9-14-8 SPECIFIC SIGN REQUIREMENTS

A. Identification Signs: Identification signs shall be in accordance with this subsection. 1. Wall Signs: Every single-family residential subdivision, multiple-family residential complex, commercial or industrial building, and every separate nonresidential building in a residential zone, may display wall signs per street frontage subject to the limiting standards set forth in table 1-1 of this subsection. For shopping centers, planned industrial parks or other multiple occupancy nonresidential buildings, the building face or wall shall be calculated separately for each separate occupancy, but in no event will the allowed area for any separate occupancy be less than twenty (20) square feet. 2. Freestanding Signs: In addition to any allowable wall signs, every single-family residential subdivision, multiple-family residential complex, commercial or industrial building, and every separate nonresidential building in a residential zone, shall be permitted to display freestanding or combination signs per street frontage, subject to the limiting standards set forth in table 2 of this subsection. 3. Directional Signs, On Premises: This subsection regulates the directional/ informational signs for an individual business or development, such as a hotel complex, ski resort or similar type property. No more than two (2) directional sign structures shall be permitted per street entrance to any property. There shall be no limit to the number of directional signs providing directional information interior to a lot. The maximum area for any directional sign visible from adjacent property or rights of way shall be thirty-two (32) square feet, except where it can be shown that the mass and scale of the sign justifies larger area in order to make the directional information visible and legible. Not more than twenty five percent (25%) of the area of any directional sign shall be permitted to be devoted to business identification, advertising or logos, which area shall not be assessed as identification sign area. TABLE 1-1 IDENTIFICATION SIGN STANDARDS - WALL SIGNS Land Use Aggregate Area (Square Feet) Single-family residential Nonresidential in a residential zone Commercial and industrial & MultiFamily Residential See table 1-2 For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2 (ord. 08-016, 8-12-2008 amd ord. 16-003, 2-9-2016) TABLE 1-2 SIGN AREA Distance Of Sign From Road Or Adjacent Commercial Or Industrial Zone 0 to 100 feet Percentage Of Face* Permitted For Sign 10 percent, not to exceeAdr1e0a0 square feet 101 to 300 feet 15 percent, not to exceed 150 square feet Over 301 feet For SI: 1 linear foot = 304.8 mm 20 percent, not to exceed 200 square feet *Face = Building Elevation x Frontage (see definitions) (ord. 08-016, 8-12-2008 amd ord. 16-003, 2-9-2016) TABLE 2 IDENTIFICATION SIGN STANDARDS - FREESTANDING SIGNS Land Use Single-family residential Number Of Signs Height To Top Of Sign 9 feet Multi-family residential Nonresidential in residential zone Commercial and industrial 12 feet 9 feet See figures 1008.1.2(1), (2), (3) of 2000 international zoning code Area Spacing 6 32 square feet 6 square feet 1 per subdivision entrance 1 per driveway See figures 1008.1.2(1), (2), (3) of 2000 international zoning code For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2, 1 acre = 4,047 m2 (ord. 08-016, 8-12-2008 amd ord. 16-003, 2-9-2016) Notes: 1. For subdivision or apartment signs placed on a decorative entry wall approved by the code official, two (2) identification signs shall be permitted to be placed at each entrance to the subdivision or apartment complex, one on each side of the driveway or entry drive. 2. For shopping centers or planned industrial parks, two (2) monument style freestanding signs not exceeding fifty percent (50%) each of the permitted height and area and spaced not closer than one hundred feet (100’) to any other freestanding identification sign, shall be permitted to be allowed in lieu of any freestanding sign otherwise permitted in table 2. 3. For any commercial or industrial development complex exceeding one million (1,000,000) square feet of gross leasable area, or forty (40) acres in size, such as regional shopping centers, auto malls or planned industrial parks, one freestanding sign per street front shall be permitted to be increased in sign area by up to fifty percent (50%). B. Temporary Signs: It is the purpose of the Town to restrict the use of temporary signs as such signs are often poorly constructed, poorly maintained, located in a manner that creates traffic safety concerns, and ten to depreciate the scenic beauty and quality of life of the community by creating visual clutter. Temporary signs shall be in accordance with this subsection. (ord. 08-016, 8-12-2008, amd ord. 16-003, 2-9-2016) 1. Commercial and Industrial zones: a. Maximum Number of Signs: One (1) sign per twenty (20) linear feet of frontage. b. Maximum Height: The bottom of the sign copy area can’t be higher than six feet (6’) above the ground, and the top of the sign copy area can’t be higher than sixteen feet (16’) above the ground. c. Maximum Area: Total square footage of all temporary signs permitted shall not exceed the total allotment permitted to free-standing signs (see figure 1008.1.2(1) of the 2000 International Zoning Code, appended to this chapter). Notwithstanding the total allotment, no single temporary sign in commercial/industrial zones shall exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area. d. Maximum Duration: No commercial or industrial zoned property may display temporary signs for more than one hundred fifty (150) days in a calendar year. (ord. 08-016, 8-12-2008, amd ord. 16-003, 2-9-2016) 2. Residential Zones: a. Maximum Number of Signs: One (1) sing per full acre, with a minimum of one (1) sign per lot. b. Maximum Height: Six (6) square feet. c. Maximum Area: Six (6) square feet per sign. d. Maximum Duration: No residential property may display temporary signs for more than ninety (90) days in a calendar year. 3. No temporary sign is permitted within ten feet (10’) of the public right of way. 4. Temporary signs which are damaged, dangling, fallen over, or in a similar state of disrepair must be removed, replaced, or repaired. (ord. 08-016, 8-12-2008, amd ord. 16-003, 2-9-2016) 5. Real Estate Signs: Real estate signs shall be permitted in all zoning districts, subject to the following limitations: a. Real estate signs located on a single residential lot shall be limited one sign, not greater than six feet (6’) in height and six (6) square feet in area. b. Real estate signs advertising the sale of lots located within a subdivision shall be limited to one sign per entrance to the subdivision, and each sign shall be neither greater than thirty-two (32) square feet in area, nor greater than six feet (6') in height. All signs permitted under this section shall be removed within ten (10) days after sale of the last original lot. (ord. 08-016, 8-12-2008, amd. ord. 16-003, 2-9-2016) c. Real estate signs advertising the sale or lease of space within commercial or industrial buildings shall be no greater than six (6) square feet in area, nor six feet (6’) in height, and shall be limited to one sign per street front. d. Real estate signs advertising the sale or lease of vacant commercial or industrial land shall be limited to one sign per street front, and each sign shall be no greater than six feet (6') in height, and thirty two (32) square feet for property of ten (10) acres (40,470 m2) or less, or one hundred (100) square feet (9.3 m2) for property exceeding ten (10) acres (40,470 m2). e. Real estate signs shall be removed not later than sixty (60) days after execution of a lease agreement in the event of a lease, or the closing of the sale in the event of a purchase. (ord. 08-016, 8-12-2008, amd ord. 16-003, 2-9-2016) 4. Development And Construction Signs: Signs temporarily erected during construction to inform the public of the developer, contractor, architect, engineer, the nature of the project or anticipated completion dates, shall be permitted in all zoning districts, subject to the following limitations: a. Such signs on a single residential lot shall be limited to one sign, not greater than six feet (6') in height and six (6) square feet in area. b. Such signs for a residential subdivision or multiple residential lots shall be limited to one sign, at each entrance to the subdivision or on one of the lots to be built upon and shall be no greater than six feet (6’) in height and thirty-two (32) square feet in area. c. Such signs for nonresidential uses in residential districts shall be limited to one sign and shall be no greater than six feet (6') in height and six (6) square feet in area. d. Such signs for commercial or industrial projects shall be limited to one sign per street front, not to exceed six feet (6') in height and sixteen (16) square feet for projects on parcels five (5) acres (20,235 m2) or less in size, and not to exceed six feet (6') in height and thirty-two (32) square feet for projects on parcels larger than five (5) acres (20,235 m2). e. Development and construction signs may not be displayed until after the issuance of construction permits by the building official and must be removed not later than sixty (60) days following the issuance of an occupancy permit for any or all portions or the project. (ord. 08-016, 8-12-2008, amd ord. 16-003, 2-9-2016) 3. Special Events: See definition of Special Event in Title 3-1 of the Town Code. (ord. 08016, 8-12-2008, amd ord. 16-003, 2-9-2016) C. Requirements For Specific Sign Types: Signs of specific type shall be in accordance with this subsection. 1. Canopy And Marquee Signs: a. The permanently affixed copy area of canopy or marquee signs shall not exceed an area equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the face of the canopy, marquee, or architectural projection upon which the sign is affixed or applied. (ord. 08-016, 812-2008, amd. ord. 16-003, 2-9-2016). b. Graphic striping, patterns, or color bands on the face of the building, canopy, marquee or architectural projection shall not be included in the computation of sign copy area. 2. Awning Signs: a. The copy area of awning signs shall not exceed an area equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the background area of the awning or awning surface to which such a sign is affixed or applied, or the permitted area for wall or fascia signs, whichever is less. (ord. 08-016, 8-12-2008, amd ord. 16-003, 2-9-2016) b. Neither the background color of an awning, nor any graphic treatment or embellishment thereto, such as striping, patterns or valances, shall be included in the computation of sign copy area. 3. Projecting Signs: a. Projecting signs shall be permitted in lieu of freestanding signage on any street frontage, limited to one sign per occupancy along any street frontage with public entrance to such an occupancy. No such sign shall exceed an area of three (3) square feet, and not to exceed twenty-four inches (24”) from the wall. (ord. 08-016, 8-12-2008, amd. ord. 16-003, 2-9-2016) b. No such sign shall extend vertically above the highest point of the building facade upon which it is mounted. c. Such signs shall maintain a clear vertical distance above any public sidewalk a minimum of seven feet six inches (7'6"). 4. Under Canopy Signs: a. Under canopy signs shall be limited to no more than one such sign per public entrance to any occupancy and shall be limited to an area not to exceed six (6) square feet. b. Such signs shall maintain a clear vertical distance above any sidewalk or pedestrian way a minimum of seven feet six inches (7'6"). 5. Window Signs: Window signs shall be permitted for any nonresidential use in a residential district, and for all commercial and industrial districts, subject to the following limitations: a. The aggregate area of all such signs shall not exceed the parameters of tables 1-1 and 1-2 of subsection A of this section, or up to fifty percent (50%) of the window area, whichever is less. Window panels separated by muntins or mullions shall be considered as one continuous window area. b. Window signs shall not be assessed against the sign area permitted for other sign types. (Ord. 08-016, 8-12-2008, amd Ord. 16-003, 2-9-2016) 6. Menu Boards: Menu board signs shall not be permitted to exceed sixteen (16) square feet. 7. Neon And LED: Interior neon and LED illuminated window signs shall be limited to three (3) signs, not to exceed six (6) square feet each on each street frontage. Signs shall only be illuminated during business hours. (ord. 08-016, 8-12-2008, amd ord. 16-003, 2-92016)