Tucson City Zoning Code
ARTICLE
7A: SIGN STANDARDS
7A.3. DEFINITIONS
A. The terms used in the shall have the meanings as noted in Article 11 Definitions, unless the context otherwise requires.
B. Residential Use: For the purposes of this Article, residential use shall mean single family residential and multi-family residential.
(Ord. 11508, 12/5/2017; Am. Ord. 11803, 12/8/2020)
7A.12. APPEALS
(Ord. 11508, 12/5/2017; Am. Ord. 11803, 12/8/2020)
7A.13. SIGN DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
A
design review committee is hereby created to assist the planning commission by reviewing and recommending amendments to the
and recommending design options in compliance with Section 7A.7
Design Options to the planning and development services . The committee's authority and organization shall be in accordance with Section 2.2.12
Design Review Committee.
(Ord. 11508, 12/5/2017)
7A.1.1. PURPOSE
The purpose of the is to:
A. Accommodate the rights of individuals to freedom of speech, promote equity among businesses, and other typical
users, and enable the fair and consistent enforcement of ;
B. Recognize the legitimate signage needs of businesses and other interests to communicate messages, provide identification, and enable wayfinding throughout the
for tourists and residents;
C. Ensure that signage contributes to the maintenance of an aesthetically pleasing visual environment by exercising reasonable regulations over type, size, number, appearance, and location;
D. Respect Tucson's unique natural environment of surrounding mountain ranges and dark night skies by regulating
illumination and height;
E. Protect property values by minimizing the possible adverse effect of
on nearby public and private property;
F. Promote public safety by ensuring that
are properly constructed and maintained to protect the general public from property damage and personal injury;
G. Facilitate traffic flow and safety of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists through enforcement of sight lines and other appropriate
placement regulation; and,
H. Support retention of local businesses and further the economic
goals of the
.
7A.1.2. APPLICABILITY
The regulations in this article are applicable to all
in the
, except as noted in Section 7A.8.1 Exemptions unless otherwise stated. The City of Tucson shall follow its own and be in compliance with Section 1.07-6 of the City of Tucson Administrative Directives.
(Ord. 11508, 12/5/2017)
7A.2.1. INTERPRETATION
The zoning administrator shall interpret and apply the . Where there is a conflict between provisions of the and other provisions of the
, the more restrictive provisions shall prevail.
7A.2.2. INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
A.
and special
districts are determined by adopted maps. The pedestrian business
, historic
and scenic corridor
are specifically mapped districts that supersede the underlying zoning classifications for purpose of determining the
regulations. Please reference Section 7A.11 Special Districts for maps showing locations of special districts. The scenic corridor is determined based upon the mapped scenic corridors of the
.
B. The effectuation of a change of zoning for a property will also effectuate a change in the .
C. Interpretation of a special
shall be made by the zoning administrator.
7A.2.3. APPLICATION OF PRIOR CODE SECTIONS
Chapter 3 of the Tucson Code as adopted and amended prior to the adoption of the is repealed except that the same is continued in full force and effect as necessary to the final determination and disposition of the prosecution or litigation of any claim or complaint that has been made or may be made in the future alleging a
of any prior provision of Chapter 3 based upon acts occurring prior to the repeal of any such provision.
7A.2.4. SEVERABILITY AND NON-COMMERCIAL SPEECH SUBSTITUTION
Article 7A is subject to Section 1.8 Severability. Any provision of the
that imposes a limitation on freedom of speech shall be construed in a manner that is viewpoint neutral and treats expressive speech either the same as or less restrictive than commercial speech. Any provision of the
that is found to be an unconstitutional limitation on freedom of speech by any court shall be severed from the
in a manner that preserves the
and protects freedom of speech.
(Ord. 11508, 12/5/2017)
7A.4.1. PERMITS
1. It shall be a civil infraction for any
to erect, reinstall,
, change the copy of,
or relocate a
, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a permit or permits from the Planning and Development Services Department, as required by the .
2. It shall be a civil infraction for any
to use, maintain, or otherwise allow the continued existence of any
for which the required permit was not obtained, and each day such
shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.
3. A permit shall be issued to the owner of the property or the agent for the owner. When a contractor is required to be licensed by the State of Arizona, the permit shall only be issued to a licensed contractor.
4. Compliance with technical codes. In addition to compliance with the , all
shall comply with the appropriate detailed provisions of the adopted Building Code for the City of Tucson and all adopted technical codes relating to design, structural members, and connections, the applicable provisions of the Electrical and Fire Codes of the City of Tucson and the additional construction set forth in this jurisdiction.
B. Permission of Property Owner
1. No
shall erect, construct, or maintain any
upon any property or
without the consent of the owner,
entitled to possession of the property or
, if any, or their authorized representative.
(Am. Ord. 11803, 12/8/2020)
7A.4.2. ISSUANCE
A. Review and Approval
The application, plans, specifications, computations and other data filed by an applicant for permit shall be reviewed by the Planning and Development Services Department. Such plans may be reviewed by other departments of the to verify compliance with any applicable laws under their jurisdiction. If the Planning and Development Services Department finds that the work described in an application for a permit and the plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conform to the requirements of the and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that the fees specified in the Administrative Manual have been paid, a permit shall be issued to the applicant. When the Planning and Development Services Department issues the permit where plans are required, the plans and specifications shall be endorsed in writing or stamped "APPROVED." Such approved plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorization from the Planning and Development Services Department, and all work shall be done in accordance with the approved plans.
B. Retention of Plans
One set of approved plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant and shall be kept on the job
at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress. One set of approved plans, specifications and computations shall be retained by the Planning and Development Services Department.
C. Validity of Permit
The issuance of a permit or approval of plans, specifications and computations shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any
of any of the provisions of the or of any other ordinance of this jurisdiction. No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of these Codes shall be valid.
D. Expiration
1. Every permit issued by the Planning and Development Services Department under the provisions of the shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180
from the date of such permit, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or
for a period of 180
from the date of such permit, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or
for a period of 180
or more at any time after the work is commenced as evidenced by successive approved inspections. Before such work may be resumed, a new permit shall first be obtained, and the fee shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications of such work, and that suspension or
has not exceeded one year. Where a permit has expired for more than one year, a new permit must be obtained at full fee.
2. Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of time within which to commence work under that permit when the permittee is unable to commence work within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The zoning administrator may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding180
upon written request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. No permit shall be extended more than once. Prior to extending the permit, the zoning administrator may require the plans to be re-examined and/or on-
inspections to be made, the cost of which will be paid by the applicant requesting the extension of the permit. The Planning and Development Services Department
may condition an extension of a permit on compliance with any amendments to the adopted after issuance of the initial permit.
E. Suspension or Revocation
The Planning and Development Services Department may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit under the provisions of the Tucson Code whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or in
of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of the Tucson Code.
7A.4.3. EFFECT OF ISSUANCE
A. No permit issued for a
shall be deemed to constitute permission or authorization to maintain a public or private
, nor shall any permit issued constitute a defense in an action to abate a
.
B. A fabricator may submit plans for a
to the zoning administrator for approval and file as a standard. Thereafter, permits may be obtained for such
without filing detailed structural plans. Such
shall be given a standard number by the fabricator, and the standard number shall be shown on each permit application. Standard engineering (such as that currently used by members of the Arizona Sign Association) may be submitted to the zoning administrator for approval and filed as a standard. If such are submitted and approved for use by more than one contractor, a list of all contractors authorized to use that standard must be submitted to the zoning administrator by the originator(s) of that standard.
7A.4.4. INSPECTIONS
A. General
1. All
for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection, and certain types of construction shall have continuous inspection by special inspectors.
2. A survey of the
may be required by the zoning administrator to verify that the
is located in accordance with approved plans. It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to be accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. The shall not be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection.
B. Inspection Requests
It shall be the duty of the
doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the Planning and Development Services Department that such work is ready for inspection. The zoning administrator or chief
official may require that every request for inspection be filed at least one working day before such inspection is desired.
C. Approval Required
No work shall be done on any part of the
beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the zoning administrator. Such approval shall be given only after an inspection shall have been made of each successive step in the construction as indicated by each of the inspections required.
D. Required Inspections
1. A
review inspection is required on all permit applications, except for
and for
for which a
permit is required.
2. At the time of the required
inspection, the inspector will verify that the
complies with the information contained in the
permit application. The inspector will inform the applicant of any discrepancy or
found on the
. The requested permit shall not be issued until the
is brought into compliance with the or plans are modified to conform to the
. At the time of the required
review,
sites must be staked indicating
, required zoning
, type and size of
, and where the leading edge of the
will be.
address must be on
.
3. Footing inspections are required on all
that require an engineering plan.
4. The Planning and Development Services Department, upon notification from the permit holder or his agent, shall make the required inspections and shall either approve that portion of the construction as completed or shall notify the permit holder or his agent wherein the same fails to comply with the .
E. Re-inspection
1. A re-inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re-inspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. A re-inspection fee may be assessed when the permit card is not properly posted on the work
, when the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the zoning administrator. This fee must be paid prior to the acceptance of any further re-inspection requests by the Planning and Development Services Department and is in addition to any fee due for a subsequent re-inspection.
2. The re-inspection fee shall be charged for the third and subsequent inspections.
3. To obtain a re-inspection, the applicant must pay the re-inspection fee in accordance with Section 4-01
Review Fee Schedule of the Administrative Manual.
4. In instances where re-inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.
F. Final Inspection
The
erecting, altering or relocating a
shall request a final inspection upon completion of the work for which permits have been issued.
