The purpose of the freeway oriented on premises signage overlay zone is to promote economic development and business promotion for areas of the city near Interstate 15 interchanges. These provisions are intended to allow greater flexibility for on premises signs having the specified freeway visibility. (Ord. 2013-14, 12-10-2013)

Areas within commercial zoning designations that reside within a seven hundred foot (700') radius of the center point of Interstate 15 interchanges are included in the overlay zone. Interchanges affected are 650 North and 700 South. These standards shall only apply in commercially zoned areas within the required distance from a freeway interchange, and do not provide any additional signage provisions for residentially zoned properties. (Ord. 2013-14, 12-10-2013)

   A.   Maximum Height: Sixty feet (60') in height as measured from freeway grade. Lawful existing pole signs taller than sixty feet (60') may continue to exist as legal nonconforming signs. No pole sign may be raised. New signs within this overlay zone are limited to sixty feet (60') in height as measured from freeway grade.

      1.   Freeway grade shall be measured from the nearest travel lane as identified by a perpendicular line extending from the proposed freeway oriented sign across all lanes of freeway travel. Freeway off-ramps are not to be used to determine freeway grade.

   B.   Maximum Sign Area: Three hundred (300) square feet per side, six hundred (600) square feet maximum.

   C.   Location: Ground or pole sign may be located in any required yard but shall not extend over any lot line or within fifteen feet (15') of any point of vehicular access from a zoning lot to a public roadway.

   D.   Reader Boards: Reader boards, changeable copy areas, and electronic message centers shall not exceed thirty three percent (33%) of the total sign copy area on each side of the sign (maximum reader board, changeable copy area, and electronic message centers shall not exceed 100 square feet per side).

   E.   Flashing Signs: Signs shall not flash, and must have a dwell time of at least four (4) seconds.

   F.   Illumination:

      1.   Electronic message centers in all zones shall come equipped with an automatic dimming, photocell, which automatically adjusts the display's brightness based on ambient light conditions.

      2.   The brightness level in all zones shall not increase by more than 0.3 foot-candle (or 3.23 lumens per square meter or lux) (over ambient levels) as measured using a foot-candle meter at a preset distance.

      3.   Brightness measurement process for electronic message centers shall be as follows:

         a.   At least thirty (30) minutes past sunset, use a foot-candle meter to record the ambient light reading for the area. This is done while the electronic message center is off or displaying all black copy;

         b.   The reading should be taken with the meter aimed directly at the electronic message center at the appropriate preset distance. Measurement distance criteria for zero to one hundred (100) square foot signs to be measured one hundred feet (100') from source;

         c.   Turn on the electronic message center to full white copy and take another reading; and

         d.   If the difference between the readings is 0.3 foot-candle or less, the brightness is properly adjusted.

      4.   The owners of such signs shall include a signed letter accompanying their permit application, certifying that they will comply with the prescribed brightness limitations set by this chapter. (Ord. 2013-14, 12-10-2013; amd. Ord. 2019-21, 9-10-2019)

Signage must comply with section 11-15-10 of this title in obtaining permits. (Ord. 2013-14, 12-10-2013)

   A.   Monument and freestanding signs:

      1.   Plot plan showing relationship of sign to other signs, buildings, property lines, and setbacks from public rights of way, intersections, easements and driveways.

      2.   Two (2) accurately dimensioned, scaled drawings showing height, color, square foot dimensions, landscaping, sign composition, type of illumination, and how the sign will appear from the street.

      3.   Details of sign construction including electrical plans and foundation scheme.

      4.   Number of acres and length of linear street frontage of property.

   B.   Wall signs:

      1.   Two (2) scaled drawings showing square foot dimensions of both the building and the sign, sign composition, and type of illumination.

      2.   A profile drawing of how the sign will appear from the street/parking area and on the building.

      3.   Details of sign construction and attachment including electrical plan.

   C.   Temporary signs:

      1.   Plot plan showing relationship of sign(s) to buildings, property lines, and setbacks from public rights of way, intersections, easements and driveways.

      2.   Length of period for display, type of request.

   D.   Additional information required:

      1.   Proof of current Clearfield City business license.

      2.   Business addresses and phone number.

      3.   Address of property owner and phone number.

      4.   General or electrical contractor license, phone and address.

      5.   Signed letter certifying compliance with the brightness limitations set forth in subsection 11-15A-3F of this chapter. (Ord. 2013-14, 12-10-2013)

Signage must comply with section 11-15-13 of this title in all aspects. (Ord. 2013-14, 12-10-2013)