Lewiston City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 14

SIGNS

10-14-1: PURPOSE:

To regulate the location, size, placement, and certain features of signs, that are compatible with their surroundings; legible under the circumstances in which they are seen; conductive to promoting traffic safety, and enjoyment of public travel by preventing visual distraction; protecting pedestrians, preserving and enhancing property values, and establishing and enhancing high quality development. (Ord. 2020-4, 8-18-2020)

10-14-2: DEFINITIONS:

For the purposes of this chapter and where elsewhere found in this title words shall have the following meanings:

AWNING/CANOPY:	A sign applied to or painted on a moveable shelter supported entirely from the building. It may or may not be able to be folded, retracted, or collapsed against the face of the building.
BANNER:	A temporary sign applied to or painted on a flexible material that is hung from a pole, which is projected from the face of a building, hung between poles, or across a street.
BLADE SIGN:	A projecting sign that is mounted on a building façade or storefront pole, or attached to a surface perpendicular to the normal flow of traffic.
CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN:	Signs on marquee, message board, or other replaceable copy area where the sign copy may be changed without altering the sign itself.
COMBINED MONUMENT SIGN:	A monument sign, advertising multiple pads, or businesses within a location, see also “Monument Sign.”
FREE STANDING/POLE SIGN:	A sign which is supported by one or more columns, uprights, poles, or braces extended from the ground, providing that no part of the sign is attached to any part of the building, structure, or monument sign.
MONUMENT SIGN:	A freestanding sign that is detached from a building and having a support structure that is a solid-appearing base constructed of a permanent material such as concrete, block, or brick.
MURAL:	A large painted picture, executed directly on a wall.
NAME PLATE:	A small sign or plaque bearing a name or address.
SPECIAL EVENT SIGN:	On-premises special event signage such as flags, banners, or other signs for the purpose of drawing attention to a special event.
TEMPORARY SIGN:	Small informational signs such as lost pet signs, neighborhood or religious activities signs, political signs, advertising signs for daily specials, etc. These signs must be located within the sign owner's property, and may not be affixed to utility poles, fences, sign poles, or trees.
TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS:	Signs required by law, prescribed in the manual of uniform traffic control, erected by a public agency for traffic control purposes.
WALL SIGN:	A sign attached parallel to a building that extends a maximum of twelve inches (12") beyond the surface of the wall. It does not mean a sign that extends above the roof line of a building or beyond the edges of a wall it is attached to.
WINDOW SIGN:	A sign which is painted on, applied, or attached to, or located within one foot (1') of the interior of a window which can be seen through the window from the exterior of the structure. A window display shall not be considered a window sign. (Ord. 2020-04, 8-18-2020)

10-14-3: BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED:

It is required that a written application be submitted to the City Office before the construction, alteration, or repair of any sign or part thereof restricted in this chapter. The sign shall not be commenced or proceeded with, except after the issuance of a written permit for the same by the Planning Commission. (Ord. 2020-04, 8-18-2020)

10-14-4: PERMITTED SIGNS:

The following permanent signs, as defined in 10-14-2 shall be permitted in accordance with regulations and standards for this section. Any sign/sign type not expressly allowed by this chapter is prohibited.

A. Awning/Canopy Signs: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-A

Awning/Canopy Signs
Maximum height	12 feet
Minimum height	8 feet
Maximum sign copy	40% of awning
Setbacks	May project into buildings setbacks 3 feet
Illumination	External or internal
Number of signs allowed	1 per business/building
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

B. Banner Signs: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-B

Banner Signs
Maximum height	18 feet
Minimum height	8 feet
Maximum sign copy	32 square feet
Setbacks	15 feet from property lines
Illumination	No
Number of signs allowed	1 per building/parcel
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

C. Blade Sign: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-C

Blade Signs
Minimum height	8 feet above sidewalk
Maximum sign copy	12 square feet
Setbacks	May project 4 feet into ROW
Illumination	External
Number of signs allowed	1 per business/building
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

