The purpose of this article is to establish minimum standards to safeguard life and property and promote public welfare and community aesthetics by regulating the appearance, construction, location and maintenance of all signs.

(Ord. No. 0-6-09, 6-23-2009)

(1)

Violation or failure to comply with the provisions of this article shall be unlawful. Any person who shall violate any provision of this article or any order, rule or regulation made under this article shall be subject to a penalty as provided in section 78-919.

(2)

A sign erected, altered, moved or structurally modified without a permit, or altered with a permit but in violation of the provisions of this article, shall be removed at the owner's expense or brought into compliance within 30 days of written notification by the zoning administrator. If the violation is failure to obtain a permit, a permit fee shall be required, and the permit fee shall be doubled. In the event that the owner does not remove or bring into compliance, the zoning administrator may order removal or compliance with this article.

(3)

This section shall not preclude the city from maintaining any appropriate action to prevent or remove a violation of this article.

(Ord. No. 0-6-09, 6-23-2009; Memo. of 3-22-2010)

(1)

Permit and fee requirement. No sign may be constructed, erected, remodeled, relocated or expanded until a sign permit is obtained and a fee is paid in accordance with this article. No sign permit shall be issued for any sign unless the sign is permitted by and complies with the regulations of this article.

(2)

Exemptions. The following shall be exemptions to the sign permit and fee requirements in subsection (1) of this section:

(a)

Flags or emblems of a government, sign of political, civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organizations displayed on private property. Political campaign signs must be removed within one week after election. Only one sign per candidate or political issue is permitted per lot.

(b)

Signs of a duly constituted governmental body, including traffic or similar regulatory devices, legal notices, utility warning signs and warnings at railroad crossings.

(c)

Memorial signs.

(d)

Address numerals and other signs required to be maintained by law or governmental order, rule or regulation.

(e)

Small, nonilluminated instructional signs, not exceeding two square feet in area, displayed on private property for the convenience of the public, including signs to identify restrooms, instructional signs, freight entrances and the like. Signs larger than two square feet require a permit fee.

(f)

Temporary signs, provided that such signs conform to subsection 78-810(1)c and subsection 78-811(3).

(g)

Artwork and athletic scoreboards.

(h)

Signs accessory to residential/commercial uses permitted by subsections 78-811(1), (2) and (3), section 78-812 and subsections 78-814(1)f, 78-814(7) and 78-814(8).

(i)

Signs accessory to churches, schools or nonprofit institutions permitted by section 78-813.

(j)

Garage sale signs per subsection 78-810(13).

(k)

Signs deemed to be historical by the zoning administrator. The zoning administrator may seek guidance from the Landmarks Commission.

(l)

Signage on softball/baseball outfield fencing for advertising purposes.

Fixed signage in accordance with the following:

i.

Signs may be a maximum height of 4 feet and a maximum length of 6 feet.

ii.

Sign material may only consist of corrugated plastic, Dibond, or a similar material.

iii.

Signs must be uniform in shape and size per park location.

iv.

Signs may only be placed on the inside of the outfield fence.

v.

Signs may be placed after April 1 and are to be removed prior to September 1.

(Ord. No. 0-6-09, 6-23-2009; Ord. No. 0-1-2011, §§ 1, 2, 1-11-2011; Ord. No. 0-4-2011, §§ 108, 109, 5-10-2011)

(1)

Application. Applications for a sign permit shall be filed with the zoning administrator upon forms provided by the zoning administrator and shall contain or have attached thereto the following information:

(a)

The names, addresses and telephone numbers of the sign owner, the property owner where the sign is or will be located and the sign contractor of the proposed sign.

(b)

Clear and legible scale drawings with a description and nominal dimensions of the proposed sign, the construction, size and dimensions, and kind of materials to be used in such structure. The site plan shall show the buildings on the premises upon which the structure is to be erected and maintained, together with location, size and types of existing signs on the premises where the proposed sign is to be located.

(c)

If required by the zoning administrator, calculations showing that the structure and design meet the requirements of this article for wind speed.

(d)

Insurance policy or bond as required in this article.

(e)

Such other information as the zoning administrator may require, in order to show full compliance with this and all other applicable laws of the city.

