HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-OR-48 STATE OF INDIANA
BEFORE THE JEFFERSONVILLE COMMON COUNCIL
ORDINANCE 2019-OR- Lie
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE (2000-
OR-61), UPDATING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 7, 10 AND 14 PERTAINING TO SIGN STANDARDS
TO AMEND SIGN STANDARDS AS RECOMMENDED IN THE STAFF REPORT
Whereas, the City of Jeffersonville, Department of Planning and Zoning filed a petition
before the Jeffersonville Plan Commission to amend the zoning ordinance (200-OR-61),
updating portions of Articles 7, 10 and 14 pertaining to sign standards to amend sign standards
as described in the attached Exhibit A and,
Whereas, on August 27, 2019 the Jeffersonville Plan Commission has certified its
favorable recommendation of the enactment of this proposed zoning ordinance amendment
by ordinance of this Common Council; and,
Whereas, this matter is now before the Common Council at its regular meeting after
certification of the proposed zoning ordinance amendment pursuant to the provisions of I.C.
36-7-4-608(f)(1); and,
Whereas, this Common Council has timely posted notice of its intent to consider the
proposed zoning ordinance amendment at the regular meeting scheduled for September 3,
2019; and,
Whereas, all interested persons having been given an opportunity to appear before this
Common Council and be heard regarding this matter as required by law.
Now, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville,
Indiana, that the Jeffersonville Zoning Ordinance (2000-OR-61) has hereby been amended to
update portions of Articles 7, 10 and 14 pertaining to sign standards and fully described in the
attached Exhibit A.
IT IS FURTHER ORDAINED that the zoning ordinance of the City of Jeffersonville (2000-
OR-61) shall be amended to include such change.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption.
SO ORDAINED this 3rd day of September, 2019.
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Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana
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City Clerk
This Ordinance approved and signed by me thi d day of September,
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Mike Moore, Mayor
Prepared by:
Les Merkley
Corporate Counsel
CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
DEPARTMENT OF LAW
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Jeffersonville,Indiana 47130
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ORDINANCE AMENDING THE JEFFERSONVILLE
ZONING ORDINANCE (2000-OR-61) UPDATING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 7,10
AND 14 PERTAINING TO SIGN STANDARDS TO AMEND THE SIGN
STANDARDS, RECOMMENDED IN THE STAFF REPORT (A COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A")
NOTICE OF HEARING ON ORDINANCE TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE
(2000-OR-61) UPDATING PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 7, 10 AND 14
PERTAINING TO SIGN STANDARDS TO AMEND THE SIGN STANDARDS
RECOMMENDED IN THE STAFF REPORT AND FULLY DESCRIBED IN
ATTACHED EXHIBIT A
Notice is hereby given that the City of Jeffersonville has filed Ordinance with the
Jeffersonville City Council, Jeffersonville, Indiana asking for a change in the zoning
ordinance, pertaining to the sign standards as fully described in Exhibit A.
A public hearing will be held on September 3, 2019 at 7:00 pm in the City
Council Chambers, 1St floor, City Hall, 500 Quartermaster Court, Room 101,
Jeffersonville, Indiana at which time and place all interested persons will be heard in
reference to the matters set out in said ordinance.
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Les Merkley
Corporation Counsel
Jeffersonville City Hall
500 Quartermaster Court
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 285-6423
An equal opportunity employer.
STATE OF INDIANA
BEFORE THE JEFFERSONVILLE PLAN COMMISSION
IN THE APPLICATION OF
Jeffersonville Department of Planning & Zoning
TO AMEND THE JEFFERSONVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE
CERTIFICATION OF FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PROPOSED
ORDINANCE REVISION
Whereas, the Jeffersonville Department of Planning & Zoning filed a petition before the
Jeffersonville Plan Commission to amend the City of Jeffersonville Zoning Ordinance
(2000-OR-61), updating portions of Articles 7,10, &14 as they pertain to Sign Standards
as recommended in the staff report (a copy of which is attached as Exhibit "A"); and,
Whereas, after proper notice by publication, the Jeffersonville Plan Commission held a
public hearing on the petition on Aug 27, 2019; and,
Whereas, at the conclusion of the hearin sonville Plan Commission voted by
a majority vote of its entire membershi to favorably/ favorably/not recommend the
proposed change of zoning designation f the Property to the Jeffersonville Common
Council.
IT IS THEREFORE CERTIFIED that on August 27, 2019, the Jeffersonville Plan
Co ...ssi• i - one):
Favorably Recommends / nfavorably Recommends/ Provides NO Recommendation
t' : he Jeffersonv. - 'ommon Council enact by ordinance the proposed Jeffersonville
Zoning Ordinance amendment as requested in the petition of Jeffersonville Department
of Planning & Zoning.
So certified this 27th day of August, 2019.
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Chairman
Exhibit A
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�SDi Department of Planning & Zoning — Plan Commission
Case Number: ZO-19-05 (Sign Code Update)
Petitioner: City of Jeffersonville, Planning & Zoning Department
Requests: Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Hearing Date: August 27, 2019
Proposed Changes to Article 7 and 10 of the Jeffersonville Zoning Ordinance
The Planning & Zoning Department has recommended the following amendment to the
City of Jeffersonville Zoning Ordinance. The update includes amendments to:
1. Article 7.17: General Sign Standards
2. Article 7.18: Temporary Sign Standards, and
3. Article 7.19: Permanent Sign Standards
4. Article 10.6: Non-Conforming Signs
5. Article 10.7: Registration of Non-Conforming Signs
6. Article 14.2: Definitions of Words
Sign Code Update Update
Articles 7.17 - 7.19 regulate signs within the City of Jeffersonville. This section of the j
Zoning Code was last updated in April 2015.
Since that time, the U.S. Supreme Court (in Reed vs. Town of Gilbert) ruled that
municipalities needed to be "Content-neutral" within their sign regulations. In other
words, while communities can still regulate size, location, duration, of signage, it could
not regulate content. As such, several portions of our existing Sign Code would be
considered unconstitutional, if challenged, in a court of law.
In order to correct this issue, the Planning Departement hired Deborah Luzier from
GRW Consultants to review and revise the document. While in process, Planning Staff
worked with Deborah to incorporate small modifications that streamlined the document,
addressed compliance issues, and improved enforcement.