(Am. Ord. 11803, 12/8/2020)
7A.4.5. SPECIAL INSPECTOR REQUIRED
A. The following
types shall be subject to continuous inspection by special inspectors as provided in Chapter 1 of the International Building Code.
B. All
exceeding 100 square feet in area or 25 feet in overall height.
C. All
attached to a
in excess of 30 feet from the bottom of the
to grade, if, in the opinion of the plans
, the subject
and/or the particular
and/or the method of attachment constitutes an unusual and/or dangerous
and/or attachment.
D. A record of the special inspections shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Services Department by the applicant at or prior to final inspection and retained by the Planning and Development Services Department with the
permit application.
7A.4.6. FEES
7A.4.7. MAINTENANCE
A. Each
shall be maintained in a safe, presentable and good condition, including the replacement of defective parts, painting, repainting, cleaning, and other acts required for the maintenance of said
, without altering the basic copy, design or
of the
. Any painted
that is painted out and repainted exactly as it previously existed is considered maintenance of a
. The zoning administrator shall require compliance or removal of any
determined by said official to be in
of this section.
B. In addition to satisfying the requirements of subsection A, any
that is constructed of paper, cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard, plastic or other light material, and that is not rigidly and permanently installed in the ground or permanently attached to a
, must be removed or replaced within 100
after it is installed or erected.
C. Dangerous or Defective
No
shall maintain or permit to be maintained on any
owned or controlled by him or her any
that is in a dangerous or defective condition. Any such
shall be promptly removed or repaired by the owner of the
or the owner of the
.
D. Removal of Dangerous or Defective Signs
The zoning administrator shall remove or cause to be removed any dangerous or defective
pursuant to the provisions for the unsafe
and equipment in the International Building Code.
(Ord. 11508, 12/5/2017)
7A.5.1. INDEMNIFICATION OF CITY
As a condition to the issuance of a
permit as required by the , all
engaged in hanging of
that involves, in whole or part, the erection,
, relocation, maintenance or other
work in, over or immediately
to a public
or public property so that a portion of the public
or public property is used or encroached upon by the
hanger in the said
work, shall agree to hold harmless and indemnify the , its officers, agents and employees from any and all claims of negligence resulting from said erection,
, relocation, maintenance or other
work.
7A.5.2. LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED
As a condition to the issuance of a
permit as required by the , all
hangers performing work shall obtain a public liability insurance policy in the minimum amounts of $230,000.00/500,000.00 for injury or death to any
in any one accident or for injury or death to two or more
in any one accident; and $100,000.00 for destruction of property in any one accident. The
hanger shall furnish the with a certificate of insurance that shall name the , its officers, agents, and employees as additional insured under the policy. The insurance shall provide that the shall be notified of any cancellation of the insurance ten
prior to the date of cancellation.
(Ord. 11508, 12/5/2017)
7A.6.1. SIGN AREA
The area of a
shall be determined as follows (see Figure 1: Area of a
):
A. Single Face
1. The entire area within a single continuous perimeter composed of squares or rectangles that enclose the extreme limits of the advertising message, announcement, declaration, demonstration, display, illustration, insignia, surface, or space of a similar nature, together with any frame or other material, color, or condition that forms an integral part of the display and is used to differentiate such
from the
against which it is placed, excluding the necessary supports or uprights on which such
is placed. In cases where non-useable space is within the measurement rectangle and the non-useable space is greater than fifty-percent of the area of the useable
area, the measurement rectangles may enclose the useable
area only.
2. Individual Letters
Where a
consists only of individual letters, numerals, symbols or other similar components and is painted on or attached flat against the
of a
, and where such individual components are without integrated background definition and are not within a circumscribed frame area, the total area of the
shall be the area of the square or rectangle that circumscribes the entire message.
B. Two or More Faced
Where a
has two or more faces, the area of all faces shall be included in determining the area of the
, except that only one face of a double-faced
shall be considered in determining the
area when both faces are parallel and the farthest distance between faces does not exceed five feet, or when the interior angle of the
faces does not exceed 45° if the boards are in a "V" configuration.
7A.6.2. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA
A. Maximum
area refers to total allowable
area derived from a calculation of the length of a
fronting on a public or private
multiplied by the allowable
area ratio in the applicable
category, special
, or additional standard. This is not applicable to Section 7A.11.1 Historic Districts.
B. Maximum
area for individual
types is determined in accordance with Section 7A.10.2.C
Additional
Type .
C. The maximum
area for
on a
includes all lots and
within the premise's boundaries unless the
complies with the Section 7A.7
Design Option.
D. In the case where a
or portion of
is within 250 feet of a
, the
area calculation for a commercial, office or industrial use is four feet per lineal foot of the affected
.
7A.6.3. CHANGE OF COPY
Refers to the situation where the message or design of an existing
face is modified or changed, but the size, shape, framework or
of the
is not modified or changed.
, marquees, electronic
, and approved changeable copy
are not subject to this definition. Where a change of copy requires a permit, it may be required to be reviewed as a new
with appropriate inspections.
7A.6.4. SIGN COPY
A. "Item of information" is used as part of the Section 7A.7
Design Option and refers to a word,
, picture, symbol or a separate number or number combination. For example, 123 - 4000 equals two number combinations. Punctuation marks are not counted as an item of information.
B.
that is used as part of the Section 7A.7
Design Option and is three inches or less in size is not part of the calculation of items of information.
C. A
is permitted to have a rate of change of
, graphic, or information not more than once every one minute. The
copy shall not have any transitions or animations.
7A.6.5. SIGN HEIGHT MEASUREMENT
A. The
height is measured as the vertical distance from the
beneath the
to the topmost
of the
; except that if the
location has an
lower than or equal to the
grade of the road, the
height is measured from the top of the curb (or highest point of the road nearest the property if no curb exists) to the highest point of the topmost
on the
.
refers to the mean average elevation of ground after
preparation at the bottom of a
, measured five feet from the bottom of the
at its four cardinal points.
B.
Grade
For
and
, the
grade is the elevation of the outside edge of the
nearest to the
or
.
(Am. Ord. 11803, 12/8/2020)
7A.6.6. CLEARANCE
7A.6.7. SETBACK
The
is measured from the leading edge of the
to the face of curb or edge of the
where no curb exists. The
and
must be installed on private property and set back at least 20 feet from the face of the curb, unless otherwise specified in the .
7A.6.8. SIGNS NEAR RESIDENCES
No
shall be permitted if such
faces the front or side yard of any
within any residential
category or multi-family
category and is located within 150 feet of such
.
(Am. Ord. 11803, 12/8/2020)
7A.6.9. STREET AND BUILDING FRONTAGES
A.
is measured as the length of a
,
, or
fronting on a public or private
.
B.
is the measurement between two straight lines projecting from the outermost edges of a
or
space
, that are perpendicular to a straight line running along the ground level or front of the measured
.
C. Multiple
Lots
On corner lots and other lots with more than one
, the maximum allowable number and square footage of
are permitted for each
. The maximum allowances are only transferable either in whole or in part from one
to another if the Zoning Administrator determines the request will not negatively impact surrounding properties. The Zoning Administrator may send the request to the
Design Review Committee for review and recommendation.
D. Intersection Corner
1. When a
is erected at the
intersection corner of the
and is placed in such a manner so as to be readable from both
or both frontages, the
shall not exceed the maximum area allowed for the longest
;
2. The
shall count as one
for each
; and,
3. The area of the
shall be deducted from the allowable
area for the longest
.
E.
per
General rule: For a
having more than one
, the maximum
area and number of permitted on-
are permitted for each
and are only transferable from one
to another if the Zoning Administrator determines the request will not negatively impact surrounding properties. The Zoning Administrator may send the request to the
Design Review Committee for review and recommendation. In the case of a
, the more restrictive standard of the
category shall apply.
F. Access Regulated
No
or its supporting members shall be erected, altered or relocated so as to interfere with or restrict access to a window or other opening in a
in such a manner as to unduly limit air circulation or obstruct or interfere with the free use of a fire escape, exit, standpipe, stairway, door, ventilator, window or similar opening, provided however that the zoning administrator may approve another form of
or its attachment when, in his or her judgment, that
will not restrict access to the openings.
(Am. Ord. 11803, 12/8/2020)
7A.6.10. SIGNS IN OR OVER PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
A. Except as provided below, a
or
shall not
over a public
or public property unless the mayor and council grant a special license.
licensed pursuant to this section may be displayed for up to 60
or over an alternate approved time frame. The licensee may require the removal of the
within 48 hours after the advertised event or other temporary occurrence concludes.
B. The City Manager may grant a special license for
and curbside
and for
that
or extend over a public
or over public property.
in the
may be reviewed and granted under the Department of Transportation's temporary revocable easement procedure.
C. Permits shall be obtained through the Department of Transportation.
D. The Mayor and Council and/or City Manager may grant special license for signage such as on buses, bus benches, bus shelters, and street cars.
E. No
shall be attached to electric wiring or be energized by electricity.
F. No
shall be placed upon traffic signal posts or
, and no
shall obstruct a motorist's view of traffic signals.
G. Any application for a license for a
attached to utility poles or lamp poles shall include the written approval of the Department of Transportation of the and the authorized official of the public utility company owning the poles to which the devices would be attached as to the size and weight of the
and the manner of attachment to the poles.
and curbside
shall comply with the applicable requirements of Article 7A. No
shall be attached to any utility pole carrying primary circuits or to any wooden pole or public property.
