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STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF FULTON
ORDINANCE NO. 12-02-128
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE XVI OF THE CITY OF MILTON ZONING
ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 64 OF THE CITY CODE — SIGNS)
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Milton, GA while in a regularly called council
meeting on February 22, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. as follows:
SECTION 1. That the Ordinance relates to Amending Article XVI, in regards to size,
number and type of signs and adding a Master Signage Plan for signs is hereby adopted and
approved; and is attached hereto as if fully set forth herein, and;
SECTION 2. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or regulations in conflict herewith are
repealed; and
SECTION 3. That this Ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption.
ORDAINED this the 22nd day of February, 2012.
Attest:
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Sudie AM Gordon, City Clerk
Mayor Joe Lockrood
13 Sec. 64-2241. - Definitions.
14 Words and phrases used in this article shall have the meanings set forth in this section. Words and
15 phrases not defined in this section, but defined elsewhere in the city zoning ordinance, shall be given the
16 meanings set forth in such ordinance. All other words and phrases shall be given their common, ordinary meaning,
17 unless the context clearly requires otherwise. Section headings or captions are for reference purposes only and
18 shall not be used in the interpretation of this article.
19 Abandoned sign means any sign that contains or exhibits broken panels, visible rust, visible rot,
20 damaged support structures, or missing letters or which is otherwise dilapidated, unsightly, or unkempt, and for
21 which no person accepts maintenance responsibility.
22 Animated sign means any sign, or part of a sign, that uses any movement or change of lighting or color to
23 depict action or create a special effect or scene.
24 Audible sign means any sign which emits a sound which is audible or emits a signal which can be
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DIVISION 1. -GENERALLY
Awning/canopy sign.
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Sec 64-2241 - Definitions.
canopy or other fabric, plastic or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window, or
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Sec 64-2242 - Purpose and findings
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Sec 64-2243 - Director's duty to administer and enforce
The term "awning/canopy sign" does not include a marquee.
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Sec 64-2244 - AoDhC-ability
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Sec 64-2245 - Severability
applied to cloth, paper, vinyl or fabric that is intended to be hung either with a frame or without a frame. Neither
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Secs 64-2246-64-2264 - Reserved
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points not on the same lot as the light source; also, any light with one or more beams that rotate or move.
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Billboard means a freestanding sign with an area of more than 120 square feet.
13 Sec. 64-2241. - Definitions.
14 Words and phrases used in this article shall have the meanings set forth in this section. Words and
15 phrases not defined in this section, but defined elsewhere in the city zoning ordinance, shall be given the
16 meanings set forth in such ordinance. All other words and phrases shall be given their common, ordinary meaning,
17 unless the context clearly requires otherwise. Section headings or captions are for reference purposes only and
18 shall not be used in the interpretation of this article.
19 Abandoned sign means any sign that contains or exhibits broken panels, visible rust, visible rot,
20 damaged support structures, or missing letters or which is otherwise dilapidated, unsightly, or unkempt, and for
21 which no person accepts maintenance responsibility.
22 Animated sign means any sign, or part of a sign, that uses any movement or change of lighting or color to
23 depict action or create a special effect or scene.
24 Audible sign means any sign which emits a sound which is audible or emits a signal which can be
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converted into audible sounds, whether by radio or other means.
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Awning/canopy sign.
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(1)
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The term "awning/canopy sign" means any sign that is a part of, or attached to, an awning,
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canopy or other fabric, plastic or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window, or
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outdoor service area.
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The term "awning/canopy sign" does not include a marquee.
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Banner means a sign other than a flag with or without characters, letters, illustrations or ornamentation
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applied to cloth, paper, vinyl or fabric that is intended to be hung either with a frame or without a frame. Neither
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flags nor awning/ canopy signs are considered banners.
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Beacon means any light with one or more beams directed into the atmosphere or directed at one or more
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points not on the same lot as the light source; also, any light with one or more beams that rotate or move.
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Billboard means a freestanding sign with an area of more than 120 square feet.
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Blade/shingle sign means a sign which extends out from a building face or wall so that the sign face is
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perpendicular or at an angle to the building face or wall.
42 Clerestory means any high windows above eye level
43 Changeable copy sign means any sign that incorporates changing lights, lettering, or images to form a
44 sign message or messages, whether such changes are accomplished electronically or manually.
45 City means the City of Milton, Georgia.
46 City council means the City Council of the City of Milton, Georgia.
47 Department means Community Development Department, or such other department as is given authority
48 to implement this Authority by the City.
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49 Director means the director of the Community Development Department, or such other department as is
50 given authority to implement this Authority by the City, or his or her designee.
51 Fall zone means an area equal to 133 percent of the height of the structure in every direction.
52 Flag means any fabric or bunting containing colors, patterns, or symbols used as a symbol of a
53 government or other legal entity or legally organized organization.
54 Flashing sign means a sign, the illumination of which is not kept constant in intensity at all times when in
55 use or which exhibits marked changes in lighting effects.
56 Freestanding sign means any sign supported by structures or supports that are placed on or anchored in
57 the ground and that are independent from any building or other structure. They are permanently affixed signs
58 which are wholly independent of a building for support.
59 Graffiti means unauthorized writing or drawing on the facade of any building, sign, path, accessory
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61 Illegal activity signs means signs which advertise an activity which is illegal under federal, state or local
62 laws.
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64 Illuminated sign, extemal, means a sign illuminated by an external light source. Such source cannot be a
65 device that changes color, flashes or alternates.
66 Illuminated sign, internal, means a sign illuminated by an internal light source, including electric lights,
67 luminous tubes, LED, neon, fiber optics, fluorescent. Such source cannot be a device that changes color, flashes,
68 or alternates.
69 Imitation traffic signs. Signs which contain or are an imitation of an official traffic sign or signal or contain
70 the words "stop," "go," "slow," "caution," "warning," or similar words in such a manner as to resemble official traffic
71 control signs.
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73 Kiosk means a small structure with one or more sides that is used to vend merchandise or services.
74 Landscape strip means an area required by this zoning ordinance or by conditions of zoning which is
75 reserved for the installation and maintenance of plant materials.
76 LED means an electronically controlled sign utilizing light -emitting diodes to form some or all of the sign
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78 Lot means a parcel of land that is of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning requirements for lot area,
79 coverage, and use and that can provide such yards and other open spaces as required by the zoning standards.
80 Lollypop sign means a pole sign with an additional 3-dimensional shape or sign on the top.
81 Marquee or marquee sign means any permanent roof -like structure projecting beyond a building or
82 extending along and projecting beyond the wall of the building.
83 Monument means a freestanding sign with a base width of not less than the width of the sign face.
84 Moving sign means a sign which revolves, rotates, swings, undulates, or otherwise attracts attention
85 through the structural movement of parts.
86 Multi tenant means one or more buildings, located on a single premises or development, containing two
87 or more separate and distinct individual licensed business, which occupy separate portions of the building or
88 buildings, and which are physically separated from each other by walls.
89 Neon sign means neon or other inert gas filled tubing signs. This definition includes lighted banding
90 used as trim around buildings or windows.
