Strongsville City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 1272
Signs
1272.01 PURPOSE AND INTENT.
Sign regulations, including provisions to control the type, design, size, location, motion, illumination, enforcement and maintenance thereof, are established in order to achieve, among others, the following purposes:
(a) To maintain high quality residential and public facilities districts by permitting reasonable signage; and
(b) To provide reasonable conditions for identifying establishments in office, business and industrial districts by relating the size, type and design of signs to the type and size of the office, business and industrial establishments; and
(c) To eliminate any conflict between advertising signs and traffic control signs which would be hazardous to the safety of the motoring public or pedestrians; and
(d) To control the design and size of all signs so that their appearance will be aesthetically harmonious with an overall design for the area; and
(e) To promote the most desirable developments and economic activity consistent with the objectives of the City's planning and development program; and
(f) To prevent any inadvertent and unintended favoring of a commercial message over a non-commercial message, or favoring of any particular non-commercial message over any other non-commercial message.
With these regulations, it is the City's intent not to infringe on the rights of free speech as protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article I §11 of the Ohio Constitution. All provisions of this chapter are to be construed, whenever possible, in favor of vigorous political debate and accommodation of the rights of residents and visitors to speak freely. (Ord. 2009-155. Passed 11-16-09.)
1272.02 REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED.
Signs shall be designed, erected, altered, reconstructed, moved and maintained, in whole or in part, in accordance with the type, design, size, location, illumination and other provisions set forth in this chapter.
The construction, erection, safety and maintenance of all signs shall be in accordance with the applicable City codes. The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to prohibit signage that is required by law. The provisions of this chapter shall not amend or in any way interfere with other codes, rules or regulations governing traffic signs within the City; and shall not amend or in any way interfere with other provisions of the Strongsville Codified Ordinances which impose additional rules or regulations regarding signage, or require additional signage. (Ord. 2009-155. Passed 11-16-09.)
1272.03 CLASSIFICATION OF SIGNS.
"Sign" means any display, figure, painting, drawing, placard, poster or other device which is designed, intended or used to convey a message, advertise, inform or direct attention to a building, person, institution, organization, issue, activity, place, object or product. It may be a structure or part thereof painted on or attached directly or indirectly on a structure.
(a) Classification by Use Types.
(1) "Permanent sign" means a sign designed for use for an indefinite period of time and shall include the following:
A. "Bulletin board" means an announcement sign which directs attention to an event and information.
B. "Directional sign" means a sign indicating only the direction of pedestrian and vehicular circulation routes on the lot on which the sign is located.
C. “Drive-thru Menu Board” means a sign with a drive-thru restaurant facility that provides food choices and directions for customers.
D. "Nameplate" means a sign indicating the name, address or profession of the person or persons occupying a building or unit of a building.
E. All other signs permitted by this chapter other than temporary signs.
(2) "Temporary sign" means a sign designed for use for a limited period of time. The expiration date of a temporary sign as approved by the Building Commissioner shall appear on each temporary sign.
(b) Classification by Structural Types. (See illustration - Signs: Structural Types.)
(1) Building signs shall include the following:
A. "Canopy sign" means a sign attached to the soffit or fascia of a canopy, covered entrance or walkway, or to a permanent awning or marquee and not projecting beyond the edges of same.
B. "Projecting sign" means a sign attached to an outside building wall and which projects at a ninety degree (90°) angle therefrom.
C. "Wall or panel sign" means a sign integral with the face of an exterior building wall or mansard roof, or attached to and parallel with the wall or mansard roof.
D. "Window sign" means a sign painted, attached or affixed to the interior surface of a window and/or door of a building, which sign can be viewed from the exterior of the building.
(2) Freestanding signs shall include the following:
A. "Ground sign" means a sign in which the horizontal length of the sign exceeds its vertical height with an allowed supporting base not exceeding twelve inches above the original grade. The sign face area extends from the top of the sign to the bottom of the base.
B. "Pole sign" means a sign which is supported by or suspended from a freestanding column or columns and designed so as to permit pedestrian or vehicular movement under the sign.
C. "Pylon sign" means a sign in which the vertical height of the sign exceeds its horizontal length. The sign face area extends from the top of the sign to the bottom of the base. The base shall not exceed twelve inches from the original grade.
(Ord. 2021-006. Passed 3-15-21.)
1272.04 DESIGN STANDARDS.
Signs, as permitted in the various zoning districts, shall be professionally designed, constructed and installed so as to be compatible in character with regard to the architecture of the building on the lot on which they are located, and with the material, color and size of signs designed and located on the same building and on adjoining buildings in order to produce an overall unified effect in accordance with the standards set forth in this section.
(a) Wall or Panel Signs. A wall or panel sign shall not project more than twelve inches from the building wall to which it is attached and shall be set back from the end of a building or party wall line for a distance of at least three feet and shall not project above the building wall or coping of a mansard roof.
(b) Projecting Signs. Projecting signs shall not extend more than three feet from the face of a building and the lowest portion of such sign shall not be less than eight feet above the finished grade of a sidewalk, or other pedestrian way, and not less than fifteen feet above the finished grade of a vehicular way.
(c) Sign Height. Maximum height of freestanding signs shall be in accordance with the height limitations as specified in their respective zoning district's regulations.
(d) Vertical Dimension. The lowest member of all signs which are supported or suspended from a building shall not be less than eight feet above the finished grade of a sidewalk or other pedestrian way. If located over a pavement used for vehicular traffic or within eighteen inches of the vertical projection of the edges of such pavement, the lowest member of the sign shall not be less than fifteen feet above the finished pavement.
(e) Relation to Openings. Signs shall not project over or obstruct the required windows or doors of any building.
(f) Relation to Traffic Devices. Signs shall not be erected so as to obstruct sight lines along any public way, traffic control signals, street name signs, or street sight lines or signals at railroad grade crossings. Signs visible from the sight lines along any street shall not contain an arrow or words such as "stop", "go", "slow", or any terms which could cause confusion with traffic signals. The movement, content, coloring or manner of illumination of any sign shall not resemble traffic control signs or signals or cause confusion with traffic signals.
(g) Movement Restrictions. No sign shall employ any parts or elements which revolve, rotate, whirl, or spin. Banners, flags, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners, strings of lights, air balloons, wind-driven signs or other similar devices for the purpose of advertising are prohibited. Such devices may be permitted for Public Facilities uses, as approved by the Architectural Review Board and Building Commissioner, or for other uses as otherwise specifically permitted in this chapter.
(h) Signs on Corner Lots. No sign shall be allowed within a triangle formed between points on the front and side street right-of-way lines within thirty-five feet from their intersection.
(i) Continuity. Signs seen in series on a building wall or walls, shall have a continuity of design with respect to shape, materials, color and placement.