D. Changeable Copy: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-D

Changeable Copy Signs
Maximum height	8 feet
Maximum sign copy	64 square feet, of which 50% may contain (non-electric) changeable text
Setbacks	5 feet from property lines
Illumination	Internal or external illumination of sign copy/face only
Number of signs allowed	1 per building/parcel
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

E. Combined Monument Signs: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. Only one combined monument sign is allowed per project. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-E

Combined Monument Signs
Maximum height	10 feet
Maximum sign copy	100 square feet
Setbacks	Outside of clear vision triangle
Illumination	Internal or external illumination of sign copy/face only
Number of signs allowed	1 per development
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

F. Free Standing Pole: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-F

Free Standing/Pole Signs
Maximum height	20 feet
Minimum height	8 feet
Maximum sign copy	72 square feet
Setbacks	15 feet from property lines
Illumination	Internal
Number of signs allowed	1 per parcel
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

G. Monument Signs: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-G

Monument Signs
Maximum height	8 feet
Maximum sign copy	64 square feet
Setbacks	5 feet from property lines
Illumination	Internal or external illumination of sign copy/face only
Number of signs allowed	1 per business/parcel (0 if a combined monument sign is in place)
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

H. Name Plate: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-H

Name Plate
Maximum height	N/A
Maximum sign copy	2 square feet
Setbacks	On building
Illumination	External
Number of signs allowed	1 per addressed building
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

I. Special Event Signs: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-I

Special Event Signs
Maximum height	12 feet
Maximum sign copy	32 square feet
Setbacks	Out of clear vision triangles
Illumination	None
Special standards	Flags, banners, and other similar signs allowed to advertise special events. May not be posted for more than 60 days in 1 year.
Number of signs allowed	No more than 32 square feet of combined sign copy, per parcel
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

J. Temporary Signs (Lawn, A-Frame, Sandwich Board, Etc.): Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-J

Temporary Signs (Lawn, A-Frame, Sandwich Board, Etc.)
Maximum height	8 feet
Maximum sign copy	32 square feet
Setbacks	On property, out of clear view triangles
Illumination	None
Number of signs allowed	No more than 32 square feet of combined sign copy, per parcel
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

K. Traffic Control Signs: Traffic signs as required by law, prescribed in the manual of uniform traffic control, erected by a public agency are approved in all zones.

L. Wall Signs: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-L

Wall Signs
Maximum height	Same as building it’s located on
Maximum sign copy	200 square feet or 10% of building facade, whichever is larger
Setbacks	May project off building no more than 12"
Illumination	Internal or external
Number of signs allowed	No more than 200 square feet (or 10%) of combined sign coverage on facade
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

M. Window Sign: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-M

Window Signs
Maximum height	N/A
Maximum sign copy	20% of window space
Setbacks	N/A
Illumination	Indirect internal
Number of signs allowed	20% of each window
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

(Ord. 2020-04, 8-18-2020)

10-14-5: SIGN TABLE:

Table 10-14-5: Permitted Signs
Sign Type	Zones
Sign Type	A-10	C-1	M-1	R-1-10
Awning/Canopy	P	P	P	N
Banner	P	P	P	P
Blade Sign	P	P	P	P
Changeable Copy	P	P	P	N
Combined Monument	P	P	P	P
Free standing pole	P	P	P	N
Monument	P	P	P	P
Name Plate	P	P	P	P
Special Event	P	P	P	N
Temporary (Yard signs, A-Frame, Sandwich Board, etc.)	P	P	P	P
Traffic Control	P	P	P	P
Wall	P	P	P	N
Window	P	P	P	P
P = Permitted, N = Not Permitted

(Ord. 2020-04, 8-18-2020)

10-14-6: EXEMPT SIGNS:

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all signs erected in Lewiston City except for the following signs which are exempt. These signs shall still be subject to safety regulations of the Utah Uniform Building Code.

