§ 8.06.00. Permanent on premises signs.

8.06.01. On premises signs.

Permanent on premises signs placed in commercial, industrial and agriculture districts shall conform to the following standards:

A.

Advertising display area.

1.

One freestanding or projecting sign not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet per street front. Lots abutting more than one (1) public street may have one (1) sign on each street front. Such signs must be separated by a minimum distance of one hundred (100) feet between signs. Signs located within the Neighborhood Commercial District shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet.

2.

Each single occupancy premises shall be entitled to wall sign(s) the sign face area of which, in the aggregate, shall not exceed 10 percent of the building's main street front elevation or 300 square feet, whichever is less.

B.

Sign height. The maximum height for freestanding signs shall be thirty (30) feet. No attached sign shall extend above the eave line of a building to which it is attached. Roof surfaces constructed at an angle of seventy-five (75) degrees or more from horizontal shall be regarded as wall space. The maximum height for freestanding ground mounted signs located within the Neighborhood Commercial District shall be six (6) feet.

C.

Setback. Five (5) feet from any property line measured from the leading edge of the sign or supporting upright whichever protrudes farthest out toward the property line.

8.06.02. Shopping center/malls.

Permanent on premises signs advertising a group of commercial establishments comprised of seven (7) or more stores which are planned, developed, owned or managed as a unit shall conform to the following requirements:

A.

Advertising display area.

1.

One (1) freestanding sign noting the name of the mall or center and/or its tenants as determined by the owner shall be one (1) square foot of sign area per one (1) linear foot of street frontage not to exceed three hundred (300) square feet per face of sign. Lots abutting more than one (1) public street may have one (1) sign on each street front. Such signs must be separated by a minimum distance of one hundred (100) feet between signs.

2.

Each building shall be entitled to wall sign(s) the sign face area of which, in the aggregate, shall not exceed 10 percent of the building's main street front elevation or 300 square feet, whichever is less.

B.

Sign height. The maximum height for freestanding signs shall be thirty (30) feet. No attached sign shall extend above the eave line of a building to which it is attached. However, roof surfaces constructed at an angle of seventy-five (75) degrees or more from horizontal shall be regarded as wall space.

C.

Setback. Ten (10) feet from any property line measured from the leading edge of the sign or supporting upright whichever protrudes farthest out toward the property line.

8.06.03. Strip center/project parcel.

Permanent on premises signs advertising a group of commercial establishments comprised of between two (2) and up to six (6) stores or businesses which are planned, developed, owned or managed as a unit shall conform to the following requirements:

A.

Advertising display area. One (1) freestanding sign noting the name of the center and/or its tenants as determined by owner shall be one (1) square foot of sign area per one (1) linear foot of primary street frontage not to exceed two hundred (200) square feet. Freestanding signs located within the Neighborhood Commercial District shall not exceed forty-fix (46) square feet. Lots abutting more than one (1) public street may have one (1) sign on each street front. Such signs must be separated by a minimum distance of one hundred (100) feet between signs.

B.

[Wall sign.] Each building shall be entitled to wall sign(s) the sign face area of which, in the aggregate, shall not exceed 10 percent of the building's main street front elevation or 300 square feet, whichever is less.

C.

Sign height. For freestanding signs not to exceed thirty (30) feet. Freestanding signs located within the Neighborhood Commercial District shall not exceed twelve (12) feet.

D.

Setback. Five (5) feet from any property line measured from the leading edge of the sign or supporting upright whichever protrudes farthest out toward the property line.

8.06.04. Office and multifamily residential zones.

Permanent accessory signs placed in R-2, R-2M, and R-3 zones shall conform to the requirements below:

A.

Advertising display area. The advertising display area for a freestanding or attached sign identifying a multifamily residential complex shall be no more than twenty (20) square feet. The maximum accessory advertising display area for an office shall be thirty-two (32) square feet, and a six (6) square foot sign attached to [and] identifying each individual office.

B.

Sign height. The maximum height for all signs in these districts shall be fifteen (15) feet.

