(a) Signs Permitted In All Zoning Districts. The following signs are permitted in all zoning districts:
(1) All signs not requiring a permit.
(2) One (1) non-illuminated nameplate attached to the building per occupancy, not to exceed two (2) square feet in sign area. In computing the area of such sign, all faces on which symbols or letters are displayed are to be considered sign area.
(3) Political signs not exceeding fifteen (15) square feet per sign. Political signs shall be placed only on private property and only with the permission of the property owner. There is no limit to the number of political signs per lot. All political signs shall be non- illuminated.
(4) One (1) construction sign not exceeding six (6) square feet in total sign area per lot per contractor performing work on site. The contractor must remove construction signs immediately upon completion of work.
(Ord. 044-2008. Passed 3-10-08; Ord. 027-2011. Passed 2-28-11.)
(Ord. 044-2008. Passed 3-10-08; Ord. 027-2011. Passed 2-28-11.)
(b) Signs Permitted in Residential Districts. The following signs are permitted in R-l, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5 zoned areas:
(2) One (1) non-illuminated development sign for each street frontage of a new residential project, not to exceed eight (8) feet in height or thirty-two (32) square feet in sign area. Such signs shall not be erected prior to the acceptance of a final plat plan and shall be removed within thirty (30) days following the sale of 90% of the lots within the development. Such signs may be placed upon any unsold lot along the frontage. Such signs may not be constructed for permanent use and may be supported by posts, pillars, columns or other structures. Such sign shall be in harmony with buildings on the site and must not detract from the appearance of the general neighborhood in which it is located.
(3) One (1) permanent freestanding sign identifying a subdivision or other residential housing complex may be erected provided such sign does not exceed six (6) feet in height nor thirty-two (32) square feet in total sign area. In a residential subdivision of twenty or more acres, one freestanding sign, not more than six (6) feet in height nor thirty-two (32) square feet in total sign area may be erected at each principal entrance provided that the total sign area does not exceed one hundred (l00) square feet for all such signs.
(4) One (1) wall-mounted sign, flat wall sign, projecting sign, or marquee sign identifying a multi-family residential housing development may be erected on a single building face, not exceeding one (1) square foot in sign area per each linear foot of frontage (width) of the building face to which the sign is to be attached.
(5) One (1) canopy sign or awning sign identifying a multi-family residential housing development may be erected above each entrance. Such signs shall not exceed six (6) feet in height and thirty-two (32) square feet in total sign area.
(6) One non-illuminated real estate sign per street frontage not to exceed six (6) square feet in total sign area. A real estate sign must be removed no later than fifteen (15) days following the sale, rental, or lease of the real estate involved.
(7) One (1) sign per parcel advertising a home occupation, which shall be wall-mounted, non-illuminated and not more than two (2) square feet in area.
(8) Garage, estate or yard sale signs of four (4) square feet or less. Garage or yard sale signs may be displayed no more than fifteen (15) days per year.
(9) Non-illuminated special or seasonal event sign(s) per premises not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet of total sign area. Such signs shall not be erected more than thirty (30) days prior to the special event and shall be removed within five (5) days following the event.
(Ord. 044-2008. Passed 3-10-08.)
(Ord. 044-2008. Passed 3-10-08.)
(10) One (1) permanent freestanding sign per church or governmental facility, including schools, municipal complexes, public facilities and parks, not to exceed six (6) feet in height nor thirty-two (32) square feet of total sign area.
(c) Signs permitted in Commercial Districts. The following signs are permitted in C-l, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5 and C-I zoned districts.
(2) One (1) non-illuminated development sign for each street frontage of a multiple-lot or plaza type development project, not to exceed eight (8) feet in height and thirty-two (32) square feet in total sign area. Such signs shall not be erected more than sixty (60) days prior to the beginning of site plan approval and shall be removed within thirty (30) days following the sale of 90% of the lots within the development. Such signs may be placed along any unsold lot along the frontage. Such signs may not be constructed for permanent use and may be supported by posts, pillars, columns or other structures. Such sign shall be in harmony with buildings on the site and must not detract from the appearance of the general neighborhood in which it is located.