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92 Nonconforming Sign means any sign which was lawfully erected and maintained prior to the adoption,
93 revision or amendment of this Article XVI of the City of Milton Zoning Ordinance, but which, by reason of such
94 adoption, revision, or amendment, no longer meets or conforms to one or more such requirements within Article
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116 Permanent sign means any sign which, when installed, is intended for permanent use, and is of a type
117 and construction as not to be easily or readily removed from the lot on which it has been erected.
118 Permit means a sign permit reviewed, approved, and issued by the city community development
119 department.
120 Permittee means the person or entity owning or leasing the land on which the sign is erected or for which
121 an application has been submitted.
122 Person means a natural or legal person, including a firm, organization, partnership, trust, and
123 corporation.
124 Pole sign means a freestanding sign with visible support structures.
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126 Portable sign means a sign which is not permanently affixed to the ground or to a structure including, but
127 not limited to, signs on trailers or signs mounted or painted on vehicles which are either parked or moving, in such
128 a manner as to serve the purpose of a sign.
129 Principal building means the building in which the principal use of the lot is conducted. Nonresidential lots
130 with multiple principal uses may have multiple principal buildings, but storage buildings, garages, and other
131 structures with clearly accessory uses shall not be considered principal buildings.
132 Projecting sign means any sign which is suspended or projected from the wall, eave, or soffit of the
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134 Public sign means any sign erected by a governmental entity.
135 Pylon sign means a freestanding sign with visible support structure or with the support structure
136 enclosed with a pole cover.
137 Roof sign means any sign erected and constructed wholly on and over the roof of a building, or
138 supported by the roof structure.
139 Sign means any device, fixture, placard, or structure affixed to, supported by, or suspended by a
140 stationary object, building or the ground that uses any color, form, graphic, illumination, symbol, or writing to
141 communicate information of any kind to the public.
142 Sign face means that part of a sign that is or can be used for advertising purposes.
143 Sign kiosk means a small structure for advertising that contains signs.
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Obscene. Material is obscene if to the average person, applying contemporary community standards,
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taken as a whole, it predominantly appeals to the prurient interest, that is, a shameful or morbid interest in nudity,
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sex or excretion; the material taken as a whole lacks serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value; and the
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material depicts or describes, in a patently offensive way, sexual conduct specifically defined as:
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Acts of sexual intercourse, heterosexual or homosexual, normal or perverted, actual or
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simulated;
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(2)
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Acts of masturbation;
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Acts involving excretory functions or lewd exhibition of the genitals;
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(4)
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Acts of bestiality or the fondling of sex organs of animals; or
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(5)
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Sexual acts of flagellation, torture, or other violence indicating a sadomasochistic sexual
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relationship.
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Pennant or streamer means any lightweight plastic, fabric, or other material, whether or not containing a
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message of any kind, suspended from a rope, wire, or string, usually in a series, designed to move in the wind.
116 Permanent sign means any sign which, when installed, is intended for permanent use, and is of a type
117 and construction as not to be easily or readily removed from the lot on which it has been erected.
118 Permit means a sign permit reviewed, approved, and issued by the city community development
119 department.
120 Permittee means the person or entity owning or leasing the land on which the sign is erected or for which
121 an application has been submitted.
122 Person means a natural or legal person, including a firm, organization, partnership, trust, and
123 corporation.
124 Pole sign means a freestanding sign with visible support structures.
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126 Portable sign means a sign which is not permanently affixed to the ground or to a structure including, but
127 not limited to, signs on trailers or signs mounted or painted on vehicles which are either parked or moving, in such
128 a manner as to serve the purpose of a sign.
129 Principal building means the building in which the principal use of the lot is conducted. Nonresidential lots
130 with multiple principal uses may have multiple principal buildings, but storage buildings, garages, and other
131 structures with clearly accessory uses shall not be considered principal buildings.
132 Projecting sign means any sign which is suspended or projected from the wall, eave, or soffit of the
133 building.
134 Public sign means any sign erected by a governmental entity.
135 Pylon sign means a freestanding sign with visible support structure or with the support structure
136 enclosed with a pole cover.
137 Roof sign means any sign erected and constructed wholly on and over the roof of a building, or
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139 Sign means any device, fixture, placard, or structure affixed to, supported by, or suspended by a
140 stationary object, building or the ground that uses any color, form, graphic, illumination, symbol, or writing to
141 communicate information of any kind to the public.
142 Sign face means that part of a sign that is or can be used for advertising purposes.
143 Sign kiosk means a small structure for advertising that contains signs.
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Shingle blade sign means a sign which extends out from a building face or wall so that the sign face is
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perpendicular or at an angle to the building face or wall.
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Standard informational sign means a sign with an area of not greater than four square feet, with a sign
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face made for short-term use, containing no reflecting elements, flags, or projections and which, when erect,
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stands at a height not greater than three feet and is mounted on a stake or metal frame with a thickness or
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diameter not greater than 11/2 inches.
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Temporary sign means any sign of nonpermanent nature.
152 Wall sign means any sign attached parallel to a wall, painted on the wall surface or erected and confined
153 within the limits of an outside wall of any building or structure, which is supported by such wall or building and which displays
154 only one sign surface.
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156 Water tower means a tower or standpipe serving as a reservoir to deliver water at a required head,
157 whether in use, no longer in use or an architectural feature.
158 Window sign means any sign that is affixed to the exterior of the window or window panes, or on or within
159 five feet of the interior of the window or window panes and is visible from the exterior of the structure. Window
160 signs include decals and images painted onto the glass. Windows do not include architectural features.
161 Zoned development means property subject to a single zoning application
162 (Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33, § 3, 4-27-2009)
163 Sec. 64-2242. - Purpose and findings.
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165 Purpose. This article was enacted with the following purposes:
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To protect the rights of individuals and businesses to convey their messages through signs;
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To encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication;
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To promote economic development;
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To improve traffic and pedestrian safety as it may be affected by distracting signs,
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To prevent the destruction of the natural beauty and environment of the city and to ensure the
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harmony and compatibility of the character of the area including its physical appearance, natural
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setting, informal landscaping, and preserve the historic character of the city,
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To encourage and ensure that development that is context -sensitive in design and materials
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compliments and is compatible and sensitive with the existing character of the area through its
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proportion, scale, design, style, placement, position, and architectural qualities that further the
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distinct values of the city;
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To protect the public health, safety, and general welfare;
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To restrict the continued existence of abandoned or nonconforming signs unless in compliance
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with the terms of this article and to eliminate, over time, all nonconforming signs;
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To ensure the fair and consistent enforcement of sign standards; and
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To make it easier, quicker, and more economically efficient to apply for a sign permit.
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Findings. This article was enacted with the following findings in mind:
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(1)
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The City finds that signs are a proper use of private property, are a means of personal free
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expression and a necessary component of a commercial environment. As such, signs are
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entitled to the protection of the law. In the absence of regulation, however, the number of such
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198 signs tends to proliferate, with property owners' desiring ever increasing numbers and sizes of
199 signs, leading to cluttered and aesthetically blighted thoroughfares. In addition, the competition
200 among competing sign owners for visibility of their signs contributes to safety hazards for both
201 vehicles and pedestrians and undermines the sign owners' original purpose of presenting a
249 Sec. 64-2243. - Director's duty to administer and enforce.
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The director of the Department is hereby authorized and directed to administer and enforce this article,
clear message of its idea or identification of its premises.
