The location, height, size and illumination of signs are regulated in order to maintain the attractiveness and environmental qualities of the town to protect business sites from loss of prominence resulting from excessive signs on nearby sites; and, to protect the public safety and welfare.

(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)

   The following definitions are also found in § 8, Definitions. They are repeated here for convenience and clarity.

   ADVERTISING DEVICE. Any figure, symbol, design, model or device, whether it contains a lettered advertising message or not, used to attract attention or convey a message and which is visible from any area outside a building. ADVERTISING DEVICES include, but are not limited to, vehicles, vehicle parts, wagons, trailers, railroad cars, shipping containers and goods for sale.

   BANNER. A temporary sign made of pliable material that may or may not be located in a rigid frame.

   BANNER, COMMUNITY. A banner that provides notice of a community event or celebration.

   BILLBOARD. Any sign designated for use with changing advertising copy and which is normally used for the advertisement of goods produced or services rendered at locations other than the premises on which the sign is located.

   DETACHED (FREESTANDING) SIGN. A ground sign with no form of support other than its own structural members.

   DOUBLE-FACED SIGN. A sign with two faces only, with each face oriented 180 degrees from the other.

   PROJECTING SIGN. A sign attached to a building wall or structure that extends horizontally more than 12 inches from the face of the wall.

   ROOF SIGN.

      (1)   A sign erected over or on, and wholly or partially dependent upon the roof of any building for support, or attached to the roof in any way.

      (2)   This definition shall also include any sign painted directly on a roof.

   SIGN.

      (1)   Any notice, advertising device or advertisement, pictorial or otherwise, used as an outdoor display or visible from outside a building for the purpose of advertising the property or the establishment or enterprise, including goods and services, upon which the sign is exhibited, or for use for off-site directional purposes.

      (2)   This definition shall not include official notices issued by any court or public body or officer or directional warning or information sign or structure required by or authorized by law.

   SIGN, OFF-PREMISE. Any notice, or advertising device, or advertisement which is erected on the ground or upon a building that does not pertain to the use of the property on which displayed.

   TEMPORARY BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION SIGN. A banner that is installed on the wall of a new business during the period of time that the permanent business identification sign is in the town’s sign approval process.

   WINDOW SIGN. A sign, which is displayed in a window so as to be visible beyond the boundaries of the parcel upon which such signs are displayed.

(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)

   (A)   (1)   All sign illumination shall be from the interior or from top mounted, downward directed floodlight projection.

      (2)   Signs may not be illuminated between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and sunrise, unless the use they advertise is open to the public during those hours.

      (3)   If illumination is provided, all lights must be installed and used in conformance with § 17, Lighting, of this zoning code.

      (4)   A banner sign may only be illuminated if it is installed over a legally lighted sign.

   (B)   No sign shall rotate or simulate movement by means of fluttering, spinning or reflective devices.

   (C)   (1)   No sign may encroach upon or overhang any adjacent property.

      (2)   No sign shall be attached to any tree.

      (3)   No sign shall be attached to any utility pole, light standard or any other public facility and no sign may be placed in any public right-of-way without the approval of the town and the government with jurisdiction.

   (D)   Canopy signs shall not project above the canopy; signs attached to a building shall not project above the eave line, except as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

   (E)   The square footage of a sign made up of letters, words or symbols within a frame shall be determined from the outside edge of the frame itself. The square footage of a sign composed of only letters, words or symbols shall be determined from imaginary straight lines drawn around the entire copy or grouping of such letters, words or symbols. Only those portions of the construction elements that are an integral part of the sign itself shall be considered in the allocation of square footage allowed.

   (F)   All signs shall be structurally safe and shall be maintained in good condition in the opinion of the Town Manager or designee. Furthermore, it shall be the responsibility of the owner of the land and/or improvements to remove any sign or signs on premises where the use has been discontinued for a period of six months. The Town Manager or designee may allow the owner of the land and/or improvements to remove the sign message in lieu of removing the structure that contains the sign message.

   (G)   (1)   All signs, together with all of their supports, braces, guys and anchors shall be kept in good condition.

      (2)   The display surfaces of all signs shall be kept neatly painted or posted at all times. Also, all weeds shall be removed periodically as necessary.

      (3)   The Town Manager or designee may order the removal of any sign that is not maintained in accordance with the provisions of the Town Building Code.

