Page City Zoning Code

GENERAL DEVELOPMENT

REGULATIONS

§ 152.055 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

(A) This section includes standards that regulate the physical layout and design of all development within the city to ensure the protection of the resident's health, safety, welfare, and quality of life. These provisions address the physical relationship between development and adjacent properties, public streets, neighborhoods, and the natural environment, to implement the general plan vision for a more attractive, efficient, and livable community.

(B) The provisions of this chapter are complementary and supplementary to and not in lieu of other provisions of this code. In the event of a conflict between a provision of this chapter and any more restrictive provision of this code applicable to a particular development, the more restrictive provision shall apply.

(C) Every activity, operation or land use shall comply with the following performance standards regardless of the zoning district in which they are located. The Director is responsible for insuring compliance with these performance standards and shall invoke the provisions for enforcement of compliance with these performance standards wherever there is reasonable evidence that performance standards are being violated.

(D) Required public access easements for escarpments, rock-outcroppings, and mesas. A dedicated fifteen foot (15'-0") wide public access easement, and a public access easement connecting said easement to a public right-of-way, shall be provided for public access, utilities and emergency responders on any public or private property that directly abuts undevelopable natural steep vertical inclines, such as an escarpment, rock-outcropping, or mesa. Said public access casement shall be that fifteen foot (15'-0") wide open and drivable path located as close to the base of the natural obstruction as possible, and along the entire perimeter, as determined and approved by the Director.

(E) Glare and heat. Any activity producing intense glare or heat shall be mitigated, shielded or performed within an enclosed building so it doesn't create a nuisance/hazard along or across property lines.

(F) Lighting. No light that flashes, strobes, revolves or otherwise resembles a traffic control or emergency signal shall be allowed in any area where such light could create a hazard for passing vehicular traffic. All outdoor lighting shall be installed and maintained in conformance with § 152.059.

(G) Fire and explosion hazards. Disposal of waste materials by outdoor incineration on the premises is expressly prohibited. All storage and other activities involving flammable and explosive materials shall be provided adequate safety devices against hazards of combustion and explosion, together with adequate firefighting and fire suppression equipment and devices and shall comply with locational requirements established by the Fire Department, this chapter and/or other relevant city ordinances.

(H) Vibration. Every use shall be so operated that the ground vibration inherently and recurrently generated is not discernible without instruments at any point beyond the site property line.

(I) Air pollution. No owner or occupant of land, whether improved or unimproved, shall cause or permit unreasonable quantities of smoke, noxious fumes, gas, soot or cinders to emanate beyond the boundaries of that land except with a Fire Department burning permit. Use of a home or restaurant barbeque shall not be considered unreasonable.

(J) Liquids and solid waste. No materials, compounds or chemicals that can contaminate any water supply, interfere with bacterial processes in sewerage treatment or otherwise cause emission of elements which are offensive or hazardous to the public health, safety, welfare or comfort shall be discharged at any point into any public or private sewage disposal system, waterway or into the ground, except in accordance with the standards approved by the Arizona State Department of Health and Environmental Services or such governmental agency as may have jurisdiction over such activities.

(K) Odors. No emission of odorous or noxious gases or other matter shall be permitted as to create a nuisance or hazard beyond the site property lines.

(L) Noise. All uses shall comply with the standards established in § 130.10.

(Ord. 648-18, passed 11-28-2018; Ord. 703-23, passed 3-22-2023)

§ 152.056 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING.

(A) Purpose. This section establishes minimum standards for parking and loading. These standards are intended to promote the general welfare and public safety by ensuring that an adequate amount of permanent, safe, accessible, and attractive parking is provided in the city. The parking standards are intended to provide for adequate ingress and egress by motor vehicles, recreational vehicles, boats and buses, and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.

(B) Applicability. Every use and structure, including a change or expansion shall provide accessory parking and loading areas as set forth below. Except when specifically exempted, the requirements of this section shall also apply to all parking lots that are the principal use on a site.

(1) New buildings and land uses. Off-street parking and loading shall be provided as required by this section at the time any new building or structure is erected or any new land use is established.

(2) Expansion of existing commercial buildings. When the floor area is increased, additional off-street parking and loading shall be provided as required by this section, provided that the existing parking was legally established and has not been reduced. If the number of existing parking and loading spaces is greater than the requirements for such use, the excess parking spaces may be counted toward the parking and loading requirements for the addition or expansion.

(3) Addition of use to existing commercial buildings. When a new use locates on a parcel with an existing use, all off-street parking shall be provided to meet the total number of spaces required for the existing use and the new use, unless the uses meet the requirements of § 152.056(E)(4) or alternative guidelines expressly allowed by other provisions of this code.

(4) Change in use of existing commercial buildings. When a change in use requires more off-street parking than the previous use, additional parking and loading spaces shall be provided equivalent to the difference between the number of spaces required by this section for the immediately previous use and the total number of spaces required by the new use. A change in occupancy is not a change in use unless the new occupant is in a different use classification.

(5) Alterations that increase the number of dwelling units. An alteration that creates additional dwelling units requires added off-street parking. This requirement does not apply when sufficient off-street parking exists to meet the requirements for the additional new dwelling units.

(6) Parking and loading facilities required by this section shall be installed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the uses they serve.

(1) Parking and loading spaces to be permanent. Parking and loading spaces shall be permanently available, marked and maintained in good repair/condition for the use they serve.

(2) Reduction in parking area. The owner or occupant of any building or use subject to off-street parking requirements shall not discontinue or reduce any existing required parking without first having established other parking spaces which meet all requirements of this section.

(3) Restriction of parking area use. Required off-street parking, circulation, and access areas shall be used exclusively for the temporary parking and maneuvering of vehicles. In all commercial zones, parking areas shall not be used for the sale, lease, display, repair, or storage of vehicles, trailers, boats, campers, mobile homes, merchandise, or equipment, or for any other use not authorized by the provisions of this code. In all residential districts parking shall be restricted per § 152.056(J).

(4) Located on same site. Parking and loading facilities shall be located on the same site with the use the facilities serve or on a contiguous, identically zoned lot incorporated into the development site. Off-site parking facilities may be permitted subject to the requirements of § 152.056(E)(5).

(5) Located off-street. All parking and loading facilities required by this section shall be provided off-street and shall not be located within any public rights-of-way, sidewalk, alley, or parkway, unless expressly allowed by other provisions of this code.

(6) Surplus parking. The provisions of this section shall also apply to parking and loading facilities provided in excess to those required, unless otherwise expressly stated in this code.

(7) Surfacing and maintenance. All off-street parking shall be paved with asphalt or concrete and be graded and drained per city engineering standards as approved by the Public Works Director and be maintained in good condition free of weeds, and trash. In cases of certifiable short term or temporary use, parking lot surfaces may be constructed to a lesser standard if approved during the development review process by the Public Works Director.

(D) Number of parking spaces required. Except as otherwise expressly stated, all commercial off-street vehicle parking spaces must be provided in accordance with Table 4.2-1: Parking Spaces Required.

(1) Compact car parking spaces. Up to 20% of the required parking spaces can be designated for compact cars with dimensions of eight feet wide by 16 feet long and each space shall count equally towards the total number of parking spaces required.

(2) Motorcycle parking spaces. Up to two motorcycle parking spaces for every 50 regular parking spaces may be utilized and shall count equally towards the total number of parking spaces required.

(3) Recreational Vehicle (RV)/truck-boat parking spaces. Up to two RV parking spaces per every 50 regular parking spaces may be utilized and each RV space shall count as two regular parking spaces towards the total number of parking spaces required.

Table 4.2-1: Table of Parking Spaces Required
Use Category	Specific Use Type	Minimum Vehicle Spaces Required
Residential Use Categories	Single-Family Detached and Attached; Modular; Duplex; Manufactured Home	Two spaces per dwelling unit
	Multi-Family; Residential component of Mixed Use District	Studio and one bedroom unit - 1.5 space per unit
		Two bedroom units - 1.5 spaces per unit
		Three or more bedroom units - 2 spaces per unit
	Live/Work	Two spaces per dwelling unit
	Manufactured Home Park	Two spaces per dwelling unit + 1 space for every 8 dwelling units/lots for guests
	Recreational Vehicle Park	One space per RV space + 1 space for every 8 RV spaces for guests
	Assisted Living Center	0.5 space per residential room/unit +1 space for every 4 rooms/units for guests and employees
	Assisted Living Home; Child Care Home; Group Care Home; Resident Care Home	Two spaces +1 space for each non-resident employee
	Boarding/Shelter Care	One space per 3 beds + 1 space per employee
	Nursing Home	One space per each 4 beds (based on maximum capacity)
Public and Semi-Public Use Categories	Arboretum or Botanical Garden	See § 152.056(D)(3)
Public and Semi-Public Use Categories	Assembly Hall/Auditorium; Community Center; Country Club Library; Fraternal or Social Club; Social Service Facility	One space per each 4 fixed seats or 1 space per 300 SF GFA where fixed seating is not provided
	Bus Terminal	Six spaces per 1,000 SF of waiting area
	Campground/RV Park	See § 152.045(I) parking study or as approved by Director
	Cemetery	Minimum 5% of the gross area shall be made available in a designated parking lot. No on-street parking inside cemetery
	Child Care Center	One space per 400 SF GFA
	College or University	See § 152.056(D)(3)
	Crematorium or Funeral Parlor	One space per 4 fixed seats or 1 space per 300 SF GFA where fix seating is not provided
	Community Playfields and Parks	See § 152.056(D)(3)
	Government Office and Civic Building	One space per 300 SF GFA
	Hospital	One space per 2 inpatient beds + 1 per employee on the busiest shift
	Medical Clinic	One space per 350 SF GFA
	Museum	One space per 300 SF of display area
	Public Safety Facility	One space per employee + 1 space per fleet vehicle + 1 space per 350 SF of usable office/meeting space
	Religious Assembly	One space per 4 fixed seats or 1 space per 300 SF GFA where fix seating is not provided
	School, Public or Private, K-8	One space per classroom + 1 space for each 200 SF of indoor assembly area
	School, Public or Private, 9- 12	One space per 200 SF of classroom and office area
	Solar Generation Facility	One space per employee
	Telecommunication Facility (Including Tower and Supporting Facilities)	None
	Utility Facility and Service Yard	One space per employee + 1 space per fleet vehicle if present at site
Agriculture Use Categories	Agriculture, General	None
	Market Garden	One per 3,000 SF of lot area
	Ranching, Commercial	See § 152.056(D)(3)
Commercial Use Categories	Adult Entertainment Business	One space per 200 SF GFA
	Animal Services (Kennel, Veterinary)	One space per 400 SF GFA
	Commercial Entertainment:
	Indoor:	One space per 4 fixed seats or 1 space per 300 SF GFA, whichever is greater
	Movie Theater:	One space per 3 seats
	Outdoor:	Parking study or as approved by the Director based on type of outdoor entertainment
	Commercial Recreation:
	General Recreation, Indoor:	One space per 200 SF GFA
	General Recreation, Outdoor:	Parking study or as approved by Director based on the type of outdoor recreation
	Fitness and Sports Center:	One space per 200 SF GFA
	Tour Services:	See § 152.056(D)(3)
	Bowling Alley:	Three spaces per lane + 1 for each employee
	Billiards:	Three spaces per table + 1 for each employee
	Golf Course:	Five spaces per hole + 1 for each employee
	Golf Driving Range:	Two spaces per tee + required spaces for ancillary uses
	Personal Services	One space per service station/room +1 for each employee
	Financial Institution	One space per 250 SF GFA
	Food and Beverage Services:
	Bar, Lounge, Nightclub, Tavern, Microbrewery, Distillery, and/or Tasting Room:	One space per 75 SF patron space + 1 space per 200 SF of outdoor seating area
	Restaurant, Full Service (Dine-in, Take-out and Drive-through):	One space per 120 SF GFA + 1 space per 400 SF of outdoor seating area + (1 RV/boat/bus space per 14 required spaces (2 minimum) shall be provided. See also § 152.056(F)(4))
	Restaurant, Limited Service (Dine-in and Take-out Only):	One space per 75 SF GFA + 1 space per 400 SF of outdoor seating area + (1 RV/boat/bus space per 14 required spaces (2 minimum) shall be provided. See also § 152.056(F)(4))
	Medical Marijuana Dispensary, Operation or Cultivation	See § 152.056(D)(3)
	Office:
	Business or Professional; Research Laboratory:	One space per 300 SF GFA
	Medical and Dental:	One space per 250 SF GFA
	Personal Services:	One space per 300 SF GFA
	Retail Sales:
	Alcoholic beverages; Convenience Store; Retail, General; Business Services:	One space per 300 SF GFA
	Retail, Large:	One space per 400 SF GFA
	Nursery, Commercial; Feed Store:	One space per 400 SF of sales and display area
	Outdoor Vending:	One space per each employee that didn’t arrive in mobile vending vehicle
	Farmers Market; Flea Market:	One space per 500 SF of designated vendor area
	Self-Storage, Indoor	One space per 50 units or 1 space per 5,000 SF of storage area, whichever is greater
	Instructional Services or Trade Schools	One space per 200 SF GFA
	Vehicle Services:
	Automobile/Boat, Sales and Leasing; Rentals:	One space per 400 SF of sales and service buildings + 1 space per 5,000 SF of outdoor display area
	Automobile/Boat, Repair:	Three spaces per service bay + 1 space per 350 SF of additional retail sales and service area (service bay shall not be counted as a parking space)
	Car Wash, Full Service:	One space per 200 SF of sales, office and lounge area
	Car Wash, Self-Serve:	0.5 spaces per bay + stacking (§ 152.056(K)(7))
	Service Station:	Space at pump + 1 space per fueling position
	Service Station with Convenience Store:	Space at pump + 1 space per fueling position + 1 space per 300 SF GFA
	Visitor Services: Hotel or Motel:	One space per guest room + 1 space per 4 persons of total maximum capacity of banquet room (if present) + 2 spaces per 3 employees + (1 RV/boat/bus space per 6 guest rooms (3 minimum) shall be provided. See also § 152.056(F)(4))
Industrial Use Categories	Building Materials; Wholesale	One space per 500 SF of sales related area + 1 space per employee
	Distribution Warehouse/Yard	One space per 2,000 SF of warehouse and/or 5,000 SF of yard related area + 1 space per employee
	Manufacturing/Assembly:
	Light:	One space per 500 SF of warehouse area + 1 space per 350 SF of office area
	Heavy:	One space per 1,000 SF of warehouse area + 1 space per 350 SF of office area
	Resource Extraction	See § 152.056(D)(3)
	Outside Storage (Boat/RV)	Minimum 4 spaces + 1 space per employee
	Truck Stop	See § 152.056(D)(3)
	Waste, Salvage and Recycling Facility	See § 152.056(D)(3)

