(A)

Purpose. The purpose of this article is to set out regulations for the erection and maintenance of signs visible from the public right-of-way while preserving the right of free speech and expression.

(B)

Scope. The regulations of [this] article shall provide a balanced and fair legal framework for design, construction, and placement of signs that:

(1)

Promotes the safety of persons and property by ensuring that signs do not create a hazard by:

(a)

Collapsing, catching fire, or otherwise decaying;

(b)

Confusing or distracting motorists; or

(c)

Impairing drivers' ability to see pedestrians, obstacles, or other vehicles, or to read traffic signs.

(2)

Promotes the efficient communication of messages, and ensures that persons exposed to signs:

(a)

Are not overwhelmed by the number of messages presented; and

(b)

Are able to exercise freedom of choice to observe or ignore said messages according to the observer's purpose.

(3)

Protects the public welfare and enhances the appearance and economic value of the community by protecting scenic views and avoiding sign clutter that can compromise the character, quality, and viability of commercial corridors.

(4)

Ensures that signs are compatible with their surroundings, and prevents the construction of signs that are a nuisance to occupants of adjacent and contiguous property due to brightness, reflectivity, bulk, or height.

(5)

Promotes the use of signs that are aesthetically pleasing, of appropriate scale, and integrated with the built environment, in order to meet the objectives related to the quality and character of development set forth in the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Jenks,

(6)

Enhances property values and business opportunities,

(7)

Assists in wayfinding, and

(8)

Provides fair and consistent permitting and enforcement.

(C)

Authority. The City Council finds that:

(1)

This article advances important and substantial governmental interests,

(2)

The regulations set out in this article are unrelated to the suppression of constitutionally-protected free expression and do not involve the content of protected messages which may be displayed on signs, nor do they involve the viewpoint of individual speakers,

(3)

The incidental restriction on the freedom of speech is no greater than is essential to the furtherance of the interests protected by this article, and

(4)

Certain types of speech are not protected by the First Amendment due to the harm that they cause to individuals or the community, and speech that is harmful to minors may be prohibited in places that are accessible to minors.

(5)

Any Planned Unit Development ordinance or Specific Use approved prior to the adoption of this UDO which references compliance with the City of Jenks Zoning Code shall meet the applicable sign standards of this UDO.

(D)

General Findings of Fact. The City Council finds that:

(1)

The ability to display signs of reasonable size and dimensions is vital to the health and sustainability of many businesses, and the display of signs with noncommercial messages is a traditional component of the freedom of speech, but the constitutional guarantee of free speech may be limited by appropriate and constrained regulation that is unrelated to the expression itself,

(2)

The City has an important and substantial interest in preventing sign clutter (which is the proliferation of signs of increasing size and dimensions as a result of competition among property owners for the attention of passing motorists), because sign clutter degrades the character of the community, makes the community a less attractive place for commerce and private investment, and dilutes or obscures messages displayed along the City's streets by creating visual confusion and aesthetic blight,

(3)

Sign clutter can be prevented by regulations that balance the legitimate needs of individual property owners to convey their commercial and noncommercial messages against the comparable needs of adjacent and nearby property owners and the interest of the community as a whole in providing for a high-quality community character,

(4)

Temporary signs that are not constructed of weather-resistant materials are often damaged or destroyed by wind, rain, and sun, and after such damage or destruction, degrade the aesthetics of the City's streets if they are not removed,

(5)

The City has an important and substantial interest in keeping its rights-of-way clear of obstructions and litter,

(6)

The City has an important and substantial interest in protecting the health of its tree canopy, which contributes to the character and value of the community, and

(7)

The uncontrolled use of billboard signs and their location, density, size, shape, motion, illumination, and demand for attention can be injurious to the purposes of this UDO, and destructive to community character and property values, and that, as such, restrictions on the display of off-premises commercial messages are necessary and desirable.

(Ord. No. 1581, § II, 4-5-2022)

(A)

Reserved.

(B)

Temporary Sign Area Limit. Each lot shall be allowed aggregate temporary sign area equal to one-half square foot of sign area per linear foot of lot frontage.

(C)

Premises Having Frontage on More Than One Dedicated Street. Premises having frontage on more than one dedicated street will be allowed an additional one-half square foot of aggregate sign area for each lineal foot of the secondary lot frontage; however additional sign area shall only be displayed on the secondary frontage.

(D)

Irregularly Shaped Lots. Irregularly shaped lots with minimal lot frontage, relative to more typically shaped lots in the district, may petition for additional aggregate sign area through the Comprehensive Sign Plan process as detailed in section 16-7-9.

