Millard County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 9

SIGN STANDARDS

10-9-1: PURPOSE:

These requirements are provided to achieve the purposes of the Millard County general plan and to achieve the following additional purposes:

A. To provide for the necessary identification of activities, businesses, sites and buildings located within the county.

B. To provide a convenient method of public communication without clutter or obtrusiveness.

C. To avoid confusion of allowed signs with traffic signs and other regulatory and public safety signs.

D. To minimize any adverse effects of signs, and associated lighting, on adjacent properties.

E. To protect the natural character and amenities of the county, including protecting views and vistas.

F. To protect property values. (Ord. 12-12-04, 12-4-2012)

10-9-2: PROPERTY OWNER APPROVAL:

All signs placed on private property shall be allowed only with the authorization of the property owner. (Ord. 12-12-04, 12-4-2012)

10-9-3: EXEMPT SIGNS:

The signs identified in table 10-9-1, "Exempt Signs", of this section are exempt from these requirements, provided such signs are not a prohibited sign, as provided by section 10-9-4 of this chapter.

TABLE 10-9-1

EXEMPT SIGNS

Sign Type	Sign Requirement
Access location signs	Signs such as "Enter" and "Exit" provided:
	A.	There shall be no more than 2 access location signs per driveway entrance to a lot or parcel.
	B.	No access location sign shall be greater than 6 square feet in area and have a height greater than 3 feet above grade.
Community events posters and announcements	Posters and fliers announcing community events provided such posters or fliers do not advertise products or services not associated with the community event.
Directional sign	A sign not exceeding a total area of 64 square feet established at a location different from an activity, business, or service located in Millard County, and intended to provide direction to the activity, business, or service and meeting all requirements of section 10-9-17, table 10-9-2, of this chapter, as applicable, including not being located in any clear view area.
Flags	Any flag of any nation, state, county, city, civic, or religious organization.
Historic plaques	Plaques erected for the purposes of identifying a historic site, building, or structure.
Official notices	Official government notices and notices posted by government officers or employees in the performance of their duties.
On premises temporary sign	A sign not exceeding a total area of 64 square feet and allowed for a period not to exceed 12 months at the location of the activity, business, or service connected with the message of the sign and meeting all requirements of section 10-9-17, table 10-9-2, of this chapter, as applicable, including not being located in any clear view area.
Political signs	Political signs used to identify and for the support of candidates for national, state, county, city, school board, service district, or other public office provided such signs meet the following requirements:
	A.	Are stationary and unlighted.
	B.	Are not erected earlier than 60 days prior to the specified voting day.
	C.	Are removed within 7 days after the specified voting day.
	D.	Is not located within any clear view area.
	E.	Signs placed on private property are permitted only with the permission of the property owner.
Public necessity signs	Signs required for safety or instructional purposes, installed, and maintained by Millard County, or other federal or state agency.
Public notice signs	Signs posted by a property owner and designed to advise the public of "No Trespassing", "No Fishing", and/or "No Hunting" is permitted by the owner.
Real estate signs	A "small on premises sign" and meeting all requirements for such signs and advertising real property for sale, lease or rent within Millard County and meeting the following requirements:
	A.	A maximum of 1 real estate sign per street frontage.
	B.	Is placed on the property that is for sale, lease, or rent, or adjacent thereto.
	C.	Such signs are stationary.
	D.	Signs must be professionally prepared, neat in appearance, and well maintained.
	E.	Are removed within 30 days from the date of sale, lease, or rental.
	F.	Is not located within any clear view area or placed where it creates a safety hazard.
Religious symbols	Any religious symbol attached to a place of religious worship.
Residential nameplates, street address or combination	1 nameplate sign showing the name of the occupant of a dwelling, the address of the dwelling or the name and nature of the home occupation conducted within the dwelling. The sign shall not exceed 2 square feet in area.
Restaurant menu boxes	Restaurant menu boxes of up to 30 square feet for displaying menus.
Road and street address numbers	Street address numbers no higher than 12 inches.
Seasonal decorations	Decorations or displays, when such are clearly incidental to, and are customarily or commonly associated with, any national, local or religious celebration provided that such decorations or displays are maintained in an attractive condition and do not constitute a fire hazard.
Signs authorized by law	Signs required or specifically authorized for a public purpose by any law, statute, or ordinance, including traffic control signs.
Site and building features	Pieces of art, monuments, statuary, sculpture, water features, fountains, and other similar features, not containing any corporate advertising, logo, insignia, or other symbol, and used to identify or distinguish a site or building.
Site development and subdivision identification signs	A "small on premises sign" and meeting all requirements for such signs and identifying a site development or a subdivision and typically located at the entrance of such site or subdivision project and provided such signs and meeting the following requirements:
	A.	Not more than 1 sign for each entrance to the site or subdivision, indicating only the name, symbol, logo, or other graphic identification of the site or subdivision.
	B.	Such signs are stationary and unlighted.
	C.	Signs must be professionally prepared, neat in appearance, and well maintained.
	D.	Are removed when the project is completed or all lots or units are sold.
Small on premises sign	A sign not exceeding a total area of 64 square feet established at the location of the activity, business, or service connected with the message of the sign and meeting all requirements of section 10-9-17, table 10-9-2, of this chapter, as applicable, including not being located in any clear view area.
Time and date signs	Electronic message signs that change copy electronically identifying the "time, date, and temperature" only provided no electronic message sign shall exceed 40 percent of the maximum sign face area.
Vehicle signs	Signs displayed on motor vehicles or trailers being operated in the normal course of business, such signs indicating the name of the owner or business if the primary purpose of such vehicles is not for the display of signs.
Warning signs	Temporary or permanent signs erected by a government agency, utility companies, or a construction company to warn of danger, or hazardous conditions.
Window signs	A sign affixed or attached to a window and visible from outside of the building. All window signs shall be no larger than the window with which the sign is associated. No window sign shall project beyond the exterior surface of the window. All window sign lighting sources shall be fully shielded and no lighting source shall be exposed or visible from any road, street, or adjacent property.

