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Sign Ordinance
Carmel - Clay Township
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Department of Community Development
Carmel City Hall (Third Floor)
i Civic Square, Carmel, IN. 46032
571-2444
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rmel - Clay Sign Ordinance
25.7.01
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
PURPOSE AND INTENT
GENERAL SIGN STANDARDS BY ZONES
EXEMPTED SIGNS
PROHIBITED SIGNS
DEFINITIONS
RESIDENTIAL ZONES
RESIDENTIAL USES
Housing Project
Home Occupation and Boarding House
NON-RESIDENTZAL USES
Institutional Uses
Commercial Uses
TF2~PORARY SIGNS
Housing Project Construction Signs
Non-Residential Construction Signs
Real Estate Signs
Political Campaign Signs
Street Banners
BUSINESS AND MANUFAC%"JRING ZONES
COMMERCIAL USES
Single-Tenant Building
Multi-Tenant.Building (Vertical Space)
Multi-Tenant Building (Horizontal Space)
Multi-Tenant Building Complex
(Unified Center)
Ground Signs--Maximum area and height
Permanent Window Signs
Old Towne Carmel
Fast Food Operations /drive-Through Service
NON-COM~fERCIAL USES
Housing Project (Permanent Sign)
Home Occupation and Boarding House
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c. Institutional Uses
d. Recreational Uses
TEMPORARY SIGNS
a. Housing Project Construction Signs
b. Non-Residential Construction Signs
c. Real Estate Signs
d. Political Campaign Signs
e. · Street Banners
f. Grand Opening/Business Closing Signs
g. Temporary Uses
NON-CONFORMING SIGNS
SIGN PERMITS
VARIANCE
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
ADMINISTRATION
GENERAL PROVISIONS
VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
'Violations
Legal Proceedings
Mandatory Injunction
Common Nuisance
Fines
Penalties
Remedy For Failure
Civil Penalty
Assurance of Discontinuance
APPENDIX
SIGN CHARTS
a. Non-Freeway: Single tenant and Multi-tenant
(Horizontal) Buildings
b. Non-Freeway: Multi-tenant (Vertical)
Buildings
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OLD TOWNE CARMEL
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Ordinance Number Z-196
SION ORDINANCE
Carmel - Clay Township
WHEREFORE, it is in the best interest of the City of
Carmel, Indiana to amend as hereinafter set out, those sign
regulations as heretofore previously ordained by the City of
Carmel, Indiana and such signed regulations and ordinances
numbered 25.7 through and inclusively 31.1.9, as per referenced
of the City of Carmel, Indiana code of said City, such amendments
as hereinafter set out having been previously ordained and
approved by the City of Carmel and the Mayor of the City of
Carmel within the time limits prescribed by the laws and statutes
of the State of Indiana and the same now heretofore being set in
writing so as to be manageable and legible in legal form for
future reference; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED as follows:
25.7 SIGNS
25.7.01
GF-NEi~3%L PROVISIONS
25.7.01-1 PURPOSE AND INTENT The purpose of this
section is to regulate signs which can be viewed from the
exterior of structures so as to protect health, safety and morals
and to promote the public welfare. The intent is to recognize
the need for adequate business identification while promoting an
attractive appearance .throughout the community through use of
sensible quality control, through adequate maintenance and
inspection, and by reasonable guidelines formulated to minimize
clutter. The intent of this ordinance is to bring all existing
signs into compliance with the code and to ensure that all future
signs are in compliance. This section is designed to authorize
signs which are:
Designed, constructed, installed and maintained in such
a manner that they do not endanger public safety or
traffic safety;
(2) Compatible with the objectives of proper design and
zoning amenities;
(3)
Established in such a way as to allow and promote
optimum conditions for meeting the sign user's needs
while at the same time promote the amenable environmen~
required to serve the public welfare;
(4) Legible, readable and visible in the circumstances in
which they are used; and
(5) Respectful of the reasonable rights
advertisers whose messages are displayed.
of other
25.7.01-2 GENERAL SIGN STANDARDS BY ZONES. The following
sign standards by districts are intended to include every zone in
the City of Carmel and Clay Township. The zones are as defined
by the zoning ordinance and official zone map.
25.7.01-3 EXEMPTED SIGNS. The following types of signs are
exempted from all provisions of this section, but must be
established and maintained in such a manner as to not cause
safety hazards. No procedures, approvals, permits or fees are
required for the following signs:
a. Dwelling Unit Sign__.s k. Corporate Flags when
flown in conjunctin with
b. Holiday Signs the Flag of the United
States of America
c. ~.ntegral Signs however, such Corporate
(3 sq.ft, or less) flags shall be no larger
than 24 square feet.
d. ~.arking Signs
(3 sq.ft., or less) 1.
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Private Traffic
Directional Signs m.
~ublic Event Signs
Temporary Window Signs
Temporary Awning Signs
Public Building Signs
Public Signs
Soft Drink
~-{achines.
Dispensing
Vehicle. Siqns
(see pages 11 & 12
Definitions)
25.7.01-4 PROHIBITED SIGNS.
are prohibited.
The following types of signs
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Signs which contain statements, words, or pictures of
an obscene, indecent, or immoral character, such as
will offend public morals or decency.
Signs which contain or are in imitation of an official
traffic sign or signal or contain the words "stop",
"go slow", "caution", "danger", "warning" or similar
words, unless permitted in another section of this
Ordinance.
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Signs which are of a size, location, movement, content,
coloring, or manner of illumination which may be
confused with or construed as a traffic or street sign
or signal.
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& .ns nich advertise an activity, business, project or
service no longer conducted on the premise upon which
the sign is located.
Signs which move by design or have a major moving part.
Signs consisting of banners, posters,
ribbons, streamers, strings of light bulbs,
similar devices, unless they are permitted
by other sections of this Ordinance.
pennants,
spinners or
specifically
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Signs which swing or otherwise noticeably move as a
result of wind pressure because of the manner of their
suspension or attachment and whose movement can be
construed as dangerous by the Administrator.
Signs which are located in such a manner as to obstruct
the view of the intersection of a street or highway
with a railroad crossing.
Signs which are located
highway riqht-of-~ra¥,
signs.
upon, over, or in any street or
except for official highway
Signs which are portable or moveable, except as
permitted under provisions of this section.
Signs which are established on trees, utility poles and
fences.
Signs which advertise goods, products, services or
facilities or direct persons to a different location
from where the sign is installed. (Off-premise signs
require a variance from the Board.)
.Suspended signs and projectinq siqns, except in
To,me Carmel.