(4) Multiple uses. Unless otherwise specified, lots containing more than one use shall provide a parking and loading in an amount equal to the total of the requirements for all activities.

(5) Parking requirements for uses not listed, non-specified and unspecified uses. It is recognized that specifying a single parking requirement for some uses listed or not listed in Table 4.2-1 is not reasonably feasible due to the far-reaching variation in use characteristics that can exist within that specific use type. For those uses listed in Table 4.2-1 that do not have a specific parking requirement identified, the Director shall determine a parking requirement based upon the requirements for the most similar comparable use, the particular characteristics of the proposed use, and any other relevant data regarding parking demand, or the applicant may choose to submit a parking study performed by an Arizona Licensed Engineer. The parking study may include, but is not limited to, estimates of parking demand based on recommendations of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), or other acceptable sources as approved by the Director, and should include other reliable data collected from uses or combinations of uses that are the same as or comparable with the proposed use.

(6) Alternatives for uses in all commercial and industrial zoning districts. The parking requirements for uses in any commercial and industrial zoning districts may be amended as follows:

(a) A parking study prepared by an Arizona Licensed Engineer may be prepared and submitted, at the applicant's cost, to request a modification to parking requirements in any commercial or industrial zoning districts. The parking study may include, but is not limited to, estimates of parking demand based on recommendations of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), or other acceptable sources as approved by the Director, and should include other reliable data collected from uses or combinations of uses that are the same as or comparable to the proposed use. The study should also take into account peak operating hours, RV/boat/bus parking, and both on-street and off-street parking conditions to accurately demonstrate parking demand and supply.

(b) For any change of use that may require an increase to available off-street parking that cannot be accommodated on-site, § 152.056(E), the applicant may provide a parking study prepared by an Arizona Licensed Engineer or a traffic management plan at their expense, as approved by the Director, which contains the same information as requested in division (A) above. The Director may impose conditions that are needed to ensure the long-term compliance to the plan, including but not limited to a reserve parking area, phasing, or contributions to other alternative means of transportation or parking accommodations.

(7) Basis of calculation. When calculating the number of parking spaces required any fraction exceeding ½ shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

(8) Occupancy or capacity-based standards. For computing parking requirements based on employees, students, residents or occupants, calculations must be based on the largest number of persons working on any single shift, the maximum enrollment or the maximum fire-rated capacity, whichever results in the greater number of spaces, unless otherwise explicitly specified within Table 4.2-1.

(E) Alternative parking provisions. Where conditions preclude the provision of the number of off-street parking spaces required by Table 4.2-1, the following alternative parking provisions may be available, subject to city approval:

(1) On-street parking. On-strcet parking spaces in the right-of-way along the property line, between the lot lines of the site, may be counted to satisfy the minimum off-street parking requirements for commercial uses. One on-street parking space may be substituted for each required off-street space. These provisions only apply to street frontages where on-street parking is allowed and provided. The parking space credit shall be determined at the time of site plan approval.

(2) Tandem parking. Shall mean a space where one vehicle parks behind another, so that one vehicle must be moved before the other can be accessed. Accessible parking spaces shall not be used for tandem parking spaces. Tandem parking shall be limited to a maximum of two cars in depth and no less than nine feet wide and 40 feet long. Tandem parking stalls are only allowed for:

(a) Residential uses. Tandem parking spaces shall be allowed for single-family, duplex and townhome residential with spaces and access paved in accordance with the city engineering standards.

(b) Multi-family uses. Tandem parking spaces shall be allowed for condominium and multifamily uses, subject to the following conditions:

1. The tandem spaces shall be reserved for and assigned to dwelling units which are required to have two or more parking spaces; and

2. Tandem spaces shall not be used for guest parking.

(3) Commercial shared parking agreements. The Director may approve shared parking agreements for commercial developments or uses with different operating hours or different peak business periods if the shared parking facilities are located on the subject property and within 600 feet of the subject site with an acceptable pedestrian route as defined in § 152.056(K)(7), and where the applicant(s) can clearly show the feasibility for the shared parking.

(a) Design and improvement standards. All newly-constructed shared parking facilities shall conform to the same standards of access, configuration, landscaping, lighting, layout, location, and size as are required by this section for off-street parking spaces.

(b) Covenant required. A city-approved covenant shall be recorded with the county that includes a description of the shared parking agreement, a requirement that all current and future tenants are notified of and shall adhere to the same hours of operation and conditions of the shared parking approval. Recordation of the agreement must take place before issuance of a building permit or business registration/renewal for any use that is a party to the agreement. The Director may grant permission to dissolve a shared parking agreement only if all required off-street parking spaces will be provided, in accordance with § 152.056(D) and (E).

(4) Off-site parking. The Director may approve the location of required off-site parking spaces on a separate lot from the lot on which the principal use is located if the off-site parking complies with all of the following standards:

(a) Ineligible uses. Unless expressly permitted, off-site parking may not be allowed for residential uses or other convenience-oriented uses.

(b) Location.

1. Off-site parking may be allowed only in the CBD district, or outside the CBD upon issuance of a permit for a special event.

2. All off-site parking spaces shall be located within 600 feet from the subject site's primary entrance unless a shuttle bus or valet parking service is provided. The distance of the off-site parking area to the principal use shall be measured along the shortest acceptable pedestrian route. Acceptable pedestrian routes are defined in § 152.056(K)(7).

3. Required parking spaces for persons with disabilities may not be located off-site.

(c) Design and improvement standards. All off-site parking spaces shall conform to the same standards of access, configuration, landscaping, lighting, layout, location, and size as are required by this section for off-street parking spaces.

(d) Terms of off-site parking.

1. A city-approved covenant shall be recorded with the county that includes a description of the off-site parking and a requirement that the owner of the separated lot maintain the required parking for the life of the use to which it is covenanted.

2. The owner or operator of a business that uses approved off-site space to satisfy the parking requirements of this chapter shall immediately notify the Director of any change of ownership or use of the property for which the spaces are required, and of any termination or default of the agreement between the parties.

3. Should an agreement for required off-site parking expire or otherwise terminate, the Director shall determine a reasonable time in which one of the following shall occur:

a. Substitute parking is provided that is acceptable to the city; or

b. The size or capacity of the use is reduced in proportion to the parking spaces lost.

4. If the above conditions are not met in the timeframe identified, the use for which the off-site parking was provided shall be considered legal nonconforming and any and all approvals, including conditional use permits shall be subject to revocation.

(5) Electric vehicle charging stations. Spaces provided for electric vehicle charging stations are not considered regular parking spaces, since they can only be used for charging a vehicle before it must move to allow other vehicles to charge, so these spaces do not count towards the required spaces needed.

(F) Parking space dimensions.

(1) Vehicular parking space dimensions. All vehicular parking areas shall comply with the minimum dimension requirements as set forth in Table 4.2-2 and as illustrated in Figure 4.2-A.

Table 4.2-2: Vehicle Parking Dimensions
A	B	C	D	E	F
Parking Angle	Parking Space Width[1]	Parking Space Length[2]	Aisle Width (1-Way)	Aisle Width (2-Way)	Curb Length
90	10 feet	20 feet	23 feet	24 feet	10 feet
60	10 feet	21 feet	18 feet	24 feet	11 feet 7 inches
45	10 feet	19 feet 10 inches	13 feet	24 feet	14 feet 2 inches
30	10 feet	17 feet 4 inches	12 feet	20 feet	20 feet
Parallel	10 feet	N/A	12 feet	20 feet	22 feet[3]
[1] The width of a parking space shall be increased by 2 feet when adjacent to fences, walls, or planters. [2] The lengt h of a parking space can be reduced subject to meeting the requ irements of § 152.056(K)(5). The lengt h of the parking spac e and use of wheel stop s shall be impl emented in a man ner that assures vehi cle overhang will avoi d contact with abut ting objects such as land scaping, irrigation, or walls and vehicle intru sion on walkways. [3] A singl e parallel parking space shall have a curb length of 26 feet.

Figure 4.2-A: Vehicle Parking Dimensions

(2) Hotel and motel parking. Hotels and motels shall be allowed to have parking space widths of nine feet, all other standards apply.

(3) Motorcycle parking. All developments shall be allowed to designate a portion of their required ten feet by 20 feet parking spaces for motorcycle parking.

(4) Recreational vehicle and bus parking space dimensions. All recreational vehicle, boat, personal watercraft or bus parking areas shall be a minimum of 12 feet in width and 35 feet in length. If 12 feet in width and 40 feet in length stalls are provided, they may be counted as two required standard stalls.

(G) Accessible parking. Off-street handicapped accessible parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table 4.2-3. All disabled accessible parking spaces shall count toward fulfilling the off-street parking requirements of this section.

(1) Number of spaces required for residential. Handicapped-accessible parking for residential uses shall be provided at the rate of one space per each dwelling unit that is designated for handicapped occupancy.

(2) Number of spaces required for non-residential. Handicapped-accessible parking for non-residential uses shall be in accordance with the rate shown in the table below:

Table 4.2-3: Accessible Parking Requirements
Total Number of Parking Spaces Provided in Parking Facility	Minimum Number of Required Accessible Parking Spaces
1 to 25	1
26 to 50	2
51 to 75	3
76 to 100	4
101 to 150	5
151 to 200	6
201 to 300	7
301 to 400	8
401 to 500	9
501 to 1,000	2% of total
1,001 and over	20, plus 1 for each 100, or fraction thereof, over 1,000

(a) Where more than one parking facility is provided on a site, the number of A.D.A. handicapped accessible spaces provided on the site shall be calculated separately according to the number of regular spaces required for each parking facility.

(b) For every six A.D.A. spaces required by Table 4.2-3, at least one shall be an A.D.A van accessible parking space.

(3) Dimensions of A.D.A handicapped vehicle and van accessible parking spaces. Vehicle and van accessible spaces shall be at least eight-feet wide, with vehicle and van spaces having a five-foot wide, and an eight-foot-wide access aisle abutting the designated parking space respectively.

