Beaver City Zoning Code
PART 16
PARKING, LOADING AND SIGN REQUIREMENTS
§ 27-1601 Parking and Loading Requirements.
[Ord. 778, 5/8/2012, § 1]
1.
Procedure. An application for a zoning/building permit for a new or enlarged building, structure, or use, shall include therewith a plot plan, drawn to scale, and fully dimensioned, showing any off-street parking or loading facilities to be provided in compliance with the requirements of this Part.
2.
Extent of Control. The off-street parking and loading requirements shall apply as follows:
A.
All buildings and structures erected and all land uses initiated after the effective date of this chapter shall provide accessory off-street parking or loading facilities as required hereinafter for the use thereof.
B.
Following the effective date of this chapter, a building or structure which undergoes any change in number of dwelling units, gross floor area, seating capacity, or other unit of measurement specified hereinafter for required off-street parking or loading facilities, shall require the provision of parking and loading facilities equal or exceeding the off-street parking and loading requirements specified by this chapter.
C.
This chapter recognizes the problems associated with requiring parking spaces as a precedent to establishing and/or remodeling a business enterprise. In RC-1 and RC-2 a parking plan must be submitted using these parking and loading requirements as guidelines. If it is demonstrated that the requirements can not be met due to the physical constraints of the property, then they may be waived by Council.
D.
Accessory off-street parking and loading spaces in existence on the effective date of this chapter may not be reduced in number unless already exceeding the requirements of this Part for equivalent new construction; in which event, said spaces shall not be reduced below the number required herein for such equivalent new construction.
E.
In order to increase the green space within the Borough and encourage alternative modes of travel, up to 20% of the required off-street parking spaces may be left unpaved and set aside for future use in all zones except RC-1 and RC-2. The perimeter of these spaces shall be landscaped and may be required to be paved and added to the property's off-street parking area by the property owner in the future at the discretion of Borough Council.
F.
A maximum of 10% additional off-street parking spaces or fraction thereof, beyond the required number, may be provided at the discretion of the property owner. No off-street parking in addition to the 10% increase may be constructed unless the additional spaces are designated as shared parking by a written agreement with an adjacent or proximate property owner or unless a parking study proves that the additional parking is required for the success of the business, based on the experience of similar developments in pedestrian friendly urban areas or unless the proposed additional parking will be for public use in the RC-1 or RC-2 Districts.
3.
Accessory Parking and Loading. Accessory parking facilities provided elsewhere than on the same zoning lot with the principal use served in accordance with the requirements below, may be located in any zoning district except as follows:
A.
No parking facilities accessory to a business or manufacturing use shall be located in a residential district.
B.
No land shall be used for habitual commercial or industrial truck loading, storage or parking activities in any residential district except by amendment of this chapter. Such activities are permitted in commercial and service districts only when normally attendant to the conduct of the commercial activity as established, and in no other case except by amendment of this chapter.
C.
In all zoning districts covered by this chapter, the loading and unloading of trucks and all other vehicles shall be conducted in such a manner that no part of said truck or vehicle, or the operations of the loading or unloading, shall extend onto the adjacent sidewalk, alley or roadway or in any other manner hinder or impede the use thereof. Exceptions to this requirement shall be made only in instances where physical development of facilities established prior to the effective date of this chapter will not permit compliance.
D.
In all zoning districts, the parking of commercial and industrial trucks in residential driveways shall be conducted in such a manner that no part of said truck shall extend closer to the front lot line than the front building line of the residential building.
[Added by Ord. No. 861, 10/10/2023]
4.
Standards.
A.
Auto Parking Space Description. A required off-street parking space shall be an area of not less than 162 square feet nor less than nine feet wide by 18 feet long measured perpendicularly to the sides of the parking space, exclusive of access drives or aisles, ramps, columns, or work areas. Facilities shall be functionally designed to provide each parking space with unobstructed ingress and egress.
B.
Every building with access by the public shall provide handicap parking spaces consistent with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
C.
Parking Aisle Widths. Required parking aisle widths shall be based on parking space configuration as follows:
Aisle Width (feet) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Parking Angle | One-Way Operation | Two-Way Operation | |
90° | 22' | 24' | |
60° | 16' | 24' | |
45° | 14' | 24' | |
D.
Measurement of Space. When determination of the number of required off-street parking spaces results in a fractional space, any fraction up to and including 1/2 may be disregarded, and fractions over 1/2 shall be interpreted as one parking space.