(Ord. No. 1581, § II, 4-5-2022; Ord. No. 1624, § V, 10-17-2023)

(A)

Sign Height. Sign height shall be measured by the total distance between the highest point on the sign to the average elevation of the ground upon which the sign supports are placed, except when the sign supports rest upon a berm or other area elevated above the surrounding ground or when the sign supports rest upon a ditch or other area lower than the surrounding ground. In such cases, the elevation of the centerline of the adjacent roadway shall be considered as the ground level.

(B)

Sign Area. Unless otherwise defined, sign area is determined by the total area enclosed by a continuous perimeter along the edges of a sign, including any frame or border. The area of a sign composed of individually-affixed letters is determined by the total area of the smallest geometric shape enclosing the copy. A maximum of two geometric shapes may be utilized. The calculation for a double-faced sign shall be the area of one face only.

(Ord. No. 1581, § II, 4-5-2022)

The following key is to be used in the interpretation of Table 16-7-4.

(A)

Permitted Sign Types. Sign types marked as "P" in the table shall be permitted subject to all applicable regulations of this UDO and only after the issuance of a Sign Permit as detailed in section 16-9-3(F).

(B)

Allowed Sign Types. Sign types marked as "A" in the table shall be allowed subject to all applicable regulations of this UDO.

(C)

Prohibited Sign Types. A blank space in the table indicates that a sign type is not allowed in the respective zoning district.

(D)

Unlisted Sign Types. Sign types that are not included in Table 16-7-4 shall be considered prohibited.

(Ord. No. 1581, § II, 4-5-2022; Ord. No. 1624, § V(Att. D), 10-17-2023)

(A)

Wall Signs.

(1)

Sign Area.

(a)

The maximum sign area of wall signs in the R, OL, LC, and DC Districts shall not exceed five percent of the total area of the face of the wall to which the sign is to be affixed.

(b)

The maximum sign area of wall signs in the OM, CS, RTC, and IL Districts shall not exceed ten percent of the total area of the face of the wall to which the sign is to be affixed.

(c)

The maximum sign area of wall signs in the CG and IM Districts shall not exceed 15 percent of the total area of the face of the wall to which the sign is to be affixed.

(2)

Sign Height. No wall sign shall protrude above the highest roofline or the top of the parapet wall or mansard roof.

(3)

Projection.

(a)

A wall sign shall not extend more than six inches from the wall of the building or structure to which it is attached.

(b)

A wall sign shall maintain a minimum vertical clearance of ten feet from grade.

(4)

Number of Signs.

(a)

Single tenant buildings shall be permitted a total of two wall signs; however only one wall sign shall be displayed on any single building façade.

(b)

Multi-tenant buildings shall be permitted one wall sign per unit.

(c)

A maximum of two secondary wall signs may be authorized for buildings with lineal frontage in excess of 75 feet by the City Planner provided such additional signage is:

(I)

In keeping with the overall design and architecture of the building,

(II)

A minimum of 20 feet from the primary wall sign and other secondary wall signs,

(III)

A maximum of fifty (50) percent of the size of the primary wall sign,

(IV)

Less visually prominent on the site than the building's primary wall sign, and

(V)

The total area of all primary and secondary wall signs does not exceed the maximum wall sign area as established in section 16-7-5(A)(1).

(5)

Sign Copy. If the sign copy utilized on a wall sign is either individually affixed letters, raceway letters, applied vinyl, or printed, etched, or otherwise incorporated directly on the sign's backing plate, the City Planner may approve an increase in sign area up to an additional five percent of the total area of the face of the wall to which the sign is to be affixed. Box/cabinet signs shall be prohibited in the Downtown Commercial District.

(6)

Other Provisions.

(a)

No wall sign shall cover any architectural features (architectural features shall include but not be limited to, pediment, cornice, belt course, pier, windows, pilaster, roof, decorative stone or inlay, kick plate/bulkhead, raised or colored brick pattern, and corbel) of the building to which it is affixed.

(b)

No wall sign shall be affixed to HVAC screening, elevator overrun, or other structures protruding from the roof of the principal building, excluding architectural features that are an integral part of the principal building.

(B)

Single-Tenant Monument Signs.

(1)

Sign Area.

(a)

The maximum sign area of single-tenant monument signs in the AG, R, OL, and LC, Districts shall not exceed 15 square feet.

(b)

The maximum sign area of single-tenant monument signs in the OM, CS, RTC, and IL Districts shall not exceed 30 square feet.

(c)

The maximum sign area of single-tenant monument signs in the CG and IM Districts shall not exceed 45 square feet.