Signs which are not included under the types of signs
permitted in this Ordinance.
o. Lighter than air advertising devices.
Roof signs on residences which have been converted to
office, business and/or manufacturing uses.
25.7.02 DEFINITIONS - Definitions contained herein are
terms not already defined in the Carmel Zoning Ordinance and/or
the Subdivision Ordinance. All terms underlined in this chapter
are defined within this zoning ordinance. In case of a
difference in definition of a term, the definition given here
will be the one of authority in dealing with Chapter 25.7.*
Underlined items are listed in definitions.
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ADMINISTRATOR
The Administrator of this Ordinance shall be the Carmel
Director of Community Development. The .Administrator is hereby
authorized and directed to enforce and carry out all the
provisions of this section, both in letter and spirit and is
further empowered to delegate the duties and powers granted to
and imposed upon him under this Ordinance. As used in this
section, "Administrator" shall include his authorized
representative(s).
AWNING, PERMANENT
A permanent shelter supported entirely from the exterior
wall of a building and composed of rigid or non-rigid materials.
(See definition of wall siqn Page 8).
AWNING~ .TEMPORARY
A temporary shelter, established for less than six (6)
months of any given year, supported entirely from the exterior
wall of a building and composed of non-rigid materials except for
the supporting frameworK. One identification siqn per business,
with a siqn area"no greater than ten (10) sq. ft., may be
established on a temporary awninq. (See Section 25.7.01-3
Exempted Signs).
A temporary siq~ composed of lightweight material either
enclosed or not enclosed in a rigid frame, secured or mounted so
as to allow movement of the sign caused by movement of the
atmosphere.
BENCHES
Benches must be established on the premises of the business
that they advertise with the sign copy area being no greater than
one (1) sq. ft.
BUILDING FRONTAGE
The linear length of the primary frontage of the building or
segment thereof facing the street on which the siqn shall be
established. (Applies to ground floor only).
CENTER IDENTIFICATION GROUND SIGN
Applicable only in a Multi-Tenant Building Com9lex. ~iqn
CQDV is limited to the name and/or address of the unified center.
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CH''-~- kBI 20 SIGN
A public information sign on which copy is
changed manually.
COMM]ERC!kL USES
This term includes cemetery, clinic or medical health
center, general commercial uses, general industrial uses, day
nursery, commercial greenhouse, helicopter/airplane facilities,
commercial kennel, Kindergarten, farm, mineral extractions,
nursing/retirement/convalescent center, plant nursery, raising
non-farm animals/fowl, riding stable.
COPY
The wording on a sign surface either in permanent or
removable letter form.
COPY AREA
The area in square feet of the smallest geometric
which describes the portion of the sign which encloses
copy of the sign.
figure(s)
the actual
DIRECTORY SIGN
A sign identifying the names and'locations of the occupants
of a building. A directory sign~ may be a changeable copy sign.
For the purpose of this Ordinance a directory sign is no~ counted
as a ground sign even if it is supported from the ground.
DOUBLE-FACED SIGN
A ground sign or projecting sign with back-to-back identical
copy moun~ed on ~he same standard(s). The gross sign area shall
be ~he total area on one (1) side of the sign.
DOUBLE-FRONTAGE LOT
Where the building site abuts more than one public street,
(not alleys) or abuts one street and the main segment of the
shopping center of which the tenant is a part.
DWELLI.NG UNIT .SIGN
A nameplate with a sign area not exceeding one (1) sq. ft.
ESTABLISH
This term
move.
shall mean attach, alter, construct, paint, or
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FREEWAY
U. S. Hwy. 431, Hwy. 421, U. S. Hwy. 31 and 1-465
GROUND SIGN
A sign supported by one or more uprights or braces placed in
the ground, not attached to any building or structure. No
display or advertising sign shall be attached to the standard of
a ground sig~ other than the display surface originally
constructed as a part of such sign.
HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN
The vertical distance measured from the ground level upon
which the sign is established to the highest point of the sign
structure.
HOLIDAY SIGNS
Temporary signs or displays of a primarily decorative and
non-commercial nature, clearly incidental and customary and
commonly associated with any national, state, local or religious
holiday.
HOUSING PROJECT
Subdivision, multiple-family housing complex, mobile home
park.. (Permanent signs identifying h6using project~ must obtain
Plan Commission approval).
IDENTIFICATION SIGN
A sign which is limited to the name, address, and/or number
of a bul~ng, institution or person; to the activity carried on
in the building or institution; the occupation of the person;
and/or the logo. A lo~o, if desired, representing the building,
business or institution on a sign in a unified e is limited
to twenty-five percent (25%) of the sign area..
ILLUMINATION
Illumination shall be white and not colored light and shall
not be blinking, fluctuating or moving. Light rays shall shine
only upon the property within the premises and shall not spill
over the property lines in any direction, except by indirect
reflection.
INTEGRAL. SIGN
A sign which is limited to the name of the building, the
date of erection, a historical marker and/Or a commemorative
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. building tablet suc'~s a cornerStOne, wh'~- ~rved ~'zo stone,
~oncre~t~_or ~'~i?~- .,~a%erial or made of ~_onze, a.~minum, or
~ther ~ .~.,~ne~._ t~e construction and made part of the structure.
Integral signs are no~ in%ended to be used as a means or
promotion, advertising or identification other than as Outlined
above.
INSTITUTION
A non-profit organization established for
charitable, educational or religious purposes such as,
college or university, hospital, school.
public,
church,
INSTITUTIONAL SIGN
Any sign setting forth the name of any public, charitable,
educational or religious institution, located entirely within the
premises of that i~.s~itution.
LANDSCAPING
To make a plot of ground more attractive by adding plantings
other than grass.
LOGO
The official, emblem or insignia of an
corporation or %~stitution.
organization,
MOUNDING
For the purpos? of sign placement slopes whose ratio are in
excess of 1 (vertical): 10 (horizontal) i:10 (10%) slopes
require approval by the qommission per arcllitectural design,
lighting and signage review. Approval of mounding must be a part
of the overall si~e landscaping plan.
.MULTI-BUILDING COMPLEX DIRECTORY SIGN
Said sign is permitted in a Multi-Building Complex
(Horizontal S-~e) only if approved by the Carmel Plan Commission
when presented as par~ of a =oral sign package (B-4,B-7,B-8,M-3
and U. S. 31 Overlay Zone). Copy is limited to the names and/or
locations of the buildings in a complex. Sign may not be
changeable copy. Said sign shall have a maximum s.i~n area of
twenty ('20) sq. ft. and a maximum height of five (5) feet.
(Refer to 25.7.04-1, d.) Multi-Tenant Building Complex unified
~enter .
