Galesburg City Zoning Code
REGULATIONS FOR
SPECIFIC TYPES OF SIGNS
§ 152.205 AWNING, CANOPY OR MARQUEE SIGNS.
(A) No awning sign, canopy sign or marquee sign shall have less than seven feet of clearance between its lowest projection and the ground surface.
(B) Awning signs, canopy signs or marquee signs shall not project out from the face of the building by more than nine feet.
Figure 152.205: Awning and Canopy Signs
(C) The top of the awning, canopy or marquee sign shall not extend above the top of the wall.
(D) All awning, canopy or marquee signs shall be securely fastened to a wall by means of metal anchors, bolts, expansion screws or similar connectors.
(Ord. 10-3277, § 3-3.1, passed 1-4-2010)
§ 152.206 DIRECTORY SIGNS.
Directory signs shall be permitted in the B1, B2, B3, CPD, M1 and M2 Zoning Districts and erected in accordance with the following standards:
(A) Directory signs shall only be permitted for planned multiple-occupancy developments, such as a regional shopping center, an industrial park or a business park;
(B) Directory signs shall be a free-standing (pole, pylon or monument) sign, which may be located on the premises or in the immediate vicinity. If the sign is located on a lot other than which it advertises, the sign must be located in a recorded easement that permits the installation of a sign and authorizes access to the party responsible for maintenance and repair of the sign;
Figure 152.206: Directory Sign
(C) One sign shall be allowed at each point of vehicular access. No more than two directory signs shall be permitted for planned multiple-occupancy developments. Planned developments with property adjacent to Interstate 74 or U.S. Highway 34, are allowed one additional directory sign at the property line adjacent to Interstate 74 or U.S. Highway 34;
(D) Maximum of two sides per sign;
(E) Maximum sign area for a free-standing (pole, pylon or monument) sign shall be no more than 300 square feet per side for planned multiple-occupancy developments;
(F) No portion of any sign shall be located closer than ten feet from front property lines and 18 inches from all rear and side property lines;
(G) Maximum height for a free-standing pole, pylon or monument sign shall be 35 feet; and
(H) The tenant panels shall only indicate the name and/or logo of the businesses within the planned development. Tenant panels may be used to display the sale, lease or rental of tenant space or outlots, but shall be removed within 14 days after the sale, lease or rental.
(Ord. 10-3277, § 3-3.2, passed 1-4-2010)
§ 152.207 ILLUMINATED SIGNS.
(A) All illuminated signs shall be constructed in accordance with the “Standard for Electric Signs (U.L. 48) of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.”
(B) All electrical material used in any illuminated sign shall bear the label of the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
(C) No sign shall be so illuminated that it interferes with the effectiveness or obscures an official traffic sign, signal or device.
(D) Signs which are not effectively shielded to prevent beams or rays from being directed at any portion of traveled ways and are of an intensity or brilliance to cause glare or impair the vision of the driver of any motor vehicle or which otherwise interfere with any driver’s operation of a motor vehicle are prohibited.
Figure 152.207: Illuminated Signs
(E) Externally illuminated building identification or other signs shall only use shielded light fixtures mounted on top of the sign structure.
(Ord. 10-3277, § 3-3.3, passed 1-4-2010)
§ 152.208 GROUND AND MONUMENT SIGNS.
(A) The height of a ground or monument sign of which any portion is located closer than ten feet from any front lot line shall not extend above three feet from the ground level.
Figure 152.208: Monument Sign
(B) Except in any B3 Zoning District, ground or monument signs located on corner lots and of which any portion is within 30 feet from the intersection (corner of the property) shall not have any portion of the sign face above two and one-half feet above the top curb line grades of intersecting streets, or above a height of three feet above the edge of the pavement grades where no curb is present. The foregoing restrictions shall apply to situations existing as well as situations arising thereafter.
(C) Shared use signs are permitted under the following conditions:
(1) The two entities sharing the sign must share a common lot line.
