The purpose of this subsection is to permit such signs that will not, by their reason, size, location, construction, or manner of display, endanger the public safety of individuals, confuse, mislead, or obstruct the vision necessary for traffic safety, or otherwise endanger public health, and morals; and to permit and regulate signs in such a way as to support and complement land-use objectives set forth in the zoning ordinance.

   All terms in this section, not otherwise defined herein, shall have the definitions provided in Section 2 of this appendix.

   A.   Permits required. Except as otherwise provided herein, it shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, move or convert any sign, or change the permanent copy on an existing sign structure within the jurisdiction of the Plan Commission, or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a sign permit for each sign from the Zoning Administrator.

   B.   Application. Application for a permit shall be made to the Zoning Administrator upon a form provided and shall be accompanied by such information as may be required to assure compliance with the laws and regulations of the town, including:

      1.   Name and address of the property owner of the premises on which the sign is located or is to be located.

      2.   Name and address of the owner of the sign.

      3.   Clear and legible drawings with description showing the location of the sign which is the subject of the permit, and all other signs whose construction requires permits when such signs are on the same premises.

      4.   Any individual or company seeking to erect, construct, alter, repair, improve, maintain, convert or manufacture any sign adjacent to or visible from any state or federal roadway shall register, in writing, a statement that they have all necessary licenses and/or approvals from the other affected governmental agencies.

      5.   Permission in writing from the person in possession or ownership of shopping centers and/or industrial premises shall be supplied as part of the application documentation.

   C.   Permit fees. The application, including all required documentation, shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator together with a permit fee as specified by the Official Fee Schedule. If any sign is hereafter erected, placed, installed or otherwise established on any property before obtaining a permit as required herein, the fees specified shall be doubled. Payment of such double fee shall not relieve any person from compliance with other provisions of this appendix and penalties prescribed herein.

   D.   Effect of sign permit issuance. No permit for a sign issued hereunder shall be deemed to constitute permission or authorization to maintain an unlawful sign nor shall a permit issued hereunder constitute a defense in an action to abate an unlawful sign.

   E.   Nullification. A sign permit shall become null and void if the work authorized thereunder has not been started within a period one year following the date of the permit and completed within six months thereafter.

   F.   Permit exceptions. The following shall not be considered as creating a sign and therefore shall not be required to have a sign permit unless otherwise specified.

      1.   Changeable copy. The changing of advertising copy or message on an approved sign such as a theater marquee and similar approved signs which are specifically designed for use of replaceable copy.

      2.   Maintenance. Painting, repainting, cleaning, or other normal maintenance and repair of a sign or sign structure unless a structural change is involved, or a change in copy is involved. The changing of logo or verbiage on a sign to update or modernize an existing business's sign.

      3.   Temporary or exempt sign. Temporary signs as listed per Section 9.8 and exempt signs per Section 9.7 of this appendix are exempt from permit requirements unless specified elsewhere.

   G.   Variances. Petitions for a variance from the sign regulations shall be processed through the Board of Zoning Appeals.

   A.   Inspection. Signs for which a permit is required may be inspected periodically by the Zoning Administrator for compliance with this appendix and other codes of the town.

   B.   Removal of sign. The Zoning Administrator may order the removal of any sign erected or maintained in violation of this section. The Zoning Administrator shall give 30 days' written notice to the owner of a permanent sign or place a notice of such violation on the building, structure, premises, or sign in violation to remove the sign or to bring it into compliance. A three-day notice shall be given for temporary or portable signs. The Zoning Administrator may remove a sign immediately and without notice if, in his/her opinion, the condition of the sign is such as to present an immediate threat to the safety of the public.

      Any sign removed by the Zoning Administrator and/or his/her agent, pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be held by the town for redemption by the owner. To redeem, the owner shall pay all costs incurred by the town for removal. Should said sign not be redeemed within 30 days of its removal, it may be disposed of in any manner deemed appropriate by the town. The cost of removal shall include any and all incidental expenses incurred by the town in connection with the sign's removal.

   C.   Maintenance. All signs and components thereof shall be kept in good repair and in safe, neat, clean and attractive condition. If the Zoning Administrator determines non-compliance, a 30 days' written notice shall be given to the owner. If the maintenance issue is not properly addressed after the 30 days' notice period, the sign permit shall be revoked.