(Ord. 12-12-04, 12-4-2012)

10-9-4: PROHIBITED SIGNS:

All signs allowed within the county are identified in section 10-9-3, table 10-9-1, "Exempt Signs" or section 10-9-17, table 10-9-2, "Allowed Signs", of this chapter. All other signs are hereby declared to be prohibited signs within the county including, but not limited to, the following signs:

A. All directional and off premises signs larger than sixty four (64) square feet and designed or intended to direct attention to a business, product, or service that is not provided, sold, offered, or existing on the property where the sign is located, including billboards. (See section 10-9-19 of this chapter for provisions relating to billboards existing on the effective date in section 10-9-19 of this chapter.)

B. All on premises signs larger than sixty four (64) square feet and established in violation of these requirements.

C. All signs having intermittent or flashing illumination, animated or moving parts, rotating or simulating movement by any means of fluttering, spinning or reflection devices or that emit sound.

D. Signs placed on private property without the approval of the property owner.

E. Signs on any county owned property, except for signs maintained by the county.

F. All banners, pennants, streamers, balloons, searchlights, strobe lights, beacons, and inflatable signs, objects, and characters.

G. Portable signs that can be moved from place to place and not permanently affixed to the ground or building.

H. All signs erected, moved, reconstructed, enlarged, or structurally altered without receiving the necessary sign approval.

I. All signs constituting a hazard to the public health, welfare, or safety.

J. All roof mounted signs.

K. Any sign, statement, symbol or picture of an obscene nature. (Ord. 12-12-04, 12-4-2012)

10-9-5: GENERAL PROVISIONS:

A. No sign shall be erected, moved, reconstructed, enlarged, or structurally altered except in compliance with the requirements of this title.

B. This chapter shall apply to all signs, but does not apply to any exempt signs and signs located within the interior of any buildings or structures, or handheld placards and other similar devices traditionally used for public protest and the noncommercial exercise of free speech.

C. No sign shall be erected, moved, reconstructed, enlarged, or structurally altered unless a valid permit application has been approved by the land use authority, as applicable, and a valid building permit has been issued by the building official, as applicable.

D. No part of any sign shall be allowed within five feet (5') of any road or street right of way or utility easement and all signs must maintain necessary clearances from underground or overhead utility transmission lines.

E. No sign, or part thereof, shall be allowed in a manner that any portion of its surface or support(s) will interfere with the free use of fire protection appliances; including hydrants, standpipes, automatic fire sprinkler connections, and similar fire protection and suppression equipment. No sign or sign structure shall obstruct any fire lane.

F. No portion of any sign shall be allowed to be located in any clear view area, and no portion of any sign shall be permitted that creates any traffic hazard. (Ord. 12-12-04, 12-4-2012)

10-9-6: BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED:

A. In compliance with the county building code, as adopted, and as applicable, no sign shall be erected, moved, reconstructed, enlarged, or structurally altered unless a valid building permit application has been approved by the building official, as applicable.

B. The requirement for a building permit shall apply to all new signs and existing signs that are proposed to be erected, moved, reconstructed, enlarged, or structurally altered, unless allowed as a limited sign.

