Awning. A temporary or removable shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building and composed of non-rigid materials except for the support framework.

Building face or wall. All window and wall area of a building on one plane or elevation.

Business frontage. The lineal footage of a building or portion thereof, devoted to a specific business or enterprise.

Change of face/copy. Where an existing sign is modified by change of message or design on the sign face, without any change to size or shape of the sign framework or structure, excluding marquee, electronic message boards, menu boards, and approved changeable copy signs.

Facade, principal. The side(s) of the building facing a street.

Facade, secondary. Any side of a building not facing a street.

Indirect illumination. A source of illumination directed toward a sign so that the beam of light falls upon the exterior surface of the sign.

Shopping Center or Business Complex. A group of five or more commercial establishments having common parking facilities.

Sign. Any message, identification, description, illustration, symbol, device, or sculptured matter, including forms shaped to resemble any human, animal or product, which is affixed directly or indirectly upon a building, vehicle, structure, or land. This definition is not to include architectural facades, or lighting features.

Sign, abandoned. A sign that no longer contains legible visual images or text.

Sign, alteration. Any change in the size, shape, method of illumination, position, location, material, construction, or supporting structure of a sign.

Sign, area of.

Sign, electronic message. Any sign, or portion of a sign, that displays an electronic image or video, which may or may not include text, where the rate of change is electronically programmed and can be modified by electronic processes. This definition includes television screens, plasma screens, digital screens, LED screens, video boards, holographic displays, and other similar media.

Sign, fin. A sign which is supported partly by a pole and partly by a building or structure.

Sign, flashing. A sign incorporating intermittent electrical impulses to a source of illumination or revolving in a manner which creates the illusion of flashing, or which changes colors or intensity of illumination. This definition is not to include electronic message signs

Sign, freeway. A sign as described in Section 10.1710(1).

Sign, ground. A sign erected on a free-standing frame, mast, or pole and not attached to any building. Also known as a free-standing sign.

Sign, height of. The distance measured from the average elevation of the ground adjacent to the structure that the sign is mounted on or nearest public sidewalk or street curb, when such are adjoining the site, to the maximum height of the face of the sign.

Sign, nonconforming. An existing sign, lawful at the time of the enactment of this ordinance, which does not conform to the requirements of this code.

Sign, portable. Any sign not permanently attached to the ground, a building, or other structure.

Sign, projecting. Signs other than wall signs, which are attached to and project from a structure or building face, at a 90 degree angle.

Sign, structure. The supports, uprights, braces, framework and other structural components of the sign.

Sign, temporary. Any sign, including supporting structure, to be maintained for a continuous period of less than thirty (30) days, except those temporary signs permitted without a sign permit per Section 10.1022(9) that have differing durations. Temporary signs permitted without a sign permit include, but are not limited to, holiday displays, real estate signs, and political campaign signs.

Sign, wall. Any sign placed or painted directly against a building with the exposed face of the sign in a plane approximately parallel to the plane of said wall and projects outward from the wall not more than eighteen inches.

Wall, graphic. Any mosaic, mural, painting, or graphic art technique applied, implanted or placed directly onto a wall and containing no copy, advertising/hallmark symbols, lettering or references to any product, service, or goods sold on or off the premises.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to construct, erect, alter or relocate a sign, or direct an employee or agent to do same within the City without first obtaining a permit for each separate sign from the Planning Department as required by this chapter.

(2) No person shall construct, erect, alter or relocate a sign except as authorized in Article VI of this chapter.

(1) Traffic signs and all other signs erected or maintained by a municipal or governmental body or agency, including danger signs, railroad crossing signs, and signs of a non-commercial nature required by public laws, ordinances or statutes.

(2) Signs on a truck, bus, car, boat, trailer or other motorized vehicle and equipment provided all the following conditions are adhered to:

(3) Signs on Temporary Portable Storage Containers permitted through Section 10.840(4)(f), provided all of the following conditions are adhered to:

(4) Signs not exceeding three (3) square feet in area located in a commercial or industrial zone not to exceed four (4) signs for each business frontage.

(5) Signs not exceeding six (6) square feet in area and an overall height of six (6) feet in the Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts - (SFR 2, 4, 6, 10), the Multiple-Family Residential Districts - (MFR 15, MFR 20, MFR 30), and the Public Parks Zoning District – (P-1), not to exceed two (2) signs per parcel.

