It is the intent and purpose of this chapter to outline regulations which are fair, comprehensive, and enforceable while allowing the city to create and maintain safe and aesthetically pleasing building elevations and streetscapes. These regulations serve to balance the need to protect the public safety and welfare, the need for a well maintained and attractive community, and the need for adequate identification, communication, and advertising for land uses. By adherence to these regulations the following objectives should be achieved:

   A.   Signs that are compatible with their surroundings and provide easily understood guidance and direction to establishments while preserving the aesthetics and sense of order within the community.

   B.   Signs that do not negatively impact traffic safety and add to the convenience of public travel and are not a visual distraction or physical impediment for motorists and cyclists or pedestrians.

   C.   Signs that adhere to adopted fire, traffic, and safety standards in order to ensure the safety of residents and visitors to the city.

The regulations of this chapter are intended to apply to both on premises and off premises signs but do not apply to interior signs nor handheld placards and other similar devices used for public protest and the noncommercial exercise of free speech. Any noncommercial message may be substituted for any commercial message permitted under this chapter. (Ord. 15-13, 11-18-2015)

   A.   Interpretation: The sign regulations contained herein are declared to be the maximum allowed for the purposes set forth. Any sign not expressly allowed by this chapter is prohibited.

   B.   Authorities: The director shall be vested with the duty of enforcing this chapter and in performance of such duty shall be empowered and directed to:

      1.   Issue Permits: Unless stipulated otherwise, a sign permit is required to erect, install, paint, or remodel any sign, whether it be temporary or permanent in nature. This includes new signs, signs to be added to existing buildings or uses, and existing signs that are to be enlarged, changed, or modified. If no action is taken, the expiration date for such permits shall be one hundred eighty (180) days from date of issuance. Upon written request sign permits may be extended an additional one hundred eighty (180) days by the director.

      2.   Determine Conformance: The city may make any necessary inspection(s) of any sign for which a permit has been issued and for which an inspection has been deemed necessary. Such inspections shall be performed to ascertain that all signs, construction, and all reconstruction or modifications of existing signs are built or constructed in conformance with the development code and as represented at application for a permit.

      3.   Issue Notices Of Violations, Citations, And Information: The director shall issue a written notice of violation to the person having charge, control, or benefit of any sign found to be hazardous, abandoned, nonmaintained, or in violation of this code, particularly when the city is considering removal of said sign. Such official may also take criminal or civil action against violators.

      4.   Abate And Remove Signs: The director may at once abate and remove signs or, in the alternative, use all available legal means to have a sign removed, including, but not limited to, criminal or civil action with the appropriate court.

         a.   Abatement or removal may occur under the following circumstances:

            (1)   A hazardous sign is not repaired or made safe within five (5) working days after receiving written notice of such condition from the city. The building official or city engineer may also require a sign to be removed or made safe within one working day after written notice from the city if such sign poses an immediate hazard. In such cases the area shall be secured by barricades or other methods to ensure public safety.

            (2)   An abandoned, nonmaintained, or sign identifying a discontinued use has not been repaired or put into use within forty five (45) calendar days after receiving written notice from the city.

            (3)   A permanent sign installed or in process of being installed without a permit or is otherwise illegal as defined by this code, does not obtain a permit, or made to conform within thirty (30) calendar days after receiving written notice from the city.

            (4)   A temporary sign has been installed or in process of being installed without a permit or is otherwise illegal as defined by this code and has not been made to conform either through removal of the temporary sign or by obtaining a temporary sign permit within seventy two (72) hours after receiving written notice from the city.

            (5)   A sign posted upon public property may be removed by the city at any time. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the sign, though removed, shall not be destroyed in a period less than thirty (30) calendar days from the date of removal. In no case shall the failure to remove said signs constitute approval by the city of the illegal placement of the sign.

         b.   Persons having charge, control, or benefit of the affected sign shall pay to the city the full cost incurred by its abatement or removal. Payment shall be made within thirty (30) calendar days of receiving written notice of such cost.

         c.   Guidelines for the abatement and removal of permanent signs or temporary signs shall be in accordance with applicable standards. Abatement of billboards shall be in accordance with those standards outlined in the Utah state code.

      5.   Unsafe Structures, Signs, And Equipment:

         a.   Conditions: Structures, signs, or existing equipment that are or hereafter become unsafe or deficient or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or that involve illegal or improper or inadequate maintenance, shall be deemed an unsafe condition. Unsafe structures or signs shall be taken down and removed or made safe, as the building official deems necessary and as provided for in this section. A vacant structure or sign that is not secured against entry shall be deemed unsafe.

         b.   Record: The building official shall cause a report to be filed on an unsafe condition. The report shall state the nature of the unsafe condition.

         c.   Notice: If an unsafe condition is found, the chief building official shall serve on the owner, agent or person in control of the structure or sign, a written notice that describes the condition deemed unsafe and specifies the required repairs or improvements to be made to abate the unsafe condition, or that requires the unsafe structure or sign to be demolished within a stipulated time. Such notice shall require the person thus notified to declare within twenty four (24) hours to the building official acceptance or rejection of the terms of the order.

         d.   Method Of Service: Such notice shall be deemed properly served if a copy thereof is: 1) delivered to the owner personally; 2) sent by certified or registered mail addressed to the owner at the last known address with the return receipt requested; or 3) delivered in any other manner as prescribed by local law. If the certified or registered letter is returned showing that the letter was not delivered, a copy thereof shall be posted in a conspicuous place in or about the structure or sign affected by such notice. Service of such notice in the foregoing manner upon the owner's agent or upon the person responsible for the structure or sign shall constitute service of notice upon the owner.

         e.   Restoration: The structure, sign or equipment determined to be unsafe by the building official is permitted to be restored to a safe condition. To the extent that repairs, alterations or additions are made during the restoration of the structure, such repairs, alterations or additions shall comply with the requirements of the building official and this chapter.

   C.   Right To Appeal: Any person who has been ordered to alter or remove any sign, or whose application for a sign permit has been denied because of conflict with regulations stated herein, may appeal the decision. For appeal procedures, please see chapter 13.34 of this title. (Ord. 15-13, 11-18-2015)

   A.   Prohibited: Any sign not specifically allowed by this chapter is prohibited. The following devices used to attract pedestrian or vehicular attention are prohibited in the city:

      1.   Signs on bus benches. Bus benches which do not contain advertising are encouraged in order to provide shelter and a more enjoyable experience for those utilizing mass transit.

      2.   Flashing or animated signs. This shall also include architectural lighting features or elements. Signs or lighting which have subtle changes of light intensity are allowed. This does not include time/temperature or electronic message center signs complying with the standards herein.

      3.   Graffiti.

      4.   Off premises signs. All off premises signs shall be prohibited, including billboards, except as provided in subsections 13.26.090A4 and A8 of this chapter.

      5.   Roof signs, excluding roof flags as provided in subsection 13.26.090A13 of this chapter.

      6.   Sexually oriented signs. Any display, decoration, sign, or show window that provides the observation of any material depicting, describing, or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.

      7.   Statuary. Statuary bearing the likeness or suggestion of any product or logo.

      8.   Snipe signs.

      9.   Flagpole accents. This shall not include poles in nonresidential areas which have lighting attached to or directed toward a pole for purposes of illuminating a flag as defined herein and not serving to illuminate solely the pole itself. (See figure 1 of this section.)

   FIGURE 1

   PROHIBITED FLAGPOLE ACCENTS

   B.   Handbills, Signs; Public Places And Objects:

      1.   Except as otherwise stipulated, no person shall paint, mark or write on, post or otherwise affix any handbill or sign to or upon any sidewalk, crosswalk, curb, curbstone, park strip, street lamppost, hydrant, tree, shrub, tree stake or guard, railroad trestle, public utility pole (e.g., light or power, telephone, or light rail wire pole), or wire appurtenance thereof or upon any lighting system, public bridge, drinking fountain, lifesaving equipment, street sign, traffic sign, or vehicles.

      2.   Any handbill or sign found posted upon any public property contrary to the provisions of this section may be removed without notice by any designated city employee. The person responsible for any such illegal posting shall be liable for the cost incurred in the removal thereof, and the city is authorized to effect the collection of said cost.

      3.   Nothing in this section shall apply to the installation of a metal plaque or plate or individual letters or figures in a sidewalk commemorating a historical, cultural, or artistic event, location, or personality for which the city has granted a written permit.

      4.   Nothing in this section shall apply to the painting of house numbers upon curbs. (Ord. 16-07, 6-1-2016)

   A.   Regulation, Containment, And Elimination: In order to minimize confusion and unfair competitive disadvantage to those businesses which are required to satisfy this code, the city intends to apply firm regulation of existing nonconforming signs with a view to their eventual elimination. Excluding normal maintenance and repair, a nonconforming sign shall not be moved, altered, or enlarged unless it is brought into complete compliance with this chapter. The following alterations are exempt from this provision:

      1.   Face changes;

      2.   Copy changes in nonconforming permanent signs which were originally approved by the city with a changeable copy feature; and

      3.   An alteration that renovates or remodels an existing nonconforming sign intended solely to visually enhance the sign without increasing the level of nonconformity.

