Ivins City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 21
SIGNS
16.21.101: PURPOSE:
This chapter is provided to accomplish the purposes of the general plan and this title by providing requirements for the location, size, height, design and other provisions for all signs located within the city, and to achieve the following additional purposes:
(1) To protect the scenic qualities of the city.
(2) To provide for the identification of sites and buildings.
(3) To provide an organized and convenient method of public communication without unnecessary clutter, confusion or obtrusiveness.
(4) To prevent confusion of allowed signs with traffic, other regulatory signs and public safety signs.
(5) To provide opportunities for the identification of uses and activities located within the city at a pedestrian friendly and human scale.
(6) To minimize any possible adverse effects of signs and associated lighting on adjacent properties.
(7) To protect and enhance the destination resort character of the city and create a unique desert community.
(8) To protect and enhance property values. (Ord. 2005-13, 2005)
16.21.102: TYPE OF SIGN APPLICATION REQUIRED:
(1) Proposed Use: The type of application required to install, erect, construct or modify a sign associated with a proposed use or activity (class I, class II, class III, class IV or class V use application) shall be the same application required to establish the proposed use or activity with which the sign is associated, as identified by the tables of uses, chapter 33 of this title.
(2) Existing Use: The type of application required to install, erect, construct or modify a sign associated with an existing use or activity (class I, class II, class III, class IV or class V use application) shall be the same application required to establish the existing use or activity with which the sign is associated, as identified by the tables of uses, chapter 33 of this title. (Ord. 2005-13, 2005)
16.21.103: APPROVAL AUTHORITY:
(1) Class I Use Applications For Signs:
(a) The zoning administrator is authorized to approve, approve with requirements necessary for compliance with all applicable land use ordinance provisions, or deny class I use applications to install, erect, construct or modify any sign associated with a proposed or existing class I use, except class I use applications proposed on any sensitive lands areas. A class I use application approval to install, erect, construct or modify any sign shall be limited to a maximum period of forty five (45) days, such sign being removed after the expiration of forty five (45) days, as provided and required by section 16.14.106 of this title.
(b) The sensitive lands committee is authorized to approve, approve with requirements necessary for compliance with all applicable land use ordinance provisions, or deny class I use applications to install, erect, construct or modify any sign associated with a proposed or existing class I use on any sensitive lands areas. A class I use application approval to install, erect, construct or modify any sign shall be limited to a maximum period of forty (45) days, such sign being removed after the expiration of forty five (45) days, as provided and required by section 16.14.106 of this title.
(2) Class II Use Applications For Signs:
(a) The zoning administrator is authorized to approve, approve with requirements necessary for compliance with all applicable land use ordinance provisions, or deny class II use applications to install, erect, construct or modify any sign associated with a proposed or existing class II use, except class II use applications proposed on any sensitive lands areas.
(b) The sensitive lands committee is authorized to approve, approve with requirements necessary for compliance with all applicable land use ordinance provisions, or deny class II use applications to install, erect, construct or modify any sign associated with a proposed or existing class II use located on any sensitive lands areas.
(3) Class III Use Applications For Signs:
(a) The commission is authorized to approve, approve with requirements necessary for compliance with all applicable land use ordinance provisions, or deny class III use applications to install, erect, construct or modify any sign associated with a proposed or existing class III use, except class III use applications proposed on any sensitive lands areas.
(b) The sensitive lands committee is authorized to approve, approve with requirements necessary for compliance with all applicable land use ordinance provisions, or deny class III use applications to install, erect, construct or modify any sign associated with a proposed or existing class III use located on any sensitive lands areas.
(4) Class IV Use Applications For Signs: The commission is authorized to approve, approve with conditions necessary for compliance with all applicable land use ordinance provisions, or deny class IV use applications to install, erect, construct or modify any sign associated with a proposed or existing class IV use.
(5) Class V Use Applications For Signs: The city council is authorized to approve, approve with conditions necessary for compliance with all applicable land use ordinance provisions, or deny class V use applications to install, erect, construct or modify any sign associated with a proposed or existing class V use. (Ord. 2005-13, 2005)
16.21.104: BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED:
A class I, class II, class III, class IV or class V use application to install, erect, construct or modify a sign may also be required to receive the approval of a building permit application, as may be required by the building code, as adopted. (Ord. 2005-13, 2005)
16.21.105: APPLICATION PROCESSING:
(1) A class I, class II, class III, class IV or class V use application to install, erect, construct or modify a sign may be considered concurrently with another required class I, class II, class III, class IV or class V use application.