(6) National and State flags. National and state flags shall be flown and displayed in a manner whereby they are not construed as attraction-gaining devices to advertise a product or use, or in a manner to otherwise draw attention of the traveling public to an establishment or sales office.

Such displays shall conform to the criteria established in House Document 209 of the 91st Session of Congress.

(7) Signs Located in the Interior of any Building. Signs located in the interior of any building or within an enclosed lobby or court of any group of buildings, which are designed and located to be viewed by patrons only. Such signs may be illuminated and are not subject to the provisions of this chapter.

(8) Change of face. Where an existing sign is modified by change of message or design on the sign face, without any change to size or shape of the sign framework or structure. In Historic Preservation Overlay Zoning Districts, only the message may be changed without Historic Review.

(9) Window Signs. Signs located in windows, if they are mounted or painted upon the inside of windows within all commercial or industrial zoning districts.

(10) These types of Temporary Signs, which are in addition to any of the signs in subsections 1-8 above:

(1) Two sets of drawings to scale, including the following information with regard to the signs:

(2) The Building Safety Official may also require that a licensed engineer furnish information concerning structural design and proposed attachments.

(1) Signs on a truck, bus, car, boat, trailer, or other motorized vehicle and equipment are prohibited, except as provided in Section 10.1022(3).

(2) Traffic hazards: No sign shall be permitted at the intersection of a street or driveway in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision of motor vehicle operators or at any location where by reason of its position, shape, or color it may interfere with or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device, or which makes use of a word, symbol or phase, shape or color in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic.

(3) Animated, scintillating, flashing, blinking, strobing, and traveling lights or any design created to give the illusion of motion are prohibited. This prohibition does not include electronic message signs.

(4) Anchored balloon signs are prohibited.

(5) Moving or rotating signs are prohibited.

(6) Fin signs are prohibited.

(7) Paper signs are prohibited.

(8) Any ground sign that is to be installed as to extend through a portion of a building or roof, with the sign being mounted above the roof, and appearing similar to a roof sign is prohibited.

(9) Any sign not listed as a permitted sign within a district is prohibited in that district, unless it is exempt under Section 10.1022.

(1) Where a retail fuel or car wash station shares a boundary with any residential zone or residential use, no pole signage or illuminated canopy signage is permitted.

(1) Any abandoned sign, as defined herein, and supporting structure shall be removed by the owner of the sign or owner of the premises within twelve (12) months following the date of abandonment.

(2) Any owner of an abandoned sign which is otherwise in conformance with this chapter may apply to the Planning Director for an extension of the removal date. If the Planning Director determines that the continued maintenance of the sign is consistent with the purpose of Article VI of the Land Development Code, an extension of up to one (1) year may be granted.

(3) Any nonconforming, abandoned sign must be removed within six (6) months. No extension is available.

(1) Ground Signs. Each parcel is permitted one nonilluminated ground sign per vehicular entrance on a street, subject to the following limitations:

(2) Wall Signs (Nonilluminated).

(3) Electronic Message Signs. Electronic message signs are permitted as a wall sign subject to the following limitations:

(1) Freeway Signs:

(2) Construction Sign: One non-illuminated sign may be installed on each construction site after a building permit has been obtained for a construction project, and must be removed not later than two years after issuance of the building permit or upon completion of the project, whichever occurs sooner. The sign shall not exceed 50 square feet in area, and 14 feet in height.

(3) Temporary Sign: One temporary sign on each street frontage is allowed. Display period is limited to 30 days and is renewable upon application, but shall not exceed four (4) permits in one (1) calendar year. The area of each temporary sign shall not exceed 32 square feet. No part of any sign shall be higher than the building height as defined in Section 10.705.

(1) Undeveloped Subdivision/Planned Unit Development Signs: Two non-illuminated ground signs, not exceeding 50 square feet in area, and 14 feet in height and setback a minimum of 20 feet from any property line are permitted within an undeveloped subdivision/ planned unit development. Such signs may be installed on the undeveloped subdivision/planned unit development property after approval of the tentative plat by the Planning Commission. However, the sign must be removed no later than 2 years after installation, unless the Planning Commission, upon due application prior to expiration of the 2 year period, determines that the continued maintenance of the sign is consistent with the purpose of this code, in which case an extension for an additional year may be granted. Electronic message signs are prohibited.

