The purpose of this article is to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens by providing uniform regulations and standards of signs within the city, with recognition that:

(1)

Signs are a useful means of visual display for the convenience of the public and for the efficient communications of commercial and noncommercial speech;

(2)

The public needs to be protected from signs which obscure the vision of motorists or interfere with official traffic control devices and the orderly movement of traffic;

(3)

A reasonable balance is sought between the interests of signage and the interest of the city to secure for its citizens the opportunity to enjoy pleasant and attractive surroundings protected from visual discord and clutter that may result from the unrestricted proliferation and placement of signs;

(4)

Regulation of signs is necessary to preserve and enhance the aesthetic quality of life in the community; and

(5)

Reasonable regulations are necessary to conserve the character and economic value of property and neighborhoods.

(Ord. No. 18-09, § 1, 7-17-2018)

This article shall govern and control the erection, remodeling, enlargement and maintenance of all signs within the city, provided, that whenever both a provision of this article and any other law, statute or ordinance of any kind restrict the same subject matter, the most restrictive standard shall govern. Non-commercial speech is permitted to be substituted on any sign where commercial speech is allowed.

(Ord. No. 18-09, § 1, 7-17-2018; Ord. No. 18-13, § 1, 9-4-2018)

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

Alteration shall mean any change to a sign but does not include:

(1)

The rearrangement of numerals, letters or copy applied directly to the face of the sign and specifically designed and intended to be periodically rearranged;

(2)

Maintenance, including replacement by identical components; and

(3)

A change of copy with an identical size panel.

Animated shall mean any sign or part of a sign that changes physical position or light intensity by any movement, rotation, illumination or other means, or that gives the visual impression of movement, illumination or rotation.

Awning sign shall mean a wall sign painted, printed, attached, or otherwise applied to any facet or support structure of an awning. Awnings are completely supported by their attachment to a wall and do not include posts, legs or pillars to support themselves directly on the ground.

Awning, internally illuminated shall mean any awning lit by means of a light source that is within an awning that is constructed from any, but not limited to, translucent or opaque material.

Banner sign shall mean any sign constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, other light, non-rigid material with no enclosing framework, other than a flag sign or canopy sign.

Business center shall mean a group of three or more businesses that share a common access.

Business purposes shall mean the erection or use of any property, building or structure, permanent or temporary, for the primary purpose of conducting a legal commercial enterprise in compliance with all ordinances and regulations of the city governing such activity; a business purpose shall not include any property, building or structure erected or used for the primary purpose of securing a permit to erect a sign.

Cabinet means that portion of a sign's structure containing any advertising display.

City manager shall mean the city manager of the City of Federal Heights or his or her designee.

Canopy sign shall mean a wall sign, which is painted, printed, attached, or otherwise applied to any facet or support structure of a canopy. Canopies are comprised of a frame system that can be moveable, retractable or fixed, covered with rigid or non-rigid material, attached and projecting from a building or structure, supported by posts, legs or pillars that have direct contact with the ground. The canopy and structure do not constitute the sign face.

Construction sign shall mean a temporary sign announcing a subdivision, development, or construction, or other improvement of a property by a builder, contractor, or other person furnishing services, materials or labor to such property. A construction sign shall contain only the project name, developer, architect, builder, and/or consultants, lender, and opening date.

Demised space shall mean a property or tenant space subject to lease for a period of time or transfer.

Dissolve shall mean a mode of message transition on an electronic message display accomplished by varying the light intensity or pattern, where the first message gradually appears to dissipate and lose legibility simultaneously with the gradual appearance and legibility of the second message.

Double-faced sign shall mean a sign with two identically sized faces placed back-to-back that are the same dimensions on both sides.

Drive through sign shall mean a ground sign that is located within ten feet of a drive through aisle oriented toward the drive aisle and scaled to be viewed by vehicular customers in the adjacent lane.

Electrical sign shall mean any sign containing electrical wiring or utilizing electric current, but not including signs illuminated by an exterior light source.

