Article 4 — SIGNS PERMITTED

Sec. 9-4.401. - R-1 and Interim Zones.

The following signs may be erected and maintained in the R-1 and interim zones provided they are located at least fifteen (15) ft. from any street or property line:

(a)

One unlighted sign of not more than two (2) sq. ft. in area attached parallel with the front wall of the building and containing only the name and title or occupation of the occupant;

(b)

For up to one (1) year, one (1) unlighted sign of not more than four (4) square feet in area advertising the premises for sale, lease, or rent located at the bottom of the sign and not more than two (2) feet above grade;

(c)

One (1) non-illuminating sign of not more than four (4) square feet in area and not more than two (2) feet above grade giving the names of the contractors, engineers, architects, or other persons furnishing services during a construction period, provided such sign is not illuminated and further provided the bottom of such sign is located not more than two (2) feet above grade; and

(d)

One (1) unlighted sign of not more than four (2) square feet in area pertaining to the sale, lease, or hire of any building, property, or premises; and

(e)

Two (2) unlighted signs of not more than thirty-two (32) sq. ft. each on property advertising the sale of developments or lot subdivisions containing an area of not less than two and one-half (2½) acres.

Signs may be erected in other than R-1 Zones without limitation as to size or number as long as such signs are constructed in accordance with the City's building regulations, do not constitute a safety hazard and otherwise comply with this Code.

Sec. 9-4.403. - Monument Signs.

Freestanding monument signs shall meet the following standards:

(a)

No sign shall be located within existing or future right-of-way without approval of the City Council.

(b)

The maximum height of the sign shall be twelve (12) ft. and 18 ft. for commercial centers.

(c)

Signs shall be a minimum of ten (10) ft. from property lines and shall be a minimum of twenty (20) ft. apart.

(d)

Lighting of signs shall be arranged so as not to produce a glare on other properties in the vicinity.

(e)

The maximum width of the sign shall be twelve (12) ft.

(f)

The maximum area of the message area of a sign shall be eighty (80) sq. ft.

Sec. 9-4.404. - Pole Signs.

Freestanding pole signs shall meet the following standards:

(a)

The maximum area of the sign shall not exceed three hundred (300) sq. ft.

(b)

No part of the sign shall extend into existing or proposed street or right-of-way line or across property lines.

(c)

The maximum height shall be thirty (30) ft.

(d)

Signs shall be a minimum of ten (10) ft. from common property lines and shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) ft. apart.

Sec. 9-4.405. - Building Signs.

Signs attached to a building or a wall shall meet the following standards:

(a)

The signs shall be attached flat against the building and parallel thereto. Signs shall not extend more than eighteen (18)in. from the wall of a building. (For the purpose of this section, a wall is a surface not less than sixty (60) degrees from the horizontal.)

(b)

The signs shall not exceed fifty (50) sq. ft. and the length shall not be greater than three (3) times the width.

(c)

The signs may be located below the soffit of a canopy, overhang or porch and may be perpendicular to the building, but are not closer than twelve inches to the soffit or beam and maintain a minimum of eight (8) ft. vertical clearance along corridors, sidewalks or exit courts which are below the sign.

(d)

Lighting of the signs shall be arranged so as not to produce a glare on other properties in the vicinity, and the source of light shall not be visible from adjacent properties or a public street (neon excluded).

Sec. 9-4.406. - Subdivision Signs.

Permanent identification signs, including signs which identify subdivisions, mobile home parks, apartments, townhouses, condominiums or any other residential project, shall meet the following standards:

(a)

The signs shall be attached to an entrance gateway structure or monument sign.

(b)

The sign shall be located and maintained in a landscaped area on a parcel within the subdivision at a primary entrance.

(c)

The sign shall not be illuminated except for low silhouette spot lighting which shall not create glare on other properties in the vicinity.

(d)

The design and materials of the sign shall be approved by the Planning Director.

Sec. 9-4.407. - Agricultural Signs.

Signs advertising agricultural products raised or produced on the same property may be erected in agricultural zones and shall meet the following standards:

(a)

There shall be no more than one (1) sign per legal lot.

(b)

The sign shall be a minimum of ten (10) ft. from the ultimate street right-of-way.

(c)

The sign shall not exceed sixteen (16) sq. ft. in area and shall not exceed six feet in height.

(d)

The sign shall not be illuminated.

(e)

The sign shall be stationary.

(f)

The sign shall be an on-site sign.

Sec. 9-4.408. - Institutional Signs.

Signs which identify churches, schools, hospitals, colleges, universities, and social service organizations, including fraternal and benevolent, must be located on the same property and shall meet the following standards:

(a)

There shall be no more than two (2) signs per each street frontage, not to exceed a total of six (6) such signs per lot.

(b)

Each sign shall be a monument sign not exceeding six (6) feet in height, or a wall sign which does not extend beyond the roof line or parapet wall of the building.

(c)

Lighting of such signs shall be indirect, non-flashing and shall not produce a glare on other adjacent properties.

(d)

The signs shall not extend into any existing or proposed road or street right-of-way.

(e)

Generally recognized and acceptable religious or institutional symbols that are freestanding, are attached to or part of a church or monument sign may be exempted by the Planning Director from limitations on height and area of signs.

Secs. 9-4.409—9-4.413. - Reserved.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 06-637, adopted Feb. 7, 2006, repealed former §§ 9-4.409—9-4.413 in their entirety. These former sections respectively pertained to Temporary Real Estate Sales Signs, Temporary Subdivision Signs, Temporary Construction Signs, Temporary Special Event Signs, and Temporary Commercial Signs.