   (H)   No cloth, paper, plastic or similar advertising signs, banners or devices other than in rigid frames shall be permitted, except as permitted herein.

   (I)   For retail commercial uses in any zone where such uses are listed as permitted or conditional uses, window signs may be permitted. Signage exceeding 25% of the window area is prohibited. Window signs above the ground floor shall be considered equivalent to a wall sign and shall be included in the overall signage calculation.

   (J)   No roof signs shall be permitted. However, where no building setback is provided, roof signs may be permitted, subject to the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

   (K)   Projecting signs shall not extend out more than 32 inches from the wall to which they are attached and shall not exceed ten square feet in area. A minimum of eight feet of clearance between the ground and the bottom edge of the sign shall be provided.

   (L)   No person shall exhibit, post or display upon any sign or wall any statement, symbol or picture of an obscene nature.

   (M)   No person, firm or corporation shall erect, construct, enlarge, modify or relocate any sign in the town without first obtaining a building permit, as applicable, for each such sign. Where said sign is electrical or illuminated by electricity, a separate electrical permit shall be obtained.

   (N)   The following signs shall not require a sign permit: real estate for sale, rental and open house signs (see § 16.4(A)(2)), residential nameplates (see §§ 16.5(A) or 16.6(A)(1) as applicable) and residential construction signs (see § 16.4(A)(2)(c)). A sign permit shall be obtained for all other signs prior to their installation.

   (O)   Signs shall not blink, flash or be animated by lighting in any fashion.

   (P)   The operation of searchlights or similar lighting sources for advertising, display or any other commercial purpose is prohibited.

   (Q)   No sign shall be located in such a manner as to obstruct or otherwise interfere with an official traffic sign, signal or device or obstruct or interfere with a driver’s view of approaching, merging or intersecting traffic. A clear sight triangle shall be maintained at all street intersections and driveway entrances. Such clear sight triangle shall be determined by measuring 25 feet along each property line at street intersections, and along the property line and the driveway for driveway entrances. Signs that are to be located in such clear sight triangle shall not exceed three feet in height.

   (R)   Signs that are placed on gasoline pumps or on spanners above gasoline pumps that do not exceed one- quarter square foot in area shall not be counted toward the maximum number of wall signs allowed for each use. One such sign may be placed on each side of a gasoline pump or spanner. If such signs exceed one-quarter square foot in area they shall be considered wall signs and will be counted toward the maximum number of wall signs allowed for each use.

   (S)   Fluorescent signs or signs with fluorescent lettering, illustrations or features are prohibited.

   (T)   The base of a freestanding sign shall be located in a planter box or other landscaped area.

   (U)   Sign height:

(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)

   The following signs shall be exempt from the provisions of this section:

   (A)   Official notices authorized by a court, public body or public safety official;

   (B)   Directional, warning or information signs authorized by federal, state, county or town authority;

   (C)   Memorial plaques and building cornerstones when cut or carved into a masonry surface or when made of incombustible material and made an integral part of the building or structure;

   (D)   Commemorative symbols, plaques and historical tablets; and

   (E)   Political signs; provided, however, that, such signs shall be displayed no more than 60 calendar days prior to the election to which they refer, and shall be removed within three calendar days following the date of the election to which they refer. Political signs shall not be placed in any public right-of-way.

(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)

   (A)   The following special purpose signs shall be permitted:

      (1)   Directional signs. In any zone, one parking directional sign not exceeding ten square feet in area or six feet in height at each parking area entrance or exit. Directional signs painted on paved parking areas shall be permitted. No advertising message of any kind shall be displayed on a parking directional sign;

      (2)   Real estate and development signs.

         (a)   For sale or rental signs. In any zone, one on-site unlighted sign not exceeding six square feet on each street frontage adjoining a site. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height. Parcels of 40 acres or more shall be allowed one freestanding sign not exceeding 20 square feet in area and eight feet in height. All sale and rental signs shall be removed within 30 days from the date of sale;

         (b)   Open house signs. Open house signs shall be limited to four square feet and shall not exceed three feet in height. They shall be limited to no more than two days per week for any given property. One on-site and no more than three off-premise signs are permitted. The signs shall be placed no more than 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the open house and shall be removed within 30 minutes of the end of the open house. Off-premise signs placed in public rights-of-way shall be placed such that they do not obstruct traffic or visibility at the intersection. They shall not obstruct multi-purpose paths or sidewalks. When placed on private easements, they shall be placed with the property owner’s permission;