(2) Institutional uses and public parks, as defined in Section 10.012, are permitted 40 square feet of signage per street frontage with the exception of a larger electronic message, ground sign at the Wes Howard Memorial Sports Park. Signs shall not be internally illuminated except as provided in subsection (2)(c) of this section. Each street frontage is permitted: (a) a maximum of one ground sign measuring a maximum of 20 square feet, and a maximum of one wall sign measuring a maximum of 20 square feet; or (b) a maximum of two ground signs or two wall signs, each measuring a maximum of 20 square feet. The square footage of the two permitted signs per street frontage may not be combined to create a larger sign. In cases of properties with more than one street frontage, the signage from one street frontage may not be transferred to another street frontage. Signs shall also comply with the following provisions:

(3) Planned Unit Development Signs: Residential Planned Unit Developments are permitted two (2) non-illuminated ground signs, subject to the following limitations:

(1) New Development/Project Sign: One non-illuminated ground sign, not exceeding 50 square feet in area, and 14 feet in height is permitted on the premises of each proposed building or development project. Such sign may be installed after a building permit has been obtained for the construction project and must be removed not later than two years after issuance of the building permit for the project or upon completion of the project, whichever is first. No more than one such sign shall be erected for each construction project and such sign shall be subject to the same setback requirements as are imposed for structures in this zone. Electronic Message Signs are prohibited.

(2) Multiple-family Dwelling Sign: For multiple-family dwellings containing four or more dwelling units, one sign not more than 10 square feet in area, either affixed to the building or free-standing is permitted. If free-standing, the sign shall not be located in any required yard area and shall not exceed 4 feet in height and shall be mounted within a landscaped area or decorative planter. If affixed to the building, the sign may not project into a required yard area more than 18 inches. No part of any such sign shall be higher than the building height as defined in Section 10.705. Electronic Message Signs are prohibited.

(3) Institutional uses, as defined in Section 10.012, are permitted 40 square feet of signage per street frontage. Signs shall not be internally illuminated except as provided in (c) below. Each street frontage is permitted: (a) a maximum of one ground sign measuring a maximum of 20 square feet, and a maximum of one wall sign measuring a maximum of 20 square feet; or (b) a maximum of two ground signs or two wall signs, each measuring a maximum of 20 square feet. The square footage of the two permitted signs per street frontage may not be combined to create a larger sign. In cases of properties with more than one street frontage, the signage from one street frontage may not be transferred to another street frontage. Signs shall also comply with the following provisions:

(4) Planned Unit Development Signs: Residential Planned Unit Developments are permitted two (2) non-illuminated ground signs, subject to the following limitations.

(1) Ground Signs. Each parcel of land is permitted one (1) ground sign per street frontage, subject to the following limitations:

(2) Wall Signs. Wall signs are permitted subject to the following limitations:

(3) Projecting Signs: Prohibited.

(4) Awning/Canopy/Marquee Signs. No sign shall project into public right-of-way. All such signs shall be assessed against the aggregate wall signage for the facade.

(1) New Development/Project Sign. One nonilluminated ground sign, not exceeding 50 square feet in area, and 14 feet in height is permitted on the premises of each proposed building or development project. Such sign may be installed after a building permit has been obtained for the construction project and must be removed not later than two years after issuance of the building permit for the project or upon completion of the project, whichever is first. No more than one sign shall be erected on the premises of each construction project and such sign shall be subject to the same setback requirements as are imposed for structures in this zone.

(2) Hospital Signs. Ground signs are allowed to be no greater than 15 feet in height and a maximum of 100 square feet in area. The number of signs allowed and electronic message signs are regulated as per Section 10.1400. For the purpose of this section, “hospitals” are those that are licensed for at least 150 inpatient beds and emergency services.

(3) Drive-Up Window Signs. Two additional ground signs per drive-through lane, not to exceed 32 square feet in area and six feet in height, are permitted on each parcel of land occupied by a drive-up window business. Such signs may not project into the public right-of-way.