(f)

Signature of the applicant.

(2)

Permit fees.

(a)

The applicant shall pay a permit fee as set by city resolution.

(b)

Permit fees may be waived for any nonconforming sign that is reconstructed in conformity with this article within one year of the original effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived.

(3)

Permit issuance or denial. The zoning administrator shall issue a permit for the erection, structural alteration, enlargement or relocation of a sign within the city when the permit application is properly made, all appropriate fees have been paid and the sign complies with the appropriate laws and regulations. If the sign permit is denied by the zoning administrator, he shall give written notice of the denial to the applicant, together with a brief written statement of the reasons for the denial.

(4)

Permit denial appeals.

(a)

Appeal from denial of a sign permit may be taken to the zoning board of appeals. Such an appeal can be made at a regularly scheduled zoning board of appeals meeting, provided a request for hearing is made in writing to the zoning administrator no less than 15 calendar days before a scheduled meeting. The zoning administrator shall comply with and enforce the zoning board of appeals' decision.

(b)

The zoning administrator's failure to either formally grant or deny a sign permit within five days of the date an application meeting the requirements of this article is filed shall be cause for appeal to the zoning board of appeals.

(Ord. No. 0-6-09, 6-23-2009)

All persons engaged in the erection, alteration, relocation or maintenance of a sign or other sign work in the city shall agree to hold harmless and indemnify the city, its officers, agents and employees from any and all claims of negligence resulting from the erection, alteration, relocation or maintenance of a sign or any other sign work insofar as this article has not specifically directed the placement of the sign.

(Ord. No. 0-6-09, 6-23-2009)

Every sign contractor shall file with the zoning administrator a certificate of insurance indicating the applicant holds a public liability insurance policy, including worker's compensation, public liability and property damage specifically to include the hold harmless clause with bodily injury limits of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $1,000,000.00 aggregate and property damage insurance of at least $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $1,000,000.00 aggregate, all amounts to be set by the council. Such insurance shall not be canceled or reduced without the insurer first giving 30 days' notice in writing to the city of such cancellation or reduction.

(Ord. No. 0-6-09, 6-23-2009)

(1)

Notification of nonconformance. After enactment of the ordinance from which this article is derived, the zoning administrator shall, as soon as practical, survey the city for signs which do not conform to the requirements of this article. Upon determination that a sign is nonconforming, the zoning administrator shall use reasonable efforts to notify, either personally or in writing, the user or owner of the property on which the sign is located of the following:

(a)

The reason for the sign's nonconformity.

(b)

Whether the sign is eligible as a legal nonconforming sign or is unlawful.

(2)

Signs eligible for characterization as legal nonconforming. Any sign located within the city limits on the date of original adoption of the ordinance from which this article is derived, which does not conform with the provisions of this article is eligible for characterization as a legal nonconforming sign and is permitted, providing it also meets one of the following requirements:

(a)

The sign is erected under the authority of a proper sign permit prior to the date of original adoption of the ordinance from which this article is derived; or

(b)

No permit was required under applicable law for the sign in question on the date of installation or placement.

(3)

Loss of legal nonconforming status. A sign loses its legal nonconforming status if one or more of the following occurs:

(a)

The sign is altered in any way, except for normal maintenance, which makes the sign less in compliance with the requirements of this article. Normal maintenance shall include repainting; repairing, including structural repairs, without removal of the sign; cleaning; maintaining electrical wiring; changing or repairing fasteners; and repairs required pursuant to the maintenance or safety standards of the signage regulations. If the original intent was to make periodic face or message changes to a particular sign, then such changes will constitute normal maintenance.

(b)

The sign is moved or relocated.

(c)

The sign fails to conform to this article regarding maintenance, safety, repair, abandonment or the sign is obsolete.

(d)

The nonconforming sign is damaged by fire, flood, explosion or act of God to an extent of less than 50 percent of its replacement value and the sign is not reconstructed and used as before within three months after such calamity. If a sign is damaged by such causes to the extent of 50 percent or more of its replacement value, the sign shall lose its legal nonconforming status and shall be removed or reconstructed to conform to the standards of this article.