C. The building official, or designee, shall inspect any sign for which a building permit has been issued and for which an inspection is required. Such inspections shall ensure that all signs are in conformance with this chapter and building code, as adopted. (Ord. 12-12-04, 12-4-2012)

10-9-7: STANDARDS OF CONSTRUCTION:

All signs shall comply with this chapter and the building code, as adopted, and as applicable. (Ord. 12-12-04, 12-4-2012)

10-9-8: REQUIRED MAINTENANCE FOR ALL SIGNS:

All signs shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair and condition. (Ord. 12-12-04, 12-4-2012)

10-9-9: VALID BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIRED:

All businesses and services advertised on any sign located within Millard County shall maintain all necessary approvals, licenses and permits, including a valid Millard County business license, as applicable. (Ord. 12-12-04, 12-4-2012)

10-9-10: ENFORCEMENT:

A sign determined to be a hazard to the public health or safety, or determined to be a nuisance because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, or be a violation of this chapter or building code shall be remedied and corrected upon notice by the county planner/zoning administrator or building official. A sign not remedied or corrected within thirty (30) calendar days written notice by the county planner/zoning administrator or building official shall be subject to removal by the county, or other remedies that may be available to the county under the law. (Ord. 12-12-04, 12-4-2012)

10-9-11: TYPE OF SIGN APPLICATION REQUIRED:

The type of land use application required to erect, reconstruct, enlarge, or structurally alter a sign associated with a proposed or existing use or activity shall be as identified by section 10-9-17, table 10-9-2 of this chapter. (Ord. 12-12-04, 12-4-2012)

10-9-12: LAND USE AUTHORITIES FOR SIGN APPLICATIONS:

A. The county planner/zoning administrator is authorized as the land use authority for permitted P-1 sign applications.

B. The commission is authorized as the land use authority for permitted P-2 sign applications and all conditional sign applications. (Ord. 12-12-04, 12-4-2012)

10-9-13: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS; FINDINGS AND STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL OF SIGN APPLICATIONS:

A. The procedures for the review of a permitted P-1 sign application are as provided and identified for a permitted P-1 use application.

B. The procedures for the review of a permitted P-2 sign application are as provided and identified for a permitted P-2 use application.

C. The procedures for the review of a conditional sign application shall be identical to those required for a conditional C-1 use application.

D. The county planner/zoning administrator for permitted P-1 sign applications, the commission for permitted P-2 sign applications and all conditional sign applications shall review the application and shall determine:

1. The proposed sign is a permitted P-1 sign, a permitted P-2 sign, or a conditional sign within the zoning district.

2. The proposed sign complies with all requirements of this title, including the minimum area, setbacks, height, and all other requirements as applicable.

3. The proposed sign complies with all building code requirements, as applicable. (Ord. 12-12-04, 12-4-2012)

10-9-14: FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL OF SIGN APPLICATIONS:

A. If a permitted P-1 sign application or permitted P-2 sign application complies with all the requirements of this title, the building codes, and all other applicable ordinances and resolutions, as adopted, the county planner/zoning administrator for permitted P-1 sign applications and the commission for permitted P-2 sign applications shall approve the application, with or without revisions and requirements necessary for compliance to the requirements of this title.

B. If a conditional sign application complies with all the requirements of this title, the building codes, and all other applicable ordinances and resolutions, as adopted, the commission shall approve the application, with or without revisions, requirements and reasonable conditions necessary for compliance to the requirements of this title.

C. If any sign application does not comply with the requirements of this title, the building codes, or any other applicable land use ordinance, as adopted, the land use authority, as applicable, shall not approve the application, and no building permit shall be issued. (Ord. 12-12-04, 12-4-2012)

10-9-15: EFFECT OF APPROVAL:

Approval of a sign application shall authorize the establishment of the approved sign, subject to any and all revisions, requirements and reasonable conditions determined necessary to comply with all land use ordinances of the county. (Ord. 12-12-04, 12-4-2012)

10-9-16: APPEALS:

A. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the county planner/zoning administrator for any permitted P-1 sign application may appeal the decision to the appeal authority, as provided by chapter 14 of this title.

B. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the commission for any permitted P-2 sign application may appeal the decision to the appeal authority, as provided by chapter 14 of this title.

C. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the commission for any conditional sign application may appeal the decision to the appeal authority, as provided by chapter 14 of this title. (Ord. 12-12-04, 12-4-2012)

10-9-17: ALLOWED SIGNS:

All signs allowed within Millard County are identified in table 10-9-2 of this section.

