110-2-9 Other Allowed Signs

1. The following signs are allowed in all zoning districts in the Ogden Valley : 1. Conservation property sign. A conservation property sign, as defined in section 101-1-7, may be erected on any property complying with the minimum provisions of the definition. The sign shall either be a monument sign or a freestanding sign (pole sign) in compliance with the following: 1. Monument sign. For a monument sign, the width shall be no greater than ten feet and the height shall be no greater than eight feet, with a sign face no greater than 24 square feet. 2. Freestanding sign (pole sign). For a freestanding sign (pole sign), the width shall be no greater than eight feet and the height shall be no greater than ten feet with a sign face no greater than 24 square feet. The sign face shall be mounted between the sign poles, which shall be constructed of timbers that measure at least eight inches by eight inches and extend from the ground to the top of the sign face. The top of the sign face and the bottom of the sign face shall be completely bounded by timbers that have a minimum vertical height of eight inches. When placed adjacent to a street with shoulders that slope downward toward the sign base, a freestanding sign may be installed atop a rock or earthen-berm base that is no greater than three feet in height. 3. Signs accessory to an active agricultural use or agritourism use shall be permitted and shall not be regulated as commercial signage. Such signs may include: • Farm identification signs • Onsite agricultural product sales signs • U-pick and seasonal crop signs • Agritourism directional signs • Educational or farm operation signs • Event signs associated with permitted agritourism uses Standards: One freestanding farm identification sign up to 32 sq ft Temporary seasonal signs up to 24 sq ft Directional signs up to 6 sq ft No permit required for temporary agricultural signs under 60 days 4. 5. Example. The following images are examples of each: 2. Gate or arch sign. A gate or arch sign situated over the primary entry of a lot or parcel of land, provided that the sign face does not exceed 30 square feet and that the sign provides a vertical clearance of at least 14.5 feet from the driving surface, not to exceed 18 feet in height and a minimum passable width of 20 feet, not to exceed 30 feet pole to pole. Depth of the arch shall not exceed two feet. A land use permit, to verify compliance with applicable standards, and a building permit to verify proper installation of footings and to ensure wind tolerance, is required. 3. Subdivision entry signs. An approved, recorded subdivision may locate one sign at each entrance. The sign shall be a ground or monument sign, and shall meet all specifications/requirements for monument signs in section 110-2-5. In the event the location of the subdivision entry sign is in a zone not governed by section 110-2-5, the dimensions of the sign shall be no greater than allowed in the AV-3 zone. The planning commission shall approve location and design style. A double entry sign may be approved by the planning commission where there is a divided center island entry street. 2. The following signs are allowed in all zoning districts in Ogden Valley City , and are exempt from the standards of section 110-2-12(a): 1. Addressing numbers. Addressing numbers shall be no more than 12 inches in height. An addressing number sign is also exempt section 110-2-12(b)(8). 2. Athletic field scoreboard signs. An athletic field scoreboard sign shall not exceed 120 square feet in any zone. An athletic field scoreboard sign is also exempt from section 110-2-12(b)(3). 3. Business signs. No more than one "Open/Closed" and one "Vacancy/No Vacancy" sign, one "Hours of Operation" sign, and one "Credit Card Acceptance" sign, not to exceed a total of four square feet in area, displayed for each business. 4. Grand opening signs. On a one-time basis, a business establishment shall be permitted one banner not to exceed 12 square feet, to be displayed for a period of not more than 30 days. 5. Guidance signs. Guidance and other informational signs authorized by the Utah Department of Transportation or other governmental agency. A guidance sign is exempt from all of the standards of section 110-2-12. 6. Historical signs. Historical name signs for sites and/or structures designated by the board of county commissioners as having historical significance to the county (and as identified in the Ogden Valley Master Plan). 7. Murals. Murals, when depicted on the sides or rear of a building or storefront, provided that the mural has no connection or advertising context to any business conducted or any product or service offered therein. 8. Nameplate signs. Nameplate signs not to exceed four square feet that identify the occupants/owners and/or home occupation of a residential property. 9. Portable sign. The only portable signage allowed, excluding temporary signs regulated by 110-2-11, is an a-frame sign, also known as a sandwich board sign, in compliance with the following: 1. Number, location, and timing for a portable sign. One portable sign per commercial business is permitted on site. Up to two portable signs are permitted per commercial business offsite, provided the offsite portable signs comply with the following: 1. The commercial business shall have a physical location within Ogden Valley City, and a valid business license; 2. The portable sign shall be located outside any public street right-of-way; 3. The portable sign shall be located no closer than ten feet from any other portable sign; 4. If located outside a commercial, manufacturing, or resort zone, the portable sign shall only be located adjacent to a collector or arterial street right-of-way; 5. The business shall receive landowner permission for the specific location of the portable sign; 6. The portable sign shall be properly placed and anchored to the ground in a manner that keeps it in place, upright, and level; and 7. The portable sign shall only be on display outside during the hours of operation of the business. 2. Standards for a portable sign. Design styles that reflect rural character are encouraged but not required. Materials and colors shall not be regulated except for safety purposes. 3. Permit and expiration. A land use permit is required for a portable sign pursuant to section 110-2-2. A land use permit for an offsite portable sign shall expire annually at the time the business license for the commercial business to which it belongs expires or on December 31. An offsite portable sign shall not be included as a part of a master signage plan. 4. Examples. The following are examples of allowed portable signs: 10. Private warning signs. Private warning signs, provided they do not exceed four square feet. 11. Signs on vehicles. Signs for business identification which may include name, address, and telephone number, not to exceed two feet by three feet upon the side door of a vehicle. 12. Statuary and sculptures. Freestanding statuary and sculptures which are considered to be works of art and which are placed on private property clearly for the benefit and interest of the general public. 13. Traffic signs. All signs erected in or adjacent to a public right-of-way by a public agency or in a private road right-of-way for the purpose of controlling or directing traffic. A traffic sign is exempt from all of the standards of section 110-2-12.