The following signs are permitted in the C-2 and C-1 Districts, except as classified along the city's expressway's corridor.
(A) On-premises signs. The following on-premises signs shall be limited to a combination of any two of the following permanent signs per business and/or site, unless otherwise specified:
(1) Accessory sign.
(a) Minimum setback shall be five feet from all property lines.
(b) Maximum size shall be no more than 15 square feet.
(c) Maximum height shall not be more than ten feet.
(2) Canopy signs. A canopy sign shall be limited to one permanent sign per business and shall comply with the prevailing Building Code.
(3) Changeable copy sign.
(a) Minimum setback shall be five feet to all property lines.
(b) Maximum size shall not be over 100 square feet.
(c) Maximum height shall not be over 20 feet.
(4) Directory sign.
(a) Minimum setback shall be five feet to all property lines.
(b) Maximum size shall not be over 40 square feet.
(c) Maximum height shall not be over 20 feet.
(5) Ground/tenant sign. Ground/tenant signs shall be limited to one permanent sign per site. In the case of a multi-unit building, one ground or tenant sign will be allowed per site along with a wall sign, canopy sign or roof sign for each business as permitted in this division (A)(5).
(a) Minimum setback shall be five feet to all property lines.
(b) Maximum size shall not be over 32 square feet.
(c) Maximum height shall not be over 40 feet.
(6) Subdivision sign.
(a) Minimum setback: attached to a fence or wall at the entrance of a subdivision shall be permitted;
(b) Maximum size: 32 square feet on each side of the entrance to the subdivision; and
(c) Maximum height shall not be over ten feet.
(7) Wall sign. Wall signs shall be limited to two per site, of which there shall be no more than one facing in each direction. Wall signs shall comply with the prevailing Building Code.
(a) Minimum setback: sign shall be attached or painted on wall or fence.
(b) Maximum size shall be no more than 32 square feet of wall or fence surface area.
(B) Temporary signs.
(1) Banner signs shall be limited to one temporary banner per lot and shall not exceed three feet in width. Such signs may be displayed for a period of no more than 30 consecutive days. A permit shall be required for all banner signs.
(2) Construction sign: shall be limited to one sign per site.
(a) Minimum setback shall be five feet to all sides.
(b) Maximum size shall be no more than 32 square feet.
(c) Maximum height shall be no more than ten feet.
(3) Portable signs shall be permitted on an "on-premises" basis and only during the business' grand opening date which commences from the date the city issues a business permit for such business. Portable signs shall be removed no later than 30 calendar days from the grand opening date. No portable signs shall be otherwise permitted.
(a) Minimum setback shall be five feet from property lines.
(b) Maximum size shall be no more than 32 square feet.
(c) Maximum height shall be no more than ten feet.
(4) Political signs shall be limited to temporary signs and their placement shall be at 20-foot intervals from each other; after the results of the election, said political signs shall be removed in accordance to this chapter.
(a) Minimum setback shall be five feet to all property lines.
(b) Maximum size shall be no more than 32 square feet.
(c) Maximum height shall be no more than ten feet.
(d) This section prohibits the use of vehicles and trailers, defined as any motorized or non-motorized conveyance, as stationary mediums for displaying signs under this chapter. It is unlawful to park, station, or leave any such vehicle or trailer on both private and public property within the jurisdiction of this section solely for the purpose of sign display. This rule applies irrespective of the vehicle's or trailer's attendance status or the duration of its parking or stationing.
(5) Real estate signs shall be limited to one temporary, non-illuminated sign per site.
(a) Minimum setback shall be five feet to all lot lines.
(b) Maximum size shall be no more than 32 square feet.
(c) Maximum height shall be no more than ten feet.
(6) Street banner signs shall be allowed on special occasion with the permission of the City Manager and the Police Chief; such signs shall in no way affect the traffic flaw's visibility.
(C) Off-premises signs. The following off-premises signs shall be limited to one per site. A person may not place a sign on any property without first obtaining written permission from the owner or the owner's authorized agent. A bench sign shall be permitted subject to approval of the Planning Director and the City Manager's office. Bench signs shall be allowed in C-1 and C-2 Districts only at sites along a bus route or at locations characterized by substantial pedestrian traffic. The number and spacing of such bench signs shall be determined by the city.
(D) All signs under this section may be placed on fences, unless expressly prohibited by setback limitations, but may not be placed within 15 feet of the corner of a property on the corner of an intersection to avoid obstructions to driver safety
(Ord. 2016-07A, passed 8-9-2016; Ord. 2023-18-O, passed 12-5-2023)