   D.   Setbacks.

      1.   Minimum sign setbacks. When not otherwise specified in this appendix, the minimum setback of freestanding signs from street rights-of-way shall not be less than those given below. Setback shall be measured to the nearest point of the sign to the edge of the right-of-way.

 

 

      2.   Height setback. When not otherwise specified in this appendix, the minimum height of freestanding signs from the nearest point of the sign to the edge of the right-of-way shall not be more than that given below.

 

 

         On premise and off premise signs intended to be read from I-69 shall have the following maximum height requirement: Maximum permitted sign height is 75 feet. This requirement applies to signs located within 1,000 feet of the intersection of the centerlines of U.S. 6 and Interstate 69. The minimum setback of 30 feet shall apply for all signs 18 feet and over.

      3.   Clear vision area. No part of any sign or sign structure, including supports, shall be located within a clear vision area except directional signs, which must be less than three feet in height. A sign may project or extend into a clear vision area only if the sign's lowest edge is greater than eight feet above ground level or if the sign is less than three feet in total height. A clear vision area is described as:

         a.   An area formed by the intersection of the right-of-way lines of two public roadways and a line connecting points measured 25 feet from the intersection of these right-of-way lines; or

         b.   A strip five feet wide adjacent and parallel to all proposed or existing public right-of-way lines, whichever is greater.

   E.   Abandoned signs. A sign shall be removed by the owner or lessee of the premises upon which the sign is located when the business, which it advertises, is no longer conducted on the premises, or when the purpose for which the sign was erected no longer exists. If the owner or lessee fails to remove it, the Zoning Administrator shall give the owner ten days' written notice to remove it. Upon failure to comply with this notice, the Zoning Administrator, or his/her duly authorized representative, may remove the sign at cost to the owner. Where a successor to a defunct business agrees to maintain the sign(s) as provided in this section, this removal requirement shall not apply.

      The new sign user shall forthwith notify the Zoning Administrator's office, in writing, of this change. No new sign permit is required unless the sign is altered or relocated. The Zoning Administrator shall be notified in any matters relating to sign relocations.

   F.   Assurance of discontinuance. As an additional means of enforcement, the Zoning Administrator may accept an assurance of discontinuance of any act or practice deemed in violation of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, from any owner or person engaging in such act or practice. Such assurance shall be in writing and shall specify a time limit during which said discontinuance is to be accomplished. Failure to perform the assurance shall constitute prima fascia proof of a violation of this appendix or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, which makes the alleged act or practice unlawful for the purpose of securing any injunctive relief from a court of competent jurisdiction.

   Signs that existed prior (nonconforming) to the time this appendix was passed and were in conformance with previous ordinances will be legally nonconforming (grandfathered) until such time a major change is made to the sign. Major changes include changing the name, changing the size, adding lights, refurbishing, and/or relocation.

   All signs shall be kept in good repair and safe, neat, clean and attractive condition. In the event signs are not kept in said condition, or are demolished by any force whatsoever to the extent of 50% or more of the fair market value of the sign structure, then the sign must be completely demolished or repaired/replaced in conformance with this appendix.

   Nonconforming signs, which are structurally altered, relocated, or replaced, shall comply immediately with all provisions of this appendix. Nothing in this appendix shall be construed to give a legal status to any sign without a sign permit.

   The following types of signs are expressly prohibited in all Zone Districts:

   “A” frame signs. “A" frame signs or sandwich board, sidewalk or curb signs are prohibited if it is deemed hazardous to pedestrian traffic by the Zoning Administrator.

   Abandoned signs. Such business signs that advertise an activity, business, and product or service no longer conducted or available.

   Animated and intensely lighted signs. No sign shall be permitted which is animated by means of flashing, scintillating, blinking or traveling lights or any other device or means not providing constant illumination. Public service information signs and other electronic message centers classified as "changing signs" are permitted under special provision of this section and by special sign permit approval of the Plan Commission.

   Miscellaneous signs and posters. The tacking, pasting or otherwise affixing of signs of a miscellaneous character, visible from a roadway, located on the walls of buildings, barns, sheds, on trees, poles, posts, fences or other structures are prohibited unless otherwise permitted by this appendix.

   Moving signs. No sign or any portion thereof shall be permitted which moves or assumes any motion or gives the illusion of moving.

