscaping shall be installed prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy, unless a security equal to 100% of the anticipated cost of landscaping is filed with the city, assuring installation within 6 months after occupancy. Security may consist of a performance bond payable to the city, cash, certified check, or other assurance of completion approved by the City Attorney. If the installation of the landscaping is not completed within the 6 month period, the security may be used by the city to complete the landscape installation.
D. Street frontage landscaping. The street frontage of a property subject to this section shall meet the following landscaping requirements:
1. Required depth. Street yard landscaping strips within private yards adjacent to city rights-of-way shall be at least 10 feet in width.
2. Street trees and shrubs. Street trees and shrubs shall be planted along a property’s street frontage in accordance with the following:
a. One tree per 40 feet of linear street frontage, planted on center, and in alignment with any similar street frontage landscaping on adjacent lots, or if that is not possible or adjacent lots do not contain front yard landscaping, then within 10 feet of the front property line.
b. One shrub per 25 feet of linear frontage.
c. No more than 50% of required trees shall be from 1 tree species.
d. Street trees may be clustered and placed at uneven intervals, to increase visual appeal or to avoid utility or site obstructions, with approval from the Zoning Administrator during the site plan/design review process.
E. Parking area landscaping.
1. Purpose. The purpose of this section to provide landscaping areas internal to parking lots to break up large expanses of pavement, provide shaded areas, delineate pedestrian walkways and vehicular drive aisles to improve visitor safety, and improve the overall appearance of the site.
2. Minimum required area. Ten percent of the interior parking area occupied by parking spaces and interior vehicle circulation aisles (but not including access driveways between the public street and the edge of the parking area) shall be landscaped. Landscaping required to meet the requirements of division D. above, or division F. below shall not be used to satisfy this requirement.
3. Location and design. Internal landscape areas shall be designed in accordance with the following standards, as depicted in Figures 4.04-2 to 4.04-4.
a. A landscape area shall be located between every 15 parking spaces at a minimum.
b. A landscape area shall be a minimum of 8 feet in width.
c. One tree is required for every 300 square feet of internal landscape area.
d. A landscape area shall be designed lower than the paved area so that stormwater from the paved parking areas can flow into the landscape areas, unless a different result is required by the adopted city Stormwater Management Plan.
e. A landscape area shall be curbed to protect the landscape materials, and this curbing shall include breaks to permit stormwater to enter the landscaped areas.
4. Pedestrian walkways.
a. Location.
i. Each surface parking area containing 100 or more parking spaces, any of which are located more than 300 feet from the front façade of the building shall contain at least 1 walkway that enables a pedestrians to travel from the farthest row of parking to the primary building entrance without crossing any parking spaces or drive aisles.
ii. Additional walkways shall be included and spaced 200 feet apart to ensure that no parking space in the farthest row of the parking lot is more than 200 feet from any walkway.
iii. If there is a public sidewalk along the street frontage located within 50 feet of any required walkway, the walkway shall connect to that sidewalk.
b. Design. The required walkway shall be at least 5 feet wide; shall be located in a landscaped island and shall run perpendicular to the primary building, to the greatest extent practicable. If the walkway is located in a landscaped island, the width of the island shall be increased by 5 feet to accommodate the walkway without reducing the amount of landscaped area.
F. Property edge buffering.
1. Buffering required. Where a property contains at least 10,000 square feet of area, more than 1,500 square feet of paved area, or any vehicle loading/ unloading areas, buffering shall be installed as required by Table 4.04-2.
a. To use this table, identify the applicant’s zone district and proposed land use across the top of the table, and then read down the appropriate column. Then identify the adjacent property zoning and use along the horizontal lines. The box at the intersection of the column representing the applicant’s proposal and the adjacent property zone and use identifies the screening and buffering requirement for the applicant.
b. Transitional screening shall not be required for community gardens.
APPLICANT’S ZONE AND USE | R-A, R-E, OR R-1 ZONE | OTHER RESID. ZONE | MIXE D-USE ZONE | SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONE |
APPLICANT’S ZONE AND USE | R-A, R-E, OR R-1 ZONE | OTHER RESID. ZONE | MIXE D-USE ZONE | SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONE | ||||||
Adjacent District & Use | Adjacent Zone District
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| Res. | Non- Res. | Res. | Non- Res. | All | Other 1-2 Stories | Other 3+ Stories | Industri al |
R-A, R-E, R-1 | Residential | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
Non-Residential | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
Other Resid. Zone | Residential | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
Non-Residential | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||
Mixed-Use Zone | All | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Special Purpose Zone | Other 1-2 Stories | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
Other 3+ Stories | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
Industrial | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
Level 0 does not require a landscape buffer or screen. Level 1 requires a 4-foot wide landscape buffer and a 6-foot tall screening device. Level 2 requires a 6-foot wide landscape buffer and a 6-foot tall screening device. Level 3 requires a 6-foot wide landscape buffer and a 8-foot tall screening device. | ||||||||||
2. Location and design.
a. Landscape buffer.
i. The required landscape buffer shall be installed on the applicant’s side of the screening device.
ii. The landscape buffer shall include the following plant mix:
(A) One tree with a minimum 24-inch container size for each 200 square feet of buffer area, and
(B) Three shrubs of minimum 5 gallon size for each 200 square feet of buffer area.
b. Screening device.
i. The screen shall be located along the property line of the applicant’s lot, and shall not extend into the established setback of the adjoining lot.
ii. The screen shall be designed to achieve at least 80% opacity and shall be constructed of wood, masonry, brick, stone, wrought iron, compact hedging, an earth berm, or some combination of those materials. Chain link fencing is prohibited.
iii. The combined height of the screening methods in this division F.2.b. and division F.2.a. above shall not be less than 6 feet.