H.
licensed pursuant to this section may be displayed for up to 60
. The licensee shall remove the
within 48 hours after the advertised event.
I. In no event may
relating to more than one event be attached to any single pole.
J. The license shall state the location where the
may be placed.
K. By accepting any license granted under this section, the licensee and its heirs, successors and assigns shall agree to indemnify the and shall provide proof to the of liability insurance.
L. The City Manager may impose such additional administrative requirements as may be necessary.
M. The time frame for a
and an
sign are regulated separately as part of the temporary revocable easement process.
7A.6.11. PREMISE
See definition in Article 11 Definitions.
7A.6.12. ILLUMINATION
Unless otherwise prohibited in the , all
may be illuminated subject to the provisions of Tucson Code, Chapter 6, Article IV, Division 2, "Outdoor Lighting Code."
(Ord. 11508, 12/5/2017)
7A.7.1. MASTER SIGN PROGRAM - PERMANENT SIGNS
A. Purpose
The purpose of this section is to respond to special
needs of a
as well as provide flexibility, encourage
in accordance with adopted plans and policies, and promote superior
design to implement the purpose of this article.
B. Applicability
The master
program includes all exterior
at a
and provides a process where the provisions of Article 7A may be varied subject to the and findings listed below.
may not be proposed as part of the Master
Program.
C. A master
program may be submitted before, after, or concurrently with a rezoning, special exception, planned area
,
package or
.
regulated by the program require individual permits prior to construction. A
may be ground or
mounted or designed into and constructed as part of an integrated architectural feature of a
. In a case where the
has mixed elements of ground or
mounted or architectural integration into the
, the zoning administrator will determine what are the most applicable .
D. Decision
The
Design Review Committee shall review design options and make a recommendation to the planning and development services
for a final decision. The director's decision may be to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application. The
shall base the decision on compliance with the purpose statement, findings, and applicable design .
2. An applicant may apply for an amendment to an approved Master Sign Program in accordance with the standards set forth in this Article 7A.7.
E. Design
1. All
a. Illumination shall reduce light trespass and offer protection to dark skies in compliance with the City's outdoor lighting .
b. A
with lists of categories,
or organizations, or similar listed items within panels or separately mounted
, shall have a unifying and proportional outlining background color behind the copy, i.e. words, names, numbers or symbols using a specific or federally registered trademark colors.
c. For a
with lists, the
panels and/or the separately mounted
, i.e.,
mounted without panels on a
or
, shall be mounted or placed so as to be reasonably proportional in size.
2.
a.
(1)
shall contain legible
. A
intended to be seen from a
shall contain no more than sixteen items of information. An equivalent alternative is an eight panel
.
b.
Height
(1) The
height and
for a
should be at a height and distance from the
to be easily detectable and give a vehicle a reasonable time to adjust to traffic conditions.
(2) The
height shall be compatible with the surrounding height profile of the
,
, and
on the property and in the surrounding area. The
shall not obstruct significant scenic views from the
.
(3) The height of the
shall be set so as not to be obstructed by
or a parked vehicle.
c.
Design Elements
(1) Structural Components
(i) A
should be comprised of a design such as two or more components unified by similar materials. A
blending
and ground mounted components may use Section 7A.7.1.F Best Practice Option.
(ii) The design of the components shall use the architectural style of the
being identified. Features to be used in designing the components include colors, materials, textures and shapes of the development's architecture. The bottom component shall be designed with a monument-style base or similar wide-base design.
(2) Wayfinding and Identification
(i)
shall provide high quality wayfinding and identification with a common and unifying design theme.
(ii) Ground-mounted wayfinding
that are 20 square feet or less in
area are not required to have three components but are required to be coordinated in architectural style, colors, materials, and textures with the other larger
.
(3) Visual Environment
In all cases, to protect the unique visual environment of Tucson, all flexible or use of design guidelines in Section 7A.7.1.F Best Practice Option, must address a consistent and compatible treatment of the height profile of the and in the surrounding area, preserving scenic vistas and vegetation, and dark skies compatible illumination.
(4)
shall be incorporated into existing or proposed
at the site. The materials shall consist of non-obstructing live and/or inert
.
d.
A
that is part of the master
program shall, in addition to the of the master
program, be constructed in accordance with the Article 7A and adhere to the items of information legibility standard noted in this section.
3.
-Mounted
a.
-mounted
intended to be viewed from the
or that exceed twelve square feet in
area shall be designed to be proportional to the
of the
space.
b. If the
is intended to provide wayfinding it shall be located at key identification points.
c.
may include the font, , symbol and color of the business but shall be constructed or mounted to be consistent with the master
program.
d. For all
-mounted
, an organized, proportional appearance is required among the
of a
or
space. Disorganized sizes and color arrangements in the
' appearance on a specific
or
space are to be avoided.
4. Integrated Architecture
a.
that are not classified as either
or ground mounted shall be constructed in a manner to abide by the overall design context of the architecture of the
and be consistent with the design used to develop the master
program.
F. Best Practice Option
A variation from the design must show a best practice is being used as an alternative. A best practice may be based on one of the following sources:
1. An already approved
, master
program within the ;
2. An award-winning
design from a national or state
organization;
3. A document, book, or example endorsed by the American Planning Association, American Sign Association or American Institute of Architects or similar organizations, and approved by the PDSD
;
4. A design guideline based in technical including, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials' Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities (AASHTO), the National Association of City Transportation Officials' Urban Bikeway Design Guide (NACTO), United States Sign Council Model On-Premise Sign Code, Street Graphics and the Law, the Scenic America recommended handbook for on-
or a similar document recommended by the
and approved by the PDSD
; and,
5. A master
program,
design, or document recommended by the
as being appropriate for the surrounding context of the affected streetscape.
G. Findings
1. The decision shall show the
program's compliance with the following findings applicable to the
:
a. Meets the purpose of Article 7A, Section 7A.7.A, the master
program's purpose, and Section 7A.7.1.E, the master
program's design ;
b. Creates a clear connection with the shapes, textures, colors and materials used in the appearance of the
of the
;
c. Creates proportional sizes of
placed on or integrated into a building's architecture;
d. Improves the legibility of
;
e. Enhances driver reaction time to the
;
f. Creates an organized wayfinding and identification, or messaging program;
g. Protects significant scenic views;
h. Promotes a well-organized visual environment through appropriate sizes, number,
, and spacing; and,
i. Represents a best practice of the design of dark sky
illumination.
(Am. Ord. 11803, 12/8/2020)
7A.7.2. MASTER SIGN PROGRAM - PORTABLE SIGNS
A. Purpose
1. The purpose is to respond to special
needs of a business, organization or user that has either a special need or has historically required a larger amount of portable signage than permitted by Article 7A, .
2. In exchange for greater flexibility with dimensions and the amount of
, the master
program for
must show that clutter management is achieved by ensuring a coordinated design appearance and using the least amount of signage needed to achieve message display, identification, and wayfinding objectives.
B. Applicability
1. The master
program for
allows a design option for all
and applies to all
intended to be viewed from the
. The program provides a process where the provisions of Article 7A may be varied subject to the and findings listed below. It applies to
that are intended to be viewed from the
. If
are used they must be approved and coordinated with the Department of Transportation.
C. Design
1. The number of
shall be located and spaced or grouped together to reduce a disorganized appearance at the front of a
.
2. Spacing,
area, height and
shall be adjusted to ensure a legible and well-organized appearance along the
. Grouping of
of different sizes may be used if the visual impact is to improve the overall appearance of an affected
.
3. Materials should be similar for all or most
to reduce the likelihood of a disorganized appearance along the
.
4. In no case may a
exceed in
area or
height a
that has been used in previous within the .
5. The program may include
with
areas exceeding 32 square feet with multiple messages to reduce the overall number of
along the public
.
6. Items of information per
shall not exceed sixteen items of information or six equal size panels or similar arrangement.
D. The Decision, Findings, and Best Practices of the Master
Program for
applies to the Master
Program for
.
E. Additional Findings Master
Program -
1. Promotes a well-organized visual environment through appropriate sizes, number,
, and spacing;
2. Legibility is required of all
; and,
3.
are coordinated in materials, color, and design.
7A.7.3. SINGULAR SIGN DESIGN OPTION
A. The purpose of this section is to implement Section 7A.7.1.A Purpose, by promoting a harmonious relationship between , , and streetscapes through improved legibility and sight lines for moving vehicles and encouraging best design practices by reducing a disorganized and confusing visual environment along the City's streetscapes. may not be proposed as part of the Singular
Design Option.
B. The section applies to a new
or modification or replacement of an existing
.
C. The proposed design option for an individual ground-mounted or
-mounted
and
integrated into the architecture of the
shall follow the decision making, review process, design , findings for
in Section 7A.7.1 Master
Program - .
D. A
with lists of categories,
or organizations or similar listed items within panels or separately mounted
, shall have a unifying and proportional outlining background color behind the copy, i.e. words, names, numbers or symbols using a specific or federally registered trademark colors.
E. For a
with lists, the
panels and/or the separately mounted
, i.e.,
mounted without panels on a
or
, shall be mounted or placed so as to be reasonably proportional in size.
7A.7.4. NOTIFICATION
A. Notification for
Design Option shall be in accordance with PDSD departmental policy.
(Ord. 11508, 12/5/2017)
7A.8.1. EXEMPT SIGNS
A. The provisions of the , including the requirements for permits, shall not apply to the following specified
, nor shall the area of such
be included in the area of
permitted for any
or use. The following
are permitted in all
and special districts.
