STANDARDS FOR THE TRANSIT STATION AREA DISTRICT (TSA)

Types Of Signs Permitted	Maximum Area Per Sign Face	Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1	Minimum Setback2	Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type	Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3
Awning/canopy signs	1 square foot per linear foot of storefront (sign area only)	See note 1	May extend 6 feet from face of building, but no more than 2 feet from back of curb6	1 per street frontage	None
Construction sign	64 square feet	12 feet	5 feet or on construction fence	2 per building	None
Flat sign (general building orientation)	1.5 square feet per linear foot of building face5	See note 1	n/a	1 per building face	None
Flat sign (storefront orientation)4	1.5 square feet per linear foot of store frontage5	See note 1	n/a	1 per business or storefront	None
Marquee sign	Subject only to subsection 21A.46.070O of this chapter			1 per storefront	None
Monument sign	100 square feet	12 feet	None	1 per street frontage
Nameplate, identifying building name	3 square feet	8 feet	n/a	1 per building	None
New development sign	80 square feet	12 feet	5 feet	1 per development	None
Political sign	32 square feet	8 feet	5 feet	No limit	None
Private directional sign	8 square feet	4 feet	5 feet	No limit	None
Projecting business storefront sign	4 square feet per side; 8 square feet total	Sign face limited to 2 feet in height1	May extend 4 feet from the face of the building, but no more than 2 feet from back of curb6	1 per business entry to the street	None
Projecting parking entry sign	4 square feet per side; 8 square feet total	See note 1. Sign face limited to 2 feet in height	May extend 4 feet from the face of the building, but no more than 2 feet from back of curb6	1 per driveway or parking lot entry	None
Public safety sign	8 square feet	6 feet	5 feet	No limit	None
Real estate sign	64 square feet	12 feet	5 feet	1 per building	None
Window sign	25% of total frontage window area per use	See note 1	n/a	No limit	None

 

Notes:

   1.   For height limits on building signs, see subsection 21A.46.070J of this chapter.

   2.   Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.

   3.   The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined.

   4.   Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.

   5.   A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign.

   6.   Public property lease and insurance required for projection over property line.

(Ord. 46-17, 2017)

21A.46.096: SIGN REGULATIONS FOR THE FORM BASED AND FORM BASED MIXED USE DISTRICTS:

The following regulations shall apply to signs permitted in the form based and form based mixed use zoning districts. Any sign not expressly permitted by these district regulations is prohibited.

   A.   Sign Regulations for the Form Based and Form Based Mixed Use Districts:

      1.   Purpose: Sign regulations for the form based and form based mixed use zoning districts are intended to provide appropriate signage oriented primarily to pedestrian and mass transit traffic.

      2.   Applicability: This subsection applies to all signs located within the form based and form based mixed use zoning districts. This subsection is intended to list all permitted signs in the zone. All other regulations in this chapter shall apply.

   B.   Sign Type, Size and Height Standards:

      1.     A-Frame Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
A-frame sign		P	P	P	P	P	Quantity	1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners may have 2.
							Width	Maximum of 2 feet. Any portion of the frame (the support structure) may extend up to 6 inches in any direction beyond the sign face.
							Height	Maximum of 3 feet. Any portion of the frame (the support structure) may extend up to 6 inches in any direction beyond the sign face.
							Placement	On public sidewalk or private property.
							Obstruction free area	Minimum of 8 feet must be maintained at all times for pedestrian passage.

 

      2.   Awning or Canopy Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Awning or canopy sign	P	P	P	P	P	P	Quantity	1 per window or entrance.
							Width	Equal to the width of the window.
							Projection	No maximum depth from building facade, however design subject to mitigation of rainfall and snowfall runoff, conflict avoidance with tree canopy, and issuance of encroachment permits where required. The awning or canopy can project a maximum of 2 feet into a special purpose corridor.
							Clearance	Minimum of 10 feet of vertical clearance.
							Letters and logos	Allowed on vertical portions of sign only.
							Location permitted	Private property or a public street. Signs can face a special purpose corridor but must be located on private property. All signs are subject to the requirements of the revocable permitting process.

 

      3.   Construction Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Construction sign (see definition in this chapter)	P	P	P	P	P	P	Quantity	1 per construction site.
							Height	Maximum of 8 feet. Maximum of 12 feet in FB-MU and MU-8.
							Area	Maximum of 64 square feet.
							Location permitted	Private property or a public street. Signs can face the special purpose corridor, but must be located on private property.