E.
Access. Parking facilities shall be designed with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or alley in such manner as will least interfere with the movement of traffic. No driveway or curb cut in any district shall exceed 25 feet in width for one way movement or 32 feet in width for two way movement.
F.
Overhang. Parking shall not be permitted in a manner which allows for overhanging of any portion of a vehicle on adjacent property or sidewalk.
G.
Signs. No signs shall be displayed in any parking area within any residential district, except such as may be necessary for the orderly use of the parking facilities or to comply with ADA requirements. All signs in other parking areas shall conform to § 27-1602 of this chapter.
H.
Required Pavement. All parking areas in excess of four spaces shall be paved with either bituminous material or concrete and marked by durable markings in stripes a minimum of four inches wide and extending the length of the parking space.
I.
Location. No parking space or portion thereof shall be designed and constructed between the front setback line and the street right-of-way line in any district.
J.
Parking on Paved Driveway Upon a Private Lot. In Districts R-1, R-2, RC-1, and SC, where there is an existing and legally authorized curb cut and a paved driveway leading to a garage or parking area at the rear or at the side of a private lot, it shall be lawful to park anywhere upon said paved driveway, whether in front of any structure upon said lot or otherwise.
K.
Parking in the Rear of Structures. It shall be lawful to park anywhere upon the area of a private lot lying between the rear line of such lot and the rear line of the structure erected thereon, regardless of the paving or improving of the parking area regardless of whether access thereto is from the rear or front of said lot. Provided, however, that if any part or all of such area lying between the rear of said lot and the rear line of the structure thereon is within the Borough strip, parking thereon shall be governed by the standards described in this section.
L.
Permitted Parking on the Borough Strip. In Districts R-1, R-2, RC-1 and SC where there is an existing paved driveway from a curb cut to the front line of any structure or from a curb cut along the side or rear of a lot to a garage or parking area, it shall be lawful to park thereon without regard to whether such paved area is upon the Borough strip either in part or in whole.
M.
Prohibited Parking on the Borough Strip. In all cases other than those set forth in this section, it shall be unlawful to park upon any portion of the Borough strip.
N.
Surface Treatment. All off-street parking areas in excess of four spaces, except those required for single-family dwellings, shall be improved with a compacted base and surfaced with bituminous material, concrete or similar permanent surfacing of adequate thickness to support the weight of fully loaded vehicles that customarily park or travel on it.
O.
Lighting. Any lighting used to illuminate an off-street parking area shall be of the sharp cut-off type and arranged to reflect the light away from adjoining properties.
P.
Stormwater Management. Adequate stormwater drainage facilities shall be installed in order to insure that stormwater does not flow onto abutting property or abutting sidewalks in such a way or quantity that pedestrians using the sidewalk would be detrimentally affected or inconvenienced.
Q.
Curb Stops. Wherever a parking lot abuts the paved portion of a public street, sidewalk, or alley, a structurally sound wall or curb stop shall be installed.
R.
Buffer Strip. A buffer strip of at least five feet, which may consist of screen planting or semi-opaque fencing that is erected of material compatible with that in use in the district, shall be provided on the perimeter of off-street parking lots that abut public rights-of-way or adjacent developed parcels.
S.
Accessible Path. A continuous, marked, and ADA accessible pedestrian path shall be provided from the nearest sidewalk on each building frontage that abuts a public street to a public building entrance.
T.
Bicycle Parking Space Description. The bicycle parking spaces shall consist of racks or other stationary objects approved by the Borough Council, to which bicycles can be locked by securing the frame and at least one wheel. Such a facility must be usable with both U-locks and cable locks.
(1)
Bicycle parking facilities shall provide at least two feet of clearance on one side of each bicycle to permit users to lock bicycles to the facility. This space may be shared by adjacent bicycles.
(2)
Except in parallel parking situations, each bicycle space shall open directly on an unobstructed maneuvering aisle at least three feet wide.
(3)
Parking facilities shall support bicycles in a stable position.
(4)
Bicycle parking shall be situated at least as conveniently as the most convenient auto parking area. Bicycle and auto parking areas shall be separated by a physical barrier of sufficient distance to protect parking bicycles.
5.
Schedule of Requirements.
A.
Floor Area. The term "floor area" as used herein shall mean the gross floor area of a building or structure used or intended to be used for residents, customers, patrons, clients, patients or tenants, including areas occupied by fixtures and equipment used for display or sale of merchandise.
