1. It is unlawful to erect or remodel any sign upon or over public or private property within the City except in compliance with this Article.
2. Any person who desires to erect or remodel any sign within the City shall first apply for a sign permit from the Land Use Authority and pay all appropriate fees for the permit, unless this sign is specifically exempted from the permitting requirements under subsection 5. 
3. All applications for a sign permit shall be on such forms as established by the Land Use Authority and shall include a detailed and appropriately scaled site plan, elevations, and drawing(s) showing the location, size, and details of the sign, property, building, and appropriate supports (and/or footings); proof of current Highland City business license; business address and phone number; address and phone number of property owner and the license information, phone number, and address of the contractor(s) who will install the sign
   
4. All commercial signs shall require a licensed sign contractor to install the sign as per state law. This does not apply to temporary grand opening or promotional signs which have received a permit and approval from Highland City. Any sign which requires an electrical connection requires approval of a building permit in addition to a sign permit.
5. The following signs are exempt from the permitting requirements described above but must otherwise comply with all provisions set forth in this Code:
   1. Real Estate Signs;
   2. Residential signs that identify the occupant's name and the property address;
   3. "No Solicitation" signs;
   4. Political Signs.
      

Signs for which a permit is required that are installed or maintained without a permit will be required to be removed and may be charged a penalty fee of $100, or a double sign permit fee, whichever is greater. The fee will be assessed at the time the owner/operator of the sign makes application for a sign permit. If the applicant does not apply for a sign permit, and a permit is required, then the sign will be removed by the City and a minimum penalty fee of $100 will be assessed to the property owner. Damages incurring with the enforcement of this ordinance shall be the responsibility of the sign owner.

No sign, unless specifically allowed by this code shall be erected in the City of Highland. The following articles shall serve as guidelines for any sign erected in Highland City:

1. All signs shall be constructed, mounted or attached in a safe and secure manner.
   
2. No sign shall be designed to emit sound, smoke or steam.
   
3. Signs within Commercial Zones shall be specifically regulated by that zone as required by this Section (3-707).
   
4. In all Zones, a church or quasi public organization may erect one sign on the premises occupied by such organization to identify the name of the organization and announce activities thereof. Signs allowed by this paragraph shall not exceed 16 square feet in area.
   
5. Reserved.
   
6. Signs may be erected in any zone advertising property for sale or lease which is located on that property. Size and location is defined by zone within this code.
   
7. All signs shall include wording and/or pictures that conform to high community standards. Lettering shall be sufficiently large to be read at posted maximum speeds so as not to cause a traffic hazard.
   
8. No commercial sign shall be allowed on any property without current Highland City Business License.
   
9. Commercial signs in residential zones are prohibited except as outlined in this code.
   
   1. Signs for home occupations in residential zones are prohibited.
      
10. Signs shall not project above the roof line of any building.
    
11. Relationship to Buildings: Signs shall be compatible with the predominant visual elements of the building, including but not limited to construction materials, color or other design features. Signs in commercial centers, offices and other similar facilities shall be part of a sign program and shall provide a compatible visual design common in theme to all applicable buildings and uses.
    
12. In commercial zones where there is more than one (1) sign, all signs shall be complementary to each other in the following ways:
    
    1. Type of construction materials.
       
    2. Letter size, color and style of copy.
       
    3. Method used for supporting sign (wall or ground base).
       
    4. Shape of signs and related components.
       
    5. Method of illumination.
       
13. The following signs shall not be permitted within Highland City unless otherwise specifically identified in this Code: 
    
    1. Animated signs of any kind
       
    2. Balloons or other inflatable signs
       
    3. Beacons
       
    4. Billboards
       
    5. Chalkboards/Blackboards
       
    6. Changeable copy signs of any kind
       
    7. Flashing signs
       
    8. Marquees (excluding government or quasi-government)
       
    9. Mobile signs
       
    10. Off-premise signs (excluding directional signage as outlined in Section 3-706)
        
    11. Projecting signs
        
    12. Roof signs
        
    13. Rotating or revolving signs
        
    14. Signs in traffic safety sight areas
        
    15. Signs which simulate in color or design a traffic sign or signal, or which use words, symbols or characters in such a manner to interfere with, mislead or confuse pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
        
    16. Snipe signs
        
    17. Temporary signs installed without a permit 
        
    18. Windblown signs 
        
    19. Vehicle signs 
        
14. All signs must be directly related to a product, promotion, property, merchandise, sale, transaction, or use located on or available at the property associated with the sign, and any sign that promotes, advertises, or displays a product, promotion, property, merchandise, sale, transaction, or use that is not located on or available on the property associated with the sign shall be considered an off-premise sign.
    
15. All signs shall comply with all applicable truth in advertising laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Utah Truth in Advertising Act, Title 13, Chapter 11a, Utah Code.
    

(Amended: 8/15/2006, 7/15/08) 

1. No sign shall be erected in such a manner that any portion of the sign or its support will interfere with the use of any fire escape, exit, or standpipe, or obstruct any required stairway, door, ventilator, or window.
   
2. No sign shall be erected at any intersection improved for vehicular traffic, within a triangular area on each corner of the intersection formed by the property lines at points on each property line 40 feet from the intersection of the property lines (within the traffic safety sight area).
   
3. No sign shall be erected or maintained which has less horizontal or vertical clearance from any communication or electric power line than that prescribed by the laws of the state of Utah or any other applicable law, regulation or ordinance.
   
4. No sign shall be erected in such a manner that any portion of the sign or its support will extend over a public driveway or right-of-way. In no case shall a sign be erected in such a manner that any portion of the sign or its support will extend within or over a public or private walkway or public driveway that endangers the health, safety, or welfare of the public or exceeds the maximum height of the zone it is located in.
   
5. Signs and sign structures shall be designed and constructed to resist wind forces as specified in the Building Code or as otherwise determined to be safe by the Building Inspector.
   
6. Wall signs for shopping centers or office buildings may only be placed within a designated sign area usually designed as a band or area above the entrance or entrances for each business.
   
7. Signs shall be designed to provide an un-obstructed clear view of the public right-of-way to any pedestrians, bicyclists, or motor vehicles. 
8. No signs shall be permitted to be erected or maintained on public property except for the following signs:
   1. Political signs in a park strip fronting on private property, subject to the private property owner's permission;
   2. Government and traffic safety signs exempt from the requirements of this chapter under Section 3-714(1).
      

(Amended: 8/15/06) 

Commercial signs in residential zones are prohibited except as outlined in this Section.

1. Permanent Signs

   Property Type	Allowed Sign Types	Maximum Size	Location	# of signs
   Single Family Lot	Name plate, address marker	2 sq ft	Private property/on the dwelling	2 per lot
   Subdivision	Monument sign, sign integrated into a permitted fence structure	To be determined during the development review process	To be determined during the development review process	To be determined during the development review process

   
   
2. Temporary Signs. All signage listed in the table below shall require a temporary sign permit application. Temporary signs that are not permitted as defined below are specifically not permitted within Highland City.

