A.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide, fair, comprehensive and enforceable regulations that will foster a good visual environment for Bullhead City, enhancing it as a place to live and do business. Signs are herein regulated to:

1.

Protect property values within the city;

2.

Provide an improved visual environment for the citizens and visitors to the city;

3.

Preserve the beauty and unique character of the city;

4.

Promote and aid the tourist industry which is deemed to be of prime importance to the economy of the city;

5.

Protect the general public from damage and injury which may be caused by faulty and uncontrolled construction of signs;

6.

Protect motorists and pedestrians from possible injury caused by the distractions or obstructions of improperly situated signs; and

7.

Promote the public safety, welfare, convenience, and enjoyment of travel and the free flow of traffic within the city.

B.

These regulations are intended to improve the effectiveness of signs by preventing their over concentration, improper placement, excessive height, area, and bulk, and by limiting their illumination and animation.

(Ord. 2003-58 § 4: Ord. 89-231 § 2 (part): prior code § 13.23.1)

The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

"Abandoned sign structure" means a sign structure which has ceased to be used to display or support a sign, and where the owner of the sign structure has manifested an intention to permanently cease to use the sign structure. A sign structure shall be presumed to be abandoned if it has not been used to display or support a sign or message during any continuous one-year period. Additional time may be granted through a conditional use permit process if the sign location is under development.

"Alter" or "alteration" means the changing in structural components or decrease or increase in size, height or location. It shall also mean any change in content, including the business and/or product advertised. It shall also mean any change in advertising content if such change causes the sign to change in classification from an on-premise sign to an off-premise sign or vice versa.

"Animated sign" means any sign that is audible in any manner or includes action or motion. This shall include messages changed by means of varying light intensity or the appearance of movement of the graphic elements of the sign message across the display surface. This shall not include changeable message or tri-vision signs as defined herein.

"Architectural feature" means a design feature added to a building to enhance its appearance. Such features may or may not be occupiable and may include but are not limited to, arches, elevator shafts, stairwells.

"Balloon" means an inflatable device greater than thirty-six inches in diameter.

"Banner" means any sign of lightweight fabric, plastic, paper or other light pliable material.

Billboard. See "Off-premise sign."

"Building directory sign" means a sign which is limited to the name, address and number of a building, institution or person and to the activity carried on in the building or institution, or the occupancy of the person.

"Building face" or "wall" means all window and wall area of a building in one plane or elevation.

"Building frontage" means the linear length of a building face.

"Canopy" or "marquee" means a permanent roof-like shelter extending from part or all of a building face and constructed of some durable material such as metal, wood, glass, plastic, or canvas.

"Canopy sign" or "marquee sign" means any sign attached to or constructed in or on a canopy or marquee.

"Changeable message sign" means a sign as defined in Section 17.42.075 of the City Code.

"Copy" means the wording on a sign surface.

"Embellishment" means an addition to the sign area on which a continuation of an advertising message may be placed outside the sign area. The addition may not extend more than five and one-half feet above or below the horizontal edges of the sign area and no more than three feet beyond any vertical edge of the sign area. The addition shall not have the effect of simply adding square feet to the sign area, nor is the embellishment considered to be an increase in the authorized sign area. Standard bases and standard trim are not considered embellishments.

"Flag" means any sign with or without lettering or symbols, of lightweight fabric, plastic, paper or other light pliable material that is mounted to a pole. Flags used as a symbol of a recognized government or political subdivision shall not be subject to compliance with the regulations set forth in this chapter.

"Freestanding sign" means a sign erected on a freestanding frame, supported by one or more uprights, mast or pole, set in a fixed position in the ground and not attached to any building.

"Frontage" means the side or sides of a lot abutting on a street.

"Ground clearance" means the distance from the adjacent grade to the bottom surface of the sign.

"Height of sign" means the vertical distance measured from the adjacent grade, which permits the greatest height to the highest point of the sign.

"Indirectly illuminated sign" means any sign which reflects light from a different source directed upon it.

"Landscape wall sign" means a sign consisting of individual letters mounted on a screening device, which may be attached or detached from a building, but which is architecturally integrated with the overall development. This sign type may only identify the name, address, and/or telephone number of the business, center, or mall. The screening device used for this purpose shall be made of brick, masonry block, masonry with a stucco or mortar wash finish, or other similar material approved by the development services director.

"Lot" means any legally created lot, parcel, tract or land, shown on a plat of record or recorded by metes and bounds that is occupied or intended for occupancy by a use permitted in this ordinance, including the principal building, or buildings, together with the accessory buildings, the open spaces and parking spaces required by this ordinance, and having its principal frontage upon a street or upon an officially approved place.

Lot, Corner. "Corner lot" means a lot situated at the intersection of two or more streets having an angle of intersection not more than one hundred thirty-five degrees.

"Maintenance" or "maintain" means the replacing or repairing of a part or portion of a sign made unusable by ordinary wear, tear or damage beyond the control of the owner.

"Monument sign" means a sign which does not exceed five feet in height at any part of the sign structure, and is mounted on a base at ground level.

"Nameplate" means a nonelectric sign identifying only the name and/or address of the occupant of the residence on which the sign is located.

"New condition" means a sign that has been recently produced, is fresh in appearance, not tattered or torn, ripped or in need of repair.

"New subdivision" means the area contained within a final subdivision plat that was recorded not more than ten years prior to the date of the subject request or one in which a single entity holds title to at least fifty percent of the lots within the final subdivision as originally recorded.

"Nonconforming sign" means any sign which was lawfully erected and maintained prior to such time as it came within the purview of this ordinance, as amended, and which fails to conform to all applicable regulations and restrictions of this chapter.

"Off-premise sign" or "billboard" means a sign which directs persons to a multiple family project or business that is at a different location from where the sign is located.

"On-premise sign" means any sign identifying or advertising a business, person, activity, goods, products, or services located on the premise where the sign is installed and maintained.

"Parapet" or "parapet wall" means that portion of a building wall that rises above the roof level, is constructed as an integral part of the building, is continuous along the entire tip of the wall upon which it is constructed, and is of the same surface appearance as the wall.

"Pennant" means any lightweight plastic, fabric, or other material, whether or not containing a message of any kind, suspended from a rope, wire or string, usually in series, designed to move in the wind.

"Portable sign" means a sign not permanently attached to the ground or a building that is constructed of solid and durable materials and self supporting.

"Premises" means any piece of improved or unimproved real estate.

"Projecting sign" means a sign, other than a wall sign, which is attached to and projects from a structure or building face.

