The purpose of this chapter is to regulate signs as defined herein.

(a)

To preserve and protect the public health, safety and welfare within the City of Globe.

(b)

To encourage development of private property in harmony with the desired character of the City while providing due regard for the public and private interests involved.

(c)

To promote the effectiveness of signs by preventing their over-concentration, improper placement, and excessive size.

(d)

To protect the general public from damage and injury which may be caused by the faulty and uncontrolled construction of signs within the City of Globe.

(e)

To protect pedestrians and motorists of the City of Globe from damage or injury caused, or partially attributable to the distraction and obstructions which are hereby declared to be caused, by improperly situated signs.

(f)

To enhance the flow of traffic and convenience, ease and enjoyment of travel within the City of Globe.

(Res. No. 1791, Exh. A, 11-27-2018; Ord. No. 855, § 1, 11-27-2018)

(a)

Where there is a conflict between the provisions of this chapter and provisions of other regulations of the City of Globe, the provisions of this chapter shall apply.

(b)

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the erection, construction, alteration, use, location, and maintenance of all signs within the City of Globe.

(c)

Any sign permitted by this chapter may contain a non-commercial message in lieu of any other message.

(d)

Under no scenarios shall the City of Globe have content-based sign regulations via this sign code, the site plan and design review process or other administrative processes. Any provision of this Code that imposes a limitation on freedom of speech shall be construed in a manner that is viewpoint neutral. Any provision of this sign code that is found to be an unconstitutional limitation on freedom of speech by any court shall be severed from this sign code in a manner that preserves the sign code and protects freedom of speech.

(1)

Notwithstanding anything in this Code to the contrary, no sign or sign structure shall be subject to any limitation based upon the viewpoint of the message contained on such sign or displayed on such sign structure.

(2)

Notwithstanding anything in this Code to the contrary, it is the policy of the City to regulate signs in a manner that does not favor commercial speech over noncommercial speech and does not regulate protected noncommercial speech by message content.

(3)

Within this Code, any distinction between onsite signs and offsite signs applies only to commercial messages. It does not apply to noncommercial messages.

(Res. No. 1791, Exh. A, 11-27-2018; Ord. No. 855, § 1, 11-27-2018)

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:

Abandoned sign means a sign which is no longer being maintained and property owner makes no claim of ownership or responsibility for said sign.

Appraiser means any licensed person, firm or corporation whose primary occupation or service is the valuation of signs in the State of Arizona.

Art is a visible attraction used to beautify a property and does not contain any commercial messages or images.

Attached sign means any sign which is attached, fastened, connected or supported in whole or in part by a building or structure other than a sign structure which is supported wholly by the ground.

Bandit signs means offsite temporary signs set on State or City right-of-way.

Banner means a temporary sign of fabric, plastic, paper or other light pliable material not enclosed in a rigid frame, and mounted so as to allow movements of the sign by atmospheric conditions.

Billboard means a structure portraying information that measures a minimum of 300 square feet and can portray a commercial advertising message either on or off the property on which it is located.

Block means at least 700 feet of street frontage, including rights-of-way.

Building front foot means the lineal distance of a building measured along a straight line parallel to the street. Where a building is not parallel to the street, the front foot shall be measured along the exterior front wall of the building. In the event that a building fronts on two or more streets, one of which is primarily residential, the property owner shall be given the option of selecting one street frontage for the purpose of computing allowable sign area. For corner lots abutting arterial streets, the owner may use both building frontages for computing sign area.

Business front foot means the lineal distance of a single business's frontage measured along a straight line parallel to the street of a building consisting of two or more businesses. Where a building is not parallel to the street, the front foot shall be measured along the exterior front wall of the building.

Business, outdoor type means a business in which all or most of the business is conducted or items displayed in an open area subject to the zoning codes of the City of Globe.

Commercial message means any sign wording, logo, or other representation that, directly or indirectly, names, advertises or calls attention to a business, product, service, or other commercial activity or is otherwise defined as "commercial speech" by the Arizona Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, or the United States Supreme Court for purposes of interpreting the United States Constitution or Arizona Constitution regarding freedom of expression or speech.

Curbline means the line at the face of the curb nearest the street or roadway. In the absence of a curb, the curbline shall be determined by the City Engineer.

Fascia means a parapet-type wall used as part of the fascia of a flat-roofed building and projecting not more than six feet from the building face. Such a wall shall enclose at least three sides of the project flat roof and return to a parapet wall or the building.