(2) One of the two entities involved must agree in writing to forfeit its right to place any freestanding pole, pylon, ground or monument sign on its property during the time the shared use sign is in place. A restrictive covenant concerning said agreement, in a form approved by the city, shall be recorded in the Knox County Recorder’s Office indexed against the subject property, prior to the issuance by the city of a permit for a shared use sign.
(3) The maximum height and area of a shared use sign shall be equivalent to the maximum height and area ordinarily permitted in the zoning district in which the sign is to be located.
(4) Neither entity may occupy more than 66% of the sign face area of the shared use sign.
(Ord. 10-3277, § 3-3.4, passed 1-4-2010; Ord. 14-3443, passed 4-21-2014)
§ 152.209 OFF-PREMISES SIGNS.
Off-premises signs which conform to the provisions of this subchapter and §§ 152.205 through 152.220 or 152.230 through 152.233 shall be permitted in the following zones: B1, B2, B3, M1 and M2. In B1, they shall be set back to the building setback line or to the front of the actual building line, whichever is less. In the remaining zoning districts where off-premises signs are permitted the setback shall be 15 feet from all property lines.
(A) Legislative finding and declaration.
(1) The City Council finds and declares that this section regulating off-premises signs is enacted for the purpose of regulating excess signage, encouraging the positive economic development of the city, promoting the safety of the traveling public, protecting existing property values in both residential and nonresidential areas, preventing the overcrowding of land, promoting a positive community appearance as part of a concentrated city-wide effort to protect and enhance the aesthetics of the city for the enjoyment of all citizens of the city.
(2) The regulations are designed to prevent the over-concentration, improper placement and excessive height, bulk, number and area. It is recognized that, unlike on-premises identification signs which are actually a part of a business, off-premises signs are a separate and distinct use of the public thoroughfare. With a view to this distinction, outdoor advertising signs are regulated differently from on-premises signs. It is intended that the off-premises signs be located away from residential areas, and that the signs be regulated to protect the character of the area where off-premises signs are located, and to conserve property values in these areas.
(B) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(1) BACK-TO-BACK SIGN. A structure with two parallel and directly opposite signs with their faces oriented in opposite directions located not more than 15 feet apart. A BACK-TO-BACK SIGN shall constitute one sign except for permit fee purposes. There shall be a maximum of two sign faces.
(2) OFF-PREMISES SIGN. A sign which is supported by one or more poles, uprights or braces in or upon the ground which are not part of a building, but other than pole or pylon signs as defined in this chapter, and advertises activities, goods, products, services or facilities that are not sold or offered upon the premises where the sign is located; provided, however, any sign authorized in this section is allowed to contain noncommercial copy in lieu of any other copy.
Figure 152.209: Off-Premises Sign Faces
(3) SINGLE-FACED SIGN. A sign with copy on one side only.
(4) V-TYPE SIGN. A sign in the shape of the letter “V” with an angle no greater than 45 degrees. A V-TYPE SIGN shall constitute one sign except for permit fee purposes. There shall be a maximum of two sign faces.
(C) Spacing of off-premises signs.
(1) On all streets and highways within the jurisdiction of this subchapter, no off-premises sign shall be established within 750 feet lineally of any other off-premises sign.
(2) Free-standing off-premises signs shall not be established within 75 feet, measured, of any free-standing on-premises sign on the existing lot or applicable adjacent lot(s). This shall be measured from the closest sign base.
(3) Off-premises signs shall not be established within 150 feet of a residential zoning district, measured from the base of the sign.
(4) Off-premises signs shall not be located within 500 feet, measured lineally along the closest street frontage, of any park, playground, church or school.
(5) No off-premises sign shall be erected, the top of which is higher than 25 feet above the level of the adjoining ground, or the bottom of which is less than ten feet above the ground.
(D) Size of signs.
(1) The maximum area for any one off-premises sign facing shall be 300 square feet inclusive of any border and trim, but excluding the base or apron, supports and other structural members. In the B1 District, the maximum sign area for an off-premises sign shall be 100 square feet.
(2) The sign area shall be measured by the smallest square, rectangle, triangle, circle or combination thereof which will encompass the entire sign facing.