Electronic message display shall mean a sign capable of displaying words, symbols, figures or images that can be electronically or mechanically changed by remote or automatic means and may consist of either a ground or wall sign for purposes of height and area limitations.

Fade shall mean a mode of message transition on an electronic message display accomplished by varying the light intensity, where the first message gradually reduces intensity to the point of not being legible and the subsequent message gradually increases intensity to the point of legibility.

Fence sign shall mean any sign affixed to or painted upon a fence.

Flag banner sign shall mean a temporary, movable, vertically oriented sign composed of fabric and a vertical pole structure attached to the ground.

Frame shall mean a complete, static display screen on an electronic message display.

Frame effect shall mean a visual effect on an electronic message display applied to a single frame to attract the attention of viewers.

Frontage shall mean the horizontal lineal dimensions of that side of a premise (why would we limit it to just property subject to lease) which faces a street, parking area, mall or other area open to the general public.

Street frontage shall mean the lineal frontage, of a parcel, abutting on a private or public street.

Governmental sign shall mean any sign authorized, erected and maintained by any federal, state, county or local governmental entity, which includes but is not limited to, signs used to, control or direct, traffic, regulate parking such as accessibility for the disabled and emergency access or to identify streets or warn of delays or dangers.

Ground sign shall mean a detached sign which is supported by one or more columns, uprights, poles or braces extended from the ground, or a sign located on the ground, or a sign erected on the ground, provided that no part of the sign is attached to any part of any structure or other sign. Ground signs shall include pole, pedestal and freestanding signs and signs painted on fences or freestanding walls.

Hanging or suspended signs shall mean a wall sign suspended from the ceiling of an arcade, marquee or canopy, or from a bracket structure that is attached to the wall of a building.

Height, ground sign shall mean the vertical distance measured from the elevation of the average grade within 25 feet of the sign or of the elevation of nearest sidewalk on or adjacent to the parcel to the uppermost point of the sign or its structure (whichever is greater).

Height, wall sign shall mean the vertical distance measured from the highest point of a sign to the lowest grade beneath the sign.

Home occupation sign shall mean a sign used in residential districts for the purposes of advertising a permitted home occupation pursuant to article XIII of chapter 70 of the Code. Home occupation signs types are limited to window, wall or hanging/suspended signs.

Illuminated sign shall mean a sign lighted by or exposed to artificial lighting, either by lights on or in the sign, or directed toward the sign.

Lawn sign shall mean a temporary sign that may be placed on residential, commercial, park or industrial property with the permission of the property owner.

Small lawn sign shall mean lawn signs shall be supported on a stake or wire frame that is inserted directly into the ground.

Large lawn sign shall mean traditional colonial posts (inverted "L" or hanging arm posts) or an H-frame stake sign that is inserted directly into the ground.

Light standard decoration shall mean a decorative, outdoor display, including mini lights, rope lights and globe lights, which are attached to a privately owned security or parking lot light pole, that is situated wholly on private premises utilized for business purposes, and that is not maintained by an electric utility. Light standard decorations shall not include devices that contain or display any written message, pictorial representation, logo, corporate symbol, silhouette or other visual representation identifying or advertising a particular business, good, service or merchandise sold or offered for sale on the premises where the device is erected, displayed or maintained.

Logo shall mean any pictorial symbol, device or other visual representation commonly utilized by, and associated with, any commercial business or commercial service entity as a means of identifying or advertising such entity.

Maintenance shall mean the cleaning, painting, repair, or replacement of defective parts of a sign in a manner that does not alter the approved signage.

Memorial shall mean memorial or commemorative plaques or tablets cut into the masonry of a building or inlaid or permanently affixed to become part of the building.

Message board sign shall mean any sign or portion of a sign containing a sign face designed to allow the removal or replacement of individual letters, words, or symbols on the sign face for the purpose of changing an advertising message.

Mural shall mean a painting, illustration or decoration applied to the exterior wall of a building.

Marquee sign shall mean any sign painted, printed, attached or otherwise applied to any facet or support structure of a marquee.

Monument sign shall mean a ground sign that is anchored to the ground with a monolithic base and is independent of any other structure. It does not vary more than six inches in width from the top of the sign to the width of the base that is located at the ground.