Ground level means the finished grade of existing sidewalk; or where there is no sidewalk, the street centerline elevation shall be the established ground level.

Height of sign means the distance measured from ground level to the top of the sign.

Illegal sign includes any sign except the following:

(a)

A sign allowed by this chapter and not requiring a permit.

(b)

A sign allowed by this chapter with a permit and carrying a valid permit.

(c)

A sign not allowed by this chapter but which has been legalized by variance and proper permit.

(d)

A sign allowed by this chapter subject to a use permit, provided the use permit has been granted and a proper permit is in force.

(e)

A nonconforming sign as defined by this chapter.

Indirect lighting means a source of external illumination located a distance away from the sign, which lights the sign, but which is itself not visible to persons viewing the sign from any normal viewing position.

Internal indirect lighting means a source of illumination entirely within the sign visible at night by means of lighting the background upon which the freestanding character is mounted. The character itself shall be opaque, and thus will be silhouetted against the background. The source of the illumination shall not be visible.

Internal lighting means a source of illumination entirely within the sign which makes the contents of the sign visible at night by means of the light being transmitted through a translucent material but where in the source of the illumination is not visible.

Maintenance means the replacing or repairing a part or portion of a sign made unusable by ordinary wear or tear, not exceeding 50 percent of the sign's value, as determined by an appraiser.

Marquee means a permanent roofed structure attached to and supported by the building and projecting over public property.

Multiple-tenant commercial means a commercial building or development in which exists two or more separate commercial activities, where appurtenant shared facilities exist (such as parking or pedestrian mall, and which is designed to provide a single area in which the public can obtain varied products and services). Distinguishing characteristics may but need not include common ownership of the real property, common wall construction or multi-occupant commercial use of a single structure.

Nameplate sign means a street address or a sign indicating the name of a building and date and incidental information about its construction, which sign is cut into masonry surface or made of bronze or other permanent material, and affixed to or placed near a building.

Non-commercial message means any sign copy that is not a commercial message as defined above, and includes any definition of "noncommercial speech" by the Arizona Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, or the United States Supreme Court for purposes of interpreting the United States Constitution or Arizona Constitution regarding freedom of expression or speech.

Parapet wall means a wall extending above the plat line of the building.

Roof line means the height of the main roof structure but not to include cupolas, pylons, projections or other minor raised portions of the roof.

Sign means any visual communications which is used to attract the attention of the public, when the display is visible beyond the boundaries of the property.

Sign area means the entire area within a single continuous perimeter of the sign or any existing border of the sign; to exclude the necessary supports or uprights on which the sign is placed. In any event, composition of allowable sign area includes all existing signs on the premises, whether such signs be conforming or nonconforming under the terms of this chapter. Where a sign is double-faced or V-shaped, only one side will be measured.

Sign, change panel means a sign designed to permit immediate change of copy.

Sign, directory means a sign designed to show the relative locations of tenants in the shopping center or other multi-tenant development and/or building.

Sign, freestanding means a sign which is supported by one or more uprights or poles, and braced in or upon the ground.

Sign, low-profile means a sign not exceeding a six-foot height above ground level.

Sign, nonconforming means any sign which is not permitted by this chapter, but which, when first constructed, was legally permitted by the City or the political subdivision then having jurisdiction and regulation over construction of signs.

Sign, on-site means a sign which correctly identifies a business, commodity, service or entertainment conducted, sold or offered on the same premises as those upon which the sign is located, whether an attached sign or freestanding sign, and which may include other non-changeable information that further identifies the type of business, commodity, service, or entertainment offered therein, including addresses and phone numbers.

Sign, permanent means any sign constructed and intended to be of an enduring and lasting condition, remaining unchanged in character, condition (beyond normal wear) and position.

Sign, portable means any sign not permanently attached to the ground or to a structure on the property it occupies.

Sign, projecting means any sign attached to a building or other structure and extending in whole or in part beyond the building line.

Sign, temporary means any sign, banner, pennant, valance or advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard, or other like materials, with or without frames, intended to be displayed for a short period of time as defined in this chapter.

Sign, V-shaped means signs erected upon common or separate structures which present a V-shape appearance and having an exterior angle between faces of not more than 45 degrees with a distance between faces of such signs at their closest point not exceeding two feet.