(4) Location of A.D.A. handicapped accessible parking spaces. All A.D.A. handicapped accessible parking spaces shall be located on the shortest accessible and unobstructed route from the parking space to the facility entrance. In parking facilities where the accessible route must cross traffic lanes, the route shall be designated and marked as a crosswalk. Where possible, it is also preferable that the accessible route not pass behind parked vehicles.

(H) Loading area requirements.

(1) Passenger loading areas. A passenger loading space is the area a vehicle occupies while loading or unloading passengers. Passenger loading areas shall be provided in accordance with the following table of minimum requirements. Passenger loading spaces do not count towards the required number of off-street parking spaces.

Table 4.2-4: Passenger Loading Area Requirements
Use Type	Loading Spaces Required
Cultural or Public Facility	2
Day Care Center, Commercial	5
Hospital	3
Medical Offices	1 per 5,000 sq. ft.
Hotel or Motel	4
Religious Assembly	1 per 50 required parking spaces
Multi-Family Residential	1 per 50 units
Tour Services	1 per active tour vehicle (based on typical operations)
Other	Determined by Director

(a) Location. Passenger loading areas shall be provided adjacent to the main entrance of the facility they are intended to serve.

(b) Maneuvering. Passenger loading areas shall consist of a vehicle turnout area to not interfere with the circulation of vehicles, pedestrians or bicycles.

(2) Material loading areas/zones. These loading/unloading zones shall be as determined by the facility architect based upon information provided by the owner of the use, as approved by the Director. The required material loading spaces do not count towards the required number of off-street parking spaces.

(I) Bicycle parking.

(1) Bicycle parking requirement. Bicycle parking is required for all multi-family and commercial developments. The number of bicycle parking spaces provided shall be at least equal to 5% of the number of vehicle parking spaces required.

(2) Bicycle location requirement. Bicycle parking racks shall be located on the same lot as the use it serves, located near the main entrance of the principal building, with clear visibility from the main entrance.

(3) Bicycle space dimensions. Bicycle spaces shall measure two feet wide by six feet long.

(4) Bicycle parking design. Bicycle parking racks shall support each bicycle in a method that does not use the wheel as the primary means of support and they shall be securely anchored to a concrete slab.

(J) Special parking requirements for residential uses.

(1) Type of required residential parking spaces. Required spaces for all non-multi-family residential uses may be either side-by-side or tandem as specified in § 152.056(E)(3), side-by-side parking areas shall at a minimum be 18 feet wide by 24 feet long with no obstructions or overhangs onto sidewalks. Tandem spaces shall be nine feet wide by 50 feet deep with no obstructions or overhangs.

(2) Residential driveway design.

(a) All residential lots except in the RE zoning districts shall provide a paved driveway between a local public or private street and all required parking spaces. If access to a public street is provided via an alley, the alley and drive shall be fully paved.

(b) Residential driveways shall be at least 24 feet in length, as measured from the back of sidewalk, or right-of-way line if no sidewalk is provided, to the closest face of the dwelling unit, garage or carport.

(c) Residential driveways which provide access from a garage to an alley may be less than 24 feet long, provided that the total combined width of the alley and length of the driveway are at least 30 feet for the maneuvering area.

(3) Location of residential parking spaces.

(a) Parking spaces for residential uses, as specified in Table 4.2-1, may be allowed in the front yard setback area or street side yard setback for comer lots, but not both.

(b) The portion of a residential driveway or maneuvering area located within the front setback (or street side yard setback for comer lots) of lots zoned RE, R-l, R-2, MHS, and MHP may be used for parking of vehicles for occupants and guests, subject to the following requirements:

1. Parking of vehicles shall be done only on paved concrete, asphalt, pavers, or gravel areas. Lots located in the RE District shall be exempt from this requirement.

2. The combined extent of residential driveway, maneuvering, and parking areas shall not occupy more than 50% of the required front or street side yard setback area or three stalls (nine feet x 24 feet) for lot widths above 50 feet, whichever is greater. Lots located in Blocks 55-80 and 92-93, but not including Block 75A, shall be exempt from this requirement.

3. The required front or street side yard setback area that is allowed to be used for a residential driveway, maneuvering, and parking areas can be covered if the cover meets the following criteria:

a. It is open on three sides;

b. It is architecturally compatible in color and materials and finish with the dwelling unit; and

c. It does not extend into rights-of-way or easements or create sight issues.

(c) For all lots zoned RE, R-1, R-2, MHS, and MHP parking of vehicles within any interior side or rear yard is permissible, provided the area is paved with concrete, asphalt, pavers, or gravel and is not located closer than three feet to an abutting side property line, unless a shared driveway is utilized.

(K) Parking area design and layout standards. In addition to meeting the applicable off-street parking requirements of this section, the following parking area design and layout regulations shall be complied with for all uses allowed in each zoning district; excluding individual residential lots in the RE, R-1, and R-2 districts, unless expressly modified in the following provisions.

(1) Access to parking areas and parking spaces.

(a) All parking areas shall provide access to a public street by means of a paved driveway that extends on-site to a point not less than 24 feet from the property line.

(b) If an off-street parking area utilizes a publicly dedicated alley for access to a public street, the alley shall be paved the full length of the alley. The use of an alley for access to a commercial site next to any residential zoning district is prohibited.

(2) General commercial off-street parking lot design and maintenance.

(a) All parking lots shall be designed, constructed, and drained in accordance with all applicable city ordinances, standards, and regulations.

(b) Vehicles are prohibited from parking in the sight triangle which is located at the corner of an intersection of two streets and it is measured 30 feet back from where the two property lines intersect, where the sight triangle is encompassed by a third line that intersects the two property lines at that 30 foot mark. No structures, fences, walls, curb cuts, driveways, or maneuvering areas shall be permitted within the sight triangle. Only landscaping lower than two feet high at maximum growth or ground cover landscaping may be located within the sight triangle.

(c) All parking spaces shall be permanently marked and maintained. Circulation aisles, approach lanes, and turning areas shall be clearly marked with directional arrows and lines to ensure traffic safety.

(d) All off-street parking areas shall be maintained in good condition; as determined by the Director.

(3) Parking circulation design.

(a) Drive aisles and maneuvering areas shall be designed to facilitate the safe movement of vehicles without posing a danger to pedestrians or impeding the traffic flows of the parking area.

(b) Parking areas that accommodate 20 or more vehicles must maintain continuous circulation patterns, with no dead-ends, and safe ninety-degree perpendicular access to public streets.

(c) Ninety-degree parking areas that accommodate less than ten vehicles and terminate in a dead-end shall provide a five foot maneuvering area beyond the last parking stall(s) and in the width of the aisle to assist in turning movements.

(d) All off-street parking areas shall be designed to provide ingress and egress from a public street by the forward motion of the vehicle. Required off-street parking spaces shall be accessible without having to back in or otherwise re-entering a public right-of-way to maneuver appropriately to park.

(e) All off-street parking areas must have the necessary dimensions for the on-site maneuvering of refuse, delivery and fire trucks. If off-site maneuvering is necessary, a permanent, recorded cross-access easement must be filed with the Planning and Zoning Department prior to issuance of a building permit.

(4) Shared access. Parking areas shall provide reasonable connectivity to adjacent parking areas to promote convenience, safety and efficient circulation. A cross access easement and agreement guaranteeing the shared access between properties shall be recorded by the owners of the participating properties.

(5) Curbing and wheel stops.

(a) Continuous curbing at least six inches high and six inches wide shall be provided around perimeter of all parking lots and access drives. Curbing near stormwater inlets may be cut for drainage.

(b) Where curbing isn't practical next to walls, landscaping or other obstructions, concrete wheel stops shall be permanently placed at least three feet from any adjacent wall, pole, fence, property line, walkway, sidewalk, landscape area or any other obstruction. The three feet shall be measured from the front end of the space to the center of the wheel stop. Under no circumstances shall vehicles be allowed to extend into or over a right-of-way or private property.

(6) On-site vehicle storage or stacking requirements for drive-through facilities.

(a) Required vehicle storage or stacking spaces. In addition to meeting the off-street parking requirements of this section, all drive-through facilities shall provide vehicle storage or stacking spaces in accordance with the following table and requirements:

Table 4.2-6: Drive-Through Vehicle Storage or Stacking Requirements
Drive-Through Type	Storage or Stacking Space Requirement
Automated Teller Machine	Three per machine
Bank Teller	Three per teller or window
Car Wash	Three per bay at entrance
Car Wash	One per bay at exit
Retail Business (dry cleaning, liquor store, etc.)	Three per window
Pharmacy	Three per window
Restaurant, Coffee Shop, and other similar types of uses	Three behind menu board
Restaurant, Coffee Shop, and other similar types of uses	Three behind window
Other	The Director shall determine the stacking requirements for other uses based upon input from architect, and other similar types of uses

(b) Design and layout of stacking spaces.

1. Each stacking space shall be a minimum of nine feet wide by 30 feet long (length of vehicle plus space between vehicles).

2. Stacking spaces shall not interfere with on-site or off-site traffic flows or block access ways to off-street parking spaces.

3. Stacking spaces must be separated from other internal driveways by striping or raised medians as deemed appropriate by the Director.

(c) Exceptions. Exceptions may be granted when a traffic or parking study demonstrates the need for lower stacking requirements.

(7) Pedestrian safe access. Parking lots in excess of 100 spaces shall provide direct and continuous pedestrian networks to connect building entrances to parking spaces and off-site pedestrian destinations, be A.D.A. compliant, be completely separated from vehicular traffic, and be clearly marked where they cross driveways through a raised surface or distinctive paving.

(L) Parking areas shall be landscaped in accordance with § 152.057(B).

(M) Parking area lighting shall adhere to the lighting requirements in § 152.059.

(Ord. 648-18, passed 11-28-2018; Ord. 703-23, passed 3-22-2023)

§ 152.057 LANDSCAPE, WALLS, FENCES AND SCREENING.

(A) Purpose.

(1) The landscape, walls, and screening section provides uniform standards for the installation of landscaping, walls, fences, screening and buffer areas, as well as guidelines for the protection, maintenance and management of these resources to promote and encourage sustainability, effectuate privacy, facilitate logical development and enhance property value.

(2) This section includes guidance on: where landscaping is required; the types and use of vegetation allowed; and the provision of screening and buffering to create an attractive appearance along public streets while screening unattractive uses.

(3) Landscaping materials, including ground cover, shrubs and trees, promote the control of erosion and the reduction of glare and dust, as well as visually softening buildings, parking lots and walls. Walls and screening devices allow for the separation of incompatible uses and for the buffering of intensive activities.

(B) Landscaping. This section is intended to contribute to the aesthetic character of the city through the provision of landscaping and retention of existing vegetation.

(1) Applicability. These requirements apply to all commercial uses, including multi-family, but does not apply to single-family residential or uses in the Industrial (IP) Zoning District. These regulations shall also apply to the required on and off-site improvements of a residential or commercial subdivision.

(2) Selection of plant materials. Due to concerns with water availability in our Northern Arizona Desert Climate, which is classified as an "Arid-Zone" by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Xeriscape landscaping is the ideal landscaping to be planted in our region which incorporates water-conserving design through proper plant selection, installation, and maintenance. The species and variety of plants selected to meet the landscape requirements of this section, shall correspond with the following xeriscape principles in Table 4.3-1 for planning, design, type of plants selected for our area, irrigation, soil improvements and maintenance:

Table 4.3-1: Xeriscape Principles
Good Landscape Planning and Design	Careful consideration of a site's size and shape, soil type, topography, and building configuration is essential in developing a good landscape plan. The use of the space, the amount of sunlight, location of views, regional and microclimate conditions, and an assessment of landscape watering zones should all be taken into account in planning a xeriscape landscape.
Use of Drought Tolerant and Low-Water Use Plants	Primarily drought tolerant and low water use plants shall be used. These plants can serve nearly every function. Some provide shade and texture, while others are appropriate for borders, accent areas, seasonal color, and year-round greenery. Native wildflowers and grasses are typically suitable for revegetating disturbed areas.
Appropriate Lawn Areas	Lawns require a lot of water to stay green and healthy and shall only be located where they provide functional benefits. Lawns planted close to a building may provide a cooling effect. Lawns should not be planted in odd shaped areas that cannot be watered efficiently and they can often be planted with modern, low-water-use, drought- tolerant grasses.
Efficient Irrigation	Install irrigation systems to provide an adequate amount of water at the proper time to the root zone. Each plant and vegetative type has its own water needs, and the planting arrangement and irrigation system should be designed to reflect those needs. Moisture sensors shall be installed on irrigation controls to measure real time soil moisture. Each water use zone should be on a different valve and stormwater runoff should be routed into each area to offset irrigation needs.
Soil Improvement	Organic matter should be added to existing soils to increase water-holding capacity and provide beneficial nutrients to plants. In low water-use zones, loosening the soil may be all that is needed.
Appropriate Maintenance	Xeriscape landscapes require low maintenance, but not no maintenance. To work, a xeriscape landscape must be monitored with a program of pruning, weed control, pest control, and irrigation system adjustments.