G. Screening.
1. Fences, walls, and hedges. Fences, walls, and hedges are permitted in any required setback yard or along the edge of any yard in accordance with the following standards, except as provided under § 14.04.03D., relating to corner lots.
a. Height.
b. Articulation and design.
i. No wall or fence facing a collector or arterial street or adjacent to an interstate highway shall extend continuously for more than 100 feet without articulation as described below.
ii. No wall or fence facing any other type of public street shall extend continuously more than 50 feet without at least the following types of articulation:
(A) The use of columns or pilasters; or
(B) Changes in material or texture; or
(C) Offsets in alignments (projections or recessions) or at least 1 horizontal foot; or
(D) The installation of similar features approved by the Zoning Administrator as creating at least the same degree of visual variation to passing drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
iii. Fences, walls, and hedges may be placed up to the property line, and any outstanding posts or supporting rails shall face inward toward the property being fenced.
c. Wall and fence materials. Walls and fences shall be designed to reflect and enhance the surrounding built and natural environment and shall be constructed with any 1 or more of the following materials:
i. Integrally-colored, split-face, or ground-face concrete masonry units (CMU);
ii. Concrete masonry units that have been painted, stuccoed, or faced with another permitted material;
iii. Stone (natural or simulated);
iv. Brick;
v. Wrought-iron or other decorative metal; or
vi. Wood (painted or stained); or
vii. Compact hedging.
2. Screening; mechanical equipment.
a. Applicability. The standards of this section shall apply to all electrical and gas-powered mechanical equipment, ductwork and major plumbing lines used to heat, cool, or ventilate; and power systems for the building or site upon which the equipment is located. However, these standards shall not apply to roof and/or wall-mounted antennas and vent openings, ground or roof mounted solar, wind, or geothermal energy devices, rain barrels, composting equipment, or franchise utility boxes.
b. Single and 2-family screening.
i. Roof-mounted mechanical equipment, except solar energy systems and air conditioning units, is prohibited on single-family and 2-family residential dwellings.
ii. On residential lots, ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be located behind the building line of the house and screened from public view by a screening device, or landscaping.
c. Multi-family, mixed-use, commercial, and industrial screening. For all developments other than single-family detached, single-family attached, or 2-family residential, mechanical equipment shall be screened in accordance with the following standards:
i. Roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened by a parapet wall or similar feature that is an integral part of the building’s architectural design. The parapet wall or similar feature shall be of a height equal to or greater than the height of the mechanical equipment being screened.
ii. Ground-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from view by landscaping or by a decorative wall that is compatible with the architecture and landscaping of the development site. The wall shall be of a height at least equal to or greater than the height of the mechanical equipment being screened.
3. Screening of service, loading, and storage areas. For all developments other than single-family detached, single-family attached, or 2-family residential, outside service, loading, and storage areas shall be buffered from adjacent properties in accordance with division F. above and located and screened as follows:
a. Placement.
i. All service areas shall be placed at the rear, on the side of, or inside buildings.
ii. No service area shall be visible from a public right-of-way or from adjacent residential areas.
iii. Service areas and access drives shall be located so they do not interfere with the normal activities of building occupants or visitors on driveways, walkways, in parking areas, or at entries.
b. Outside storage areas and loading docks. All storage areas, service areas, and loading docks not screened by an intervening building shall be screened from view from any public street right-of-way in accordance with the following standards. These standards are in addition to any property edge buffer requirements identified in Table 4.04-2.
i. The screen shall be constructed of wood, masonry, brick, stone, wrought iron, compact hedging, an earth berm, or some combination of those materials, in conjunction with trees and other landscaping; and/or landscaping that shall block all views of the equipment. Chain link fencing is prohibited except as follows:
(A) Gates may be sight obscured with chain link or wrought iron with plastic lath or netting and shall be compatible color to adjacent screen walls.
(B) Chain link or wrought iron sight obscured with plastic lath or netting may be used as screening on LI District or I District zoned property.
ii. The screen shall be 100% opaque if the service or storage area is adjacent to a residential land use and 60% opaque in all other instances.
iii. Screening shall be a minimum height of 6 feet to screen truck berths, loading docks, areas designated for permanent parking, or storage of heavy vehicles and equipment or materials. Landscaping used for screening purposes shall be 6 feet in height within 18 months of planting.
iv. Screening shall be long enough to screen the maximum size trailer that can be accommodated on site.
c. Refuse enclosure and screening. All refuse facilities, including new refuse facilities placed on an existing developed site, shall be designed and installed in accordance with the following:
i. The refuse enclosure shall be large enough to accommodate both a trash dumpster and a recycling dumpster, and shall meet the requirements of Figure 4.04-5.
ii. The refuse enclosure shall be completely screened from view of public streets and adjoining nonindustrial zoned property by meeting the requirements of other sections of this Code.
iii. The refuse enclosure shall meet the standards shown on the illustration below.
4. Screening of parking areas. For all development other than 1 single-family or 1 2-f amily residential project, parking spaces facing a right-of-way shall be screened by a minimum 3-foot tall screen using materials described in § 14.04.04.G.1.c.
H. Alternatives and adjustments.
1. The Zoning Administrator may approve alternative types or designs of landscaping, buffering and screening requirements, unless specifically prohibited for that type of property, building, or use in this Code, if the Zoning Administrator determines that the alternatives provide at least equivalent quality, visual appeal, screening and cooling, effectiveness, durability, hardiness, and performance to the specific requirements of divisions A. through G. above.
2. Where the requirements of this section are applied to a redevelopment or reconstruction project, rather than a new development, the Zoning Administrator may authorize a reduction of minimum off-street parking requirements established in § 14.04.02C., by up to 10%, if necessary to accommodate street frontage landscaping required by division D. above or the parking area landscaping required by division E. above.
3. The Zoning Administrator may modify the property edge buffering standards of division F. and/or the fence, wall, and edge standards of division G.1. above by up to 10% (increase or decrease in width and height) if necessary to provide adequate buffering of impacts or to respond to specific site conditions.
4. The Zoning Administrator may modify the property edge buffering standards of division F. above and/or the fence, wall, and hedge standards of division G.1. above by more than 10% if the Zoning Administrator determines that the design, height, location of uses, massing, and landscaping of the applicant’s project mitigates potential adverse impacts on surrounding properties.
5. The Zoning Administrator may modify the mechanical equipment screening standards of division G.2. above, which may include but shall not be limited to increased landscaping, grouping the equipment on specific portions of a site, and painting or otherwise camouflaging the equipment, if the Zoning Administrator determines that the alternative will provide equal or better buffering of the equipment from public view.