(j) Style and Color. The style or design of signs shall be consistent throughout a particular building or group of buildings; the colors of signs shall be compatible with the color of the building facade(s) and other existing and proposed signs.
(k) Graphics. The lettering on a sign shall be clearly legible and in scale with the sign surface upon which it is placed.
(l) Materials. Signs shall be constructed of materials which are of appropriate quality and durability, and which are compatible with the materials of the building upon which such signs are placed.
(m) Structural Design. The construction, erection and maintenance of all signs shall be in compliance with this chapter and the Building Code and all other applicable municipal standards and regulations; provided, however, that in every instance the most restrictive standard shall govern.
(Ord. 2021-006. Passed 3-15-21.)
1272.05 ILLUMINATION OF SIGNS.
(a) This section is to provide reasonable lighting standards for signage in all districts to promote aesthetic value without compromising the health, safety and welfare of the community.
(b) An application must be submitted for each sign that the property owner requests be illuminated.
(c) The submittal of an application for the illumination of a sign in a Residential Zoning district shall be reviewed and acted upon by the Building Commissioner. The illumination of signs in Residential Zoning Districts shall meet the following standards:
(1) Light sources to illuminate permanent signs located inside or outside of buildings shall not be of excessive brightness or cause glare hazardous to pedestrians or drivers of automobiles, or be objectionable to adjacent Residential Districts. “Excessive brightness” shall be defined as any sign that emits more than 10.00 Footcandles (equivalent to 10.00 Lumen per square foot) of light when measured at night, three feet perpendicular from the center of any sign face.
(d) The Building Commissioner may adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter dealing with illuminated signs in Residential Zoning Districts.
(e) The submittal of an application for the illumination of signs in all other zoning districts (other than Residential Districts), shall be reviewed and acted upon by the Architectural Review Board. The illumination of signs in all other zoning districts shall meet the following standards:
(1) Light sources to illuminate permanent signs located inside or outside of buildings shall not be of excessive brightness or cause glare hazardous to pedestrians or drivers of automobiles, or be objectionable to adjacent Residential Districts. “Excessive brightness” shall be defined as any sign that emits more than 10.00 Footcandles (equivalent to 10.00 Lumen per square foot) of light when measured at night, three feet perpendicular from the center of any sign face.
(f) The Architectural Review Board may adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter dealing with illuminated signs in zoning districts other than Residential Districts.
(g) In all zoning districts, the sign lamps shall have a minimum color temperature of 3000 degrees Kelvin to 4000 degrees Kelvin, and a minimum Color Rendering Index (CRI) of 80 to 90. In all zoning districts, light sources to illuminate signs shall be shielded from all adjacent buildings and streets and shall not be of such brightness so as to cause glare, hazardous to pedestrians, or vehicle drivers, or so as to cause reasonable objection from any adjacent buildings or uses.
(Ord. 2021-006. Passed 3-15-21.)
1272.06 SIGN FACE AREA.
Throughout this chapter, reference is made to the maximum permitted sign face area for single face signs. Freestanding signs may, however, have two sign faces. In such case, the maximum permitted sign face area for a single sign face shall apply to both sign faces. For example, if a sign face area of fifty square feet is permitted for a single sign face, a double-faced sign is permitted fifty square feet of sign face area for each sign face or a total of 100 square feet. No sign shall have more than two sign faces.
(Ord. 2009-155. Passed 11-16-09.)
1272.07 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT SIGNS.
Accessory signs in residential districts shall only be designed, erected, altered, moved and maintained, in whole or in part, in accordance with the following regulations:
(a) One wall or panel sign not exceeding two square feet in sign face area shall be permitted and located on any dwelling. Illumination, if any, shall meet the requirements of Section 1272.05.
(b) One permanent ground sign not to exceed thirty square feet in single face area and five feet in height shall be permitted at each entrance to the subdivision or residential development. Such sign shall be set back not less than ten feet from any street right-of-way line and shall comply with the provisions for signs on corner lots as set forth in Section 1272.04(h). With approval of the Building Commissioner, illumination of such signs shall be permitted if they meet the requirements of Section 1272.05.
(c) Temporary ground signs not exceeding six square feet each in single face sign area and five feet in height, shall be permitted for each lot, provided such signs shall be located not less than twenty-five feet from any lot line and ten feet from any street right-of-way line. The total square footage for all such signs on a residential lot shall not exceed thirty-six square feet. Illumination of such signs shall not be permitted.
(d) One temporary project ground sign not exceeding twenty-five square feet in single sign face area and eight feet in height may be permitted while a development is under construction. A temporary project ground sign shall be located not less than twenty-five feet from all street right of ways and lot lines and 100 feet from the nearest residence. Permits for such signs shall be for a period not exceeding two years from the date of issuance or upon issuance of the permit for the final sublot in that subdivision, whichever shall first occur. Illumination, if any, shall meet the requirements of Section 1272.05.
(Ord. 2009-155. Passed 11-16-09.)
1272.08 PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT SIGNS.
Accessory signs in Public Facilities Districts shall only be designed, erected, altered, moved and maintained, in whole or in part, in accordance with the following regulations:
(a) Wall/Panel Signs. One wall or panel sign not exceeding six square feet in sign face area may be located on any building. Illumination, if any, shall meet the requirements of Section 1272.05.
(b) Ground Signs. One permanent ground sign not to exceed thirty square feet in single face area and five feet in height shall be permitted for each lot within a Public Facilities District. Such sign shall be set back not less than fifteen feet from the street right-of-way line, and fifty feet from any property line. Illumination, if any, of such sign shall meet the requirements of Section 1272.05
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(c) Directional Ground Signs. Directional ground signs not exceeding three square feet single face sign area and three and one-half feet in height shall be permitted on any lot, but not less than ten feet from any lot line and street right-of-way line. The number and placement of signs shall be as determined by the Building Commissioner based upon recommendations of the City safety forces and City Engineer, taking into consideration the lot size and location relative to roadway access.
(d) Ground Signs with Changeable Copy. One ground sign with changeable copy not exceeding fifty square feet in single face sign area and not exceeding five feet in height shall be permitted on the premises of each Public Facility lot within a Public Facilities zoning district, provided such sign is set back at least fifty feet from any lot line and twenty-five feet from any street right-of-way line.
(e) Temporary Signs. Temporary ground signs not exceeding six square feet each in single face sign area, and five feet in height, shall be permitted for each lot provided such signs shall be located not less than twenty-five feet from any lot line and ten feet from any street right-of-way line. The total square footage for all such signs on a Public Facilities lot shall not exceed thirty-six square feet. Illumination shall not be permitted.
(f) Temporary Banner Signs. One temporary banner sign not exceeding square footage equal to one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the width of the building unit and not exceeding three feet in height shall be permitted on a building for a maximum period of thirty days by City permit, and limited to a maximum of four times per calendar year.