   Off-premise signs. Off-premise signs shall be prohibited except as expressly permitted in this appendix.

   Projecting signs. No privately owned sign shall be located less than five feet from the edge of the street right-of-way.

   Public areas. No sign shall be permitted which is placed on any post, pole, utility pole, hydrant, bridge, tree or other surface located on public property or over or across any street or roadway.

   Towers (water, radio, etc.). No sign shall be placed on any tower or tank without the approval of the Plan Commission.

   Unclassified signs. The following signs are prohibited which:

      1.   Bear or contain statements, words or pictures of an obscene, pornographic, immoral character;

      2.   Are painted on or attached to any fence or any wall which is not structurally a part of a building except to identify a residence or residence structure by means of posting the name of the occupant or structure and the street address;

      3.   Operate or employ any motion picture projection or media in conjunction with any advertisements, or have visible moving parts of any portion of which moves or gives the illusion of movements except as permitted in this appendix;

      4.   Emit audible sound, odor or visible matter;

      5.   Signs which purport to be or are in imitation of, or resemble an official traffic sign or signal, or which bear the words "Stop", "Go Slow", "Caution", "Danger", "Warning", or similar words, except as permitted in Section 9.7 of this appendix;

      6.   Signs which, by reason of their size, location, movement, content, coloring, or manner of illumination, may be confused with or constructed as a traffic control sign, signal or device, or the light of an emergency or road equipment vehicle or which hide from view any traffic or roadway sign, signal or device; or

      7.   Obstruct any door, fire escape, stairway, or any opening intended to provide air, egress or ingress for any building or structure.

   The following types of signs are exempted from all provisions of this appendix except for construction and safety regulations, and the following requirements.

   Business identification sign. An identification sign on, or near (above or beside), a public entrance, or service entrance, to a business located in a business, or industrial zone is permitted, provided such signs state only the street address number and name of the business or building. Such sign shall be mounted flush against the wall, and that such sign shall not exceed 20% of the front of the building.

   Damaged signs. A sign erected under a legally obtained permit which is damaged or destroyed beyond 50% of the fair-market-value of the sign structure by wind, weather, or other accidental means beyond the control of the applicant may be replaced or restored to its original size, shape, and location (as prior to the accident) without obtaining an additional permit. Replacement of a damaged or destroyed sign with a new sign or different size or location from the original sign shall require a permit.

   Integral signs. Names of building, date of erection, monumental citations, commemorative tablets and the like when carved into stone, concrete or similar material or made of bronze, aluminum, or other permanent-type construction and made an integral part of the structure.

   Parking signs. Signs for public and private parking shall be permitted. Such signs shall be subject to a three foot setback from the right-of-way, and shall not be used for advertising purposes. Signs shall be no higher than six feet and no greater than six square feet in area. Such signs shall be installed so as to not present a hazard to traffic entering or leaving the premises.

   Private traffic direction signs. Signs directing traffic movement onto or within a premise. Illumination of these signs shall be permitted in accordance with Section 9.9 of this appendix. The leading edge of such signs shall be a minimum of three feet from any curb or traffic movement aisle, the sign shall be no higher than three feet and no greater than six square feet in area.

   Public signs. Signs of a noncommercial nature, and in the public interest, erected by or on the order of public officer(s) in the performance of his/her public duty, such as safety signs, danger signs, trespassing signs, traffic signs, memorial plaques, signs of historical interest, signs directing the traveling public and quasi-public facilities, or signs on public buildings or structures and the like.

   Banners and pennants. Banners and pennants shall be permitted only as a temporary sign as noted in Section 9.8 of this appendix.

   Small signs. A nameplate, which shall not exceed one square foot in area, is permitted for each dwelling unit of a single-family or multi-family dwelling; such nameplate shall state nothing other than the name and/or address of the occupant and/or legal customary home occupation. No other sign shall be allowed. This division shall not be construed to prohibit each dwelling unit from also displaying a house number plate for identification. Signs on the premises announcing rooms, apartments, or house for sale or rent shall not exceed six square feet in area. Also, provided that the signs are located ten feet from the street right of-way.

   Social or charitable organizations. Signs indicating the names and locations of churches, charitable organizations, and community service organizations are permitted provided that the sign area shall not exceed six square feet, shall be located off the street right-of-way, and shall in no way obstruct the view of pedestrians or vehicular traffic. Such signs shall be permitted as "off-premises" signs; providing, however, such signs have a minimum spacing of 500 feet between any two signs in this category, except where there is a community service central display.