1. Non-commercial flags, emblems or insignias;
2.
into the surface of a façade or
;
3. Non-commercial
;
4. Commercial
that are in pedestrian districts; and,
5. Manned hot air balloons.
B. In the event that an exempt
listed above is located in a "H" Historic Preservation Zone, the
will be subject to review under 5.8.8, Design Review Required.
(Am. Ord. 11803, 12/8/2020)
7A.8.2. PROHIBITED SIGNS
A. No
shall erect,
, or relocate any
of the type specified in this section, unless it is regulated elsewhere such as,
in the
or heritage landmark
.
B. Animated and intensely lighted
: No
shall be permitted that is animated by any means, including flashing, scintillating, blinking, or traveling lights, or any other means not providing constant illumination, except as allowed as a heritage landmark
(HLS).
C. No
shall be permitted that because of its intensity of light constitutes a
or hazard to vehicular traffic, pedestrians or
properties.
D. Miscellaneous - Commercial
Miscellaneous
, posters and satellite disks: The tacking, painting, pasting or otherwise affixing of
or posters of a miscellaneous character, visible from a public way, on the walls of a
, barns or sheds, or on trees, poles, posts, fences or other
, is prohibited. No signage of any type is permitted on satellite dishes or disks.
E. Moving
No
or any portion thereof shall be permitted that moves or assumes any other motion constituting a non-stationary or non-fixed condition, except as allowed as a heritage landmark
(HLS).
F.
1. A
is a
that is erected upon, against, or directly above a roof, or on top of or directly above the parapet of a
.
2.
Exceptions
a.
is not considered a
.
b. Signs placed upon the face of a parapet or architectural feature are considered a wall
.
c. Heritage landmark
(HLS) in accordance with Section 7A.10.4.
d. On a National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) listed or eligible to be listed
where the applicant can demonstrate both:
(1) That the only
or
-mounted options available would damage the building's historic fabric or would have an adverse effect on qualities that make
eligible for listing in the NRHP, and
(2) That use of a
would result in minimal damage to historic fabric and avoid adverse effects on qualities that make
eligible for listing in the NRHP.
d. Review of
on a NRHP listed or eligible to be listed
and recommendation to the PDSD
shall be provided by the Tucson-Pima County Historic Commission
(T-PCHC-PRS).
G. Sound, Odor or Visible Matter
Any
or device that emits audible sound, odor or visible matter.
(Am. Ord. 11803, 12/8/2020)
7A.8.3. SIGNS CREATING TRAFFIC HAZARDS
No
shall be permitted at the intersection of any
in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision of motor vehicle operators. No
shall be located at any location where by reason of its position, shape, or color it may interfere with or be confused with any authorized traffic
, signal or device. No
may make use of a word, symbol, phrase, shape or color in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic.
7A.8.4. SIGNS IN PUBLIC AREAS
No
shall be permitted on any curb,
, post, pole, hydrant, bridge, tree or other surface located on public property or over or across any
or public thoroughfare, except as expressly authorized by the . Otherwise conforming on-site signs, such as projecting signs, may be allowed to extend into the public right-of-way, subject to additional approval by the Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT) through the Temporary Revocable Easement process.
(Ord. 11508, 12/5/2017; Am. Ord. 11803, 12/8/2020)
7A.9.1. SIGNS FOR LEGAL NONCONFORMING USES
A. Subject to the provisions of this section,
for a legal
, as defined in the
, are allowed. Such
shall be allowed only so long as the
is allowed. A final determination by the zoning administrator that a
has been
or
shall also be the final determination of the nonconforming status of the related
.
B. A
legally existing on the effective date of the but that does not comply with the regulations of the adopted after the
was legally permitted shall be deemed to be a
and shall be subject to the provisions of this article.
C. Except for reasonable
and
, no
shall be moved, altered, removed and reinstalled, or replaced, unless it is brought into compliance with the requirements of the . The updating of electrical components for a non-conforming
may be considered an approved alteration. The alteration cannot change the
from static
to
copy.
7A.9.2. CHANGE OF USE
A. Any
may continue to be utilized as long as the
of the use within the
remains the same. When a use changes from one
category to another, all
shall be brought into
with the provisions of this article.
B. Any use not mentioned specifically or about which there is any question shall be classified by the zoning administrator and included in the group which its use most nearly resembles.
C.
Categories
1. Assembly uses such as theaters, churches, stadiums, review stands and amusement park
.
2. Educational uses such as nurseries, child-care and other educational purposes.
3. Institutional uses such as hospitals, sanitariums, nursing homes, mental hospitals and sanitariums, jails, prisons and reformatories.
4. Manufacturing and industrial uses such as storage of materials, dry cleaning plants, paint shops, woodworking, printing plants, ice plants, power plants and creameries.
5. Service facilities such as repair garages, aircraft repair hangers, gasoline and service stations.
6. Wholesale uses.
7. Retail uses including personal services.
8. Office uses including medical offices and urgent care.
9. Restaurant, drinking and dining uses.
10. Government uses such as police and fire stations.
11. Multi-
dwellings such as hotels, apartment houses, convents, monasteries and lodging houses.
12. Single-
dwellings.
13. Parking facilities such as parking garages.
(Ord. 11508, 12/5/2017; Am. Ord. 11803, 12/8/2020)
7A.10.1. GENERALLY PERMITTED SIGNS
The
contained in this section are permitted throughout the
, regardless of
and
, unless otherwise designated.
A. Emergency, warning, and
necessary for public safety or civil defense or other
use.
shall be easily readable and if necessary illuminated.
B.
1. An
is an on-site
, emblem, or decal that is ground or
-mounted providing information to the public such as wayfinding, facilities, services or prohibitions relating to the premises and which is inside a
, in a courtyard or hallway, or is within a premise's boundaries but is either not facing or is not readable from the public
, does not require zoning review but may require
code review.
2. Signs attached to the interior
of a shopping mall for identification, advertisement or promotion of the interest of any person, entity, product or service are required to obtain a
permit to ensure compliance with applicable
, fire, electrical, and technical codes but are not otherwise subject to the
standards. For purposes of the
standards these signs are considered interior signs.
3.
Exception: A wall-mounted permanent or portable
, or ground-mounted permanent or portable
, that is within a premise's boundaries, outside a
or enclosed area, viewable from the public
, and has a
area greater than twelve square feet, is counted as part of the applicable
type's maximum
area. All signs intended to be readable from the public
are counted as part of the applicable
type's maximum
area.
C.
mounted upon, painted upon, or otherwise erected on trucks, cars, boats, trailers, or other motorized vehicles or equipment are prohibited, except as specifically provided below.
are allowed only where all of the following conditions are met:
1. The primary purpose of such vehicle or equipment is not the display of
;
2.
are painted upon or applied directly to an integral part of the vehicle or equipment, do not extend beyond the horizontal or vertical profile of the vehicle, and are not mounted on the truck bed;
3. Vehicle/equipment is in operating condition, currently registered and licensed to operate on public
when applicable, and actively used in the daily function of the business to which such
relate;
4. Vehicles and equipment are not used primarily as static displays advertising a product or service, nor utilized as storage, shelter or distribution points for commercial products or services for the public; and,
5. During periods of inactivity exceeding five
, such vehicle/equipment are not so parked or placed that the
thereon are displayed to the public. Vehicles and equipment engaged in active construction projects and on-
storage of equipment and vehicles leased or rented to the general public by a business engaged in vehicle leasing shall not be subject to this condition.
D.
, Multipurpose Facility
1. Notwithstanding any other limitations and restrictions set forth elsewhere in the , a multipurpose facility is permitted to include as part of its
signage one (1) or more light emitting diode (LED) or other electronic
and/or video displays that may include continuously moving words and images. These components shall be used in ticketing areas and other pedestrian gatherings where, in the opinion of the engineer, such signage will not create a traffic hazard and will not be visible or will be only incidentally visible from public rights-of-way or
properties.
2. For purposes of this section, the term "multipurpose facility" has the meaning set forth in the definition found at A.R.S. § 48-4201.
E.
are permitted in all zones where
are permitted. No more than thirty percent of the total window surface may be covered. No permit is required. Window coverage is also regulated by Section 7-411of the Tucson City Code.
(Am. Ord. 11803, 12/8/2020)
7A.10.2. PERMANENT SIGNS
A.
-
Category
types below may be permitted in the
categories below with additional . Individual zones within a
category or another specified
may prohibit a
type or have more restrictive for that individual
. | |||||
Residential Category IR, RH, SR, SH, RX-1, RX-2, R-1, MH-1 | Multifamily Residential Category R-2, R-3, MH-2 | Non-residential Category O-1 | General Business Category O-2, O-3, P, RV, NC RVC, C-1, -2, -3, OCR-1, -2, MU, U | Industrial Category P-I, I-1, I-2 | |
types below may be permitted in the
categories below with additional . Individual zones within a
category or another specified
may prohibit a
type or have more restrictive for that individual
. | |||||
Residential Category IR, RH, SR, SH, RX-1, RX-2, R-1, MH-1 | Multifamily Residential Category R-2, R-3, MH-2 | Non-residential Category O-1 | General Business Category O-2, O-3, P, RV, NC RVC, C-1, -2, -3, OCR-1, -2, MU, U | Industrial Category P-I, I-1, I-2 | |
Access Point | P, 2 | P, 2 | P | P | P |
P, 1 | P | P | P | P | |
5 | 5 | 5 | P, 4, 5 | P, 4, 5 | |
Canopy | P, 7 | P | P | P | |
Dwelling Unit | P | P | |||
Freestanding Monument | P | P | P | P | |
Freestanding Monument low profile | P, 3 | P | P | P | P |
Freestanding Pole | P | P | |||
P | P | ||||
P | P | P | P | P | |
Projecting | P, 6 | P, 6 | P, 6 | P, 6 | P, 6 |
P, 3 | P | P | P | P | |
P = Generally Permitted - See Section 7A.10.2.C for Additional
. 1. Restricted to
use in all zones except IR and MH-1 2. Not permitted for
use 3. Restricted to nonresidential use 4. Restricted to C-2, C-3, I-1, I-2, 5. Prohibited locations: On property with the following zoning: Rural Residential
, Urban Residential
(all); Office
(all); “RVC” Rural Village Center
, “NC” Neighborhood Commercial
, “C-1", Commercial
, “P” Parking
and “RV”
, Commercial
,
(all); “P-1" Park Industrial
of Division 7, Industrial
; Scenic Corridor
,
Environs
(unless prior approval in writing by
Aviation Administration) and Historic Preservation
Overlay
. 6. Signs shall be permitted only within a Historic or Pedestrian
in compliance with Section 7A.11.1.I and 2.D respectively. 7. Limited to 20 sq. ft. | |||||
B.
- Maximum
Area And Special
Per
Category
MAXIMUM
AREA PER CATEGORY AND SPECIAL | ||
TABLE 2 CATEGORIES | MAXIMUM
AREA | SPECIAL |
RESIDENTIAL (RX-1, RX-2, R-1 MH-1) AND RURAL
(IR, RH, SR, SH) | ||
MAXIMUM
AREA PER CATEGORY AND SPECIAL | ||
TABLE 2 CATEGORIES | MAXIMUM
AREA | SPECIAL |
RESIDENTIAL (RX-1, RX-2, R-1 MH-1) AND RURAL
(IR, RH, SR, SH) | ||
ALL | 1. On
having more than one
, the maximum allowable number and square footage of
area permitted for each
. The maximum allowance, however, is not transferable either in whole or in part from one
to another. | |
Residential uses. Non-residential uses located on local
. | 20 Sq. Ft. | 1. No
are permitted except for non-residential uses. |
Non-residential uses on
or
. | 100 Sq. Ft. | 1. Permanent freestanding sign's
area may not exceed 32 square feet |
MULTI-(R-2, R-3 AND MH-2
) | ||
ALL | 1. Heritage landmark
(HLS), all types. The first HLS on a
does not count toward the maximum total
area. | |
Residential uses. Non-residential uses located on local
. | 50 Sq. Ft | 1. No
are permitted except for non-residential uses. |
Non-residential uses on
or
. | 100 Sq. Ft. | 1. Permanent freestanding sign's
area may not exceed 50 square feet |
NON-RESIDENTIAL O-1 | ||
ALL | 20 Sq. Ft. | 1. A 20 sq. ft.
is allowed per tenant in a multi-tenant complex. The maximum size of any
is 20 sq. ft. A multi-tenant complex may have no more than two freestanding signs, which may be a tenant
or a sign for the entire complex. 2. Signs on arterial and collector streets shall be illuminated by down lights only such as low pressure sodium lighting, halo-effect illumination, full cut-off LED lighting or other similar lighting technologies compatible with the Tucson Outdoor Lighting Code. 3. Signs shall not be illuminated between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Signs located on a local street frontage shall not be illuminated. 4. No are permitted except for non-residential uses. |
GENERAL BUSINESS (O-2, O-3, P, RV, NC, RVC, C-1, C-2, C-3, OCR-1, OCR-2, MU AND U
) | ||
ALL | 3 feet for every lineal foot of | 1. If any portion of a
is within two hundred fifty (250) feet of a
: Four (4) square feet per foot of
. If any portion of a
is within two hundred fifty (250) feet of a
: Four (4) square feet per foot of
. 2. Design review: Within effectuated Urban Overlay Districts (UOD) mapped per the
(i.e. with "U" zoning), any single
50 square feet in area or larger, or any
where the total
area exceeds 50 square feet, shall be reviewed under the design review procedure established by the specific UOD. 3. Heritage landmark
(HLS), all types. The first HLS on a
does not count toward the maximum total
area. 4. Property where an approved
,
plan, or
provides for a multi-
dwelling as the
, shall follow the of the Multi-
Category. |
INDUSTRIAL (P-I, I-1, I-2
) | ||
ALL | 4 feet for every lineal foot of | 1. Heritage landmark
(HLS), all types. The first HLS on a
does not count toward the maximum total
area. |
C.
- Additional
Type
The
types below apply to the
types in all
but may have more restrictive by individual
or
categories.
1.
Types A through E
a.
An
located at or near the access point or other wayfinding location. This
type is permitted in the residential category for non-residential uses, in a multi-
residential or non-residential category for non-residential uses and multi-
uses and is not permitted in the historic
.
(1) Size and Height allowed
Up to 3 ft. tall and up to 6 sq. ft in area, unless section (3) below is met.
(2) Site Visibility Triangle (SVT)
An
must be outside of the SVT. The required minimum setback is 10 feet.
(3) Additional allowance
If the
is located on a premise that has a street
of 125 feet or greater, or that has an area of one acre or greater, the
may be up to 4 ft. tall and 12 sq. ft.
b.
(1) General Standard
A
shall be constructed of cloth, plastic, or metal and permanently affixed to a
intended to provide shade.
(2)
Category Standard
Residential Zone Category (RH, SR, SH, RX-1, RX-2, R-1) For home occupation uses only. All other zones and zone categories permitted. See Section 7A.10.2 Table 1 for additional standards.
c.
(1) Permitted Locations
On undeveloped property in the C-2, C-3, I-1, and I-2 zoned property and only within the general business
category and the industrial
category.
(2) Maximum Area Per Face, Including Embellishments
(i) Generally: Six feet by 12 feet.
(ii) Within 250 feet of a
: 378 square feet.
(3) Limitations
(i) No more than two faces per
.
(ii) Vertical or horizontal stacking is not permitted.
(4) Maximum Height
(i) Generally: 16 feet.
(ii) Within 250 feet of
: 35 feet from
grade to top of
.
(5) Minimum
4 feet from grade to bottom edge of
.
(6) Minimum Separation
(i) Generally: The minimum distance between a
and an existing
shall be 660 feet, measured in all directions and regardless of jurisdiction.
(ii) Within 250 feet of a
: The minimum distance between a
located within 250 feet of a
and an existing
shall be 1,980 feet measured in all directions and regardless of jurisdiction.
(7) Minimum
No
or part of a
shall be located within 200 feet of a residential
boundary line.
(8) Orientation
faces shall be oriented perpendicular to the road on which they are located.
(9) Prohibited Locations: See Section 7A.10.2 Table
(i) Any developed property.
on undeveloped property may remain when there is new
as long as the entire
fully conforms to the Section 4.9.4.G.
(ii) Within 400 feet of the future
of Gateway Routes as designated in the
.
(10) Prohibited
Display
Notwithstanding any other provision of the ,
may not change
by any type of electronic process or by use of vertical or horizontal rotating panels having two or more sides whereby
is changed by the rotation of one or more panels.
d.
(1)
are not allowed to extend above the roofline.
(2)
are counted as a part of the
allotment.
e.
(1)
Category
(i) Residential, and Multi-
Residential
Categories - No more than one
may be visible from the exterior the property. The
shall not exceed one
in size.
(ii) O-1 Non-residential
Categories - No more than one (1)
may be visible from the exterior of the property. The
shall not exceed one (1)
in size.
may be the monument and low profile types only.
2.
Types F through O
a.
(1) General
(i) Monument type
, general requirements:
(a) Maximum faces: Four per
.
(b) Maximum area: 50 feet per face.
(c) Maximum height: Ten feet from grade.
(d) Minimum
: 20 from curb to leading edge of
.
(ii) Low profile type
, general requirements:
(a) Maximum faces: Two per
.
(b) Maximum area: 60 square feet per face.
(c) Maximum height: Eight feet.
(d) Minimum
from curb to leading edge of
: Two times the height of the
.
(e) Minimum continuous base (
from grade to bottom of
): Two feet.
(iii) Freestanding pole
requirements:
(a) Maximum faces: Two per
.
(b) Maximum area: 72 square feet per face.
(c) Maximum height: 12 feet.
(d) Minimum
: 30 feet from curb to leading edge of
.
(2)
, All Types
(i) One
for each
.
(ii) One additional
on that
for each additional 150 feet of
in excess of the first 300 feet.
(iii) For each
placed on the
of a
, the total allowable number of
for the
or
shall be reduced by one.
(3)
Category
(i) Residential
Category (RX-1, RX-2, R-1, AND MH-1
)
(a) Nonresidential uses may have a
.
(b) Monument and low profile only are permitted.
(c) A
that includes or consist of a three dimensional representation of a figure or object is prohibited.
(ii) Multi-
Category (R-2, R-3, AND MH-2
)
(a) Monument and low profile only.
(b) Low profile maximum area is 50 square feet.
(c) A
that includes or consist of a three dimensional representation of a figure or object is prohibited.
(iii) Non-residential
Category (O-1 )
(a) Monument and low profile only.
(b) Maximum number: one per
or
.
(c) Location: On an
or
only.
(d) Maximum faces: two per
, back to back configuration only.
(e) Maximum area: twelve square feet per face.
(f) Maximum height: four feet.
(g) Minimum
: Twelve feet.
(h) A
that includes or consist of a three dimensional representation of a figure or object is prohibited.
