Oak City City Zoning Code
SIGNS
§ 155.205 SCOPE.
These regulations shall apply to signs erected, altered and maintained by and for permitted uses in all districts. Signs governed by several regulations shall comply with all such regulations. If state regulations for signs along highways are in conflict with this chapter, the more restrictive rules shall apply.
(Prior Code, § 10-15-1) (Ord. 2001-02, passed 10-3-2001)
§ 155.206 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
(A) Approval. Signs controlled by this chapter shall be erected only after the approval by a permit from the zoning officials. An application for such approval shall contain a sketch or drawing to scale of the proposed sign and notation as to its height, size and location on the structure or zone lot. An application for a freestanding sign shall also contain engineering specifications which delineate the wind and snow loads that the sign can sustain.
(B) Maintenance. Signs shall be maintained in a good state of repair. Broken signs, signs unreadable because of deterioration, and signs on vacant buildings may be ordered repaired or removed by the zoning officials.
(C) Location. Signs shall not be located on any part of the roof of any structure.
(Prior Code, § 10-15-2) (Ord. 2001-02, passed 10-3-2001) Penalty, see § 155.999
§ 155.207 EXEMPTIONS.
The following types of signs shall be deemed to be outside the scope of these regulations and shall not require a permit:
(A) Cornerstones and historical markers;
(B) Danger or warning signs of a cautionary nature;
(C) Decorations of a temporary nature;
(D) Informational and directional signs with no advertising;
(E) Nameplates and addresses for structures;
(F) Real estate “for sale”, rental or lease signs not exceeding six feet in area;
(G) Religious symbols;
(H) Signs required by law or authorized for a public purpose;
(I) Traffic signs; and
(J) Window displays of actual merchandise.
(Prior Code, § 10-15-3) (Ord. 2001-02, passed 10-3-2001)
§ 155.208 PROHIBITED SIGNS; EXCEPTIONS.
(A) Off-premises. Off-premises signs are prohibited in all districts, except for billboard or temporary business and directional signs as approved by the Planning Commission.
(B) Flashing. No “revolving beacon”, “fountain” or “flashing” signs which are of such intensity or so located that it could distract a motorist’s vision from normal, safe driving shall be permitted in any district.
(C) Conflict with traffic device. No sign in any district shall conflict in any manner with the purpose or operation of a public device controlling public traffic.
(D) Overhanging or freestanding. No overhanging or freestanding signs shall be permitted in any public right-of-way, except those traffic control and direction devices erected and approved by the public agency having jurisdiction.
(Prior Code, § 10-15-4) (Ord. 2001-02, passed 10-3-2001) Penalty, see § 155.999