1. This Chapter is provided to achieve the purposes of the General Plan and all other Town of Brighton Land Use Ordinances, and to achieve the following additional purposes:
   1. To provide for the identification of businesses, sites and buildings;
   2. To provide a convenient method of public communication without unnecessary clutter;
   3. To eliminate signs and displays that create potential hazards to motorists, pedestrians, or property;
   4. To avoid confusion of allowed signs with required traffic signs and other regulatory and public safety signs;
   5. To minimize any adverse effects of signs and associated lighting on adjacent properties;
   6. To ensure compliance with constitutional protected First Amendment Rights.

1. Application Requirements. When a land use application on a parcel of ground is submitted to Planning and Development Services, the application shall be accompanied by a complete comprehensive sign plan that includes the following:
   1. Name of organization and location;
   2. Contact person;
   3. Address and phone number for contact person;
   4. Description of the activities occurring on the site where the sign will be installed;
   5. Description of any existing signage that will remain on the site;
   6. Identification of the type of sign/signs to be erected by the applicant;
   7. Site plan depicting the locations of proposed signage and existing remaining signage;
   8. Scale drawings of the proposed signage; and
   9. A written description explaining the drawing of the proposed signage, including a detailed description of materials, colors, and letter height, type and style.
2. Process. The sign plan shall be reviewed by the land use authority under the same process, permitted or conditional, as the land use application.
   1. The Director or Designee is the land use authority for all permitted uses, including sign plans associated with a permitted use.
   2. The Planning Commission is the land use authority for all conditional uses, including sign plans associated with a conditional use.
3. Applicants seeking to add a new sign on a property or enlarge or alter an existing sign are not required to submit a new sign plan, but are required to obtain a sign and building permit as described in Section19.52.030.

1. No new or existing sign may be erected, enlarged, re-located, or structurally altered without first obtaining a sign permit, and for any permanent sign, a building permit.
   1. Changes to Sign Face or Copy. Unless an enlargement, relocation, or structural alteration is involved, a permit is not required for a change to sign face or copy.
   2. Requirements for Non-Permanent Signs. A sign permit is required for limited duration signs but is not required for temporary or portable signs.
   3. Nonetheless, temporary and portable signs shall include a signature in indelible ink on the lower right-hand corner, stating:
      1. Contact information for the sign’s owner; and
      2. The date the temporary sign was erected.
2. A nonconforming sign may not be reconstructed, raised, moved, placed, altered, extended, or enlarged unless the sign is changed so as to conform to all provisions of this Title.
   1. Alterations do not include changing the text or copy of electronic message centers, off-premises advertising signs, theater signs, outdoor bulletins, or other similar signs which are designed to accommodate changeable copy.
   2. Exception for LED Retrofits. Nonconforming signs that update fluorescent lighting to LED lighting may do so without coming into compliance with other provisions of this Chapter; however, a building permit is required for the retrofit.

1. Any sign determined to be a hazard to the public health or safety, or determined to be a nuisance because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, or be a Land Use, Building Code, or other ordinance violation shall be remedied and corrected upon written notice by the Director or Designee.
   1. Any sign not remedied or corrected within the timeframe specified on the written notice by the Director or Designee shall be subject to removal by the Town of Brighton, or subject to other remedies available to the Town of Brighton under the law.
      1. The Director or Designee may grant an extension to the specified timeline before removing the sign if good cause exists.
      2. If a sign poses an immediate and significant hazard to public safety, the Director or Designee may authorize the immediate removal of such sign.
2. The Town of Brighton may confiscate non-permanent signs installed in violation of this Chapter.
3. Where other ordinances are in conflict with the provisions of this Chapter, the most restrictive ordinance shall apply.

The following signs shall be allowed without a sign permit and shall not be included in the determination of the type, number, or area of permanent signs allowed within a zoning district, provided such signs comply with the regulations in this section, if any.