Note:
k Multi-bu.ilding complex directorysiqn is not
counted as a ground sign, but must be !.and.scaDed..
at least equal to the sign area.
MULTI-TENANT BUILDING (HORIZONTAL SPACE)
An office or commercial building, occupied by two or more
businesses, which cannot be classified as a Multi-Tenant Building
(Vertical Space..!.
.M-JLTI-TENANT BUILDING (VERTICAL SPACE.).
An office or commercial building, occupied by two or more
businesses in which every business occupies space on the. ground
floor and every floor existing above.
MULTI-TENANT BUILDING COMPLEX
Two or more buildings designed to function as a unit or one
(1) building with seven (7) or more tenants.
..NAMEPLATE
k non-electrical wall sig~ identifying only the name and
occupation or profession of the occuppant of the premises on
which the sign is located. If any premises include more than one
occupant, refers to all names and occupations or professions as
well as the name of the building and directional information.
NON-CONFORMING SIGN (LEGAL)
Any sign which was lawfully established (has received a..sign
~) and maintained prior to such time as it came within or
under the terms of this Code, November 5, 1981 or the prior Sign
Code, May 23, 1973 and any amendment thereto, and which fails to
conform to all applicable regulations and restrictions of this
Ordinance, or a non-conforming sign for which a variance has been
granted by the Board and for which a siqn permit has been issued.
(See Section 25.7.05 Page 33).
OLD TOI~E CARMEL
See Map on Page M-1.
PARAPET
A low, flat wall, extending around the perimeter of a
building, at the edge of a roof or balcony.
PARKING SIGN..
Any sign used to designate parking areas of spaces for
public or private use. Signs identifying parking areas shall be
used solely for identification purposes, with only one
identification siqn per property frontaqe, including alleys for
the purpose of this definition only, permitted, Signage used to
indicate the reservation of a parking space for a specific person
is permitted but, copy shall be limited to the name or title of
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the person for whom tN~ space is reserved. ~S~ Sec.~25.7.01-3
E~empt edrS~i~gns ~age-2.
POL~'~£CAL CA~4PAIGN SIGN
Any sign having reference to a candidate for elective public
office or a public question or issue to be submitted to the
voters at a general, special or primary election.
PORCH SIGN
k sign attached to a porch or overhang. A maximum sign area
of six (6) sq. ft. This type of sign shall be permitted only in
01d Towne Carmel.
PORTABLE SIGN.
k sign not permanently anchored or secured to either a
building or the ground.
TRAFFIC DIRECTIONAL SIGN
.Sign directing traffic movement onto and/or within a
premlse, not exceeding three (3) sq. ft. in sign area for any one
(~) sign; and shall not be higher than three (3) feet above
ground level. Said sign shall display no advertising or make a
reference to a specific business such as doctors' office,
restaurant, photo shop, thank you, come again, etc. Sign g.opy
which reads "exit" and/or "entrance" shall be located only at the
entrance or exit location(s). Sign copy which reads "drive-thru"
shall be located only at the entrance of said driveway. Standard
~raffic directional signs, s~ch as "STOP" and "YIELD" signs,
shall comply with the manual "Uniform Manual or Traffic Control
Devices". Sign copy may vary when traffic directional signs are
approved by the CommissioQ as part of'a total sign package. (B-
4, B-7, B-8, M-3, and U.S. 31 Overlay Zone).
~ROJECTI~G SIGN
A sign attached to and supported by a building and which
extends out at any angle ~herefrom. This type of sign shall be
permitted in Old Towne Carmel only and shall be limited to twenty
(20) sq. ft. maximum s~gn area.
PROPERTY FRONTAGE
The length of property line of any one premises parallel to
and along one (1) public and/or one (1) private street. (Maximum
two (2) identification signs).
PUBLIC EVENT SIGN
k temporary sign announcing function of public interest.
This does not include "SALE" signs.
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PUBLIC SIGN
official notices posted by public officers or employees
the performance of their duties.
REAL ESTATE SIGN
Any sign advertising the sale, rental or lease of the
premises or part of the premises on which the sign is located.
RECREATIONAL USES
This term includes country club, golf course, park or
recreational facility.
ROOF CROWN.
Cutter line
ROOF SIGN
A sign established and maintained upon the roof of a
building which ls located between the roof line. and the roof
crown. Roof signs are prohibited on residences which have been
converted to office, business and/or manufacturing uses.
SET BACK
The measured .distance between a sign structure and the
street right-of-way.
sIsM
Any identification, description, illustration or device
illuminated or non-illuminated which is visible from any public
place or is located on private property and exposed to the public
and is designed to attract attention, and which directs people to
a business including any permanently installed or situated sign
designed to advertise, identify or convey information, with the
exception of window displays and the American Flag. For the
purpose of removal, signs shall also include all sign structures.
SIGN AREA
The area of a sign shall be calculated by multiplying its
maximum vertical dimension by its maximum horizontal dimension,
excluding the structural support.
SIGN.FACE
The part of the sign area that is intended primarily for
can be utilized for communication purposes.
or
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SIGN PERMIT
A permit signed by the Administrator stating that a proposed
sign has met with the general provisions of this Ordinance.
SIGN STRUCTURE
Any structure which supports, has supported or is capable of
supporting a sign, including decorative cover and planter boxes.
$.I.NGLE-TENANT BUILDING
An office or commercial building in which
occupied by one tenant.
all space is
STREET.
A right-of-way other than an alley, dedicated or otherwise
legally established for the public use, usually affording the
principal means of access to abutting property.
SUSPENDED SIGN
k ground sign suspended from and installed on an arm or spar
attached to one (1) upright, decorative pole. The pole and arm
and/or spar are limited to a m~ximum 16 square inch cross-
sectional area. No display or advertising sign shall be attached
to the standard of a suspended sign other than the display
surface originally constructed as a part of such sign. (Twelve
12 sq. ft. maximum sign area). This type of sign shall be
permitted only in 0.1d Towne Carme%.
UNIFIED CENTER
k grouping of businesses or buildings designed to function
as a unit including converted residential structures %~ith more
than one (1) occupant space.
VEHICLE SIGN
k sign on a vehicle of any kind, provided the sign is
painted or attached directly to the body of the original vehicle
and does not project or extend beyond two (2) inches from the
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original manufactured body proper of the vehicle. The vehicle to
which the sign is attached shall be in proper working order and
shall bear a current license plate and shall not be permanently
parked on a public street or street right-of-way.
