(A) The requirement for signage is intended to protect public safety, maintain quality in the visual appearance of the Nautical Mile, protect the value and economic stability of adjacent land use and allow for the conduct of competitive commerce. The intent of this section is to regulate the height, area, number, location and style of signs within the Nautical Mile District. It is also the intent to encourage signs erected in the District to be designed in a nautical concept. All requirements of Section 160.220 shall apply within the Nautical Mile District, in addition to the requirements of this Section.
(B) Application of sign requirements:
(1) No sign may be erected or altered without the issuance of a zoning compliance permit.
(2) When a site plan is required by this chapter, a scaled drawing illustrating sign details, including design, color, area and height shall be submitted. The location of all signs shall be illustrated on the site plan. Sign details and location shall be considered part of site plan review and approval.
(3) When a site plan is not required by this chapter, the Building Inspector shall require a zoning compliance permit for signs erected or altered in the Nautical Mile District. The application for the zoning compliance permit shall be accompanied by a scaled drawing illustrating sign details, including design, color, area and height.
(C) General provisions:
(1) All sign types allowed and regulated in Section 160.220(B)(4)(b) for the B-1, B-2, W-M and P-1 district shall be allowed within the Nautical Mile District.
(2) Projecting signs shall also be permitted within the Nautical Mile Overlay District for all structures other than single-family detached dwellings, subject to the following requirements:
(a) Projecting signs shall not extend more than 4 feet from the wall of the building, and shall not be closer than 3 feet from the back of curb line.
(b) Minimum height. No portion of any sign which extends over the public right-of-way shall be less than 8 feet from the surface below.
(c) All projecting signs shall be safely and securely attached to structural members of the building by means of metal anchors, bolts or expansion screws. In no case shall any projecting sign be secured with wire, strips of wood or nails. The method of attachment shall be stated on the permit application. All plans for the erection of signs shall be submitted to the Building Inspector for review and approval and shall be further subject to all codes and ordinances of the city.
(D) Temporary and portable signs shall be allowed subject to Section 160.220(B)(6)(b) and (c).
(Prior Code, App., § 2007) (Ord. 88-1, passed 3-17-1988; Am. Ord. 11-04, passed 8-4-2011; Am. Ord. passed 10-21-2021)