(3) Off-premises signs shall not have more than two sign facings for each sign location. Double stacking of sign facings in a vertical or horizontal configuration is prohibited.
(4) Signs may be single-faced, single-faced back-to-back or V-type single-faced. Rooftop and wall-mounted billboards are prohibited.
(E) Other requirements.
(1) All off-premises signs, and the area around the base of the signs, shall be maintained in a neat and clean appearance. All structures and poles shall be maintained in an upright position and all papers shall be firmly attached to the sign face. Any grass at the base shall be no higher than 12 inches.
(2) Off-premises signs shall not be illuminated between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. if situated with a display surface closer than 500 feet from the nearest lot line of a property zoned for residential use.
(F) Concrete footings. Off-premises signs shall be set in concrete footings of sufficient size and weight to prevent overturning the signs.
(G) Nonconforming signs. Any sign in existence on July 6, 2010, which does not comply with the provisions of this section, may continue in existence until such time as alterations are made to the sign or a new sign is needed. Specifically, a sign shall not be rebuilt, relocated, enlarged or extended without conforming to the requirements of this section. The sign, however, may be repaired and maintained. The repainting or reposting of display matters shall not be deemed an alteration.
(Ord. 10-3277, § 3-3.5, passed 1-4-2010; Ord. 15-3472, passed 1-5-2015) Penalty, see § 152.999
§ 152.210 ON-PREMISES FREE-STANDING HIGHWAY IDENTIFICATION POLE SIGNS.
In addition to any signs otherwise permitted under this subchapter, one on-premises free-standing sign used for highway identification, not to exceed 300 square feet per side in surface area, with a maximum of two sides and not to exceed 80 feet in height shall be allowed, provided that the following criteria are met:
(A) The property is located in a B2 or CPD District;
(B) All of the property is located within 1,500 feet of the centerline of Interstate 74 or U.S. Highway 34;
(C) The property is not less than one acre in size;
(D) The business is tourist-traveler oriented, such as hotels and motels, gas stations, truck stops and restaurants;
(E) On-premises free-standing highway identification signs should be set back a minimum of ten feet; and
(F) The signs shall in all other respects be in conformance with all other applicable requirements of this subchapter.
(G) Shared use signs are permitted under the following additional conditions:
(1) The two entities sharing the sign pole must share a common lot line.
(2) One of the two entities involved must agree in writing to forfeit its right to place any highway identification sign on its property during the time the shared use sign is in place. A restrictive covenant concerning said agreement in a form approved by the city, shall be recorded in the Knox County Recorder’s Office indexed against the subject property, prior to the issuance by the city of a permit for a shared use sign.
(3) The maximum height and setback of a shared use sign shall be equivalent to the maximum height and setback ordinarily permitted in the zoning district in which the sign is to be located.
(4) The maximum of sign face area of a shared use sign shall not exceed 250 square feet per sign face, inclusive of any border and trim, but excluding the base and apron, supports and other structural members.
(5) Shared use sign may be double or single faced, but shall not have more than two signs for each sign location. Double stacking of sign facings in a vertical or horizontal configuration is allowed.
(Ord. 10-3277, § 3-3.6, passed 1-4-2010; Ord. 15-3488, passed 6-1-2015)
§ 152.211 ON-PREMISES POLE, PYLON SIGNS.
(A) On-premises free-standing signs shall be set in concrete footing of sufficient size and weight to prevent overturning the sign.
(B) (1) Projections from pole signs shall be placed at least seven feet above the ground surface, if any portion of the sign is located closer than ten feet from any front lot line.
(2) Except in any B3 Zoning District, on-premises pole signs located on corner lots and of which any portion is within 30 feet from an intersection (corner of the property) shall not have any portion of the sign face, structure or pole below ten feet above the top curb line grades of intersecting streets, or below ten and one-half feet above the edge of the pavement grades where no curb is present. The foregoing restrictions shall apply to existing situations, as well as situations arising thereafter.
Figure 152.211: Free-Standing Pole Sign
(C) Free-standing on-premises signs shall not be established within 75 feet, measured, of any free-standing off-premises signs on the existing lot.
