(History:  Ord. No. ZRR-3300 §5, 2020; Ord. ZRR 2427 §5, 2003; ZRR-1725; ZRR-1637)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Sign Area
Single sign area calculation	Sign area calculation for muliple signs

1. 1.
   Sign area includes cabinets, background panels or colors that are part of the sign installation and not part of the building architecture or the sign support.
2. 2.
   Only 1 side of a multi-faced sign shall be considered when determining the sign area, provided that the faces are equal in size, the interior angle formed by the faces is less than 45 degrees, and the 2 faces are not more than 18 inches apart.

   1. a.
      Where the faces are not equal in size, but the interior angle formed by the faces is less than 45 degrees and the 2 faces are not more than 18 inches apart, the larger sign face shall be used as the basis for calculating sign area.
   2. b.
      When the interior angle formed by the faces is greater than 45 degrees, or the faces are greater than 18 inches apart, all sides of such sign shall be considered in calculating the sign area.

Multi-Faced Sign Area

Sign area calculation for multi-faced signs

1. 3. 3.
      For irregularly shaped signs, sign area is calculated as the sum of 2 separate rectangles each containing a portion of the sign elements.

Sign Area - Irregularly Shaped Signs

Sign area calculation for irregularly shaped signs

1. 4. 4.

      For building-mounted signs allowed by this Chapter “per business”, all sign elements shall touch the facade of that particular business.

   5. 5.

      The calculation of sign area for a single sign shall include all related sign elements on the same business facade or structure. Sign elements are related if they are all constructed in a similar manner and are located no more than 5 feet apart, horizontally or vertically. Additionally, in order to be considered a single sign, the facade on which the elements of the sign are mounted can be offset by no more than 5 feet.

   6. 6.

      Where 2 or more signs are allowed on a facade, per the zoning district standards below, the separate sign area rectangles shall be added together to determine the total amount of sign area on that building facade.

2. B.
   Setback. No part of a freestanding permanent sign shall be located closer than 10 feet from any property line or curb line of a private drive, unless otherwise indicated.
3. C.
   Sign Height. Measured from the average finished grade to the highest point of the sign copy area.
4. D.
   Sign Support. Freestanding signs shall be securely fastened to the ground or a structure so there is virtually no danger that either the sign or the sign support may be moved by the wind or other forces of nature or cause injury to persons or property.
5. E.
   Illumination. Permanent signs may be illuminated via internal, indirect, and halo illumination configurations, unless otherwise indicated. Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.

   1. 1.
      Illuminated signs shall not operate at brightness levels of more than 0.3 foot-candles above ambient light conditions at the property line, as measured using a foot-candle meter. Illumination levels shall be measured in foot-candles with a meter sensor in a horizontal position at an approximate height of 3 feet above grade.
   2. 2.
      No rotating beam or flashing beacon light shall be used on any sign or sign structure.
   3. 3.
      Illuminated signs shall not blink, flash, or otherwise be used to display intermittent lighting sequences or to simulate motion.
   4. 4.
      Illuminated signs shall not be illuminated by flashing, intermittent, or moving lights, or consist of a static image projected upon a stationary object.
   5. 5.
      Except as provided in 18.440.100 and 18.440.110, the illumination source for a sign or building shall be hidden from view from any point on the ground by either an opaque or translucent material.
6. F.
   Digital Display. Where allowed, a digital display shall:

   1. 1.
      Include a sensor or other device that automatically determines the ambient illumination and is programmed to automatically dim according to ambient light conditions, or that can be adjusted to comply with the foot-candle requirement found in 18.440.050.E.
   2. 2.
      Contain static display only, and shall not have movement or the appearance or optical illusion of movement during the static display period of any part of the sign. Each static display shall not include any flashing or the varying of light intensity, and the display shall not scroll. The static display shall remain in a fixed position for at least 1 minute. An interval change time of 2 seconds or less is required. Exception: When approved by Special Use Permit by 18.440.120.C.
   3. 3.
      In the case of a malfunction, be turned off until repaired.
7. G.
   Changeable Copy. A manual changeable copy area shall be allowed in any allowed sign area.
8. H.
   No Hazard. No sign shall be erected such that its location, color, size, shape, nature or message creates a hazard or otherwise obstructs the view necessary for motorists, cyclists or pedestrians, or obstructs or is confused with traffic signals or other governmental signs.
9. I.
   Sight Triangle. Signs shall not obstruct the sight distance triangles (see 18.420.060) or otherwise interfere with the view necessary for motorists, cyclists or pedestrians to proceed safely through an intersection or to enter or exit public or private streets or driveways.
10. J.
    Maintenance and Appearance. All signs shall be of sound structural quality, maintained in good repair and have a clean and neat appearance. Land adjacent to signs shall be kept free from debris, weeds or trash.
11. K.
    Compliance. All signs and sign supports shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City’s building and electrical codes.