   Vehicle signs. Trucks and/or trailers may be used as signs for special events or sales for a maximum period of 30 days. Such vehicles and/or semi-trailers shall be parked a minimum distance of ten feet from any street right-of-way and shall be located so as to not create an obstruction or hazard to the traveling public.

   Window signs. Window signs are permitted provided such signs conform to the construction, illumination, and safety regulations of this appendix.

   The following signs shall be permitted at any location within the Town of Waterloo and shall not be required to have a permit unless otherwise specified:

   Garage sale signs. Signs advertising the sale of miscellaneous household items for the purpose of a residential "garage" or "yard" sale shall not exceed four square feet in area. Such signs may be erected on the premises 48 hours in advance of the sale and shall be removed within 48 hours after the sale. A garage sale permit is required which will include sign authorization.

   Political campaign signs. Political campaign signs announcing the candidates seeking public political office shall be confined within private property and not within the street right-of-way. They shall be permitted no more than 30 days prior to the scheduled election and shall be removed within 48 hours after the election for which they were made. The size of the sign shall be no more than six square feet. Such signs shall not be required to obtain a permit.

   Portable signs. Signs placed upon wheels or lightweight frames for convenient moving and with changeable letter boards for convenient changing of sign copy, shall be prohibited with only one exception as noted below:

      Portable signs shall be permitted for a period of 30 days provided that such sign shall:

         a.   Be located not less than five feet from any public right-of-way;

         b.   The top shall not exceed a height of seven feet above the ground level;

         c.   Not obstruct the flow or sight pattern of vehicular traffic on any established right-of-way; and/or building that such sign shall be mounted flush against the wall, and that such sign shall not exceed 25% of the front of the building;

         d.   Not be less than ten feet from adjoining residential lots;

         e.   Have a face not exceeding 32 square feet;

         f.   Not have blinking lights or arrows; and

         g.   First have a permit from the Zoning Administrator.

      An applicant for a portable sign permit must wait 90 days from the expiration of the previous permit to apply again.

   Real estate signs. One real estate sign advertising the sale, rental, or lease of the premises or part of the premises on which the sign is displayed shall not exceed six square feet in residential districts; and 32 square feet in commercial or industrial districts. Such sign shall be removed within 14 days of the sale, rental, or lease. The minimum setback from street right-of-way shall be ten feet. Signs shall reflect no advertising or promotional material other than to indicate the party listing the property for sale, rental, or lease. Such sign shall not be required to obtain a permit. "A" frame real estate directional signs shall be permitted for a period of 48 hours in a seven day period.

   Banners and pennants. Banners and pennants shall be permitted only as a temporary sign until placement of the permanent sign and only under the following conditions:

      1.   A permit shall be obtained for the permanent sign;

      2.   It shall be for a maximum of 30 days;

      3.   It shall be placed as a building wall sign and shall adhere to the stipulations as noted elsewhere in this appendix; and

      4.   Street banners shall be permitted in designated areas and shall be permitted for a period of 30 days. The requesting organization shall: Obtain a permit, provide proof of insurance, and be responsible for installation and removal.

   Subdivision or multi-family sign. One temporary subdivision or multiple-family project identity sign indicating only the name and/or address of the premises and/or the name of the management is allowed. Such a sign shall not exceed 32 square feet of area and shall be located a minimum distance of ten feet from any street right-of-way. Excepting, however, for each additional foot beyond ten feet that the setback distance is increased, the face area of the sign may be increased by one square foot up to a maximum allowable size of 100 square feet. The maximum time period will be 12 months from the date the sign permit is issued. The Plan Commission may extend such sign for another 12 months or until the project is 85% completed, or is occupied. Temporary project signs shall be removed within ten days of the erection of any permanent project identity sign.

   All signs must meet the illumination criteria listed below:

   A.   All illuminated signs must meet required standards.

   B.   No sign shall have blinking, flashing, or fluttering lights, nor shall any device be utilized which has a changing light intensity, brightness or color, or give such illusion.

   C.   The full number of illuminating elements thereof shall be kept in satisfactory working condition, or be immediately repaired or replaced. Signs that are only partially illuminated shall meet all electrical requirements for that portion directly illuminated. All electrical wiring shall be in conduit and not exposed to the elements. All electrical signs shall have a disconnecting switch located in a readily accessible place.

