Provo City Zoning Code

14.38 Signs

and Outdoor Advertising

Signs within the Regional Shopping Center (SC3) and Freeway Commercial Three (FC3) zones shall be regulated by the following provisions. Any signs, or types of sign, not expressly allowed by this Section are prohibited.

(1) Freestanding Signs Over Five (5) Feet in Height. Each shopping center facility established in an SC3 or FC3 zone may have a freestanding sign over five (5) feet in height as follows:

14.38.010 General Requirements.

The following general requirements shall apply to all signs and outdoor advertising structures which may be erected or maintained within the City of Provo.

(1) Sign Approval. Except as otherwise provided, it shall be unlawful and a class C misdemeanor to erect or maintain any sign or outdoor advertising structure in the City of Provo without first obtaining a building permit for said sign or advertising structure, the giving of which shall be based upon the provisions of this Title.

(2) Permits. The approval of the sign shall be evidenced by a permit issued by the Building Inspection Division. All signs shall be constructed and all permits shall be issued in accordance with the provisions of the International Building Code. Permits for off-premises nonconforming signs shall be renewed on an annual basis. Applications for permits, or for the renewal of permits, shall require the applicant to disclose the owner of the sign and the owner of the property on which the sign is or will be located, all relevant dates in regard to expiration of any lease or lease option, the date and cost of construction of the sign, the date and cost of any modification of the sign, the fair market value as appraised for property tax purposes, the date the sign will be depreciated for federal income tax purposes, the cost of operating the sign, and any other information reasonably required by the Building Division. A permit may be revoked and a sign removed pursuant to Subsection (8) of this Section if the applicant for a permit makes a false or misleading statement in the permit application or renewal.

(3) Electronic Display and Animated Signs. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, all animated signs are prohibited. On-premises electronic display signs are prohibited in all Project Redevelopment Option (PRO) zones, the Special Development Plan (SDP) Overlay zone, the Downtown Historic district, and the A1, RA, RC, R1, R2, VLDR, LDR, MDR, HDR, MU and NMU zones, but are permitted elsewhere. Businesses using electronic display signs are subject to the business licensing regulations contained in Chapter 6.06, Provo City Code. On-premises short hold time electronic display signs are prohibited in all zones, except as otherwise provided in Section 14.38.025, Provo City Code.

(4) Sound or Emissions. No sign shall be designed for the purpose of emitting sound, smoke, or steam.

(5) Movable Signs, Banners, and A-Frame Signs. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, all movable signs, banners and A-frame signs are prohibited. This prohibition shall include signs mounted or painted upon vehicles or trailers which are parked in any location for the purpose of calling attention to or advertising a person, place, or thing.

(6) Canopy Signs. Signs painted on or affixed to canopies which are part of the building shall be considered part of the total allowed area of wall signs for the walls from which the canopy projects. Signs painted on or affixed to canopies which are freestanding shall be considered part of the total allowable area of freestanding signs for that use. Signs suspended under canopies (marquees) which project over public rights-of-way shall be limited to six (6) square feet. Signs with changeable copy (reader boards) located on marquees of theaters or similar public assembly uses may combine the total allowable area for all building faces as permitted by Section 14.38.140, Provo City Code, so long as there are no wall signs placed upon building faces other than the face to which the marquee is attached.

(7) Lighting. See Chapter 15.21, Provo City Code.

(a) It is unlawful to erect or maintain a sign contrary to the provisions of this Chapter. Any sign not explicitly allowed in a given zone is prohibited. If a sign is erected or maintained in violation of this Chapter the Building Division may do the following:

(i) Order the defect corrected within a fixed period of time, not exceeding thirty (30) days, if correction of the defect will bring the subject sign into compliance with the provisions of this Chapter; but

(ii) If correction of the defect will result in a violation of the provisions of this Chapter, order that the subject sign be removed by, and at the expense of, the owner of the sign, within a fixed period of time not exceeding thirty (30) days.

(b) If the owner of the sign contests the order of the Building Division, the remedy shall be an appeal to the zoning Board of Adjustment, which appeal shall be taken in the time and manner otherwise provided in this Title for appeals to the zoning Board of Adjustment.

(c) If the owner of the sign fails or refuses to remove the subject sign at the order of the Building Division, the City may remove the sign at any time after the owner thereof exhausts the owner’s administrative remedies in relation thereto, unless otherwise ordered by a court of law. Removal by the City shall be at the expense of the owner, and the City may obtain judgment against the owner in an amount equal thereto, together with reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.

14.38.020 Signs on Premises.

Except as provided within the provisions of respective zoning districts, and unless otherwise expressly provided in this Chapter, no sign shall be permitted which is not used exclusively to advertise the ownership, sale, or lease of property upon which said sign is placed, or to advertise a business conducted, services rendered, goods produced or sold upon such premises, or to advertise or identify any other lawful activity conducted upon such premises.

14.38.025 On-Premises Short Hold Time Electronic Display Sign Standards.

(1) On-premises short hold time electronic display signs are prohibited in all areas of the City of Provo, except for properties within the GW, WG, FC, FC2, CA, CG, PO, CM, SC1, SC2, SC3, M1, M2 FI, MP, PIC and PF zones which have frontage on the following streets and locations:

(a) University Parkway, from 100 West northwesterly to the boundary line of the City of Provo;

(b) North State Street, from Cougar Boulevard (1230 North Street) northwesterly to 1720 North;

(d) Freedom Boulevard, from 100 North northward to University Parkway;

(e) 820 North Street, from I-15 eastward to 1350 West Street;

(f) Draper Lane from 820 North to 600 South;

(g) University Avenue, from 600 South southward to Lakeview Parkway (1860 South);

(h) 4800 North from Provo River to University Avenue;

(i) Towne Centre Boulevard; and

(j) University Avenue from 4800 North to 5200 North.

(2) Properties described in Subsection (1) of this Section that have frontage along Interstate 15 (I-15) shall not have any on-premises short hold time electronic display signs located closer than one thousand two hundred (1,200) feet from another on-premises short hold time electronic display sign.

(3) All short hold time electronic display signs shall be subject to the following requirements:

(a) Comply with all other provisions of the respective zoning districts as set forth in this Title, including all sign regulations described in this Chapter.

(b) Comply with all the provisions of Chapter 6.06, Provo City Code, regarding minimum hold times and use of electronic display signs by a business.

(c) Prior to the issuance of any permit for construction or conversion, the owner shall provide the City with a certification from the sign manufacturer stating that the sign is capable of complying with the illumination and brightness standards found in Chapter 6.06, Provo City Code.

14.38.030 Exceptions.

This Chapter does not apply to signs used exclusively for:

(1) The display of official notices used by any court or public body or official, or the posting of notices by any public officer in the performance of a duty, or by any person giving legal notice.

(2) Directional, warning, or information signs of a public or semi-public nature, directed and maintained by an official body or public utility.

(3) Barber poles not to exceed six (6) feet in height located on private property and bearing no advertising copy or message.