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(Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33, § 4, 4-27-2009)
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The City further finds that the regulation of the size, height, number and spacing of signs is
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The standards of this article shall apply to all signs erected within the city's corporate limits. This includes
necessary to protect the public safety, to ensure compatibility of signs with surrounding land
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uses, to enhance the business and economy of the city, to protect the public investment in the
(Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33, § 5, 4-27-2009)
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streets and highways, to maintain the tranquil environment of residential areas, to promote
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industry and commerce, to eliminate visual clutter and blight, to provide an aesthetically
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appealing environment, and to provide for the orderly and reasonable display of advertising for
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the benefit of all the city's citizens.
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The City further finds that there is a substantial difference between signs erected by public
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authority and signs erected by private citizens or businesses. Signs erected by public authority
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are virtually all erected for the purpose of maintaining the public safety either through direct
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control of traffic or through provision of such type signage as street signs which enable the
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traveling public to know where they are located and to find where they are going. As such, with
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the exception of signs identifying government buildings, virtually all government signs are
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erected purely for public safety purposes. Moreover, their use in the public right-of-way is
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necessary to ensure their visibility to the motoring public. The city commission finds that public
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utility signs are frequently of the same nature as those signs erected by governmental entities in
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that they provide necessary information to safeguard the public from downed power lines and
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from street excavations. Even where signs serve a propriety purpose, such as identifying
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markings on utility poles, those signs are marked primarily for the purpose of benefiting the
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public generally through identification of locations where there may be temporary losses of
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power.
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The City further finds that some signage has a single targeted function and that identification of
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such signage by description is impossible without referring to its function. For instance, address
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numerals are used for the sole purpose of locating addresses, which is of benefit to persons
looking for those addresses and is essential to public safety personnel responding to
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emergencies. Subdivision signs at the entrances to subdivisions favor a similar purpose in
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enabling both the traveling public and emergency personnel to quickly locate subdivision
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entrances for the purpose of either visitation or responding to emergency calls. While such
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signage is referenced based upon the function it serves within the context of this ordinance, the
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bulk of the provisions of this article are unrelated to the content of the speech provided and
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allow maximum expressive potential to sign owners.
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The City further finds that most of the city is unique when compared to surrounding areas in
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terms of the rural, pastoral and equestrian nature of its land uses. Examination of such factors
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as the lack of sewerage of the majority of its land area, the resulting minimum lot size, the lack
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of commercial development outside overlay districts and purposefully developed commercial
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corridors and the large number of agricultural and related uses such as horse farms set the city
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apart from the more commercialized and developed municipalities which surround it. The
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preservation of this atmosphere and lifestyle was a major factor in the drive to incorporate the
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City as its own unique city. Accordingly, the City determines that it has a substantial government
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interest in striking a proper balance between the right of freedom of expression in terms of the
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time, place and manner of signage with the need to preserve the pristine character of the city.
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(Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33, § 2, 4-27-2009)
249 Sec. 64-2243. - Director's duty to administer and enforce.
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The director of the Department is hereby authorized and directed to administer and enforce this article,
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unless otherwise specifically provided by an ordinance of the City Council.
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(Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33, § 4, 4-27-2009)
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Sec. 64-2244. - Applicability.
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The standards of this article shall apply to all signs erected within the city's corporate limits. This includes
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those areas that have been or will be annexed into the city corporate limits.
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(Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33, § 5, 4-27-2009)
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257 Sec. 64-2245. - Severability.
258 Should any article, section, clause, or provision of this article be declared by a court of competent
259 jurisdiction to be invalid, such action shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any part hereof
260 other than the part so declared to be invalid, it being the intent of the city council that each article, section, clause,
261 and provision hereof be severable.
262 (Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33,E , 4-27-2009)
263 Secs. 64-2246-64-2264. - Reserved.
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266 DIVISION 2. - PERMITS
267 Sec 64-2265 - Reawred
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Sec. 64-2266 - Fees
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Sec 64-2267 - Application
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Sec 64-2268 - Refect on
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Sec. 64-2269 - Reserved.
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Sec. 64-2270 - Variance
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Sec. 64-2271 - Suspension termination.
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Sec. 64-2272 - Expiration date.
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Secs 64-2273-64-2291. - Reserved.
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278 Sec. 64-2265. - Required.
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280 Except where specifically not required by the standards of this article, it shall be unlawful for any person
281 to post, display, materially change, or erect a sign in the city without first having obtained a sign permit.
282 Notwithstanding the foregoing, signs which are not visible from a public right-of-way, private drive, public space, or
283 from neighboring residential properties shall not be subject to the standards of this article.
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285 All applicants for signs that incorporate electricity must obtain an electrical permit;
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287 All applicants for any sign that is greater than eight feet in height (as measured from grade) and greater
288 than 32 square feet in area must obtain a building permit. See Section 64-2302.
289 (Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33, § 6, 4-27-2009)
290 Sec. 64-2266. - Fees.
291 No permit shall be issued until the appropriate application has been filed with the Director and fees, as
292 set from time to time by ordinance of the City Council, have been paid.
293 (Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33, § 7, 4-27-2009)
294 Sec. 64-2267. - Application.
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Contents. Applications for sign permits required by this article shall be filed in duplicate by the person
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owning the subject property, or the owner's agent, in the office of the Director upon forms furnished by
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that office. The application shall describe and set forth the following:
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The type and purpose of the sign as defined in this article;
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The value of the sign;
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(3)
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A survey to scale showing the street address of the property upon which the subject sign is to
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false material statements or omissions, or that is for a sign which would violate any standard within this
be located, the proposed location of subject sign on subject property, the distance of the
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proposed sign from the subject property's boundaries, and all existing structures or buildings on
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the subject property,
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Processing time; notice; denial. The City shall process all complete and accurate sign permit applications
The square foot area per sign and the aggregate square foot area if there is more than one sign
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face,
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The name and address of the owner of the real property upon which the subject sign is to be
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decision by hand delivery or by mailing such notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the
located;
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address on the permit application on or before the 30th business day. If the decision of the Director is to
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The property owner's written consent, or his or her agent, granting permission for the
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placement, maintenance, size, and height of the subject sign to be placed on the property;
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For wall signs, two sets of building elevations;
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The name, address, telephone number, and business license number of the sign contractor.
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(c)
Sign details, including a proposed color scheme of sign, and scaled elevation of the size and
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height of the proposed sign from ground level and adjacent street level; and
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(10)
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zoning appeals outlined in this zoning ordinance. However, notwithstanding the foregoing, a final
The zoning district in which the subject property is located and a statement of compliance with
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all requirements of the zoning district.
