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)

18-3-6: SIGNPOSTING PROHIBITED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHOUT CONSENT:

It is unlawful for any person to fasten, attach, paint or place any sign, as defined in this title, upon any private wall, window, door, gate, fence or sign or upon any other personal property without the consent of the owner or lessee or someone authorized to act on behalf of such owner or lessee.

(1979 Code § 15.12.090)

18-3-7: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OVER STREETS AND SIDEWALKS:

Whenever any sign or other advertising structure is erected in whole or in part on or over any public street or sidewalk, the person performing the work shall, before proceeding to erect the same, take all precautions necessary to ensure the safety of persons and property on such street or sidewalk. Before hoisting any material whatsoever above the surface of any street or sidewalk or placing any material upon the traveled portion of any street or sidewalk, the person performing such work shall exclude the traveling public from the portion of such street or sidewalk in which such work is to be done by means of suitable barriers, protected walkways and warning devices approved by the building services division; and, whenever the division shall deem it necessary under the conditions then existing, shall provide a guard or guards to exclude all persons not concerned in the work from the portion of the street or sidewalk in which the work is to proceed. When hoisting any sign or advertising structure above the surface of any street or sidewalk, the same shall be accomplished by hoisting devices of approved design and adequate capacity to accomplish the work in accordance with approved engineering practices, all of which hoisting equipment shall be kept and maintained in good and workable condition.

(1979 Code § 15.12.100; amd. 1999 Code; Ord. 2001-32, 6-5-2001)

18-3-8: SIGNS COVERING DOORS OR WINDOWS:

   A.   No sign shall cover or obstruct windows, doorways or other openings providing light, ventilation or exit facilities which are required by the building code or which are deemed by the fire department to be necessary to give the fire department access to the building, or to afford fire protection in the event of a fire.

   B.   Zones Other Than Downtown Zones: In zones other that downtown zones, flat signs, wall signs, banner signs and projecting signs meeting all other requirements of this title may cover transom.

   C.   Downtown Zones: In downtown zones (C-MU, C-ENT, H25, C-9, R-MFV, and R-MFH), signs otherwise allowed by this title, and including any wraps, artwork, or similar covering, may cover the transom, and may cover up to ten percent (10%) of window surface, whether inside or outside the window.

(Ord. 2013-12, 3-5-2013; amd. Ord. 2023-16, 4-11-2023)

18-3-9: LIGHT INFLAMMABLE MATERIAL PROHIBITED:

It is unlawful for any person to construct or maintain any signs made of light inflammable material, such as paper or untreated fabric, on the outside of any building or structure within the city limits.

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

18-3-10: MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS; CITY LIABILITY:

Signs regulated by this title shall be maintained in good visual appearance and structural condition at all times. The city, its building official and its other agents shall in no way be liable for negligence or failure of the owner, or the person responsible for maintaining any sign, to keep such sign in good condition or be responsible for any damage caused by defective conditions.

(1979 Code § 15.12.110; amd. 1999 Code)