10-9-17: ALLOWED SIGNS:

All signs allowed within Millard County are identified in table 10-9-2 of this section.

   TABLE 10-9-2

   ALLOWED SIGNS

Sign Requirement	Sign Types
	Signs Requiring Approval				Exempt Signs
	On Premises Freestanding Pylon	On Premises FreestandingMonument	On Premises Wall	On Premises Canopy	Small On Premises Sign	FreestandingDirectional	Temporary
Definition	A sign attached to the ground or a foundation with a pole, or poles, and only permitted at the location of the activity, business, or service connected with the message of the sign	A sign constructed and attached directly to the ground by a foundation and only permitted at the location of the activity, business, or service connected with the message of the sign	A sign displayed or attached against the wall of a building, where the exposed face of the sign is parallel to the wall and extends not more than 12" horizontally from the face of the wall and only permitted at the location of the activity, business, or service connected with the message of the sign	A sign attached to, or included in the construction of a canopy, which may be located over a fuel island or drive-through and only permitted at the location of the activity, business, or service connected with the message of the sign	A sign permitted only at the location of the activity, business, or service connected with the message of the sign	A sign provided at a separate and different location from an activity, business, or service located in the county, and intended to provide direction to the activity, business, or service	A sign allowed for a limited period, not to exceed 12 months and only permitted at the location of the activity, business, or service connected with the message of the sign
Zoning districts allowed	Conditional C-1 sign in the highway commercial district (HC), light industrial district (LI) and heavy industrial district (HI)	Conditional C-1 sign in the highway commercial district (HC), light industrial district (LI) and heavy industrial district (HI)	Permitted P-2 sign in the highway commercial district (HC), light industrial district (LI) and heavy industrial district (HI)	Permitted P-1 sign in the highway commercial district (HC), light industrial district (LI) and heavy industrial district (HI)	Allowed in all zones without land use authority approval provided all standards and requirements are met	Allowed in all zones without land use authority approval provided all standards and requirements are met	Allowed in all zones without land use authority approval provided all standards and requirements are met
Land use authority	Reviewed and approved or denied by the commission	Reviewed and approved or denied by the commission	Reviewed and approved or denied by the commission	Reviewed and approved or denied by the county planner/zoning administrator
Number of signs allowed	1 freestanding pylon sign for each lot or parcel that includes any exempt sign	1 freestanding monument sign for each lot or parcel that includes any exempt sign	1 wall sign for each building wall that faces directly toward a public road or street with a maximum of 2 wall signs for each building or structure, which includes any exempt sign. No wall sign shall be permitted on any building facade that does not face directly toward a public road or street	1 canopy sign for each canopy side that faces directly toward a public road or street with a maximum of 2 canopy signs for each canopy, which includes any exempt sign. No canopy sign shall be permitted that does not face directly toward a public road or street	1 small on premises sign for each lot or parcel	1 freestanding directional sign for each lot or parcel	1 temporary sign for each lot or parcel
Sign location	As approved by the commission. No part within 5' of any road or street right of way, property line, or utility easement and must maintain necessary clearances from underground or overhead power transmission lines, as required by the electrical power provider. Must maintain clear view requirements	As approved by the commission. No part within 5' of any road or street right of way, property line, or utility easement and must maintain necessary clearances from underground or overhead power transmission lines, as required by the electrical power provider. Must maintain clear view requirements	As approved by the commission. No wall sign shall project above the wall surface	As approved by the county planner/ zoning administrator. All canopy signs shall be attached or painted flat against the canopy	No part within 5' of any road or street right of way, property line, or utility easement and must maintain necessary clearances from underground or overhead power transmission lines, as required by the electrical power provider. Must maintain clear view requirements	No part within 5' of any road or street right of way, property line, or utility easement and must maintain necessary clearances from underground or overhead power transmission lines, as required by the electrical power provider. Must maintain clear view requirements	No part within 5' of any road or street right of way, property line, or utility easement and must maintain necessary clearances from underground or overhead power transmission lines, as required by the electrical power provider. Must maintain clear view requirements
Maximum sign area2	As provided by table 10-9-3 of this section	As provided by table 10-9-4 of this section	As provided by table 10-9-5 of this section	40% of the total area of the canopy	64 sq. ft.	64 sq. ft.	64 sq. ft.
Maximum height1	25' above natural or finished grade, whichever is higher	8' above natural or finished grade, whichever is higher	No higher than the eave line or top of the parapet wall of the building or structure	No higher than the canopy	15' above natural or finished grade, whichever is higher	15' above natural or finished grade, whichever is higher	15' above natural or finished grade, whichever is higher
Lighting requirements	See section 10-9-18 of this chapter
Clear view area	No sign shall be permitted to be located in any clear view area and no sign shall be permitted that creates any traffic or pedestrian hazard
Fire suppression access	No sign or sign structure shall be permitted in a manner that any portion of its surface or supports will interfere with free use of all fire appliances; including hydrants, standpipes, automatic fire sprinkler connections, and similar fire protection and suppression equipment. No sign or sign structure shall obstruct any fire lane
Building permit required	A valid building permit approval may be necessary, as required by the adopted building code. All signs for which a building permit is required, including necessary footings, structural permits, or electrical permits, shall comply with the requirements of the building code, as adopted, and shall be subject to inspection
Sign validity	A sign is authorized and valid only for the approved location
Valid business license required	All businesses and services advertised shall maintain necessary licenses and permits, as may be required by state of Utah and the county's business licensing requirements, as applicable
Sign maintenance	All signs shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair
Enforcement	Any sign determined to be a hazard to the public health, welfare, or safety, or determined to be a nuisance because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, or building code violation shall be remedied upon notice by the county planner/zoning administrator or building official. Any sign not remedied within 30 days' notice by the county planner/zoning administrator or building official, shall be subject to removal by the county, or other remedies that may be available to the county

 

Notes:

    1.    Maximum Sign Height: The height from the highest point of the structure to the lowest point of the finished or natural grade, immediately adjacent to the structure. No ground shall be bermed, or other earthwork provided, that would have the effect to exceed the maximum allowed sign structure height.

    2.    Maximum Sign Area: The area of the sign calculated by multiplying the highest point of the sign by the longest length of the sign and including all text, insignia, logo, or other advertising or identification materials.

   TABLE 10-9-3

   MAXIMUM ALLOWED SIZE OF FREESTANDING PYLON SIGNS

Lot Frontage (Feet)	Maximum Pylon Sign Area (Square Feet)
<140	80
140 - 179	90
180 - 199	100
200 - 219	110
220 - 239	120
240 - 259	140
260 and greater	140

 

   TABLE 10-9-4

   MAXIMUM ALLOWED SIZE OF FREESTANDING MONUMENT SIGNS

Lot Frontage (Feet)	Maximum Monument Sign Area (Square Feet)
<140	80
140 - 179	90
180 - 199	100
200 - 219	110
220 - 239	120
240 - 259	130
260 and greater	140

 

   TABLE 10-9-5

   MAXIMUM ALLOWED SIZE OF WALL SIGNS

Wall Area (Square Feet)	Maximum Wall Sign Area (Square Feet)
<140	80
140 - 179	90
180 - 199	100
200 - 219	110
220 - 239	120
240 - 259	130
260 and greater	140

 

(Ord. 12-12-04, 12-4-2012)