"Promotional display sign" means a balloon, banner, flag, pennant, portable or sign walker sign used to advertise a business.

"Public place" means any and all dedicated streets, sidewalks, boulevards, alleys, or other public ways, and any and all public parks, squares, spaces, grounds, and buildings.

"Real estate/property for sale, rent or lease sign" means any sign pertaining to the sale, lease or rental of land or buildings.

"Roof sign" means any sign erected upon, against or directly above a roof or on top of or above the parapet of a building.

"Screening device" means a device made of brick, slump block, masonry with a stucco or mortar wash finish, cedar, or redwood used to conceal unattractive areas or elements of a development from street or public view and to buffer potentially incompatible uses.

"Shopping center/mall" means a group of stores planned and designed for the site on which it is built, functioning as a unit, with off-street parking, landscaped areas, and pedestrian walkways provided on the property as an integral part of the unit. The site may or may not be under common ownership.

"Shopping center/mall sign" means a sign which does not exceed fifty feet in height and used for the sole and exclusive purpose of identifying or advertising the businesses, persons, activities, goods, products, or services located within the boundaries of a shopping center/mall with fifty thousand square feet or more of gross floor area and to which the preceding identification or advertising pertains.

"Sign" means any identification, description, illustration or device illuminated or non-illuminated which is visible from any public place or is located on private property and exposed to the public and which directs attention to a product, service, place, activity, person, institution, business or solicitation, including any permanently installed or situated merchandise, or any emblem, painting, banner, pennant, placard, landscape materials in their natural form, or temporary signs designed to advertise, identify or convey information with the exception of window displays and flags of any nation, government, or noncommercial organizations. For the purpose of removal, signs shall also include all sign structures.

"Sign area" means the area of the largest single face of the sign within a perimeter which forms a shape, including any frame that forms an integral part of the display, but excluding the necessary supports or uprights on which the sign may be placed. If the sign consists of more than one section or module, all areas will be totaled.

"Sign copy, obsolete" means any sign copy which no longer correctly directs or identifies an existing use or product available on the premises where such sign is displayed.

"Sign structure" means any structure which supports, has supported or is capable of supporting a sign, including decorative cover.

"Sign walker" means a person who is present on any street while holding or wearing a sign.

"Subdivision entrance sign" means a freestanding, monument or wall sign used for the sole and exclusive purpose of identifying the entrance of a subdivision and the businesses and developments located within the boundaries of such subdivision.

"Temporary sign" means any sign or advertising display intended to be viewed for a temporary period of time, ordinarily until the happening of a particular event. Such sign is intended to be removed upon termination of such event.

"Tri-vision sign" means a sign that uses vertical venetian type triangular panels to display one or more messages on an existing or proposed off-premise sign. Such signs shall change at intervals of three seconds or more. This type of technology shall not be permitted on any other type of sign.

"Under-canopy sign" or "marquee sign" means a sign suspended below the ceiling or roof of a canopy or the wall of a building with the face in a parallel plane to the plane of the screening device or the building wall.

"Window sign" means a sign installed inside a window for the purpose of viewing from outside the premises. This term does not include merchandise located in a window.

(Ord. No. 2017-15, § 1, 10-17-2017; Ord. No. 2015-09, § 1, 7-21-2015; Ord. No. 2011-14, § 1, 8-16-2011; Ord. No. 2011-4, § 1, 4-19-2011; Res. No. 2010R-12, § 16, 2-16-2010; Ord. No. 2010-2, § 1, 2-16-2010; Ord. No. 2009-36, § 1, 11-17-2009; Ord. 2007-9, § 1; Ord. 2006-36, § 1; Ord. 2003-58, § 5; Ord. 98-928, §§ 1, 2; Ord. 98-919, § 1; Ord. 98-911, §§ 1, 2; Ord. 95-746, § 1; Ord. 92-527, §§ 1, 2; Ord. 92-510, § 1; Ord. 89-284, § 1; Ord. 89-231, § 2 (part); prior code § 13.23.2)

A.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the types of signs listed below are prohibited in the city of Bullhead City.

1.

Signs located within, on or projecting over any public right-of-way.

2.

Signs located on a roof or those that do not create a parapet or a parapet wall as defined.

3.

Any sign which interferes with or confuses traffic or presents a traffic hazard, and those which imitate or resemble official traffic or government signs or signals.

4.

Signs with flashing or intermittent illumination and those illuminated of such brilliance or position as to blind or dazzle the vision of travelers.

5.

Animated signs.

6.

Abandoned sign structures and obsolete signs.

7.

Dangerous or defective signs that are not maintained or kept in good repair.

8.

Signs erected, placed, constructed, or maintained in violation of this chapter.

9.

Signs which are misleading, erroneous, or provide false information and advertising, words or pictures which are obscene or indecent.

10.

Signs mounted on vehicles or equipment except as provided for or specifically exempted elsewhere in this chapter.

11.

Signs advertising or promoting a business without an active city business license.

12.

Off-premises signs advertising or promoting a business without an active conditional use permit.

(Ord. No. 2017-15, § 1, 10-17-2017; Ord. No. 2011-14, § 1, 8-16-2011; Ord. No. 2009-36, § 1, 11-17-2009; Ord. 2005-04, § 1; Ord. 2003-58, § 6; Ord. 2002-22, § 1; Ord. 98-911, § 3; Ord. 93-577, § 2; Ord. 89-231, § 2 (part); prior code § 13.23.3)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2011-14, § 1, adopted August 16, 2011, amended the Code by repealing former § 17.42.035 in its entirety. Former § 17.42.035 pertained to kiosk signs, and derived from Ords. 2007-9 and 2007-34.

A.

Name plate signs are permitted in any zoning district subject to the regulations set forth below.

1.

Such sign shall not exceed three square feet in area.

2.

There may only be one nameplate sign for each residence.

3.

The sign shall not be illuminated itself, but it may be an indirectly illuminated sign.

B.

Building directory signs are permitted in the R2MF, RS, C1, C2, C3, M1, and M2 zoning districts subject to the regulations set forth below.

1.

The sign shall not exceed eight square feet in area.

2.

One such sign is allowed for each ten thousand square feet of building area.

3.

Driveway entrance/exit signs, not to exceed one square foot each are permitted on each side of each driveway.

C.

Guard/security service signs are permitted subject to the regulations set forth below.

1.

In the R1L, R1 and R1MH zoning districts, such signs shall be limited to one square foot each and there shall be only one such sign for each residence. The signs shall also be attached to the face of a building, fence, or wall.