   B.   Abandonment: Within forty five (45) calendar days after vacation of an existing business, any on site nonconforming signs must be removed or brought into compliance by the property owner. If removal does not occur, the city may have the entire nonconforming sign (both face and structure) removed through the process specified herein. An abandoned sign may not regain any legal nonconforming status later, even if the original or a new business occupies the property.

   C.   Billboards: Any billboards shall be in conformance with state code. (Ord. 15-13, 11-18-2015)

   A.   Standards Of Construction:

      1.   Building Codes: All signs erected in the city shall comply with all applicable standards.

      2.   Licensed Contractor Required: No sign requiring a permit shall be erected, installed, or modified in the city except by a licensed and bonded sign contractor. Electrical wiring or connections for such sign, fixture, or device must be installed or connected by a licensed and bonded electrical contractor.

      3.   Engineering Required: Where required by the city, all sign permit applications shall be accompanied by a drawing stamped by an appropriate engineer, licensed by the state of Utah, attesting to the adequacy of the proposed construction of the sign and its supports and demonstrating conformance with the applicable provisions of the international building code. Standard engineering may be submitted to the city for approval and filed for use with multiple applications by authorized companies. Thereafter, permits may be obtained which utilize such engineering without refiling detailed structural plans. The city may require sign specific engineering regardless of standard details on file with the city.

      4.   Durability: All permanent signs must be built of durable and permanent exterior grade materials.

      5.   Power Source: Permanent power sources for signs must be concealed underground away from public view or within the structure of the sign or building to which the sign is attached and comply with all provisions of all applicable standards.

      6.   Foundations: All ground signs must be mounted on foundations and footings which conform to all applicable standards.

   B.   Sign Company Tag: All permanent signs must have a sign builder's identification tag or signature. The tag or signature must be made of durable weatherproof material and must be affixed to the sign so as to be visible from the sidewalk or nearest convenient location by city inspectors.

   C.   Location And Setback Requirements: The following shall apply:

      1.   General Location: No part of any sign shall interfere with the use of any fire escape, exit, required stairway, door ventilator, or window.

      2.   Traffic Safety:

         a.   Visibility Triangle: No sign more than thirty inches (30") in height (above the top back of curb) shall be erected near any driveway or intersection for vehicular traffic within a triangular area formed by the intersection of straight lines extended from the back of curb (or a future curb) and a line connecting them at points sixty feet (60') from the intersection of the lines. (See figure 2 of this section.) Deviations from these requirements must be reviewed and approved by the city engineer.

   FIGURE 2

         b.   Copy Standards: No sign or other advertising structure shall be erected which in any manner may be confused with an official traffic sign or signal, or which bears words normally used in such signs (e.g., stop, go slow, caution, danger, warning, etc.). No sign or advertising structure shall be erected which by reason of its size, location, shape, content, coloring, or manner of illumination might be confused as a traffic control device. No sign shall have lighting which impairs the vision of anyone traveling upon a public street or distracts any driver so as to create a public nuisance. Signs shall not extend over any pedestrian or vehicular access area unless specifically approved by the city engineer.

      3.   Public Rights Of Way: No sign shall be located on public property or inside street rights of way except signs owned and erected by permission of an authorized public agency or specifically authorized herein.

      4.   Vertical Setback: In addition to the height restrictions contained herein, no sign shall be erected or maintained which has less horizontal or vertical clearance from communication lines and energized electrical power lines than that prescribed by the laws of the state of Utah, its agencies, or appropriate utility company.

      5.   Additional Setbacks: All permanent signs must be located at least two feet (2') from a required parking stall or parking area.

   D.   Landscaping: All permanent pylon or monument signs must be incorporated into a landscape design or planter box. The landscaped area in which any sign is placed shall be kept free from weeds, garbage, and debris. Removal of required landscaping to facilitate sign placement must be in compliance with commercial landscape standards in this title.

   E.   Lighting: Signs shall be carefully oriented so that light emitted from a sign or group of signs is not a traffic hazard, obtrusive, or a nuisance to adjacent properties, particularly residential. Signs with exterior illumination must have luminary devices shielded and screened from public view and directed to avoid light spill from the affected sign(s).

   F.   Electronic Message Center Signs: Persons installing or manufacturing a sign which has an LED or electronic message center must demonstrate that the brightness of such sign will not exceed one foot-candle along the property line as measured six feet (6') above curb grade. Such signs must also be equipped with a dimmer switch to change the intensity of light emitted from the sign to meet the one foot-candle brightness if needed after installation.

   G.   Amount Of Motion Included On The EMC Sign: The inclusion of text or video that flash, appears to flash or strobe is prohibited. An image shall not change more frequently than once every eight (8) seconds. In order to better regulate changing images a fade in and fade out transition must be used. The fade in and fade out prevents a dark image transitioning abruptly to a light image and vice versa, thus creating a flash or strobelike effect.

   H.   Conversion Of Existing Static Sign To EMC: If an applicant desires to convert an existing static sign (i.e., cabinet, monument, or pole sign) to an EMC a conditional use permit shall be required. A building permit for the conversion, regardless of size, shall also be required. The amount of space used for the EMC is limited to sixty five percent (65%) of the total sign area.

   I.   Maintenance: All signs shall be maintained in a safe, presentable, and good condition including the replacement of defective parts, cleaning, painting, oiling, changing of light bulbs, or other acts required for the maintenance of said sign. Maintenance shall also include the restoration or repair of any exterior wall penetrations, discolorations, or other damages caused by the installation, removal, or placement of signs on a building. (Ord. 15-13, 11-18-2015)

For the purpose of this chapter, a complete phrase, copy and/or image, and the proposed layout of such shall be considered a sign (e.g., 1 Hour Photo).

   A.   Single Plane/Panel Signs: Regulated area shall be according to the following standards:

      1.   Sign copy mounted as individual letters and/or graphics against a wall, window, or fascia of a building or other structure that has not been painted, textured, or otherwise altered to provide a distinctive background for the sign copy, the area shall be defined as the area enclosed by the smallest eight (8) sided polygon that will enclose all sign area. (See figure 3 of this section.)

   FIGURE 3

      2.   Sign copy mounted or painted on a background panel or area distinctly textured or constructed as a background for the sign copy shall be measured as that area contained within the outside dimensions of the background panel or surface. (See figure 4 of this section.) Any illuminated bands or illuminated structures which contain sign copy, corporate logos, etc., are by definition wall signs in their entirety. However, illuminated bands on canopies covering gasoline pump islands shall be regulated per this chapter.

   FIGURE 4

      3.   Sign copy as an illuminated architectural element of a building shall be calculated as that portion of the illuminated surface or illuminated element which contains sign copy. (See figure 5 of this section.)

   FIGURE 5

      4.   The regulated area of a monument sign shall include all parts of the sign or structure that contain identification (words or symbols) and information. (See figure 6 of this section.)

   FIGURE 6

      5.   The regulated area of a pylon sign shall include all parts of the sign or structure that contain identification (words or symbols) and information. (See figure 7 of this section.)

   FIGURE 7

   B.   Multiple Face Signs (Including, But Not Limited To, Pylon Or Monument Signs):

      1.   Double Panel: If the interior angle between two (2) faces is forty five degrees (45°) or less, the sign area to be measured is a single face. If the angle is greater than forty five degrees (45°), the sign area to be measured will be the area sum of the areas of the two (2) faces. (See figure 8 of this section.)

   FIGURE 8

      2.   Three Or More Faces: The sign area shall be the sum of the areas of the three (3) or more faces.

   C.   Nonplaner Signs: For spherical, free form, or other nonplaner signs, the sign area shall be the sum of the areas of the four (4) vertical sides of the smallest polyhedron that will encompass the sign structure. (See figure 9 of this section.)

   FIGURE 9

(Ord. 15-13, 11-18-2015)

All multi-tenant centers/buildings must submit a proposal for design and placement of all on premises signs that are in architectural harmony with the development. All such developments must have an approved sign theme before any sign permits will be issued to a business locating within it. The use of multiple cabinet signs or combination of cabinet and individual lettering signs shall not be allowed. (See figures 10 and 11 of this section.)

   FIGURE 10 - PROHIBITED

   FIGURE 11 - ENCOURAGED

(Ord. 15-13, 11-18-2015)

   A.   Building Identification: Numbers which are used to denote the address of a building shall not be counted against the allowable square footage for the same building but must comply with the standards for building identification as found in the city property addressing section (13.29.050) of this title.

   B.   Flags: Up to three (3) flags in a single-family residential district and five (5) flags in a multi-family residential, commercial or industrial district may be displayed on a lot without a sign permit issued by the city. Flagpoles shall be of a permanent construction and not exceed one hundred feet (100') in height in a commercial or industrial district, and thirty-five feet (35') in a residential district.