WALL SIGN
A sign established on the wall of a building with the face
in a parallel plane to the Diane of the building wall, and which
projects from that surface less than twelve (12) inches at all
points. Said sign shall not extend beyond the edges of the wall
upon which it is mounted nor above the 'roof line. Permanent
awnings attached to the building shall be considered a part of
the structure, and signs established on permanent a~Din~s shall
be considered wall. siqns.
That area of a window measured between structural supports
with a dimension of two (2) or more inches.
WINDOW SIGNS (Permanent)
A sign located in a window of a building or other enclosed
structure which is visible from the exterior, and is affixed in a
permanent manner such as lettering painted upon the window. Said
sign shall not be greater than one-third (1/3) of the window area
in which the sign is established.
WINDOW SIGN (Temporary)
A sign located in a window of a building or other enclosed
structure which is visible from the exterior, and is affixed in a
temporary manner. Said sign shall be displayed for a maximum of
(30) days.
25.7.03 RESIDENTIAL ZONES - This sectio~ applies to all
zones designated by the zoning ordinance as S-i, S-2, R-l, R-2,
R-3, R-4, R-5 or any subsequently created residential zone.
25.7.03-1 RESIDENTIAL USES
a. Housing Project Permanent Signs
i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign.
ii)
NUPfBER & TYPE: One (1) sign per entrance;
matching signs which border either side of one
entrance into a housinq proiect shall be treated
as one (1) sign; however, both sign faces shall
be used to calculate the total sign are~.
iii) MAXIMUM SiGN...AREA: Fifty (50) square feet.
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MA.kIMUM H~IGHT OF CROUND S~CN: As approved.
LOCATION: At entrance to housing project; .s.iqn~
shall not interfere with ~,$'ion clearanc,~.
COLOR & DESIGN: As approved.
CO~q_q~.P~: As approved.
~LLUMINATION: As approved.
.LANDSCA_DING: Optional.
REQUIRED APPROFAL~ Must be approved by the
C.ommission. and ~.iqq may be established any time
a£ger housing pro]ec~ final p~ns are approved.
~.IGN PERMIT: Required.
FEES: Requi~ed.
Occupation and Boarding House
SICN CLASSIFICATION: ~a!l' sig~'
NUMBER & TYPE: One (I) ~ameplate.
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Three (3) sq. ft.
MAXIMUM~EIGHT OF,,,,GROUND SI,GN: Not applicable.
LOCATION: As per definition of .wall sign.
COLOR & DESIGN: Must be compatible with the
architectural design and coloring of the structure
to which the sign is attached.
~OP¥: As per definition of oamepl, ate.
~LLUMINATIO~: Not permitted.
LANDSCAP, ING: Not required.
REQUIRED APPROVALS: All permanent signs requiring
a permit that are established in the R-5 zone or
the U.S. 31 Overlay Zone require Commissi,on
approval.
,SIGN PERMIT: Required.
FEES: Required.
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25.7.03-2 NON-RESIDENTIAL USES
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Institutional Uses
i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wa~ or ~.
ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) k~n__tj_~icat-lg-g-~q~ and one (1)
~hanqeable CODY sign. A building located on a ~guble~
frontage lot is permitted two (2) d_~tifica~
only one (1) sign shall face on any particular ~
frontaue with a maximum of two (Z) signs.
iii) MAXIMUM .~!_~__AREA: ~_d~_~t.~.%!_~a__ti~ns_i~n/thirty (30) sq.
ft.; changeable CODY siun/sixteen (16) sq.ft.
iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Five (5) feet.
v) LOCATION: No sign shall be located closer than ten (10)
feet to the ~ right-of-way.
vi) COLOR & DESIGN: Must be compatible with the architectural
design and coloring of the structure which the sign
identifies.
~OP~: As per definitions of identification sign and
~ha~qeab~e coDY si~n.
~: Permitted.
LANDSCAPINg: ~ound signs must be accompanied by a
a ds~ area at least equal to the total ~-
x) REQUIRED APPROVALS: All permanent signs requiring a
permit that are 9~_t_ab_~.~sb~D in the R-5 zone Or the U.S.
Highway 31 Overlay Zone require ~ approval,
xi) ~: Required.
xii) FEES: Not required.
Commercial Uses
i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wal_~ or ~'
ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) identification sign.
iii) MAXIMUM ~N AR~_A: Lgk size under five (5) acres/ten (10~
square feet; lot size five (5) acres and over/forty (40)
sq.ft.
iv) MAXIMUM_HEIgHt--OF=-- ___~ROUND--%~GN:- .... LGt. size under five (5)
acres/five (5) feet; ~ size five (5) acres and
over/eight (8) feet.
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x)
xi)
xii)
LOCATION: Shall
clearance.
not interfere with vision
COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions except for those
signs which require approval.
.COPY: As per definition of .identification sign.
!~LUMINATION: Permitted.
LANDSCAPING: .~.round signs must be accompanied by
a ~.andscaped area at least Equal to the to~al sign
.~gea.
REQUIRED APPROVALS: All permanent signs requiring
a permit ~hat are established in the R-5 zone or
the U.S. Highway 31 Overlay Zone require Plan
Commission approval.
,~GN PERMIT: Required.
FEES: Required.
25.7.03-3
issued .for. no
renewed, unless
TE/~PORA/IY SIGNS. Temporary sign permits can be
more than one (!) year's dura'~ion, but may be
otherwise prohibited.
Housing Project Construction Sign
i)
ii)
iii)
SIGN CLASSIFICATION:
NI/M~ER & TYPE: One
MAXIMUM SIGN. AREA:
sign.
Ground Sign.
(1) sign per entrance.
Six, y-four (64) sq. ft.
per
iv)
v)
vi)
MAXIMUM HEIGHT 0F GROUND SIGN: Eight (8) feet.
LOCATION: At entrance to housing, project; sign
shall not interfere with vision clearance and
shall be a minimum of 10 feet from the ~reet
ri=ht-of-w~y, except when located on a corner lo=,
as of vision clearance on corner
.~ots, Page 24, definitions in'Zoning Regulations.
COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions.
vii) COPY: No restrictions.
v±ii)
ix)
.ILLUMINATION: Not permitted.
LANDSCAPING: Not required.
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x)
xi)
x i)
xiii)
REQUIRED APPROVAL: None.
SIGN PERMIT: Required. See Section 25.7.03-3.
FEES: Required.
TIME: May be established after, but not before
final approval of housinq proiect plans, but may
remain no longer than eighteen (18) months after
the date of approval of the housinq project plans.
The temporary sign must be removed when the
permanent housinq proiect sign is established.