Multi-tenant ground sign shall mean a ground sign that serves as a common or collective identification for three or more businesses on the same parcel or in the same business center.

Nonconforming sign shall mean any sign which does not conform to the requirements of this article, but was lawfully erected under the requirements in force at the time it was erected and such signs shall be governed by article IV of chapter 70 of the Code.

Owner shall mean a person recorded on the deed of the real property upon which a sign is located and such person shall be presumed to be the owner of the sign.

Permanent sign shall mean a type of sign not limited as to the time it can be erected or displayed.

Plaque or tablet signs shall mean wall signs that are comprised of plaques, tablets or engraved masonry inlaid or permanently affixed to the wall of a building to become a permanent part of the building.

Pole sign shall mean a ground sign which is supported by one or more columns that are no larger than 18 inches in width that extend from the ground. Poles or columns are not calculated as a part of the sign area.

Portable sign shall mean any sign designed to be moved easily and not permanently or temporarily affixed to the ground or to a structure or building. It shall include vehicular signage and signage transported on trailers, carts or electric assisted personal mobility devices excluding wheelchairs.

Projecting sign shall mean a sign, other than a flat wall sign, that is attached to and projects from a building wall or other structure not specifically designed to support the sign.

Public property shall mean any property, real or personal, owned or controlled by a governmental entity.

Roadside memorial shall mean any memorial for the purpose of memorializing the death of a person that occurred in a vehicular accident on any street within the city, except roadside memorial shall not include a memorial installed on US 287.

Roof sign shall mean a wall sign that is mounted on the roof of a building, or that is wholly or partially dependent upon the building for support, and that projects above the highest point of a building with a flat roof, the eave-line of a building with a gambrel, gable, or hip roof, or the deck-line of a building with a mansard roof.

Scroll shall mean a mode of message transition on an electronic message display where the message appears to move vertically across the display surface.

Seasonal decorations shall mean decorations clearly incidental to the use of the property and commonly associated with national, state or religious holidays. Such decorations may be of any type so long as they do not advertise or identify a product, business or service and do not create a safety hazard of any kind.

Sign shall mean any name, object, device, identification, image, flag, banner, character, description, display or illustration which is affixed to, painted or represented directly or indirectly upon a building, structure or piece of land designed to attract attention to an object, product, place, activity, facility, service, event, person, institution, business or organization used as a means of identification, advertisement or announcement and which is visible from any street, right-of-way, sidewalk, park or other public property. For the purpose of this article, the term "sign" shall not include:

(1)

The United States flag, state flags, pennant flag strings and any flag, crest or insignia or any official governmental agency or of any civic, charitable or religious organization.

(2)

Any item of merchandise or models of products or services normally displayed in the store window of a merchant.

(3)

Scoreboards, time and temperature, or stock exchange information devices not related to any product.

(4)

Memorials including roadside memorials.

(5)

Governmental signs.

(6)

Murals.

(7)

Address and identification signs which contain only the street address, property owner, or business name, center, building or development.

(8)

Light standard decorations.

(9)

Seasonal decorations.

(10)

Pennant flag strings.

(11)

Transportation shelter, kiosk or bench signs authorized in accordance with article XVI of chapter 14 of the Code.

(12)

Freestanding works of art and building architectural features and decorations that are integral to the design of a building or provide an aesthetic accent and which comply with the applicable building height limitations and which do not advertise or identify a business or depict a business name, symbol, trademark or logo.

(13)

Merchandise or models of products and services displayed in a merchants store front window.

Sign copy shall mean the graphic content of a sign in either permanent or removable words, letters, figures, designs, symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination, or projected images.

Sign face shall mean the area or display surface used for the graphic message.

Temporary sign shall mean a sign constructed of either rigid or non-rigid material, and physically attached to, or freestanding on, the ground or any improvement thereon, and designed or intended to be used for a limited period of time.

Transition shall mean a visual effect used on an electronic message display to change from one message to another.

Travel shall mean a mode of message transition on an electronic message display where the message appears to move horizontally across the display surface.