(History:  Ord. No. ZRR-3300 §6, 2020; Ord. ZRR 3061 §1, 2015; ZRR 2427 §6, 2003; ZRR-1725; ZRR-1637; ZRR-889 §18.52)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. 1. 1.
       Sign Design

      1. a.
         Wall Sign:

         1. 1.
            Shall have individual letters for the majority of the sign area. A cabinet sign shall provide push-through projections with at least ¾-inch relief.

Cabinet Sign - Letter Projections

Required letter projection for cabinet signs

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. a.
               Secondary wall sign elements may be allowed as cabinet-type signs. A single rectangle drawn around all secondary sign elements shall be no more than 30% of the total wall sign area.
         2. 2.
            Shall not extend above the wall surface.
      2. b.
         Incidential Sign:

         1. 1.
            Non-illuminated.
         2. 2.
            Wall-mounted incidental signs are not subject to the height limits specified per zoning district below.
         3. 3.
            This provision shall not apply to existing multi-tenant buildings with previously approved sign criteria for all the tenant wall signs to be printed on a uniform sign band around the bulding.
2. B.
   Detached Signs.

1. 1. 1.
      Sign Design

      1. a.
         Monument Sign:

         1. 1.

            The width of the sign base shall be a minimum of one-half the width of the widest part of the sign face.

         2. 2.

            The sign base shall consist of metal (rust and corrosion resistant) or a masonry or concrete substructure with an exterior consisting of durable masonry materials and include brick, split-face block, or natural or synthetic cementitious stone or brick. The sign base shall be composed of architectural features, forms, colors and materials consistent with the primary architectural elements and materials consistent with or used in the development or on the principal building.

            1. a.

               Alternative compatible, durable, materials may be approved by the Director or by the Planning Commission through the Final Development Plan approval process.

            2. b.

               Foam-backed products, such as EIFS or faux brick, wood, and/or other nondurable products shall not be used.

         3. 3.

            The sign base may be in a designated landscape or hardscape area or must otherwise be protected from ongoing lawn maintenance. It cannot be located in a paved area, such as a parking stall.

         4. 4.

             Shall not consist primarily of large, flat, backlit panels.

      2. b.

         Incidental Sign:

         1. 1.

            May be single-or double-sided.

         2. 2.

            Non-illuminated.

         3. 3.

            If post-mounted, the posts shall be stained or painted and finished with decorative caps.  The sign panel shall be mounted between the tow posts.

Incidental Sign

Example of Incidental sign

1. 1. 2. 4. 4.
            In the case of vacant land, one sign facing each street frontage shall be allowed, provided that all such signs shall meet the size, height and setback requirements listed per zoning district below, and that signs located on the same property shall be separated by at least 200 feet.
      3. c.
         Light Pole Banners:

         1. 1.
            One sign permit shall be required for all of the banners in a development. A site plan shall be submitted with the permit application to identify all proposed locations.
         2. 2.
            Banners shall be periodically replaced to minimize fading, fraying, tearing, etc. A new sign permit shall not be required for replacement, unless the size, number, or locations of banners are proposed to change.
         3. 3.
            No more than two banners shall be allowed on each light pole. The sign area for a single light pole banner shall not exceed 20 s.f., with a limit of 20 s.f. per pole. Total light pole banner sign area for a site shall be calculated as 9 s.f. for every light pole.
      4. d.
         Permanent Display for Temporary Messages:  In conjunction with a monument sign, a permanent display for temporary messages is allowed subject to the following:

         1. 1.
            Display frame shall be removed when not in use unless installed in a permanent manner.
         2. 2.
            Frame shall be four-sided and shall not consist solely of two posts to display a banner. Provided, an alternative architectural or artistic design may be approved by the Director.
         3. 3.
            Frame shall be stained or painted.