(3) Site area landscaping.

(a) Any part of a commercial development, including multi-family that is not used for buildings, parking, driveways, sidewalks, or natural undisturbed open space shall be landscaped with xeriscape landscaping as designed by an Arizona Licensed Landscape Architect to meet the following minimum criteria, as approved by the Director.

(b) Required site area landscape planting criteria. The total quantity of required landscape materials shall be computed for all site landscape areas as follows (unless otherwise noted within this chapter):

1. Trees. A minimum of one tree per 500 square feet of landscape area. All xeriscape trees shall not be less than one 1-1/2 inches caliper at planting.

2. Shrubs. One shrub per 100 square feet of landscape area. All shrubs shall be a minimum of five gallons in size.

3. Groundcover. Xeriscape plants shall be a minimum of one gallon in size. One plant shall be provided per 200 square feet of landscape area.

4. Landscape topping materials. All landscaped areas shall be finished with a natural topping material which may include crushed aggregate (two inches minimum depth). Type, size and color of landscape topping material for projects shall be approved through the landscape plan review.

(c) The front yard of residential development in the R-1 and R-2 zoning districts shall be landscaped with vegetation and/or landscape topping material.

(4) Streetscape landscaping.

(a) The entire public street right-of-way between a street side property line and back of curb (excluding approved driveways, walkways or rights-of-way not under city control) shall be xeriscape landscaped in accordance with the requirements in division (3)(b) above.

(b) For US 89 and SR 98, a 15 foot wide xeriscape landscape area shall be established between the right-of-way line and any buildings, parking lots, walls or fences, or other improvements in association with any use in accordance with the requirements in division (3)(b) above.

(c) Required streetscape landscape planting criteria. The total quantity of required xeriscape landscape materials shall be as defined below:

1. Trees. A minimum of one xeriscape tree for every 50 feet of lineal frontage. Xeriscape trees shall not be less than 1½ inches caliper at planting.

2. Shrubs. Two shrubs shall be required for every 50 feet of lineal frontage. All shrubs shall be a minimum of five gallons in size.

3. Groundcover. Xeriscape plants shall be a minimum of one gallon in size. One plant shall be required for every 50 feet of lineal frontage.

(d) Placement of required streetscape landscaping.

1. Xeriscape landscaping may be clustered and located within the public street right-of-way or partially within the adjacent ten feet of the site.

2. Vegetation shall not be placed in drainage ways.

3. Trees shall not be planted to interfere with any overhead or underground utility lines at initial planting or mature height and width.

4. Trees are not to be planted in any sight triangle. Shrubs planted in any sight triangle shall not exceed mature heights of more than 24 inches measured from finished grade.

5. Vegetation at maturity shall not be closer than three feet from any fire hydrant or utility pole.

6. Trees shall not be planted closer than five feet to the face of any curb.

(5) Parking lot/area landscape requirements. All parking areas shall be landscaped as follows:

(a) Landscape areas with raised concrete curbing shall define all parking lot edges, entrances, drives, aisles and the ends of all parking aisles.

(b) Landscape islands shall be installed at the end of each parking aisle that contains 12 or more parking spaces.

1. Each landscaped island shall extend the entire length of the parking space and contain a minimum of 75 square feet of area, not including curbs, and shall measure a minimum of six feet in width at the mid-point.

2. Each landscape island shall include a minimum of one tree and landscape topping material per (B)(3)(b)4 above.

(6) Landscape maintenance.

(a) All landscape improvements installed in accordance with the requirements of this chapter for new or expanded developments and uses within on-site landscape areas as well as in the right-of-way, shall be maintained into perpetuity by the property owner or lessee.

(b) All landscape areas shall be provided with a permanent, fixed automatic irrigation system.

(7) Landscape plan regulations.

(a) A "preliminary landscape plan" and a "final landscape plan" shall be prepared by an Arizona Licensed Landscape Architect and approved for all applicable development projects in accordance with the requirements set forth in this section.

(b) All changes in the landscaping of a site/development area after final landscape plan approval and landscape installation shall be approved by the Director or designee prior to issuing a certificate of occupancy.

(c) Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Planning and Zoning Department shall review and approve the required plans (i.e. lighting, drainage, mechanical) which affect the placement and type of landscaping and walls within the site.

(d) Landscape plan preparation and approval.

1. Preliminary landscape plan. Two full size hard copies and one electronic PDF copy of a preliminary landscape plan shall be prepared and submitted along with the required development/site plan for review by the Director. The preliminary landscape plan may be shown on the development/site plan drawings. The components of the preliminary landscape plan shall include, (at minimum) a scaled plan indicating the general locations of all existing and proposed trees, shrub massings, and groundcovers. Actual botanical names are not required to be specified at this time. Property lines, north arrow, existing and proposed structures, streets, sidewalks, trails, major natural features, walls and fences, slopes, berms, basins, drainage structures, trash enclosures, sewer laterals, utility transformers, site furniture, concrete curbing, decorative paving, and other site elements that relate to or affect the overall landscape along with any notes describing the proposed method of irrigation. The preliminary landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Director or designee as part of the development/site plan review, and may be approved with stipulated changes or additions. A building permit may be issued prior to final landscape plan approval; however, certificate of occupancy will not be issued until the final landscape plan is approved, and all required landscaping and irrigation system components have been installed. A temporary certificate of occupancy may not be approved until all landscaping and irrigation system components have been installed, inspected and approved.

2. Final landscape plan. Two full size hard copies and one electronic PDF copy of a final landscape plan, irrigation plan and lighting plan shall be submitted along with all other required site improvement and building plans at the time of application for a building permit. The lighting plan shall be prepared by a technically competent lighting professional. The final landscape plan shall be prepared by an Arizona Licensed Landscape Architect and contain the final calculations, data, and specific details and all other information that were required and identified on the preliminary landscape plan. The final landscape plan shall contain a specific schedule of all trees and shrubs identified by common and botanical name, and shall clearly indicate the quantity and size of each tree and shrub to be installed. The final landscape plan shall be in conformance with the approved preliminary plan and any stipulated changes or additions, and shall be approved by the Director or designee prior to the issuance of a building permit.

3. Upon approval, both sets of the landscape plan will be dated and stamped "Approved" and one original, signed plan will be transmitted to the applicant to remain on the jobsite during construction, and one will be retained on file with the Planning and Zoning Department.

(C) Fences, walls and screening. Standards set forth in this section protect the visual quality of the public realm by establishing screening requirements for various land use and development conditions.

(1) Applicability. Unless otherwise stated within this chapter, fences and/or walls shall be installed and maintained in compliance with this section.

(2) General fence and wall regulations.

(a) All general perimeter and on-site fences and walls shall adhere to the city adopted building codes and be constructed of long-lasting materials, such as vinyl, wood, masonry, stone, decorative metal, and be architecturally integrated with the building design. Chain-link type fencing with screens or insertable slats are prohibited as a fence or wall throughout the city, with the following exceptions. Within the RE Residential, Industrial and Airport Zoning Districts, chain link fences may be allowed with the approval of the Director.

(b) It is the property owner's responsibility to ensure that every portion of the fence or wall be located on their property. Otherwise, there are no fence or wall setback requirements from property lines, except as otherwise specified in this chapter.

(c) Barbed wire and Constantine wire fences shall be prohibited in all zoning districts except barbed wire may be allowed in the SC and IP District and for temporary construction sites, provided that the barbed wire is located more than six feet above grade. Temporary barbed wire fencing shall be removed from the site before a certificate of occupancy will be issued.

(D) General wall and fence height standards.

(1) Fences or walls located between the front yard property and building setback lines shall not exceed four feet in height.

(2) In areas behind a required front yard building setback line and within the required rear and side yards, including walls for single-family dwellings, the maximum height of walls shall be six feet, as measured from finished grade, except where a taller wall is necessary for screening purposes, as approved by the Director. Where there exist two abutting lots with different finished grades, the wall height shall be limited to six feet on the high side and eight feet on the low side. Modifications of these requirements shall require a written request to be approved by the Director.

(3) Walls exceeding six feet in height, or retaining walls extending more than four feet in height measured from finished grade, shall require a building permit and the submittal of structural calculations prepared by a Arizona Licensed Structural Engineer, unless specified otherwise in this chapter. Nonretaining and retaining concrete block walls shall adhere to the city adopted building codes.

(4) Corners. No walls, buildings, structures or other obstructions in excess of two feet in height (measured from the top of the street curb at each end of the site triangle) shall be placed on any corner lot within the sight triangle. There shall be an exception for any existing trees to remain within the sight triangle, but they shall be pruned and maintained to be free from obstructions to a height of seven feet to allow for open visibility for vehicles as measured from finished grade.

(E) Parking lot screens. All on-site parking areas fronting onto any street, where headlights from the parked vehicles could deleteriously affect the visibility of passing vehicles shall be screened according to the provisions as set forth herein. This standard can be met through the use of a continuous three foot six-inch-high landscape screen meeting the opacity of a solid wall, or a continuous solid wall, or a combination of the two. Walls shall be designed to undulate to avoid straight segments in excess of 100 feet. Open areas for pedestrian access shall be required as needed along the length of the screen/wall as required and approved by the Director.

(F) Refuse area screens. All trash, rubbish or garbage, including recyclable materials in common storage areas, except within the IP District, shall be completely enclosed by a solid six foot wall or fence with a view obstructing gate and be located on a concrete slab. Refuse collection areas shall be readily accessible to collection vehicles, without substantially encumbering adjacent parking and vehicular access. For commercial uses, such RV parks and multi-family dwellings, the enclosure shall be softened with landscaping on any side visible from the front of the property or a public or private street.

(G) Loading area screens. All loading, delivery and service bays shall be screened from public view by a building, a decorative screen wall a minimum eight feet in height, a solid opaque evergreen landscape screen or any combination thereof.

(H) Mechanical equipment screens. All mechanical equipment, either ground or roof-mounted, shall be screened from view from people walking by the property on the street or sidewalk. Rooftop units shall be screened with a parapet wall the entire length of the building that blends with the building's architecture.

(Ord. 648-18, passed 11-28-2018; Ord. 661-19, passed 10-9-2019; Ord. 703-23, passed 3-22-2023)

§ 152.058 SIGNAGE.

(A) Administration.

(1) Purpose. These regulations are designed to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare, create a well-maintained and attractive community, and provide adequate identification, communication, and advertising for signage needs.

(2) Intent. These regulations are intended to meet the following objectives:

(a) Ensure that signs are designed, constructed, installed, and maintained according to minimum standards to safeguard public health, safety, and welfare.

(b) Allow for and promote an attractive environment and positive aesthetics for signage.

(d) Ensure that the constitutionally guaranteed right of free expression is protected.

(3) Applicability. The requirements of these regulations apply to all signs, sign structures, and other types of sign devices located within the city limits, except as specified in (A)(7) below.

(4) No content restrictions. These regulations are viewpoint neutral in that the following applies:

(a) Any sign allowed under these regulations may contain, in lieu of any other copy, any otherwise lawful message that complies with applicable size, lighting, dimension, design, spacing, and permitting requirements.

(b) These regulations are intended to regulate signs in a manner that does not favor commercial speech over non-commercial speech nor regulate non-commercial speech by message content.

(5) Conflicts. Conflicting regulations are addressed as follows:

(a) Where there is a conflict between specific sign regulations and the general sign regulations of this code, the specific sign regulations supersede.

(b) Where there is a conflict between these regulations and the building code, the most restrictive regulation applies.

(6) Conformity. It shall be unlawful to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, display, or use a sign within the city limits that is contrary to, or in violation of, any provision of these regulations. Conformity shall be enforced through the enforcement provisions under §§ 152.105-152.112.