2.

In the R2MF and RS zoning districts, such signs shall be limited to sixteen square feet each. One sign for each ten thousand square feet of building or storage area is permitted and there shall not be more than two such signs for any one business. The signs shall also be attached to the face of a building, fence, or wall.

3.

In the C1, C2, C3, M1, M2, and PL zoning districts, such signs shall be limited to thirty-two square feet. One sign for each ten thousand square feet of building or storage area is permitted and there shall not be more than two such signs for any one business. The signs shall also be attached to the face of a building, fence, or wall.

D.

Signs on a boat, bus, car, trailer, truck or other motorized vehicle and equipment are permitted in any zoning district subject to all of the regulations set forth below.

1.

The primary purpose of such vehicle or equipment is not the display of signs.

2.

Such signs are magnetic, decals, or painted upon an integral part of the vehicle or equipment as originally designed by the manufacturer, and do not break the silhouette of the vehicle.

3.

The vehicle or equipment is in operating condition, currently registered and licensed to operate on public streets when applicable, and actively used in the daily function of the business to which the signs relate.

4.

The vehicle or equipment is not used primarily as a static display, advertising a product or service.

5.

These provisions shall not be applicable to licensed taxicabs or transit buses that carry passengers for a fare or to vehicles while in use for delivery purposes, unless parked or placed in violation of subsection (D)(6) of this section as set forth below.

6.

During periods of inactivity exceeding forty-eight hours, such vehicle or equipment shall not be parked or placed so that the signs thereon are displayed to the public. Vehicles and equipment engaged in active construction projects and the on-premise storage of vehicles and equipment offered to the public for rent or lease shall not be subject to this condition.

(Ord. 2005-59, § 1; Ord. 2003-58, § 7; Ord. 98-911, § 4; Ord. 97-870, § 1; Ord. 95-746, § 2; Ord. 94-697, § 2; Ord. 89-231, § 2 (part); prior code § 13.23.4)

A.

Freestanding, monument, or wall subdivision entrance signs are permitted in any zoning district, subject to the regulations set forth below.

1.

A maximum of two signs per entry, one on each side of the entry street, shall be permitted.

2.

The sign or signs shall be located within the boundaries of the subdivision they are identifying or adjacent to an arterial street, as defined by Chapter 17.04 of the city code, which provides access to the subdivision being identified.

3.

The sign or signs shall be placed in a manner so as not to interfere in any way with, or confuse, traffic or present any traffic hazard.

4.

Each sign shall be limited to sixty-four square feet.

5.

The maximum height of any portion of a freestanding type sign structure shall be fifteen feet, with a minimum ground clearance of ten feet. The ground clearance of the sign may be reduced so long as the decrease does not hamper visibility for traffic safety.

6.

The maximum height of any portion of a monument type sign structure shall be five feet.

7.

The signs shall be set back a minimum of five feet as measured from the property line to the structure supporting the sign, provided no portion of the sign projects over any portion of the public right-of-way.

(Ord. No. 2011-14, § 1, 8-16-2011; Ord. No. 2009-36, § 1, 11-17-2009; Ord. 2008-7, § 1; Ord. 2007-34, § 2; Ord. 2007-9, § 3; Ord. 2003-58, § 8; Ord. 98-928, §§ 5, 3 (part))

A.

The temporary signs listed below shall be permitted in any zoning district subject to the regulations set forth below.

1.

Temporary signs noting an event of general interest such as a fair, show, etc.

a.

Signs used for an event of general interest that does not require a special event and/or commercial/promotional event permit as described in Chapters 5.06 and 5.07 of the City Code, shall be limited to sixteen square feet in area.

b.

Signs used for an event of general interest that requires a special event permit as described in Chapter 5.06 of the City Code, shall be limited to thirty-two square feet in area. In addition, said events that take place on property owned or leased to the city, may have one banner that shall not exceed seventy square feet in area. Said banner shall be located at the site of the event.

c.

Signs used for an event of general interest that requires a commercial/promotional event as described in Chapter 5.07 of the City Code, shall be limited to thirty-two square feet in area.

d.

The signs shall not be erected more than ten days before the event and shall be removed within two days following the event.

e.

The sign shall not be allowed within the public right-of-way, on a street light pole, traffic signal pole, or utility pole.

f.

The sign may be placed on private property only with the owner's written permission.

2.

Temporary signs advertising the sale, lease, or rent of property on which it is located.

a.

Parcels of land having river frontage of less than one hundred linear feet, one sign totaling not more than sixteen square feet in area may be posted on the river side of the lot.

b.

Parcels of land having river frontage of one hundred linear feet or more, one sign totaling not more than thirty-two square feet in area may be posted on the river side of the lot within each one hundred linear foot increment of river frontage.

c.

Parcels of land having street frontage of less than one hundred linear feet, one sign totaling not more than seven square feet in area may be posted on the street side of the lot.

d.

Parcels of land having street frontage of between one hundred and five hundred linear feet, one sign totaling not more than sixteen square feet in area may be posted on the street side of the lot.

e.

Parcels of land having street frontage of more than five hundred linear feet, one sign totaling not more than thirty-two square feet in area may be posted on the street side of the lot within each five hundred linear foot increment of street frontage.

f.

The sign shall be removed from the property following the day after the close of escrow or lease thereof.

3.

Temporary signs advertising the opening of a new subdivision.

a.

The sign may be located in any zoning district.

b.

The sign shall be located on the property to which it pertains.

c.

The maximum allowed area for a temporary sign advertising the opening of a new subdivision shall be thirty-two square feet. If said sign is part of a unique branding, marketing package specific to the project the square footage of the sign may increase to seventy-five square feet.

d.

The maximum height of any portion of a freestanding type sign structure shall be fifteen feet, with a minimum ground clearance of ten feet. The ground clearance of the sign may be reduced so long as the decrease does not hamper visibility for traffic safety.

e.

The maximum height of any portion of a monument type sign structure shall be five feet.

f.

The sign shall be set back a minimum of five feet as measured from the property line to the sign structure supporting the sign, provided no portion of the sign projects over any portion of the public right-of-way.

g.

Permits shall not be issued until a final plat is recorded for the new subdivision to be advertised. These signs are allowed for a period of ten years from the date the new subdivision was recorded and shall remain in like new condition at all times.

h.

The temporary sign advertising the opening of a new subdivision must be a minimum of five hundred feet from any other temporary sign advertising the opening of a new subdivision or off-premise sign located on the same side of the street as the subject sign.

i.