   C.   Institutional Uses: Churches, public schools, private schools, charter schools, public utility companies, libraries, governmental buildings, parks, public golf courses, etc., are allowed a single monument sign of thirty two (32) square feet per street frontage. Wall signs shall be regulated as set forth in this chapter.

   D.   Memorial Signs: These include signs or tablets with the names of buildings and date of erection cut into any masonry surface or inlaid so as to be part of the building. Said sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area.

   E.   Neighborhood Identification Signs: In any zone district, a sign, masonry wall, landscaping, and other similar materials or features may be combined to form a display for a neighborhood or planned unit development project identification provided that such signs comply with the monument sign standards herein. Provisions for perpetual maintenance of signage must be provided.

   F.   Notice Bulletin Boards: Notice bulletin boards for institutional buildings may not exceed thirty two (32) square feet in area. Such signs must be oriented solely to the interior of the property and not be used to direct exterior vehicular attention to the institution or its services.

   G.   Plaques: Plaques, nameplates, and commemorative plaques of recognized historical agencies, not exceeding two (2) square feet, may be fastened directly to a building.

   H.   Symbols Or Insignia: Religious symbols, identification emblems of religious orders, or historical agencies are permitted provided that such signs conform to the relevant wall or monument sign standards herein.

   I.   Wayfinding Signs: As set forth by all applicable standards. (Ord. 15-13, 11-18-2015; amd. Ord. 20-18, - -2020; Ord. 23-02, 2-15-2023)

   A.   Permanent Signs That Require A Permit:

      1.   Applications For Permanent Signs: All applications for permanent signs shall include the following information:

         a.   Proof of current city business license.

         b.   Business owner, address and phone number.

         c.   Property owner, address and phone number.

         d.   General or sign contractor, address, phone number, and contractor number.

         e.   Value of the sign (including the cost of manufacturing and installation).

      2.   Awning, Canopy And Marquee Signs:

         a.   General Provisions:

            (1)   Awning and canopy coverings shall be made of metal, high quality exterior grade fabric, or other similar material as approved by city staff.

            (2)   Illumination of awning or canopy signs with signage shall be external.

            (3)   The color, style, size, scale, and proportion of the sign shall enhance the exterior of the building and not place too much bulk nor be an excessive external distraction on the building's exterior.

            (4)   No signage is permitted on any portion of an awning, canopy, or marquee that is sloping or nonflat.

         b.   Area:

            (1)   Signs On Awnings: Signage on an awning shall be limited to no more than forty percent (40%) of the vertical awning area.

            (2)   Translucent Channel Letters Or Accents: Translucent channel letters or accents constructed as part of a canopy or marquee are permitted up to seventy five percent (75%) of a canopy face.

            (3)   Subtracted From Area For Wall Signs: The area of the awning, canopy, and/or marquee sign shall be subtracted from the maximum permitted aggregate area for wall signs per subsection A12b(1) of this section.

         c.   Height:

            (1)   All awning, canopy, or marquee signs shall maintain a minimum nine foot (9') clearance above grade.

         d.   Location: Awning, canopy, and marquee signs shall be limited to street level locations only.

         e.   Additional Application Information: Additional application information required for awning, canopy, and marquee signs:

            (1)   Two (2) scaled elevation drawings showing square foot dimensions of both the building and the sign, sign composition, type of illumination and the relationship between the sign and building.

            (2)   Details of sign construction, electrical plan, and attachment details with appropriate engineer's stamp(s).

      3.   Directional Signs (Freestanding, On Premises): Signs which provide direction or instruction and are located entirely on the premises are permitted as provided below.

         a.   General Provisions:

            (1)   On premises directional signs shall be made from high quality, durable materials, and may contain a business name or corporate logo and directional information wording such as "Entrance", "Exit", "One-Way", or directional arrows. No advertising text is allowed.

            (2)   No portion of the on premises directional sign may include changeable copy or an electronic message center (EMC).

         b.   Area: On premises directional signs shall not exceed five (5) square feet in area. A pedestal not to exceed one foot (1') in height may be used and which shall not be included in the area of the sign.

         c.   Height: The maximum height of an on premises directional sign shall be three feet (3') unless the sign is located outside of the clear vision triangle, where the sign can be a maximum of four feet (4') in height.

         d.   Location:

            (1)   The number and location allowed shall be determined by the director during site plan review and shall be the minimum required for safe circulation of traffic onto and within a development.

            (2)   On premises directional signs shall be located at least twenty five feet (25') from any other freestanding sign (monument sign, pylon sign, menu board, etc.).

         e.   Additional Application Information: Additional application information required for on premises freestanding directional signs:

            (1)   Two (2) accurately dimensioned plot plans showing relationship of signs to buildings, property lines, setback from public rights of way, intersections, easements, driveways, existing site contours (1 foot intervals), and freestanding signs on the same property.

            (2)   Two (2) accurately dimensioned, scaled elevation drawings showing height, color, square foot dimensions, landscaping, sign composition, materials, type of illumination, and how the sign will appear from the street.

            (3)   Details of sign construction including an electrical plan and foundation schemes with appropriate engineer's stamp(s).

      4.   Directional Signs (Freestanding, Off Premises): Signs which provide direction or instruction to a property or use on an adjacent private property are permitted as provided below.

         a.   General Provisions:

            (1)   Off premises directional signs shall be made from high quality, durable materials, and may contain a business name or corporate logo and directional information wording such as "Entrance", "Exit", "One-Way", or directional arrows. No advertising text is allowed.

            (2)   No portion of the off premises directional sign may include changeable copy or an electronic message center (EMC).

            (3)   Proof of an agreement to locate the proposed off premises directional sign must be provided to the city by the party seeking the off premises directional sign prior to obtaining the sign permit.

         b.   Area: The maximum area allowed for off premises directional signs is nine (9) square feet. The amount of sign area used for off premises directional signage shall be deducted from the sign area otherwise available for a monument or pylon sign located on the same property as the off premises directional sign. A pedestal not to exceed one foot (1') in height may be used which shall not be included in the area of the sign.

         c.   Height: Off premises directional signs shall not exceed three feet (3') in height, unless the sign is located outside of the clear vision triangle, where the sign can be a maximum of four feet (4') in height.

         d.   Location:

            (1)   Off premises directional signs must be located on a direct access to the subject property at no more than four hundred feet (400') from the said property. Under no circumstances may any business or property have or obtain more than one off premises directional sign.

            (2)   Off premises directional signs shall be located at least twenty five feet (25') from any other freestanding sign (monument sign, pylon sign, menu board, etc.).

         e.   Additional Application Information: Additional application information required for off premises freestanding directional signs:

            (1)   Two (2) accurately dimensioned plot plans showing relationship of signs to buildings, property lines, setback from public rights of way, intersections, easements, driveways, existing site contours (1 foot intervals), and any freestanding signs on the same property.

            (2)   Two (2) accurately dimensioned, scaled elevation drawings showing height, color, square foot dimensions, landscaping, sign composition, materials, type of illumination, and how the sign will appear from the street.

            (3)   Details of sign construction including an electrical plan and foundation schemes with appropriate engineer's stamp(s).

            (4)   Distance from off premises directional sign to the property or use for which the sign is providing direction.

      5.   Gas Island Canopy Signs:

         a.   General Provisions: Signs containing individual letters, logos, or symbols may be placed on a gas island canopy face. Signage shall not project above or below the canopy face or project out from the surface of the canopy more than ten inches (10").

         b.   Area: Sign copy, corporate logos, etc., may be a maximum of fifteen percent (15%) of the vertical canopy face per elevation.

         c.   Additional Information Required: Additional information required for gas island canopy signs:

            (1)   Two (2) scaled elevation drawings showing square foot dimensions of both the gas island canopy and the sign, sign composition, type of illumination and the relationship between the sign and building.

            (2)   Details of sign construction, electrical plan, and attachment details with appropriate engineer's stamp(s).

      6.   Menu Boards:

         a.   General Provisions:

            (1)   Area: Thirty five (35) square feet maximum for primary sign. Nine (9) square feet for secondary sign.

            (2)   Height: Eight feet (8') maximum.

            (3)   Location: The menu boards shall not be located within any front landscaped setback area.

            (4)   Number: One primary menu board sign and one smaller secondary menu board sign is permitted per drive-through lane.

            (5)   Additional Application Information: Additional application information required for menu board signs:

               (A)   Two (2) scaled elevation drawings showing square foot dimensions of both the building and all proposed menu board signs, sign composition, and type of illumination.

               (B)   Two (2) accurately dimensioned plot plans showing relationship of signs to buildings, property lines, setback from public rights of way, intersections, easements, driveways, existing site contours (1 foot intervals), and freestanding signs on the same property.

               (C)   Details of sign construction, electrical plan, and attachment details with appropriate engineer's stamp(s).

