APPENDIX A Tree and Plant Lists

1161.01 PURPOSE.

1161.02 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

1161.03 REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES.

1161.04 PARKING DESIGN.

   A.   Location and Setbacks. Off-street parking lots shall meet the setback requirements applicable to parking as specified in the zoning district.

   B.   Parking Construction. The construction of any parking lot shall require approval of a development plan, in accordance with Chapter 1126.

      1.   Pavement. All parking lots and vehicle and equipment storage areas shall be paved with asphalt or concrete, and shall be graded and drained to remove surface water which might accumulate. The reviewing authority may approve alternative paving materials, such as permeable/grass pavers, for all or a portion of the parking areas, based upon credible evidence of the durability and appearance of the proposed materials.

      2.   Drainage. Surface water from parking areas shall be managed in accordance with City engineering standards. The City Engineer shall approve any proposed detention or retention treatment.

      3.   Dimensions. Parking space and aisle dimensions shall meet the following requirements and as specified in Table 1161.04-1.

         a.   Angled parking between these ranges shall be to the nearest degree.

         b.   Space length may be reduced by up to two (2) feet if an unobstructed overhang, such as a landscaped area or sidewalk, is provided. A sidewalk shall have a minimum width of seven (7) feet where abutting a parking area. There shall be a minimum distance of seven (7) feet between the parking lot curb and building. Where curbing does not exist, bumper blocks shall be provided to protect pedestrian space adjacent to the building.

         c.   All parking lots shall be striped and maintained showing individual parking bays, in accordance with the following dimensions.

 

Table 1161.04-1, Minimum Dimensional Requirements
Angle	45°	50°	55°	60°	65°	70°	90°
Interlock (ft.)	42	45	46	50	51	54	60
Aisle Width (ft.)	12	13	14	16	17	18	24
Interlock Stall Depth (ft.)	15	16	16	17	17	18	18
Curb Length Per Stall (ft.)	12.7	11.7	11.0	10.4	9.9	9.6	9.0

Note: Two-way aisles shall be a minimum of 24 feet wide.

Figure 1161.04-2, Offstreet Parking Dimensions and Layout

 

      4.   Stacking Spaces. Stacking spaces for drive-through uses (such as banks, restaurants, car washes, pharmacies, dry cleaners and oil change establishments) shall be at least 24 feet long and ten (10) feet wide. Stacking spaces shall not block required off-street parking spaces. Where the drive-through waiting lane provides for a single lane for five (5) or more vehicles an escape/by-pass lane shall be provided to allow vehicles to exit the waiting lane.

      5.   Ingress and Egress. Adequate vehicular ingress and egress to the parking area shall be provided by means of clearly limited and defined drives. All parking lots shall provide interior access and circulation aisles for all parking spaces. The use of public streets for maneuvering into or out of off-street parking spaces shall be prohibited. Ingress and egress to a parking lot in a non-residential zoning district shall not be through a residential district, except in instances where access is provided by means of an alley that forms the boundary between a residential and non-residential district.

      6.   Curbing. A six (6) inch cast-in-place, continuous concrete curb or alternative, as determined by the City Engineer, shall be provided around all sides of any parking lot to protect landscaped areas, sidewalks, buildings or adjacent property from vehicles that might otherwise extend beyond the edge of the parking lot. Curb openings are allowed for storm water drainage, as recommended by the City Engineer. Plantings shall be set back two (2) feet from curbs to allow for bumper overhang.

      7.   Fire Lanes. Fire lanes shall be designated on the site and posted with signage prior to occupancy. Vehicle circulation shall meet turning radius requirements set by the Division of Fire.

      8.   Crosswalks. Pedestrian pathways and crosswalks in parking areas shall be distinguished from asphalt driving surfaces through the use of striping or durable, low-maintenance, surface materials such as pavers, bricks, or scored, stamped or colored concrete to enhance pedestrian safety and comfort as well as the attractiveness of the parking area.