Under canopy sign shall mean a sign suspended beneath a canopy, awning, ceiling, marquee, or roof overhang.

Visibility triangle shall mean the triangular area adjacent to the intersection of any street or alley within which sight lines are maintained for vehicular traffic. A triangle is established by measuring a distance of 25 feet of the intersection of two streets or a distance of 15 feet of the intersection of a driveway and street.

Wall sign shall mean a sign permanently attached to, painted on or erected against a wall of a building. Wall signs include, for example, awning signs, canopy signs, hanging/suspended signs, plaque or tablet signs, and roof signs.

Window sign shall mean any sign attached to or painted on glass surfaces, windows or doors and intended to be viewed from the exterior of the premises.

(Ord. No. 18-09, § 1, 7-17-2018)

(a)

Owner consent. A sign shall not be placed on non-residential property without the written consent of the owner or the owner's authorized representative or upon residential property without the consent of the property owner.

(b)

Electrical permits. It shall be unlawful for any person, to construct, erect, alter, enlarge, move or modify any illuminated or electrical sign or the lighting fixtures and wiring associated with illuminated or electrical signage without first obtaining an electrical permit from the State of Colorado. Proof of such permit and documentation of compliance with its terms and conditions must be submitted to the city's building department prior to approval of a building permit.

(c)

Building permits required for permanent signs.

(1)

It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, erect or maintain any permanent sign without first obtaining a building permit from the city.

(2)

An application for a sign permit shall be filed with the city and must contain the following information, unless waived by the city manager:

a.

An elevation of the proposed sign, drawn to scale, showing the sign that is proposed to be erected and the message that it will display.

b.

The sign area, color scheme and construction materials of the sign.

c.

A plot plan showing the location of the sign on the property. If the sign is to be attached to the face of the building, the elevation shall also show the outline of the building.

d.

For sign replacements, a photo of the existing sign including its dimensions must be provided along with the sign area of the proposed replacement sign.

(3)

If, after review, the city staff finds the sign to be in conformity with all applicable provisions of the Code and any applicable official development plans, a sign permit shall be issued. If the application is denied, the city shall inform the applicant of the reason for denial.

(4)

A building permit fee shall not be required for a change of copy of any sign with an identical size panel.

(5)

A building permit shall not be required for the repainting, cleaning and the routine maintenance or repair of a sign or sign structure for which a permit has previously been issued under this article, so long as the sign's structure is not altered.

(d)

Measurement. In determining the size of any sign, the following procedure shall be used:

(1)

For signs involving individual letters that are placed flat against the facade of a building or that are to be supported on individual standards and that will be freestanding, the area of said sign shall be deemed to consist of a single rectangle or square encompassing all of the letters used to convey the message of the sign, and shall include the open space between letters of words within that square or rectangle.

(2)

For signs, either freestanding or facade mounted, with background material, the area measurement shall be determined by the area of the entire structure, including the background material.

(3)

For all two-faced freestanding or projecting signs, the area measurement shall be determined by measurement of one face of the sign. Signs located on opposite sides of awnings and canopies are not considered two-faced signs, but instead will be calculated as two separate signs.

(e)

Setbacks. No part of a sign may protrude into any setback.

(f)

Placement. All signs shall be placed in such a manner as to not interfere with the free movement of traffic, or obscure the vision of motorists, bicyclists or pedestrians.

(g)

Overhangs. The lowest point of a sign which extends over an area intended for pedestrian use shall not be less than seven feet above the finished grade below it, unless the sign extends not more than four inches from the wall. The lowest point of a sign which extends over an area intended for vehicular use shall not be less than 14 feet above the finished grade below it.

(h)

Visibility. Signs in residential zone districts that are not visible from a public right-of-way shall not contribute to the overall sign area allocation calculations for a property.

(i)

Responsibility. Business owners and property owners shall be jointly and severally responsible for and assume all liability for the safe installation and display of all signs and advertising devices installed pursuant to this article.