Sign, vehicle means any sign mounted or painted upon or otherwise erected on a trailer, truck, automobile or other vehicle so parked or placed so that the signs thereon are visible from a public street or right-of-way.

Sign, window means any permanent sign affixed to the interior or exterior of a window so as to attract the attention of persons outside the building.

(Res. No. 1791, Exh. A, 11-27-2018; Ord. No. 855, § 1, 11-27-2018)

Unless specifically exempted herein, no sign shall be erected, installed, enlarged or maintained without first obtaining a permit from the City as herein provided. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use or maintain any sign or structure in the City, or cause or permit the same to be done contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.

(a)

All signs maintained contrary to the provisions of this chapter are declared to be nuisances, and such nuisances may be abated as provided by law.

(b)

Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this chapter or failing to comply with any order or regulations made hereunder shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation or failure to comply with this chapter is committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction of any such violation, such person shall be subject to the penalties as set forth in Chapter 1 of the Globe City Code.

(Res. No. 1791, Exh. A, 11-27-2018; Ord. No. 855, § 1, 11-27-2018)

(a)

Any nonconforming sign, as defined in this chapter, may be continued in use and reasonable repair and maintenance made to same.

(b)

If any such sign is damaged or vandalized, such sign must be restored in a like manner within 90 days or it shall be removed at the owner's expense.

(Res. No. 1791, Exh. A, 11-27-2018; Ord. No. 855, § 1, 11-27-2018)

The Zoning Administrator or designee is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all provisions of this chapter in conformance with the regulations and procedures specified herein, in conjunction with the provision of the Globe Zoning Code.

(Res. No. 1791, Exh. A, 11-27-2018; Ord. No. 855, § 1, 11-27-2018)

Signs and sign features prohibited under this chapter include the following:

(a)

Offsite temporary signs unless falling under special temporary sign periods.

(b)

Outlining of a building by means of neon lighting, incandescent lighting or other exposed artificial lighting.

(c)

A fixed balloon used as a sign. (Means any lighter-than-air or gas-filled balloon attached by a tether to a fixed place.)

(d)

Signs over 300 square feet in area.

(e)

Billboards.

(f)

Signs which are abandoned for a period of 30 days or greater.

(g)

No exposed incandescent bulbs exceeding 40 watts each, neon or similar tube type illumination exceeding 30 milliamps shall be permitted. No flashing, blinking or rotating lights shall be permitted, nor shall the sign contain audible sound or odor.

(h)

There shall be no movement of the sign body or any segment thereof such as rotating (in excess of five revolutions per minute, moving up and down or any other type of action involving a change in position of the sign body or segment thereof, whether caused by mechanical or any other means).

(Res. No. 1791, Exh. A, 11-27-2018; Ord. No. 855, § 1, 11-27-2018)

All primary buildings, including single-family homes or group of buildings must be identified by a street number.

(Res. No. 1791, Exh. A, 11-27-2018; Ord. No. 855, § 1, 11-27-2018)

(a)

Permits Required. No sign shall hereafter be erected, re-erected, constructed or altered except as provided by this chapter. A separate permit shall be required for a sign or signs for each business entity, and/or separate permit shall be required for each group of signs on a single supporting structure. In addition, the following applies:

(1)

Signs being relocated require a permit prior to demolition and installation.

(2)

Re-facing existing sign cabinet for new business requires a permit.

(b)

Exceptions. A permit shall not be required for the following signs; however, such signs shall be subject to any and all applicable provisions of this chapter:

(1)

Nameplate signs.

(2)

Any sign six square feet or less in area not otherwise prohibited by this chapter.

(3)

Repainting, unless sign is within the Historic Preservation District.

(4)

Interior signs not visible from the public right-of-way.

(5)

Special temporary sign periods:

a.

Temporary signs posted where the display is limited to 60 days immediately preceding any primary, general or special elections, and shall be removed ten days following said election.

b.

From October 1 to December 31 of each year.

c.

The total sign area in residential districts allows an additional sign and shall not exceed ten square feet, nor five feet in height. Total additional sign area in commercial and industrial district shall not exceed 50 square feet in area, nor eight feet in height.

Nothing contained herein shall prevent the erection, construction, and maintenance of official traffic, fire and police signs, signals, devices, and markings of the State of Arizona and the City of Globe, or other competent public authorities, or the posting of notices required by law.