(Ord. 2009-155. Passed 11-16-09.)
1272.09 BUSINESS AND OFFICE BUILDING DISTRICT SIGNS.
Signs in Office Building, Local Business, General Business, Restaurant-Recreational Services, Shopping Center and Motorist Service Districts shall be designed, erected, altered, moved and maintained, in whole or in part, in accordance with the following regulations:
(a) Use Types Permitted.
(1) Directional.
(2) Drive-thru Menu Boards on sites with an approved drive-thru restaurant facility.
(3) Nameplate.
(4) All other permanent signs permitted by this chapter, but specifically excluding bulletin board signs, changeable copy signs, and movement signs.
(5) Temporary Signs permitted by this chapter.
(b) Structural Types. Permitted as set out herein.
(1) Canopy.
(2) Ground.
(3) Projecting.
(4) Pylon.
(5) Wall or panel.
(6) Window.
(7) Pole.
(Ord. 2021-006. Passed 3-15-21.)
1272.10 BUSINESS SIGNS; MEASUREMENT STANDARDS.
Signs identifying office, business and service uses shall be regulated by relating the total area of all signs to the size of the building or building unit to which the signs are accessory, in accordance with the following regulations.
(a) The maximum sign face area permitted for a building or use shall include all the surfaces of a single face sign or signs, and one surface of a double-faced sign. The area of a sign shall be measured as the minimum area which can be enclosed by a square, rectangle or triangle, or any combination thereof, the sides of which make contact with the extreme points or edges of the sign or signs, excluding the supporting structure if such structure does not form a part of the message portion of the sign. Street address numbers appearing on a sign face are excluded in the calculation of permitted sign face area. However, such numbers shall not exceed twelve inches in height.
The area of a sign composed of characters or words attached directly to a building wall or mansard roof surface shall be the sum of the area of the smallest square, rectangle or triangle which encloses the characters or words of the entire sign message.
(b) The maximum sign face area of all signs shall be related to the size of the building or building unit as follows:
(1) The "frontage of a building" shall be the width of the building facade which faces the principal street or the facade containing the main entrance of a building.
(2) The "unit of a building" or "building unit" refers to a space occupying a portion of the ground floor of a building, containing its own entrance and separated from other such spaces by a party wall or walls. Building unit width shall be the width of the unit as measured from party wall centerlines along the building frontage.
(c) A building having frontage on a corner lot may be permitted additional signage along such secondary frontage or entrance which shall, however, not exceed forty percent (40%) of the area of the signs permitted along the main building facade.
Service entrances to a retail business and service use may be identified by a nameplate on the building not exceeding two square feet in single face sign area.
(Ord. 2009-155. Passed 11-16-09.)
1272.11 BUSINESS SIGNS; MAXIMUM AREA PERMITTED.
The maximum sign face area for all permitted office, business and service use signage for each building or unit of a building shall be related to the width, or frontage, of the building or building unit thereof. Maximum sign face area shall be determined as follows:
(a) Maximum Sign Face Area - Business Building 5,000 square feet or greater in area. The total maximum sign face area (square feet) permitted for signage on the business building shall be determined by the formula:
Building Width x 2.5
(b) Maximum Sign Face Area - Business Building less than 5,000 square feet in area. The total maximum sign face area (square feet) permitted for signage on the business building shall be determined by the formula:
Building Width x 2.0
(c) Maximum Sign Face Area - Business Multi-Tenant Building. The total maximum sign face area (square feet) permitted for a sign on a business unit within a multi-tenant building shall be determined by the formula:
Tenant Unit Width x 1.5
(d) Maximum Sign Face Area - Temporary Signs. The maximum sign face area (square feet) of permitted temporary signs shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 1272.12(j) and (k).
(Ord. 2021-006. Passed 3-15-21.)
1272.12 BUSINESS SIGNS; SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS.
Accessory signs in business districts shall only be designed, erected, altered, moved and maintained, in whole or in part, in accordance with the following regulations:
(a) Regional Shopping Center Signs. For regional shopping centers as defined in Section 1258.15, permits for all signs shall be applied for, reviewed, approved and issued in accordance with the following Master Sign Program procedure.
(1) The applicant shall prepare and submit to the Planning Commission a Master Sign Program which shall set forth the design intent of such Program and shall govern all signs at the subject shopping center. The Master Sign Program shall include:
A. A drawing at appropriate scale of the site plan of the total retail shopping center and/or portions or phrases of same showing:
1. The sizes, shapes, locations and major physical features of all buildings, malls, arcades, canopies, grade wells, fences or other construction.
2. The locations and configurations of all roadways, drives, walks, parking areas and pavings, including existing and proposed traffic signals, designated turn lanes, drive-through lanes, truck wells, handicapped parking, ramps and crosswalks;
3. All earth forms or berms, and the locations, quantities and types of landscaping;
4. The locations of all proposed free-standing signs; and
5. The identity of the tenant business within each building or building unit.
B. Drawings at appropriate scale of the complete exterior elevations in color of any building for which a sign is proposed, with the proposed signs properly placed, scaled and rendered to reflect all proposed exterior materials, finishes, colors and lighting of each sign.
C. A tabular listing of all proposed signs, indicating for each sign:
1. The sign graphics;
2. The type of sign (ground, pylon, wall, canopy, etc.), sign dimensions and area; and
3. The sign color(s) and method(s) of lighting.
D. Detailed sign construction and/or fabrication drawings at appropriate scale of each proposed sign, indicating sign design and layout, dimensions, area, materials, finishes, colors, type styles, graphics, methods of illumination, numbers and types of lamps, lens materials and colors, construction details, erection and mounting details.
(2) Upon receipt of the Master Sign Program, the Secretary to the Planning Commission shall forward a copy to the Building Commissioner, the Architectural Review Board, and the Planning Commission for their review and recommendation.
(3) The Architectural Review Board shall review the Master Sign Program and shall make its recommendations to the Planning Commission within thirty business days after initial submission to the Secretary of the Planning Commission by the applicant.
(4) The Planning Commission shall then make its recommendation to Council together with the recommendation of the Architectural Review Board within fifteen (15) business days after receiving the recommendation of the Architectural Review Board.
(5) Council shall approve or disapprove the Master Sign Program within thirty (30) days on the basis of the recommendation of the Planning Commission, Architectural Review Board and on its own findings. Council may, as part of its review, request a formal presentation of the Master Sign Program by the applicant.
(6) A Master Sign Program that has been approved by Council shall henceforth govern all sign permits issued for the subject regional shopping center. If a sign permit application conforms to the approved Master Sign Program, the Building Commissioner shall issue a sign permit in accordance with Section 1272.17.