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(Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33, § 8, 4-27-2009)
330 Sec. 64-2268. - Rejection.
357 Sec. 64-2269. - Reserved.
358 Sec. 64-2270. - Variance.
359 (a)
360 Limitations. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall be allowed to grant variances to this article.
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Incomplete, false statements. The Director shall reject any application that is incomplete, that contains
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false material statements or omissions, or that is for a sign which would violate any standard within this
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article within 30 business days of receipt of said application.
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(b)
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Processing time; notice; denial. The City shall process all complete and accurate sign permit applications
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within 30 business days of the city's actual receipt of a complete and accurate application and upon
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remittance of the appropriate sign permit fee. The Director shall give notice to the applicant of his or her
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decision by hand delivery or by mailing such notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the
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address on the permit application on or before the 30th business day. If the decision of the Director is to
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deny the application, the decision shall state the grounds upon which the denial is based. Failure of the
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City to act within the 30 -day period shall be deemed a denial of the permit. If notice is mailed in
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conformity with this section, notice shall be deemed to have been given upon the date of mailing. Any
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application meeting the standards of this article will be granted. Any application not meeting the
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standards of this article will be denied.
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Appealable. A rejection pursuant to this section shall be appealable pursuant to the procedures for
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zoning appeals outlined in this zoning ordinance. However, notwithstanding the foregoing, a final
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decision of an appeal of the denial of a sign permit will be rendered within 80 days from the date an
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appeal is filed. If a final decision of an appeal of the denial of a sign permit is not rendered within the 80-
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day period, the decision sought to be appealed shall be affirmed.
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Resubmission. A rejected application later resubmitted in conformity with this article shall be deemed to
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have been submitted on the date of resubmission, instead of the original submission date. An application
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which is resubmitted shall meet all the standards for an original application.
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(Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33, § 9, 4-27-2009)
357 Sec. 64-2269. - Reserved.
358 Sec. 64-2270. - Variance.
359 (a)
360 Limitations. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall be allowed to grant variances to this article.
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(b)
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Timing. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall hear and decide upon a variance to this article within 80 days
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of the submission of a complete and accurate application for variance to this article. If a decision on the
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variance is not rendered within 80 days, then the petition shall be deemed approved.
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Procedure. Except as modified by this article, the procedures for requesting a variance from the
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standards of this article shall be the same procedures as that for seeking a variance from the city's
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ordinances regulating zoning.
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Standards. The standards which shall be considered for granting a variance from the standards of this
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article shall be only the following:
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Relief to this article may only be granted where existing foliage or structures bring about a
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hardship whereby a sign meeting the maximum letter size, square footage and height
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requirements cannot be read from an adjoining road; or
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The application of the particular provision of this Zoning Ordinance to a particular piece of
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property, due to extraordinary and exceptional conditions pertaining to that property because of
381
its size, shape, or topography, would create an unnecessary hardship for the owner while
382
causing no detriment to the public.
383
(Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33, § 11, 4-27-2009; Ord. No. 09-06-44, art. XXXIfI, § 11, 6-15-2009)
384 Sec. 64-2273. - Expiration date.
395 Secs. 64-2274-64-2291. - Reserved.
396
397 DIVISION 3. - ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
398
399
385
(a)
Sec. 64-2293 - Identification labels inspection, notice
386
A sign permit shall become null and void if the sign for which the permit was issued has not been
402
387
installed and completed within six months after the date of issuance; provided, however, that where an
$ec. 64-2296 - Reserved
388
applicant can demonstrate that a commercial entity was timely engaged to construct the permitted sign.
405
389
390
but the fabrication has not yet been completed, one 90 -day extension may be granted by the Director.
(b)
Sec. 64-2299 - Sign location.
391
No refunds shall be made for a permit after the permit is issued. If later an individual desires to erect a
408
392
sign at the same location, a new application for the sign must be processed and another fee paid in
Sec 64-2302. - Construction Standards
393
accordance with the fee schedule applicable at such time.
411
394
(Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33, § 13, 4-27-2009)
395 Secs. 64-2274-64-2291. - Reserved.
396
397 DIVISION 3. - ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
398
399
Sec 64-2292 - Business license tax certificate public liability insurance required
400
Sec. 64-2293 - Identification labels inspection, notice
401
Sec. 64-2294. - Signs requiring no permit.
402
S»eQ. 64-2295 - Prohibited signs and devices
403
$ec. 64-2296 - Reserved
404
Sec. 64-2297. - Nonconforming signs.
405
Sec. 64-2298 - Reserved
406
Sec. 64-2299 - Sign location.
407
Sec 64.2300 - Measurement of sign area
408
Sec 64-2301 - Measurement of sign height.
409
Sec 64-2302. - Construction Standards
410
Sec 64-2303 - Restrictions based on location.
411
Secs 64-2304--64.2322 - Reserved.
412
413
414 Sec. 64-2292. - Business license tax certificate, public liability insurance required.
415 It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of erecting or maintaining signs within the
416 city, unless and until such entity shall have obtained an occupation tax certificate or business license issued in the
417 State of Georgia, and a certificate of insurance from an insurance company authorized to do business in the state
418 evidencing that the entity has in effect public liability and property damage insurance in the sum of $25,000.00 for
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419
property damage for any one claim, and public liability insurance in an amount not less than $100,000.00 for
420
injuries, including accidental death to one person. The certificate of insurance shall state that the insurance carrier
421
shall notify the city 30 days in advance of any termination or restriction of the coverage, including nonrenewal,
422
cancellation, and nonpayment of any premium.
423
(Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33, § 14, 4-27-2009)
424
Sec. 64-2293. - Identification labels; inspection; notice.
425
(a)
426
Identification labels. With each sign permit, the Director shall issue a sticker bearing the same number as
427
the permit with which it is issued. It shall be the duty of the permittee or his or her agent to affix such
428
sticker to the sign in the lower right hand area so it is easily seen. The absence of a proper sticker shall
429
be prima facie evidence that the sign has been, or is being, erected or operated in violation of the
430
standards of this article.
431
(b)
432
Inspection. The Director shall inspect all existing signs in the city to determine if such signs conform to
433
the standards of this article. Identification stickers shall be provided for all signs in order to identify
434
existing conforming and nonconforming signs.
435
(Ord. No. 09-04-40, art 33, § 15, 4-27-2009)
436 Sec. 64-2294. - Signs requiring no permit.
437 The following shall not count toward the total amount of signage allowed and no permit is required so
438 long as all standards in this article are met, including the following:
439 (1)
440 Numerals displayed for the purpose of identifying property location not to exceed eight inches in
441 height;
442 (2)
443 Flags:
444 (3 )
445 Door signs not to exceed one square foot in size and not more than one sign per door; and
446 (4)
447 Temporary standard informational signs in all districts.
448 (Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33, § 16, 4-27-2009)
449 Sec. 64-2295. - Prohibited signs and devices.
450 The following types of signs are prohibited in the City:
451
(1)
452
Moving signs, sandwich boards and signs applied directly to sidewalk or curb, balloons,
453
streamers or air or gas filled figures and other similar temporary signs (except where specifically
454
allowed).
455
(2)
456
Beacons, search lights, laser lights or images(except where specifically allowed).