B.
Schedule of Requirements for Off-Street Parking. Minimum off-street parking facilities for establishment, enlargement or change of use shall be provided in the various zoning districts as specified herewith.
(1)
Residential Use.
(a)
Each single-family and duplex dwelling shall be provided with two off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit.
(b)
Each townhouse, garden apartment and other multiple family structure shall be provided with a minimum of 1 1/2 off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit. Of the 1 1/2 parking spaces per dwelling unit, at least 1/2 parking spaces per dwelling unit, but not less than two spaces per structure, shall be provided as common-use spaces.
(c)
Each conversion apartment shall be provided with a minimum of 1 1/2 off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit. This requirement shall be in addition to the two spaces provided for the primary residential use of the structure.
(2)
Churches and Places of Assembly. One off-street parking space for each four seats in the sanctuary of a church or other assembly area or auditorium.
(3)
Medical Offices. Physicians offices, dentists offices, and medical buildings — six spaces for every 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.
(4)
Professional Uses. Financial institutions, business offices, professional services, governmental offices — one space for every 225 square feet of gross floor area.
(5)
General Retail and Service Uses.
(a)
Retail stores, including food and confectionary, drugs, variety, office supplies, hardware, personal services and gift shops: two off-street parking spaces per unit, plus one space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area.
(b)
Furniture and appliance stores, motor vehicle sales, clothing stores: two off-street parking spaces per unit plus one for every 500 square feet of gross floor area.
(c)
Mortuaries and funeral homes shall provide parking at the rate of one off-street space for each 150 square feet of public use area, plus one space for each employee at maximum work levels or on the largest shift, whichever is larger, and one space for each vehicle utilized at the site for business purposes.
(d)
Restaurants: one off-street parking space for every three seats available for patrons.
(6)
Land uses not listed above will provide the number of spaces to accommodate the parking calculated using the latest addition of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, "Parking Generation" guide.
6.
Shared Parking. Parking requirements can be reduced by up to 50% if the developer/property owner can reach a written agreement with an adjacent or approximate (within 250 feet of the nearest public building entrance) property owner of a compatible use. A compatible use would be defined as a use which is proven to have excess parking, greater than the requested parking reduction, during the peak parking demand hours of the subject development based on use characteristics. A continuous ADA accessible path must be provided from the shared parking lot to the nearest public building entrance. A plot plan which identifies said shared spaces, accompanied by a signed statement between property owners entering into such agreement shall be submitted to Beaver Borough Council for approval.
7.
Remote Parking. Parking can be provided off-site (on a separate lot) within 250 feet of the nearest public access building entrance generating the need for such parking. A written agreement will be required to ensure the maintenance of the remote parking lot until the required number of parking spaces per this chapter is constructed on the subject lot. Remote parking includes constructing new public parking spaces in a municipal parking facility, leasing private parking spaces in a public or private parking facility, or acquiring a joint development agreement with another property owner for the provision and maintenance of additional parking spaces on their property. A continuous ADA accessible path must be provided from the shared parking lot to the nearest public building entrance.
8.
Bicycle Parking. One bicycle parking space per dwelling unit for residential units in multiple family developments or 5% of the required automobile parking spaces for all other uses, but not less than two bicycle spaces per business or use, shall be provided.
A.
Landscaping.
(1)
All new required parking lots, and all existing parking lots that must expand by 20 or more parking spaces based on an expansion of the use generating the need for such parking, after the effective date of this chapter, shall comply with the Parking Lot Landscaping Standards set forth in § 27-1419, Subsection 2.
(2)
Where a required parking area is located within 25 feet of an adjacent property containing a single-family dwelling, the edge of the lot shall be screened by landscaping, an evergreen hedge, earth mounding, a fence, or any combination equivalent to Bufferyard C, as defined in this chapter.
9.
Schedule of Requirements for Off-Street Loading.
A.
In any district, except RC-1, in connection with a building, or building group or part thereof, that is to be occupied by commercial or other nonresidential uses that rely on delivery or distribution of materials or merchandise, there shall be provided and maintained on the same lot with such buildings, off-street loading berths in accordance with the following standards:
Uses | Floor Area — Total Square Feet | Min. Required Off-Street Loading Berths | |
|---|---|---|---|
Retail and Service | Under 3,500 | 0 | |
Commercial | Over 3,500 | 1 | |
Wholesale Commercial | Under 10,000 | 1 | |
Over 10,000 | 2 |
B.