The following is a summary of changes:
Article 7
1. Eliminated content based language (unconstitutional based on the Supreme
Court Case Reed vs. Town of Gilbert)
ZO-19-02
2. Made additional exemptions for street address signs without commercial
messages or logos
3. Clarified language for temporary signage by type of sign
4. Created distinct temporary sign standards for R1, R2, and R3 properties that are
different from Multi-family properties.
5. Allowed temporary signs in Commercial districts to be permitted twice in a
calendar year— no more than 30 days at a time. (rather than just one time per
year)
6. Added language for IR (River Ridge) zone district— with deference to RRDA
7. Simplified the code by combining
a. NC with DC
b. OC with Cl,C2
8. Removed landscape requirement at ground signs — while it's nice, it's hard to
enforce (especially on smaller lots) and they tend to "go away" over time.
9. Corrected punctuation and grammar issues
10. Improved formatting to be more consistent throughout
Article 10
11.Removed language regarding Non-Conforming Sign registration as the registry
was discontinued following the 2015 Sign Code update, but not removed from
the code.
12.Added language to better define the changes that necessitate coming into
compliance with the current ordinance.
Article 14
13. Updated definitions section as necessary for content neutrality, grammar, and
consistency.
Attachments
1. Article 7 updated language
2. Article 10 updated language
3. Article 14 updated language
Attachment 1 - Article 7 Updated Language
General Sign Standards (GS)
7.17 General Sign Standards (GS)
GS-01: This General Sign Standards section applies to the following districts:
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The intent of sign standards is to further the goals of the Comprehensive Plan;avoid the proliferation of
signage; encourage signs to be compatible with the scale of buildings and the surrounding area;to
maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment of the city; eliminate potential hazards to motorists and
pedestrians resulting from sign clutter; and,to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of
Jeffersonville.
A. 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 Jeffersonville Plan Commission,or cause the same to
be done, without first obtaining a Sign Permit from the Planning Director or their designee.
Legal nonconforming signs shall comply with all provisions of this Ordinance upon a major
change or alterations as defined in Article 10, Section 10.6.
B. Inspection: Signs for which a permit is required may be inspected periodically by the Plan
Commission or Planning Director for compliance with this Ordinance and other codes of the
City.
C. Removal of Signs: The Plan Commission or Planning Director may order the removal of any
sign erected or maintained in violation of this Article. A thirty (30)day written notice
describing the violation and ordering either the removal of the sign or requiring the sign to be
brought into compliance shall be given to the owner and/or business operator.No notice shall
be given for Temporary Signs or Portable Signs. The Plan Commission or Planning Director
may remove a sign immediately and without notice if the condition of the sign presents an
immediate threat to the safety of the public. Any cost associated with signs removed by the
Plan Commission, Planning Director,and/or their agent, pursuant to the provisions of this
Article, shall be reimbursed by the owner of said sign. Should said sign not be redeemed
within forty-five(45) days of its removal, it may be disposed of in any manner deemed
appropriate by the City.
D. Maintenance: All signs and components thereof shall be kept in good repair and in safe,
neat, clean,and attractive condition. If failure to maintain a sign is determined by the Plan
Commission or Planning Director, a written notice will be given to the owner, business
operator, or lessee of the property. Thirty (30)days' notice shall be given to the owner,
business operator, or lessee of the property to comply with the regulations. After thirty (30)
days, if the owner/business operator fails to comply, penalties shall be imposed according to
Article 13.
E. Abandoned Signs: All signs,their mountings, and related components shall be removed by
the owner or lessee of the premises upon which the signs are located when a business is no
longer conducted on the premises. If the owner or lessee fails to remove the sign,the Plan
Commission or Planning Director shall give the owner thirty (30)days written notice to
remove it. Upon failure to comply with this notice,the Plan Commission or Planning
Director may remove the sign. Any cost associated with sign removal by the Plan
Commission, Planning Director, and/or their designee pursuant to the provisions of this
Article shall be reimbursed by the owner of said sign. Should said sign not be redeemed
within forty-five (45) days of its removal, it may be disposed of in any manner deemed
appropriate by the City.
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F. Electronic Variable Message Signs(EVMS): All signs must meet the standards as specified
in the State Electrical Code,as adopted and amended by the State of Indiana. In addition all
signs containing an EVMS as a component in part or in whole shall comply with the
following standards:
1. The message on the sign cannot move, appear to move, flash, scroll, or fade.
2. The message on the sign must hold for a minimum of one(1) hour.
3. The sign must have equipped an automatic dimmer control/photocell sensor,to produce a
distinct, stepped luminance change from a higher luminance level to a lower luminance
level in order to comply with the luminance levels in subsection(4), and to adjust sign
brightness based on ambient lighting levels(i.e. cloudy days). The automatic dimmer
control/photocell sensor must be activated at all times that the sign is in operation.
4. The sign shall operate at a luminance level not to exceed seven hundred(700) nits thirty
(30) minutes before sunset to thirty(30) minutes after sunrise and not to exceed ten
thousand(10,000)nits at all other times.
5. EVMS signs are only permitted in zoning districts HC,Cl, C2, PR, and IS.
6. No EVMS shall be located within six hundred(600)feet of a residential zoning district or
the Downtown Commercial zoning district unless the sign is visibly obstructed from such
zoning district at the discretion of the Administrator.
7. No sign containing an EVMS as a component shall be located within one hundred fifty
(150) feet of any signalized intersection of two (2)or more streets if any of these streets is
designated as a Collector, Arterial, or Freeway/Expressway per the local Thoroughfare Plan
(or other adopted roadway plan), or designated as an Interstate Ramp by INDOT.
8. All illuminated elements shall be kept in satisfactory working condition and immediately
repaired or replaced if damaged or burned out.
9. All electrical wiring for permanent EVMS shall be in conduit. All electricity for signs shall
have a disconnecting switch located in a readily accessible place to the Planning Director or
their designee in the event the sign must be shut off because it presents an immediate threat
to the safety of the public or is in violation of City Ordinances.
10. The direct or reflected light from a primary light source shall not create a traffic hazard to
operators of motor vehicles on public and/or private roadways.
11. The light from any sign shall be so directed such that the light intensity or brightness will
not be objectionable to the surrounding properties. No light shall shine directly onto
adjacent property.