457
(3)
458
Audible signs.
459
(4)
460
Signs in right-of-way, other than those belonging to a government, public service agency, or
461
railroad.
462
(5)
463
Signs mounted on a utility pole, water tower or other similar structure, architectural features,
464 traffic signal or traffic control box and cell towers.
465 (6)
466 Roof signs, Marquee signs
467 (7)
468 Portable signs, except that signs posted in the window of a vehicle, totaling one square foot,
469 shall be permitted, unless the vehicle is parked within a nonresidential district or AG -1
470 (Agricultural) developed with a nonresidential use, with the intent to sell that vehicle.
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497 (Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33, § 17, 4-27-2009)
498 Sec. 64-2296. - Reserved
499 Sec. 64-2297. - Nonconforming signs.
500
471
501
Maintained. A nonconforming sign shall not be replaced by another nonconforming sign, except that the
502
472
(8)
signs shall be permitted. All nonconforming signs shall be maintained in good repair.
504
473
505
Obscene signs.
506
474
475
(9)
Illegal activity signs.
508
476
(10)
damaged or destroyed by an act of God or by other circumstances beyond control of the owner of the
510
477
511
Signs not maintained.
512
478
(11)
(1)
514
479
515
Abandoned signs.
516
480
(12)
The deterioration of the sign or damage to the sign makes it a hazard or renders it dilapidated,
518
481
519
Animated signs, flashing signs, rotating signs, and changeable copy signs.
482
(13)
483
Imitation traffic signs.
484
(14)
485
Graffiti.
486
(15)
487
Sign kiosks.
488
(16)
489
Signs attached to or painted on natural objects.
490
(17)
491
Temporary signs and banners attached to fences or walls (except where specifically allowed).
492
(18)
493
Internally illuminated window signs, including neon ( except where specifically allowed).
494
495
(19)
Signs in landscape strip, unless approved by the City Arborist.
496
497 (Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33, § 17, 4-27-2009)
498 Sec. 64-2296. - Reserved
499 Sec. 64-2297. - Nonconforming signs.
500
(a)
501
Maintained. A nonconforming sign shall not be replaced by another nonconforming sign, except that the
502
substitution or interchange of poster panels, painted boards, or dismountable material on nonconforming
503
signs shall be permitted. All nonconforming signs shall be maintained in good repair.
504
505
(b)
506
Repair. Minor repairs and maintenance of nonconforming signs shall be permitted; however, no
507
structural repairs or changes in the size or shape of a nonconforming sign shall be permitted except to
508
make the sign comply with the standards of this article. To the extent that any sign allowable hereunder is
509
damaged or destroyed by an act of God or by other circumstances beyond control of the owner of the
510
sign, then such sign may be repaired without regard to the restrictions of this subsection.
511
(c)
512
Grandfathering. Legal nonconforming signs may stay in place until one of the following conditions occurs:
513
(1)
514
The business on which the property on which the sign is located ceases operation for at least
515
six consecutive months.
516
(2)
517
The deterioration of the sign or damage to the sign makes it a hazard or renders it dilapidated,
518
unsightly, or unkempt; or
519
(3)
520 The sign has been damaged to such extent that more than minor repairs or a material change is
521 required to restore the sign. No structural repairs or change in shape or size shall be permitted
522 except to make the sign comply with all standards of this article. To the extent that any sign
523 allowable hereunder is damaged or destroyed by an act of God or by other circumstances
524 beyond control of the owner of the sign then such sign may be repaired without regard to the
525 restrictions of this subsection.
526 (Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33, § 19, 4-27-2009)
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527 Sec. 64-2298. — Reserved
528 Sec. 64-2299. - Sign location.
529
(a)
530
Obstructions to doors, windows or fire escapes. No sign shall be erected, relocated, or maintained so as
531
to prevent free ingress or egress from any door, window, or fire escape.
532
(b)
533
Signs not to constitute traffic hazard. No sign or any part thereof, except authorized traffic signs, shall be
534
located in any government right-of-way. No sign, except authorized traffic signs, may be located any
535
closer than 20 feet to an intersection as measured from the intersection of the two rights-of-way.
536
(c)
537
Setback. Unless a more restrictive setback is specified in conditions of zoning or otherwise in this article,
538
all permanent ground signs shall set back 20 feet from the edge of pavement. No sign, except authorized
539
traffic signs, shall project over the right-of-way.
540
All temporary signs, as described in Sec. 64-2303, shall be placed at least 15 feet from the edge of
541
pavement. No signs shall be placed between the road and the back of the landscape strip-
542
(Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33, § 21 , 4-27-2009)
543
544 Sec. 64-2300. - Measurement of sign area.
545
(a)
546
Size generally. The area of a sign shall be computed as the area within the smallest continuous polygon
547
comprised of not more than eight straight lines enclosing the limits of a sign face, together with any sign
548
face cabinet or frame or material, texture, or color forming an integral part of the sign face used to
549
differentiate the sign face from the structure upon which it is placed. If polygons established around wall
550
signs located on the same street oriented wall are within 24 inches or less of one another, then the area
SS1
of the sign shall be measured within one continuous polygon.
552
(b)
553
Structure. The computation of the area of a sign face shall not include the structure, supports, or uprights
554
on which the sign face is placed or any portions of a sign structure that are not intended to contain any
555
message or idea and are purely structural or decorative in nature, other than those parts contained within
556
the polygon that delineates the sign face.
557
(c)
558
Multi faced signs. For multi -faced signs, when the sign face surfaces are back-to-back, or where the
559
interior angle formed by the faces is 45 degrees or less, the area of the sign shall be taken as the areas
560
on the largest side. For all other multi faced signs, the area of the sign shall be the total area on all sides.
561
(d)
562
Three-dimensional signs. Three-dimensional signs shall not exceed two inches from surface.
563
(Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33,E , 4-27-2009)
564 Sec. 64-2301. - Measurement of sign height.
565 The height of a sign shall be computed as the distance from the base of the sign structure at normal
566 grade to the top of the highest attached component of the sign. Normal grade shall be construed to be the lower
567 of:
568 (1)
569 Existing grade prior to construction; or
570 (2)
571 The newly established grade after construction, exclusive of any filling, berming, mounding, or
572 excavating solely for the purpose of locating the sign.
573 (Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33,x, 4-27.2009)
574 Sec. 64-2302. - Construction standards.
575 (a)
576 Building codes. All permanent signs permitted under this Code shall be constructed and maintained in
577 accordance with the applicable City building codes. For any sign that is greater than eight feet in height
578 (as measured from grade) and greater than 32 square feet in area, the permittee must submit, with its
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589
579
building permit application, detailed structural design drawings of the sign and its foundations. Such
Illumination. Signs may be externally illuminated where permitted pursuant to this article. Colored lighting
580
drawings must include the foundation, supporting structure and sign face and must be certified by a
592
581
professional structural engineer, licensed in the state of Georgia. The certifying engineer shall provide an
candidate, each lot may display an unlimited number of standard informational signs. All
582
insurance certificate indicating it carries a minimum of $1,000,000.00 of professional liability insurance.