Off-street loading facilities shall be designed so that no vehicle when parked or when being loaded shall project onto any sidewalk, street or alley.
§ 27-1602 Sign Requirements.
[Ord. 778, 5/8/2012, § 1]
1.
Purpose. The sign regulations, controls and provisions set forth herein are made in accordance with an overall plan and program for public safety, economic and community development, and the general welfare of the Borough of Beaver. It shall be the purpose of these sign regulations to control and promote the erection of signs which preserve the architectural character and environmental context of the Borough; avoid the uncontrolled proliferation of signs; encourage and support business activity through reasonable standards for advertising signs; and avoid undue concentrations of signs which distract and endanger traffic safety.
A.
Application. Signs may be erected and maintained only when in compliance with the provisions contained herein and any and all other applicable ordinances and regulations of Beaver Borough, Pennsylvania, relating to the erection, alteration and maintenance of signs and similar devices. Application for a sign permit shall be made upon forms provided by the Zoning Officer and shall include the following information:
(1)
Name, address and phone number of applicant.
(2)
Location of building, structure or lot to which or upon which the sign or other advertising structure is to be attached or located.
(3)
Position of the sign or other advertising structure in relation to nearby buildings or structures.
(4)
Two scaled blueprints or ink drawings, or computer-generated drawing of the design to include plan and specifications, materials, lighting, method of construction and attachment to the building or ground.
(5)
Name of person, firm, corporation or association erecting the sign.
(6)
Written consent of the owner of the building, structure or land to which the sign is to be located.
(7)
Any electrical permit required and issued for said sign.
(8)
Such other information as the Zoning Officer shall require to show full compliance with this and all other codes and ordinances of the Borough.
B.
Permit Issuance.
(1)
The Zoning Officer shall issue a permit after examining the application and accompanying information and the premises upon which the sign is proposed to be located if it shall appear that the proposed sign is in compliance with all of the requirements of this Part and any other applicable ordinance.
(2)
Such permit shall be valid for a period of six months and all work for which the permit has been issued shall be completed within that period of time. If work has not commenced or been completed within the six-month period, the original permit shall be considered void and the applicant shall secure a new permit.
(3)
The Zoning Officer shall act within 30 days of receipt of such application for a sign permit. Failure to approve or deny such application may be appealed to the Borough Council which may grant approval of the application.
(4)
Every applicant, before being granted a permit, shall pay to the Borough a permit fee according to a schedule of fees which shall be set by resolution of Borough Council. Borough Council may amend the schedule of fees at any time thereafter by resolution. The Zoning Officer shall not issue any sign permit where the application does not comply with the provisions of this Part.
(5)
The Zoning Officer is hereby authorized to revoke any sign permit upon failure of the applicant to comply with any provision of this Part.
C.
Exclusions and Exemptions. The following shall not be subject to the provisions of this Part and shall not require a permit for erection unless otherwise so specified.
(1)
Signs of a duly constituted local, state or federal governmental body, including traffic or similar safety and regulatory devices, legal notices, railway warning signals, memorial signs or tablets.
(2)
Small signs with a surface area not exceeding two square feet, displayed for the direction or convenience of the public which identify landmarks, parking areas, convenience facilities, meeting times and place of public, nonprofit, service or charitable organizations, placement of which shall be subject to approval of the Zoning Officer.
(3)
One temporary nonlighted sign on a construction site, not exceeding an area of 32 square feet on any single side of the sign, denoting the names of the developer, engineer, architect, contractor, marketing real estate agency, or funding agencies and/or related information regarding the development provided the following:
(a)
Said temporary sign shall only be permitted in connection with commercial construction or renovation of a facility in excess of 5,000 square feet, or in connection with multiple family construction or renovation of a facility of 10 or more units.
(b)
Said temporary sign shall be no more than two-sided.
(c)
Said temporary sign must be removed within the sooner of six-months or upon the first occupancy in the subject construction project.
(4)
One temporary nonlighted real estate property sign, plus a maximum of two "riders," pertaining to the sale or lease of property on which the sign is displayed, not exceeding a total area of seven square feet on a single side (exclusive of frames, posts, chains, brackets, etc.) shall be exempt from permit requirements provided that:
(a)
The maximum height of the top of the face of a free-standing sign shall be five feet, and the maximum height of the top of any frame, post, bracket, etc., shall be six feet. This height limitation shall not apply to temporary signage affixed to a building.