   C.   Barrier Free Parking in Parking Lots. Within each parking lot, signed and marked barrier free spaces shall be provided at a convenient location in accordance with the applicable requirements of federal, state and local codes.

   D.   Limitations on Use of Parking Lots.

      1.   Off-street parking areas are intended only for temporary vehicle parking. Except when land is used as storage space in connection with the business of a repair or service garage, use of parking areas or open land is not permitted for the storage or parking of wrecked or junked cars, or for creating a junk yard or nuisance.

      2.   Loading spaces and parking spaces shall be considered separate and distinct requirements and shall be provided as individual components on the site as set forth in Section 1161.05. In no case shall one component be construed as meeting the requirements of the other.

      3.   Parking lots and loading areas shall not be used for the long-term storage of trucks or trailers, except where such outdoor storage is specifically permitted in the zoning district. Overnight parking or storage of commercial vehicles shall be prohibited, except for uses and locations approved for vehicle storage. This shall not be construed to prohibit the parking overnight of commercial fleet vehicles or the short-term parking of trailers in loading bays or staging areas related to commercial or industrial uses.

      4.   It shall be unlawful to use a parking lot or open area to store or park any vehicle for the purpose of displaying vehicles for sale, except in an approved vehicle sales dealership.

      5.   It shall be unlawful to use a parking lot or open area to store or park any vehicle for the purpose of displaying advertisements, either mounted to or inscribed upon such vehicle, except where the vehicle is used in conjunction with a lawful commercial use existing thereon.

         (Ord. 2017-32. Passed 5-2-17.)

1161.05 OFF-STREET LOADING.

1161.06 BICYCLE PARKING.

1161.07 ACCESS MANAGEMENT.

   A.   Functional Classification. The roadways listed in Table 1161.7-1 have been designated by the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) as having a functional classification of principal arterial, minor arterial or major collector. NOACA's most current list of roadway functional classifications shall govern the regulations of this Zoning Code.

 

Table 1161.07-1, Functional Classification (NOACA, 2016)
FC=3, Principal Arterial:	FC=4, Minor Arterial:	FC=5, Major Collector:
sColumbia Road north of Lorain Road sColumbia Road south of Butternut Ridge Road sGreat Northern Boulevard sLorain Road sStearns Road north of I-480	sBrookpark Road sButternut Ridge Road sCedar Point Road sClague Road sColumbia Road south of Lorain Road sFitch Road sMastick Road sStearns Road south of I-480	sBarton Road sBradley Road sDover Center Road sPorter Road north of Lorain Road

   B.   Driveway Spacing Standards. The following minimum spacing requirements shall apply to all curb cuts and driveways within any non-residential zoning district for roads designated in Table 1161.07-1 as Principal Arterial and Minor Arterial.

 

Table 1161.07-2, Driveway Spacing Standards
Posted Speed	Minimum Distance
25 mph	155 ft.
30 mph	200 ft.
35 mph	250 ft.

   These driveway spacing standards are guidelines and will be required if such distances can be achieved given the property limits and site layout. However, the City recognizes that in many cases these distances may not be feasible given the existing development and property lines within the City. In these instances, the City will make a determination as to what spacing will be required, and whether or not a driveway will be required to be directionally restricted in lieu of not meeting the spacings listed in Table 1161.07-2.

      1.   Spacing between a proposed driveway and a street intersection, either adjacent or on the opposite side of the street, shall not be less than the distances in Table 1161.07-2. Measurements are from the near edge of the proposed driveway, measured at the throat perpendicular to the street to the near lane curb or pavement edge of the intersecting street.

      2.   Minimum spacing between two (2) driveways on the same side of the street shall be determined based upon posted speed limits in Table 1161.07-2 and shall be measured from centerline to centerline.

 

      3.   To reduce left-turn conflicts, new driveways shall be aligned with those across the street, where possible. If alignment is not possible, driveways shall be offset from those on the opposite side of the street a minimum of 250 feet along arterial roads and 150 feet along collector and local roads. These standards may be reduced where there is insufficient frontage and shared access with an adjacent site is not feasible. Longer offsets may be required depending on the expected inbound left-turn volumes of the driveways.