TABLE 10-9-2

ALLOWED SIGNS

Sign Requirement	Sign Types
	Signs Requiring Approval				Exempt Signs
	On Premises Freestanding Pylon	On Premises FreestandingMonument	On Premises Wall	On Premises Canopy	Small On Premises Sign	FreestandingDirectional	Temporary
Definition	A sign attached to the ground or a foundation with a pole, or poles, and only permitted at the location of the activity, business, or service connected with the message of the sign	A sign constructed and attached directly to the ground by a foundation and only permitted at the location of the activity, business, or service connected with the message of the sign	A sign displayed or attached against the wall of a building, where the exposed face of the sign is parallel to the wall and extends not more than 12" horizontally from the face of the wall and only permitted at the location of the activity, business, or service connected with the message of the sign	A sign attached to, or included in the construction of a canopy, which may be located over a fuel island or drive-through and only permitted at the location of the activity, business, or service connected with the message of the sign	A sign permitted only at the location of the activity, business, or service connected with the message of the sign	A sign provided at a separate and different location from an activity, business, or service located in the county, and intended to provide direction to the activity, business, or service	A sign allowed for a limited period, not to exceed 12 months and only permitted at the location of the activity, business, or service connected with the message of the sign
Zoning districts allowed	Conditional C-1 sign in the highway commercial district (HC), light industrial district (LI) and heavy industrial district (HI)	Conditional C-1 sign in the highway commercial district (HC), light industrial district (LI) and heavy industrial district (HI)	Permitted P-2 sign in the highway commercial district (HC), light industrial district (LI) and heavy industrial district (HI)	Permitted P-1 sign in the highway commercial district (HC), light industrial district (LI) and heavy industrial district (HI)	Allowed in all zones without land use authority approval provided all standards and requirements are met	Allowed in all zones without land use authority approval provided all standards and requirements are met	Allowed in all zones without land use authority approval provided all standards and requirements are met
Land use authority	Reviewed and approved or denied by the commission	Reviewed and approved or denied by the commission	Reviewed and approved or denied by the commission	Reviewed and approved or denied by the county planner/zoning administrator
Number of signs allowed	1 freestanding pylon sign for each lot or parcel that includes any exempt sign	1 freestanding monument sign for each lot or parcel that includes any exempt sign	1 wall sign for each building wall that faces directly toward a public road or street with a maximum of 2 wall signs for each building or structure, which includes any exempt sign. No wall sign shall be permitted on any building facade that does not face directly toward a public road or street	1 canopy sign for each canopy side that faces directly toward a public road or street with a maximum of 2 canopy signs for each canopy, which includes any exempt sign. No canopy sign shall be permitted that does not face directly toward a public road or street	1 small on premises sign for each lot or parcel	1 freestanding directional sign for each lot or parcel	1 temporary sign for each lot or parcel
Sign location	As approved by the commission. No part within 5' of any road or street right of way, property line, or utility easement and must maintain necessary clearances from underground or overhead power transmission lines, as required by the electrical power provider. Must maintain clear view requirements	As approved by the commission. No part within 5' of any road or street right of way, property line, or utility easement and must maintain necessary clearances from underground or overhead power transmission lines, as required by the electrical power provider. Must maintain clear view requirements	As approved by the commission. No wall sign shall project above the wall surface	As approved by the county planner/ zoning administrator. All canopy signs shall be attached or painted flat against the canopy	No part within 5' of any road or street right of way, property line, or utility easement and must maintain necessary clearances from underground or overhead power transmission lines, as required by the electrical power provider. Must maintain clear view requirements	No part within 5' of any road or street right of way, property line, or utility easement and must maintain necessary clearances from underground or overhead power transmission lines, as required by the electrical power provider. Must maintain clear view requirements	No part within 5' of any road or street right of way, property line, or utility easement and must maintain necessary clearances from underground or overhead power transmission lines, as required by the electrical power provider. Must maintain clear view requirements
Maximum sign area2	As provided by table 10-9-3 of this section	As provided by table 10-9-4 of this section	As provided by table 10-9-5 of this section	40% of the total area of the canopy	64 sq. ft.	64 sq. ft.	64 sq. ft.
Maximum height1	25' above natural or finished grade, whichever is higher	8' above natural or finished grade, whichever is higher	No higher than the eave line or top of the parapet wall of the building or structure	No higher than the canopy	15' above natural or finished grade, whichever is higher	15' above natural or finished grade, whichever is higher	15' above natural or finished grade, whichever is higher
Lighting requirements	See section 10-9-18 of this chapter
Clear view area	No sign shall be permitted to be located in any clear view area and no sign shall be permitted that creates any traffic or pedestrian hazard
Fire suppression access	No sign or sign structure shall be permitted in a manner that any portion of its surface or supports will interfere with free use of all fire appliances; including hydrants, standpipes, automatic fire sprinkler connections, and similar fire protection and suppression equipment. No sign or sign structure shall obstruct any fire lane
Building permit required	A valid building permit approval may be necessary, as required by the adopted building code. All signs for which a building permit is required, including necessary footings, structural permits, or electrical permits, shall comply with the requirements of the building code, as adopted, and shall be subject to inspection
Sign validity	A sign is authorized and valid only for the approved location
Valid business license required	All businesses and services advertised shall maintain necessary licenses and permits, as may be required by state of Utah and the county's business licensing requirements, as applicable
Sign maintenance	All signs shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair
Enforcement	Any sign determined to be a hazard to the public health, welfare, or safety, or determined to be a nuisance because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, or building code violation shall be remedied upon notice by the county planner/zoning administrator or building official. Any sign not remedied within 30 days' notice by the county planner/zoning administrator or building official, shall be subject to removal by the county, or other remedies that may be available to the county

