The purpose of this section is to accommodate the necessary signage for major community entertainment arenas and facilities that are capable of serving at least 5,000 patrons at a time.
(A) Sign plan. A sign program indicating locations of all signage on a plot plan as well as on architectural elevations shall be submitted with the sign permit. Locations for all interchangeable, temporary signage, such as banners, shall be indicated on the sign plan. Section 158.158 of this chapter shall be enforced.
(B) Sign clutter.
(1) Applicant shall establish that all practical efforts have been made to reduce sign clutter in the visual landscape.
(2) Spacing, height and size of all signs will be considered and shall reflect the sign requirements of the zoning of the property.
(C) Sponsored signage.
(1) Signage for the arena may be sponsored by another entity, company or business and not be considered an off-premises sign.
(2) However, the primary message on the sponsored signage must be for the primary activity on-site.
(D) Inward and outward facing signage.
(1) All signage that is interior to the arena or facility’s structure or building shall not be regulated.
(2) Any outward facing signage shall be regulated in accordance with this subchapter.
(E) Bulk regulations.
(1) The intent of this section is to accommodate the needs for additional signs for large, community entertainment arenas and businesses.
(2) Number of signs shall be reasonable and practical. Sign size and height shall reflect the zoning of the property.
(F) Appeals. Appeals on decisions for sign permits for community entertainment arenas shall be the responsibility of the applicant to file a written appeal with the Zoning Administrator no later than ten working days after the decision has been issued to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council to ensure a hearing date, review and action.
(2011 Code, § 34.0307.18) (Ord. 2373, passed 4-20-2020)