1. Official traffic signs.
2. Government/regulatory signs.
3. Signs inside a building, or other enclosed facility, which are not meant to be viewed from the outside and are located greater than three feet (3’) from the window.
4. Holiday and seasonal decorations, provided that decorations are maintained in attractive condition, do not constitute a fire hazard and do not cause excessive light trespass. Holiday decorations may be erected no sooner than forty-five (45) days before the holiday and shall be removed no later than thirty (30) days after the date of the applicable holiday.
5. Personal expression signs of any sign type, including flags, provided that they do not exceed six square feet (6 sq.ft.) in area per side and are not illuminated.
6. Address signs. Up to two (2) signs stating address, number and/or name of occupants of the premises and do not include any commercial advertising or other identification.
   1. Residential Zones. Signs not to exceed three square feet (3 sq.ft.) in area.
   2. Non-residential Zones. Signs not to exceed five square feet (5 sq.ft.) in area.
7. Public signs. Signs erected or required by government agencies or utilities, including traffic, utility, safety, railroad crossing, and identification or directional signs for public facilities.
8. Driveway Signs. One (1) sign per driveway entrance, not to exceed two (2) sq. ft. in area.
9. Security and warning signs. These limitations shall not apply to the posting of conventional “no trespassing” signs in accordance with state law.
   1. Residential Zones. Signs not to exceed two square feet (2 sq.ft.) in area.
   2. Non-residential Zones. Maximum of one (1) large sign per property, not to exceed five square feet (5 sq. ft.) in area. All other posted security and warning signs may not exceed two square feet (2 sq. ft.) in area.
10. Flags.
    1. Location. Flags and flagpoles shall not be located within any right-of-way.
    2. Height. Flags and flagpoles shall have a maximum height of thirty-five feet (35’).
    3. Number. No more than four (4) flags per lot in residential zones, no more than six (6) flags per lot in all other zones.
    4. Size. Maximum flag size is thirty-five square feet (35 sq.ft.) in residential zones; there is no maximum size in non-residential zones.
    5. Flags up to six square feet (6 sq.ft.) in area are considered personal expression signs and are regulated in accordance with Subsection 19.52.050(E).
11. Legal notices.
12. Memorial signs or historical identification signs erected by the Town of Brighton or other State or Federal Agencies, including plaque signs up to three square feet (3 sq.ft.) in area.
13. Signs which are a permanent architectural feature of a building or structure, existing at the time of adoption of this Ordinance.
14. Incidental signs, including incidental window signs.
15. Directional signs, provided the following standards are met:
    1. Area. No single directional sign shall exceed four square feet (4 sq. ft.) in area.
    2. Height. Directional signs shall have a maximum height of four feet (4’).
    3. Illumination. Directional signs shall be non-illuminated.
16. Artwork and Murals, provided that:
    1. The property owner receives written permission from the Council to install the mural or artwork;
    2. The installation contains no electrical or mechanical components or changing images;
    3. The installation does not cause damage to any building or site, especially any historically designated building or site;
    4. The primer and paint used if the mural or artwork is directly painted on a wall shall not be a vapor barrier; moisture shall be allowed to escape through the surface of the mural;
    5. No more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the artwork or mural may contain copy;
    6. The painted artwork or mural is maintained in good condition and repaired in the case of vandalism or accidental destruction; and
    7. The property owner submits an image of, description of, and the location of the finished mural to Planning and Development Services for inclusion in public maps advertising local artwork and points of interest.
17. Temporary Signs. Temporary signs do not require a permit, as described in Section 19.52.030. However, temporary signs shall follow all standards outlined in this Chapter, including those found in Table 19.52.070.

Sign types not specifically allowed or exempt as set forth within this Chapter are prohibited. In addition, the following signs are explicitly prohibited in the Town of Brighton:

1. All signs in violation of any provision of this Ordinance, including all signs erected, enlarged, or structurally altered without receiving the necessary approval(s).
2. All signs in violation of any requirements or conditions of approval including all temporary signs established for longer than thirty (30) calendar days, or limited duration signs established for more than ninety (90) days.
   1. Established time periods for temporary and limited duration signs may be extended by the Director or Designee if the Director or Designee finds that a longer duration is needed in order to fulfill the purposes of the temporary or limited duration sign.
3. Any new off-premise signs designed or intended to direct attention to a business, product, or service that is not sold, offered, or existing on the property where the sign is located, including all billboards.
   1. Subject to State Code, the Town of Brighton may only require termination of an existing billboard in the Town of Brighton and its associated rights through:
      1. Gift;
      2. Purchase;
      3. Agreement;
      4. Exchange; or
      5. Eminent Domain.
4. Signs that are abandoned, dilapidated, or advertise businesses that no longer carry a business license or exist within the Town of Brighton (see Section 19.52.120).
5. Signs located within a clear view area.
6. Snipe signs. Signs shall only be attached to utility poles in conformance with state and utility regulations and the requirements of this Chapter. Signs attached to any fences, traffic control devices and signs, utility poles, trees, shrubs, or other natural objects are prohibited, unless specifically provided for by law including no trespassing and no hunting.
7. Vehicular signs. This regulation does not include the use of business logos, identification or advertising on vehicles primarily and actively used for business purposes and/or personal transportation.
8. Mechanical movement signs, including revolving signs.
9. Pennant strings and streamers.
10. Animated signs, flashing signs, or signs that scroll or flash text or graphics.
11. Inflatable devices or balloon signs, with the exception of balloons used in temporary, non-commercial situations.
12. Any signs that imitate, resemble, interfere with, or obstruct official traffic or warning lights, signs, devices, or signals.
13. Signs which prevent free ingress or egress from any door, window, fire escape, or that prevent free access from one part of a roof to any other part. No sign other than a safety sign shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
14. Signs which emit smoke, visible vapors, particulate matter, sound, odor or contain open flames.
15. Reflective signs or signs containing mirrors.
16. Signs incorporating beacon or festoon lighting.
17. Any banner or sign of any type suspended across a public street, without the permission of the owner of the property and road.
18. Roof signs.
19. Signs erected without the permission of the property owner, with the exception of those authorized or required by local, state, or federal government.
20. Signs that exhibit statements, words, or pictures of obscene or pornographic subjects as defined in Utah State Code.