(Ord. 24-1323, passed 1-9-2024; Ord. 18-1203, passed 8-14-2018; Ord. 17-1188, § 1, passed 11-14-2017; Ord. 16-1153, passed 6-14-16; Ord. 16-1141, passed 2-23-2016)
A. Applicability.
1. General. All exterior lighting for all development shall comply with the standards of this section, unless excepted in division A.2. below.
2. Exceptions. The following types of lighting are not subject to the requirements of this section:
a. Public street and right-of-way lighting.
b. Temporary decorative seasonal lighting.
c. Temporary lighting for emergency or nighttime work and construction.
d. Temporary lighting for theatrical, television, and performance areas, or for special public events.
e. Lighting for a special district, street, structure, or building that, according to an adopted city plan or ordinance, is determined to require special lighting aesthetics as part of its physical character.
f. Lighting required and regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration.
g. Lighting for outdoor recreational uses such as ball diamonds, playing fields, tennis courts, and similar uses, provided that, light poles are not more than 80 feet tall, maximum illumination at the property line is not brighter than 2 footcandles, and exterior lighting is extinguished no later than 11:00 p.m.
B. Operational standards.
1. Outdoor public or private facility uses that are normally expected to cease operation by midnight shall not be illuminated after midnight unless allowed by other provisions.
2. Directly illuminated building accent lighting consisting of strings of individual lamps or bulbs along building corners, roof edges, window openings, and other external architectural elements is prohibited, except:
a. Holiday lighting during November and December; and
b. Integrated architectural use of neon lighting in compliance with division C.3. below.
3. The provisions of division B.1. and B.2. above do not apply to:
a. Illumination of 375 lumens or less; equivalent to 25 watt incandescent bulbs or 7 watt compact fluorescent bulbs; and
b. Outdoor on-site or business advertising signs of the type constructed with translucent materials and wholly illuminated from within.
4. Outdoor lighting deemed to be a hazard to public health and safety by the Zoning Administrator, regardless of the date of installation, shall be immediately modified or eliminated to establish a safe condition.
C. Design and illumination standards. All lighting subject to this section shall be designed and illuminated in accordance with the following standards, unless specifically excepted or modified by the Zoning Administrator based on site context and community safety considerations.
1. Lighting height. The maximum height of light poles, or lighting mounted on the side of a roof or building shall be as follows in Table 4.05-1, unless otherwise provided in § 14.04.06.
TABLE 4.05-1 MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF LIGHT POLES | |
DISTRICT OR USE | HEIGHT (FT.) |
Residential districts, MU-N, MU-UMS, MU-CRW, MU-G, MU-SGD, C-CHD, and Special Purpose Districts (except LI and I) | 20 |
LI and I | 50 |
2. Light shielding.
a. Any light source or lamp that emits more than 375 lumens (25 watt incandescent or 7 watt compact fluorescent) shall be concealed or shielded with an Illuminations Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) full cut-off style fixture with an angle not exceeding 90 degrees to minimize the potential for glare and unnecessary diffusion on adjacent property. Figures 4.05-1 and 4.05-2 illustrate examples of shielded fixtures and Figures 4.05-3 and 4.05-4 illustrate light trespass.
Figure 4.05-1 (Light Shielding Illustration): Fully shielded
Figure 4.05-2 (Light Shielding Illustration): Not fully shielded
Figure 4.05-3 (Light Trespass Illustration): Does not comply – Light trespass
Figure 4.05-4 (Light Trespass Illustration): Complies – No light trespass
b. Bare incandescent light bulbs shall not be permitted in view of adjacent property or public right-of-way. Wall mounted lights shall be directed downward. Soffit or canopy mounted light fixtures shall be recessed in the soffit or otherwise fully shielded.
c. Lighting on automobile service station, convenience store, and other outdoor canopies shall not protrude downward beyond the ceiling of the canopy.
3. Neon lighting. Neon lighting as building accent lighting may be approved in compliance with the following criteria:
a. Neon lighting may be used to accent architectural building elements, except that vertical bands may not be used along building corners.
b. Neon lighting shall be a minimum of 6 inches below the top of the parapet or roof eave line and shall not be on top of the parapet or above the eave or along roof hips and/or ridge lines.
c. Neon lighting shall only be used on building elevations facing residential zoning districts where a public right-of-way of at least 70 feet in width buffers the residential district from the property containing the neon lighting.
d. Neon lighting shall not be used with reflective backgrounds that intensify the emitted light.
e. Neon lighting shall be kept in good repair at all times.
(Ord. 16-1153, passed 6-14-2016; Ord. 16-1141, passed 2-23-2016; Ord. 16-1142, passed 9-13-2016)
A. Intent. This section is intended to preserve the residential neighborhood character of established homes within multi-family districts and adjacent to mixed use or special zoning districts.
B. Applicability.
1. These standards apply to:
a. All lots in the R-3 and R-M Districts that contain a principal use other than a single- or 2-family dwelling; and
b. All lots located in any zoning district other than the R-A, R-E, R-1, and R-2 Districts that share a side or rear lot line with a lot in the R-A, R-E, R-1, and R-2 Districts containing a single- or 2-family dwelling.
2. If any of these standards conflict with the dimensional standards in § 14.04.01, intended for neighborhood protection, the stricter standard shall apply.
C. Building height. Buildings constructed after the effective date of this Code with a height greater than 30 feet shall reduce the perceived height of the building when viewed from adjacent lots by using at least 1 of the following techniques.
1. “Stepping down” building height of any portion of the building within 100 feet of the side and rear lot lines to a maximum of 30 feet, unless the dimensional standards of § 14.04.01 require stepping down to a lower height.
2. Increasing the side yard and rear yard setbacks a minimum of 10 feet beyond that otherwise required in the zone district where the property is located.
D. Screening and buffering.
1. The standards of § 14.04.04F. apply.
2. When the standards of that section require the construction of a wall or fence, the following applies:
a. If the applicant’s property is in the R-3 or R-M Districts, the required landscaping shall be installed on the side of the fence or wall facing towards the adjacent lot with a single- or 2- family dwelling; and
b. If the applicant’s property is in any other district except the R-A, R-E, R-1, R-2, or RMH Districts, the required landscaping shall be installed on the side of the fence or wall facing towards the R-A, R-E, R-1, R-2, or RMH Districts.