All signs for the new subdivision to be advertised shall be removed on or before the ten year anniversary of the recording of the final plat or upon the issuance of building permit(s) for all lots within the plat, whichever comes first.

4.

Temporary signs advertising the opening of a new multiple-family, commercial or industrial occupancy in an existing building.

a.

The sign shall not exceed thirty-two square feet in area.

b.

One additional sign may be erected for each exterior street frontage under the same ownership.

c.

The sign shall be set back from every public right-of-way a minimum of five feet.

d.

The sign shall be allowed for a maximum of sixty calendar days prior to issuance of a business license or permit for the new occupancy. Said sign shall be allowed for an additional ninety days upon issuance of a business license or permit for the new occupancy.

e.

The sign shall be located on the property to which it pertains.

5.

Temporary signs advertising a new multiple-family, commercial or industrial project under construction.

a.

The sign shall not exceed thirty-two square feet in area.

b.

One additional sign may be erected for each exterior street frontage under the same ownership.

c.

The sign shall be set back from every public right-of-way a minimum of five feet.

d.

The sign shall be allowed for a maximum of sixty calendar days prior to issuance of a permit for construction of the new project. The sign shall be removed not later than one year from the date of its erection, or upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy for Phase 1 of said project, whichever occurs first.

e.

The sign shall be located on the property to which it pertains.

6.

Temporary signs on buildings under construction that are used to provide information on the contractors, financial institutions, and other similar businesses involved in the project are limited to a total area for all such signs of one hundred twenty-eight square feet and each individual sign shall not exceed thirty-two square feet in multiple-family, commercial, and industrial zones. Such signs in the single family residential zoning districts shall be limited to a total area for all such signs of twenty-four square feet and each individual sign shall not exceed six square feet. The sign shall be removed upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the building.

7.

Temporary signs—open house signs—which direct traffic to a home for sale are allowed in all zoning districts without a permit.

a.

The sign shall not exceed seven square feet in area.

b.

The sign may be double faced but shall not be illuminated.

c.

The signs shall not be attached to any street light or signal poles, street or regulatory signs, or utility poles.

d.

The signs may be placed in the public right-of-way, but only during daylight hours.

e.

Signs may be located on the premises on which the open house takes place or on other property with written consent of the property owner or resident thereof.

f.

The sign shall be used only when sales personnel are at the home being advertised for sale.

g.

A maximum of five such signs for each home or group of homes in the subdivision shall be allowed.

8.

Temporary signs—garage/yard sale signs—which direct traffic to a garage/yard sale are allowed in all zoning districts without a permit.

a.

Said signs may be displayed only for the duration of the garage/yard sale being advertised and shall be removed immediately thereafter.

b.

Signs may be located on the premises on which the garage/yard sale takes place or on other property with written consent of the property owner or resident thereof.

c.

The signs shall not be placed in the public right-of-way, or be attached to any street light or signal poles, street or regulatory signs, or utility poles.

9.

Temporary signs advertising a model home.

a.

One freestanding, monument, or wall sign shall be permitted for each model home. The sign shall not exceed sixteen square feet in area and eight feet in height. The sign shall be set back from every public right-of-way a minimum of five feet.

b.

Four flags shall be permitted for each model home. The flags shall not exceed fifteen square feet in area and the pole shall not exceed a maximum height of twenty-five feet. The flags shall be set back from every public right-of-way a minimum of five feet.

c.

The sign and flags shall be in new condition.

(Ord. No. 2017-02, § 1, 2-21-2017; Ord. No. 2011-14, § 1, 8-16-2011; Ord. No. 2011-4, § 1, 4-19-2011; Ord. No. 2009-36, § 1, 11-17-2009; Ord. No. 2009-15, § 5, 7-7-2009; Ord. 2006-57, § 1; Ord. 2004-34, § 1; Ord. 2003-58, § 10)

A.

Political and campaign signs may not be installed or placed on any structure owned by the city.

B.

Political and campaign signs are otherwise governed by the provisions of Arizona Revised Statutes § 16-1019.

(Ord. No. 2018-14, § 1, 6-19-2018; Ord. No. 2011-14, § 1, 8-16-2011; Ord. 2003-58, § 11)

A.

Arizona Revised Statutes § 16-1019(F) permits municipalities to designate sign-free zones to be free from political signage within rights-of-way in commercial tourism, resort and hotel areas that would otherwise be subject to the placement of political signs under 16-1019(C).

B.

The city council finds that various areas within the city could qualify as areas with a predominance of commercial tourism, resort and hotel uses.

C.

The city council will designate specific areas as sign-free zones by resolution.

D.

Sign-free zones may be enforced in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes § 16-1019(D).

(Ord. No. 2025-1, § 1, 1-21-2025)

A.

Balloons, banners, flags, pennants, portable signs, and sign walkers shall be considered promotional display signs, which are signs used to promote a business.

B.

Permits are not required under this code for promotional display signs located within the established boundaries of the property for a business with an active city business license.

C.

Promotional display signs shall be professionally made and constructed of durable, weather resistant materials, such as aluminum, plastic, vinyl, or wood finished surfaces and shall be maintained in like new condition.

D.

Promotional display signs shall be located on the premises to which they pertain, unless otherwise provided for as set forth in this subsection.

E.

Promotional display signs shall not be placed in the public right-of-way, or be attached to any street light or signal poles, street or regulatory signs, utility poles or any area that would affect visibility for traffic safety.

F.

Promotional display signs shall only be allowed in conjunction with wall, landscape wall, free standing, and monument signs. There shall not be more than three types of promotional display signs in use at any one time.

G.

Promotional display signs shall be specific to the business and the location specified in the active business license.

H.

Unless otherwise specified, promotional display signs are allowed in the R2MF, RP, RS, C1, C2, C3, GC, M1, M2, and PL zoning districts and subject to the regulations set forth below.

1.

Balloons.

a.

One balloon shall be allowed for each business.

b.

Balloons, and any lines attached thereto, shall not be made of metallic or similar materials that would act as a conductor for electricity.

2.

Banners.

a.

Two banners shall be allowed for each business and such banners shall be attached directly or indirectly to the exterior building walls of the portion of the building occupied by the business or attached directly to a freestanding or monument sign. Further, only one banner is permitted on or parallel to any one wall of the building or any one freestanding or monument sign.

b.

The maximum permitted area of a banner shall not exceed forty square feet in area.

c.

A banner shall not extend above the roofline at the wall.

d.

Banners shall at all times be tethered and taunt at all four corners.

3.

Flags—Used to direct attention to a new subdivision.

a.