      7.   Monument Signs:

         a.   General Provisions:

            (1)   A low profile or upright monument sign is permitted for any commercial building not associated with a planned commercial center provided the parcel has a minimum of fifty feet (50') of linear street frontage. For corner locations, an additional sign is permitted for the second frontage provided that each frontage has a minimum two hundred (200) linear feet.

            (2)   A low profile or upright monument sign is permitted for freestanding pad buildings associated with planned commercial centers in addition to a planned center sign provided the pad location is contiguous to an arterial street and has at least one hundred feet (100') of street frontage.

            (3)   Low profile or upright monument signs are allowed for planned commercial centers that do not have pylon signs provided the parcel has a minimum of two hundred feet (200') of linear street frontage. An additional monument sign is permitted for each five hundred feet (500') of linear frontage. For corner locations, an additional sign is permitted for the second frontage provided that each frontage has a minimum four hundred (400) linear feet.

         b.   Area:

            (1)   Commercial buildings not associated with a planned center and pad buildings associated with a planned commercial center:

               (A)   Low Profile Monument Signs:

                  (i)   The maximum area for low profile monument signs shall be thirty two (32) square feet plus one square foot per three (3) linear feet of street frontage over fifty feet (50') to a maximum size of ninety (90) square feet.

               (B)   Upright Monument Signs:

                  (i)   The maximum area for upright monument signs shall be forty (40) square feet plus one square foot per ten (10) linear feet of street frontage over fifty feet (50') to a maximum size of fifty four (54) square feet.

                  (ii)   The maximum width of an upright monument sign shall be six feet (6').

            (2)   Planned commercial shopping centers:

               (A)   Low Profile Monument Signs:

                  (i)   The maximum area for low profile monument signs shall be thirty two (32) square feet plus one square foot per three (3) linear feet of street frontage over fifty feet (50') to a maximum size of one hundred (100) square feet.

               (B)   Upright Monument Signs:

                  (i)   The maximum area for upright monument signs shall be forty (40) square feet plus one square foot per ten (10) linear feet of street frontage over fifty feet (50') to a maximum size of eighty eight (88) square feet.

                  (ii)   The maximum width of an upright monument sign shall be eight feet (8').

            (3)   Reader boards (changeable copy areas) and electronic message centers are permitted, however, such devices shall not exceed sixty five percent (65%) of the overall sign area.

         c.   Height: The height of a monument sign shall be the distance from the highest point of the sign to the height of the street curb or sidewalk.

            (1)   Low Profile Monument Signs:

               (A)   Sign face: The cabinet or face of a low profile monument sign may not exceed five feet (5') in vertical size.

               (B)   Overall height: Maximum height for a low profile monument sign is six feet (6').

            (2)   Upright Monument Signs:

               (A)   Commercial buildings not associated with a planned center and pad buildings associated with a planned commercial center:

                  (i)   Sign face: The cabinet face of an upright monument sign may not exceed nine feet (9') in vertical size.

                  (ii)   Overall height: Maximum height for an upright monument sign is ten feet (10').

               (B)   Planned commercial shopping centers:

                  (i)   Sign face: The cabinet face of an upright monument sign may not exceed eleven feet (11') in vertical size.

                  (ii)   Overall height: Maximum height for an upright monument sign is twelve feet (12').

            (3)   Signs Placed Within Bermed Areas: Signs placed within bermed areas may have an additional inch of overall height for each vertical inch of berm directly under the sign. In such cases the entire frontage must have existing or equal berming treatment, and the sign shall not exceed an overall height of eight feet (8'). Site centric architectural features or enhancements to the sign supports are excluded.

            (4)   Pedestal Standards: All monument signs must have at least a one foot (1') opaque pedestal designed as part of the foundation which conceals any pole support. Height of the pedestal is measured from the highest grade below the sign. The pedestal should run at least fifty percent (50%) of the horizontal length of the sign and extend from the sign into the ground below the sign. There shall be no copy or sign element on the pedestal, except addresses. The pedestal shall utilize materials and design elements that relate the sign to the associated building(s). The director may review and approve/deny any variation to the pedestal base requirements based on site characteristics, topography, or design integrity.

         d.   Location:

            (1)   Monument signs shall be set back at least three feet (3') from the public sidewalk or right of way (whichever is greater).

            (2)   Monument signs shall be located at least their height in distance from side property lines in order to prevent damage to adjacent land in case the sign is toppled by accident or act of nature.

            (3)   Signs within the visibility triangle shall only be allowed with the permission of the city engineer.

            (4)   Monument signs shall be no closer than one hundred feet (100') to any other monument or pylon sign located on the same frontage.

         e.   Application Information: Applicants for monument signs shall submit the following information:

            (1)   Plot plan showing relationship of signs to buildings, property lines, setback from public rights of way, intersections, easements, driveways, existing site contours (1 foot intervals), and nearest monument or pylon signs on the same frontage.

            (2)   Two (2) accurately dimensioned, scaled elevation drawings showing height, color, square foot dimensions, landscaping, sign composition, materials, type of illumination, and how the sign will appear from the street.

            (3)   Details of sign construction including an electrical plan and foundation schemes with appropriate engineer's stamp(s).

            (4)   Number of acres and length of linear street frontage of property.

      8.   Commercial District Signs:

         a.   General Provisions:

            (1)   An off premises identification and/or directional monument sign is allowed as a nonadministrative conditional use for commercial shopping districts comprising at least five (5) contiguous acres and one thousand feet (1,000') of street frontage.

            (2)   Monument signs may have a logo/identification theme as part of the sign.

            (3)   Only businesses within the commercial district may advertise on the commercial district monument sign.

            (4)   A maximum of two (2) signs shall be allowed in any contiguous commercial district.

            (5)   Landscaping shall be installed with all off premises commercial district signs. Responsibility for maintenance of the sign and landscaping shall be established as a condition of approval of the nonadministrative conditional use process.

         b.   Area:

            (1)   The maximum area of a commercial district monument sign shall be eighty (80) square feet.

         c.   Height: Commercial district monument signs shall adhere to the monument sign height standards in subsection A7 of this section.

         d.   Location: Commercial district monument signs shall adhere to the monument sign location standards in subsection A7 of this section.

         e.   Application Information: Applicants for commercial district signs shall submit the following information:

            (1)   Plot plan showing relationship of signs to buildings, property lines, setback from public rights of way, intersections, easements, driveways, existing site contours (1 foot intervals), and nearest monument or pylon signs on the same frontage.

            (2)   Two (2) accurately dimensioned, scaled elevation drawings showing height, color, square foot dimensions, landscaping, sign composition, materials, type of illumination, and how the sign will appear from the street.

            (3)   Details of sign construction including an electrical plan and foundation schemes with appropriate engineer's stamp(s).

            (4)   Number of acres and length of linear street frontage of property.

      9.   Projecting Or Suspended Signs:

         a.   General Provisions:

            (1)   Projecting or suspended signs will only be allowed on projects with an approved sign theme.

            (2)   Projecting or suspended signs are only permitted for street level tenants. Projecting or suspended signs above the first level are prohibited.

            (3)   Electronic message centers or changeable copy signs are not allowed as projecting or suspended signs.

            (4)   There must be a minimum horizontal distance of thirty feet (30') between suspended or projecting signs.

            (5)   Projecting and suspended signs should blend with the architectural character of the building. The color, style, size, scale, and proportion of the sign should enhance the exterior of the building and not place too much bulk nor be an excessive external distraction on the building's exterior. Equal treatment and design consideration should be given to any mounting and supporting structure for the sign.

            (6)   Projecting and suspended signs shall not extend more than six feet (6') from the vertical wall.

            (7)   Projecting or suspended signs may be used in conjunction with wall, window, marquee, awning or canopy signs.

         b.   Area:

            (1)   No projecting or suspended sign shall be larger than sixteen (16) square feet or be more than twelve inches (12") thick. No projecting or suspended sign shall be larger than five percent (5%) of the first level facade upon which it is placed.

            (2)   The area of the projecting or suspended sign shall be subtracted from the maximum permitted aggregate area for wall signs per subsection A12b(1) of this section.

         c.   Height: Projecting or suspended signs shall have a minimum clearance of nine feet (9') from the sidewalk or finished grade.

         d.   Number: No business location or tenant space shall be permitted to have more than one projecting or suspended sign per facade that contains a public entrance.

         e.   Additional Information Required: Additional information required for projecting and canopy signs:

            (1)   Two (2) scaled elevation drawings showing square foot dimensions of both the building and the sign, sign composition, type of illumination and the relationship between the sign and building.

            (2)   Details of sign construction, electrical plan (if applicable), and attachment details with appropriate engineer's stamp(s).

      10.   Pylon Signs:

         a.   General Provisions:

            (1)   Pylon signs are allowed for developments, planned centers, or parcels that have at least seven (7) acres and five hundred feet (500') of frontage on an arterial street, as identified in the Taylorsville general plan.

            (2)   All pylon signs shall be part of an approved sign theme.