   Property Type	Allowed Sign Types	Maximum Size	Location	Sign Removal	# of signs at one time
   Vacant/Under construction (<1 acre)	Freestanding, a-frame	6 sq ft (max height 6')	-Shall not be located any closer to any right-of-way than its height from grade (1:1); -Must be out of sight triangle; -No more than 2 signs may be located along each road frontage	72 hours after the use/promotion/sale relating to the sign is no longer applicable as interpreted by the Zoning Administrator.	1 of each sign type (freestanding & a-frame) per road frontage
   Vacant/Under construction (1-5 acres)	Freestanding, a-frame	24 sq ft (max height 8')	-Shall not be located any closer to any right-of-way than its height from grade (1:1); -Must be out of sight triangle; -No more than 2 signs may be located along each road frontage	72 hours after the use/promotion/sale relating to the sign is no longer applicable as interpreted by the Zoning Administrator.	1 of each sign type (freestanding & a-frame) per road frontage
   Vacant/Under construction (>5 acres)	Freestanding, a-frame, banner	32 sq ft (max height 12')	-Shall not be located any closer to any right-of-way than its height from grade (1:1) with a minimum of 10' setback from right-of-way, unless integrated into a permitted fence structure; -Must be out of sight triangle; -No more than 3 signs may be located along each road frontage	72 hours after the use/promotion/sale relating to the sign is no longer applicable as interpreted by the Zoning Administrator.	1 of each sign type (freestanding & a-frame, and banner) per road frontage
   Single Family Lot	Freestanding, a-frame	12 sq ft (max height 6')	-Shall not be located any closer to any right-of-way than its height from grade (1:1); -Must be out of sight triangle; -No more than 2 signs may be located along each road frontage	72 hours after the use/promotion/sale relating to the sign is no longer applicable as interpreted by the Zoning Administrator.	1 of each sign type (freestanding & a-frame) per road frontage
   Multi-family Unit (>6 units/acre)	Freestanding, a-frame	6 sq ft (max height 6')	-Shall not be located any closer to any right-of-way than its height from grade (1:1); -Must be out of sight triangle; -No more than 2 signs may be located along each road frontage	72 hours after the use/promotion/sale relating to the sign is no longer applicable as interpreted by the Zoning Administrator.	1 of each sign type (freestanding & a-frame) per road frontage
   Public Property	Freestanding, a-frame, banner, blade sign	As approved by Zoning Administrator	As approved by Zoning Administrator	72 hours after the use/promotion/sale relating to the sign is no longer applicable as interpreted by the Zoning Administrator.	As approved by Zoning Administrator
   Off-site directional signage	Freestanding or a-frame; a banner sign may only be permitted if integrated into a permitted fence structure	6 sq ft (max height 6')	-May only be located on private property; -Shall not be located in any right-of-way; -Must receive written permission from the private property owner	24 hours after the use/promotion/sale relating to the sign is no longer applicable as interpreted by the Zoning Administrator.

   
   
   1. Violation. Signs that are not removed prior to the sign removal date shall be in violation of this chapter and shall be subject to Section 3-716 and 3-717 of this Code.
      
3. Temporary on-premise signage that is less than six (6) square feet total on a single family or multi-family lot is exempt from the requirement of a sign permit and fee; however, failure to comply with above regulations shall be in violation of this chapter and shall be subject to Section 3-716 and 3-717 of this Code.
   
4. Temporary agricultural signs shall be exempt from the requirement of a sign permit and fee; however, failure to comply with the above regulations shall be in violation of this chapter and shall be subject to Section 3-716 and 3-717 of this Code.

1. Permanent Signs. All signs within commercial zones and commercial uses in Planned Development zones shall require a sign permit with exception of those stated as such below. All permanent signs within commercial zones shall be installed by a licensed sign contractor according to State Law. All permanent signs shall require the approval of the Land Use Authority. All permanent signs within commercial zones of a sign type that has not been previously approved shall require specific approval by the architectural review Land Use Authority. In addition to any other permitted sign or signs, signs for special purposes set forth in this Section shall be permitted as provided herein:
   1. If group occupancies in office buildings, commercial buildings, or industrial buildings are permitted, directory signs may be erected displaying the names of the occupants of a building who are engaged in a particular profession, business, or industry. There may be one directory sign per office building either upon the exterior wall near the primary entrance or upon a monument sign. A maximum of 1% of leased/owned space or owned front wall area or 20 square feet (whichever is smaller) may be used. If there is more than one business in a building than the building front wall area must be divided for all sides of the building. Said signs are part of the conditional use permit and must be approved by Highland City prior to installation.
   2. Directional signs may be erected for the purpose of facilitating or controlling the efficient or safe movement of pedestrians or vehicles on or into private property, provided they are located on the property to which they pertain. No such sign shall exceed four (4) square feet in area and shall not require a permit. A maximum of two directional signs may be erected upon any commercial property. Additional directional signs shall require a permit and shall not exceed six in number. Directional signs located on an individual parcel for an individual business may include a business or identifying insignia but shall not include any promotional advertising.
   3. Gas Station Canopies. Gas stations may install signage on canopies over pump islands. Signs placed on a gas station canopy shall be limited to 3% of each side. Any signage shall be installed within the “band” around the canopy and shall not extend above or below the canopy in any manner. The number of signs that may be placed on gas station canopies shall be limited to three sides. Signs placed on a gas station canopy shall not project more than four inches.
   4. One address marker, not to exceed two square feet in area, shall be allowed for each unit to indicate only the occupant’s address and shall be included with every business. Address markers shall not require a sign permit.
   5. Kiosk. A kiosk must be of a high quality architectural style with several prominent architectural features form adjacent buildings incorporated into its design. There shall be a maximum of four (4) kiosks incorporated into the Town Center. A kiosk may be a maximum of eight (8) feet in height and four (4) feet in width per side. 
   6. Vehicle Fueling Signs
      1. Vehicle Fueling Signs is to mean a sign containing prices and grades of fuel for sale at a service station.
      2. A vehicle fueling station may have one fuel price monument sign per street frontage.  The maximum sign area shall be 58 square feet on one street and 30 square feet on the other. The maximum height of the signs shall be eight feet excluding a required two-foot stone or brick base.
      3. Vehicle fueling stations may use up to one-half (1/2) of the allowed monument sign area for a reader panel only to identify the current price of fuel being sold.
      4. Vehicle Fueling Signs may not be located closer than 100 feet from a street intersection and shall be located outside of the clear vision triangle.
      5. Sign lighting shall be shielded in a manner that the illumination source is not visible from any contiguous lot or real property.
         