(2)

Sign Height.

(a)

The maximum sign height of single-tenant monument signs in the R, OL, and LC Districts shall not exceed five feet.

(b)

The maximum sign height of single-tenant monument signs in the OM, CS, RTC, and IL Districts shall not exceed seven feet.

(c)

The maximum sign height of single-tenant monument signs in the CG and IM Districts shall not exceed ten feet.

(3)

Number of Signs. A maximum of one single-tenant monument sign shall be permitted per lot frontage.

(4)

Location. Single-tenant monument signs shall comply with the following locational standards.

(a)

Shall be located a minimum of five feet from all property lines, rights-of-way, and utility easements;

(b)

Shall not block points of ingress or egress;

(c)

Shall not be placed in any sidewalk or pedestrian circulation system, and

(d)

Shall not be located in a clear sight triangle as detailed in section 16-6-6.

(5)

Sign Base. The base of single-tenant monument sign, including all structural components, shall extend horizontally from the sign face a minimum of ten percent and a maximum of 25 percent of the width of the sign face. The base of single-tenant monument signs shall be constructed from masonry, stone, or similar high-quality materials in keeping with the materials and design of the principal building of the lot.

(6)

Landscape Requirement. All single-tenant monument signs shall be required to plant and maintain a landscape area at the base of the sign. The minimum area of the landscape area shall be equal to half of the square footage of the sign area of the associated sign. Landscape areas shall be planted with one shrub or native grass per every three square feet of required landscape area.

(7)

Other Provisions. A single-tenant monument sign shall not be permitted on a lot frontage with an existing monument sign or pole/pylon sign.

(C)

Multi-Tenant Monument Signs.

(1)

Sign Area.

(a)

The maximum sign area of multi-tenant monument signs in the R, OL, and LC Districts shall not exceed 30 square feet.

(b)

The maximum sign area of multi-tenant monument signs in the OM, CS, RTC, and IL Districts shall not exceed 60 square feet.

(c)

The maximum sign area of multi-tenant monument signs in the CG and IM Districts shall not exceed 90 square feet.

(2)

Sign Height.

(a)

The maximum sign height of multi-tenant monument signs in the R, OL, and LC Districts shall not exceed ten feet.

(b)

The maximum sign height of single-tenant monument signs in the OM, CS, RTC, and IL Districts shall not exceed 14 feet.

(c)

The maximum sign height of single-tenant monument signs in the CG and IM Districts shall not exceed 20 feet.

(3)

Number of Signs. A maximum of one multi-tenant monument sign shall be permitted per lot frontage.

(4)

Location. Multi-tenant monument signs shall be located a minimum of five feet from all property lines, rights-of-way, and utility easements; shall not block points of ingress or egress; be placed in any sidewalk or pedestrian circulation system and shall not be located in a clear sight triangle as detailed in section 16-6-6.

(5)

Sign Base. The base of multi-tenant monument signs, including all structural components, shall extend horizontally from the sign face a minimum of ten percent and a maximum of 25 percent of the width of the sign face. The base of single-tenant monument signs shall be constructed from masonry, stone, or similar high-quality materials in keeping with the materials and design of the principal building of the lot.

(6)

Landscape Requirement. All multi-tenant monument signs shall be required to plant and maintain a landscape area at the base of the sign. The minimum area of the landscape area shall be equal to half of the square footage of the sign area of the associated sign. Landscape areas shall be planted with one shrub or native grass per every three square feet.

(7)

Other Provisions. A multi-tenant monument sign shall not be permitted on a lot frontage with an existing monument sign or pole/pylon sign.

(D)

Post Sign, Permanent.

(1)

Sign Area. The maximum sign area of a permanent post sign shall not exceed six square feet.

(2)

Sign Height. The maximum height of a permanent post sign shall not exceed six feet.

(3)

Number of Signs. A maximum of one permanent post sign shall be allowed per lot frontage.

(4)

Location. Permanent post signs shall meet the following locational requirements.

(a)

Shall be located a minimum of five feet from all property lines, rights-of-way, and utility easements;

(b)

Shall not block points of ingress or egress;

(c)

Shall not be placed in any sidewalk or pedestrian circulation system, and

(d)

Shall not be located in a clear sight triangle as detailed in section 16-6-6.

(5)

Other Provisions.

(a)

Permanent post signs shall be securely anchored into the ground or secured in a portable base designed for such function.

(b)

Permanent Post signs shall be maintained in good condition and shall not sag, lie on the ground, be torn, or otherwise kept in a disorderly state.

(E)

Pole/Pylon Signs.

