(A)   (1)   This subchapter includes standards that regulate the physical layout and design of all development within the town to ensure the protection of the health, welfare, safety, and quality of life. These provisions address the physical relationship between development and adjacent properties, public streets, neighborhoods, and the natural environment, in order to implement the general plan vision for a more attractive, efficient, and livable community.

      (2)   The provisions of this chapter are complementary and supplementary to and not in lieu of other provisions of this code. In the event of a conflict between a provision of this chapter and any more restrictive provision of this code applicable to a particular development, the more restrictive provision shall apply.

      (3)   Every activity, operation or land use shall comply with the following performance standards regardless of the zoning district in which they are located. The Zoning Administrator may be responsible for insuring compliance with these performance standards and shall invoke the provisions for enforcement of compliance with these performance standards wherever there is reasonable evidence that performance standards are being violated by such use.

(Ord. 2020-02, passed 4-13-2020)

 

         (a)   Parking requirements shall be half of those listed in Table 4.2-1, with the exception of service stations, grocery and supermarkets, laundries, and motels and hotels, each of which shall meet all requirements listed in Table 4.2-1.

         (b)   A parking demand study may be prepared and submitted, at the applicant's cost, to request a modification to parking requirements within the CBD Zoning District. The parking demand study may include, but is not limited to, estimates of parking demand based on recommendations of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), or other acceptable sources as approved by the Zoning Administrator, and should include other reliable data collected from uses or combinations of uses that are the same as or comparable with the proposed use. The study should also take into account peak operating hours and both on-street and off-street parking conditions to accurately demonstrate parking demand and supply.

         (c)   For any change of use within the CBD Zoning District that may require an increase to available off-street parking that cannot be accommodated on-site, § 152.056(E), the Zoning Administrator may accept a traffic management plan, prepared by the applicant at their expense, which contains information on the strategies, designated parking areas, peak operating hours, and information indicating the applicant's ability to provide and enforce these elements over time. The Zoning Administrator may impose conditions that are needed to ensure the long-term compliance to the plan, including but not limited to a reserve parking area, phasing, or contributions to other alternative means of transportation or parking accommodations.

            1.   The tandem spaces shall be reserved for and assigned to dwelling units which are required to have two or more parking spaces; and

            2.   Tandem spaces shall not be used for guest parking.

            1.   Shared parking facilities shall be located on the subject property of the specified principal uses proposing to use shared facilities.

            2.   All shared parking facilities shall be located within 600 feet from the subject site to the primary entrance of each principal use. The distance of the off-street parking area to the principal uses shall be measured along the shortest legal and acceptable pedestrian route. Acceptable pedestrian routes are defined within § 152.056(K)(7).

            1.   Off-site parking may be allowed only in the CBD district, or outside the CBD upon issuance of a permit for a special event.

            2.   All off-site parking spaces shall be located within 600 feet from the subject site to the primary entrance of the principal use, unless a remote shuttle bus or valet parking service is provided. The distance of the off-site parking area to the principal use shall be measured along the shortest legal and acceptable pedestrian route. Acceptable pedestrian routes are defined within § 152.056(K)(7).

            3.   Required parking spaces for persons with disabilities may not be located off-site.

            1.   A town-approved covenant shall be recorded with the county that includes a description of the off-site parking and a requirement that the owner of the separated lot maintain the required parking for the life of the use to which it is covenanted.

            2.   The owner or operator of a business that uses approved off-site space to satisfy the parking requirements of this chapter shall immediately notify the Zoning Administrator of any change of ownership or use of the property for which the spaces are required, and of any termination or default of the agreement between the parties.

            3.   Should an agreement for required off-site parking expire or otherwise terminate, the Zoning Administrator shall determine a reasonable time in which one of the following shall occur:

               a.   Substitute parking is provided that is acceptable to the town; or

               b.   The size or capacity of the use is reduced in proportion to the parking spaces lost.

            4.   If the above conditions are not met in the timeframe identified, the use for which the off-site parking was provided shall be considered nonconforming and any and all approvals, including conditional use permits shall be subject to revocation.

 

 

         (a)   Where more than one parking facility is provided on a site, the number of accessible spaces provided on the site shall be calculated separately according to the number of spaces required for each parking facility.

         (b)   For every six or fraction of six parking spaces required by Table 4.2-3, at least one shall be a van parking space.

 

      (2)   Material loading areas. Whenever the operation of any use requires that goods, merchandise, or equipment be delivered to or shipped from that use, such as grocery stores, furniture or appliance stores, plant nurseries, retail uses, hospitals, educational uses, and manufacturing and processing centers, off-street material loading and unloading areas shall be provided in accordance with the following table of minimum requirements. The required material loading spaces shall not be part of the spaces used to satisfy the off-street parking requirements.

 

            1.   Ten feet wide, 30 feet long, 14 feet overhead clearance: Spaces serving single-unit trucks and similar delivery vehicles.

            2.   Twelve feet wide, 65 feet long, 15 feet overhead clearance: Spaces serving larger freight vehicles.

            1.   Thirty feet: Spaces serving single-unit trucks and similar delivery vehicles.

            2.   Fifty feet: Spaces serving larger freight vehicles.

            3.   Maneuvering areas for loading spaces must not conflict with parking spaces or with the maneuvering areas for parking spaces. All maneuvering shall be contained on-site and shall not interfere with any public right-of-way.

            4.   The provisions of this division (H)(2)(c) shall not apply to uses located in the CBD zoning district.

         (a)   All residential lots except in the AR and RE zoning districts shall provide a paved driveway between a local public street or private drive and all required parking spaces. If access to a public street is provided via an alley, the alley and drive shall be fully paved.