(Res. No. 1791, Exh. A, 11-27-2018; Ord. No. 855, § 1, 11-27-2018)

(a)

Application. A sign permit shall be made in writing upon forms provided by the Development Services Department. This application shall contain the location by street and number of the proposed sign, as well as the name and address of the business owner and/or the sign contractor. Two copies of plans and specifications shall be submitted with the application for each sign, in the case of a sign permit application for the Globe Historic District, a third copy may be needed, one copy being returned to the applicant at the time the permit is issued. All plans shall show complete details, to include size, parcel boundary dimensions, building frontage dimensions, materials, method of support or attachments, name and address of the persons or firm designing said sign, building elevations (when mounted on a building), and plot plan showing location of sign on the premises.

(b)

Revocation of Permits for Nonuse. If actual work is not commenced under any permit issued under the provisions of this section within 90 days from the date of such permit, or upon completion of building, such permit shall become null and void.

(Res. No. 1791, Exh. A, 11-27-2018; Ord. No. 855, § 1, 11-27-2018)

Before issuing any sign permit required by this chapter, the City shall collect a fee in accordance with the schedule adopted by Council resolution.

(Res. No. 1791, Exh. A, 11-27-2018; Ord. No. 855, § 1, 11-27-2018)

(a)

Code Conformance. All signs shall be designed and constructed in conformance with engineering standards set by the State and are in compliance with adopted building codes of the City of Globe.

(b)

Lighting. When allowed, lighting shall not be installed so as to create a traffic hazard as determined by the traffic engineer.

(c)

Guy Wires. In no case shall any sign be secured with wires or strips of wood which are visible and not on an integral part of the sign.

(Res. No. 1791, Exh. A, 11-27-2018; Ord. No. 855, § 1, 11-27-2018)

All signs for which a permit is required shall be subject to the following inspections:

(a)

Footing inspection on all freestanding signs exceeding 50 square feet in area and/or exceeding 30 inches in height.

(b)

All signs containing electrical wiring shall be subject to the adopted electrical code of the City and the electrical components shall bear the label of an approved testing agency.

(c)

Inspection of all braces, anchors, supports and connections, including wall signs.

(d)

Shop and/or site inspection to ensure that the sign has been constructed according to approved application and valid sign permit.

(Res. No. 1791, Exh. A, 11-27-2018; Ord. No. 855, § 1, 11-27-2018)

Each sign shall be maintained in good order and repair at all times so that it constitutes no danger or hazard to public safety.

(Res. No. 1791, Exh. A, 11-27-2018; Ord. No. 855, § 1, 11-27-2018)

The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to revoke any permit which has been granted when it has been determined that the sign authorized by the permit has been constructed or is being maintained in violation of the permit.

(a)

Notice of the decision to revoke a sign permit shall be served on the holder of the permit by:

(1)

Delivering a copy of the notice to the holder of the permit, mail return receipt requested, to the last-known post office address of the holder of the permit; and

(2)

Leaving a copy of the notice with any person in charge of the premises and a copy mailed to the property owner; or

(3)

In the event no such person can be found on the premises, by affixing a copy of the notice in a conspicuous position at or near the entrance to the premises.

(b)

The holder of the permit may appeal the decision to the Board of Adjustment. This appeal must be made in writing within 30 days from the date when the notice was served.

(c)

If no appeal has been filed by the end of the 30-day appeal period, then the permit is revoked, and the sign is illegal. The Zoning Administrator shall then initiate the procedure for the removal of the illegal sign.

(Res. No. 1791, Exh. A, 11-27-2018; Ord. No. 855, § 1, 11-27-2018)

The Zoning Administrator is hereby authorized to require the removal of any illegal sign as defined by this chapter.

(a)

Before bringing action to require the removal of any illegal sign, the Zoning Administrator shall give written notice to the owner of the sign or the owner of the premises on which the sign is located. The notice shall state the reasons for removal, listing the deficiencies or defects in the sign with reasonable definiteness, and the violations charged. The notice shall include what repairs if any will make such an installation conform to the requirements of this chapter. The notice shall specify that the sign must be removed or made to conform with the provisions of this chapter within the time period listed below. Service of notice may be given personally to the owner or lessee, or by certified mail addressed to the owner or lessee at the address specified in the permit or last-known address.

(b)

The period of notice for permanent sign as defined by this chapter shall be 30 days. The period of notice for temporary signs as defined by this chapter shall be three working days.