595
583
(b)
one-third the width of the sign face. Base must also be wood or brick or stone or have the appearance of
584
Faces. The face of the sign shall be flat, with protrusions of no more than two inches to allow for the
598
585
texture of the sign and words, letters, figures, symbols, logos, fixtures, colors, or other design elements.
(e)
586
No sign or other advertising structure shall be constructed so as to have nails, tacks, or wires protruding
601
587
therefrom. Sign faces shall be made out of wood or other material which has the appearance of carved,
(Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33,E , 4-27-2009)
588
distressed, or sandblasted wood.
589
(c)
590
Illumination. Signs may be externally illuminated where permitted pursuant to this article. Colored lighting
591
is prohibited. Where external illumination is permitted for freestanding signs, the source of illumination
592
shall be screened from the view of the general public with shrubs.
593
candidate, each lot may display an unlimited number of standard informational signs. All
594
(d)
595
Construction of bases. Except in the overlay districts, freestanding signs shall have a base not less than
596
one-third the width of the sign face. Base must also be wood or brick or stone or have the appearance of
597
wood, brick or stone or other materials which are compatible with the main structure as approved by the
598
community development department director.
599
(e)
600
Landscaping. Landscaping and grass shall be maintained in front of, behind, underneath, and around the
601
base of freestanding signs.
602
(Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33,E , 4-27-2009)
603 Sec. 64-2303. - Sign restrictions based on location.
604 If not otherwise stated, any sign not specifically allowed in a zoning district as provided under this section
605 shall be prohibited in that district, except as otherwise provided for under this article. The following standards
606
govern signs within specific zoning districts. The following signs shall be setback at least 15 feet from the edge of
607
pavement.
608
(1)
609
Signs permitted in all zoning districts.
610
candidate, each lot may display an unlimited number of standard informational signs. All
611
a. Temporary freestanding signs are permitted in all zoning districts, per the following
612
standards:
613
1. Signs during construction. One sign shall be allowed during construction. A permit
614
shall be required. The sign may be externally illuminated, shall not exceed 12 square
615
feet in area and five feet in height, and shall be allowed beginning with the
616
commencement of construction and ending with the issuance of the last certificate of
617
occupancy or two years, whichever one shall first occur. Thereafter, the permittee may
618
reapply for a renewal permit subject to same termination conditions as set forth in this
619
subsection.
621
2. Temporary standard informational signs. Each lot and/or development may display
622
one standard informational sign not exceeding four square feet without a permit, except
623
that during a political election or referendum, between the date of qualification of the
624
candidate or the referendum question and final determination on each ballot issue or
625
candidate, each lot may display an unlimited number of standard informational signs. All
626
such signs shall be removed within seven calendar days after the purpose of which the
627
sign is intended has been accomplished.
628
3. Signs during the sale or lease of property. During the sale or lease of property, one
629
sign per road frontage of the property for sale or lease, shall be allowed. The sign shall
630
not be internally illuminated. The sign shall not exceed 9 square feet on major roads,
631
and 6 square feet on all other roads. A permit shall be required for signs greater than
632
6 square feet.
633
634
635
Major roads include:
636
US Hwy 19 (GA 400) McGinnis Ferry Road
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674
637
State Route 9 Amold Mill Road/State Hwy 140
Each residence may display up to 12 square feet of signage with no single sign
638
Windward Parkway Birmingham Hwy/State Hwy 372
677
639
Cogbum Road Hopewell Road
Each development may post one banner, maximum 24 square feet, maximum
640
641
New Providence Road
680
642
b. Banners are permitted in all zoning districts, per the following standards;
3.
643
Banners shall be allowed for a period not exceeding ten consecutive days, with no
683
644
more than four such ten -consecutive -day periods being permitted per calendar year,
property, with the owner's permission. A permit is required for this sign.
645
per lot.
686
646
687
that could be characterized as free speech and which is not necessarily related
647
In addition, each new business shall be allowed a banner for 30 consecutive days
689
648
starting from the issuance of the business license or occupational tax certificate.
C. Flags
649
Each development may display no more than three flagpoles, and in addition, each
692
650
Banners shall not be more than 24 square feet. A permit shall be required. No banner
than one flag and flagpole. Each flagpole is allowed one flag. In non-residential
651
shall be mounted so as to extend above the horizontal plane of the roof where the
695
652
building wall and roof meet or shall not extend more than five feet above grade when
653
on the ground. All banners mounted on the ground must be supported on all sides by a
654
PVC frame or its equivalent.
655
(2)
656
AG -1 (Agricultural district).
657
658
a. Freestanding signs.
659
Within the AG -1 (Agricultural district), standards for freestanding signs are as follows:
660
1.
661
One maximum 32 -square foot, freestanding sign per business or institutional
662
lot shall be permitted for each street on which the lot has frontage.
663
2.
664
One maximum 32 -square foot, freestanding sign or two single -faced
665
666
freestanding signs not to exceed 16 square feet each, shall be permitted for
each side of a platted single-family subdivision entrance.
667
3.
668
Freestanding signs shall have a maximum height of six feet from finished
669
grade. If freestanding signs are illuminated, the light shall come from external
670
sources which shall be screened from view with evergreen plantings as
671
approved by Director. Signs shall not have changeable copy.
672
673
b. Other signage
674
1.
675
Each residence may display up to 12 square feet of signage with no single sign
676
greater than four square feet.
677
2.
678
Each development may post one banner, maximum 24 square feet, maximum
679
5 feet tall, for a maximum of 40 days, during graduation season (from May 1 st
680
to June 15th). A permit is not required.
681
3.
682
Each lot may post one seasonal expression sign, maximum 16 square feet in
683
area, for a maximum of 30 days. Such signs shall be located only on private
684
property, with the owner's permission. A permit is required for this sign.
685
For purposes of this paragraph, a seasonal expression sign shall mean a sign,
686
not otherwise defined in this article, which involves the expression of any idea
687
that could be characterized as free speech and which is not necessarily related
688
to a particular use of land.
689
690
C. Flags
691
Each development may display no more than three flagpoles, and in addition, each
692
single family detached residential lot within each development may display not more
693
than one flag and flagpole. Each flagpole is allowed one flag. In non-residential
694
districts, the flagpole shall not exceed the maximum allowed building height. In
695
residential districts, the maximum height of the flagpole shall be 25 feet. The length of
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696
the flag shall not exceed 1/4 the length of the flag pole. The size of the flag shall be
697
calculated accordingly.
698
699
(3)
700
Single-family residential, CUP and NUP districts. Within the single-family residential, CUP and
701
NUP districts, standards for signs are as follows:
702
703
a. Freestanding signs.
704
705
1.
706
One maximum 32 -square foot, freestanding sign per business or institutional
707
lot shall be permitted for each street on which the lot has frontage.
708
2.
709
One maximum 32 -square foot, freestanding sign or two single -faced
710
freestanding signs not to exceed 16 square feet each, shall be permitted for
711
each side of a platted single-family subdivision entrance.
712
3.