A. Official Government Notices: Notices posted by governmental officers in performance of their duties to control traffic, or for other regulatory purposes, or to ward off danger.

B. Flags: Of any nation, organization of nations, state, country, city, religious, civic, fraternal organization, or educational institution.

C. Temporary Decorations/Display: Which are clearly incidental to and customarily and commonly associated with any national, state, local, or religious holiday or celebration.

D. Window Displays: Any display in a window where items are for sale, or designed to attract individuals (e.g. Christmas displays in department store windows). (Ord. 2020-04, 8-18-2020)

Lewiston City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 14

SIGNS

10-14-1: PURPOSE:

10-14-2: DEFINITIONS:

For the purposes of this chapter and where elsewhere found in this title words shall have the following meanings:

AWNING/CANOPY:	A sign applied to or painted on a moveable shelter supported entirely from the building. It may or may not be able to be folded, retracted, or collapsed against the face of the building.
BANNER:	A temporary sign applied to or painted on a flexible material that is hung from a pole, which is projected from the face of a building, hung between poles, or across a street.
BLADE SIGN:	A projecting sign that is mounted on a building façade or storefront pole, or attached to a surface perpendicular to the normal flow of traffic.
CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN:	Signs on marquee, message board, or other replaceable copy area where the sign copy may be changed without altering the sign itself.
COMBINED MONUMENT SIGN:	A monument sign, advertising multiple pads, or businesses within a location, see also “Monument Sign.”
FREE STANDING/POLE SIGN:	A sign which is supported by one or more columns, uprights, poles, or braces extended from the ground, providing that no part of the sign is attached to any part of the building, structure, or monument sign.
MONUMENT SIGN:	A freestanding sign that is detached from a building and having a support structure that is a solid-appearing base constructed of a permanent material such as concrete, block, or brick.
MURAL:	A large painted picture, executed directly on a wall.
NAME PLATE:	A small sign or plaque bearing a name or address.
SPECIAL EVENT SIGN:	On-premises special event signage such as flags, banners, or other signs for the purpose of drawing attention to a special event.
TEMPORARY SIGN:	Small informational signs such as lost pet signs, neighborhood or religious activities signs, political signs, advertising signs for daily specials, etc. These signs must be located within the sign owner's property, and may not be affixed to utility poles, fences, sign poles, or trees.
TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS:	Signs required by law, prescribed in the manual of uniform traffic control, erected by a public agency for traffic control purposes.
WALL SIGN:	A sign attached parallel to a building that extends a maximum of twelve inches (12") beyond the surface of the wall. It does not mean a sign that extends above the roof line of a building or beyond the edges of a wall it is attached to.
WINDOW SIGN:	A sign which is painted on, applied, or attached to, or located within one foot (1') of the interior of a window which can be seen through the window from the exterior of the structure. A window display shall not be considered a window sign. (Ord. 2020-04, 8-18-2020)

10-14-3: BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED:

10-14-4: PERMITTED SIGNS:

A. Awning/Canopy Signs: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-A

Awning/Canopy Signs
Maximum height	12 feet
Minimum height	8 feet
Maximum sign copy	40% of awning
Setbacks	May project into buildings setbacks 3 feet
Illumination	External or internal
Number of signs allowed	1 per business/building
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

B. Banner Signs: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-B

Banner Signs
Maximum height	18 feet
Minimum height	8 feet
Maximum sign copy	32 square feet
Setbacks	15 feet from property lines
Illumination	No
Number of signs allowed	1 per building/parcel
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

C. Blade Sign: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-C

Blade Signs
Minimum height	8 feet above sidewalk
Maximum sign copy	12 square feet
Setbacks	May project 4 feet into ROW
Illumination	External
Number of signs allowed	1 per business/building
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

D. Changeable Copy: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-D

Changeable Copy Signs
Maximum height	8 feet
Maximum sign copy	64 square feet, of which 50% may contain (non-electric) changeable text
Setbacks	5 feet from property lines
Illumination	Internal or external illumination of sign copy/face only
Number of signs allowed	1 per building/parcel
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