(D) Shared use signs are permitted under the following conditions:
(1) The two entities sharing the sign must share a common lot line.
(2) One of the two entities involved must agree in writing to forfeit its right to place any freestanding pole, pylon, ground or monument sign on its property during the time the shared use sign is in place. A restrictive covenant concerning said agreement, in a form approved by the city, shall be recorded in the Knox County Recorder's Office indexed against the subject property, prior to the issuance by the city of a permit for a shared use sign.
(3) The maximum height and area of a shared use sign shall be equivalent to the maximum height and area ordinarily permitted in the zoning district in which the sign is to be located.
(4) Neither entity may occupy more than 66% of the sign face area of the shared use sign.
(Ord. 10-3277, § 3-3.7, passed 1-4-2010; Ord. 14-3443, passed 4-21-2014)
§ 152.212 PERMITTED EXTRA SIGNS.
(A) Criteria. Certain business operations are hereby found to be unique with respect to their sign requirements and therefore justified to be permitted to have extra signs.
(B) Examples. These include:
(1) Filling/service stations. Filling/service stations are unique because their primary functions are performed out-of-doors in a manner prescribed by state statutes. In addition to the signs permitted by other sections of this chapter, the following signs are permitted uniquely to filling/service stations:
(a) Two signs per pump island which designate the function of the island as “self-service” or “full service.” The signs shall not have more than two faces and shall not exceed three square feet per face;
(b) One sign displaying the price of fuel sold, with a maximum surface area of six square feet per fuel type. The signs shall not have more than two faces;
(c) One nonilluminated sign identifying the service performed in each service bay may be placed over the opening to each bay. The signs shall have one face and shall not exceed three square feet each;
(d) One nonilluminated nameplate identifying the owner or operator is permitted adjacent to the doorway of the station. The nameplate shall have one face and shall not exceed two square feet in area;
(e) Temporary signs advertising batteries, tires, oil or other products which are directly related to motor vehicles, if the signs are located directly adjacent to a display of the product(s) described. The signs may have two faces, however, their total area shall not exceed 15 square feet;
(f) One sign over each pump stand not to exceed 24 inches in height with length governed by the length of the pump itself;
(g) One wall sign on a detached car wash building, provided that it conforms to all other provisions for wall signs as stated in this section; and
(h) Any signs required by state or federal government.
(2) Theaters. Theaters are unique because of the rapid turnover of the name of their entertainment product. In addition to the signs permitted by other sections of this subchapter, the following sign is permitted uniquely to theaters:
(a) Each theater may have one sign of up to 50 square feet which will accommodate changeable lettering copy;
(b) A theater’s changeable copy sign may have two faces if it is free-standing, but both faces must be parallel and located no more than two feet apart;
(c) A theater’s changeable copy sign may be located on a marquee, provided it does not project above or beyond the structural limits of the marquee; and
(d) Otherwise, a theater’s changeable copy sign shall conform to the regulations for the sign type to which it most nearly resembles.
(3) Unified business centers. Unified business centers are unique because of the concentrated development and their centralized ownership characteristics. In addition to the signs permitted by other sections of this subchapter, the following additional signs are permitted uniquely to unified business centers:
(a) A unified business center may have one identification sign for the center per frontage on a collector or higher roadway in addition to the signs permitted for each separate business. The permitted area of the identification sign shall be based upon a ratio of five square feet per one acre of the site, up to a maximum of 150 square feet. Tenant identification panels are permitted as part of the permitted square footage of the center identification sign. Otherwise, unified business center identification signs shall conform to the regulations of the sign type to which they most closely resemble;
(b) Unified business centers may have common directory signs to guide pedestrians to individual businesses on the site. The signs shall be limited to one square foot per business listed on the sign. Centers must have a minimum of ten businesses to qualify to have one directory sign and may have one additional sign for each ten businesses; and
(c) Unified business center entrance sign:
1. Maximum of two signs per entrance;
2. Maximum sign area of 32 square feet per side;
3. Maximum of two sides per sign;
4. Minimum setback from property line of ten feet; and
5. Shall be utilized for identification purposes only (unified business center name, phone numbers and address only).
(Ord. 10-3277, § 3-3.8, passed 1-4-2010)
§ 152.213 PROHIBITED SIGNS.