G. Sign Illumination: All sign illumination must meet the standards as specified in the State
Electrical Code,as adopted and amended by the State of Indiana. In addition,all illuminated
signs shall comply with the following standards:
1. No sign shall have blinking,flashing, or fluttering lights, nor shall any device be utilized
which has a changing light intensity, brightness of color, or give such illusion.
2. All illuminating elements shall be kept in satisfactory working condition and immediately
repaired or replaced if damaged or burned out.
3. All electrical wiring for permanent signs shall be in conduit. All electricity for signs shall
have a disconnecting switch located in a readily accessible place to the Planning Director or
their designee in the event the sign must be shut off because it presents an immediate threat
to the safety of the public or is in violation of City Ordinances.
4. The direct or reflected light from a primary light source shall not create a traffic hazard to
operators of motor vehicles on public and/or private roadways.
5. The light from any illuminated sign shall be so shaded, shielded, or directed such that the
light intensity or brightness will not be objectionable to the surrounding properties. No light
shall shine directly onto adjacent property.
H. Exempt Signs: The following signs are exempt from all provisions of this Article.
Article Seven: Development Standards 7.3
1. The posting of a street address to provide adequate property identification. However, at the
discretion of the Planning Director,when a street address is used as a commercial message
or is unnecessarily large, it shall comply with the sign standards for the applicable zoning
district.
2. Flags of any country,state, unit of local government, institution of higher learning, or
similar institutional flags.
3. Names of buildings, 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.No commercial messages or logos are permitted on such
signs.
4. Public signs of a non-commercial nature and in the public interest erected by or on the order
of public officer(s) in the performance of public duty(such as signs to promote safety,no
trespassing, or traffic signs, memorial plaques, signs of historical interest, and signs
directing people to public and quasi-public facilities.)
5. Utility signs used to mark cables and lines for public and private utilities except if
determined to be a hazard by the Plan Commission.
6. Political signs in accordance with IC 36-1-3-11.
I. Prohibited Signs: The following types of signs are expressly prohibited in all Zoning
Districts.
1. Signs that utilize any motion picture, laser,or visual projection of images or copy in
conjunction with any business or advertisement.
2. Signs that emit audible sound,odor or visible matter.
3. Signs that purport to be or are in imitation of, or resemble an official traffic sign or signal or
which bear the words"Stop", "Slow", "Caution","Danger", "Warning",
or similar words.
4. Signs that may be construed as a light of an emergency or road equipment vehicle.
5. Signs in the Right-of-Way or that hide from view any traffic or roadway sign, signal or
device.
6. Signs that interfere with the vision clearance triangle as defined in this Article, Section 7.23.
7. Signs that extend above the roof line or parapet of a building.
8. Roof signs.
9. Signs that have blinking,flashing,or fluttering lights or which has a changing light intensity,
brightness or color,or give such illusion.
10. Signs that obstruct any door, fire escape, stairway,or any opening intended to provide
entrance or exit for any building or structure.
11. Signs placed on vehicles parked on public or private property primarily for the purpose of
displaying the sign. Prohibited signs do not include those displayed on vehicles parked for
the purpose of lawfully making deliveries or random sales or service. Prohibited signs do
not include vehicles which are customarily used for transporting persons or properties, and
vehicles parked at a driver's place of residence during non-business hours or for incidental
purposes.
12. Billboards.
13. Inflatable Animated or Moving Signs.
14. All other Attention-seeking Signs
15. Any sign that is not expressly permitted in this Ordinance.
J. Landscaping: All permanent Ground Signs are required to be wrapped in a contiguous
boundary of plantings around their base. All plantings must be within four(4) feet of the sign
base and should consist of shrubs, ornamental shrubs, ornamental plants, flowering plants or
other ornamental ground covers. Plantings should cover an area of ground at least equal to
one-half times ('/2 X)the square footage of the sign at the time of installation.
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Temporary Sign Standards (TS)
7.18 Temporary Sign Standards (TS)
TS-01: This Temporary Sign Standards section applies to the following districts:
(R1 R2�
The following Temporary Signs shall be permitted,provided the respective development standards are
met. A Sign Permit is not required.
A. Temporary Suspended Signs and Yard signs provided they are
1. No more than three(3) square feet in area,
2. No more than two per residential lot,and
3. Not located in the public right of way or the vision clearance triangle as described in Section
7.23.
The following Temporary Signs shall be permitted, provided the respective development standards are
met. A Sign Permit is required.
B. Temporary Ground Signs, Post Signs, Suspended Signs, and Yard Signs that are larger than
three(3)square shall be regulated as follows:
1. Size. Signs shall not exceed five(5) feet in height and sixteen(16)square feet in area
2. Duration. Signs may only be displayed while:
(1) the property is for sale or lease;
(2) a project is under construction; or
(3) a legally permitted event is occurring and, in which case,the sign must not be posted
more than ten (10)days prior to the event and be removed within seven(7)days after
said event has transpired.
3. Placement.
(I) Signs shall not be located within the vision clearance triangle as described in Section
7.23.
(2) Signs shall be a minimum of ten(10) feet from any property line.
4. Additional Standards.
(1) EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
In accordance with IC 36-1-3-11,this code shall be considered unenforceable beginning sixty (60)days
before an election and ending at the beginning of the sixth day after the election,
C. The following exceptions apply:
I. Signs shall not be not be located within the public right-of-way or the vision clearance
triangle as described in Section 7.23
2. Signs shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet from any side or rear property line.
Article Seven: Development Standards 7-5
TS-02: This Temporary Sign Standards section applies to the following districts:
M1 M2 3 MPP
The following Temporary Signs shall be permitted, provided the respective development standards are
met. A Sign Permit is not required.
D. Temporary Suspended Signs and Yard signs provided they are
1. No more than three(3)square feet in area,
2. No more than two per residential lot, and
3. Not located in the public right of way or the vision clearance triangle as described in Section
7.23.
The following Temporary Signs shall be permitted, provided the respective development standards are
met. A Sign Permit is required.
E. Temporary Ground Signs, Post Signs, Suspended Signs, and Yard Signs that are larger than
three(3)square shall be regulated as follows:
1. Size. Signs shall not exceed five(5)feet in height and sixteen (16)square feet in area
2. Duration. Signs may be displayed while:
(I) the property is for sale or lease;
(2) while a project is under construction; or
(3) while a legally permitted event is occurring and, in which case, the sign must be
removed ten(10)days after said event has transpired.
