The purpose of this chapter is to protect and promote the health, safety and welfare of city residents by regulating the design, construction and installation of signs to achieve the following objectives:

A.

To provide a reasonable system for controlling signs within the city.

B.

To permit signs that are well designed and pleasing in appearance, while allowing variety, good design relationships and spacing between signs and adjacent buildings.

C.

To foster a community character which has a minimum of visual clutter.

D.

To enhance the economic strength of the city by regulating matters such as sign size, location, design and illumination.

E.

To provide on-site identification and public convenience by directing persons to various commercial and noncommercial activities.

F.

To encourage signs that are compatible with adjacent land uses.

G.

To minimize traffic and safety hazards.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the display, construction, erection, alteration, use, location and maintenance of any sign within the city which is visible to the public from a public right of way unless the sign is legally nonconforming under the provisions of this title or is not regulated under the provisions of this chapter. The requirements of this chapter shall not be construed to prohibit or limit other applicable provisions of this title, this code, or other laws.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

A sign permit shall be issued prior to the erection, installation, or use of any sign for which a permit is required by a provision of this chapter. Such permit is distinct from any other permit that may be required by applicable provisions of this code and shall be issued in accordance with the procedures set forth in section 10-5-17 of this title.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

A.

Prohibited Signs: The following signs and devices are prohibited:

1.

Animated sign.

2.

Movable (portable) sign, except when permitted as a temporary sign in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 10-21-6 of this chapter.

3.

Roof sign.

4.

Graffiti.

5.

Off premises sign (including a billboard).

6.

Projecting sign.

7.

Spotlights directed into the night sky, except as permitted by a temporary use permit issued pursuant to the provisions of chapter 29 of this title.

8.

Balloons, including cold air, helium, and other balloons used for commercial advertising purposes or to direct attention to a place of business.

9.

Flags, pennants, streamers or other decorative materials used for commercial advertising purposes or to direct attention to a place of business.

B.

Unlawful Prohibition: If any of the foregoing signs are deemed lawful by a court of competent jurisdiction, such signs shall be permitted.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

Any sign not regulated by the provisions of this chapter shall be permitted and shall not require a sign permit.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

In addition to signs permitted by right under section 10-21-8 of this chapter, one or more temporary signs, up to thirty (30) square feet in total area, may be placed on a lot for which a temporary use permit has been issued pursuant to chapter 29 of this title. Such signs shall:

A.

Not require a sign permit.

B.

May include any lawful commercial or noncommercial message.

C.

Be limited to A-frame, banner, freestanding, movable, or wall signs.

D.

Be removed upon the expiration of the associated temporary use permit.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

In addition to signs permitted by right under section 10-21-8 of this chapter, one nonilluminated, low profile sign shall be permitted per exclusive entrance to a subdivision, subject to the following provisions. Such signs shall require a sign permit and may include any lawful commercial or noncommercial message.

A.

Area: The total area of each sign shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet.

B.

Location: A low profile subdivision sign may be located in a required front yard provided:

1.

The sign is not higher than four feet (4') above finished grade.

2.

The sign is at least three feet (3') from a front or street side lot line.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

The following signs shall be allowed by right subject to the following provisions and shall not require a sign permit. Such signs may include any lawful commercial or noncommercial message.

A.

Agricultural or Residential Zones: Any type or number of signs shall be permitted on a lot in an agricultural or residential zone, provided:

1.

The total area of all signs is not more than six (6) square feet.

2.

No sign is higher than three feet (3').

3.

Each sign is at least five feet (5') from a front or street side lot line.

B.

Public Facility, Commercial, and Industrial Zones: The following signs shall be permitted on a lot in a public facility, commercial, or industrial zone:

1.

Wall Sign: Any number of wall signs may be permitted, provided the total area of all wall signs is not more than thirty (30) square feet.

2.

Freestanding Sign: One freestanding sign shall be permitted, provided:

a.

No sign is higher than four feet (4').

b.

The sign is at least ten feet (10') from a front or street side lot line.

c.

The total area of the sign does not exceed thirty (30) square feet.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

In addition to signs permitted by right under section 10-21-8 of this chapter, the following signs shall be allowed in a commercial zone subject to the following provisions. Such signs shall require a sign permit and may include any lawful commercial or noncommercial message.

A.

Wall Signs: Any number of wall signs may be permitted, provided the total area of all wall signs on a building elevation does not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the wall area where the sign is attached.

B.

Low Profile Signs: One low profile sign shall be allowed for each separately owned lot with a single tenant building subject to the following requirements:

1.

Each lot shall have at least thirty feet (30') of street frontage.

2.

Each low profile sign shall have an opaque pedestal designed as part of the foundation which conceals pole support.

3.

Sign height shall not exceed seven feet (7'). The combined height of a sign located on a berm shall not exceed ten feet (10') as measured from the nearest top back of curb.

4.

A low profile sign shall be located at least three feet (3') from any adjacent property line and at least thirty-five feet (35') from another low profile sign.