1. The signs listed in Table 19.52.070 are allowed, subject to the specified standards. Additional standards may apply as indicated by superscript in the table, and as articulated following the Table.
2. Signs that were legally established before the adoption date of this chapter may be alter rebuilt or moved to another location on the property subject to Subsection 19.06.060 (C).
3. Figure 19.52.070 demonstrates types of signs and corresponds with the categories in Table 19.52.070B.
   
   Figure 19.52.070: Sign Types.
   
   
   
   

   Table 19.52.070 B: Allowed Signs and Associated Standards.
   Sign Type	Zones Permitted	Location / Setback	Dimensions	Number Permitted
   Permanent
   Monument A B E	All Zones: Monument signs may not be placed on a single family residential property, but may be used in common areas to identify a master-planned community or direct traffic to development amenities.	In single-family residential zones: Shall be set back at least six feet (6’) from property lines. In all other zones: Shall be set back at least two feet (2’) from property lines.	In residential zones: Max Height: 6’. Max Area: 36 sq. ft. In all other zones: Max Height: 12’. Max Area: 100 sq. ft.	In FR zones: One sign per street frontage. In all other zones: One sign per three hundred feet (300’). of street frontage.
   Wall or Flat	All Zones	Wall or flat signs shall only be permitted in association with a licensed business conducted on the premises and may not be used to identify home occupations.	In commercial zones: In total, wall signs may not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the wall area. In all other zones: In total, wall signs may not exceed five percent (5%) of the wall area. No portion of a wall sign shall be mounted or painted on less than eight feet (8’) above the finished grade or extend out more than twelve inches (12”) from the building wall on which it is affixed.	NA
   Projecting / Blade	C-V, FM	Shall be located on the façade, at least two feet (2’) away from a shared wall with an adjoining use or building.	No portion of a projecting sign shall project more than four feet (4’). from the face of the building; and The outermost portion of the projecting sign shall project no closer than five feet (5’). from a curbline of a public street. The lowest edge of a projecting sign shall be at least 8’. above the finished grade.	Maximum of three (3) projecting / blade signs per use, with no more than one (1) sign per building face.
   Awning C	All Zones	Shall be centered within or over architectural elements such as windows or doors. Awning signs shall only be permitted in association with a licensed business conducted on the premises and may not be used to identify home occupations.	The lowest edge of the canopy or awning shall be at least eight feet (8’) above the finished grade; The awning or canopy may no project more than six feet (6’) from the building; A maximum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the wall area may be covered with an awning; and A maximum of fifty percent (50%) of the awning may be covered with graphics.	Maximum of three (3) awning signs per use, with no more than one (1) awning sign per building face.
   Window E	All Zones	NA	In residential zones: The maximum sign area per use is eight square feet (8 sq.ft.) In all other zones: The maximum sign area per use is sixteen square feet (16 sq.ft.)	Maximum of three (3) window signs per use, with no more than one (1) window sign per building face.
   Temporary Non-Permanent
   Limited Duration	All Zones	If two (2) limited duration signs are allowed, the signs shall have a minimum of two hundred (200') spacing between them.	In non-residential zones: Max Area: 32 sq. ft. Max Height: 8’. In residential zones: Max Area: 16 sq. ft. Max Height: 6’.	One (1) per parcel of ground, plus one (1) additional sign if the parcel exceeds five (5) acres or has at least four hundred feet (400’) of street frontage.
   Portable		May not be placed in any manner that blocks the flow of pedestrian traffic or otherwise threatens the public health, safety, or welfare.	Max Area: 9 sq. ft. Max Height: 3’.	One (1) per business
   Temporary			In non-residential zones: Max Area: 32 sq. ft. for banners, 16 sq. ft. for all other temporary signs Max Height: 24’ for hanging banner, 6’ for freestanding banner, 8’ for all other types In residential zones: Max Area: 32 sq. ft. for banners, 16 sq. ft. for all other temporary signs Max Height: 24’ for hanging banner, 6’ for freestanding banner, 6’ for all other types	Only one (1) banner is allowed per property. For other temporary sign types, two (2) signs are allowed per property.