(1)

Sign Area. The sign area of pole/pylon signs shall not exceed 30 square feet in any district.

(2)

Sign Height. The sign height of pole/pylon signs shall not exceed 40 feet in any district.

(3)

Number of Signs. A maximum of one pole/pylon sign shall be permitted per lot.

(4)

Location. Pole/Pylon signs shall comply with the following locational standards.

(a)

Shall be located a minimum of five feet from all property lines, rights-of-way, and utility easements;

(b)

Shall not block points of ingress or egress;

(c)

Shall not be placed in any sidewalk or pedestrian circulation system; and

(d)

Shall not be located in a clear sight triangle as detailed in section 16-6-6.

(5)

Landscape Requirement. All pole/pylon signs shall be required to plant and maintain a landscape area at the base of the sign. The minimum area of the landscape area shall be equal to the square footage of the sign area of the associated sign. Landscape areas shall be planted with one shrub or native grass per every three square feet.

(6)

Other Provisions. A pole/pylon sign shall not be permitted on a lot frontage with an existing monument sign or pole/pylon sign.

(F)

Awning/Canopy Signs.

(1)

Sign Area. The maximum sign area of awning/canopy signs shall be 50 percent of the face of the awning or canopy upon which the sign shall be printed or affixed. The area of the awning or canopy sign shall count towards the maximum amount of sign area permitted for wall signs as detailed in section 16-7-5(A)(1).

(2)

Other Provisions. Awning/canopy signs shall only be permitted on awnings/canopies extending above ground floor entrances or windows.

(G)

Blade/Projecting Signs.

(1)

Sign Area.

(a)

The maximum permitted sign area of blade signs shall be four square feet.

(b)

The maximum permitted sign area of "special" projecting blade sign shall be 35 square feet.

(2)

Height.

(a)

Blade signs shall not extend above the roofline of the building to which it is attached, or a maximum of 12 feet, whichever is less, and shall maintain a minimum vertical clearance of ten feet.

(b)

"Special" projecting blade signs shall not exceed the height of the parapet or wall to which it is attached by more than 25 percent and shall maintain a minimum vertical clearance of ten feet.

(3)

Number of Signs. A maximum of one blade sign shall be permitted per ground floor nonresidential tenant space. A blade sign may be displayed on the same building frontage as a wall or an awning or canopy sign, and "special" projecting blade sign.

(4)

Projection. Blade signs shall horizontally project a maximum of four feet from the mean elevation of the building to which it is attached or with staff recommendation and approval of Planning Commission. "Special" projecting blade signs shall not be continuously attached to the surface of the wall.

(5)

Other Provisions.

(a)

Blade signs shall not be internally illuminated. "Special" projecting signs may incorporate neon, staff may require approval from Planning Commission for other requests. Cabinet signs are prohibited within the Downtown Core (DC) and the Riverfront Tourist Commercial (RTC).

(b)

Blade signs may encroach upon, extend, or project over a public right-of-way or easement. The property owner may be required to provide a release or hold harmless to the City prior to issuing permits for any such signs.

(H)

Window Signs, Permanent.

(1)

Sign Area. The maximum permitted sign area of a permanent window sign shall be 25 percent of the square footage of the individual window on which the sign shall be located. Permanent window sign area shall be counted in aggregate with temporary window sign area.

(I)

Billboard Signs.

(1)

Sign Area. The maximum sign area of billboard signs shall not exceed 14 feet by 48 feet and may include an additional three foot by 48 foot marquee located at the base of the sign face.

(2)

Sign Height. The maximum height of billboard signs shall not exceed 50 feet.

(3)

Sign Separation.

(a)

A minimum distance of 1,000 linear feet shall be required between billboard signs. The separation requirement shall apply to either side of the roadway regardless of which side of the roadway the sign is located upon.

(b)

Billboard signs shall maintain a minimum separation of 50 feet from any monument sign or pole/pylon sign. The separation requirement shall be measured in a straight line from the nearest point on the sign to the nearest point of any monument sign or pole/pylon sign.

(4)

Location.

(a)

No billboard sign shall be located within 300 feet of a public park. The setback requirement shall be measured in a straight line from the nearest point on the sign to the nearest point on the property of the park.

(b)

Billboard signs, if visible from an R district or if visible from a designated residential development area, shall be setback from such district or area a minimum linear distance equal to the area of the billboard sign. The setback requirement shall be measured in a straight line from the nearest point on a sign to the nearest point of an R district or residential development area boundary line.

