1339.06 ERECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SIGNS.

   Loads, allowable stresses and materials for all signs shall be as follows:

   (a)   Pressure. For the purposes of determining wind pressure all signs shall be designed and constructed to withstand wind pressures specified in Section 1112.0 of the Ohio Basic Building Code as may be amended from time to time.

   (b)   Projected Exposed Area. The exposed area subjected to wind pressure shall be the total area of all parts of the sign including structural framing on a plane perpendicular to the direction of the wind. In determining the stress in any member the wind shall be assumed to flow from the horizontal direction, and from that inclination from the vertical (but not to exceed twenty degrees above or below the horizontal) which produces the maximum stress in that member.

   (c)   Allowable Stresses and Materials. In all signs the allowable stresses, materials and details of design shall render all signs safe to person, property and the movement of traffic along all streets and public thoroughfares. All signs shall be designed, constructed and installed in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and applicable statutes of the State. All signs shall be supported by sign structures which are made of wood, concrete or steel, designed and constructed to resist wind pressures and dead and lateral loads in accordance with the following specifications:

      (1)   For steel sign structures. American National Standards Institute, Inc. Building Code requirements for structural steel. Secondary members in contact with or directly supporting the facing may, in all types of signs, be formed of light gauge steel, provided such members are designed in accordance with the Light Gauge Steel Design Manual of the American Iron and Steel Institute.

      (2)   For wood. National Design specifications for Stress Grade Lumber and its fastenings, recommended by the National Lumber Manufacturers Association.

      (3)   The working stress of chains, wire, ropes and steel guy rods and their fastenings shall not exceed one-quarter of their ultimate strength.

         (Ord. 94-185. Passed 9-6-94.)

1339.07 APPROVED PLASTICS FOR SIGNS.

   Approved plastics as defined and approved by the Bureau of Buildings, Inspections, Licenses and Permits may be used as the display surface material and for the letters and decorations and facings on signs and outdoor display structures provided that the structure on which the plastic is mounted or installed is noncombustible.

(Ord. 94-185. Passed 9-6-94.)

1339.08 APPROVED MATERIALS FOR TRIM.

   Nonstructural trim may be made of metal, wood or approved plastics or any combination thereof. Facings, letters and decorations of all types of signs may be made of metal or approved plastics. Facings, letters and decorations of signs other than electric signs may be made of wood. (Ord. 94-185. Passed 9-6-94.)

1339.09 SIGNS NOT TO CONSTITUTE A TRAFFIC OR SAFETY HAZARD.

   No sign shall be erected at the intersection of any street or public way in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision or at any location where by reason of the position, shape or color it may interfere with, obstruct the view or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device; or which makes use of the words "stop", "look", "drive in", "danger" or any other word, phrase or symbol in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse the movement of traffic on any street or public way.

   Signs shall be erected, constructed or maintained so as not to obstruct any fire escape, window, door or other opening; or so as to prevent free passage from one part of a roof to any other part thereof. No sign shall be attached in any form, shape or manner to a fire escape, or shall be so placed as to interfere with an opening which is required for legal ventilation.

(Ord. 94-185. Passed 9-6-94.)

1339.10 CLEARANCE FROM HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES.

   (a)    Signs shall be located not less than six feet horizontally or twelve feet vertically from overhead electric conductors which arc energized in excess of 750 volts. "Overhead conductors", as used in this chapter, means any electrical conductor, either bare or insulated, installed above the ground, except such conductors as are enclosed in iron pipe or other material covering of equal strength.

   (b)    Projection Over Alleys. No sign or sign structure shall project into any public alley below a height of fourteen feet above grade, nor project more than twelve inches where the sign structure is located fourteen feet to sixteen feet above grade. The sign or sign structure may project not more than thirty-six inches into the public alley where the sign or sign structure is located more than sixteen feet above grade.

(Ord. 94-185. Passed 9-6-94.)

1339.11 SIGNS PROHIBITED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY; EXCEPTION.

   No sign or sign structure shall be placed or constructed directly upon a sidewalk, curb, safety strip, street, alley or any other public property. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, real estate open house directional signs complying with specifications furnished by the City shall be permitted to be placed within the public right of way if they are placed so as not to obscure traffic or constitute a safety hazard and subject to the following restrictions:

   (a)   Signs shall be installed only on the day of the open house between the hours of 12:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.;

   (b)   Only one directional sign shall be permitted at any street intersection;

   (c)   If the property owner adjacent to the public right of way objects to the placement of a sign in front of his property, the sign shall be removed; and same shall assume full responsibility and liability for any and all losses, damages and injuries which may arise in any manner whatsoever, whether anticipated or unanticipated, from the placement or presence of such sign in the public right of way.

      (Ord. 94-185. Passed 9-6-94.)

1339.12 R RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS AND MF MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICTS.

   (a)   Permitted Types of Signs. The following signs are permitted in all R Residential Districts and MF Multi-Family Districts.

      (1)   Temporary signs including and limited to:

         A.   Real estate signs advertising the development of the premises upon which it stands or pertaining to the sale, lease or rent of a particular building property or premises upon which it is displayed.

         B.   Bulletin boards for churches, schools, community centers or other public or institutional building.

         C.   Name plates denoting the name of a residence or the name and occupation for a "home occupation" as defined in the Zoning Ordinance. No permit required.

         D.   Signs incidental to legal process and necessary to the public safety or welfare.

         E.   One identification sign indicating the name and address of a multi-family apartment building or development. Such signs shall not exceed forty square feet. These signs shall not be internally illuminated; however, illuminating the face of the sign with an external source is permitted providing it does not create a glare on adjacent properties or create a traffic hazard. The light source shall be screened so it is not visible from the street. Electrical permits are required for all illuminated signs.

   (b)   General Provisions.

      (1)   Signs shall not be located closer than fifteen feet to any lot within an R Residential District.

      (2)   If such signs are illuminated, indirect lighting only shall be used, the source of light shall not be visible from any street and no flashing or intermittent illumination shall be employed.

      (3)   Any all sign, electric sign, pole sign and projecting sign shall be designed in accordance with all other provisions of this chapter, governing the location, construction and size of such signs.

   (c)   Prohibited Types of Signs. Billboard/off-premise signs are prohibited in R Residential and MF Multi-Family Districts, or any property developed for residential use. Any other signs not listed in paragraph (a), "Permitted Types of Signs" are also prohibited.

(Ord. 94-185. Passed 9-6-94.)

1339.13 B-1 BUSINESS DISTRICT AND OS OFFICE SERVICE DISTRICTS.

   (a)    Permitted Types of Signs. The following types of signs are permitted in all B-1 Business Districts and OS Office Service Districts.

      (1)   Temporary signs as permitted in an R Residential District.

      (2)   Any of the following types of signs which are designed to advertise a business or service conducted on the premises, or products, merchandise or commodities stocked or sold on the premises:

         A.   Wall sign

         B.   Electric sign

         C.   Pole sign

         D.   Projecting sign

         E.   Awning/Canopy signs.

         F.   Electronic message display sign.

   (b)   General Provisions.

      (1)   Signs shall not be located closer than fifteen feet to any lot within an R Residential District.

      (2)   If such signs are illuminated, indirect lighting only shall be used, the source of light shall not be visible from any street and no flashing or intermittent illumination shall be employed.

      (3)   Any wall sign, electric sign, pole sign and projecting sign shall be designed in accordance with all other provisions of this chapter, governing the location, construction and size of such signs.

         (Ord. 12-186. Passed 12-18-12.)