(j)

Maintenance. Every sign and its supporting structure shall be properly maintained in good structural condition and shall be kept neatly painted at all times. All signs, sign finishes, supports and electrical work shall be kept in good repair and safe condition, including the replacement of defective parts, painting, repainting, cleaning and other acts required for the maintenance of said sign.

(k)

Safety. Should a sign, in the determination of the city's building official, become unsecured or in danger of failing, or otherwise unsafe, the city manager may give written notice of the condition of the sign and an order to correct the condition to the person owning, leasing or responsible for the sign. Said person so ordered shall correct the unsafe condition of the sign in a manner to be approved by the city's building official in conformity with the provisions of this article.

(l)

Appearance. All power units and their appurtenances shall be concealed. All wiring to freestanding signs shall be underground.

(m)

Altering or moving existing permanent signs. A permanent sign may not be moved to another location or altered absent acquisition of a permit issued by the city. Alteration of an existing sign includes but is not limited to, any change in the signs' text, height, size, shape, construction material, or lighting.

(n)

Standards. Signs that do not meet the standards of this section shall be deemed a nuisance in accordance with article IV of chapter 30 of the Code.

(Ord. No. 18-09, § 1, 7-17-2018; Ord. No. 18-13, § 2, 9-4-2018)

(a)

Wall signs.

(1)

Types of wall signs:

a.

Awning signs.

b.

Canopy signs.

c.

Hanging or suspended signs.

d.

Plaque or tablet signs.

e.

Roof signs.

(2)

Wall signs are allowed in all zone districts.

(3)

Maximum number of wall signs:

a.

In the C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts: Unlimited.

b.

In all residential zone districts: One non-illuminated sign (wall or ground sign) is permitted for each authorized home occupation use.

c.

In the R-3 and R-4 zone districts the number of commercial wall signs allowed is regulated by the number of dwelling units associated with the complex:

1.

Three to 12 units: One wall sign per complex.

2.

More than 12 units: One wall sign per complex entrance (maximum of two per complex).

(4)

Maximum area of wall signs allowed:

a.

In the C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts buildings with two or more frontages are allowed the maximum wall sign area set forth herein. The total area of all wall signs on a building face of a single demised space shall not exceed the following parameters:

1.

Up to 25 linear feet of building face frontage: 30 square feet of wall signage.

2.

26—40 linear feet of building face frontage: 40 square feet of wall signage.

3.

41—55 linear feet of building face frontage: 50 square feet of wall signage.

4.

56—70 linear feet of building face frontage: 60 square feet of wall signage.

5.

71—85 linear feet of building face frontage: 70 square feet of wall signage.

6.

86—100 linear feet of building face frontage: 80 square feet of wall signage.

7.

101—115 linear feet of building face frontage: 90 square feet of wall signage.

8.

116 or more linear feet of building face frontage: 100 square feet of wall signage.

b.

In residential zone districts: Four square feet per sign (wall or ground sign) is allowed for each authorized home occupation uses.

c.

In the R-3 and R-4 zone districts the total area of commercial wall signs allowed is regulated by the number of dwelling units associated with the complex:

1.

Three to 12 units: 20 square feet per sign.

2.

More than 12 units: 32 square feet per sign.

(5)

Minimum and maximum height of wall signage allowed:

a.

In the C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts the height of a wall sign may not extend more than five feet above the top of the wall or roof onto which it is attached. In addition, not more than 50 percent of the sign face or five feet (whichever is greater) may extend above the roofline.

b.

Signs projecting more than 16 inches from the face of the wall on which they are attached may not be lower than seven feet from the ground at their lowest point.

(b)

Ground signs.

(1)

Types of ground signs:

a.

Pole signs.

b.

Monument signs.

c.

Multi-tenant ground signs.

d.

Drive through signs.

(2)

Ground signs are allowed in all zone districts.

(3)

Maximum number of ground signs:

a.

In all residential districts: One, non-illuminated ground sign is permitted for each authorized home occupation use.

b.

R-1, R-2 and R-5 zone districts: One monument sign per subdivision entrance.

c.

R-3 and R-4 zone districts: One ground sign for properties with 12 or fewer residential units, two ground signs for properties with more than 12 residential units.

d.