The following table will define differences for permanent and permitted signs within each separate commercial zone in Highland City. (Amended: 8/15/06, 4/3/07, 7/15/08) 

Table 3-707A

1. Temporary Signs. All Signage listed in the table below shall require a temporary sign permit application and, if applicable, must receive written permission from the property owner of the property on which the sign is placed. Temporary signs that are not permitted as defined below are specifically not permitted within Highland City.

Amended 7/15/08). 

This Section shall permit a business within a commercial zone to apply for a permit to install a permanent wall sign upon their place of business in Highland City (see wall sign definition within this Section). A wall sign shall be installed by a licensed sign contractor* for a commercial business if the following requirements are met (additional requirements may apply within separate zones B see above Table 3-707A). The applicant shall be the owner of the business for which the sign will be installed or a licensed sign contractor representing the said owner. All wall signs within commercial zones of a sign type that has not been previously approved shall require specific approval by the architectural review Land Use Authority. The following restrictions shall apply to all wall signs: 

1. Location. 
   
   1. Wall signs are allowed only on the exterior elevation of the space occupied by the business.
      
   2. A wall sign shall be affixed parallel to a permanent part of the exterior of a building and shall project less than 18 inches from that wall. 
      
   3. Wall signs shall be centered horizontally and vertically within the architectural frontage and located over the tenant space. The overall length of any sign shall not exceed 80% of the architectural frontage on which it is placed. The overall height shall not exceed 70% of the narrowest portion of the vertical fascia height on which it is placed.
      
      Wall Sign Location Examples:
      
   4. A minimum of 3” line spacing shall be used between all multiple lines.
   5. A wall sign may never extend above the eave, horizontal roof line or roof parapet or located within twelve (12) inches from the eave or parapet.
   6. Wall signs shall be prohibited for structures with integral roofs.
   7. Wall signs are prohibited on Rear or side elevations adjacent to single family residential uses.
2. Size. The size of the wall sign is calculated by the building frontage from which the applicant for the wall sign operates business. A wall sign is calculated by a percentage of the front wall of the business from eave or cornice to grade multiplied by the linear foot of building width or width of leased space whichever is less.
3. Sign Area. The sign area for each business shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent of façade of the business wall elevation along the street frontage on which the sign is displayed. In no event shall the sign area for a side or rear elevation exceed the area permitted on the front elevation.
4. Material.
   1. Signs shall be either individual pan channel letters and logos; reverse pan channel letters and logos, or custom cabinets.
   2. Wall signs may incorporate an insignia, business logo or registered trademark as a cabinet type sign. Only 20% of the sign size shall be permitted to be the insignia, business logo or registered trademark as a cabinet type sign.
   3. Wall signs shall be designed to be consistent with a sign theme for each commercial development project. If a sign theme has not been officially established, then all signs shall be consistent with the majority of the existing signs within an existing development project.
   4. Signs shall be individually mounted. Raceways are prohibited except on existing buildings with existing raceways.
5. Lighting. A wall sign shall be internally illuminated from within the individual letters, down-lighted by an architecturally significant fixture(s), or may be installed without lighting. All wall sign lighting may only operate between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. (7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. in the P.O. Zone). Sign lighting shall not create light pollution beyond the sign area.

A developer/owner or commercial development may choose to construct one monument sign along SR-92 or SR-74 for each building located less than fifty (50) feet from the nearest highway if it meets all of the requirements defined in this ordinance. If there is more than one business within a building located less than fifty (50) feet from either highway, then each business within that building shall share one monument sign. Monument signs shall not be installed within a required hardscape area designated as required open space. It is encouraged that these signs be approved during the site plan approval process. Monument signs shall be uniform in material as specifically defined and shall incorporate the development project name within the design. All monument signs of a sign type or general location that has not been previously approved shall be approved by the architectural review Land Use Authority prior to construction/installation. These signs may only be considered as follows: 

1. Location. The location for monument signs are specifically defined by each zone as follows:
   
   1. C-1 Zone. These signs may only be considered as follows:
      
      1. A commercial/office building within the C-1 Zone facing SR-92 or SR-74 shall be permitted to advertise businesses within that building upon one shared monument sign perpendicular to the building.
         
      2. Monument signs shall only be installed between the building footprint and the highway. Exception: if distances between adjacent monument signs require a monument sign to be located outside of the footprint area or if the building is located too close to the property line for a monument sign to be constructed, then an exception may be considered. If the previous exception is the case, a sign may not be constructed greater than fifteen (15) feet in linear distance from the building footprint on either side. 
         
      3. A monument sign within the C-1 Zone shall not be constructed within 130 feet from another monument sign or 50 feet from an adjacent commercial center freestanding sign. 
         
      4. A monument sign within the C-1 Zone shall not be installed within 100 feet of the intersection of SR-92 or SR-74.
         
      5. A monument sign within the C-1 Zone may only be installed within the landscaped area and within the private property of a business or shopping center.
         
      6. A monument sign within the C-1 Zone shall not be installed within the vehicle safety sight triangle of an intersection or ingress/egress.
         
      7. Every monument sign constructed within the C-1 Zone shall be consistent with and approved sign theme and shall be constructed out of identical materials and colors and as defined in 3-709(3) of this ordinance.
         
      8. If a business or profession within the C-1 Zone is located within a commercial/office building where there is more than one operation located within that building then those businesses may only advertise on a previously identified monument sign as defined above. 
         
   2. C-R Zone. These signs may only be considered as follows:
      
      1. A commercial/office building within the C-R Zone facing SR-92 or SR-74 shall be permitted to advertise businesses within that building upon one shared monument sign perpendicular to the building.
         
      2. Monument signs shall only be installed between the building footprint and the highway. Exception: if distances between adjacent monument signs require a monument sign to be located outside of the footprint area or if the building is located too close to the property line for a monument sign to be constructed, then an exception may be considered. If the previous exception is the case, a sign may not be constructed greater than fifteen (15) feet in linear distance from the building footprint on either side. 
         
      3. The number of monument signs shall be determined by linear feet along SR-92 and SR-74. A development may have one (1) monument sign for every 130 feet of frontage along the highways. A monument sign within the C-R Zone shall not be constructed within 60 feet from another monument sign or 50 feet from an adjacent commercial center freestanding sign. 
         
      4. A monument sign within the C-R Zone shall not be installed within 100 feet of the intersection of SR-92 or SR-74.
         
      5. A monument sign within the C-R Zone may only be installed within the landscaped area and within the private property of a business or shopping center.
         
      6. A monument sign within the C-R Zone shall not be installed within the vehicle safety sight triangle of an intersection or ingress/egress.
         
      7. Every monument sign constructed within the C-R Zone shall be consistent with and approved sign theme and shall be constructed out of identical materials and colors and as defined in 3-709(3) of this ordinance.
         
