The City of Alpine, Utah finds and declares that by controlling and standardizing signs in the community, the regulations set forth in this Chapter will:

1. reduce confusion and potential hazards to motorists and pedestrians;
   
2. encourage signs which are harmonious with the buildings and sites which they occupy;
   
3. preserve and improve the appearance of the City;
   
4. allow each business to clearly identify itself and the goods and services it offers;
   
5. safeguard and enhance property values; and
   
6. protect public and private investment in buildings and open space.

1. Except as provided herein, it shall be unlawful to erect, construct, reconstruct, alter, or change the use of any structure, wall marquees, or any other parts jointed together to form a sign without first obtaining a sign permit from Alpine City.
   
2. Except as provided herein, all applicants for signs within Alpine City must receive a permit from the City prior to construction, placement, or replacement of any sign.
   
3. For permanent signs, the signs shall be colorfast and resistant to corrosion and rotting.
   
4. General Location. All permanent signs shall be set back at least five (5) feet behind the sidewalk or twelve (12) feet behind the curb if there is not a sidewalk. All temporary signs shall be set back at least five (5) feet behind the sidewalk or five (5) feet behind the curb if there is not a sidewalk. No sign shall be placed closer than fourteen (14) feet to a driveway. Temporary signs (except for public, quasi-public and schools) shall be placed only on private property, with the permission of the property owner, and the property owner shall determine the location of the sign in accordance with location standards. The park strip area within public right-of-way in front of a private property shall not be considered a part of the private property
   
   No sign, permanent or temporary, in excess of three (3) feet in height shall be placed within the sight triangle on any corner lot. No part of any sign shall interfere with the use of any fire escape, exit, required stairway, door ventilator, or window.
5. Height. The height of a freestanding or monument sign is measured from the finish grade to the top most portion of the sign, and any pedestal or base shall be included in the measurement. Landscaping or walls cannot be used to increase the height of a sign.
6. Maintenance. All signs shall be maintained in a safe, presentable and good condition including the replacement of defective parts, cleaning, painting, oiling, changing of light bulbs, or other acts required for the maintenance of said sign. Maintenance shall also include the restoration or repair of any exterior wall penetrations, discolorations, or other damages caused by the installation, removal, or placement of signs on a building.
   
7. Inspections. Alpine City may make an initial inspection or re-inspection of any sign for which a permit has been issued and/or for which an inspection has been deemed necessary. Such inspections shall be performed to determine that all signs, constructions, and all reconstructions or modifications of existing signs are built or constructed in conformance with this ordinance and as represented at application for a permit.
   
   All permanent signs containing electrical components, footings or foundations, or as otherwise required by the City, shall receive final inspections to certify that the placement and construction of such sign is in conformance with representations made in permit applications and that work is completed and meets all applicable building and safety codes and conditions of approval.
   
   
8. Regulatory signs, as outlined by local, state and/or federal law, are exempt from the provisions of the Alpine City Sign Ordinance.

1. Licensed Contractor Required. No sign, fixture, or device involving electrical wiring or connections shall be erected or installed in Alpine City except by a licensed and bonded sign or electrical contractor, or as required by the City.
   
2. Engineering Required. All signs shall be engineered in conformance with the applicable provisions of the International Building Code.
   
3. Power Source. Permanent power sources for signs must be concealed underground away from public view or within the structure of the sign or building to which the sign is attached and comply with all provisions of the National Electric Code.
   
4. Foundations. All signs mounted on foundations and footings must conform to the International Building Code as adopted by Alpine City.

All applications for a sign permit shall be submitted to Alpine City and shall include:

1. a color drawing, picture, or rendering with dimensions of the proposed sign,
   
2. a site plan of the location showing the placement of the sign in relation to the building and any driveways, including the setback measurements, and
3. all other applicable information requested on the sign permit application.
   
   Alpine City will not consider an application without such rendering, site plan, or other information as requested on the sign permit application.
   
