A. Prohibited Signs And Sign Components: Any sign or sign component not specifically in accordance with the provisions of this chapter is prohibited, including:
1. Animated or moving signs, including signs consisting of any moving, swinging, rotating, flashing, blinking, scintillating, fluctuating, scrolling, or otherwise animated light, lettering, numerals, or characters, unless specifically permitted as part of the allowable signage enumerated in this article and as part of a conditional use permit for an electronic message sign approved by the town of Winter Park planning commission and the town of Winter Park town council pursuant to the following procedures and subject to the following criteria:
a. Conditional Use Permit Application: Any application for a conditional use permit as allowed by this subsection A1 shall follow the application procedures as defined in subsections 6-2A-4A and B of this article. The applicant shall also provide support information addressing the standards for findings of fact as described in this subsection A1. The town planner shall have up to two (2) weeks to determine if an application is complete.
b. Conditional Use Permit Review Procedure: Upon determination by the town planner that an application is complete, the town planner shall schedule a public hearing before the town of Winter Park planning commission. Public notice is required to be mailed to property owners within three hundred feet (300') of the property boundary where the sign is proposed indicating time and place of the public hearing no less than two (2) weeks in advance of the public hearing. At the regular meeting in which the public hearing is held, the planning commission shall review the application in conformance with the findings of fact noted below. The planning commission may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the conditional use permit application.
Following approval or approval with conditions by the town of Winter Park planning commission, the town planner shall retain the conditional use permit application and all of its supplemental documents for review by the town of Winter Park town council at a public hearing within forty (40) days. At the regular meeting in which the public hearing is held, the town council shall review the application in conformance with the findings of fact noted below. The town council may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the conditional use permit application. No conditional use permit shall be valid or may be issued pursuant to the terms of this subsection until the same is approved by the town council.
c. Permit Standards: Any conditional use permit shall only be permitted after meeting the following standards, as determined by findings of fact established by the town of Winter Park planning commission and the town of Winter Park town council:
(1) General Welfare: The establishment, maintenance or conducting of the sign for which a use permit is sought will not, under the particular case, be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the general vicinity of the proposed site.
(2) Nuisance: Any sign found to be objectionable or incompatible with the town of Winter Park or the surrounding area due to light pollution, visibility from public rights of way, aesthetic degradation, hours of operation, or other undesirable characteristics as determined by the town of Winter Park town council may be prohibited.
(3) Zoning Consistency: To obtain a conditional use permit, the applicant must generally show that the contemplated sign is compatible with the policies in terms of the town code, and that such use would be essential or desirable to the public convenience or welfare, and will not impair the integrity and character of the underlying zone district or be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the town of Winter Park. (Ord. 388, Series of 2006)
2. Advertising devices except flags or banners or advertising statuary used to identify the nature of a business as defined herein. Exceptions noted shall require a permit as for other signs.
3. Decorative banners, flags, pennants, balloons, and sandwich type signs used for advertising purposes, except as provided in subsection 6-2A-3D of this article or submitted and permitted as part of other signage. Any system of flags, banners or pennants, or a combination of the same, constituting an architectural feature that is integral to the design character of the village, a complex within the village or a comprehensive project may be permitted if first approved by the committee as part of an overall review of the proposed system.
4. Except as provided for in subsection B of this section, light bulb strings including external displays, which consist of unshielded light bulbs, festoons, and strings of open light bulbs, are prohibited. An exception hereto may be granted by the committee when the display is in keeping with an approved overall design theme put forth for the complex and/or for the business activity to which it relates and is appropriate for the complex as a whole. (Examples: decorative light strings in landscape trees throughout the complex; garlands on retail shop facades as part of an overall seasonal or event lighting theme; etc.)
5. Any sign, banner, poster, or other display other than directional signs installed for the purpose of advertising a project, person, or subject not related to the premises upon which said sign is located. An exception hereto, may be granted by the committee for signs advertising a community event or function inside or outside the boundaries of the complex; the installation not to exceed fourteen (14) days prior to, or forty eight (48) hours after said event. Such signs shall require the prior written approval of the committee. Examples of qualifying community events include any sanctioned public event such as an art fair, holiday celebration, food festival, historical celebration, concert, or other similar cultural event, or competitive athletic event, fair, or similar event, or function. Qualifying events may require a special event permit from the town of Winter Park.