      8. If a business or profession within the C-R Zone is located within a commercial/office building where there is more than one operation located within that building then those businesses may only advertise on a previously identified monument sign as defined above.
         
   3. R-P Zone. The owners/developers of allowed uses within the R-P Zone may choose to construct one shared monument sign along SR-92 and one shared monument sign along SR-74 to advertise the businesses located within the project area. It is encouraged that these signs be approved during the site plan approval process. Monument signs shall be uniform in material and shall incorporate the development project name within the design. These signs may only be considered as follows:
      
      1. Each business within the R-P Zone within a commercial/office building facing SR-92 or SR-74 shall be permitted to be placed upon a shared monument sign perpendicular to the business and within one 300 foot section of frontage. 
         
      2. A monument sign within the R-P Zone may not be constructed within 130 feet from another monument sign. 
         
      3. A monument within the R P Zone sign may not be installed within 100 feet of the intersection of SR-92 or SR-74.
         
      4. A monument sign within the R-P Zone may only be installed within the landscaped area and within the private property of a business or shopping center.
         
      5. A monument sign within the R-P Zone shall not be installed within the vehicle safety sight triangle of an intersection or ingress/egress.
         
      6. A monument sign within the R-P Zone shall not exceed forty two (42) square feet in size or six (6) feet in height.
      7. Every monument sign constructed within the R-P Zone shall be consistent with and approved sign theme and shall be constructed out of identical materials and colors.
         
      8. If a business or profession within the R-P Zone is located within a commercial/office building where there is more than one operation located within that building then those businesses may only advertise on a previously identified monument sign as defined above.
         
   4. P.O. Zone. The developer/owner within the P.O. Zone may construct one monument sign per office building to be shared by those businesses within each building. The developer/owner within the P.O. Zone may construct one monument sign to identify the office project in general as approved within the P.O. Zone. These signs have been approved as part of this zone and shall be constructed consistent with that approval. Monument signs shall be uniform in material and shall incorporate the development project name within the design. These signs may only be considered as follows:
      
      1. An office building located in the P.O. Zone on property perpendicular to, and with a minimum of 130 feet of frontage along, a public road shall be permitted to construct a shared monument sign not to exceed twenty four (24) square feet per side and shall not be constructed at a height exceeding six (6) feet in height.
         
      2. The developer within the P.O. Zone may install one monument sign identifying the entire P.O. Zone development not to exceed 60 square feet in size and shall not be constructed at a height exceeding six (6) feet in height. 
         
      3. A monument sign within the P.O. Zone may not be constructed within 150 feet from another monument sign. 
         
      4. A monument sign within the P.O. Zone may not be installed within 350 feet of the intersection of SR-92.
         
      5. A monument sign within the P.O. Zone may only be installed within the landscaped area and within the private property of a business or shopping center.
         
      6. A monument sign within the P.O. Zone may not be installed within the vehicle safety sight triangle of an intersection or ingress/egress.
         
      7. Every monument sign constructed within the P.O. Zone shall be consistent with an approved sign theme and shall be constructed out of identical materials and colors as approved with this zone.
         
      8. If a business or profession within the P.O. Zone is located within a commercial/office building where there is more than one operation located within that building then those businesses may only advertise on a previously identified monument sign as defined above.
         
   5. Town Center Zone. These signs may only be considered as follows:
      
      1. A commercial/office building within the Town Center Zone facing SR 92 or SR 74 and a maximum of fifty (50) feet from that right-of-way shall be permitted to advertise businesses within that building upon one shared monument sign perpendicular to the building.
         
      2. A monument sign within the Town Center Zone shall not be constructed within 130 feet from another monument sign or 50 feet from an adjacent commercial center freestanding sign. 
         
      3. A monument sign within the Town Center Zone may only be installed within the landscaped area and within the private property of a business or shopping center.
         
      4. Monument signs shall only be installed between the building footprint and the highway. Exception: if distances between adjacent monument signs require a monument sign to be located outside of the footprint area or if the building is located too close to the property line for a monument sign to be constructed, then an exception may be considered. If the previous exception is the case, a sign may not be constructed greater than fifteen (15) feet in linear distance from the building footprint on either side.
         
      5. A monument sign within the Town Center Zone exceeding three (3) feet in height may not be installed within the vehicle safety sight triangle of an intersection or ingress/egress.
         
      6. Every monument sign constructed within the Town Center Zone shall be consistent with an approved sign theme and shall be constructed out of identical materials and colors and as defined in 3-709(3) of this ordinance.
         
      7. If a business or profession within the Town Center Zone is located within a commercial/office building where there is more than one operation located within that building then those businesses may only advertise on a previously identified monument sign as defined above.
         
      8. Owners/developers of property located at an intersection of SR-92 or SR-74 and Town Center Boulevard, Parkway East or Parkway West shall construct a Town Center Entry Sign at the corner of these intersections. These signs shall simply indicate the Town Center and shall be constructed at the time of development. These signs shall be constructed according to specifications as approved by the City.
         
2. Size. For buildings with one business advertised, the monument sign shall be a maximum of four (4) feet tall, maximum of five (5) feet wide, and a maximum of two (2) feet deep for a total of twenty (20) square feet per sign face. For buildings with two businesses advertised, the monument sign shall be a maximum of five (5) feet tall, maximum of six (6) feet wide, and a maximum of two (2) feet deep for a total of thirty (30) square feet per sign face. For buildings with three or more businesses advertised, the monument sign shall be a maximum of six (6) feet tall, maximum of seven (7) feet wide, and a maximum of two (2) feet deep for a total of forty-two (42) square feet per sign face. At minimum, a one (1) foot rock base shall be required for all monument signs and shall be included when determining sign height. The height shall be measured from the top of the sidewalk along SR-92 or SR-74 immediately perpendicular and adjacent to the sign location. See figure 3-709.1 for definition of height, width and depth.
   
3. Material. A monument sign shall only be constructed of materials that aesthetically appear natural such as stone, brick, architectural concrete (maximum of 75% of sign), wood (trim only), or EIFS (for mounting sign letters only) and architecturally suitable metals such as brass, copper, treated metals (for trim or lettering only)). Monument signs shall have a minimum of one (1) foot of rock at the base of the sign with a minimum of 6" of rock placed along the vertical edge of the sign that faces the business (see figure 3-709.1). The base shall extend a minimum of three (3) inches below the lowest portion of grade around the monument sign to screen all supporting structures. All lettering for a monument sign shall be constructed of a metal alloy (i.e. brass, stainless steel, bronze) with individual lettering (may be back lighted as depicted in Figure 3-709.2). Monument sign materials shall consist of earthtone colors that are subdued rather than bright. In addition, Monument Signs shall be consistent with an approved monument sign theme for each commercial zone. 
   