(2) A class I, class II, class III, class IV or class V use application to install, erect, construct or modify a sign may be considered separately and independently from another required class I, class II, class III, class IV or class V use application. (Ord. 2005-13, 2005)
16.21.106: APPLICATION INITIATION AND COMPLETENESS:
(1) Requests to install, erect, construct or modify a sign associated with a proposed or existing class I, class II, class III, class IV or class V use shall be made by filing the necessary application with the zoning administrator.
(2) A property owner may present a class I, class II, class III, class IV or class V use application for review and decision to install, erect, construct or modify a sign. An agent of the property owner, or a lessee of the property, may present an application for review and decision, provided such application is accompanied by a property owner affidavit of authorization.
(3) A class I, class II, class III, class IV or class V use application to install, erect, construct or modify a sign shall be determined complete by the zoning administrator, as provided by chapter 13 of this title. For class I, class II, class III, class IV or class V use applications determined to be incomplete; the zoning administrator shall comply with the requirements of chapter 13 of this title. (Ord. 2005-13, 2005)
16.21.107: CLASS I USE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGNS:
A class I use application to install, erect, construct or modify a sign shall comply with the requirements of all land use ordinances and shall provide the following information:
(1) A complete class I use application.
(2) Three (3) copies of a site plan, drawn at a scale of one inch equals forty feet (1" = 40'), or as required by the zoning administrator, identifying the following:
(a) The location and dimensions of the property and all proposed uses and buildings, all existing buildings or structures located on the property, and existing buildings and structures located within one hundred feet (100') of the property. Existing property lines and existing fence lines shall be shown.
(b) The location, dimensions, colors and materials of the proposed sign shall be shown.
(3) Any other maps, drawings, plans, illustrations or other materials determined necessary by the zoning administrator or sensitive lands committee, as applicable, to adequately and accurately identify and describe the location, size, height and other characteristics of the proposed sign. (Ord. 2005-13, 2005)
16.21.108: CLASS II AND CLASS III USE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGNS:
A class II or class III use application required to install, erect, construct or modify a sign shall comply with the requirements of all land use ordinances and shall provide the following information:
(1) Eight (8) copies of a site plan, drawn at a scale of one inch equals forty feet (1" = 40'), or as required by the zoning administrator, plus twenty (20) copies of an eleven inch by seventeen inch (11" x 17") reduced copy of the site plan set identifying the following:
(a) The location and dimension of the property and all proposed uses and buildings, all existing buildings or other structures located on the property, all landscaped areas, and the location of all existing and proposed signs. Existing property lines and existing fence lines shall be shown.
(b) The location, dimensions, colors and materials of all proposed signs shall be shown.
(2) Accurate scaled colored plan and elevation drawings, or other illustration materials, sufficient to identify the dimensions, colors, materials, shape, design, height, letter styles and construction details of the proposed sign.
(3) Samples of all proposed sign materials and colors.
(4) An accurate lighting plan which identifies the type of all sign illumination devices, including the type of fixtures, lamps, bulb type, supports, intensity of light, color of light, installation and electrical details of all proposed sign lighting.
(5) Calculations identifying the proposed maximum total sign area for the site and individual buildings, and identifying separate individual calculations for the total sign area for the proposed sign, including freestanding monument sign, wall, window, projecting, awning, canopy or temporary signs.
(6) Any other maps, drawings, plans, illustrations or other materials determined necessary by the zoning administrator, commission or sensitive lands committee, as applicable, to adequately and accurately identify and describe the location, size, height and other characteristics of the proposed sign. (Ord. 2005-13, 2005)
16.21.109: CLASS IV AND CLASS V USE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGNS:
A class IV or class V use application required to install, erect, construct or modify a sign shall comply with the requirements of all land use ordinances and shall provide the following information:
(1) Fourteen (14) copies of a site plan, drawn at a scale of one inch equals forty feet (1" = 40'), or as required by the zoning administrator, plus twenty (20) copies of an eleven inch by seventeen inch (11" x 17") reduced copy of the site plan set identifying the following:
(a) The location and dimension of the property and all proposed uses and buildings, all existing buildings or other structures located on the property, all landscaped areas, and the location of all existing and proposed signs. Existing property lines and existing fence lines shall be shown.
(b) The location, dimensions, colors and materials of all proposed signs shall be shown.