Non-Residential Construction Signs
i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground sign.
ii)
iii)
iv)
vi)
vii)
viii)
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xi)
xii)
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c. Real
i)
NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) sign per property frontaqe.
MAXIMUM~..IGN AREA: Thirty-two (32) sq. ft.
MAXIMUM.~EIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Eight (8) feet.
LOCATION: Shall be set back twenty (20) feet from
the street right-of-way;- only one (1) sign may
face any particular property frontage.
COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions.
COPY: Limited to identification of the building,
a~tects, engineers, contractors, and other
individuals or firms involved with the '
construction, but shall not include any
advertising or product.
ILLUMINATION: Not permitted.
LANDSCAPING: Not required.
REQUIRED APPROVAL: None.
SIGN PERMIT: Required. See Section 25.7.03-3.
FEES: Required.
TIME: Shall not be established until after
construction has begun; shall be removed within
seven (7) days after the beginning of the intended
use of the project.
Estate Signs
SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground sign.
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v)
vi)
vii )
viii)
ix)
x)
xi)
xiii)
.xiv)
TYPE: One
1 un p
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Lot size under
/ six (6) sq. ft.; lot size five
over / thirty-two (32) sq. ft.
property
five (5) acres
(5) acres and
MAXI]~UM HEIGHT OF GRO~{D SIGH: Lot size under
five (5) acres / five (5) feet; lot size five (5)
acres and over / eight (8) feet.
LOCATION: Signs of six (6) square feet or less /
ten (10) feet from ~..ight-of-way; over six (6)
sq. ft. / twenty-five (25) feet from right-of-way.
COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions.
COPY: May announce the sale, rental or lease of
the premises, but shall reflect no advertising or
promotional material other than to indicate the
party listing the property for sale or lease.
ILLUMINATION: Not permitted.
LANDSCAPING: Not required.
REQUIRED APPROVAL: None.
SIGN PERMIT: Required for signs with a sign area
over six (6) sq. ft. See 25.7.03-3.
FEES: Required for signs with a sign area over
six (6) sq. ft.
TIME: Signs shall be removed promptly after
closing, lease or rental of the proper~y. An
."OPEN HOUSE" sign may be posted only when an open
house is being conducted on the premises, unless
the sign lists the dates and times of a future
open house.
MULTI-TENANT BUILDING COMPLEX: Once eighty
percent (80%) of units are leased, sold or
occupied, real estate signs are limited to either
ground, wa.l% or window sign of six (6) sq. ft. or
less.
Political Campaign Signs
i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground sign.
ii)
iii)
NUMBER & TYPE: No restrictions
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA:
premises.
Sixteen (16) sq. ft. total per
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vi)
vii)
viii)
ix)
x)
xi)
xii)
xiii)
i)
ii)
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iv)
v)
"vi)
vii)
viii)
ix)
x)
iv) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Five (5) feet.
v) LOCATION: Must be confined
and/or polling sites.
COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions.
COPY: Names of candidates seeking public
political office and other data pertinent thereto.
ILLUMINATION: Not permitted.
LANDSCAPING: Not required.
REQUIRED APPROVAL: None.
SIGN PERMIT: Not requi~ed.
FEES:
TIME: (72)
hours
Street Banners
SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Banner.
NUMBER & TYPE: As approved.
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: As approved.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Not
LOCATION: As approved.
COLOR & DESIGN: AS approved.
C 0 PY: Must announce pub 1 i c o r
event. (This does not include
ILLUMINATION: Not permitted.
LANDSCAPING: Not required.
xi)
xii)
xiii)
tO private property
Not required.
Must be removed within seventy-two
after the election to which they pertain.
applicable.
entertainment
"SALE" signs).
be
REQUIRED APPROVAL: Signs and locations must
approved by the Administrator.
SIGN PERMIT: Required. See Section 25.7.03-3.
FEES: Exempt.
TIME: May be established up to fourteen (14) days
prior to the event and remain seventy-two hours
after.
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25.7.04 BUSINESS AND MANUFACTURING ZONES. This section
applies to all zones designated by the zoning ordinance as B-l,
B-2, B-3, B-g, B-5, B-6, B-7, B-8, I-l, M-l, M-2, M-3, or any
subsequently created business or manufacturing zone.
25.7.04-1 COMMERCIAL USES
a. Sin~le....Tenant Building
i)
$~GN CLASSIFICATION: Ground si~n, wall or ~oof
~ (Roof signs are prohibited on residences
have been converted, to office, business
and/or manufacturing uses).
ii)
NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) ~dentification sign per
business, k building located on a double-frontage
lot is permitted two (2) identification signs;
only one (1) sign shall face on any particular
property frontage with a maximum of two (2) signs.
As per definition of ground sign, in Old Towne
Ca.~mel, in no instance shall any building have
more than one (1) identification qround sign.
iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: per appropriate Chart.
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)
ix)
x)
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN:
chart. ' -
See appropriate
LOCATION: See appropriate chart.
COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions except for those
signs which require approval by the Commission.
However, signs in gnified centers must be of
similar design and identical in lighting, color
and style of construction.
COPY: As per definition of identification sign.
ILLUMINATIOn: Interior or completely shielded.
LANDSCAPING: Ground signs must be accompanied by
a landscaped area at least equal to the sign area.
(Calculate one side only on double-faced signs).
REQUIRED APPROVALS: All permanent signs requiring
a permit that are established in a B-g, B-7, B-8,
M-3 or U.S. 31 Highway Overlay Zone require Plan
Commission approval.
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xi)
xii)
b..
SIGN PERMIT: Required.
FEES: Required.
Multi-Tenant Building (Vertical Spacm)
i)
SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground lgn, wall sign or
roof siqn. (Roof s~'~ns are prohibited - on
residences which have been converted to office,
business and/or manufacturing uses).
ii)
NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) wal___~l or roof
~dentification sign per business, or one (1)
~ound Identification sign per building, in which
instance all Dulldlng tenants shall equally share
the siqn area. Businesses located in buildings on
double-frontaqe lots are permitted two (2)
identification siqns; only one (1) sign shall
~ace on any particular property frontaqe with a
maximum of two (2) signs.
One (1) ~enter identification ground siqn is
allowed if the Multi-Tenant Buildinq Complex has
two (2) or more buildings designed to function as
a unit or one (1) building with seven (7) or more
tenants. . (If applicable, all cop~ of individual
building tenants and gopy of center identification
ground $iqn shall be included on one (1), only~
identification ground sign). Any Multi-Tenant
Buildinq ComDle~ located on a double-frontage lot
is allowed two (2) center identification qround
siqns; only one (1) sign shall face on any
particular propert~ frontaq~ with a maximum of two
(2) signs.