(7) Exemptions. The following signs are exempt from the regulations herein but may be subject to other codes enacted by the city where applicable.

(a) Signs inside a building or otherwise not visible from a public roadway.

(b) Government signs, including wayfinding signs.

(d) The flag, pennant, or insignia of any nation, state, county, city or other political entity or any church or religious organization. The display of only one flag of this nature is permitted on any single lot. This section shall not prohibit the display of individual flags of multiple nations, states, counties, cities or other political entities or churches or religious organizations.

(e) Permanent and professionally applied wraps on non-stationary vehicles/equipment in operating condition, currently registered and licensed to operate on public streets, and actively used in the daily operations of the business to which it relates.

(f) Name and address signs indicating the address, number, and/or name of occupants of the premises that do not exceed two square feet in area.

(g) Yard signs less than two square feet in area and a maximum of two per property.

(h) Sign repainting, maintenance, or sign face or content change.

(i) Signs carved into or raised in relief on a building.

(j) Warning signs are limited to one sign per lot to not exceed two square feet in residential areas and one sign per lot to not exceed five square feet in commercial/industrial zoning districts.

(8) Prohibitions. The following signs are prohibited unless specifically allowed by state or federal law, city regulations, or exemptions therein:

(a) Abandoned signs, including sign frames, cabinets, and other sign structures.

(b) Signs placed at the airport approach and departure slope of the Page Municipal Airport.

(d) Signs that imitate or resemble official traffic lights, signs, or signals and signs that interfere with the effectiveness of any official traffic light, sign, or signal.

(e) Signs projecting above the top of a wall, parapet, or roofline or mounted on a roof.

(f) Mechanically moving signs; environmentally activated signs or other displays with mechanical motion powered by natural, manual, electrical, or other means, including, but not limited to, pennant strings, streamers, spinners, propellers, and search lights.

(g) Strobing or flashing signs; signs that have a change rate or dwell time of less than four seconds are prohibited.

(h) Posters and handbills; and/or any signs temporarily affixed to any structures, trees or other natural vegetation, rocks, or poles.

(i) Signs adversely affecting safety; signs that prevent free ingress or egress from any door, window, or fire exit or that prevent free access from one part of a roof to any other part.

(j) Sign emissions or open flames; signs that emit smoke, visible vapors, particles, sound, or odor or that uses pen flames used to attract public attention.

(k) No mirroring device shall be used as part of a sign.

(l) Inflatable signs: inflatable balloons, spinners, strings of flags and pennants, fixed aerial displays, streamers, tubes, and other devices affected by the movement of the air or other atmospheric or mechanical means, whether attached to signs, vehicles, structures, poles, trees, other vegetation, or similar support structures.

(m) Signs not addressed by the code; where the code is silent or where the rules of this code do not provide a basis for concluding that a sign is allowed, the sign in question is prohibited.

(9) Permits. A permit is required to erect, re-erect, construct, alter, expand, or move all permanent sign types within the city limits. A separate permit shall be required for each sign or group of signs on a single supporting structure. In addition to a sign permit, an electrical permit shall be obtained before erecting, re-erecting, constructing, altering, or moving electric signs. General sign maintenance, such as cleaning, painting or changing a sign's content or a face of the same size that does not alter or change a sign's structure does not require a permit.

(10) Severability. These regulations must be interpreted in a manner consistent with the First Amendment guarantees of free speech. If any provision of these regulations is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such finding shall not affect the validity of other provisions of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision.

(B) General regulations.

(1) Sign design and construction. All signage shall be designed, constructed, and installed by a licensed contractor in accordance with these regulations and applicable building codes.

(a) New sign placement shall be integrated with established locational patterns of similar signs.

(b) No sign, other than an official traffic sign or similar sign, shall be constructed or placed within the boundary of any street or public right-of-way unless specifically authorized herein; authorized by other applicable laws; or permitted by special city authorization.

(c) No sign or sign structure shall be erected or placed in a manner that would obscure visibility or be located in the sight-triangle at street intersections, nor be placed where it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized sign, traffic signal, or device.

(d) Signs shall maintain a minimum distance of six feet horizontal clearance and 12 feet overhead clearance from electrical conductors and communications equipment or lines. Signs and their supporting structures shall also maintain clearance from all surface and underground water, drainage and utilities. Owner is required to verify and WAPA utility requirements.

(e) All sign materials and components shall be of the quality and grade needed to withstand specified wind and seismic hazard conditions in Northern Arizona.

(f) Combustible materials, other than approved plastics, shall not be used in the construction of any electronic signs.

(g) All signs, regardless of materials, shall be securely anchored to withstand the identified wind and seismic hazards that exist in Northern Arizona, as approved by the Chief Building Official.

(2) Sign illumination. Signs may be illuminated as provided by these regulations and as allowed per type within the permanent and temporary sign regulations. All illuminated signs shall adhere to the provisions provided in § 152.059, unless otherwise specified herein.

(3) Sign maintenance. All signs shall be maintained as follows:

(a) The owner or tenant of property on which a sign is located shall be responsible for maintaining the signage in conformance with any conditions on the sign permit and the regulations herein.

(b) A damaged sign base shall be repaired within 30 days of written city notice of violation.

(c) No metal pole cover or sign cabinet shall show effects of rust or rust stains. Any damaged internally illuminated sign cabinet or sign panel shall not be illuminated until repaired.

(d) If a sign is deemed unsafe by the city, or if it is unlawfully installed, placed, or maintained in violation of any building codes or regulations herein, the sign owner or tenant shall bring sign into compliance or remove said sign within ten days after written city notice, or immediately in case of imminent danger. If full compliance has not occurred after ten days, the city may remove, or have the sign removed, at the sole expense of the owner and/or tenant.

(e) The changeable letter panels of a permitted, changeable copy sign shall be subject to the same maintenance requirements as imposed on the sign structure by the sign permit.

(4) Sign measurements. The following will be used to determine sign height and area.

(a) Sign height is determined by measuring from the highest point of a sign/sign structure to the ground surface located directly below the sign.

(b) Sign area of each permitted sign shall be measured as follows and illustrated in Figure 058-A and Figure 058-B.

1. Background mounted sign. Sign copy mounted or painted on a background panel or an area distinctively prepared as a background for sign copy shall be measured as the outside dimensions of the background panel or surface. The base of a freestanding monument sign shall not be calculated as sign area unless the base contains sign copy.

2. Individual mounted sign. The area encompassing sign copy mounted or painted as individual letters or graphics against a wall or the fascia of a building or other structure that has not been painted, textured, or otherwise altered to provide a distinctive background for the sign copy shall be measured as the area enclosed by the smallest shape or combination of shapes capable of encompassing the perimeter of the background area of the sign.

3. Two-part signage. Where a sign consists of individual elements such as letters, symbols, or other graphic objects or representations that are painted, attached to, or otherwise affixed to a surface such as a wall, window, canopy, awning, architectural projection, or any surface not specifically designed to serve as a sign background, the sign area shall be based on the area or sum of the individual areas of the smallest shape or combination of shapes capable of encompassing the perimeters of the individual elements comprising the sign.

4. Sign frame or cabinet. The area of sign faces enclosed in frames or cabinets shall be based on the outer dimensions of the sign face.

5. One-face sign. The total area of the single face only.

6. Two-face sign. If the interior angle between the two faces of a sign is 45 degrees or less, the sign area shall be the total area of one face only; if the angle between two sign faces is greater than 45 degrees, the sign area shall be the sum of the areas of the two faces.

7. Sign with three or more faces. The sign area shall be the sum of the areas of all faces.

8. Irregular-shaped sign. The area of a sign with an irregular shape shall be measured using the appropriate mathematical formula for determining the area of the shape used.

9. Spherical, free-form, sculptural, or other non-planar sign. The signage area shall be the sum of the areas comprising the sign, using only the four vertical sides of the smallest cube that will encompass such sign.

Figure 058-A. Sign area is an aggregate of visible faces for Multi-Faced, Irregular shaped. Sculptural, and other non-planer signs.

Figure 058-B. The smallest shape or combination of shapes that encapsulates the sign content is the sign area for Individual Mounted Signs

(c) Total aggregate sign area. The total aggregate sign area shall be the sum of all areas of each allowable sign placed on a parcel, with the following restrictions:

1. For all commercial uses, the total aggregate sign area allowable to any business having an external business entrance shall not exceed the greater of 50 square feet or 1.5 square feet per lineal foot of building frontage per business, but in no case shall it exceed 300 square feet, per business. A business with building frontage longer than 200 feet may increase their allowable sign area to a maximum of 500 square feet for that business.

2. All commercial uses having only an external building wall facing a public street shall be permitted exterior signage with a total aggregate sign area not to exceed 50 square feet.

3. Commercial uses having only an internal business entrance and no external wall facing a public street, public-access driveway, or public alley shall be limited to business identification signage on a multi-tenant, external, wall-mounted sign.

4. Building frontage is the side facing a public street, drive or alley. Multi-story building lineal footage is limited to the ground floor lineal footage, except as modified herein.

(5) Flags. Flags are permitted only as follows:

1. For all flags, the size of a flag on a flagpole less than 20 feet tall shall not exceed three feet by five feet, and flags on flagpoles taller than 20 feet shall not be larger than one-quarter the height of the flagpole.

2. Exempt flags under § 152.058(7) do not require a permit.

3. One non-exempt flag per lot is allowed in all zoning districts subject to a sign permit.

(1) The Permanent Sign Type Allowance Table-058-C below should be used in conjunction with regulations in the administration and general regulations sections, as well as with the specific conditions stated after the table.

Permanent Sign Type Allowance Table-058-C
Sign Type	Part of Aggregate Sign Area	P = Permitted N= Not Permitted		Lighting Permitted
		Use
		Single Family Rural or Residential	Commercial
Awning/Canopy	Yes	N	P	No
Directional	No	N	P	Yes
Directory	No	P	P	Yes
Drive-through	No	N	P	Yes
Electronic Message Sign	Yes	N	P	Yes
Freestanding/Mon ument	Yes	N	P	Yes
Gas-filled	No	N	P	Yes
Marquee	Yes	N	P	Yes
Projecting	Yes	N	P	No
Pylon	Yes	N	P	Yes
Reader Panel	Yes	N	P	Yes
Shingle	Yes	N	P	No
Subdivision Entry Monument	Yes	P	N	Yes
Wall	Yes	P	P	Yes
Window	No	N	Y	Yes

(2) Awning/canopy sign. Awning/canopy signs are permitted as identified in Table-058-C, subject to the following conditions:

(a) Sign copy, including logos, shall not exceed 1.5 square feet per lineal foot of building frontage.

(b) Signs shall only be displayed on ground-floor awnings.

(c) If encroaching over an abutting city right-of-way line, a revocable city encroachment permit or other City Council-granted authorization shall be required.

(3) Directional sign. Directional signs are permitted as identified in Table-058-C, with a maximum of one directional sign permitted per driveway or parking entry and with a maximum area of three square feet and a maximum height of three feet.

(4) Directory sign. Directory signs are meant to assist the public, law enforcement, and emergency personnel locate a particular building or individual unit and are permitted as identified in Table-058-C, subject to the following conditions:

(a) Properties with three or more buildings shall have an internally illuminated directory that shows the street address, layout of the complex, the location of the viewer in the complex, and the unit designations within the complex.

(b) Signs shall not exceed a maximum height of six feet or maximum area of 24 square feet.

(5) Drive-through business sign. Directional signs are permitted as identified in Table-058-C, subject to the following conditions:

(a) No more than two drive-through lane signs are allowed per drive-through lane serving a business establishment.

(b) Signs may be wall or ground mounted.

(c) Signs shall be no greater than 50 square feet in area and seven feet in height. Ground mounted signs shall be constructed with a solid base.

(6) Electronic message sign. Electronic message (EM) signs with intermittent, scrolling, or flashing illumination are permitted as identified in Table-058-C, subject to the following conditions:

(a) Signs must be entirely located on-site.

(b) There shall be no moving or flashing green or red features that could be mistaken as traffic control devices.

(d) Signs shall be installed at least 150 feet from a designated crosswalk.

(e) Signs shall not be installed within 350 feet of a residential structure.

(f) EM signs shall be separated from other EM signs by a minimum of 1,000 feet.

(g) All continuous-loop image progression on a sign must have a minimum change interval or dwell time of at least four seconds.

(h) All EM signs shall have automatic dimming controls, either photocell (hardwired) or software-based, to reduce illumination intensity as ambient lighting conditions change.