   B.   Commercial Driveways Permitted.

      1.   The number of driveways serving a property in any non-residential zoning district shall be the minimum number necessary to provide reasonable access and access for emergency vehicles, while preserving traffic operations and safety along the public street.

      2.   Adjacent parcels in common ownership fronting on the same street shall be considered as one (1) parcel when determining permitted driveways.

      3.   Access shall be provided for each separately owned parcel. Access may be via an individual driveway, shared driveway or service drive. Additional driveways may be permitted for property only as follows:

         a.   One (1) additional driveway may be allowed for properties with a continuous frontage greater than 400 feet if the reviewing authority determines there are no other reasonable access alternatives;

         b.   The reviewing authority determines additional access is justified without compromising traffic operations along the public street; and

         c.   The minimum spacing requirements, specified in Table 1161.07-2 can be met.

            (Ord. 2017-32. Passed 5-2-17.)

1161.08 TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS.

1161.09 SIDEWALKS.

1161.10 ILLUMINATION OF PARKING AREAS.

1161.11 DUMPSTERS AND COMMERCIAL TRASH RECEPTACLES.

1163.01 PURPOSE.

1163.02 SEVERABILITY.

1163.03 SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE.

1163.04 RECLASSIFICATION OF SIGNAGE.

1163.05 GENERAL APPLICABILITY.

1163.06 PROHIBITED SIGNS.

1163.07 SIGN PERMIT REQUIREMENT AND EXEMPTIONS.

1163.08 SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION AND PROCESS.

1163.09 MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS.

   A.   Sign Setback. All required setbacks for signs shall be measured as the distance in feet from the lot line or right-of-way, whichever is applicable, to the closest point on the sign structure.

   B.   Sign Height. The height of a sign shall be computed as the distance from the base of the sign at normal grade to the top of the highest attached component of the sign. Normal grade shall be construed to be the newly established grade after construction, exclusive of any filling, berming, mounding or excavating solely undertaken for the purpose of locating or increasing the height of sign.

   C.   Sign Area. The surface of a sign to be included when computing maximum allowable square footage of sign area shall be calculated as established in this section. For the purposes of calculating sign area, one of the following shapes may be used: circle, ellipse, triangle, square, rectangle, trapezoid, pentagon or hexagon.

      1.   The calculation of sign area shall not include any supporting framework, bracing or decorative fence or wall unless such structural support is determined to constitute an integral part of the sign design by means of text or other commercial message, as determined by the Planning Director or Building Commissioner. See Figure A.

      2.   For sign copy mounted or painted on a background panel, cabinet or surface distinctively painted, textured, lighted or constructed to serve as the background for the sign copy, the sign area shall be computed by means of the smallest permitted shape that encompasses the extreme limits of the background panel, cabinet or surface. See Figure A and Figure B.

 

 

Figure A: Illustration of sign area calculation for a ground sign with a copy on a distinct, rectangular cabinet.

The brick structural support is not included in the sign area calculation.

 

 

Figure B: Illustration of computing the sign area for wall signs with a background panel or cabinet.

      3.   For sign copy where individual letters or elements are mounted on a building façade or window where there is no background panel, cabinet or surface distinctively painted, textured, lighted or constructed to serve as the background for the sign copy, the sign area shall be computed by means of the smallest permitted shape that encloses all the letters or elements associated with the sign. See Figure C.

 

 

Figure C: Illustration of sign area calculation for wall signs with individual letters.

      4.   In cases where there are multiple sign elements of sign copy on the same surface, any areas of sign copy that are within two feet of one another shall be calculated as a single sign area that shall be computed by means of the smallest permitted shape that encloses all sign copy within two feet of one another, otherwise the sign area shall be computed for each separate piece of sign copy. See Figure D.

 

 

Figure D: Illustration of sign area calculations for multiple sign areas on a window sign.