Flags used for this purpose are allowed in all zoning districts.

b.

The maximum permitted area of each flag shall not exceed fifteen square feet.

c.

Each flag pole shall not exceed a maximum height of twenty-five feet.

d.

A maximum of fifty flags shall be allowed to be placed on, or behind the property line.

4.

Flags—Used to direct attention to an existing multiple-family, commercial or industrial use.

a.

The maximum permitted area of each flag shall not exceed fifteen square feet.

b.

Each flag pole shall not exceed a maximum height of twenty-five feet.

c.

One flag shall be allowed for each twenty lineal feet of street frontage and no more than twenty flags shall be placed on, or behind the property line.

5.

Pennants.

a.

The total permitted length of the pennants shall not exceed two linear feet of pennant per one linear foot of lot perimeter.

6.

Portable signs.

a.

One portable sign shall be allowed for each business.

b.

Each side of the portable sign shall measure not more than four feet by four feet.

c.

The portable sign shall not exceed five feet in height.

d.

Portable signs shall be removed at the end of each business day.

e.

Portable signs shall be located at ground level.

f.

Any nonconforming portable signs shall be impounded by the city.

7.

Sign walkers.

a.

Sign walkers may be present on streets located within one mile of the businesses to which they pertain as measured in a straight line from the approximate mid-point of the walker's range of movement to the nearest property line of the business to which the advertising pertains. The business being promoted must be located within the city limits and have an active city business license.

b.

The sign shall not exceed nine square feet in area per side.

c.

The signs shall be held or worn at all times. Signs shall not be left unattended.

d.

There shall be a minimum of 200 feet between sign walkers.

e.

Sign walkers shall stand or walk so that visibility for traffic safety is not hampered.

f.

There shall not be any form of animation, illumination, or reflective materials on the sign.

g.

Sign walkers shall only be present from dawn to dusk.

(Ord. No. 2017-02, § 2, 2-21-2017; Ord. No. 2014-20, § 1, 9-2-2014; Ord. No. 2011-4, § 1, 4-19-2011; Ord. No. 2009-36, § 1, 11-17-2009; Ord. No. 2009-29, § 1, 9-22-2009; Ord. 2009-2, § 1, 2-17-09; Ord. 2005-59, §§ 2, 3; Ord. 2003-58, § 12)

A.

Unless otherwise specified, business signs are allowed in the R2MF, RS, C1, C2, C3, GC, M1, M2, and PL zoning districts with a permit and subject to the regulations set forth below.

B.

Business signs shall be attractive and professionally made, constructed of durable, weather resistant materials, such as aluminum, plastic, or vinyl finished surfaces and shall be maintained in like new condition.

C.

Wall Signs Affixed to Buildings.

1.

The maximum permitted area of a wall sign or signs shall not exceed one square foot for each one linear foot of exterior building frontage, for any one business occupancy. The square footage is calculated on only the portion of the building occupied by the business requesting a permit.

2.

The maximum allowance for sign area on each building frontage may be transferred from one building frontage to another building frontage for the same business occupancy requesting a permit. The transferred square footage shall not exceed one-half square foot for each one linear foot of exterior building frontage for any one business occupancy.

3.

Wall signage may also be placed on architectural features of a building. The maximum permitted area of a wall sign on an architectural feature shall not exceed one square foot for each one linear foot of exterior frontage of the feature. The wall signage placed on an architectural feature shall be limited to advertising the business(es) occupying the building to which the architectural feature is attached.

4.

The sign shall not extend above the roofline.

5.

Wall signs are permitted in addition to landscape wall, freestanding or monument signs and are allowed on each building frontage in accordance with this chapter.

D.

Projecting Signs.

1.

The sign shall not exceed a total area of one square foot for every foot of height of the wall to which it is attached.

2.

The sign shall not project more than thirty-six inches from the building.

3.

The sign shall not extend above the roofline or over a public right-of-way line.

4.

The sign shall provide a minimum ground clearance of eight feet.

5.

The maximum allowance for sign area on each building frontage is not transferable either in whole or part from building frontage to another, nor from one occupancy to another occupancy.

6.

The sign shall be mounted at approximately right angles to the building or structure.

E.

Landscape Wall Signs.

1.

The maximum permitted area of a landscape wall sign or signs shall not exceed fifty square feet per parcel of land.

2.

The maximum height of any portion of a landscape wall sign shall not exceed five feet.

3.

The letters of a landscape wall sign shall not extend above the height of the screening device to which they are attached.

4.

Landscape wall signs are permitted in addition to wall, freestanding, shopping center/mall or monument signs.

F.

Monument Signs.

1.

The maximum permitted area of a monument sign shall be fifty square feet.

2.

The maximum height of any portion of a monument sign or sign structure shall be five feet measured from the lowest point of the ground directly below the sign. When the maximum height for a monument sign mounted along a roadway has a higher grade level as compared to the grade level directly below the monument sign, then the sign height shall be measured from the roadway grade level, provided no portion of the sign hampers visibility for traffic safety.

3.

A monument sign shall not create an obstruction to vision or interfere with traffic.

4.

All signs shall be set back a minimum of five feet as measured from the property line to the structure supporting the sign provided no portion of the sign projects over any portion of the public right-of-way.

5.

No more than one freestanding, shopping center/mall sign or monument sign identifying the business, designating the principal goods, products, or facilities or services available on the premises, shall be permitted. If the buildings are located on property, which has more than one street frontage, one such sign may be permitted for each frontage, provided such street is recognized as an arterial street, as defined in the most current edition of the Bullhead City general plan.

G.

Shopping Center/Mall Sign.

1.

Shopping center/mall signs shall only be permitted for a shopping center/mall with fifty thousand square feet or more of gross floor area.

2.

The maximum permitted sign area of a shopping center/mall sign shall be four hundred square feet.

3.

Except as provided under Chapter 17.34 (ANH Airport Noise and Height Overlay District) herein and notwithstanding any other provision of this code to the contrary, the maximum height of any portion of a shopping center/mall sign structure shall be fifty feet measured from the lowest point of the ground directly below the sign. When the maximum height for a shopping center/mall sign mounted along a roadway has a higher grade level as compared to the grade level directly below the shopping center/mall sign, the sign height shall be measured from the roadway grade level with a minimum ground clearance of ten feet. The ground clearance of the sign may be reduced so long as the decrease does not hamper visibility for traffic safety. If the sign is located in an area where pedestrian traffic is anticipated the minimum ground clearance shall not be less than seven feet.

4.