(c)

No portion of a billboard sign shall be located within ten feet of a freeway right-of-way. The setback requirement shall be measured in a straight line from the nearest point on a sign to the nearest point of the freeway right-of-way boundary line.

(d)

No billboard sign shall be permitted to be located upon or constructed within a required landscape zone, off-street parking area, or off-street loading area, nor to otherwise obstruct vehicular or pedestrian access or circulation, or pose any other hazard to motor vehicle traffic exiting, entering, or traveling within the site on which the sign is located.

(5)

Other Provisions.

(a)

No billboard sign shall contain more than two sides, and only one side shall be included in the computation of display surface area. The two sides shall face in opposite directions. "Opposite" shall, in addition to its ordinary meaning, include V-shaped signs when the angle of separation of the display surfaces does not exceed 30 degrees.

(b)

A billboard sign shall be oriented to be primarily visible from the freeway.

(c)

No billboard sign shall contain flashing, blinking, or traveling lights or reflective glitter.

(d)

Cutouts or extensions shall be permitted, in addition to the display surface area permitted in this section, so long as the cutouts or extensions do not exceed 15 percent of the display surface area.

(e)

No billboard sign shall be supported by more than one post or column unless required by site engineering considerations and is certified as such by a registered professional engineer.

(f)

Billboard signs which have animation, revolving or rotating components or movement shall be prohibited.

(g)

Illumination on the face of billboard signs shall not exceed 70 foot candles measured at a two-foot distance.

(h)

Any illumination shall be by constant light.

(i)

Billboard signs may include electronic message boards for a maximum of 100 percent of the permitted sign area subject to compliance with all standards of section 16-7-7(B).

(Ord. No. 1581, § II, 4-5-2022; Ord. No. 1624, § V, 10-17-2023)

(A)

General Standards for Permitted Temporary Signs.

(1)

Concurrent Display. A maximum of two permitted temporary signs, as permitted per district, may be displayed on a lot concurrently.

(2)

Display Period.

(a)

The permitted display period of a permitted temporary sign shall be a maximum of 30 days.

(b)

A total of three nonconcurrent display periods shall be permitted per single-tenant building or unit of a multitenant building per calendar year.

(c)

Nonconcurrent display periods shall be separated by a minimum of 30 days.

(B)

Wall-Mounted Banner Signs.

(1)

Sign Area.

(a)

The maximum sign area of wall-mounted banner signs in the R, OL, LC, and DC Districts shall not exceed two and one-half percent of the total area of the face of the wall to which the sign is to be affixed.

(b)

The maximum sign area of wall-mounted banner signs in the OM, CS, RTC, and IL Districts shall not exceed five percent of the total area of the face of the wall to which the sign is to be affixed.

(c)

The maximum sign area of wall-mounted banner signs in the CG and IM Districts shall not exceed seven and one-half percent of the total area of the face of the wall to which the sign is to be affixed.

(2)

Sign Height. No wall-mounted banner sign shall protrude above the highest roofline or above the top of the parapet wall or mansard roof.

(3)

Number of Signs. A maximum of one wall-mounted banner sign shall be permitted per lot frontage of a single-tenant building or unit of a multi-tenant building.

(4)

Location. Wall-mounted banner signs shall be affixed to a building.

(5)

Projection. Wall-mounted banner signs shall be affixed flat against the building to which they are mounted.

(C)

Ground-Mounted Banner Signs.

(1)

Sign Area. The maximum sign area of a ground-mounted banner sign shall not exceed 32 square feet.

(2)

Sign Height. The maximum height of a ground-mounted banner sign shall not exceed six feet.

(3)

Number of Signs. A maximum of one ground-mounted banner sign shall be permitted per lot frontage.

(4)

Location. Ground-mounted banner signs shall meet the following locational requirements.

(a)

Shall be located a minimum of five feet from all property lines, rights-of-way, and utility easements;

(b)

Shall not block points of ingress or egress;

(c)

Shall not be placed in any sidewalk or pedestrian circulation system, and

(d)

Shall not be located in a clear sight triangle as detailed in section 16-6-6.

(5)

Other Provisions.

(a)

Ground-mounted banner signs shall be securely anchored into the ground or secured in a portable base designed for such function.

(b)

Ground-mounted banner signs shall be maintained in good condition and shall not sag, lie on the ground, be torn, or otherwise kept in a disorderly state.

(D)

Feather Sign.

(1)

Sign Area. The maximum sign area of feather signs shall not exceed 16 square feet.

(2)

Sign Height. The maximum height of a feather sign shall not exceed eight feet.

(3)

Number of Signs. A maximum of one feather sign shall be permitted per 25 feet of linear lot frontage.

