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CARMEL CITY CODE
CHAPTER 10: ZONING SUBDIVISIONS
ARTICLE 1: ZONING CODE
CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE
SECTION 25.07: SIGN ORDINANCE
25.07.01 General Provisions
25.07.01 -01 Definitions
25.07.01 -02 Purpose and Intent
25.07 -01 -03 Administration and Enforcement
25.07 -01 -04 Sign Maintenance
25.07 -01 -05 Exempted Signs
25.07 -01 -06 Prohibited Signs
25.07.01 -07 Legal Non Conforming Signs
25.07.02 Permanent Signs
25.07.02 -01 Residential Complex
25.07.02 -02 Home Occupation and Boarding House
25.07.02 -03 Single Tenant Building
25.07.02 -04 Multi- Tenant Building_.s
25.07.02 -05 Window Signs
25.07.02 -06 Drive -Thru Service Menu Signs
25.07.02 -07 Old Town Old Meridian
25.07.02 -08 Carmel Drive -Range Line Road Overlay Zone
25.07.02 -09 Miscellaneous Permanent Signs
25.07.03 Temporary Signs
25.07.03 -01 Construction Signs
25.07.03 -02 Real Estate Signs
25.07.03 -03 Political Campaign Signs
25.07.03 -04 Si na e for Temporary Uses
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Model Home Temporary Sales Office Identification Signs
Permitted Banners
Yard Sale Open House signs
Miscellaneous Temporary Signs
Non Freeway
Freeway
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Sign Face Separation
Throu'h Lot Real Estate Sign Placement
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25.07 Signs.
25.07.01 General Provisions.
25.07.01 -01 Definitions.
Terms used in this Ordinance are defined in Chapter 3: Definitions.
25.07.01 -02 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 the use of regulation and permits, and by the application of reasonable guidelines
formulated to ensure compliance by all present and future signs with the ordinance. This ordinance is
designed to authorize signs which are:
A. Compatible with the objectives of proper design as stated in this Ordinance and zoning
amenities;
B. Legible, readable and visible in the circumstances in which they are used;
C. 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 environment required to
serve the public welfare; and
D. Respectful of the reasonable rights of other advertisers whose messages are displayed.
25.07.01 -03 Administration and Enforcement.
A. The Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to enforce and carry out all provisions
of this section both in letter and spirit, pursuant to state statute.
B. The Administrator is further empowered to delegate the duties and the powers granted to and
imposed upon him/her under this Ordinance. As used in this section, "Administrator" shall
include any authorized representative(s).
C. The Administrator is hereby empowered to enter or inspect any building, structure, or
premises in the jurisdictional area of this Ordinance, upon which, or in connection with
which a sign is located, for the purpose of inspection of the sign, its structural and electrical
connections, and to insure compliance with the provisions of this section. Such inspections
shall be carried out during business hours, unless an emergency exists.
D. Except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person to
establish 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.
E. 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.
F. The Administrator may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under provisions of
this Section whenever the permit is issued on the basis of a misstatement of fact or fraud
after due notice by and hearing before the Administrator.
G. No permit for a sign issued hereunder shall be deemed to constitute permission or
authorization to maintain an unlawful sign nor shall any permit issued hereunder
constitute a defense in an action to abate an unlawful sign.
H. No new permit is required for signs which have permits and which conform to the
requirements of this ordinance on the date of its adoption unless and until the sign is altered
or relocated in violation of this Ordinance.
I. Permit fees shall be as stated in Section 29.06.05 of this Ordinance.
25.07.01 -04 Sign Maintenance.
A. All signs and sign structures shall be kept and maintained in good repair and in a safe
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condition.
B. A Sign Permit shall not be required for sign maintenance, i.e. the repainting, cleaning and
other normal maintenance or repair of a sign or sign structure for which a permit has
previously been issued.
C. However, any Sign Alteration shall require sign permit approval.
D. Landscaping around ground signs shall be maintained so that the sign may be visible at all
times and from all visual angles.
E. A Sign Permit will not be required for a change of copy for legal Changeable Copy or
otherwise allowed under this Ordinance.
F. All signs shall be subject to an inspection by the Administrator.
25.07.01 -05 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 Signs.
B. Holiday Signs.
C. Integral Signs (three square feet or less).
D. Parking Signs (three square feet or less).
E. Private Traffic Directional Signs not exceeding three square feet in sign area for any one
sign; and not higher than three feet above ground level. Standard traffic directional signs,
such as STOP and Yield signs, shall comply with the "Uniform Manual for Traffic Control
Devises" which can be found at www.mutcd.fhwa.dot. og_v
F. Public Building Signs.
G. Public Signs.
H. Corporate Flags when flown in conjunction with the Flag of the United States of America;
however, such Corporate flags shall be no larger than 24 square feet.
L Soft Drink Dispensing Machines.
J. unassigned.
K. Benches established on business's premises they advertise copy area one square foot or
less.
L. Address Numbers (as per chart).
25.07.01 -06 Prohibited Signs.
The following types of signs are prohibited:
A. Signs which contain statements, words, or pictures of an obscene, indecent, or immoral
character, such as will offend public morals or decency.
B. Signs which contain or are in imitation of an official traffic sign or signal, contain the words
"stop "slow "caution "danger "warning" or similar words, or 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.