(3) Free-standing signs in Commercial Districts. Free-standing signs are permitted in C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5 and C-I zoned districts with the following conditions:
A. Number of signs per lot.
1. One free-standing sign per lot street frontage.
2. Where street frontage exceeds five hundred (500) continuous lineal feet, one additional free-standing sign shall be allowed per each additional five hundred (500) continuous feet of frontage. Frontage along out lots containing a free-standing sign shall be subtracted from total frontage and shall be considered a break in continuous frontage. In addition, there must be a minimum of three hundred (300) feet between all free-standing signs along any given frontage. Exercise of this provision may not incorporate non-conforming signs.
B. Sign placement.
1. Free-standing signs shall not be located closer than ten (10) feet from the public right-of-way or no closer than the minimum height of the sign or ten (10) feet, whichever is more, to an adjoining property line.
2. Free-standing signs shall maintain a minimum clearance of eight (8) feet over any pedestrian walkway and fourteen (14) feet over any vehicular way.
C. Sign area.
1. No sign shall exceed sixty (60) square feet within one hundred (100) feet of the centerline of the road. Planters or supporting structures shall not be considered in computation of sign area. Structural columns not more than thirty-six inches by thirty-six inches (36" x 36") supporting each end of a sign shall not be used in area calculation.
2. The allowable sign area may be increased beyond the sixty (60) square foot limit by one (1) square foot for each additional foot of setback from the minimum setback requirements as provided in this chapter, with a maximum total sign area of not greater than one hundred (100) square feet.
3. Multi-tenant or multi-lot commercial centers may place a free-standing sign which exceeds the sixty (60) square foot allowable sign area limit by calculating forty (40) square feet for each tenant represented, with a maximum total sign area not exceeding one hundred fifty (150) square feet. When placing such a sign within a multi-lot commercial center, individual lots may not place free-standing signs.
a. Development Names as it relates to multi-tenant or multi-lot commercial centers may be incorporated into the architectural details and shall not be tabulated in the sign area.
D. Sign height.
1. No sign shall exceed fifteen (15) feet in height.
a. The height of a sign shall be measured from the ground to the top of the display area.
b. Architectural details may project three (3) feet above the display area and shall not be tabulated in the height or area of the sign.
2. The allowable supports or foundation for a sign shall be equal in total width to no less than 50% of the width of the sign face; however, the total width of supports at each end of a sign may be equal to the distance from the bottom of the sign face to grade so long as the ground clearance does not exceed twenty-four (24) inches.
E. Changeable copy.
F. Construction material and methods.
1. The base or foundation of all free-standing signs shall be constructed of brick, decorative stone, exterior finish insulation system (EFIS) or decorative masonry block (smooth-faced block prohibited). In addition, such materials shall match the predominate materials of the building facade on the lot if so constructed. Decorative pillars, columns (other than wooden posts) or pilasters may be used as supporting structures or accents if meeting all other requirements of this chapter.
a. The Architectural Review Committee may approve materials not listed in order to compliment the design elements of the building on the site.
2. Free-standing signs in commercial and industrial districts shall numerically display the street number of the business advertised and shall not be tabulated in the sign area.
3. All signs shall be in harmony with buildings on the site and must not detract from the overall appearance of the area.
G. Appeals.
1. The Commissioner of Building and Zoning may grant variances as it relates to placement, area and height of the sign providing no objections have been lodged by an Oregon property owner, Oregon business owner, or Oregon resident and the applicant can demonstrate a disadvantage in sign visibility due to neighboring signs or buildings.
2. The Zoning Board of Appeal may grant variances as it relates to placement, area and height of the sign if the applicant can demonstrate a disadvantage in sign visibility due to neighboring signs or buildings.