As per definition of ground sign, in Old Towne
Carmel in no instance shall any building "or multi-
building complex have more than one {1)
identification ground sign.
AREA: See appropriate chart,
iv)
v)
vi)
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN:
chart.
See appropriate
LOCATION: See appropriate chart.
COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions except for those
signs which require approval by the Commission.
However, signs in unified centers must be of a
similar design and identical in lighting, color
and style of construction.
2O
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x)
xi)
xii)
Co
COPY~ AS per definition of identification
andS'or center ide~tificat.ion ground sign.
sign
ILLUMINATION: Interior or completely shielded.
LANDSCAPING: Ground signs must be accompanied by
a landscaped area at least equal to the total sign
area..
REQUIllED APPROVALS: All permanent signs requiring
a permit that are established in a B-4, B-7, B-8,
M-3, or U.S. 31 Highway Overlay Zone require
Commission approval.
SIGN PERMIT: Required.
FEES: Required.
~u.lti-Tenant..Buildinq (Horizontal Space)
i)
SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground si~n, wmll..sign or
roof siq~. (Roof signs are prohibited on
residences which have been converted to office,
business and/or manufacturing uses).
ii)
NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) identification sign per
building, one (1) directory sign at the main
entrance of each building and one (1) center
identificstion qround sign per Multi-Tenant
BUilding Complex. Buildings located on double-
fr0ntaq, e......lots are permitted two (2) identificmtion
signs. Buildings with more than one (1) mai~
entrance and served by separate parking lots are
permitted two (2) directory signs, one (1) at each
of the main building entrances. Any Multi-Tenant
Building Complex located on a d.o~ble-fronta~e lot
is allowed two (2) Center. identification ground
signs.? In all of the above instances only one (1)
sign in each category shall face on any particular
property frontage with a maximum of two (2) signs
in each category.
One .(1) multi-building complex directory sign is
permitted if approved by the Commission when
presented as part of a total sign package. (Refer
to definition of multi-building complex directory
si~n and Section 25.7.04-1, d.).
As per definition of ground si~, in no instance
shall any building or multi-building complex have
more than one (1) identification ground sign per
property frontage. In Old Towne Carme..%, in no
iii)
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vi)
vii)
viii)
ix)
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xi)
xii)
complex have more than one (1)-- ide~ificati~,
ground sign. If the identification ground sign is
to be used for tenant identification then all
building tenants shall equally share the s.i.~n area
as per appropriate Chart, (If
applicable, this includes the center
identification ~round sign / copy - all ~
shall be included on one (1), only, identific~fon
ground sign).
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Each directory sign and each
multi-building complex directory sign shall have a
maximum siqn area of twenty (20) square feet. The
maximum siqn a~ea for each identif$cation sign and
each center identification__ground si~n as per
appropriate chart
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGI¢: Directory siqn and
multi-buildin~ complex directory siqn / five (5)
feet. Identification .sign and center
identification q{ound siqn as per appropriate
chart~
LOCATION: Identification sign and center
identification .qround siqn as per appropriate
chart. Directory.sign and multi-
~uildinq complex directory sl~n shall---'~
interfere with vision clearance.
COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions except for those
signs which require approval' by the Commission.
However, signs in unified centers must be of
similar design and idential in lighting, color and
style of construction.
COPY: As per definitions of ~dentification sign,
director~ sign, center identification qround siqn
and multl-buildinq complex directory siqn.
ILLUMINATION: Interior or completely shielded.
~ANDSCAPING: Ground signs must be accompanied by.
a landscaped area at least equal to the total siqn
area, including multi-buildinq complex directory
sign.
REQUIRED ~PPROVAL: Ail permanent signs requiring
a permit that are established in a B-4, B-7, B-8,
M-3 or U.S. 31 Highway O~erlay Zone require
Commission approval.
SIGN PERMIT: Required.
FEES: Required.
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d. Muir.-Tenant Building Complex (Unified Center)
and/or Hof~zon~'~'l' 'space;
i)
ii)
Freeway and };on-Freeway.
Vertical
SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Center identification. Ground
sign and multi-buildi, nq comp.lex directory. slqn.
NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) center identification
ground, sign per ~q.lti-Tenant BuildinG Complex.
Any building complex (per approved overall complex
development plan) located on a double frontaqe lot
is permitted two (2) center.identification ground
~; . only one (1) sign shall face any
partlcular property frontage with a maximum of two
(2) signs.
NOTE: No center identification ground sign is
permitted for a unified center with fewer than two
(2) buildings or one (1) building with six (6) or
fewer tenants. In addition to the allowed ground
~sign(s), a Multi-Building Complex (Horizontal
Space) is allowed one (1) .mu!ti-building complex
~tory sign, if said sign is approved by the
Carmel Plan Commission when presented as part of a
total sign package.
ii£)
MAX!MI/M .S..IGN AREA: For center identification
ground .si~n see appropriate char~
~.ul.t.i-b~ildinq complex directory s. ign / twenty
(20) sq. ft.
iv) axImm
identification
siqn/ five (5)
OF GROUND ..SIGN: For center
Ground si~n see appropriate char~
.~ulti-buildinq complex directory
feet.
v) LOCATION: Minimum ten (10) feet from street
right-of-way.
COLOR & DESIGN: Signs must comply with the
approved unified center architectural and color
scheme.
vii)
COPY: As per definition of center identification
~round siqn and/or multi"-b'uildin~ complex
directory siq.n.
viii) ILLUMINATION: Interior or completely shielded.
ix)
LANDSCAPING: Ground siqns must be accompanied by
a 1.andsc~ped area at least equal to the total sign
area (including multi-building complex directory
signo
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APPROVAL: All permanent signs requiring a permit
that are established in a B-4, B-7, B-8, M-3 or
U.S. 31 Highway Overlay Zone require Commission
approval.
xi) SIGN PERMIT: Required.
xii) FEES: Required.
Maximum Sign Area
i)
ii)
iii)
iv).
and ~.aximum H.eight of Ground Signs
Chart: Non-Freeway - SinGle-Tenant Buildings and
Multi-Tenant BuildinGs (Horizontal Space}.
Chart: Non-Freeway
(.Vertical Space}.
- Multi-Tenant
BuildinGs
Chart: Freeway - SinGle-Tenant BuildinGs and
~ulti-Tenant BuildinGs (Horizontal Space).
