6.01.140 Signs

Signs are subject to review and approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission, either individually through the issuance of a sign permit, or in conjunction with other development review, except for subsections A and B. A. The following signs are exempt from a sign permit as long they meet the requirements below: a. Non-electric signs 15 square feet or less are exempt from a sign permit in residential zones. b. Non-electric signs 40 square feet or less are exempt from a sign permit in all other zones c. Electric light, or neon signs that comply with the outdoor lighting ordinance that are 4 square feet or less. d. Realtor signs e. Temporary event signs, not to exceed 2 calendar days f. Political signs which are to be removed within 10 days of the certification of the election B. The following signs are prohibited: a. Signs that interfere with public traffic safety signs, traffic signals, or which otherwise obstruct a driver’s view of approaching or merging traffic. b. Signs that encroach upon or overhang any public right-of-way, or which are attached or affixed to any utility pole, lighting pole, tree, rock, or natural feature. c. Signs that blink, flash, have moving text or images, or which have electronically modifiable text or images—including video, electronically variable messaging, mechanically or electronically activated lighting, or the like. d. Balloons, streamers, pinwheels, moving or rotating signs, moving figures, or inflatable figures, except those erected temporarily for a special event, promotion, grand opening, or community activity for a period of not to exceed twenty (20) calendar days in any calendar year. e. Portable signs affixed to a vehicle, trailer, or similar conveyance except as allowed for temporary signs. f. Signs that exceed the dimensional or other requirements of this Section. Signs that are located on a parcel of land that is different from the land parcel upon which the business or other activity is situated (off- premises signs). g. Box signs with interior illumination having a white background. h. Signs that are broken, damaged, unmaintained, or which present a nuisance or safety hazard to persons or property. i. Signs that are illuminated by floodlighting are prohibited. C. Nonconforming signs in existence at the date of the initial approval of this ordinance are allowed. D. Maximum signage area for any enterprise in a commercial or industrial zoning district shall not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet, with no individual sign exceeding forty (40) square feet in size. In the residential zone maximum signage area shall not exceed fifteen (15) square feet. E. Real estate sales/leasing signs shall be limited to one sign per lot not greater than six (6) feet high, nor more than twelve (12) square feet in area. Real estate signs shall be removed no later than ten (10) days from the completion of the last sale or leasing event. F. Political signs advocating for a political candidate, cause, or election matter shall be not greater than six (6) feet high, nor more than eight (8) square feet in area. Political signs shall be removed no later than ten (10) days from the date of the election to which they apply. G. Development construction signs shall be no greater than eighteen (18) feet in height, nor more than forty (40) square feet in area. Signs are limited to one (1) sign per entrance to the development, and shall be erected no sooner than the date upon which land use entitlements are issued for the subject property, and must be removed no later than ten (10) days from the date of the completion of the last sale or leasing of the subject property. H. Sign plans shall be submitted for review and approval in conjunction with all new development. Submittal materials shall clearly depict: i) sign locations; materials and dimensions; type of illumination; sign designs; quantity; height; and all other relevant features. I. A sign permit shall be issued in writing, executed by the Town and the owner, and constitutes the agreement by the owner that the sign will be removed if the use or business applicable to the sign is abandoned or ceases for a period in excess of one (1) calendar year, unless otherwise provided in this Section. The sign owner or property owner shall promptly repair or replace any sign that is damaged, defective, or which presents a nuisance or safety hazard to persons or property.