C-1 and I-1 zone districts: One ground sign per site per street frontage. Businesses with a drive through lane are allowed two drive through signs per drive aisle. Business centers (term is already defined) are permitted an additional multi-tenant ground sign on each street frontage that is 500 feet in length or longer provided that no single business can be part of more than one business center.

e.

C-1 zone district (undeveloped property):

1.

Less than 100 linear feet of roadway frontage: One sign per parcel.

2.

100—1,000 linear feet of roadway frontage: Two signs per parcel.

3.

More than 1,000 linear feet of roadway frontage: Three signs per parcel.

f.

P-1 zone district: One ground sign per park entrance.

(4)

Maximum area of ground signs:

a.

In all residential districts: Up to four square feet of home occupation signage (wall or ground) is permitted for each authorized home occupation use.

b.

R-1, R-2 and R5 zone districts: Up to 64 square feet per monument sign.

c.

R-3, and R4 zone districts: Up to 20 square feet of ground sign for properties with 12 or fewer residential units, up to 64 square feet of ground sign for properties with more than 12 residential units.

d.

Pole signs in the C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts:

1.

Up to 7,000 square feet of building footprint: 65 square feet per sign.

2.

Up to 9,000 square feet of building footprint: 70 square feet per sign.

3.

Up to 11,000 square feet of building footprint: 75 square feet per sign.

4.

Up to 13,000 square feet of building footprint: 80 square feet per sign.

5.

Up to 15,000 square feet of building footprint: 85 square feet per sign.

6.

Up to 17,000 square feet of building footprint: 90 square feet per sign.

7.

Up to 19,000 square feet of building footprint: 95 square feet per sign.

8.

19,000 square feet of building footprint or more: 100 square feet per sign.

e.

Monument signs in the C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts:

1.

Up to 7,000 square feet of building footprint: 85 square feet per sign.

2.

Up to 9,000 square feet of building footprint: 90 square feet per sign.

3.

Up to 11,000 square feet of building footprint: 98 square feet per sign.

4.

Up to 13,000 square feet of building footprint: 105 square feet per sign.

5.

Up to 15,000 square feet of building footprint: 110 square feet per sign.

6.

Up to 17,000 square feet of building footprint: 117 square feet per sign.

7.

Up to 19,000 square feet of building footprint: 124 square feet per sign.

8.

19,000 square feet of building footprint or more: 130 square feet per sign.

f.

Multi-tenant ground signs in the C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts: Up to 50 square feet per demised tenant space provided that no single business sign is larger than 50 percent of the total sign area.

g.

Drive through signs in the C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts: Up to 25 square feet per sign.

h.

Ground signs in the C-1 zone district (undeveloped property): Up to 65 square feet per sign.

(5)

Maximum height of ground signs:

a.

In all residential districts the maximum permitted sign height for each authorized home occupation is five feet.

b.

R-1, R-2 and R5 zone districts: For ground signs other than home occupation signs, the maximum height is ten feet.

c.

R-3, and R4 zone districts: Up to six feet for properties with 12 or fewer residential units, up to ten feet for properties with more than 12 residential units.

d.

Pole signs in the C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts: 20 feet.

e.

Monument signs in the C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone district: Ten feet.

f.

Multi-tenant ground signs in the C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts: Ten feet.

g.

Drive through signs in the C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts: Ten feet.

h.

Ground signs in the C-1 zone district (undeveloped property): Ten feet

(6)

Minimum separation distances of ground signs:

a.

Ground signs must be separated by no less than 25 feet from existing ground signs on adjacent properties.

b.

Multi-tenant ground signs located on two frontages of the same parcel must be separated by no less than 150 feet of linear frontage as measured by following the curb line.

(7)

Setbacks for ground signs:

a.

In all residential districts: Home occupation ground signs may be located no closer than five feet from the property line or ten feet from the curb line whichever is greater.

b.