      5.   Decorative edging or other window treatments that are not an integral part of the sign copy shall not be considered a part of the sign for the purposes of this chapter. See Figure D.

      6.   Except for three-dimensional signs, the sign area for a sign with more than one face (multi-faced signs) shall be computed by adding together the area of all sign faces when the interior angle is greater than 45 degrees.

      7.   When two identically sized, flat sign faces are placed back to back or at angles of 45 degrees or less, so that both faces cannot be viewed from any one point at the same time, the sign area shall be computed by the measurement of one of the sign faces. If the two faces are unequal, the sign area shall be calculated based on the larger of the two faces.

      8.   In the case of a three-dimensional sign where the sign faces are not mounted back-to-back, the sign area shall be calculated by the smallest permitted shape that encompasses the profile of the sign message. The profile used shall be the largest area of the sign message visible from any one point. See Figure E.

 

 

Figure E. Illustration of sign area calculations for three-dimensional sign.

   D.   Façade Measurements.

      1.   When calculating the permitted sign area based on the width of any façade, such calculation shall be based on viewing the façade from a 90-degree angle (i.e., straight on), regardless of façade insets, offsets or angles. See Figure F.

 

 

Figure F: Illustration of façade width measurement on varied façade shapes.

      2.   A primary façade shall be the length of the building wall that faces a public street unless another façade on the same building contains a majority of the customer entrances (regardless if the façade faces a public street or not), in which case the façade with the majority of customer entrances shall be deemed the primary faç

      3.   For buildings that have additional façades that face a public street, other than the primary façade, up to one additional façade that faces a public street shall be deemed the secondary façade.

      4.   For multi-tenant buildings, the portion of a building that is owned or leased by a single occupant or tenant shall be considered a building unit. The façade width for a building unit shall be measured from the centerline of the party walls defining the building unit.

      5.   The Planning Director shall have the authority to make the determination of what façades are primary facades and secondary façades for the purposes of this chapter.

         (Ord. 2020-79. Passed 11-17-20.)

1163.10 GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR ALL SIGN TYPES.

   Unless otherwise stated, the following regulations shall apply to all signs within the City:

   A.   Permanent signs are considered accessory uses and shall be accessory to a principal use provided for by the North Olmsted Zoning Code. Temporary signs may be permitted on all lots, regardless of the presence of a principal use, provided the temporary signs are in compliance with this chapter.

   B.   All signs shall be constructed in compliance with the applicable building and electrical codes as well as any other City regulations.

   C.   No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free ingress or egress, or block any light or ventilation openings.

   D.   No sign shall obstruct or interfere with fire ingress or egress from any door, window or fire escape, nor shall it obstruct or interfere with traffic or traffic visibility, or resemble or imitate signs or signals erected by the City or other governmental agency for the regulation of traffic or parking.

   E.   All signs shall be secured in such a manner as to prevent swinging or other significant noticeable movement, not including movement related to permitted electronic message centers.

   F.   Signs supported by or suspended from a building shall hang so as to maintain a minimum clear height of eight feet above a pedestrian path and 15 feet above a vehicular path.

   G.   Vision Clearance Requirements

      1.   A traffic safety visibility triangle area, which may include private property and/or public right-of-way, is a triangle area defined by measuring 35 feet from the intersection of the extension of the front and side street curb lines (or the right-of-way lines where there is no curb) and connecting the lines across the property. See Figure G.

      2.   No sign shall exceed 30 inches in height, measured from the top of the curb, within the traffic safety visibility area.

 

 

Figure G: Traffic safety visibility triangle for intersecting streets.

   H.   Signs in Rights-of-Way

      1.   Signs shall be prohibited in the right-of-way with the exception of:

         (a)   Signs installed by the City of North Olmsted, Cuyahoga County, State of Ohio or United States, including local and regional transit agencies; or

         (b)   Any warning signs or traffic safety signs required by public utility providers.