E. Combined Monument Signs: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. Only one combined monument sign is allowed per project. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-E

Combined Monument Signs
Maximum height	10 feet
Maximum sign copy	100 square feet
Setbacks	Outside of clear vision triangle
Illumination	Internal or external illumination of sign copy/face only
Number of signs allowed	1 per development
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

F. Free Standing Pole: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-F

Free Standing/Pole Signs
Maximum height	20 feet
Minimum height	8 feet
Maximum sign copy	72 square feet
Setbacks	15 feet from property lines
Illumination	Internal
Number of signs allowed	1 per parcel
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

G. Monument Signs: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-G

Monument Signs
Maximum height	8 feet
Maximum sign copy	64 square feet
Setbacks	5 feet from property lines
Illumination	Internal or external illumination of sign copy/face only
Number of signs allowed	1 per business/parcel (0 if a combined monument sign is in place)
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

H. Name Plate: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-H

Name Plate
Maximum height	N/A
Maximum sign copy	2 square feet
Setbacks	On building
Illumination	External
Number of signs allowed	1 per addressed building
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

I. Special Event Signs: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-I

Special Event Signs
Maximum height	12 feet
Maximum sign copy	32 square feet
Setbacks	Out of clear vision triangles
Illumination	None
Special standards	Flags, banners, and other similar signs allowed to advertise special events. May not be posted for more than 60 days in 1 year.
Number of signs allowed	No more than 32 square feet of combined sign copy, per parcel
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

J. Temporary Signs (Lawn, A-Frame, Sandwich Board, Etc.): Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-J

Temporary Signs (Lawn, A-Frame, Sandwich Board, Etc.)
Maximum height	8 feet
Maximum sign copy	32 square feet
Setbacks	On property, out of clear view triangles
Illumination	None
Number of signs allowed	No more than 32 square feet of combined sign copy, per parcel
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

K. Traffic Control Signs: Traffic signs as required by law, prescribed in the manual of uniform traffic control, erected by a public agency are approved in all zones.

L. Wall Signs: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-L

Wall Signs
Maximum height	Same as building it’s located on
Maximum sign copy	200 square feet or 10% of building facade, whichever is larger
Setbacks	May project off building no more than 12"
Illumination	Internal or external
Number of signs allowed	No more than 200 square feet (or 10%) of combined sign coverage on facade
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

M. Window Sign: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-M

Window Signs
Maximum height	N/A
Maximum sign copy	20% of window space
Setbacks	N/A
Illumination	Indirect internal
Number of signs allowed	20% of each window
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

(Ord. 2020-04, 8-18-2020)

10-14-5: SIGN TABLE:

Table 10-14-5: Permitted Signs
Sign Type	Zones
Sign Type	A-10	C-1	M-1	R-1-10
Awning/Canopy	P	P	P	N
Banner	P	P	P	P
Blade Sign	P	P	P	P
Changeable Copy	P	P	P	N
Combined Monument	P	P	P	P
Free standing pole	P	P	P	N
Monument	P	P	P	P
Name Plate	P	P	P	P
Special Event	P	P	P	N
Temporary (Yard signs, A-Frame, Sandwich Board, etc.)	P	P	P	P
Traffic Control	P	P	P	P
Wall	P	P	P	N
Window	P	P	P	P
P = Permitted, N = Not Permitted

(Ord. 2020-04, 8-18-2020)

10-14-6: EXEMPT SIGNS:

A. Official Government Notices: Notices posted by governmental officers in performance of their duties to control traffic, or for other regulatory purposes, or to ward off danger.

B. Flags: Of any nation, organization of nations, state, country, city, religious, civic, fraternal organization, or educational institution.

C. Temporary Decorations/Display: Which are clearly incidental to and customarily and commonly associated with any national, state, local, or religious holiday or celebration.