All signs shall be set back a minimum of five feet as measured from the property line to the structure supporting the sign provided no portion of the sign projects over any portion of the public right-of-way.

5.

No more than one shopping center/mall sign on the premises is permitted. If the buildings are located on property, which has more than one street frontage, additional freestanding or monument signs may be permitted for each frontage, provided such street is recognized as an arterial street as defined in the most current edition of the Bullhead City general plan.

6.

Signs shall be professionally made and other than embellishments, ends, cross bracing, and tops or bottoms of parallel or V-shaped signs, no support columns, back braces, torque arms, stringers, panel attachments or similar structural elements or accessories shall be exposed. If not covered by a sign face, such elements shall be concealed.

H.

Freestanding Signs.

1.

The maximum permitted area of a freestanding sign shall be based on lot size as set forth in Table 17.42.065.

2.

Except as provided under Chapter 17.34 (ANH Airport Noise and Height Overlay District) herein and notwithstanding any other provision of this code to the contrary, the maximum height of any portion of a freestanding sign or sign structure shall be thirty feet measured from the lowest point of the ground directly below the sign. When the maximum height for a freestanding sign mounted along a roadway has a higher grade level as compared to the grade level directly below the freestanding sign, the sign height shall be measured from the roadway grade level with a minimum ground clearance of ten feet. The ground clearance of the sign may be reduced provided such decrease does not hamper visibility for traffic safety. If the sign is located in an area where pedestrian traffic is anticipated the minimum ground clearance shall not be less than seven feet.

3.

All signs shall be set back a minimum of five feet as measured from the property line to the structure supporting the sign provided no portion of the sign projects over any portion of the public right-of-way.

4.

No more than one freestanding sign identifying the business, designating the principal goods, products, or facilities or services available on the premises, shall be permitted. If the buildings are located on property, which has more than one street frontage, additional freestanding or monument signs may be permitted for each frontage, provided such street is recognized as an arterial street as defined in the most current edition of the Bullhead City general plan.

5.

Signs shall be professionally made and other than embellishments, ends, cross bracing, and tops or bottoms of parallel or V-shaped signs, no support columns, back braces, torque arms, stringers, panel attachments or similar structural elements or accessories shall be exposed. If not covered by a sign face, such elements shall be concealed.

6.

If there are separate building pads located on lots or premises that are governed by this section of the code, one additional freestanding or monument sign shall be allowed for each pad, subject to the restrictions set forth in Table 17.42.065.

Table 17.42.065
Freestanding Signs

I.

Canopy or Marquee Signs.

1.

The maximum permitted area of a canopy or marquee sign or signs shall not exceed one square foot for each one linear foot of the canopy or marquee to which it is attached, for any one occupancy.

2.

The maximum permitted area of a canopy or marquee sign or signs attached to the underside of the canopy or marquee shall not exceed eight square feet and shall provide a minimum ground clearance of eight feet, for any one occupancy.

3.

Canopy or marquee signs are permitted in addition to freestanding or monument signs and are allowed on each building frontage in accordance with this chapter.

4.

The maximum allowance for sign area on each building frontage is not transferable either in whole or in part from one building frontage to another, nor from one occupancy to another occupancy.

5.

The sign shall not extend over a public right-of-way line.

J.

Window Signs.

1.

The area of the window signs shall not be deducted from the total area of signs allowed.

2.

The maximum permitted area of a window sign or signs shall not exceed twenty-five percent of the area of the window.

3.

Signs with flashing or intermittent illumination and those illuminated of such brilliance or position as to blind or dazzle the vision of travelers, shall not be used as window signs. (This does not include Christmas lights).

K.

Additional sign regulations that shall be complied with by all signs located within the R2MF, RS, C1, C2, C3, M1, M2, and PL zoning districts.

1.

Any freestanding, shopping center/mall sign or projecting sign within twenty-five feet of a street right-of-way shall be so constructed as to allow clear and ample visual lines for driveways and alleys to adjoining traffic lanes.

2.

A sign may be illuminated. The sign shall be located and arranged as to avoid glare or reflection onto any portion of the adjacent roadway, or into the path of oncoming vehicles, or onto any adjacent residential property.

3.

The sign shall be located on the property to which it pertains.

4.

Signs shall not be located within, on, or projecting over any public right-of-way unless authorized by the city council with a lease agreement or other similar approval.

5.

On a corner lot in any zoning district, no sign or other obstruction to vision more than three feet in height shall be placed or maintained within the triangular area bounded on two sides by front lot lines, and on the third side by a straight line connecting points on said lot lines (or their projections) each of which points is twenty-five feet from the point of intersection of said lot lines.

6.

All signs and sign structures shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the requirements of the International Building Code and the National Electric Code, the latest editions, as applicable.

7.

Signs for different business located within the same building or shopping center/mall shall be of matching design and materials.

(Ord. No. 2018-05, § 1, 4-17-2018; Ord. No. 2017-15, § 1, 10-17-2017; Ord. No. 2011-14, § 1, 8-16-2011; Ord. No. 2011-4, § 1, 4-19-2011; Ord. No. 2009-36, § 1, 11-17-2009; Ord. 2003-58, § 13; Ord. 2003-34, §§ 2, 3, 4, 5; Ord. 2002-18, § 1; Ord. 98-952, § 1; Ord. 98-928, § 3 (part); Ord. 98-919, § 3; Ord. 98-911, § 8; Ord. 94-653, § 1; Ord. 89-284, § 2; Ord. 89-231, § 2 (part); prior code § 13.23.6)

A.

Churches, schools, and other similar nonprofit uses located in a R2MF, RS, RP, C1, C2, C3, GC, M1, M2, or PL zoning district are permitted to have the same signage as a business.

B.

Churches, schools, and other similar nonprofit uses located in a R1L, R1S, R1FB, R1MH or P/OS zoning district are permitted to have the same wall signage as a business.

C.

Churches, schools, and other similar nonprofit uses located in a R1L, R1S, R1FB, R1MH or P/OS zoning district are permitted to have the same monument and landscape wall signage as a business.

D.

Churches, schools, and other similar nonprofit uses located in a R1L, R1S, R1FB, R1HM or P/OS zoning district are permitted to have one freestanding sign subject to the regulations set forth below.

1.

The maximum permitted area of a freestanding sign shall be seventy-five square feet.

2.

The maximum height of any portion of a freestanding sign or sign structure shall be twenty feet with a minimum ground clearance of ten feet.

3.

A freestanding sign shall not create an obstruction to vision or interfere with traffic.

4.