3. Placement.
(1) Signs shall not be located within the vision clearance triangle as described in Section
7.23.
(2) Signs shall be a minimum of ten(10)feet from any property line.
4. Additional Standards. EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
F. Temporary Wall Signs.
1. Size. Signs shall not exceed thirty-six(40)square feet.
2. Quantity.One (1)signs is permitted per street frontage.
3. Placement. Signs must be placed on primary structure.
4. Duration.
(1) Signs shall not be used for more than thirty consecutive(30) days, and no more than
twice in a calendar year.
(2) Signs may be displayed while a legally permitted special event is occurring and, in
which case,the sign must be removed ten (10)days after the event has transpired.
In accordance with IC 36-1-3-11,this code shall be considered unenforceable beginning sixty(60)days
before an election and ending at the beginning of the sixth day after the election,
G. The following exceptions apply:
1. Signs shall not be not be located within the vision clearance triangle as described in Section
7.23
2. Signs shall be a minimum often (10)feet from any side or rear property line.
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TS-03: This Temporary Standards section applies to the following districts:
NCC DCS _ NJ �I� 12) RPR� IS�
The following Temporary Signs shall be permitted, provided the respective development standards are
met. A Temporary Sign Permit is required unless otherwise specified.
A. Temporary Ground Signs, Post Signs, Suspended Signs and Yard Signs
1. Size. Signs shall not exceed thirty-two(32) square feet.
2. Quantity.Two(2) signs are permitted per street frontage.
3. Placement.
(1) Signs shall not be located within the vision clearance triangle as described in Section
7.23.
(2) Signs shall be a minimum of ten (10)feet from any property line.
4. Duration.
(1) Signs shall not be used for more than thirty consecutive(30)days,and no more than
twice in a calendar year.
(2) Signs may be displayed while a legally permitted special event is occurring and, in
which case,the sign must be removed ten (10)days after the event has transpired.
5. EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
B. Temporary Wall Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed fifty (50)square feet in area.
2. Quantity. One (1)sign per street frontage.
3. Placement. Signs must be placed on the primary structure.
4. Duration.
(1) Signs shall not be used for more than thirty consecutive(30) days,and no more than
twice in a calendar year.
(2) Signs may be displayed while a legally permitted special event is occurring and, in
which case,the sign must be removed ten(10)days after the event has transpired.
5. EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
C. Temporary Portable Signs.—No Permit is required
1. Size. Signs shall not exceed four(4) feet in height and twelve (12)square feet in area.
2. Quantity.
(1) One (1) sign is permitted per street frontage.
(2) For multi-tenant buildings,the number of signs permitted shall be determined by the
Planning Director or their designee.
3. Placement.
(1) Signs shall not be located within the vision clearance triangle as described in Section
7.23.
(2) Signs shall not block public right-of-way.
4. Duration.
(1) Signs may be posted only while the business is open to the public.
5. Additional Standards.
(1) Such signs shall not contain any flashing lights at any time.
D. Temporary Portable EVMS.
1. Size. Signs shall not exceed six(6)feet in height and thirty-two(32) square feet in area.
2. Quantity. One(1)sign is permitted per street frontage.
Article Seven: Development Standards 7-7
3. Placement.
(1) Signs shall not be located within the vision clearance triangle as described in Section
7.23.
(2) Signs shall be a minimum often(10) feet from any property line.
4. Duration. Signs shall not be used for more than two(2) days in a six(6) month period.
5. Additional Standards.
(1) Signs shall be subject to the standards of Section 7.17.F EVMS.
In accordance with IC 36-1-3-11,this code shall be considered unenforceable beginning sixty (60)days
before an election and ending at the beginning of the sixth day after the election,
E. The following exceptions apply:
1. Signs shall not be not be located within the vision clearance triangle as described in Section
7.23
2. Signs shall be a minimum often(10) feet from any side or rear property line.
TS-04: This Temporary Standards section applies to the following districts:
Temporary signage is only allowed with written permission from the River Ridge Development Authority
(RRDA)and for a period of time not to exceed three(3) months. Temporary signage shall not exceed the
dimensions set forth by the RRDA.
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Permanent Sign Standards (PS)
7.19 Permanent Sign Standards (PS)
PS-01: This Permanent Sign Standards section applies to the following districts:
�R�1 R 2\ 31 M1 M2 M1 rMp�
The following Permanent Signs shall be permitted, provided the respective development standards are
met.A Sign Permit is required unless otherwise specified.
A. Permanent Monument Signs& Post Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed four(4)feet in height and thirty-two (32)square feet in area per
side.
2. Quantity. Two(2)signs per vehicular entrance to a subdivision or residential complex.
3. Placement.
(1) Signs shall not be located within the vision clearance triangle as described in Section
7.23
(2) Signs shall be placed at least fifteen (15) feet from the right-of-way.
4. Additional Standards.
(1) Monument Signs shall have a monument base that is equal to or lesser than one and
one-quarter times(1 1/4 X)the height of the message, with a minimum of at least one
(1) foot of base.
(2) Post Signs shall be no more than 18"of clearance from the bottom of the sign and the
lowest point of the ground below the sign.
(3) EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
B. Permanent Wall Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed one(1)square foot in area.
2. Quantity. One (1)wall sign is permitted per lot.
3. Placement. Sign must be placed on the primary structure.
4. Additional Standards.
(1) No permit is required.
(2) No illumination is permitted.
(3) EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
Article Seven: Development Standards 7.9
PS-02: This Permanent Sign Standards section applies to the following districts:
IPJ ISJ
The following Permanent Signs shall be permitted, provided the respective development standards are
met. A Sign Permit is required unless otherwise specified.
A. General.
1. Cumulative Area. The total square footage in message area of all sign facings combined
shall not exceed one hundred twenty-five(125)square feet per lot.
2. Limitation on Freestanding Signs. The lot is limited to two(2)Ground Signs: Monument
Signs or Post Signs.