   
4. All signs involving footings or foundations and/or electrical wiring or connections, or as required by Alpine City, shall be accompanied by a drawing stamped by an appropriate engineer, licensed by the State of Utah, attesting to the adequacy of the proposed construction of the sign and its supports. 
5. Alpine City will review and approve or disapprove or request further information on the application.

(Amended by Ord. No. 2005-02, 2/3/05 & Ord. No. 2005-19, 10/25/05; Ord. No. 2007-02, 4/24/07; Ord. No. 2008-04, 5/13/08; Ord. No. 2011-01, 01/11/11)

Community or Civic Event: A public event that is of interest to the community as a whole rather than the promotion of any product, or commercial goods or services.

Height: The vertical distance measured from the ground level to the highest point of the sign including sign supports.

Public Property: Any property owned by a governmental entity, including public utility poles and traffic signs.

Public Utility Poles: Any telephone pole, electric power pole, light pole or other like pole.

Private Property: Any property privately owned. With the exception found in DCA 3.25.100.2, the park strip area within a public right-of-way in front of a private property shall not be considered a part of the private property.

Quasi Public: A private non-profit educational, religious, recreational, charitable or philanthropic institution, having the primary purpose of serving the general public, such as churches, private schools, hospitals, etc.

Residential Property: Any privately owned property zoned as residential in DCA 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, 3.04 and more specifically referenced on the Official Zone Map (DCA 3.01.100) as TR-10,000, CR-20,000, CR-40,000, CE-5 and CE-50.

Sight Triangle: The area formed by connecting the corner of the property to points thirty-five (35) feet back along each property line abutting the street, or as per AASHTO policy on geometric design of highways and streets regarding safe sight distances.

Sign: Sign shall mean and include a display of an advertising message, usually written, including an announcement, declaration, demonstration, product reproduction, illustration, insignia, surface or space erected or maintained in view of the observer thereof primarily for identification, advertisement, or promotion of the interest of any person, entity, product, or service, and visible from outdoors. The definition of sign shall also include the sign structure, supports, lighting system, and any attachments, flags, ornaments or other features used to draw the attention of observers.

Sign, Activity Sponsor: Signs advertising an individual, business, corporation, or other entity that sponsors sports, such as Alpine Youth Baseball.

Sign, A-frame: A two-sided sign which is self-supporting, easily moved, and not permanently attached to the ground or any structure or building (shaped similar to the graphic shown in Figure 3.25.5.7).

Figure 3.25.5.7

Sign, Construction/Development: A temporary sign placed on a site identifying new construction or development site. . The sign shall be placed only on the site for which it provides information.

Sign, Directional: Temporary, off-premise sign giving directions.

Sign, Election and Political: A temporary sign announcing, promoting, or drawing attention to any candidate(s) seeking public office in a forthcoming election; or signs announcing, promoting, or discouraging political issues.

Sign, Electronic: A sign that flashes, blinks, revolves or is otherwise in motion; or a sign capable of displaying words, symbols, figures, or images that can be electronically or mechanically changed by remote or automatic means. This definition includes an electronic message display terminal, screen, or monitor used to receive or provide information, advertise a good or service, or promote an event.

Sign, Free-Standing (Monument): A sign that is supported by one or more uprights or braces which are fastened to or embedded in the ground or a foundation in the ground, and is not attached to any building or wall.

Sign, Outdoor: Any wood, metal, glass, stone, concrete, or painting on any surface that is designed for outdoor advertising, identification, or directional purposes, and is placed on the ground or attached to any tree, wall, fence, post, or building structure. Outdoor signs may be temporary or permanent.

Sign, Portable: Any sign that can be moved from place to place and is not permanently affixed to the ground or building.

Sign, Real Estate: A temporary sign advertising the sale, rental, or lease of the premises, part of the premises, or lot on which the sign is displayed.

Signs, Regulatory: A range of signs used to indicate or reinforce traffic laws, regulations, or requirements which apply either at all times or at specified times or places upon a street or highway, the disregard of which may constitute a violation.

Sign, Temporary: A sign which is intended for use during a specified, limited time.