6. Signs that create a safety hazard by obstructing clear view of pedestrian, skier, or vehicular traffic.
7. Signs constituting a traffic hazard. No person shall install or maintain or cause to be installed or maintained any sign which simulates or imitates in size, color, lettering, or design any traffic sign or signal, or which makes use of the words, "Stop", "Look", "Danger", or any other words, phrases, symbols, or characters in such a manner to interfere with, mislead, or confuse pedestrian, skier, or vehicular traffic.
8. No signs on doors, windows, or fire escapes shall be installed, relocated, or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window, or fire escape. No sign of any kind shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape except those signs as required by other codes or ordinances.
9. Signs in proximity to utility lines. No permit shall be issued for any sign, and no sign shall be constructed or maintained which has less horizontal or vertical clearance from authorized communication or energized electrical power lines than that prescribed by the laws of the state of Colorado or rules and regulations duly promulgated by agencies thereof. It shall be the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all applicable laws, codes, regulations, or ordinances are met.
10. Vehicle signs, including signs affixed to automobiles, trucks, trailers or other transportation vehicles or signs placed in the open bed of any such transportation vehicles which advertise, identify or provide direction to a use or activity not related to its lawful making of deliveries or sales of merchandise, or as required by licensing ordinances.
11. Roof signs as defined herein.
12. Signs that produce audible noise or sounds.
13. Signs that emit visible smoke, vapor, particles, or odor.
14. Snipe signs as defined.
15. Signs intended to swing or otherwise noticeably move as a result of wind pressure because of the nature of suspension or attachment of such signs.
16. Marquees except for movie theaters, playhouses, or other venues requiring regular updates of shows, performances, or meetings. Marquees shall be subject to review and approval for compatibility with the visual character of the village and intent of this chapter by the committee prior to issuance of a sign permit.
17. Words or pictures contained in a sign that, in the sole judgment of the committee, reflect lewd or immoral information or images as determined by standards and values of the community.
18. Real estate signs.
19. Political campaign signs.
20. No sign shall be affixed to any living plant, tree, bush, or shrub, nor nailed, stapled, screwed, taped, or glued to any building, boulder, retaining wall, bench, sign, bridge, post, lamp, banner, or other permanent fixture, plant, shrub, or tree, or in any manner that damages or defaces any surface or fixture of the village at Winter Park.
21. Exterior residential unit identification signs used to identify individual residences.
22. Temporary paper window signs except printed posters advertising a community event or function inside or outside the boundaries of the Zephyr Mountain Lodge as stipulated herein.
B. Allowable Signs Exempt From Permit: All signs in this subsection B are exempt from permit provided the signs are in compliance with all other applicable laws and ordinances. Allowable signs exempt from permit shall require the prior written approval of the Master Association.
1. Memorial tablets and plaques installed and authorized by a duly constituted governmental agency or recognized historical society.
2. Official and legal notices issued by any court, public body, or officer in performance of a public duty or in giving any legal notice.
3. Changeable copy sign as defined in subsection 6-2A-1D of this chapter and meeting the provisions of subsection 6-2A-3B1e of this chapter shall not require a permit to change copy.
4. Directional, warning, or informational signs or structures required or authorized by law, or by federal, state, county, or town authority. Any warning sign required to protect the health and safety of persons within or adjacent to the buildings.
5. Official flags of the United States of America, the state of Colorado, Grand County, and the town of Winter Park. No side of any flag may be greater than a maximum of six feet (6'), except flags on poles over thirty five feet (35') high may have a flag which has a width of not more than twenty five percent (25%) of the height of the pole. All flags shall be displayed in a proper manner.