 

      4.   Flat Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Flat sign		P	P	P	P	P	Quantity	1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners may have 2.
							Width	Maximum of 90% of width of leasable space. No maximum width in FB-MU and MU-8.
							Height	Maximum of 3 feet. No maximum height in FB-MU and MU-8.
							Area	1-1/2 square feet per linear foot of store frontage.
							Projection	Maximum of 1 foot.

 

      5.   Flat Sign (building orientation):

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Flat sign (building orientation)			P			P	Quantity	1 per building face.
							Height	May not extend above the roof line or top of parapet wall.
							Area	1-1/2 square feet per linear foot of building frontage.

 

      6.   Marquee Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Marquee sign			P			P	Quantity	1 per building.
							Width	Maximum of 90% of width of leasable space.
							Height	May not extend above the roof of the building.
							Area	1-1/2 square feet per linear foot of building frontage.
							Projection	Maximum of 6 feet. May project into right of way a maximum of 4 feet provided the sign is a minimum of 12 feet above the sidewalk grade.

 

      7.   Monument Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Monument sign			P			P	Quantity	1 per building.
							Setback	5 feet.
							Height	Maximum of 20 feet.
							Area	1 square feet per linear foot of building frontage.

 

      8.   Nameplate Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Nameplate sign	P	P	P	P	P	P	Quantity	1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners may have 2.
							Area	Maximum of 3 square feet.

 

      9.   New Development Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
New Development sign			P			P	Quantity	1 per street frontage.
							Setback	5 feet.
							Height	12 feet.
							Area	200 square feet.

 

      10.   Private Directional Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Private directional sign (see definition in this chapter)	P	P	P	P	P	P	Quantity	No limit.
							Height	Maximum of 5 feet.
							Area	Maximum of 8 square feet.
							Restriction	May not contain business name or logo.
							Location permitted	Private property or public street. Signs can face the special purpose corridor but must be located on private property. All signs are subject to the requirements of the revocable permitting process.

 

      11.    Projecting Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Projecting sign		P	P	P	P	P	Quantity	1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners may have 2.
							Clearance	Minimum of 8 feet above sidewalk/walkway.
							Area	6 square feet per side, 12 square feet total.
							Projection	Maximum of 4 feet from building façade.
							Location permitted	Private property or public street. Signs can face the special purpose corridor but must be located on private property. All signs are subject to the requirements of the revocable permitting process.

 

      12.   Projecting Parking Entry Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Projecting parking entry sign (see projecting sign graphic)			P	P	P	P	Quantity	1 per parking entry.
							Clearance	Minimum of 8 feet above sidewalk/walkway .
							Height	Maximum of 2 feet.
							Area	4 square feet per side, 8 square feet total.
							Projection	Maximum of 4 feet from building facade for public and private streets. Maximum of 2 feet within the special purpose corridor.
							Location permitted	Private property or public street. Signs can face the special purpose corridor but must be located on private property. All signs are subject to the requirements of the revocable permitting process.

 

      13.   Public Safety Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Public safety sign (see definition in this chapter)	P	P	P	P	P	P	Quantity	No limit.
							Height	Maximum of 6 feet.
							Area	8 square feet.
							Projection	Maximum of 1 foot.
							Location permitted	Private property or public street. Signs can face the special purpose corridor but must be located on private property. All signs are subject to the requirements of the revocable permitting process.

 

      14.    Real Estate Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Real estate sign	P	P	P		P	P	Quantity	1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners may have 2.
							Height	Maximum of 12 feet.
							Area	32 square feet. 64 square feet in FB-MU and MU-8.
							Location permitted	Private property or public street. Signs can face the special purpose corridor but must be located on private property. All signs are subject to the requirements of the revocable permitting process.

 

      15.   Window Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Window sign		P	P	P	P	P	Quantity	1 per window.
							Height	Maximum of 3 feet.
							Area	Maximum of 25% of window area.

 

(Ord. 64-24, 2024: Ord. 38-24, 2024: Ord. 75-23, 2023: Ord. 23-16, 2016)

21A.46.100: SIGN REGULATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS:

The following regulations shall apply to signs permitted in the manufacturing districts. Any sign not expressly permitted by these district regulations is prohibited.

   A.   Sign Regulations For The Manufacturing Districts:

      1.   Purpose: Sign regulations for the manufacturing districts are intended to provide for appropriate identification of industrial and manufacturing uses. Signage should enhance the aesthetics of the districts, rather than clutter the area. Supportive commercial signage should be in scale with industrial signage.

      2.   Applicability: Regulations in subsection A3 of this section shall apply to all lots within the M-1, M-2 and M-1A districts.

