7-8 Wall Signs

A. Definition: Any sign erected parallel and attached to or painted on the outside wall of a building and extending not more than eighteen inches (18") from the wall, and shall not extend above the wall area. A wall includes all the windows and wall area of each elevation of the building. B. Maximum Size Allowed: The total area of all wall signs shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of each elevation of the building. Wall signs shall have a maximum size of up to 130 square feet. 1. Signs on an awning, window, canopy, or mansard roof will be considered to be a part of a wall sign and calculated as a part of the total square footage allowed. 2. Wall murals are permitted but must comply with applicable obscenity laws, as defined by federal and state standards. Murals must not create a public safety hazard, such as by obstructing or obscuring traffic signs or causing undue distraction to drivers. 3. In the Commercial C-1 zone, the City has adopted design standards that are contained in Chapter 20 Commercial Zones, Section 20-8, which shall apply to wall signs and murals. Section 7-9 Projecting Signs A. Projecting signs that are eight (8) feet to twelve (12) feet in height may project from the front wall of a building a maximum of six (6) feet. The maximum sign area for projecting signs that are eight (8) feet to twelve (12) feet in height shall not exceed 25 square feet. B. Projecting signs that are over twelve (12) feet in height may project from the front wall of a building up to a maximum of ten (10) feet. The maximum sign area for projecting signs over twelve (12) feet in height shall not exceed 50 square feet. C. A projecting sign may also project over a public right of way up to 6’ maximum, provided that a minimum ground clearance of 8’ over sidewalks and 14’ over driveways is maintained. Section 7-10 Window Signs A. Definition: Any sign placed in a window or door of a commercial business or professional office for the purpose of advertising any product or service offered inside the business. Adopted January 22, 2008; Amended April 14, 2026 Page 5 of 12 B. Where Allowed: In any window or door of a commercial business or professional office located within a commercial or manufacturing zone. Window signs are exempt from the permit procedures in Section 7-3 of this chapter. C. Maximum Size Allowed: Window signs shall not cover more than 60% of the window or door area and are included in the overall 20% sign area allowed for any elevation, which includes walls, windows, and doors. Section 7-11 Monument Signs A. Definition: A permanent on-premises sign, having a maximum height of ten feet (10’) including base, and having a closed base that provides support for the sign. B. Where Allowed: Monument signs are permitted in all commercial and manufacturing zones. C. Maximum Size and Number Allowed: 1. The maximum size of a monument sign is eighty (80) square feet. 2. One monument sign shall be allowed for every 100’ of public street frontage, up to a maximum of two (2) signs. D. No sign shall interfere with the public right of way or clear view area at an intersection or driveway. E. Monument signs in residential areas: 1. Monument signs may be used at the permanent entrance to a subdivision, other planned residential development, parks, schools, churches, and similar areas. Such signs will comply with all monument sign requirements set forth below: i. Sign height shall be limited to six feet (6'), and a width of eight feet (8'). ii. The monument sign shall be located a minimum of two feet (2') behind the property line. iii. Two monument signs are allowed for each subdivision to be located at different entrances to the subdivision. Section 7-12 A-Frame (Sandwich) Signs Definition: A-Frame (Sandwich) Signs are self-supporting signs with only two visible sides used for temporary advertising purposes, and may be permitted on commercial property subject to the following conditions: Adopted January 22, 2008; Amended April 14, 2026 Page 6 of 12 a. Placed so as not to obstruct the clear view of intersections and driveways as set forth in this chapter. b. Allowed on the City right of way when there is a zero setback for the building. Businesses that meet this requirement shall not place signs on the sidewalk that would impede pedestrian foot traffic. Sign shall not exceed eight (8) sq. ft., shall not exceed 4 feet in height, and must be brought in during non-business hours. c. The maximum sign area for all other buildings without a zero setback shall not exceed 32 square feet, and shall not exceed 4 feet in height. One A-frame sign is allowed per business or per street frontage of the business. Section 7-13 Temporary Signs A. Definition: A sign intended for outdoor use for a limited time, not to exceed 30 days. Temporary signs shall not include illumination and shall be removed upon expiration of the permit period. Uses of temporary signs include temporary sales, grand openings, holiday promotions, and approved residential banners. Temporary signs are usually installed on private property. B. Temporary signs shall require a permit. C. Maximum Allowed: Temporary signs are allowed thirty (30) days before an event and should be removed within five (5) days following the event: 1. Temporary signs shall be maintained in good repair at all times. 2. Temporary signs that violate this ordinance may be removed by the city if doing so will not damage the sign after reasonable attempts have been made to ask for compliance. The sign will then be returned to the owner or discarded if considered abandoned. 3. Temporary signs are permitted in any zone in the City, provided that they are located a minimum of two feet (2') behind the property line. Only one temporary sign is allowed on any street frontage of the property. 4. A temporary sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area and four feet (4') in height. 