E. Parking, loading, and circulation.
1. No parking area, drive-through lane, or vehicle circulation driveway shall be located between a primary structure on a lot containing a use other than a single- or 2-family use and any side property line abutting a lot containing a single- or 2-family dwelling.
2. If the context of a site makes division E.1. above impractical, the Zoning Administrator may approve a parking lot design that locates a parking area, drive-through lane, vehicle circulation driveway, or a combination of these 3 site planning elements, in the area described in division E.1. above, provided all of those 3 site planning elements are located at least 6 feet from an adjacent lot containing a single- or 2-family dwelling.
F. Lighting height. The maximum height of any lighting pole within 50 feet of the side or rear lot lines of lots subject to this section shall be 20 feet.
(Ord. 16-1141, passed 2-23-2016)
A. Intent. The intent of this section is to:
1. Allow full development of properties consistent with the dimensional and other district specific standards established in Article II and § 14.04.01 while establishing basic requirements for building and site features that will create stable residential neighborhoods, mixed use, commercial, and industrial areas.
2. Enhance the public realm.
3. Reduce conflicts between existing and new structures.
4. Encourage effective development of street frontages and other public elements that enable new projects to add value to existing communities.
5. Encourage creative and sustainable design responses to contemporary opportunities.
6. Improve the overall design quality of the city through the use of objective standards that can be administered by the Department without the need for individualized design review of projects.
B. Site design.
1. Applicability. The standards of this division B. apply to all development in the city. The standards of divisions B.3. and B.4. below apply to all new development, redevelopment, and remodels, in any zoning district, except single-family detached, single-family attached, 2-family, co-housing, and live/work residential dwellings.
2. Grading and drainage.
a. Site grading and drainage system designs shall be in compliance with the adopted city Stormwater Management Plan and approved by the city.
b. Exposed graded areas shall be restored with revegetation or inert ground covers.
c. No lot may be altered to permit water from any source to flow from that lot to an adjoining lot other than as nature intended unless it is directed to an existing drainage easement.
3. Site utilities. On-site utilities that provide direct service to a property shall be installed underground. The developer or owner shall be responsible for complying with this requirement and making the necessary arrangements with the utility companies for installation of necessary facilities, unless the Commission or Council waives this requirement when approving a development project. Appurtenances and associated equipment (not including light or power poles) may be placed aboveground, provided they are not be placed in required front or side yard setbacks and are adequately screened to prevent visibility from the street.
4. Site layout. The overall layout of a proposed project site including but not limited to building placement, parking lot and loading areas, driveway access, and circulation patterns shall be designed to not adversely impact existing or future development of surrounding properties and traffic patterns on adjacent streets.
C. Building design.
1. Applicability.
a. The standards of this section apply to all new development in any zone district except:
i. Structures in which the principal use is one of the following use categories or subcategories as shown in Permitted Use Table 3-1.
(A) Single-family detached and attached residential;
(B) Two-family residential;
(C) Co-housing dwellings;
(D) Live/work dwellings;
(E) Open space, park or playground;
(F) Public utility facilities;
(G) Parking lot (primary use);
(H) Community gardens;
(I) Heavy commercial services located in the LI and I Districts; and
(J) Industrial located in the LI and I Districts.
b. A change in the principal use of an existing structure that does not alter the exterior of the structure, or only affects the signage on the exterior of the structure.
c. In the case of a conflict between the design standards in this section and design standards applicable to a particular project because of its location in a zoning district listed in §§ 14.02.03 through 14.02.05 with specific standards, an overlay district listed in § 14.02.06, or because of a use-specific standard in § 14.03.03, the provisions of the base or overlay zoning district or use-specific standard shall govern.
2. Materials. Materials used in constructing and finishing a structure shall be of high-quality materials, durable under desert climate conditions, that display a similar level of quality and architectural interest as materials used in the design of structures adjacent to the proposed structure. Materials may not create shine or create glare that the Director determines will create a risk to traffic safety. Corrugated metal siding is permitted on structures in commercial zones, but at least 30% of any building façade facing a public street, excluding alleys, shall include alternate materials such as adobe, brick, or stone in the design.
3. Colors. The color of exterior building walls and roofs, retaining walls, and accessory structures on a proposed site shall be similar to and reflect (1) the predominant natural colors of the area or (2) the colors used on the built environment adjacent to the proposed development.
4. Entries and accessibility.
a. Each principal building shall have 1 or more operating entry doors facing and visible from an adjacent public street.
b. The location of the building entry shall be emphasized by the use of different materials, wall articulation, or foundation plantings around the entry.
c. Building entries and window openings shall be protected and shaded using roof overhangs, building projections or recesses, or other similar design elements.
d. All principal entrances of principal buildings shall have direct access to a sidewalk, walkway, or pathway that leads to a public street. Each of these pedestrian connections shall comply with § 14.04.03. If a sidewalk does not currently exist, and there is a sidewalk system in place on either adjacent property with frontage on the same street, sidewalks shall be installed to connect to the existing sidewalk system.
5. Wall plane length and articulation. When the primary use of the building is not categorized as Industrial in Table 3-1, each façade greater than 100 feet in length abutting a public street shall incorporate architectural features such as wall plane projections, recesses, or other building material treatments and textures that visually interrupt the wall plane. No uninterrupted length of any façade shall exceed 100 hundred horizontal feet.
(Ord. 24-1333, passed 5-14-2024; Ord. 16-1162, passed 9-13-2016; Ord. 16-1160, passed 9-13-2016; Ord. 16-1153, passed 6-14-2016; Ord. 16-1141, passed 2-23-2016)
A. Purpose. This section regulates the use of signs and billboards in the city in order to protect its aesthetic environment, provide standards for communication by means of outdoor graphics, and safeguard the health and safety of its residents.