(iv) Industrial
Category (P-I, I-1, AND I-2
)
(a)
, all types.
i. One per
; except, where a developed
has in excess of 300 feet of
, one additional
may be erected for each additional 150 feet of
in excess of the first 300 feet of
the developed portion of said
.
(b) Freestanding pole
i. Allowed only in the general business
category and industrial
category.
ii. Minimum
: 30 feet from curb to leading edge of
.
iii.
: The
configuration must be equipped with
or architectural embellishments that hide or
all structural components or braces (such as pipes, angles, iron, cables, internal back framing, bracing, etc.). Minimum requirement is 18 inches by six inches. The
or architectural embellishment shall require a plan check for construction specifications in accordance with applicable technical codes.
iv. When allowed: Allowed only when there is a minimum of 225 feet of
, or 125 feet of
and four or more business addresses.
v. Maximum number: Only one freestanding pole
allowed per
per
.
b.
(1) Permitted only in the general business
category and the industrial
category.
(2) Permitted locations: Must be within 250 feet of a
.
(3) Maximum area: 360 square feet.
(4) Maximum height: 48 feet from
grade to top of
.
(5) Minimum
: 14 feet from grade to bottom of
.
(6) Maximum number: Within a PAD, one per 1,980 linear feet of
measured along the
center line, not transferable from one
to another. Within the general business
category and the industrial
category, one per
.
3.
Types P through Z
a.
(1)
types: A
may be a
or
.
(2) Permitted locations:
are permitted wherever the
type of which it is a part is permitted. The
should follow the best practices for
design.
b. Pole
- Freestanding
(1) Allowed only in the general business zone category and industrial zone category.
(2) Minimum setback: 30 feet from curb to leading edge of
.
(3) Pole cover: The
structure configuration must be equipped with pole covers or architectural embellishments that hide or conceal all structural components or braces (such as pipes, angles, iron, cables, internal back framing, bracing, etc.). Minimum requirement is 18 inches by six inches. The Pole cover or architectural embellishment shall require a plan check for construction specifications in accordance with applicable technical codes.
(4) When allowed: Allowed only when there is a minimum of 225 feet of street
, or 125 feet of street frontage and four or more business addresses.
(5) Maximum number: Only one freestanding pole
allowed per street
per premises.
c.
(1)
shall be permitted only within a Historic or Pedestrian
and in compliance with Section 7A.11.1.I and 2.D respectively.
(2)
protruding in the
shall be approved by the Department of Transportation.
d.
(1) Residential
Category
Non-residential only. Not allowed for residential uses except as allowed as
and multi-family residential.
(2) General Business
Category
Maximum size:
(i) Generally: No more than 30% of the area of each
may be utilized for
.
(ii) A
within 250 feet of a
shall be no more than 40% of the area of each
.
(3) Industrial
Category
Maximum size: no more than 40% of the area of each
.
(4)
General
(i) May not extend above the top of the
, eaves, firewall or roofline of a
or
.
(ii) 25% additional area of each
over and above the allowable
area may be utilized if no other
types are used or if
are voluntarily removed.
(iii) Signs placed upon the face of a parapet or architectural feature are considered
.
(Am. Ord. 11803, 12/8/2020)
7A.10.3 PORTABLE SIGNS
A.
- Maximum
Area Allotment
1. The following
may have
. Additional may apply to individual
types.
IR, RH, SR, SH, RX-1, RX-2, R-1 MH-1 R-2, R-3 MH-2, O-1 | 16 sq. ft. | 32 sq. ft. | 64 sq. ft. |
O-2, O-3, P, RV, NC RVC, C-1, -2, -3, OCR-1, -2, MU, U, PI, I-1, I-2 | 32 sq. ft. | 64 sq. ft. | 128 sq. ft. |
Table 4 - Portable Maximum
Area Allotment
B.
- General
1. Ground and
Mounted General
These apply to ground mounted and
-mounted
for a
. The
may be attached by cords to posts and other supports and include posters,
,
, and other similar
types. Ground-mounted includes affixed to the ground, placed on the ground, or attached to a perimeter
or fence that faces the
.
2. No illumination is permitted.
3. Ground-Mounted General
Maximum area per
in a residential
is 16 square feet and in a non-residential
32 square feet unless otherwise regulated by another
type standard.
a. Maximum Height: Ten feet.
b. Minimum
: Ten feet.
c. Maximum Number on a
: No more than four
shall be allowed for the first 300 feet of
. An additional
may be allowed for each additional 75 feet of a
but not to exceed a total of eight
for a
.
d. Materials: A ground-mounted
shall be made of similar materials such as non-pliable or taut materials. A
shall not be a ground-mounted
made of a pliable fabric such as cloth with multiple supports unless stated otherwise in Article 7A.
e. Spacing of ground-mounted
at a
shall consist of the following:
(1) Lots with a
of 150 feet or greater may have up to four 32
per each 150 feet with at least a minimum of a 30 foot distance between the individual
. Two of the four
whose
areas combined do not exceed 32 square feet may have a distance between each other that is closer than 30 feet. An individual
under 32 square feet in
area and not grouped with another
must be at a minimum a distance of 15 feet from another
.
(2) Lots with a
less than 150 feet but greater or equal to 75 feet may have up to two 32
with a 30 foot distance between the
. If the two signs combined
area does not exceed 32 square feet the signs may be placed at a distance between each other that is closer than 30 feet. An individual
under 32 square feet in
area and not grouped with another
must be at a minimum a distance of 15 feet from another
.
(3) Lots with a
less than 75 feet may have one
up to 32 square feet in
area.
4.
-Mounted General
A
-mounted
may not exceed 32 square feet on an
, 16 square feet on a
or eight square feet on a
.
-mounted
are not allowed on a dwelling unit.
C. Portable
- Additional
1.
a. An
is an on-
non-illuminated
temporarily authorized for one year used to advertise the location, goods or services offered on the
. The
must be made of a durable, rigid material such as, but not limited to, wood, plastic or metal.
b.
are prohibited from any form of illumination, animation, movement and miscellaneous attachments including, but not limited to, balloons, ribbons, speakers etc.
c.
are not permitted in the public
except where a temporary revocable easement has been granted for their placement.
d. Maximum Height and Width
The
when placed in an open position must not exceed a height of 30 inches from ground level to the top of the
and be no more than 30 inches wide.
e. Maximum Number
One per business. The
must be removed from the
at the close of business.
f. Districts
are regulated by
: they are permitted in the commercial and industrial
, planned area
, pedestrian business
and historic
subject to subsection below. Subject to the other restrictions under this section,
are allowed in all districts to advertise those businesses immediately
to and affected by road or water construction.
g. Historic
An
may be permitted in a historic
after review and approval by the planning and development services
, the applicable historic
advisory board and the Tucson Pima County Historical Commission.
h. Decal Required
A decal issued by the for placement of any
shall be displayed on the upper right hand corner of each visible advertising face. An
authorized to be located in the City's public
shall display a decal of a different color than
not authorized to be in the public
.
i. Permission Required
The permission of the property owner for use of the
is also required.
j.
Maintenance
The
shall be properly maintained.
k. Application Process
By signing and submitting the application the applicant verifies the following:
(1) The property owner or management company is in compliance with their current lease agreement in regard to the permissibility of
; and,
(2) The applicant is responsible to research and verify
information to ensure that the proposed location of the
is on private property and is not located in the City's public
.
l.
Inspection
A
inspection is not required as part of the application and permit process for
that are not located in the public
. For
located in the public
, the zoning administrator may require
inspection or additional inspections of the
to ensure proper placement.
m. Refunds
No refunds of application or annual permit fees will be given under any circumstance.
n. Placement
The
must be located at least two feet back from the face of the curb. No
shall be located in a median, driving lane, parking aisles or spaces. An
is not permitted in the City's public
without a temporary revocable easement. An
shall be placed so that a minimum four feet is left clear for pedestrian passage on all sidewalks and walkways. An
shall only be placed at grade level and shall not be placed on walls, boulders, planters, vehicles, other
or any other type of
.
o. Temporary Revocable Easement
(1) A license to permit the placement of a temporary
in the public
may be granted administratively by the zoning administrator upon the written terms and conditions as are required by the zoning administrator and contained in the written license agreement. The applicant will submit a written application upon a form to be supplied by the office of the zoning administrator. The zoning administrator will then approve or deny such application. A license to permit an
in the public
shall not be granted until all other applicable permit requirements contained in this Code are met.
(2) If at any time after a license is granted, any portion of the public
occupied and used by the licensee may be needed or required by the or the licensee fails to maintain the permitted
so as to block pedestrian traffic,
visibility, or as described by such specific terms and conditions set forth by the zoning administrator, any license granted pursuant to this section may be revoked by the and all rights there under are terminated. The licensee shall and will promptly remove all property belonging to the licensee from the public
area upon receipt of written notice of revocation. If removal is not accomplished by the licensee within the time specified in the notice, the will cause the
to be removed and stored and the cost thereof shall be charged to the licensee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any
placed in
of the provisions of this section is deemed to be a public
and subject to removal by the .
p. Removal of
In addition to the penalties described below, the zoning administrator may remove any
that is placed in
of the
. The zoning administrator may immediately remove, without prior notice, any
illegally placed in the
or
visibility triangle, or that for any reason presents an immediate hazard. For any
otherwise illegally placed, the zoning administrator may remove the
after providing reasonable notice to the responsible
2. Commercial Flags,
, and
Flags
In commercial and industrial
, in lieu of the
area allotment, an applicant may use four commercial flags,
, or
flags using two colors with one additional
.