   A. If a pole sign is used, a monument sign may not be used.
   B. Any ground-floor awning projecting into the right-of-way must be retractable.
   C. Incidental window signs displaying pertinent business information such as the business’ hours of operation and credit cards accepted, shall be excluded from area calculations for window signs.
   D. Monument signs are prohibited on single-family properties but may be used in common areas to direct entry to a subdivision or identify a clubhouse or other amenity.

All signs, including those exempt from permitting processes, shall also comply with the following standards:

1. Size Computation. When more than one use occupies a lot, the frontage may be used to calculate the sign size for one total pole or projecting sign, not for each use. The total may then be divided between the uses.
2. Height of Pole Signs. The height of pole signs, except as otherwise specified in this Chapter, shall be measured from the grade at the property line of the yard in which the sign is located to the top of the sign.
3. Imprint of Ownership Required. The imprint of the sign owner and sign erector of all signs shall be in plain and public view.
4. Change of Copy. Sign text, statement, symbol, picture, graphics, and message may be changed and modified by the owner and do not constitute a structural sign alteration provided such changes do not constitute a public hazard or nuisance and are not of an obscene nature.
5. Right-of-Way Clearance. No sign or portion thereof may be permitted within three feet (3’) of any road or street right-of-way or utility easement and all signs must maintain necessary clearances from underground or overhead power transmission lines, as required by the electrical power provider.
6. Fire Protection Clearance. No sign or portion thereof may interfere with the use of fire protection appliances, including hydrants, standpipes, automatic fire sprinkler connections, and similar fire protection and suppression equipment. No sign or sign structure shall obstruct any fire lane.
7. Signs Prohibited from Resembling Public Safety Devices. No sign or portion thereof may imitate or resemble a public safety sign or device including any lights, emblems, or text that resembles public warning or public safety lights or signs.
8. Clear View and Traffic Flow Provisions. No sign or portion thereof may occupy any clear view area, and no sign may create any traffic or pedestrian flow hazard.
9. Signs on Public Property. No sign may be located on publicly owned land or inside street rights-of-way except signs erected by permission of an authorized public agency.

Additional signage design guidelines may exist for mixed-use zones, historic districts, and special land use centers. The applicant shall refer to and comply with the Town of Brighton’s other applicable adopted plans and ordinances.

The following sign lighting requirements are provided to achieve the purposes of this Chapter and Ordinance:

1. Externally illuminated signs are permitted as follows:
   1. All externally lit signs shall be illuminated with steady, fully shielded light sources aimed directly onto the sign. Light bulbs or lighting tubes used for illuminating a sign shall not be visible from any location.
2. The following internally illuminated signs are permitted:
   1. Individual back-lit letters that are silhouetted against an illuminated wall, or halo-illuminated.
   2. Individual letters with translucent faces, containing soft lighting elements inside each letter.
   3. Metal-faced box signs with cutout letters and soft-lighting fluorescent tubes.
3. Lighting.
   1. No lighting or illumination associated with any sign shall constitute a safety hazard or create a nuisance to surrounding properties.
   2. The intensity of lighting shall not exceed that necessary to illuminate a sign from the closest adjacent public right-of-way. The nighttime illuminance of a sign may not increase ambient lighting conditions by more than three-tenths (0.3) foot candles when measured perpendicular to the sign face at a distance determined by the following formula:
      1. Measurement Distance (in feet) = the square root of [Area of electronic message center face in square feet x 100]
      2. An ambient light measurement shall be taken using a foot candle meter at the required distance with the sign lighting turned off. Immediately following the ambient light measurement taken in the manner required by this subsection, an operating light measurement shall be taken with the sign lights fully turned on.
   3. No light source shall be directed toward any adjacent property.
   4. All light sources shall be fully shielded or hooded.
4. If the Director or Designee or adjacent property owners allege that an illuminated sign violates any portion of this Section, the complainant may request a photometric assessment to measure the amount of light and ascertain the validity of the alleged violation. If photometric measuring devices are available through the Town of Brighton, the Town of Brighton shall perform the assessment. If the Town of Brighton has no measuring devices, the complainant may provide an independent assessment through a qualified professional to the Director or Designee. If such light is determined to be in violation, the owner of the light shall take appropriate, corrective action as directed.

1. Signs relating to a product no longer available for purchase, or to a business which has closed or moved, shall be removed or the advertising copy removed within thirty (30) days of such unavailability. Empty signs frames shall either be replaced with new signs for an active business or removed within six (6) months from the time the sign area becomes vacant.
2. Vacant portions of signs where panels remain empty for over six (6) months shall be removed or brought into compliance by the property owner. If removal does not occur voluntarily, after appropriate notice is given, the entire sign and support structure shall be taken down by the owner or may be removed by the Town of Brighton and all costs incurred shall be the responsibility of the property owner.