R-1, R-2 and R5 zone districts: All ground signs other than home occupation signs in may only be located in public right-of-way or on parcels owned in common by a home owner's association or similar entity. Signs located in the city right-of-way require the issuance of a revocable right-of-way license from the city. Signs located on parcels owned in common by a home owner's association may be no closer than five feet from the property line or ten feet from the curb line whichever is greater.

c.

R-3, and R4 zone districts: Front, side and rear setbacks are five feet from the property line or ten feet from the curb line whichever is greater.

d.

C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts: Front, side and rear setbacks are ten feet from the property line.

e.

C-1 zone district (undeveloped property): Front, side and rear setbacks 50 feet from the property line.

(Ord. No. 18-09, § 1, 7-17-2018; Ord. No. 18-13, § 3, 9-4-2018; Ord. No. 18-17, § 1, 11-20-2018)

(a)

Electronic message displays.

(1)

Electronic message displays: Electronic message displays shall only be allowed in the C-1, I-1, commercial PUD and P-1 zone districts subject to the following:

a.

Such displays shall be limited to static displays, messages that appear or disappear from the display through dissolve, fade or similar transitions and frame effects that have text, animated graphics or images that appear to move or change in size, or be revealed sequentially rather than all at once.

b.

Minimum display time. Each message on the sign must be displayed for a minimum of three seconds.

(Ord. No. 18-09, § 1, 7-17-2018; Ord. No. 18-13, § 4, 9-4-2018)

Temporary signs shall be in good repair, and not be torn, or substantially faded. The following signs are allowed subject to the following:

(1)

Cold air balloons in the R-3, R-4, C-1, and I-1 zone districts.

a.

Duration: Ten calendar days per permit, maximum of four permits per calendar year.

b.

Maximum sign area: 35 feet diameter (maximum 3,500 cubic feet).

c.

Maximum sign height: Ground sign, 35 feet from ground or from roof if roof-mounted.

d.

Maximum number: One per business, two per business center.

e.

Front, side and rear setbacks: Ten feet from property line, or 15 feet from curb line whichever is greater.

f.

Temporary use permit required.

(2)

Construction project identification signs in the C-1, I-1, P-1, and R-3 zone districts.

a.

Duration: During the entire duration of construction.

b.

Maximum sign area: 32 square feet.

c.

Maximum sign height: Ground sign, eight feet; wall sign, ten feet.

d.

Maximum number: One per project.

e.

Front, side and rear setbacks: Ten feet from property line or 20 feet from the curb, whichever is greater.

(3)

Fence signs.

a.

Allowed in the R-1, R-2, and R-5 zone districts.

b.

Duration: Temporary.

c.

Maximum sign area: Three square feet.

d.

Maximum sign height: Top of fence.

e.

Maximum number: One per parcel.

f.

Fence signs shall be affixed to a fence in a taut, fully displayed condition.

(4)

Flag poles.

a.

Allowed in all zone districts.

b.

Maximum height: 20 feet.

c.

Maximum number: Three per parcel.

d.

Front, side, and rear setbacks: Five feet from the property line.

(5)

Flag banner signs.

a.

Allowed in the R-3, R-4, C-1, and I-1 zone districts.

b.

Duration: During business hours only.

c.

Maximum sign area: 15 square feet.

d.

Maximum sign height: Ground sign, 15 feet.

e.

Maximum number: One per 25 linear feet of street frontage.

f.

Front, side and rear setbacks: Zero feet from property line.

(6)

Grand opening or store closing sign.

a.

Allowed in the C-1, I-1, and P-1, and zone districts.

b.

Duration: 30 days.

c.

Maximum sign area: 40 square feet.

d.

Maximum sign height: Ground sign, eight feet; wall sign, not to exceed wall height.

e.

Maximum number: One per business.

f.

Front, side and rear setbacks: 15 feet from property line or 20 feet from the curb, whichever is greater.

g.

Temporary use permit required.

(7)

Lawn sign shall mean a temporary sign that may be placed on residential, commercial or industrial property with the permission of the property owner.

a.

Small lawn sign shall mean lawn signs shall be supported on a stake or wire frame that is inserted directly into the ground.

1.