            (3)   Structural supports for all pylon signs shall be covered or concealed with decorative pole covers. The covers shall utilize materials and be architecturally compatible to the building or development to which it is associated.

         b.   Area:

            (1)   One hundred twenty five (125) square feet plus three (3) square feet per acre of land over seven (7) acres to a maximum size of three hundred fifty (350) square feet.

            (2)   Reader boards, changeable copy areas, and electronic message centers shall not exceed sixty five percent (65%) of the total sign copy area of the sign.

         c.   Height:

            (1)   Pylon signs shall not exceed twenty five feet (25') in height.

            (2)   The height of a pylon sign shall be the distance from the highest point of the sign to the top of the curb or sidewalk or crown of the street when there is no curb or sidewalk.

         d.   Location:

            (1)   All portions of pylon signs shall be located within the required landscape adjacent to the arterial street and set back at least three feet (3') from the back of sidewalk or right of way (whichever is greater).

            (2)   Pylon signs shall be set back at least three feet (3') from all driveways.

            (3)   Pylon signs shall be located at least their height in distance from side property lines in order to prevent damage to adjacent land in case the sign is toppled by accident or act of nature.

            (4)   Signs within the visibility triangle shall only be allowed with the permission of the city engineer.

         e.   Number: One pylon sign shall be permitted per five hundred feet (500') of frontage on an arterial street.

         f.   Application Information: Applicants for pylon signs shall submit the following information:

            (1)   Plot plan showing relationship of signs to buildings, property lines, setback from public rights of way, intersections, easements, driveways, existing site contours (1 foot intervals), and nearest monument or pylon signs on the same frontage.

            (2)   Two (2) accurately dimensioned, scaled elevation drawings showing height, color, square foot dimensions, landscaping, sign composition, materials, type of illumination, and how the sign will appear from the street.

            (3)   Details of sign construction including an electrical plan and foundation schemes with appropriate engineer's stamp(s).

            (4)   Number of acres and length of linear street frontage of property.

      11.   Pylon Signs (Freeway Oriented):

         a.   General Provisions:

            (1)   The planning commission may approve as a nonadministrative conditional use one freeway oriented pylon sign for parcels that have a minimum of five hundred (500) linear feet of frontage adjacent to and/or fronting Interstate 215.

            (2)   Freeway oriented pylon signs shall be part of an approved sign theme.

            (3)   Structural supports for all pylon signs shall be covered or concealed with decorative pole covers. The covers shall utilize materials and be architecturally compatible to the building or development to which it is associated.

         b.   Area:

            (1)   Three hundred fifty (350) square feet plus one-half (0.5) square foot for each linear foot of freeway frontage over three hundred fifty feet (350') to a maximum size of nine hundred fifty (950) square feet.

            (2)   Reader boards, changeable copy areas, and electronic message centers shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the total sign copy area of the sign or three hundred fifty (350) square feet; whichever is less.

            (3)   No part of the sign structure may exceed thirty feet (30') in width.

         c.   Height: Freeway oriented pylon signs shall have a height not greater than thirty five feet (35') above the nearest traveled freeway lane or frontage road, whichever is greater. No portion of an electronic message center (EMC) sign shall be located higher than twenty five feet (25') above the freeway grade.

            (1)   The Planning Commission may grant an exception for additional height for freeway oriented pylon signs that are adjacent to a freeway overpass or other view obscuring structure (excluding vegetation) provided that it can be demonstrated that the increased height is necessary to provide full visibility of the sign and that the increased height will not adversely impact nearby residential uses. Applications for additional height will be supplemented with the following submittals:

               (A)   A topographic map with one foot (1') interval contours is provided to illustrate existing conditions at the site.

               (B)   Visual simulations or scaled profile drawings which illustrate the required and requested sign heights in relation to the view obscuring structure.

               (C)   The additional height is the minimum necessary to provide reasonable visibility above the view obscuring structure. Under no circumstances, however, shall the height of the EMC portion of a freeway oriented pylon sign be increased.

         d.   Location:

            (1)   Freeway oriented pylon signs shall be located within thirty feet (30') of the shared property line with the interstate or frontage road.

            (2)   Freeway oriented pylon signs shall be located at least three feet (3') from any driveway.

            (3)   Freeway oriented pylons signs shall be set back at least one hundred feet (100') from any collector or arterial street.

            (4)   Freeway oriented pylon signs shall be located at least five hundred feet (500') from any Residential District.

         e.   Number: No development, planned center or parcel may have more than one freeway oriented pylon sign.

         f.   Application Information: Applicants for freeway oriented pylon signs shall submit the following information:

            (1)   Plot plan showing relationship of signs to buildings, property lines, setback from public rights-of-way, intersections, easements, driveways, existing site contours (1 foot intervals), and nearest monument or pylon signs on the same frontage.

            (2)   Two (2) accurately dimensioned, scaled elevation drawings showing height, color, square foot dimensions, landscaping, sign composition, materials, type of illumination, and how the sign will appear from the street.

            (3)   Details of sign construction including an electrical plan and foundation schemes with appropriate engineer's stamp(s).

            (4)   Number of acres and length of linear street frontage of property. (Ord. 16-07, 6-1-2016)

      12.   Wall Signs:

         a.   General Provisions:

            (1)   Wall signs must be located on a wall surface under complete control by the tenant applying for the signage.

            (2)   Wall signs shall not cover key architectural features or elements on buildings.

            (3)   Tenants who access their space through a common entrance(s) or tenants above ground level are not allowed to have individualized wall signs on the exterior of the building other than a directory sign located next to or within the common entrance of the building. Such directory signs may not exceed twelve (12) square feet and copy shall not exceed one inch (1") in height.

            (4)   Signs shall not be mounted on a sloping or roof portion (including faux roofs) of any building. Signs may be mounted within a roof area if mounted upon a permanent, architecturally appropriate vertical surface such as a gable, dormer, or similar structure. A vertical sign board permanently attached to a sloping roof is prohibited.

               (A)   Such signs will only be allowed to avoid architectural conflicts on the face of the building. They shall not be approved solely for better signage visibility.

               (B)   Such vertical structure must be finished in a manner that closely matches the architectural design, materials and colors of the building and must be permanently integrated and attached to the roof.

               (C)   Signs mounted upon a vertical structure integrated into the sloping roof of a building must meet the size requirements as set forth in this chapter. Such signs may not protrude beyond the vertical face of the structure or cover any architectural ornamentation.

               (D)   If a roof structure is to be constructed for purposes of mounting a sign, the applicant must apply for, and receive the proper building and zoning clearances and permits before a sign permit will be issued.

               (E)   Window signs shall not cover more than twenty five percent (25%) of any single window or twenty five percent (25%) of any group of windows.

            (5)   Illuminated wall signs on businesses that back directly onto residential areas are prohibited.

            (6)   Wall signs with changeable copy, reader board, or electronic message capability are not allowed.

            (7)   Wall signs shall not project more than eighteen inches (18") from the wall to which they are attached.

            (8)   Painted signs or murals applied directly to any building face must have specific approval of the Director.

         b.   Area: The area of signage allowed on a wall shall be based on the dimensions of the exterior wall under complete control by the tenant applying for a permit.

            (1)   Area standards for single story buildings and ground floor tenants on multi-level buildings:

               (A)   The maximum aggregate area of all signs (wall, window, awning, canopy, marquee, suspended, projecting, etc.) attached to the front facade of a tenant space controlled by a single user shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the elevation area.

               (B)   Wall cabinet signs may not occupy more than five percent (5%) or forty (40) square feet, whichever is less, of the primary wall. No cabinet signs are permitted on a secondary wall.

               (C)   Wall signage which utilizes molded logos and individual letters may occupy up to fifteen percent (15%) or six hundred (600) square feet, whichever is less, of a primary wall, and five percent (5%) of a secondary wall.

               (D)   Wall signs composed solely of individual raised letters shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) or six hundred (600) square feet, whichever is less, of a primary wall, and five percent (5%) of a secondary wall.

            (2)   Standards for signs located on upper levels of multi-story buildings:

               (A)   Shall be limited to one sign per building.

               (B)   Cabinet wall signs shall be prohibited on upper levels of multi-story buildings.

               (C)   Upper level wall signs shall not comprise more than seventy five percent (75%) of the building frontage in width and the following in height:

                  (i)   Signs located above the second or third level: Thirty six inches (36").

                  (ii)   Signs located above the fourth or fifth level: Forty two inches (42").

                  (iii)   Signs located above the sixth through ninth level: Forty eight inches (48").

                  (iv)   Signs located on the tenth level or above: Sixty inches (60").

         c.   Location:

            (1)   No part of the sign or the sign structure shall project above or below the highest or lowest part of the wall upon which the sign is mounted or painted.

            (2)   Wall signs located above the ground floor on a multi-level building shall be located on a vertical surface between the top of the windows of the highest level of the building and the top of the building.

         d.   Number:

            (1)   Multiple signs on the primary facade are permitted provided that there is a maximum of one cabinet wall sign.

         e.   Additional Application Information: Additional application information required for all wall signs:

            (1)   Two (2) scaled elevation drawings showing square foot dimensions of both the building and the sign, sign composition, type of illumination and the relationship between the sign and building.