         (c)   Construction signs. On the site of a property actively under construction, one unlighted sign not exceeding 20 square feet in area and six feet in height in a Residential Zone or 40 square feet in area and eight feet in height in a Commercial or Industrial Zone to identify each contractor, architect or engineer engaged in the project. Said signs shall be removed within five days after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the town;

         (d)   Directional subdivision signs. In any zone, unlighted signs advertising subdivisions containing only the name of the subdivision, the name of the developer and/or agent, an identification emblem and directional message shall be permitted; provided:

            1.   There shall be no more than three such signs for each subdivision;

            2.   The total area of all signs shall not exceed 30 square feet;

            3.   The total height of each sign shall not exceed eight feet;

            4.   Directional subdivision signs may be displayed during the two years following the date of recordation of the final plat for the subdivision, or until 100% of the lots have been sold, whichever occurs first; and

            5.   Directional subdivision signs may be located outside the boundaries of the subdivision, but no further than the closest intersection of a public street.

         (e)   Temporary on-site subdivision signs. Temporary on-site subdivision signs shall be permitted; provided, there shall be no more than 100 square feet of total sign area for each subdivision and a total of five signs. Freestanding signs shall not exceed 15 feet in height in a commercial subdivisionand eight feet in height in a residential subdivision. Such on-site signs shall be permitted to remain for two years from the date the required sign permit is issued. An extension beyond the two-year limitation may be granted for a one-year period, subject to the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission. However, if a conditional use permit is approved for a sales office, any temporary on-site subdivision signs may remain for the term of the conditional use permit;

         (f)   Subdivision entrance signs. At the major street entrance(s) to a subdivision or development, not more than two signs, each not exceeding 20 square feet in area per sign, shall be permitted. Such signs shall be attached to and shall not extend above a wall or fence, and shall indicate only the name and/or the address of the subdivision or development. Design, color scheme and height of entrance signs are subject to the approval of the Town Manager or designee. Such signs shall be constructed of materials and shall be affixed to the wall or fence in such a manner as to render them not readily susceptible to vandalism; and

         (g)   Leasing and rental signs. Office buildings and shopping centers and industrial subdivisions may display leasing and rental signs for a period of one year following final construction inspection. These signs shall be limited to one freestanding sign and two building-mounted signs not to exceed a total of 150 square feet in area. Freestanding signs shall not exceed eight feet in height.

      (3)   Special sale signs.

         (a)   For retail commercial uses in any zone where such uses are listed as permitted or conditional uses, special sale signs or banners may be permitted while a special sale of goods or services is being conducted.

         (b)   Signs shall be professionally made, attached to a building wall or installed over an existing freestanding sign and shall be limited to one per street frontage.

         (c)   The display of the signs shall be limited to 14 days per calendar quarter.

         (d)   The size of special sale signs shall not exceed 32 square feet each.

      (4)   Other special signs.

         (a)   Flags, emblems, insignias and posters of any nation, state, international organization, political subdivision or other governmental agency; unlighted non-verbal religious symbols attached to a place of religious worship; and, temporary displays of a patriotic, religious, charitable or civic character shall be exempt from the provisions of this section, except as follows.

            1.   If the height exceeds 30 feet, such signs shall be subject to the approval of the Town Manager or designee.

            2.   With the exception of a public space such as a transportation center, visitor center or roadway median, a maximum of one U.S. and one Arizona flag shall be allowed per property.

            3.   Flag poles shall not exceed 40 feet in height.

            4.   The preceding shall not be construed as to permit the use of such flags, insignias and the like for the purpose of advertising or identifying a product or business.

         (b)   Temporary business identification sign for new businesses only and subject to the following.

            1.   A sign permit from the town is required.

            2.   If design review is required, it shall be done by the town staff and approved by the Town Manager.

            3.   A temporary business identification sign shall be removed within two weeks of the issuance of a permit(s) for the permanent business signage, but no longer than 60 days from the date of the issuance of the permit for the temporary business identification sign. One 30-day extension of time may be approved by town staff. A second 30-day extension may be approved by the Town Manager. No further extensions are authorized. An extension of time will only be approved upon a finding that the business owner has been diligent in pursuing approval of permanent signage.