(4)

Removal of nonconforming signs. All signs found to be in noncompliance with the provisions of this article shall be removed within 30 days of receiving written notice of noncompliance from the zoning administrator.

(5)

Abandoned signs. All abandoned signs shall be removed within 30 days of abandonment as determined by the zoning administrator. The abandoned designation shall be removed if the sign is made legible.

(6)

Obsolete signs. No sign shall be permitted which advertises a business that is not being presently conducted. Obsolete signs shall be removed within 30 days of termination of the business advertised. If the signage otherwise conforms to all the requirements of this article, the sign message may be covered to eliminate the advertisement. This will prevent the removal of otherwise conforming sign structures that may be used by a future business.

(Ord. No. 0-6-09, 6-23-2009; Ord. No. 0-3-2012, §§ 21, 22, 4-10-2012)

(1)

All signs shall comply with the provisions of this chapter, as amended, and the additional construction standards set forth in this article.

(2)

All freestanding structures shall be self-supporting and permanently attached to sufficient foundations.

(3)

Electric service to ground signs shall be supplied power by underground wiring.

(4)

All signs shall be constructed to withstand wind speeds of not less than 30 pounds per square foot when all exposed areas are covered with one-half inch of ice, with correct engineering adjustments for the height of the sign above grade.

(5)

No sign shall be suspended by chains or other devices that will allow the sign to swing due to wind action. The sign shall be anchored to prevent any lateral movement that could cause wear on supporting members or connections.

(6)

Supports and braces shall be an integral part of the sign design. Angle irons, chains, or wires used for supports or braces shall be hidden from public view to the extent technically feasible.

(7)

Internally illuminated signs shall be UL listed or other comparable listing and shall be labeled as such.

(Ord. No. 0-6-09, 6-23-2009)

(1)

All signs shall be installed and maintained in a workmanlike manner using equipment that is adequate and safe for the task. The zoning administrator may deny a sign permit if the sign contractor does not have or does not arrange for use of adequate equipment. The zoning administrator may also cite the sign contractor for a violation of this article if the contractor fails to use proper equipment in the maintenance of signs.

(2)

This article recognizes that electric signs are controlled under the special equipment provisions of the National Electrical Code (Article 600), National Electric Safety Code, and article II of this chapter. Electric sign contractors and their employees are authorized to perform the following specific tasks:

(a)

Install exterior electric signs, ballasts or high voltage transformers to sockets or outline lighting tubes, and may connect such signs to primary branch circuits, if such circuits already exists outside of the building. Only a city licensed electrician shall be allowed to install primary branch circuits.

(b)

Maintain and replace any electric component within the sign, on its surface or between the sign and building for exterior signs only. This article prohibits the electric sign contractor or its employees from performing work on electric signs in contradiction to the National Electrical Code or article II of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 0-6-09, 6-23-2009)

All signs constructed, erected, remodeled, relocated or expanded shall comply with the following standards:

(1)

Banners, pennants, streamers, feather flags and strings of lights. No banners, pennants, streamers, feather flags, strings of lights or any other similar sign shall be permitted, except:

(a)

For churches, schools, civic and nonprofit organizations.

(b)

For residential requirements see section 78-811.

(c)

For business and industrial districts, provided that banners, pennants, streamers and strings of lights are affixed to the front wall and that lights do not flash. Strings of lights may also be affixed to vegetation. Banners must comply with the requirements of front wall signs per subsection 78-814(1). Banners and other similar temporary signs for the front wall are exempt when placed for no more than 30 days.

(d)

For business districts, each parcel is allowed one feather flag per street frontage with a maximum height of 12 feet and maximum width of three feet. Feather flags shall be removed when business is not open. Feather flags shall be setback a minimum of three feet from any side lot line.

(e)

For the Main Street Historic District: One avenue banner up to ten square feet in area is allowed for each private light pole. An avenue banner is attached at the top and bottom of the banner to the light pole. Avenue banners shall be removed or replaced within 30 days of notice when faded to the point of illegibility or when damaged in any way.

(2)

Illuminated signs. Signs shall be shaded wherever necessary to avoid casting bright light upon property located in any residential district. Signs shall not exceed 0.5 footcandles at the residential property line.