Chart: Freeway - Multi-Tenant BuildinGs (Vertical
Space}.
f. Permanent Window Signs. This section applies to all
commercial uses located on properties zoned B-l, B-2, B-3, B-4,
B-5, B-6,B-7, B-8, I-l, M-3 (or an subsequently created business
or manufacturing zone). Said commercial uses, in addition to
utilizing the signage requirements in Section 25.7.04-1, items a.
through d. or item f., may also utilize the signage requirements
listed in this Section 25.7.04-1, item f.
i}
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Window SiGn.
NUMBER & TY~E: One (1) identification sign per
property frontage.
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: One-third (1/3) of the window
area on '~hich the sign is established.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Not applicable.
LOCATION: As per definition of window sign.
COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions except for those
signs which require approval by the Commission.
However, signs in unified centers must be of
a similar design and identical in lighting, color
and style of construction.
vii)
viii)
ix)
..~pPY: As per definition of identification sign.
ILLUMINATION: Not permitted.
LANDSCAPING: Not required.
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x)
REQUIRED'APPROVAL: All permanent signs requiring
a permit that are established in the B-4, B-7,B-8,
M-3 or U.S. Highway 31 Overlay Zone require
Commission approval.
xi) SIGN pERMIT: Required.
xii) FEES: Required.
g. Old Towne Carmel. This section applies to all'
commercial uses located on properties zoned B-I, B-2, B-3, B-4,
B-5, B-6, B-7, B-8, M-I, M-2, M-3, (or subsequently created
business or manufacturing zone), and additionally situated in Old
To,ne Carmel. Said commercial uses may utilize either the
~ignage requirements in Section 25.7.04-1, items a. through d.,
of this Ordinance or the signage requirements listed in Section
25.7.04, item f.
i)
SIGN CLASSIFICATION: S.uspended sign; projecting
si~n~ or porch sign. (Only in Old .Towne Carmel
are these types of signs permitted.
ii)
NU~[BER & TYPE: One (1) identification sign per
business in a Single-Tenant Building or a Multi-
Teqant Buildin~ (Vertical Space)'. One (1)
(B~ilding) identifica~io~ Sign per Multi-Tenant
Buil.d~n~ (Vertical Sp.a.~e) or Multi-Tenant Building
(Horizontal Space) i$' permitted if seven (7) or
more businesses occupy the same building. In no
instance shall any building or multi-building
complex have more than one (1) identification
ground sign. tf the identification sign is to be
used for tenant identification then all building
tenants shall equally share the sign area as per
appropriate chart.
iii)
MAXIMUM SIGN ARR~: Twenty (20) sq. ft. for a
pro3ecting sign; twelve (12) sq. ft. for a
suspended signi six (6) sq. ft. for a
iv)
MAXIMUM HEIGHT.OF..G~O.UND...S!GN (Sus~endad]: Eight
(8) feet.
v)
LOCATION: No ground .sign shall be located closer
than five (5) feet to the right-of-way and shall
not in~erfere with vision cleara, nce. k projecting
sign may be utiliz'~d only when ~he building on
w~h it is to be established has a front yard
with a depth of less than five (5) feet. k
projecting sign shall be located a minimum of ~wo
(2) feet behind the curb and shall measure a
minimum distance of eight (8) feet from the bottom
of the sign to ground level.
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vi)
COLOR & DESIGN; No restrictions except for those
signs which require approval by the Commission.
However, signs in unified centers must be of
similar design and identical in lighting, color,
height of siqn area and style of construction.
vii)
viii)
COP~: As per definition of identification.siqn.
ILLUMINATION: Permitted.
ix) LANDSCAPING: Optional.
x)
REQUIRED APPROVALS: All permanent signs requiring
a permit that are established in the B-4,B-7, B-8,
M-3 or U.S. Highway 31 Overlay Zone require
Commission approval.
xi) SIGN PERMIT: Required.
xii) FEES: Required.
h. Fast Food Operations With Drive-Through Service. This
section applies to fast food operations with drive-through
service located on properties zoned B-l, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-6,
B-7, B-8, I-l, M-l, M-2, M-3. Said fast food operations, in
addition to utilizing the signage requirements listed in Section
25.7.04-1 items a. through d., or Section 25.7.04-1, item e., may
also display a menu sign with a maximum sign area of sixteen (16)
sq. ft. and a maximum height of six (6) feet for a ground sign.
25.7.04-2 NON-COMMERCIA~ USES
a. Housing Project (Permanent Sign).
i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign.
ii)
NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) sign per entrance;
matching signs which border either side of one
entrance into a housing, project.shal1 be treated
as one sign; however, both s~qn faces shall be
used to calculate the sign area.
iii) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Fifty (50) square feet per
sign face.
iv) ~JkXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: As approved.
v)
LOCATION: At entrance to housing project; sign
shall not interfere with vision clearance.
vi) COLOR & DESIGN: As approved.
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~'vii)~ C~: AS approved.
viii) iLLUMiNATION: As approved.
ix) LANDSCAPING: Optional.
x) REQUIRED APPROVAL: Must be approved by the
Commission; and sign may be established, any time
~f%er ho~'~ing project plans are approved.
xi) SIGN PERMIT: Required.
xii)
Home
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v) '
vi)
vii)
viii)
ix)
x)
xi)
FEES: Required.
Occupatiq~ and Boarding House
SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall siqn or qround siq~.
NIR4BER & TYPE: One (l) identification sign..
MAXIMUM S~GN AREk: Twenty (20) square fee~.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIG~: Five (5) feet.
LOCATION: No closer than five (5) feet to the
righ~-of-wa.~; shall not interfere with vision
~'!earance...
COLOR & DESIGN: No restrictions.
COPY: As per definition of identification ..sign.
ILLUMINATION: Permitted.
LANDSCAPING.: Ground siqn.s must be accompanied by
a ~andscape~ area a~ leas% equal ~o the total siq5
are~.
REQUIRED APPROVAL: All permanent signs requiring
a permit ~ha~ are established in the B-4,B-7,B-8,
M-3, or U.S. Highway 31 Overlay Zone require
Commissio~ approval.
SIGN PERMIT: Required.
xii) FEES: Required.
Ce
Institutional Uses
i) SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall sig~ or ground sig~.
ii) NUMBER & TYPE: One (1) identification sig~ and
one (1) changeable copy sign.
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sign is ~ate~ of the signs non-co~formlty~nd~ethe~ it is~
legally non-conforming or is illegal. Should any questions arise
as a result of the Administrator's decision that a sign is a
legal non-conforming use or is illegal, the final determination
of such status shall be made by the Board as provided for in
Section 28.6 of this Ordinance..An on going record of existing
legal non-conforming signs shall thereafter be maintained as a
part of the Board's permanent records. '..