(b)
Said temporary sign shall be no more than two sided).
(c)
Said temporary sign must be removed within three days after the sale closing or lease of the subject property.
(d)
Said temporary signage shall not be permitted for the purpose of marketing properties that lease or sell areas for storage purposes.
(e)
Additionally, a real estate sign that advertises an open house, of no more than six square feet in area on a single side, shall be permitted as a temporary sign for no more than 24 hours.
(5)
Temporary signs advertising yard sales, street fairs or other temporary activities, or a temporary sign directing persons to the location of such activity. Such signs shall not exceed nine square feet, and shall be erected no sooner than 14 days prior to the event and shall be removed within 24 hours of termination of the event. Signs shall be erected only where permission has been granted by the property owner. No sign shall be permitted in a public right-of-way. A permit shall be required for all temporary signs except as otherwise exempted, which shall incorporate the specific dates of display.
(6)
Political campaign signs not exceeding six square feet. Such signs shall be erected no sooner than 30 days prior to the scheduled election, shall be removed within seven days of the election and shall be erected only on sites where permission has been granted by the owner thereof. No sign shall be permitted in a public right-of-way.
(7)
Decorative flags shall not require a sign permit.
(8)
Historic signage. Restoration/preservation of such signage that does not otherwise comply with the provisions of this chapter must first be presented to and designated as historic by Borough Council who shall have the sole right to make such designation and to impose any requirements or restrictions on same.
D.
General Requirements. The following standards shall apply to signs in all zoning districts of the Borough:
(1)
No sign shall be located, designed or constructed in a manner to obstruct or interfere with any traffic control signal, sign or device, or intersection sight triangle.
(2)
No sign shall be permitted that is deemed to constitute a hazard of any kind, obscures light or air from a building, or prevents ingress or egress from any window or exit.
(3)
Signs may not be attached to utility poles or street trees, except for municipal purposes.
(4)
A sign shall be removed within 30 days whenever the circumstances that led to its erection no longer apply or if safety violations occur. Circumstances that dictate sign removal shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a)
The creation of a safety hazard.
(b)
Dilapidation, as determined by the Zoning Officer.
(c)
Vacancy or termination of the subject business for more than two months.
(d)
Legal transfer of ownership of a property that involves a change of name or business activity.
(e)
The completion of an event, business transaction or other activity for which the sign was originally installed.
(f)
Any illegality under the provisions of this chapter or regulation of a duly constituted governmental authority.
(5)
Signs shall be subject to the following regulations:
(a)
Signs or devices with flashing, moving or similar lighting or animation are prohibited in all zoning districts. This restriction also applies to any interior signage placed inside of a window or other such transparent surface.
(b)
Illumination for signs shall be such that the light is concentrated upon such sign and there is not glare cast upon the street, the sidewalk or adjacent property.
(c)
No electrical bulbs shall be exposed unless satisfactorily shielded from view by a globe or other visible barrier.
(6)
No sign may be mounted on the roof of a building.
(7)
No business or industrial sign shall be placed to face an abutting residential district except when authorized as a use by special exception (see § 27-1521).
(8)
The size of the sign shall refer to the entire area of the sign facing including any border, framing or decorative attachment. In the case of free-standing letters, it shall be the area contained between the highest and lowest points of any letters, and the extremity point of the first and last letters.
(9)
Where a sign has two faces, the area of both faces shall be included in determining the area of the sign, except that where two such faces are placed back to back and are at no point more than two feet from one another, the area of the sign shall be taken as the area of one face. If the two back to back faces are of unequal area, the area of the larger face shall be taken as the area of the sign.
(10)
Window signs shall not obscure entire glass area and at no time shall exceed 40% of each window area, or a total of 50 square feet (whichever is less). Window signs include any form of advertisement or display related to the business operation, its goods, services or prices thereof within or offered by the subject use (not including actual displays and merchandise).
(11)
Sign Area. Lot with multiple occupants.
(a)
First floor occupants. Shall be in keeping with provisions of this Part.
(b)
Upper floor occupants.
1)
Upper floor occupants shall be permitted to erect two sign types. Projecting and/or window signs.
2)
A projecting sign shall not exceed a total sign area of 18 square feet, where each sign face shall not exceed nine square feet.