         (b)   Residential driveways shall not be less than 20 feet in length, as measured from the back of sidewalk, or right-of-way line if no sidewalk is provided, to the front face of a dwelling unit (i.e. garage or carport).

         (c)   Residential driveways which provide access from a garage to an alley may be less than 20 feet in length, provided that the total width of the alley and the total length of the driveway combine to provide a minimum length of 23 feet for the maneuvering area.

         (a)   Parking spaces for residential uses, as specified in Table 4.2-1, may be allowed in the front yard setback area or street side yard setback for corner lots, but not both.

         (b)   The portion of a residential driveway or maneuvering area located within the front setback (or street side yard setback for corner lots) of lots zoned AR, RE, R-1, R-2, MHS, and MHP may be used for parking of vehicles for occupants and guests, subject to the following requirements:

            1.   Parking of vehicles shall be done only on areas paved with concrete, asphalt, pavers, or gravel areas. Lots located in the AR and RE Districts shall be exempt from this requirement.

            2.   The combined extent of residential driveway, maneuvering, and parking areas shall not occupy more than 50% of the required front or street side yard setback area or three stalls (nine feet by 18 feet) for lot widths above 50 feet, whichever is greater.

            3.   The required front or street side yard setback area that is allowed to be used for residential driveway, maneuvering, and parking areas can be covered if the cover meets the following criteria:

               a.   Is open on three sides;

               b.   Is architecturally compatible with the dwelling unit; and

               c.   Does not extend into rights-of-way or easements.

         (c)   For all lots zoned AR, RE, R-1, R-2, MHS, and MHP parking of vehicles within any interior side or rear yard is permissible, provided the area is paved with concrete, asphalt, pavers, or gravel and is not located closer than three feet to an abutting side property line, unless a shared driveway is utilized.

         (a)   All parking areas shall provide access to a public street by means of a paved driveway that extends on-site to a point not less than 20 feet from the property line.

         (b)   If an off-street parking area utilizes a publicly dedicated alley for access to a public street, the alley shall be paved the full length of the alley. The use of an alley for access to a multi-family, commercial or industrial site opposite any R-1 zoning district is prohibited.

         (a)   All parking areas shall be designed, constructed, and drained in accordance with all applicable town ordinances, standards, and regulations.

         (b)   Vehicles are prohibited from parking in the sight triangle. The sight triangle is located at the intersection of two streets or the intersection of a street and a driveway. The sight triangle is present on all corner lots and is measured by extending the property lines until they intersect. Each of the two legs of the sight triangle shall measure 30 feet in length along the property line and/or driveway and shall be connected by the third side of the triangle. No curb cuts, driveways, maneuvering areas, and minimal landscaping shall be permitted within the described triangular area.

         (c)   All parking spaces shall be permanently marked. Circulation aisles, approach lanes, and turning areas shall be clearly marked with directional arrows and lines to ensure safe traffic movement.

         (d)   All required off-street parking areas shall be maintained in a debris-free, pothole-free, and excessive crack-free condition; as determined by the Zoning Administrator.

         (a)   Drive aisles and maneuvering areas shall be designed to facilitate the safe movement of vehicles without posing a danger to pedestrians or impeding the function of the parking area.

         (b)   Parking areas that accommodate 20 or more vehicles must maintain continuous circulation patterns, with no dead-ends, and safe access to public streets.

         (c)   Ninety degree parking areas that accommodate less than ten vehicles and terminate in a dead-end shall provide a five foot maneuvering area for the width of the aisle to assist in turning movements.

         (d)   All off-street parking areas shall be designed so as to provide ingress and egress from a public street by the forward motion of the vehicle. Required off-street parking spaces shall be accessible without backing into or otherwise re-entering a public right-of-way.

         (e)   All off-street parking areas must have the necessary dimensions for the on-site maneuvering of refuse and fire trucks. If off-site maneuvering is necessary, a permanent, recorded cross-access easement must be filed with the Community Development Department prior to issuance of a building permit.

         (a)   Continuous curbing at least six inches high and six inches wide shall be provided around the perimeter of all parking and drive aisle areas. Curbing located adjacent to stormwater facilities may contain curb cuts to allow for necessary drainage.

         (b)   To avoid conflicts or safety hazards, concrete wheel stops at least four inches high and six inches wide shall be located at least two feet from any adjacent wall, pole, fence, property line, walkway, sidewalk, landscape area or any other obstruction over four inches in height where parking is located, unless other provisions within this section are met. The two-foot overhang area shall be measured from the front end of the space to the rear of the wheel stop.

         (c)   The curbs adjacent to walkways or sidewalks may be used as wheel stops, allowing the car to extend into or overhang the sidewalk, only if a sidewalk with a width of six feet is provided. Where such overhang is used, the length of the parking space may be reduced by two feet. Under no circumstances shall vehicles be allowed to extend into or overhang abutting right-of-way and/or private property.

         (d)   The curbs around landscape areas and/or planters may be used as wheel stops, allowing the car to overhang the landscape area, only if the landscape area is a minimum of two feet wide for single row parking or a minimum of seven feet wide for opposing parking rows. Where such overhang is used, the length of the parking space may be reduced by two feet. Any plants or landscape materials within the two-foot overhang may not extend more than two inches above the six inch curb. All sprinklers should be placed outside of the bumper overhang or aligned with the parking space stripe so they are out of range of car bumpers. Use of such bumper overhangs reduces impervious surfaces and is encouraged. Under no circumstances shall vehicles be allowed to extend into or overhang abutting right-of-way and/or private property.

 

            1.   Stacking spaces shall be a minimum of nine feet by 20 feet in size.

            2.   Stacking spaces shall not interfere with on- or off-site traffic movements or movements into or out of off-street parking spaces.

            3.   Stacking spaces must be separated from other internal driveways by striping or raised medians if deemed necessary by the Zoning Administrator.