(Ord. 057-2013. Passed 5-13-13.)
(4) One (1) wall-mounted sign, flat wall sign, projecting sign, marquees, canopy sign or awning sign per lot or per each occupant of a multi-business complex. The total sign area shall not exceed two square feet in sign area for each linear foot of building frontage (width) occupied, or 15% of the aggregate area of building face on which the sign is installed, whichever is less, with a maximum area not exceeding three hundred (300) square feet. For wall-mounted signs which consist of individually mounted letters, numbers or other symbols on a fascia or wall, the area of sign shall be the area of a rectangle circumscribed around the letters, numbers or other symbols. The area of such signs shall be limited to eighty percent (80%) of the total allowable area of wall-mounted signs. No part of any wall-mounted sign shall extend more than twelve (12) inches from the face of the wall on which it is mounted. No part of any projection sign shall extend more than twenty-four (24) inches from the face of the wall on which it is mounted. For purposes of this section, building frontage (width) shall be measured along the building face nearest parallel to the street line. In the case of a corner lot, either frontage may be used in determining maximum area of the sign. Such sign shall be erected on the designated frontage used in computing allowable sign area. More than one sign may be placed on the building either on the same building facade or any other facade of the building, so long as the sum of the area for all signs on the building does not exceed the total allowable sign area as calculated above for building frontage.
(Ord. 044-2008. Passed 3-10-08.)
(5) One under-canopy sign for each separate occupancy or separate entrance not to exceed eight (8) square feet in total sign area. Under-canopy signs must have a minimum clearance of eight (8) feet.
(6) One non-illuminated real estate sign per lot not to exceed fifteen (15) square feet in total sign area. A real estate sign must be removed no later than fifteen (15) days following the sale, rental, or lease of the real estate involved.
(7) All signs shall have a minimum setback from a residential district equal to the height of the sign and such signs shall not be placed in any required buffer zones.
(8) Incidental signs not exceeding twenty (20) square feet of sign area per occupancy or four (4) square feet per individual sign.
(9) Gasoline service stations whose principal business is the sale of motor fuel may display signs in addition to those hereinabove authorized. Such signs shall be limited to the following:
A. One double-faced sign not exceeding five (5) square feet on a side is permitted for each set of motor fuel pumps identifying "self-service" or "full service".
B. Signs limited to the identification of the brand name, logo or type of fuel sold and other signs as may be required by law shall be permitted on the motor fuel pumps. No signs projecting above the pumps are permitted.
C. Any such signs that may be required by law.
(10) Non-illuminated special or seasonal event sign(s) per premises as approved by the City Administrator. Such signs shall not be erected more than thirty (30) days prior to the special event and shall be removed within five (5) days following the event. Such signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in total sign area and shall be limited to two faces (front and back).
(d) Signs Permitted in Manufacturing Districts. The following signs are permitted in M-l and M-2 zoned districts.
(2) One freestanding sign per street frontage subject to the following restrictions:
A. No sign shall exceed fifteen (15) feet in height, nor exceed the height of the building, whichever is less;
B. The allowable supports or foundation for a sign shall be equal in total width to no less than 50% of the width of the sign face; however, the total width of supports at each end of a sign may be equal to the distance from the bottom of the sign face to grade so long as the ground clearance does not exceed twenty-four (24) inches;
(Ord. 044-2008. Passed 3-10-08.)
(Ord. 044-2008. Passed 3-10-08.)
C. The base or foundation of all free-standing signs shall be constructed of brick, decorative stone, exterior finish insulation system (EFIS) or decorative masonry block (smooth-faced block prohibited). In addition, such materials shall match the predominate materials of the building facade on the lot if so constructed. Decorative pillars, columns (other than wooden posts) or pilasters may be used as supporting structures or accents if meeting all other requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 057-2013. Passed 5-13-13.)
(Ord. 057-2013. Passed 5-13-13.)
