1. The signs described in HCC Exhibit 17.72.010 shall be allowed as indicated in HCC Exhibit 17.72.010. Any sign not specifically permitted by this ordinance is prohibited.
   
2. Definition of Signs.
   
   1. Awning sign means a roofed structure constructed fabric, metal, or other appropriate construction materials placed so as to extend outward from the building, providing a protective shield for doors, windows, and other openings in the building, with supports extending back to the building, supported entirely by the building.
      
   2. A-frame sign means a temporary or removable sign constructed with two sides attached at the top so as to allow the sign to stand in an upright position.
      
   3. Billboard/Off Premises sign means an advertising sign on premises other than that occupied by the business referred to in the sign.
      
   4. Billboard/On Premises sign means an advertising sign located on the premises occupied by the business referred to in the sign.
      
   5. Business sign means a sign identifying a commercial or industrial business on the same premises as the sign by name and/or logo. Business sign types are, Ground, Low profile, Nameplate, Projecting, Roof, Wall, and Billboard/On Premises signs. Business signs must be removed when a company goes out of business.
      
   6. Electronic message sign means an electronic sign which flashes on or rolls a message across it about the services or products of the business upon which the sign is located or time and temperature. The electronic message sign may be incorporated into a business sign but may not increase that sign's maximum size or height. Electronic message signs shall not cause glare or rapid blinking, nor be intensely lighted that may create a nuisance or hazard to vehicular traffic, pedestrians, or adjacent properties. These signs shall have a minimum of three (3) second intervals between screen changes. Any time an electronic message sign is operating between sunset and sunrise, said signs shall be set at not more than forty percent (40%) of the maximum capable light output. Except for public service messages, no off premises advertising allowed. If located within two hundred (200) feet from residential dwellings sign may be required to be shut down from ten o’clock (10:00) P.M. until six o’clock (6:00) A.M.
      
   7. Flat Sign means a sign erected parallel to and attached to the outside wall of a building and extending not more than twenty-four inches (24”) from such wall, with messages or copy on the face side only. Sign proportion and design should be aesthetically pleasing. Signs flat against buildings or other structures will be allowed to extend two (2) feet above the rooflines or parapet walls of the building. When a building has more than one level, the wall on which the sign is installed will govern.
      
   8. Freestanding / pole sign means a sign supported by a fixed permanent frame or support in the ground with no support or guying from any building. 
      
   9. Identification sign  means a sign displayed to indicate the name or nature of buildings or uses, other than commercial or industrial uses, located upon the same premises as the sign, i.e. schools, hospitals, churches, etc.
      
   10. Low profile sign means on premises or identification signs having a maximum height of four (4) feet, incorporated into some form of landscape design scheme or planter box.
       
   11. Nameplate sign means a sign indicating the name and/or occupation of a person or persons residing on the same premises or legally occupying the same premises, or indicating a home occupation legally existing on the same premises as the sign.
       
   12. Off Premises Directional sign means a relatively small sign indicating name and direction to business, parking area, or other places, when such directional information is not otherwise apparent. Several businesses may be included on one directional sign and allowable sign size may be increased similarly as approved by the Planning Commission. Home occupation business is not eligible for off premises signs.
       
   13. Off Premises Garage Sale or Open House Event sign means a relatively small, temporary sign indicating direction to an event. May be allowed on a city planting strip adjacent to property of event and one sign off premises within one block of event with agreement of adjacent property owner. Signs may be placed for a maximum of 7 days and must be removed within 24 hours after event or be subject to a sign removal fee.
       
   14. Public General Interest Event signs may be placed for a maximum of 30 days in several locations, and a deposit may be required. Signs must be removed within 24 hours after event or be subject to a sign removal fee. Public General Interest signs and details must be approved by City Administrator, Recorder, and Zoning Administrator.
       
   15. Projecting sign  means a sign attached to a building or other structure and extending in whole or in part more than twenty four inches (24”) beyond any wall of the buildings or structures. The sign may not project above the roof line or tallest part of the structure.
       