B. Prohibited signs. The following signs are inconsistent with the purposes and standards of this section and are prohibited in all zoning districts unless otherwise indicated:
1. Abandoned signs. Signs that advertise a business, lessor, owner, product, service, or activity no longer located on the site are prohibited and shall be removed no later than 90 days after the close of the business service or activity being advertised.
2. Animated signs or moving signs. No sign shall be allowed that is animated by means of flashing, scintillating, blinking, or traveling lights or any other means not providing constant illumination. Public service information signs and other electronic message centers classified as “changing signs” are allowed.
3. Off-premise signs. Signs that advertise goods, products, entertainment, services, or facilities at a different location from that of the sign shall not be allowed except as identified in Table 4.08-1 under division D. below.
4. Parking of advertising vehicles. Vehicle signs attached to or painted on motor vehicles that are parked on property for more than 48 consecutive hours when the principal purpose is to attract attention to a product sold or a business, person, or event shown on the vehicle shall be prohibited.
5. Pole signs. Pole signs with exposed poles, masts, or exposed structural supports are prohibited.
6. Portable signs. Portable or wheeled signs are prohibited, except for signs allowed on motor vehicles.
7. Posters and miscellaneous signs. Tacking, pasting, or otherwise affixing signs of a miscellaneous character on the walls of buildings, barns, sheds, trees, posts, fences, or other structures or objects so as to be visible from a public right-of-way is prohibited unless otherwise allowed by this section.
8. Projecting signs. Projecting signs with visible iron frames or structures are prohibited.
9. Roof signs. Roof signs shall not be allowed and the painting or changing of existing roof sign panels shall not be allowed.
10. Signs in public areas.
a. General. Signs shall not be allowed on a curb, sidewalk, post, pole, hydrant, bridge, tree, or other surface located on public property or on/over a public right-of-way.
b. Exceptions.
i. Signs on benches and trash receptacles may be placed in a public right-of-way in accordance with division D. below.
ii. Signs may be located on public property subject to the following criteria and approved by the Commission:
(A) The right-of-way width is 200 feet or greater.
(B) Signs are set back a minimum of 50 feet from the centerline of a right-of-way.
(C) Sign heights do not exceed 12 feet above the adjacent road centerline grade.
(D) Only one site per site ingress/egress is permitted.
(E) The location of a sign is approved by the city.
(F) The owner enters into a hold harmless agreement with the city.
11. Swinging signs. Swinging signs that exceed 6 square feet in area are prohibited.
12. Temporary signs. Pennants, searchlights, twirling signs, sidewalk or curb signs, balloons, and other gas-filled figures shall not be allowed on a permanent basis except as allowed by division D. below.
13. Unclassified signs. Signs exhibiting the following characteristics are prohibited:
a. Signs that bear or contain statements, words, or pictures of an obscene, pornographic, immoral character, or that contain advertisements that are untruthful.
b. Signs that are painted on or attached to a fence or a wall that is not structurally a part of a building, except in the case of residential properties.
c. Signs that employ a slide or motion picture projection or form of media in conjunction with an advertisement, or have a visible moving part, or give the illusion of motion, except as otherwise allowed in this section.
d. Signs that emit audible sound, odor, or visible matter.
e. Signs that resemble or imitate an official traffic sign or signal, or bear the words “Stop,” “Go Slow,” “Caution,” “Warning,” or similar words.
f. Signs that, by reason of their size, location, movement, content or manner of illumination, may be confused with or construed as a traffic control sign, signal, or device, or the light of an emergency or road equipment vehicle, or which hide from view any traffic or street sign or signal device.
C. Sign permit required.
1. A sign permit is required to raise, construct, enlarge, move, alter, or rebuild a sign, except for signs that do not require a permit in compliance with division D. below.
2. An application for a sign permit shall be made in accordance with the procedures identified in § 14.05.04B.
D. Signs that do not require a permit.
1. Sign permits shall not be required for the signs identified in Table 4.08-1, provided the sign complies with all applicable standards in this section including, but not limited to, any restrictions and conditions related to the exemption in this division D.
2. Signs not requiring a permit shall not be included in the determination of the total allowable number of signs or total allowable sign area for a site.
TABLE 4.08-1 SIGNS EXEMPT FROM PERMIT REQUIREMENTS | |||
SIGN TYPE | NUMBER (MAX.) | AREA (SF.)(MAX.) | OTHER CONDITIONS |
TABLE 4.08-1 SIGNS EXEMPT FROM PERMIT REQUIREMENTS | |||
SIGN TYPE | NUMBER (MAX.) | AREA (SF.)(MAX.) | OTHER CONDITIONS |
Balloons | 100 | N/A | • No more than 30 ft. above ground • Not on top of a roof • Permitted for commercial uses in special purpose and mixed-use zoning districts • Shall be no greater than 16 inches in size • Permitted Friday - Sunday and on holidays • Shall be taken down at night • Shall not be cut loose and allowed to float away • Shall be inflated with nonflammable gas |
Construction signs (except those required by the State Registrar of Contractors) | 1/site | 32 sf. | • Shall be erected no more than 30 days prior to the start of construction • Shall be removed 30 days after the completion of construction and prior to occupancy • Must be on construction site • A valid building permit must be obtained for the site |
Directional/instructional signs | 6 sf. | • Must be located entirely on respective property • No more than 2 per property entrance point • No more than 25% of total sign area shall contain words or symbols identifying a business | |
Flags | • Shall be a flag exhibiting the emblem or insignia of a nation, political subdivision, or corporation | ||
Government/utility signs relative to public health, safety, and welfare | • Sign shall be erected by or on the order of a public officer in the performance of his or her public duty | ||
Grand opening sign | 1/site | 30 sf. | • Must be removed within 30 days after opening of a new business |