(2) Accurate scaled colored plan and elevation drawings, or other illustration materials, sufficient to identify the dimensions, colors, materials, shape, design, height, letter styles and construction details of the proposed sign.
(3) Samples of all proposed sign materials and colors.
(4) An accurate lighting plan which identifies the type of all sign illumination devices, including the type of fixtures, lamps, bulb type, supports, intensity of light, color of light, installation and electrical details of all proposed sign lighting.
(5) Calculations identifying the proposed maximum total sign area for the site and individual buildings, and identifying separate individual calculations for the total sign area for the proposed sign, including freestanding monument sign, wall, window, projecting, awning, canopy or temporary signs.
(6) Any other maps, drawings, plans, illustrations or other materials determined necessary by the zoning administrator, sensitive lands committee, commission or city council, as applicable, to adequately and accurately identify and describe the location, size, height and other characteristics of the proposed sign. (Ord. 2005-13, 2005)
16.21.110: CLASS I USE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES AND APPROVAL STANDARDS FOR SIGNS, EXCEPT THOSE PROPOSED ON ANY SENSITIVE LANDS AREAS:
(1) The procedures for the review of a class I use application for a sign, except those proposed on any sensitive lands areas, are identified by figure 14-1 in chapter 14 of this title.
(2) The zoning administrator shall review the application and determine:
(a) The class I use associated with the proposed sign complies with all requirements of the zoning district in which the use is located.
(b) The proposed sign complies with all requirements of this chapter and chapter 14 of this title.
(c) The sign is proposed for a maximum period of forty five (45) days, such sign being removed after the expiration of forty five (45) days.
(3) Upon a finding by the zoning administrator that the proposed sign complies with all requirements of this chapter and chapter 14 of this title, the class I use application for a sign shall be approved, with or without requirements.
(4) Upon a finding by the zoning administrator that the proposed sign does not comply with all requirements of this chapter and chapter 14 of this title, the class I use application for a sign shall be denied. (Ord. 2005-13, 2005)
16.21.111: CLASS I USE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES AND APPROVAL STANDARDS FOR SIGNS PROPOSED ON ANY SENSITIVE LANDS AREAS:
(1) The procedures for the review of a class I use application for a sign proposed on any sensitive lands areas are identified by figure 14-2 in chapter 14 of this title.
(2) The sensitive lands committee shall review the application and determine:
(a) The class I use associated with the proposed sign complies with all requirements of the zoning district in which the use is located.
(b) The proposed sign complies with all requirements of this chapter, and chapters 8 and 14 of this title.
(c) The sign is proposed for a maximum period of forty five (45) days, such sign being removed after the expiration of forty five (45) days.
(3) Upon a finding by the sensitive lands committee that the proposed sign complies with all requirements of this chapter, and chapters 8 and 14 of this title, the class I use application for a sign shall be approved, with or without requirements.
(4) Upon a finding by the sensitive lands committee that the proposed sign does not comply with all requirements of this chapter, and chapters 8 and 14 of this title, the class I use application for a sign shall be denied. (Ord. 2005-13, 2005)
16.21.112: CLASS II AND CLASS III USE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES AND APPROVAL STANDARDS FOR SIGNS, EXCEPT THOSE PROPOSED ON ANY SENSITIVE LANDS AREAS:
(1) The procedures for the review of a class II or class III use application for a sign, except those proposed on any sensitive lands areas, are identified by figures 15-1 and 15-2 in chapter 15 of this title, respectively.
(2) The zoning administrator for class II use applications for signs, and the commission for class III use applications for signs, shall review the application and determine:
(a) The class II use or class III use associated with the proposed sign complies with all requirements of the zoning district in which the use is located.
(b) The proposed sign complies with all requirements of this chapter, and chapters 15 and 19 of this title.
(3) Upon a finding by the zoning administrator for class II use applications for signs, or the commission for class III use applications for signs, that the proposed sign complies with all requirements of this chapter, and chapters 15 and 19 of this title, a class II use application for a sign or a class III use application for a sign shall be approved, with or without requirements.
(4) Upon a finding by the zoning administrator for class II use applications for signs, or the commission for class III use applications for signs, that the proposed sign does not comply with all requirements of this chapter, and chapter 15 or 19 of this title, the class II use application for a sign or a class III use application for a sign shall be denied. (Ord. 2005-13, 2005)
16.21.113: CLASS II AND CLASS III USE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES AND APPROVAL STANDARDS FOR SIGNS PROPOSED ON ANY SENSITIVE LANDS AREAS:
(1) The procedures for the review of a class II or class III use application for a sign proposed on any sensitive lands areas are identified by figures 15-3 and 15-4 in chapter 15 of this title, respectively.