5. Pennants and inflatable signs may be used for grand openings for new businesses or significant changes (e.g., additions or changes in use) to the business. The pennants and inflatable signs are allowed to remain on the premises for up to 60 days after the event as described in this section. D. Commercial and private signs are not allowed on City-owned or City-maintained property. Authorized Civic Event signs are allowed on City-owned property after obtaining a permit from the City and under the following conditions: 1. Such signs shall not block the visibility (for vehicle or pedestrian traffic) of existing signs. 2. Such signs shall not unsafely obstruct or hinder the views of vehicle or pedestrian traffic. 3. Such signs can only be placed within 30 days of the Civic Event or election and must be removed within 5 days after the conclusion of the Civic Event or election. 4. Such signs must not exceed 32 square feet. Temporary block letter signs will be measured by individual letter. Civic Events are defined as a temporary or seasonal event open to the local community that is sponsored by, partnered with, or organized by the City, and other government entity. A sponsor is defined as an entity that has formally agreed to provide financial, in-kind, or other support or remuneration in exchange for the name and logo to be added as a sponsor of the event in all print, video, internet publications, advertising or signs. A contribution of financial, in-kind, or other support or remuneration alone does not indicate an event is sponsored. Section 7-14 Commercial Signs in Residential Areas Generally, non-commercial signs on private property in residential areas that do not amount to a nuisance are allowed. However, commercial signs in residential areas are only allowed under the following requirements: A. A “Promotional sign” for new Residential Developments is allowed, provided such a sign does not exceed 12’ in height, is not larger than 64 square feet, and is setback from the property line at least 10’. Such promotional sign shall be removed when all lots have been sold once. Promotional signs must be maintained and kept in good repair. B. Bed and Breakfasts, Home Occupations, or other Approved Commercial Conditional Uses may have one sign up to 16 square feet, setback at least 5’ from the curb line or front property line where no curb exists. C. Short-term yard signs may be used in residential areas immediately prior to and during a yard sale, garage sale, or while an open house is in progress. Such signs do not require prior city approval but shall be removed within one day following the yard or garage sales. Section 7-15 Directional or Guide Signs Adopted January 22, 2008; Amended April 14, 2026 Page 8 of 12 Commented [KC2]: Need to define/clarify A. Definition: "Directional or guide signs" are government-owned signs that give direction to areas recognized by the City to be of regional importance; they may be installed at locations approved by the Kanab City Staff. B. Where Allowed: At sites specifically approved by the Kanab City Staff, and by the Utah Dept of Transportation for directional signs placed along Highways 89 and 89A. C. Maximum Allowed: No sign may exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area, unless otherwise approved by the Kanab City Staff. Section 7-16 Public Necessity Signs A. Definition: "Public necessity signs" include such things as no parking signs, street name signs, bus stop signs, speed limit signs, and other similar signs as approved by the city. These signs contain no advertising of any kind. B. Where Allowed: Wherever it is determined by Kanab City that such signs are needed to provide information to residents and visitors to the city. C. Maximum Allowed: These signs may be allowed by the city without specific permits being granted for specific signs. However, permission for signs included in this category requires specific approval by Kanab City and may require city installation. Section 7-17 Entrance/Exit Signs A. Definition: Signs allowed at the entrances to and from commercial, planned development, or mixed-use property adjacent to a public street, or any way where one-way driveways have been approved by the city. B. Where Allowed: Not more than one sign is allowed at the entrance driveway, and one sign is allowed at the exit driveway of business or professional locations. Entrance and exit signs do not apply to individual residential properties but may be used in subdivision areas prior to the project being sold out, or in other areas subject to prior city approval. C. Maximum Size and Height Allowed: Each sign shall be no more than four feet (4') in height and may contain no more than six (6) square feet in area. Section 7-18 Electronic Message Signs A. Definition: An electronic message center (EMC) is a sign that is capable of displaying words, symbols, figures, or images that can be electronically changed by remote or automatic means.” Adopted January 22, 2008; Amended April 14, 2026 Page 9 of 12 B. Electronic message signs are permitted in the commercial and manufacturing zones when integrated into a permanent free-standing or monument-type sign. A separate, stand-alone electronic message sign is not permitted within Kanab City. An off-premises, stand-alone electronic message sign is not permitted within Kanab City. C. The electronic message portion of a free-standing or monument-type sign shall not exceed 80% of the overall sign area, with a maximum area of 50 sq. ft. D. Flashing or blinking images or lights are not permitted. E. Electronic message signs shall not contain any noise or audible verbal message. F. EMC shall not exceed 0.3-foot candles over ambient lighting conditions when measured at the recommended (ISA) distance, based on EMC size. G. EMCs shall incorporate a photocell or other technology to ensure the display can adjust according to ambient light conditions (day versus night). Illumination measurements shall be in foot candles, not NITS. Section 7-19 Lighting A. External lighting: All flood lights, spotlights, and clear or white exposed bulbs must be shielded or hooded to reduce light trespass and to focus the light onto the sign. a. Neon signs are acceptable without shielding. B. Internal Lighting: Light source from inside the sign is encouraged. The side panels diffuse the light, reduce glare, and light trespass. Section 7-20 Enforcement of Abandoned, Dangerous, Illegal, or Defective Signs A. Definition: Any sign that is applicable to any use that has been discontinued. Any sign in which the sign structure or body of advertisement is not kept safe and in good repair, or is defective, unreadable, or otherwise not compliant with this chapter. B. Requirements: All signs are to be kept in good repair physically, and the sign appearance shall be kept in good, readable condition at all times. C. Any sign that is abandoned, dangerous, illegal, defective, or in any way violates this ordinance is deemed a nuisance and therefore is subject to the civil, criminal, and enforcement provisions of the Nuisance ordinance found in Section 10 of the Kanab General Ordinance. Section 7-21 Prohibited Signs A. Definition: These signs include types of signs that are not allowed within the city limits of Kanab City. These signs include any sign or advertising structure that was unlawfully erected without a required permit, or which fails to conform to any requirements of this chapter, or the requirements of building codes adopted by the City. B. Signs in this group are not permitted anywhere within Kanab City. C. Type of Signs Included in This Category 1. Abandoned signs 2. Billboards/Oversize Sign 3. Animated, rotating, or flashing signs. 4. Hazardous or unsafe signs. 5. Mobile or portable signs, including snipe signs or similar flag or pennant-style signs (except A-frame signs or other signs as specified in this chapter). 6. Off-premises signs (except for off-premise signs as specified in this chapter). 7. Roof signs projecting above the roofline. 8. Signs of any type in zones where they are not permitted by this chapter. 9. Signs resembling traffic control signs, not properly authorized. 10. Any sign within the public right-of-way other than official government-approved traffic, safety, or directional signs (except for A-frame signs or other signs as specified in this chapter). 11. Any non-approved sign attached to a light or traffic signal pole, or attached to a similar type pole or tree. 12. No noise-emitting signs unless allowed by the Utah Department of Transportation (e.g., assist with hearing impaired) D. Obstruction/Interference Prohibited: Any sign erected at or near the intersection of any street, or driveway, in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision, or at any location where, by reason of the position, shape, color, size, or lighting, may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with, an authorized traffic sign, signal, or device, or which makes the words "stop", "drive-in", "danger", or any other phrases, symbols or characters, in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic. Section 7-22 Non-Conforming Signs Any sign that was lawfully in existence at the time of the effective date of this Ordinance that does not conform to the provisions herein, and any sign that is accessory to a non-conforming use, shall be deemed a non-conforming sign and may remain on a lot of record, except as qualified below. Non-conforming signs shall not be enlarged, extended, structurally altered, or reconstructed in any manner. Non-conforming signs may remain on a lot of record, provided they are kept in good repair, except Adopted January 22, 2008; Amended April 14, 2026 Page 11 of 12 for the following: 1. Remodeling. Signs undergoing structural changes or signs that have been removed from the building shall not be permitted to remain without being modified in such a manner as to be in full compliance with these sign regulations. 2. Relocation. No non-conforming sign shall be moved for any distance on the same lot or to any other lot unless such changes in location will make the sign conform to the provisions of this Ordinance. 3. Damage or Destruction of Sign. A non-conforming sign that is destroyed or damaged (excluding damage caused by vandalism or an act of God/Nature) to an extent exceeding 50 percent of its fair market value shall not be repaired, altered, replaced, or reinstalled unless it is made to be in conformance with these regulations. If the damage or destruction is 50 percent or less of the fair market value, the sign may be restored within (1) one year of the destruction, but shall not be enlarged in any manner. 4. Damage or Destruction of Use. A non-conforming sign shall be removed if the structure to which it is accessory is destroyed or demolished to an extent exceeding 50 percent of the principal structure’s fair market value. Section 7-23 Safety in Construction and City Non-Liability A. Sign Erection Safety Precautions for Streets and Sidewalk - Whenever any sign or other advertising structure is erected in whole or in part on or over any public street or sidewalk, the person or persons performing the work shall, before proceeding to erect the same, take all precautions necessary to ensure the safety of persons and property on such street or sidewalk. Before hoisting any material whatsoever above the surface of any street or sidewalk or placing any material upon the traveled portion of any street or sidewalk, the persons or person performing such work shall exclude the traveling public from the portion of such street or sidewalk in which such work is to be done by means of suitable barriers, protected walkways and warning devices approved by the Building Inspection Department; and whenever the Department shall deem it necessary under the conditions then existing, shall provide a guard or guards to exclude all persons not concerned in the work from the portion of the street or sidewalk in which the work is to proceed. When hoisting any sign or advertising structure above the surface of any street or sidewalk, the same shall be accompanied by hoisting devices of approved design and adequate capacity to accomplish the work in accordance with approved engineering practices, all of which hoisting equipment shall be kept and maintained in good and workable condition. B. City Non-liability - The City of Kanab, its Building Inspector, and its other agents shall in no way be liable for any negligence of the owner, or the person responsible for the sign. C. Any sign installation or modification shall meet the International Building Code and all other adopted or approved national building codes. Adopted January 22, 2008; Amended April 14, 2026 Page 12 of 12