Traffic Signs: Includes all public safety signs installed for the purpose of controlling, directing and informing vehicular, bike or pedestrian traffic, installed by either Alpine City or UDOT within the City boundaries of Alpine City.

(Amended by Ord. No. 2005-02, 2/3/05 & Ord. No. 2005-19, 10/25/05; Ord. No. 2007-02, 4/24/07; Ord. No. 2008-04, 5/13/08; Ord. No. 2011-01, 01/11/11) 

1. For the purposes of this ordinance, all commercial outdoor advertising commonly referred to as billboards or off-premise signs, except those expressly permitted, are prohibited.
   
2. Signs shall not be placed on any public property, unless expressly permitted, and shall not be attached to public utility poles.
   
3. Non-permanently affixed signs and off-premise commercial signs, except as expressly permitted.
   
4. Temporary commercial signs are prohibited, except as outlined in DCA 3.25.140.
   
5. Signs that flash, blink, revolve or are otherwise in motion are expressly prohibited, except as permitted in DCA 3.25.090.
   
6. Flags, banners, streamers and the like are not allowed to be used as signs or for purposes to gain attention, except as expressly permitted in DCA 3.25.140.

(Amended by Ord. No. 2005-02, 2/3/05 & Ord. No. 2005-19, 10/25/05; Ord. No. 2007-02, 4/24/07; Ord. No. 2008-04, 5/13/08; Ord. No. 2011-01, 01/11/11)

1. Neon signs which advertise a product sold on the premises and do not exceed two (2) square feet in size are allowed when placed inside and behind a window.
   
2. Lighted signs are permitted provided the lighting is contained in the immediate vicinity of the sign. There shall be no spillover onto adjacent properties. Lumens shall not create a shadow of greater than thirty (30) feet from the existing sign.
   
3. All signs involving electrical work shall comply with applicable electrical codes and shall be inspected by Alpine City.
   
4. Electronic Message Display Signs shall comply with DCA 3.25.090.

1. Signs shall be painted on, attached to, or erected on the building that houses the business, or upon the property occupied by the business which the sign(s) advertise. There shall be a maximum of one (1) sign per business. 
2. A free-standing sign may be considered if there is no location on the building for signage. The determination will be made upon a recommendation by the Planning Commission and approval by City Council. A free-standing sign will follow one of the four (4) approved sign design standards and will not exceed five (5) feet in width and three (3) feet in height.
3. Signs or any portion thereof which are illuminated by lighting from an internal source that shines through the sign and is directed outward are prohibited. Signs may have lighting that is positioned behind the sign creating a halo or outline effect around the sign itself.
   
4. The illuminance of a sign center shall not increase ambient lighting conditions by more than 3.3 lumens when measured perpendicular to the sign face at a distance set forth below.

   Area of Sign (Square Feet)	Measurement Distance (In feet)
   10	32
   15	39
   20	45
   25	50
   30	55
   35	59
   40	63
   45	67
   50	71
   55	74
   60	77

   
   
5. All signs attached to a building shall meet the approval of Alpine City to assure that the sign meets the applicable building and electrical codes.
   
6. The total area of all sign(s) on any one building shall not exceed 15% or 60 square feet of the area of the side of the building where a sign is displayed, whichever is smaller.
   
7. The area of a sign shall be construed as the area of the overall background. Signs without a background, such as letters or numbers hung together, shall be assumed to be attached to a background that shall be depicted on the application rendering.
   
8. Signs on cloth awnings shall be permitted subject to review by Alpine City, and shall comply with the guidelines in DCA 3.25.080 Part 3, DCA 3.25.080 Part 4, and DCA 3.25.080 Part 9.
   
9. Within any planned commercial development or on any single building housing a number of uses, or in any arrangement of buildings or shops which constitute a visual entity as a whole, if addresses are to be used, all numbers, letters, or other symbols shall be identical in size, design, color, and installation. 
10. The color, size, number, lighting, and placement of business commercial signs is subject to approval by the Planning Commission, consistent with the guidelines set forth in the Gateway/Historic District.
    