         (a)   Parking lots in excess of 100 spaces shall provide direct and continuous pedestrian networks within and adjacent to parking areas to connect building entrances, parking spaces, public sidewalks, transit stops and other pedestrian destinations.

         (b)   A safe and direct pedestrian pathway must be provided from the street or sidewalk through the parking area to the primary building entrance. These pathways must be ADA compliant, and either be completely separated from vehicular traffic or clearly designated, such as through a raised surface or distinctive paving.

         (c)   Pedestrian pathways within parking areas that cross driveways must be clearly marked, such as through a raised surface or distinctive paving.

         (d)   Whenever possible, parking rows should be aligned perpendicular to the main building, as this provides for a safer and more direct pedestrian route.

(Ord. 2020-02, passed 4-13-2020)

 

 

         (a)   Any part of a non-residential and multi-family development not used for buildings, parking, driveways, sidewalks, or natural undisturbed open space shall be landscaped with vegetation and landscape topping material.

         (c)   The front yard of residential development in the R-1 and R-2 zoning districts shall be landscaped with vegetation and/or landscape topping material.

         (a)   The entire area of a public street right-of-way between a street side property line and back of street curb (excluding approved driveways and walkways or right-of-way not under the control of the town) shall also be landscaped.

         (b)   Required streetscape landscape planting criteria. The total quantity of required landscape materials shall be computed for all streetscape landscape areas as follows (unless otherwise noted within this chapter):

            1.   Vegetation may be clustered and located within the public street right-of-way or partially within the adjacent ten feet of the site.

            2.   Vegetation shall not be placed in drainage ways.

            3.   Trees may not be planted where they will interfere with any overhead or underground utility lines in their initial planted or mature height or width.

            4.   Trees are not to be planted in any sight triangle. Shrubs to be planted in any sight triangle shall be of varieties that do not exceed mature heights of more than 24 inches measured from finished grade.

            5.   Trees and/or shrubs shall not be planted closer than three feet to any fire hydrant or utility pole.

            6.   Trees shall not be planted closer than five feet to the face of any curb unless part of a landscaping plan that has been approved by the Zoning Administrator.

         (a)   Landscape areas with raised concrete curbing shall define all parking lot edges, entrances, drives, aisles and the ends of all parking aisles.

         (b)   Parking lot landscape islands shall be installed at the end of each parking aisle and at a ratio of one landscape island for every 12 parking spaces. In no instance shall more than 12 contiguous parking spaces be installed in a row without the placement of a landscaped island.

         (c)   The design and landscape requirements of all parking islands/planters shall be consistent with the following:

            1.   Each landscape island in the parking lot shall extend the entire depth of the double or single loaded stall design and contain a minimum of 75 square feet of area, not including curbs, and shall measure a minimum of six feet in width at the mid-point.

            2.   Each landscape island shall include a minimum of one tree and landscape topping material per § 152.057(B)(3)(b)4.

         (a)   All landscape improvements installed in accordance with the requirements and provisions of this chapter for new or expanded developments and uses within on-site landscape areas as well as in the right-of-way, shall be maintained, in perpetuity, by the property owner or owner's association (should the property be subdivided) or the lessee of the site.

         (b)   All landscape areas shall be provided with a permanent, fixed automatic irrigation system.

         (c)   Any plant material that does not survive shall be replaced within 30 days.

         (a)   A "preliminary landscape plan" and a "final landscape plan" shall be prepared by a landscape architect or design professional submitted, and approved for all applicable development projects in accordance with the procedures and requirements set forth in this section.

         (b)   All changes in the landscaping of a site/development area after final landscape plan approval and landscape installation shall be approved by the Community Development Department prior to issuing a certificate of occupancy by the town.

         (c)   Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Community Development Department shall review and approve the required plans (i.e. lighting, drainage, mechanical) which affect the placement and type of landscaping and walls within the site.

            2.   Final landscape plan. A dimensioned final landscape plan, irrigation plan and lighting plan shall be submitted along with all other required site improvement and building plans at the time of application for a building permit. The lighting plan shall be prepared by a technically competent lighting professional. The final landscape plan shall contain the final calculations, data, and specific details and information of all proposed landscaped areas, landscape materials, screening walls, irrigation system, and other items that were required and identified in conceptual form on the preliminary landscape plan. The final landscape plan shall contain a specific schedule of all trees and shrubs identified by common and botanical name, and shall clearly indicate the quantity and size of each tree and shrub to be installed. The final landscape plan shall be in conformance with the approved preliminary plan and any stipulated changes or additions, and shall be approved by the Community Development Department prior to the issuance of a building permit.

            3.   Upon approval, both sets of the landscape plan will be dated and stamped "Approved" and one original, signed plan will be transmitted to the applicant and one will be retained on file with the Community Development Department.

         (a)   All general perimeter and on-site fences and walls shall adhere to the town adopted building codes and be constructed of long-lasting materials, such as vinyl, wood, masonry, stone, decorative metal, and be architecturally integrated with the building design. Within the RE, Commercial, Industrial and Airport Zoning Districts, chain link fences may be allowed with the approval of the Community Development Department.

         (b)   Fences or walls are not required to be set back from the property line except as otherwise specified in this chapter.

         (c)   Walls more than six feet in height or retaining walls extending more than four feet in height, measured from the bottom of the footing, require a building permit and supporting structural calculations prepared by a licensed structural engineer. Retaining concrete block walls shall adhere to the town adopted building codes.

         (d)   Barbed wire fences shall be prohibited in R1-12 and R1-8 zoning districts may be permitted in other districts and for temporary construction sites. Temporary barbed wire fencing located on construction sites shall be removed from the site at the time of final inspection, or a certificate of occupancy will not be issued.

