CHAPTER 3
GENERAL REGULATIONS

SECTION:

18-3-1: Appendix A; Compliance Required

18-3-2: Compliance With Zoning Title

18-3-3: Frontage Calculations

18-3-4: Copy Area Limitations

18-3-5: Signposting Method Restrictions

18-3-6: Signposting Prohibited On Private Property Without Consent

18-3-7: Safety Precautions Over Streets And Sidewalks

18-3-8: Signs Covering Doors Or Windows

18-3-9: Light Inflammable Material Prohibited

18-3-10: Maintenance Requirements; City Liability

18-3-11: Use Of Temporary Or Banner Signs

18-3-12: Awning Sign Restrictions

18-3-13: Animated Sign Restrictions

18-3-14: Marquee Sign Restrictions

18-3-15: Noise Signs Prohibited

18-3-16: Projecting Sign Limitations

18-3-17: Painted Wall Sign Restrictions

18-3-18: Shopping Center Sign Regulations

18-3-19: Directory Signs

18-3-20: Property Sign Time Limits

18-3-21: Temporary Directional Signs Time Limits

18-3-22: Historical Signs

18-3-23: Banners For Special Occasions

18-3-24: Banner Signs For New Business

18-3-25: Menu Board Signs

18-3-26: Noncommercial Opinion Signs; Transition Provisions

18-3-27: Off Premises Sign Regulations

18-3-28: Sponsorship Signs

18-3-29: Electronic Message Display Signs

18-3-30: Special Exceptions And Restrictions For Signage In The Junction Development

18-3-31: Special Regulations Regarding Use Of Searchlights Or Spotlights

18-3-32: Special Regulations For Cannabis Production Establishments And Medical Cannabis Pharmacies

18-3-1: APPENDIX A; COMPLIANCE REQUIRED:

Chapter 5, "Appendix A", of this title, is made a part of this section by reference. It is unlawful for any person to erect or otherwise install, or to maintain a sign which is located in a zone in which the sign is not permitted, violates the provisions regarding the allowable type of sign construction, exceeds the maximum size or height requirements, violates the spacing requirements, or is at a location on the site in violation of the controls specified in appendix A of this title.

(1979 Code § 15.12.010; amd. Ord. 96-61, 11-19-1996; 1999 Code)

18-3-2: COMPLIANCE WITH ZONING TITLE:

All signs shall be erected and maintained in full compliance with any additional condition or requirement imposed under the authority of the zoning title.

(1999 Code)

18-3-3: FRONTAGE CALCULATIONS:

The following requirements shall be used in determining the maximum sign area permitted given the following frontage conditions:

   A.   Two Frontages: Where a building has frontage on more than one street, both sides may be used in calculating the allowable sign area.

   B.   Multi-Tenants:

      1.   Where more than one tenant occupies a building and has frontage on the ground floor, the length of the exterior wall under the exclusive control of a tenant may be used in determining his frontage. In multi-story buildings, only the ground floor may be used in determining allowable area.

      2.   Where a tenant occupies a portion of a building without street frontage or does not have frontage on the ground floor, the frontage of the common public entrances to the building shall be used to determine the tenant's frontage. Signage for tenants in this case shall be a wall sign. The total signage for all such tenants shall be limited to the allowable area for that individual length of frontage.

(1979 Code § 15.12.191; Ord. 89-30, 11-9-1989; amd. Ord. 2003-26, 6-17-2003)

18-3-4: COPY AREA LIMITATIONS:

Copy area of a building facade or of multiple copy signs shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the background facing to which it is applied.

(1979 Code § 15.12.190)

18-3-5: SIGNPOSTING METHOD RESTRICTIONS:

No sign shall be pasted, glued or tacked directly to any wall or roof or affixed directly on any wall or roof by means of any similar adhesive substance. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit awning signs.

(Ord. 2013-12, 3-5-2013)