      3.   Sign Type, Size and Height Standards:

STANDARDS FOR THE MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS

Types Of Signs Permitted	Maximum Area Per Sign Face	Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1	Minimum Setback2	Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type	Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3
Awning/ canopy signs	1 square foot per linear foot of storefront (sign area only)	See note 1	May extend 6 feet from face of building, but shall not cross a property line	1 per first floor door/wind ow	None
Canopy, drive-through	40% of canopy face if signage is on 2 faces; 20% of canopy face if signs are on 4 faces	See note 1	n/a	1 per canopy face	None
Construction sign	64 square feet	12 feet	10 feet	1 per street frontage	None
Development entry sign	160 square feet maximum per sign; 200 square feet total for 2 signs	10 feet	10 feet		1 per street frontage
Flat sign (storefront orientation)4	2 square feet per linear foot of store frontage6	See note 1	n/a	1 per business or storefront	None
Monument sign5	150 square feet	5 feet at the minimum setback and increases 1 foot for each additional 1 foot of setback for a maximum of 20 feet	5 feet	1 sign for the first 100' of street frontage and 1 additional sign for every additional 250' of street frontage. Each sign shall be separated by at least 150'.	1 sign for the first 100' of street frontage and 1 additional sign for every additional 250' of street frontage. Each sign shall be separated by at least 150'.
New development sign	160 square feet per sign; 200 square feet total	12 feet	10 feet	1 per street frontage	None
Pole sign5	1 square foot per linear foot of street frontage; 200 square feet maximum for a single business, 300 square feet maximum for multiple businesses	25 feet	15 feet	1 per street frontage	1 sign per street frontage
Political sign	32 square feet	8 feet	10 feet	No limit	None
Private directional sign	8 square feet	4 feet	5 feet	No limit	None
Projecting Business Storefront Sign	6 square feet per sign side; total of 12 square feet	n/a	May extend 4 feet from face of the building but no closer than 2 feet to the back of curb. Minimum height of 8 feet above sidewalk.7	1 per leasable space or entry.	None
Public safety sign	8 square feet	6 feet	10 feet	No limit	None
Real estate sign	64 square feet	12 feet	10 feet	1 per street frontage	None
Sexually oriented business signs	See Section 21A.36.140
Wall sign or flat sign4	1.5 square feet per linear foot of each building face	See note 1	n/a	1 per building face	None
Window sign	25% of total frontage window area per floor	See note 1	n/a	No limit	None

 

Notes:

   1.   For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter.

   2.   Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.

   3.   The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined.

   4.   Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.

   5.   See Subsection 21A.46.100.A.4.a.

   6.   A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign.

   7.   Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy.

      4.   Supplementary Regulations:

         a.   Lot Frontage Requirements: A minimum lot frontage of one hundred feet (100') shall be required for pole signs or monument signs. (Ord. 3- 25, 2025: Ord. 71-24, 2024: Ord. 64-24, 2024: Ord. 17-14, 2014)

21A.46.110: SIGN REGULATIONS FOR DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS:

The following regulations shall apply to signs permitted in the downtown districts. Any sign not expressly permitted by these district regulations is prohibited.

   A.   Sign Regulations For The D-1 And D-4 Downtown Districts:

      1.   Purpose: Signage in the D-1 and D-4 downtown districts should reflect the unique character of the downtown as a regional center for commercial, cultural, entertainment and civic activity. Sign regulations for these districts are intended to allow for the design of signage that complements the downtown's dynamic physical and functional characteristics.

      2.   Applicability: Regulations in subsection A3a of this section shall apply to all uses within the D-1 and D-4 districts.

      3.   Sign Type, Size and Height Standards:

         a.   D-1 and D-4 Districts:

STANDARDS FOR THE D-1 AND D-4 DISTRICTS

Types Of Signs Permitted	Maximum Area Per Sign Face	Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1	Minimum Setback2	Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type	Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3
Awning signs	1 square foot per linear foot of storefront (sign area only)	See note 1	May extend 6 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6	1 per first floor door/wind ow	None
Canopy, drive- through	40% of canopy face if signage is on 2 faces; 20% of canopy face if signs are on 4 faces	See note 1	n/a	1 per canopy face	None
Canopy signs	1 square foot per linear foot of storefront (sign area only); 20 square feet maximum per canopy	See note 1	May extend from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6	1 per first floor building entry	None
Constructi on sign	64 square feet	12 feet	5 feet	1 per storefront	None
Corporate flag	32 square feet	See subsection A4c of this section	8 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6	1 per 50 feet of street frontage, 50 foot minimum street frontage required	2 per street frontage
Flat sign (general building orientation )	4 square feet per linear foot of building face5	See note 1	n/a	1 per building face	None
Flat sign (storefront orientation )4	2 square feet per linear foot of each store frontage5	See note 1	n/a	1 per business storefront	None
Marquee sign	Subject only to Subsection 21A.46.07 0.O	See Subsection 21A.46.07 0.O	See Subsection 21A.46.07 0.O	1 per storefront	None
Monument sign	1 square foot per linear foot of street frontage	20 feet	None	1 per street frontage	1 sign per street frontage
Nameplate , building	3 square feet	8 square feet	None	1 per building	None
New developme nt sign	200 square feet	12 feet	5 feet	1 per street frontage	None
Outdoor television monitor4,7	62 square feet	See note 1. Sign face limited to 8 feet in height	None	1 per building	None
Pole sign	1 square foot per linear foot of street frontage; 200 square feet maximum for a single business, 300 square feet maximum for multiple businesses	45 feet	None, but shall not extend across a property line	1 per street frontage	None
Political sign	32 square feet	8 feet	5 feet	No limit	None
Private directional sign	8 square feet	4 feet	5 feet	No limit	None
Projecting building sign	125 square feet per side; 250 square feet total	See note 1.(See 21A.46.11 0.A.4.b)	May extend 6 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6	1 per street frontage (See 21A.46.11 0.A.4.b)	None
Projecting business storefront sign	9 square feet per side; 18 square feet total	See note 1. Sign face limited to 4 feet in height	May extend 4 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6	1 per public business entry to the street	None
Projecting parking entry sign	9 square feet; 18 square feet total	See note 1. Sign face limited to 4 feet in height	May extend 4 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6	1 per driveway or parking lot entry	None
Public safety sign	8 square feet	6 square feet	None	No limit	None
Real estate sign	32 square feet	8 feet	None	1 per street frontage	None
Roof signs	4 square feet per linear foot of building face or 6 square feet per linear foot of building face on buildings taller than 100 feet	See note 1	n/a	1 per street frontage	None
Window sign	25% of total frontage window area per use	No limit	n/a	No limit	None

 

Notes:

   1.   For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter.

   2.   Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.

   3.   The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined.

   4.   Storefront flat signs and outdoor television monitors limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.

   5.   A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign.

   6.   Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy.

   7.   Allowed in conjunction with television stations only and are allowed only if the building contains a permanent broadcast studio for the television station of at least 15,000 square feet.

         b.   Sports Arena and Convention Center Sign Regulations. The following signs shall be permitted on the blocks that contain the sports arena and convention center, described as follows: beginning at the southwest corner of the intersection of South Temple and West Temple Streets, heading south to the intersection of 200 South and West Temple Streets, thence west to the intersection of 200 South and 200 West Streets, thence north to the intersection of 100 South and 200 West, thence west to the intersection of 100 South and 400 West Streets, thence north to the intersection of South Temple and 400 West, thence east to the point of beginning. Modifications to sign regulations within this overlay may be approved as part of the design review process for any building that is subject to 21A.59. Signs shall not include off-premise advertising. For the purpose of this section, signs may include advertising any business, facility, event or event or facility sponsor which are located within the boundaries of the sports arena and convention center sign regulations overlay.

STANDARDS FOR THE SPORTS ARENA AND CONVENTION CENTER

Types of Signs Permitted7, 8, 9	Maximum Area per Sign Face	Maximum Height of Freestanding Signs	Minimum Setback2	Number of Signs Permitted per Sign Type
Awning/ canopy signs	5 square feet per linear foot of canopy length (sign area only)	Shall not be located above the second floor level of the building for both awning and canopy signs	May extend 6 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet from back of curb	1 per first floor window/door, may be combined with adjacent doors/ windows
Flat sign (general building orientation)	5 square feet per linear foot of building face		n/a	1 per building face
Flat sign (storefront orientation)	Flat sign (storefront orientation)		n/a	3 per business storefront
Flat sign display, electronic changeable copy3	No larger than 1,400 square feet per sign		n/a	5 per city block
Freestanding sign, electronic changeable copy4	Not more than 1,600 square feet per sign, which may be located in a continuous round display	45 feet	n/a	2 per city block
Monument sign	3 square feet per linear foot of street frontage	20 feet	None	5 per street frontage
Private directional sign5	100 square feet	20 feet	No setback	No limit
Roof sign	5 square feet per linear foot of building frontage	20 feet above the roof line or parapet wall	n/a	1 per building
Roof surface sign	30,000 square feet6	n/a	n/a	1 per roof surface
Special event light pole sign	10 square feet	20 feet	n/a	2 per light pole
Special event sign	Sign may cover up to 60% of total building face7	May not exceed the height of building	n/a	1 per street frontage
Window sign	90% of total frontage window area (interior or exterior) for sports arena events, not to exceed 6 months in duration for each calendar year unless otherwise allowed by the zoning administrator.	No Limit	n/a	No Limit

 

Notes:

   1.   Reserved.

   2.   Public property lease and insurance required for projection over property line.

   3.   Flat sign, electronic changeable copy may display static or rotating messages or operate as outdoor television monitors.