(7) Free standing monument sign. Freestanding/monument signs are permitted as identified in Table-058-C, subject to the following conditions:

(a) Single-use buildings on a single lot are allowed one freestanding/monument sign per street frontage, or one for every 200 feet of street frontage, whichever is greater. Multiple signs must be at least 100 feet apart.

(b) Single-use buildings, complexes, and centers on a single lot less than five acres are allowed one (1) freestanding/monument sign with a maximum height of eight feet, including any supporting structures, and a maximum area of 40 square feet.

(c) Single-use buildings, complexes, and centers on a single lot larger than five acres are allowed one freestanding/monument sign with a maximum height of ten feet, including any supporting structures, and a maximum area of 60 square feet.

(d) A portion of a freestanding or monument sign may have changeable copy that does not exceed 25% of the total sign area.

(e) Freestanding/monument signs shall have monument-type bases of masonry construction or other architectural-grade material.

(f) Freestanding or monument signs located in the CBD district shall be located on low planter walls or similar and incorporate distinctive elements of the community and/or environment, as approved by the Director.

(g) Address numerals shall be included on all freestanding sign structures. The numerals shall be at least six inches tall.

(h) No part of a freestanding or monument sign shall be located within three feet of the front property line or within six feet of a side or rear property line.

(i) Freestanding/monument signs for residential subdivisions or multi-family developments shall be subject to the following conditions:

(j) The maximum height shall be six feet and the maximum area shall be 24 square feet.

(k) No more than one sign shall be located at each street access to a subdivision or multifamily development.

(l) The text area of a sign may have interior lighting or be back-lit where the source of illumination is not visible. Back-lit, non-opaque panels are not permitted.

(m) The text area of a sign may be illuminated from the exterior of a sign by fully shielded, ground or sign-mounted directional down-lighting only.

(8) Gas-filled sign. Gas-filled signs (neon, argon, krypton, etc.) or signs comprised of LEDs or other technology and designed to mimic the style of gas-filled signs are permitted as identified in Table-058-C, subject to the following conditions:

(a) Gas-filled signs are limited to interior window display only.

(b) The total area of gas-filled signage for any business shall not exceed eight square feet.

(9) Marquee sign. Marquee signs are permitted as identified in Table-058-C, subject to the following conditions:

(a) They shall only be affixed to a marquee located at the primary entrance of the use.

(b) The colors, materials, and design of a marquee sign shall complement the design of the building(s) it serves.

(d) A marquee sign may include a manually, electronically or mechanically changeable message display.

(e) Marquee signs shall not obstruct sidewalks or required ADA-accessible travel paths or impact the visibility of other signs.

(f) Lighting fixtures shall be decorative and architecturally compatible with the buildings they illuminate; marquee signs may contain flashing or blinking elements within the sign area.

(10) Projecting sign. Projecting signs are permitted as identified in Table-058-C, subject to the following conditions:

(a) One projecting sign is permitted for each business front and shall be adjacent to the business it identifies.

(b) Such signs shall only be permitted if they are affixed to a building and do not project into the public right-of-way, unless within the CBD District.

(c) The maximum area for each projecting sign shall be four square feet, except in the IP District where the maximum projecting sign area shall be 14 square feet.

(d) The maximum distance between the wall and the outer edge of a projecting sign shall be four feet, or if above a paved public sidewalk, 50% of the width of the sidewalk, whichever is less.

(e) Such signs shall be located so that the base edge of a sign is not less than eight feet from the sidewalk or ground. Such signs shall require both a city sign permit and if encroaching over an abutting city right-of-way line, a revocable city encroachment permit or other City Council-granted authorization.

(11) Pylon sign. Pylon signs are permitted as identified in Table-058-C, subject to the following conditions:

(a) One freestanding sign shall be allowed per property; additional signs are allowed on a property with street frontage that exceeds 200 feet. If multiple signs are placed on a single street frontage, there shall be a minimum of 100 feet between each sign.

(b) For single-use buildings, the maximum height of a sign shall be 14 feet, including any supporting structures, and the maximum area shall be 50 square feet. For single-use buildings with frontage on U.S. Highway 89 or State Route 98, the maximum height of a sign shall be 18 feet.

(c) For all complexes and centers on a single lot less than five acres, the maximum height of a sign shall be 14 feet, including any supporting structures, and the maximum area shall be 75 square feet. For said complexes and centers with frontage on U.S. Highway 89 or State Route 98, the maximum height of a sign shall be 18 feet.

(d) For all complexes and centers on a single lot greater than five acres, the maximum height of a sign shall be 14 feet, including any supporting structures, and the maximum area shall be 200 square feet. For said complexes with frontage on U.S. Highway 89 or State Route 98, the maximum height of a sign shall be 18 feet.

(e) A portion of a pylon sign may have changeable copy, which shall not exceed 50% of the allowable sign area for single-use buildings and 25% of the allowable sign area for complexes and centers on a single lot.

(f) A minimum setback of ten feet from all property lines shall be established; a minimum setback of 12 feet from adjoining residential properties shall be required.

(g) Sign supports shall comprise at least 30% of total sign width; each single support shall comprise at least 15% of total sign width.

(h) Signs shall be composed of a decorative base, support, and sign face.

(12) Reader panel sign. Reader panel signs are permitted as identified in Table-058-C, subject to the following conditions:

(a) They must have copy that can be changed manually and immediately but may not include electronic messaging.

(b) The reader panel does not exceed the allowed sign area of the sign being replaced.

(c) Reader panel signs shall be covered with clear acrylic or other suitable material to prevent the characters from being dislodged.

(13) Shingle sign. Shingle signs are permitted as identified in Table-058-C, subject to the following conditions:

(a) These signs shall be limited to one per tenant space frontage and located at a point of public access.

(b) The area of a shingle sign shall not exceed five square feet.

(c) A shingle sign shall be in front of the tenant space it pertains to and shall be suspended from a covered porch, walkway, extended roof, or similar architectural element.

(d) A minimum clearance of eight feet shall be maintained beneath a shingle sign.

(14) Subdivision entry sign. Residential subdivision entry signs are permitted as identified in Table-058-C, subject to the following conditions:

(a) These entry signs shall be located at the principal entry or entries to residential subdivisions, including one entry sign on each side of the street leading to the development.

(b) The maximum size (area) of a subdivision entry sign shall not exceed 25 square feet, and the maximum height shall not exceed eight feet.

(d) A residential subdivision entry sign may be internally or externally illuminated by downfacing lighting only. Such signs shall be incorporated into the design of an entry wall, which shall be architecturally compatible with other subdivision improvements.

(15) Wall sign. Attached/wall-mounted signs are permitted as identified in Table-058-C, subject to the following conditions:

(a) Attached/wall-mounted signs may only be supported by a building facade or exterior face.

(b) One attached sign per street frontage is permitted per business in all commercial districts.

(c) Attached or wall-mounted signs shall project no more than 12 inches from the wall to which it is attached; halo-illuminated signs must not exceed a 1.75-inch separation from the wall.

(d) Attached or wall-mounted signs shall not extend above the roof, wall, parapet, or fascia to which they are attached.

(e) Attached or wall-mounted signs are permitted on a roof surface if the roof is within 25 degrees of vertical, but no higher than the top of the roof.

(f) Attached or wall-mounted signs shall not exceed 25 feet in height.

(g) Residential subdivisions shall be allowed one attached or wall-mounted sign, not to exceed two square feet in area per parcel.

(h) Residential subdivisions and multi-family developments shall be allowed one attached or wall-mounted sign per entrance, with such signs not to exceed an area of 24 square feet.

(i) Multi-tenant building wall-mounted identification signs are permitted in the commercial and industrial zoning districts, provided the maximum area of multi-tenant signs does not exceed the greater of 50 square feet or 1.5 square feet per lineal foot of combined building frontage for each business, and in no case exceeds 300 square feet per multi-tenant sign.

(16) Window sign. Window signs are permitted as identified in Table-058-C, subject to the following conditions:

(a) A total of four window signs maximum are permitted per business.

(b) Permanent window signs shall be limited to 25% of the total window area.

(17) Vehicle signs. Signs on a truck, bus, car, boat, trailer or other motorized or nonmotorized vehicle and/or equipment are permitted provided all the following conditions are met:

(a) The primary purpose of such vehicle or equipment is not the display of signs.

(b) Such signs are magnetic, decals, or painted upon an integral part of the vehicle or equipment as originally designed by the manufacturer, and do not break the silhouette of the vehicle.

(c) Vehicle/equipment is in operating condition, currently registered and licensed to operate on public streets when applicable, and actively used in the daily function of the business to which such signs relate.

(d) Vehicles and equipment are not used primarily as static displays, advertising a product or service, nor utilized as storage or shelter.

(e) During periods of inactivity exceeding 48 hours such vehicle/equipment are not so parked or placed that the signs thereon are displayed to the public. Vehicles and equipment engaged in active construction projects and the on-premise storage of equipment and vehicles offered to the general public for rent or lease shall not be subjected to this condition.

(D) Temporary sign regulations.

(1) The Temporary Sign Type Allowance Table-058-D below should be used in conjunction with regulations in the administration and general sections, as well as with the specific conditions stated within this section. Temporary signs do not require a permit.

Temporary Sign Type Allowance Table-058-D
Temporary Sign Type	Part of Aggregate Sign Area	P = Permitted N = Not Permitted		Lighting Permitted
		Use
		Single Family Rural or Residential	Commercial
A-frame	No	N	P	No
Banner	No	P	P	No
Development Directional	No	P	P	No
Residential Subdivision	No	P	N	No
Sign Walkers	No	N	P	No
Window	No	N	P	Yes
Yard	No	P	P	No

(2) Temporary A-frame sign. A-frame signs are permitted as identified in Table-058-D, subject to the following conditions:

(a) Uses permitted to display A-frame signs may display a maximum of one such sign per public street, driveway or alley frontage. Such signs shall be located on the same property as the use it pertains to or within the right-of-way of the nearest adjacent public street.

(b) Signs shall not be located on the paved portion of any street or sidewalk, or any median.

(c) Such signs shall not be located within a designated parking or loading area; nor be located in a manner that poses a traffic vision or sight-triangle hazard.

(d) A-frame signs must be placed at least one foot behind a curb or public sidewalk. If no curb or public sidewalk is present, signs shall be located at least five feet from the edge of the paved portion of the public right-of-way; businesses within the CBD District may use A-frame signs on public or private sidewalks, provided the portable sign does not obstruct pedestrian walkways and is only placed within the first three feet of sidewalk located immediately adjacent to the curb, leaving a minimum sidewalk clearance of five feet, in accordance with ADA Standards.

(e) No A-frame sign may be greater than 12 square feet per side or four feet in height.

(f) Signs shall be weighted down and constructed of wrought iron, sheet metal, one-inch-thick plastic, or of wood that is at least one inch thick. No other materials are permitted.

(g) Signs shall not be homemade but shall be manufactured by a sign manufacturing company.

(h) Signs shall be clean and in good working order.

(i) Attachments to signs are limited to balloons flown no higher than six feet from the ground. If attachments are used, the A-frame sign must be set back from the curb and/or sidewalk a minimum of three feet.

(j) Landscaping and paved surfaces cannot be modified or damaged to accommodate an A-frame sign.

(k) Signs shall only be displayed during business hours.

(3) Temporary banner sign. Banner signs are permitted as identified in Table-058-D, subject to the following conditions:

(a) In residential districts, banners are permitted for the duration of the special occasion.

(b) For multi-family or commercial uses in residential districts and in the commercial and industrial zoning districts, one banner no larger than 32 square feet is permitted per development or business.

(c) Banner signs shall be securely affixed to the wall or fence of a permanent structure or building, where feasible. No banner shall exceed the height of the prevailing roofline or exceed the building height allowed by the city, whichever is less.

(d) Banner signs shall not be located in a manner that poses a traffic hazard and shall not be placed within the public right-of-way or the sight-triangle at intersections.

(e) Banner signs may be displayed for a maximum of nine days per occurrence, for up to six occurrences per calendar year, with at least 14 days between occurrences.

(4) Temporary development directional sign. Directional signs are permitted as identified in Table-058-D, subject to the following conditions:

(a) Directional signs must be placed at least one foot behind the curb. If no curb is present, signs shall be located at least one foot from the edge of the paved portion of the public right-of-way. Weekend directional signs shall not be placed on sidewalks or within the center medians that divide portions of paved or unpaved roadways.

