(a) The following signs are allowed in all zones:
(1) All signs not requiring permits.
(2) One construction sign for each street frontage of a construction project, not to exceed twenty-four square feet in sign area in residential zones or sixty-four square feet in sign area in all other zones. Such signs may be erected thirty days prior to beginning of construction and shall be removed fifteen days following completion of construction.
(3) One nonilluminated real estate or auction sign per lot or premise, not to exceed thirty-two square feet in sign area. Premises with more than one frontage shall be permitted one additional sign per additional frontage. Frontages exceeding 200 feet shall be permitted one sign for each full two hundred feet of frontage. Such signs must be removed fifteen days following sale, rental, auction or lease.
(4) One attached nameplate per occupancy, not to exceed two square feet in sign area.
(5) Political signs shall not be erected more than forty-five days prior to the election or referendum concerned and shall be removed seven days following such election or referendum. Political signs may be placed only on private property and only with the permission of the property owner.
(6) One directional/information sign per entrance or exit, not to exceed eight square feet in sign area or eight feet in height.
(Ord. 47-1989. Passed 4-17-89.)
(7) Three temporary special events signs and decorations per business as allowed by the Superintendent of Permits and Inspection for special events, grand openings, or holidays. Such signs and decorations may be erected seven days prior to a special event or holiday and shall be removed seven days following the event or holiday. For grand openings such signs may be used for no more than ten days. For special events, such signs may be used for no more than fourteen days. Special events shall not exceed four per year per business.
(Ord. 88-2010. Passed 10-4-10.)
(b) Signs Permitted In Residential Zones. Signs are allowed as follows in Residential Districts R-1 through RM-2 and PI Park and Institutional District.
(1) All signs as permitted in Section 1187.04(a) and (b).
(2) One subdivision identification sign per entrance per nieghborhood, subdivision, or development not to exceed sixteen square feet in sign area.
(3) One identification sign per entrance per apartment or condominium complex, not to exceed sixteen square feet in sign area.
(4) For permitted nonresidential uses, including churches and synagogues, one freestanding sign, not to exceed thirty-two square feet in sign area, and one wall sign not to exceed thirty-two square feet in sign area.
SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
(5) All allowed freestanding signs shall have a maximum height limit of eight feet and shall have a setback of ten feet from any public right-of-way.
(c) Signs Permitted in O-1 and O-2 Districts. Signs are allowed as follows in O-1 and O-2 Districts.
(1) All signs as permitted in Section 1187.04(a) and (b).
(2) One freestanding sign per premises, not to exceed two square feet in sign area for each linear foot of main street frontage up to a maximum of 200 square feet. Such signs may not exceed a height of thirty-five feet.
(3) One wall sign per occupancy, not to exceed four square feet in sign area for each linear foot of that occupancy's building frontage.
(4) One under-canopy sign per occupancy, not to exceed eight square feet in sign area.
(5) Incidental signs square footage area to be deducted from maximum limit of sign to which it is attached.
SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND ALLOWANCES O-1 AND O-2 DISTRICTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
(6) Where an occupancy is on a corner or has more than one main street frontage, one wall sign and one additional freestanding sign will be allowed on the additional frontage, not to exceed the size of other allowed wall and freestanding signs.
(7) Freestanding and under-canopy signs shall have a setback of two feet from any vehicular public right-of-way and a minimum clearance of fourteen feet over any vehicular use area and eight and one-half feet over any pedestrian use area.
(d) Signs Permitted In General Business, Industrial Zonings, B-1, B-2, and I-1 and I-2 Districts. Signs are allowed as follows in B-1, B-2, and I-1 and I-2 Districts as follows:
(1) All signs as permitted in Section 1187.04 (a) and (b).
(2) One freestanding sign per premises, not to exceed three square feet in sign area for each linear foot of main street frontage up to a maximum of 300 square feet. Such signs shall not exceed a height of thirty-five feet.
(3) One wall sign per occupancy, not to exceed four square feet in sign area for each linear foot of that occupancy's building frontage.
(4) One roof sign per premises, not to exceed two square feet in sign area for each linear foot of main street frontage.
(5) One awning sign per occupancy not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of the surface area of an awning, or one marquee sign, not to exceed one square foot in sign area for each linear foot of marquee front and side.
(6) One under-canopy sign per occupancy, not to exceed eight square feet in sign area.
(7) Incidental signs square footage area to be deducted from maximum limit of sign to which it is attached.
SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND ALLOWANCES FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
(8) Where an occupancy has more than one main street frontage, one additional wall sign and one additional freestanding sign are allowed on the additional frontage, not to exceed the size limitations of other allowed wall and freestanding signs.
(9) A projecting sign may be used instead of any allowed wall or freestanding sign, not to exceed a sign area of two square feet for each linear foot of an occupancy's building frontage up to a maximum of 200 square feet, and such sign shall not project over public right-of-way.
(10) All freestanding, projecting, awning, marquee, and under-canopy signs shall have a minimum setback of two feet from any vehicular public right-of-way, and a minimum clearance of fourteen feet over any vehicular use area and eight and one-half feet over any pedestrian use area.
(Ord. 47-1989. Passed 4-17-89.)
(e) Vertical Neighborhood Association Banners Permitted.
(1) Vertical banners may be suspended from lampposts or other utility poles in City neighborhoods for the purpose of identifying that specific locality in the City Access to lampposts or utility poles in the City’s right of way may be granted to nonprofit, neighborhood associations provided the owner of the pole gives written permission to the City.
(2) Applications for a permit shall be made by the neighborhood association sponsoring the banners to the Building Department. A permit fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) shall be charged for a maximum display of twenty banners. Banners may be permanently displayed provided that when damage and/or wear and tear occurs, the sponsoring association shall replace the banner in a reasonable amount of time. The City retains the right to remove any unsightly or damaged banners should the replacement guidelines be violated.
(3) The Building Department is authorized to adopt banner specifications, safety and aesthetic standards and other regulations to carry out the purpose of this section. (Ord. 24-2012. Passed 4-16-12.)