      2.   The Building Commissioner may remove or cause to be removed any unlawful sign in the public right-of-way.

   I.   Maintenance

      1.   Every sign shall be maintained in a safe, presentable and good structural condition at all times, including the replacement of a defective part, painting, cleaning and other acts required for the maintenance of the sign so as not to show evidence of deterioration, including peeling, rust, dirt, fading, damage, discoloration or holes.

      2.   Whenever a sign is to be removed pursuant to the requirements of this section, all parts of the sign and supporting structure (e.g., pole, foundation, cabinet structure, etc.), excluding buildings for wall, projecting or similar signage, shall be removed in its entirety. This section shall not require the removal of a raceway if mounted to such structure on a building.

   J.   Removal of Signs

      1.   The Building Commissioner is authorized to order the removal, repair or maintenance of any sign in violation of any code, or for which the required permit has not been obtained or which is in violation of any provision of this chapter. Every such order shall be served upon the owner or person in possession of the sign by personal service or by regular first class U.S. mail addressed to the occupant of such property and to the owner of the property.

      2.   Whenever the removal, repair or maintenance of any permanent sign has been ordered by the Building Commissioner, the owner or person in possession of such sign shall comply with such order within 14 days after notice is served upon him. Whenever the removal, repair or maintenance of a temporary or portable sign has been ordered by the Building Commissioner, the owner or person in possession of such sign shall comply with the order immediately after notice is served upon him.

      3.   In the event of noncompliance, the Building Commissioner may seek an order of removal from a court of competent jurisdiction, or may pursue criminal action against the owner and/or person in possession of the sign in accordance with the appropriate provisions of this Zoning Code relating to the violations.

      4.   If, following an inspection, the Building Commissioner determines that any sign constitutes an immediate danger to the public safety, the Building Commissioner may affect the immediate removal of said sign without regard to the time intervals for compliance cited above, at the sign owner's expense. Removal of a sign shall include the sign face, enclosing frame, all sign supporting members and base, unless otherwise specified in the order to remove. (Ord. 2020-79. Passed 11-17-20.)

1163.11 SIGN ILLUMINATION.

1163.12 PERMANENT SIGN ALLOWANCES.

   The following are the types of permanent signs allowed in the City of North Olmsted and the applicable regulations for each type of sign.

   A.   Building Signs. Building signs shall not be permitted in One or Two Family Residence Districts or Residential Cluster Districts, except as accessory to an approved conditional use. In all other districts, building signs are permitted on principal structures in accordance with the following:

      1.   The building sign area allowed in this section shall include the total amount of all wall, canopy and projecting signs on each façade wall. Standards for each individual building sign type are established in this section.

      2.   Building signs shall not extend above the top of the roofline of the building to which it is attached. For canopy signs, the signs may be attached above the canopy, which is attached permanently to the building, provided that the sign does not extend above the top of the roofline of the building.

      3.   Building signs may not be attached to mechanical equipment or roof screening.

      4.   Building signs shall not include electronic message centers.

      5.   Building Sign Allowance

         (a)   There is no maximum number of permitted building signs.

         (b)   Maximum permitted building sign area shall be based on the primary façade width of the principal building.

         (c)   If the Planning Director determines that a secondary façade exists, up to 40 percent of the sign area as calculated in Table 1163.12-1 based upon the secondary façade width shall be permitted in addition to that allowed by Table 1163.12-1.

 

      6.   Wall Sign Standards. Any wall sign shall comply with the following standards:

         (a)   Wall signs shall be mounted on or flush with a wall and shall not project more than 24 inches from the wall or face of the building to which it is attached.

         (b)   A wall sign may be mounted on the façade wall or mounted on a raceway or wireway.

         (c)   A wall sign shall not be painted directly on a building.

         (d)   No wall sign shall extend any closer than 12 inches to either the top or side edges of the surface or wall to which it is attached. No wall sign shall cover or obscure any wall opening.

         (e)   No wall sign shall be nearer than two feet to any other sign, nor nearer than five feet to any other building or structure.