House numbers/name plates | 2 sf./ residential unit | ||
Interior signs | • Interior signs are not exempt from the structural, electrical, or material specifications identified in any applicable codes of Mohave County or the State of Arizona | ||
Memorial signs | • If not an inscription, memorial signs shall be constructed of bronze or another incombustible material | ||
Notice bulletin boards | 24 sf. | • Permitted on the premises of institutional uses identified in Table 3-1 (Permitted Use Table) | |
No-trespassing or no- dumping signs | 4/parcel | 1.5 sf./sign | • Additional signs may be approved by the Zoning Administrator based on anticipated risks or threats to public health and safety |
Occupant name or occupation sign | 1/ dwelling unit | 1 sf. | |
Permanent window signs | 50% of each window area | • Limited to parcel frontage or tenant space main entrance • Not permitted on residential land uses | |
Plaques/name plates | 2.5 sf. | • Shall be attached directly to building | |
Public signs | • May be exempt from other sign requirements, including size, height, illumination, etc., provided the sign complies with the applicable law, order, rule, or regulation | ||
Real estate signs | 1/parcel | Residential districts: 6 sf. Mixed-use and special purpose districts: 16 sf. | • Shall be removed seven days after the sale, rental, or lease of the property |
Signs on park benches | • If placed in the public right-of-way, donors are limited to service clubs, business associations, or other nonprofit organizations • Sign letters shall not exceed 1 inch in height, or • Sign logo shall not exceed 12 inches in diameter | ||
Signs on waste receptacles | • Shall indicate purpose of receptacle and/or name of the donor • If placed in the public right-of-way, donors are limited to service clubs, business associations, or other nonprofit organizations • Sign letters shall not exceed 1 inch in height, or • Sign logo shall not exceed 12 inches in diameter | ||
Neighborhood or tract identification | • Existing signs, masonry walls, landscaping, or other similar features may be used to display the neighborhood or tract name | ||
Symbols or insignia | 4 sf. | • Limited to religious symbols and emblems, commemorative plaques, or historical event/agency identification • Shall be placed flat against a building | |
Temporary signs | 4 sf. | • Shall pertain to events of civic, philanthropic, educational, or religious organizations | |
Warning signs | • Shall warn of public dangers • Shall be removed when the danger subsides | ||
Vehicle dealership display lot signage | Single banner:30 sf. Aggregate banner: 100 sf. | • Banners shall be allowed on vehicle/watercraft display lot fences and gates, for parcels with a minimum frontage of 250 ft. | |
Open house directional signs | 4/ residence for sale | 24 in. x 24 in. Text area: 3.5 sf. | • Shall direct traffic to a residence for sale • Shall only state “Open House” and include a directional arrow • Shall be space a minimum of 100 ft. apart • Shall be placed within 1 mi. of the residence for sale • Shall only be used during the time of the open house • Shall not be illuminated • Shall be of durable material, anchored to withstand wind gusts, and maintained in a visually pleasing condition • Open house directional signs not meeting all of these bulleted conditions can be removed and discarded without notice. |
Garage sale sign | 2 | 4 sf. | • Permitted during the sale only for a duration of 3 days • Shall be freestanding and removed after completion of the sale; • Shall not be placed on the street right(s)-of-way; • Shall not be larger than 4 square feet; and • When placed on private property shall have the owners’ prior permission. |
E. Nonresidential use signs. The provisions of this division E. apply to all non-residential uses of land in all zone districts, except for those located in the MU-UMS (addressed in division G. below), MU-SGD (addressed in division H. below), or along Highway 95 (addressed in division I. below).
1. General.
a. Design. Signs shall be designed and constructed of a building material compatible with the primary structure(s) on the site.
b. Illumination. Illuminated signs shall be internally illuminated or shall be illuminated with the light source completely screened from view and as otherwise required in § 14.04.05.
2. Permanent signs. Permanent signs for nonresidential uses shall comply with the standards in Table 4.08-2.
TABLE 4.08-2 PERMANENT SIGN STANDARDS FOR NONRESIDENTIAL AREAS | |||||
SIGN TYPE | BUSINESS TYPE | NUMBER OF SIGNS (MAX.) | BASE AREA (SF.)(MAX.) | SIGN AREA (SF.)(MAX.) | HEIGHT (FT.)(MAX.) |
TABLE 4.08-2 PERMANENT SIGN STANDARDS FOR NONRESIDENTIAL AREAS | |||||
SIGN TYPE | BUSINESS TYPE | NUMBER OF SIGNS (MAX.) | BASE AREA (SF.)(MAX.) | SIGN AREA (SF.)(MAX.) | HEIGHT (FT.)(MAX.) |
Freestanding | Single business parcel | 1/parcel with a frontage of 50 ft. or more | 30 | 1 sf/linear foot (lf) of building frontage for first 50 linear feet, plus 0.5 sf/for each additional 1 lf, up to 200 sf (max.) of aggregate sign area for each lot frontage | 8 ft. for parcels with lot frontages between 50 and 100 ft. 15 ft. for parcels with lot frontages of 100 lf or greater |
Business with center/complex | 30 | 1 sf/linear foot of building frontage for first 50 linear feet of frontage, plus 0.5 sf/for each 1 lf up to 200 sf (max.) of aggregate sign area (in the case of tenant spaces with more than 1 frontage, only the main entrance frontage shall be considered) | |||
Center/complex | 1/each street frontage | 500 sf/100 lf of building frontage, plus 0.5 sf/each additional 1 lf up to a maximum sign area of 80 sf (Area of sign shall be in addition to the total allowed sign area for individual businesses provided above) | |||
Business w/alley frontage | 1 sf/lf of building frontage on an alley for first 20 lf, plus 0.5 sf/each additional lf/up to a maximum sign area of 40 sf | ||||
Auto, RV, marine dealerships | 1/parcel with 50 - 250 lf of frontage 2/parcel with more than 250 lf of frontage | See business parcel standards above | See business parcel standards above | 1st sign: 15 ft. 2nd sign: 8 ft. | |
Freestanding signs, other conditions | • Businesses within a parcel that contains more than 1 business are not entitled to freestanding signs for individual businesses unless the businesses (a) are on parcels with at least 100 ft. of street frontage, (b) the signs are authorized by a city-approved parking-in-common plan, or (c) the parcel or portion of a parcel containing the business has been excepted from compliance with an approved parking-in-common plan by later action of the Commission.
