(a) Protect property values within the Town;

(b) Protect the general public from damage or injury caused by, or partially attributed to, the distractions and obstructions which result from improperly designed or situated signs;

(c) Provide a pleasing overall environmental setting and community appearance which is deemed vital to the continued economic vitality of the Town;

(d) Improve the legibility and effectiveness of signs;

(e) Allow signs appropriate to the planned character of each zone district; and

(f) Promote the public safety, welfare and convenience of the citizens of and visitors to the Town. (Ord. 2019-07-08 §1)

“Abandoned sign” means any sign (together with its supporting structure) now or hereafter existing which, ten (10) days or more after the premises have been vacated, advertises an activity, business, product or service no longer produced or conducted upon the premises upon which such sign is located. This definition shall not apply to permanent signs accessory to businesses which are open only on a seasonal basis; provided, that there is clear intent to continue operation of the business.

“Awning sign” means any sign or lettering located on an awning, either lighted or unlighted, which is used to advertise, announce, identify, declare, demonstrate, display, instruct, direct or attract attention.

“Banner” means a temporary sign of fabric, vinyl or the like designed to be attached to a structure with rope or similar mechanism.

“Billboard” means any sign utilized to advertise a product or service that is not produced or conducted on the same property as the sign.

“Freestanding sign” means a sign that is permanent and self-supporting, being nondependent on a building or other structure except for a base or pole on which the sign is mounted, but excludes monument signs.

“Monument sign” means a sign that is permanent and self-supporting, being nondependent on a building or other structure except for a base which is equivalent or greater in horizontal distance than the sign.

“Nonconforming sign” means a sign that does not conform to the regulations set forth in this Article, but which did meet the requirements of the regulations existing at the date that the sign was erected.

“Pedestal sign” means a temporary sign that sits on a temporary portable base that is easily moved from location to location.

“Sandwich board” means a temporary sign designed in the form of an “A,” which is easily portable.

“Sign” means any object, device, or part thereof situated outdoors or indoors, viewed from outdoors by the general public and which object or device or effect produced thereby is used to advertise, announce, identify, declare, demonstrate, display, instruct, direct, or attract attention by letters, figures, designs, fixtures, colors, motion, illumination, sound, or projecting images.

“Sign permit” means a building permit issued for the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, relocation, improvement, removal, conversion, or demolition of any sign issued pursuant to the Uniform Building Code or this Article.

“Sign surface area” means the surface area of a sign which is computed using the area within the outside dimensions of the largest sides of the sign containing advertisement using a rectangle to overlay and define the area. Sign surface area shall not include the area necessary for supporting structures. In the case where characters are attached to the structure with no background, the area shall be defined as being the surface area within the lines drawn on the edge of the characters or words so that each word or character will be encompassed within a rectangular area.

“Surface area” means the surface area of a sign which is computed using the area within the outside dimensions of the largest sides of the sign containing advertisement using a rectangle to overlay and define the area. Sign surface area shall not include the area necessary for supporting structures. In the case where characters are attached to the structure with no background, the area shall be defined as being the surface area within the lines drawn on the edge of the characters or words so that each word or character will be encompassed within a rectangular area.

“Temporary development sign” means a temporary sign that advertises a future development or development under construction, or advertises the construction company, financing company, architect or similar development service corporation.

“Temporary sign” means a sign, banner, valance, or advertising display constructed of light fabric, cardboard, wallboard, plywood, sheet metal, paper, or other light material with or without a frame, intended or designed to be displayed for a limited period of time.

“Wall sign” means a sign affixed to an exterior surface of any building wall and not extending more than fifteen (15) inches beyond the building wall.

“Window sign” means any sign located on the inside, outside, painted on, or within two (2) feet of a window which is visible from the exterior of the building. (Ord. 2019-07-08 §1)

(a) Sign height shall be measured from natural grade. Sign height shall not be measured from the top of an earth berm or support foundation.

(b) Sign area shall be measured by determining the arc of the minimum imaginary rectangle or square that encloses the sign face.

(c) All signs of more than forty-eight (48) inches in height shall be located outside of the vision clearance triangle.

(d) No sign shall be located in any public right-of-way without express permission from the Town or other entity in control of the right-of-way. (Ord. 2019-07-08 §1)

(a) Signs containing any flashing or animated lights, signs that are animated or move, give the appearance of animation or movement; a message board which uses individual lights to produce the message, excluding time and temperature signs, and electronic message centers.

(b) Any sign which projects above the peak of a roof.

(c) Any sign which emits sound, odor, or visible matter.

(d) Any sign which obstructs free ingress and egress from a required door, window, fire escape, or other required exit way.

(e) Any sign or sign structure that obstructs the view of, may be confused with, or purports to be a governmental or traffic safety sign.

(f) Signs using the words “stop” or “danger” or any other word or phrase, symbol, or character that might reasonably confuse, mislead, or distract a vehicle driver.

(g) Signs painted on or attached to trees, rocks, utility poles, or other features not designed to provide signage.

(h) Abandoned or dilapidated signs.

(i) Signs in any residential zone district advertising commercial uses, except pursuant to Sections 16.07.060 and 16.07.070.

(j) Billboards and off-premises signs. (Ord. 2020-03-26B §2; Ord. 2019-07-08 §1)

(a) Governmental, civic, religious and nonprofit organization flags, badges, insignias and the like not exceeding ten (10) square feet in size.

(b) Temporary political signs of less than six (6) square feet in size may be located on the property no earlier than sixty (60) days before an election and no later than fifteen (15) days after the election.

(c) Official notices posted by any court, public agency, or officer.

(d) Historic plaques posted by public and quasi-public agencies.

(e) Traffic, directional, warning, or informational signs authorized or required by any public agency.

(f) Address signs of two (2) square feet or less in total area, and containing the address number. These signs may also contain the name of the owner or tenant of the structure.

(g) Real estate signs of four (4) square feet or less, located on property available for sale or lease. All such signs shall be removed within fifteen (15) days of selling or leasing the property.

(h) Development signs of four (4) square feet or less, located on property being developed or redeveloped, with a maximum of two (2) per development.

(i) Private on-site directional signs of four (4) square feet or less, and a maximum of forty-two (42) inches in height. Signs on or visible from residentially zoned properties shall not be illuminated.

(j) Signs which are accessory to permitted uses within the C-1 Zone District, including but not limited to signs on gasoline pumps, café umbrellas, and drive-through menu signs.

(k) Uses of a civic nature as outlined in the use table in Section 16.14.020 are allowed to incorporate electronic message centers into monument and freestanding signs in accordance with the requirements as outlined in Section 16.07.070(b). (Ord. 2020-03-26B §3; Ord. 2019-07-08 §1)

(a) Temporary development signs, subject to the following restrictions:

(b) Monument and freestanding signs are permitted, subject to the following restrictions:

(c) Wall and awning signs, subject to the following restrictions:

(d) Sandwich boards, banners and pedestal signs, subject to the following restrictions:

(e) Window signs. (Ord. 2020-03-26B §4; Ord. 2019-07-08 §1)

(a) The property owner, occupant or other person responsible for the sign shall maintain the sign in a condition fit for the intended use, and he or she shall have a continuing obligation to comply with all zoning and building regulations.

(b) If the Town finds that any sign is unsafe, insecure or a menace to the public, notice shall be given in writing by the Town to the owner. The owner of the business shall, within seventy-two (72) hours of such notification, correct such unsafe condition or remove the sign. If the correction has not been made within the seventy-two (72) hours, the sign may be removed or altered by the Town to comply with these regulations at the expense of the owner or occupant of the property upon which the sign is located. The Town may cause any sign which, in the Town’s opinion, creates a danger to persons or property to be removed immediately and without notice.

(c) If any sign has been abandoned or fails to serve the purposes for which it was intended, or evidences a lack of maintenance, it shall be removed by the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the building, structure or land upon which such sign is located, within fifteen (15) days after written notice by the Town. The sign shall either be removed entirely or the sign area shall be replaced by a neutral, single-background-color panel or similar cover. If the sign is comprised of individually raised letters, then the letters shall be removed. Upon failure to comply with such notice within the time specified in such order, the Town is hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign, and any expense incident thereto shall be paid by the owner of the property on which such sign is located.

(d) Termination of nonconforming signs shall be:

(e) If the Town finds that any sign is maintained in violation of the provisions of this Chapter, such violation shall constitute a nuisance to be abated in the manner provided in Chapter 7. (Ord. 2019-07-08 §1)

(a) Protect property values within the Town;

(b) Protect the general public from damage or injury caused by, or partially attributed to, the distractions and obstructions which result from improperly designed or situated signs;

(c) Provide a pleasing overall environmental setting and community appearance which is deemed vital to the continued economic vitality of the Town;

(d) Improve the legibility and effectiveness of signs;

(e) Allow signs appropriate to the planned character of each zone district; and

(f) Promote the public safety, welfare and convenience of the citizens of and visitors to the Town. (Ord. 2019-07-08 §1)

“Abandoned sign” means any sign (together with its supporting structure) now or hereafter existing which, ten (10) days or more after the premises have been vacated, advertises an activity, business, product or service no longer produced or conducted upon the premises upon which such sign is located. This definition shall not apply to permanent signs accessory to businesses which are open only on a seasonal basis; provided, that there is clear intent to continue operation of the business.

“Awning sign” means any sign or lettering located on an awning, either lighted or unlighted, which is used to advertise, announce, identify, declare, demonstrate, display, instruct, direct or attract attention.

“Banner” means a temporary sign of fabric, vinyl or the like designed to be attached to a structure with rope or similar mechanism.

“Billboard” means any sign utilized to advertise a product or service that is not produced or conducted on the same property as the sign.

“Freestanding sign” means a sign that is permanent and self-supporting, being nondependent on a building or other structure except for a base or pole on which the sign is mounted, but excludes monument signs.

“Monument sign” means a sign that is permanent and self-supporting, being nondependent on a building or other structure except for a base which is equivalent or greater in horizontal distance than the sign.

“Nonconforming sign” means a sign that does not conform to the regulations set forth in this Article, but which did meet the requirements of the regulations existing at the date that the sign was erected.

“Pedestal sign” means a temporary sign that sits on a temporary portable base that is easily moved from location to location.

“Sandwich board” means a temporary sign designed in the form of an “A,” which is easily portable.

“Sign” means any object, device, or part thereof situated outdoors or indoors, viewed from outdoors by the general public and which object or device or effect produced thereby is used to advertise, announce, identify, declare, demonstrate, display, instruct, direct, or attract attention by letters, figures, designs, fixtures, colors, motion, illumination, sound, or projecting images.

“Sign permit” means a building permit issued for the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, relocation, improvement, removal, conversion, or demolition of any sign issued pursuant to the Uniform Building Code or this Article.

“Sign surface area” means the surface area of a sign which is computed using the area within the outside dimensions of the largest sides of the sign containing advertisement using a rectangle to overlay and define the area. Sign surface area shall not include the area necessary for supporting structures. In the case where characters are attached to the structure with no background, the area shall be defined as being the surface area within the lines drawn on the edge of the characters or words so that each word or character will be encompassed within a rectangular area.

“Surface area” means the surface area of a sign which is computed using the area within the outside dimensions of the largest sides of the sign containing advertisement using a rectangle to overlay and define the area. Sign surface area shall not include the area necessary for supporting structures. In the case where characters are attached to the structure with no background, the area shall be defined as being the surface area within the lines drawn on the edge of the characters or words so that each word or character will be encompassed within a rectangular area.

“Temporary development sign” means a temporary sign that advertises a future development or development under construction, or advertises the construction company, financing company, architect or similar development service corporation.

“Temporary sign” means a sign, banner, valance, or advertising display constructed of light fabric, cardboard, wallboard, plywood, sheet metal, paper, or other light material with or without a frame, intended or designed to be displayed for a limited period of time.

“Wall sign” means a sign affixed to an exterior surface of any building wall and not extending more than fifteen (15) inches beyond the building wall.

“Window sign” means any sign located on the inside, outside, painted on, or within two (2) feet of a window which is visible from the exterior of the building. (Ord. 2019-07-08 §1)

(a) Sign height shall be measured from natural grade. Sign height shall not be measured from the top of an earth berm or support foundation.

(b) Sign area shall be measured by determining the arc of the minimum imaginary rectangle or square that encloses the sign face.

(c) All signs of more than forty-eight (48) inches in height shall be located outside of the vision clearance triangle.

(d) No sign shall be located in any public right-of-way without express permission from the Town or other entity in control of the right-of-way. (Ord. 2019-07-08 §1)

(a) Signs containing any flashing or animated lights, signs that are animated or move, give the appearance of animation or movement; a message board which uses individual lights to produce the message, excluding time and temperature signs, and electronic message centers.

(b) Any sign which projects above the peak of a roof.

(c) Any sign which emits sound, odor, or visible matter.

(d) Any sign which obstructs free ingress and egress from a required door, window, fire escape, or other required exit way.

(e) Any sign or sign structure that obstructs the view of, may be confused with, or purports to be a governmental or traffic safety sign.

(f) Signs using the words “stop” or “danger” or any other word or phrase, symbol, or character that might reasonably confuse, mislead, or distract a vehicle driver.

(g) Signs painted on or attached to trees, rocks, utility poles, or other features not designed to provide signage.

(h) Abandoned or dilapidated signs.

(i) Signs in any residential zone district advertising commercial uses, except pursuant to Sections 16.07.060 and 16.07.070.

(j) Billboards and off-premises signs. (Ord. 2020-03-26B §2; Ord. 2019-07-08 §1)

(a) Governmental, civic, religious and nonprofit organization flags, badges, insignias and the like not exceeding ten (10) square feet in size.

(b) Temporary political signs of less than six (6) square feet in size may be located on the property no earlier than sixty (60) days before an election and no later than fifteen (15) days after the election.

(c) Official notices posted by any court, public agency, or officer.

(d) Historic plaques posted by public and quasi-public agencies.

(e) Traffic, directional, warning, or informational signs authorized or required by any public agency.

(f) Address signs of two (2) square feet or less in total area, and containing the address number. These signs may also contain the name of the owner or tenant of the structure.

(g) Real estate signs of four (4) square feet or less, located on property available for sale or lease. All such signs shall be removed within fifteen (15) days of selling or leasing the property.

(h) Development signs of four (4) square feet or less, located on property being developed or redeveloped, with a maximum of two (2) per development.

(i) Private on-site directional signs of four (4) square feet or less, and a maximum of forty-two (42) inches in height. Signs on or visible from residentially zoned properties shall not be illuminated.

(j) Signs which are accessory to permitted uses within the C-1 Zone District, including but not limited to signs on gasoline pumps, café umbrellas, and drive-through menu signs.

(k) Uses of a civic nature as outlined in the use table in Section 16.14.020 are allowed to incorporate electronic message centers into monument and freestanding signs in accordance with the requirements as outlined in Section 16.07.070(b). (Ord. 2020-03-26B §3; Ord. 2019-07-08 §1)

(a) Temporary development signs, subject to the following restrictions:

(b) Monument and freestanding signs are permitted, subject to the following restrictions:

(c) Wall and awning signs, subject to the following restrictions:

(d) Sandwich boards, banners and pedestal signs, subject to the following restrictions:

(e) Window signs. (Ord. 2020-03-26B §4; Ord. 2019-07-08 §1)

(a) The property owner, occupant or other person responsible for the sign shall maintain the sign in a condition fit for the intended use, and he or she shall have a continuing obligation to comply with all zoning and building regulations.

(b) If the Town finds that any sign is unsafe, insecure or a menace to the public, notice shall be given in writing by the Town to the owner. The owner of the business shall, within seventy-two (72) hours of such notification, correct such unsafe condition or remove the sign. If the correction has not been made within the seventy-two (72) hours, the sign may be removed or altered by the Town to comply with these regulations at the expense of the owner or occupant of the property upon which the sign is located. The Town may cause any sign which, in the Town’s opinion, creates a danger to persons or property to be removed immediately and without notice.

(c) If any sign has been abandoned or fails to serve the purposes for which it was intended, or evidences a lack of maintenance, it shall be removed by the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the building, structure or land upon which such sign is located, within fifteen (15) days after written notice by the Town. The sign shall either be removed entirely or the sign area shall be replaced by a neutral, single-background-color panel or similar cover. If the sign is comprised of individually raised letters, then the letters shall be removed. Upon failure to comply with such notice within the time specified in such order, the Town is hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign, and any expense incident thereto shall be paid by the owner of the property on which such sign is located.

(d) Termination of nonconforming signs shall be:

(e) If the Town finds that any sign is maintained in violation of the provisions of this Chapter, such violation shall constitute a nuisance to be abated in the manner provided in Chapter 7. (Ord. 2019-07-08 §1)