D. No sign shall exceed two (2) square feet of sign area for each lineal foot of property frontage, with a maximum total area limit of three hundred (300) square feet;
E. No signs shall project beyond property lines;
F. Where street frontage exceeds five hundred (500) continuous lineal feet, one additional freestanding sign shall be allowed per each additional five hundred (500) continuous feet of frontage. Frontage along out lots containing a freestanding sign shall be subtracted from total frontage and shall be considered a break in continuous frontage. In addition, there must be a minimum of three hundred (300) feet between all freestanding signs along any given frontage. Exercise of this provision may not incorporate non-conforming signs.
(Ord. 044-2008. Passed 3-10-08.)
G. Free-standing signs in commercial and industrial districts shall numerically display the street number of the business advertised and shall not be tabulated in the sign area.
(Ord. 057-2013. Passed 5-13-13.)
(Ord. 057-2013. Passed 5-13-13.)
(3) Wall-mounted signs, flat wall signs, projection signs, marquee, canopy or awning signs not to exceed a combined area of more than fifteen percent (15%) of the aggregate square footage of the wall area upon which they are installed.
(4) One (1) non-illuminated development sign for each street frontage of a multi-lot development park, not to exceed eight (8) feet in height and thirty-two (32) square feet in total sign area. Such signs shall not be erected more than sixty (60) days prior to the beginning of site plan approval and shall be removed within thirty (30) days following the sale of 90% of the lots within the development park. Such signs may be placed along any unsold lot along the frontage. Such signs may not be constructed for permanent use and may be supported by posts, pillars, columns or other structures. Such signs shall be in harmony with buildings on the site and must not detract from the appearance of the general neighborhood in which it is located.
(5) One non-illuminated real estate sign per lot not to exceed fifteen (15) square feet in total sign area. A real estate sign must be removed no later than fifteen (15) days following the sale, rental or lease of the real estate involved.
(6) Incidental signs not exceeding fifty (50) square feet of sign area per occupancy.
(7) All signs shall have a minimum setback from a residential or commercial district equal to the height of the sign and such signs shall not be placed in any required buffer zones.
(8) Non-illuminated special or seasonal event sign(s) per premises as approved by the City Administrator. Such signs shall not be erected more than thirty (30) days prior to the special event and shall be removed within five (5) days following the event. Such signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in total sign area and shall be limited to two faces (front and back).
(e) Sign Permitted in Agricultural Districts. The following signs are permitted in A-1 zoned districts:
(2) One (1) freestanding sign per each entrance with a maximum height limit of eight (8) feet, a maximum area of thirty-two (32) total square feet, and a minimum setback of ten (10) feet from any public right of way. The allowable supports or foundation for a sign shall be equal in total width to no less than 50% of the width of the sign face; however, the total width of supports at each end of a sign may be equal to the distance from the bottom of the sign face to grade so long as the ground clearance does not exceed twenty-four (24) inches;
(3) Non-illuminated special or seasonal event sign(s) per premises not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet of total sign area. Such signs shall not be erected more than thirty (30) days prior to the special event and shall be removed within five (5) days following the event.
(f) Signs Permitted in Park Districts. The following signs are permitted in P zoned areas:
(2) One (l) freestanding sign per entrance with a maximum height limit of six (6) feet, a maximum area of thirty-two (32) total square feet, and a minimum setback often (10) feet from any public right of way. The allowable supports or foundation for a sign shall be equal in total width to no less than 50% of the width of the sign face; however, the total width of supports at each end of a sign may be equal to the distance from the bottom of the sign face to grade so long as the ground clearance does not exceed twenty-four (24) inches;
(3) Non-illuminated special or seasonal event sign(s) per premises not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet of total sign area. Such signs shall not be erected more than thirty (30) days prior to the special event and shall be removed within five (5) days following the event.
(Ord. 044-2008. Passed 3-10-08.)