C. Signs which advertise a good, product, an activity, business, project, or service no longer
conducted on the premises or direct persons to a different location (or to a telephone number
at a different location) from where the sign is installed.
D. Signs with an exposed light source on the exterior of a building unless they are permitted
specifically by other sections of this Ordinance.
E. Signs of the flashing, blinking, animated, or audible type, including digital, i.e. LED signs.
F. Signs which rotate, swing, have a major moving part, inflate or move as a result of wind or
electric air pressure, i.e. banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, strings of light bulbs,
spinners, or similar devices, unless they are permitted specifically by other sections of this
Ordinance (See Section 25.07.03 -06).
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G. Portable signs which are transportable or moveable, except as permitted under provisions of
this section.
H. Signs which are located in such a manner as to obstruct the view of the intersection of a
street, highway, or trail crossing.
Signs which are located upon, over, or in any street or highway right -of -way, except for
official highway signs.
J. Signs which are established on trees, utility poles, and fences except Section 25.07.03 -06
a) Street Banners for Public Events.
K. Roof Signs on residences which have been converted to office, business, and /or
manufacturing uses.
L. It shall be prohibited to park or use a vehicle in such a way as to function as a sign, defined
to include the parking of any vehicle, trailer or similar movable structure containing or
supporting any signage between the right -of -way line and any public street and the greater of
two distances: forward of the Front Line of Building of the Principal Building or 150 feet
from the public right -of -way, with the exception of:
1. Vehicles actively involved in construction on or serving of the site;
2. Vehicles delivering products to the site in designated loading areas;
3. Vehicles parked in designated truck parking areas of a development that have been
screened from or are not generally visible from the public right -of -way;
4. Vehicles parked on sites where parking is not available 150 feet or more from the
public right -of -way. In such cases, vehicles supporting signage shall be located as
far as possible from the public right -of -way, subject to determination by the
Director.
5. Passenger vehicles, pick -up trucks, and vans of a size that can fully fit within a
standard parking space containing signs that do not exceed 16 square feet in area.
25.07.01 -07 Legal Non Conforming Signs.
A. After the enactment of this amendatory Ordinance, the Administrator shall make a survey
every 12 months of the jurisdictional area for signs that do not conform to this Ordinance
(as of July l t of the respective calendar year); and shall submit the results of the survey,
in writing, to the Mayor, members of the Council, members of the Board, and members
of the Commission. This report is due on or before September 1st of every year and shall
include the sections of this Ordinance with which said signs do not comply (as of July 1
of the respective calendar year), and any necessary proof that said signs are Legal Non
Conforming Signs.
B. The Administrator shall also use all reasonable efforts to notify the user or owner of the
property on which such sign is located of the signs non conformity and whether 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 Sign or is illegal, the final determination of
such status shall be made by the Board as provided for in Section 28.06 of this Ordinance.
An ongoing record of existing Legal Non Conforming Signs shall thereafter be maintained
as a part of the Board's permanent records.
C. Where a non conforming sign was legally existing on July 1, 2004, the Administrator
shall register such sign as a Legal Non Conforming Sign, specifying on the registration
form the date of the erection or installation of such sign and, if applicable, the dates on
which the Board granted a variance and a Sign Permit was issued.
D. A non conforming sign as described in Subsection (C) above which is duly registered shall
thereafter be deemed a Legal Non Conforming Sign and may be continued without further
registration.
E. If the Administrator determines that a non conforming sign existing on July 1, 2004, was
not legally erected or installed, the user or owner shall have until January 1, 2006, to
appeal the Administrator's determination to the Board or to obtain a Variance from the
Board allowing the sign to be continued. After January 1, 2006, if the Board has not
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reversed the Administrator's determination or granted a variance allowing the sign to be
continued, it shall thereafter be deemed an illegal sign and shall be immediately brought
into conformance with this Ordinance or shall be removed.
F. A Legal Non Conforming Sign shall immediately lose its Legal Non Conforming
designation if:
1. The sign is not kept in good repair and in a safe condition and the state of disrepair
or unsafe condition continues for six months;
2. The sign is relocated;
3. The complete sign and sign structure are replaced; or
4. The Sign Permit or Variance under which the sign was allowed or permitted
expires.
G. On the happening of any one of the above conditions the sign shall be immediately brought
into conformance with this Ordinance with a new Sign Permit secured therefore, or shall be
removed.
H. Nothing in this Ordinance shall relieve the owner or user of a Legal Non Conforming Sign
or owner of the property on which the Legal Non Conforming Sign is located from the
provisions of this ordinance regarding safety, maintenance and repair of signs.
25.07.02 Permanent Signs.
A. All signs require Sign Permit approval by the Administrator.
B. All Sign Permits require fees per Ch. 29.06.05 of the Zoning Ordinance.
C. No sign shall interfere with Vision Clearance per Ch. 3 of the Zoning Ordinance.
D. All permanent ground signs require a Landscaped Green Area at its base equal to the Sign Area.
E. Wall Signs are allowed provided that they fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the
building and do not obscure architectural details of the building.
F. No Wall Sign shall be allowed to extend above the cornice line of a building.
G. All sign types should be designed with an intent and purpose to relate to the architectural style of the
main building or buildings upon the site.
