(A) Scope of section regulations. The following regulations are applicable to all districts.
(B) Freestanding signs.
(1) Freestanding signs shall be located only in a front or side yard. Exception: Businesses which have a rear yard adjacent to SD Highway 50 shall be allowed 1 freestanding sign located in a rear yard so long as all other requirements of this chapter are followed.
(2) Lots which are allowed more than 1 freestanding sign shall space the signs no less than 50 feet apart.
(3) Freestanding signs shall not be located within an intersection safety zone.
(4) Freestanding signs shall not employ any moving parts.
(5) Freestanding signs which obstruct any street improvement project shall be removed at the owner's expense.
(C) Building signs. Projecting, awning, canopy, marquee and wall signs may project over public property where the building was constructed at/on the front property line except for state highway rights-of-way.
(D) Inflatable signs. Inflatable signs may be displayed under the following conditions:
(1) They shall not interfere with utility lines, antennas or towers.
(2) Cabling, tie-downs or tether lines shall not be located on or across public property.
(3) They shall not be located in any airport approach zone.
(4) Inflatable signs may be displayed on a lot for 60 permit days per calendar year. Permits shall not be issued for a period less than 15 days.
(E) Portable signs. Portable signs shall be regulated as follows:
(1) A portable sign displayed on a lot shall be subject to a fee established by resolution of the City Council.
(2) Portable signs may be displayed on a lot for 90 permit days per calendar year. Permits shall be issued for a maximum of 30 consecutive days with a minimum of 30 consecutive days between the permit expiration date and the issuance of a new permit.
(3) Exception: Portable signs exceeding 32 square feet shall be allowed on a lot for up to 7 days within a maximum permit period.
(4) Portable signs shall be secured against overturning.
(F) Pennant signs. Pennant signs shall be regulated as follows:
(1) Pennant signs shall not interfere with utility lines.
(2) Cabling, tie-downs or tether lines shall not be located on or across public property.
(3) Pennant signs may be displayed on a lot for 60 permit days per calendar year. Permits shall not be issued for a period less than 15 days.
(G) Banner signs. Banners shall be secured flat against a building at all times.
(H) Canopy/awning signs. Canopy and awning signs, where permitted are subject to the following regulations:
(1) The copy area of the sign shall not exceed 25% of the total face area of the canopy or awning. The combined area of all front-facing panels shall not exceed 35% of the total wall area.
(2) Canopies and awnings shall not extend above the eave or parapet of the building facade and shall be a minimum of 7 feet, 6 inches above the sidewalk or grade, whichever is higher. Awnings and canopies shall not extend over any area utilized by motor vehicles.
(3) Canopies and awnings may project no more than 9 feet from the facade of the wall to which they are mounted. Any extension beyond 6 feet shall have plans stamped by a licensed architect or professional engineer certifying the ability of the wall and associated structures to carry all imposed loads.
(I) Snap frame signs. Snap frame signs shall be fastened to a building at all times.
(J) Sign, gas pump topper. Gas pump topper signs shall be regulated as follows:
(1) Gas pump topper signs shall be fastened to a fuel pumping station at all times.
(Ord. 1188, passed 6-16-2008; Am. Ord. 1195, passed 9-15-2008; Am. Ord. 1235, passed 8-16-2010)