• Sign base must be at least 50% as wide as the full sign width • Changeable copy and electronic reader board sign area shall not exceed 32 square feet or the allowable sign area, whichever is less. • Changeable copy and electronic reader board displays shall remain static for at least 8 seconds. • No freestanding sign shall be located closer than 5 ft. to an interior property boundary. • No freestanding sign may project into or over an abutting public right-of-way. • Address numbers at least 4 inches and no more than 8 inches in height shall be included on all sign structures. | ||||
Wall signs | Same as indicated above for freestanding signs | ||||
Wall sign, other conditions | • Wall signs are allowed for each parcel having frontage on a public right-of-way. • Where a parcel fronts on more than 1 public right-of-way or street, including PIC areas, but excluding alleys and service ways, these provisions shall apply to each frontage. • Wall signs may be directly or indirectly illuminated, except for signs on building frontages, on alleys, or parking-in-common areas where signs would be visible from residential uses.
• Changeable copy and electronic reader board sign area shall not exceed 32 square feet or the allowable sign area, whichever is less. • Changeable copy and electronic reader board displays shall remain static for at least 8 seconds. | ||||
3. Temporary signs. Temporary signs for nonresidential uses are shall meet the standards in Table 4.08-3.
TABLE 4.08-3 TEMPORARY NONRESIDENTIAL SIGN STANDARDS | ||||||
SIGN TYPE | PERMIT | NUMBER (MAX.) | SIGN AREA (FT.) (MAX.) | HEIGHT (FT.) (MAX.) | LOCATION | OTHER CONDITIONS |
A-frame | Yes | 1 | 2 ft. x 3 ft. | • On parcel advertising • Not within ROW unless encroachment permit approved • Not in parking area • Within storefront area of a center/complex • Placement shall not interfere with pedestrian walkways | • Shall be separated by at least 10 ft. in a center/complex • Shall be of professional appearance and constructed of durable, weather resistant materials • Attachments to the sign are prohibited • Display hours shall be from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
3. Temporary signs. Temporary signs for nonresidential uses are shall meet the standards in Table 4.08-3.
TABLE 4.08-3 TEMPORARY NONRESIDENTIAL SIGN STANDARDS | ||||||
SIGN TYPE | PERMIT | NUMBER (MAX.) | SIGN AREA (FT.) (MAX.) | HEIGHT (FT.) (MAX.) | LOCATION | OTHER CONDITIONS |
TABLE 4.08-3 TEMPORARY NONRESIDENTIAL SIGN STANDARDS | ||||||
SIGN TYPE | PERMIT | NUMBER (MAX.) | SIGN AREA (FT.) (MAX.) | HEIGHT (FT.) (MAX.) | LOCATION | OTHER CONDITIONS |
A-frame | Yes | 1 | 2 ft. x 3 ft. | • On parcel advertising • Not within ROW unless encroachment permit approved • Not in parking area • Within storefront area of a center/complex • Placement shall not interfere with pedestrian walkways | • Shall be separated by at least 10 ft. in a center/complex • Shall be of professional appearance and constructed of durable, weather resistant materials • Attachments to the sign are prohibited • Display hours shall be from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
Banners, outdoor storage areas without primary building | 1/adjacent ROW | 30 sf. | • May be attached to a fence | |||
Banners, vertical, teardrop, blade | Yes | 1/50 lf of lot frontage adjacent to a ROW, but no more than 2 banners 1/business if in a center/ complex | 24 sf. | 8 ft. | • On the parcel of land near to the business advertising • Shall be separated by a minimum of 10 ft. from another banner • Not in the ROW • Shall not interfere with traffic | • Permitted if other wall banners are not already approved • Shall not be illuminated |
Banners, wall | Yes | 1% of the ground floor area of the building or 30 sf, whichever is greater, but no larger than 100 sf. | • Building mounted | • Not permitted in conjunction with vertical, tear drop, or blade banners • Shall remain taut and not move in response to atmospheric changes | ||
Commercial flags | Yes | • Permitted for commercial uses with approved outdoor sales | ||||
Pennants | Yes | 1 strand per 15 feet of parcel frontage | • Permitted for commercial uses with approved outdoor sales • May not exceed width of property | |||
F. Residential use signs. The provisions of this division F. apply to all residential uses of land in all zone districts, except for those located in the MU-UMS (addressed in division G. below), MU-SGD (addressed in division H. below), or along Highway 95 (addressed in division I. below). Table 4.08-4 identifies the specific types of signs allowed to residential uses of land and the standards that apply to that sign type.
TABLE 4.08-4 RESIDENTIAL AREA SIGN STANDARDS | |||||
SIGN TYPE | NUMBER (MAX.) | SIGN AREA (SF.) (MAX.) | HEIGHT (FT.) (MAX.) | LOCATION | OTHER CONDITIONS |
TABLE 4.08-4 RESIDENTIAL AREA SIGN STANDARDS | |||||
SIGN TYPE | NUMBER (MAX.) | SIGN AREA (SF.) (MAX.) | HEIGHT (FT.) (MAX.) | LOCATION | OTHER CONDITIONS |
Identification Sign | |||||
Multi-family dwellings | 1 | 20 sf. | Building wall | • Shall only identify the building name and address • Shall be indirectly or not illuminated | |
Manufacture d home parks | 1 | 30 sf. if parallel to ROW 15 sf. if perpendicular to ROW | • Sign may be lit or unlit | ||
Model home signs (no model home sign may be illuminated) | |||||
Freestanding | 1/parcel frontage | 24 sf. combined total for all frontages | 8 ft. | • 1 additional removable sign with a maximum areas of 3 sf. identifying the premises as “open” or “closed” and/or hours of operation shall be allowed as an attachment to the principal freestanding sign | |
Flag | 2 | 3 ft. x 5 ft. | 15 ft. | ||
Temporary | Banners: 30 sf. Pennants: 3 strands | Front yard behind the required setback | • Permitted for grand openings for a maximum of 45 consecutive days • Banners are permitted for up to 4 events/year • Sign permits shall be required for each calendar year • Signs shall be maintained in good condition | ||
G. MU – UMS District sign standards. Table 4.08-5 sets forth standards for business signs permitted in the UMS – MU District. Where the standards of this division G. conflict with other standards in this section, the standards of this division G. shall apply.