(7) An approved Master Sign Program may be revised by resubmitting that portion of the Program to be revised to the Architectural Review Board and the Planning Commission for review. If the revised Sign Program is substantially consistent with the approved Master Sign Program, it shall be processed by the Planning Commission. Otherwise it shall be reviewed and approved through the same process as required by the originally approved Program.
(b) Neighborhood and Community Shopping Center Signs. Permits for all signs in neighborhood and community shopping centers as defined in Section 1258.15 shall be applied for, reviewed, approved and issued in accordance with the following Master Sign Program procedure.
(1) The applicant shall prepare and submit to the Planning Commission a Master Sign Program which shall set forth the design intent of such Program and shall govern all signs. The Master Sign Program shall include:
A. A drawing at appropriate scale of the site plan of the total shopping center and/or portions or phrases of same showing:
1. The sizes, shapes, locations and major physical features of all buildings.
2. The locations and configurations of all roadways, drives, walks, and parking areas.
3. The locations of all proposed free-standing signs; and
4. The identity of the tenant business within each building or building unit.
B. Drawings at appropriate scale of the complete exterior elevations in color of any building for which a sign is proposed, with the proposed signs properly placed, scaled and rendered to reflect all proposed exterior materials, finishes, colors and lighting of each sign.
C. A tabular listing of all proposed signs for the subject shopping center, indicating for each sign:
1. The sign graphics;
2. The type of sign (ground, pylon, wall, canopy, etc.), sign dimensions and area; and
3. The sign color(s) and method(s) of lighting.
D. Detailed sign construction and/or fabrication drawings at appropriate scale of each proposed sign, indicating sign design and layout, dimensions, area, materials, finishes, colors, type styles, graphics, methods of illumination, numbers and types of lamps, lens materials and colors, construction details, erection and mounting details.
(2) Upon receipt of the Master Sign Program, the Secretary to the Planning Commission shall forward a copy to the Building Commissioner, the Architectural Review Board, and the Planning Commission for their review and recommendation.
(3) The Architectural Review Board shall review the Master Sign Program and shall make its recommendations to the Planning Commission within thirty (30) business days after initial submission to the Building Commissioner by the applicant.
(4) The Planning Commission shall approve or disapprove the Master Sign Program within thirty (30) days on the basis of the recommendation of the Architectural Review Board and on its own findings.
(5) A Master Sign Program that has been approved by the Planning Commission shall henceforth govern all sign permits issued for the subject shopping center. If a sign permit application conforms to the approved Master Sign Program, the Building Commissioner shall issue a sign permit in accordance with Section 1272.17.
(6) An approved Master Sign Program may be revised by resubmitting that portion of the Program to be revised to the Architectural Review Board for review. If the revised Sign Program is substantially consistent with the approved Master Sign Program, it shall be processed by the Architectural Review Board and the Building Commissioner. Otherwise it shall be reviewed and approved through the same process as required by the originally approved Program.
(c) Wall Signs. One wall sign for each use not exceeding sign face area square footage equal to one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the width of the building unit, and not exceeding five feet in height shall be permitted on a building. For business uses 10,000 square feet and larger, additional wall signs related to the business use identifying certain separate services provided (i.e. pharmacy, garden supplies) may be permitted provided the maximum sign face area of all wall signs meet the requirements of this Section. Additional wall signs shall not exceed two feet in vertical dimension.
(d) Pole Signs. One pole sign not exceeding fifty square feet in single face sign area and not exceeding fifty feet in height shall be permitted only on Royalton Road and within 1700 feet of the I-71 centerline, provided that it is set back at least twenty-five feet from the right-of-way line and one hundred feet from any Residential District.
(e) Ground and Pylon Signs (Single Use). One permanent ground sign for a single use or one pylon sign for a single use shall be permitted on each lot. A permanent ground sign shall not exceed fifty square feet in single face sign area and five feet in height and shall be located not less than 100 feet from a Residential District; ten feet from any street right-of-way line; and twenty-five feet from any lot line. A pylon sign shall not exceed forty square feet in single face sign area and eight feet in height. It shall not be located closer than 100 feet from a Residential District; be a minimum of ten feet from any street right-of-way line; and set back a minimum of twenty-five feet from any lot line.
(f) Canopy and Projecting Signs. One canopy sign or one projecting sign shall be permitted on a building for each separate use occupying the building. The maximum sign face area for a canopy sign shall be ten square feet; and the maximum vertical height shall be eighteen inches; with the sign placed a minimum of eight feet above the sidewalk. The maximum sign face area of a projecting sign shall be nine square feet with a maximum height of three feet and the projecting sign placed a minimum of eight feet above the sidewalk and fifteen feet above the vehicular way.
(g) Ground Directional Signs. Ground directional signs indicating traffic routes may be permitted by the Building Commissioner, provided that no such sign exceeds three square feet in single face sign area; is closer than fifteen feet to any lot line, or ten feet to any street right-of-way line; and provided that no such sign exceeds three and one-half feet in height. Ground directional signs shall be permitted by the Building Commissioner based upon recommendations of the City Engineer or his designee, and the City safety forces taking into account the lot size and location relative to roadway and driveway access.
(h) Ground and Pylon Signs for Business Multiple Use/Office Park. Either one ground sign or one pylon sign shall be permitted for purposes of business multiple use or an office park. Either sign shall not exceed fifty square feet in single face sign area, shall be set back a minimum of twenty-five feet from any lot line; and shall be set back a minimum of thirty-five feet from the nearest street right-of-way or the nearest edge of pavement. The maximum height of a ground sign shall be five feet from the original grade; and eight feet from the original grade in the case of a pylon sign.
(i) Wall (Theatre Marquee) Signs. One wall (theatre marquee) sign is permitted on a building housing a theatre but not to exceed six hundred fifty square feet in single face area; and subject to maximum height and other reasonable restrictions as permitted by the City's Planning Commission and Architectural Review Board approval, based upon such factors as height clearances above pedestrian ways and vehicular drives, building design, and other theatre signage.
(j) Temporary Project Signs. One temporary project ground sign not exceeding thirty-two square feet in single sign face area and eight feet in height shall be permitted if it is located on the lot of a proposed building or buildings under construction. It shall be located not less than 100 feet from the nearest residential lot line and not less than twenty-five feet from the nearest non-residential lot and street right-of-way line. Permits for such signs shall be for a period not exceeding six months from the issuance of the permit. However, such permits may be renewed by the Building Commissioner for up to an additional six months if the Building Commissioner determines that the construction is being pursued diligently.
(k) Other Temporary Signs. A maximum of two other temporary ground signs shall be permitted provided that each sign does not exceed six square feet in single face area or five feet in height. Such signs shall be located not less than ten feet from any lot lines and ten feet from any street right-of-way lines. Such temporary signs shall be further subject to location standards including reference to traffic routes, vehicle sight lines, drainage, retention, ingress/egress, and existing/proposed other site signage. Permits for such signs shall be for a period not exceeding six months from the issuance of the permit. However, such permits may be renewed by the Building Commissioner for up to an additional six months if he/she determines that the construction is being diligently pursued.
