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§ 153.07 RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.
   (A)   The area of a sign shall be computed by drawing a line or lines around the sign in such a way to form not more than four regular geometric figures such as a rectangle, circle, triangle, trapezoid or ellipse. The total of these figures shall be the total area of the sign. All portions of the sign structure, which are internally illuminated, shall be subject to the area limitations of § 153.09.
   (B)   The maximum size area in square feet, as prescribed in § 153.09, shall apply to only one sign face. If the sign has more than one face, the maximum area of all faces shall be twice the area prescribed in § 153.09.
   (C)   The height of a sign shall be measured as follows.
      (1)   Ground, pole or billboard sign within 100 feet of a street abutting the property on which the sign is located: from the top of the curb of the nearest street adjacent thereto, or if there is no curb, from a point six inches above the edge of the road surface, to the top of the sign structure.
      (2)   Ground, pole or billboard signs more that 100 feet from an adjacent street: from the ground at the sign base to the top of the sign structure.
      (3)   Roof sign: from the roof level at the base to the top of the sign structure.
(Ord. 2008-01, passed 7-17-2008)
§ 153.08 SPECIAL HEIGHT AND/OR AREA SIGNS.
   In order that the city may develop in accordance with the intent and purpose of this chapter and in order that substantial justice may be done, signs may be erected which exceed the height and aerial limitations contained in § 153.09 after approval of the same as a specific use, having due regard for the size (acreage) and topography of the premises or site and the elevation of adjacent roadways.
(Ord. 2008-01, passed 7-17-2008)
§ 153.09 SCHEDULE OF SIGN STANDARDS.
   No signs shall be erected, placed, displayed or located except in accordance with the schedule of sign standards, as shown on the following graph.
Schedule of Sign Standards
Sign Type
Permitted In
Max. Area in Square Feet
Max. Height (applies only to pole and ground/monument signs)
Construction Type Permitted (Classification § 153.01)
Setback Required from Property Line
Spacing
Lighting Interior Illumination (ii) Indirect Illumination (ind)
Other Types Permitted § 153.01, § 153.03)
Maximum Duration
Additional Requirements
Schedule of Sign Standards
Sign Type
Permitted In
Max. Area in Square Feet
Max. Height (applies only to pole and ground/monument signs)
Construction Type Permitted (Classification § 153.01)
Setback Required from Property Line
Spacing
Lighting Interior Illumination (ii) Indirect Illumination (ind)
Other Types Permitted § 153.01, § 153.03)
Maximum Duration
Additional Requirements
Apartment
All multi-family and general business areas
75
6
c, e
20
One per street frontage or 300
ii, ind
a, b, f,
Permanent
(1), (4)
Develop- ment
All commercial, industrial and planned residential area
200
20
a, c, e
20
Two per develop- ment
ind
i
Temporary until project complete or permanent by permitted project design
(4)
General Business
General business areas
64
30
c, e, g
20
One per street frontage and a wall
ii, ind
 
Permanent
(4)
General Business and Industrial areas
All commercial and industrial areas
200
30
a. b, c, d. e, f, g
20
One per street frontage
ii, ind
h
Permanent
(3), (4)
Institution
Residential areas
32
8
c, g
10
One per street frontage
ind
Direction f
Permanent
(2), (4)
Institution
All commercial and industrial areas
80
20
c, e, g
20
One per street frontage
ii. ind
Direction f, h
Permanent
(2), (3), (4)
Real estate
All nonresidenti al areas
64
20
e, f
None
One per street frontage
ind
 
Temporary
(4)
Real estate
All residential areas
16
8
c, e
None
One of each per street frontage
ind
 
Temporary
(1), (5)
Special height and/or area
 
For pylon type signs for shopping centers, industrial complexes and similar type uses in general business and industrial areas, see §§ 153.07 and 153.08.
(1) Not applicable to rental of single units in multi-family or commercial uses.
(2) May have either reader board/directory, in addition to identification signs.
(3) See § 153.05 for additional regulation.
(4) Setback requirements only apply to ground-monument, pole and billboard signs.
(5) Only one sign per model home is permitted.
(6) The maximum height restriction is not applicable to wall signs.
 
(Ord. 2008-01, passed 7-17-2008)
§ 153.10 ADMINISTRATION.
   (A)   The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this chapter. Upon presentation of proper credentials, he or she or authorized representatives may enter any building, structure or premises within the city to perform any duty imposed by this chapter.
   (B)   The Mayor may order the removal of any sign erected or maintained in violation of this chapter. The Mayor shall give 30 days’ notice in writing to the owner of such sign or of the building, structure or premises on which such sign is located, to remove the sign or to bring it into compliance. The Mayor may remove a sign at cost to the owner, immediately and without notice, if in his or her opinion, which shall be final, the sign presents an immediate threat or danger to the safety of the public.
(Ord. 2008-01, passed 7-17-2008; Ord. 2011-02, passed 6-16-2011)
§ 153.99 PENALTY.
   Any person, firm or corporation violating any provisions of this chapter or failing to observe any provisions thereof shall be deemed guilty to a Class C misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not more than the maximum amount permitted by state law, for each offense. Each day a violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 2008-01, passed 7-17-2008)