(4)

Sign Separation. Each feather sign shall be separated from another feather sign by at least 25 feet.

(5)

Location. Feather signs shall meet the following locational requirements.

(a)

Shall be located a minimum of five feet from all property lines, rights-of-way, and utility easements;

(b)

Shall not block points of ingress or egress;

(c)

Shall not be placed in any sidewalk or pedestrian circulation system, and shall not be located in a clear sight triangle as detailed in section 16-6-6.

(6)

Other Provisions.

(a)

Feather signs shall be securely anchored into the ground or secured in a portable base designed for such function.

(b)

Feather signs shall be maintained in good condition and shall not sag, lie on the ground, be torn, or otherwise kept in a disorderly state.

(E)

Window Sign, Temporary.

(1)

Sign Area. The maximum sign area of a temporary window sign shall be 30 percent of the square footage of the individual window on which the sign shall be located. Temporary window sign area shall be counted in aggregate with permanent window sign area.

(F)

Post Signs, Temporary.

(1)

Sign Area. The maximum sign area of a temporary post sign shall not exceed six square feet.

(2)

Sign Height. The maximum height of a temporary post sign shall not exceed six feet.

(3)

Number of Signs. A maximum of one temporary post sign shall be allowed per lot frontage.

(4)

Location. Temporary post signs shall meet the following locational requirements.

(a)

Shall be located a minimum of five feet from all property lines, rights-of-way, and utility easements;

(b)

Shall not block points of ingress or egress;

(c)

Shall not be placed in any sidewalk or pedestrian circulation system, and

(d)

Shall not be located in a clear sight triangle as detailed in section 16-6-6.

(5)

Other Provisions.

(a)

Temporary post signs shall be securely anchored into the ground or secured in a portable base designed for such function.

(b)

Temporary post signs shall be maintained in good condition and shall not sag, lie on the ground, be torn, or otherwise kept in a disorderly state.

(G)

Yard Signs.

(1)

Sign Area. The maximum sign area of a yard sign shall not exceed four square feet.

(2)

Sign Height. The maximum height of a yard sign shall not exceed three and one-half feet.

(3)

Number of Signs.

(a)

A maximum of two yard signs may be displayed concurrently for a period of 30 consecutive days.

(b)

An unlimited number of yard signs may be displayed concurrently for a period of 48 hours.

(4)

Location. Yard signs shall meet the following locational criteria.

(a)

Yard signs shall be located a minimum of five feet from all property lines, rights-of-way, and utility easements;

(b)

Shall not block points of ingress or egress;

(c)

Shall not be placed in any sidewalk or pedestrian circulation system, and

(d)

Shall not be located in a clear sight triangle as detailed in section 16-6-6.

(5)

Other Provisions.

(a)

Yard signs shall be securely anchored into the ground or secured in a portable base designed for such function.

(b)

Yard signs shall be maintained in good condition and shall not sag, lie on the ground, be torn, or otherwise kept in a disorderly state.

(c)

Yard signs in residential districts displayed for a period of 48 hours or less shall be exempt from the requirements of this section.

(Ord. No. 1581, § II, 4-5-2022; Ord. No. 1624, § V, 10-17-2023)

(A)

Illumination.

(1)

Location and Design of Light Source. Whenever an external artificial light source is used for a sign, such source shall be located, shielded, and directed so as not to be directly visible from any public street or private residence. No receptacle or device housing a permitted light source for a sign shall protrude more than 12 inches from the face of the sign or building to which it is attached except if such light source is ground-mounted, locked in place, and cannot be redirected.

(2)

Level of Illumination. In no event shall the illumination of any sign, resulting from any internal or external artificial light source, exceed the outdoor lighting standards established in section 16-6-7. All artificial illumination shall be so designed, located, shielded, and directed as to prevent the casting of glare or direct light upon adjacent property or streets.

(3)

Signs Adjacent to Residential Areas. Any illuminated sign located on a lot abutting or across a street from, and visible from, any residentially zoned area shall not be illuminated between the hours of ten 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. except that such sign may remain illuminated during such time as the activity to which the sign pertains is open for business so long as such sign is not a public or private nuisance.

(B)

Electronic Message Boards. Single-tenant and multi-tenant monument signs, pole/pylon signs, and billboard signs may incorporate electronic message boards in accordance with the following.

(1)

Streaming video and audio prohibited except during times when a special event permit has been issued for activities on or adjacent to the location of the sign through a Staff Administrative Process.

(2)

Each message must be displayed for a minimum of eight seconds.

(3)

Change of message must be accomplished in two seconds.

