HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-OR-01 ORDINANCE NO. 88-0R-1
AN O~DINANCE REGULATING THE PLACEMENT OF POETABLE SIGNS
WITHIN THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville is desirous of
establishing and maintaining uniformity in appearance, and promoting traffic safety
within the City limits in the placement of portable signs; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville is empowered to
regulate the placement, location, fees and time frame for usage of such signs within
the City limits; and
WHEREAS, signage in R-1 and R-2 districts is prohibited by Zoning in general
unless permitted through variance granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of
Jeffersonville that the following restrictions shaI1 apply henceforth to all B-l,
B-2, B-3, I-I and I-2 zoning districts in the City of Jeffersonville'.
Ail signs are to be considered portable or movable, either lighted or
non-lighted, if they are capable of being moved either by a vehicle,
on a vehicle, or such sign does contain its own wheels and axle.
Further, signs that are permanent in nature are exempt from this
Ordinance provided that said sign meets all regulations of the Sign
Ordinance currently in force within the City Building Code and Zoning
Regulations, and is approved and permit fees are paid in the Building
Commissioner's Office.
Any signs illuminated shall not flash, be intermittent in light
source which exhibits changing effects by means of animatien, or be
externally-mounted intermittent light source; such as direction
arrow, which are also defined as flashing signs. Permanent: automatic
changing signs such as Public Service time, temperature, d~lte signs,
or electronically controlled message counters are classified as
"Changing Signs", not "Flashing Signs". Signs shall be constant
burning.
No sign or sign structure shall be erected at any location so as to
interfere or obstruct traffic view at intersections of either public
or private drive intersecting with a public right-of-way. Setback of
said signs shall be a minimum of 20'-0" from curb at all
intersections and shall not be placed in a public right-of-way.
No sign shall be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or
device. No rotating beam, beacon or flashing illumination resembling
any emergency lights shall be used in connection with any sign
display, nor shall any sign make use of words "sTOP", "LOOK",
"DANGER", or any other word, phrase, symbol or character in such a
manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic,
Signs shall be allowed in size up to a maximum of 32 square feet in
sign display surface per advertising side, or a total maximum of
square feet of advertising space for double faced signs. Sign shall
be permitted by purchasing a sign permit in th~ Building
Commissioner's Office at the fee of $30.00 (thirty dollars). A
permitted sign shall be allowed at one location or address for a
period of sixty (60) days from the issue date of said permit. Sign
shall be removed on the sixty-first (61st) day, and a sign shall not
be relocated or permitted at that same location or address for a
period of thirty (30) days at which time another peri,it may be
obtained for an equal period of sixty (60) days.
Further be it that a new business in the City of Jeffersonville that
has applied for, and obtained, a Certificate of Occupancy in the
Building Commissioner's Office may obtain a portable sign permit to
help facilitate his or her new business in beginning for a period of
six (6) months. This privilege is good only during the first six (6)
months of his or her operation, and subject to all permits and other
rules of this ordinance.
Any person, business or applicant allowing said sign to remain beyond
the sixty (60) day period shall be subject to a fine in the minimum
amount of $10.00, up to a maximum of $100.00 for each offense. Each
subsequent day which such sign shall remain in place shall constitute
a separate offense. The City of Jeffersonville may prosecute any
such offense in the Jeffersonville City Court, or any other Court in
Clark County of equal or greater civil jurisdiction.
Illuminated signs or signs that are electrified in nature .shall be
connected by an outdoor rated cord not to exceed 12'-0" ie length
from power source of the appropriate wire size pursuant to National
Electric Code (Table 310) and shall be connected to a ground fault
receptacle pursuant to section 210-8 (A)(3). Under no circumstance
shall extension cords be permitted. City Code Enforcement Officers
shall have the duty to enforce this requirement. Failure to meet this
regulation will give Code Enforcement authority to disconnect said
sign for safety of the general public. Failure of the applicant to
obey these safety regulations may force the removal of said sign, and
the permit being voided with no refund allowed. Sign shall also bear
UL approval label affixed to unit.
Only one (1) sign shall be allowed at each single business address or
parcel of property during each sixty (60) day period of' time.
Further, should said sign be used for "Not-for-profit" use such as:
Church functions, service organizations, service clubs, or bona fide
"Not-for-profit" Organizations, said sign shall be permitted' for 1/2
permit fee under same regulations set forth in this Ordinance.~
All existing signs regulated by this Ordinance shall be removed or
otherwise permitted within thirty (30) days of passage of said
Ordinance which shall be in full force upon signing of said
Ordinance. All signs remaining shall be subject to a fine per
Section (7).
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its timely adoption,
promulgation, approval by the Mayor, and publication in accordance with the Indiana
Code.
So ordained this 7 day of ~/~ , 1988.
HN D. PERK~S~'-~, /
~H~IDDtE~T, COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST:
C. RICHARD SPENCEr, JR.
CLERK-TREASURER
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Presented b3[ me as Cler~?Treas~rer to the Mayor of said City of Jeffersonville,
Indiana, this'/ day of /~W~.~.~, 1988.
Co RICHARD SPENCEr, JR.~'
CLERK-TREASURER