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Spring Lake Heights
City Zoning Code

§ 22-610.7

Signs Permitted in Commercial and Business Zones.

[Ord. #6-1989, § 610.7; Ord. #11-2007, § 1]
a. 
Signs, except construction signs, permitted in residential zones.
b. 
Tenant Signs.
1. 
Not more than two tenant signs per business identifying the occupants of the building and their profession may be erected and maintained. One of the two signs must be attached to the wall of the building in accordance with paragraph f of this subsection.
2. 
The tenant sign not attached to the building shall not exceed two square feet in area.
3. 
On premises having more than one business, tenant signs may be accumulated into a directory ground sign; provided that all tenant signs not attached to the building are included in the ground sign and provided further that the overall sign area does not exceed two square feet per business or 40 square feet in total, whichever is less.
c. 
Sales and Credit Card Signs. A sign permit shall not be required.
1. 
Sale, "credit card accepted", and signs for business, advertising, or announcement of special events shall be permitted without limitation to number, provided that the aggregate area of the signs in windows does not exceed 25% of the gross glass area of the wall in which the window is located or in doors does not exceed 10% of the door glass area.
2. 
Sale signs shall be affixed to the inside surface of the window glass.
3. 
A temporary sign announcing the bona fide opening of a new business may be used for one consecutive period of 30 days in any calendar year.
d. 
Ground Signs.
1. 
One ground sign shall be permitted on a property where any single building containing one or more separate established businesses. The sign shall not exceed 40 square feet in area and may display the name, address, or symbol (logo) for the business(es).
2. 
Ground signs shall only be illuminated externally.
3. 
Ground signs shall only advertise the business conducted on the property or the services and products produced, made, or sold on the premises.
e. 
Construction Signs.
1. 
One sign per premises on which construction pursuant to site plan approval is underway shall be permitted, provided that the sign shall not exceed 24 square feet in area. The sign shall be removed prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
2. 
Construction signs may only advertise the project to be erected, the name of the developer, financial institution funding the construction, and the broker or agent responsible for sale/rental/lease of the project.
f. 
Attached Signs (Other Than Tenant Signs). Attached signs shall be signs attached to a building or other similar structure.
1. 
One attached sign shall be permitted per business on a property and shall only advertise the business conducted on the property or the services and products produced, made or sold on the premises.
2. 
Attached signs may only be illuminated externally.
3. 
Attached signs shall not project higher than the highest point of the parapet, facade or roof eave of the building to which it is affixed.
4. 
A sign shall not project more than 15 inches from the wall surface to which it is attached, nor beyond the property line bounding the property upon which it is erected, nor shall it overhang the public street or sidewalk.
5. 
The area of attached signs shall not exceed 10% of the total wall area on which it is mounted and shall not be for more than five feet in height.
6. 
Signs in a shopping center shall be of a consistent design approved as part of the site plan approval. Where a sign is hung under the covering over a walkway, it shall not exceed 12 square feet in area nor shall it extend lower than eight feet above the walkway.
g. 
Freestanding Signs.
1. 
In lieu of a ground sign, one freestanding sign shall be permitted provided it is constructed so that the sign is separated from the ground by a pole, stanchion, beam, or other similar item.
2. 
All ground signs shall be securely built, constructed and erected upon posts and standards sunk at least three feet below the natural surface of the ground, and shall be properly supported. All posts, anchors, and bracing of wood shall be treated to protect them from moisture by using generally accepted methods when they rest upon or enter into the ground. All ground signs and the premises surrounding the same shall be maintained by the owner thereof in a clean, sanitary, and inoffensive condition, and free and clear of all obnoxious substances, rubbish, and weeds.
3. 
The size of the freestanding sign at the minimum setback line shall not exceed 40 square feet.
4. 
Freestanding signs shall only be illuminated externally.
5. 
Freestanding signs shall only advertise the business conducted on the property and/or the services and products produced, made, or sold on the premises.
6. 
The base of freestanding signs shall be screened with plantings.
h. 
Height and Setback Requirements.
Sale/Rent/Lease, Tenant, Special Event, Election, Informational and Directional
Freestanding Ground Construction
Minimum front yard setback (feet)
0
10
Minimum side yard setback (feet)
5
5
Maximum sign structure height (feet)
4
20 Freestanding 5 ground and construction