H. All signs should be installed a minimum of five feet outside of the proposed Thoroughfare Plan right
of -way. If an owner elects to install a sign within the proposed Thoroughfare Plan right -of -way, owner
will be responsible for the expense of sign removal and relocation should proposed right -of -way be
taken for road improvements. Owner is responsible for obtaining Variance approval from the Board of
Zoning Appeals and Board of Public Works approval for sign location through the Department of
Engineering and must also sign a commitment form and have it recorded with Hamilton County. This
commitment form must be turned in with the sign permit application.
25.07.02 -01 Residential Complex.
A. SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground.
B. NUMBER TYPE:
One sign per entrance; matching signs which border either side of one entrance into the
development shall be treated as one sign; however, both Sign Faces shall be used to calculate
the total Sign Area.
C. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: 50 square feet.
D. MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Six feet.
E. LOCATION: At entrance to development, minimum of five feet from existing right -of-
way or proposed right -of -way per the Thoroughfare Plan.
F. ILLUMINATION: Permitted.
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25.07.02 -02 Home Occupation and Boarding House.
A. SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall.
B. NUMBER TYPE: One Nameplate.
C. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Three square feet.
D. MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Not applicable.
E. LOCATION: As per definition of Wall Sign.
F. ILLUMINATION: Not permitted.
25.07.02 -03 Single Tenant Building.
A. SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground, Wall or Roof.
B. NUMBER TYPE: One sign per Street Frontage, maximum three signs.
A building owner with two or more Street Frontages may elect to transfer a permitted sign
from one Street Frontage to another to allow no more than two signs to be oriented to one
Street Frontage. i.e. one Wall or Roof Identification Sign and one Ground Identification
Sign.
C. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: per appropriate chart.
D. MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN:
1. Buildings along a non freeway: Six feet.
2. Buildings along a Freeway: See Sign Chart B.
E. LOCATION: Minimum five feet from existing right -of -way or proposed right -of -way per
the Thoroughfare Plan.
F. COPY: As per definition of Identification Sign. Any permitted Ground Identification Sign
may include Changeable Copy not to exceed 50% of the Sign Area.
G. ILLUMINATION: Permitted.
25.07.02 -04 Multi- Tenant Buildings.
A. SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Blade, Directory, Multi- tenant Building Complex Directory,
Complex Identification, Ground, Projecting, Roof, Secondary Projecting Sign or Wall.
B. NUMBER TYPE:
1. Multi- Tenant Ground Floor Building
a) Per Building: One Ground Identification Sign per Street Frontage,
maximum three, where the name of the building /center is most prominent
and utilizes 1 \3 of the total sign area OR
b) Per Tenant:
(i)
One Projecting, Roof or Wall Sign per Street Frontage,
maximum two
1) Projecting Sign allowed only in Carmel Dr. /Range
Line Rd. Overlay, Old Meridian District and Old Town
Overlay Zone.
2) If Projecting Sign is selected, a Secondary Projecting
Sign may not be used on the same facade. AND
(ii) One Secondary Projecting Sign per facade, maximum two for
pedestrian identification along a sidewalk. AND
(iii) One Wall sign for the rear (parking lot entrance) Facade if the
building has a Front Yard with a depth of less than 15 feet.
2. Multi- Tenant, Multi-Level Non Retail Service Building
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a) Per Building: One Identification sign per Street Frontage, maximum three.
b) A building owner may transfer Street Frontages for one Wall and one
Ground Sign to face the same Street Frontage.
c) Buildings with more than one main entrance and served by separate
parking lots are permitted one Directory Sign at each of the main building
entrances.
3. Multi -Tenant Building Complex
a) Per Complex: One Complex Identification Sign per Street Frontage,
maximum three in addition to Roof or Wall Identification Signs for Multi
Tenant, Ground Floor or Multi- Tenant, Multi -Level Buildings.
b) Multi- Tenant Building Complex Directory: One per Street Frontage
Note: A Multi -Tenant Building Complex Directory Sign is not counted
against the total number of signs permitted for one Street Frontage.
4. Multi- Tenant, Multi Level, Mixed -Use Building
a) Per Building: One Building/main upper story tenant Blade or Wall
Identification sign per Street Frontage. Note: A Blade sign installed on the
corner will be considered facing two Street Frontages.
b) Per Ground Floor Tenant:
(i) One Wall or Projecting sign per Street Frontage.
1) Projecting Sign allowed only in Carmel Dr. /Range
Line Rd. Overlay, Old Meridian District and Old Town
Overlay Zone.
2) If Projecting Sign is selected, a Secondary Projecting
Sign may not be used on the same facade. AND
(ii) One Secondary Projecting Sign per facade, maximum two for
pedestrian identification along a sidewalk. AND
(iii) One Wall sign for the rear (parking lot entrance) Facade if the
building has a Front Yard with a depth of less than 15 feet.
c) Directory Sign (for Upper level tenants):
(i) One Wall Directory Sign per building Facade at the ground floor
entrance to identify upper level tenants OR
(ii) One Ground Directory Sign per building at the rear (parking lot)
entrance to the building to identify upper level tenants.
C. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA:
1. Multi- Tenant, Multi -Level Mixed Use Building Wall Directory: Six square feet.
2. Multi- Tenant, Multi -Level Mixed Use Building Ground Directory: 12 square feet.
3. All other Directory: 20 square feet.
4. Secondary Projecting: five square feet.
5. All others: See appropriate chart.
D. MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN:
1. Directory: Six feet.
2. Non freeway: Six feet.
3. Freeway: See Sign Chart B.
E. LOCATION:
1. Blade:
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a) May be utilized only when the building on which it is to be established
has a Front Yard with a depth of less than 15 feet.
b) Shall be located a minimum of two feet behind the curb.
c) Shall measure a minimum distance of 12 feet from the bottom of the sign
to ground level.
d) May not extend more than five feet from the face of the building.
e) If installed on a corner, it will be considered facing two Street Frontages.
Must be installed on the second story or above and shall not interfere with
other Projecting signs on the same Facade.
2. Directory: At or near the ground floor pedestrian entrance to building.
3. Multi- Tenant Building Complex Directory and Ground:
a) Minimum of five feet from the existing right -of -way or proposed right -of-
way per the Thoroughfare Plan.
b) Multi- Tenant Building Complex Directory sign must also be located at or
near the vehicular entrance to the complex.
c) Ground signs are not permitted if the building has a front yard depth of
less than 15 feet.
4. Projecting:
a) May be utilized only when the building on which it is to be established
has a Front Yard with a depth of less than 15 feet.
b) Shall be located a minimum of two feet behind the curb.
c) Shall measure a minimum distance of eight feet from the bottom of the
sign to ground level.
d) May not extend more than five feet from the face of the building.
e) May not be installed higher than the first story.
5. Roof: As per definition of Roof Sign.
6. Secondary Projecting: May be installed under an awning or perpendicular to the
building facade near the entrance to the tenant space.
7. Wall: Within the sign band area of the building Street Frontage occupied by the
Tenant.
F. COPY: As per definition of Blade, Directory, Ground, Identification, Multi- Tenant Building
Complex Directory, Projecting, Roof, Secondary Projecting or Wall Sign. Any permitted
Ground Identification Sign may include Changeable Copy not to exceed 50% of the Sign
Area.
G. ILLUMINATION: Permitted.
25.07.02 -05 Window Signs.
This section applies to all commercial properties. Said commercial uses, in addition to utilizing the
signage provisions in Sections 25.07.02 -01 through 25.07.02 -10, may also utilize the signage provided
for in this Section 25.07.02 -07.
A. NON ILLUMINATED WINDOW SIGNS.
1. NUMBER: One or more Window Signs per window or window pane subject to
maximum Sign Area for total Window Area.
2. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: One or more Window Signs shall not exceed thirty
percent (30 of the total Window Area on which the signs are placed or through
which they are viewed.
3. LOCATION: As per definition of Window Sign.
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B. ILLUMINATED WINDOW SIGNS.
1. NUMBER: One sign per tenant/property owner and may be in addition to other
allowed signs.
2. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Three square feet.
3. LOCATION: As per definition of Window Sign.
25.07.02 -06 Drive -Thru Service Menu Signs.
A. SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign Menu and Preview Boards
B. NUMBER TYPE: One Menu Board One Preview Board
C. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA:
1. Menu: 30 square feet.
2. Preview: 16 square feet.
D. MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Six feet.
E. LOCATION: In line with the drive -thru lane and shielded from street view.
F. COPY: No restrictions.
G. ILLUMINATION: Permitted.
25.07.02 -07 Old Town Old Meridian.
This section applies to all commercial and residential uses located on properties situated in Old Town
and the Old Meridian District, as determined by the boundaries of the Old Town District Overlay
Zone and the Old Meridian District, as depicted.
A. SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Awning, Directory, Porch, Projecting, Secondary Projecting,
Suspended, or Wall.
B. NUMBER TYPE:
1. Ground Floor Building:
a) Per Building: One Suspended Sign per Street Frontage, maximum three,
where all tenants equally share Sign Area OR
b) Per Tenant:
(i)
1) Projecting Sign allowed only in Carmel Dr. /Range
Line Rd. Overlay, Old Meridian District and Old Town
Overlay Zone.
2) If Projecting Sign is selected, a Secondary Projecting
Sign may not be used on the same facade.
(ii) One Secondary Projecting Sign per facade, maximum two for
pedestrian identification along a sidewalk. AND
(iii) One Wall sign for the rear (parking lot entrance) Facade if the
building has a Front Yard with a depth of less than 15 feet.
2. Multi -Level Mixed -Use Building:
a) Per Building: One Building/Tenant Identification Sign per Street
Frontage.
b) Per Ground Floor Tenant:
(i)
One Projecting, Wall or Porch Sign per Street Frontage,
maximum two. AND
One Wall or Projecting sign per Street Frontage. AND
1) Projecting Sign allowed only in Carmel Dr. /Range
Line Rd. Overlay, Old Meridian District and Old Town
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E. LOCATION:
Overlay Zone.
2) If Projecting Sign is selected, a Secondary Projecting
Sign may not be used on the same facade.