3)
Any existing signs may be maintained as nonconforming signs; however, if the sign, its face or any portion thereof is to be replaced, in whole or in part, such replacement shall be in total conformity with this Part.
4)
Every sign in existence at the of the passage of the original Zoning Ordinance became effective, which did not conform to the provisions herein, shall be considered legally nonconforming and the Borough encourages such signs to be removed, altered, or replaced so as to conform with this Part, after any change in use or change of occupancy of property upon which the sign is erected or upon replacement of the existing nonconforming sign.
E.
Prohibited Signs.
(1)
Roof signs.
(2)
Signs which flash, rotate or have motorized moving parts and signs containing reflective elements.
(3)
Moving, animated, flashing, revolving, inflatable or wind operated signs.
(4)
Any sign advertising or identifying a business or organization which is defunct or not located on the premises.
(5)
Signs which by reason of position, shape or color may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device.
(6)
Signs which constitute a hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic because of intensity or direction of illumination.
(7)
Backlit awnings or signs, and individually backlit lettering.
(8)
Changeable letter signs, either electronic or manual, except for churches in GCW, GCE, SC, P, R-1 and R-2 zoning districts.
[Amended by Ord. No. 836, 9/11/2018]
F.
Unsafe and Unlawful Signs. If the Zoning Officer finds that any sign or part thereof is unsafe, insecure, a menace to the public, not in good condition or repair, or has been constructed or located in violation of the provisions of this Part, he shall notify the owner thereof to comply with the provisions of this Part within the time specified from the date of receipt of such notice. If the owner fails to comply with such notice within the prescribed period, the Zoning Officer is hereby authorized to remove the illegal sign, or take whatever corrective action is necessary to bring it into compliance with this Part, and to collect the costs associated with such removal or corrective action from the owner, in the manner provided by law. The Zoning Officer shall refuse to issue any new sign permit to any applicant who refuses to pay any assessed costs.
G.
Sign Removal. Any sign that no longer advertises an existing business conducted or product sold on the premises, shall be removed by the owner of the sign from the premises where it is located. The Zoning Officer, upon determining that all business operations have ceased, and noting that a sign exists, shall notify the owner of the premises in writing to remove the sign within 30 days after the date of such notice. Upon failure to comply with such notice within the prescribed period, the Zoning Officer is hereby authorized to remove the sign and to collect in the manner provided by law the costs associated with such removal, from the owner of the sign or of the property. The Zoning Officer shall refuse to issue any new sign permit to any applicant or owner who refuses to pay any assessed costs.
H.
Permitted Signs.
(1)
P Public District. Signs shall be limited to those placed by the government unit having jurisdiction over the public site. No government units, other than Beaver Borough, shall be permitted to install signage unless first approved by Beaver Borough Council.
(2)
R-1 and R-2 Residential Districts.
(c)
Only one of the following signs may be installed solely in connection with bed and breakfast businesses, group residential facilities, day care sites, churches, and Multiple family dwellings of four or more units.
1)
Building Signs.
a)
Only one building sign or placard is permitted.
b)
Building signs may not exceed four square feet in area.
c)
Signs cannot cover or obscure significant architectural features including, and not limited to, transom windows and cornices.
d)
Signage may be directly illuminated from the front with shielded lighting.
f)
A permit is required for all building signs.
2)
Free-Standing Ground or Monument Sign.
(3)
GCW Gateway Commercial West District.
(a)
Building Signs.
1)
Only one building sign per business is permitted, and only if there is no projecting or free-standing ground or monument sign.
2)
Building signs may not exceed 12 square feet in area.
3)
Signs cannot cover or obscure significant architectural features including, but not limited to, transom windows and cornices.
4)
Signage may be directly illuminated from the front with shielded lighting.
6)
A permit is required for all building signs.
(d)
Free-Standing Ground or Monument Sign.
1)
Only one free-standing ground or monument sign is permitted, and only if there is not building or projected signage.
2)
Such signs shall not exceed 12 square feet in area.
3)
Signage may be directly illuminated from the front with shielded lighting.
5)
A permit is required for all free-standing ground or monument signs.
(e)
Temporary Signs.
1)
Only one temporary sign per business is permitted at any time.
2)
A business may display temporary signage for a cumulative total of no more than 30 days during each calendar year.
3)
The surface area of a temporary sign cannot exceed a total of nine square feet.
4)
A permit is required for all temporary signs which shall incorporate the specific dates of display.
(4)
SC Service Commercial District.
(a)
Architectural Statues.
