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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)
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)
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)
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)
The use of temporary signs or banner signs as part of the signage allowed for a business use are permitted in the zones described in appendix A of this title subject to the following:
A. General Requirements For Temporary Or Banner Signs:
1. A temporary or banner sign is not allowed unless:
a. There is in place existing permanent signage which equals at least twenty five percent (25%) of the allowed sign area for the building or use; or
b. The sign is used for a grand opening as allowed by section 18-3-24 of this chapter.
2. Temporary or banner signage shall not have any electrical connection to illuminate, inflate or draw attention to the sign.
3. Temporary or banner signs shall be located:
a. Out of any "sight triangle area" as defined in section 7-3-2 of this code;
b. At least ten feet (10') from any driveway; and
c. On private property unless exempted by this section.
4. Temporary or banner signs shall not be secured or attached to utility poles, fences, trees, equipment, vehicles, retaining walls or other items not originally designed to be a sign structure.
5. Signs shall be maintained in a professional, neat and attractive condition, e.g., no fraying, cracking or peeling of the sign.
6. Signs determined to be a hazard or in violation of this code by a code enforcement officer may be removed immediately.
7. A sign permit shall be obtained as required by section 18-1-5 of this title.
B. Specific Requirements For Banner Signs:
1. Total Area; Square Footage: Except as provided in subsections B4c and B6 of this section:
a. The total area of all permanent business signs and banner signs is limited to the maximum sign area of all signs allowed on the property as found in appendix A of this title; and
b. The square footage allowed for banner signs shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total permitted sign area.
2. One Banner Sign Per Street Frontage: Only one banner sign is allowed per street frontage which advertises products, services, contact information, or special sales of goods.
3. Freestanding Or Building Banner Signs: Freestanding or building banner signs that are limited to only the business name, logo or artwork without any other descriptive wording on the banner are not limited in the number of signs permitted on the property provided they meet the other requirements of this section.
4. Banners Attached To Buildings: A banner sign attached to a building:
a. May be flat mounted or perpendicular to building wall. If the sign is perpendicular to the wall, it shall not extend out farther than two feet (2') from the wall, shall be located no less than ten feet (10') above grade, and shall be secured by a permanent bracket meant for banners that is attached to the building.
b. May not cover architectural features of the building, such as cornice, moldings, windows, doors and brick detail.
PERPENDICULAR BANNER
FLAT MOUNTED
c. May exceed the size limitations in appendix A of this title if it is flat mounted, meets the other terms of this section, and has been given a waiver from the planning commission. In considering a waiver the commission must find:
(1) No more than ten percent (10%) of the sign is devoted to business signage, such as written text, logos or images of services, goods or uses available on the premises, with the remaining ninety percent (90%) being composed of nonadvertising artwork;
(2) The location of the sign fits architectural areas of the building which are capable of accommodating such artwork;
(3) The banner design complements the building architecture in terms of size, location and color; and
(4) The sign location does not violate other sign ordinance provisions.
d. A waiver issued by the planning commission under subsection B4c of this section terminates automatically upon a change in ownership of the property where the sign is displayed or upon the repeal of subsection B4c of this section.
5. Freestanding Banners: A freestanding banner sign must be:
a. Attached to signposts that are permanently anchored to the ground;
b. Set back ten feet (10') from the property line;
c. Not taller than six feet (6') above the ground for a banner sign and not more than ten feet (10') above the ground for a banner flag; and
d. Hung taut and not sag.
BANNER SIGN
BANNER FLAG
6. Banners Attached To Light Poles On Private Property: Banner signs may be attached to light poles on private property, and are not included in the total allowable square footage allowed by appendix A of this title, if:
a. The light pole is set back at least ten feet (10') from the property line;
b. Each sign maintains a ten foot (10') ground clearance;
c. Each light pole has no more than two (2) banner signs;
d. The primary purpose of the pole the sign is attached to is to provide light in parking areas;
e. There is a minimum separation of one hundred feet (100') between each pole with a banner;
f. Banner signage does not exceed twelve (12) square feet per light pole; and
g. The signs are attached to the light pole with a permanent support structure for banners meant for the placement of a sign where such signs shall hang taut.
PRIVATE LIGHT POLE BANNERS
DISTANCE SPACING
C. Specific Requirements For Temporary Signs:
1. A single temporary sign is allowed in front of a business:
a. When the building front is adjacent to the right of way, except that on a corner lot one temporary sign per frontage is allowed; or
b. When the sign is next to the business entrance on a shopping center sidewalk.
2. Temporary signs may only be displayed during the hours of operation and then must be taken inside the building.
3. Temporary signs may be located on the sidewalk in the right of way or on private property and shall:
a. Be located within three feet (3') of the building or within five feet (5') from back of curb when located in the public right of way;
b. Leave a six foot (6') wide clear path area on the public sidewalk;
c. Not obstruct pedestrian or wheelchair access; and
d. Not block entrance and exit doors.
A-FRAME/SANDWICH BOARD SIGN
MENU SIGN
POSSIBLE TEMPORARY SIGN LOCATION
(Ord. 2014-15, 4-8-2014)
A. Construction: Awnings shall have noncombustible frames, but may have combustible coverings. Awnings may be collapsible, retractable or capable of being folded against the face of the supporting building. When collapsed, retracted or folded, the design shall be such that the awning does not block any required exit.
B. Projection: Awnings may extend over public property not more than seven feet (7') from the face of the supporting building, and no portion shall extend nearer than two feet (2') to the nearest curb line measured horizontally. In no case shall the awning extend over public property greater than two-thirds (2/3) of the distance from the property line to the nearest curb in front of the building side.
C. Clearances: All portions of any awning shall be at least eight feet (8') above any public walkway.
(1979 Code § 15.12.111; amd. Ord. 86-33, 7-10-1986)
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