Chapter 15.24 — UNIFORM SIGN CODE

Except as hereinafter provided in this chapter, that certain Uniform Sign Code known and designated as the "Uniform Sign Code, 1988 Edition," sponsored and copyrighted by the International Conference of Building Officials, as modified and amended in this chapter, three (3) copies of which are filed in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public, is hereby adopted by reference, and is hereby declared to be the Sign Code of the city for the purpose of regulating the construction, maintenance, use and removal of signs.

(Ord. 232 (part), 1989; Ord. 139 §2, 1978).

As used in the Uniform Sign Code, the term "building official" shall mean the planning director of the city, or his designated representative, who is charged with enforcement of this chapter.

(Ord. 139 §3, 1978).

The following provisions are hereby deleted from the Uniform Sign Code:

Section 103(d), Violations and Penalties;

Section 301, Permits Required (last sentence);

Section 303, Exemptions;

Section 304, Fees.

(Ord. 139 §4, 1978).

A.

Table No. 4-B of the Uniform Sign Code is amended as follows:

"TABLE NO. 4-B

PROJECTION OF SIGNS

"TABLE NO. 4-C

THICKNESS OF PROJECTING SIGN

(Ord. 139 §8, 1978).

All signs shall comply with the zoning ordinance of the city except as superseded in this chapter.

(Ord. 139 §9, 1978).

No permit for any sign exceeding a height of fifty (50) feet from ground level shall be issued without prior approval of the city council.

(Ord. 139 §10, 1978).

The following signs shall not require a sign permit. These exceptions shall not be construed as relieving the owner of the sign from the responsibility of its erection and maintenance under this chapter and compliance by the owner with the provisions of this chapter or any other applicable law or ordinance regulating the same:

A.

The changing of the advertising copy or message on a painted or printed sign only; except for theater marquees and similar signs specifically designed for the use of replaceable copy, electric signs shall not be included in this exception;

B.

Painting, repainting or cleaning of an advertising structure or the changing of the advertising copy or message thereon shall not be considered an erection or alteration which requires sign permit unless a structural change is made;

C.

Signs less than six (6) feet above grade;

D.

Real estate signs not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area which advertise the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon which said signs are located;

E.

Professional name plates not exceeding two (2) square feet in area;

F.

Bulletin boards not over twelve (12) square feet in area for public, charitable or religious institutions when the same are located on the premises of said institutions;

G.

Signs denoting the architect, engineer or contractor, when placed upon work under construction and not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area;

H.

Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings and the date of erection when cut into masonry surface, or when constructed of bronze or other incombustible materials;

I.

Signs of public service companies indicating danger, and aids to service or safety;

J.

Small portable signs under twelve (12) square feet, inside or outside a building, not over public property;

K.

Construction signs for the duration of construction projects in residential areas.

(Ord. 139 §5, 1978).

A fee for each sign permit shall be paid established by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. 139 §6, 1978).

Where plans and other pertinent information are required in accordance with applicable building codes, a plan check fee shall be paid to the building official. The city council may adopt by resolution such fees necessary to defray the cost of issuing or replacing such permits.

(Ord. 139 §7, 1978).

(Ord. No. 450, § 13, 6-19-2018)