   4.   An advertising face on a freestanding sign with electronic changeable copy that is not oriented to a public street may be operated to allow full motion video display.

   5.   Private directional sign may include electronic changeable copy within the sign area.

   6.   To be located on the horizontal plane of a roof surface, primarily viewable from planes and surrounding buildings located above the arena.

   7.   Advertising or corporate logos are limited to on premises advertising of sports arena events and sponsors only.

   8.   Dwell and Twirl time: Text, images, or graphics on an electronic message center shall not change more than once every eight (8) seconds. Twirl time between subsequent static text, images, or graphics shall not exceed one-fourth (0.25) second. Outdoor television monitors are exempt.

   9.   Brightness: No electronic message center shall exceed a brightness level of three-tenths (0.3) foot-candle as measured at a pre-set distance. The measurement distance shall be determined based on the area of the electronic message center using the following formula: the square root of (the electronic message center area times 100). Fractions shall be rounded to the nearest foot.

         c.   Live Performance Theater and Ancillary Uses Located in the Interior of the Block between State and Main Streets, between 100 and 200 South Streets:

STANDARDS FOR THE LIVE PERFORMANCE THEATRE AND ANCILLARY USES LOCATED IN THE INTERIOR OF THE BLOCK BETWEEN STATE AND MAIN STREETS, BETWEEN 100 AND 200 SOUTH STREETS

Types Of Signs Permitted	Maximum Area Per Sign Face	Maximum Height Of Freestandi ng Signs1	Minimum Setback2	Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type	Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3
Awning signs	1 square foot per linear foot of storefront (sign area only)	See note 1	May extend 6 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6	1 per first floor door/wind ow	None
Canopy, drive- through	40% of canopy face if signage is on 2 faces; 20% of canopy face if signs are on 4 faces	See note 1	n/a	1 per canopy face	None
Canopy signs	1 square foot per linear foot of storefront (sign area only); 20 square feet maximum per canopy	See note 1	May extend from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6	1 per first floor building entry	None
Constructi on sign	64 square feet	12 feet	5 feet	1 per storefront	None
Corporate flag	32 square feet	See Subsection 21A.46.11 0.A.4.c	8 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6	1 per 50 feet of street frontage, 50 foot minimum street frontage required	2 per street frontage
Flat sign (general building orientation )	4 square feet per linear foot of building face5	See note 1	n/a	2 per building face	None
Flat sign (storefront orientation )4	2 square feet per linear foot of each store frontage5	See note 1	n/a	1 per business storefront	None
Marquee sign	Subject only to Subsection 21A.46.07 0.O	See Subsection 21A.46.07 0.O	See Subsection 21A.46.07 0.O	1 per storefront	None
Monument sign	1 square foot per linear foot of street frontage	20 feet	None	1 per street frontage	1 sign per street frontage
Nameplate , building	3 square feet	8 square feet	None	1 per building	None
New developme nt sign	200 square feet	12 feet	5 feet	1 per street frontage	None
Pole sign	1 square foot per linear foot of street frontage; 200 square feet maximum for a single business, 300 square feet maximum for multiple businesses	45 feet	None, but shall not extend across a property line	1 per street frontage	None
Pole sign, parking garage access	1 square foot per linear foot of street frontage; 165 square feet maximum for a single business Sign may be located off premises to indicate garage access point, as deemed appropriat e by zoning administrat or	45 feet	None, but shall not extend across a property line	1 per street frontage	1
Political sign	32 square feet	8 feet	5 feet	No limit	None
Private directional sign	8 square feet	4 feet	5 feet	No limit	None
Projecting building sign7,8	165 square feet per side; 330 square feet total	See note 1	May extend 6 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6	2 per street frontage	None
Projecting business storefront sign7,8	9 square feet per side; 18 square feet total	See note 1. Sign face limited to 4 feet in height	May extend 7 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6	1 per public business entry	None
Projecting parking entry sign7,8	40 square feet; 80 square feet total	See note 1. Sign face limited to 4 feet in height	May extend 10 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6	1 per driveway or parking lot entry	None
Public safety sign	8 square feet	6 square feet	None	No limit	None
Real estate sign	32 square feet	8 feet	None	1 per street frontage	None
Roof signs	4 square feet per linear foot of building face or 6 square feet per linear foot of building face on buildings taller than 100 feet	See note 1	n/a	1 per street frontage	None
Window sign	25% of total frontage window area per use	No limit	n/a	No limit	None

 

Notes:

   1.   For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter.

   2.   Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.