B. Permanent Awning Signs.
I. Size. Sign shall not exceed twenty-five(25) square feet.
2. Quantity. There is no limit on the number of signs permitted.
3. Placement. Signs must be placed on the primary structure.
4. Additional Standards. EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
C. Permanent Monument Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed eight(8) feet in height and forty-eight(48) square feet in
message area per side
2. Quantity. One (1)sign per entrance.
3. Placement.
(1) Signs shall not be located within the vision clearance triangle as described in Section
7.23.
(2) Sign shall be placed a minimum often (10) feet from the right-of-way.
4. Additional Standards.
(1) Signs shall have a monument base that is equal to or lesser than one and one-quarter
times(1 1/4 X)the height of the message, with a minimum of at least one (1)foot of
base.
(2) A sign containing an EVMS or an EVMS component shall not exceed thirty-two(32)
square feet in area.
D. Permanent Post Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed five(5)feet in height and sixteen(16)square feet in area per side.
2. Quantity. One sign(1)sign per lot.
3. Placement.
(1) Signs shall not be located within the vision clearance triangle as described in Section
7.23.
(2) Sign shall be placed a minimum of ten(10) feet from the right-of-way.
4. Additional Standards.
(1) The distance from the ground to the bottom of sign height must be eighteen(18)inches
or less.
(2) Any sign containing an EVMS or an EVMS component shall not exceed four(4)feet in
height.
E. Permanent Projecting Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed twelve(12)square feet in area per side.
2. Quantity. There is no limit on the number of signs permitted.
3. Placement. Signs must be placed on the primary structure.
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4. Additional Standards.
(1) The lowest point of the sign shall be no less than eight and one-half(8 %2)feet above
grade level except for the supporting building,structure, or column.)
(2) In no case shall the sign extend more than four(4)feet beyond its supporting structure.
(3) Permission must be granted by the Board of Public Works for the sign to extend into
the right-of-way.
(4) EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
F. Permanent Wall Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed fifty (50)square feet in area.
2. Quantity. There is no limit on the number of signs permitted.
3. Placement. Signs must be placed on the primary structure.
4. Additional Standards. EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
G. Permanent Window Signs.
1. Size.
(1) Illuminated window signs containing a message that can be seen from the road shall be
counted toward the total sign area and require a Sign Permit.
(2) Non-illuminated window signs not exceeding twenty-five percent(25%)of the window
area are permitted. A Sign Permit is not required.
2. Quantity. There is no limit on the number of signs permitted.
3. Placement. Signs must be placed on the primary structure.
4. Additional Standards. EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
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PS-03: This Permanent Sign Standards section applies to the following districts:
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The following Permanent Signs shall be permitted, provided the respective development standards are
met. A Sign Permit is required unless otherwise specified.
A. General.
1. Cumulative Area. The total square footage in message area of all combined sign facings
shall not exceed the lesser of the following per lot:
(1) One and one-quarter times (1 1/4 X)the length of building that faces the road.[For
example: If a building is one hundred(100)feet wide, then one hundred twenty-five
(125)square feet of signage would be allowed for the lot.]; or
(2) One hundred twenty-five(125)square feet.
2. Limitation on Freestanding Signs. The lot is limited to one(I)Ground Sign: either a
Monument Sign, a Post Sign, or a Suspended Sign.
B. Permanent Awning Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed fifty (50)square feet.
2. Quantity. There is no limit on the number of signs permitted.
3. Placement. Signs must be placed on the primary structure.
4. Additional Standards. EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
C. Permanent Monument Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed five(5) feet in height and sixteen (16)square feet in message
area per side
2. Quantity. One(1)sign per lot.
3. Placement.
(I) Signs shall not be located within the vision clearance triangle as described in Section
7.23.
(2) Sign shall be placed a minimum of two(2) feet from the right-of-way.
4. Additional Standards.
(1) Signs shall have a monument base that is equal to or lesser than one and one-quarter
times(1 1/4 X)the height of the message, with a minimum of at least one (1) foot of
base.
(2) EVMS and EVMS components are not permitted.
D. Permanent Post Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed five(5)feet in height and sixteen(16)square feet in area per side.
2. Quantity. One sign(1)sign per lot.
3. Placement.
(1) Signs shall not be located within the vision clearance triangle as described in Section
7.23.
(2) Sign shall be placed a minimum of two(2) feet from the right-of-way.
4. Additional Standards.
(1) The distance from the ground to the bottom of sign height must be eighteen(18) inches
or less.
(2) EVMS and EVMS components are not permitted.
E. Permanent Projecting Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed twelve(12)square feet in area per side.
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2. Quantity. There is no limit on the number of signs permitted.
3. Placement. Signs must be placed on the primary structure.
4. Additional Standards.
(1) The lowest point of the sign shall be no less than eight and one-half(8 Y2) feet above
grade level except for the supporting building, structure, or column.)
(2) In no case shall the sign extend more than four(4)feet beyond its supporting structure.
(3) Permission must be granted by the Board of Public Works for the sign to extend into
the right-of-way.
(4) EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
F. Permanent Suspended Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed four(4) feet in height and four(4)square feet in area per side.
2. Quantity. One(1)sign per lot.
3. Placement. Sign shall be placed a minimum of two(2)feet from the right-of-way.
4. Additional Standards.
(I) The height from the ground to the bottom of the sign must be thirty (30) inches or less.
(2) EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
G. Permanent Wall Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed fifty (50)square feet in area.
2. Quantity. There is no limit on the number of signs permitted.
3. Placement. Signs must be placed on the primary structure.
4. Additional Standards. EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
H. Permanent Window Signs.
1. Size.
(1) Illuminated window signs containing a message that can be seen from the road shall be
counted toward the total sign area and require a Sign Permit.
(2) Non-illuminated window signs not exceeding twenty-five percent(25%) of the window
area are permitted. A Sign Permit is not required.
2. Quantity. There is no limit on the number of signs permitted.
3. Placement. Signs must be placed on the primary structure.
4. Additional Standards. EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
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PS-04: This Permanent Sign Standards section applies to the following districts:
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The following Permanent Signs shall be permitted, provided the respective development standards are
met. A Sign Permit is required unless otherwise specified.
A. General.
1. Cumulative Area. The total square footage in message area of all combined sign facings
shall not exceed the lesser of the following per lot:
(1) One and one-half times(1 '/z X)the length of building that faces the road. [For
example: If a building is one hundred(100)feet wide, then one hundred fifty(150)
square feet of signage would be allowed for the lot.];or
(2) Two hundred fifty(250) square feet.
