A Special Use Permit is used to request variations to this Article so that there can be increases in and a cohesive theme between all signage that are placed at a center, park, or associated subdivision. To obtain a Special Use Permit, the applicant must demonstrate the need for the additional signage and identify the architectural elements. Since the City will be making an exception to its code, it will be looking to the applicant to make the sign and building architectural elements as aesthetically pleasing as possible.
A Special Use Permit can be obtained for (1) new and existing residential or commercial subdivisions or (2) new and existing shopping centers or industrial parks. Special Use Permits cannot be used for a single business on a single lot. The Special Use Permit process cannot be used to exceed the standards for the electronic or digital display portion of signs.
The process for a Special Use Permit requires the Permit to be recommended by the Commission and approved by the Council. The meeting notifications are given to the community through a published notice and posting on the property 15 days before the hearing. Any appeals of the Commission or Council decision will go to the Hearing Officer under the provisions of Article 151.30, Appeals and Variances.
A. Comprehensive Sign Plan. To receive a comprehensive sign plan special use permit, the applicant must address (1) the need for additional signage and (2) how the signs will architecturally blend with the buildings. Additional information to be included in the application will be the size, location, height, lighting, construction materials, and orientation of all proposed signs in addition to any other information deemed necessary by the City. The sign areas and densities requested must conform to the intent of this Article.
B. Special Sign District. As an exception to the subdivision, center, or park special use permit limitations, the owners of 60 percent or more of the street frontage, in linear feet, on both sides of the street in any defined area, may petition the City for the formation of a special sign district for the purpose of creating an integrated special sign theme in the area.
('76 Code, Art. 12-1) (Ord. 743, passed 4-10-86; Am. Ord. 804, passed 3-24-88; Am. Ord. 857, passed 4-26-90; Am. Ord. 982, passed 5-25-95; Am. Ord. 988, passed 9-28-95; Am. Ord. 1012, passed 7-25-96; Am. Ord. 2005-021, passed 11-22-05; Am. Ord. 2015-003, passed 5-28-15; Am. Ord. 2018-004, passed 3-22-18)