(4)

Change of message must occur simultaneously on the entire sign.

(5)

No flashing, dimming, or brightening may occur except to accommodate a message change.

(6)

Electronic message boards must contain a default mechanism that freezes an image in case of malfunction.

(7)

Electronic message boards shall automatically adjust intensity of display based on natural ambient light conditions. No such sign shall display an illuminative brightness exceeding 500 NITs at any time between one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise or 6,500 NITs between one-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset.

(8)

Electronic message boards shall be able to display multicolor high quality images based on display size. Multi-color display shall be able to show a minimum of 281 trillion color shades.

(9)

Electronic message boards shall comply with Table 16-7-7(B)(9).

(10)

Electronic message boards shall be turned off between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and 2:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday when located within 300 feet of a residential lot.

(11)

Operators must be able to respond to a malfunction or safety issue within one hour of notification.

(12)

Applications shall be reviewed by the City Engineer and determined that the sign placement does not interfere with traffic control devices within 300 feet of the sign or traffic circulation upon roadways, if determination is not approved by City Engineer a report from a traffic engineer certifying that the proposed sign does not interfere with the design characteristics of the traffic circulation and traffic control devices shall be required.

(C)

Visibility Standards. All signs shall comply with the visibility standards established in section 16-6-6.

(Ord. No. 1581, § II, 4-5-2022)

(A)

Prohibited Signs. The following sign types shall be prohibited in all zoning districts:

(1)

Roof Signs,

(2)

Outline Lighting,

(3)

Signs with flashing lights,

(4)

Snipe Signs,

(5)

Pennants,

(6)

Streamers,

(7)

Spinners,

(8)

Propellors,

(9)

Inflatable Shapes, and

(10)

Signs which encroach on the public right-of-way.

(B)

Prohibited Content.

(1)

The following content is prohibited without reference to the viewpoint of the individual speaker:

(a)

Text or graphics of an indecent or immoral nature and harmful to minors,

(b)

Text or graphics that advertise unlawful activity,

(c)

Text or graphics that are obscene, fighting words, defamation, incitement to imminent lawless action, or true threats, or

(d)

Text or graphics that present a clear and present danger due to their potential confusion with traffic control signs or signs that provide public safety information (for example, signs that use the words "Stop," "Yield," "Caution," or "Danger," or comparable words, phrases, symbols, or characters in such a manner as to imply a safety hazard that does not exist).

(2)

The narrow classifications of content that are prohibited by this subsection are either not protected by the United States or Oklahoma Constitutions, or are offered limited protection that is outweighed by the substantial governmental interests in protecting the public safety and welfare. It is the intent of the City Council that each paragraph of this Subsection be individually severable in the event that a court of competent jurisdiction were to hold one or more of them to be inconsistent with the United States or Oklahoma Constitutions.

(Ord. No. 1581, § II, 4-5-2022)

(A)

Intent. The intent of the comprehensive sign program is to set forth a theme as to the placement, lettering style, color, materials, mounting method, and other related design considerations of signs.

(B)

Applicability. Any building or development on an irregularly shaped lot may elect to submit a comprehensive sign plan to receive additional aggregate sign area beyond the maximum established in section 16-7-2. After the approval of a comprehensive sign plan, no permanent sign shall be erected, placed, or maintained except in conformance with the Comprehensive Sign Plan.

(C)

Conditions. The City Planner may attach conditions, requirements, or standards necessary to assure that the signs covered by the Comprehensive Sign Plan will not be materially detrimental to persons or property in the vicinity. In making its determination, the City Planner shall not base any condition on the content of a sign.

(D)

Evaluation Criteria.

(1)

Placement. All signs shall be placed where they are visible and legible. Factors to be considered include the location of a sign relative to traffic movement and access points, site features, other structures, and orientation relative to viewing distances and viewing angles. Wall Signs may be approved on building walls other than the wall of a unit of a multi-tenant building in which some units have little or no visibility from the street.

(2)

Quantity. The number of signs that may be approved within any development shall be sufficient to provide necessary facilitation of internal circulation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and wayfinding for safety of the occupants of vehicles and pedestrians. Factors to be considered shall be those that impact safety considerations such as the size of the development and the number of development sub-areas.

(3)

Size. All signs shall be no larger than necessary for visibility and legibility but in no instance shall the sign area or sign height exceed the maximum established per sign type per district. Factors to be considered in determining appropriate size include topography, volume, and speed of traffic, viewing distances and angles, proximity to adjacent uses, and placement of display.

