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Wall signs permitted in nonresidential districts are subject to the following limitations and requirements.
(a) No wall sign shall cover, wholly or partially any wall opening.
(b) No wall sign shall project beyond the ends or top of the building wall to which it is attached, nor be set out more than six inches from the face of the building to which it is attached.
(c) Wall signs shall not exceed twelve square feet, except for bulletin boards.
(d) All letters, figures, or characters in cutout or irregular form, maintained in conjunction with, attached to or superimposed upon any sign shall be safely and securely built or attached to the sign structure.
(e) Lighting for wall signs shall be permitted for illumination purposes so long as glare upon the street or adjacent property is prevented.
(f) No wall sign shall be erected, relocated, or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to, or egress from any door, window or fire escape.
(Ord. 64-2001. Passed 7-16-01.)
Ground signs, when permitted in any district, shall be subject to the following limitations and requirements.
(a) No ground sign shall exceed twenty four square feet in area or six feet in height. However, ground signs in a residential district shall comply with Section 1155.09 for measurement standards.
(b) Generally, no ground sign shall be located nearer the street or property line than 25 feet.
(c) All letters, figures, or characters in cutout or irregular form, maintained in conjunction with, attached to or superimposed upon any sign shall be safely and securely built or attached to the sign structure.
(d) Lighting for ground signs shall be permitted for illumination purposes so long as glare upon the street or adjacent property is prevented.
(Ord. 64-2001. Passed 7-16-01.)
Unless otherwise noted, temporary signs shall be removed or replaced within thirty days, and if related to a specific event, shall be removed within two days after the event.
(a) Real Estate Signs. Real estate signs and development signs shall be permitted as temporary, non-illuminated signs located on the subject property provided that such signs are displayed in compliance with the following conditions. Unless otherwise noted, such signs shall be restricted to ground signs.
(1) One real estate "for sale" or "for rent" sign shall be permitted for each dwelling or vacant lot limited to a maximum height of thirty inches and maximum width of forty eight inches. Signs may not be placed closer than ten feet of the front property line. Realtors shall also observe these regulations when using "open house" signs. Open house signs will be allowed for directional purposes, and only for the period of the open house.
(2) For subdivisions of seven (7) lots or more, one sign announcing the development or availability of properties shall be permitted provided that the sign does not exceed 24 square feet, nor more than eight feet in height when completely installed.
(3) Permits for development signs shall be issued for a period of one year. Such permits may be renewed by the Building Inspector if construction is being diligently pursued and the sign is being well maintained.
(b) Garage Sales and Auction Signs.
(1) A person desiring to have a garage sale or auction may erect one sign, limited to a maximum height of 30 inches and a maximum width of 48 inches. The sign shall be placed in the yard of the property of the proposed garage sale or auction no closer than ten feet to the front property line. Such sign shall be erected no earlier than 8:00 a.m. the first day of the sale and such sign shall be removed no later than the close of the final day of the sale. No illuminated or animated signs are permitted.
(2) The Police Department shall be notified 24 hours in advance of the garage sale or auction in order to control traffic and parking.
(c) Public Service Announcement Signs. Signs announcing hydrant flushing, water bans, directional signs, signs conveying information concerning civic activities, and the like are also exempt from permit requirements. Such signs may not exceed 4 foot by 6 foot in size, must be located on public property, and must be approved in advance of its erection by the Mayor. Special events sponsored or approved by the Municipality may be exempted from this requirement by resolution of Council.
(Ord. 64-2001. Passed 7-16-01.)
(1) Political signs shall not exceed twenty-four square feet in area or six feet in height.
(2) No political sign shall be located nearer the street or property line than ten (10) feet, unless the placement of the sign interferes with the line of sight required for a public thoroughfare. In such event, the sign may be placed at the nearest point to the public thoroughfare which does not interfere with the line of sight to be determined by the Chief of Police.
(3) Political signs shall be removed or replaced within sixty-five (65) days, and if related to a specific event, shall be removed within five (5) days after the event.
(4) Subject to subsection (d)(2) above, the numbers of political signs on the property are not otherwise regulated.
(5) Political signs require no permit nor permit fee.
(Ord. 63-2008. Passed 11-17-08.)
(a) No sign as regulated by any of the provisions of this chapter shall be erected along any street in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision; or at any location by reason of position, shape or color, it may interfere with, or be confused with any authorized traffic device, sign, or signal.
(b) Any sign now or hereafter existing which no longer communicates a message concerning the property on which it is located shall be taken down by the owner, agent, or person having the beneficial use of the building upon five working days notice from the Building Inspector. Upon failure to comply with such notice within the time specified, the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign, and any expenses incident thereto shall be paid by the owner of the building.
(c) If the Building Inspector's inspection finds that any sign is unsafe or insecure, or is a danger to the public, or has been erected or constructed, or is being maintained in violation of this chapter, the Building Inspector shall give notice thereof to the owner of the sign, and cite the owner hereunder if appropriate. The Building Inspector may cause any sign which is an immediate peril to persons or property to be removed summarily and without notice.
(d) Signs lawfully erected but nonconforming by adoption of this code or amendments thereto, are regulated by provisions of Section 1157.03.
(e) The owner or occupant of any premises upon which a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is apparent or the owner of any sign placed or remaining anywhere in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed prima-facie responsible for the violation so evidenced and subject to the penalty provided.
(Ord. 64-2001. Passed 7-16-01.)