(b) The area of development directional signs shall not exceed four square feet.

(d) Signs shall be constructed of heavy duty, weather-resistant material, such as laminated paper, plastic foam core or similar, and anchor stakes may be wood or heavy gauge wire.

(e) Weekend directional signs shall not be attached to any utility pole or box, light pole, street sign, or tree or to any structure within the public right-of-way.

(5) Temporary residential subdivision. Residential subdivision signs are permitted in single-family residential zoning districts for each builder in a recorded subdivision plat only in conjunction with a valid building permit for a model home complex and as identified in Table-058-D, subject to the following conditions:

(a) The principal entry sign allowance is one per entry with a maximum area of 32 square feet and maximum height of ten feet.

(b) The model home complex sign allowance is one per complex with a maximum area of 96 square feet and maximum height of eight feet.

(6) Temporary sign walker sign. Sign walker signs are permitted as identified in Table-058-D, subject to the following conditions:

(a) If within a right-of-way, a sign walker shall be positioned behind the curb or, if no curb is present, ten feet behind the edge of the pavement.

(b) Sign walkers shall not erect or place tents, temporary structures, umbrellas, chairs, or stools within the public right-of-way or adjacent property.

(d) Sign walkers shall not obstruct the free movement of pedestrians on sidewalks.

(e) Sign walkers shall not stand in the medians of public streets.

(f) The sign worn, held, or balanced by a sign walker shall be a maximum of five square feet in size and may be double sided.

(7) Temporary window sign. Window signs shall not exceed 50% of the total window area.

(a) Holiday decorations are not considered temporary signs and may be displayed on a temporary basis for civic, patriotic or religious holidays.

(8) Temporary yard sign. Yard signs are permitted as identified in Table-058-D, subject to the following conditions:

(a) For residential uses, a maximum of two signs are permitted per property, with a maximum size of two square feet per sign and a maximum sign height of six feet.

(b) For multi-family uses, yard signs shall be limited to one sign per property with a maximum size not to exceed six square feet and maximum height of six feet.

(c) For commercial uses in the residential district and in commercial, industrial, and airport zoning districts, yard signs shall be limited to one sign per property with a maximum area not to exceed 32 square feet and a maximum height of eight feet.

(d) Yard signs shall not be located within any public or private right-of-way unless otherwise specifically allowed by law.

(e) Yard signs may only be located on property that is owned or leased by the person who owns the sign and must not be placed on any utility pole, streetlight, tree or other natural vegetation, or on public property unless otherwise specifically allowed by law.

(Ord. 648-18, passed 11-28-2018; Ord. 703-23, passed 3-22-2023)

§ 152.059 OUTDOOR LIGHTING.

(A) Purpose. These regulations are intended to establish standards that ensure minimal light pollution, prevent direct light-trespass onto abutting properties, reduce glare, increase energy conservation, while providing for night lighting and security.

(B) Applicability. These regulations shall apply to all outdoor lighting including, but not limited to, search, spot or floodlights and general outdoor lighting for: buildings and structures, recreational uses, parking lots, signage, landscaping security lighting, and other possible types of outdoor lighting. Roadway and street lighting are exempt from all provisions of this § 152.059.

(C) Nonresidential lighting. The following standards apply to the lighting of all nonresidential outdoor lighting uses except public or private athletic/arena recreation fields and facilities.

(1) The height of any light fixture or illumination source shall not exceed 30 feet, except as otherwise required by applicable law.

(2) All lighting sources shall be down-lighting, and fully shielded to prevent direct light trespass onto any adjacent property.

(3) The rated Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) of light sources shall not exceed 3000K (subject to a manufacture specified color stability variation of no more than +/- 200k in CCT) to prevent the formation of an urban light cloud. Fully shielded means that fixtures are shielded in such a manner that light rays emitted by the fixture, either directly from the lamp or indirectly from the fixture, are projected below a horizontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture where light is emitted, to prevent any light trespass from extending beyond any subject property boundaries and onto any abutting properties. See Light Fixture Diagram below for "acceptable" and "unacceptable" light fixtures regarding this section, as approved by the Director.

(4) Recreational lighting exempted from the above standards shall not exceed 2,250 lumens after 11:00 p.m. without a temporary use permit.

(D) Security ami landscape lighting.

(1) Security and landscape lighting shall be fully shielded and directed downward to prevent any direct light trespass onto any adjacent property or into the night sky, with a maximum CCT of 3,000K.

(E) Residential lighting. All exterior lighting shall be limited to 1600 lumens per fixture and any residential outdoor lighting in excess of 1600 lumens shall be fully shielded to prevent any light trespass onto any adjoining property. Indirect lighting cannot be prevented, see definition in § 152.137.

(F) Other pole-mounted lighting (walkways and paths). All lights mounted on poles shall be directed down. The light source shall be fully shielded to prevent any direct light trespass onto any adjacent property.

(G) Searchlights. The operation of searchlights shall be allowed subject to the following conditions:

(1) During the months of May through October, searchlights shall be operated only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.;

(2) During the months of November through April, searchlights shall be operated only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.; and

(3) Searchlights shall not be operated on residentially zoned properties.

(H) Outdoor sign lighting. Commercial outdoor sign lighting shall only be allowed by means of an internal lighting source, or fully shielded and direct down lighting onto the sign. Sign down lighting shall only be allowed for signs less than 20 feet high and fully shielded and/or directed to prevent any direct light trespass onto any adjacent property.

(I) Non-conforming lighting.

(1) All existing outdoor lighting legally installed before April 22, 2023, the effective date of this chapter, that does not conform with the provisions of this chapter, shall be considered legal non-conforming.

(2) When legal non-conforming and nonconforming outdoor lighting is discontinued for six months or is damaged to the point of requiring repairs for safe operation, the reilluminated, reactivated, repaired or replacement fixture shall be required to be brought into compliance with the provisions of this section.

(3) All legal non-conforming lighting and fixtures shall be brought into conformance when performing any significant maintenance or upgrades, or expansions to the outdoor lighting. The replacement lamp shall not exceed 3000K CCT.

(4) Whenever the use of any existing building, structure, facility or premises is changed to a new use, all existing legal non-conforming and nonconforming outdoor lighting shall be brought into compliance with this section before the new use commences.

(J) Exemptions. The provisions of this section shall not apply to roadway or street lighting installed in a public rights-of-way or on any property owned by a governmental entity.

(Ord. 648-18, passed 11-28-2018; Ord. 703-23, passed 3-22-2023)

Page City Zoning Code

GENERAL DEVELOPMENT

REGULATIONS

§ 152.055 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

(H) Vibration. Every use shall be so operated that the ground vibration inherently and recurrently generated is not discernible without instruments at any point beyond the site property line.

(K) Odors. No emission of odorous or noxious gases or other matter shall be permitted as to create a nuisance or hazard beyond the site property lines.

(L) Noise. All uses shall comply with the standards established in § 130.10.

(Ord. 648-18, passed 11-28-2018; Ord. 703-23, passed 3-22-2023)

§ 152.056 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING.

(1) New buildings and land uses. Off-street parking and loading shall be provided as required by this section at the time any new building or structure is erected or any new land use is established.

(6) Parking and loading facilities required by this section shall be installed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the uses they serve.

(1) Parking and loading spaces to be permanent. Parking and loading spaces shall be permanently available, marked and maintained in good repair/condition for the use they serve.

(6) Surplus parking. The provisions of this section shall also apply to parking and loading facilities provided in excess to those required, unless otherwise expressly stated in this code.

(D) Number of parking spaces required. Except as otherwise expressly stated, all commercial off-street vehicle parking spaces must be provided in accordance with Table 4.2-1: Parking Spaces Required.

(2) Motorcycle parking spaces. Up to two motorcycle parking spaces for every 50 regular parking spaces may be utilized and shall count equally towards the total number of parking spaces required.

Table 4.2-1: Table of Parking Spaces Required
Use Category	Specific Use Type	Minimum Vehicle Spaces Required
Residential Use Categories	Single-Family Detached and Attached; Modular; Duplex; Manufactured Home	Two spaces per dwelling unit
	Multi-Family; Residential component of Mixed Use District	Studio and one bedroom unit - 1.5 space per unit
		Two bedroom units - 1.5 spaces per unit
		Three or more bedroom units - 2 spaces per unit
	Live/Work	Two spaces per dwelling unit
	Manufactured Home Park	Two spaces per dwelling unit + 1 space for every 8 dwelling units/lots for guests
	Recreational Vehicle Park	One space per RV space + 1 space for every 8 RV spaces for guests
	Assisted Living Center	0.5 space per residential room/unit +1 space for every 4 rooms/units for guests and employees
	Assisted Living Home; Child Care Home; Group Care Home; Resident Care Home	Two spaces +1 space for each non-resident employee
	Boarding/Shelter Care	One space per 3 beds + 1 space per employee
	Nursing Home	One space per each 4 beds (based on maximum capacity)
Public and Semi-Public Use Categories	Arboretum or Botanical Garden	See § 152.056(D)(3)
Public and Semi-Public Use Categories	Assembly Hall/Auditorium; Community Center; Country Club Library; Fraternal or Social Club; Social Service Facility	One space per each 4 fixed seats or 1 space per 300 SF GFA where fixed seating is not provided
	Bus Terminal	Six spaces per 1,000 SF of waiting area
	Campground/RV Park	See § 152.045(I) parking study or as approved by Director
	Cemetery	Minimum 5% of the gross area shall be made available in a designated parking lot. No on-street parking inside cemetery
	Child Care Center	One space per 400 SF GFA
	College or University	See § 152.056(D)(3)
	Crematorium or Funeral Parlor	One space per 4 fixed seats or 1 space per 300 SF GFA where fix seating is not provided
	Community Playfields and Parks	See § 152.056(D)(3)
	Government Office and Civic Building	One space per 300 SF GFA
	Hospital	One space per 2 inpatient beds + 1 per employee on the busiest shift
	Medical Clinic	One space per 350 SF GFA
	Museum	One space per 300 SF of display area
	Public Safety Facility	One space per employee + 1 space per fleet vehicle + 1 space per 350 SF of usable office/meeting space
	Religious Assembly	One space per 4 fixed seats or 1 space per 300 SF GFA where fix seating is not provided
	School, Public or Private, K-8	One space per classroom + 1 space for each 200 SF of indoor assembly area
	School, Public or Private, 9- 12	One space per 200 SF of classroom and office area
	Solar Generation Facility	One space per employee
	Telecommunication Facility (Including Tower and Supporting Facilities)	None
	Utility Facility and Service Yard	One space per employee + 1 space per fleet vehicle if present at site
Agriculture Use Categories	Agriculture, General	None
	Market Garden	One per 3,000 SF of lot area
	Ranching, Commercial	See § 152.056(D)(3)
Commercial Use Categories	Adult Entertainment Business	One space per 200 SF GFA
	Animal Services (Kennel, Veterinary)	One space per 400 SF GFA
	Commercial Entertainment:
	Indoor:	One space per 4 fixed seats or 1 space per 300 SF GFA, whichever is greater
	Movie Theater:	One space per 3 seats
	Outdoor:	Parking study or as approved by the Director based on type of outdoor entertainment
	Commercial Recreation:
	General Recreation, Indoor:	One space per 200 SF GFA
	General Recreation, Outdoor:	Parking study or as approved by Director based on the type of outdoor recreation
	Fitness and Sports Center:	One space per 200 SF GFA
	Tour Services:	See § 152.056(D)(3)
	Bowling Alley:	Three spaces per lane + 1 for each employee
	Billiards:	Three spaces per table + 1 for each employee
	Golf Course:	Five spaces per hole + 1 for each employee
	Golf Driving Range:	Two spaces per tee + required spaces for ancillary uses
	Personal Services	One space per service station/room +1 for each employee
	Financial Institution	One space per 250 SF GFA
	Food and Beverage Services:
	Bar, Lounge, Nightclub, Tavern, Microbrewery, Distillery, and/or Tasting Room:	One space per 75 SF patron space + 1 space per 200 SF of outdoor seating area
	Restaurant, Full Service (Dine-in, Take-out and Drive-through):	One space per 120 SF GFA + 1 space per 400 SF of outdoor seating area + (1 RV/boat/bus space per 14 required spaces (2 minimum) shall be provided. See also § 152.056(F)(4))
	Restaurant, Limited Service (Dine-in and Take-out Only):	One space per 75 SF GFA + 1 space per 400 SF of outdoor seating area + (1 RV/boat/bus space per 14 required spaces (2 minimum) shall be provided. See also § 152.056(F)(4))
	Medical Marijuana Dispensary, Operation or Cultivation	See § 152.056(D)(3)
	Office:
	Business or Professional; Research Laboratory:	One space per 300 SF GFA
	Medical and Dental:	One space per 250 SF GFA
	Personal Services:	One space per 300 SF GFA
	Retail Sales:
	Alcoholic beverages; Convenience Store; Retail, General; Business Services:	One space per 300 SF GFA
	Retail, Large:	One space per 400 SF GFA
	Nursery, Commercial; Feed Store:	One space per 400 SF of sales and display area
	Outdoor Vending:	One space per each employee that didn’t arrive in mobile vending vehicle
	Farmers Market; Flea Market:	One space per 500 SF of designated vendor area
	Self-Storage, Indoor	One space per 50 units or 1 space per 5,000 SF of storage area, whichever is greater
	Instructional Services or Trade Schools	One space per 200 SF GFA
	Vehicle Services:
	Automobile/Boat, Sales and Leasing; Rentals:	One space per 400 SF of sales and service buildings + 1 space per 5,000 SF of outdoor display area
	Automobile/Boat, Repair:	Three spaces per service bay + 1 space per 350 SF of additional retail sales and service area (service bay shall not be counted as a parking space)
	Car Wash, Full Service:	One space per 200 SF of sales, office and lounge area
	Car Wash, Self-Serve:	0.5 spaces per bay + stacking (§ 152.056(K)(7))
	Service Station:	Space at pump + 1 space per fueling position
	Service Station with Convenience Store:	Space at pump + 1 space per fueling position + 1 space per 300 SF GFA
	Visitor Services: Hotel or Motel:	One space per guest room + 1 space per 4 persons of total maximum capacity of banquet room (if present) + 2 spaces per 3 employees + (1 RV/boat/bus space per 6 guest rooms (3 minimum) shall be provided. See also § 152.056(F)(4))
Industrial Use Categories	Building Materials; Wholesale	One space per 500 SF of sales related area + 1 space per employee
	Distribution Warehouse/Yard	One space per 2,000 SF of warehouse and/or 5,000 SF of yard related area + 1 space per employee
	Manufacturing/Assembly:
	Light:	One space per 500 SF of warehouse area + 1 space per 350 SF of office area
	Heavy:	One space per 1,000 SF of warehouse area + 1 space per 350 SF of office area
	Resource Extraction	See § 152.056(D)(3)
	Outside Storage (Boat/RV)	Minimum 4 spaces + 1 space per employee
	Truck Stop	See § 152.056(D)(3)
	Waste, Salvage and Recycling Facility	See § 152.056(D)(3)