(Amended by Ord. No. 2005-02, 2/3/05 & Ord. No. 2005-19, 10/25/05; Ord. No. 2007-02, 4/24/07; Ord. No. 2008-04, 5/13/08; Ord. No. 2011-01, 01/11/11)

For the purpose of providing parent and student information and displaying community and civic events, Electronic Message Display Signs are allowed at primary and secondary schools and City-owned property and shall comply with the following:

1. Electronic message display area shall not exceed an area four (4) feet in height and six (6) feet in width;
   
2. Electronic message display lumens shall not create a shadow at a distance greater than thirty (30) feet;
   
3. Electronic message displays shall not be illuminated or active between the hours of 8:00 PM and 7:00 AM. The additional following restrictions apply:

   7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	20% Brightness or less
   8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	100% Brightness or less
   5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	20% Brightness or less

4.  The sign may be operated at any time in the event of an emergency as designated by the Police Chief and/or Fire Chief.

(Amended by Ord. No. 2005-02, 2/3/05 & Ord. No. 2005-19, 10/25/05; Ord. No. 2007-02, 4/24/07; Ord. No. 2008-04, 5/13/08; Ord. No. 2011-01, 01/11/11)

1. Temporary election and political signs shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area and shall not exceed a height of six (6) feet.
   
2. Temporary political and election signs shall be placed only on private property, with the permission of the property owner. Property owners shall determine the location of the sign. The park strip area within public right-of-way in front of a private property shall be considered part of the private property and shall be an allowed space for temporary political and election signs. Signs shall be removed or taken down no later than thirty (30) days following election day.
3. A permit shall not be required for temporary political or election signs.

(Amended by Ord. No. 2005-02, 2/3/05 & Ord. No. 2005-19, 10/25/05; Ord. No. 2007-02, 4/24/07; Ord. No. 2008-04, 5/13/08; Ord. No. 2011-01, 01/11/11)

Permanent signs in residential zones, such as a home occupation sign, shall be limited to one (1) identification nameplate, not larger in area than two (2) square feet fastened to the home, and one (1) sign, not larger in area than one (1) square foot, fastened to side of the mailbox structure at or below the level of the mailbox. No off-site advertising signs shall be permitted.

(Amended by Ord. No. 2005-02, 2/3/05 & Ord. No. 2005-19, 10/25/05; Ord. No. 2007-02, 4/24/07; Ord. No. 2008-04, 5/13/08; Ord. No. 2011-01, 01/11/11)

1. For City-owned property, permanent signs may be erected as directed and approved by the Alpine City Council. Temporary signs may be erected at site specific locations, for a defined time period and specific activity or event, upon receipt of a Temporary Sign Permit application and approval.
   
   
2. Schools and quasi-public signs shall comply with the following:
   
   1. The total area of all sign(s) on any one building shall not exceed 15% of the area of the side of the building that a sign is displayed.
      
   2. The area of a sign shall be construed as the area of the overall background. Signs without a background, such as letters or numbers hung together, shall be assumed to be attached to a background which shall be depicted on the application rendering.
      
   3. Permanent outdoor free-standing (monument) signs shall not exceed a height of four (4) feet and six (6) feet in width.
      
   4. Shall not display more than one (1) permanent freestanding (monument) sign.

1. Temporary signs for real estate and construction/development properties shall be approved, constructed, erected, and maintained in accordance with all applicable provisions outlined in the Alpine City Sign Ordinance, including placement and location.
   