   Figure 3-703.1 Height, Width and Depth
   Figure 3-709.2 Example of preferred monument sign construction
   
4. Lighting. A monument sign shall be externally illuminated from behind the lettering and/or from the ground. If the lighting is not attached to the monument sign than it shall be masked from the right-of-way by evergreen landscaping and contained within the landscaping area. A monument sign may be installed without lighting. All monument sign lighting may not operate between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. (7:00 a.m until 10:00 p.m. in the P.O. Zone). Sign lighting shall not create light pollution beyond the sign area.
   
5. Landscaping. All monument signs shall incorporate a minimum of four (4) square feet of landscaping for every one (1) square foot of sign space on one side. Landscaping must include a mixture of 25% perennial and 25% annual vegetation with and the remaining 50% of the vegetation an evergreen type. Landscaping shall not include grass, however 20% of the required landscaping area may include natural non-living elements (ex: boulders, water features, etc.). The required landscape area shall incorporate mulch or bark with a minimum of 25% of the ground level containing a live ground cover.
   
6. Maintenance. All monument signs and landscape areas associated with the monument sign shall be maintained by the developer. If a relevant Business/Building Association has been formed and recorded as such, then that business/building association shall maintain the landscaping around the sign. The application for the monument sign shall identify the party responsible for perpetual maintenance of the sign and landscaping.

(Amended 7/15/08)

This Section shall permit the developer or business association of a planned commercial development project within a commercially zoned property that is greater than four (4) acres in the C-1, CR, or Town Center Zone to apply for a permit to install two (2) permanent commercial center freestanding sign for each highway frontage per zone. The requirements listed below are required in order to obtain a sign permit prior to installation/ construction of the sign:

1. Location. For project locations of commercially zoned property equal to four (4) acres or more located within the C-1, C-R or Town Center Zones, two commercial freestanding sign may be installed. This sign may not be constructed within 300 feet from the intersection of SR-92 or SR-74 or within 350 feet of another commercial center freestanding sign or within 50 feet of a monument sign or within 80 feet of a residential zone.
   
2. Size. A commercial center freestanding sign shall have a maximum height of twenty-two (22) feet with a minimum 3 foot rock base for a total of twenty-five (25) feet, a maximum width of sixteen (16) feet, and a maximum depth of four (4) feet. The height shall be measured from the top of the sidewalk along SR-92 or SR-74 immediately perpendicular and adjacent to the sign location. See figure 3-710.1 for definition of height, width and depth. 
   
   Figure 3-710.1 Height, Width and Depth
   
3. Material. Commercial center freestanding signs shall be similar in design, material and color throughout Highland and identical within the same commercial zone. A commercial center freestanding sign shall be constructed of aesthetically natural appearing materials such as stone, brick, architectural concrete (maximum of 50% of sign), wood (trim only), painted aluminum, or EIFS (for mounting sign letters only and 75% of sign maximum). Commercial center freestanding signs shall have a minimum base of two (2) feet that is constructed of rock similar to buildings within the commercial project. The base (either rock or a minimal concrete mow pad beneath the rock) shall extend a minimum of three (3) inches below the lowest portion of grade around the sign to screen all supporting structures. The base shall not be included in calculating the square footage or the maximum height of the sign. Lettering and logos for a monument sign may be individual lettering constructed of a solid metal alloy (i.e. brass, stainless steel, bronze) or a can type construction (may be back lighted and/or interior lighted on a pan-channel type device and/or applied directly the sign however the sign shall be constructed to screen the connecting devices of the individual lettering). Lettering and logos may also be created using solid aluminum faces with routed out graphics displaying backlit "push-through" or "back-up" acrylic with 1st surface vinyl. Commercial center freestanding sign materials shall consist of earthtone colors that are subdued rather than bright. The identification of the development name and tenant names on the sign shall be in the form of individual pan channel lettering, aluminum routed lettering with acrylic background, or other high quality sign design characteristics. Removable tenant panels made completely of acrylic or Plexiglas materials are prohibited.
   
4. Lighting. A commercial center freestanding sign may be externally illuminated from above or below the sign or internally illuminated through acrylic or polycarbonate faces. If the lighting is not attached to the monument sign than it shall be masked from the right-of-way by evergreen landscaping and contained within the landscaping area. A monument sign may be installed without lighting. All monument sign lighting may not operate between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Sign lighting shall not create light pollution beyond the sign area.
   
5. Landscaping. All commercial center freestanding signs shall incorporate a minimum of two (2) square feet of landscaping for every linear foot of sign length around the base of the sign.
   
6. Maintenance. All commercial center freestanding signs and landscape areas associated with the monument sign shall be maintained by the developer. If a relevant Business/Building Association has been formed and recorded as such, then that business/building association shall maintain the landscaping around the sign. The application for the monument sign shall identify the party responsible for perpetual maintenance of the sign and landscaping.
   
   Figure 3-710.2 Example of preferred commercial freestanding sign
   

(Amended 7/15/08). 

This section shall permit a business within a commercial zone to apply for a permit to install a permanent awning sign upon their place of business in Highland City (see awning sign definition within this Section.) An awning sign shall be installed by a licensed sign contractor for a commercial business if the following requirements are met (additional requirements may apply within separate zones- see above Table 3-707A). The applicant shall be the owner of the business for which the sign will be installed or a licensed sign contractor representing the said owner. The requirements listed below are in addition to obtaining approval by the Land Use Authority who will determine that the awning is compatible with the color, architectural character and design of the building upon which the awning is mounted, that the location is appropriate, and that the materials used are safe and durable as defined below.

1. Location. Awnings shall be located above an opening (door/window) and regulated as follows. An awning sign may be affixed parallel to a permanent part of the exterior of a building and shall not extend higher than the roof line or higher than the primary approved pan channel wall sign. Awnings may be placed within a proper location that benefits the architecture of the building and primary wall sign. Awning signs shall be constructed and erected so that the lowest portion thereof shall not be closer than eight (8) feet above the level of the sidewalk or public thoroughfare. No awning shall be closer than 18 inches from the curb line and shall not extend over any public easement. Awning signs may only be located in designated areas for ground floor units of a building. 
   
2. Size. The maximum permitted surface of an awning sign which is painted onto, attached to, or affixed to, the surface of a building is fifty percent (50%) of the surface area of the door/window to which the awning is attached above with a maximum horizontal length of 20 feet. Each awning shall be a minimum of three (3) feet from another awning. Only fifty percent (50%) of all awnings for each business on a building may contain advertising. Up to forty percent (40%) of an awning sign may be attributed to the business logo or advertising and a minimum of sixty percent (60%) shall be neutral or negative space.
   
3. Material. Awning signs are allowed provided that the sign message and/or structure is integrated into the awning material. The material of the awning sign shall be of high quality and shall be harmonious with the color, architectural character and design to that of the building upon which the awning is mounted. In addition, the materials used shall be opaque, shall be of commercial grade and shall meet structural requirements for winds in excess of 90 mph. Awning signs shall also meet snow load requirements of 30 pounds for buildings south of SR-92 and 40 pounds north of SR-92. The awning materials used shall be considered safe and durable including: various metals, woven acrylic, vinyl-laminated polyester, coated polyester, cotton/polyester blend, and vinyl coated scrim or materials of similar character. The materials previously mentioned shall also be UV resistant, fire retardant, and shall be qualified to last up to a minimum of ten (10) years. Awnings and awning materials shall be securely affixed to a metal frame and mounted with proper materials not to allow for any excess material to extend past the frame.
   
   1. Material defined.
      
      1. Acrylic. generic term for manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is any long-chain synthetic polymer composed of at least 85% by weight of acrylonitrile units made in both filament and staple forms.
         
      2. Polyester. a synthetic fiber used for it’s strength and resistance to ultraviolet deterioration. It does not have the stretch and elasticity of nylon and, as a result, will often last longer.
         
      3. Scrim. an open mesh, plain woven cloth made with single or piled yarns. When made in a leno weave, it is similar to marquisette. 
         
      4. Vinyl. a resin or plastic formed from a polymerized vinyl compound characteristic of many derivatives of ethylene known for being tough and flexible. 
         
4. Color. Background color for awning signs shall be restricted to a minimum of 60% neutral earth tones which coordinate with the architectural theme of the development prohibiting extreme coloring. Striping of an awning shall also be limited to neutral earth tones with a limit of two (2) separate colors.
   
   1. Colors defined.
      
      1. Neutral earth tones: color scheme that draws from a color palette of black, white, browns, tans, greys, greens, blues, and some reds. The colors in an earth tone scheme are muted and flat in an emulation of the natural colors found in dirt, moss, trees and rocks.
         
      2. Extreme colors: bright reds, pinks, bright blues, orange, yellow, bright greens. Extreme colors include all coloring opposite from neutral earth tones including fluorescent colors. 
         
5. Lighting. An awning sign shall be externally illuminated from above the awning by approved architectural lighting fixture(s) or installed without lighting. If the awning sign is considered to be the primary sign or if the awning sign is located over the primary entrance, the owner/applicant shall install external illumination from above the awning with approved architectural lighting fixture(s) as part of the awning sign permit approval. The lighting fixtures shall meet the criteria for the specific zone/development. All awning sign lighting shall not operate between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. (7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. in the P.O. Zone). Sign lighting shall not create light pollution beyond the sign area. 
   
6. Maintenance. All awning signs and awning sign lighting shall be maintained by the owner of the said business. The application for the awning sign shall identify the party responsible for the perpetual maintenance of the awning sign. City staff shall inspect awning signs on an annual basis to ensure proper maintenance and safety agreements are fulfilled to meet this ordinance. If the business/property owner fails to maintain an awning sign the application will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. 
   
7. Expiration. Awning sign permits and approvals shall last for a period of three (3) years following the approval date after which the property owner shall submit for a new sign permit. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to verify any existing awning signs continue to meet all of the requirements of this section when a new permit is requested for previously approved awning signs.

Any lawfully erected sign which has become unlawful by passage of this chapter may continue to be maintained under the following conditions:

1. The sign shall not be changed to or replaced by another nonconforming sign.
   
2. No alterations shall be made to such sign which would prolong the life of the sign or which would alter the shape, size, type or design of the sign. No alteration or restoration of any sign to prolong its life or usefulness shall be made.
   
3. No such sign shall be re-established after the activity, business or usage to which it relates has been discontinued for thirty days or longer.
   
4. No such sign shall be re-established after damage or destruction if the estimated expense of reconstruction exceeds fifty percent of the reproduction cost.
5. The property owner shall have the burden of establishing that the sign was originally erected in conformance with governing law, in accordance with Chapter 3, Article 2 of this Code.
   

(Amended 4/3/07) 

1. This Chapter shall have no application to signs used exclusively for:
   1. The display of official notices used by any court or public body or official, or the posting of notices by any public officer in the performance of a duty, or by any person giving legal notice.
      
   2. Directional, warning, or information signs of a public nature, directed and maintained by a public authority or public utility.
      
   3. Any sign of a non-commercial nature when used to protect the health, safety or welfare of the public.
      
   4. Any flag, pennant, or insignia of any nation, state, city, or other political subdivision.
      
   5. Any sign legally mandated by state, federal, or municipal law.
      
   6. Any temporary sign of a non-commercial nature which is displayed for addressing community events or community groups for the purpose of announcing special events which may benefit the community as a whole. Temporary community event signs shall only be placed in areas designated by the city for such purposes and be approved by the Land Use Authority. These signs will be identified by an attached label indicating when the sign shall be removed.
      
   7. Monument signs may be installed within public property identifying public points of interest (parks, library, City Hall, etc.) by Highland City. 
2. Political Signs shall be permitted as follows:
   1. Political signs are allowed in all zoning districts.
   2. The maximum sign area for any political sign shall be thirty-two (32) square feet and the maximum height shall be eight (8) feet.
   3. Political signs are not permitted on private property or in a park strip fronting on private property without the private property owner’s permission. Signs may be taken down by the private property owner.
   4. Political signs are not permitted on public property or in a park strip fronting on public property.
   5. Political signs shall not be permitted in the clear vision triangle.
      

(Amended 4/3/07) 

Each identification sign requiring a sign permit shall have identification affixed to the sign installed by the sign contractor. Each tag shall be of a weatherproof material and will have a tag number which corresponds to the issuance date and permit number (ex: 01.01.04 B permit number 01, issued January of 2004) retained in the Community Development Department.

1. Tag Installation. The sign owner or agents shall apply tags only to sign(s) for which a permit has been issued at a designated place on the sign where it is readily seen by City Inspectors. The tag certifies to the Community Development Department that the placement and construction of the sign is in conformance with representations made in permit applications and that work is completed. The tag shall be an Arial/Bold font/minimum Font Size of 40 and a Font Color of yellow with a black border and a minimum line weight of 1.5 (as shown above) for visibility. The tag may be installed horizontally or vertically to fit within a tag location. Temporary signs shall be stamped by Highland City.
   
2. Sign Company Tag. All signs must also include a sign builder’s identification tag or signature. The tag or signature must be made of durable weatherproof material and must be affixed to the sign where it is readily seen by City Inspectors and adjacent to the permit tag.
   
   Figure 3-715.1 Example of Sign Tag
   

(Amended 4/3/07) 

Illegal signs or signs that are not specifically permitted within this Section within the Highland City Development Code shall be immediately removed. The property owner shall be notified by the Highland City Code Enforcement Officer of a sign placed illegally within private property. If the sign has not been removed within 48 hours after receiving notice then the appropriate legal action shall be taken to enforce the provisions of this Code. An illegal sign on public property shall be immediately removed by any Highland City official. Illegal signs as defined in this ordinance shall be removed by any means necessary and any accidental damage occurring to an illegal sign during the removal of it shall be paid by the owner of said sign. If any sign or other advertising structure regulated in this ordinance is determined by the city council or its designate to be unsafe or unstable, or has been constructed, erected or is being maintained in violation of the provisions of this section, or is an immediate peril to persons or property the city council or designate shall cause said sign to be removed summarily and without notice.

(Amended: 4/3/07) 

The following list of definitions shall define sign types and sign locations. The following definitions shall only apply to items pertaining to signs and specifically to this Section.

1. Sign. Means any device, notice or medium, including its structure and other components, which is visible from any street or from any site other than the one on which it is located and which is used or is capable of being used to attract attention for advertising, identification, or information purposes.
   
2. Sign, Address Marker. A sign that identifies the address of the property on which the sign is located. Address markers shall not contain or display information other than the address of the property.
   
3. Sign, Agricultural. Means a sign placed to advertise produce, fruit, livestock or other crops grown in Highland City, Utah. (Ord. 1981-8 § Ord. 1980-9 §1).
   
4. Sign, A-frame signs. means a sign which is self-supporting, easily moved, and not permanently attached to the ground. It is shaped similar to the graphic shown to the right with a maximum dimension of 4’x3’ when folded (see Fig. 3-718.1). 
   
   Figure 3-718.1 
   
5. Sign, Animated signs of any kind. An animated sign is a sign that is usually in the shape of a known object and designed to move in some fashion, to wave, to rotate, and depicts action through a change of lighting or other effect.
   
6. Sign, Arcade. An arcade sign is a sign that hangs underneath an arcade at a pedestrian scale. An arcade sign is positioned perpendicular to the right-of-way becoming visible to pedestrians walking along a sidewalk or designated walkway (see Fig. 3-718.2). 
   
   Figure 3-718.2 
   
7. Sign, Area. The area of a sign that is used for display purposes, excluding the minimum frame and supports. The sign area includes the entire area within any type of perimeter or border which may enclose the outer limits of any writing, representation, emblem, logo, figure or character. The area of the sign having no perimeter or border shall be computed by enclosing the entire area within a parallelogram, triangle or circle. (Where the sign has two or more faces, the area of the third face and all additional faces shall be included in determining the area of the sign). In computing sign area only one side of back to back or double-face sign covering the same subject shall be computed when the two faces diverge by an angle of not more than 30 degrees. For signs that do not have a frame or a separate background, sign area shall be computed on the basis of the least rectangle, triangle or circle large enough to frame the display (see Fig. 3-718.3).
   
   Figure 3-718.3
   
8. Sign, Awning. An awning sign is a non-illuminated sign which is usually painted or screen printed onto the surface of an awning made of flexible material and which does not extend vertically or horizontally beyond the limits of the awning. A sign which is painted on, attached to, or constructed in or on the surface of an awning. (see Fig. 3-718.4)
   
9. Sign, Backlit Awning. Technically, a backlit awning is a piece of reinforced polyvinyl chloride fabric stretched over a canopy-type frame and backlit from the interior by fluorescent or high-output lighting (see Fig. 3-715.4).
   
   Figure 3-718.4
   
10. Sign, Balloons or other inflatable signs. An inflatable sign is a balloon or any object of any size required to be blown up or have air pass through it to advertise or attract attention to a specific place.
    
11. Sign, Banner. A banner sign is made of lightweight material such as cloth, paper or flexible plastic and is usually not enclosed in a rigid frame. A sign which is composed of lightweight material, including nylon, vinyl, cloth, canvas or similar fabric, and which is attached to a rod at the top and secured at the bottom (see Fig. 3-718.5).
    
    Figure 3-718.5
    
12. Sign, Beacons. A beacon is a light or light device which revolves, rotates, or stands still and illuminates the night sky or flashes at ground level to direct traffic to its location.
    
13. Sign, Billboards. Billboard signs can be supported by tall poles which enable the sign to be seen from a distance. These are known as “high-rise” signs. Any sign that is standing on or erected into the ground. Such signs are usually, but not necessarily, supported from the ground by one or more exposed poles or similar uprights, with or without braces. Billboards are typically but not necessarily self supporting. Billboards are not permitted within Highland City.
    
14. Sign, Blade. A temporary sign constructed of cloth, canvas, plastic, fabric, or similar light-weight, nonrigid material and supported by a single vertical pole mounted into the ground or on a portable structure. Also known as feather signs.
    
15. Sign, Canopy. A canopy is a rigid, roof-like structure which is entirely supported from a building, which may be below the level of the main building roof line or which may provide an enclosed bulkhead thereto, and projects beyond the building face to provide weather protection. A canopy sign is a sign which is painted on, attached to, or constructed in or on the face or structural element of a canopy (see Fig. 3-718.6).
    
    Figure 3-718.6
    
16. Sign, Chalkboards/Blackboards. Chalkboards and blackboards are typically used by food services to advertise daily specials. They are either mounted on a wall or supported as an A-frame type structure.
17. Sign, Changeable copy. A sign that contains lettering which can be changed manually through the use of detachable letters, characters, numbers, or graphics but does not include a billboard. Also, a sign that contains lettering which can be changed automatically by electronic switching of lamps or illuminated tubes. Said sign is a freestanding or wall sign, or whether said sign projects from and is supported by a building (see Fig. 3-718.7).
    
    Figure 3-718.7
    
18. Sign, Copy. Means the letters, characters, numbers or graphics which make up the message on a sign, but does not include background color.
    
19. Sign, Dilapidated. Any sign that has been weathered, is illegible, not maintained, the structural integrity is lost, is unattractive due to lack of maintenance, has been abandoned, or has fallen down.
    
20. Sign, Electric. A sign which has any portion thereof lighted by artificial light in any manner or which rotates or otherwise moves. An electronic message center is a sign on which differing copy is shown on the same lamp bank, i.e., an electronic or electrically controlled device which displays the time and temperature or other messages. 
    
21. Sign, Entrance or Exit. Means one entrance or exit sign placed at each driveway entering or leaving the premises.
    
22. Sign, Freestanding. See Billboards. Any sign that is standing on or erected into the ground and exposes its supporting structure(s). Such signs are usually, but not necessarily, supported from the ground by one or more poles, braces, cables or similar uprights which are typically exposed. Any sign which is entirely self-supporting and is temporarily attached to the ground (see Fig. 3-718.8).
    
    Figure 3-718.8
    
23. Sign, Flashing. Means any sign which is intermittently on and off or which revolves in a manner to create the illusion of being off and on; excepting, however, time and temperature signs, school flashing signs, revolving freestanding signs and electronic signs. 
    
24. Sign, Guide. Means signs and sign structures which serve as directional guides to recognize areas of regional importance and patronage. To clarify and define such areas of regional importance and patronage four types of areas are intended to be included:
    
    1. Recreational and entertainment centers of recognized regional significance;
       
    2. Any historical landmark;
       
    3. Parks, schools, or churches;
       
    4. Public safety facilities.
       
25. Sign, Height. As applied to a sign, means the vertical distance from grade which exists or existed immediately prior to the installation of a sign to the furthest point, object, or structure at the top of a sign. See fig. 3.711.3 Sign Area.
    
26. Sign, Identification. A sign giving the name, address number and location of the occupants of a building or buildings, and may also include a map or plan to locate such buildings, if it is a general directory sign.
    
27. Sign, Illuminated. A sign which has any portion thereof lighted by artificial light, including floodlighting or reflecting lighting of any kind.
    
28. Sign, Indirectly illuminated. Any sign which is partially or completely illuminated at any time by a light source which is so shielded as to not be visible at eye level.
    
29. Sign, Kiosk. Means a freestanding structure with one or more sides to be used for advertising or as a directory. A kiosk may be approved only within the Town Center. (see Fig. 3-718.9).
    
    Figure 3-718.9
    
30. Sign, Logo. Means a symbolic representation not including any words, names, or numbers unless part of a registered trademark which is used exclusively to simplify advertising of a product, business, service, or activity, and which contains no additional identification, information or message.
    
31. Sign, Marquee. Marquee signs are signs which form a part of a marquee or canopy and includes any flat roofed structure attached to and supported by a building and projecting over public property. A light detachable structure similar to an awning, which projects over an entrance, and is supported entirely or partially from the ground. 
    
32. Sign, Mobile. A sign that can be moved easily from one place to another and any sign mounted on a trailer or moveable wheels. Mobile signs include A-frame signs, automobiles, trailers, boats, small freestanding signs and any other object that contains advertising upon it which can be easily moved. 
    
33. Sign, Monument. Signs that are permanently mounted onto the ground and do not show the supporting structure(s). Monument signs must contain a minimum of one (1) foot of masonry above grade and attached to the bottom of the sign to screen any supporting structure (see Fig. 3-718.10).
    
    Figure 3-718.10
    
34. Sign, Name Plates. Means signs identifying the name, occupation and/or professions of the occupant of the premises.
    
35. Sign, Non-accessory. A sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service or entertainment conducted, sold or offered elsewhere than on the premises, and only incidentally on the premises, if at all.
    
36. Sign, Obsolete. Means a commercial sign for a business or activity which is no longer operated on the premises. All obsolete signs shall be removed immediately upon the business owner vacating the premises. The property owner may be responsible for immediate removal of any obsolete signs if the business owner did not remove them after vacating the space.
    
37. Sign, Off-premise or Billboard signs. Signs advertising displaying, or promoting a product, promotion, property, merchandise, sale, transaction, or use that is not located on or available at the property associated with the sign which may or may not expose the sign's supporting structure. If the property is leased, then an off-site sign would be a sign which is located upon the immediate frontage or store front area which is different than the advertiser. 
    
38. Sign, Pedestrian Entrance. Means a door or entry located on the first story of a building used by the public to enter the premises, but does not include a door used only by staff, a door used only as an exit from the premises, or a door to a vehicular parking garage or loading bay.
    
39. Sign, Permanent. Means any wall sign or monument sign within Highland City.
    
40. Sign, Permit. A filed application with the City including authorization in writing issued by the Director pursuant to this by-law.
    
41. Sign, Political, A sign to the expression or communication of constitutionally protected speech, other than commercial speech, and excluding any permitted billboard.
    
42. Sign, Premises or Business. Means a sign which directs attention to a business commodity, service or other activity which is sold, offered or conducted on the premises upon which the sign is located or to which it is affixed.
    
43. Sign, Projecting. Any sign attached to a building or other structure and extending in whole or in part perpendicular beyond any wall of the building or structure. A projecting sign is a sign which is attached to, and projects from, a structure or building face (see Fig. 3-718.11). 
    
    Figure 3-718.11
    
44. Sign, Public Interest. A sign on private property that displays information pertinent to the safety or legal responsibilities of the general public such as “Warning” and “No Trespassing” signs.
    
45. Sign, Readerboard. A sign on which copy can be changed manually. It usually consists of a panel on which individual letters or pictorials are mounted. See “Changeable Copy.”
    
46. Sign, Real Estate. A sign that is used to offer for sale, lease, or rent the premises upon which such sign is placed. 
    
47. Sign, Roof. Any sign which is erected, constructed, and maintained upon or over the roof or over a parapet of any building or structure. Any sign that is mounted onto the ground but has the supports passing through any portion of the roof of a building or structure shall be considered a roof sign. Any sign which extends above any portion of the eave or parapet of a building.
    
48. Sign, Rotating or revolving signs. A sign all or a portion of which, that rotates or revolves around an axis in whole or in part or includes visible moving physical elements to direct attention to its location excepting, however, time and temperature signs. 
    
49. Sign, Signs in traffic safety sight areas. Signs are not permitted within a traffic safety sight area as shown to the right. A traffic safety sight area is an area at a corner of a street. The area is within a triangle measured from a point where the property line would meet (see figure to the right) and then measured 40 feet back (see Fig. 3-718.12).
    
    Figure 3-718.12
    
50. Sign, Snipe. Means any sign of a material such as cardboard, paper, pressed wood, plastic or metal which is attached to a fence, window, tree, utility pole, portable stand or temporary structure, or any sign which is not securely fastened to a building or firmly anchored to the ground, excluding permitted political signs or real estate signs.
    
51. Sign, Temporary. A sign which is not permanently mounted to a building, foundation, or ground support which has not received approval as a permanent sign. A temporary sign is any sign which is not a monument or wall sign.
    
52. Sign, Temporary Garage or Yard Sale. Means a sign placed to advertise a garage or yard sale of items owned and being sold by the family or neighborhood at the place shown on said sign. Does not include any sign that indicates the presence or operation a home occupation or other commercial activity

Sign, Wall. Any sign posted or painted upon, suspended from or otherwise affixed to an exterior wall, fascia, canopy, or marquee with the face of the sign approximately parallel with the wall or fascia to which it is attached (see Fig. 3-718.13). 

Figure 3-718.13

53. Sign, Windblown signs. A sign which is animated by the wind and is not considered to be a flag which represents a nation, state, community or religion or other personal belief.
    
54. Sign, Window. Means a sign placed in or upon any window of any structure utilized for commercial purposes to advertise business or products which blocks view through transparent area of window (see Fig. 3-718.14).
    
    Figure 3-718.14