(c)

The re-erection of any sign or substantially similar sign on the same premises after a removal notice has been issued shall be deemed a continuance of the original violation.

(d)

If the owner or lessee of the premises where the sign is located has not complied with this chapter by the end of the notice period, the Zoning Administrator shall certify the violations to the City Attorney for prosecution, or any other remedy allowed by law.

(Res. No. 1791, Exh. A, 11-27-2018; Ord. No. 855, § 1, 11-27-2018)

(a)

The Zoning Administrator is hereby authorized to cause the immediate removal or repair of any sign or signs found to be unsafe, defective, or a traffic hazard to the extent that it creates an immediate and emergency hazard to persons or property. Actual notice to the property owner or lessee shall not be required. The Zoning Administrator shall make a reasonable effort to notify the property owner or lessee that the defective and unsafe sign must be removed or repaired immediately.

(b)

All actual costs incurred by the Zoning Administrator in the removal or repair of said sign shall be paid by the owner of the sign or the owner of the premises where the sign is located. Action for recovery may be brought by the City Attorney upon proper certification to him/her by the Zoning Administrator.

(Res. No. 1791, Exh. A, 11-27-2018; Ord. No. 855, § 1, 11-27-2018)

All signs shall be fully integrated with the design of the building and the site development, reflecting the architecture, building materials, and landscape elements of the project. No sign area shall be greater than 25 percent of area of wall section of the building.

(a)

The means of integrating freestanding signs with the architecture of the building shall be achieved through replication of architectural embellishments, colors, building materials, texture, and other elements found in the building design. As an example, a canister sign mounted atop a masonry base or other fixture shall not be considered as integrated with the architecture of the building. Instead, where a canister sign is proposed as a component of a freestanding sign, such canister shall be bordered or backgrounded by the architectural materials and embellishments found within the building design.

(b)

Integration shall also include the use of sign graphics that are consistent in terms of lettering style, colors, and method of attachment as used for wall-mounted signing found on the building.

(c)

When mounted on a building, the sign shall be located on or below the fascia or parapet wall of the primary building; when freestanding, the sign shall not exceed six feet in height. All freestanding signs shall be placed in conformance with sign distance standard, as adopted by the City of Globe and administered by the City Engineer, so as not to impede traffic visibility at street corners and driveways.

(Res. No. 1791, Exh. A, 11-27-2018; Ord. No. 855, § 1, 11-27-2018)

(a)

Clearance from Fire Escapes, Exits or Standpipes. No sign or structure shall be erected in such a manner that any portion of its surface or supports will interfere in any way with the free use of any fire escape, exit or standpipe.

(b)

Obstructions of Openings. No sign shall obstruct traffic by obstructing the vision of motorists as determined by the City Engineer. No detached sign shall be located adjacent to driveways so as to result in a traffic hazard.

(c)

Construction Over Public Property. No person, firm or corporation shall erect or cause to be erected any sign which projects over any public sidewalk, street, alley or public place, unless such sign is approved in advance by the City of Globe.

(d)

Signs on Vehicles. No sign shall be erected or attached to any vehicle except for standard advertising or identification markings which are painted on or permanently attached to a business or commercial vehicle. The primary use of such vehicles shall be in the operation of the business and not in advertising or identifying the business premises.

(e)

Signs in Public Right-of-way. No sign shall be erected or maintained in the public right-of-way except as provided in this chapter.

(Res. No. 1791, Exh. A, 11-27-2018; Ord. No. 855, § 1, 11-27-2018)

(a)

Single-Family Residential Zoned Lots and Manufactured Home Subdivisions.

(1)

No Permit Required.

a.

Single family zoned lots are allowed one sign up to six square feet.

b.

Single family zoned lots are allowed one additional sign during special temporary sign periods subject to Section 14-13-9(b)(5).

(2)

Permit Required.

a.

Single-family residential subdivisions and manufactured home subdivisions are allowed one on-site freestanding or monument sign per arterial street frontage (collector street frontage when arterial frontage does not exist). Freestanding or monument signs shall be located adjacent to the subdivision entrance(s).

b.

Sign Height:

1.

The maximum height of any freestanding sign shall not exceed eight feet in height for any property.

2.

The width of the sign base shall not be greater than ten feet.

3.

The architectural elements of the sign are included in the height calculation.

c.

Sign Area:

1.

The maximum area of a freestanding sign shall be 32 square feet.

2.