(Am. Ord. 11803, 12/8/2020)
7A.10.4 TEMPORARY SIGNS
A.
The following
types are permitted for a limited period of time and are not calculated as part of the
area allotment.
1. A
is permitted as a
under the following
:
a. One balloon
2' in diameter or larger is permitted per establishment. Balloons smaller than 2' in diameter are considered small fixed balloons and are regulated by Section 7A.10.4.A.3;
b. A
is prohibited from having mechanical or electronic movement or animation of any kind;
c. A permit for a fixed balloon will be issued for a period of 90 days.
d. The permitted fixed balloon may be displayed for up to 10 consecutive days at a time.
e. A fixed balloon is allowed in commercial and industrial
only.
2. Temporary
A
-mounted
may be permitted under the following
:
a. Maximum number: One
per
.
b. Size: 90 sq. ft. maximum.
c. Allowed in a commercial and industrial zone only.
d. A temporary
-mounted
is not calculated as part of the portable
area allotment for a premise or
on a premise.
e. All corners must be attached to the
or facade or a temporary construction structure during periods of remodeling or road construction.
f. Allowed in 90-day increments. This banner cannot be used for more than a cumulative total of 90 days in any calendar year, except that if this banner is used to temporarily advertise business activities during the course of construction, permit may be renewed until construction has been completed.
g. The temporary banner is subject to Section 7A.2 Non-commercial Speech Substitution.
h. Removal: Upon completion of construction or as stated on the permit for installation of the banner.
3. Propellers, Hula Strips, Small Fixed Balloons, and Pennants
Propellers, hula strips, small fixed balloons, and pennants may be permitted under the following standards:
a. Allowed in 90-day increments. The propellers, , small fixed balloons, and pennants cannot be used for more than a cumulative total of 180 days in any calendar year.
b. Propellers,
, small fixed balloons, and pennants are subject to Section 7A.2
Non-commercial Speech Substitution.
4.
Shall comply with A.R.S. § 16-1019.
a. Maximum area: 32 square feet in commercial and industrial
and 16 square feet in rural and residential
.
(Am. Ord. 11803, 12/8/2020)
7A.10.5 HERITAGE LANDMARK SIGNS (HLS)
A. Definitions
1. Heritage landmark
(HLS). A
that has conditional or final designation as a heritage landmark
. HLS are listed on the City of Tucson Heritage landmark
Registry. There are three types of HLS: classic, transitional, and replica.
2. Classic HLS. A heritage landmark
originally installed prior to 1961.
3. Transitional HLS. A heritage landmark
originally installed between 1961 and 1974 inclusive.
4. Replica HLS. An accurate reconstruction of an original
that no longer exists. The
to be replicated must have been originally installed prior to 1961.
5. Heritage landmark
(HLS) character defining features. Physical features of an HLS such as materials, technologies,
, colors, shapes, symbols, text, font/typography and/or art that have cultural and historical significance and are integral to overall
design.
6. Heritage landmark
(HLS) concentration. A minimum of three previously designated HLS, or
meeting the criteria for designation, within 2,640 linear feet (1/2 mile) as measured along the center line of a
, including turning in any direction at the intersection of a
to connect with another designated HLS or
meeting the criteria for designation, together with an additional 440 linear feet (1/16 mile) beyond the terminus HLS. A replica HLS cannot be used as part of the number of HLS in the calculation of a HLS concentration.
7. Heritage landmark
(HLS) registry. The official list of designated
within the City of Tucson.
8. Heritage landmark
(HLS) treatment plan. A detailed description of an HLS including its character defining features, condition, location, and maintenance, and, as applicable, proposed restoration, adaptive reuse, relocation, and, replication.
B. Purpose
1. The Heritage landmark
regulations are intended to provide for the preservation of the City of Tucson's unique character, history, and identity, as reflected in its historic and iconic
, and
2. To restore the sense of place that existed within the central business
and in areas of the with concentrations of surviving historic
, and
3. To protect the community from inappropriate reuse of nonconforming and/or illegal
.
C. Heritage Landmark
(HLS) Designation
1. Requests for HLS designation shall be initiated by the
owner and supported by an HLS treatment plan.
2. "As is" HLS designation. An existing
which will not be restored/repaired, adaptively reused, or relocated, and retains sufficient integrity and character-defining historic features, is in working order, and has an acceptable appearance, may obtain HLS designation "as is", upon approval of the treatment plan.
3. Conditional HLS Designation
a. The decision to approve or deny an HLS treatment plan that meets each of the HLS designation guidelines is rendered per the administrative process herein.
b. The decision to approve or deny an HLS treatment plan that does not meet each of the HLS designation guidelines is rendered per the legislative process herein.
c. Approval of an HLS treatment plan shall constitute conditional HLS designation.
4. Final HLS Designation
Final HLS designation shall be contingent upon issuance of a
permit in compliance with an approved HLS treatment plan, and final inspection of the
within five years of conditional HLS designation. Issuance of a permit is not required for "as is" designation.
5. All
designated (conditional or final) as heritage landmark
shall be listed in the City of Tucson Heritage landmark
Registry.
D. HLS Designation Guidelines
Classic, transitional, and replica HLS shall be reviewed for compliance with the following guidelines:
1. Technical guidelines:
a. The
shall include or have once included exposed integral incandescent lighting, or exposed neon lighting.
b. The
shall use materials and technology representative of its period of construction.
c. The
shall be non-rectangular or non-planar.
d. The
shall be a
, including but not limited to a detached, projecting,
, or
.
e. The
is structurally safe or can be made safe without substantially altering its historical appearance.
2. Cultural/historical/design guidelines:
a. The
shall exemplify the cultural, economic, and historic heritage of Tucson.
b. The
shall exhibit extraordinary aesthetic quality, creativity, and innovation.
c. The
is unique; or was originally associated with a chain or franchise business that is either a local or regional chain or franchise only found in Tucson or the southwestern United States; or there is scholarly documentation to support its preservation; or it is a rare surviving example of a once common type.
d. The
shall retain the majority of its character defining features. If character-defining features have been altered or removed, the majority are potentially restorable to their historic function and appearance.
E. HLS Performance Requirements
Classic, transitional, and replica HLS shall comply with the following requirements as applicable:
1. Restoration/
a. Restoration/
of a classic HLS shall be consistent with a documented appearance that existed prior to 1961.
b. Restoration/
of a transitional HLS shall be consistent with a documented appearance that existed between 1961 and 1974 inclusive.
c. Restoration/
of a replica HLS shall be consistent with a documented appearance that existed prior to 1961.
d. Restoration/
shall not add typographical or other elements which result in an increase in the size of the restored/repaired
.
2. Adaptive Reuse (Change of Copy)
a. Adaptive reuse of a replica HLS is prohibited.
b. Text changes shall not result in changes to character defining text.
c. Text changes shall match or be compatible with existing text in material(s), letter size, font/typography, and color.
3. Relocation
a. When relocated, detached HLS shall be
at least 20 feet from the back of curb (edge of pavement if there is no curb), no more than 40 feet from the
of the
, and a distance at least two times the height of the
from any property with a non-commercial use.
b. If relocated to another
, the HLS shall display conspicuous text or a plaque, using a template provided by the City of Tucson, that indicates that the
has been relocated, the date of relocation, and the original location.
c. The scale and design of the
to be relocated shall be compatible with existing HLS in the vicinity of the proposed location.
4. Replica HLS
a. A replica HLS shall be consistent with a documented appearance that existed prior to 1961.
b. A replica HLS may only be installed on the
where it originally existed.
c. A replica HLS shall display conspicuous text or a plaque, using a template provided by the City of Tucson, that indicates the
is a contemporary reproduction, and the date of reproduction.
d. A replica HLS shall utilize historical materials and technologies, or visually matching contemporary materials and technologies.
e. A replica HLS shall not replicate an existing
.
5. The
shall not be an
as defined in the
.
6. The
shall not have been previously, altered, removed and reinstalled or replaced pursuant to Section 7A.9 Non-conforming .
F. Content of HLS Treatment Plan
An HLS treatment plan shall include the following:
1. Completed application form.
2. Existing and proposed elevation of the proposed HLS showing height and area of the
.
3. Description and age of construction materials and type of illumination.
4. Dimensioned
, with the existing and proposed
, graphically showing existing and proposed location and
for the proposed HLS and any other existing or proposed
on the
, existing and proposed
, and
.
5. Photographs of the existing
and photo simulation(s) of the completed
as viewed from the
and other significant vantage points as appropriate, together with photographs of the existing
conditions. Photographs must be sufficient to demonstrate the sign's dimensions, construction materials used including electrical and any types of illumination which is or was used.
6. Date of original construction and installation, and the address where the proposed HLS was first installed.
7. List of character defining features.
8. Documentation of the authenticity of the proposed HLS including approved permits,
, elevations, and dated photographs, and age of existing materials, as available.
9. A narrative describing compliance with each of the HLS designation guidelines and all applicable HLS performance requirements.
10. Maintenance program.
11. List of parts and materials to be replaced.
12.
measures to reduce the impact on residential uses within 300 feet of the proposed HLS.
G. Review of HLS Treatment Plan
HLS treatment plans shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Services Department for review.
1. Pre-submittal conference. Prior to submitting an HLS treatment plan, an applicant may, but is not required to meet with staff responsible for administration of the HLS program. Comments supplied by staff during the conference are advisory and do not constitute approval of any proposed application.
2. Neighborhood meeting. A neighborhood meeting is encouraged for a proposed HLS relocation, or for a proposed construction of a HLS replica
.
