§ 85-7. Specific sign regulations.
(a)
Applicability . The regulations contained in this section apply specifically to signs authorized with a permit.
(b)
Schedule of regulations . Freestanding, wall, canopy, awning, projecting, suspended, window signs, monument and portable signs must comply with the place, area, height, number, and location requirements in the Schedule of Regulations contained in this section. In addition to any other regulations contained in this Code, the following specific regulations apply:
(1)
Freestanding and wall signs.
a.
Freestanding signs area computations are computed as shown in Appendix A. Freestanding signs shall be set back in conformity with clear vision triangle standards if located near intersections and driveways. See Appendix B.
b.
Freestanding signs are not allowed in the Downtown area, described on Appendix C.
c.
A multiple-family residential use in a predominately one or two-family residential area shall be limited to one wall or projecting sign per parcel, shall not be illuminated, shall not exceed two square feet in area, and shall not exceed a height of eight feet above ground level.
d.
A commercial, industrial, or institutional use utilizing a freestanding or wall sign located in a predominately one or two-family residential area shall be limited to the following:
1.
No freestanding sign shall exceed six feet in height
2.
No sign shall exceed 24 square feet in area.
3.
No sign shall be internally illuminated.
e.
In no case shall the area of a wall sign, or signs, exceed 15 percent of the area of the wall upon which the sign or signs are displayed.
(2)
Projecting and suspended signs.
a.
Shall not project over a building's roofline.
b.
May project over public property only with an encroachment permit issued by the city.
(3)
Portable signs. Portable signs during hours of operation only.
(4)
Temporary signs. One temporary sign is permitted per improved parcel. The sign shall not exceed 50 square feet in area and shall not be displayed more than 45 days in any calendar year. Exception: Where multiple tenants occupy a tenant space on a single parcel, no more than two portable signs (not exceeding 50 square feet) may be placed at any one time (placed no closer than 100 feet apart).
(5)
Electronic message center. One electronic message center shall be permitted in commercial, office, industrial uses, subject to the following conditions:
a.
Frequency of message change. The message change shall not be more frequent than once every five seconds.
b.
Size. Up to 50 percent of the sign face area of any permitted permanent freestanding or wall sign and up to 100 percent of the sign face area of a marquee sign may incorporate an electronic message center.
c.
Number. One such electronic message center shall be permitted.
d.
Intensity. The intensity of lights shall not interfere with traffic control devices, nor shall they distract motorists or otherwise create a traffic hazard.
(6)
Monument sign. One monument sign shall be permitted for commercial, office, industrial, institutional and recreational uses, subject to the following conditions:
a.
Two feet from a front and ten feet from side lot line.
(c)
Sign bonuses . Bonuses in height and area for freestanding and wall signs may be granted by the zoning administrator for the following:
(1)
Freestanding signs. The surface area for freestanding signs may be increased up to a maximum total sign area of 40 square feet for the following:
a.
Height. A sign eight feet or less in height: an additional 10 square feet in sign area is allowed.
b.
Background. A sign having a dark or opaque sign face of at least 60 percent: an additional 10 square feet is allowed. See Appendix D.
(2)
Wall signs. The surface area or height for wall signs may be increased up to a maximum total sign area of 65 square feet for the following:
a.
Background. A sign having a dark or opaque sign face of 60 percent: an additional 15 square feet is allowed.
b.
No freestanding sign. If there is no freestanding sign on the premises, an additional 15 square feet is allowed.
c.
Single individual letters or logos that appear integral to the architecture and made of metal or masonry and permanently engraved or built in to a structure may exceed the maximum height requirement provided the letters meet the area requirements as outlined in the Schedule of Regulations. The letters and logos shall not be internally lit.
(3)
Canopy signs. For a commercial, office, industrial, institutional, or recreational use, an additional sign is allowed on a canopy if there is no freestanding sign on the parcel or if the freestanding sign on the parcel is less than 24 square feet in area and no taller than eight feet in height. The sign on the canopy shall be no larger than 12 square feet and on a canopy no taller than 18 feet. Two such signs per parcel are allowed on the canopy.
(4)
Time/temperature/date devices. Clocks and thermometers may be incorporated into any sign provided such device does not exceed nine square feet.
(Ord. No. 2017-11 , § 2, 7-17-17)