TABLE 4.08-5 MU-UMS SIGN STANDARDS | |||||
SIGN TYPE | NUMBER (MAX.) | SIGN AREA (SF.) (MAX.) | HEIGHT (FT.) (MAX.) | LOCATION [1] | OTHER CONDITIONS |
TABLE 4.08-5 MU-UMS SIGN STANDARDS | |||||
SIGN TYPE | NUMBER (MAX.) | SIGN AREA (SF.) (MAX.) | HEIGHT (FT.) (MAX.) | LOCATION [1] | OTHER CONDITIONS |
Building mounted | • 2/frontage • If 2 or more frontages, 3 signs (max.) | Shall comply with Table 4.08-2 above. | • 12 ft. from sidewalk level, or • Below the cornice line of building | ||
Awning/ canopy | • May be used in addition to wall signs • Shall only be allowed at ground level and on the portion of the building occupied by the business | ||||
Projecting/ hanging | 1 | 10 sf. | • 8 ft. (min.) • See building mounted for max. | • Perpendicular to building face or corner • Shall hang at least 6 inches away from building wall • Shall extend no further than 6 feet from building wall | • May be used in addition to wall signs |
Wall Mounted | |||||
Building identification | 1 | 24 sf. | • On second level • Centered along horizontal plane of building | • Allowed for buildings exceeding 1 level | |
Directory | 6 sf. | • Adjacent to sidewalk level door or entry • 8 ft. from ground level (max.) | • Shall not include any advertisements | ||
Fronting on a pedestrian walkway | 6 sf. | • 8 ft. from ground level (max.) • Shall only be located on portion of building occupied by the business that fronts a pedestrian walkway | |||
Portable (limited to A-frame) | Single business: 1 sign Center/comple x: 1 per 25 ft. of building frontage, up to a max. of 4 signs | 9 sf. per face | 4 ft. | • Must be located in front of property to which sign applies • 10 ft. min. spacing between portable signs • Must maintain min. clear pedestrian walkway of 4 ft. • May not obstruct access points or features required by ADA | • Must be constructed of durable, weather resistant materials • Must be of sufficient weight or anchored to withstand wind gusts. • May not include attachments such as flags or ribbons. • May be removed when business not open. |
H. C-SGD District sign standards. In the C-SGD District, signs shall comply with the provisions of this section, unless otherwise provided in this division H.
1. Wall signs. No wall signs shall be allowed facing any adjacent residential zoning district except for 1 business identification sign per development, not to exceed 6 square feet in area per development.
2. Monument signs.
a. In addition to the sign area allowed in Table 4.08-2 (Nonresidential Sign Standards), each development shall be allowed one additional monument sign measuring up to 24 square feet located in the front landscape buffer parallel to the front right-of-way.
b. The sign shall not exceed 4 feet in height and shall not extend beyond the front property line.
c. The sign shall be designed using one of the options shown in Figure 4.08-2 below.
d. The property shall comply with § 14.04.04 prior to the monument sign approval.
I. Highway 95 sign standards. A freestanding sign is permitted on parcels with commercial and industrial land uses along Highway 95 from Lake Drive to the northern city limits in compliance with the standards in Table 4.08-6.
TABLE 4.08-6 HIGHWAY 95 SIGN STANDARDS | |||||
SIGN TYPE | NUMBER (MAX.) | SIGN AREA (SF.) (MAX.) | HEIGHT (FT.) (MAX.) | LOCATION [1] | OTHER CONDITIONS |
Freestanding sign | 1/parcel with at least 200 lf of frontage along Highway 95 | 250 sq. ft. (this area counts towards the business’ overall aggregate sign area) | • 30 ft. above the highest centerline elevation of the 2 lane portion of HWY 95 adjacent to the property | • Shall be on the intended property • Setback at least 5 ft. from any property line • Cannot overhand into ROW | • Sign base must be architecturally enhanced • Base must be at least 40% as wide as the full sign width |
J. Political signs.
1. Political signs shall be allowed in all zoning districts in accordance with the following:
a. Filing. Any person or organization planning to erect political signs relating to a candidate or issue on the ballot of a primary, general, or special election shall first file with the City Clerk the name, address, and telephone number of a person who shall be responsible for the proper erection and timely removal of the signs.
b. Duration. Signs shall not be erected any earlier than 71 days prior to a primary election and shall be removed within 15 days after a general election, except for a sign for a candidate in a special election or primary election who does not advance to a general election, the period ends 15 days after the primary or special election.
c. Additional conditions. The sign shall support or oppose a candidate for public office, or support or oppose a ballot measure. The sign shall contain the name and telephone number of the candidate or campaign committee contact person.
d. Size. Signs located in an area zoned for residential use shall have a maximum area of 16 square feet. Signs located in any other area shall have a maximum area of 32 square feet.
e. Sign free area. Notwithstanding other provisions of this Code, political signs may be placed within the public right-of-way, except in the commercial tourism, commercial resort, and hotel sign free zone designated by the city pursuant to A.R.S. § 16-1019F. and illustrated in Figure 4.08-3.
f. Location. Signs shall not be erected on public property, utility poles, railings, or similar devices, medians, or in a location that is hazardous to public safety, obstructs clear vision in the area, or interferes with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Signs may be erected on a lot or property with permission from the legal property owner.
g. Removal. The person or organization who erects the signs is responsible for compliance with the city and state regulations, on-going maintenance, and removal of the political signs and any sign supports.
h. Violation. If the placement location of a political sign constitutes an emergency, the city may immediately relocate the sign. The city shall notify the candidate or campaign committee that placed the sign within 24 hours after the relocation. For all other violations, the city shall notify the candidate or campaign committee that placed the sign of the violation. Signs that remain in violation at least 24 hours after the city notified the candidate or campaign committee, the city may remove the sign. The city shall contact the candidate or campaign committee and shall retain the sign for at least 10 business days to allow the candidate or campaign committee to retrieve the sign.
Figure 4.08-3: Political Sign Free Zone
Figure 4.08-3: Political Sign Free Zone
(Ord. 22-1296, passed 10-25-2022; Ord. 22-1285, passed 4-12-2022; Ord. 16-1141, passed 2-23-2016)
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