(3)

Flashing or moving signs. No flashing signs, rotating or moving signs, animated signs, signs with moving lights or signs creating the illusion of movement shall be permitted. A sign whereon the display is indicated by intermittent lighting shall not be deemed to be a flashing sign if the lighting changes are not more frequent than every ten seconds. There will be an exception, in the business district on Main Street, for any wall sign existing on the effective date of the ordinance from which this section is derived, designed to flash to be allowed to flash one hour before a performance and until one-half hour after a performance, during performance days and between sunset and 9:00 p.m. one week prior to performance days.

(4)

Projecting signs.

(a)

No projecting signs shall extend more than three feet into the public right-of-way.

(b)

Projecting signs shall have a minimum clearance of nine feet above ground level.

(c)

The total area of a projecting sign shall not exceed 16 square feet per story on one side or 32 square feet on both sides.

(d)

Projecting signs are limited to one per business with direct street entry. Businesses without direct street entry are allowed one projecting sign. However, there shall be no more than three projecting signs on a building for those businesses without direct street entry.

(5)

Roof signs. No signs shall be attached to any roof and no signs attached to the building may project above the area where the wall and roof meet.

(6)

Accessway or window signs. No sign shall block any required access or be positioned outside of any window. Decals may be attached to the outside of a window and will be considered a wall sign.

(7)

Canopy signs. No signs may be attached to any canopy roof except on the side of a canopy roof on a canopy (building), but they may not project above the canopy roof.

(8)

Signs on trees, utility poles or fences. No sign shall be attached to a tree, utility pole, rock or fence, whether on public or private property, except as permitted in subsection 78-814(7) and except that signs for which no permit is required under section 78-803(2)(l) may be attached to a fence.

(9)

Building and electrical code applicable. All signs must conform to the regulations and design standards of this chapter. Wiring of all electrical signs must conform to article II of this chapter and the National Electrical Code.

(10)

Area of sign. Sign area shall be the gross surface area further defined as the entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme lights of such sign. Such perimeter shall not include any structural or framing elements lying outside the limits of such sign and not forming an integral part of the display. For computing the area of any wall sign that consists of letters mounted or painted on a wall, the area shall be deemed to be the area of the smallest rectangular figure which can encompass all of the letters.

(11)

Traffic safety. No sign shall be maintained at any location where, by reason of its position, size, shape or color, it may obstruct, impair, obscure, interfere with the view of or be confused with any traffic control sign, signal or device, or where it may interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.

(12)

Reserved.

(13)

Signs on parkways and garage sale signs. No sign shall be permitted on any public street, sidewalk, alley, parkway or other public property, except that a sign advertising "Garage Sale" and "Open House", not to exceed four square feet in area, two feet in height, two feet in width, may be placed in the parkway in front of the residence during the garage sale or open house. Additional signs may be placed in the parkways at intersections for the days of the sale and open house. Signs shall not obstruct vision for vehicular traffic. (Exception: Subsection 78-814(9)c.)

(14)

Off-premises signs. Off-premises signs shall only be permitted on parcels zoned business, commercial or industrial and shall not exceed 100 square feet in area on a side or 200 square feet on both sides and not be closer than 500 feet from any other off-premises sign. Directional signs shall not exceed 25 square feet in area. If the speed limit on the street adjacent to the property where such sign is placed is 35 miles per hour or more, the allowable maximum area shall be increased by 50 percent.

(Ord. No. 0-6-09, 6-23-2009; Memo. of 3-22-2010; Ord. No. 0-1-2011, § 3, 1-11-2011; Ord. No. 0-3-2012, § 23, 4-10-2012; Ord. No. 0-21-2014, § 1, 10-14-2014; Ord. No. 0-4-2021, 2-9-2021)

No sign accessory to any residential use shall be permitted except in compliance with the following regulations:

(1)

Nameplates and identification signs. Nameplates and identification signs shall be permitted subject to the following regulations:

(a)

For each single-family and two-family dwelling, there shall be permitted one non-illuminated nameplate, not exceeding four square feet in area and six feet in height, visible from the street, indicating the name and/or address of the occupant and, where applicable, a professional status, but not to indicate a product or business.

(b)

For each multifamily dwelling or single-family and two-family subdivision, there shall be permitted one identification sign not exceeding 32 square feet in area and eight feet in height, located near the main entrance to the building or subdivision and indicating only the name of the building or subdivision and name of the owner, manager or developer thereof.

(c)

In connection with construction or remodeling, there shall be permitted one non-illuminated sign not exceeding 32 square feet in area and eight feet in height, indicating the names of any or all professional offices. On corner lots, two such signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. Any signs permitted under this subsection shall be removed by the person erecting the sign, not longer than two weeks after completion of the construction or remodeling.

(2)

"For Sale" or "For Rent" signs. "For Sale" or "For Rent" signs shall be permitted subject to the following regulations:

(a)

For sale or rental of single-family dwellings, or lots for dwelling purposes, for each lot there shall be no more than one such sign installed in each yard adjoining an existing or dedicated street. No such sign shall exceed 12 square feet in area and six feet in height, and no such sign shall be illuminated. Each sign must be devoted solely to the sale or rental of the property offered, placed on private property of the unit and removed upon the sale or rental.

(b)

A multifamily dwelling unit offered for sale or rental by individual owners shall be allowed no more than one sign installed in each yard adjoining an existing or dedicated street, not to exceed 12 square feet in area and six feet in height, placed on private property of such unit or in the case of a condominium, the sign shall be placed in front of the unit on land held in common. No such sign shall be illuminated. Each such sign must be devoted solely to the sale or rental of the unit being offered and must be removed immediately upon the sale or rental of the unit.

(3)

Temporary signs, banners and strings of lights. Temporary signs, banners and strings of lights shall be permitted subject to the following regulations:

(a)

Temporary signs, banners and strings of lights shall be located only on property occupied by the person contracting or placing the sign, banner or strings of lights.

[(b)

Reserved.]

(c)

Temporary signs used for birth announcements, graduations, anniversaries and other special events may be displayed no longer than ten consecutive days.

(d)

No more than one temporary sign is permitted per dwelling unit. No such sign shall exceed 12 square feet in area, four feet in height or three feet in width.

(e)

No temporary sign shall be illuminated or equipped with moving parts.

(f)

All temporary signs shall be constructed of materials sufficient to withstand heavy winds and shall be firmly anchored to the ground in a suitable manner.

(g)

For purposes of this subsection, a temporary sign shall not be deemed to be a portable sign pursuant to subsection 78-814(9).

(Ord. No. 0-6-09, 6-23-2009)

No sign accessory to any parking area shall be permitted except in compliance with the following regulations:

(1)

One sign may be erected to designate each entrance to or exit from a parking area; each such sign shall be no more than five square feet in area; such signs are exempt from minimum setback requirements but shall be located at least one foot behind the lot line. Such signs shall not contain non-directory content.

(2)

One sign designating the conditions of use shall be permitted for each parking area; each such sign shall be limited to a maximum area of nine square feet. Such signs are exempt from minimum setback requirements but shall be screened from adjoining property.

(Ord. No. 0-6-09, 6-23-2009)

No sign accessory to any church, school or nonprofit institution shall be permitted except in compliance with the following regulations:

(1)

There shall be not more than three freestanding signs per lot. No such sign shall exceed 36 square feet in area, except monument signs as shown in figure C which may have advertising up to a maximum of 36 square feet in area per side and the monument sign including advertising may be up to a maximum of 100 square feet in area per side. Such signs shall be no closer than one foot from the lot line on private property.

(2)

Temporary signs, banners and displays for church, school, institutional or civic events are permitted but must be located on property owned or controlled by the church, school, institution, or civic organization or on public lands approved by the zoning administrator, and may be displayed only during a period commencing 30 days prior to the scheduled event and ending three days after closing date of the scheduled event.

(3)

Wall signs shall not exceed one-tenth of the wall area on the principal building.