The architectural elements of the sign are excluded from the sign area calculation.

d.

Freestanding signs shall maintain a distance of at least 200 linear feet apart on the same parcel or at least 50 linear feet on different parcels.

e.

All freestanding signs and sign structures must contain similar architectural elements and materials visually compatible with related buildings on the site. All supports used as a part of freestanding or monument sign structures shall be covered/wrapped and architecturally integrated with the structure.

f.

Freestanding signs must be located at least five feet from all property lines, easements and/or rights-of-way, except where such placement may be allowed with a right-of-way permit.

g.

Freestanding signs must not be located within any sight distance or sight triangle areas defined by the City of Globe.

h.

Freestanding sign placement shall include enhanced landscaping and/or a landscape planter at the sign base for an area equal to the freestanding sign area. The enhanced landscape area shall be in addition to the minimum required landscaping of this Code and provide minimum amount of plant material equal to 35 percent of the required enhanced landscape area.

i.

Freestanding signs may be internally or externally illuminated provided such illumination meets the requirements of the sign code and zoning code.

(b)

Multiple-Family Residence Zoned Lots, Transitional (TR), Neighborhood Services (NS), and Recreational Vehicle (RV) Districts.

(1)

No Permit Required.

a.

All lots are allowed one sign up to six square feet.

b.

All lots are allowed one additional sign during special temporary sign periods subject to Section 14-13-9(b)(5).

(2)

Permit Required.

a.

The total permanent sign area allowed, including wall signs and freestanding signs, is one square foot for each dwelling unit. However, in no instance shall this total sign area exceed 60 square feet, with no more than 32 square feet fronting on any one street.

b.

For other permitted buildings, the sign area permitted shall not exceed 32 square feet.

c.

Traffic directional signs are allowed on the site.

d.

Multiple-family developments consisting of more than eight dwelling units are allowed freestanding or monument signage subject to Section 14-13-20(a)(2)a.

(c)

Public Uses, Institutional Uses, Churches, Fraternal Organizations, and Civic Organizations in All Zones.

(1)

No Permit Required.

a.

Traffic directional signs are allowed on the site.

b.

Public uses are allowed additional signage subject to Section 14-13-9.

(2)

Permit Required.

a.

For public uses, institutional uses, churches, fraternal organizations and civic organizations, the total amount of permanent sign area allowed, including wall signs and freestanding signs, is 36 square feet.

b.

One-half of the freestanding sign area may be a change panel sign.

(d)

C-2 Zoning District Permitted Signs. On-site signs shall meet the following requirements in the C-2 District:

(1)

Signs shall not exceed two square feet in area for each linear foot of business frontage. Said signs shall be wall- or window-mounted, on or under an architectural projection. The sign shall not project more than four feet from the building, or structure to which it is attached. No attached sign shall exceed 100 square feet in area without City Council approval.

(2)

One freestanding sign for each single-user site not to exceed one square foot of sign area for each linear foot of business frontage. Where the developed parcel has an excess of 300 feet of street frontage, one additional freestanding sign may be erected for each additional 300 feet of street frontage, not to exceed two freestanding signs per City block. In no event will said additional signs be located closer than 300 feet to each other.

(3)

Freestanding signs for shopping centers and other multi-user sites shall conform to the standards set forth in subsection (j) of this section.

(4)

Traffic directional signs are permitted, provided they are no higher than three feet. The sign may be internally illuminated or non-illuminated.

(e)

C-3 Zoning District Permitted Signs (Except Historic Preservation District). Signs shall meet the following requirements in the C-3 District.

(1)

On-site signs shall not exceed two square feet in any area for each linear foot of business frontage. Said signs shall be wall- or window-mounted, on or under an architectural projection. The sign shall not project more than four feet from the building, or structure to which it is attached. No attached sign shall exceed 100 square feet in area without City Council approval.

(2)

One detached sign for each developed area or parcel not to exceed one and one-half square feet of sign area for each linear foot of business frontage. Where the developed parcel under single ownership has an excess of 300 feet of street frontage, one additional detached bonus sign may be erected for each additional 300 feet of street frontage, not to exceed two detached signs per City block. In no event will bonus signs be located closer than 300 feet to each other.

(3)

Detached signing for shopping centers and other multi-user sites shall conform to the standards set forth in this section.

(4)

In no event shall the total combined area of all detached signs exceed 300 square feet.