A legal .non-conforming sign shall immediately lose its lega%
non-conforminG designation if:
(1) the si~ is not kept in good repair and in a safe
condition;
(2) the sign is demolished by any natural force to the
extent of seventy percent (70%) of its use;
(3)
the sign is
(except for
maintenance);
altered in any way in structure of copy
changeable copy., signs and normal
(4) the sign is relocated;
(5) the sign is replaced;
(6)
the fee ownership of the property upon which the si.~n
is located changes or the tenant using the si.gn
changes;
On the happening of any one of the above.sign conditions the
~ shall be immediately brought into conformance with this
nance with a new permit secured therefore, or shall be
removed.
Nothing in this Ordinance shall relieve the owner or user of
a legal non-conforming 'sign or owner of the property on which the
l_.egal non-conforming sign is located from the provisions of this
ordinance regarding safety, maintenance and repair of signs,
provided, however, that any repainting, cleaning, and other
normal maintenance or repair of the sign or sign structure shall
not modify in any way the sign.structure or copy.
25.7.06 SIGN PERMITS. Except as otherwise provided in this
Ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person to establi, s~ any
sign within the jurisdictional area of this Ordinance, or cause
the same to be done without first obtaining a sign permit for'
each such sign from the Administrator as required by this
Ordinance. These directives shall not be construed to require
any permit for a change of copy on a legal changeable copy sign,
nor for the repainting, cleaning and other normal maintenance or
repair of a siqn or sign Strugture for which a permit has
previously been issued, so long as the sign or sign structure is
not modified in any way. No permit is required for signs which
are exempted from permits elsewhere in this Ordinance. No new
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with the requirements ~f this °~dinance o~ the
adoptinn ~n~ss ~,f~'unti! the sigh is alt~-~ '~or i-~.ocated. A
permif'~ must/ be ~cured when the fee ownership or--the property
upon which the Sign is located has been changed, or when the
ground upon which the sign is situated has been leased to a new
lessee.
Every sign permit issued by the Administrator shall become
null and void if the sign is not established within, six (6)
months after the issuance of such p~rmit. Signs which require
approval by the Commission must be established within one (1)
year after the dace such approval is granted, or such a~Pproval
shall become null and void. Signs which require variance
approval from the Board shall be established within one (1) year.
(See Ordinance Z-17~.
No person shall establish any sign upon any property or
building without the consent of the owner or person entitled to
possession of the property or building if any, or their
authorized representative.
Application for a permit shall be made to the ~dministrator
upon a form provided by the ~dministrator and shall be
accompanied by such information as may be required to assure
compliance with all appropriate laws and regulations of the City
including, but no~ limited to:
(1) Name and address of the owner of the sign.
(2) .Name and address of the owner (fee .owner) of the
premises where the'sign is to be located.
(3) Name and address of the person leasing the premises (if
applicable).
Clear and legible drawings with description definitely
showing location of the sign which is the subjec~ of
the permit and all .ocher existing signs whose
construction requires permits, when such signs are on
the same premises.
Drawings showing the dimensions, construction supports,
sizes, electrical wiring and components, materials,
color, and design of the sign and method of attachment.
The design, quality, materials and loading shall
conform to the requirements of the Building Official's
and Administrative Code (B.O.A.C~), as amended. If
required by the Administrator, engineering data shall
be supplied on plans submitted certified by a duly
licensed engineer.
The Administrator shall issue a permit for the estab!ishemnt
of a sign when an application therefore has been properly made of
the city.
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Setback of $i~n ~ !dinq Maximum Maximum Hei,~ht
Fr~n Street~ Rl~ht- FrDnta~e S~a of Grour~ S£~n
Of-way (Mini~ (Tenant Unit)
5 feet
5-50 ft. uma.~ 50 ft. 20 sq. ft. 5 feet
50-100 ft. 30 sq. ft. '5 feet
101-300 ft. 45 sq. ft. 5 feet
over 300 ft. 60 sq. ft. 5 feet
51-100 ft. ~ 50 ft. 25 ~q. ft. 6 feet
50-100 ft. 35 sq. ft. 6 feet
101-300 ft. 60 sq. ft. 6 feet
over 300 ft. 80 sq. ft. 6 feet
101-300 ft. under 50 ft. 30 sq. ft. 7 feet
50-100 ft. 40 sq. ft. 7 feet
101-300 ft. 75 sq. ft. 7 feet
~ 300 ft. 90 sq. ft. 7 feet
over 300 ft.* under 50 ft. 35 sq. ft. 7 feet
50-I00 ft. 50 sq. ft. 7 feet
101-300 ft. 90 sq. ft. 7 feet
cv~r 300 ft. 100 sq. ft. 7 feet
For b~J~ngs who~e setback f~ the road right-of-way is n~'~ ~ 300 ft.
The Max/nun sign area may be increased at the rate of an ~t~onal 5 sq. ~
per a~tional 100 ft. setback.
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Freeway: SINCr~-TENANT.,,,& ~3LTI-TENANT (HORIZONTAL) ~rr~nINC..~
Setback of...Si.gn Building Max/mum Maximum Height
F'~C,,;L Street.....Ri.qht- Fron~e Si~n Area of Ground SiM
o?-w~¥ (~imu~. ,(Tenant unit) '
5 feet
200' & t~r~ %1D~ 100' 40 sq. ft. 6 feet
101-250' 75 sq. ft. 7 feet
over 250' 100 sq. ft. 8 feet
over 200'* under 100' 50 sq. ft. 6 feet
101-250' 90 sq. ft. 7 feet
over 250' 120 sq. ft. 8 feet'
For b,~{~A{ngs whose setback f~,, the road right-of-way is more than 200 ft.
Th~ max/mum sign area may be incr~ at ~he ra~e of an aHA{ tional 5 sq. f~.
per ~d~tional 100 ft. setback.
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SIGN CF~A RT.
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Freeway: MULTI-TENANT (VERTICAL) BUILDINGS,
Setback of Sign Building Maximum
From Street,Riqht- Frontaqe Sign Area
of-way (Minimum 5 (Tenant ,,Unit) Business Siqn
Feet -(Individual,.).
200 ft. & under under 100 ft. 30 sq.ft.
101-250 ft. 50 sq.ft.
over 250 ft. 75 sq.ft.
over 200 feet* under 100 ft. 30 sq. ft.
101-250 ft. 50 sq.ft.
over 250 ft~ 75 sq.ft.
* For buildings whose setback from the road right-of-way is more
than 200 ft. The maximum sign area may be increased at the rate
of an additional 5 sq.ft, per additional 100 ft. setback.
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