            4.   Only one sign mounted on a building wall or over an existing wall sign is permitted.

            5.   If the temporary identification sign is installed over an existing sign, the new business owner may also apply for a banner sign as provided in § 16.7(A)(5) of this regulation.

            6.   Sign must be maintained in good condition.

            7.   Maximum size shall be 32 square feet or if the sign is to be installed over an existing sign, it may be the same size as the existing sign.

            8.   The sign shall be professionally made.

      (5)   House of worship announcement banner sign.

         (a)   One banner sign may be placed on the site of the future construction/location of a house of worship. The purpose of the sign shall be to announce the future location of a house of worship on the site. The sign may be free standing and if so, shall be vented to withstand wind. It shall be setback from the closest property line at least ten feet. It shall be a maximum area of 32 square feet and a maximum height of eight feet.

         (b)   One banner sign may be placed on the wall of a building announcing an event, classes or other temporary occurrence at a house of worship. The banner shall be a maximum area of 32 square feet and be professionally made. It shall remain on site for a maximum of 14 days.

      (6)   Community banner signs.

         (a)   A community banner sign larger than 32 square feet requires approval of the Town Council.

         (b)   A community banner sign located partially or entirely within the public right-of-way requires the approval of the government with jurisdiction.

         (c)   A community banner sign shall not obstruct or impair the visibility of the driver of a vehicle.

         (d)   A community banner sign need not be in a rigid frame, but it shall be maintained in good condition while it is being used.

         (e)   A community banner sign may remain in any one location for a maximum of three weeks unless approved for a longer period of time by the Town Council.

   (B)   The following special purpose signs shall be prohibited.

      (1)   Billboards.

         (a)   Billboards and off-premise signs shall not be permitted in any zone. All existing billboards and off-premise signs are non-conforming uses, subject to the provisions of § 19 of this zoning code.

         (b)   If any billboard contains copy advertising a use, business or product no longer in existence, or is left blank, or is maintained without paid copy for a period of 180 days or more, such billboard shall be removed immediately unless a conditional use permit is approved for its reuse.

      (2)   Portable signs. Portable and sandwich board signs are prohibited. Temporary real estate “open house” signs shall be exempt.

      (3)   Vehicle signs. Signs painted on or attached to vehicles parked on public or private premises that are displayed in view of vehicular or pedestrian traffic for a period in excess of 24 hours shall be prohibited.

(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)

   Except as prescribed in § 16.4, Special Purpose Signs, only the following signs shall be permitted in a General, Agricultural Residential or Rural Residential Zone:

   (A)   Residential uses. One nameplate not exceeding one square foot in area indicating the name of the occupant;

   (B)   Agricultural uses.

      (1)   One unlighted sign not exceeding six square feet in area or six feet in height pertaining to the sale of products raised on the premises;

      (2)   One unlighted identification sign not exceeding ten square feet in area or six feet in height identifying an agricultural or related use conducted on the premises; and

      (3)   Only one sign pertaining to the agricultural or related use of the premises shall be permitted.

   (C)   Public and semi-public uses. One freestanding sign not to exceed 15 square feet in area and six feet in height, and one unlighted wall sign not to exceed six square feet in area;

   (D)   Other uses. One sign not to exceed 15 square feet in area. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height; and

   (E)   Special uses. Signs identifying special uses shall be as authorized by the conditional use permit required for the establishment of special uses within the G, AR and RR Zones.

(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)

   Except as prescribed in § 16.4, Special Purpose Signs, only the following signs shall be permitted in a Residential Zone.

   (A)   Residential uses.

      (1)   Single-family dwelling units and two- family dwelling units: one nameplate per dwelling not exceeding one square foot in area indicating the name of the occupant. On a site with more than one dwelling unit, nameplates shall not be combined.

      (2)   Multi-family dwellings, apartment developments, boarding or rooming houses, dormitories: one unlighted identification sign not exceeding 15 square feet in area. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height.

   (B)   Agricultural uses. One unlighted sign not exceeding six square feet in area or six feet in height pertaining to the sale of products raised on the premises.

   (C)   Public and semi-public uses. One freestanding sign not to exceed 15 square feet in area and six feet in height, and one unlighted wall sign not exceeding six square feet in area. Lighting requirements for signs shall be as specified in the required conditional use permit.