   D.   The direct non-reflected light from a primary light source shall not create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public and/or private roadways.

   E.   The light from any illuminated sign shall be so shaded, shielded, or directed that the light intensity or brightness will not be objectionable to the surrounding areas. No light shall shine directly onto adjacent property.

   A.   The following sign standards by districts are intended to apply in addition to the preceding sign regulations for the Town of Waterloo. The zones are as defined in Section 3 of this appendix and are shown on the Official Zoning Map.

   These regulations shall apply to all zones designated by the Zoning Ordinance as SR, UR and MF.

   A.   Suburban Residential (SR) and Urban Residential (UR). The following signs shall be permitted in SR and UR Districts and shall be required to have a permit, unless otherwise specified:

      1.   One nameplate not exceeding a combined area of one square foot in area is permitted. Said nameplate shall not be subject to the permit requirements of this appendix.

      2.   Signs in conjunction with home occupations, not exceeding one square foot in area, and shall not be illuminated.

      3.   A church, school, golf course, lodge, or public building bulletin board or sign, not exceeding 32 square feet in area, may be illuminated but shall conform to Section 9.9 of this appendix. A wall sign not exceeding 100 square feet, stating only the name of the church, school, golf course, lodge, or public building may be approved by the Plan Commission.

      4.   Any sign as permitted under Sections 9.7 and 9.8 of this appendix.

      5.   Permanent or temporary subdivision identity signs shall be permitted. In the event the subdivision has entries from more than one street, additional signs may be permitted by the Plan Commission. Any temporary signs as provided in Section 9.8 of this appendix shall be removed before a permanent sign may be erected. A maximum of two signs shall be permitted for the main entryway. Maximum size shall be 64 square feet in area. Said signs shall not exceed six feet in height. Said signs shall be located at least ten feet from any street right-of-way, except when placed in an entrance median.

   B.   Multi-Family (MF). The following signs shall be permitted in MF Districts:

      1.   For each duplex and/or multiple family building, one nameplate per occupancy not to exceed one square foot in area is permitted. Such nameplate shall not be subject to the permit requirements of this appendix. No illumination shall be permitted.

      2.   Home occupation signage as provided in Section 9.11-A-2 may be utilized.

      3.   A church, school, golf course, lodge, or public building ground sign, not exceeding 32 square feet in area is permitted at each major entrance and maybe illuminated but shall conform to Sections 9.9 and 9.11 of this appendix. A wall sign stating only the name of the church, school, golf course, lodge, or public building may be approved by the Plan Commission not to exceed 100 square feet.

      4.   Any sign as permitted under Sections 9.7 or 9.8 of this appendix is permitted. Only the multi-family project identity sign may be illuminated, but shall conform to Section 9.9 of this appendix.

      5.   A maximum of two permanent or temporary multi-family project identity signs shall be permitted for the main entryway. In the event the project has entries from more than one street, the Plan Commission may permit additional identity signs. Any temporary sign, as provided in Section 9.8 of this appendix shall be removed before a permanent sign may be erected. Project identity signs shall not exceed six feet in height and shall be located at least ten feet from any street right of way. Maximum size shall be 100 square feet in area.

   C.   Location.

      1.   A permanent, or temporary, identity sign for a single-family subdivision or for a multi-family project shall be placed a minimum distance of ten feet from any street right-of-way. The face of any such sign shall not exceed 100 square feet in area.

      2.   Building-mounted signs shall be flush mounted. There shall be no projection of any sign above the roofline.

      3.   Permitted signs shall not be placed on utility easements or drainage easements as defined on recorded plats or site plans without the express consent of the Advisory Plan Commission and all applicable utilities or other agencies.

      4.   Signs shall not be placed as to interfere with the sight path of vehicular traffic.

      5.   Permanent or temporary identity signs for residential projects shall not exceed six feet in height and may be constructed as freestanding ground signs or placed on decorative walls or fences.

   A.   General. The regulations described in this section shall apply to all uses in Central Business (CB), Neighborhood Business (NB), and General Business (GB) Districts.

