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(A) This section does not pertain to wrecking, salvage, and junkyard uses; these uses are subject to the regulations in § 153.162. All permitted outdoor storage of material and equipment within the C-2, C-T, L-I, I, and EU-L zones shall be screened from the public street right-of-way and private drives in accordance with the regulations of this section. All permitted outdoor storage within the C-2, C-T, and L-I zones shall be screened from all surrounding properties in accordance with the regulations of this section. All permitted outdoor storage within the I or EU-L zones shall be screened from all surrounding properties which are not zoned I or EU-L in accordance with the regulations of this section.
(B) At the expense of the owner or lessee of the property, outdoor storage uses shall be completely surrounded by a view-obscuring physical barrier (fencing, earthen berms, walls, and the like), by view-obscuring vegetation, or by a combination of a physical barrier and vegetation. The view-obscuring physical or vegetative barrier shall be of sufficient height to prevent the view of the premises from vehicular and pedestrian traffic on adjacent streets, and to screen the view from adjacent properties.
(C) Vegetation. Where vegetation is used to meet the requirements of this section, the vegetation shall be planted at a density sufficient to become view-obscuring (in all seasons) within two years from the date of planting. If vegetation planted under this division does not become view-obscuring within two years, a view-obscuring fence or other physical barrier shall be immediately installed. If vegetation dies, and no longer provides view obstruction, a view-obstructing physical barrier or replacement vegetation shall be immediately installed.
(1) The vegetative buffer shall be a minimum of ten feet wide in depth, and at least 50% of the trees and shrubs shall be evergreen. A landscape plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Official. The landscape plan shall provide information reguired in § 153.212(F).
(2) Existing vegetation may be used to meet the requirements for screening.
(a) The existing vegetation shall obscure view in all seasons.
(b) Existing vegetation to be used as screening shall be located entirely on the subject property, and cannot be considered if located within the street right-of-way or on adjacent property.
(D) Physical barrier. When a physical barrier is used to meet the requirements of this section, the structure shall be opaque and provide view obstruction from surrounding properties and from the street right-of-way as set out in this section.
(1) Fencing and walls shall be a minimum of six feet in height and shall not exceed eight feet in height.
(2) Berms may exceed eight feet in height if needed to be effective for screening. Berms shall not have side slopes steeper than three horizontal feet to one vertical foot. Berms shall be vegetated. The vegetation plans shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Official.
(3) Chain link (even with screening cloth or slats), barbed wire, corrugated metal, and other agricultural type fencing is not allowed to be used as a physical screening barrier.
(4) No commercial signage shall be allowed to be placed on the physical barrier.
(5) Screening shall be uniform, consistent, and neat in appearance, of materials compatible with the surrounding development, and shall be properly maintained during the life of the use.
(6) The outdoor display of materials or equipment solely for retail sale or lease, such as automobiles, farm and garden supplies, and the like shall not be required to be screened as set forth above.
(7) Outdoor storage associated with single-family residential uses shall not be required to be screened as set forth above.
(Ord. 2021-05-946, passed 5-4-21)
SIGNS
This sign code shall refer to definitions set forth in this municipal code except as modified below:
AWNING SIGN. A sign where graphics or symbols are painted, sewn or otherwise adhered to the awning material as an integrated part of the awning itself.
BANNER SIGN. Any sign made of fabric, vinyl or any similar non-rigid material with no enclosing framework.
BILLBOARD. Any off-site structure or portion thereto upon which are signs or advertisements used as an outdoor display. This definition does not include any bulletin boards used to display government signs.
CANOPY SIGN. Any sign that is mounted, painted, or otherwise applied on or attached to a canopy or structural protective cover over an outdoor area.
CODE OFFICIAL. An employee of the city designated by the Mayor to administer and enforce this code.
CONSTRUCTION IDENTIFICATION SIGN. A sign which identifies architects, engineers, contractors and other individuals or firms involved with construction on premises, the name of the building or development, the intended purpose of the building, and/or the expected completion date.
CROWN SIGN. A wall sign extending not more than three feet from the building facade located on the upper horizontal band of a building at least two stories in height.
DIGITAL BILLBOARD. An electronically displayed Billboard that is static or changes messages by any electronic process or remote control.
DIGITAL SIGN. An electronically displayed sign that is static or changes messages by any electronic process or remote control.
DOUBLE POST SIGN. A permanently affixed sign which is wholly independent of a building for support where the primary support is supplied by two posts.
ELECTRIC SIGN. Any sign containing electrical wiring. This does not include signs illuminated by an exterior floodlight source.
FLASHING SIGN. Any illuminated sign on which the artificial light is not maintained stationary or constant in intensity and color at all times when such sign is in use. For the purpose of this code any moving illuminated sign, except digital billboards, must be considered a flashing sign.
GOVERNMENT SIGN. A government sign is a sign that is constructed, placed or maintained by the federal, state or local government or a sign that is required to be constructed, maintained by the federal, state or local government either directly or to enforce a property owner's rights.
HIGHWAY SIGN. A freestanding sign, integral sign or flat mounted sign that is erected and maintained within the view of motorists who are driving on a highway.
ILLUMINATED SIGN. A sign that is directly lighted by any electrical light source, internal or external. This definition does not include signs that are illuminated by streetlights or other light sources owned by any public agency or light sources that are specifically operated for the purpose of lighting the area in which the sign is located rather than the sign itself.
INTEGRAL SIGN. A sign that is embedded into the material of a building.
MONUMENT SIGN. A free-standing and permanently affixed sign that is supported by a solid base (other than poles) and such that no air space is visible within or between any portion of the sign display area and sign structure. A monument sign may identify a project or district, or mark an entrance, which can incorporate a single or multiple licensed business listing.
OFF-PREMISES. A sign that directs attention to a business, profession, event, entertainment, product or service that is located, offered or sold somewhere other than on the certain premises where the sign is erected.
ORIGINAL ART DISPLAY. A hand-painted work of visual art that is either affixed to or painted directly on the exterior wall of a structure with the permission of the property owner. An ORIGINAL ART DISPLAY does not include: mechanically produced or computer-generated prints or images, including but not limited to digitally printed vinyl; electrical or mechanical components; or changing image art display.
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN. A sign that advertises goods, products or services which are not sold, manufactured or distributed on or from the premises or facilities on which the sign is located.
PORTABLE SIGN. Any structure without a permanent foundation or otherwise permanently attached to a fixed location, which can be carried, towed, hauled or driven and is primarily designed to be moved rather than be limited to a fixed location regardless of modifications that limit its movability.
PROJECTING SIGN. A sign, other than a wall sign, that is mounted to the wall or surface of a building or structure and which is supported by a wall of a building or structure and projects from the building by 12 inches or more.
REAL ESTATE SIGN. A free-standing sign advertising the premises for sale, rent or lease.
ROOF SIGN. A sign located on or above the roof of any building, not including false mansard roof, canopy, or other fascia.
SANDWICH BOARD SIGN. A moveable sign not secured or attached to the ground or surface upon which it is located.
SIGN. A name, identification, description, display or illustration, other than an original art display, which is affixed to, painted or represented directly or indirectly upon a building, or other outdoor surface which directs attention to or is designed or intended to direct attention to the sign face or to an object, product, place, activity, person, institution, organization or business. Signs located completely within an enclosed building, and not exposed to view from a street, must not be considered a sign. Each display surface of a sign or sign face must be considered to be a sign.
SIGN AREA. The space enclosed within the extreme edges of the sign on each sign face, not including the supporting structure or where attached directly to a building wall or surface; the space within the outline enclosing all the characters of the words, numbers or design. If the sign lettering and/or logo is not enclosed or framed in any way, then the area of the letters and/or logo themselves may be considered the sign area.
SIGN FACE. The entire display surface area of a sign upon, against or through which copy is placed or reflected.
SHINGLE SIGN. A small projecting sign that hangs from a bracket or support and is located over or near a building entrance.
SUBDIVISION SIGN. A permanently affixed sign which is wholly independent of a building for support attached along its entire width to a continuous pedestal or wall that is used to identify the entry to or name of an entire development.
TEMPORARY SIGN. A banner, pennant, poster or advertising display constructed of paper, cloth, canvas, plastic sheet, cardboard, wallboard, plywood or other like materials and that appears to be intended or is determined by the Code Official to be displayed for a limited period of time.
VEHICLE SIGN. Means any sign attached to or displayed on a vehicle.
WALL SIGN. Means any attached sign other than a projecting sign or a banner sign, which is permanently attached to or painted on any wall of any building and projects from the plane of the wall less than 12 inches. An integral sign shall be considered a wall sign.
WINDOW SIGN. An attached sign which is not a temporary sign and which is attached to, painted on, etched or otherwise adhered to a window or which is displayed within 12 inches of the window and is legible from outside the window.
WINDBLOWN SIGNS. A fluttering, spinning, windblown or inflatable device, including pennants, streamers and propeller discs.
(Ord. 2018-05-786, passed 5-1-18)
(A) Signs are prohibited in all zoning districts unless:
(1) Constructed pursuant to a valid building permit when required by this code; and
(2) Authorized under this code.
(B) Prohibition of fees. A property owner may not accept a fee for posting or maintaining a sign allowed under division (C) of this section and any sign that is posted or maintained in violation of this provision is prohibited.
(C) Commercial signs in residential zones. Commercial signs are prohibited in exclusively single family residential zones or on property used for non-transient residential uses, except for those properties on which a home occupation or a transient residential use has been approved by the city.
(D) Prohibited signs. The following signs shall be prohibited in the city:
(1) Billboards and digital billboards;
(2) Highway signs;
(3) Signs with fluctuating illumination, including any sign that flashes, blinks, fluctuates in light intensity or is animated;
(4) Signs which revolve, rotate or move in whole or in part;
(5) Windblown signs, except flags as described in § 153.182(A)(5) as provided herein;
(6) Signs that constitute a traffic hazard are prohibited, and no sign or other advertising shall be erected at the intersection of any street in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision;
(7) Off-site signs;
(8) Roof signs;
(9) Search lights;
(10) Signs on or affixed to trees or utility poles, except that signs may be placed on utility poles for utility identification purposes by the proper utility;
(11) Reflective or mirrored signs; and
(12) Signs placed or affixed within public right-of-ways or encroach upon a public right- of-way, except for government signs and wall signs, awning signs, canopy signs, projecting signs, shingle signs and sandwich board signs may encroach as provided herein.
(E) Vehicles. It shall be unlawful to use a vehicle or trailer as a sign in circumvention or violation of any part of this code.
(Ord. 2018-05-786, passed 5-1-18)
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