7-7 Freestanding Signs

A. Definition: A permanent sign which is supported by one or more uprights, or braces which are fastened to, or embedded in the ground, or in a foundation in the ground. A freestanding sign is self-supporting and stands in place without support from any other source. For purposes of this chapter, low-profile monument signs shall be considered as a separate sign category and not as a “Free-standing Sign”. B. Where Allowed: Freestanding signs are permitted in the commercial C-2 and C-3 zones and manufacturing zones. (Not allowed in the C-1 zone) See Monument Signs for allowed signs. C. Maximum Height, Size and Number Allowed: 1. Freestanding signs shall not exceed thirty feet (30') in height at grade level. A freestanding sign shall have a minimum clearance of 14 feet over driveways. A freestanding sign shall not impair the line of sight of a motor vehicle when located on private property. 2. Freestanding signs are limited to a maximum sign area of 150 square feet unless the lot has more than two hundred fifty (250’) feet of public street frontage in which case a larger sign may be permitted based on the following formulae: An additional five (5) square feet of sign area for each 25’ of public street frontage over 250’, up to a maximum size of 225 square feet. 3. Parcels are limited to one freestanding sign, except that properties with more than two hundred fifty feet (250') of public street frontage, may, with approval of the Planning Commission, install a second freestanding sign subject to a minimum separation of 100’ between free-standing signs, and the second sign may only be up to 75% of the size of the first (main) sign. The maximum number of free-standing signs on any one parcel shall be two signs. Exception: Corner properties are allowed to have a second sign on an adjacent street equal to the same size as the first sign. 4. Freestanding sign support poles shall be located on private property and not within a public right of way, but the sign cabinet may project over the right of way a maximum of four (4) feet and meet required heights. D. Free-Standing signs, OFF-PREMISE: 1. In commercial zones, one off-premise sign may be permitted for businesses without highway frontage but within one block of Highway 89 or 89A, provided that the property (business or service) being advertised is located within 600 feet of the off-premise sign. 2. The off-premise sign must be at least 100’ from any other free-standing sign on the same property unless the signs are combined on the same pole and must also be at least 100’ from a residential zone. 3. The off-premise sign shall be limited in sign area to 50% of the allowed sign area if it were located on premises, but in no case shall an off-premise sign exceed 100 square feet in area. An off-premises sign shall not be an electronic message sign. 4. Other regulations or permits may be required from the Utah Department of Transportation for off-premise signs located on a highway.