         (a)   Fences or walls located between the front yard building setback line and the front property line of a lot may not exceed four feet in height.

         (b)   In areas behind a required front yard building setback and within the required rear and side yards, including walls for single-family dwellings, the maximum height of walls shall be six feet, as measured from the finish grade, except where a taller wall is necessary for screening purposes. Where two lots abut one another, but have differing finish grades, the wall height shall be limited to six feet on the high side and eight feet on the low side. Modifications of these requirements shall require written request and approval of the Community Development Department.

         (c)   Walls exceeding six feet in height, measured from the inside finished grade, shall require the submittal of structural calculations prepared by a licensed structural engineer, unless specified otherwise in this chapter. Non-retaining concrete block walls shall adhere to the town adopted building codes.

         (d)   Corners. No walls, buildings or other obstruction to visibility in excess of two feet in height (measured from the top of the street curb at each end of the site triangle) shall be placed on any corner lot within a triangular area formed by the curb lines and a line connecting them at points 30 feet from the intersection of lines, extended from the back of curbing. There shall be an exception for any existing trees to remain within the area of triangle, but shall be pruned to a height of seven feet measured from finished grade to permit unobstructed visibility for vehicle drivers.

(Ord. 2020-02, passed 4-13-2020)

      (1)   To ensure that signs are designed, constructed, installed and maintained according to minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare;

      (2)   To allow and promote positive conditions for sign communication;

      (3)   To reflect and support the desired ambience and development patterns of the various zones, overlay zones, and plan districts and promote an attractive environment;

      (4)   To allow for adequate and effective signs whose dimensional characteristics further the interests of public safety and the needs of the motorist, where signs are viewed from a street or roadway; and

      (5)   To ensure that the constitutionally guaranteed right of free expression is protected.

      (1)   Signs which are not visible from a public roadway; however, these signs must comply with any building and construction provisions enacted by the town;

      (2)   Signs inside a building;

      (3)   Signs carved into a building or raised in integral relief on a building;

      (4)   Signs required by federal, state, or town law/authority;

      (5)   Noncommercial flags;

      (6)   Painted and/or applied wall accents and decorations;

      (7)   Illuminated building accents and decorations;

      (8)   Public art. Murals defined as works of graphic art hand-painted or applied to building walls, which contain no advertising, commercial messages, or logos; and/or that are not displayed in conjunction with a commercial enterprise which may obtain commercial gain from the display;

      (9)   Name and address. Up to two signs indicating address, number and/or name of occupants of the premises that do not exceed two square feet in area and located in an area not otherwise prohibited by this chapter;

      (10)   Decals. Decals and/or logos affixed to windows or door glass panels, such as those indicating membership in a business group or identifying credit cards accepted at the establishment;

      (11)   Directional or informational signs of a noncommercial public or quasi-public nature, and community signs;

      (12)   Sign repainting without changing wording, composition or colors; or minor nonstructural repairs;

      (13)   On-premise signs that are relevant to the function of the property that are not visible beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel upon which they are located, or from any public right-of-way;

      (14)   Public signs. Signs erected by government agencies or utilities, including traffic, utility, safety, railroad crossing and identification signs for public facilities and any signs erected by the town; and

      (15)   Security and warning signs. On-premise signs regulating the use of the premises, such as "no trespassing," "no hunting" and "no soliciting" signs that do not exceed one sign two square feet in area in residential areas and one sign five square feet in area in commercial and industrial zones. These limitations shall not apply to the posting of conventional "no trespassing" signs in accordance with state law.

      (1)   Signs containing strobe lights;

      (2)   Abandoned sign structures, as defined by this code;

      (3)   Signs placed on or painted on a motor vehicle or trailer parked with the primary purpose of providing signage not otherwise allowed by the code; prohibited is any sign displayed on a parked trailer or truck or other vehicle where the primary purpose of the vehicle is to advertise a product, service, business, or other activity. This regulation shall permit the use of business logos, identification or advertising on vehicles primarily and actively used for business purposes and/or personal transportation;

      (4)   No sign advertising a business or use shall be installed on any lot other than that on which the business is located unless allowed by § 152.059(H) or (I), or unless approved by the town as part of a wayfinding program;

      (5)   Signs in which a property owner accepts a fee for posting or maintaining a sign allowed under § 152.059(H) or (I);

      (6)   Signs that imitate or resemble official traffic lights, signs or signals or signs that interfere with the effectiveness of any official traffic light, sign or signal;

      (1)   Where there is a conflict between specific sign regulations and the general sign regulations of this code, the specific sign regulations supersede the base sign regulations.

      (2)   Where there is a conflict between a land use regulation and a structural regulation, or other conflicts not otherwise addressed by this section, the most restrictive applies.

         (a)   All signs hereafter constructed or maintained shall conform to the provisions of this chapter and the provisions of the town code, promoting the health and welfare of the general public.

         (b)   No sign, other than an official traffic sign or similar sign, shall be constructed within the boundary of any street or public right-of-way unless specifically authorized herein, authorized by other town ordinances or regulations; or permitted by special town authorization.

         (c)   No temporary or permanent sign or sign structure shall be erected or placed in a manner that would obscure vehicular visibility on or at the intersection of roadways; or at any location where its position, shape or color may interfere with or obstruct the view of, or be confused with, any authorized traffic sign, signal or device.

         (d)   All signs shall be designed and constructed to resist all weather conditions and seismic hazard conditions of northern Arizona.

         (e)   The placement of new signs shall integrate with the established locational pattern of like sign types.

         (f)   When a site is developed as a complex or center containing more than three tenants, a comprehensive sign plan shall be provided for the property consistent with § 152.058(K)(2).

         (a)   All sign materials and components shall be of the quality and grade to resist specified wind and seismic hazard conditions of northwestern Arizona.