All signs not expressly permitted under this chapter or exempt from regulation under § 152.182 are prohibited in the city. The signs include but are not limited to:
(A) Signs containing statements, words or pictures of an obscene or pornographic nature;
(B) Any sign or advertising device painted or displayed on any vehicle or trailer parked on the public right-of-way, public property or private property so as to be prominently visible from a public right-of-way and parked for the flagrant purpose of providing advertisement of products or directing people to a business or activity;
(C) Signs nailed, tacked or otherwise affixed to trees or other vegetation in such a way as to puncture bark;
(D) Handbills, posters, notices or similar attention gathering devices posted or affixed on traffic-control boxes, signs, lamp poles, utility poles or traffic control support;
(E) Animated signs;
(F) Any sign attached to a chimney, on a fence or fence-type wall, retaining wall, fence post, refuse enclosure, utility box, storage shed, satellite dish, antenna or other accessory structure;
(G) Any additional or subsequent sign painted on, attached or otherwise affixed to poles or permitted signs;
(H) Portable signs;
Figure 152.213: Portable Sign
(I) No sign shall be constructed which resembles any official marker erected by the city or any other government agency;
(J) No person shall place, maintain or display upon or in view of any street or highway any unauthorized sign, signal, marking or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles any official traffic-control device, railroad sign or railroad signal, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic;
(K) No person shall place, maintain or display upon or in view of any street or highway any sign which hides from view or interferes with the movement of traffic, or inhibits the effectiveness of any traffic-control device, railroad sign or railroad signal; and
(L) No person shall place, maintain or display upon any street or highway any traffic sign or signal bearing thereon any commercial advertising.
(Ord. 10-3277, § 3-3.9, passed 1-4-2010) Penalty, see § 152.999
§ 152.214 PROJECTING SIGNS.
(A) A clear space of not less than eight feet shall be provided between the lowest portion of the sign and the ground surface.
(B) Projecting signs shall be securely attached to a building or structure by metal anchors, bolts, anchors, chains, rods or guys or similar connectors.
(C) No nails or staples shall be used to secure any projecting sign to a building or structure.
Figure 152.214: Projecting sign
(Ord. 10-3277, § 3-3.10, passed 1-4-2010)
§ 152.215 PUBLIC, CORPORATE AND ANCILLARY FLAGS.
The display of public, corporate and ancillary flags shall be permitted subject to the following requirements. These regulations are designed to control the use of permanent flagpoles or staff upon which the flag is located and the relationship of the flag to the flagpole or staff. Flags and flagpoles do not require a specific sign permit. Flags shall be permitted in all zoning districts subject to the following requirements.
(A) Flags shall be displayed only on permanent flagpoles or staffs designed and constructed specifically and exclusively for flag display. No public, corporate or ancillary flag shall be displayed on or attached in any manner to light poles, sign poles, trees, vehicles or similar structures or objects. The temporary display of flags where the requirements are impractical, such as a parade, holidays or special events, shall be deemed to be acceptable.
(B) There shall be a maximum of one flagpole per 100 feet of frontage within nonresidential zoning districts.
(C) Flagpoles shall be set back a minimum of ten feet from the property line.
(D) The display of more than two flags per flagpole shall be prohibited.
(E) The height of a flagpole shall be in proportion to the scale of the building to which the pole relates, and in no case shall it be higher than the following height limitations:
Table 152.215: Flag Pole Height Regulations
| |
Building Height | Pole Height Measured from Grade |
Single-family uses | 25 feet |
All other uses | |
0 - 25 feet | 30 feet |
25.1 feet or higher | 35 feet |
(F) The vertical length of a permitted single flag on a flagpole or staff shall not exceed one-quarter of the length of the pole or staff upon which the flag is hung. Under no circumstances shall any flag exceed 50 square feet in surface area. The official flag of the United States of America is exempt from this size restriction.
(G) Flags shall be displayed in the a manner that no portion of the flag shall project over any property line or contact any other structure when fully extended.
(H) Flags shall not be mounted on or over roofs or roof lines in any fashion. Wall-mounted public and corporate flags shall be displayed from flagpoles or staffs not to exceed ten feet in length. No portion of the flagpoles or staffs shall extend above the roof line or over a property line.
(I) Public flags shall be maintained in an orderly fashion, and in clean and good condition. The official flag of the United States of America shall be displayed in accordance with The Flag Code, 36 U.S.C. Chapter 10, as amended by Pub. L. No. 344, 94th Congress, approved July 7, 1976, or as amended in the future. All other public flags should be displayed in accordance with the same standards of respect and protocol.
(J) Corporate and ancillary flags shall be maintained in an orderly fashion, and in clean and good condition. Tattered or torn flags shall be removed or replaced promptly.
(Ord. 10-3277, § 3-3.11, passed 1-4-2010)
§ 152.216 ROOF SIGNS.
(A) All roof signs shall be secured to masonry bearing walls, columns, girders or roof joists by metal anchors, bolts, anchors, chains, rods or guys or similar connectors.
(B) A roof sign shall not extend above the roof line or top of a parapet wall by more than 15 feet.
Figure 152.216: Roof Sign
(Ord. 10-3277, § 3-3.12, passed 1-4-2010)
§ 152.217 SPECIAL SIGNS.
(A) Flashing signs.
(1) Flashing signs shall not be used in a manner that will create a traffic hazard or where their use may be confused with traffic-control devices or emergency vehicle signals.
(2) The flashing bulb in a flashing sign shall not be larger than a 40-watt incandescent bulb.
(3) The bulb in a traveling light sign shall not be greater than a 40-watt incandescent bulb.
(4) Flashing signs may only be located in a B or CPD District.
(B) Permanent electronic message signs.
(1) Electronic message signs may be incorporated into a single- or multi-tenant sign face such that the electronic message sign face occupies less than 50% of the total area of the sign face.
(2) The sign message shall periodically include information such as time, temperature or other messages of interest to the traveling public.
(3) The sign message shall not consist of flashing, oscillating, chasing or animated lights, and shall not change more frequently than once every two seconds.
(4) The sign structure shall conform to all applicable regulations as specified in this chapter.
(C) Permanent manually changeable copy signs.
(1) Changeable copy may be incorporated into a single- or multi-tenant sign face.
(2) A changeable copy face that has been incorporated into a single-tenant sign face such that the changeable copy sign face occupies less than 50% of the total area of the sign face.
(3) Changeable copy on a sign face shall be proportional to the entire sign face and shall be integrated into the sign face.
(4) Lettering of changeable copy shall be of a single, simple, easily legible lettering style and shall be uniform in color and in size throughout the changeable copy portion of the sign.
(D) Mural sign.
(1) Purpose. The purpose is to encourage art murals on a content-neutral basis under certain terms and conditions. Art murals comprise a unique medium of expression which serves the public interest. Such purposes and benefits include: improved aesthetics; avenues for original artistic expression; public access to original works of art; community participation in the creation of original works of art; community building through the presence of and identification with original works of art; and a reduction in the incidence of graffiti and other crime.
(2) Permitted murals. Mural may be permitted on exterior building walls or permanent wall structures in all non-residential zoning districts and with legal non-residential uses in residential zoning districts.
(3) Paint. Paint for application to brick masonry walls should be durable, easy to apply and have good adhesive characteristics. It should be porous if applied on exterior masonry, thereby permitting the wall to breathe and preventing the trapping of free moisture behind the paint film.
(4) Review. Murals shall require site plan approval by the Development Review Committee. All applicants shall submit the following information for a mural permit to be considered:
(a) Building elevation drawn to scale, and one 8.5 x 11-inch reduction suitable for photo copying, that identifies:
1. The facade on which the mural is proposed;
2. The location of existing and proposed murals;
3. The mural dimensions;
4. The height of the mural above grade; and
5. The location and angle of direction for all lights for the mural.
(b) Written description of the type of mural (painted, mosaic, etc.) and details showing how the mural is affixed to the wall surface.
(c) Murals proposed to be affixed to public buildings, shall have a recommendation by the Development Review Committee considered by the City Council at its next regularly scheduled meeting. The City Council may, in its discretion, approve, approve with modifications or deny the request.
(5) Prohibitions.
(a) Murals may not extend beyond or project above the vertical or horizontal line of any wall onto which the mural is painted or affixed so as to not create a safety hazard to the public.
(b) Murals in a public right-of-way.
(c) Murals of any material characterized by an emphasis on “specified sexual activities” or “specified anatomical areas” or which are sexually oriented as defined by Chapter 114 of this code of ordinances.
(d) Murals shall not create a public safety issue, such as a distraction to drivers.
(6) Expiration. If the mural is not completed within six months of issuance of a mural permit, the permit is void, and no further work on the mural may be done at the premises until a new permit has been secured. The Department may extend a permit for one period of six months upon finding that the applicant was unable to commence or continue work for reasons beyond his or her control. A request for permit extension must be in writing and must be received by the Department before the permit expiration date. If an inspection approval has not been granted within this extended time period, the permit is void. A permit may be extended only once under the standards of this division.
(7) Maintenance. Property owners are responsible for ensuring that a permitted mural is maintained in good condition and is repaired in the case of vandalism or accidental destruction. Muralists and building owners are encouraged to consider protective clear top coatings, cleanable surfaces, and/or other measures that will discourage vandalism or facilitate easier and cheaper repair of the mural if needed.
(8) Removal. Any associated materials that were used to affix or secure the mural to the wall must be removed at the time of the removal of the mural. This includes, but is not limited to mounting hardware or brackets, caulk or grout, and adhesives or glues.
(9) Fee. No fee is required for required review or issuance of a permit to install a mural.
(Ord. 10-3277, § 3-3.13, passed 1-4-2010; Ord. 22-3679, passed 8-15-2022)
§ 152.218 TEMPORARY SIGNS.
(A) General provisions. The following general provisions shall apply to all temporary signs.
(1) Location. All temporary signs, except for community events signs shall be erected only on the property of the permitted use, and shall be set back a minimum of five feet from any public right-of-way.
(2) Illumination. No temporary sign shall be illuminated.
(3) Construction. All temporary signs shall be anchored and supported in a manner which reasonably prevents the possibility of the signs becoming hazards to the public health and safety as determined by the Building Inspector.
(4) Number. Unless a specific number of signs are listed for a particular temporary sign type, only one temporary sign shall be permitted per zoning lot or business.
(B) Temporary sign types. Temporary signs shall be limited in use to the following types of signs.
(1) Free-standing signs shall be permitted subject to the following provisions.
(a) Height. Free-standing signs shall not exceed eight feet in height from grade.
(b) Material. Free-standing signs shall be constructed of wood, metal or other durable material and reasonably supported in or on the ground by adequate bracing.
(c) Surface area. Free-standing signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in surface area per face, and may be single-faced or double-faced.
(2) Banner signs shall be permitted subject to the following provisions.
(a) Height. Banner signs shall not exceed the height of the first floor of the building, or 12 feet from grade, whichever is greater.
(b) Location. Banner signs without a permanent frame shall be affixed only to building walls. Banner signs with a permanent frame may also be affixed to poles.
(c) Number. One banner sign shall be permitted per zoning lot or business. If banner signs are mounted with a permanent frame, additional banner signs are permitted at a ratio of one sign per 75 feet of lot frontage.
(d) Surface area. Banner signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in surface areas.
(3) Beacon or search lights may be permitted in connection with grand openings or special events, provided:
(a) Direction of illumination. Lights must be oriented skyward not breaking an angle of 45 degrees from the ground;
(b) Duration. The sign(s) may be displayed for no more than seven days. Upon expiration of the seven days, the use of the sign shall be discontinued and no beacon or search lights advertising the same business or establishment shall be reinstalled or re-erected for a period of six months; and
(c) Number. Only one unit shall be permitted per zoning lot.
(4) Garage/yard sale signs shall be permitted, provided that:
(a) Duration. The sign shall not be placed or erected for more than three consecutive days at the location of the sale;
(b) Number. One sign shall be permitted for each lot where the garage/yard sale is being held;
(c) Size and height. The sign shall not exceed four square feet in surface area per side, with a maximum of two sides allowed per sign. The sign shall not exceed four feet in height from grade; and
(d) Location. Signs shall not be posted in the right-of-way or on utility poles.
(5) Balloon and other inflatable signs:
(a) Inflatable signs shall be allowed in all zoning districts.
(b) Permit applicants for inflatable signs in unified business centers, multi-tenant office buildings or shopping centers must furnish a statement from the property owner consenting to a seven-day “rest period” between installation of balloons for units/tenants within the shopping center or building.
(c) Under no circumstances shall inflatable permits be issued simultaneously for businesses within the same unified business center, multi-tenant office building or shopping center.
(d) The application for a permit for an inflatable sign must meet the following minimum requirements:
1. The applicant shall pay (in addition to the permit fee) a refundable deposit of $100 payable to the city as a condition precedent to the issuance of the permit. This payment shall be made in addition to and separate form payment of applicable fees for an inflatable sign;
2. Compliance with safety measures prescribed by the Community Development Department;
3. Within 24 hours after the expiration of the grand opening permit, the balloon shall be removed from the premises; and
4. In the event the device is not removed within the time period specified in the permit, the applicant shall forfeit the deposit.
(e) Display of all inflatable signs is limited to 14 days per business per year.
(Ord. 10-3277, § 3-3.14, passed 1-4-2010; Ord. 12-3343, passed1-23-2012; Ord. 17-3538, passed 2-6-2017; Ord. 20-3609, passed 4-6-2020)
§ 152.219 UNIFIED BUSINESS CENTER SIGN PLAN.
No permit shall be issued for a sign to be located in a unified business center until a coordinated design plan has been approved for the center and the sign complies with the provisions thereof.
(A) Unified business center sign plan approval. Approval of a unified business center sign plan shall be at the discretion of the City Council, after review and recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and in accordance with the criteria noted herein.
(B) Application content. In addition to the requirements listed for permit applications in § 152.190, the application for a unified business center sign plan shall include a format for all signs to be used in the center, including their maximum size, color, location, illumination details, lettering type and mounting details.
(C) Criteria. The criteria used by the city in its review of the proposed unified business center sign plan shall include:
(1) Scale and proportion. Every sign shall have good scale and proportion in its design and in its visual relationship to the other signs, buildings and surroundings;
(2) Integral elements. The signs in the plan shall be designed as integral architectural elements of the building and site to which they principally relate and shall not appear as incongruous “add-ons” or intrusions;
(3) Harmony. The colors, materials and lighting of every sign shall be harmonious with the building and site to which it principally relates;
(4) Effective composition. The number of graphic elements and letters shall be held to the minimum needed to convey each sign’s message and shall be composed in proportion to the area of the sign’s face;
(5) Compatibility. Each sign shall be compatible with signs within the proposed unified business center; and
(6) Unified image. The effect of the signs proposed in the plan shall be the establishment of a unified image for the center.
(Ord. 10-3277, § 3-3.15, passed 1-4-2010)
§ 152.220 WALL SIGNS.
(A) All wall signs shall be securely fastened to a wall by means of metal anchors, bolts, expansion screws or similar connectors.
Figure 152.220: Wall Sign and Area Measurement
(B) A wall sign which is attached to a wood wall must be anchored with wood blocks used in connection with bolts and screws.
(C) An unbraced parapet wall shall not be used to entirely support a wall sign.
(D) The ends of a wall sign shall not extend beyond the ends of the wall surface on which it is mounted.
(E) A wall sign shall not project out more than 15 inches from the wall surface on which it is mounted.
(F) The top of a wall sign shall not extend above the top of the wall.
(Ord. 10-3277, § 3-3.16, passed 1-4-2010)