Nekoosa City Zoning Code
§ 17.31
Signs.
(1)
Permitted location of signs. Types of signs permitted in various zoning districts are as follows:
Zoning District | Types of Signs Permitted | |
|---|---|---|
C | 1, 3, 5, 6 | |
R-1, R-2, R-3 | 2, 3, 5, 6 | |
A | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | |
B | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | |
M | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
(2)
Types of signs.
(a)
Type 1: signs advertising a business or activity conducted, an area of interest, or a service available at a specific location. Such signs shall be not more than 12 square feet in gross area. There shall be not more than two such signs relating to any one such use in the approaching direction along any one highway. Such signs may be placed at the right-of-way line of the highway. A larger number of signs may be permitted by the Zoning Board of Appeals if the Board shall find it necessary for directing the traveling public. A permit is required.[1]
(b)
Type 2: signs advertising a customary home occupation or professional home office. Such signs shall not exceed two square feet in gross area, shall be attached to the building and, if illuminated, shall be indirectly lighted. No permit is required.[2]
(c)
Type 3: signs advertising the sale, rent or lease of the property on which the sign is placed. Such sign shall not exceed eight square feet in gross area and may be placed at the right-of-way line of the highway. No permit is required.
(d)
Type 4: signs attached to commercial and industrial buildings advertising a business, general brand or product conducted or a service available on the premises. No sign shall exceed 40 square feet in gross area, be higher than four feet above the top of the roofline or exceed the maximum height limitation permitted in the district. A permit is required.
(e)
Type 5: on-premises signs advertising a public or semipublic use. Such signs shall not exceed 12 square feet in gross area. There shall be no more than one sign for each highway upon which the property faces. Such signs may be placed at the right-of-way line of the highway. A permit is required.
(f)
Type 6: recreational directory signs indicating the direction to a cottage, resort, residence or similar use. Such signs shall not be more than four square feet in gross area. Where a common posting standard is provided, all such signs shall be attached to the standard. Recreational directory signs may be placed at the right-of-way line of the highway. A permit is required.
(3)
Prohibited characteristics of signs.
(a)
No sign shall be so placed as to interfere with the visibility or effectiveness of any official traffic sign or signal or with driver vision at any access point or intersection.
(b)
No sign under Type 2 and Type 3 shall contain, include or be illuminated by flashing lights.
(c)
No sign shall contain, include or be composed of any conspicuous animated part.
(4)
Existing signs. Signs lawfully existing at the time of the adoption or amendment of this chapter may be continued although the use, size or location does not conform with the provisions of this chapter. However, it shall be deemed a nonconforming use or structure, and the provisions of § 17.28 of this chapter shall apply.
(5)
Maintenance of signs. All signs must be maintained and in good repair, as determined by the Zoning Administrator.