   3.   The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined.

   4.   Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.

   5.   A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign.

   6.   Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy.

   7.   This applies only to signs not placed on the street frontages of State Street, Main Streets, 100 South Street and 200 South Street. All signs of this type intended for these street frontages are to be governed by Subsection 21A.46.110.A.3.a.

   8.   These sign types may have animated elements as defined in Subsection 21A.46.020.B of this chapter, restricted to the non-mechanical animation of lights and lighting.

      4.   Supplementary Regulations:

         a.   Sign Setbacks: All freestanding signs shall be set back not less than five feet (5') from the front or corner side lot line. In the case of pole signs, this setback requirement shall be applied to the sign support structure, allowing the sign itself to extend to the front lot line if adequate ground clearance is provided as required in this title.

         b.   Projecting Building Signs: Projecting building signs are allowed for the following uses only:

            (1)   Theaters (live or cinematic theaters with business frontage and direct access to the street) and ancillary uses;

            (2)   Anchor retail (large retailers with over 35,000 square feet of usable floor area) or shopping centers or malls (containing multiple stores with a combined commercial/retail floor area of over 100,000 square feet);

            (3)   Historic buildings as outlined in subsection 21A.46.070V of this chapter.

Businesses using projecting building signs may not also use projecting business storefront signs. The content of a projecting building sign is limited to the building, business or shopping center name and logo.

         c.   Corporate Flags: The pole support must be attached directly to the building and located so that all portions of the flag clear the pedestrian level of the building. Flags shall not interfere with street trees, light poles, utility lines, etc., and shall maintain a ten foot (10') clearance from the sidewalk. Corporate flags may be additionally anchored at the bottom with a cable, chain, rope or other nonrigid device, to prevent excessive movement. However, if more than one structural support is provided, the flag shall be considered a fabric "projecting sign".

   B.   Sign Regulations For The D-2 District:

      1.   Purpose: Sign regulations for the D-2 District are intended to respond to the existing diversity in signage characteristics within this district. The D-2 District is supportive of the D-1 District and reflects a similar purpose as the center for business and culture for the region.

      2.   Applicability: Regulations in Subsection B.3 of this section shall apply to all uses within the D-2 District.

      3.   Sign Type, Size and Height Standards:

STANDARDS FOR THE D-2 DISTRICT

Types Of Signs Permitted	Maximum Area Per Sign Face	Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1	Minimum Setback2	Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type	Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3
Awning/canopy sign	1 square foot per linear foot of storefront (sign area only)	See note 1	May extend 6 feet from face of building 2 feet from back of curb7	1 per first floor door/window	None
Canopy, drive- through	40% of canopy face if signage is on 2 faces; 20% of canopy face if signs are on 4 faces	See note 1	n/a	1 per canopy face	None
Construction sign	64 square feet	12 feet	5 feet	1 per street frontage	None
Flat sign (storefront orientation)4	2 square feet per linear foot of each store frontage5	See note 1	n/a	1 per business or storefront	None
Monument sign6	1 square foot per linear foot of street frontage	20 feet	None	1 per street frontage	1 sign per street frontage
Nameplate, building	3 square feet	8 square feet	None	1 per building	None
New development sign	200 square feet	12 feet	5 feet	1 per street frontage	None
Pole sign6	1 square foot per linear foot of street frontage; 200 square feet maximum for a single business, 300 square feet maximum for multiple businesses	45 feet	None, but shall not extend across a property line	1 per street frontage	1 sign per street frontage
Political sign	32 square feet	8 feet	5 feet	No limit	None
Private directional sign	8 square feet	4 feet	5 feet	No limit	None
Projecting building sign	0.5 square foot per linear foot of street frontage; not to exceed 40 square feet	See note 1	May extend 6 feet from face of building, but shall not cross a property line	1 per street frontage	None
Projecting business storefront sign	6 square feet per sign side; total of 12 square feet	n/a	May extend 4 feet from face of the building but no closer than 2 feet to the back of the curb. Minimum height of 8 feet above sidewalk.7	1 per leasable space or entry	None
Public safety sign	8 square feet	6 feet	5 feet	No limit	None
Real estate sign	64 square feet	12 feet	5 feet	1 per street frontage	None
Wall sign or flat sign (general building orientation)	4 square feet per linear foot of building face5	See note 1	n/a	1 per building face	None
Window sign	25% of total frontage window area per use	See note 1	n/a	No limit	n/a

 

Notes:

   1.   For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter.

   2.   Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.