Permanent Display for Temporary Messages

Example of permanent display for temporary messages

(History:  Ord. No. ZRR-3300 §7, 2020; Ord. ZRR 3061 §2, 2015; ZRR 2427 §7, 2003)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Notwithstanding the above, if a public/semi-public facility is located in an office, commercial, industrial, mixed use, or downtown form district, the facility operator has the option to use the sign provisions set forth in 18.440.090 or 18.440.100 in lieu of the above requirements.

2. B.
   Signs at Sports Venues. The Planning Commission shall approve signs at a sports venue in conjunction with an allowed non-residential use in a residential district or special use permit for a sports or recreation facility with an outdoor competitive athletic field. (For example, softball or soccer fields.) 

   1. 1.
      Signs on scoreboards and fencing may be included in the proposed sign package for an outdoor athletic field; provided that a site plan indicates the location and approximate height of all potential signs, and signs are located to not be readily viewed from surrounding streets or adjacent properties (such as on the inside surface of the perimeter fencing around an athletic field). Such signs may include off-site signs.
   2. 2.
      Illumination

      1. a.
         Fencing signs shall not be illuminated.
      2. b.
         Scoreboard signs may only be illuminated when the scoreboard is in use and shall be turned off within two hours after the event or closure of the sports venue.

         1. 1.
            Digital Display. For scoreboard signs with digital display, the restrictions in 18.440.050.F shall apply, with the allowance for display movement.
   3. 3.
      For sports venues where scoreboard signs with digital display are utilized, fencing signs may be restricted or prohibited as a condition of approval. 

(History:  Ord. No. ZRR-3470; Ord. No. ZRR-3300 §8, 2020; Ord. ZRR-2773 §1, 2008; ZRR-2427 §8, 2003; ZRR-2203 §1, 2000; ZRR-1725; ZRR-1637; ZRR-889 §18.52)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

(History:  Ord. No. ZRR-3300 §9, 2020; Ord. ZRR-2698 §16, 2007; ZRR-2427 §9, 2003; ZRR-2254 §1, 2000; ZRR-1725; ZRR-1637; ZRR-889 §18.52)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Diagram of Alternative Signage for Multi-Story Multi-Tenant Buildings

Option for signs allowed on a multi-story, multi-tenant building

3. C.
   Districts C-1 and CP-1

   1. 1.
      Dimensional Standards.

4. D.
   Districts C-2, CP-2, C-3, CP-3, and Industrial Districts

   1. 1.
      Dimensional Standards.

5. E.
   Development Entry Monument Signs. Developments in office, commercial, and industrial districts may have development entry monument signs as permitted below. An attached sign may be substituted in lieu of a monument sign.

   1. 1.
      Dimensional Standards.

6. F.
   Highway Monument Signs. Developments in office, commercial, and industrial districts with 200 feet or more of highway frontage along I-35, I-435, I-635, and U.S. 69 Highway shall be allowed on-site monument signs along the highway frontage, subject to the following standards:

   1. 1.
      Dimensional Standards.

1.   
   2. 2.
      Landscaping. Landscaping, such as flowering trees, shrubs, and bushes, shall be provided around the base of the highway monument sign.
   3. 3.
      Digital Display. A Special Use Permit for a digital display on a highway monument sign may be approved as set forth in 18.440.120.C.

7. G.

   Expanded Sign Package. Developments in office and commercial districts containing multiple buildings with separate tenants may apply to the Planning Commission for an expanded sign package to allow a design theme to be integrated throughout the development in exchange for sign designs that are exceptional in their creativity, materials and implementation. To qualify, the following applies:

   1. 1.

      All signs must have a unified design theme based on exceptional design creativity, architectural harmony, and use of attractive and durable materials, without creating an environment of visual clutter or garish commercialism.

      1. a.

         Primary signs must be integrated with enhanced site amenities such as landscaping, water features, lighting or public spaces.

      2. b.

         The Planning Commission may stipulate specific design or maintenance standards.

   2. 2.

      Dimensional Standards.

(History:  Ord. No. ZRR-3300 §10, 2020; Ord. ZRR-3164 §5, 2017; ZRR-2683 §2, 2008; ZRR-2491 §4, 2004; ZRR-2475 §1, 2004; ZRR-2427 §10, 2003; ZRR-2343 §54, 2002; ZRR-2160 §3, 99; ZRR-2061 §1, 97; ZRR-1881 §11, 94; ZRR-1725; ZRR-1698; ZRR-1637; ZRR-960; ZRR-889 §18.52)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

3. C.
   Parking Garages. Adjacent to each entry to a parking garage, an additional wall sign, not to exceed 40 s.f., and a projecting sign, not to exceed 9 s.f., shall be allowed.