1)
Only one single architectural statue per building is permitted.
2)
No architectural statue may be backlit or internally lit in any manner.
3)
The statue must be placed within 12 inches of the business and may not obstruct ordinary pedestrian traffic.
4)
Architectural statues may only be displayed while the associated business is open.
5)
There is no limit as to permitted days of display.
6)
A permit is required for all architectural statues.
(b)
Building Signs.
1)
Only one single building sign is permitted.
2)
Building signs may not exceed six square feet in area.
3)
Signs cannot cover or obscure significant architectural features including, but not limited to, transom windows and cornices.
4)
Signage may be directly illuminated from the front with shielded lighting.
6)
A permit is required for all building signs.
(e)
Free-Standing Ground or Monument Sign.
1)
Only one free-standing ground or monument sign is permitted.
2)
Such signs shall not exceed 12 square feet in area.
[Amended by Ord. No. 836, 9/11/2018]
3)
Signage may be directly illuminated from the front with shielded lighting.
5)
A permit is required for all free-standing ground or monument signs.
(f)
Temporary Signs.
1)
Only one temporary sign per business is permitted at any time.
2)
A business may display temporary signage for a cumulative total of no more than 30 days during each calendar year.
3)
The surface area of a temporary sign cannot exceed a total of nine square feet.
4)
A permit is required for all temporary signs which shall incorporate the specific dates of display.
(5)
GCE Gateway Commercial East District.
(a)
Architectural Statues.
1)
Only one single architectural statue per building is permitted.
2)
No architectural statue may be backlit or internally lit in any manner.
3)
The statue must be placed within 30 inches of the business and may not obstruct ordinary pedestrian traffic.
4)
Architectural statues may only be displayed while the associated business is open.
5)
There is no limit as to permitted days of display.
6)
A permit is required for all architectural statues.
(b)
Building Signs.
1)
Only one building sign is permitted, and only if there is no projecting or free-standing ground or monument sign.
[Amended by Ord. No. 836, 9/11/2018]
2)
Building signs may not exceed eight square feet in area.
3)
Signs cannot cover or obscure significant architectural features including, but not limited to, transom windows and cornices.
4)
Signage may be directly illuminated from the front with shielded lighting.
6)
A permit is required for all building signs.
(e)
Free-Standing Ground or Monument Sign.
1)
Only one free-standing ground or monument sign is permitted, and only if there is not a building or projected signage.
[Amended by Ord. No. 836, 9/11/2018]
2)
Such signs shall not exceed 12 square feet in area.
3)
Signage may be directly illuminated from the front with shielded lighting.
5)
A permit is required for all free-standing ground or monument signs.
(f)
Temporary Signs.
1)
Only one temporary sign per business is permitted at any time.
2)
A business may display temporary signage for a cumulative total of no more than 30 days during each calendar year.
3)
The surface area of a temporary sign cannot exceed a total of nine square feet.
4)
A permit is required for all temporary signs which shall incorporate the specific dates of display.
(6)
RC-1 Retail Core District.
(a)
Architectural Statues.
1)
Only one single architectural statue per building is permitted.
2)
No architectural statue may be backlit or internally lit in any manner.
3)
The statue must be placed within 30 inches of the business and may not obstruct ordinary pedestrian traffic.
4)
Architectural statues may only be displayed while the associated business is open.
5)
There is no limit as to permitted days of display.
6)
A permit is required for all architectural statues.
(b)
Building Signs.
1)
Only one building sign is permitted per first floor business. Upper floor business may only have either one window or projecting sign.
2)
Flush-mounted signboards may extend the width of the business storefront, but cannot be more than 2 1/2 feet in height. The total size of the sign cannot exceed 50 square feet.
3)
Signs cannot cover or obscure significant architectural features including, but not limited to, transom windows and cornices.
4)
Signs must be mounted above the storefront display window (and transom windows where present) and below the second story window sills or signboard cornice where present.
5)
Awnings may serve as building signs with contrasting letters six to eight inches in height, painted or sewn onto the valance or drop flap. Only canvas awnings or canvas-like materials are permitted.
6)
No awning, canopy or marquee shall be erected so that the lowest part is less than seven feet above the sidewalk.
7)
Signage may be directly illuminated from the front with shielded lighting.
8)
A permit is required for all building signs.
(c)
Bulletin Boards.
1)
Only one bulletin board per storefront is permitted.
