Nephi City Zoning Code

The sign regulations are intended to provide standards for the installation of signs in a manner that will promote the general welfare of the community. This shall be accomplished by encouraging good, harmonious design and by establishing appropriate size and location requirements. Such regulations shall: allow businesses to identify themselves and the goods or services they offer; safeguard and enhance property values; and protect the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the city. 

HISTORY:

Ord. 6-05-07, 6-6-2007; amd. Ord. 09-21-2021-A, 9-21-2021

It shall be unlawful for any person, whether acting as owner, occupant or contractor, or otherwise, to erect, construct, reconstruct, enlarge, locate or alter any sign within the city without first obtaining a permit. No such permit shall be issued until the proposal and application have been reviewed and approved by the planning commission or administrator, as provided in subsection 10-3-6C3 of this title.

HISTORY:

Ord. 6-05-07, 6-6-2007; amd. Ord. 09-21-2021-A, 9-21-2021

1. Authority To Administer: The Nephi Code Enforcement officer or the administrator shall be vested with the duty of enforcing these sign regulations. In performance of such duty, the administrator shall be empowered and directed to issue permits for the construction, alteration or repair of signs.
2. Conformance: The administrator shall ascertain that all signs, including construction, reconstruction or modification of existing signs are built or constructed in conformance with the land use ordinance, building codes, and the specific requirements of this chapter.
3. Notice Of Violation: The administrator shall issue a notice of violation to the person having charge or control or benefit of any sign found to be unsafe or in violation of this chapter.
4. Abatement And Removal By City: If an unsafe or illegal sign is not repaired, modified or removed within ten (10) working days after issuing said notice, the administrator shall at once abate and remove said sign. The owner, or person having charge or benefit of any such sign, shall pay to the city, within thirty (30) calendar days after written notice is mailed to such person, the costs incurred in such removal.

HISTORY:

Ord. 6-05-07, 6-6-2007; amd. Ord. 09-21-2021-A, 9-21-2021

At the time new buildings or developments are presented for site plan review, proposals for all signs to be installed on any buildings or premises shall be reviewed and will require planning commission approval. Signs to be added to existing buildings or uses, or signs that are to be enlarged, changed or substantially modified, shall also be reviewed and approved.

HISTORY:

Ord. 6-05-07, 6-6-2007; amd. Ord. 09-21-2021-A, 9-21-2021

All applications for approval shall be accompanied by drawings drawn to scale and dimensioned, and which illustrate the following:

1. Site Plan: A site plan with dimensioned property lines showing existing and proposed buildings and parking areas.
2. Location: On the site plan, the location of all existing or proposed signs on buildings or premises.
3. Color Elevations: Full color elevations of all signs, showing the dimensions and square foot area, the dimensions of the wall upon which the sign is to be erected, and the size of any existing signs on the same wall, if any.
4. Freestanding; Height, Size: Height and size of all freestanding signs.
5. Illumination: Type of sign illumination, if any.
6. Construction Details: Details of sign construction and attachment.

HISTORY:

Ord. 6-05-07, 6-6-2007; amd. Ord. 09-21-2021-A, 9-21-2021

In determination of the square footage and height of signs, the method of measurement shall be as follows:

1. Sign copy mounted or painted on a background panel or area distinctively painted, textured or constructed as a background for the sign copy: Sign area shall be measured as that area contained within the outside dimensions of the background panel or surface.
2. Sign copy mounted as individual letters and/or graphics against a wall or fascia of building or other structure that has not been painted, textured or otherwise altered to provide a distinctive background for the sign copy: Sign area shall be measured as the area enclosed by the smallest single rectangle that will enclose all sign copy.
3. Sign copy mounted or painted on an illuminated sign or illuminated architectural element of a building: The entire illuminated surface or illuminated architectural element which contains sign copy shall be counted as sign area.
4. Number of sign faces:

One: Area of the single face only.

Two: If the interior angle between the two (2) sign faces is forty five degrees (45°) or less, the area will be the area of one face only; if the angle between the two (2) sign faces is greater than forty five degrees (45°), the sign area will be the sum of the areas of the two (2) faces.

Three or more: The sign area shall be the sum of the areas of the three (3) or more faces.

Spherical, free form, sculptural, other nonplanar signs: Sign area shall be the sum of the areas of the four (4) vertical sides of the smallest polyhedron that will encompass the sign structure.

1. Sign area shall include the areas of all permitted signs, except nonresidential, district directional signs assisting in the flow of traffic, street addresses or signs necessary for safety (e.g., stop engine, no smoking) that do not exceed two (2) square feet in area.
2. For a sign having more than one component (e.g., a service station identification/price sign combination on a monument base) mounted on the same surface, the sign area shall be the area of the smallest rectangle that will encompass the several components of the sign.
3. Height of freestanding signs shall be the distance from the top of the sign structure to the top of curb, or crown of roadway where no curb exists. The height of any monument base or other structure erected to support or ornament the sign shall be measured as part of the sign height.
4. Height of wall signs shall be the distance from the top of the sign structure to the top of curb or crown of road where no curb exists.

HISTORY:

Ord. 6-05-07, 6-6-2007; amd. Ord. 09-21-2021-A, 9-21-2021

Signs not specifically authorized are prohibited, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Signs announcing the proposed development of property prior to site plan approval or after issuance of certificate of occupancy.
2. Signs mounted, attached or painted on trailers, boats or motor vehicles when parked for extended periods of time on or near the premises.
3. Roof signs, or signs that project above the highest point of the roofline or parapet of the building.
4. Any sign with intermittent or flashing illumination, animated or moving signs (message centers may be allowed).
5. Signs that emit sound.
6. Outdoor advertising (billboards). 

HISTORY:

Ord. 6-05-07, 6-6-2007; amd. Ord. 01-21-2020, 1-21-2020 ; Ord. 09-21-2021-A, 9-21-2021

In all zone districts which require a front yard, no sign shall be placed on any corner lot within a triangular area formed by the street property lines on a line connecting them at points thirty feet (30') from the intersection of the street lines.

HISTORY:

Ord. 6-05-07, 6-6-2007; amd. Ord. 09-21-2021-A, 9-21-2021

Whenever the name of a business changes, the signs on the premises shall be modified to bring them into conformance with these regulations, even though the intended change is a change of sign copy only. This regulation shall not apply to directory signs designed with interchangeable letters or panels.

HISTORY:

Ord. 6-05-07, 6-6-2007; amd. Ord. 09-21-2021-A, 9-21-2021

The following signs shall be permitted in residential districts for residential uses, according to the following regulations:

1. Identification Signs: A sign not exceeding four (4) square feet in area, giving the name only of the land or building on which displayed, or of the owner or lessee thereof.
2. Temporary: Temporary signs (see section 10-18-17 of this chapter).
3. Subdivision Identification: Permanent subdivision identification signs for recorded subdivisions in accordance with the following:
4. Maximum area of such sign to be determined by the planning commission with a maximum height of six feet (6').
5. Such signs to be monument type, i.e., individually mounted letters on a freestanding wall.
6. Final location of such signs to be approved by the planning commission.
7. The planning commission may require landscaping to be installed in connection with the issuance of a sign permit.
8. Directional Or Public Necessity Signs: Not to exceed four (4) square feet in area; such signs shall not exceed four feet (4') in height.
9. Home Occupation Signs: One unlighted, wall mounted sign not to exceed eight (8) square feet.
10. Apartments And Condominiums: Identification signs for apartment and condominium complexes as follows:
11. A freestanding sign, not exceeding forty eight (48) square feet in area. Such sign shall not exceed twelve feet (12') in width or six feet (6') in height. Such sign must be located at least four feet (4') from any property line.
12. A wall sign, not exceeding ten (10) square feet in area. Height of such sign shall not exceed ten feet (10').
13. Mobile Home And Trailer Parks Identification Signs:
14. All signs permitted in this section.
15. One identification sign for each entrance to the park. Each sign shall not exceed forty eight (48) square feet in area, six feet (6') in height, or twelve feet (12') in width, and such sign shall be located at least four feet (4') from any property line. 

HISTORY:

Ord. 6-05-07, 6-6-2007; amd. Ord. 09-21-2021-A, 9-21-2021

The following signs shall be permitted in the CU and CU-2 districts for residential uses, according to the following regulations:

1. Identification signs. A sign not exceeding four (4) square feet in area, giving the name only of the land or building in which displayed, or of the owner or lessee thereof.
2. Temporary signs (see section 10-18-17 of this chapter).
3. Permanent subdivision identification signs for recorded subdivisions in accordance with the following:
4. Maximum area of such sign to be determined by the planning commission with a maximum height of six feet (6').
5. Such signs to be monument type, i.e., individually mounted letters on a freestanding wall.
6. Final location of such signs to be approved by the planning commission.
7. The planning commission may require landscaping to be installed in connection with the issuance of a sign permit.
8. Directional or public necessity signs, not to exceed four (4) square feet in area; such signs shall not exceed four feet (4') in height.
9. Identification signs for apartment and condominium complexes as follows:
10. A freestanding sign, not exceeding forty eight (48) square feet in area. Such sign shall not exceed twelve feet (12') in width or six feet (6') in height. Such sign must be located at least four feet (4') from any property line.
11. A wall sign, not exceeding ten (10) square feet in area. Height of such sign shall not exceed ten feet (10').
12. Mobile home and trailer parks identification signs.
13. All signs permitted in section 10-18-10 of this chapter.
14. One identification sign for each entrance to the park. Each sign shall not exceed forty eight (48) square feet in area, six feet (6') in height or twelve feet (12') in width, and such sign shall be located at least four feet (4') from any property line.

HISTORY:

Ord. 6-05-07, 6-6-2007; amd. Ord. 09-21-2021-A, 9-21-2021

The following signs shall be permitted in CU and CU-2 districts for nonresidential uses according to the following regulations:

1. All signs permitted in section 10-18-10 of this chapter.
2. Civic organizations and governmental buildings may be identified on group display structures in accordance with the following standards:
3. Such structures shall be on arterial streets and in commercial or industrial districts and within one-fourth (1/4) mile of the city limits.
4. Structures shall not be over five feet (5') in height or in excess of forty eight (48) square feet in area.
5. The sign shall not be illuminated.
6. Each civic organization shall be limited to a maximum area of four (4) square feet.
7. Exact location and design of the sign structure shall require approval of the planning commission.
8. Churches shall not be included in the above.
9. Identification signs displaying the name of the building or tenant business. Such signs may be wall mounted with a maximum height of twelve feet (12') and/or such signs may be freestanding according to the following:
10. Freestanding identification signs shall be permitted with a maximum height of thirty five feet (35'). A second such freestanding sign shall be permitted for a lot whose front property line measures greater than sixty (60) linear feet. Where two (2) freestanding signs are permitted, they shall be located at least forty feet (40') apart.
11. Freestanding identification signs shall be located so that no portion of the sign shall overhang the property line.
12. In addition to the above, each tenant may be allowed three (3) square feet of nonilluminated sign area, identifying his business, to be located on the wall adjacent to the entry of the tenant's business.
13. In addition to the above, a directory with a maximum area of eight (8) square feet and a maximum height of six feet (6') may be permitted behind the required front yard setback. 

HISTORY:

Ord. 6-05-07, 6-6-2007; amd. Ord. 09-21-2021-A, 9-21-2021

The following signs shall be permitted in CC districts for nonresidential uses according to the following regulations:

1. All signs permitted in section 10-18-10 of this chapter.
2. Civic organizations and governmental buildings may be identified on group display structures in accordance with the following standards:
3. Structures shall not be over six feet (6') in height or in excess of forty eight (48) square feet in area.
4. Exact location and design of the sign structure shall require approval of the planning commission.
5. Churches shall not be included in the above.
6. Identification signs displaying the name of the building or tenant business. Such signs may be wall mounted or such signs may be freestanding according to the following:
7. Freestanding identification signs shall be permitted with a maximum height of thirty five feet (35'). A second such freestanding sign shall be permitted for a lot whose front property line measures greater than sixty (60) linear feet. Where two (2) freestanding signs are permitted, they shall be located at least forty feet (40') apart.
8. Freestanding identification signs shall be located so that no portion of the sign shall overhang the property line.
9. Wall mounted signs that protrude over the sidewalk shall not extend more than two feet (2') beyond the road side of the sidewalk.
10. In addition to the above, each tenant may be allowed three (3) square feet of nonilluminated sign area, identifying his business, to be located on the wall adjacent to the entry of the tenant's business.
11. In addition to the above, a directory with a maximum area of eight (8) square feet and a maximum height of six feet (6') may be permitted behind the required front yard setback.

HISTORY:

Ord. 6-05-07, 6-6-2007; amd. Ord. 09-21-2021-A, 9-21-2021

Signs will be allowed in HC district as follows:

1. All signs permitted in section 10-18-10 of this chapter.
2. Civic organization identification signs the same as provided in subsection 10-18-12B of this chapter.
3. Business signs shall be in accordance with the following regulations: Freestanding identification signs shall be restricted to the following:
4. One freestanding identification sign for each street upon which the lot has frontage.
5. Maximum height shall be eighty five feet (85').
6. Such signs shall not be closer than thirty feet (30') to any residential district.
7. Menu boards, for drive-in or drive-through restaurants, shall be in accordance with the following: Maximum sign height shall not exceed five feet (5') for freestanding menu signs.
8. Signs for building complexes or centers shall be in accordance with the regulations listed below. For the purposes of this chapter, a "building complex" or "center" shall mean any number of businesses greater than one, which businesses share the same site using common points of ingress and egress to and from the site:
9. One freestanding identification sign per street frontage of the entire site is permitted in accordance with the following:
10.  Such signs shall identify the center only.
11. Maximum area of thirty six (36) square feet per sign, and maximum height of six feet (6').
12. A freestanding sign identifying an individual business rather than the center shall be obtained only by the approval of the planning commission.
13. The planning commission may require that a landscaped area be provided, on site at the base of the freestanding sign.
14. A proposal for signing for the entire center shall be submitted prior to the issuance of a sign permit.

HISTORY:

Ord. 6-05-07, 6-6-2007; amd. Ord. 09-21-2021-A, 9-21-2021

Signs will be allowed in HC-2 district as follows:

1. All signs permitted in section 10-18-10 of this chapter.
2. Civic organization identification signs same as provided in subsection 10-18-12B of this chapter.
3. Business signs shall be in accordance with the following regulations: Freestanding identification signs shall be counted as a portion of the total aggregate sign area of the premises and shall be restricted to the following:
4. One freestanding identification sign for each street upon which the lot has frontage.
5. Maximum height shall be sixty five feet (65').
6. Such signs shall not be closer than thirty feet (30') to any residential district.
7. Price signs, for service stations only, in accordance with the following:
8. Maximum area shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet each and shall be counted in the total aggregate sign area of the premises as permitted above.
9. Maximum height shall not exceed sixty feet (60').
10. Two (2) freestanding price signs per each street frontage on which the service station has frontage, and such signs shall be located at least five feet (5') from any property line.
11. The maximum sign area or freestanding signs per street frontage shall not exceed twenty four (24) square feet, including all identification and price signs.
12. Menu boards, for drive-in or drive-through restaurants, shall be in accordance with the following: Maximum sign height shall not exceed five feet (5') for freestanding menu signs.
13. Signs for building complexes or centers shall be in accordance with the regulations listed below. For the purposes of this chapter, a "building complex" or "center" shall mean any number of businesses greater than one, which businesses share the same site using common points of ingress and egress to and from the site:
14. One freestanding identification sign per street frontage of the entire site is permitted in accordance with the following:
15.  Such signs shall identify the center only and shall not be counted in the total aggregate sign area for individual business identification.
16.  Maximum area of twenty four (24) square feet per sign, and maximum height of five feet (5').
17. A freestanding sign identifying an individual business rather than the center shall be obtained only by the approval of the planning commission.
18. A landscaped area shall be provided on site at the base of the freestanding sign.
19. A proposal for signing for the entire center shall be submitted prior to the issuance of a sign permit.

HISTORY:

Ord. 6-05-07, 6-6-2007; amd. Ord. 09-21-2021-A, 9-21-2021

Signs will be allowed in ID districts as follows:

1. All signs permitted in section 10-18-10 of this chapter.
2.  Civic organization identification signs, same as provided in subsection 10-18-12B of this chapter.
3. Business signs shall be in accordance with the following regulations: Freestanding identification signs shall be counted as a portion of the total aggregate sign area of the premises and shall be restricted to the following:
4. One freestanding identification sign for each street upon which the lot has frontage.
5. Maximum height shall be thirty five feet (35').
6. Such signs shall have a maximum area of twenty four (24) square feet.
7. Such signs shall not be closer than thirty feet (30') to any residential district.
8. Price signs, for service stations only, in accordance with the following:
9. Maximum area shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet each and shall be counted in the total aggregate sign area of the premises as permitted above.
10. Maximum height shall not exceed thirty five feet (35').
11. Two (2) freestanding price signs per each street on which the service station has frontage, and such sign shall be located at least five feet (5') from any property line.
12. The maximum sign area or freestanding signs per street frontage shall not exceed twenty four (24) square feet, including all identification and price signs.
13. Menu boards, for drive-in or drive-through restaurants, shall be in accordance with the following: Maximum sign height shall not exceed five feet (5') for freestanding menu signs.
14. Signs for building complexes or centers shall be in accordance with the regulations listed below. For the purposes of this chapter, a "building complex" or "center" shall mean any number of businesses greater than one, which businesses share the same site using common points of ingress and egress to and from the site:
15. One freestanding identification sign per street frontage of the entire site is permitted in accordance with the following:
16. Such signs shall identify the center only, and shall not be counted in the total aggregate sign area for individual business identification.
17. Maximum area of twenty four (24) square feet per sign, and maximum height of five feet (5').
18. A freestanding sign identifying an individual business rather than the center shall be obtained only by the approval of the planning commission.
19. A landscaped area shall be provided on site at the base of the freestanding sign.
20. A proposal for signing for the entire center shall be submitted prior to the issuance of a sign permit. 

HISTORY:

Ord. 6-05-07, 6-6-2007; amd. Ord. 09-21-2021-A, 9-21-2021

The following signs shall be permitted in all zone districts, according to the following regulations:

1. Sale, lease or rent signs: Nonilluminated and not exceeding six (6) square feet in aggregate area and five feet (5') in maximum height pertaining only to the land or building upon which displayed.
2. Signs for political candidates: To be located only on private property (with property owner permission) subject to the following regulations:
3. No sign over three (3) feet in height shall be located so as to impede clear view of intersecting streets See (10-18-8) of this article .
4. All signs shall be removed within five (5) days after the election.
5. Signs for community events: To be located only on private property (with property owner permission) subject to the following regulations:
6. No sign over three (3) feet in height shall be located so as to impede clear view of intersecting streets. See (10-18-8) of this article .
7. No sign shall be on display more than thirty (30) days prior to the event.
8. All signs shall be removed within five (5) days after the event.
9. Subdivision advertising signs: To be located on the site or within three- fourths (3/4) of a mile radius of the recorded subdivision and in accordance with the following schedule:
10. One sign per arterial street or major entry.
11. Maximum sum of all such signs to total one hundred sixty (160) square feet.
12. Maximum height above grade level shall be eighteen feet (18') for all such signs.
13. Such signs may be illuminated only by nonflashing lights and so shielded that only the face of the sign is illuminated.
14. Such signs may be maintained for a period of two (2) years, or until all the lots in the subdivision are sold, whichever occurs first.
15. Such signs shall not be located within one hundred feet (100') of any existing residential structure.
16. All off site subdivision signs shall be subject to approval by the planning commission.
17. Banners, pennants and displays: Shall be permitted for maximum of thirty (30) consecutive days beginning with the first day of business operation.

HISTORY:

Ord. 6-05-07, 6-6-2007; amd. Ord. 01-21-2020, 1-21-2020; Ord. 06-16-2020, 6-16-2020 ; Ord. 09-21-2021-A, 9-21-2021