§ 501.070. Standards For Limited Permit And Exempt Signs.

Signs that are subject to the limited permit approval process must comply with the following standards. Signs that are identified as exempt are not required to receive a City-issued permit but must conform to the standards of this Section.

A. Building Marker
1. Definition	2. Illustration
Any sign indicating the name of a building, date or incidental information about its construction.
3. Measurement	Maximum sign area three (3) square feet Building marker measurement shall be included within the maximum sign area total for use pursuant to Table 3.
4. Setback	Not applicable.
5. Illumination	Allowed with standard sign permit only, not through a limited permit application.
6. Additional Requirements [Ord. No. 4559 § 1, 8-3-2015]	a. Must be mounted on building or affixed permanently at a location adjacent to the main building entrance. If mounted under eight (8) feet from finished grade, four (4) inch protrusion maximum.
	b. Must be cut into a masonry surface or made of bronze or other permanent material.

B. Banner (Building And Other) Temporary
1. Definition	2. Illustration
A sign having the characters, letters, illustrations or ornamentations applied to cloth, paper, fabric or other lightweight material, with only such material for a backing. The definition of banner does not include flags. See Section 501.070(D).
3. Measurements	Banner measurement shall be limited in size to a maximum of forty-eight (48) square feet per banner.
4. Setback	Banners on buildings: not applicable.
	Other: As required by Zoning Code setback for use or structure to which banner is attached.
5. Illumination	Permitted pursuant to Section 501.050.
6. Additional Requirements	a. All banners shall be regularly maintained. Deteriorated banners (torn, faded, sagging or in disrepair) shall not be displayed.
	b. Banners may be displayed for a maximum of one hundred twenty (120) days cumulatively during one (1) calendar year.
	c. Banners must be mounted to permanent structures and may not be displayed on temporary mounting such as metal stakes, wood posts, trees or other improvised manner.
	d. Banners may be attached to the side of a building that does not face the street right-of-way.
	e. Up to two (2) banners may be posted simultaneously per business.

C. Construction/Future Tenant Sign
1. Definition	2. Illustration
A sign, erected on the lot on which construction is taking place or on a building undergoing tenant or occupant change, that advises the public of pertinent information regarding the construction, management, leasing, and future tenant of the building(s).
3. Measurement	a. Maximum sign face area thirty-two (32) square feet for a freestanding sign.
	b. Maximum height eight (8) feet for a freestanding sign.
	c. Maximum total sign area for a building sign as permitted by Section 501.060(L), Wall Signs.
	d. Shall be included within the maximum sign area total for use.
4. Setback	Twenty (20) feet from right-of-way for freestanding sign.
5. Illumination	a. Not permitted for freestanding signs.
	b. Allowed with Standard Sign Permit for building signs.
6. Additional Requirements [Ord. No. 4559 § 1, 8-3-2015]	a. One (1) sign per frontage on public right-of-way.
	b. May be erected up to ninety (90) days prior to date of actual construction. Must be removed when a certificate of occupancy is issued. If construction is not begun within ninety (90) days or not continually progressed to completion, sign must be removed until construction begins.
	c. Shall not create a sight distance issue with the traveling public per the latest edition of the AASHTO Green Book.

D. Flag
1. Definition	2. Illustration
Any fabric containing distinctive colors, patterns, or symbols used as a symbol of a government, political subdivision or private entity.
3. Measurement	a. Maximum flag size forty (40) square feet.
	b. Maximum pole height thirty-five (35) feet or not more than ten (10) feet above the roof line of the primary building, whichever is less.
	c. Corporate or business flag measurement(s) shall be included within the maximum sign area total for use pursuant to Table 3.
4. Setback	Must meet required zoning setback for use.
5. Illumination	Permitted pursuant to Section 501.050.
6. Additional Requirements	a. All flag poles shall be ground mounted.
	b. Flags may not be located in such a way as to intentionally attract the attention of the public for commercial purposes.
	c. All flags shall be flown on a pole, with a maximum of three (3) poles per use, two (2) of which may be a governmental entity and one (1) of which may be a corporate or business flag.
	d. A single, de-mountable United States flag, not exceeding twenty (20) square feet in area, may be displayed on each property and affixed to a building through the use of a wall-mounted bracket and shall be exempt from permit requirements.

E. Informational
1. Definition	2. Illustration
A sign with a purpose secondary to the use on the lot on which it is located that provides directives and/or identifying messages.
3. Measurement	a. Maximum sign area per face three (3) square feet.
	b. Maximum sign height as computed from the ground for freestanding signs three (3) feet.
	c. Maximum sign height on light pole mounted signs as approved by Director of Community Development.
	d. Informational sign measurement shall be included within the maximum sign area total for use pursuant to Table 3.
4. Setback	Must meet required zoning setbacks for use.
5. Illumination	Allowed with standard sign permit only, not through a limited permit application.
6. Additional Requirements [Ord. No. 4559 § 1, 8-3-2015]	a. Informational signs may be mounted on buildings, fences, light poles, bollards or walls, or may be painted onto curbs and paved areas.
	b. Freestanding informational signs are limited to one (1) per driveway and as needed internally based on function.
	c. At least sixty percent (60%) of the sign area must be related to non-commercial information, the remaining sign area may identify the business, institution, shopping center or development by name, logo or both.
	d. An informational sign may not contain any commercial messages legible off-premises.
	e. Shall not create a sight distance issue with the traveling public per the latest edition of the AASHTO Green Book.
	f. Shall not interfere with any existing or planned utilities, or interfere with the normal use of any existing or planned roadway, traffic control, drainage, streetscape or other improvements.

F. Philosophical Signs (Exempt From Permitting Requirement)

Philosophical, personal, religious, educational or other non-commercial signs are exempt from the permitting process, provided they do not pose a health or safety hazard. Philosophical signs are limited to one (1) per frontage on a public right-of-way.

G. Political Signs (Exempt From Permitting Requirement) Signs pertaining to candidates for public office, measures or issues on primary, general or special election ballots are permitted in all zoning districts.	a. Residential Districts. One (1) sign per lot for each candidate, measure or issue not exceeding six (6) square feet in area and three (3) feet in height. These political signs shall be allowed in addition to other signs permitted in residential districts and shall not be counted when calculating compliance with the maximum allowable sign area of Table 3.
	b. Non-residential Districts. b. Non-residential Districts. All other zoning districts, other than residential, one (1) sign per lot or parcel for each candidate, measure or issue not exceeding sixteen (16) square feet in area or six (6) feet in height. These political signs shall be allowed in addition to other signs permitted in non-residential districts and shall not be counted when calculating compliance with the maximum allowable sign area of Table 3.
	c. Political signs may be placed on private property and only with the permission of the property owner. Political signs shall not be placed in any portion of public or street right-of-way.

H. Real Estate (Exempt From Permitting)
1. Definition	2. Illustration
Any on-premises sign placed upon lot, subdivision or parcel of land or on a building advertising the lease, rental or sale of the building, parcel, lot or land.
3. Measurement	Residential (Exempt From Permitting)
	a. Maximum area per sign face seven (7) square feet, including riders.
	b. Maximum height five (5) feet, including riders.
	c. One (1) sign per frontage on a public right-of-way.
	Non-Residential
	a. Maximum area per sign face sixteen (16) square feet.
	b. Maximum height eight (8) feet for freestanding signs.
4. Setback	a. Residential: within property line.
	b. Non-residential: Five (5) feet from right-of-way.
5. Illumination	Not permitted.
6. Additional Requirements [Ord. No. 4559 § 1, 8-3-2015]	a. Two (2) riders are allowed per residential sign.
	b. Must be removed within fifteen (15) days of sale, rental or lease.
	c. Shall not create a sight distance issue with the traveling public per the latest edition of the AASHTO Green Book.

I. Special Event
1. Definition	2. Illustration
A sign that carries a message regarding a special event or function which is of general interest to the community and does not include for-profit business promotional activities that are strictly commercial in nature.
3. Measurement	a. Maximum sign area two hundred (200) square feet for sign spanning public right-of-way. Maximum sign area sixteen (16) square feet for special event sign.
	b. Sign shall not be included within the maximum sign area total for use.
4. Setback	As determined by zoning designation for lot.
5. Illumination	Not permitted.
6. Additional Requirements [Ord. No. 4559 § 1, 8-3-2015]	a. May be placed not more than thirty (30) days before event and must be removed within five (5) days after event.
	b. Event signs are allowed only once every sixty (60) days.
	c. Limit of one (1) sign per lot, per event.
	d. Special event directional signs may be posted not to exceed seven (7) days prior to the event and must be removed within forty-eight (48) hours of the end of the event. Directional signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet per sign face and four (4) feet in height.
	e. Signs spanning a public right-of-way shall be at least fifteen (15) feet above the right-of-way.
	f. Shall not create a sight distance issue with the traveling public per the latest edition of the AASHTO Green Book.

J. Other Signs [Exempt From Permit Requirement If Set Forth In (J)(a)-(h)]	a. Signs not exceeding six (6) square feet in area that are customarily associated with residential use and that are not of a commercial nature, such as signs giving property identification names or numbers, names of occupants, signs on mailboxes, signs posted on private property relating to private parking, or signs warning the public against trespassing or danger from animals.
	b. Signs erected by or on behalf of, or pursuant to the authorization of, a governmental body, including legal notices, identification and informational signs and traffic, directional or regulatory signs.
	c. Official signs of a non-commercial nature erected by a public utility company.
	d. Yard/garage/estate sale signs that are posted on-premises for no longer than three (3) days per sale.
	e. Signs in this Section are limited to one (1) per frontage on a public right-of-way.
	f. An incidental sign.
	g. Government sign. A sign placed by a governmental body, governmental agency or public authority, such as traffic signs, signals or regulatory devices or warning; official emblems, public notices or official instruments; signs of historical interest; signs designating areas of architectural or historic significance or gateways; or other similar signs or devices. Such signs are authorized within all rights-of-way or other properties controlled by such governmental body, agency or authority.
	h. Off-premises directory sign. A sign that assist the general public in finding a route to a business. A directory sign shall list only the name and/or logo of each eligible use. Permitted only in the Central Business District.

K. Sandwich Sign
1. Definition	2. Illustration
An "A-frame" sign, which stands with self-supporting elements and is not permanently affixed to the ground. The purpose of a sandwich sign shall be to communicate a specific message or information (e.g., lunch menus, special sales, promotional events) that is not found in a business's permanent signage. A sandwich sign is permitted only in the Central Business District.
3. Measurement	Sign shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet.
4. Setback	a. Signs are not subject to normal setback requirements.
	b. Sign must be within fifteen (15) feet of the advertised premises.
5. Illumination	No requirements
6. Additional Requirements [Ord. No. 4559 § 1, 8-3-2015]	a. Only one (1) sandwich board sign allowed per business which is located on the ground floor and facing a public street.
	b. Signs shall not be electrified.
	c. Sign is constructed of durable materials.
	d. Sign shall be located so as not to interfere with pedestrian or vehicular circulation and/or safety.
	e. Sign shall be removed from sidewalk during non-business hours.
	f. Shall not create a sight distance issue with the traveling public per the latest edition of the AASHTO Green Book.

L. Umbrella Sign

1. Definition

An umbrella that has a printed surface with advertising.

R.O. 1996 § 501.070; Ord. No. 3221 § 3, 7-17-2000; Ord. No. 3370 §§ 1 — 2, 5-21-2001; Ord. No. 3559 §§ 7 — 10, 4-7-2003; Ord. No. 4013 §§ 3, 8, 12-18-2006; Ord. No. 4406 §§ 1 — 2, 7-16-2012