(l) Temporary Banner Signs. One (1) temporary banner is permitted for a maximum of thirty days per event, and not more than four times a year. The total square footage of the banners shall not exceed 1.5 times the building width nor shall banners exceed three feet in height.
(m) Illumination of Signs. Illumination of signs shall be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 1272.05.
(n) Drive-thru Menu Board. A site with an approved drive-thru restaurant facility shall be permitted one (1) Drive-thru Menu Board and one (1) Preview Board per drive-thru lane. Drive-thru Menu Boards shall not exceed forty (40) square feet in area nor seven (7) feet in height. Preview Boards shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in area nor six (6) feet in height. Such signs shall be located adjacent to the drive-thru lane and shall be oriented or screened so as not to face or be directly visible from a public right-of-way or an adjacent residential zoning district. Drive-thru Menu Boards may be internally illuminated and information may be digitally displayed, but displays shall be static with no visible movement or motion. Drive-thru Menu Board communication systems and/or lighting shall not create an adverse effect on neighboring properties. Drive-thru Menu Boards shall not block pedestrian or vehicle sight lines. Drive-thru Menu Boards and Preview Boards shall not count against the total business sign area permitted by Section 1272.11.
(Ord. 2021-006. Passed 3-15-21.)
1272.13 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT SIGNS.
Signs for industrial uses shall be designed, erected, altered, moved and maintained, in whole or in part, in accordance with the following regulations:
(a) Use Types Permitted.
(1) Directional.
(2) Identification.
(3) Nameplate.
(4) All other permanent signs permitted by this chapter, but specifically excluding bulletin board signs, changeable copy signs, and movement signs.
(5) Temporary signs permitted by this chapter.
(b) Structural Types Permitted.
(1) Ground.
(2) Pylon.
(3) Wall or panel.
(Ord. 2009-155. Passed 11-16-09.)
1272.14 RESEARCH-DEVELOPMENT, COMMERCIAL SERVICE, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL, AND GENERAL INDUSTRIAL-A DISTRICT SIGNS.
Accessory signs for Research-Development, Commercial Service, General Industrial and General Industrial-A districts shall only be designed, erected, altered, moved and maintained, in whole or in part, in accordance with the following regulations:
(a) Ground and Pylon Signs. One permanent ground or pylon sign shall be permitted on each lot. A permanent ground or pylon sign shall not exceed fifty square feet in single face sign area, shall be located not less than twenty-five feet from any lot line and not less than 100 feet from any residential lot line, and shall be set back a minimum of ten feet from any street right-of-way line. A ground sign shall not exceed five feet in height and a pylon sign shall not exceed eight feet in height.
No ground or pylon sign shall be allowed within a triangle formed between points on the street right-of-way line and nearest edge of an intersecting drive within thirty-five feet from their intersection.
(b) Wall Signs. One wall sign shall be permitted for each separate use occupying a building. The maximum sign face area of each permanent wall sign permitted for an industrial building shall not exceed fifty square feet. All wall signs shall be mounted on the building.
(c) Ground Directional Signs. Ground directional signs indicating traffic routes may be permitted by the Building Commissioner provided that no such sign exceeds three square feet in single face sign area, nor closer than fifteen feet to any lot line or ten feet to any street right-of-way line, and provided that no such sign exceeds three feet in height. Ground directional signs shall be permitted by the Building Commissioner based upon recommendations of the City Engineer or his designee and the City safety forces, taking into account the lot size and location relative to roadway and driveway access.
(d) Temporary Project Sign. One temporary ground project sign not exceeding fifty square feet in single sign face area and five feet in height shall be permitted if it is located on the lot of a proposed building or buildings under construction. Such project sign shall be located not less than 100 feet from the nearest residential lot line and not less than twenty-five feet from the nearest nonresidential lot and street right-of-way lines. Permits for such signs shall be for a period not exceeding six months from the issuance of the permit. However, such permits may be renewed by the Building Commissioner for up to an additional six months if the Building Commissioner determines that the construction is being pursued diligently.
(e) Other Temporary Signs. Other temporary ground signs may be permitted provided that each sign does not exceed six square feet in single face area or five feet in height. Such signs shall be located not less than twenty-five feet from any lot line and ten feet from any street right-of-way lines. Illumination shall not be permitted. The total square footage for all signs on a lot shall not exceed thirty-six (36) square feet.
(f) Temporary Banner Signs. One temporary banner is permitted for each industrial lot for a maximum of thirty days per event and not more than four times a year. The total square footage of the banners shall not exceed 1.5 square feet times the building width and the banners shall not exceed three feet in height.
(g) Industrial Park Entrance Signs. In addition to the signs permitted in this section, one industrial park entrance ground or pylon sign may be permitted for a unified development or three or more buildings serviced by a common local access road. Such sign shall only identify the name and address of the industrial park. The maximum single sign face area shall not exceed seventy-five square feet. A ground sign shall not exceed five feet in height and a pylon sign shall not exceed twelve feet in height. Such sign shall be located at the vehicular entrance to the industrial park and shall be set back a minimum of thirty-five feet from the nearest street right-of-way lines and nearest edge of pavement of a private drive. No such sign shall be closer than one hundred feet to a residential lot line.
(h) Illumination of Signs. Signs may be illuminated, unless expressly prohibited in other sections of this Code, and all illumination must comply with Section 1272.05 of this chapter.
(Ord. 2009-155. Passed 11-16-09.)
1272.15 SIGN APPLICATION.
(a) A sign permit shall be required for all permanent signs and all temporary signs in any zoning district except for temporary non-commercial signs. Notwithstanding, all signs - whether a permit is required or not - must comply with the regulations of this chapter.
(b) Application for permits to erect, place, illuminate or alter a sign shall be made by the owner or lessee of the property for which a sign is proposed to the Building Commissioner. The application shall be submitted on forms furnished by the City and shall be made either separately or with the application for a building permit. The fee for a sign permit shall be established by separate ordinance. Applicant shall submit sufficient verification of the owner's approval.
Each application for a sign permit shall be accompanied by drawings to scale, showing:
(1) The width of the building face or faces which abut the frontage street; and, for a building located on a corner lot, the building depth facing the secondary street;
(2) The sign design and layout proposed, including the total area of the sign and the size, height, character, materials and color of letters, lines and symbols;
(3) For illuminated signs, the number and types of lamps and lens material and a statement in writing that the illumination of each sign will comply with the provisions of Section 1272.05;
(4) The exact location of the sign in relation to the building and property lines;
(5) Colored photographs of existing buildings or colored rendering of proposed buildings; and
(6) Details and specifications for construction, erection and attachment as may be required by the Building Code and the name, address, and phone number of the sign contractor or company.