Allowed in all zone districts.

2.

Duration: Temporary.

3.

Maximum sign area: Six square feet.

4.

Maximum sign height: Ground sign, four feet.

5.

Maximum number in the R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-5 zone districts: Five per parcel or six per parcel when a property is open to the public.

6.

Maximum number in the R-4 zone district: Five per residence or six per residence when a residence is open to the public. Each mobile home park shall be limited to five small lawn signs per frontage where such signs are located between the park's perimeter fence and an adjacent public street.

7.

Maximum number in the C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts: Unlimited.

8.

Front, side and rear setbacks: Zero feet from property line.

b.

Large lawn sign shall mean traditional colonial posts (inverted "L" or hanging arm posts) or an H-frame stake sign that is inserted directly into the ground.

1.

R-1, R-2, R-4 and R-5 zone districts.

i.

Duration: Only allowed when properties are advertised for sale or rent. Must be removed no later than five days after the property transfers or is no longer for sale or rent.

ii.

Maximum sign area: Eight square feet.

iii.

Maximum sign height: Ground sign, five feet; wall sign, ten feet.

iv.

Maximum number: One per residential structure.

v.

Front, side and rear setbacks: Zero feet.

2.

R-3, C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts.

i.

Duration: Only allowed when properties are advertised for sale or rent. Must be removed no later than five days after the property transfers or is no longer for sale or rent.

ii.

Maximum sign area: 16 square feet.

iii.

Maximum sign height: Ground sign, eight feet; wall sign, ten feet.

iv.

Maximum number: One per residential structure.

v.

Front, side and rear setbacks: Zero feet.

c.

Extra-large lawn sign shall mean vinyl banners lawn signs supported between stakes that are inserted directly into the ground.

1.

Allowed on undeveloped properties located in the C-1 zone district with a temporary use permit.

2.

Duration: Maximum of three months (90 days) of signage per parcel.

3.

Maximum sign area: 32 square feet.

4.

Maximum sign height: Six feet.

5.

Maximum number: One sign per 300 feet of roadway frontage.

6.

Separation Distance: 300 feet from other extra-large lawn signs.

7.

Front, side and rear setbacks: 50 feet from property line.

(8)

Portable sign shall mean any sign designed to be moved easily and not permanently or temporarily affixed to the ground or to a structure or building. It shall include vehicular signage and signage transported on trailers, carts or other mobile devices.

a.

Portable signs shall be allowed in all zone districts and all vehicle signs shall meet the following criteria:

1.

The vehicle at no time remains in one visible place for more than 24 consecutive hours;

2.

Vehicle sign contains no flashing or moving parts;

3.

Vehicle is used by its owner or another as a regular means of transportation of people or goods;

4.

Such vehicle holds current registration and insurance as required by state law; and

5.

No banner sign shall be affixed to a vehicle.

(9)

Sandwich board or "A" frame signs in the R-3, R-4, C-1, and I-1 zone districts.

a.

Duration: During business hours only.

b.

Maximum sign area: Six square feet.

c.

Maximum sign height: Four feet.

d.

Maximum number: One per business.

e.

Front, side and rear setbacks: Zero feet from property line.

(10)

Temporary building signs including banners and window signage in the R-3, R-4, C-1, and I-1 zone districts.

a.

Duration: Temporary.

b.

Maximum sign area: 100 square feet for all temporary building signs per building. For multi-tenant buildings, maximum sign area is 100 square feet per demised space.

c.

Maximum sign height: Not to exceed building height.

d.

Maximum number: Unlimited.

e.

Temporary building signs shall be affixed to a building in a taut, fully displayed condition.

(Ord. No. 18-09, § 1, 7-17-2018; Ord. No. 18-13, § 5, 9-4-2018; Ord. No. 18-17, § 2, 11-20-2018; Ord. No. 19-04, § 1, 5-21-2019; Ord. No. 20-08, § 1, 7-21-2020)

It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, erect, alter, repair, replace or maintain any sign in violation of any provision, standard or requirement of this article.

(Ord. No. 18-09, § 1, 7-17-2018)