(4) Multiple uses. Unless otherwise specified, lots containing more than one use shall provide a parking and loading in an amount equal to the total of the requirements for all activities.

(6) Alternatives for uses in all commercial and industrial zoning districts. The parking requirements for uses in any commercial and industrial zoning districts may be amended as follows:

(7) Basis of calculation. When calculating the number of parking spaces required any fraction exceeding ½ shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

(a) Residential uses. Tandem parking spaces shall be allowed for single-family, duplex and townhome residential with spaces and access paved in accordance with the city engineering standards.

(b) Multi-family uses. Tandem parking spaces shall be allowed for condominium and multifamily uses, subject to the following conditions:

1. The tandem spaces shall be reserved for and assigned to dwelling units which are required to have two or more parking spaces; and

2. Tandem spaces shall not be used for guest parking.

(a) Ineligible uses. Unless expressly permitted, off-site parking may not be allowed for residential uses or other convenience-oriented uses.

(b) Location.

1. Off-site parking may be allowed only in the CBD district, or outside the CBD upon issuance of a permit for a special event.

3. Required parking spaces for persons with disabilities may not be located off-site.

(d) Terms of off-site parking.

3. Should an agreement for required off-site parking expire or otherwise terminate, the Director shall determine a reasonable time in which one of the following shall occur:

a. Substitute parking is provided that is acceptable to the city; or

b. The size or capacity of the use is reduced in proportion to the parking spaces lost.

(F) Parking space dimensions.

(1) Vehicular parking space dimensions. All vehicular parking areas shall comply with the minimum dimension requirements as set forth in Table 4.2-2 and as illustrated in Figure 4.2-A.

Table 4.2-2: Vehicle Parking Dimensions
A	B	C	D	E	F
Parking Angle	Parking Space Width[1]	Parking Space Length[2]	Aisle Width (1-Way)	Aisle Width (2-Way)	Curb Length
90	10 feet	20 feet	23 feet	24 feet	10 feet
60	10 feet	21 feet	18 feet	24 feet	11 feet 7 inches
45	10 feet	19 feet 10 inches	13 feet	24 feet	14 feet 2 inches
30	10 feet	17 feet 4 inches	12 feet	20 feet	20 feet
Parallel	10 feet	N/A	12 feet	20 feet	22 feet[3]
[1] The width of a parking space shall be increased by 2 feet when adjacent to fences, walls, or planters. [2] The lengt h of a parking space can be reduced subject to meeting the requ irements of § 152.056(K)(5). The lengt h of the parking spac e and use of wheel stop s shall be impl emented in a man ner that assures vehi cle overhang will avoi d contact with abut ting objects such as land scaping, irrigation, or walls and vehicle intru sion on walkways. [3] A singl e parallel parking space shall have a curb length of 26 feet.

Figure 4.2-A: Vehicle Parking Dimensions

(2) Hotel and motel parking. Hotels and motels shall be allowed to have parking space widths of nine feet, all other standards apply.

(3) Motorcycle parking. All developments shall be allowed to designate a portion of their required ten feet by 20 feet parking spaces for motorcycle parking.

(2) Number of spaces required for non-residential. Handicapped-accessible parking for non-residential uses shall be in accordance with the rate shown in the table below:

Table 4.2-3: Accessible Parking Requirements
Total Number of Parking Spaces Provided in Parking Facility	Minimum Number of Required Accessible Parking Spaces
1 to 25	1
26 to 50	2
51 to 75	3
76 to 100	4
101 to 150	5
151 to 200	6
201 to 300	7
301 to 400	8
401 to 500	9
501 to 1,000	2% of total
1,001 and over	20, plus 1 for each 100, or fraction thereof, over 1,000

(b) For every six A.D.A. spaces required by Table 4.2-3, at least one shall be an A.D.A van accessible parking space.

(H) Loading area requirements.

Table 4.2-4: Passenger Loading Area Requirements
Use Type	Loading Spaces Required
Cultural or Public Facility	2
Day Care Center, Commercial	5
Hospital	3
Medical Offices	1 per 5,000 sq. ft.
Hotel or Motel	4
Religious Assembly	1 per 50 required parking spaces
Multi-Family Residential	1 per 50 units
Tour Services	1 per active tour vehicle (based on typical operations)
Other	Determined by Director

(a) Location. Passenger loading areas shall be provided adjacent to the main entrance of the facility they are intended to serve.

(b) Maneuvering. Passenger loading areas shall consist of a vehicle turnout area to not interfere with the circulation of vehicles, pedestrians or bicycles.

(I) Bicycle parking.

(3) Bicycle space dimensions. Bicycle spaces shall measure two feet wide by six feet long.

(J) Special parking requirements for residential uses.

(2) Residential driveway design.

(3) Location of residential parking spaces.

(a) Parking spaces for residential uses, as specified in Table 4.2-1, may be allowed in the front yard setback area or street side yard setback for comer lots, but not both.

1. Parking of vehicles shall be done only on paved concrete, asphalt, pavers, or gravel areas. Lots located in the RE District shall be exempt from this requirement.

3. The required front or street side yard setback area that is allowed to be used for a residential driveway, maneuvering, and parking areas can be covered if the cover meets the following criteria:

a. It is open on three sides;

b. It is architecturally compatible in color and materials and finish with the dwelling unit; and

c. It does not extend into rights-of-way or easements or create sight issues.

(1) Access to parking areas and parking spaces.

(a) All parking areas shall provide access to a public street by means of a paved driveway that extends on-site to a point not less than 24 feet from the property line.

(2) General commercial off-street parking lot design and maintenance.

(a) All parking lots shall be designed, constructed, and drained in accordance with all applicable city ordinances, standards, and regulations.

(d) All off-street parking areas shall be maintained in good condition; as determined by the Director.

(3) Parking circulation design.

(a) Drive aisles and maneuvering areas shall be designed to facilitate the safe movement of vehicles without posing a danger to pedestrians or impeding the traffic flows of the parking area.

(b) Parking areas that accommodate 20 or more vehicles must maintain continuous circulation patterns, with no dead-ends, and safe ninety-degree perpendicular access to public streets.

(5) Curbing and wheel stops.

(a) Continuous curbing at least six inches high and six inches wide shall be provided around perimeter of all parking lots and access drives. Curbing near stormwater inlets may be cut for drainage.

(6) On-site vehicle storage or stacking requirements for drive-through facilities.

Table 4.2-6: Drive-Through Vehicle Storage or Stacking Requirements
Drive-Through Type	Storage or Stacking Space Requirement
Automated Teller Machine	Three per machine
Bank Teller	Three per teller or window
Car Wash	Three per bay at entrance
Car Wash	One per bay at exit
Retail Business (dry cleaning, liquor store, etc.)	Three per window
Pharmacy	Three per window
Restaurant, Coffee Shop, and other similar types of uses	Three behind menu board
Restaurant, Coffee Shop, and other similar types of uses	Three behind window
Other	The Director shall determine the stacking requirements for other uses based upon input from architect, and other similar types of uses

(b) Design and layout of stacking spaces.

1. Each stacking space shall be a minimum of nine feet wide by 30 feet long (length of vehicle plus space between vehicles).

2. Stacking spaces shall not interfere with on-site or off-site traffic flows or block access ways to off-street parking spaces.

3. Stacking spaces must be separated from other internal driveways by striping or raised medians as deemed appropriate by the Director.

(c) Exceptions. Exceptions may be granted when a traffic or parking study demonstrates the need for lower stacking requirements.

(L) Parking areas shall be landscaped in accordance with § 152.057(B).

(M) Parking area lighting shall adhere to the lighting requirements in § 152.059.

(Ord. 648-18, passed 11-28-2018; Ord. 703-23, passed 3-22-2023)

§ 152.057 LANDSCAPE, WALLS, FENCES AND SCREENING.

(A) Purpose.

(B) Landscaping. This section is intended to contribute to the aesthetic character of the city through the provision of landscaping and retention of existing vegetation.

Table 4.3-1: Xeriscape Principles
Good Landscape Planning and Design	Careful consideration of a site's size and shape, soil type, topography, and building configuration is essential in developing a good landscape plan. The use of the space, the amount of sunlight, location of views, regional and microclimate conditions, and an assessment of landscape watering zones should all be taken into account in planning a xeriscape landscape.
Use of Drought Tolerant and Low-Water Use Plants	Primarily drought tolerant and low water use plants shall be used. These plants can serve nearly every function. Some provide shade and texture, while others are appropriate for borders, accent areas, seasonal color, and year-round greenery. Native wildflowers and grasses are typically suitable for revegetating disturbed areas.
Appropriate Lawn Areas	Lawns require a lot of water to stay green and healthy and shall only be located where they provide functional benefits. Lawns planted close to a building may provide a cooling effect. Lawns should not be planted in odd shaped areas that cannot be watered efficiently and they can often be planted with modern, low-water-use, drought- tolerant grasses.
Efficient Irrigation	Install irrigation systems to provide an adequate amount of water at the proper time to the root zone. Each plant and vegetative type has its own water needs, and the planting arrangement and irrigation system should be designed to reflect those needs. Moisture sensors shall be installed on irrigation controls to measure real time soil moisture. Each water use zone should be on a different valve and stormwater runoff should be routed into each area to offset irrigation needs.
Soil Improvement	Organic matter should be added to existing soils to increase water-holding capacity and provide beneficial nutrients to plants. In low water-use zones, loosening the soil may be all that is needed.
Appropriate Maintenance	Xeriscape landscapes require low maintenance, but not no maintenance. To work, a xeriscape landscape must be monitored with a program of pruning, weed control, pest control, and irrigation system adjustments.