(4) Any sign of a noncommercial nature when used to protect the health, safety, or welfare of the general public.

(5) Any official flag, pennant, or insignia of any nation, state, city, or other political unit.

(6) Temporary election campaign purposes. However, these signs:

(a) May not be located in the public right-of-way or on public property;

(b) May not be animated signs; and

(c) If an electronic display sign, are subject to all the provisions of Section 14.38.010(3) and Chapter 6.06, Provo City Code, being treated for those purposes as on-premises electronic display signs.

14.38.040 Location Standards.

All signs and outdoor advertising structures shall comply with the following location requirements:

(1) Fire Escapes. No sign shall be erected in such a manner that any portion of the sign or its support will interfere with the use of any fire escape, exit, or standpipe, or obstruct any required stairway, door, ventilator, or window.

(2) Traffic. No freestanding or projecting sign shall be erected at any intersection improved for vehicular traffic within a triangular area formed by the property lines and their projections and a line connecting them at points twenty-five (25) feet from the intersections of the projecting property lines; unless same in its entirety is less than three (3) feet, or more than eight (8) feet above the curb grade, no part of its means or support has a single or joined horizontal dimension exceeding twelve (12) inches, or said sign is within an area in which a building or structure is permitted by the provisions of the respective zone.

(3) Utility Lines. No sign shall be erected or maintained which has less horizontal or vertical clearance from communication lines and energized electrical power lines than that prescribed by the laws of the State of Utah or rules and regulations duly promulgated by agencies thereof.

(4) Clearance. No sign shall be erected in such a manner that any portion of the sign or its support will extend over a public or private walkway with a minimum clearance of less than ten (10) feet.

14.38.050 Special Purpose Signs.

In addition to any other permitted sign(s), signs for special purposes set forth in this Section shall be permitted as provided herein.

(1) For Sale, Rent, or Lease Signs. In all zoning districts, signs may be erected to advertise the sale, rent, or lease of property upon which said signs are placed. Said signs shall be limited to one (1) sign per street face, unless otherwise provided by the zoning provisions, and shall not exceed an area of six (6) square feet in residential zones or thirty-two (32) square feet in nonresidential zoning districts. Said signs shall be exempt from project plan approval.

(2) Directory Signs. In all districts where group occupancies in office buildings, commercial buildings, or industrial buildings are permitted, directory signs may be erected displaying the names of occupants of a building who are engaged in a particular profession, business, or industrial pursuit. Said sign shall be situated at least two (2) feet inside the property line and shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height. Said sign shall not exceed an area of one hundred (100) square feet and shall not be placed within a clear-vision area of a corner lot as set forth in Section 14.34.100, Provo City Code.

(3) Construction Project Signs. Signs may be erected in conjunction with construction projects and used for the purpose of publicizing the future occupants of the building; architects, engineers, and construction organizations participating in the project; and such other information as may be approved by the Planning Commission. In residential districts no such sign shall exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area. In other districts, no such sign shall exceed an area of sixty-four (64) square feet, and no freestanding sign shall exceed twelve (12) feet in height. All such signs shall be removed before a final inspection is granted by the Building Inspector.

(4) On-/Off-Site Directional Signs. Directional signs may be erected for the purpose of facilitating or controlling the efficient or safe movement of pedestrians or vehicles on or into private property, and shall be located on the properties to which they pertain. No such sign shall exceed six (6) square feet.

(5) Open-House Signs. Open-house signs advertising real estate open for inspection for a prospective sale may be placed on private property in all districts with the consent of the owner, lessee, or occupant. Such signs may state the name of the person or firm sponsoring the open-house. Such signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet.

(6) Church, Quasi-Public Organizations and Apartment House Identification Signs. In all districts, a church or quasi-public organization may erect one (1) wall sign on the premises to identify the name of the organization and announce activities thereof. Apartment houses of five (5) or more dwelling units may erect one (1) sign on the premises to identify only the name of the apartment complex and to indicate a vacancy. Said wall sign shall not exceed an area of thirty-two (32) square feet, and may be mounted upon a freestanding, ornamental masonry wall.

(7) Bus Bench and Shelter Signs. In all zones, one (1) bus bench sign or one (1) bus shelter sign may be installed at bona fide stops along a public transit route provided the owners of said benches and shelters are authorized by contract to operate in Provo City and advertising on said benches and shelters does not exceed an area of twenty-four (24) square feet each. Said signs shall be exempt from the provisions of Section 14.38.020, Provo City Code.

(8) Development Promotional and Directional Signs. One (1) development promotional sign may be placed on the premises of each subdivision, planned development, or condominium project having five (5) or more lots or approved dwelling units. Said promotional sign may have an area of sixty-four (64) square feet, plus five (5) additional square feet for each lot or dwelling unit in said development in excess of five (5), up to a maximum area of three hundred (300) square feet. A second development promotional sign may be placed on the premises of each subdivision, planned development, or condominium project having two (2) or more separate, major points of access and having fifty (50) or more lots or approved dwelling units. Said promotional sign may have an area of sixty-four (64) square feet, plus five (5) additional square feet for each lot or dwelling unit in said development in excess of fifty (50), up to a maximum area of three hundred (300) square feet. In addition, two (2) directional signs may be located off-site to contain only the name and direction of any subdivision or planned development. Said signs may have a maximum area of twelve (12) square feet each and shall not be located in the right-of-way of any public street. All of the above signs shall be removed not later than thirty (30) days following the sale of all lots or dwelling units in said development, and before a final inspection is granted by the Building Inspector.

(9) Name Plates. One (1) name plate or marker shall be allowed for each dwelling to indicate only the occupant’s name. Said name plate shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area and shall be limited to a wall sign if said sign contains an occupational designation.

14.38.060 Classification of Signs.

Every sign erected or proposed to be erected within the City of Provo shall be classified by the Planning Commission in accordance with the definitions of signs contained in this Chapter. Any sign which does not clearly fall within one (1) of the classifications shall be placed in the classification which the sign, in view of its design, location, and purpose, most clearly approximates in the opinion of said Planning Commission.

14.38.070 Signs Permitted – Agricultural (A1) and Residential (R, RA, RM, RC, VLDR, LDR, MDR, and HDR) Zones.

Signs within the Agricultural (A1), One-Family Residential (R1), Two-Family Residential (R2), Residential Manufactured Home Park (RM), Residential Conservation (RC), Very Low Density Residential (VLDR), Low Density Residential (LDR), Medium Density Residential (MDR), and High Density Residential (HDR) zones shall be regulated by the following provisions. Any signs, or types of sign, not expressly allowed by this Section are prohibited.

(1) Signs permitted in Agriculture (A1) zone are as follows:

(a) Signs or name plates not exceeding two (2) square feet in area and displaying only the name and address of the occupant; and

(b) One (1) unlighted sign not exceeding four (4) square feet in area to identify the premises as being associated with a trade organization, or as producing products under a trade name or symbol; and

(c) Two (2) signs advertising the sale of products lawfully produced on the premises, provided said signs do not exceed ten (10) square feet each; and

(d) Two (2) temporary signs with a maximum area of six (6) square feet each, pertaining to the sale, lease, or rent of the particular building, property, or premises upon which displayed, and no other; and

(e) Signs or monuments identifying points of interest or sites of historic significance for properties on the local or national historic register. Signs under two (2) square feet are permitted. Signs greater than two (2) square feet or monuments must receive Landmarks Commission approval for size and location.