2)
Bulletin boards cannot be illuminated.
3)
The surface area of a bulletin board cannot be more than six square feet per face (double sided and/or "A-frame" type bulletin boards are permitted), with changeable letters a maximum of eight inches in height.
4)
Bulletin boards must be placed no greater than 30 inches from the face of the storefront, and cannot obstruct ordinary pedestrian traffic.
5)
Bulletin boards may only be displayed while the associated business is open.
6)
There is no limit as to permitted days of display.
7)
A permit is required for all bulletin boards.
(d)
Decorative Flag.
1)
Only one single decorative flag per storefront is permitted.
2)
There is no limit as to permitted days of display.
3)
Flags must only be displayed while the associated business is open.
4)
Flags must be placed so as not to create a hazard to pedestrians.
5)
Decorative flags may not exceed six square feet in surface area.
6)
No permit is required for decorative flags.
(f)
Projecting Sign.
1)
Only one projecting sign is permitted per business, and can be in addition to a building sign.
2)
Projecting signs may not extend more than 30 inches from the building, and shall provide a minimum of eight feet from the bottom of the sign to finished grade.
3)
Should glass be incorporated in the composition of a projecting sign, only safety glass is permitted.
4)
A permit is required for all projecting signs.
5)
Maximum sign face shall not exceed six square feet.
(g)
Temporary Signs.
1)
Only one temporary sign per storefront is permitted at any time.
2)
A business may display temporary signage for a cumulative total of no more than 30 days during each calendar year.
3)
The surface area of a temporary sign cannot exceed a total of nine square feet.
4)
A permit is required for all temporary signs which incorporates the specific dates of display.
(7)
RC-2-Retail Core District.
(a)
Architectural Statues.
1)
Only one single architectural statue per building is permitted.
2)
No architectural statue may be backlit or internally lit in any manner.
3)
The statue must be placed within 30 inches of the business and may not obstruct ordinary pedestrian traffic.
4)
Architectural statues may only be displayed while the associated business is open.
5)
There is no limit as to permitted days of display.
6)
A permit is required for all architectural statues.
(b)
Building Signs.
1)
Only one building sign is permitted and only if there is no projecting or free-standing ground or monument sign age.
2)
Building signs may not exceed six square feet in area.
3)
Signs cannot cover or obscure significant architectural features including, but not limited to, transom windows and cornices.
4)
Signage may be directly illuminated from the front with shielded lighting.
5)
Awnings may serve as building signs with contrasting letters six to eight inches in height, painted or sewn onto the valance or drop flap. Only canvas awnings or canvas-like materials are permitted.
6)
No awning, canopy or marquee shall be erected so that the lowest part is less than seven feet above the sidewalk.
7)
A permit is required for all building signs.
(c)
Bulletin Boards.
1)
Only one bulletin board per building is permitted.
2)
Bulletin boards cannot be illuminated.
3)
The surface area of a bulletin board cannot be more than six square feet per sign face (double sided and/or "A-frame" type bulletin boards are permitted), with changeable letters a maximum of eight inches in height.
4)
Bulletin boards must be placed no greater than 30 inches from the face of the storefront, and cannot obstruct ordinary pedestrian traffic.
5)
Bulletin boards may only be displayed while the associated business is open.
6)
There is no limit as to permitted days of display.
7)
A permit is required for all bulletin boards.
(f)
Projecting Sign.
1)
Only one projecting sign is permitted per business, and only if there is no building or projecting signage.
2)
Projecting signs may not extend more than 30 inches from the building, and shall provide a minimum of eight feet from the bottom of the sign to finished grade.
3)
Should glass be incorporated in the composition of a projecting sign, only safety glass is permitted.
4)
A permit is required for all projecting signs.
5)
Maximum sign face shall not exceed six square feet.
(g)
Temporary Signs.
1)
Only one temporary sign per building is permitted at any time.
2)
A business may display temporary signage for a cumulative total of no more than 30 days during each calendar year.
3)
The surface area of a temporary sign cannot exceed a total of nine square feet.
4)
A permit is required for all temporary signs which incorporates the specific dates of display.
(h)
Free-Standing Ground or Monument Sign.
1)
Only one free-standing ground or monument sign is permitted, and only if there is no building or projecting signage.
2)
Such signs shall not exceed 12 square feet in area.
3)
Signage may be directly illuminated from the front with shielded lighting.
5)
A permit is required for all free-standing ground or monument signs.