2. For temporary Construction/Development, the following shall apply:
   
   1. A permit shall be required.
      
   2. Signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in size, including background;
      
   3. Signs shall not exceed a height of six (6) feet;
      
   4. Only two (2) signs will be allowed within each subdivision or development that has received final plat approval and met all the requirements for plat recordation;
      
   5. Only two (2) signs per subdivision shall be allowed regardless of the number of phases in the subdivision; and
      
   6. The signs shall be placed on private property within the subdivision and shall be at least ten (10) feet apart.
      
3. For temporary Real Estate Signs in a residential zone use, the following shall temporary apply signs:
   
   1. A permit shall not be required.
      
   2. Shall be limited to two (2) signs per lot;
      
   3. Shall not exceed an area of eight (8) square feet per sign, including signs and headers;
      
   4. Shall not exceed a height of four (4) feet;
      
   5. Shall be set back so all portions of the sign are at least three (3) feet behind the sidewalk or three (3) feet behind the curb if there is not a sidewalk;
   6. Signs shall be at least ten (10) feet apart; and
      
4. Off-premise real estate signs are not allowed.
   
5. For temporary Real Estate Signs in the Business Commercial zone, the following shall apply:
   
   1. A permit shall be required.
      
   2. Signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in size, including background;
      
   3. Signs shall not exceed a height of six (6) feet;
      
   4. More than one (1) tenant may advertise on the sign;
      
   5. Two (2) signs per complex will be allowed on properties greater than five (5) acres in size, and one (1) sign per complex for properties less than five (5) acres in size;
      
   6. Signs shall be at least ten (10) feet apart;
      
   7. If the current use of the property is residential, the regulations of Part 3 shall apply even if the property could be converted to a commercial use.

Banners are permitted to be used as temporary signs and shall follow all applicable regulations. Banners and temporary signs attached to buildings are permitted and shall follow all applicable regulations including DCA 3.25.080 3. A-frame signs, or equivalent, are permissible and shall not exceed a height of four (4) feet and a width of three (3) feet and shall comply with all applicable regulations. As indicated in DCA 3.25.060, off-premise commercial signs are prohibited, except as expressly permitted. Temporary signs shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in size unless explicitly stated otherwise.

1. For Temporary Signs in the Business Commercial Zone, the following shall apply:
   
   1. A permit shall be required.
      
   2. Temporary business signs shall comply with all applicable regulations of the sign ordinance including, but not limited to DCA 3.25.020, DCA 3.25.030, DCA 3.25.040, DCA 3.25.060, DCA 3.25.070, and DCA 3.25.080.
   3. Grand Opening Period.
      
      1. Temporary signs may be allowed within the first year of operations for a period not to exceed 45 calendar days. The signs must be removed at the end of the 45 day period.
         
      2. No more than two (2) signs shall be allowed per location, including businesses located within a planned commercial development. Signs shall be placed at least twenty (20) feet apart.
         
   4. Other Periods.
      
      1. Temporary Signs shall be permitted for up to three (3) periods of fourteen (14) days per calendar year.
      2. No more than two (2) signs shall be allowed per location, including businesses located within a planned commercial development. Signs shall be placed at least twenty (20) feet apart.
         
2. For Temporary Signs in Residential Zones, the following shall apply:
   
   1. A permit shall not be required for the following only:
      1. Any signage is defined as an expression of freedom of speech except where deemed to be obscene.
      2. Political campaign and election signs. (See section 3.25.100)
   2. Signs shall be permitted for no more than fourteen (14) days. However, if the sign is advertising a garage sale or estate sale, signs may be displayed only during the day(s) of a specific garage sale, but not to exceed four (4) consecutive days and shall be limited to 2 times annually per residence.
      
   3. Signs shall be placed on private property only with the prior approval of the property owner
      
   4. Be limited to two (2) signs.
      
   5. Shall not exceed an area of twelve (12) square feet per sign, including signs and headers.
      
   6. Signs shall not exceed a height of four (4) feet and three (3) ft wide.
   7. The park strip area within a public right- of-way or in front of a private property shall not be considered a part of the private property.
   8. Signs advertising a business, service or commercial enterprise (excluding a garage sale or home business) are not permitted in any residential zone (DCA 3.24.060.4.) Regulations governing a sign for Home Business signage are found in DCA 3.25.110.
      
3. Activity Sponsor Temporary Signs. The following shall apply:
   
   1. A permit shall be required.
      
   2. Signs, including off-premise commercial signs of activity sponsors, may be included as part of a City approved sports facility.
      