C.

Setback. Five (5) feet from any property line measured from the leading edge of the sign or supporting upright whichever protrudes farthest out toward the property line.

8.06.05. Residential zones.

The following permanent on premises signs shall be permitted in residential zones:

A.

One (1) sign per lot for churches, schools, libraries, community centers, and historic sites, serving as identification and/or bulletin boards, not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area. A sign may be placed flat against the wall of the building, or may be freestanding provided that it be no closer to any property lines than ten (10) feet and not to exceed six (6) feet in height.

B.

Two (2) signs per residential subdivision entrance, identifying said subdivision, of not more than thirty-two (32) square feet of advertising surface, and shall not exceed six (6) feet in height, identifying the residential subdivision. Where two (2) or more residential subdivisions share the same entrance to a major thoroughfare one (1) sign for each subdivision will be permitted at this entrance not to exceed sixty-four (64) square feet combined. Subdivision entrance signs shall be allowed on the right-of-way when approval is obtained from the Community Planning, Zoning and Development Division, Engineering and Road and Bridge Department.

C.

One non-illuminated name plate per street frontage designating the owner or the occupant and address of the property. The name plate shall not be larger than two hundred (200) square inches and may be attached to the dwelling or be freestanding. No permit shall be required for such signs.

8.06.06. Other permanent signs.

Other signs permitted in conjunction with signs permitted in Sections 8.06.01 through 8.06.05 include:

A.

Signs advertising the acceptance of credit cards not exceeding two (2) square feet and which are attached to buildings or permitted freestanding signs.

B.

On-premises menu signs at fast food restaurant ordering stations not in excess of twenty-four (24) square feet.

C.

Directional/information signs guiding traffic and parking on commercially developed property. Such signs shall not exceed two (2) square feet in size.

D.

One permanent sign located on or over a showroom window or door indicating only the proprietor and/or nature of the business is permitted, provided it does not exceed a total sign area of four (4) square feet.

E.

Official traffic sign or signals, informational signs and historical markers erected by a government agency are allowed without a permit.

F.

Signs advertising the price of gasoline may be installed according to the following conditions:

1.

One sign, not to exceed twelve (12) square feet, may be attached to permitted, freestanding sign(s) on the premises.

2.

Signs may be placed on each gasoline pump to provide required information to the public regarding price per gallon or liter, type of fuel and octane rating. Such signs shall not exceed an aggregate area of three (3) square feet.

G.

Bench signs shall be allowed at designated public transportation bus stops in R-3, HCD, M-1, M-2 and PBD districts and shall conform to the following:

1.

One non-illuminated bench sign per designated bus stop with one advertising face not to exceed ten (10) square feet.

2.

Setback minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from intersection or per DOT specifications, whichever is greater and as far back from the pavement as possible.

3.

Bench signs must be removed within ten (10) days upon elimination of the bus route or bus stop.

4.

If located on a public right-of-way the approval of the appropriate governmental agency is required.

H.

Recreational and playground signs. Off-premises advertising signs placed on fences around public recreation areas or public playgrounds are allowed without a permit provided such signs are placed with display face directed inward toward such areas and not to attract attention from outside such park.

I.

Directional signs in Agriculture areas denoting only the distance and direction of a residence or farm operation may be placed at the closest road junction with the State Highway system or other County Road and [shall] be limited to a maximum of eight (8) square feet per sign.

(Ord. No. 2016-03 , § 1, 1-28-16)

8.06.07. Manufacturing/industrial parks.

(Applies to parks in one (1) compound.) Permanent Accessory sign advertising an Industrial Park shall meet the following requirements:

A.

Advertising display area per firm.

1.

Inside park or compound: Same as 8.06.01.

2.

Park Entrance Sign noting the name of the park or compound:

a.

Same as 8.06.03 without wall signs.

(Ord. No. 95-25, § 1, 9-14-95; Ord. No. 98-17, § 1, 10-22-98; Ord. No. 2000-17, § 1, 8-24-00)