(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)

   Except as prescribed in § 16.4, Special Purpose Signs, only the following signs shall be permitted in a Commercial Zone.

   (A)   Commercial uses in the CN-2/A and CG-10,000 Zones.

      (1)   One freestanding identification sign may be placed on each lot or parcel of land. Freestanding signs shall not exceed 15 feet in height. The maximum area of freestanding signs shall be as follows.

         (a)   In the CN-2/A Zone, freestanding signs shall not exceed 75 square feet in area.

         (b)   In the CG-10,000 Zone, freestanding signs shall not exceed 75 square feet in area; provided, however, that, for each lineal foot of property frontage in excess of 75 feet, an additional one square foot of sign area shall be permitted to a maximum of 100 square feet. Where more than one business is being conducted on a single lot or parcel of land, the permitted sign area for each business may be combined into one freestanding sign  up to a maximum combined area of 125 square feet, however, for each lineal foot of property frontage in excess of 125 feet, an additional one square foot of sign area shall be permitted to a maximum of 175 square feet.

      (2)   Wall signs shall be allowed as follows.

         (a)   The total area of all wall signs shall not exceed one square foot of area for each lineal foot of property frontage up to a maximum of 300 square feet.

         (b)   The maximum size of any one sign shall be 150 square feet.

         (c)   A maximum of two wall signs may be placed on any side of a building.

         (d)   The total area of signs displayed on any side of a building shall not exceed 150 square feet.

         (e)   A maximum of six wall signs may be displayed for each use.

         (f)   Should a portion of a parcel be leased for development the dimensions and orientation of the leased portion shall be used to determine frontage and total sign face square footage.

         (g)   Property with frontage on more than one street shall get credit for the total amount of street frontage.

      (3)   Wall signs on multiple tenant commercial buildings shall be allowed as follows.

         (a)   One tenant directory wall sign may be displayed. The maximum size of the directory sign shall be 75 square feet. The directory sign may be located on any wall of the building.

         (b)   One wall sign may be displayed for each tenant. The maximum size of the wall sign shall be 40 square feet. Each wall sign shall be located on a wall of the space occupied by the tenant that is advertised.

         (c)   One projecting sign may be displayed for each tenant. The maximum size of each projecting sign shall be as prescribed in § 16.2(K). Each projecting sign shall be attached to a wall of the space occupied by the tenant that is advertised.

         (d)   Property with frontage on more than one street shall get credit for the total amount of street frontage.

      (4)   Signs on canopies above gasoline pump islands shall be allowed as follows.

         (a)   The total area of signs placed on such canopies shall be deducted from the total area allowed by division (A)(2)(a) above.

         (b)   A maximum of two signs may be placed on such canopies. The number of signs placed on such canopies shall be deducted from the total number of signs allowed by division (A)(2)(e) above.

         (c)   A maximum of two signs that do not exceed six square feet in area (i.e., franchise logos) may be placed on such a canopy. No more than one such sign may be placed on any one side of a canopy. Such signs shall not be counted toward the maximum total area allowed or the maximum number of signs allowed.

      (5)   Banner signs for the following business purposes: grand opening, change of business name or change of business management, subject to the following requirements:

         (a)   Thirty-two square feet maximum size;

         (b)   Fourteen days maximum length of time;

         (c)   Must be maintained in good condition;

         (d)   Must be located on a building wall, below the roof line;

         (e)   Must be professionally made;

         (f)   Only one banner permitted per street frontage at any one time for a business purpose;

         (g)   A sign permit issued by the town is required; and

         (h)   Banner will be allowed for up to two business purposes per year. A banner for a third business purpose in one year will require approval of a temporary use permit.

   (B)   Commercial uses in the CH-10,000 Zone. Signs identifying commercial uses in the CH-10,000 Zone shall be permitted to the same extent as in the CG-10,000 Zone; provided, however, additional signing may be approved under design review when applicable.

   (C)   Public and semi-public uses: Commercial Zones. One sign not exceeding 30 square feet in area. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height. Lighting requirements for signs shall be as specified in the required conditional use permit.

(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)

   Except as prescribed in § 16.4, Special Purpose Signs, only the following signs shall be permitted in an Industrial Zone.

   (A)   Industrial uses in the MP-20,000 Zone.

      (1)   One single-faced wall or canopy sign per use, not exceeding one square foot of area for each lineal foot of building or portion thereof, may be placed on the side of the building facing the major street frontage up to a maximum of 100 square feet.