   3.   The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined.

   4.   Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.

   5.   A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign.

   6.   See Subsection 21A.46.110.B.4.a.

   7.   Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy.

      4.   Supplementary Regulations:

         a.   Lot Frontage Requirements: A minimum lot frontage of one hundred feet (100') shall be required for pole signs or monument signs.

   C.   Sign Regulations For The D-3 Downtown Residential/Warehouse District:

      1.   Purpose: Signage in the D-3 District should respond to the special character of the area resulting from the presence of existing warehouse buildings, some of which are historically significant, and the mix of residential and commercial uses allowed in the district. Consistent with the intent of the district to preserve the existing buildings while promoting new uses within them, signage within the district should contribute to the vitality of the area without detracting from the significance of the architecture. The sign regulations for this district are designed to allow for the identification of uses within the district but to restrain the size and location of signs in order to complement the architectural characteristics of buildings.

      2.   Applicability: Regulations in subsection C3 of this section shall apply to all uses within the D-3 District.

      3.   Sign Type, Size and Height Standards:

STANDARDS FOR THE D-3 DISTRICT

Types Of Signs Permitted	Maximum Area Per Sign Face	Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1	Minimum Setback2	Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type	Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3
Awning/canopy signs	1 square foot per linear foot of storefront (sign area only)	See note 1	May extend 6 feet from face of building 2 feet from back of curb6	1 per first floor door/window	None
Canopy, drive- through	40% of canopy face if signage is on 2 faces; 20% of canopy face if signs are on 4 faces	See note 1	n/a	1 per canopy face	None
Construction sign	64 square feet	12 feet	5 feet	2 per building	None
Flat sign (storefront orientation)4	1.5 square feet per linear foot of store frontage5	See note 1	n/a	1 per business or storefront	None
Monument sign	100 square feet	12 feet	None	1 per street frontage	1 sign per street frontage
Nameplate, building	3 square feet	8 square feet	n/a	1 per building	None
New development sign	80 square feet	12 feet	5 feet	1 per development	None
Pole sign	75 square feet for a single business; 100 square feet for multiple businesses	25 feet	None, but shall not extend across a property line	1 per street frontage	1 sign per street frontage
Political sign	32 square feet	8 feet	5 feet	No limit	None
Private directional sign	8 square feet	4 feet	5 feet	No limit	None
Projecting business storefront sign	6 square feet per sign side; total of 12 square feet	n/a	May extend 4 feet from face of the building but no closer than 2 feet to the back of curb. Minimum height of 8 feet above sidewalk.6	1 per leasable space or entry	None
Public safety sign	8 square feet	6 feet	5 feet	No limit	None
Real estate sign	64 square feet	12 feet	5 feet	1 per building	None
Wall sign or flat sign (general building orientation)	1.5 square feet per linear foot of building face5	See note 1	n/a	1 per building face
Window sign	25% of total frontage window area per use	See note 1	n/a	No limit	None

 

Notes:

   1.   For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter.

   2.   Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.

   3.   The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined.

   4.   Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.

   5.   A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign.

   6.   Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy.

(Ord. 64-24, 2024: Ord. 63-24, 2024: Ord. 44-23, 2023: Ord. 44-19, 2019: Ord. 63-17, 2017: Ord. 51-17, 2017: Ord. 19-11, 2011: Ord. 10-10 § 14, 2010: Ord. 62-09 § 1, 2009: Ord. 80-04 § 1 (Exh. A), 2004: Ord. 68-04 § 1, 2004: Ord. 62-03 § 2, 2003: Ord. 28-01 §§ 3, 4, 2001: Ord. 61-00 §§ 7, 8, 2000: Ord. 53-00 § 10, 2000: Ord. 35-99 § 80, 1999: Ord. 83-98 § 10, 1998: Ord. 88-95 § 1 (Exh. A), 1995)

21A.46.115: SIGN REGULATIONS FOR GATEWAY DISTRICTS:

The following regulations shall apply to signs permitted in the gateway districts. Any sign not expressly permitted by these district regulations is prohibited.

   A.   Sign Regulations For The G-MU Gateway District:

      1.   Purpose: Signage in the G-MU Gateway District should reflect the unique character of the gateway as a mixture of residential, commercial and industrial uses within an urban neighborhood atmosphere. Sign regulations for this district are intended to allow for the design of signage that complements the gateway's dynamic physical and functional characteristics.

