(A) The following special purpose signs shall be permitted:
(1) Directional signs. In any zone, one parking directional sign not exceeding ten square feet in area or six feet in height at each parking area entrance or exit. Directional signs painted on paved parking areas shall be permitted. No advertising message of any kind shall be displayed on a parking directional sign;
(2) Real estate and development signs.
(a) For sale or rental signs. In any zone, one on-site unlighted sign not exceeding six square feet on each street frontage adjoining a site. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height. Parcels of 40 acres or more shall be allowed one freestanding sign not exceeding 20 square feet in area and eight feet in height. All sale and rental signs shall be removed within 30 days from the date of sale;
(b) Open house signs. Open house signs shall be limited to four square feet and shall not exceed three feet in height. They shall be limited to no more than two days per week for any given property. One on-site and no more than three off-premise signs are permitted. The signs shall be placed no more than 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the open house and shall be removed within 30 minutes of the end of the open house. Off-premise signs placed in public rights-of-way shall be placed such that they do not obstruct traffic or visibility at the intersection. They shall not obstruct multi-purpose paths or sidewalks. When placed on private easements, they shall be placed with the property owner’s permission;
(c) Construction signs. On the site of a property actively under construction, one unlighted sign not exceeding 20 square feet in area and six feet in height in a Residential Zone or 40 square feet in area and eight feet in height in a Commercial or Industrial Zone to identify each contractor, architect or engineer engaged in the project. Said signs shall be removed within five days after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the town;
(d) Directional subdivision signs. In any zone, unlighted signs advertising subdivisions containing only the name of the subdivision, the name of the developer and/or agent, an identification emblem and directional message shall be permitted; provided:
1. There shall be no more than three such signs for each subdivision;
2. The total area of all signs shall not exceed 30 square feet;
3. The total height of each sign shall not exceed eight feet;
4. Directional subdivision signs may be displayed during the two years following the date of recordation of the final plat for the subdivision, or until 100% of the lots have been sold, whichever occurs first; and
5. Directional subdivision signs may be located outside the boundaries of the subdivision, but no further than the closest intersection of a public street.
(e) Temporary on-site subdivision signs. Temporary on-site subdivision signs shall be permitted; provided, there shall be no more than 100 square feet of total sign area for each subdivision and a total of five signs. Freestanding signs shall not exceed 15 feet in height in a commercial subdivisionand eight feet in height in a residential subdivision. Such on-site signs shall be permitted to remain for two years from the date the required sign permit is issued. An extension beyond the two-year limitation may be granted for a one-year period, subject to the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission. However, if a conditional use permit is approved for a sales office, any temporary on-site subdivision signs may remain for the term of the conditional use permit;
(f) Subdivision entrance signs. At the major street entrance(s) to a subdivision or development, not more than two signs, each not exceeding 20 square feet in area per sign, shall be permitted. Such signs shall be attached to and shall not extend above a wall or fence, and shall indicate only the name and/or the address of the subdivision or development. Design, color scheme and height of entrance signs are subject to the approval of the Town Manager or designee. Such signs shall be constructed of materials and shall be affixed to the wall or fence in such a manner as to render them not readily susceptible to vandalism; and
(g) Leasing and rental signs. Office buildings and shopping centers and industrial subdivisions may display leasing and rental signs for a period of one year following final construction inspection. These signs shall be limited to one freestanding sign and two building-mounted signs not to exceed a total of 150 square feet in area. Freestanding signs shall not exceed eight feet in height.
(3) Special sale signs.
(a) For retail commercial uses in any zone where such uses are listed as permitted or conditional uses, special sale signs or banners may be permitted while a special sale of goods or services is being conducted.
(b) Signs shall be professionally made, attached to a building wall or installed over an existing freestanding sign and shall be limited to one per street frontage.
(c) The display of the signs shall be limited to 14 days per calendar quarter.
(d) The size of special sale signs shall not exceed 32 square feet each.
(4) Other special signs.
(a) Flags, emblems, insignias and posters of any nation, state, international organization, political subdivision or other governmental agency; unlighted non-verbal religious symbols attached to a place of religious worship; and, temporary displays of a patriotic, religious, charitable or civic character shall be exempt from the provisions of this section, except as follows.
1. If the height exceeds 30 feet, such signs shall be subject to the approval of the Town Manager or designee.
2. With the exception of a public space such as a transportation center, visitor center or roadway median, a maximum of one U.S. and one Arizona flag shall be allowed per property.
3. Flag poles shall not exceed 40 feet in height.
4. The preceding shall not be construed as to permit the use of such flags, insignias and the like for the purpose of advertising or identifying a product or business.
(b) Temporary business identification sign for new businesses only and subject to the following.
1. A sign permit from the town is required.
2. If design review is required, it shall be done by the town staff and approved by the Town Manager.
3. A temporary business identification sign shall be removed within two weeks of the issuance of a permit(s) for the permanent business signage, but no longer than 60 days from the date of the issuance of the permit for the temporary business identification sign. One 30-day extension of time may be approved by town staff. A second 30-day extension may be approved by the Town Manager. No further extensions are authorized. An extension of time will only be approved upon a finding that the business owner has been diligent in pursuing approval of permanent signage.
4. Only one sign mounted on a building wall or over an existing wall sign is permitted.
5. If the temporary identification sign is installed over an existing sign, the new business owner may also apply for a banner sign as provided in § 16.7(A)(5) of this regulation.
6. Sign must be maintained in good condition.
7. Maximum size shall be 32 square feet or if the sign is to be installed over an existing sign, it may be the same size as the existing sign.
8. The sign shall be professionally made.
(5) House of worship announcement banner sign.
(a) One banner sign may be placed on the site of the future construction/location of a house of worship. The purpose of the sign shall be to announce the future location of a house of worship on the site. The sign may be free standing and if so, shall be vented to withstand wind. It shall be setback from the closest property line at least ten feet. It shall be a maximum area of 32 square feet and a maximum height of eight feet.
(b) One banner sign may be placed on the wall of a building announcing an event, classes or other temporary occurrence at a house of worship. The banner shall be a maximum area of 32 square feet and be professionally made. It shall remain on site for a maximum of 14 days.
(6) Community banner signs.
(a) A community banner sign larger than 32 square feet requires approval of the Town Council.
(b) A community banner sign located partially or entirely within the public right-of-way requires the approval of the government with jurisdiction.
(c) A community banner sign shall not obstruct or impair the visibility of the driver of a vehicle.
(d) A community banner sign need not be in a rigid frame, but it shall be maintained in good condition while it is being used.
(e) A community banner sign may remain in any one location for a maximum of three weeks unless approved for a longer period of time by the Town Council.
(B) The following special purpose signs shall be prohibited.
(1) Billboards.
(a) Billboards and off-premise signs shall not be permitted in any zone. All existing billboards and off-premise signs are non-conforming uses, subject to the provisions of § 19 of this zoning code.
(b) If any billboard contains copy advertising a use, business or product no longer in existence, or is left blank, or is maintained without
paid copy for a period of 180 days or more, such billboard shall be removed immediately unless a conditional use permit is approved for its reuse.
(2) Portable signs. Portable and sandwich board signs are prohibited. Temporary real estate “open house” signs shall be exempt.
(3) Vehicle signs. Signs painted on or attached to vehicles parked on public or private premises that are displayed in view of vehicular or pedestrian traffic for a period in excess of 24 hours shall be prohibited.
(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)