D. Window Displays: Any display in a window where items are for sale, or designed to attract individuals (e.g. Christmas displays in department store windows). (Ord. 2020-04, 8-18-2020)

Lewiston City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 14

SIGNS

10-14-1: PURPOSE:

10-14-2: DEFINITIONS:

For the purposes of this chapter and where elsewhere found in this title words shall have the following meanings:

AWNING/CANOPY:	A sign applied to or painted on a moveable shelter supported entirely from the building. It may or may not be able to be folded, retracted, or collapsed against the face of the building.
BANNER:	A temporary sign applied to or painted on a flexible material that is hung from a pole, which is projected from the face of a building, hung between poles, or across a street.
BLADE SIGN:	A projecting sign that is mounted on a building façade or storefront pole, or attached to a surface perpendicular to the normal flow of traffic.
CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN:	Signs on marquee, message board, or other replaceable copy area where the sign copy may be changed without altering the sign itself.
COMBINED MONUMENT SIGN:	A monument sign, advertising multiple pads, or businesses within a location, see also “Monument Sign.”
FREE STANDING/POLE SIGN:	A sign which is supported by one or more columns, uprights, poles, or braces extended from the ground, providing that no part of the sign is attached to any part of the building, structure, or monument sign.
MONUMENT SIGN:	A freestanding sign that is detached from a building and having a support structure that is a solid-appearing base constructed of a permanent material such as concrete, block, or brick.
MURAL:	A large painted picture, executed directly on a wall.
NAME PLATE:	A small sign or plaque bearing a name or address.
SPECIAL EVENT SIGN:	On-premises special event signage such as flags, banners, or other signs for the purpose of drawing attention to a special event.
TEMPORARY SIGN:	Small informational signs such as lost pet signs, neighborhood or religious activities signs, political signs, advertising signs for daily specials, etc. These signs must be located within the sign owner's property, and may not be affixed to utility poles, fences, sign poles, or trees.
TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS:	Signs required by law, prescribed in the manual of uniform traffic control, erected by a public agency for traffic control purposes.
WALL SIGN:	A sign attached parallel to a building that extends a maximum of twelve inches (12") beyond the surface of the wall. It does not mean a sign that extends above the roof line of a building or beyond the edges of a wall it is attached to.
WINDOW SIGN:	A sign which is painted on, applied, or attached to, or located within one foot (1') of the interior of a window which can be seen through the window from the exterior of the structure. A window display shall not be considered a window sign. (Ord. 2020-04, 8-18-2020)

10-14-3: BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED:

10-14-4: PERMITTED SIGNS:

A. Awning/Canopy Signs: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-A

Awning/Canopy Signs
Maximum height	12 feet
Minimum height	8 feet
Maximum sign copy	40% of awning
Setbacks	May project into buildings setbacks 3 feet
Illumination	External or internal
Number of signs allowed	1 per business/building
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

B. Banner Signs: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-B

Banner Signs
Maximum height	18 feet
Minimum height	8 feet
Maximum sign copy	32 square feet
Setbacks	15 feet from property lines
Illumination	No
Number of signs allowed	1 per building/parcel
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

C. Blade Sign: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-C

Blade Signs
Minimum height	8 feet above sidewalk
Maximum sign copy	12 square feet
Setbacks	May project 4 feet into ROW
Illumination	External
Number of signs allowed	1 per business/building
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

D. Changeable Copy: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-D

Changeable Copy Signs
Maximum height	8 feet
Maximum sign copy	64 square feet, of which 50% may contain (non-electric) changeable text
Setbacks	5 feet from property lines
Illumination	Internal or external illumination of sign copy/face only
Number of signs allowed	1 per building/parcel
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

E. Combined Monument Signs: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. Only one combined monument sign is allowed per project. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-E

Combined Monument Signs
Maximum height	10 feet
Maximum sign copy	100 square feet
Setbacks	Outside of clear vision triangle
Illumination	Internal or external illumination of sign copy/face only
Number of signs allowed	1 per development
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