(ii) One Secondary Projecting Sign per facade, maximum two for
pedestrian identification along a sidewalk. AND
(iii) One Wall sign for the rear (parking lot entrance) Facade if the
building has a Front Yard with a depth of less than 15 feet.
c) Directory Sign (for Upper level tenants):
(i)
(n)
D. MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF SUSPENDED SIGN: Six feet.
One Wall Directory Sign per building Facade at the ground floor
entrance to identify upper level tenants OR
One Ground Directory Sign per building at the rear (parking lot)
ground floor entrance to the building to identify upper level
tenants.
3. Residential Complex: One Porch, Projecting, Suspended or Wall sign per entrance.
4. Meijer Zone (OM -M):
a) Two Ground Signs no larger than 60 square feet are allowed for a
single user of the existing Meijer store, with one sign located at the
existing street cut on Old Meridian Street, in the Village Zone, and the
other sign being located in accordance with the plans approved by the
Commission, Docket No. 22 -91 ADLS/DP.
b). Signage for the Convenience Store shall be permitted, consistent with
Section 20G.05.07 (E) (1), and subject to ADLS approval.
C. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA:
1. Directory: 20 square feet.
2. Porch: Six square feet.
3. Projecting: 20 square feet.
4. Secondary Projecting: Six square feet
5. Suspended: 12 square feet.
6. Wall: per appropriate chart.
7. Awning:
a) The area of any awning graphic will be subtracted from the allowable sign
area of the sign type chosen.
b) Text and or graphics may not exceed 12" high on the front valence of a
fabric awning. Valences cannot exceed 14" in height. Text and or graphics
may be placed on the top of the awning for identification or decoration.
c) If used as the primary business sign, the allowable Wall sign area applies.
1. Directory: At the ground floor entrance to building.
2. Porch: Attached to porch or overhang.
3. Projecting:
a) May be utilized only when the building on which it is to be established
has a Front Yard with a depth of less than five feet.
b) Shall be located a minimum of two feet behind the curb.
c) Shall measure a minimum distance of eight feet from the bottom of the
sign to ground level.
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d) May not extend more than five feet from the face of the building.
e) May not be installed higher than the intersection of the first and second
story.
4. Secondary Projecting: May be installed under an awning or perpendicular to the
building facade near the entrance to the tenant space.
5. Suspended: Shall not be located closer than five feet from existing right -of -way or
proposed right -of -way per the Thoroughfare Plan.
6. Wall:
a) Within the sign band area above the entrance to the tenant space/building
and does not obscure the architectural features of the building Facade.
b) Signs may also be painted on the sides of buildings, if facing a Public
Street.
F. COPY: As per definition of Identification Sign.
G. ILLUMINATION: Permitted for non portable signs.
25.07.02 -08 Carmel Drive Range Line Road Overlay Zone.
This section applies to all land uses located on properties within the boundaries of the Carmel Drive
Range Line Road Overlay Zone. The signage requirements in Section 25.07.02 -01 through 25.07.02-
09 of this Ordinance apply, except where superseded by the provisions of this section.
A. Prohibited signs: Ground Signs for buildings with a Front Yard depth of less than 15 feet.
B. Projecting Signs are allowed for buildings which comply with setback, orientation and height
requirements, as specified in Sections 23F.05, 23F.06 and 23F.07 of Chapter 23F Carmel
Drive -Range Line Overlay Zone.
C. Refer to Section 25.07.02 -08: Old Town.
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25.07.02 -09 Miscellaneous Permanent Signs.
A. SIGN CLASSIFICATION: ATMs, Barber Poles, Parking Lot Identifiers
B. NUMBER TYPE:
1. ATM: One Identification Sign per Facade.
2. Barber Pole: One exterior Barber Pole per Barber Shop.
3. Parking Lot Identifiers: As per ADLS Amendment approval.
C. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA:
1. ATM: Three square feet per Facade.
2. Barber Pole: Standard size ranging from 4" 8" wide by 10" 20" long.
3. Parking Lot Identifiers: Six square feet per sign.
D. MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN:
1. ATM: Not applicable.
2. Barber Pole: Must be at least eight feet from the ground to the bottom of pole.
3. Parking Lot Identifiers: Must be at least 12 feet from the ground to the bottom of
the sign.
E. LOCATION:
1. ATM: Either attached to Bank building or an external unit on the premises.
2. Barber Pole: Attached to the building at the entrance to the Barber Shop.
3. Parking Lot Identifiers: Must be at least 12 feet from the ground to the bottom of
the sign.
F. DESIGN:
1. ATM: Must be designed to match the branding of the Bank it identifies.
2. Barber Pole: No restrictions.
3. Parking Lot Identifiers: No restrictions.
G. COPY:
1. ATM: Only the name of the Bank and the word "ATM" is allowed.
2. Barber Pole: Not applicable.
3. Parking Lot Identifiers: Only the number or letter that identifies that parking row or
section should be listed on the sign.
H. ILLUMINATION:
1. ATM: Permitted.
2. Barber Pole: Permitted.
2. Parking Lot Identifiers: Permitted through indirect light only.
REQUIRED APPROVAL:
1. ATM: Must be approved as part of an ADLS Amendment application for overall
site changes /improvements.
2. Parking Lot Identifiers: Must be approved as part of an ADLS Amendment
application for overall site changes /improvements.
3. Barber Pole: Must be submitted with Sign Permit application.
25.07.03 Temporary Signs.
A. All Temporary Signs require approval by the Administrator (Sign Permit Specialist) except
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Political Campaign Signs.
B. All permits for Temporary Signs require fees except Institutional uses, Political, and Real Estate
Signs (including Yard Sale and Open House signs) under six square feet.
C. No sign shall interfere with Vision Clearance per Ch. 3 of the Zoning Ordinance.
D. Temporary signs may not be illuminated unless otherwise noted (See Section 25.07.03 -06 B C).
25.07.03 -01 Construction Signs.
A. SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground.
B. NUMBER TYPE: One sign per Street Frontage. Subdivision construction signs may be
in addition to any permanent subdivision Identification Sign permitted by the terms of this
ordinance.
C. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: 32 square feet.
D. MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Eight feet.
E. LOCATION: At entrance to the construction site, minimum of five feet from existing right
of -way or proposed right -of -way per the Thoroughfare Plan.
F. DESIGN: No restrictions.
G. COPY: All companies involved in the project should be represented on the sign. i.e.
fmancial, architect, engineer, contractor, leasing company, etc. Additional signs per
profession/company are not permitted.
H. TIME: Shall not be established until Improvement Location Permit (ILP) is issued. Must be
removed at project completion or 12 months after erection, whichever occurs first.
25.07.03 -02 Real Estate Signs.
A. SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground.
B. NUMBER TYPE: One Ground Sign per Property Frontage.
C. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA:
1. Residential zones:
a) Lot size less than five acres: Six square feet, and
b) Lot size five acres or greater: 20 square feet
2. Business, Industrial Manufacturing zones:
a) Lot size less than five acres: 20 square feet;
b) Lot size five acres or greater: 32 square feet;
D. MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN:
1. Lot size less than five acres: Five feet;
2. Lot size five acres or greater: Eight feet, and
E. LOCATION:
1. Minimum of five feet from existing right -of -way or proposed right -of -way per the
Thoroughfare Plan.
2. For lots with more than one Street Frontage, the distance between any two signs
(including Construction signs) shall not be less than 15 feet at any point; and
3. For Through Lots, two signs may not be located in the same half yard. (Refer to
DIAGRAM 2).
F. DESIGN: No restrictions.
G. COPY: May announce the sale, rental or lease of the premises, with specific details of how
much space is available and when it is available. It shall reflect no other advertising or
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promotional material other than to indicate the party listing the property for sale or lease.
H. TIME: Sign must be removed within seven days of sale or lease or 12 months after erection,
whichever occurs first.
25.07.03 -03 Political Campaign Signs.
A. SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground.
B. NUMBER TYPE: No restrictions.
C. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: 16 square feet total per Premises.
D. MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Five feet.
E. LOCATION: Must be confined to private property and /or polling sites and setback a
minimum of five feet from existing right -of -way or proposed right -of -way per the
Thoroughfare Plan.
F. DESIGN: No restrictions.
G. COPY: Names of candidates seeking public political office and other data pertinent thereto.
H. TIME: No restrictions.
25.07.03 -04 Signage for Temporary Uses.
This section shall apply to those Temporary Uses established by Section 25.23 and Section 25.24
of this Ordinance.
A. SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Wall or Ground.
B. NUMBER TYPE: One Identification Sign.
C. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: 32 square feet.
D. MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Six feet.
E. LOCATION: Must not interfere with Vision Clearance Minimum of five feet from
existing right -of -way or proposed right -of -way per the Thoroughfare Plan.
F. DESIGN: No restrictions.
G. COPY: As per definition of Identification Sign.
H. FEES: Required, except for local non profit organizations applying under Section 25.24
of this Ordinance.
I. TIME: Limited to duration of Temporary Use permit.
25.07.03 -05 Model Home Temporary Sales Office Identification Signs.
A. SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground.
B. NUMBER TYPE:
1. One Sales Office Identification Sign.
2. One Model Home Identification Sign per approved Model Home.
C. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA:
1. Sales Office Identification Sign: 30 square feet.
2. Model Home Identification Sign: Six square feet.
D. MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN:
1. Sales Office Identification Sign: Six feet.
2. Model Home Identification Sign: Three feet.
E. LOCATION:
1. Sales Office Identification Sign: On the same Lot as the approved Temporary Sales
Office and shall be a minimum of five feet from the existing right -of -way or
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proposed right -of -way per the Thoroughfare Plan.
2. Model Home Identification Sign: On the same Lot as the approved Model Home
and shall be a minimum of five feet from the existing right -of -way or proposed
right -of -way per the Thoroughfare Plan.
F. DESIGN: No restrictions.
G. COPY: No restrictions.
H. REQUIRED APPROVAL: Either a sign plan showing the design of any Sales Office
Identification Signs must be approved by the Commission as part of the Primary Plat
petition, or an ADLS application must be filed prior to the Establishment of the signs.
I. SIGN PERMIT: Required for signs with a Sign Area over six square feet.
J. TIME: Shall not be Established until either a temporary or fmal Certificate of Occupancy has
been issued for the Principal Building; may remain until such time as the temporary sales
office and /or Model Home Temporary Use approval has expired, or until such time as the
Principal Building is sold for private occupancy, whichever is earlier.
25.07.03 -06 Permitted Banners.
A. STREET BANNERS FOR PUBLIC EVENTS.
A Banner for Public Events may be applied for by Non profit organizations and those
organizations raising money or collecting goods for charity.
1. SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Banner.
2. NUMBER, TYPE LOCATION: One Banner at the intersection of Carmel Dr.
and Range Line Rd.; One Banner at the intersection of Range Line Rd. and City
Center Dr. /126 St.; and one sign on the property where the event is held.
3. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: 3' x 8' horizontal format
4. DESIGN: No restrictions.
5. COPY: Shall include name, address, time of event and charity /organization
supported.
6. REQUIRED APPROVALS: Permit required.
7. TIME: No more than 30 days prior to the event and shall be removed no more than
24 hours after the event.
8. FEES: Not required.
B. BUSINESS OPENING /CLOSING.
1. SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Banner.
2. NUMBER TYPE: One Banner for each approved Permanent Sign.
3. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Not to exceed the area of the approved Permanent
Sign.
4. LOCATION: May not be located in the street right of way or in a manner that
would obstruct the vision of drivers or customers of other adjacent stores per
Thoroughfare Plan.
5. DESIGN: No restrictions.
6. COPY Limited to the name of company and the words "Grand Opening
"Coming Soon" or "Store Closing" listed on the banner. No other advertising is
allowed.
7. ILLUMINATION: Permitted.
8. REQUIRED APPROVALS: Administrator approval.
9. TIME: may be erected no more than 14 days prior to the date the business first
opens /closes to the general public and shall be removed no more than seven days
after the date the business first opens /closes.
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C. INTERIM SIGNAGE PENDING PERMANENT SIGN.
1. SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Banner.
2. NUMBER TYPE: One Banner for each approved Permanent Sign.
3. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Not to exceed the area of the approved Permanent
Sign.
4. LOCATION: Shall be placed in the location(s) of the not yet erected Permanent
Sign(s).
5. DESIGN: As per definition of Banner.
6. COPY: As per defmition of Identification Sign.
7. ILLUMINATION: Permitted.
8. REQUIRED APPROVALS: A Sign Permit for permanent signage must be
applied for before an interim Banner permit can be issued.
9. TIME: An interim Banner shall not be displayed for more than 90 days
following the issuance of the temporary Banner permit. An extension of time
not to exceed 90 days may be granted. Such extension request must be made in
writing.
10. FEE: The fee for extensions is an additional interim Banner permit fee.
25.07.03 -07 Yard Sale Open House Signs.
A. SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Ground Sign.
B. NUMBER TYPE:
1. Ground Sign: One per Street Frontage.
2. Off Premise Sign: One, at subdivision entry, if applicable.
C. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA: Six square feet.
D. MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN: Three feet.
E. LOCATION:
1. Ground Sign: On the same lot as the Yard Sale or Open House.
2. Off Premise Sign: Must not interfere with the Vision Clearance. Shall not be
located in the street Right -of -Way or on a public utility pole. Must have permission
from the landowner on which the sign is located.
F. DESIGN: No restrictions.
G. COPY: Shall include an address, date and time of sale or Open House.
H. REQUIRED APPROVAL: Permit required for Yard Sale signs.
I. TIME: No more than two days prior to the sale or Open House, and shall be removed within
24 hours of conclusion of the sale.
25.07.03 -08 Miscellaneous Temporary Signs.
A. SIGN CLASSIFICATION: Donation Drop Locations, Large Event Directional signs, Pole
Banners, and Umbrella advertising.
B. NUMBER TYPE:
1. Donation Drop Location: One Drop Box per Parcel.
2. Large Event Directional Sign:
(i) Ground sign: One sign at each entrance to event location.
(ii) Off premise sign: One sign at every intersection from the largest
thoroughfare along the course to the event location.
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3. Pole Banner: Up to two, two -sided signs per pole.
4. Umbrella advertising: One sign on every other panel of umbrella.
C. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA:
1. Donation Drop Location: Three square feet per side.
2. Large Event Directional Sign: Three square feet.
3. Pole Banner: 30" x 70" 14.6 square feet.
4. Umbrella advertising: One square foot per panel.
D. MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGN:
1. Directional sign: Three feet.
2. Donation Drop Location Umbrella advertising: not applicable.
3. Pole Banner: Minimum 15 feet from ground to bottom of sign.
E. LOCATION:
1. Donation Drop Location: Within one parking space of a Parcel.
2. Large Event Directional Sign:
G. COPY:
(1)
Ground sign: One sign at each entrance of event location.
(ii) Off premise sign: One sign at every intersection from the largest
thoroughfare along the course to the event location not placed in street
right -of -way.
3. Pole Banner: Placed along Carmel Dr., Range Line Rd., and Main Street in Old
Town.
4. Umbrella advertising: On umbrella surface within an approved outdoor seating
area.
F. DESIGN:
1. Donation Drop Location: No restrictions.
2. Large Event Directional Sign: No restrictions.
3. Pole Banner: Each banner should either be the same design, or a series of designs
that are closely related for branding purposes.
4. Umbrella advertising: Should be designed with intent to relate to the branding of
the establishment.
1. Donation Drop Location: Only the name of the charity and what goods are accepted
should be placed on the container.
