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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)
No animated signs shall be erected or maintained in, nor closer than seventy five feet (75') from any Residential Zone except when such sign is an information sign and meets the requirements for an electronic message information sign. Revolving animated signs are limited to eight (8) revolutions per minute and may not have flashing lights attached thereto. No sign employing the use of blinking or flashing lights shall be permitted below a height of ten feet (10') above grade.
(1979 Code § 15.12.170; amd. Ord. 80-4, 1-31-1980; Ord. 82-26, 6-17-1982; Ord. 99-17, 4-6-1999, eff. 4-17-1999)
A. Allowed Zones Other Than Downtown Commercial Zones: In zones where projecting signs are permitted other than the Downtown Commercial zones, projecting signs shall only be allowed under all of the following conditions:
1. The sign shall not extend more than twenty four inches (24"):
a. From the face of the structure or building to which it is attached; or
b. Into or over any public right-of-way or sidewalk.
2. There shall be a minimum clearance of ten feet (10') between the ground or sidewalk and any part of a projecting sign.
B. Downtown Commercial Zones: Projecting signs shall only be allowed in Downtown Commercial Zones under all of the following conditions:
1. The sign shall not extend more than six feet (6'):
a. From the face of the structure or building to which it is attached; or
b. Into or over any public right-of-way or sidewalk.
2. The sign shall be no closer than two feet (2') from the curb line.
3. The sign shall have a minimum clearance of ten feet (10') between the ground or sidewalk and any part of a projecting sign. In the H-25 zone, a sign projecting two feet (2') or less from the building may have a minimum clearance of eight feet (8') between the ground or sidewalk and any part of the projecting sign.
4. The sign shall not extend above the bottom of the cornice work of the building or, in the case of no cornice detailing, shall not extend above the roofline of the building. The sign may be lit by neon, backlighting, or direct lighting.
5. The materials used for the face of the sign are limited to metal or wood that is painted or carved; provided that metal sign faces may have cutouts or channels for lettering, which lettering areas may be of plastic.
6. Only one projecting sign shall be allowed per building or per tenant, if the tenant has frontage on the main floor.
7. The projecting sign shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the allowed sign area for a use that is allowed exterior signage on the building.
8. Signs proposed on a building that is designated as a historic resource under title 17 of this Code also require the issuance of a certificate of historic appropriateness, which may impose stricter conditions and requirements.
9. Installation is to be only by a licensed sign contractor.
10. The length of the sign from top to bottom shall not exceed twenty five feet (25').
(Ord. 2019-3, 1-22-2019; amd. Ord. 2023-16, 4-11-2023)
A. Off Premises Not Allowed: Off premises signs are not allowed as painted wall signs.
B. Limitation; Identification, Limited Business: Painted wall signs shall be limited to identification signs and limited business signs restricted to only the name of the business and shall comply with the area requirements for the applicable major sign group.
C. Conditional Use In All Zones; Considerations: A painted wall sign is a conditional use in all zones, and in the review of such signs, the Planning Commission shall consider:
1. The character of the proposed sign, not only in and of itself, but also in terms of the effect such a sign will have upon the character of the surrounding area;
2. The way in which the sign will be read, and whether its size, location, configuration and character are appropriate to its intended audience, or whether a more appropriate sign could better serve its intended purpose, and at the same time, be less visually disruptive;
3. The sign shall be designed to complement the architecture of the building, without detracting from its significant details.
D. Where Prohibited: Painted wall signs are not allowed for a cannabis production establishment or a medical cannabis pharmacy.
(1979 Code § 15.12.171; amd. Ord. 86-33, 7-10-1986; Ord. 90-15, 3-15-1990; Ord. 92-36, 6-16-1992; Ord. 2019-46, 10-22-2019)
A. Area; Type: In shopping centers, the sign area for each separate store with exterior access will be determined by the width of the frontage of that store in the center. Signage for each tenant with exterior access in a shopping center shall be a wall sign located above the store front. The total sign area allowable on the exterior of the center for all tenants without exterior access shall be determined by the width of the common public entry ways located on the ground floor. Signage for tenants without exterior access shall be a wall sign located above the common public entryway. The total signage over each common entry shall be limited to the allowable area for that individual length of frontage.
B. Freestanding Identification, Information: In addition to the wall sign, each shopping center is permitted either a freestanding identification or information sign. The freestanding sign shall meet the applicable sign area regulations for the zone in which it is located. One electronic message display sign may be included as part of the information or identification sign; provided, that the electronic message display:
1. Shall not exceed forty nine percent (49%) of the total sign area proposed for the freestanding sign.
2. Shall be included as part of the total square footage permitted for either an information or identification sign.
3. Shall not be placed at the top of the sign pole and shall not be lower than ten feet (10') from the ground, but shall be designed to be an accessory feature to the sign.
4. Shall not be used for off-premises advertising.
(1979 Code § 15.12.260; amd. Ord. 80-4, 1-31-1980; Ord. 88-38, 9-22-1988; Ord. 89-27, 10-19-1989)
Any professional or business office, public or semi-public building, industrial park, shopping center, airport or similar use may install an informational directory sign, provided the area is limited by the appropriate provisions of Appendix A of this Title and further; provided, that it does not promote the sale or use of product or service except when used in connection with a mall or shopping center according to the provisions of Section 18-3-18 of this Chapter.
(1979 Code § 15.12.280; Ord. 80-4, 1-31-1980; amd. Ord. 89-27, 10-19-1989)
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