         (b)   Combustible materials, other than approved plastics, shall not be used in the construction of any electronic signs.

         (c)   Sign materials to be used on the building façade shall be compatible with the design of the face of the façade.

         (a)   All signs shall be securely anchored to resist the identified wind and seismic hazards existing in northwestern Arizona.

         (b)   All signs attached to masonry, concrete, plywood or steel shall be safely and securely fastened utilizing metal anchors, bolts or approved expansion screws of sufficient size to safely support the loads generated by the sign.

         (c)   Only signs attached to wood framing may be attached with screws or nails. The screws or nails shall be of sufficient size to safely support the weight of the sign and resist the wind and seismic hazards existing in northwestern Arizona.

         (d)   Signs shall not be attached to any wall that is not securely braced or supported. Signs shall not be attached to any parapet wall if the parapet is not designed and constructed to accommodate the loads associated with the signage identified to be attached.

         (a)   Sign lighting shall be of low intensity with effective provisions made to minimize spillover of light beyond the actual sign face. Examples of permissible illumination methods would include, but not be limited to, the use of appropriate cut-off style light fixtures, the use of down-light fixtures adjusted so as to avoid light spillover and interference with the vision of motorists, and the use of muted internal illumination. Prohibited forms of light spillover include, but are not limited to, spillover into adjoining properties, roadways and airspace. Lighting must not interfere with the vision of oncoming motorists.

         (b)   All illuminated signs shall adhere to the provisions provided in § 152.059 unless specifically modified herein.

         (a)   The property owner or tenant on which the sign is located shall be responsible to maintain all signage that has been approved or that has been issued a permit. Periodic maintenance shall be undertaken by the owner or tenant so that the signage continues to conform to the conditions imposed by the sign permit.

         (b)   Any damaged sign base shall be repaired within 30 days after receipt of written presentation/rectification of the issue by the Zoning Administrator to the property owner.

         (c)   All metal pole covers and sign cabinets shall not show any effect of rust and rust stains.

         (d)   Any internally illuminated sign cabinets or sign panels which have been damaged shall not be illuminated until repaired.

         (e)   If the sign is suspect to collapse, or determined to be unsafe by the town's Inspector/Code Enforcement, or if any sign shall be unlawfully installed, erected or maintained in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, the owner thereof, or the person or firm using the sign, shall, upon written notice by the Town's Inspector/Code Enforcement, or immediately in the case of imminent danger, and in any case within not more than ten days after notice shall make such sign conform to the provisions of this chapter; or remove the sign. If, within ten days, full compliance with the notice has not occurred, the town's Inspector/Code Enforcement may remove, or cause such sign to be removed, at the sole expense of the owner and/or user of the sign.

         (f)   The changeable letter panels of a permitted changeable copy sign shall be subject to the same maintenance requirements as imposed by the sign permit.

         (e)    One sign with one or more sign faces:

   Figure 4.4-D

   Figure 4.4-E

      (a)   For all non-residential uses, the total aggregate sign area allowable to any business having an external business entrance shall not exceed the greater of 50 square feet or 1½ square feet per lineal foot of building frontage per business, but in no case more than 300 square feet per business.

      (b)   All non-residential uses having only an external building wall facing a public street, shall be permitted exterior signage with a total aggregate sign area not to exceed 50 square feet.

      (c)   Non-residential uses having only an internal business entrance and no external wall facing a public street or public access driveway or public alley shall be limited to business identification signage on a multi-tenant building wall mounted sign as set forth in § 152.058(I)(1)(k).

      (d)   Businesses having building frontage greater than 200 feet in length may increase their allowed sign area by 0.5 square feet per one lineal foot of building frontage in excess of 200 feet. Such additional sign area shall be for the exclusive use of said business and not transferable or reallocable to other businesses on the parcel.

      (e)   Building frontage is determined by the measurement of the portion of the business facing the street or public access driveway or public alley. Multi-story building lineal footage is limited to the ground floor lineal footage measurement except as modified by the divisions below.

 

         (a)   Attached or wall-mounted signs shall be counted as a portion of the total aggregate sign area.

         (b)   Attached or wall mounted signs shall be supported solely by the façade or exterior building face.

         (c)   One attached sign per street frontage is permitted per business in all non-residential zoning districts.

         (d)   Attached or wall mounted signs may project no more than 12 inches from the surface of the wall to which it is attached or for halo illuminated signs must not exceed a one and ¾ (1.75) inch separation from the wall.

         (e)   Attached or wall mounted signs shall not extend above the wall, parapet, or fascia upon which it is placed.

         (f)   Attached or wall mounted signs are permitted on a roof surface if the roof is within 25 degrees of vertical.

         (g)   Attached or wall mounted signs shall not exceed 25 feet in height.

         (h)   Residential uses in the RE, R-1, R-2, MHS, and MHP zoning districts shall be allowed one attached or wall mounted sign not to exceed two square feet per parcel.

         (i)   Residential subdivisions and multi-family developments shall be allowed one attached or wall mounted sign not to exceed 24 square feet per subdivision entrance or six square feet per multi-family building.

         (j)   For all non-residential uses, attached or wall mounted signs shall not exceed more than the total aggregate sign area allowed as determined by § 152.058(G).

         (k)   Multi-tenant building wall mounted identification signs are permitted in the commercial and industrial zoning districts subject to the conditions identified below:

            1.   The use of a multi-tenant building wall mounted identification sign shall take the place of single business wall mounted signs and shall be counted as a portion of the total aggregate sign area.

               a.   The maximum number of multi-tenant signs for each building shall be limited to one sign per street frontage.

               b.   The maximum area of the multi-tenant sign shall not exceed the greater of 50 square feet or 1½ square feet per lineal foot of combined building frontage for each business, but in no case more than 300 square feet per multi-tenant sign.