2. Limitation on Freestanding Signs.
(1) For single-tenant buildings,the lot is limited to one(1)Ground Sign: either a
Monument Sign,a Post Sign,or a Suspended Sign.
(2) For multi-tenant buildings,the lot is limited to one(1)Ground Sign for each four
hundred(400) feet of length of the multi-tenant building that faces the road: either a
Monument Sign,a Post Sign,or a Suspended Sign.
3. Permit Not Required. A permit is not required to replace an existing tenant panel on an
existing multi-tenant sign.
B. Permanent Awning Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed fifty (50)square feet.
2. Quantity. There is no limit on the number of signs permitted.
3. Placement. Signs must be placed on the primary structure.
4. Additional Standards. EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
C. Permanent Monument Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed eight(8)feet in height and forty-eight(48) square feet in
message area per side
2. Quantity. One (1)sign per lot.
3. Placement.
(I) Signs shall not be located within the vision clearance triangle as described in Section
7.23.
(2) Sign shall be placed a minimum of ten(10) feet from the right-of-way.
4. Additional Standards.
(1) Signs shall have a monument base that is equal to or lesser than one and one-quarter
times (1 '/4 X)the height of the message, with a minimum of at least one(1) foot of
base.
(2) A sign containing an EVMS or an EVMS component shall not exceed thirty-two(32)
square feet in area.
D. Permanent Post Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed five(5)feet in height and sixteen(16)square feet in area per side.
2. Quantity. One sign(1)sign per lot.
3. Placement.
(1) Signs shall not be located within the vision clearance triangle as described in Section
7.23.
(2) Sign shall be placed a minimum often(10)feet from the right-of-way.
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4. Additional Standards.
(1) The distance from the ground to the bottom of sign height must be eighteen (18) inches
or less.
(2) A sign containing an EVMS or an EVMS component shall not exceed four(4)feet in
height.
E. Permanent Projecting Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed twelve(12)square feet in area per side.
2. Quantity. There is no limit on the number of signs permitted.
3. Placement. Signs must be placed on the primary structure.
4. Additional Standards.
(1) The lowest point of the sign shall be no less than eight and one-half(8 %2)feet above
grade level except for the supporting building, structure, or column.)
(2) In no case shall the sign extend more than four(4)feet beyond its supporting structure.
(3) Permission must be granted by the Board of Public Works for the sign to extend into
the right-of-way.
(4) EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
F. Permanent Suspended Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed four(4)feet in height and four(4)square feet in area per side.
2. Quantity. One(1)sign per lot.
3. Placement. Sign shall be placed a minimum of ten (10)feet from the right-of-way.
4. Additional Standards.
(1) The height from the ground to the bottom of the sign must be thirty (30) inches or less.
(2) A sign containing an EVMS or an EVMS component shall not exceed four(4)feet in
height.
G. Permanent Wall Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed fifty (50)square feet in area.
2. Quantity. There is no limit on the number of signs permitted.
3. Placement. Signs must be placed on the primary structure.
4. Additional Standards. EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
H. Permanent Window Signs.
1. Size.
(1) Illuminated window signs containing a message that can be seen from the road shall be
counted toward the total sign area and require a Sign Permit.
(2) Non-illuminated window signs not exceeding fifty percent(50%)of the window area
are permitted. A Sign Permit is not required.
2. Quantity. There is no limit on the number of signs permitted.
3. Placement. Signs must be placed on the primary structure.
4. Additional Standards. EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
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PS-05: This Permanent Sign Standards section applies to the following districts:
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The following Permanent Signs shall be permitted,provided the respective development standards are
met. A Sign Permit is required unless otherwise specified.
A. General.
1. Cumulative Area. The total square footage in message area of all combined sign facings
shall not exceed the lesser of the following per lot:
(1) One and one-quarter times(1 1/4 X)the length of building that faces the road. [For
example:If a building is one hundred(100)feet wide then one hundred twenty-five
(125) square feet of signage would be allowed for the lot.]; or
(2) One hundred twenty-five(125)square feet.
B. Permanent Awning Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet.
2. Quantity. There is no limit on the number of signs permitted.
3. Placement. Signs must be placed on the primary structure.
4. Additional Standards. EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
C. Permanent Monument Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed six(6) feet in height and thirty-two(32) square feet in message
area per side
2. Quantity. One(1)sign per lot.
3. Placement.
(1) Signs shall not be located within the vision clearance triangle as described in Section
7.23.
(2) Sign shall be placed a minimum of ten(10) feet from the right-of-way.
4. Additional Standards.
(1) Signs shall have a monument base that is equal to or lesser than one and one-quarter
times (1 1/4 X)the height of the message, with a minimum of at least one(1)foot of
base.
(2) EVMS and EVMS components are not permitted.
D. Permanent Projecting Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed twelve(12) square feet in area per side.
2. Quantity. There is no limit on the number of signs permitted.
3. Placement. Signs must be placed on the primary structure.
4. Additional Standards.
(1) The lowest point of the sign shall be no less than eight and one-half(8 Y2)feet above
grade level except for the supporting building, structure, or column.)
(2) In no case shall the sign extend more than four(4) feet beyond its supporting structure.
(3) Permission must be granted by the Board of Public Works for the sign to extend into
the right-of-way.
(4) EVMS and EVMS components are not permitted.
E. Permanent Wall Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet in area.
2. Quantity. There is no limit on the number of signs permitted.
3. Placement. Signs must be placed on the primary structure.
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4. Additional Standards. EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
F. Permanent Window Signs.
1. Size.
(1) Illuminated window signs containing a message that can be seen from the road shall be
counted toward the total sign area and require a Sign Permit.
(2) Non-illuminated window signs not exceeding twenty-five percent(25%)of the window
area are permitted. A Sign Permit is not required.
2. Quantity. There is no limit on the number of signs permitted.
3. Placement. Signs must be placed on the primary structure.
4. Additional Standards. EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
PS-06: This Permanent Sign Standards section applies to the following districts:
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The following Permanent Signs shall be permitted,provided the respective development standards are
met. A Sign Permit is required unless otherwise specified.
A. General.
1. Cumulative Area. The total square footage in message area of all combined sign facings
shall not exceed the lesser of the following per lot:
(1) Two times(2 X)the length of building that faces the road. [For example:If a building
is one hundred(100)feet wide then two hundred(200)square feet of signage would be
allowed for the lot.]; or
(2) Four hundred(400) square feet.