All signs shall be set back a minimum of five feet as measured from the property line to the structure supporting the sign provided no portion of the sign projects over any portion of the public right-of-way.

5.

No more than one freestanding or monument sign identifying the church, school, or other similar nonprofit use, designating the principal goods, products, or facilities or services available on the premises, shall be permitted. If the uses are located on property, which has more than one street frontage, one such sign may be permitted for each frontage, provided such street is recognized as an arterial street as defined in the most current edition of the Bullhead City general plan.

(Ord. 2006-18, § 3: Ord. 2003-58, § 14)

A.

Changeable message signs are allowed in the C2, C3, M1, M2, and PL zoning districts with issuance of a permit and subject to the regulations set forth below.

B.

Changeable message signs may be used for the purpose of advertising a business on premise. Up to one-half of the square footage allowed for a wall sign, window sign, monument sign, or freestanding sign may include a changeable message sign.

C.

Changeable message signs may be used for the purpose of advertising a business off premise or for public service announcements. All off-premise signs shall comply with the requirements of this chapter.

D.

Changeable message signs designed to permit change of copy mechanically or electronically, including signs where the change of copy is by remote or automatic means, are limited to the level of operations described below.

1.

Level 1 (Static) - Signs that include no animation or effects simulating animation while the sign is in operation, and where each message displayed on the sign is displayed continuously. Changes in sign copy occur only in connection with the operation of turning the sign off and on or instantly.

2.

Level 2 (Fade/Dissolve) - Signs that include static messages changed by means of varying light intensity, limited to message changes where the first message gradually disappears simultaneous to the gradual appearance of the second message (dissolve), or message changes where the first message gradually disappears before the second message gradually appears (fade), the message shall appear static with no animation effects for a minimum of six seconds.

3.

Level 3 (Travel/Scroll) - Signs that include messages changed by means of the appearance of movement of the graphic elements of the sign message across the display surface. These signs are limited to messages appearing to have such movement horizontally (travelling) or vertically (scrolling). The message shall travel or scroll from top to bottom or side to side of the sign face in a minimum of six seconds.

4.

LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology - The message shall appear static with no animation effects for a minimum of six seconds.

E.

Changeable message signs shall include photocell technology to control and vary the intensity of lighting depending on the amount of ambient light that is present.

(Ord. No. 2019-04, § 1, 3-5-2019; Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2, 7-21-2015; Ord. No. 2011-14, § 1, 8-16-2011; Ord. No. 2011-4, § 1, 4-19-2011)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2011-14, § 1, adopted August 16, 2011, amended the Code by repealing former § 17.42.075, and renumbering former § 17.42.073 as a new § 17.42.075. Former § 17.42.075 pertained to comprehensive sign plans for subdivisions, and derived from Ord. 2003-58, Ord. No. 2009-36, adopted November 17, 2009; Ord. No. 2010-2, adopted February 16, 2010; and Res. No. 2010R-12, adopted February 16, 2010.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2011-14, § 1, adopted August 16, 2011, amended the Code by repealing former § 17.42.080 in its entirety. Former § 17.42.080 pertained to comprehensive sign plans for businesses, and derived from Ord. 2003-58; Ord. No. 2009-36, adopted November 17, 2009; Ord. No. 2010-2, adopted February 16, 2010; and Res. No. 2010R-12, adopted February 16, 2010.

A.

Off-premise signs shall not be added to, altered, erected, or repainted to change the copy, prior to obtaining a conditional use permit. Said signs shall comply with the regulations set forth below.

1.

The sign shall be located in a C2, C3, M1, M2, or PL zoning district if advertising a business. The sign may be located in any zoning district if advertising a new subdivision.

2.

Written permission shall be obtained by the applicant from the property owner of the desired off-premise sign location, prior to submittal of an application for a conditional use permit.

3.

The design of the sign shall be of an aesthetically pleasing quality. Drawings and a site plan shall be submitted during the conditional use permit process which accurately describes the sign proposed in terms of its design, materials, and location.

4.

The sign copy for the off-premise sign shall be for identifying the business or new subdivision benefiting from the off-premise sign and directions to locate that business or new subdivision.

5.

The maximum permitted area for an off-premise sign used to advertise a business shall be two hundred square feet per sign area.

6.

The maximum permitted area for an off-premise sign used to advertise a new subdivision shall be two hundred square feet per sign area.

7.

Except as provided under Chapter 17.34 (ANH Airport Noise and Height Overlay District) herein and notwithstanding any other provision of this code to the contrary, the maximum height of any portion of a freestanding type sign structure shall be thirty feet measured from the lowest point of the ground directly below the sign. When the maximum height for a freestanding sign mounted along a roadway has a higher grade level as compared to the grade level directly below the freestanding sign, the sign height shall be measured from the roadway grade level with a minimum ground clearance of ten feet. The ground clearance of the sign may be reduced so long as the decrease does not hamper visibility for traffic safety. If the sign is located in an area where pedestrian traffic is anticipated the minimum ground clearance shall not be less than seven feet.

8.

The maximum height of any portion of a monument type sign structure shall be fifteen feet measured from the lowest point of the ground directly below the sign. When the maximum height for a monument sign mounted along a roadway has a higher grade level as compared to the grade level directly below the monument sign, the sign height shall be measured from the roadway grade level, provided no portion of the sign hampers visibility for traffic safety.

9.

The sign shall be set back a minimum of five feet as measured from the property line to the sign structure supporting the sign, provided no portion of the sign projects over any portion of the public right-of-way.

10.

The off-premise sign must be a minimum of five hundred feet from any temporary sign advertising the opening of a new subdivision or other off- premise sign located on the same side of the street as the subject sign.

11.

Off-premise signs shall be professionally made and other than embellishments, ends, cross bracing, and tops or bottoms of parallel or V-shaped signs, no support columns, back braces, torque arms, stringers, panel attachments or similar structural elements or accessories shall be exposed. If not covered by a sign face, such elements shall be concealed.

12.

Off-premises signs shall not utilize wood poles to support the sign's superstructure.

13.

Off-premises signs advertising a business must be a minimum of five hundred feet from any residential zoning district unless the sign face or display is not visible from any point within a residential zoning district. The distance shall be measured in a straight line from the nearest point of the proposed sign to the nearest applicable boundary line of a residential zoning district.

14.

No off-premises sign shall be erected at any location where, by reason of the position, shape or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device.

15.