         (f)   No wall sign shall extend above the parapet of the main building to which it is attached, nor beyond the vertical limits of such building.

         (g)   The wall sign allowance may be used for signs attached to roofed structures over fueling stations.

      7.   Canopy Sign Standards. Any canopy sign shall comply with the following standards:

         (a)   Signage shall not cover more than 15 square feet of any individual awning, canopy or marquee.

         (b)   Signage may be mounted above any canopy that extends over a customer entrance provided that the maximum sign height over the canopy shall be 18 inches as measured from the top of the canopy to the top of the sign.

         (c)   Only the area of the sign may be illuminated internally on a canopy. The remainder of any canopy shall not be illuminated or may only be illuminated by an external source such as gooseneck lighting.

      8.   Projecting Sign Standards. Any projecting sign shall comply with the following standards:

         (a)   Only one projecting sign shall be permitted for each building unit.

         (b)   The maximum sign area for a projecting sign shall be six square feet.

         (c)   Decorative supporting structures for projecting signs are encouraged and shall not count toward the maximum square footage of signs allowed, however, in no case shall the supporting structure exceed six square feet.

         (d)   Projecting signs must be suspended from brackets approved by the Building Commissioner and contain no exposed guy wires or turnbuckles unless determined to be a decorative supporting structure, as permitted in C above.

         (e)   A projecting sign shall be perpendicular to the wall of the building to which it is attached and shall not extend more than four feet from the façade wall to which it is attached. Such a sign shall maintain a minimum six-inch clearance from the façade of any building.

         (f)   Projecting signs shall not be internally illuminated.

         (g)   Projecting signs shall not encroach into any right-of-way.

   B.   Window Signs. No sign permit shall be required provided that any window sign complies with the following standards:

      1.   Window signs shall not occupy more than 33 percent of the window area. The sign area is based on the total window area, regardless of the presence of an awning. Window areas separated by piers, architectural elements or similar features that are not glass or window framing or support shall be considered separate and distinct window areas. See Figure H.

 

 

Figure H: The window area is illustrated within the dashed line areas for the two storefronts above. The dashed lines indicate two distinct window areas due to seperation by an architectural feature not related to the windows.

      2.   Window signs may be temporarily or permanently attached to the window surface.

      3.   Window signs are not permitted in any window of a space used for residential uses or purposes unless allowed as a temporary sign in accordance with Section 1163.13.

   C.   Ground Signs

      1.   Ground signs shall not be permitted in One or Two Family Residence Districts, except as accessory to an approved conditional use. In all other districts, one ground sign shall be permitted per lot with the exception for lots having either a total area in excess of 10 acres or a total street frontage in excess of 600 feet, in which case two ground signs are permitted provided each sign complies with the standards of this section and the signs are separated by a minimum of 200 feet.

      2.   The maximum sign area of an individual ground sign shall be 65 square feet if the sign does not exceed a height of eight feet or a maximum sign area of 50 square feet if the sign does not exceed a height of 12 feet. In no case shall a ground sign exceed 12 feet in height.

      3.   Ground signs shall be set back a minimum of five feet from every right-of-way line, a minimum of 20 feet from any side or rear lot line and a minimum of 75 feet from any property line abutting a One or Two Family Residence District.

      4.   Exposed sign foundations shall be constructed with a finished material such as brick, stone or wood.

      5.   Permitted ground signs shall be located in a landscaped area equal to or larger than the total sign area of the applicable sign. Such landscaped area may be an area that fulfills any landscaping requirements of this code. The landscaped area shall include all points where sign structural supports attach to the ground.

      6.   All illumination of signs shall be subject to Section 1163.11.

      7.   Ground signs may contain changeable copy. A ground sign may contain up to 75 percent of manual changeable copy in sign area or up to 50 percent of an electronic message center in sign area subject to the provisions of this chapter.

      8.   Electronic Message Centers

         (a)   Only one ground sign on each lot may have an electronic message center, except that electronic message centers shall be prohibited on lots within any locally-designated historic district.