      (2)   One monument-type sign per use may be permitted providing the maximum area shall not exceed 20 square feet and the maximum height shall not exceed six feet.

   (B)   Industrial uses in the M-1-10,000 Zone.

      (1)   One single-faced wall or canopy sign per use, not exceeding one square foot of area for each lineal foot of building or portion thereof, may be placed on the side of the building facing the major street frontage up to a maximum of 100 square feet.

      (2)   One freestanding sign not exceeding 100 square feet in area; provided, however, that, there be no more than one such sign per lot or parcel of land. Where more than one use is being conducted on a single lot or parcel of land, the permitted sign area for each business may be combined into one freestanding sign up to a maximum of 125 square feet. Freestanding signs shall not exceed 15 feet in height.

   (C)   Industrial uses in the M-2-6,000 Zone. Signs identifying industrial uses in the M-2-6,000 Zone shall be permitted to the same extent as in the M-1-10,000 Zone.

   (D)   Public and semi-public uses: Industrial Zones. One sign not exceeding 30 square feet in area. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height.

   (E)   Frontage and square footage. Should a portion of a parcel be leased for development the dimensions and orientation of the leased portion shall be used to determine frontage and total sign face square footage.

(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)

   Except as prescribed in § 16.4, Special Purpose Signs, only the following signs shall be permitted in the following Special Purpose Zones.

(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)

   At the major street entrance(s) to the manufactured home park or manufactured home subdivision, not more than two lighted signs, each not exceeding 20 square feet in area, attached to and not extending above a wall or fence, indicating only the name and/or the address of the manufactured home park or subdivision.

(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)

   At the major street entrance(s) to the planned residential development, not more than two signs, each not exceeding 20 square feet in area, attached to and not extending above a wall or fence, identifying only the name and/or the address of the planned residential development.

(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)

   Signs in the PC Zone shall be as specified in the text which constitutes the standards of development as approved by the Town Council.

(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)

   Except as prescribed in § 16.4, Special Purpose Signs, only the following signs shall be permitted in the PS Zone:

   (A)   Agricultural uses. One unlighted sign not exceeding six square feet in area or six feet in height pertaining to the products raised on the premises; and

   (B)   All other uses. Signs shall be as specified in the conditional use permit required for all uses, except agricultural uses.

(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)

   (A)   Permitted uses. One unlighted sign not exceeding ten square feet in area or six feet in height; and

   (B)   Conditional uses. Signs identifying uses permitted, subject to the granting of a conditional use permit shall be as specified in the approved use permit.

(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)

   Signs in the FPM Zone shall be in accordance with the regulations applicable to the underlying zone in which the FPM Zone is combined or as authorized under a conditional use permit required for specified uses.

(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)

   Signs in the RC Zone shall be as specified on the development plan as approved by the Town Council.

(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)

   Only those signs as specified in § 16.4(A)(1), Directional Signs, shall be permitted in the P Zone; except that, additional signing may be permitted as authorized under a conditional use permit required for specified uses.

(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)

   (A)   Permitted uses. One unlighted sign not exceeding ten square feet in area or six feet in height.

   (B)   Conditional uses. Signs identifying uses permitted, subject to the granting of a conditional use permit shall be as specified in the approved use permit.

(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)

   (A)   Applications for permits for directional subdivision signs shall be accompanied by a cash deposit of $250 for each sign which shall be posted with the town. Such $250 cash deposit shall be used to defray the costs of sign removal by the town in the event the permit holder defaults upon the agreement to remove same.

   (B)   Before any permit for any such sign is issued, the applicant and the record owner(s) of the property shall furnish the Town Manager or designee written authority granting the town permission to enter upon the premises to remove such sign.

(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)

   The elimination of non-conforming signs shall be as prescribed in § 19.5, Non-Conforming Signs.

(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)

   The following information shall be submitted when applying for a sign permit:

   (A)   Plot plan showing improvements, accurate dimensions, landscaped areas, ingress/egress, traffic flow and parking area(s);

   (B)   Indicate proposed and/or existing location of each sign of any type, as per allowances indicated in the section for the applicable zoning district; and

   (C)   Provide specific signage information (sketch or photographs) indicating color scheme, lettering or graphic style, lighting and material. Each proposed or existing sign shall have a sketch provided.

(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)