            (2)   Details of sign construction, electrical plan, and attachment details with appropriate engineer's stamp(s). (Ord. 19-08, 7-17-2019)

      13.   Roof Flags:

         a.   General Provisions:

            (1)   Flags shall be made of high quality exterior grade fabric, or other similar material as approved by City staff.

            (2)   Roof flags are limited to a maximum of two (2) per structure.

         b.   Area Of A Roof Flag:

            (1)   The shape of an individual roof flag shall be rectangular and limited to fifty (50) square feet for each flag.

            (2)   The total area of a roof flag will be exempt from the maximum permitted aggregate area for signs (see section 13.26.060 of this chapter).

         c.   Height:

            (1)   The maximum height for any flag and/or pole structure above the roof plane is twelve feet (12').

            (2)   Roof plane is the topmost part of a structure's roof.

         d.   Location: Roof flags shall be located so as to accent roof or architectural elements and shall be integrated into the design of the building.

         e.   Additional Application Information Required For Roof Flags:

            (1)   Two (2) copies of the scaled exterior elevation and roof plan drawings showing the exterior building design and the roof flag(s), the type of illumination, if provided, and the relationship between the roof flag and the building. (Ord. 16-07, 6-1-2016)

   A.   Standards For Temporary Signs: Temporary signs may not flash, blink, be illuminated, spin, rotate, block traffic visibility, constitute a vehicular or pedestrian traffic hazard, or cause a public nuisance of any kind. They shall not be attached to utility poles, fences, or trees. They must be secured to a building or the ground. Temporary signs may be attached to existing permanent signs only for the grand opening period. Temporary signs may cover or obscure an existing permanent sign only if the business has changed hands or changed names. No off premises temporary signs are allowed except those specifically noted and regulated for real estate purposes or otherwise noted in this chapter.

   B.   Examples Of Typical Temporary Sign Types: It is intended that the following images will serve to illustrate the terms being used within this portion of this chapter and not to be comprehensive. Any sign not expressly allowed by this chapter is prohibited.

   FIGURE 12

   C.   Temporary Signs Allowed Without A Permit In All Zones:

      1.   Banners On Utility Poles: Banners on utility poles may be used on developments within a planned shopping center, or planned development which has more than eleven (11) acres and under the following guidelines. (See figure 13 of this section.)

   FIGURE 13

         a.   Must be made of durable, weather resistant, material.

         b.   Must use logos or symbols instead of copy, where possible, where copy would cause a distraction to vehicular traffic.

         c.   Shall be uniform in size and be no larger than three feet (3') wide and six feet (6') tall.

         d.   The city must approve any banners to be placed on streetlights within the public right of way.

      2.   Community Signs: Community signs require review by the community development department and/or other pertinent city departments for compliance with the following criteria:

         a.   May not be attached to another temporary or business sign or traffic device.

         b.   May not exceed thirty two (32) square feet.

         c.   Signs attached to a building may be larger but must be appropriate in scale and location and not pose a public safety risk as approved by the director.

         d.   Such signs for any single purpose or event may not be displayed for more than thirty (30) calendar days. However, the director may approve community purpose signs for long term purposes subject to review on a ninety (90) day basis.

      3.   Corporate Flags: Corporate flags may not exceed sixteen (16) square feet. Flagpoles shall be of permanent construction and not exceed sixty feet (60') in height or the maximum height of the zoning district, whichever is less.

      4.   Holiday Decorations: Holiday decorations include noncommercial displays of a primarily decorative nature, clearly incidental, customary, and commonly associated with any national, local, or religious holidays. Such displays may include any type, number, and area and shall be contained entirely within the boundaries of the lot or premises on which they are erected. They must be placed so as to avoid confusion with authorized traffic lights and signals and shall conform to traffic safety standards. They shall be removed within ten (10) calendar days after the respective holiday is over.

      5.   No Trespassing Or No Dumping Signs: One sign, not exceeding sixteen (16) square feet, or four (4) signs not exceeding four (4) square feet each, may be installed to prevent trespassing or unauthorized dumping on property. The director may allow more signs, if appropriate, to prevent violation.

      6.   Temporary Signs With Noncommercial Messages: Temporary signs with noncommercial message such as signs on behalf of candidates for public office or measures on election ballots are allowed as follows:

         a.   Any one sign shall not exceed sixty four (64) square feet in aggregate area on an individual sign and one hundred twenty eight (128) cumulative square feet for all signs on the property and, if freestanding, shall not exceed eight feet (8') in height. Such signs shall not be erected in a manner as to constitute a roof sign. Signs may not be placed on public property, in a public right of way or in any place which would impede traffic visibility or safety except as stated in subsection C6d of this section. Signs on roadways without curb and gutter may not be placed closer than ten feet (10') to the edge of the paved surface.

         b.   Temporary signs with noncommercial message may not be placed closer than one hundred fifty feet (150') to a building where any official voting station is located.

         c.   The owner of any sign which is otherwise allowed by this chapter may substitute noncommercial copy in lieu of any other commercial or noncommercial copy. This substitution of copy may be made without any additional approval or permit. The purpose of this provision is to prevent any inadvertent favoring of commercial speech over noncommercial speech or favoring of any particular noncommercial message over any other noncommercial message. Provisions prevail over any more specific provisions to the contrary.

         d.   Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, these provisions do not ban handheld or personally attended, temporary signs with a noncommercial message in or on a traditional public forum.

      7.   Public Necessity Signs: Signs installed by a unit of the government for control of traffic and other regulatory purposes, including street signs, danger and warning signs, railroad crossing signs, hospital signs, wayfinding signs, directional or warning signs for public service companies, utilities or institutions, or signs erected by or on the order of a public officer in the performance of his public duty.

   D.   Temporary Signs Allowed Without A Sign Permit; Residential Districts:

      1.   On Premises Development Identification Signs:

         a.   Subdivisions, Planned Unit Developments, Multiple-Family Housing Developments:

            (1)   One development promotional sign per street frontage may be placed on the premises of each development having five (5) or more lots or approved unit sites in any residential zone. The size allowed for the sign depends on the number of lots to be developed as shown in the following table:

 

   Note:

       1.    Building permit required.

Additionally, four (4) temporary flags, not to exceed twenty four (24) square feet, may be displayed at the entrance to such development. All temporary signs shall be removed within two (2) years of the issuance of the first building permit in the project, or if the lots are sold out before two (2) years, immediately upon sale of the last lot. Maximum height for all temporary signs is twelve feet (12').

            (2)   Three (3) directional signs may be allowed for a developer to guide traffic to a site. They are limited to thirty two (32) square feet in area and eight feet (8') in height and must be placed entirely upon private property. These signs must have written permission of the property owner and be presented to the director for approval before they are erected. The duration of display shall be the same as on premises development promotional signs.

         b.   Construction And Service Company Identifier: One sign announcing the name of the construction/development company is allowed on the site where work is being performed by such company. Area of the sign may not exceed sixteen (16) square feet nor six feet (6') in height. The sign may not be erected more than five (5) days prior to the beginning of construction for which a valid building permit has been issued. It must be removed before final occupancy.

      2.   Residential Real Estate Signs, On Premises:

         a.   Signs advertising the sale, rent, or lease of property shall be limited to one real estate sign on each lot. Each such sign shall not exceed eight (8) square feet in size and six feet (6') in height. The sign shall not be placed in any public right of way and shall be located outside the clear vision area at street and driveway intersections.

         b.   One real estate sign per street frontage is allowed for any multi-unit residential building or lot intended for such. It may not exceed thirty two (32) square feet in area or eight feet (8') in height. Such signs shall be constructed per the monument sign criteria herein and provide adequate space to advertise vacancies.

         c.   Model home signs shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area or six feet (6') in height and shall be placed entirely upon the premises of the model home.

      3.   Residential Real Estate, Temporary Off Premises Open House Signs:

         a.   For each open house, the number of signs allowed includes one sign at the arterial street intersection closest in driving distance to the property for sale, and from thence, one additional sign at each intersection leading directly to the property. This regulation does not restrict other open houses from occurring on the same street. (See figure 14 of this section.)

   FIGURE 14

         b.   They may not exceed six (6) square feet in area per side and four feet (4') in height. They shall not exceed three feet (3') in height if such signs are placed in a park strip.

         c.   They shall be displayed only those hours during which the house is open for actual inspection.

         d.   Such signs may be placed in the park strip only with the approval of the person responsible for maintaining the landscaping of that park strip. They may only be placed within front facing residential park strips and may not be placed within park strip areas adjacent to back facing or side facing lots.

         e.   The open house signs shall be located outside the clear vision area at any street or driveway intersection. (See section 13.26.050, figure 2 of this chapter.)