Notes:

1. Maximum Sign Height: The height from the highest point of the structure to the lowest point of the finished or natural grade, immediately adjacent to the structure. No ground shall be bermed, or other earthwork provided, that would have the effect to exceed the maximum allowed sign structure height.

2. Maximum Sign Area: The area of the sign calculated by multiplying the highest point of the sign by the longest length of the sign and including all text, insignia, logo, or other advertising or identification materials.

TABLE 10-9-3

MAXIMUM ALLOWED SIZE OF FREESTANDING PYLON SIGNS

Lot Frontage (Feet)	Maximum Pylon Sign Area (Square Feet)
<140	80
140 - 179	90
180 - 199	100
200 - 219	110
220 - 239	120
240 - 259	140
260 and greater	140

TABLE 10-9-4

MAXIMUM ALLOWED SIZE OF FREESTANDING MONUMENT SIGNS

Lot Frontage (Feet)	Maximum Monument Sign Area (Square Feet)
<140	80
140 - 179	90
180 - 199	100
200 - 219	110
220 - 239	120
240 - 259	130
260 and greater	140

TABLE 10-9-5

MAXIMUM ALLOWED SIZE OF WALL SIGNS

Wall Area (Square Feet)	Maximum Wall Sign Area (Square Feet)
<140	80
140 - 179	90
180 - 199	100
200 - 219	110
220 - 239	120
240 - 259	130
260 and greater	140

(Ord. 12-12-04, 12-4-2012)

10-9-18: SIGN LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS:

A. As provided by section 10-9-4 of this chapter, no sign shall have intermittent or flashing illumination, animated or moving parts, rotating or simulating movement by any means of fluttering, spinning or reflection devices or that emits sound.

B. In addition to the sign requirements provided in section 10-9-17, table 10-9-2 of this chapter, the following sign lighting requirements are provided to achieve the purposes of this title:

1. Externally illuminated signs are permitted as follows:

a. All externally lit signs shall be illuminated with steady, fully shielded light sources aimed directly onto the sign.

b. No fixture used to illuminate signs shall be directed toward any adjacent properties.

c. All light sources shall be fully shielded or hooded.

2. Internally illuminated signs are permitted as follows:

a. Individual backlit letters that are silhouetted against an illuminated wall.

b. Individual letters with translucent faces, containing lighting elements inside each letter.

c. Metal faced box signs with cutout letters and soft glow fluorescent tubes.

3. Changeable copy signs and electronic message centers may be installed as a part of an allowed sign but shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the total sign face area. (Ord. 12-12-04, 12-4-2012)

10-9-19: BILLBOARDS:

Decisions and actions related to a billboard, legally established and existing in the unincorporated area of the county on January 1, 2003, shall comply with the applicable requirements of the act, as amended. (Ord. 12-12-04, 12-4-2012)

10-9-20: NONCOMPLYING SIGNS:

All signs allowed within the county shall comply with this chapter and section 10-9-2, table 10-9-1, or section 10-9-17, table 10-9-2 of this chapter, unless such signs are determined to be a legal noncomplying structure. (Ord. 12-12-04, 12-4-2012)

10-9-21: UNUSED AND ABANDONED SIGNS:

A sign shall be considered unused or abandoned and shall be removed after the use, activity, product, business, or service, which it advertised, has ceased or has vacated the building, structure, lot or parcel for a period not less than one calendar year. All unused or abandoned signs shall be removed by the property owner, upon written notice by the county planner/zoning administrator and shall be subject to removal by the county, if not removed by the property owner within thirty (30) calendar days of notice by the county planner/zoning administrator or other remedies that may be available to the county. (Ord. 12-12-04, 12-4-2012)