2. Limitation on Freestanding Signs. The lot is limited to one (1)Ground Sign: either a
Monument Sign,a Post Sign, or a Suspended Sign.
3. Wayfinding Structures. The Planning Director may approve the size and placement of
Wayfinding Structures. These structures are not considered signs and will not count towards
the quantity or area of signage permitted in this Article.
B. Permanent Awning Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed fifty (50)square feet.
2. Quantity. There is no limit on the number of signs permitted.
3. Placement. Signs must be placed on the primary structure.
4. Additional Standards. EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
C. Permanent Monument Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed ten(10) feet in height and forty-eight(48)square feet in area per
side
2. Quantity. One(1)sign per lot.
3. Placement.
(1) Signs shall not be located within the vision clearance triangle as described in Section
7.23.
(2) Sign shall be placed a minimum of ten (10) feet from the right-of-way.
4. Additional Standards.
(1) Signs shall have a monument base that is equal to or lesser than one and one-quarter
times(1 1/4 X)the height of the message, with a minimum of at least one(1)foot of
base.
(2) A sign containing an EVMS or an EVMS component shall not exceed thirty-two(32)
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square feet in area.
D. Permanent Post Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed five(5)feet in height and sixteen(16)square feet in area per side.
2. Quantity. One sign(1)sign per lot.
3. Placement.
(1) Signs shall not be located within the vision clearance triangle as described in Section
7.23.
(2) Sign shall be placed a minimum of ten(10) feet from the right-of-way.
4. Additional Standards.
(1) The distance from the ground to the bottom of sign height must be eighteen(18) inches
or less.
(2) A sign containing an EVMS or an EVMS component shall not exceed four(4)feet in
height.
E. Permanent Projecting Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed twelve(12)square feet in message area per side.
2. Quantity. There is no limit on the number of signs permitted.
3. Placement. Signs must be placed on the primary structure.
4. Additional Standards.
(1) The lowest point of the sign shall be no less than eight and one-half(8 '/2)feet above
grade level except for the supporting building,structure, or column.)
(2) In no case shall the sign extend more than four(4)feet beyond its supporting structure.
(3) Permission must be granted by the Board of Public Works for the sign to extend into
the right-of-way.
(4) EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
F. Permanent Suspended Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed four(4) feet in height and four(4) square feet in message area
per side.
2. Quantity. One (1) sign per lot.
3. Placement. Sign shall be placed a minimum often (10) feet from the right-of-way.
4. Additional Standards.
(1) The height from the ground to the bottom of the sign must be thirty (30) inches or less.
(2) A sign containing an EVMS or an EVMS component shall not exceed four(4)feet in
height.
G. Permanent Wall Signs.
1. Size. Sign shall not exceed fifty (50)square feet in area.
2. Quantity. There is no limit on the number of signs permitted.
3. Placement. Signs must be placed on the primary structure.
4. Additional Standards. EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
H. Permanent Window Signs.
1. Size.
(1) Illuminated window signs containing a message that can be seen from the road shall be
counted toward the total sign area and require a Sign Permit.
(2) Non-illuminated window signs not exceeding fifty percent(50%) of the window area
are permitted. A Sign Permit is not required.
2. Quantity. There is no limit on the number of signs permitted.
3. Placement. Signs must be placed on the primary structure.
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4. Additional Standards. EVMS or EVMS components are not permitted.
PS-07: This Permanent Sign Standards section applies to the following districts:
The following Permanent Signs shall be permitted, provided the respective development standards are
met.A Sign Permit is required unless otherwise specified.
A. Location. All signage locations must be approved by the River Ridge Development
Authority (RADA)prior to installation.
B. Applicable Standards. Signage shall conform to all standards set forth in PS-06 and,where
more restrictive,those set by the RRDA.
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Attachment 2 - Article 10 Updated Language
10.6 Nonconforming Signs
Any sign lawfully existing on the effective date of this ordinance,or amendment thereto that does not conform
to all the standards and regulations of this Ordinance is considered a Legal-Nonconforming sign. The
following applies Legal-Nonconforming signs.
A. Signs which existed prior to the time this ordinance was passed and were in conformance with previous
ordinances will be legally nonconforming until such time a major change is made to the sign. Major
changes include:
1. Significant changes to the copy,(e.g. changing the name of the primary business, changing brand of
product sold,corporate rebranding, etc.)
2.Modifications to the size, shape or height,
3. Adding lights,
4.Adding/moving electronic components,
5. Structural alterations,and/or
6. Relocation of the sign.
B. All Legal-Nonconforming signs shall be kept in good repair,safe, neat, clean and attractive condition. In
the event nonconforming signs are not kept in said condition or are demolished by any force whatsoever to
the extent of fifty percent(50%)or more of the sign area, said signs shall then be made to conform to this
ordinance.
C. 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. If the owner or lessee fails to
remove the sign,the Plan Commission or Planning Director shall give the owner thirty (30)days written
notice to remove it. Upon failure to comply with this notice, the Plan Commission or Planning Director
may remove the sign at cost to the property owner or lessee.
D. Legal nonconforming signs which are structurally altered by a major change, relocated, or replaced shall
comply immediately with all provisions of this Ordinance.
10.7 This section has been removed
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Attachment 3 - Article 10 Updated Language
Article 14: Definitions
Mural: A picture, scene, diagram, or graphic applied on the exterior of a building, wall, or
structure generally for the purposes of decoration or artistic expression, including but not
limited to painting, fresco, or mosaic which may display as artwork or depicts a scene or
event of natural, social, cultural, or historic significance. Murals printed on a textile or vinyl
and installed on a frame or wrapping the exterior of a building are also considered murals. A
mural that does not function as a sign is not regulated by this Ordinance.
Nits: A metric unit of luminance defined as candela per square meter(cd/m2). The unit is based
on the candela, the modern metric unit of luminous intensity; and the square meter.
Normal Grade: For purposes of measuring sign height, normal grade shall be construed to be
the average finished grade at the base of the sign. The average finished grade shall not
count any filling, berming, mounding, or other earthwork constructed simply for the purpose
of raising the sign.
Sign: Any name, identification, description, display, or illustration which is affixed to, painted on,
or is represented directly or indirectly upon a building, structure, or piece of land, and which
directs attention to an object, product, place, activity, person, institution, organization, or
business. Religious symbols on places of worship or structures owned and operated by
religious organizations shall not be considered a sign unless accompanied with text.
Sign, Area: The area of the commercial message. The area of a sign shall be calculated by
multiplying its maximum vertical dimension by its maximum horizontal dimension, excluding
the structural support. The Sign Area of a Ground Sign with back-to-back identical copy
mounted on the same standard(s) shall be the total area on one (1) side of the sign.
Sign, Attention-seeking: Any flag, streamer, spinner, pennant, costumed character, inflatable
static, balloon, continuous string of pennants, flags, or fringe, or similar devices or signs for
ornamentation used primarily for the purpose of attracting attention for promotion or
advertising a business or commercial activity which is visible by the general public from any
public right-of-way or public area. All Attention-seeking Signs are considered Temporary
Signs.
Sign, Awning: A sign that is attached to an awning, canopy, or other fabric that serves as a
structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window, or outdoor service area.
Sign, Balloon: Hot-air or gas-filled balloons which are not designed or approved for navigable
flight. Balloon Signs are considered Temporary Signs.
Sign, Banner: A sign made of flexible materials and supported by any combination of staples,
tape, wires, ropes, strings, poles, posts or rods or other materials that are not built as a
permanent foundation for the sign. Banner Signs are considered Temporary Signs.
Sign, Billboard: A large, freestanding sign, typically greater than four hundred (400) square feet,
Sign, Electronic Variable Message (EVMS): A sign, or component of a sign, such as an
electrically or electronically controlled message center, where the characters, letters, or
illustrations can be changed or rearranged either in the field, or from a remote location,
without physically altering the face or the surface of the sign.
Sign, EVMS: See, "Sign, Electronic Variable Message."
Sign, Flag: Any fabric or other flexible material attached to or designed to be flown from a pole
or similar device designed and fashioned in such a manner as to move when subjected to
wind pressure. Flag Signs are considered Temporary Signs.
Sign, Ground: A sign anchored directly to the ground or supported by one (1) or more posts,
columns, or other vertical structures or supports, and not attached to or dependent for
support from any building.
Sign, Height: The vertical distance measured from the ground level at normal grade upon which
the sign is established to the highest point of the sign structure.
Sign, Inflatable Animated or Moving: A logo, branded character, or other branding which is
inflated by forced air and changes physical position by any movement or rotation or that
gives the visual impression of such movement through deflation and inflation or other means.
Inflatable Animated or Moving Signs are considered Temporary Signs.
Sign, Inflatable Static: A logo, branded character, or other branding which is inflated by forced
air. Inflatable Static Signs are considered Temporary Signs.
Sign, Monument: A type of Ground Sign in which the bottom edge of the sign is permanently
affixed to the ground by masonry, stone, block, brick, EIFS, concrete, or other similar hard,
aggregate materials. The height of the monument base must be equal to or lesser than one
and one-quarter (1 1/4 X) times the height of the commercial message. All Monument Signs
must have a minimum of one (1) foot of base.
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Sign, Mural: A mural painted on the side of a building, wall, or structure that displays a brand
logo, graphic, or type with the intent to sell a product, good or service. Murals that function as
a sign are regulated in this Ordinance as a Wall Sign.
Sign, Non-commercial: Any sign wording, logo or other representation that, directly or indirectly, does
not name, advertise, or call attention to a business, product, service, or other commercial activity.
Sign, Pennant: Any geometric shaped cloth, fabric, or other lightweight material normally
fastened to a stringer and limited to a maximum area of one and one-half(1 1/2) square feet
which is secured or tethered so as to allow movement of the pennant when subjected to wind
pressure. Pennant Signs are considered Temporary Signs.
Sign, Portable: Any sign not permanently attached to the ground or other permanent structure,
or a sign designed to be transported, including, but not limited to, signs designed to be
transported by means of wheels; signs converted to A or T-frames; menu or sandwich board
signs; balloons used as signs; umbrellas used for advertising; and signs attached to or
painted on vehicles parked and visible from the public right-of-way, unless said vehicle is
used in normal day-to-day operations of the business.
Sign, Portable EVMS: An EVMS that is mounted upon a trailer, bench, wheeled carrier, or other
non-motorized mobile structure with or without wheels. Portable EVMS are considered
Temporary Signs.
Sign, Post: A type of Ground Sign suspended or supported by two (2) uprights or braces
anchored in the ground with no more than eighteen (18) inches clearance from the bottom of
the sign to the lowest point of the ground below the sign.
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Sign, Projecting: A type of Wall Sign that is suspended from the underside of a horizontal
plane/structure surface and is supported by such plane/surface.
Sign, Sandwich Board: A type of Portable Sign constructed in such a manner as to form an "A"
or a tent-like shape, hinged or not hinged at the top.
Sign, Self-supporting Freestanding: A type of Portable Sign whose principal supporting
structure is intended, by design and construction, to be used by resting upon the ground for
support and may be easily moved or relocated for reuse. Self-supporting Freestanding signs
are considered Temporary Signs.
Sign, Streamer: Any display of thin strips of cloth, fabric, or other lightweight material designed
and fashioned in such a manner as to move when subjected to wind pressure. Streamer
Signs are considered Temporary Signs.
Sign, Suspended: A type of Ground Sign suspended from and installed on an arm or spar
attached to one (1) upright, decorative pole with no more than thirty (30) inches clearance
from the bottom of the sign to the lowest point of the ground below the sign.
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Sign, Temporary: A sign not fixed to a permanent foundation.
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of signs permitted will vary by zoning district.
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ope a f ame to aawall
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roof of a stru to alhowipefitted
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light or air and supported by
Sign,
Yard or Lawn: Small signs, typically under knee height that are usually
metal wire or small stakes driven directly into the ground. Yard or Lawn Signs are considered
Temporary Signs.
din Structure: A structure erected by the municipality or a multi-tenant development
Wayfinding
displays necessary identification information for the ubl c-erected stronvenience ductuees found along
ty of residents
thatThis includesp
and visitors, and contains no advertisilo os for lodging, gasoline stations, and restaurants.
highways and interstates that display 9
This also includes directional structures that provide functional/directional information.