5.

A corner lot with more than one street frontage may have one low profile sign for each frontage which is thirty feet (30') or more.

6.

The area of a low profile sign shall not exceed one-half (0.5) square foot for every one linear foot of street frontage with a minimum sixteen (16) square feet and a maximum of eighty (80) square feet for any such sign.

C.

Freestanding Signs: A freestanding sign which exceeds thirty (30) square feet may be located in a commercial zone subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit. Such sign shall be not more than two hundred (200) square feet in area and thirty feet (30') in height.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

In addition to the signs permitted by right under section 10-21-8 of this chapter, the following signs shall be allowed in an industrial zone subject to the following provisions. Such signs shall require a sign permit and may include any lawful commercial or noncommercial message.

A.

Wall Signs: The regulations of section 10-21-9 of this chapter shall apply.

B.

Low Profile Signs: The regulations of section 10-21-9 of this chapter shall apply. Not more than one low profile sign shall be allowed per required street frontage for any lot in an industrial zone.

C.

Freestanding Signs: Freestanding signs shall not be permitted.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

The following development standards shall apply to any sign regulated by the provisions of this chapter:

A.

Area Computation: The measured area of a sign shall be the entire area within the smallest square, circle, rectangle, or triangle enclosing the limits of a writing, representation, emblem, or any figure of similar character, together with any material or color forming an integral part of the sign display.

1.

The supports, uprights, or structure on which any sign is supported shall not be included in determining sign area unless such supports, uprights, or structure are designed in such a manner as to form an integral part of the sign display.

2.

The total area of a sign painted or mounted on a marquee, fascia, canopy, or awning shall be limited to the area allowed for a wall sign on the face of the building where the sign is located and shall be considered a wall sign. When an awning, canopy, marquee or fascia is constructed of translucent material, is illuminated from within the structure, and contains sign copy, the entire area of the structure shall be calculated in the allowance for a wall sign.

B.

Building Codes: A sign shall be installed and constructed in accordance with provisions of applicable building codes.

C.

Clearance:

1.

No sign shall be erected or maintained which has less horizontal or vertical clearance from communication lines and electrical power lines than prescribed by the laws of the state of Utah or its agencies.

2.

Adequate clearance shall be provided between the ground or sidewalk and any part of a wall sign projecting more than twelve inches (12") from a building or other support, particularly in pedestrian and vehicular areas.

3.

A freestanding sign shall not extend over any pedestrian or vehicular access area.

D.

Electrical Power Supply: Electrical wiring, conduit, and appurtenances for a sign shall be underground or concealed behind a building wall or fascia.

E.

Height: No sign shall be taller than the height permitted for buildings in the zone where the sign is located. No freestanding sign shall exceed twenty-five feet (25') in height except as allowed by a conditional use permit approved pursuant to a provision of this chapter.

F.

Illumination: A lighted sign shall be illuminated indirectly. In no case shall direct rays of light be permitted to penetrate property in a residential zone.

G.

Landscaping: Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the ground space within a radius of ten feet (10') from the base of a low profile or freestanding sign shall be landscaped and maintained in accordance with the landscaping standards set forth in this title.

H.

Pole Covers: Structural supports for a freestanding sign shall be covered or concealed with pole covers which are at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the width of the sign cabinet.

1.

A pole cover shall be harmonious in design and finish with other parts of the sign and shall be architecturally designed to match the building which the sign serves.

2.

Square tube supports may be used instead of pole covers, provided that such supports are:

a.

Monolithic in appearance from grade to the bottom of the sign with no increase or reduction in size or dimension;

b.

Proportionate to the size of the sign copy area;

c.

Harmonious in design and finish with other parts of the sign; and

d.

Architecturally designed to match buildings on the lot or parcel where the sign is located.

I.

Relocation and Replacement: No sign shall be moved to a new location on a lot or building, or enlarged or replaced unless the sign complies with the provisions of this chapter.

J.

Separation: A freestanding sign shall be located at least one hundred feet (100') from another freestanding sign located on the same or immediately adjoining lot. In addition to the foregoing separation requirement, a freestanding sign shall be set back from a side lot line a distance equal to or greater than the height of the sign.

K.

Setback: All business signs shall be set back from public streets a distance at least equal to the distance that buildings are required to be set back within the zone in which the signs are located.

L.

Signs on Public Property: No privately owned sign shall be located within a public right of way.

M.

Traffic Hazard: No sign or advertising device shall be erected in a manner that:

1.

Obstructs free and clear vision of traffic.

2.

May be confused or interfere with an authorized traffic sign, signal, or device.

N.

Maintenance: Every sign and any required landscaping shall be maintained in good condition and kept free of weeds and debris.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

Any person adversely affected by a final decision of the planning commission or zoning administrator regarding the administration of this chapter may appeal that decision to the hearing officer as provided in section 10-5-21 of this title.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007; Ord. No. 2025-02, § 1, 7-9-2025)