         (a)   Awning/canopy signs shall be counted as a portion of the total aggregate sign area.

         (b)   Sign copy, including logos, shall not exceed 1½ square feet per lineal foot of building frontage.

         (c)   Such a sign shall only be displayed on ground floor awnings.

         (d)   If encroaching over an abutting town right-of-way line, a revocable town encroachment permit or other Town Council-granted authorization approved by the Town Engineer and the Town Attorney shall be required.

         (a)   Properties occupied by three or more buildings shall have an internally illuminated directory that shows the street address, layout of the complex, the location of the viewer and the unit designations within the complex;

         (b)   Shall not exceed a maximum height of six feet or sign area of 24 square feet; and

         (c)   Shall not include any advertising signage.

         (a)   EMC signs shall be counted as a portion of the total aggregate sign area;

         (b)   Signs must be entirely located on-site;

         (c)   There shall be no moving or flashing green or red features that could be mistaken as traffic control devices;

         (d)   Digital message portion of the sign shall not exceed 50% of sign area;

         (e)   Sign shall be installed at least 150 feet from a designated crosswalk;

         (f)   Sign shall not be installed within 350 feet of a residential structure;

         (g)   EMC signs shall be separated from other EMC signs by a minimum of 1,000 feet;

         (h)   All continuous loop image progression occurring on the face or copy of the sign must have a minimum interval time of eight seconds;

         (i)   Illumination of EMC signs during daylight operations shall not exceed 3.85-watt wedge base lamps, and shall not exceed 1.925-watt base wedge lamps during nighttime operation;

         (j)   All EMC signs shall have automatic dimming controls, either by photocell (hardwired) or via software settings, to reduce the illumination intensity of the sign as ambient lighting conditions change; and

         (k)   EMC signs shall not be illuminated more than 30 minutes before the operation is open to the public or more than 30 minutes after the time at which the operation is closed to the public or 10:00 p.m., whichever is later.

         (a)   For single use buildings, freestanding/monument signs shall be counted as a portion of the total aggregate sign area. For single or multi-building developments with multiple tenants, freestanding/monument signs shall not be counted as a portion of the total aggregate sign area.

         (b)   Single use buildings, complexes, or centers on a single lot are allowed one freestanding/monument sign per street frontage, or one freestanding/monument sign for every 200 feet of street frontage, whichever is greater. The second sign must be at least 100 from the first.

         (c)   Single use buildings, complexes, or centers on a single lot, less than five acres in net site area, the maximum height of the sign, including any supporting structures shall be eight feet, maximum area shall be 40 square feet.

         (d)   Single use buildings, complexes, or centers on a single lot, five acres in net site area or greater, the maximum height of the sign, including any supporting structures shall be ten feet, maximum area shall be 60 square feet.

         (e)   A portion of the sign may have changeable copy, which shall not exceed 25% of sign area.

         (f)   Shall have monument-type bases of masonry construction or other architectural grade material.

         (g)   Freestanding or monument signs located in the CBD district shall either be located on low planter walls or incorporated with distinctive elements of the building's architectural style and scale.

         (h)   Address numerals shall be included on all freestanding sign structures. The numerals shall be at least six inches in height.

         (i)   No portion of the sign shall be located within three feet of the front property line or six feet of a side or rear property line.

         (j)   Freestanding/monument signs for residential uses in residential districts shall be limited to residential subdivisions or multi-family developments only, subject to the conditions identified below:

            1.   The maximum height shall be six feet and the maximum area shall be 24 square feet.

            2.   A maximum of one sign shall be located at each non-local street access to the identified subdivision or multi-family development.

            3.   The text area of the sign may be back-lit such that the source of illumination is not visible; provided, however, that back-lit, non-opaque panels are not permitted.

            4.   The text area of the sign may be illuminated by fully shielded ground mounted directional lighting.

         (a)   Gas filled signs are limited to interior window display only (may not be used on the exterior of a building).

         (b)   The total area of gas filled signage for any one business shall be six square feet.

         (c)   No more than two gas filled signs shall be allowed for any one business.

         (a)   Such signs shall be included in the total aggregate sign area;

         (b)   One projecting sign is permitted for each business front and shall be adjacent to the business it identifies;

         (c)   Such signs shall only be permitted if they are affixed to a building and shall not project into the public right-of-way unless within the CBD District;

         (d)   The maximum area for each projecting sign for any one business shall be four square feet, except in the IP District where the maximum projecting sign area shall be 14 square feet;

         (e)   The maximum distance between the wall and the outer edge of the sign shall be four feet, or if a paved public sidewalk is below, 50% of the width of the sidewalk, whichever is less; and

         (f)   Such signs shall be located so that the base edge of the sign is not less than seven feet from the sidewalk or ground. Such signs shall require both a town sign permit and, if encroaching over an abutting town right-of-way line, a revocable town encroachment permit or other Town Council-granted authorization is approved by the Town Engineer and the Town Attorney.