F. Free Standing Pole: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-F

Free Standing/Pole Signs
Maximum height	20 feet
Minimum height	8 feet
Maximum sign copy	72 square feet
Setbacks	15 feet from property lines
Illumination	Internal
Number of signs allowed	1 per parcel
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

G. Monument Signs: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-G

Monument Signs
Maximum height	8 feet
Maximum sign copy	64 square feet
Setbacks	5 feet from property lines
Illumination	Internal or external illumination of sign copy/face only
Number of signs allowed	1 per business/parcel (0 if a combined monument sign is in place)
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

H. Name Plate: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-H

Name Plate
Maximum height	N/A
Maximum sign copy	2 square feet
Setbacks	On building
Illumination	External
Number of signs allowed	1 per addressed building
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

I. Special Event Signs: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-I

Special Event Signs
Maximum height	12 feet
Maximum sign copy	32 square feet
Setbacks	Out of clear vision triangles
Illumination	None
Special standards	Flags, banners, and other similar signs allowed to advertise special events. May not be posted for more than 60 days in 1 year.
Number of signs allowed	No more than 32 square feet of combined sign copy, per parcel
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

J. Temporary Signs (Lawn, A-Frame, Sandwich Board, Etc.): Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-J

Temporary Signs (Lawn, A-Frame, Sandwich Board, Etc.)
Maximum height	8 feet
Maximum sign copy	32 square feet
Setbacks	On property, out of clear view triangles
Illumination	None
Number of signs allowed	No more than 32 square feet of combined sign copy, per parcel
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

K. Traffic Control Signs: Traffic signs as required by law, prescribed in the manual of uniform traffic control, erected by a public agency are approved in all zones.

L. Wall Signs: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-L

Wall Signs
Maximum height	Same as building it’s located on
Maximum sign copy	200 square feet or 10% of building facade, whichever is larger
Setbacks	May project off building no more than 12"
Illumination	Internal or external
Number of signs allowed	No more than 200 square feet (or 10%) of combined sign coverage on facade
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

M. Window Sign: Allowed as permitted in Table 10-14-5 Permitted Signs. These signs shall conform to the following standards:

Table 10-14-4-M

Window Signs
Maximum height	N/A
Maximum sign copy	20% of window space
Setbacks	N/A
Illumination	Indirect internal
Number of signs allowed	20% of each window
Allowed zones	XX, YY, ZZ, ZZ-2

(Ord. 2020-04, 8-18-2020)

10-14-5: SIGN TABLE:

Table 10-14-5: Permitted Signs
Sign Type	Zones
Sign Type	A-10	C-1	M-1	R-1-10
Awning/Canopy	P	P	P	N
Banner	P	P	P	P
Blade Sign	P	P	P	P
Changeable Copy	P	P	P	N
Combined Monument	P	P	P	P
Free standing pole	P	P	P	N
Monument	P	P	P	P
Name Plate	P	P	P	P
Special Event	P	P	P	N
Temporary (Yard signs, A-Frame, Sandwich Board, etc.)	P	P	P	P
Traffic Control	P	P	P	P
Wall	P	P	P	N
Window	P	P	P	P
P = Permitted, N = Not Permitted

(Ord. 2020-04, 8-18-2020)

10-14-6: EXEMPT SIGNS:

A. Official Government Notices: Notices posted by governmental officers in performance of their duties to control traffic, or for other regulatory purposes, or to ward off danger.

B. Flags: Of any nation, organization of nations, state, country, city, religious, civic, fraternal organization, or educational institution.

C. Temporary Decorations/Display: Which are clearly incidental to and customarily and commonly associated with any national, state, local, or religious holiday or celebration.

D. Window Displays: Any display in a window where items are for sale, or designed to attract individuals (e.g. Christmas displays in department store windows). (Ord. 2020-04, 8-18-2020)