(1) Ground Signs. Not more than one ground sign may be placed on each lot or parcel subject to the following limitations:

(2) Wall Signs. Wall signs are permitted subject to the following limitations:

(3) Projecting Signs: Prohibited

(4) Awning/Canopy/Marquee Signs. No such sign shall extend into the public right-of-way. All such signs shall be assessed against the facade aggregate for wall signs.

(5) Portable Signs. One additional portable sign not to exceed 12 square feet in area for each business entrance is permitted. Such signs shall not be located within public right-of-way. The portable signs shall only be displayed when the business is open.

(6) Shopping Center Sign. In the case of shopping areas which are developed as a unit with common parking areas, one ground sign per vehicular access on a public street is permitted on the premises of a shopping center. One ground sign may be up to 100 square feet in area and 20 feet in height. Each additional ground sign shall not exceed 30 square feet in area and four feet in height. The shopping center ground signs allowed by this subsection are in lieu of all other ground signs permitted in the zoning district, as listed under the basic regulations in subsection (1) of this section. Such signs shall not project into public right-of-way.

(1) Freeway Signs: Prohibited

(2) Drive-Up Window Signs. Two additional ground signs per drive-through lane, not to exceed 32 square feet in area and six feet in height, are permitted on each parcel of land occupied by a drive-up window business. Such signs may not project into public right-of-way.

(3) Construction Sign. One nonilluminated sign may be installed on each construction site after a building permit has been obtained for a construction project, and must be removed not later than two years after issuance of the building permit or upon completion of the project, whichever occurs sooner. The sign shall not exceed 50 square feet in area and no single dimension shall exceed 10 feet. The sign shall not exceed 14 feet in height and shall comply with the setback requirements for structures within this district.

(4) Temporary Sign. One temporary sign on each street frontage is allowed for each separate business. Display period is limited to 30 days and is renewable upon application, but shall not exceed four permits in one calendar year. The area of each temporary sign shall not exceed 32 square feet. No part of any sign shall be higher than the building top plate unless mounted on a parapet or other architectural feature.

(1) Ground Signs. Each parcel of land is permitted one ground sign per street frontage, subject to the following limitations:

(2) Wall Signs. Wall signs are permitted, subject to the following limitations:

(3) Projecting Signs. Signs not exceeding 20 square feet are permitted.

(4) Awning/Canopy/Marquee Signs. Signs not exceeding 20 square feet placed flat on a marquee, awning, or canopy are permitted.

(1) Fueling Station Signs. One additional ground sign per street frontage, not exceeding 30 square feet in area and 9 feet in height is permitted on each parcel of land occupied by a fueling station. Such signs may not project into public right-of-way.

(2) Drive-Up Window Signs. Two additional ground signs per drive-through lane, not to exceed 32 square feet in area and six feet in height, are permitted on each parcel of land occupied by a drive-up window. Such signs may not project into public right-of-way.

(3) Temporary Sign. One temporary sign on each street frontage is permitted for each separate business. Display period is limited to 30 days and is renewable upon application, but shall not exceed four permits in one calendar year. The area of each sign shall not exceed 32 square feet. No part of any sign shall be higher than the building height as defined in Section 10.705.

(4) Portable Signs: One portable sign not to exceed 12 square feet in area for each business entrance is permitted. Such signs shall not be located within public right-of-way except under the following conditions:

The portable signs shall only be displayed when the business is open. Historic review is not required when located within the historic overlay district.

(1) Ground Signs. Each parcel of land is permitted one ground sign per street frontage, subject to the following limitations:

(2) Wall Signs. Wall signs are permitted, subject to the following limitations:

(3) Projecting Signs. No sign shall project more than 18 inches into the public right-of-way except under the following conditions:

(4) Awning/Canopy/Marquee Signs. All such signs shall be assessed against the aggregate wall signage for the facade.