   B.   Free-standing single use buildings. Permitted signs for freestanding buildings having a single occupant are as follows:

      1.   Ground or pole signs. Either one ground sign or one pole sign (but not both) indicating only the name and nature of the occupancy shall be permitted for each business parcel. Such sign shall not exceed 100 square feet in area. Such ground sign may be illuminated as provided in Section 9.9 of this appendix.

      2.   Wall signs. Signage on the wall of a building shall not exceed 20% of the total area of the wall, up to a maximum of 200 square feet per wall.

      3.   Marquee signs. Marquee signs are permitted on the face of marquees subject to approval of the Plan Commission. The lower edge of the marquee sign shall be no less than eight feet above the sidewalk at any point. Unless otherwise approved by the Plan Commission, no part of such sign shall project above the roofline.

      4.   Bench signs. Bench signs which are located for the convenience of the public may be permitted up to six square feet.

   C.   Shopping centers. Permitted signs for shopping centers and other multi-occupant commercial/office buildings are as follows:

      1.   Pole signs. Pole signs at shopping centers may be made a part of the site development plan or erected at a later date, subject to the approval of the Plan Commission and shall meet the following requirements:

         a.   One pole sign for the shopping center shall be permitted;

         b.   Such sign shall indicate only the name and location of such business or businesses;

         c.   Such sign shall have a maximum surface area not exceeding 200 square feet;

         d.   Where a strip shopping center or developed parcel in a commercial zone has in excess of 500 feet of street frontage; one additional free-standing pole sign may be approved by the Plan Commission;

         e.   Where a strip shopping center or developed parcel in a commercial zone is authorized by the Plan Commission to have more than one free-standing pole sign, the distance between each sign shall be not less than 200 feet; and

         f.   Such signs may be illuminated as provided in Section 9.9 of this appendix, or as approved by the Plan Commission.

      2.   Wall signs. Signage on the wall of a building shall not exceed 20% of the total area of the wall up to a maximum of 200 square feet per wall.

      3.   Marquee signs. Marquee signs as provided in Section 9.12 B.3. of this appendix shall be permitted.

      4.   Bench signs. Bench signs as provided in Section 9.12 B.4. of this appendix shall be permitted.

   Signs permitted in the Light Industrial (LI) and Heavy Industrial (HI) are as follows:

   A.   Ground signs.

      1.   Limit of one. One ground sign indicating the name and nature of the industry shall be permitted for each parcel.

      2.   Height. The height of any ground sign shall be such that no part of the sign face shall exceed a maximum height of six feet.

      3.   Size and location. A ground sign shall be placed a minimum distance of ten feet from any street right-of-way. The face of any such sign shall not exceed 50 square feet in area.

      4.   Illumination. All permitted signs in this district may be internally or externally lit, but shall not shine directly or indirectly into adjacent residential areas.

   B.   Wall signs. One wall sign shall be permitted on each building. Maximum sign area shall be one and one-half square feet for each lineal foot of building frontage; however, in no instance shall such signage exceed 200 square feet for a single business. Wall signs shall be mounted flush against the building.

   C.   Entrance signs. Two on-site entrance signs are permitted at each entrance to an industrial or commerce park. Such signs may be internally or externally lit, but shall not shine directly or indirectly into adjacent residential areas.

   D.   Signs for industrial and commerce parks. Off-premise signs shall be permitted for directing the public to industrial and commerce parks, providing the following requirements are met:

      1.   A permit shall be obtained prior to the erection of the sign;

      2.   Such sign shall indicate only the name, location, and information about the park itself. Products or services shall not be advertised;

      3.   Such sign shall have a maximum sign face area of 100 square feet, a maximum height of nine feet above grade level, and a minimum setback of 15 feet from street right-of-way; and

      4.   Such sign shall be a minimum distance of 100 feet from any residential zoning district.

      5.   Such sign shall be a minimum distance of 500 feet from any other "off-premises" sign.

   No off-premise signs shall be permitted in an Agricultural (AG) or Open Space (OS) District.

   Additional signage regulations exist along interstate and federal aid primary highways (I-69 and U.S. 6) for off-premise signs. These regulations are enforced by the Indiana Department of Transportation. At no time may a sign be placed in the state right-of-way. Before an Improvement Location Permit is approved by the Town of Waterloo, the applicant shall submit written documentation of approval by the Indiana Department of Transportation for the proposed sign.

(Ord. 05-03, passed 7-12-05)