      4.   Charity And Community Signs: Signs which are associated with charity, community, school, or church events and functions, which are clearly of a temporary nature. The time and size restrictions in subsection C6 of this section are applicable.

   E.   Temporary Signs Allowed Without A Permit; Nonresidential Zones:

      1.   Changing Copy: The changing of copy on a marquee, reader board, electronic message center, or other replaceable copy area is allowed when such is part of a permitted sign. Sign face changes are not included in this category and as such require a permit.

      2.   Gas Island Advertisements: A single eight and one-half inch by eleven inch (8.5" x 11") sign may be located at each gas island and must be located directly on top of a gas dispenser. Lettering shall be no larger than two inches (2") tall. (Ord. 15-13, 11-18-2015)

      3.   Window Signs: Window signs are allowed for ground floor tenants only. They shall not be located as to block clear view of exits or entrances or to create a safety hazard. The following shall also apply:

         a.   They shall not cover more than twenty five percent (25%) of any single window, twenty five percent (25%) of the entire surface area of a group of windows. (See figure 15 of this section.)

   FIGURE 15

         b.   They shall not exceed sixty four (64) cumulative square feet nor shall the window signs and wall signs combined exceed twenty percent (20%) of the exterior wall area of the tenant.

         c.   Temporary window signs shall not be displayed for more than thirty (30) calendar days. (Ord. 19-08, 7-17-2019)

      4.   Business Identification: Upon application for permanent signage, one banner, not to exceed thirty two (32) square feet, attached to the building/lease space is allowed until permanent signage can be installed, maximum ninety (90) calendar days from date of occupancy.

      5.   Road Construction Periods: Businesses with frontage immediately adjacent to a road right-of-way construction zone may have one banner not to exceed thirty two (32) square feet nor five feet (5') in height during periods of construction within the road right-of-way. The signs shall be located on site and may be in landscape areas abutting the right-of-way or on the building. They must be removed immediately upon restoration of normal traffic flow on the affected right-of-way.

      6.   Temporary Businesses: Temporary businesses are allowed only two (2) temporary signs under the following conditions:

         a.   The two (2) signs may only be banners and/or portable signs.

         b.   Banners may not exceed thirty two (32) square feet and portable signs must comply with the size and area requirements for portable signs allowed without a permit and shall not be allowed in the public right-of-way.

      7.   Development Identification Signs, On Premises: One sign announcing or identifying the future development of commercial or industrial property is allowed per public or private street frontage. The sign(s) may not be erected before the proposed development has been submitted for site plan review. They must be removed before permanent signs are installed. The size of the sign depends on the number of acres involved in the project.

 

 

      8.   Real Estate Signs, On Premises:

         a.   One on premises real estate sign advertising the sale or lease of property is allowed per street frontage for any commercial, office, or industrial planned center, building, lease space, or lot intended for such use based on the following guidelines and must be attached to the vacant building or property.

 

 

      9.   Portable Signs: One portable sign is allowed per business under the following guidelines:

         a.   The sign is entirely outside of roadways, on site drive aisles, or designated parking areas. The sign shall be located either in a pedestrian or landscape area within ten feet (10') of the building, at least five feet (5') behind the public sidewalk, and within the extent of the business face. (See figure 16 of this section.)

   FIGURE 16

         b.   The sign shall not be closer than thirty (30) horizontal feet to another portable sign.

         c.   A six foot (6') wide clear path area on the existing hard surface shall be maintained, and such sign shall not obstruct any pedestrian or wheelchair access, including, but not limited to, access from the sidewalk to any of the following:

            (1)   Transit stop areas.

            (2)   Designated disabled parking spaces.

            (3)   Disabled access ramps.

            (4)   Building exits including fire escapes.

         d.   The sign shall not exceed two feet (2') in width or 3.5 feet in height (see figure 17 of this section) except feather signs which may not exceed ten feet (10') in height.

   FIGURE 17

         e.   No signs may be placed within the public right of way.

      10.   Holiday Promotional Periods: A business may advertise a special service, product, or sale during the following holiday periods without a permit. Only one banner sign not to exceed thirty two (32) square feet is allowed during these periods. Such must be secured to the building and removed by the end of the first working day after the associated holiday.

 

 

   F.   Temporary Signs Requiring A Permit; Nonresidential Districts: Temporary signs displayed during the following promotional periods require a temporary sign permit and may not be prolonged by those above periods allowed without a permit.

      1.   Grand Opening: Temporary signs announcing the initial opening of a business or the relocation or change of ownership of an existing business may be allowed within the first year of operation for a period not to exceed forty five (45) calendar days. A combination of banners, wind signs, inflatables, beacon lights, portable, and mobile signs may be used. The signs must be removed at the end of the forty five (45) day period.

      2.   Special Promotions: A business may apply for up to three (3) special promotion periods during the calendar year. Each period may not exceed seven (7) days in length. A single banner not exceeding thirty two (32) square feet (1 per street frontage) is allowed during this period. It must be attached to the business structure/lease space. These periods may run consecutively.

      3.   Going Out Of Business/Bankruptcy: A business may apply for a special permit in order to facilitate the liquidation of in stock inventory for a failing business for a period not to exceed ninety (90) calendar days. This permit is allowed only once for any business license. A single banner or portable sign is allowed during this period. (Ord. 15-13, 11-18-2015)

   A.   Temporary Signs:

      1.   Plot plan showing relationship of sign(s) to buildings, property lines, setback from public rights of way, intersections, easements, and driveways.

      2.   Length of period for display.

      3.   Type of request, e.g., grand opening, special promotions, etc.

   B.   Required Inspections And Tags:

      1.   Permanent Signs: All permanent signs containing electrical components, footings, engineering, or as otherwise required by the chief building official shall receive final inspections by an authorized building official to certify that the placement and construction of such sign is in conformance with representations made in permit applications, and that work is completed and meets all applicable building and safety codes and conditions of approval.

      2.   Temporary Signs: Temporary signs for which a permit is required and has been approved shall have attached thereto a city issued tag recognizing the temporary nature of its approval. Such tags shall be displayed for the duration of the city approved period. Inspections shall be made to ensure that the sign is in conformance with representations made in permit applications, and that all applicable codes, standards, and conditions of approval are met.

   C.   Penalties For Installing Signs Without Permits Or Inspections: New or existing signs installed or maintained without a required permit or the required inspections will be required to be removed or assessed a penalty fee established by the city. (Ord. 15-13, 11-18-2015)

Notwithstanding anything contrary contained in this chapter, the more restrictive requirements for signs shall prevail. Signs for sexually oriented businesses shall be limited as follows:

   A.   No more than one exterior wall sign, not to exceed eighteen (18) square feet, shall be allowed.

   B.   No animation shall be permitted on or around any sign or on the exterior walls or roof of such premises.

   C.   No descriptive art or designs depicting any activity related to or inferring the nature of the business shall be allowed on any sign. Said signs shall contain alphanumeric copy only.

   D.   No display, decoration, sign, or show window that provides the observation of material depicting, describing, or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas is allowed.

   E.   Painted wall advertising is not allowed.

   F.   The sexually oriented business shall not construct or allow to be constructed any temporary sign, banner, light, or other device exhibiting or describing "specific sexual activities" or specific anatomical areas. (Ord. 15-13, 11-18-2015)

   A.   Intent And Purpose:

      1.   Protection Of Public Health, Morals, And Welfare: The provisions and prohibitions hereinafter contained and enacted are in pursuance of and for the purpose of securing and promoting the public health, morals, and general welfare of persons in the city in their use of public rights of way through the regulation of placement, appearance, number, size, and servicing of newsracks on the public rights of way and private property so as to:

         a.   Provide for pedestrian and driving safety and convenience.

         b.   Ensure no unreasonable interference with the flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic, including ingress to or egress from any place of business or from the street to the sidewalk.

         c.   Provide reasonable access for the use and maintenance of sidewalks, piles, posts, traffic signs and signals, hydrants, mailboxes, landscaping, and similar appurtenances, and access to locations used for public transportation purposes.

         d.   Reduce visual blight on the public rights of way, protect the aesthetics and value of surrounding properties, and protect the quiet of residential areas.

         e.   Protect the right to distribute information protected by the United States and the Utah state constitutions through the use of newsracks.

      2.   Preservation Of Constitutional Rights: It is not the intent of this chapter to in any way discriminate against, regulate, or interfere with the publication, circulation, distribution, or dissemination of any printed material that is constitutionally protected.

   B.   Newsracks Prohibited:

      1.   No person shall install, use, or maintain any newsrack which projects onto, into, or rests, wholly or in part, upon the roadway of any public street.