6. Prohibited activities signs located on a property posting said property for warning or other prohibitions on trespassing, hunting, fishing, swimming, or other prohibited activities. Such signs shall be no greater than one square foot in area and shall be spaced no closer than fifty feet (50') apart, except as otherwise provided in other applicable town ordinances. Setback requirements shall not apply to such signs.
7. Interior signs located on the interior of a building or structure and not visible under normal viewing conditions from outside the building and primarily designed for the information of persons within the subject building or structure.
8. Convenience signs as defined in subsection 6-2A-1D of this chapter and meeting the provisions of this chapter that are necessary for public information, convenience or safety.
Information such as "Open", "Closed", "No Vacancy", "Vacancy", "Entrance", "Exit", and directional arrows is allowed. Other necessary convenience type signs such as "Lift Tickets", "Restrooms", "Telephones", "Ski School", "Lockers", and similar messages may be approved by the committee.
Convenience signs meeting the provisions of this chapter are not counted toward the total allowable sign area for the business or use with which they are associated.
a. Open/Closed Convenience Sign:
Size:
One square foot allowable background area.
Number Of Signs:
One sign per public entrance is allowed.
Content:
Content shall be limited to the words "OPEN" and "CLOSED".
Maximum Letter Height:
Four inches (4").
Design:
Signs shall be neatly displayed. Signs shall be designed for pedestrian viewing.
Illumination:
Signs constructed of letters made from lighted tubing are prohibited. Signs shall follow the lighting standards set forth in subsection 6-2A-3E of this chapter.
b. Credit Card Convenience Sign:
Size:
One square foot allowable aggregate background area per group of credit card signs.
Number Of Signs:
One sign (group) per public entrance is allowed.
Content:
Content shall be limited to signs identifying credit cards accepted by the merchant and organization membership medallions. These signs may include corporate logos.
Design:
Decals are acceptable. The signs should be grouped together in an orderly manner and may be applied to a window or door; or, if on a solid background, may be applied to a wall or other surface. Signs shall be designed for pedestrian viewing.
Illumination:
Illumination is prohibited, except as coincidentally illuminated.
c. Hours Of Operation Convenience Sign:
Size:
One square foot allowable background area.
Number Of Signs:
One sign per public entrance is allowed.
Content:
Content shall be limited to hours of operation or related information.
Maximum Letter Height:
Maximum letter height shall be four inches (4").
Design:
Decals are acceptable. The signs may be applied to a window or door; or, if on a solid background, may be applied to a wall or other surface. Signs shall be designed for pedestrian viewing.
Illumination:
Illumination is prohibited, except as coincidentally illuminated.
d. Vacancy; No Vacancy Convenience Sign:
Size:
Two (2) square feet allowable area.
Number Of Signs:
One sign per public entrance.
Content:
Content shall be limited to "NO" and "VACANCY".
Maximum Letter Height:
Maximum letter height is four inches (4").
Design:
Signs shall be designed for pedestrian viewing.
Illumination:
Signs shall follow the lighting standards set forth in subsection 6-2A-3E of this chapter.
9. Holiday string lights or colored tree lights may be used for decorative purposes to coincide with the Thanksgiving/Christmas holiday season (November 15 through January 15) and shall be exempt from permit requirements if displayed for no more than sixty (60) days and removed following that time period. Clear string lights may be used the remainder of the year only for purposes of landscape decoration, window decoration, and display. Bulbs on such lights shall not exceed 10 watts and shall not twinkle or flash and shall be installed according to the national electrical code.
10. Signage displayed on motor vehicles that are being operated or stored in the normal course of business may display only the business name and logo, the business address, business telephone number, a business slogan, generic product identification (i.e., ski rental, lodging, restaurant, etc.), or specific brand name product identification only if the primary purpose or use of such vehicles will not be the display of signs, and only if such vehicles are parked or stored in areas appropriate to their use as commercial or delivery vehicles.
11. Window signs that are more than three feet (3') back from the window, except illuminated signs that (in the sole judgment of the committee) are arranged for the purpose of viewing outside the premises. The area of illuminated signs thus arranged for the purpose of viewing outside the business is to be counted in the total allowable business signage, and a permit is required. (Ord. 304, Series of 2000)