         (b)   No additional changeable copy sign area shall be permitted on a ground sign if there is an electronic message center.

         (c)   Any message change shall be a static, instant message change.

         (d)   Messages can only change once four (4) times every 24 hours.

         (e)   Only Light Emitting Diodes (LED) technology or similar quality signs shall be permitted for electronic message centers.

         (f)   The electronic message center shall come equipped with an automatic dimming photocell, which automatically adjusts the display's brightness based on ambient light conditions.

         (g)   The sign shall consist of one color of light lettering, symbols or logos on a black or similarly dark colored background that does not produce glare.

   D.   Drive-Through Facility Signs

      1.   Drive-through facility signs shall only be permitted in Business Districts.

      2.   In no case shall a single drive-through facility sign exceed 32 square feet in sign area. The total aggregate sign area of all signs associated with a drive-through facility shall not exceed 72 square feet.

      3.   No drive-through facility sign under this section shall exceed six feet in height measured from the grade of the adjacent driving surface to the top of the sign.

      4.   Such signs shall be oriented so as to only be visible to occupants of vehicles in the stacking lanes of the drive-through facility.

      5.   Drive-through facility signs may be pole signs provided the poles are no taller than 18 inches as measured from the grade to the bottom of the sign structure.

      6.   Drive-through facility signs may be internally or externally illuminated. Up to 100 percent of each sign may be an electronic message center if they comply with the following standards:

         (a)   Any message change shall be a static, instant message change.

         (b)   Only Light Emitting Diodes (LED) technology or similar quality signs shall be permitted for electronic message centers.

         (c)   The electronic message center shall come equipped with an automatic dimming photocell, which automatically adjusts the display's brightness based on ambient light conditions.

         (d)   The electronic message center shall be turned off during the hours when the related business is closed.

      7.   Drive-through facility signs attached to a wall of building shall be calculated as part of the building signage allowance in Section A.

   E.   Driveway Signs

      1.   Driveway signs shall not be permitted in One or Two Family Residence Districts or Residential Cluster Districts, except as accessory to an approved conditional use. In all other districts, driveway signs shall be permitted provided each sign complies with the standards of this section.

      2.   Driveway signs shall only be permitted at driveway entrances to a public street where there is limited access ingress or egress (e.g., enter-only or exit-only driveways) or where the driveway provides access to a drive-through facility.

      3.   Only one driveway sign is permitted per individual driveway.

      4.   Driveway signs shall be set back at least five feet from all lot lines but in no case shall the sign be set back more than 10 feet from the edge of the driveway.

      5.   Each driveway sign shall not exceed four square feet in area and 30 inches in height.

      6.   Driveway signs may be pole signs provided the poles are no taller than 18 inches as measured from the grade to the bottom of the sign structure.

      7.   Driveway signs may be internally or externally illuminated.

         (Ord. 2020-79. Passed 11-17-20.)

1163.13 TEMPORARY SIGN ALLOWANCES.

   The following are the types of temporary signs allowed in the City of North Olmsted and the applicable regulations for each type of sign.

   A.   Standards Applicable to All Temporary Signs

      1.   Temporary signs shall not be mounted, attached, affixed, installed or otherwise secured in a manner that will make the sign a permanent sign.

      2.   No temporary sign shall be mounted, attached, affixed, installed or otherwise secured so as to protrude above the roofline of a structure.

      3.   Temporary signs shall not be posted in any place or in any manner that is injurious to public property including, but not limited to, rights-of-way, utility poles and public trees.

      4.   All temporary signs shall be secured in such a manner as to prevent swinging or other significantly noticeable movement resulting from the wind that could pose a danger to people, vehicles or structures.

      5.   Temporary signs shall be required to comply with vision clearance requirements (see Section G) and shall be set back a minimum of five feet from any public right-of-way.

