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§ 158.200 EXEMPT SIGNS.
   The following signs are exempt from permit:
   (A)   Nameplate and address signs;
   (B)   Official signs of a public or governmental agency;
   (C)   On premise agriculture signs not exceeding six square feet;
   (D)   On premise bulletin boards for charitable or religious organizations provided the signs do not exceed 32 square feet;
   (E)   On premise real estate signs not exceeding six square feet;
   (F)   Open signs, mounted inside a window (may include lighting);
   (G)   Political signs as provided in this chapter;
   (H)   Private and commercial name plates and street address identification signs or no trespassing signs when such signs do not exceed two square feet;
   (I)   Public utility signs;
   (J)   Signs not visible beyond the lot or parcel on which they are located;
   (K)   Signs on a vehicle operated in the normal course of business;
   (L)   Holiday signs and decorations no more than 30 days prior to the holiday and removed within ten days following that holiday except for Christmas when the decorations may be erected on October 15. Holiday decorations shall be removed not more than 15 days after the pertinent holiday; and
   (M)   Temporary on-site signs such as window signs.
(Ord. 939, passed 3-27-2014)
§ 158.201 PROHIBITED SIGNS.
   Except when otherwise allowed the following signs are prohibited:
   (A)   All signs not specifically allowed herein;
   (B)   Animated signs;
   (C)   Audible signs with audible devices except for freestanding drive-through menu boards;
   (D)   Confusing sign that interferes with or confuses traffic or presents a traffic hazard;
   (E)   Dangerous signs;
   (F)   Obstruction: signs that obstruct any door or fire escape of any building;
   (G)   Portable signs except as allowed per this chapter;
   (H)   Portable signs mounted, attached or painted on trailers, boats, or motor vehicles when parked, stored or displayed in a manner intended to attract the attention of the public for advertising purposes;
   (I)   Signs located within, on, or projecting over any public right-of-way;
   (J)   Roof signs;
   (K)   Temporary signs except as allowed in this chapter;
   (L)   Temporary signs such as pennants, banners, balloons, flags and similar displays except as provided for approved temporary signs;
   (M)   Billboards and off-premise signs except as specifically allowed in this chapter;
   (N)   Menu signs exceeding 36 square feet for drive-through restaurant lanes or exceeding six square feet in any other location; and
   (O)   Obscene signs.
(Ord. 939, passed 3-27-2014)
§ 158.202 NONCONFORMING SIGNS.
   Nonconforming signs shall be subject to the following provisions.
   (A)   Nonconforming signs shall be maintained in good condition including the repair or replacement of worn or damaged parts in order to return it to original state.
   (B)   Nonconforming signs shall not be altered, reconstructed, replaced or relocated other than to comply with this section, except reasonable repair and maintenance limited to a maximum of a total of 50% of the cost to reproduce the sign.
   (C) Nonconforming signs shall be removed or brought into conformance with this title when:
      (1)   The sign structure has been taken down, removed, damaged or deteriorated by more than 50% by any means;
      (2)   The use of the sign or the property on which it is located has ceased, or the property has become vacant or been unoccupied for a period of one year or more. The sign shall be removed within 30 days of notice to do so by the Zoning Administrator; and
      (3)   The property is developed or redeveloped and is the subject of a required building permit or other city development review procedure. Nonconforming signs shall be removed prior to the issuance of additional building permits on the property on which the nonconforming sign is located.
(Ord. 939, passed 3-27-2014)
PARKING REQUIREMENTS
§ 158.215 PARKING REQUIREMENTS BY USE.
Use
Minimum Number of Parking Spaces
Use
Minimum Number of Parking Spaces
Use
Minimum Number of Parking Spaces
Use
Minimum Number of Parking Spaces
RESIDENTIAL
AGRICULTURE
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)
1 PS/BR
Retail sales on-site
2 AW PS/ST
Boarding house
2 PS + 3 PS/BR
Riding, training, boarding stable
1 PS/EA 2 horse stalls
Mobile home
2 PS/DU
OTHER
Mobile home park
2 PS/DU + l/PS/3 DU
Airport
2 + 1 PS/200 sq. ft.
Modular home
2 PS/DU
Assembly
1 PS/200 sq. ft.
Multi-family, studio units
1 PS/DU
Cemetery
30 PS - AW on-site
Multi-family, other units
2 PS/DU
Church
1 PS/200 sq. ft.
One-family
2 PS/DU
Congregate care
1 PS/3 beds
Two-family
2 PS/DU
Day care center
1 PS/EM
COMMERCIAL
Golf course
5 PS/hole
Business schools
1 PS/150 sq. ft.
Group home
1 PS/bed
Charitable
1 PS/200 sq. ft.
Hospital
1 PS/bed
Eating and drinking
1 PS/150 sq. ft.
Kennel
2 PS + 1 PS/EM
Financial
1 PS/300 sq. ft.
Lodges
1 PS/400 sq. ft.
Governmental
1 PS/200 sq. ft.
Plant nursery
1 PS/400 sq. ft. OF
Hotels/motels
1 PS/GR
Public uses
1 PS/200 sq. ft.
Office
1 PS/200 sq. ft.
Shelter care
1 PS/bed
Second hand store
1 PS/300 sq. ft.
INDUSTRIAL
Personal services
1 PS/300 sq. ft.
All industrial
1 PS/EM
Private recreation
3 PS/400 sq. ft.
 
 
Retail
1 PS/300 sq. ft.
SUBDIVISIONS
Self storage
3 PS
With no on street parking
1 PS/per 5 residential lots
Vehicle leasing
1 PS/200 sq. ft.
 
 
Vehicle services
1 PS/400 sq. ft.
 
 
NOTES TO TABLE:
AW means all-weather
GR means guest room
BR means bedroom
OF means office
DU means dwelling unit
PS means parking space
EA means each
sq. ft. means square feet
EM means employee
ST means structure
 
   (A)   In the Central Business District (Historic Preservation Overlay Zone), the required off-street parking and loading requirements for existing buildings are limited to the existing off-street parking and loading spaces.
   (B)   No new spaces are required unless a new building is constructed, in which case the required number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission at public hearing.
(Prior Code, § 12-14.01) (Ord. 747, passed - -1995; Ord. 754, passed - -; Ord. 892, passed - -2008; Ord. 968, passed 6-28-2018)
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