713
Freestanding signs shall have a maximum height of six feet from finished
714
grade, and may be externally illuminated, the light shall be screened from
715
view with evergreen plantings as approved by the Director, and shall not have
716
changeable copy.
717
718
719
b. Other signage.
720
1.
721
Each residence may display up to 12 square feet of signage with no single
722
sign greater than four square feet.
723
2.
724
725
Each development may post one banner, maximum 24 square feet, maximum
5 feet tall, for a maximum of 40 days, during graduation season (from May 1 st
726
to June 15th). A permit is not required.
727
C. Flags.
728
Each development may display no more than three flagpoles, and in addition, each
729
single family detached residential lot within each development may display not more
730
than one flag and flagpole. Each flagpole is allowed one flag. In non-residential
731
districts, the flagpole shall not exceed the maximum allowed building height. In
732
residential districts, the maximum height of the flagpole shall be 25 feet. The length of
733
the flag shall not exceed 1/4 the length of the flag pole. The size of the flag shall be
734
calculated accordingly.
735
736
(4)
737
Apartment and townhouse residential districts.
738
Within the apartment and townhouse residential districts, standards for signs are as
739
follows:
740
741
a. Freestanding signs.
742
1.
743
One freestanding sign per right-of-way frontage shall be permitted, and it shall
744
be located at a project entrance.
745
2.
746
Maximum height shall be six feet from finished grade.
747
3.
748
The maximum size shall be 32 square feet.
749
4.
750
Freestanding signs shall not have changeable copy.
751
5.
752
Freestanding signs may be externally lighted. The light shall be screened from
753
view with evergreen plantings as approved by the Director.
754
6.
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808 Maximum height shall be six feet from finished grade.
809 3.
810 The maximum size shall be 32 square feet.
811 4.
812 Signs shall not have changeable copy.
813 5.
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755
The freestanding sign structure shall be constructed of the same material as
756
the predominant material of the principal building.
757
7.
758
Sign faces shall be made out of wood or other material which has the
759
appearance of carved, distressed, or sandblasted wood as approved by the
760
Director.
761
762
b.
763
Other signage.
764
765
1.
766
Each residence may display up to 12 square feet of signage with no single
767
sign greater than four square feet.
768
2.
769
Each development may post one banner, maximum 24 square feet, maximum
770
5 feet tall, for a maximum of 40 days, during graduation season (from May 1 st
771
to June 15th). A permit is not required.
772
C.
773
Flags.
774
775
Each development may display no more than three flagpoles. Each flagpole is allowed
776
one flag. In non-residential districts, the flagpole shall not exceed the maximum allowed
777
building height. In residential districts, the maximum height of the flagpole shall be 25
778
feet. The length of the flag shall not exceed 1/4 the length of the flag pole. The size of
779
the flag shall be calculated accordingly.
780
(5)
781
04 districts. Within the office -institutional districts, standards for signs are as follows:
782
a.
783
Billboards.
784
1.
785
Along, and oriented toward, state -numbered primary routes or national
786
highways only,
787
2.
788
At least 500 feet from all residential or AG -1 zoning districts;
789
3.
790
Minimum 50 -foot setback from right-of-way;
791
4.
792
Minimum of 1,500 feet from any other billboards or freestanding sign, except
793
standard informational signs:
794
5.
795
The lot on which the billboard is located shall have sufficient area to
796
accommodate the fall zone, and except for the sign, no parking areas,
797
pedestrian areas, roadways, buildings, structures, or appurtenances shall be
798
contained in the fall zone;
799
6.
800
Maximum of 12 feet in height.
801
802
b.
803
Freestanding signs.
804
1.
805
There may be one freestanding sign per right-of-way frontage, and it shall be
806
located at a project entrance.
807
2.
808 Maximum height shall be six feet from finished grade.
809 3.
810 The maximum size shall be 32 square feet.
811 4.
812 Signs shall not have changeable copy.
813 5.
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7.
Signs may be externally lighted. The light shall be screened from view with
evergreen plantings as approved by the community development department
director.
The freestanding sign structure shall be constructed of the same material as
the predominant material of the principal building.
Sign faces shall be made out of wood or other material which has the
appearance of carved, distressed, or sandblasted wood as approved by the
Director.
C.
Wall signs.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Businesses may have no more than two wall signs. Single tenant buildings
and end units of multi tenant buildings may have an additional wall sign.
One sign shall be flush against the wall. The maximum size shall be 12
square feet.
A second sign, if used, shall be perpendicular to the wall. The maximum size
shall be two square feet.
Signs shall be one unit as opposed to individually mounted letters.
Wall signs shall not have changeable copy.
If illuminated, signs may be externally lighted and directed downward.
Wall sign shall not cover architectural features or details and not extend
beyond the roof line or outer edges of the building.
Sign faces shall be made out of wood or other material which has the
appearance of carved, distressed, or sandblasted wood as approved by the
community development department director.
Grand opening event signage.
Signs for Grand Opening events are permitted for any new or relocated business according
to the following standards:
The grand opening event is allowed within two months of the issuance of the certificate of
occupancy. A special event permit must be obtained from the Community Development
Department prior to conducting the Grand Opening Event.
1. The special event permit for a grand opening is valid for a period of 48 hours.
2. Signage
a. One banner shall be allowed for a Grand Opening event, which shall not
exceed twenty four square feet in area. (See Section 64-2303.1.b). A
separate permit is required for this banner.
b. One 4 square foot temporary sign is allowed.
3. A temporary tent may be used in conjunction with a Grand Opening special event
permit. The Fire Marshal's sign off must be obtained on the Special Event Permit
for the use of the tent.
4. One inflatable device is allowed, within the event footprint, with a maximum size of
two thousand (2,000) cubic feet, and a maximum height of twenty (20) feet. The
vendor or owner of the inflatable must indicate the method of inflation, chemicals
used, sign a hold harmless agreement and provide evidence of liability insurance.
5. One search light or similar device is allowed. The light must be diminished by
11:OOpm.
6. Temporary outside display of merchandise is permitted for a grand opening event.
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a. Such display shall be located next to the building entrance door, provided
a minimum 36 inch clear and unobstructed walkway is maintained.
b. Any display not brought inside of the business at close of business day is
considered outdoor storage and is prohibited.
e. Flags. Each development may display no more than three flagpoles. Each flagpole is
allowed one flag. In non-residential districts, the flagpole shall not exceed the maximum
allowed building height. In residential districts, the maximum height of the flagpole shall
be 25 feet. The length of the flag shall not exceed %the length of the flag pole. The
size of the flag shall be calculated accordingly.
Mixed-use districts. Within the mixed-use districts, standards for signs are as follows:
a.
Freestanding signs.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
i
There may be one freestanding sign per right-of-way frontage, and it shall be
located at a project entrance.
Maximum height shall be six feet.
The maximum size shall be 32 square feet.
Signs shall not have changeable copy.
Signs may be externally lighted. The light shall be screened from view with
evergreen plantings as approved by the community development department
director.
The freestanding sign structure shall be constructed of the same material as
the predominant material of the principal building.