(Ord. 2009-155. Passed 11-16-09.)
1272.16 SIGN APPLICATION REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
Upon receipt of a complete application for the erection of a sign(s), the Building Commissioner shall examine the plans and specifications and the premises upon which the proposed sign is to be erected to determine that the number, size and location and construction method of such sign(s) are in compliance with the requirements of this chapter and the other applicable laws of the City.
If found to be in compliance, the Building Commissioner shall forward the application and drawings to the Architectural Review Board, if required.
The Board shall review the application and drawings to determine whether the proposed sign meets the standards and criteria of Chapter 1246 and further the purpose and intent of this chapter and this Zoning Code. In its review, in addition to other facts and circumstances related to the foregoing standards, criteria, purpose and intent, the Board shall consider:
(a) The design, size, scale, shape, color, illumination, location and orientation of the sign in relation to the site and topography, other structures and signs on the site, and adjacent and neighboring land uses, sites and buildings;
(b) The visual impact of the proposed sign(s) upon the overall aesthetics of the building and/or site; and
(c) The requirements and other regulations of this Zoning Code or other City Ordinances governing the use, location, size and character of signs.
The Architectural Review Board shall approve or disapprove the proposed sign within fifteen (15) days of receiving a complete application. Following Architectural Review Board approval, a sign permit may be issued by the Building Commissioner upon his determination that the proposed sign is designed to meet all other applicable laws and regulations.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 1272.16, signs in residential districts other than those under Section 1272.07(b) and (d) shall be processed by the Building Commissioner without referral to the Architectural Review Board. This section is not applicable to signs that do not require a permit.
(Ord. 2009-155. Passed 11-16-09.)
1272.17 SIGN PERMIT.
(a) Unless the applicant applies for a variance from a provision or provisions of this chapter to erect a sign(s), or the applicant engages in other conduct which directly causes delay, the Building Commissioner shall make a determination on the application within ten (10) business days following Architectural Review Board action or within ten (10) days from receipt of the requested permit if no Architectural Review Board review is required. In the event of a variance request, or other delay occasioned by conduct of the applicant, the Building Commissioner's time for making a determination under this section shall be extended for a period of time equal to the time period during which the variance application is pending, or to the period of time of other delay occasioned by conduct of the applicant, whichever is applicable. In case of an extenuating circumstance, the Building Commissioner may extend the time in which to complete his review, not to exceed an additional ten (10) business days. In determining whether to extend the time, the Building Commissioner shall consider the reasons for the delay and balance them against the hardship to the applicant arising from an extended time for determination.
(b) Failure of the Building Commissioner to issue a permit within the required ten (10) business days or, if an extension has been obtained, within the time permitted by the extension, shall be construed to be an issuance of the permit, upon the lapse of the last day upon which the Building Commissioner may, pursuant to paragraph (a) above, make the Building Commissioner's determination.
(c) If the proposed sign(s) complies with this chapter and all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City and has received approval from the Architectural Review Board where required, the Building Commissioner shall issue the permit upon receipt of the required fees. Should the Building Commissioner determine the application be denied, he shall issue a written statement explaining his decision and the reason or reasons for denial.
(d) If the work authorized under an approved permit is not completed within six (6) months after the date of issuance, said permit shall become null and void.
(Ord. 2009-155. Passed 11-16-09.)
1272.18 PERMIT FEE.
Every applicant, upon applying for a permit pursuant to Section 1272.17, shall pay to the Building Department the nonrefundable fee established by separate ordinance.
(Ord. 2009-155. Passed 11-16-09.)
1272.19 APPEAL.
Should the applicant challenge any determination and/or action of the Building Commissioner made during the course of the application process, the denial of a permit, or the revocation of a permit, the applicant may, within ten (10) business days following the mailing of that determination, file with the Building Commissioner an appeal from the Commissioner's decision to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Upon receiving such a notice of appeal, the Building Commissioner shall transmit all papers and other documents connected with the application to the Secretary of the Board of Zoning Appeals, which Board shall hear the applicant's appeal at a meeting which shall be scheduled and held no later than thirty (30) days following the date of the filing of the notice of appeal. The Board of Zoning Appeals may decide to affirm, modify, reverse, or vacate the Building Commissioner's decision, and shall render its decision and any order necessary to effectuate its decision within fifteen (15) days following its hearing of the applicant's appeal. The decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals shall be final and may only be reviewed by a Court of Common Pleas, pursuant to the provision of Chapter 2506 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(Ord. 2009-155. Passed 11-16-09.)
1272.20 REVOCATION OF PERMIT.
The Building Commissioner may revoke a permit where there has been a violation of the provisions of this chapter or a misrepresentation of fact on the permit application. The Commissioner shall issue a written statement explaining his decision, including the reasons for revocation.
(Ord. 2009-155. Passed 11-16-09.)
1272.21 MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS.
(a) All signs, sign structures, and the premises surrounding the same shall be maintained by the owner thereof in a safe, clean and sanitary condition, free of all obnoxious substances, such as rubbish and weeds.
(b) All signs and sign structures shall be maintained in good structural condition and at all times remain in compliance with all building and electrical codes and with the provisions of the City of Strongsville Ordinances. In addition, all signs and sign structures, and the areas immediately surrounding all signs and sign structures shall be reviewed with reference to the following criteria:
(1) Whether the surface area of a sign or sign structure is covered with disfigured, cracked, ripped or peeling paint or other material for a period of time;
(2) Whether the sign has any bent or broken sign facing, or broken structural supports, or stands more than fifteen (15) degrees from the vertical for any period of time;
(3) Whether an externally illuminated sign is only partially illuminated for a period of time; and whether an internally illuminated sign is only partially illuminated for any period of time;
(4) Whether a sign has weeds, trees, vines or other vegetation growing on it, or obscuring the view of the sign from the street or right-of-way from which it is to be viewed, for any period of time.
(c) If the Building Commissioner shall find that any signs regulated by this chapter or the premises surrounding the same are unsafe, insecure, not in a condition of fitness for the designed use and in the designed manner, abandoned, or in a dilapidated condition, or have been constructed or erected or are being maintained in violation of the provisions of this chapter, the Commissioner shall give written notice to the permittee and/or property owner of such condition and order that such condition be remedied within ten days or such longer time period as the Commissioner may determine. The Building Commissioner may cause any sign which is determined to be an immediate peril to persons or property to be removed summarily and without notice, and the cost of removal may be recovered from the property owner.
(Ord. 2009-155. Passed 11-16-09.)
1272.22 NONCONFORMING SIGNS.
A sign conforming to the regulations prevailing on the effective date of this chapter but which does not conform with the regulations of this or a subsequent amendment shall be considered a legal nonconforming sign.