      2.   Applicability: Regulations in subsection A3 of this section shall apply to all uses within the G-MU District.

      3.   Sign Type, Size And Height Standards:

STANDARDS FOR THE GATEWAY DISTRICT (G-MU)

Types Of Signs Permitted	Maximum Area Per Sign Face	Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1	Minimum Setback2	Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type	Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3
Awning	1 square foot per linear foot of storefront (sign area only)	See note 1	May extend 6 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6	1 per first floor door/window	None
Canopy signs	1 square foot per linear foot of storefront (sign area only) 20 square feet maximum per canopy	See note 1	May extend from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6	1 per first floor building entry	None
Construction sign	64 square feet	12 feet	5 feet	2 per building	None
Corporate flag	32 square feet	See subsection A4b of this section	May extend 8 feet from the face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6	1 per 50 feet of street frontage. 50 foot minimum street frontage required	2 per street frontage
Flat sign (general building orientation)	1.5 square feet per linear foot of building face5	See note 1	n/a	1 per building face	None
Flat sign (storefront orientation)4	1.5 square feet per linear foot of store frontage5	See note 1	n/a	1 per business or storefront	None
Marquee sign	Subject only to subsection 21A.46.070O of this chapter			1 per storefront	None
Monument and projecting building signs:
Monument sign	100 square feet	12 feet	None	1 per street frontage	1 sign per street frontage
Projecting building sign	125 square feet per side; 250 square feet total	See note 1. (See subsection A4a of this section)	May extend 6 feet from the face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of the curb6	1 per street frontage (See subsection A4a of this section)
Nameplate, identifying building name	3 square feet	8 feet	n/a	1 per building	None
New development sign	80 square feet	12 feet	5 feet	1 per development	None
Political sign	32 square feet	8 feet	5 feet	No limit	None
Private directional sign	8 square feet	4 feet	5 feet	No limit	None
Projecting business storefront sign	9 square feet per side; 18 square feet total	See note 1. Sign face limited to 4 feet in height	May extend 4 feet from the face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of the curb6	1 per public business entry to the street	None
Projecting parking entry sign	9 square feet; 18 square feet total	See note 1. Sign face limited to 4 feet in height	May extend 4 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6	1 per driveway or parking lot entry	None
Public safety sign	8 square feet	6 feet	5 feet	No limit	None
Real estate sign	64 square feet	12 feet	5 feet	1 per building	None
Window sign	25% of total frontage window area per use	See note 1	n/a	No limit	None

 

Notes:

   1.   For height limits on building signs, see subsection 21A.46.070J of this chapter.

   2.   Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.

   3.   The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined.

   4.   Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.

   5.   A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign.

   6.   Public property lease and insurance required for projection over property line.

      4.   Specific Signs:

         a.   Projecting Building Signs: Projecting building signs are allowed for the following uses only:

            (1)   Theaters (live or cinematic theaters with business frontage and direct access to the street),

            (2)   Anchor retail (large retailers with over 35,000 square feet of usable floor area) or shopping centers or malls (containing multiple stores with a combined commercial/retail floor area of over 100,000 square feet),

            (3)   Historic buildings as outlined in subsection 21A.46.070V of this chapter.

Businesses using projecting building signs may not also use projecting business storefront signs. The content of a projecting building sign is limited to the building, business or shopping center name and logo.

         b.   Corporate Flags: The pole support must be attached directly to the building and located so that all portions of the flag shall not interfere with the street trees, light poles, utility lines, etc., and shall maintain a ten foot (10') clearance from the sidewalk. Corporate flags may be additionally anchored at the bottom with a cable, chain, rope or other nonrigid device, to prevent excessive movement. However, if more than one structural support is provided, the flag shall be considered a fabric "projecting sign". (Ord. 68-01 §§ 1, 2, 2001: Ord. 53-00 § 11, 2000: Ord. 83-98 § 11 (Exh. F), 1998)

21A.46.120: SIGN REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS:

The following regulations shall apply to signs permitted in the special purpose districts. Any sign not expressly permitted by these district regulations is prohibited.

   A.   Sign Regulations For The RP And BP Districts:

      1.   Purpose: Signage in the RP and BP districts should respond to the campus like setting promoted by these districts, with signage functioning principally to identify building occupants. Freestanding signs should accent the landscape and building signs should accent the buildings.

      2.   Applicability: Regulations in subsection A3 of this section shall apply to lots within the RP and BP districts.

      3.   Sign Type, Size And Height Standards: