Lead City Zoning Code

WAYFINDING

§ 155.090 DEFINITIONS.

For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

MUTCD. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, published by the Federal Highway Administration.

WAYFINDING PLAN. This shall include the Wayfinding and/or Directional Signage Plans approved by the Lead City Commission, and any amendments, subsequent versions and/or additional plans approved by the Lead City Commission.

WAYFINDING SIGN. An off-premise guide sign that is part of a city coordinated and continuous system of signs meant to direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic to key cultural, civic, visitor and recreational attractions.

(Ord. 1027-14, passed 6-2-2014)

§ 155.091 ELIGIBLE DESTINATIONS.

Destinations that meet one or more of the following criteria shall be eligible for participation in the City of Lead's Wayfinding Plan:

(A) Public places owned or operated by the federal, state or local governments or their agencies;

(B) Public or privately owned historic, cultural, scientific, educational or religious sites;

(C) Areas of natural scenic beauty or naturally suited for outdoor recreation or interest;

(D) Public or private destinations that serve to promote tourism.

(Ord. 1027-14, passed 6-2-2014)

§ 155.092 DESTINATION CRITERIA.

City wayfinding signs shall not be used as a directional program for city-based, privately-owned businesses, organizations and locations. Destinations must meet the criteria in § 155.091, Eligible Destinations, and must contribute to the draw of transient visitors to the area.

(Ord. 1027-14, passed 6-2-2014)

§ 155.093 SIGN CONSTRUCTION.

Construction and maintenance of city wayfinding signs shall be at the sole discretion and authority of the city and all city wayfinding signs shall comply with the Wayfinding Plan.

(Ord. 1027-14, passed 6-2-2014)

§ 155.094 SIGN LOCATION.

City wayfinding signs shall be placed within the approved right-of-way or in other city-approved areas.

(Ord. 1027-14, passed 6-2-2014)

§ 155.095 SIGN APPEARANCE.

City wayfinding signs shall comply with the provisions of the MUTCD with respect to shape, appearance and standard requirements applicable to such signs.

(Ord. 1027-14, passed 6-2-2014)

§ 155.096 DUPLICATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE DESTINATION SIGNAGE PROHIBITED.

City wayfinding signs shall not be installed in a manner that interferes with or duplicates route or destination sign programs of the federal or State of South Dakota.

(Ord. 1027-14, passed 6-2-2014)

§ 155.097 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

All city wayfinding signs must comply with the requirements and restrictions enumerated in the agreement entered between the City of Lead and the South Dakota Department of Transportation.

(Ord. 1027-14, passed 6-2-2014)

Lead City Zoning Code

WAYFINDING

§ 155.090 DEFINITIONS.

For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

MUTCD. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, published by the Federal Highway Administration.

WAYFINDING PLAN. This shall include the Wayfinding and/or Directional Signage Plans approved by the Lead City Commission, and any amendments, subsequent versions and/or additional plans approved by the Lead City Commission.

WAYFINDING SIGN. An off-premise guide sign that is part of a city coordinated and continuous system of signs meant to direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic to key cultural, civic, visitor and recreational attractions.

(Ord. 1027-14, passed 6-2-2014)

§ 155.091 ELIGIBLE DESTINATIONS.

Destinations that meet one or more of the following criteria shall be eligible for participation in the City of Lead's Wayfinding Plan:

(A) Public places owned or operated by the federal, state or local governments or their agencies;

(B) Public or privately owned historic, cultural, scientific, educational or religious sites;

(C) Areas of natural scenic beauty or naturally suited for outdoor recreation or interest;

(D) Public or private destinations that serve to promote tourism.

(Ord. 1027-14, passed 6-2-2014)

§ 155.092 DESTINATION CRITERIA.

City wayfinding signs shall not be used as a directional program for city-based, privately-owned businesses, organizations and locations. Destinations must meet the criteria in § 155.091, Eligible Destinations, and must contribute to the draw of transient visitors to the area.

(Ord. 1027-14, passed 6-2-2014)

§ 155.093 SIGN CONSTRUCTION.

Construction and maintenance of city wayfinding signs shall be at the sole discretion and authority of the city and all city wayfinding signs shall comply with the Wayfinding Plan.

(Ord. 1027-14, passed 6-2-2014)

§ 155.094 SIGN LOCATION.

City wayfinding signs shall be placed within the approved right-of-way or in other city-approved areas.

(Ord. 1027-14, passed 6-2-2014)

§ 155.095 SIGN APPEARANCE.

City wayfinding signs shall comply with the provisions of the MUTCD with respect to shape, appearance and standard requirements applicable to such signs.

(Ord. 1027-14, passed 6-2-2014)

§ 155.096 DUPLICATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE DESTINATION SIGNAGE PROHIBITED.

City wayfinding signs shall not be installed in a manner that interferes with or duplicates route or destination sign programs of the federal or State of South Dakota.

(Ord. 1027-14, passed 6-2-2014)

§ 155.097 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

All city wayfinding signs must comply with the requirements and restrictions enumerated in the agreement entered between the City of Lead and the South Dakota Department of Transportation.

(Ord. 1027-14, passed 6-2-2014)