Legal nonconforming signs may be maintained and structural parts repaired and restored to a safe condition if required and if a permit is issued subject to the following limitations:
(a) No legal nonconforming sign or part thereof shall be altered, modified, changed or changed in use in any manner whatsoever in any process of reconstruction, repair, maintenance or restoration of all or a part thereof unless the entire sign is brought into compliance with all of the provisions of this Zoning Code and all applicable laws;
(b) Any sign which has been destroyed to the extent of fifty percent (50%) or more of its cost of restoration shall not be rebuilt, re-erected or relocated unless it shall be made to comply with the provisions of this Zoning Code and all applicable laws.
(Ord. 2009-155. Passed 11-16-09.)
1272.23 SIGNS FOR ABANDONED USES.
Any sign accessory to an abandoned use shall be removed within fifteen days of notification by certified mail for removal by the Building Commissioner. A use shall be determined abandoned if it has ceased operations for at least ninety consecutive days. Seasonal businesses are exempt from this provision.
Notification shall be deemed sufficient if mailed to the last known address of the owner of the sign or to the address as shown on the records of the Cuyahoga County Recorder of the owner of the property where the sign is located.
(Ord. 2009-155. Passed 11-16-09.)
1272.24 SIGN SPECIFICATION PLATE.
All signs hereafter erected shall contain a two-inch by four-inch specification plate indicating the date of installation, the sign permit number, the primary voltage and the voltage and amperage of any electrical components in connection therewith.
(Ord. 2009-155. Passed 11-16-09.)
1272.25 PROHIBITED SIGNS.
The signs and/or advertising devices enumerated in this section are expressly prohibited in all zoning districts of the City:
(a) Vehicle Advertising. No person shall park any vehicle or trailer on public or private property visible from a public street for a period exceeding twenty-four (24) hours, which has attached thereto or located thereon any sign or advertising device for the basic purpose of advertisement of products or services and/or directing attention to a business or activity located on the same or nearby property or any other premises; and the premises must be free from any such vehicle advertising for a period of at least twenty-four (24) hours following notification.
(b) Public Areas. Except as otherwise specifically authorized by this chapter, no sign shall be placed on any curb, sidewalk, post, pole, hydrant, bridge, wall, tree or other surface located on public property or over, upon or across any public street or right of way except as expressly authorized by a license agreement with the City authorizing the use of public lands approved by the Building Commissioner and after approval of the sign by the Architectural Review Board.
(c) Moveable/Portable Signs. Moveable/portable signs are prohibited in all zoning districts. A moveable/portable sign is a sign not permanently secured to the ground or a building, excluding permitted temporary ground signs.
(Ord. 2009-155. Passed 11-16-09.)
1272.26 EXEMPTIONS TO REGULATIONS.
The following signage shall be exempt from these sign regulations:
(a) Signage which is an integral part of the original construction of vending machines, fuel pumps or similar devices; not normally regulated;
(b) Cornerstones and permanent building plaques, displaying the date of construction, building name or similar information;
(c) Street name signs approved by the Planning Commission;
(d) Holiday decorations displayed for customary periods of time; and
(e) Painted wall murals and other similar artwork that does not include a commercial message, if approved by the Architectural Review Board and Building Commissioner. The Architectural Review Board shall develop specific guidelines for painted wall murals and similar artwork to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(f) Any sign inside a building not attached to a window or door.
(g) The display of City notices, and display by the City of flags, emblems or insignia of governmental bodies shall not be governed by the provisions of these regulations.
(Ord. 2009-155. Passed 11-16-09.)
1272.27 NUISANCE.
Any sign or other object placed, displayed, erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered or permitted to remain on any premises in violation of this Zoning Code or the Building Code and any "sign" heretofore erected, constructed or displayed contrary to law is hereby declared to constitute a nuisance, and in addition to any penalty provided in the Codified Ordinances for such violation, the nuisance may be abated in the manner provided now or in the future by the laws of Ohio, in the manner provided in Section 606.28 of the Codified Ordinances, or in the manner provided in Section 1272.28. The procedural requirements of these alternative abatement remedies shall be cumulative, and only the procedures of the abatement remedy implemented shall be required.
(Ord. 2009-155. Passed 11-16-09.)
1272.28 REMOVAL OF SIGNS.
The Building Commissioner is authorized to order the removal or maintenance of any sign which constitutes a nuisance. Any such order shall be served upon the owner of the property, owner of the sign (if known), and/or the person in possession of the sign by personal or certified mail service, provided that, where service has been refused, no further service shall be required, and the time for compliance shall commence from the date such refusal is entered in the records of the Building Department.
Whenever the removal or maintenance of any permanent sign has been ordered by the Building Commissioner, the owner or person in possession of such sign shall comply with such order within fourteen days after notice is served. Whenever the removal or maintenance of a temporary or portable sign has been ordered by the Building Commissioner, the owner or person in possession of such sign shall comply with the order within forty-eight hours after notice. In the event of noncompliance, the Building Commissioner may remove or cause to be removed and stored such sign at the expense of the person(s) upon whom notice was served or forwarded for such sign, and such person(s) or entity shall be individually and severally liable for the expense incurred in the removal and storage of such sign. Removal of a sign shall include the sign face, enclosing frame, all sign supporting members and base, unless otherwise ordered. The Building Commissioner may destroy signs not permitted by law found on City property or within the public right-of-way.
(Ord. 2009-155. Passed 11-16-09.)
1272.29 FLAGS.
"Flag" shall mean any sign of cloth or similar material, anchored along one side, displayed from a single pole, either freestanding or attached to a building. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this chapter, the height, number, location and size of all flags shall be as approved by the Architectural Review Board and Building Commissioner.
The display of flags shall be subject to the following standards and limitations:
(a) There shall be no more than three (3) flagpoles per principal building on any parcel;
(b) No flagpole may have more than two (2) flags;
(c) No flagpole shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height.
(Ord. 2009-155. Passed 11-16-09.)