Landscaping shall be provided with the erection of an off-premise sign. Landscaping shall equal fifty square feet for each horizontal or vertical lineal foot of sign face, whichever is greater, to a maximum of seventy-five percent of the area of the lot. Where living plant materials are not available to be maintained due to a lack of water service, other equivalent landscaping materials may be approved.

16.

Landscaping, at the time of planting, shall consist of one fifteen gallon size tree, five shrubs, accents, or vines a minimum of five gallons in size and ground cover with a minimum of one and one half inches of decomposed granite for each two hundred square feet of required landscape area, and a plan for which shall be submitted in conjunction with the conditional use permit application.

17.

All off-premises signs shall be designed to be compatible with surrounding properties. In considering whether an off-premises sign is compatible, the planning and zoning commission shall consider, but is not limited to considering the following:

a.

Scale. The relationship between compatibility of sign scale, site scale and the scale of nearby buildings or structures.

b.

Material. The materials of the signs and how they relate to their surroundings.

c.

Shape. The shape and design of the signs and how they relate to their surroundings.

d.

Illumination. The impact and compatibility of sign illumination in relation to neighboring properties and the avoidance of glare and light pollution.

e.

Integration. How the signs are integrated with the topography, other signs, landscaping, traffic circulation and other development features.

(Ord. No. 2020-03, § 1, 5-5-20; Ord. No. 2017-15, § 1, 10-17-2017; Ord. No. 2011-14, § 1, 8-16-2011; Ord. No. 2011-4, § 1, 4-19-2011; Ord. 2007-34, § 3; Ord. 2007-9, § 4; Ord. 2003-58, § 18)

A.

A business may request an exemption from sections 17.42.040, 17.42.050(A)(4 and 5), and 17.42.065, of the city code if these provisions do not meet the signage needs of the business.

B.

A developer may request an exemption from sections 17.42.04517.42.050(A)(3 and 9) and 17.42.060(H)(3) of the city code if these provisions do not meet the signage needs of a subdivision project.

C.

The director or their designee may grant exemptions to the regulations set forth in this chapter based on:

1.

Lot size and dimensions;

2.

Square footage totals for all existing and proposed signage;

3.

Length of use for the proposed signage included in the exemption; and

4.

Surrounding uses.

D.

A request for an exemption shall be made on the city's application and as a minimum the following shall also be submitted:

1.

A fully dimensioned site plan of the subject parcel and any existing or proposed buildings;

2.

Square footage totals for all existing and proposed signs on the lot; and

3.

Written text outlining why a hardship will be created if strict application of the regulations set forth in this chapter are enforced.

E.

The director or their designee may allow the square footage of a sign to be increased by a maximum of twenty percent of the permitted square footage. The director may also allow the number of signs, by sign type, to be increased by up to three signs.

F.

The director or their designee shall make a determination and notify the applicant in writing within thirty days of the submittal.

G.

If the applicant wishes to appeal the director's decision, a request shall be submitted to the board of adjustment in accordance with the procedures set forth in chapter 2.48 of the city code.

(Ord. No. 2011-14, § 1, 8-16-2011)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2011-14, § 1, adopted August 16, 2011, amended the Code by repealing former § 17.42.090 in its entirety and adding a new § 17.42.090. Former § 17.42.090 pertained to off-premises signs for shopping centers and malls, and derived from Ord. 2003-58.

A.

Nonconforming signs shall not be re-erected, added to, relocated, or replaced unless a permit is obtained from the development services department. A permit shall not be issued unless the sign in question is brought into compliance with the requirements of this chapter; except that the nonconforming sign shall not have to comply with the requirements of this section, if one or more of the conditions described below applies.

1.

The subject sign is a nonconforming billboard located in a C3 zoning district.

2.

The subject sign is an off-premises sign authorized and permitted under a valid, unexpired conditional use permit.

3.

The sign is being repainted or its lettering replaced for the purpose of advertising a new business, person, activity, good, product or service without any alteration or modification of the structural components of the sign or increase in its total square footage.

B.

Nonconforming off-premise signs measuring more than forty-eight square feet shall not be relocated unless approved through a conditional use permit, the previous site is permanently abandoned for the nonconforming use, and the sign relocated to real property owned by or in which it has an interest or is permitted to the City of Bullhead City. Use of city controlled property will be governed by a separate licensing agreement.

C.

Any nonconforming sign located within the boundaries of a development site authorized by a building permit shall be brought into conformance with the provisions of this chapter. Building permits issued for work that does not result in an increase in the number of structures on the site and/or an increase in the square footage of the existing structure by more than ten percent shall not be required to comply with this specific regulation.

D.

Any nonconforming sign located within the boundaries of a zone change or conditional use permit request shall be brought into conformance with the provisions of this chapter as a stipulation of approval.

(Ord. No. 2017-11, § 1, 9-19-2017; Ord. No. 2015-09, § 3, 7-21-2015; Res. No. 2010R-12, § 16, 2-16-2010; Ord. No. 2010-2, § 1, 2-16-2010; Ord. 2003-58, § 16)

A.

All signs shall be maintained in a safe and attractive manner, including the replacement of defective parts, replacing obsolete signs with polycarbonate sign blanks, painting, repainting, cleaning, and other acts which may be required for the maintenance of said signs. The city may compel removal of any sign or sign structure which is abandoned, dangerous, defective (either materially, electrically, or structurally), obsolete or which fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter.

B.

All violations of this chapter shall be processed in accordance with Chapters 17.54 and 17.56 of the city code.

(Ord. No. 2018-05, § 1, 4-17-2018; Ord. 2003-58 § 17)

A.

It is unlawful for any person to erect, add to, or relocate any sign or for any person to allow any sign on property owned or occupied by him/her to be erected, added to, or relocated, prior to obtaining an installation permit and an electrical permit if necessary, from the development services director except as exempted below. The development services director may require the submittal of plans or other pertinent information where in his/her opinion such information is necessary to insure compliance with this code.

B.

The signs listed below shall not require a permit.

1.

Temporary signs authorized by Sections 17.42.050.A.1., 2.a. and C., 6., 7., 8. and 17.42.055 of the City Code;

2.

Miscellaneous signs authorized by Section 17.42.040 of this chapter; and

3.

Window signs authorized by Section 17.42.065.I. of this chapter.

(Res. No. 2010R-12, § 16, 2-16-2010; Ord. No. 2010-2, § 1, 2-16-2010; Ord. No. 2009-36, § 1, 11-17-2009; Ord. 2003-58, § 20)

The city council by resolution shall adopt and/or amend fees to implement the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 2003-58, § 21; Ord. 89-231, § 2 (part); prior code, § 13.23.11)