(Ord. No. 0-6-09, 6-23-2009)

No sign accessory to any business, commercial or industrial use shall be permitted, except in compliance with the following regulations:

(1)

Front wall signs. Front wall signs shall be permitted subject to the following regulations (see figure A, section 78-816.):

(a)

A sign shall be permitted on the front wall of any principal building. The total area of such sign shall not exceed one-tenth of the area of the front face, including doors and windows, of the principal building, provided that the total area of such sign shall not exceed 165 square feet. If a building has direct access to a street, the speed limit upon which is 35 miles per hour or more, and if the building has no ground signs, the allowable maximum area of a front wall sign under this subsection shall be increased by 50 percent. Twelve-square-foot wall signs are permitted for building faces less than 120 square feet. Front wall signs shall not project above the roof of the building and shall not project more that 15 inches from the wall.

(b)

Where a single principal building is devoted to two or more businesses, commercial or industrial uses, the operator of each such use may install a front wall sign. The maximum area of each such sign shall be determined by determining the proportionate share of the front face, including doors and windows, of the principal building occupied by each such use and applying such proportion to the total sign area permitted for the front wall of the building.

(c)

Signs constructed of metal and illuminated by any means requiring internal wiring or electrically wired accessory fixtures attached to a metal sign shall maintain a free clearance to grade of nine feet. Accessory lighting fixtures attached to a nonmetal frame sign shall maintain a clearance of nine feet to ground.

(d)

Front wall signs may be gaseous tube type or may be illuminated by interior means of lighting of an intensity to prevent excessive glare, or by indirect lighting designed to flood only the area of the sign with light and to prevent excessive glare, or by indirect lighting designed to flood only the area of the sign with light and to prevent light from being directed on surrounding property.

(e)

Front wall signs that meet the following characteristics may be increased by 25 percent of the allowable sign area permitted in subsection (1)a of this section except that the total area of such signs shall not exceed 300 square feet: front wall signs that consist only of individual, outlined alphabetic, numeric and symbolic characters without background except that provided by the building surface to which they are affixed. If illuminated, such illumination shall be by internal shielded illumination, shielded silhouette lighting or shielded spot lighting but not any lighting where the light source itself is visible or exposed on the face or sides of the characters.

(f)

Any number or kind of signs attached inside the window of the business. Such signs are exempt from permit fees and shall comply with subsection 78-810(3).

(2)

Side wall signs. Side wall signs shall be permitted subject to the following regulations:

(a)

The total area of such signs shall not exceed one-tenth of the area of the side wall, including doors and windows, of the principal building, provided that the total area of such signs shall not exceed 100 square feet. Side wall signs shall not project above the roof of the building and shall not project more than 15 inches from the wall.

(b)

The signs must be located on a side wall facing a side yard of 12 feet or more in width on the same lot or on a side wall facing a side street.

(c)

Signs constructed of metal and illuminated by any means requiring internal wiring or electrically wired accessory fixtures attached to a metal sign shall maintain a free clearance to grade of nine feet. Accessory lighting fixtures attached to a nonmetal frame sign shall maintain a clearance of nine feet to ground.

(d)

Side wall signs may be gaseous tube type or may be illuminated by interior means of lighting of an intensity to prevent excessive glare or by indirect lighting designed to flood only the area of the sign with light and to prevent light from being directed on surrounding property.

(e)

Side wall signs that meet the following characteristics may be increased by 25 percent of the allowable sign area permitted in subsection (2)a of this section except that the total area of such signs shall not exceed 125 square feet: side wall signs that consist only of individual outlined alphabetic, numeric and symbolic characters without background except that provided by the building surface to which they are affixed. If illuminated, such illumination shall be by internal shielded illumination, shielded silhouette lighting or shielded spot lighting but not any lighting where the light source itself is visible or exposed on the face or sides of the characters.

(3)

Rear wall signs. A sign shall be permitted on the rear wall of any principal building subject to the following regulations:

(a)

The maximum area of such rear wall sign shall not exceed 50 percent of the maximum area permitted for a front wall sign of the same building. Rear wall signs shall not project above the roof of the building and shall not project more than 15 inches from the wall.

(b)

Signs constructed of metal and illuminated by any means requiring internal wiring of electrically wired accessory fixtures attached to a metal sign shall maintain a free clearance to grade of nine feet. Accessory lighting fixtures attached to a nonmetal frame sign shall maintain a clearance of nine feet to ground.