1272.30 SIGN REGULATION SUMMARY
Zoning District | Sign Type Permitted | Number of Signs Permitted | Maximum Single Face Sign Area (sq. ft.) | Total Sign Face Area for All Signage (sq. ft.) | Setback Street ROW (ft.) | Setback Lot Line (ft.) | Maximum Height (ft.) | Other Requirements |
Residential | Wall/Panel | 1 | 2 | Dwelling | Dwelling | - | - | |
*Ground | 1-each entrance to subdivision | 30 | 10 | - | 5 | Illuminated with approval of ARB | ||
*Ground (temporary) | Not limited | 6 per sign max. 36 total | 10 | 25 | 5 | |||
*Ground (temporary project) | 1 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 8 | Minimum 100' from nearest residence. To be removed upon issuance of permit for the final sublot. Or two years from date of issuance, whichever come first | ||
Public Facilities | Wall/Panel | 1 | 6 | Building | Building | - | - | |
* Ground | 1 | 30 | 15 | 50 | 5 | - |
Zoning District | Sign Type Permitted | Number of Signs Permitted | Maximum Single Face Sign Area (sq. ft.) | Total Sign Face Area for All Signage (sq. ft.) | Setback Street ROW (ft.) | Setback Lot Line (ft.) | Maximum Height (ft.) | Other Requirements |
* Ground (directional) | To be determined by Building Commissioner based upon recommendations of the City safety forces, City Engineer, lot size and location relative to roadway access. | 3 | 10 | 10 | 3-1/2 | - | ||
*Ground (changeable copy) | 1 | 50 | 25 | 50 | 5 | -- | ||
Banner (temporary) | 1 | Building Unit Width x 1.5 | Building | Building | 3' | 30 day permit- Maximum 4 times per year | ||
*Ground (temporary) | Not limited | 6 per sign max. 36 total | 10 | 25 | 5 | Illumination not permitted | ||
Business 1 Building 5,000 SF | Wall | Building Width x 1.5 | Building Width x 2.5 | Building | Building | 5 | For additional wall signs see Section 1272.12(c) | |
Business 1 Building < 5,000 SF | 1 - Each Use | Building Width x 1.5 | Building Width x 2.0 | Building | Building | 5 | ||
Multi-Tenant Business Unit | 1 - Each Use | Unit Width x 1.5 | Unit Width x 1.5 | Building | Building | 5 | ||
Pole | 1 | 50 | 25 | 100' Resident-ial Districts | 50 | Only on Royalton Rd. 1700' off I-71 centerline | ||
* Ground (single use) | 1 - only one ground or one pylon | 50 | 10 | 25 | 5 | Minimum 100' from residential district | ||
Zoning District | Sign Type Permitted | Number of Signs Permitted | Maximum Single Face Sign Area (sq. ft.) | Total Sign Face Area for all Signage (sq. ft.) | Setback Street ROW (ft.) | Setback Lot Line (ft.) | Maximum Height (ft.) | Other Requirements |
Pylon (single use) | 1 - only one ground or one pylon | 40 | 10 | 25 | 8 | Minimum 100' from residential district | ||
Pylon (Drive-thru Menu Board) | 1 per drive-thru lane | 40 | 50 | 25 | 7 | Cannot directly face ROW or residential district without screening | ||
Pylon (Drive-thru Menu Preview Board) | 1 per drive-thru lane | 20 | 50 | 25 | 6 | Cannot directly face ROW or residential district without screening | ||
Canopy | 1 - each use (either canopy or projecting) | 10 | Building | Building | 18" vertical dimension | Minimum 8' above sidewalk | ||
Projecting | 1 - each use (either canopy or projecting) | 9 | Building | Building | Maximum height 3' | Minimum 8' above sidewalk 15' above vehicular way |
Zoning District | Sign Type Permitted | Number of Signs Permitted | Maximum Single Face Sign Area (sq. ft.) | Total Sign Face Area for all Signage (sq. ft.) | Setback Street ROW (ft.) | Setback Lot Line (ft.) | Maximum Height (ft.) | Other Requirements |
* Ground (directional) | To be determined by the Building Commission- er based upon recommenda- tions of the City safety forces, City Engineer, lot size and location relative to roadway access | 3 | 10 | 15 | 3-1/2 | - | ||
* Business Multiple Use/Office Park | Only one ground or pylon | 50 | 35' from ROW or nearest edge of pavement | 25 | 5' from original grade for Ground; and 8' for Pylon | - | ||
Wall (theatre marquee) | 1 | 650 | Building | Building | Planning Commis- sion and ARB approval | Planning Commission and ARB approval (2) | ||
*Ground (temporary project) | 1 | 32 | 25 | 25 | 8 | Minimum 100' from residential district-6 month permit- renewable | ||
* Ground (temporary) | Max. 2 | 6 per sign max. | 10 | 10 | 5 | Location standards-traffic, sight lines; drainage; (3) retention; ingress/egress 6 month permit -renewable |
(2) Planning Commission and ARB approval based upon height clearances above pedestrian ways and vehicular drives, building design and other theatre signage.
(3) Based upon relationship to traffic routes, vehicle sight lines, existing/proposed other site signage and site drainage.
C.O. Section 1272.12(k)
Zoning District | Sign Type Permitted | Number of Signs Permitted | Maximum Single Face Sign Area (sq. ft.) | Total Sign Face Area for All Signage (Sq. ft.) | Setback Street ROW (ft.) | Setback Lot Line (ft.) | Maximum Height (ft.) | Other Requirements |
Banner (temporary) | 1 | Building unit width x 1.5 | Building | Building | 3' | 30 day permit-Maximum 4 per year | ||
Industrial | Ground or pylon | 1- only one ground or one pylon | 50 | 10 | 25 | Ground 5' Pylon 8' | Minimum 100' from residential district | |
Wall | 1 - each use | 50 | Building | Building | -- | -- | ||
*Ground (directional) | Based upon recommendations of the City safety forces, City Engineer, lot size and location relative to roadway access | 3 | 10 | 15 | 3 | -- | ||
* Ground (temporary project) | 1 | 50 | 25 | 25 | 5 | Minimum 100' from residential district 6 month permit- renewable | ||
* Ground (temporary) | No limit | 6 per sign (max. 36 collectively) | 10 | 25 | 5 | |||
Banner (temporary) | 1 Each industrial unit | Building unit width x 1.5 | Building | Building | 3' | 30 day permit- maximum 4 per year | ||
Industrial park entrance (ground/ pylon) | 1 Ground or 1 pylon per entrance | 75 | 35' from street ROW or nearest edge of pavement | 5' - ground 12' pylon | Minimum 100' from residential lot line | |||
* Ground Signs - All height measurements to be from original grade. Permanently affixed to the ground with footings, foundations and/or other supporting members. Typically constructed of stone, masonry, wood or metal products.
* Ground (Temporary) - Not permanently affixed to the ground with footings or foundations, or attached to a structure. Typically constructed of plywood, sign board, vinyl or canvas. Easily removed from the location served.
* Ground (Temporary Project) - Located on private or common property. A sign which directs attention to the promotion, development and construction of the property on which it is located.
* Ground (directional) - Aid in the control of traffic within the boundaries of a parcel
* Temporary Banner - Cloth or vinyl sign or an inflatable - maximum 30 days per event and no more than 4 issued per year. A single surface cloth or vinyl fabric attached to a supporting pole(s) or an inflatable.
(Ord. 2021-006. Passed 3-15-21.)
ILLUSTRATION Signs: Structural Types
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