(E)

Application. A comprehensive sign plan shall be submitted on a form established by the City Planner. The application shall contain the following information as well as all other information required by the City Planner to ensure compliance with the comprehensive sign plan evaluation criteria.

(1)

Name, address, and telephone number of the applicant.

(2)

Location of building, structure, or lot to which or upon which the comprehensive sign plan shall apply.

(3)

Name of person, firm, corporation, or association developing the comprehensive sign plan.

(4)

Written consent of the owner or lessee of the building, structure, or land to which the proposed comprehensive sign plan is applicable.

(5)

Scale drawing of all signs included in the comprehensive sign plan indicating the dimensions, the materials to be used, the type of illumination, if any, and the method of construction and attachment. Said drawings shall be drawn at a scale no smaller than one-eighth inch equals one foot and shall be prepared, signed, and sealed by a registered professional engineer when required by the City Engineer.

(6)

A scale drawing indicating the location and position of all signs included in the comprehensive sign plan in relation to nearby buildings or structures. Said drawing shall be at a scale no smaller than one inch equals 50 feet.

(F)

Review and Action. The City Planner shall review the comprehensive sign plan application and approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application based on the evaluation criteria. A written decision including the findings on the evaluation criteria shall be rendered to the applicant.

(G)

Appeals. Any applicant who receives a notice of denial from the City Planner may, within 30 days after receipt of such decision, appeal such decision to the Board of Adjustment by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Planner with an explanation as to why said decision was not warranted according to the applicant.

(1)

Criteria. The Board of Adjustment shall find that the City Planner misapplied or erroneously interpreted one of the evaluation criteria in item (D) of this section to determine that the denial decision was not warranted. A written decision including the findings on the evaluation criteria shall be rendered to the applicant.

(H)

Amendments to Comprehensive Sign Plans.

(1)

Minor Amendments. Minor amendments may be approved by the City Planner and shall include any change in the site plan or design details of an approved Comprehensive Sign Plan which is consistent with the standards and conditions applied to the Plan. A minor amendment shall not:

(a)

Increase the sign area or sign height of any sign,

(b)

Allow for additional signs to be erected, constructed, and/or displayed,

(c)

Replace an approved sign type with another sign type, including electronic message boards, and

(d)

Alter the square footage of associated landscape areas.

(2)

Major Amendments. Major amendments shall require the resubmittal of a Comprehensive Sign Plan application and shall include any change in the site plan or design details of an approved Comprehensive Sign Plan which is not consistent with the standards and conditions applied to the Plan and not considered a minor amendment.

(Ord. No. 1581, § II, 4-5-2022)

(A)

Every sign and all parts thereof, including framework, supports, background, anchors and wiring systems shall be constructed and maintained in compliance with the applicable codes of the City.

(B)

All signs, together with all supports, braces, guys, and anchors shall be kept in proper repair in accordance with the provisions of this UDO. When not galvanized or constructed of approved corrosion resistive, noncombustible materials, signs shall be painted when necessary, to prevent corrosion, rust, peeling paint, and excessive fading. Failure of owners to keep signs maintained in good mechanical and visual repair shall be deemed a violation of this UDO.

(C)

It shall be the duty and responsibility of the owner or lessee of every sign to maintain the immediate premises occupied by the sign in a clean condition, free of rubbish. Any landscaping surrounding the sign shall be kept trimmed and in good repair. If the landscaping installed at the time of sign approval dies, said landscaping shall be replaced immediately or as soon as weather permits.

(D)

Every existing sign shall be subject to an inspection whenever the City Planner deems it necessary. In the event an inspection demonstrates that repairs, and/or maintenance is necessary, the sign owner shall be notified and required to complete said repairs and/or maintenance within 30 days of notification. The City Planner is authorized to grant one 30-day extension, if, upon written request, it is deemed necessary due to extenuating circumstances.

(E)

If the City Planner shall find that any sign is unsafe or unsecure, or is a threat to the public safety, or was, after the adoption of this UDO constructed, erected, or maintained in violation of the provisions of this title, he or she shall give written notice per the provisions of this UDO. Such notice shall specify the manner in which the sign is unsafe or in violation of this UDO.

(F)

Sign copy shall be removed and in the case of a wall sign, the building façade shall be repaired, by the owner or lessee of the premises upon which the sign is located when the use which the sign is associated is no longer conducted on the premises. The sign copy shall be removed within 30 days of when the use ceases to operate. If the owner or lessee fails to remove the sign copy, the City Planner shall give the owner 30 days written notice to remove it. Failure to comply with the notice shall be deemed a violation of this UDO.

(Ord. No. 1581, § II, 4-5-2022)