(2) Signs permitted in Residential (R1, R2, VLDR, LDR, MDR and HDR) zones (excluding RM and RC zones) are as follows:

(a) Signs or name plates not exceeding two (2) square feet in area and displaying only the name and address of the occupant; and

(b) Two (2) temporary signs with a maximum area of six (6) square feet each, pertaining to the sale, lease, or rent of the particular building, property, or premises upon which displayed, and no other; and

(c) Signs or monuments identifying points of historic significance for properties on the local or national historic register. Signs under two (2) square feet are permitted. Signs greater than two (2) square feet or monuments must receive Landmarks Commission approval for size and location.

(3) In the Residential Manufactured Home Park Zone (RM) each manufactured home park shall have a bulletin board for the listings of each manufactured home site and the name of the occupant thereof. Said bulletin board shall be located in close proximity to the office or administration building, and it shall be lighted at night. Adequate signs and markings shall be maintained to provide directions to parking areas, recreation areas, telephones, and laundry facilities. Each such directional sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area. Signs or name plates with a maximum area of two (2) square feet in area displaying only the name and address of the occupant of the manufactured home may be erected for each subdivision parcel or manufactured home space.

(4) Signs permitted in Residential Conservation Zone (RC) are as follows:

(a) One (1) unlighted sign or name plate not exceeding twenty (20) square feet placed upon a building or an ornamental masonry wall which identifies the name and/or address of an apartment structure or complex, of a professional office complex, or of a mixed apartment/office complex; and

(b) One (1) sign or name plate not exceeding two (2) square feet which identifies the name and/or address of the occupant of each one-family dwelling, and/or the occupant of each individual office; and

(c) Two (2) temporary signs with a maximum of six (6) square feet which identify the name and/or address of the occupant of each one-family dwelling, and/or the occupant of each individual office; and

(d) Two (2) temporary signs with a maximum of six (6) square feet each, pertaining to the sale, lease or rent of the particular building, property, or premises upon which displayed, and no other; and

(e) Signs or monuments identifying points of historic significance for properties on the local or national historic register. Signs under two (2) square feet are permitted. Signs greater than two (2) square feet or monuments must receive Landmarks Commission approval for size and location.

14.38.075 Signs Permitted in Public Facilities (PF and PFS), Open Space, Preservation and Recreation (OSPR), Health Care Facilities (HCF) and Training Facilities (TF) Zones.

Signs within the Public Facilities (PF), Public Facilities School (PFS), Open Space, Preservation and Recreation (OSPR), Health Care Facilities (HCF), and Training Facilities (TF) zones shall be regulated by the following provisions. Any signs, or types of sign, not expressly allowed by this Section are prohibited. The signs described in the following Subsections (1) and (2) of this Section are permitted in the PF, PFS, HCF, OSPR and TF zones. The signs described in Subsections (3), (4), (5) and (6) of this Section are permitted pursuant to the conditional use process.

(1) Nameplates. Nameplates not exceeding fifty (50) square feet placed upon a building which identify the name and/or address of a structure or complex.

(2) Sign or Monument. A sign or a monument identifying points of interest or building complex not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet placed upon an ornamental masonry wall which identifies the name and/or address of the structure or complex. The freestanding sign shall be five (5) feet or less in height and meet the following requirements:

(a) There may be one (1) such sign for each frontage of the property plus one (1) additional sign for each two hundred (200) foot increment of said frontage in excess of two hundred (200) feet. Said signs shall be placed no closer than one hundred (100) feet apart.

(3) Wall Signs. Except as otherwise provided in this Title, every wall sign in the PF or OSPR zone shall comply with the following requirements:

(a) Area. See Section 14.38.140, Provo City Code.

(b) Number. There shall be one (1) such sign for the front face of each building fronting a public street.

(c) Height. No part of any such sign shall extend above the top level of a wall upon or in front of which it is situated.

(d) Thickness. All such signs, including any light box or structural part, shall not project more than twelve (12) inches from the front face of the part of the building to which it is attached. No copy is permitted on the sides of any such sign.

(4) Freestanding Signs over Five (5) Feet in Height. On-premises freestanding signs over five (5) feet in height shall be allowed only with the issuance of a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission, and subject to the conditions established therein. Said sign shall not exceed a height of twenty-five (25) feet. This sign type is excluded in the PFS zone.

(5) Projection. No such signs shall project over a property line, nor project into any required front yard.

(6) Lighted Signs. Only indirect and diffused lighted signs are permitted in the PF, PFS, TF and OSPR zones. Lights that are not an integral part of a sign must be directed away from surrounding properties and oncoming traffic. No flashing or rotating lights are permissible.

(7) Public Facility Temporary Promotional Signs. Signs of a temporary nature may be attached to structures within the PF, PFS, TF and OSPR zones; provided, that such signs are securely mounted and are in accord with the public purposes of the entity which is located in the PF and OSPR zones. Such signs shall be removed within forty-eight (48) hours of the conclusion of the event promoted by the sign.

(a) Area: See Section 14.38.140, Provo City Code.

(b) Number: There shall be one (1) such sign for the front face of each building fronting a public street.

(8) Signs erected within the interior of a public facility and located more than five hundred (500) feet from the nearest public road shall be exempt from the provisions of this Section.

14.38.076 Signs Permitted in the Airport Industrial (AI) Zone.

Signs within the Airport Industrial (AI) zone shall be regulated by the following provisions. Any signs, or types of sign, not expressly allowed by this Section are prohibited.

(1) Wall signs shall comply with the following requirements:

(a) Number. There shall be no more than one (1) such sign for each face of a building which faces onto a public street. In the case of multi-tenant buildings, there may be one (1) such sign for each tenant, or major division of a business which occupies a separate building.

(b) Area. Sign area shall be governed by Section 14.38.140, Provo City Code.

(d) Projection. Signs shall not project more than eighteen (18) inches from the facade.

(e) Illumination. Signs may be illuminated only by an indirect or internal light source.

(a) Number. No more than one (1) such sign per frontage, plus one (1) additional sign for each two hundred (200) foot increment of frontage in excess of two hundred (200) feet. Said signs shall be placed no closer than fifty (50) feet apart.

(b) Area. Sign area shall be governed by Section 14.38.120, Provo City Code. In no case shall said sign exceed sixty (60) square feet in size.

(d) Placement. The sign shall be mounted flush to the ground and not mounted on a pole. Signs may be placed on a berm, but in no case shall such signs exceed five (5) feet in height above the finished grade.

(e) Location. Said signs must be located fifteen (15) feet from the property line in the front yard, and five (5) feet from the property line in side yard corner lots, and shall not be located in the clear vision area as defined by Section 14.34.100, Provo City Code.