   3. Sponsor logos shall constitute a maximum of 25% of a scoreboard.
      
   4. Scoreboards and outfield signs shall be removed to winter storage or covered with fitted weather protectors during the off-season.
   5. Off-premises commercial and quasi-public signs sponsoring a general community activity or event, including sport league sign-ups, may be erected on site specific locations and only for a defined period of time as directed and approved by Alpine City. A Temporary Sign Permit application must be submitted and approved by Alpine City.
      
4. Alpine Days. During the annual Alpine Days Celebration, businesses in the commercial zone shall comply with the following:
   
   1. A permit shall not be required.
      
   2. Signs may be erected one (1) week before the start of Alpine Days and must be removed within two (2) days after the end of Alpine Days.
      
   3. Businesses in the commercial zone may use temporary signs for promotional and community events in order to create a festive nature in the downtown area.
      
   4. Such signs shall be in accordance with this ordinance and with the following guidelines:
      
      1. Size: Signs shall not exceed twenty–four (24) square feet in size (including background and supports).
         
   5. Alpine City may use flags, banners, streamers and the like as signs for Alpine Days.

(Amended by Ord. No. 2005-02, 2/3/05 & Ord. No. 2005-19, 10/25/05; Ord. No. 2007-02, 4/24/07; Ord. No. 2008-04, 5/13/08; Ord. No. 2011-01, 01/11/11)

Any person dissatisfied with the decision of Alpine City in regards to this Chapter shall have the right to appeal the decision to the Alpine City Appeal Authority within ten (10) days after said decision is made final in writing. The appellant shall follow the appeal process as outlined in DCA 2.03.040 (Appeals from Land Use Decisions).

(Amended by Ord. No. 2005-02, 2/3/05 & Ord. No. 2005-19, 10/25/05; Ord. No. 2007-02, 4/24/07; Ord. No. 2008-04, 5/13/08; Ord. No. 2011-01, 01/11/11)

1. The erection, construction, operation, or maintenance of any sign contrary to any provision of this code is declared to be a Class C Misdemeanor and may be cited as such.
2. Any sign violating the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a public nuisance and shall be subject to abatement pursuant to the provisions of this section. Alpine City shall immediately, upon determination of any such violation, institute injunction, abatement, or removal of such violation.
3. Signs placed on public property, except as expressly permitted in DCA 3.25.140 Part 2, shall be removed immediately. Violators may be cited with a Class C misdemeanor.
4. Signs on private property. After a period of not less than five (5) days after notice has been given to remove the sign or remedy the violation, Alpine City may direct the sign to be removed or remove the sign. Violators shall be cited with a Class C misdemeanor.
5. Alpine City may direct any sign which is an immediate peril to persons or property to be removed summarily and without prior notice. If a sign is summarily removed by the City without prior notice, the City may charge the appropriate parties for the cost of removal and shall give notice of the removal in writing to the appropriate parties as soon as possible after the removal.
6. Any enlargements or alterations to a non-conforming sign must be in compliance with the provisions of this code.
7. Any sign not properly maintained, or destroyed by natural or unnatural causes and not repaired within thirty (30) days time loses any previous approvals or non-conforming rights. Such a sign must be reviewed by and receive approval from Alpine City prior to it being used for the same or a different purpose.
8. Notice to property and/or business owners. In the event of any of the following:
   1. A business failure, non-use, voluntary closing, or any other reason or
   2. A sign owner or user discontinues, abandons, or is no longer responsible or accountable for a sign, the business and/or sign owner shall immediately remove or cause to be removed from the property any signs that do not apply to the business. If the owner does not remove or cause to be removed from the property such signs, he/she shall immediately apply to Alpine City, under the provisions of this ordinance, for permission to use the previously existing sign and shall identify any changes in the use or appearance of such sign.

(Amended by Ord. No. 2005-02, 2/3/05 & Ord. No. 2005-19, 10/25/05; Ord. No. 2007-02, 4/24/07; Ord. No. 2008-04, 5/13/08; Ord. No. 2011-01, 01/11/11)