   1. 1.
      If a parking garage totally obscures a facade where a wall sign would have otherwise been allowed to be located, the Planning Commission may grant an exception to allow the wall sign to be mounted on the parking garage if:

      1. a.
         The business occupies a space of at least 20,000 s.f. in area.
      2. b.
         The wall sign is mounted on the same garage facade as the business facade that is obscured. (For example, if the east facade is obscured, the wall sign shall be mounted on the east facade of the garage.)
      3. c.
         Only one wall sign is allowed per facade on the garage.
      4. d.
         The wall sign is limited to 10% of the area of the lesser of the obscured facade or the garage facade.
4. D.
   Highway Monument Sign. Mixed use developments with 200 feet or more of highway frontage along I-35, I-435, I-635, and U.S. 69 Highway shall be allowed on-site monument signs along the highway frontage, subject to the standards in 18.440.090.F.

(History: Ord. No. ZRR-3300 §11, 2020; Ord. ZRR-2947 §1, 2012)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

3. C.
   Dimensional Standards - General Urban and Workshop Frontages.

4. D.
   Parking Garages. Adjacent to each entry to a parking garage, an additional wall sign, not to exceed 40 s.f., and a projecting sign, not to exceed 9 s.f., shall be allowed.

   1. 1.
      If a parking garage totally obscures a facade where a wall sign would have otherwise been allowed to be located, the Planning Commission may grant an exception to allow the wall sign to be mounted on the parking garage if:

      1. a.
         The business occupies a space of at least 20,000 s.f. in area.
      2. b.
         The wall sign shall be mounted on the same garage facade as the facade that is obscured. (For example, if the east business facade is obscured, the wall sign shall be mounted on the east facade of the garage.)
      3. c.
         Only one wall sign is allowed per facade on the garage.
      4. d.
         The wall sign is limited to 10% of the area of the lesser of the obscured facade or the garage facade.

(History: Ord. No. ZRR-3300 §12, 2020; Ord. ZRR-1725; ZRR-1637; ZRR-889 §18.52)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

(History: Ord. No. ZRR-3300 §13, 2020; Ord. ZRR-2698 §17, 2007; ZRR-2427 §11, 2003; ZRR-2343 §55, 2002; ZRR-1725; ZRR-1637; ZRR-960; ZRR-959; ZRR-889 §18.52)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

3. C.
   Temporary Signs - Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural Districts; Non-residential Uses in Residential Districts. This section applies to: Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural Districts; General Urban and Workshop Frontages in the DFD, Downtown Form District; and non-residential uses in residential districts.

4. D.
   Vacant Land. On undeveloped land that is vacant and unplatted, regardless of the zoning, the property owner has the option to install temporary signs that meet the requirements for Temporary Signs - Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural.
5. E.
   Construction Activities. In addition to any other allowed sign, additional temporary signs are allowed at a construction site with an active land disturbance, site development, or building permit. The signs shall not be erected until a permit is issued for the construction and shall be removed from the site as soon as a temporary or final certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance is issued for the last building in each phase of the development.

6. F.
   Property for Sale or Rent. When a property is actively listed for sale or rent, 1 additional temporary sign is allowed, subject to the dimensional standards in subsections B and C above for a single stake sign. This provision shall also apply to a structure being used as a temporary residential real estate sales office. This provision does not apply to properties in office, commercial, and multi-family districts with on-going leasing opportunities - see 18.440.080 through 18.440.110 for permanent sign options.
7. G.
   Additional Temporary Sign in Residential Districts. In addition to the temporary sign allowances set forth in Subsection B and C above, one additional temporary sign is allowed on corner lots in residential districts subject to the following requirements:

   1. 1.
      Sign area shall not exceed 3 s.f. per face with a maximum of 2 faces per sign;
   2. 2.
      Sign height shall not exceed 4 feet; and
   3. 3.
      Signs allowed by this provision are limited to a period of time each week starting on Fridays at 6 a.m. and ending on the following Sunday at 9 p.m.
8. H.
   Temporary Digital Display. A Special Event Permit is required, per 18.380.060.
9. I.
   Emergencies. During a natural or man-made disaster or other public emergency declared by the governor or appropriate county official, the City Manager is authorized to temporarily suspend enforcement of the requirements of this subsection with respect to temporary signs. The City Manager may also suspend in enforcement, in whole or in part, of the temporary signs allowed by district, number of temporary signs, temporary sign size or type of temporary sign to the extent needed to allow for effective communication during the disaster or public emergency.

(History: Ord. No. ZRR-3300 §14, 2020; Ord. ZRR-2683 §3, 2008; ZRR-2427 §12, 2003; ZRR-1725; ZRR-1637; ZRR-960; ZRR-959; ZRR-889 §18.52)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

While other factors may also establish a violation, a vehicle presumptively violates this provision if the first three questions are affirmative and there is no compelling answer to the fourth question to justify the parking location as opposed to some less conspicuous location.

3. C.
   No vehicle (including trailers or other non-motorized wheeled vehicles carrying signage) shall traverse the right-of-way carrying or otherwise displaying signs for the primary purpose of advertising (e.g., a movable billboard).
4. D.
   Vehicles (including trailers) used as part of the normal function of a business or organization are allowed to have incidental signs subject to the following limitations:

   1. 1.
      Signs must be painted or professionally wrapped directly on the body of the vehicle or securely mounted on the body of the vehicle. Roof-mounted signs are also allowed provided they do not exceed 3 s.f. in area per face.
   2. 2.
      Signs cannot be mounted on a framework: (1) attached to a vehicle, (2) in the bed of a truck, or (3) on an object carried by the vehicle. Signs cannot extend above the roof of a vehicle except as allowed by Subsection D.1 above.
   3. 3.
      Paper signs, electronic message signs, fabric signs, changeable copy signs or signs with a scrolling mechanism to change messages are not allowed.
   4. 4.
      When a vehicle is parked at or near the site of the business or organization, it shall be parked at least 75 feet from any right-of-way classified as a highway, thoroughfare, super-collector or collector. Provided, however, if there are no areas to park outside of that setback, no such vehicle shall park within a distance from the right-of-way equal to half of the distance from the main entry to the business or organization and the nearest right-of-way line.
   5. 5.
      Where the restrictions of Subsection 4 create clear practical difficulties regarding the availability of appropriate parking spaces or the functional requirements of the business, the Director may authorize an alternate parking location that is reasonably inconspicuous and lessens the practical difficulties. This Subsection shall not apply where the vehicle is:

      1. a.
         Temporarily parked at a loading dock;
      2. b.
         Substantially hidden from view from any public street by buildings, fences, mature landscaping or similar objects such that the vehicle does not attract attention to the business or organization; or
      3. c.
         A trailer at the site of an active construction project.
   6. 6.
      In a residential zoning district, the vehicle shall not be parked on a street curb or unenclosed driveway unless the vehicle is legally parked at the residence of the driver or is making a delivery or service call. (See also commercial vehicle regulations in Title 7.)

(History:Ord. No. ZRR-3300 §15, 2020; Ord. ZRR-2343 §56, 2002; ZRR-1725; ZRR-1637)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Exception: Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, the Director may authorize an exception for a legal nonconforming sign that was previously authorized in conjunction with a development approval to be located in the right-of-way to be replaced with a sign of the same or smaller footprint and size in the event: (i) the sign was properly maintained prior to the damage; (ii) the replacement does not cause or continue a traffic, pedestrian or other hazard or nuisance; (iii) there is no other location outside of the right-of-way for a similar sized sign; and (iv) the developer/homes or business association has or agrees to a right-of-way use agreement with the City.

3. C.
   Notwithstanding the setback requirement of 18.440.050 B, monument signs with a setback less than 10 feet or otherwise lawfully approved prior to January 1, 2021, may remain in their current location unless creating a traffic sight-line or other hazard.
4. D.
   Incidental signs existing on the effective date of this ordinance which do not conform to the design requirements of 18.440.060.B.1.b, shall be removed by January 1, 2022.

(History: Ord. No. ZRR-3300 §17, 2020; Ord. ZRR-1725; ZRR-1637; ZRR-889 §18.52)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

In such event, the City may assess the removal costs using the assessment process set forth in 7.04.200.

2. 2.
   Property Owner Removal. A property owner may remove unauthorized signs placed by others on the owner’s private property without notice or compensation to the sign owner.

(History: Ord. No. ZRR-3300 §18, 2020)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

(History: Ord. No. ZRR-3300 §19, 2020)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

 (History: Ord. No. ZRR-3300 §20, 2020)

Effective on: 1/1/1901