(c)

Rear wall signs may be gaseous tube type or may be illuminated by interior means of lighting of an intensity to prevent excessive glare or by indirect lighting designed to flood only the area of the sign with light and to prevent light from being directed on surrounding property.

(4)

Ground signs. Two ground signs shall be permitted for any building subject to the following regulations (see also figures B and C in sections 78-817 and 78-818.):

(a)

The area of such sign shall not exceed in square feet per side 1.8 times the linear feet of the building frontage. The total sign area in square feet may be in no event greater than 100 square feet per side, except monument signs as shown in figure C which may have advertising up to a maximum of 100 square feet per side and the whole structure including advertising may be up to a maximum of 500 square feet per side.

(b)

The maximum height of the top of the main body of any ground sign shall be 18 feet.

(5)

Sign extension. No part of any sign shall extend above the crest of the roof of any building or structure. No sign considered a wall sign by virtue of its attachment to the wall of a building shall be allowed to extend above the top edge of the wall.

(6)

Lettering of awnings. Letters may be painted or otherwise affixed to any permissible awning subject to the following regulations:

(a)

Lettering or letters shall not project above, below or beyond the physical dimensions of the awning and shall be an integral part of the awning.

(b)

Lettering or letters shall not be larger from top to bottom than eight inches.

(c)

Lettering or letters shall not denote other than the name and address of the business conducted therein and/or a product produced or sold or service rendered therein.

(d)

One under-awning sign, not to exceed an area of ten square feet. Such sign shall have a minimum clearance from grade of nine feet to the bottom of the sign.

(7)

Identification sign. One identification sign, visible from the street, indicating the name, corporate insignia of the building owner or occupant or address may be located on the primary building, grounds, gate, gate post or gate house. Nameplates are permitted on fences in the GI and HI zoning districts.

(8)

"For Sale" or "For Rent" signs. "For Sale" or "For Rent" signs shall be permitted subject to the following:

(a)

For sale or rental of business, commercial, or industrial real property, for each lot there shall be no more than one such sign installed in each yard adjoining an existing or dedicated street. No such sign in the CB Central Business and NB Neighborhood Business districts shall exceed 12 square feet in area and six feet in height. No such sign in the PB Planned Business, PI Planned Industrial, GI General Industrial, and HI Heavy Industrial districts shall exceed 32 square feet in area and eight feet in height. No such sign shall be illuminated. Each sign must be removed immediately upon the sale or rental of the property offered for sale or rent.

(b)

Where a commercial or industrial plat is offered for sale, there shall be permitted one sign facing each public street adjoining the property being offered. Each sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and eight feet in height. Such sign must be devoted solely to the sale of the property being offered and must be removed immediately upon the sale of all the property within the plat.

(9)

Portable signs. Portable signs shall be permitted subject to the following regulations:

(a)

Each business is allowed one portable sign that shall not exceed 12 square feet in area on a side, three feet in width or four feet in height.

(b)

No portable signs shall be illuminated.

(c)

A portable sign may be placed only on private property, except sandwich boards.

(10)

Total area of on-premises signs. The total area of all on-premises signs for any individual business shall not exceed 300 square feet.

(11)

Group signs. Group signs are freestanding or wall signs used to identify the name of a multi-tenant building or lot containing two or more uses. Group signs may contain the group name of the development and/or the individual names of the tenants in the development. Group signs are regulated under subsections (1)—(4) of this section. Group signs shall comply with all the requirements of freestanding and wall signs. Group signs shall be permitted in lieu of freestanding and wall signs, not in addition to such signs.

(Ord. No. 0-6-09, 6-23-2009; Ord. No. 0-29-2013, § 1, 12-10-2013)

Signs may require special regulations consistent with the purposes of Chapter 38, article II of the Municipal Code and sections 78-517 and 78-518 of this Zoning Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 0-6-09, 6-23-2009)

Figure A

(Ord. No. 0-6-09, 6-23-2009)

Figure B

(Ord. No. 0-6-09, 6-23-2009)

Figure C

(Ord. No. 0-6-09, 6-23-2009)