   16. Property sign means a sign related to the property upon which it is located and offering such property for sale or lease, or announcing improvements to the site during the construction of the project. Property signs may also be used to warn against trespassers.
       
   17. Public Necessity sign  means a sign informing the public of any danger or hazard existing on or adjacent to the premises on which the sign is located.
       
   18. Roof sign. Roof signs shall be permitted only in zones C 1 and M 1. Roof signs shall not project above the roof line of the highest building located on the same premises.
       
   19. Service sign means a sign which is incidental to a use lawfully occupying the property upon which the sign is located, and which sign is necessary to provide information to the public, such as direction to parking lots, location of restrooms, or sale of agricultural products produced on the premises.
       
   20. Street Banner sign means a fabric sign suspended across a City street. The banner may only advertise a state, county or City sponsored event such as State Park Days, Star Spangled Week, etc. Sign approval and installation are the responsibility of the City electrician.
       
   21. Subdivision and Monument Signs - Subdivision sign means a sign erected as the entrance-way to a platted subdivision identifying lots for sale within the subdivision. Subdivision signs must be removed within three (3) years of their erection unless an extension is approved by the Planning Commission. In addition to the name of the Company developing the property, the name and the phone number of the President or principal owner of the developing company must be emplaced on the sign. A subdivision sign may also be a permanent monument sign (a sign supported by a permanent support in the ground such as concrete, block, etc.) generally located at the entrance of a subdivision to identify the development.
       
   22. Temporary sign any sign, banner, pennant, balloon or advertising display constructed of paper, cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard or other light materials, with or without light frames, intended to be displayed outdoors for short periods of time usually no more than 30 days. Examples: Political signs, grand openings, garage sales, school activities, chuck wagon breakfasts or other City sponsored events. Temporary signs must be removed within 24 hours of the event for which it was erected. Gas filled balloons (unmanned) must be securely tethered and must not exceed ten feet in height at the end of the tether. 
   23. Wall sign means a sign that is either painted on a wall or its facing, or is painted in such a way that it gives the visual appearance of being painted on a wall or facing by not having a frame or separation from the wall or facing. (Ord. 09-04); (Prior Code 18-02)
       

Exhibit 17.72.010 - Permitted Signs

* Width may equal the width of doors, windows or other openings being sheltered
** May not project above the roof line
*** Temporary signs must be removed within 24 hours of event
**** Building permit not required if sign is not electrically illuminated
***** Or 20% of the building face, whichever is smaller
****** Signs not requiring Planning Commission approval shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator. Zoning Administrator may recommend that any sign be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission.
******* Murals painted on walls - size and location as approved by Planning Commission

Signs not requiring application:

1. On premises personal property sign
2. Garage sale sign
3. Open house event sign
   (Prior Code 18-02)

Animated, flashing or intermittent signs shall not be permitted in any zone established in this title except for electronic message. 

All signs hereinafter erected in the City shall comply with the current standards of the National Electrical Code, the Uniform building Code, all the provisions of this title, and the Land Use Codes of Hyrum City. 

All signs shall be illuminated as indicated in HCC Exhibit 17.72.010. The source of indirect lighting shall not be visible from the street. In no case shall direct rays of light be permitted to penetrate a property in a residential zone. 

1. All signs shall be maintained in a neat and presentable condition. Those signs damaged by conditions of weather or by accident shall be repaired within a reasonable time, or shall be replaced or removed. In the event of a dispute as to a "reasonable time" for repair, replacement, or removal, the Planning Commission shall have authority to set a final deadline if mutual agreement can't be reached with sign owner or agent.
2. The removal of signs shall be at the owner's expense. 

No signs shall be located on or attached to public property, except signs owned and erected by permission of the authorized public agency. This includes handbills, posters, advertisements and notices of any kind. Public property includes curbstones, lampposts, telephone poles, electric light or power poles, hydrants, bridges, rocks, trees, sidewalks or streets. Small temporary political signs may be allowed with agreement from adjacent property owner. A small for sale, lease, or rent sign may be allowed in planting strip adjacent to property for sale, lease or rent. (Prior Code 18-02)