(2) The sensitive lands committee shall review the application and determine:
(a) The class II use or class III use associated with the proposed sign complies with all requirements of the zoning district in which the use is located.
(b) The proposed sign complies with all requirements of this chapter, and chapters 8, 15 and 19 of this title.
(3) Upon a finding by the sensitive lands committee that the class II use or class III use application for signs complies with all requirements of this chapter, and chapters 8, 15 and 19 of this title, a class II use application or a class III use application for a sign shall be approved, with or without requirements.
(4) Upon a finding by the sensitive lands committee that the class II use or class III use application for signs does not comply with all requirements of this chapter, and chapters 8, 15 or 19 of this title, a class II use application or a class III use application for a sign shall be denied. (Ord. 2005-13, 2005)
16.21.114: CLASS IV AND CLASS V USE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES AND APPROVAL STANDARDS FOR SIGNS, EXCEPT THOSE PROPOSED ON ANY SENSITIVE LANDS AREAS:
(1) The procedures for the review of a class IV or class V use application for a sign, except those proposed on any sensitive lands areas, are identified by section 16.16.113, figures 16-1 and 16-2 of this title, respectively.
(2) The commission for class IV use applications for signs, or the city council for class V use applications for signs, shall review the application and determine:
(a) The class IV use or class V use associated with the proposed sign complies with all requirements of the zoning district in which the use is located.
(b) The proposed sign complies with all requirements of this chapter, and chapters 16 and 19 of this title.
(3) Upon a finding by the commission for class IV use applications for signs, or the city council for class V use applications for signs, that the proposed sign complies with all requirements of this chapter, and chapter 16 or 19 of this title, a class II use application for a sign or a class III use application for a sign may be approved, with or without conditions.
(4) Upon a finding by the commission for class IV use applications for signs, or the city council for class V use applications for signs, that the proposed sign does not comply with all requirements of this chapter, or chapter 16 or 19 of this title, the class IV use application for a sign or a class V use application for a sign shall be denied. (Ord. 2005-13, 2005)
16.21.115: CLASS IV AND CLASS V USE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES AND APPROVAL STANDARDS FOR SIGNS PROPOSED ON ANY SENSITIVE LANDS AREAS:
(1) The procedures for the review of a class IV or class V use application for a sign proposed on any sensitive lands areas are identified by section 16.16.113, figures 16-3 and 16-4 of this title, respectively.
(2) The commission for class IV use applications for signs or the city council for class V use applications for signs proposed on any sensitive lands areas shall review the application and determine:
(a) The class IV use or class V use associated with the proposed sign complies with all requirements of the zoning district in which the use is located.
(b) The proposed sign complies with all requirements of this chapter, and chapters 8, 16 and 19 of this title.
(3) Upon a finding by the commission for class IV use applications for signs or the city council for class V use applications for signs proposed on any sensitive lands areas, that the proposed sign complies with all requirements of this chapter, and chapters 8, 16 and 19 of this title, a class IV use application for a sign or a class V use application for a sign proposed on any sensitive lands areas may be approved, with or without conditions.
(4) Upon a finding by the commission for class IV use applications for signs or the city council for class V use applications for signs proposed on any sensitive lands areas, that the proposed sign does not comply with all requirements of this chapter, or chapter 8, 16 or 19 of this title, the class IV use application for a sign or a class V use application for a sign proposed on any sensitive lands areas shall be denied. (Ord. 2005-13, 2005)
16.21.116: ALLOWED SIGNS:
All signs allowed within the city are identified in table 21-1, "Table Of Allowed Signs", of this section, and all signs shall comply with the requirements contained therein: (Ord. 2014-05, 2014)
TABLE 21-1
TABLE OF ALLOWED SIGNS
Sign Requirement | Allowed Signs | ||||||
Freestanding Monument | Wall | Window | Projecting | Awning | Canopy | Temporary (Class I Use) | |
Sign Requirement | Allowed Signs | ||||||
Freestanding Monument | Wall | Window | Projecting | Awning | Canopy | Temporary (Class I Use) | |
Zoning districts allowed | Neighborhood commercial (CN), community commercial (C-1), resort commercial (RC), resort mixed use (RMU), commercial professional and research (CPR), commercial with light manufacturing (CLM). | All residential, commercial and industrial zoning districts. | |||||
Maximum sign structure height | 7 feet | No higher than the eave line or top of the parapet wall of the building, or 20 feet, whichever is lower. | No higher than the maximum window height and must be contained within the area of the window. | No higher than the eave line or top of the parapet wall of the building, or 15 feet, whichever is lower. | No higher than the eave line or top of the parapet wall of the building, or 15 feet, whichever is lower. | No higher than the eave line or top of the canopy, or 15 feet, whichever is lower. | 4 feet |
Maximum sign structure area | 60 square feet | n/a. No larger than the wall area with which the sign is associated. | n/a. No larger than the window area with which the sign is associated. | n/a | n/a. No larger than the awning area with which the sign is associated. | n/a. No larger than the canopy area with which the sign is associated. | 20 square feet |
Maximum sign height | 7 feet | No higher than the eave line or top of the parapet wall of the building, or 20 feet, whichever is lower. | No higher than the maximum window height and must be contained within the area of the window. | No higher than the eave line or top of the parapet wall of the building, or 15 feet, whichever is lower. | No higher than the top of the awning to which it is attached. | No higher than the top of the canopy to which it is attached. | 4 feet |
Maximum sign area | 40 square feet | The maximum wall sign area, per building facade, shall not exceed 1 square foot per linear foot of wall with a maximum sign area of 100 square feet. | Shall not exceed more than 20 percent of the window area with which it is associated. | Shall be included in the maximum area allowed for wall signs. | A maximum of 20 percent of the area on each face of the awning or canopy. The area of all awning and canopy signs shall be included in the maximum area allowed for all walls signs. | 20 square feet | |
Sign location | Must meet the location requirements as provided by this chapter and specifically this table. | No wall sign shall be permitted on any building facade that does not face directly toward a public road or street. | n/a. Must meet the location requirements of the building with which it is associated. | As approved by the zoning administrator or sensitive lands committee. | |||
Maximum projection | No part of any sign shall extend over the property or into any road or street right of way or utility easement. All signs must maintain necessary clearances from underground or overhead power transmission lines as required by the electrical power provider, as provided herein. | No part of any sign shall extend over the property or into any road or street right of way or utility easement. No wall sign shall project more than 12 inches from the wall surface. | No window sign shall project beyond the exterior surface of the window. | No part of any sign shall extend over the property or into any road or street right of way or utility easement. Shall be installed at a right angle to the building and shall extend (project) no more than 5 feet from the wall to which it is attached. | No part of any sign shall extend over the property or into any road or street right of way or utility easement. Shall be attached, painted or appliqued flat against awnings made of rigid materials, and shall project not more than the awning of which it is a part. | As approved by the zoning administrator or sensitive lands committee. | |
Minimum setback requirements | May be located in the required front yard setback, provided sign is set back a minimum of 10 feet from the road or street right of way. | n/a. Must meet the location requirements of the building with which it is associated. | As approved by the zoning administrator or sensitive lands committee. | ||||
Illumination | All lighting sources must be fully shielded and no bulb or other lighting source shall be exposed or visible from any road, street or adjacent property. | No illumination allowed. | |||||
Minimum height | n/a | All wall signs shall maintain a minimum clearance of 8 feet above grade or as approved by the land use authority. | n/a | Projecting signs shall have a minimum clearance of 8 feet above grade when located over a pedestrianway. If projecting over an alley or driveway, the minimum clearance must be at least 13 feet. | Signs shall maintain the minimum clearance of the awning/canopy of which they are a part, but no less than 8 feet above grade when located over a pedestrianway or 13 feet if projecting over an alley or driveway. | n/a | |
Sign orientation | All signs shall be oriented to the adjacent road or street. | As approved by the zoning administrator or sensitive lands committee. | |||||
Design requirement | All signs shall be designed to be an integral site or building design element. All signs shall be compatible in design, style, color and materials with the existing or proposed buildings or structures to which the sign is associated and with surrounding buildings and structures. See chapter 19 of this title. | As approved by the zoning administrator or sensitive lands committee. | |||||
Sign materials and colors | Sign materials shall be similar to or compatible with the materials of the building they identify. Sign colors shall provide sufficient contrast to be legible, yet be subdued enough to blend with the surrounding structures. All sign background colors shall be dark earth tones or other dark colors. Bright and glossy or fluorescent colors and reflective surfaces are prohibited. Where these colors are part of a logo or insignia, all colors incorporated in the logo are permitted in the logo only. See chapter 19 of this title. | As approved by the zoning administrator or sensitive lands committee. | |||||
Off premises signs prohibited | All signs shall only be permitted at the location of the activity, business or service connected with the message of the sign. | ||||||
Rights of way and utility easements | No part of any sign shall be permitted within any road or street right of way or utility easement and all signs must maintain necessary clearances from underground or overhead power transmission lines as required by the electrical power provider. | ||||||
Fire suppression access | No sign or sign structure shall be permitted in a manner that any portion of its surface or supports will interfere with free use of all fire appliances, including hydrants, standpipes, automatic fire sprinkler connections and similar fire protection and suppression equipment. No sign or sign structure shall obstruct any fire lane. | ||||||
Clear view area | |||||||
Building permit required | A valid building permit approval may be necessary, as required by the adopted building code. All signs for which a building permit is required, including necessary footings, structural permits or electrical permits, shall comply with the requirements of the building code and shall be subject to inspection. | ||||||
Sign validity | A sign is authorized and valid only for the approved location. | ||||||
Valid business license required | All businesses and services advertised shall maintain necessary licenses and permits, as may be required by the state and city business licensing requirements, as applicable. | ||||||
Street address | Each business shall display its street address number into any freestanding sign provided, or provide the street address at another equally visible location on the site or building. | ||||||
Sign maintenance | All signs shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair. | ||||||
Enforcement | Any sign determined to be a hazard to the public health, welfare or safety, or determined to be a nuisance because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation or building code violation shall be remedied upon notice by the zoning administrator or other city staff and shall be subject to removal by the city, or other remedies that may be available to the city. | ||||||
Notes:
1. Maximum Sign Structure Height: The height of the permanent, freestanding supporting structure providing the location for a sign. The maximum sign structure height shall be the vertical distance from the highest point of the structure to the lowest point of the finished grade, immediately adjacent to the structure. No ground shall be bermed, or other earthwork provided, that would have the effect to exceed the maximum allowed sign structure height. See figure 21-1 at the end of this section.
2. Maximum Sign Height: The highest point on the sign structure of any text, insignia, logo, advertising, or other site or building identification materials or other message. See figure 21-2 at the end of this section.
3. Maximum Sign Structure Area: The maximum area of the sign structure calculated by multiplying the highest point of the sign structure by the longest length of the sign structure. See figure 21-3 at the end of this section.
4. Maximum Sign Area: The area of all sign copy enclosed by a square, circle, triangle, rectangle, or combination thereof, that encompasses the extreme limits of text, representation, insignia, logo, or other advertising materials. The total of all text, insignia, logo, or other advertising or identification materials shall be included in the calculation to determine maximum sign area. See figure 21-4 at the end of this section.
(Ord. 2013-06, 2013; amd. Ord. 2014-05, 2014)
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(Ord. 2005-13, 2005)
16.21.117: SIGN LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the sign requirements provided in section 16.21.116, table 21-1, "Table Of Allowed Signs", of this chapter, the following sign lighting requirements are provided to achieve the purposes of this chapter:
(1) External Illumination: Externally illuminated signs are permitted as follows:
(a) All externally lit signs shall be illuminated only with steady, stationary, fully shielded light sources aimed directly onto the sign. Light bulbs or lighting tubes used for illuminating a sign shall not be visible from any location.
(b) The intensity of sign lighting shall not exceed that necessary to illuminate and make legible a sign from the closest adjacent public right of way.
(c) The fixtures used to illuminate signs shall not be directed toward any adjacent properties.
(d) All light sources shall be fully shielded and shall comply with all "night sky" protections.
(2) Internal Illumination: Internally illuminated signs are permitted as follows:
(a) Individual backlit letters which are silhouetted against a softly illuminated wall.
(b) Individual letters with translucent faces, containing soft lighting elements inside each letter.
(c) Metal faced box signs with cutout letters and soft glow fluorescent tubes.
(3) Lighting Times: A sign shall only be illuminated during the hours of operation of the facility being identified or advertised or until eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M., whichever is later. Internally illuminated signs shall provide an automatic timer to comply with this subsection. (Ord. 2005-13, 2005)
16.21.118: EXEMPT SIGNS:
The signs identified in table 21-2, "Table Of Exempt Signs", of this section, are exempt from the requirements of this chapter, provided such signs comply with all requirements of table 21-2 of this section, and are not determined to be a prohibited sign, as provided by section 16.21.119 of this chapter.