      2.   No person shall install, use, or maintain any newsrack which in whole or in part rests upon, in, or over any public sidewalk:

         a.   When such installation, use, or maintenance endangers the safety of persons or property.

         b.   When such site or location is used for public utility or public transportation purposes or other governmental use.

         c.   When such newsrack unreasonably interferes with or impedes the flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic, including parked or stopped vehicles; the ingress in or egress from any residence or place of business; the use of poles, posts, traffic signs or signals, hydrants, mailboxes, or other objects permitted at or near said location.

         d.   When such newsrack interferes with the cleaning of any sidewalk by the use of mechanical sidewalk cleaning machinery.

         e.   When such newsrack does not allow a minimum sidewalk clearance of six feet (6') in width or depth.

         f.   In any other manner inconsistent with or in violation of the provisions of this title.

   C.   Newsracks Permitted:

      1.   Permit Required: It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, place, maintain, or operate on any public street, sidewalk, or in any other public way or place in the city any newsrack without first having obtained a permit from the community development department specifying the exact location and construction and appearance details of such newsrack.

      2.   Application For Permit: Application for such permit shall be made in writing to the community development department upon such form as shall be provided and shall contain the name and address of the applicant, the proposed specific location of said newsrack, including plot plan, the structural design and color of the newsrack, listing of other joint distributors within the newsrack, a hold harmless agreement, proof of insurance, and shall be signed by the applicant. All applications shall be accompanied by payment of the newsrack fee, as set by the city council. The fee is per location, not per application.

      3.   Condition For Permit: Such permits shall be valid for three (3) years and shall be renewable pursuant to the procedure for original applications and upon payment of the application fee.

      4.   Hold Harmless Agreement: Every owner of a newsrack who places or maintains a newsrack on a public sidewalk or other public property in the city shall file a written statement with the community development department in a form satisfactory to the city attorney, whereby such owner agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the city, its officers, and employees, from any loss, liability, or damage, including expenses and costs, for bodily or personal injury, and for property damage sustained by any person as a result of the installation, use, and/or maintenance of a newsrack.

   D.   Newsrack Identification Required: Every person or other entity which places or maintains a newsrack on a public sidewalk or other public property of the city shall have his or its name, address, and telephone number affixed thereto in a place where such information may be easily seen. However, such information shall not take up space on the rack in excess of six (6) square inches.

   E.   Location And Placement: Any newsrack which rests in whole or in part upon, or on any portion of a public right of way or which projects onto, into, or over any part of a public right of way shall be located in accordance with the following provisions:

      1.   No newsrack shall be used or maintained which projects onto, into, or over any part of the roadway or any public street, or which rests wholly or in part upon, along, or over any portion of the roadway or park strip of any public street.

      2.   No newsrack shall be chained, bolted, or otherwise attached to any fixture located in the public right of way, or any post, pole, semaphore, or governmental sign which may be adjacent to the right of way. Such prohibition includes all public utility poles, all streetlight poles, and other facilities placed and maintained by local, state, or federal governmental authorities.

         a.   No newsrack shall be placed, installed, used, or maintained:

            (1)   Within five feet (5') of any marked crosswalk.

            (2)   Within fifteen feet (15') of the curb return of any unmarked crosswalk.

            (3)   Within five feet (5') of any fire hydrant or other emergency facility.

            (4)   Within five feet (5') of any driveway.

            (5)   Within three feet (3') ahead or twenty five feet (25') to the rear of any sign marking a designated bus stop.

            (6)   Within five feet (5') of the outer end of any bus bench enclosure.

            (7)   At any location whereby the clear space for the passageway of pedestrians is reduced to less than six feet (6').

            (8)   Within three feet (3') of or on any public area improved with lawn, flowers, shrubs, trees, or other landscaping, or within three feet (3') of any display window of any building abutting the sidewalk or park strip or in such a manner as to impede or interfere with the reasonable use of such window for display purposes.

            (9)   Within one hundred feet (100') of any other newsrack on the same side of the street in the same block containing the same issue or edition of the same publication.

            (10)   No newsrack shall be erected near any driveway or intersection for vehicular traffic within a triangular area formed by the intersection of straight lines extended from the back of curb (or a future curb) and a line connecting them at points sixty feet (60') from the intersection of the lines. Deviations from these requirements must be reviewed and approved by the city engineer. (See section 13.26.050, figure 2 of this chapter.)

            (11)   On any access ramp for disabled persons.

      3.   For locations upon private property, the newsrack shall be placed adjacent to the building and be located near or at the main entrance to the facility. They shall not be placed in such a manner to act as a billboard or similar off premises advertising sign.

   F.   Newsrack And Stand Design: No newsrack shall extend above fifty six inches (56") in height. All newsracks shall use dark brown or dark green coloring. Should the placement of more than one newspaper or periodical be desired, they will all be contained in one unit holding up to six (6) newspapers or periodicals. Should more than six (6) newspapers or periodicals be desired, another rack or stand may be used. Individual periodical dispensers/racks may not be placed next to one another. (See subsection H of this section for adjacent placement requirements.) (See figure 18 of this section.)

   G.   Examples Of Acceptable Rack And Stand Design: (See figure 18 of this section.)

   FIGURE 18

   H.   Adjacent Placement Requirements: Newsracks may be placed next to each other provided there are more than six (6) newspapers or periodicals that cannot be placed in one unit, with not more than six inches (6") separating each newsrack. No more than two (2) 6-unit newsracks shall be located on any public right of way within a space of two hundred feet (200') in any direction within the same block.

   I.   Advertising Cards: No newsrack shall be used for advertising or display purposes except that newsrack cards may be used to advertise the publication sold therein, and the name of the publication may appear on the display window.

   J.   Standards For Maintenance And Installation: Any newsrack which in whole or in part rests upon, in, or over any public sidewalk or parkway shall comply with the following standards:

      1.   No newsrack shall be used for advertising signs or publicity purposes other than that dealing with the display, sale, or purchase of the newspaper or news periodical sold or distributed therein.

      2.   Each newsrack shall be equipped with a coin return mechanism to permit a person using the machine to secure an immediate refund in the event the person is unable to receive the paid for publication. The coin return mechanism shall be maintained in good working order.

      3.   Each newsrack shall have affixed to it in a readily visible place so as to be seen by anyone using the newsrack, a notice setting forth the name and address of the distributor and the telephone number of a working telephone service to call to report a malfunction, to secure a refund in the event of a malfunction of the coin return mechanism, or to give the notices provided for in this title.

      4.   Each newsrack shall be maintained in a neat and clean condition and in good repair at all times. Specifically, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each newsrack shall be serviced and maintained so that:

         a.   It is reasonably free of dirt and grease.

         b.   It is reasonably free of chipped, faded, peeling, and cracked paint in the visible painted areas thereof.

         c.   It is reasonably free of rust and corrosion in the visible unpainted metal areas thereon.

         d.   The clear plastic or glass parts thereof, if any, through which the publications therein are viewed are unbroken and reasonably free of cracks, dents, blemishes, and discoloration.

         e.   The paper or cardboard parts or inserts thereof are reasonably free of tears, peeling, or fading.

         f.   The structural parts thereof are not broken or unduly misshapen.

         g.   It is free of graffiti or other vandalism.

   K.   Display Of Certain Matter Prohibited: Publications offered for sale or free distribution from newsracks placed or maintained on or projecting over the street or sidewalk shall not be displayed or exhibited in a manner which exposes to public view from the street or sidewalk any of the following:

      1.   Any publication or material which exposes to public view any pictorial material that is obscene.

      2.   Any statements or words describing explicit sexual acts, sexual organs, or excrement where such statements or words have as their purpose or effect sexual arousal, gratification, or affront.

      3.   Any picture or illustration of a person's genitals, pubic hair, perineum, anus, or anal region where such picture or illustration has as its purpose or effect sexual arousal, gratification, or affront.

      4.   Any picture or illustration depicting explicit sexual acts as defined in this title where such picture or illustration has as its purpose or effect sexual arousal, gratification, or affront.

   L.   Violations: Upon determination by the director that a newsrack has been installed, used or maintained in violation of the provisions of this title, an order to correct the offending condition shall be issued to the distributor of the newsrack.

Such order shall be telephoned or made in person to the distributor and confirmed by mailing a copy of the order by certified mail return receipt requested. The order shall specifically describe the offending condition, suggest actions necessary to correct the condition, and inform the newsrack distributor of the right to appeal. Failure to properly correct the offending condition within five (5) days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) after the mailing date of the order or to appeal the order within three (3) days after its receipt shall result in the offending newsrack being summarily removed and processed as unclaimed property. If the offending newsrack is not properly identified as to the owner under the provisions described herein, it shall be removed immediately and processed as unclaimed property. An impound fee, which shall be measured by the city's cost and expense of impounding, shall be assessed against each newsrack summarily removed. The director shall cause inspection to be made of the corrected condition or of a newsrack reinstalled after removal under this section.

   M.   Appeals: Any appeal shall be filed in accordance with the appeals chapter of this code.

   N.   Abandonment: In the event that a newsrack remains empty for a period of thirty (30) continuous days, the same shall be deemed abandoned and may be treated in the manner as provided in this chapter for newsracks in violation of the provisions of this chapter.

   O.   Severability: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this chapter is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter. (Ord. 15-13, 11-18-2015)