3. Initial review. Initial review of an HLS treatment plan or revised treatment plan will be for completeness, compliance with HLS designation guidelines, and compliance with applicable HLS performance requirements. No later than ten
after submittal, the zoning administrator will issue a determination as to whether the request meets each of the HLS technical designation guidelines.
4. Where an applicant produces physical evidence or documentation sufficient to prove that a proposed HLS included intermittent lighting features (e.g. flashing, blinking, chasing or sequentially lit elements which create the appearance of movement) or moving parts, such
elements may be repaired or restored conditioned upon a determination by Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT) that no negative safety issues will result.
5. If the subject property is within a historic preservation
(HPZ), the treatment plan shall be forwarded to the HPZ advisory board for review and recommendation prior to being forwarded to the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission (T-PCHC)
.
6. Review of the treatment plan shall include an analysis of applicable policies of the
.
7. The treatment plan shall be forwarded to the T-PCHC
for review of the treatment plan for compliance with HLS Cultural/ historic/design designation guidelines and applicable HLS performance requirements. Notice of the treatment plan and subcommittee meeting shall also be provided to the registered
in which the proposed
would be located; to property owners immediately
to the proposed location; and to any
who have submitted a written request to the
to be notified of HLS applications.
8. The T-PCHC shall forward a recommended list of character defining features, including all character defining text, and a recommendation to approve or deny the treatment plan, to the Planning and Development Services Department.
9. Decision
a. Administrative: The planning and development services
will prepare a written decision to approve or deny the treatment plan within ten
of receiving the T-PCHC
recommendation.
b. Legislative: An appeal from the Planning and Development Services Director's decision shall be conducted in accordance with Section 3.9.2, Mayor and Council Appeal Procedure. In granting approval, the mayor and council must find that preservation of the sign will contribute to Tucson's unique character, history, and identity.
H. Review of Permits for HLS
All permits for the installation,
/restoration, adaptive reuse, relocation, or replication of HLS shall be consistent with an approved HLS treatment plan.
I. Maintenance
All maintenance activities relating to HLS shall be consistent with an approved HLS treatment plan.
J. Demolition
Demolition of HLS shall be consistent with an approved treatment plan for relocation or subject to a maximum 30 day waiting period to facilitate salvage of the
. The
owner shall allow reasonable access to the
to facilitate documentation and salvage activities.
(Ord. 11508, 12/5/2017; Am. Ord. 11803, 12/8/2020)
7A.11.1. HISTORIC DISTRICT
A. Location
Historic districts include property established as historic preservation
pursuant to Section 5.8 Historic Preservation and designated with the preface "H" which is added to the assigned residential, office, commercial, or industrial designation, i.e., R-1 becomes HR-1. For purposes of the , historic districts are treated as specific mapped districts and are not treated as overlay . Note: historic preservation maps are located on the official City of Tucson's
.
B. Regulation of Signs
All signs located in a "H" Historic Preservation Zone are regulated under Section 5.8.9.M, Signs, and subject to review under 5.8.8, Design Review Required.
C. Maximum Area of Any
Eight square feet in a residential
; 40 square feet in a commercial
. The
shall be appropriately sized, result in minimal damage to historic fabric, and avoid adverse effects on qualities that make a
eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
D. Historic
Advisory Board Approval
All
permit applications must be approved by the appropriate historic
advisory board.
E. No
may extend above the top of the nearest
, eaves or firewall of a
or
.
F. Illumination
within the historic
may be illuminated by remote light sources that are shielded from
properties.
G. Prohibited Features
H. Permitted
2.
.
3.
,
and curbside.
4.
, monument and low profile only.
a. Maximum number: One per
.
b.
that include or consist of a three-dimensional representation of a figure or object are prohibited.
5.
.
a. May be permitted in this
only after review and approval by the planning and development services
, the applicable historic
advisory board and the Tucson Pima County Historical Commission.
6.
.
a. Allowed use: Limited to commercial uses only.
b. Maximum height: 20 feet from grade (pedestrian surface) to top of
or two feet below the
, whichever is more restrictive.
c. Minimum
: Eight feet between grade and bottom of
.
d. Maximum projection from
: Five feet.
7.
.
8.
.
9.
, limited to properties zoned HO-2, HO-3, HNC, HC-1, HC-2, HC-3, HOCR-1 and HOCR-2.
10.
(HLS), all types. The first HLS on a
does not count toward the maximum total
area.
(Am. Ord. 11803, 12/8/2020)
7A.11.2 . PEDESTRIAN BUSINESS DISTRICT
A. Location
The pedestrian business
includes property as shown in Figure 1: Pedestrian Business
Downtown; Figure 2: Pedestrian Business
Fourth Avenue; Figure 3: Pedestrian Business
Park Avenue; and Figure 4: Pedestrian Business
Mercado.
Figure 1: Pedestrian Business
Downtown
Figure 2: Pedestrian Business
Fourth Avenue
Figure 3: Pedestrian Business
Park Avenue
Figure 4: Pedestrian Business
Mercado
B. Intent
in the pedestrian business
should provide clear and understandable identification for
, businesses, and parking.
on historic
should be carefully designed and located to respect the visual integrity of the historic architecture, including
scale, proportions, surface texture and decorative ornamentation.
C. Maximum Total
Area
Three square feet per foot of
.
D. Permitted Signs
2.
.
3.
,
and curbside.
4.
, low profile and monument type only.
a. Maximum number: One per
per
where a
is set back at least ten feet from a public
, or one per
for a surface parking lot where parking is the primary use of the property.
b. Maximum area: 20 square feet per
.
c. Parking lots: Where used to identify a commercial parking facility, each
must display the standard Parking I.D. symbol.
d. Maximum height: 12 feet above grade.
5.
.
6.
.
a. Allowed for commercial uses only.
b. Maximum area: 20 square feet.
c. Maximum height: 20 feet from grade (pedestrian surface) to top of
or two feet below the
, whichever is more restrictive.
d. Minimum
: Eight feet between grade and bottom of
.
e. Maximum projection from
: Five feet.
7.
.
8.
.
9.
.
10.
. Maximum size: 30% of the area of each
.
11. Heritage landmark
(HLS), all types. The first HLS on a
does not count toward the maximum total
area.
12.
.
(Am. Ord. 11803, 12/8/2020)
7A.11.3. SCENIC CORRIDOR ZONE (SCZ) DISTRICT
A. Location
The scenic corridor
(SCZ)
includes any portion of property or
within 400 feet, measured in any direction, of the
of a
, as designated on the
map. If any portion of a
is within the SCZ
, the entire
will be treated, for
purposes only, as though it were entirely within the SCZ
.
B. Maximum Total
Area
1. For commercial or industrial uses: 1.25 square feet per foot of
with a minimum allowance of not less than 25 square feet and a maximum of 250 square feet per
.
must be oriented toward a
,
,
, or the interior of the
.
2. For multifamily complexes: 20 square feet per
.
C.
Compliance
All
in this
shall comply with applicable provisions of the
and must be approved through the applicable review process.
D. Colors
All
shall use colors that are predominant within the surrounding landscape, such as desert and earth tones, as required in the scenic corridor
provisions of the
.
E. Permitted
2.
.
3.
, monument and low profile only.
a. Maximum number per
:
(1)
: One for the first 450 feet of
street
. A second
is permitted for a street
from 451 feet to 850 feet. A third
is permitted for a
from 851 feet to 1250 feet. This rule applies for each subsequent 400 feet of
.
(2)
: One for the first 450 feet of
. A second
is permitted for a
of 451 feet to 700 feet. A third
is permitted for a
of 701 feet to 950 feet. This rule applies for each subsequent 250 feet of
.
(3)
: One for the first 450 feet of
. A second
is permitted for a
of 451 feet to 700 feet. A third
is permitted for a
of 701 feet to 950 feet. This rule applies for each subsequent 250 feet of
.
b. Maximum area:
(1) Multifamily residential uses: 20 square feet per
.
(2) Commercial or industrial uses: 35 square feet per
if located within the SCZ buffer, 50 square feet per
if located outside the SCZ buffer.
c. Maximum height: Ten feet.
d. Location:
(1)
: Maximum height
shall be located no less than 7.5 feet behind the leading edge of the SCZ buffer and within 50 feet of the
line.
may be located one foot closer to the leading edge of the SCZ buffer for each foot (below the maximum) they are reduced in height.
(2) All other
: Within 20 feet of the
line and at least 150 feet from the
of the
.
e.
that include or consist of a three-dimensional representation of a figure or object are prohibited.
f. Lighting:
panels shall be
. Light shall be emitted through individual translucent letters and/or symbols only, or individual letters and/or symbols may be halo illuminated. Unused
panels shall be
and designed to match the rest of the
.
g. Within SCZ buffer
copy and exposed neon
are prohibited.
4.
(medical uses).
a. Maximum area: Eight square feet.
b. Maximum height: Four feet to top of
.
c. Permitted: Only if no
on
or
.
5.
.
6.
.
a. Within the scenic corridor 30 foot landscape buffer the following shall apply:
(1) Minimum
: Ten acres.
(2) Maximum area: Three square feet;
identification or not to exceed one
.
(3) Maximum number: One per vehicular entrance.
(4) Location: Within 20 feet of the entrance.
7.
.
8.
.
(Am. Ord. 11803, 12/8/2020)
7A.11.4. PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) DISTRICT
A property owner within a PAD
shall use the
of the
upon which the PAD regulation is modeled or may submit a master
program.
are prohibited in a PAD
.
(Ord. 11508, 12/5/2017)