TABLE 21-2
TABLE OF EXEMPT SIGNS
Sign Type
| Sign Requirement
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Sign Type
| Sign Requirement
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Address numbers | Street address numbers no higher than 12 inches. | |
Community events posters and announcements | Posters and fliers announcing or promoting community events provided such posters or fliers do not advertise products or services not associated with the community event. Requires technical review committee review and approval. | |
Directional signs | Directional signs such as "Enter" and "Exit" provided: | |
(1) There shall be no more than 2 directional signs per driveway entrance to a lot, parcel or multiple use lot or parcel. | ||
(2) No directional sign shall be greater than 4 square feet in area and have a height greater than 3 feet above grade. | ||
Flags | Any flag, pennant or insignia of any nation, state, county, city, civic, religious organization, or educational institution. | |
Historic plaques | Plaques erected for the purposes of identifying a historic site, building, or structure. | |
Hours of operation | 1 unlighted "hours of operation" sign allowed per entrance not larger than 1 square foot in area. | |
Informational signs | Signs containing no advertising provided each sign does not exceed 1 square foot in area, and is limited to a total of 4 square feet for any 1 business. | |
Minor window signs | Window signs displaying product names, product logos, business names, or promoting the nature of the business or the products sold provided: | |
(1) No minor window sign shall exceed 4 square feet. | ||
(2) No more than 1 minor window sign is displayed in any 1 window. | ||
(3) No more than 2 minor window signs are located in any 1 business. | ||
(4) Not allowed in any agricultural or residential zone. | ||
Official notices | Official government notices and notices posted by government officers or employees in the performance of their duties. | |
Political signs | Signs used to identify and for the support of candidates for national, state, county, city, school board, service district, or other public office provided such signs: | |
(1) Are stationary and unlighted. | ||
(2) Are not erected earlier than 60 days prior to the specified voting day. | ||
(3) Are removed within 2 days after the specified voting day. | ||
(4) No 1 political sign shall exceed 12 square feet in area and 4 feet in height. | ||
(5) Is not located within any clear view area. | ||
Project identification signs | (1) Maximum of 48 square feet and a height of 10 feet measured from natural grade or 11 feet measured from back of curb, whichever is lower. Only 1 sign allowed per entrance. Signs may be double sided. 2 flagpoles with 3 foot x 7 foot flags and a maximum height of 20 feet are allowed per project entrance (torn or tattered flags shall be replaced immediately). | |
(2) One 5-foot diameter helium balloon, raised to a maximum height of 100 feet, from 10:00 A.M. and retrieved at the close of each sales day allowed on 1 weekend per quarter, during high traffic events such as the Parade Of Homes, Senior Games, Marathon, Ironman/Fitness Festival, and on federal holidays and July 24. | ||
Public necessity signs | Signs required for safety or instructional purposes, installed and maintained by Ivins City Corporation, such as "No Parking" and street name signs. | |
Real estate signs or open house signs | Any real estate sign advertising real property for sale, lease or rent within Ivins City provided such signs meet the following requirements: | |
(1) 1 sign may be placed on the property that is for sale, lease, or rent, or adjacent thereto. | ||
(2) Two 2-foot x 3-foot off site signs are allowed with a temporary permit. | ||
(3) Off site signs can be placed on public property, but not on sidewalks, bike paths, or traffic lanes of roadways. | ||
(4) Off site signs are permitted in daylight hours only and must be removed overnight. | ||
(5) Such signs are stationary and unlighted. | ||
(6) Signs must be professionally prepared, neat in appearance, and well maintained. | ||
(7) Are removed within 30 days from the date of sale, lease, or rental. | ||
(8) No real estate sign shall exceed 2 x 3 feet in area and 3 feet in height. Each individual sign may be double sided. | ||
(9) Is not located within any clear view area or placed where it creates a safety hazard. | ||
(10) Signs placed on private property are permitted only with the permission of the property owner. | ||
(11) Only 1 sign per sales property is permitted at a single location. | ||
Religious symbols | Any religious symbol attached to a place of religious worship. | |
Residential nameplate, street address or combination | 1 nameplate sign showing the name of the occupant of a residence and the address of the dwelling. The sign shall contain no advertising copy and shall not exceed 2 square feet in area. | |
Restaurant menu boxes | Restaurant menu boxes of up to 4 square feet for displaying menus. A freestanding, or wall sign permit approval shall be obtained for restaurant menu boxes larger than 4 square feet, and included in the total allowed freestanding or wall signs. | |
Seasonal decorations | Temporary decorations or displays, when such are clearly incidental to, and are customarily or commonly associated with, any national, local or religious celebration; provided that such decorations or displays are maintained in an attractive condition and do not constitute a fire hazard. | |
Signs authorized by law | Signs required or specifically authorized for a public purpose by any law, statute, or ordinance, including traffic control signs, such as "Stop" and "Yield". | |
Site and building features | Pieces of art, monuments, statuary, sculpture, water features, fountains, and other similar features, not containing any corporate advertising, logo, insignia, or other symbol, and used to identify or distinguish a site or building. | |
Subdivision identification signs | Not more than 2 permanent subdivision identification signs are permitted for each primary entrance to a recorded subdivision indicating only the name, symbol, logo, or other graphic identification of the subdivision. Allowed subdivision identification signs shall be approved at the time of final subdivision approval by the land use authority. | |
Warning signs | Temporary or permanent signs erected by a government agency, utility company, or construction company to warn of danger or hazardous conditions. | |
Vehicle signs | Signs displayed on motor vehicles or trailers being operated in the normal course of business, such as signs indicating the name of the owner or business if the primary purpose of such vehicles is not for the display of signs. | |
(Ord. 2013-06, 2013)
16.21.119: PROHIBITED SIGNS:
(1) All off premises signs designed or intended to direct attention to a business, product or service that is not provided, sold, offered or existing on the property where the sign is located, including all billboards.
(2) Signs on any city owned property, except for political signs, which shall be removed within two (2) days after the specified voting date and "Parade Of Homes" signs, which shall be removed the day following the last day of the Parade Of Homes.
(3) All signs installed, erected, constructed or modified without receiving the necessary application approval.
(4) Signs placed on private property without the approval of the owner.
(5) Flag mounted signs.
(6) All signs having intermittent or flashing illumination, animated or moving parts, rotating or simulating movement by any means of fluttering, spinning or reflection devices or that emit sound.
(7) Electronic message signs that change copy electronically and including "time, date and temperature" signs.
(8) All banners, pennants, streamers, balloons, flags, searchlights, strobe lights, beacons and inflatable signs, objects and characters.
(9) Flashing signs or lights that contain an intermittent, pulsating or flashing light source.
(10) Portable signs that can be moved from place to place and not permanently affixed to the ground or building.
(11) All signs that project an image or message onto a wall or other surface.
(12) Any text or shape that obstructs the view of motor vehicle operators, bicyclists and pedestrians entering a public roadway from any parking area, service drive, private driveway, alley or other thoroughfare.
(13) All signs that obstruct free ingress to or egress from required door, window, fire escape or other required exit.
(14) Signs attached to any fences, utility poles, trees, shrubs, rocks or other natural objects, unless specifically included in the design.
(15) All signs constituting a hazard to public health, welfare or safety.
(16) All neon signs, except a sign stating "Open" and which do not exceed two (2) square feet.
(17) All roof mounted signs.
(18) All signs painted on or attached to vehicles that are parked on the public right of way or on private premises for advertising.
(19) All signs providing a lighting source that is exposed or directly visible for any public right of way or adjacent property.
(20) All neon, rope lights, string lights, exposed bulbs or tubes, or other directly visible light source designed specifically to outline any building roofline, or building wall.
(21) Any sign, statement, symbol or picture of an obscene nature. (Ord. 2005-13, 2005)
16.21.120: NONCOMPLYING SIGNS:
All signs permitted within the city shall comply with section 16.21.116, table 21-1, "Table Of Allowed Signs", or section 16.21.118, table 21-2, "Table Of Exempt Signs", of this chapter, unless such signs are determined to be a legal noncomplying structure. A legal noncomplying structure shall be determined to be a sign existing on the effective date hereof, and for which a valid approval has been issued. All legal noncomplying signs may continue, subject to the requirements of chapter 25 of this title. (Ord. 2005-13, 2005)
16.21.121: UNUSED AND ABANDONED SIGNS:
A sign shall be considered unused or abandoned and shall be removed after the activity, product, business, service or other use, which it advertised, has ceased or has vacated the building, lot or parcel for a period not less than one year. All unused or abandoned signs shall be removed by the property owner, upon written notice by the zoning administrator, or other city staff, and shall be subject to removal by the city, if not removed by the property owner within thirty (30) days of notice by the zoning administrator, or other city staff, or other remedies that may be available to the city. (Ord. 2005-13, 2005)