(5)

Traffic directional signs are permitted, provided they are no higher than six feet. The sign may be internally illuminated or non-illuminated. Traffic directional signs are subject to approval of the City Traffic Engineer and not included in area calculations.

(6)

All proposed signs with an area larger than 100 square feet require City Council approval.

(7)

Such sign structure must maintain a side yard setback from any adjacent residential zoning district or residential use equal to that of the residential zoning district or half the sign's structure height, whichever is greater.

(8)

No such sign structure may be closer than 300 feet to any other such sign structure on the same side of the same street and oriented to that street unless said structures are back-to-back, or V-shaped. No such sign shall be closer than eight feet to ground level or 16 feet in height. For purposes of this section, a sign structure may be back-to-back, or V-shaped.

(9)

No such sign structure face area or combination of sign structure face areas shall exceed 300 square feet as measured on one side of structure.

(10)

Embellishments shall not extend more than five and one-half feet above or below the horizontal edges of the sign structure face area and not more than three feet beyond any vertical edge of the sign structure face area. Neon embellishments shall conform to the requirements of the electrical code of the City. The total area of all such embellishments shall not increase the total area of the outdoor advertising structure face area to which they are attached by more than 20 percent.

(11)

On any lot contiguous to a residential zoning district or separated there from only by an alley, no such illuminated sign structure may be placed within 50 feet of said residential zoning district in such a manner that any portion of the face of the sign is visible to the adjacent residential district.

(12)

Outdoor advertising signs shall not be erected upon the roof of any building.

(13)

No sign permit shall be issued for outdoor advertising signs (billboards).

(14)

Any variance or exception to the foregoing shall be in accordance with the provisions of the zoning code.

(15)

Additional signs are allowed under the special temporary sign period Section 14-13-9(b)(5).

(f)

Industrial Zones. In industrial zones, permitted signs shall be in accordance with provisions in the C-3 District.

(g)

Planned Area Development Designations. For such properties zoned with a Planned Area Development (PAD) designation, all signs shall be subject to the standards specified for the underlying zoning district unless otherwise governed by sign criteria specified either as part of a preliminary development plan approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council, or other previous sign package approval by the City.

(h)

Shingle Signs. Shingle signs are over a public right-of-way. These signs are included as part of permitted sign area.

(1)

Only one sign shall be allowed for each business front, and a permit is required for such sign.

(2)

The sign must be perpendicular to the building front and shall contain no more than ten square feet.

(3)

The sign shall be a minimum of eight feet above the sidewalk.

(i)

Window Signs. Window signs may be painted on or otherwise displayed from the surface of any window, showcase or other similar facility. The area of such signs shall not exceed 25 percent of the area of the window on which it is displayed using an opaque lettering; the use of transparent lettering will be permitted 80 percent. The area of said sign shall be included in the total allowed sign area.

(j)

Signs for Shopping Centers and Multi-Tenant Commercial Sites.

(1)

Sign criteria shall be established as part of building/sign plan review process.

(2)

Wall mounted signs for shopping centers and other commercial and industrial sites shall be subject to the development standards as specified in this chapter for the particular district in which the property is zoned. Signs shall be integrated with building façades and shall be proportional to the scale of the façades so that they are not the dominant architectural features.

(3)

Freestanding signs for shopping centers and other multitenant commercial centers (individually, collectively, "centers") and for industrial sites shall be subject to the following standards:

a.

One detached sign per arterial street, not to exceed one square foot of sign face area for each linear foot of business frontage. Where the property has an excess of 300 feet of frontage along an arterial street, one additional sign may be erected along such frontage, not to exceed two signs per frontage and located not less than 300 feet apart.

b.

Notwithstanding signs shall not exceed 16 feet in height unless approved by City Council.

(4)

Additional Quality Standards. The intent of the following standards is to encourage creative and innovative design techniques, quality and merit. A minimum of three of the following items shall be achieved for shopping centers, office and commercial complexes:

a.

Incorporate site signage on low planter walls in lieu of freestanding monument signs to create a shared identity for the site.

b.

Utilize letters that are "halo" or indirectly illuminated throughout entire site.

c.

Utilize individual reverse pan channel letters throughout entire site.

d.

Letter size shall be limited to 15 percent of the building height for all wall-mounted signs.

e.

Incorporate landscape planter feature at base of all freestanding monument signs.

f.