(f) Materials. Materials shall be compatible with exterior materials used within the structure.

(g) Illumination. Internal illumination is permitted.

14.38.080 Signs Permitted in Commercial (CG, FC1, FC2, CM, and CA) Zones.

Signs within the General Commercial (CG), Freeway Commercial (FC1), Freeway Commercial Two (FC2), Heavy Commercial (CM), and Commercial Automotive (CA) zones shall be regulated by the following provisions. Any signs, or types of sign, not expressly allowed by this Section are prohibited. (See Sections 14.38.090 and 14.38.100, Provo City Code for signs in Shopping Center (SC) zones).

(1) Freestanding Signs Under Five (5) Feet in Height. On-premises freestanding signs five (5) feet or less in height shall meet the following requirements:

(a) Area. Section 14.38.120, Provo City Code.

(b) Number. There may be one (1) such sign for each frontage of the property, plus one (1) additional sign for each one hundred (100) foot increment of said frontage in excess of one hundred (100) feet. Said signs shall be placed no closer than fifty (50) feet apart. In the case of a parcel of property having multiple occupancies with a common frontage, the frontage shall be deemed to be that of the entire commonly used parcel of property and not the frontage of the individual business or occupancies.

(2) Freestanding Signs Over Five (5) Feet in Height. On-premises freestanding signs over five (5) feet in height shall comply with the following provisions:

(a) Area. Refer to Section 14.38.130, Provo City Code.

(b) Number. There may be one (1) such sign on each street frontage and one (1) additional sign for any portion of each such frontage in excess of two hundred (200) feet (except for the FC1 and FC2 zones). The size of any such additional sign shall be determined from Section 14.38.130, Provo City Code, by counting as frontage that portion of each frontage which is in excess of two hundred (200) feet.

(d) Projection. No such sign shall project over a property line, nor more than five (5) feet into any required front yard.

(a) Area. The maximum area shall be as set forth in Section 14.38.140, Provo City Code.

(b) Number. There may be two (2) such signs for each building face, but in no case shall a total wall sign area for each face exceed that shown in Section 14.38.140, Provo City Code. No building shall be deemed to have more than four (4) building faces.

(c) Height. No part of any such sign shall extend above the top level of the wall upon, or in front of, which it is situated.

(d) Projection. No such sign, including any light box or structural part, shall project more than eighteen (18) inches from the face of the part of the building to which it is attached. No copy is permitted on the sides of any such sign.

14.38.085 North University Avenue Riverbottoms Design Corridor and Specialty Support Commercial (SSC) Sign Standards.

Signs within the Specialty Support Commercial (SSC) zone shall be regulated by the following provisions. Any signs, or types of sign, not expressly allowed by this Section are prohibited.

(1) An integrated sign design scheme which meets the requirements of this Section shall be required for each new performance development, shopping center, or office complex located within the North University Avenue Riverbottoms Design Corridor, as per Section 14.34.290(2), Provo City Code.

(2) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(a) of this Section, the provisions of this Section shall apply to any sign located within the North University Avenue Riverbottoms Design Corridor notwithstanding any other provision of this Title and shall supersede sign provisions in any chapter with which this Chapter may be associated for purposes of development except Sections 14.38.010(1) and (2), Provo City Code.

(a) The provisions of this Section shall not apply to an existing legal nonconforming sign; provided, however, that the size, height, or location of any such sign shall not be changed except in accordance with the provisions of this Section.

(3) Monument Signs. Each commercial or professional office development in the North University Avenue Riverbottoms Design Corridor may have therein monument signs, in accordance with the following provisions:

(a) Number. There may, in each commercial center or professional office complex, be one (1) such sign for each three hundred (300) feet of street frontage.

(b) Area. The sign copy area of a monument sign shall not exceed sixty (60) square feet per side for two-sided signs. Double-faced, back-to-back, and V-type signs are permitted as a single sign or structure if both faces have common ownership. The monument structure upon which the sign is placed shall be designed to complement the architecture of the building, using the same materials and stylistic themes.

(c) Spacing. A minimum spacing of one hundred fifty (150) feet between sign structures may be permitted on sites with multiple structures.

(d) Height. No such freestanding sign (including the monument structure and pedestal) shall exceed ten (10) feet in height above the grade of street frontage sidewalk.

(i) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection (3)(e)(ii) of this Section, each such monument sign shall be located on private property, outside the “clear vision” area of any street or driveway intersection, and shall not project over any property line.

(ii) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(e)(i) of this Section, a sign located on a corner lot or parcel abutting University Avenue within the North University Avenue Riverbottoms Design Corridor may project up to twelve (12) feet into the University Avenue right-of-way from an adjacent property line but not closer than six (6) feet to any sidewalk or paved trail system located in the public right-of-way, subject to the qualifications set forth in Subsection (3)(e)(iii) of this Section and the following conditions:

(A) The controlling government agency grants written permission to locate the sign in the University Avenue right-of-way;

(B) Visibility of the sign, if placed on the lot or parcel as required by Subsection (3)(e)(i) of this Section, would be blocked by one (1) or more utility boxes or semaphore poles whose location and design is not controlled by the property owner, as observed at eye level from the curb or edge of pavement for University Avenue within one hundred (100) feet of the sign location; and

(C) The sign does not create a sight distance hazard as reasonably determined by the City Traffic Engineer based on the sign location and construction specifications, speed of nearby traffic, and other applicable City standards designed to achieve safe traffic movement.

(iii) A sign which existed prior to April 18, 2006, may not be relocated pursuant to the provisions of Subsection (3)(e)(ii) of this Section unless:

(A) Subsequent to the sign’s original installation utility boxes or semaphore poles, whose location and design is not controlled by the property owner, are installed which block the sign in the manner described in Subsection (3)(e)(ii)(B) of this Section, and

(B) The applicant provides documentation that the sign meets the requirements of Subsection (3)(e)(iii)(A) of this Section.

(f) Materials. Structures supporting monument and shopping center identification signs shall be compatible with exterior materials used in building exteriors within the shopping/office center.

(g) Illumination. Internal illumination of a translucent sign face, or individual letters, characters, or figures shall be permitted, such that the sign face, letter or character glows.

(4) Wall Signs. Each business establishment or tenant of a shopping center or professional office facility may have wall signs in conformance with the standards listed below.

(a) Area. One (1) square foot of wall sign copy area for each linear foot of building frontage of the particular side the sign is on, or tenant space where the building setback from street frontage is less than two hundred (200) feet. For buildings with setbacks from street frontage of at least two hundred (200) feet or more, one and one-quarter (1 1/4) square feet of wall sign face for each linear foot of building frontage.

(b) Number. There shall be no more than one (1) such sign for the front face of each business or tenant. There may, in addition, be one (1) such sign for each business establishment or tenant having a rear or side building face with a public entrance.

(c) Height. No part of any such sign shall extend above the top level of a wall upon or in front of which it is situated.

(d) Projection. No wall sign, including structural part, shall project more than eighteen (18) inches from the face of the part of the building to which it is attached.

(e) Illumination. Internal illumination of a translucent sign face, or individual letters, characters, or figures shall be permitted, such that the sign face, letter or character glows.

(a) Entry Archways. An archway displaying the name and logo of the shopping center may be located over a driveway, street or pedestrian entrance into the shopping center in accordance with the following provisions:

(i) Number. There may be one (1) sign and one (1) archway structure per entrance, not to exceed four (4) entrances.

(ii) Area. The area of the sign shall not exceed sixty (60) square feet.

(iii) Height. The height of the entry feature (archway) structure shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet. Adequate vehicle and pedestrian clearance will be required as determined by Provo City.

(iv) Location. The sign shall be located on private property, outside the “clear vision” area of any street or driveway intersection, and shall not project over any property line.

(v) Materials. Materials shall be compatible with exterior materials used within the shopping center.

(vi) Illumination. Internal illumination is permitted.

(b) Entry Identification Monument Signs. A sign that identifies only the name of the shopping center and/or displays public greetings may be located at the entrances of the development.

(i) Number. There shall be not more than two (2) per driveway entrance.

(ii) Area. The area of the sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet.

(iii) Height. The sign (including the monument structure and pedestal) shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height above the grade of street frontage sidewalk.

(iv) Location. The sign shall be located on private property, outside the “clear vision” area of any street or driveway intersection and shall not project over any property line.

(v) Materials. Materials shall be compatible with exterior materials used within the shopping center.

(vi) Illumination. Internal illumination is permitted.

(c) Commercial Monument Signs. Commercial monument signs are only permitted to be located along the frontage of 4800 North.

(i) Number. There may be one (1) such sign for each three hundred (300) feet of street frontage, not to exceed two (2) signs if the frontage is greater than six hundred (600) feet.

(ii) Area. The sign copy area of a monument sign shall not exceed sixty (60) square feet per side for two-sided signs. The monument structure upon which the sign is placed shall be designed to complement the architecture of the building, using the same materials and stylistic themes.

(iii) Spacing. A minimum spacing of one hundred fifty (150) feet between sign structures is required.

(iv) Height. The sign (including the monument structure and pedestal) shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height above the grade of street frontage sidewalk.

(v) Location. Monument signs shall be located on private property, outside the “clear vision” area of any street or driveway intersection and shall not project over any property line.

(vi) Materials. Materials shall be compatible with exterior materials used within the shopping center.

(vii) Illumination. Internal illumination is permitted.

(i) Number. There may be one (1) sign for each three hundred (300) feet of street frontage on University Avenue, not to exceed two (2) signs if the street frontage is greater than six hundred (600) feet.

(ii) Area. The area of the sign shall not exceed three hundred (300) square feet per face. The name and logo of the shopping center are not counted as part of the permitted square footage of the sign.

(iii) Spacing. A minimum spacing of one hundred fifty (150) feet between sign structures is required.

(iv) Height. A sign shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet in height.

(v) Location. The sign(s) may be located on University Avenue within the Provo City right-of-way (trail system) subject to the obtaining of written permission from Provo City.

(vi) Materials. Materials shall be compatible with exterior materials used within the shopping center.

(vii) Illumination. Internal illumination is permitted.

(a) Monument Signs. Monument signs are only permitted to be located along the frontage of University Avenue.

(i) Number. There may be one (1) such sign for each three hundred (300) feet of street frontage.

(iii) Spacing. A minimum spacing of one hundred fifty (150) feet between sign structures is required.

(iv) Height. The sign (including the monument structure and pedestal) shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height above the grade of street frontage sidewalk.

(v) Location. There may be a monument sign located on each corner of River Park Drive. The signs shall not be located any closer than fifteen (15) feet of the back of University Avenue street curb within the public right-of-way subject to written permission from the controlling government agency.

(vi) Materials. Materials shall be compatible with exterior materials used within the Research and Business Park.

(vii) Illumination. Internal illumination and electronic display signs are not permitted.

(7) Prohibited Signs. With the exception of for sale, rent, or lease signs authorized by Section 14.38.050(1), Provo City Code, all other types of signs not explicitly authorized by this Section are prohibited. Electronic versions of the types of signs explicitly authorized by this Section are allowed as specified in Section 14.38.010(3), Provo City Code.

14.38.090 Signs Permitted in Neighborhood Shopping Center (SC1), Community Shopping Center (SC2), and Professional Office (PO) Zones.

Signs within the Neighborhood Shopping Center (SC1), Community Shopping Center (SC2) and Professional Office (PO) zones shall be regulated by the following provisions. Any signs, or types of sign, not expressly allowed by this Section are prohibited.

(1) Freestanding Signs Over Five (5) Feet in Height. Each shopping center facility established under the provisions of the respective shopping center zones may have therein freestanding signs over five (5) feet in height, in accordance with the following provisions:

(a) Area. The main portion of said freestanding sign which identifies the name of the shopping center shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 14.38.130, Provo City Code. In addition thereto, there may be an area on said freestanding sign not to exceed one-half (1/2) of the area allowed by the above-referenced section, which shall identify one (1) or more of the tenants or business establishments in said shopping center.

(b) Number. There may, in each shopping center, be one (1) such sign for each frontage within the shopping center. There shall be no other freestanding sign along said frontage.

(d) Projection. No such sign shall project over any property line nor more than five (5) feet into any required front yard.

(2) Wall Signs and Painted Wall Signs. Each business establishment or tenant of a shopping center facility may have wall signs or painted wall signs in conformance with the following:

(a) Area. Refer to Section 14.38.140, Provo City Code.

(b) Number. There shall be one (1) such sign for the front face of each business or tenant. There may, in addition, be one (1) such sign for each business establishment or tenant having a rear building face with a public entrance.

(c) Height. No part of any such sign shall extend above the top level of a wall upon or in front of which it is situated.

(3) Freestanding Signs Under Five (5) Feet. Freestanding signs under five (5) feet in height may be permitted on an individual development pad as follows:

(a) The maximum area of sign space shall be as described in Section 14.38.120, Provo City Code.

(b) The maximum height for each freestanding sign under five (5) feet shall be five (5) feet.

(d) Each sign must be in conformance with the setback requirements of the zone.

(e) Signs shall be designed with an opaque pedestal which conceals any pole support. The opaque pedestal shall extend the entire width and length of the sign, and there may not be any exposed space between the pedestal and the ground or landscaped area.

14.38.095 Signs Permitted in Regional Shopping Center Zone (SC3) and Freeway Commercial Three (FC3) Zone.

(1) Freestanding Signs Over Five (5) Feet in Height. Each shopping center facility established in an SC3 or FC3 zone may have a freestanding sign over five (5) feet in height as follows:

(a) The area of the sign shall be as described in Section 14.38.130, Provo City Code.

(b) If the frontage of the shopping center facility is more than two hundred fifty (250) lineal feet (see Section 14.38.130, Provo City Code) the Planning Commission may approve a freestanding sign with a total area exceeding three hundred twenty (320) square feet. The actual size of the larger sign shall be determined by the Planning Commission based on the following:

(i) The degree to which the signs and the landscaping thereof architecturally and aesthetically blend with the shopping center facility and the landscaping thereof.

(ii) The volume and speed of travel of vehicular traffic moving past the shopping center facility.

(iii) The total number of tenants and the number of major tenants in the shopping center facility.

(iv) The area of the larger sign shall not be increased more than thirty-two (32) square feet (in excess of three hundred twenty (320) square feet) for each twenty-five (25) lineal feet of frontage (in excess of two hundred fifty (250) lineal feet).

(v) No sign shall exceed seven hundred twenty (720) square feet of sign space. A second sign, not exceeding seven hundred twenty (720) square feet of sign space may be allowed if the shopping center facility has more than five hundred (500) lineal feet of frontage; provided, that no more than two (2) signs may be erected.

(d) Notwithstanding the above provisions, a shopping center facility that has more than one thousand one hundred (1,100) linear feet of frontage directly adjacent to Interstate 15 shall be allowed one (1) freestanding sign that meets the following criteria:

(i) Shall not exceed one thousand four hundred (1,400) square feet of sign space.

(ii) Shall not exceed ninety (90) feet in height.

(iii) Shall be located adjacent to Interstate 15.

(iv) Transition time between each message shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 6.06, Provo City Code.

(v) Is located at least five hundred (500) feet from any property in an R1 zone.

(e) For purposes of Subsection (1)(d) of this Section, the measurement of frontage adjacent to Interstate 15 includes frontage adjacent to freeway ramps leading to or from Interstate 15.

(f) Large-scale developments of at least fifty (50) acres or more having no direct vehicular access to an arterial street shall be entitled to two (2) additional freestanding development entrance signs subject to the following standards:

(i) Sign copy shall be limited to the name, logo, on-premises advertising, and address of the development;

(ii) Sign location shall be limited to the immediate area where a secondary road connects to an arterial road whether on private or public property;

(iii) A sign may be located in a landscaped or concrete median in City-owned right-of-way subject to (A) issuance of an encroachment permit and (B) resolution of all sight safety issues;

(iv) Sign size shall be limited to five hundred (500) square feet;

(v) Sign height shall be limited to forty-five (45) feet; and

(vi) No more than two (2) such signs shall be permitted.

(vii) For the purpose of this Subsection the phrase “no direct vehicular access to an arterial street” shall mean a development project that:

(A) Has no drive entrances directly from an arterial into the development,

(B) Has no frontage on an arterial road, or

(2) Wall Signs and Painted Wall Signs. Each business establishment or tenant of a shopping center facility may have a wall sign or painted wall sign as follows:

(a) A wall sign may not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the total wall area in square feet.

(b) There may be only one (1) sign for each face of a business.

(c) No part of any sign shall extend above the top level of the wall upon or in front of which it is situated except for wall signs for independent pads in the zone where no part of any such sign shall extend more than five (5) feet above the top level of the wall or roof. The projection of such sign shall project no more than five (5) feet from the face of the building to which it is attached.

(3) Freestanding Signs under Five (5) Feet. Freestanding signs under five (5) feet in height may be permitted on an individual development pad as follows:

(a) The maximum area of sign space shall be as described in Section 14.38.120, Provo City Code.

(b) There may be one (1) freestanding sign under five (5) feet in height for each individual pad in the shopping center facility.

(d) All signs must be architecturally compatible using similar building materials and colors.

(e) Each sign must be in conformance with the setback requirements of the zone.

14.38.100 Signs Permitted in Industrial (M1, M2 and FI) Zones.

Signs within the Light Industrial (M1), Heavy Industrial (M2) and Freeway Industrial (FI) zones shall be regulated by the following provisions. Any signs, or types of sign, not expressly allowed by this Section are prohibited.

(1) Freestanding Signs Under Five (5) Feet in Height. Freestanding signs under five (5) feet in height may be permitted in any industrial zone in conformance with the following:

(a) Area. The maximum area shall be as set forth in Section 14.38.120, Provo City Code.

(b) Number. There may be one (1) such sign for each parcel of land in the industrial zone.

(2) Wall Signs and Painted Wall Signs. Wall signs and painted wall signs may be created in any industrial zone as follows:

(a) Area. Refer to Section 14.38.140, Provo City Code.

(b) Number. There shall be one (1) such sign only on each face of the building which fronts upon a public street.

14.38.101 Signs Permitted in the Manufacturing Park (MP) Zone.

(1) Signs. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, signs of a type and description listed below, but no others, may be placed and maintained on a parcel of property in the MP zone:

(a) One (1) freestanding monument identification sign shall be permitted per lot frontage on a public street. Such sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area. The maximum height above street grade shall not exceed five (5) feet. Such sign shall be set back from the street right-of-way at least five (5) feet;

(b) Two (2) signs for each building not exceeding two hundred (200) square feet each, which shall be mounted flat on the wall of the building to identify the occupant of the building or a product, trade name, or trade symbol associated with said occupant, and no other. These signs may be illuminated only by an indirect light source;

(c) Two (2) temporary signs with a maximum of six (6) square feet each, pertaining to the sale, lease, or rent of a particular building, property, or premises upon which displayed, and no other; and

(d) One (1) temporary sign not exceeding seventy-five (75) square feet which announces the construction of a new building. Said sign may contain the name of owners, tenants, architects, engineers, builders, tradesmen, and others associated with the construction and planning of said building. Said sign shall be located on the same premises as the new building which it announces.

14.38.102 Signs Permitted in the Planned Industrial Commercial (PIC) Zone.

Signs within the Planned Industrial Commercial (PIC) zone shall be regulated by the following provisions. Any signs, or types of sign, not expressly allowed by this Section are prohibited.

(a) Wall signs located within the Mountain Vista Business Park shall comply with the following requirements:

(i) Each building may have two (2) wall signs per face. No building shall be deemed to have more than four (4) faces;

(ii) The total square foot area of wall signs may not exceed fifteen (15) percent of the wall area;

(iii) No part of any sign shall extend above the top level of the wall for the first story of the building; and

(iv) The projection of such sign shall be no more than eighteen (18) inches from the face of the building to which it is attached;

(b) Wall signs located in the PIC zone in areas other than the Mountain Vista Business Park shall comply with the following requirements:

(i) There shall be one (1) such sign for each face of a building which faces onto a public street. In the case of multi-tenant buildings, there may be one (1) such sign for each tenant, or major division of a business which occupies a separate building; and

(ii) No part of any sign shall extend above the top level of a wall upon or in front of which it is situated; and

(iii) Identification only of the name and/or identifying symbol of said tenant. Signs may be illuminated only by an indirect or internal light source;

(a) One (1) such sign per frontage, plus one (1) additional sign for each two hundred (200) foot increment of frontage in excess of two hundred (200) feet. Said signs shall be placed no closer than fifty (50) feet apart;

(b) In no case shall said sign exceed sixty (60) square feet in size; and

(c) Said signs shall be mounted flush to the ground and not mounted on a pole. Signs may be placed on a berm, but in no case shall such signs exceed five (5) feet in height above the finished grade. Said signs must be located fifteen (15) feet from the property line in the front yard, and five (5) feet from the property line in side yard corner lots, and shall not be located in the clear vision area as defined by Section 14.34.100, Provo City Code;

(a) Two (2) temporary signs announcing the construction of a new building or pertaining to the sale, lease, or rent of a building or property. Said signs shall be located on the premises of the building, or upon the property for sale or lease; and

(b) No sign shall be larger than one hundred (100) square feet per sign; and

(4) Retail commercial areas as designated on the Preliminary Project Plan:

(i) One (1) such sign per frontage of a lot or parcel of property, plus one (1) additional sign for each three hundred (300) foot increment of each frontage in excess of three hundred (300) feet;

(ii) In no case shall such signs exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet in size;

(iii) No freestanding signs shall be higher than twenty (20) feet;

(iv) Said signs shall have a setback of fifteen (15) feet in the front yard, and five (5) feet in side yard corner lots, and shall not block the clear vision area; and

(v) Said freestanding signs shall be architecturally integrated with the associated building or shopping center.

14.38.105 Signs Permitted in the Downtown (DT1, DT2, ITOD, GW, and WG) Zones.

Signs within the General Downtown (DT1), Downtown Core (DT2), Interim Transit Oriented Development (ITOD), Gateway West (GW), and West Gateway (WG) zones are regulated by the following provisions. Any signs, or types of sign, not expressly allowed by this Section are prohibited.

(1) Wall signs shall comply with the following requirements:

(a) Ground level businesses with individual front door entrances fronting public streets.

(i) Number. One (1) sign per business storefront.

(ii) Area. Two (2) square feet of sign for each foot of linear building facade.

(iii) Location. Sign shall be located on the first or second story facade.

(iv) Projection. Signs shall not project more than eighteen (18) inches from the facade.

(b) Building directory signs:

(i) May be located on an exterior wall next to a public entrance or within the common entrance of the building.

(ii) If located on an exterior wall, such directory signs shall not exceed nine (9) square feet and copy shall not exceed one (1) inch in height.

(iii) One (1) directory sign for each building facade with a public entrance is permitted.

(i) Number. One (1) sign per building facade consisting of individual letters (signs shall not consist of sign cabinets). No building shall be deemed to have more than four (4) facades.

(ii) Area. Two (2) square feet of sign for each linear foot of building facade.

(iii) Location. Shall be located on the top story of the building.

(iv) Projection. Sign shall not project greater than eighteen (18) inches from the facade.

(vi) Size of Lettering. Letters are limited to two (2) feet in height.

(d) Building identification signs for buildings greater than five (5) stories in height:

(i) Number. One (1) per building facade consisting of individual letters (signs shall not consist of sign cabinets). No building shall be deemed to have more than four (4) facades.

(ii) Area. Four (4) square feet of sign for each linear foot of building facade.

(iii) Location. Shall be located on one of the top two (2) stories and not project above the wall line.

(iv) Projection. Sign may not project greater than eighteen (18) inches from the facade.

(vi) Size of Lettering. Letters shall not exceed four (4) feet in height.

(A) For buildings two (2) to four (4) stories in height: one (1) sign per building facade facing a public street.

(B) For buildings five (5) stories or greater in height: three (3) signs per building facade facing a public street.

(ii) Type. Signs shall consist of individual letters or logos (signs shall not consist of sign cabinets).

(iii) Area. The sign shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet in area.

(iv) Location. The sign shall be located on the story immediately below the building step-back, if present, on the second floor of a two (2) story building, or below the top floor of a building greater than two (2) stories in height.

(v) Projection. Sign shall not project greater than eighteen (18) inches from the facade.

(vii) Size of Lettering. Letters shall not exceed three (3) feet in height.

(2) Projecting Signs. One (1) sign shall be allowed to project from the building face for each street level business or street level parking lot entry, having street frontage, subject to the following conditions:

(a) Entrance. The business shall have a public entrance directly onto the street.

(b) Location. The sign shall be located below the finished floor of the second level of a building or have a maximum height of fifteen (15) feet above the final grade, whichever is lower.

(c) Clearance. There must be a minimum eight (8) feet of clearance from the bottom of the sign structure to the ground directly below the sign.

(d) Area. Signs shall not exceed nine (9) square feet in area.

(e) Sign Length and Height. Sign length and height shall not exceed three and a half (3 1/2) linear feet.

(f) Projection. Signs, including mounting hardware, shall not project more than forty-eight (48) inches from the face of the building. Signs shall not project from nor be mounted to building elements that are located within the street right-of-way.

(g) Thickness. Signs, including the cabinet, shall not be more than five (5) inches thick. External lighting shall not be limited to the five (5) inch maximum sign cabinet thickness.

(h) Lettering Height. Individual sign letters shall not exceed twelve (12) inches in height.

(i) Any storefront or business premises that is less than thirty (30) feet in width shall have only one (1) projecting sign.

(ii) If such a storefront or business premises contains more than one (1) street level business, the maximum permitted sign area for a single sign may be divided between a maximum of two (2) signs hung from a single sign mounting bracket.

(iii) Up to six (6) inches of space between signs shall not be included in the maximum height and width.

(iv) The maximum projection shall meet the requirement of Subsection (2)(f) of this Section.

(j) Materials. Exposed surfaces of the sign may be constructed of metal, glass, stone, solid wood, or other materials that are architecturally compatible with the exterior of the structure. If staff determines that the proposed materials are not architecturally compatible, the sign will be referred to the Design Review Committee for review and approval.

(k) Lighting. Projecting signs may be illuminated internally or externally. Externally lit signs shall be illuminated only with stationary, shielded light sources directed solely onto the sign without causing glare.

(l) Hold Harmless Agreement. When a sign extends over a public right-of-way, a hold harmless agreement must be signed by the owner of the sign prior to approval and installation of said sign.

(m) Message. The message on projecting signs shall be limited to the name of the business and its logo.

(n) Sign Type. Projecting signs shall not be electronic display signs.

(o) Changeable Copy. Projecting signs shall not be designed to include changeable copy.

(p) Exemptions. City-owned wayfinding and parking facility identification signs are exempt from the requirements of this Subsection.

(3) Parking Entry Sign. One (1) parking entry sign may be constructed for any nonconforming surface level parking lot subject to the following restrictions:

(a) Number. One (1) sign is permitted for every parking entryway along a public street. No more than one (1) sign is permitted per street frontage.

(b) Height. The maximum height shall not exceed twelve (12) feet from the natural grade of the lot.

(d) Projection. Signs shall not project over the property line into the public right-of-way.

(e) Exemptions. City-owned wayfinding and parking facility identification signs are exempt from the requirements of this Subsection.

(4) Awning Signs. One (1) sign shall be permitted on each awning located over a first floor window or door subject to the following restrictions:

(a) Area. A maximum of one (1) square foot of sign may be installed on each lineal foot of awning.

(b) Location. Signs must be located on the vertical valence of the awning that directly faces a public street or right-of-way and must consist of graphics that are no more than twelve (12) inches in height.

(5) New Construction Signs. One (1) sign shall be permitted along each street frontage of a new construction project subject to the following restrictions:

(a) Area. Signs shall not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet in area.

(b) Height. The maximum height shall not exceed twelve (12) feet from the natural grade of the lot.

(d) New construction signs must be removed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the new project.

(6) Real Estate Signs. One (1) sign shall be permitted along each street frontage of any property that is being offered for sale, lease, or rent subject to the following restrictions:

(a) Area. Signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area.

(b) Height. The maximum height shall not exceed eight (8) feet.

(7) Window Signs. Signs shall be permitted on or inside the windows on the first floor of commercial establishments subject to the following restrictions:

(a) Area. Signs shall not cover more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total window area of the first floor facade they are located on.

(b) Location. Signs are only permitted in windows that directly face a public street.

(8) Monument Signs. One (1) sign shall be permitted in the landscaped front yard or street side yard of any property located in the DT1 zone, DT2 zone, WG zone, or GW zone subject to the following restrictions:

(a) Area. Signs for single tenant properties shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet. Signs for properties with more than one (1) tenant may have an additional ten (10) feet of sign for each additional tenant, up to one hundred (100) square foot maximum size.

(b) Height. The maximum height shall not exceed five (5) feet.

(d) Design. Signs shall be of a similar material and architecturally compatible with the main building.

(9) A-Frame Signs. One (1) A-frame sign shall be permitted for each ground level business with an individual front door entrance fronting a public street.

(a) Size. Maximum sign face size shall be twenty-four (24) inches wide and thirty-six (36) inches tall. Maximum sign stand frame size shall be twenty-seven (27) inches wide and forty-seven (47) inches tall when closed with a maximum depth of three (3) feet when opened.

(b) Sign Type. Sign faces shall be flat and lie in plane with the sign stand frame. Signs shall not be electrified or lighted in any manner.

(c) Location. The sign shall be located immediately in front of and between the side walls of the associated business. The sign shall be located immediately adjacent to the front facade of the business or within the park strip, provided a six (6) foot wide clear pedestrian way is maintained on the sidewalk. Signs shall not be located outside of this designated area in any other location within the public right-of-way.

(d) Time of Display. The sign shall be displayed only during the associated business’s hours of operation.

(10) Marquee Signs. Marquee signs are permitted for each block face having street frontage, subject to the following conditions:

(a) Number. No more than three (3) marquee signs are permitted for each block face.

(b) Location. Each sign must be located above the first floor of the business storefront.

(d) Thickness. Signs, including the cabinet, may not be more than one (1) foot thick.

(e) Lighting. Marquee signs may be illuminated internally or externally. Lighting must be stationary and shielded to direct solely onto the sign without causing glare. No neon lights are permitted.

(f) Hold Harmless. When a sign extends over a public right-of-way, a hold harmless agreement must be signed by the owner prior to approval and installation of said sign.

(g) Sign Type. Marquee signs may not include electronic display.

14.38.106 Signs Permitted in Mixed-Use (MU, NMU, and CR) Zones.

Signs within the Mixed-Use (MU), Neighborhood Mixed-Use (NMU), and Campus Residential (CR) zones shall be regulated by the following provisions. Any signs, or types of sign, not expressly allowed by this Section are prohibited.

(1) Wall signs shall comply with the following requirements:

(i) Number. One (1) sign per business storefront.

(ii) Area. Two (2) square feet of sign for each foot of linear building facade.

(iii) Location. Sign shall be located on the first or second story facade.

(iv) Projection. Signs shall not project more than eighteen (18) inches from the facade.

(v) Illumination. Internal or external illumination is permitted. Externally lit signs shall be illuminated only with stationary, shielded light sources directed solely onto the sign without causing glare. Signs are permitted to be illuminated only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.

(i) May be located on an exterior wall next to a public entrance or within the common entrance of the building.

(ii) If located on an exterior wall, such directory signs shall not exceed nine (9) square feet and copy shall not exceed one (1) inch in height.

(iii) One (1) directory sign for each building facade with a public entrance is permitted.

(i) Number. One (1) sign per building facade consisting of individual letters (signs shall not consist of sign cabinets). No building shall be deemed to have more than four (4) facades.

(ii) Area. Two (2) square feet of sign for each linear foot of building facade.

(iii) Location. Shall be located on the top of the second story of the building.

(iv) Projection. Sign shall not project greater than eighteen (18) inches from the facade.

(vi) Size of Lettering. Letters are limited to two (2) feet in height.

(A) For buildings two (2) to four (4) stories in height: one (1) sign per building facade facing a public street.

(B) For buildings five (5) stories in height: two (2) signs per building facade facing a public street.

(ii) Type. Signs shall consist of individual letters or logos (signs shall not consist of sign cabinets).

(iii) Area. The sign shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet in area.

(iv) Location. The sign shall be located at the top of the second story of the building.

(v) Projection. Sign shall not project greater than eighteen (18) inches from the facade.

(vi) Illumination. Internal and external illumination is permitted. Externally lit signs shall be illuminated only with stationary, shielded light sources directed solely onto the sign without causing glare. Signs are permitted to be illuminated only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.

(vii) Size of Lettering. Letters shall not exceed three (3) feet in height.

(a) Entrance. The business shall have a public entrance directly onto the street.

(b) Location. The sign shall be located below the finished floor of the second level of a building or have a maximum height of fifteen (15) feet above the final grade, whichever is lower.

(c) Clearance. There must be a minimum eight (8) feet of clearance from the bottom of the sign structure to the ground directly below the sign.

(d) Area. Signs shall not exceed nine (9) square feet in area.

(e) Sign Length and Height. Sign length and height shall not exceed three and one-half (3 1/2) linear feet.

(g) Thickness. Signs, including the cabinet, shall not be more than five (5) inches thick. External lighting shall not be limited to the five (5) inch maximum sign cabinet thickness.

(h) Lettering Height. Individual sign letters shall not exceed twelve (12) inches in height.

(i) Any storefront or business premises that is less than thirty (30) feet in width shall have only one (1) projecting sign.

(iii) The maximum projection shall meet the requirement of Subsection (2)(f) of this Section.

(l) Hold Harmless Agreement. When a sign extends over a public right-of-way, a hold harmless agreement must be signed by the owner of the sign prior to approval and installation of said sign.

(m) Message. The message on projecting signs shall be limited to the name of the business and its logo.

(n) Changeable Copy. Projecting signs shall not be designed to include changeable copy.

(o) Exemptions. City-owned wayfinding and parking facility identification signs are exempt from the requirements of this Subsection.

(3) Parking Entry Sign. One (1) parking entry sign may be constructed for any surface level parking lot, sub-grade parking structure or above grade parking structure subject to the following restrictions: