Zoning 1916 Unused and Abandoned Signs

A sign shall be considered unused or abandoned and shall be removed after the use, activity, product, business, or service, which it advertised, has ceased or has vacated the building, structure, lot or parcel for a period not less than one (1) calendar year. All unused or abandoned signs shall be removed by the property owner, upon written notice by the Zoning Administrator or other County Staff, and shall be subject to removal by the County, if not removed by the property owner within thirty (30) calendar days of notice by the Zoning Administrator, or other County Staff, or other remedies that may be available to the County. SIGN REQUIREMENT Zoning Districts Allowed Number of Signs Allowed Maximum Sign Area Maximum Height Table 19-1 ALLOWED SIGNS SIGN TYPE FREE STANDING – PYLON FREE STANDING – MONUMENT WALL May be approved by the Land Use Authority, as applicable, in Industrial (I), and the Special Purpose (SP) District. One (1) free- One (1) free- One (1) wall sign standing pylon or One (1) free- standing monument or One for each building wall that faces standing (1) free-standing directly toward a monument sign pylon sign for each public road or street for each lot or parcel. lot or parcel. with a maximum of two (2) wall signs for each building or structure. No wall sign shall be permitted on any building façade that does not face directly toward a public road or street. As provided by As provided by As provided by Table 19-2. Table 19-3. Table 19-4. Twenty-five (25) feet above natural or finished grade, Eight (8) feet above natural or finished grade, No higher than the eave line or top of the parapet wall of CANOPY LIMITED the Business Commercial (BC), One (1) canopy sign for each canopy side that faces directly toward a public road or street with a maximum of two (2) canopy signs for each canopy. No canopy sign shall be permitted that does not face directly toward a public road or street. As approved by the Zoning Administrator. Forty percent (40%) of the total area of the canopy. No higher than the canopy. Forty-eight (48) square feet. Six (6) feet. SIGN REQUIREMENT Minimum Sign Clearance Sign Location Maximum Projection FREE STANDING – PYLON whichever is higher. A minimum clearance of nine (9) feet above grade or as approved by the Land Use Authority, as applicable. FREE STANDING – MONUMENT whichever is higher. No Requirement As approved by the Land Use Authority, as applicable. No part within three (3) feet of any road or street right-of way, property line, or utility easement and must maintain necessary clearances from underground or overhead power transmission lines, as required by the electrical power provider. All signs must maintain Clear View requirements. SIGN TYPE WALL the building or structure. No wall sign shall project above or below the highest or lowest part of the wall upon which the sign is mounted or painted. Must meet the requirements of the building or structure with which it is associated. No part of over the property line or into any road or street right-of-way or utility easement. No wall sign shall project more than twelve (12) inches from the wall surface. CANOPY The minimum clearance of the canopy but no less than thirteen (13) feet above grade or as approved by the Land Use Authority. Must meet the requirements of the canopy with which it is associated. No part within three (3) feet of any road or street right-of way, property line, or utility easement and must maintain necessary clearances from underground or overhead power LIMITED As approved by the Zoning Administrator As approved by the Zoning Administrator. All signs must maintain Clear View requirements. No part over the property line or into any road or street right-of-way or utility easement and must maintain necessary clearances from underground or overhead power transmission lines, SIGN REQUIREMENT Minimum Setback Requirements Design Fire Suppression Access Clear View Area Building Permit Required FREE STANDING – PYLON FREE STANDING – MONUMENT SIGN TYPE WALL CANOPY LIMITED transmission lines, as required by the electrical power provider. as required by the electrical power provider. All Canopy signs shall be attached or painted flat against a Canopy made of rigid materials. May be located in the required yard setback Must meet the requirements of the As approved by the area, provided no portion of the sign is building or structure with which it is Zoning closer than three (3) feet to any property associated. Administrator. line, road, or street right-of-way. Designed to be an integral site and/or building design element. All signs shall be compatible in design, style, color, and materials with the existing or proposed buildings As approved by the Zoning or structures to which the sign is associated. Administrator. No sign or sign structure shall be permitted in a manner that any portion of its surface or supports will interfere with free use of all fire appliances; including hydrants, standpipes, automatic fire sprinkler connections, and similar fire protection and suppression equipment. No sign or sign structure shall obstruct any fire lane. No sign shall be permitted to be located in any clear view area and no sign shall be permitted that creates any traffic or pedestrian hazard. A valid Building Permit approval may be necessary, as required by the adopted Building Code. All signs for which a Building Permit is required, including necessary footings, structural permits, or electrical permits, shall comply with the requirements of the Building Code, as adopted, and shall be SIGN TYPE SIGN REQUIREMENT FREE STANDING – PYLON FREE STANDING – MONUMENT WALL CANOPY LIMITED subject to inspection. Sign Validity A sign is authorized and valid only for the approved location. Valid Business All businesses and services advertised shall maintain necessary licenses and permits, as may be License Required required by State of Utah and the County’s business licensing requirements, as applicable. Sign Maintenance All signs shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair. Enforcement Any sign determined to be a hazard to the public health, welfare, or safety, or determined to be a nuisance because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, or Building Code violation shall be remedied upon notice by the Zoning Administrator, or Building Official. Any sign not remedied within thirty (30) days notice by the Zoning Administrator, or Building Official, shall be subject to removal by the County, or other remedies that may be available to the County. Off-premise Signs All signs shall only be permitted at the location of the activity, business, or service connected with the message Prohibited of the sign. Notes: Maximum Sign Height. The height from the highest point of the structure to the lowest point of the finished or natural grade, immediately adjacent to the structure. No ground shall be bermed, or other earthwork provided, that would have the effect to exceed the maximum allowed sign structure height. Maximum Sign Area, The area of the sign calculated by multiplying the highest point of the sign by the longest length of the sign and including all text, insignia, logo, or other advertising or identification materials. Table 19-2 MAXIMUM ALLOWED SIZE OF FREE-STANDING PYLON SIGNS LOT FRONTAGE (FEET) < 70 70 – 79 80 – 89 90 – 99 100 – 109 110 – 119 120 – 129 130 – 139 140 – 149 150 – 159 160 – 169 150 – 159 160 – 169 170 – 179 180 – 189 190 – 199 200 – 209 210 – 219 220 – 229 240 – 249 ≥ 250 MAXIMUM PYLON SIGN (SQUARE FEET) 0 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125 130 140 145 AREA Table 19-3 MAXIMUM ALLOWED SIZE OF FREE-STANDING MONUMENT SIGNS LOT FRONTAGE (FEET) < 50 50 – 59 60 – 69 70 – 79 80 – 89 90 – 99 100 – 109 110 – 119 120 – 129 130 – 139 140 – 149 ≥ 150 MAXIMUM MONUMENT SIGN (SQUARE FEET) 0 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125 AREA Table 19-4 MAXIMUM ALLOWED SIZE OF WALL SIGNS WALL AREA (SQUARE FEET) < 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1,000 1,100 1,200 1,300 1,400 1,500 100 – 199 – 299 – 399 – 499 – 599 – 699 – 799 – 899 – 999 – 1,099 – 1,199 – 1,299 – 1,399 – 1,499 – 1,599 MAXIMUM WALL SIGN AREA (SQUARE FEET) 0 10 20 20 40 50 60 70 80 90 95 100 110 115 120 125 WALL AREA (SQUARE FEET) 1,600 – 1,699 1,700 – 1,799 1,800 – 1,899 1,900 – 1,999 2,000 – 2,099 2,100 – 2,199 2,200 – 2,299 2,300 – 2,399 2,400 – 2,499 2,500 – 2,599 2,600 – 2,699 2,700 – 2,799 2,800 – 2,899 2,900 – 2,999 ≥3,000 MAXIMUM WALL SIGN AREA (SQUARE FEET) 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 196 200 Table 19-5 EXEMPT SIGNS SIGN TYPE Community Events Posters and Announcements Directional Signs Flags Historic Plaques Holiday Promotion Signs Public Notice SIGN REQUIREMENT Posters and flyers announcing or promoting community events provided such posters or flyers do not advertise products or services not associated with the community event. Directional signs such as “Enter” and “Exit” provided: 1) There shall be no more than two (2) directional signs per driveway entrance to a lot or parcel. 2) No directional sign shall be greater than four (4) square feet in area and have a height greater than three (3) feet above grade. Any flag of any nation, state, county, city, civic, religious organization, or educational institution. Plaques erected for the purposes of identifying an historic site, building, or structure. A commercial business located within the County may advertise a special service, product or sale during the following holiday periods but limited as follows; 1) Only one (1) sign, not to exceed forty (40) square feet, such sign being secured to a building. 2) The sign shall be removed the first business day after the end of the holiday period. 3) Holiday periods when a Holiday Promotion Sign is allowed: a) Presidents Day and Valentines Day – Five (5) business days including the holiday. b) Easter – Five (5) business days including the holiday. c) Memorial Day – Five (5) business days including the holiday. d) Independence Day – Five (5) business days including the holiday. e) Pioneer Day – Five (5) business days including the holiday. f) Labor Day – Five (5) business days including the holiday. g) Thanksgiving – Seven (7) days including the holiday. h) Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year's Day – a maximum of thirty-five (35) days beginning no sooner than December 1st. Signs posted by a property owner and designed to advise the public of “No Trespassing”, “No Fishing”, SIGN TYPE Signs Hours of Operation Official Notices Political Signs Public Necessity Signs Real Estate Signs SIGN REQUIREMENT and/or “No Hunting” is permitted by the owner. One (1) unlighted “Hours of Operation” sign allowed per entrance not larger than one (1) square feet in area. Official government notices and notices posted by government officers or employees in the performance of their duties. Political signs used to identify and for the support of candidates for national, state, county, city, school board, service district, or other public office provided such signs meet the following requirements: 1) Are stationary and unlighted. 2) Are not erected earlier than sixty (60) days prior to the specified voting day. 3) Are removed within seven (7) days after the specified voting day. 4) Is not located within any clear view area. 5) Signs placed on private property are permitted only with the permission of the property owner. Signs required for safety or instructional purposes, installed, and maintained by Wayne County, or other Federal or State agency. A real estate sign advertising real property for sale, lease or rent within the County provided such signs meet the following requirements: 1) A maximum of one (1) real estate sign per street frontage. 2) Is placed on the property that is for sale, lease, or rent, or adjacent thereto. 3) Such signs are stationary and unlighted. 4) Signs must be professionally prepared, neat in appearance, and well maintained. 5) Are removed within thirty (30) days from the date of sale, lease, or rental. 6) Shall not exceed eight (8) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height. 7) Is not located within any clear view area or placed where it creates a safety hazard. 8) Signs placed on private property are permitted only with the permission of the property owner. SIGN TYPE Religious Symbols Residential Nameplates, Home Occupation Signs, Street Address or Combination Restaurant Menu Boxes Seasonal Decorations Signs Authorized by Law Site Development and Subdivision Identification Signs SIGN REQUIREMENT Any religious symbol attached to a place of religious worship. One (1) nameplate sign showing the name of the occupant of a dwelling, the address of the dwelling or the name and nature of the home occupation conducted within the dwelling. . The sign shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area. Restaurant menu boxes of up to eight (8) square feet for displaying menus. A freestanding, or wall sign permit approval shall be obtained for restaurant menu boxes larger than eight (8) square feet, and included in the total allowed freestanding or wall signs. Decorations or displays, when such are clearly incidental to, and are customarily or commonly associated with, any national, Local or religious celebration provided that such decorations or displays are maintained in an attractive condition and do not constitute a fire hazard. Signs required or specifically authorized for a public purpose by any law, statute, or ordinance, including traffic control signs. A sign used to identify a site development or subdivision that may include multiple lots and/or multiple buildings, and typically located at the entrance of such project and provided such signs meet the following requirements: 1) Not more than one (1) sign for each entrance to the project, indicating only the name, symbol, logo, or other graphic identification of the project. 2) Such signs are stationary and unlighted. 3) Signs must be professionally prepared, neat in appearance, and well maintained. 4) Are removed when the project is completed or all lots or units are sold. 5) Shall not exceed thirty two (32) feet in area and eight (8) in height. 9) Is not located within any clear view area or placed where it creates a safety hazard. 6) Signs placed on private property are permitted only with the permission of the property owner. 7) The Land Use Authority shall approve identification signs, including their size and location, at the SIGN TYPE Site and Building Features Street Address Numbers Time and Date Signs Vehicle Signs Warning Signs Window Signs SIGN REQUIREMENT time of Land Use Application approval. Pieces of art, monuments, statuary, sculpture, water features, fountains, and other similar features, not containing any corporate advertising, logo, insignia, or other symbol, and used to identify or distinguish a site or building. Street address numbers no higher than twelve (12) inches. Electronic message signs that change copy electronically identifying the “time, date, and temperature” only provided no electronic message sign shall exceed forty percent (40%) of the maximum sign face area. Signs displayed on motor vehicles or trailers being operated in the normal course of business, such signs indicating the name of the owner or business if the primary purpose of such vehicles is not for the display of signs. Temporary or permanent signs erected by a government agency, utility companies, or construction company to warn of danger, or hazardous conditions. A sign affixed or attached to a window and visible from outside of the building. All window signs shall be no larger than the window with which the sign is associated. No window sign shall project beyond the exterior surface of the window. All window sign lighting sources shall be fully shielded and no lighting source shall be exposed or visible from any road, street, or adjacent property. No window sign shall be allowed in any residential zone. CHAPTER 20 RESERVED CHAPTER 21 ENFORCEMENT