Any other design amenity, which is otherwise not required but which meets the general intent for design innovation, may be substituted for any of the above additional quality standards.

(k)

Historic Preservation District.

(1)

All signs in the Historic Preservation District require a recommendation of the Globe Historic Preservation Advisory Committee to the City Council for the issuance of a sign permit by the City of Globe.

(2)

General Requirements.

a.

No sign shall be permitted which does not correctly identify the occupancy, services, or types of products offered, within the business premises. (Exception to historic landmarks signs designated by City Council.)

b.

All signs shall be free of labels and manufacturer's advertising.

c.

For those installations involving paint applied to a sign board, all copy and borders shall be applied with a high-quality acrylic latex and primer, in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

d.

Only signage which is surface-mounted may be permitted on the side or rear elevation of a building, provided however, that such elevation is improved in an architectural manner similar to the front elevation of the building. The design of such signage shall comply with the standards and requirements for surface-mounted signs.

e.

All signage materials, including sign boards and letter styles, shall to the extent possible, replicate the historic look of signage consistent with the architecture of buildings within the Historic Preservation District.

f.

All surface-mounted signage, shall be manufactured as individual letters, or be manufactured as a sign board which may then be mounted onto the building wall surface.

g.

Surface-mounted signage shall be indirect lighting for surface-mounted signage wherein such lighting is not provided by the City.

h.

Raceways may be used for the purpose of electrifying indirect lighting for individual letters constituting a surface-mounted sign. If used, such raceway shall be painted to match the building.

i.

Sign copy and borders may be any color that are approved by the Historic Preservation Committee; background colors shall either match, or otherwise complement, the building color. If used, sign borders shall be a maximum four inch width.

j.

As provided herein, the use of neon as a means of illumination to a sign face, may be permitted.

k.

Any sign installation for which a City of Globe building permit was issued prior to the effective date of these regulations, which subsequently becomes non-conforming to these regulations as defined in Section 14-13-3 may continue in existence in the manner.

l.

For mounting of any sign proposed to overhang any portion of the public right-of-way, a separate building permit shall be required in accordance with the standards and requirements of the Code as adopted by the City of Globe, and an encroachment permit shall be required in accordance with Chapter 12 of the Globe City Code.

m.

All signs shall be maintained in good condition.

(3)

Design Requirements. Surface-mounted signage may be permitted for each business use, in conformance with the standards and requirements set forth herein.

a.

For signs size, up to one square foot of sign for every linear foot of frontage on storefront. On corner buildings, non-storefront side allows additional one-quarter square feet per linear foot of frontage on that side. Length of said signs shall not exceed 80 percent of the storefront width. Any second story business will be allowed to have window signs limited to 50 percent of window area, up to two windows.

b.

Signs may be mounted flush, angled, bowed, or perpendicular to the wall surface, and where possible, be centered horizontally over the storefront. Irrespective of the method used for mounting, no sign shall extend above the top of the wall parapet, nor be mounted on any roof or roof fascia. No sign shall extend more than five feet from the exterior face of the building wall, and no sign shall overlap any window, door, or architectural feature. Maximum sign face area for any sign mounted perpendicular to the exterior face of the building wall shall be 24 square feet.

c.

Signs may be illuminated by external sources. Any use of neon lighting, mounted to the exterior surface. In no event shall any flashing, blinking, rotating, or light motion implying movement be permitted.

d.

No more than two signs over six square feet per business occupant shall be permitted on any side of building.

(l)

Temporary Signs. Temporary signs require a permit unless specifically exempted herein. Each temporary sign can be used for 30 days. The following temporary signs are prohibited unless expressly authorized within any of the subsections set out below and for the limited purposes stated within any such subsection:

•

Non-public signs in public rights-of-way or on public property;

•

Signs mounted on a building roof;

•

Signs having flashing illumination, animated or moving parts, or that emit sound;

•

Bandit, and inflatable signs;

•

Signs imitating official traffic control signs, or any sign or device obscuring actual municipal or other public traffic control signs or devices;

•

Signs mounted on, or applied to trees, utility poles, rocks, or City owned property;

•

Signs placed upon private property without the property owner's approval;

•

Off-premises (portable signs or "A-frame" signs);

•

Feather or sail signs in Historic Preservation District;

•

Business identification/advertising signs in single-family zoning districts.

(Res. No. 1791, Exh. A, 11-27-2018; Ord. No. 855, § 1, 11-27-2018)