         (a)   Pylon signs shall be counted as a portion of the total aggregate sign area;

         (b)   One freestanding sign shall be allowed per property, additional signs are allowed on a property with street frontage that exceeds 200 feet. If multiple signs are placed on a single street frontage, there shall be a minimum of 100 feet between each sign;

         (c)   For single use buildings, the maximum height of the sign, including any supporting structures shall be 14 feet and the maximum area shall be 50 square feet. For single use buildings with frontage on State Route 389, the maximum height of the sign shall be 18 feet;

         (d)   All complexes and centers on a single lot less than five acres in net site area, the maximum height of the sign, including any supporting structures shall be 14 feet and the maximum area shall be 75 square feet. For said complexes and centers with frontage on State Route 389, the maximum height of the sign shall be 18 feet;

         (e)   All complexes and centers on a single lot, five acres in net site area or greater, the maximum height of the sign, including any supporting structures shall be 14 feet and the maximum area shall be 200 square feet. For said complexes with frontage on State Route 389, the maximum height of the sign shall be 18 feet;

         (f)   A portion of the sign may have changeable copy, which shall not exceed 50% of sign area for single use buildings and 25% of sign area for complex and centers on a single lot;

         (g)   A minimum setback of ten feet from all property lines shall be required, except that a minimum setback of 12 feet from adjoining residential properties shall be required;

         (h)   Sign supports shall consist of at least 30% of the total sign width; each single support shall consist of at least 15% of the total sign width; and

         (i)   Signs shall be composed of a decorative base, support, and sign face.

         (a)   Window signs that are permanent shall be included in the total aggregate sign area;

         (b)   Permanent window signage shall be limited to 25% of the total window area in which it is placed;

         (c)   Permanent window signs shall be prepared by a professional sign company; and

         (d)   Temporary window decorations/painting.

            1.   Window decorations/painting signs are permitted in all zoning districts and shall not require a sign permit or be considered part of the total aggregate sign area.

            2.   Holiday decorations may be displayed on a temporary basis for civic, patriotic or religious holidays.

            3.   The coverage of window decoration/painting and signage must not exceed 75% of the total window area.

            4.   Window decoration shall not contain any form of advertising copy, including but not limited to, name of business, logo or sale language.

         (a)   Uses permitted to display A-frame signs may display a maximum of one such sign per street, public access driveway, or public alley frontage. Such signs shall be located as follows:

            1.   On the same property as the use; or

            2.   Within the right-of-way of the nearest adjacent public street to the use.

         (b)   The location of A-frame signs shall be restricted as follows:

            1.   Such signs shall not be located on the paved portion of any public street, any sidewalk, or any median;

            2.   Such signs shall not be located within a designated parking or loading area;

            3.   Signs shall not be located in a manner that poses a traffic vision hazard;

            4.   A-frame signs must be placed at least one foot behind the curb or public sidewalk. If no curb or public sidewalk is present, signs shall be located at least five feet from the edge of the paved portion of the public right-of-way; and

            5.   Businesses within the CBD District may use A-frame signs on public or private sidewalks, provided the portable sign does not obstruct the pedestrian walkways and shall only be placed within the first three feet of the sidewalk located immediately adjacent to the curb, leaving a minimum sidewalk clearance of five feet.

         (c)   No sign may be greater than 12 square feet per side with a maximum height of four feet.

         (d)   Signs shall be weighted down and constructed of wrought iron; sheet metal; inch thick plastic; or of wood that is at least inch thick. No other materials are acceptable.

         (e)   Signs must be manufactured by a licensed and bonded sign company.

         (f)   Signs shall be clean and in good working order.

         (g)   Attachments to signs are limited to balloons flown no higher than six feet from the ground. If attachments are used, the A-frame sign must be set back from the curb and/or sidewalk a minimum of three feet.

         (h)   Landscaping cannot be modified or damaged to accommodate an A-frame sign.

         (i)   Signs shall only be displayed during business hours.

         (a)   In residential districts, temporary banners are not permitted on sites with individual dwelling units. Banners for holidays and special family events are excepted;

         (b)   On multi-family or non-residential uses in residential districts and in the commercial and industrial zoning districts one banner no larger than 32 square feet in size is permitted per development or business;

         (c)   Banner signs shall be securely affixed to the wall or fence of a permanent structure or building, where feasible. No banner shall exceed the height of the prevailing roofline, or exceed the building height allowed by this chapter, whichever is less;

         (d)   Banner signs shall not be located in a manner that poses a traffic vision hazard and shall not be placed within the public right-of-way; and

         (e)   Shall be displayed for a maximum of nine days per occurrence, up to a total of six permits per calendar year.

         (a)   If located within the right-of-way, a sign walker shall be positioned behind the curb or, if no curb is present, ten feet behind the edge of pavement;

         (b)   Sign walkers shall not erect or place tents, temporary structures, umbrellas, chairs or stools within the public right-of-way or adjacent property;

         (c)   Sign walkers shall not be positioned so as to obstruct vehicle sight lines;

         (d)   Sign walkers shall not obstruct the free movement of pedestrians on sidewalks;

         (e)   Sign walkers are not allowed in the medians of public streets; and

         (f)   The sign worn, held or balanced by a sign walker shall be a maximum of five square feet in size and may be double sided.

         (a)   Must be placed at least one foot behind the curb. If no curb is present, signs shall be located at least one foot from the edge of the paved portion of the public right-of-way. Weekend directional signs shall not be placed on sidewalks or within the center medians that divide portions of paved or unpaved roadways;

         (b)   The maximum size shall not exceed four square feet;

         (c)   The maximum height shall not exceed three feet;

         (d)   Signs shall be constructed of heavy duty, weather- resistant material, such as laminated paper, plastic foam core, or similar material. Placement stakes shall be wood or heavy gauge wire; and

         (e)   Weekend directional signs shall not be attached to any utility pole or box, light pole, street sign, tree or any structure within the public right-of-way.

         (a)   For non-multi-family residential uses in residential districts, yard signs shall be limited to one sign per property with a maximum size not to exceed six square feet and maximum height of six feet;

         (b)   For multi-family residential uses in residential districts, yard signs shall be limited to one sign per property with a maximum size not to exceed eight square feet and maximum height of six feet;

         (c)   Temporary yard signs with a sign area six square feet or less shall not require a sign permit, provided the sign complies with the requirements of this section;

         (d)   On non-residential uses in the residential district and in the commercial, industrial, and airport zoning districts yard signs shall be limited to one sign per property with a maximum size not to exceed 32 square feet and a maximum height of eight feet;

         (e)   Shall not be located within any right-of-way whether dedicated or owned in fee simple or as an easement;

         (f)   Shall only be located on property that is owned or leased by the person whose sign it is and must not be placed on any utility pole, streetlight, similar object, or on public property;

         (g)   Shall not be illuminated; and

         (h)   Shall be displayed for a maximum of six months per occurrence, with up to one extension subject to approval per calendar year.