(5) Shopping Center Sign. In the case of shopping areas which are developed as a unit with common parking areas, one ground sign per vehicular access on a public street is permitted on the premises of a shopping center. The size of the ground signs shall be determined as follows: For shopping centers with less than 300,000 square feet of gross floor area, one sign may be up to 150 square feet in area and 20 feet in height. For shopping centers that contain or have master site plan approval for a gross floor area between 300,000 square feet and 500,000 square feet, one sign may be up to 200 square feet in area each and 35 feet in height. For shopping centers that contain or have master site plan approval for a gross floor area that exceeds 500,000 square feet, two signs may be up to 200 square feet in area each and 35 feet in height, but no less than 1,000 feet apart. Each additional ground sign shall not exceed 30 square feet in area and 12 feet in height. The shopping center ground signs allowed by this subsection are in lieu of all other ground signs permitted in the zoning district, as listed under the basic regulations in subsection (1) of this section. Such signs shall not project into public right-of-way. Shopping center signs are permitted as electronic message signs subject to the criteria contained in Section 10.1700(1)(d).

(1) Freeway Signs.

(2) Fueling Station Signs. One additional ground sign per street frontage, not exceeding 30 square feet in area and nine feet in height for any single parcel of land occupied by a fueling station. Such signs may not project into public right-of-way.

(3) Drive-Up Window Business Sign. Two ground signs per drive-through lane, not to exceed 32 square feet in area and six feet in height for any single parcel of land occupied by a drive-up window business. Such signs may not project into public right-of-way.

(4) Construction Sign. Up to two additional nonilluminated signs may be installed after a building permit has been obtained for a construction project and must be removed not later than two years after issuance of the building permit for the project or upon completion of the project, whichever is sooner. Each sign shall have an area not exceeding 100 square feet, and the top of the sign shall not be more than 20 feet above the general surface of the ground. Not more than two such signs shall be erected for each construction project and such signs shall be subject to the same setback requirements as are imposed for structures in this zone.

(5) Temporary Sign. One temporary sign on each street frontage is allowed for each separate business. Display period is limited to 30 days and is renewable upon application, but shall not exceed four permits in one calendar year. The area of each temporary sign shall not exceed 32 square feet. No part of any sign shall be higher than the building height as defined in Section 10.705.

(6) Portable Sign. One additional portable sign not to exceed 12 square feet in area for each business entrance is permitted. Such signs shall not be located within public right-of-way. The portable signs shall only be displayed when the business is open.

(7) Miles Field/Professional Baseball Park Signs. One additional freestanding scoreboard sign, not to exceed 630 square feet in area and 30 feet in height; one time of day/display sign located above the right field fence, not to be visible from outside the stadium after June 1, 1997, and not to exceed 30 square feet in area and 25 feet in height; one ground sign not exceeding 150 square feet in area and 20 feet in height; one wall sign identifying the facility, not to exceed 50 feet in area; and other additional ground signs located above the outfield fence, not to exceed a total of 3000 square feet and 20 feet in height. These outfield billboard signs shall be permitted until June 1, 1997, at which time they must either be removed or enclosed so that they cannot be viewed from outside the ball park. Signs permitted in subsection (8) are in lieu of signs permitted in the underlying zoning district, as listed under the basic regulations.

(1) Ground signs are subject to the following limitations:

(2) Wall Signs.

(3) Projecting Signs. No sign shall project more than 18 inches into the public right-of-way except under the following conditions:

(4) Awning/Canopy/Marquee Signs. No such sign shall extend into the public right-of-way. All such signs shall be assessed against the facade aggregate for wall signs.

(1) Fueling Station Signs. One ground sign per street frontage, not exceeding 32 square feet in area and six feet in height for any single parcel of land occupied by a fueling station. Such signs shall not project into public right-of-way.

(2) Drive-Up Window Signs. Two ground signs per drive-through lane, not to exceed 32 square feet in area and six feet in height for any single parcel of land occupied by a drive-up window business. Such signs shall not project into public right-of-way.

(3) Temporary Sign. One sign on each street frontage for each separate business. Display period is limited to 30 days and is renewable upon application, but shall not exceed four permits in one calendar year. The area of each sign shall not exceed 32 square feet. No part of any sign shall be higher than the building height as defined in Section 10.705.

(4) Construction Signs. Such a sign may be installed after a building permit has been obtained for a construction project and must be removed not later than two years after issuance of the building permit for the project or completion of the project, whichever is sooner. The nonilluminated sign shall have an area not exceeding 100 square feet, and the top of the sign shall not be more than 20 feet above the general surface of the ground. Not more than two such signs shall be erected for each construction project and such sign shall be subjected to the same setback requirements as are imposed for structures in this zone.