2. Large Event Directional Sign: Must have the name of the event and directional
arrow located on the sign.
3. Pole Banner: Must relate to an approved City event.
4. Umbrella advertising: Must relate to products sold within the establishment or the
name of the establishment.
H. ILLUMINATION:
1. Donation Drop Location: Not permitted.
2. Large Event Directional Sign: Not permitted.
3. Pole Banner: Permitted only by indirect lighting.
4. Umbrella advertising: Permitted only by indirect lighting.
REQUIRED APPROVAL:
1. Donation Drop Location: ADLS Amendment approval and Temporary Use permit
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J. TIME:
required.
2. Large Event Directional Sign: Public Event approval required.
3. Pole Banner: Public Event approval required.
4. Umbrella advertising: Must be submitted with Sign Permit applications for
approval.
1. Donation Drop Location: One Year.
2. Large Event Directional Sign: Two days prior to event and must be removed within
24 hours after the event is completed.
3. Pole Banner: Two weeks prior to event and must be removed within 72 hours after
the event is completed.
4. Umbrella advertising: Seasonal placement allowed.
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Distance of Sign from Street
Right -of -Way*
(minimum of 5 feet)
Building
Frontage
(Tenant Unit)
Maximum
Sign Area
0 50 feet
under 50 feet
30 sq. ft.
51 100 feet
45 sq. ft.
101 150 feet
60 sq. ft.
151 300 feet
75 sq. ft.
51 -100 feet
under 50 feet
35 sq. ft.
51 -100 feet
60 sq. ft.
101 150 feet
80 sq. ft.
151 -300 feet
95 sq. ft.
101 300 feet
under 50 feet
40 sq. ft.
51 100 feet
75 sq. ft.
101 150 feet
90 sq. ft.
151 300 feet
105 sq. ft.
Over 300 feet
under 50 feet
50 sq. ft.
50 100 feet
90 sq. ft.
101 150 feet
100 sq. ft.
151 300 feet
115 sq. ft.
300 feet
150 sq. ft.
Sign Chart A: Non Freeway.
SINGLE TENANT MULTI TENANT BUILDINGS (Ground Floor Multi Level)
Street Right -of -Way, as designated in the Thoroughfare Plan.
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Distance of Sign From Street
Right -of -Way*
(minimum of 5 ft)
Building
Frontage
(Tenant Unit)
Maximum
Sign Area
Maximum
Height
of Ground Sign
200 feet under
under 100 feet
40 sq. feet
6 feet
401 600 feet
101 250 feet
75 sq. feet
7 feet
801 1,000 feet
over 250 feet
100 sq. feet
8 feet
ov er 200 feet*
under 100 feet
50 sq. feet
6 feet
101 250 feet
90 sq. feet
7 feet
over 250 feet
120 sq. ft.
8 feet
Distance of Numbers from Street
Right -of -Way*
Maximum Height
of Numbers
0 100 feet
4 6.0 inches
101 200 feet
6 12.0 inches
201 400 feet
12 18.0 inches
401 600 feet
18 24.0 inches
601 800 feet
24 30.0 inches
801 1,000 feet
30 36.0 inches
1,001 1,320 feet
36 42 inches
Sign Chart B: Freeway.
SINGLE TENANT MULTI TENANT BUILDINGS: (Ground Floor Multi Level)
Street Right -of -Way, as designated in the Thoroughfare Plan.
For distances over 200 feet, the maximum sign area may be increased at the rate of an additional five (5) sq. ft. per
additional 100 ft. of distance from sign to street right -of -way.
Sign Chart C: Address Number Chart.
Street Right -of -Way, as designated in the Thoroughfare Plan.
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Ordinance No.
Docket No.
Council Approval
Effective Date
Sections Affected
Z- 365 -01
76 -01a OA
November 5, 2001
November 27, 2001
25.07.02 -07;
25.07.06
Z- 366 -01
76 -01b OA
n/a
November 28, 2001
25.07.01 -02;
25.07.01- 04(1);
25.07.03 -07
Z- 369 -02
160 -01 OA
April 1, 2002
April 1, 2002
25.07.01 -02;
25.07.01- 03(1);
25.07.01 -04(q)
Summer 2002 vl
Z- 416 -03
40 -02 OA
November 17, 2003
November 18, 2003
25.07.01 -02
Autumn 2003 vl
Z- 453 -04
150 -02 OA
August 16, 2004
August 16, 2004
25.07.02 -14;
25.07.06; Sign
Charts A, B, C;
Diagram 4
Summer 2004 vl
Z- 461 -04
04070029 OA
December 20, 2005
January 20, 2005
25.07.03 -06
Winter 2005 vl
Z- 470 -05
04100026 OA
February 21, 2005
February 21, 2005
25.07.02 -03 thru 13;
25.07.03 -04;
Diagram 3
Winter 2005 v2
Z- 478 -05
05050010 OA
July 18, 2005
July 18, 2005
25.07.01 -04; Sign
Chart A
Summer 2005 vl
Z- 486 -06
05120002 OA
February 20, 2006
March 22, 2006
25.07.01 -04;
25.07.02 -13;
25.07.03 -01;
25.07.03 -03;
25.07.04 -03
Spring 2006 vl
SECTION 25.07: SIGNS
AMENDMENT LOG
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