         (a)   A master sign program may be:

            1.   Requested by the developer, owner or master lessor of a development or parcel that is a minimum of ten gross acres; or

            2.   Initiated by the town for a particular area in furtherance of a specific plan, revitalization program, overlay zone, or other area wide planning tool.

         (b)   A master sign program may include provisions that are more and/or less restrictive than the regulations established in this section as related to issues of size, location, color, construction materials and design of the sign but without consideration as to the message to be displayed on the sign based on the particular unique features of the development.

         (c)   Each master sign program applicant shall show to the Administrator's satisfaction why the modifications requested are warranted and how the total sign proposal for the development meets, on balance, the general purpose and intent of this section.

         (d)   A master sign program application shall be approved, conditionally approved, or disapproved through the sign permit - master sign program review process.

         (e)   A new master sign program approval shall be obtained for substantial revisions to the original approval, as determined by the Zoning Administrator.

         (a)   Comprehensive sign plans shall meet all sign criteria of the town within the commercial and industrial zoning districts. The following elements are required for submittal and approval:

            1.   Name, address and phone number of property owner or designee;

            2.   Written text clearly outlining the sign plan to include all suites, offices or other leased/leasable space;

            3.   Name and address of property for which the comprehensive sign plan is designated;

            4.   Design criteria allowed for signage (i.e. colors, installation method, materials, type of signage, etc.). If it is the intention of the property owner to allow nationally recognized registered logos, this must be specified in the plan;

            5.   Site plan showing all lot dimensions, suites, offices or other leased/leasable space and proposed/existing signage placement (drawn to scale);

            6.   Elevations showing proposed sign envelopes;

            7.   Lineal footage of building(s);

            8.   Allocation chart showing allowable and utilized sign square footage for each suite, office or space number; and

            9.   Comprehensive sign plan amendments must be made in writing and submitted, reviewed and approved by the Zoning Administrator.

            10.   A comprehensive sign plan denial, by the Zoning Administrator, may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment.

         (b)   For tenants of a development that has an approved comprehensive sign plan, sign permits will only be issued for signs that comply with the previously approved comprehensive sign plan, or receive approval through the master sign program.

         (a)   The applicant's name, name of business, business address, work telephone number and email address. If different, the application shall also include the name, address, work telephone number, email address and signed authorization of the property owner;

         (b)   The name, address, contact information and ROC# of the Arizona licensed sign contractor;

         (c)   The address of the site for the proposed signage;

         (d)   Two scaled drawings of the proposed signage that include at a minimum:

            1.   All sign dimensions, including the height of the signage;

            2.   Sign finish, materials and colors;

            3.   A site plan showing the proposed location of signage;

            4.   Any building elevations showing proposed location of signage;

            5.   Electrical plans (if applicable), including the source of sign illumination and applicable details of the fixture and screening; and

            6.   The landscape details (i.e. planting design, vegetation types, irrigation service, wall components, etc.) for signs with a landscape requirement; and

         (e)   The Zoning Administrator may require other pertinent information where, in his/her opinion, such information is necessary to insure compliance with the code.

(Ord. 2020-02, passed 4-13-2020)

      (1)   The height of any light fixture or illumination source shall not exceed 20 feet.

      (2)   All lighting sources shall be hooded or shielded so that they are not visible from any adjacent or nearby lot or real property.

      (3)   Lights or illuminating units shall not direct light, either directly or through a reflecting device, upon any adjacent or nearby real property.

      (4)   Lighting fixtures shall be fully shielded and the rated correlated color temperature (CCT) of light sources shall not exceed 3,000K (subject to a manufacture specified color stability variation of no more than +/- 200k in CCT) to prevent the formation of an urban light cloud.

      (5)   Recreational lighting exempted from the above standards shall meet the following.

         (a)   All metal halide/quartz fixtures shall be filtered by glass, acrylic or translucent enclosures; and

         (b)   No lighting of 2,250 lumens or greater shall be used after 11:00 p.m. without a temporary use permit.

      (1)   All other outdoor lights shall be fully shielded and directed downward.

      (2)   Fully shielded means outdoor light fixtures constructed so that no light rays are emitted by the installed fixture at angles above the horizontal plane.

      (1)   During the months of May through October, searchlights shall be operated only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.;

      (2)   During the months of November through April, searchlights shall be operated only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.; and

      (3)   Searchlights shall not be operated on residentially zone properties except for grand openings or new developments.

      (1)   All existing outdoor lighting that was legally installed before May 13, 2020 and that does not conform with the provisions of this chapter shall be considered non-conforming.

      (2)   In the event that the use of a non-conforming outdoor luminaire is discontinued for six months or is damaged to the point of requiring repairs for safe operation, the repaired or replacement luminaire shall comply with the provisions of this section.

      (3)   All non-conforming luminaires and lighting installations shall be brought into conformance upon performing any significant maintenance or upgrade to the luminaire, or expansion of the lighting installation. Upon replacing a failed lamp, the rated correlated color temperature (CCT) of the replacement lamp shall not exceed 3000K if such a lamp is available.

      (4)   Whenever the use of any existing building, structure, or premises is changed to a new use, all outdoor lighting shall be reviewed and brought into compliance with this code before the new use commences.

(Ord. 2020-02, passed 4-13-2020)