      6.   Unless otherwise specifically stated, temporary signs shall not be illuminated.

      7.   No temporary sign shall require a foundation, support, wiring, fittings or elements that would traditionally require a building permit or electrical permit.

      8.   Temporary signs shall not be affixed to any permanent sign or permanent structure except when a banner sign is permitted to cover a permanent sign in accordance with Section 1163.13.E.3 or when such sign is attached to the principal building as permitted in this chapter.

      9.   No streamers, spinning, flashing, windblown devices or similarly moving devices shall be allowed as part of or attachments to temporary signs.

      10.   Mobile signs on wheels, runners, casters, parked trailers, parked vehicles or other temporary or movable signs shall not be permitted unless otherwise specifically stated in this chapter.

      11.   Because of the nature of materials typically used to construct temporary signs and to avoid the unsightliness of deteriorating signs and all safety concerns which accompany such a condition, temporary signs shall be removed or replaced when such sign is deteriorated.

   B.   Standards for Sign Types

      1.   Banner Signs

         (a)   Unless otherwise specifically stated, there shall be no maximum number of banner signs provided the aggregate total square footage of all banner signs does not exceed the maximum sign area allowed in this section.

         (b)   Banner signs may be attached to a building, fence or other similar structure. A banner sign attached to posts and mounted in a yard or landscaped area shall be regulated as a temporary yard sign.

         (c)   The maximum height standard for temporary signs shall not apply to a banner sign but such signs shall not be mounted in a manner that extends above the roofline of a building or the top of the structure on which it is mounted.

      2.   Yard Signs

         (a)   Unless otherwise specifically stated, there shall be no maximum number of yard signs provided the aggregate total square footage of all yard signs does not exceed the maximum sign area allowed in this section.

         (b)   There shall be a maximum of two faces to the sign, mounted back-to-back.

      3.   Window Signs

         (a)   Unless otherwise specifically stated, there shall be no maximum number of window signs provided the aggregate total square footage of all window signs does not exceed the maximum sign area allowed in this section.

         (b)   Temporary window signs shall be attached to the inside of the window.

   C.   Temporary Signs with a Noncommercial Message. Temporary signs with a noncommercial message shall comply with the sign-specific standards in Section 1163.13.B and meet the requirements contained in Table 1163.13-1.

   D.   Temporary Signs with a Commercial Message in Residential Zoning Districts. Temporary signs with a commercial message located in residential zoning districts shall comply with the sign-specific standards in Section 1163.13.B and meet the requirements contained in Table 1163.13-1.

   E.   Temporary Signs with a Commercial Message in Nonresidential Zoning Districts. Temporary signs with a commercial message located in nonresidential zoning districts or on lots in residential zoning districts where the principal use is conditionally permitted shall comply with the sign-specific standards in Section 1163.13.B and shall be categorized as follows:

      1.   Signs Allowed for an Unrestricted Time. These temporary signs do not require a sign permit and are allowed for an unrestricted amount of time provided they comply with Table 1163.13-1.

      2.   Signs Allowed for a Restricted Time. These temporary signs require a sign permit and are allowed on a restricted time basis in addition to that allowed in Section 1163.13.D.1 above, provided they comply with Table 1163.13-1.

      3.   Temporary Signs for New Uses (Restricted Time). These temporary signs require a sign permit and are allowed on a restricted time basis in addition to that allowed in Section 1163.13.D.1 above, for applications related to the establishment of a new use within an existing building where there is existing permanent sign, provided they comply with Table 1163.13-1.

 

(Ord. 2020-79. Passed 11-17-20.)

1163.14 NONCONFORMING SIGNS.

1165.01 NONCONFORMING BUILDING DEFINED.

1165.02 PERMITTED CONTINUED USE OF BUILDINGS.

1165.03 BUILDING USE REGULATIONS; SIGNS; PARKING.

1165.04 PERMITTED CONTINUED USE OF LAND.

1165.05 NONCONFORMING USE DUE TO RECLASSIFICATION.

1165.06 CHANGE FROM NONCONFORMING USE.