Sign faces shall be made out of wood or other material which has the
appearance of carved, distressed, or sandblasted wood as approved by the
Director.
Wall signs.
1.
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3.
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5.
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7.
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Businesses may have no more than two wall signs. Single tenant buildings
and end units of multi tenant buildings may have an additional wall sign.
One sign shall be flush against the wall. The maximum size shall be 12
square feet.
A second sign, if used, shall be perpendicular to the wall. The maximum size
shall be two square feet.
Signs shall be one unit as opposed to individually mounted letters.
Wall signs shall not have changeable copy.
If illuminated, signs may be externally lighted and directed downward.
Wall signs shall not cover architectural features or details and not extend
beyond the roof line or outer edges of the building.
Sign faces shall be made out of wood or other material which has the
appearance of carved, distressed, or sandblasted wood as approved by the
Director.
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Grand opening event signage.
Signs for Grand Opening events are permitted for any new or relocated business according
to the following standards:
The grand opening event is allowed within two months of the issuance of the certificate of
occupancy. A special event permit must be obtained from the Community Development
Department prior to conducting the Grand Opening Event.
1. The special event permit for a grand opening is valid for a period of 48 hours.
2. Signage
a. One banner shall be allowed for a Grand Opening event, which shall not
exceed twenty four square feet in area. (See Section 64-2303.1.b). A
separate permit is required for this banner.
b. One 4 square foot temporary sign is allowed.
7. A temporary tent may be used in conjunction with a Grand Opening special event
permit. The Fire Marshal's sign off must be obtained on the Special Event Permit
for the use of the tent.
8. One inflatable device is allowed, within the event footprint, with a maximum size of
two thousand (2,000) cubic feet, and a maximum height of twenty (20) feet. The
vendor or owner of the inflatable must indicate the method of inflation, chemicals
used, sign a hold harmless agreement and provide evidence of liability insurance.
9. One search light or similar device is allowed. The light must be diminished by
11:OOpm.
10. Temporary outside display of merchandise is permitted for a grand opening event.
a. Such display shall be located next to the building entrance door, provided
a minimum 36 inch clear and unobstructed walkway is maintained.
b. Any display not brought inside of the business at close of business day is
considered outdoor storage and is prohibited.
Other signage.
2.
e.
Flags.
Each residence may display up to 12 square feet of signage with no single
sign greater than four square feet.
Each development may post one banner, maximum 24 square feet, maximum
5 feet tall, for a maximum of 40 days, during graduation season (from May 1 st
to June 15th). A permit is not required.
Each development may display no more than three flagpoles and in addition, each
single family detached residential lot within each development may display not more
than one flag and flagpole. Each flagpole is allowed one flag. In non-residential
districts, the flagpole shall not exceed the maximum allowed building height. In
residential districts, the maximum height of the flagpole shall be 25 feet. The length of
the flag shall not exceed 1/4 the length of the flag pole. The size of the flag shall be
calculated accordingly.
Commercial and Industrial Paris districts (M -1A). Within the commercial and industrial park
districts, standards for signs are as follows:
a.
Billboards. Within commercial (C-1) and industrial park (M -1A) districts,
Along, and oriented toward, state -numbered primary routes or national
highways only;
2.
At least 500 feet from all residential or AG -1 zoning districts;
3.
Minimum 50 -foot setback from right-of-way;
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Minimum of 1,500 feet from any other billboards or freestanding sign, except
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standard informational signs,
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the predominant material of the principal building.
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The lot on which the billboard is located shall have sufficient area to
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accommodate the fall zone, and except for the sign, no parking areas,
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pedestrian areas, roadways, buildings, roadways, structures, or
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appurtenances shall be contained in the fall zone,
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Wall signs.
Maximum of 12 feet in height; and
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Businesses may have no more than two wall signs. Single tenant buildings
In compliance with applicable height standards for the district in which
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and end units of multi tenant buildings may have one additional wall sign.
located.
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Freestanding signs.
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square feet or three percent of the wall area.
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There may be one freestanding sign per right-of-way frontage, and it shall be
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located at a project entrance.
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size shall be two square feet.
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Maximum height shall be six feet from finished grade.
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Signs shall be one unit as opposed to individually mounted letters.
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The maximum size shall be 32 square feet.
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Wall signs shall not have changeable copy.
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Signs shall not have changeable copy.
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If illuminated, signs may be externally lighted and directed downward.
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Sign may be externally lighted. The light shall be screened from view with
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evergreen plantings as approved by the community development department
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director.
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The freestanding sign structure shall be constructed of the same material as
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the predominant material of the principal building.
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Sign faces shall be made out of wood or other material which has the
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appearance of carved, distressed, or sandblasted wood as approved by the
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Wall signs.
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Businesses may have no more than two wall signs. Single tenant buildings
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and end units of multi tenant buildings may have one additional wall sign.
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One sign shall be flush against the wall. The maximum size shall be 12
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The second sign, if used, shall be perpendicular to the wall. The maximum
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If illuminated, signs may be externally lighted and directed downward.
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Sign faces shall be made out of wood or other material which has the
appearance of carved, distressed, or sandblasted wood as approved by the
Director.
Grand opening event signs.
Signs for Grand Opening events are permitted for any new or relocated business according
to the following standards:
The grand opening event is allowed within two months of the issuance of the certificate of
occupancy. A special event permit must be obtained from the Community Development
Department prior to conducting the Grand Opening Event.
3. The special event permit for a grand opening is valid for a period of 48 hours.
4. Signage
a. One banner shall be allowed for a Grand Opening event, which shall not
exceed twenty four square feet in area. (See Section 64-2303.1.b). A
separate permit is required for this banner.
b. One 4 square foot temporary sign is allowed.
11. A temporary tent may be used in conjunction with a Grand Opening special event
permit. The Fire Marshal's sign off must be obtained on the Special Event Permit
for the use of the tent.
12. One inflatable device is allowed, within the event footprint, with a maximum size of
two thousand (2,000) cubic feet, and a maximum height of twenty (20) feet. The
vendor or owner of the inflatable must indicate the method of inflation, chemicals
used, sign a hold harmless agreement and provide evidence of liability insurance.
13. One search light or similar device is allowed. The light must be diminished by
11:00pm.
14. Temporary outside display of merchandise is permitted for a grand opening event.
a. Such display shall be located next to the building entrance door, provided
a minimum 36 inch clear and unobstructed walkway is maintained.
Any display not brought inside of the business at close of business day is
considered outdoor storage and is prohibited.
Flags.
Each development may display no more than three flagpoles. Each flagpole is allowed one
flag. In non-residential districts, the flagpole shall not exceed the maximum allowed
building height. In residential districts, the maximum height of the flagpole shall be 25 feet.
The length of the flag shall not exceed 1/4 the length of the flag pole. The size of the flag
shall be calculated accordingly.
Industrial districts. Within industrial districts, standards for signs are as follows:
a.
Billboards. Within industrial districts (M-1 and M-2),
1.
Along, and oriented toward, state -numbered primary routes or national
highways only;
2.
At least 500 feet from all residential or AG -1 zoning districts;
3.
Minimum 50 -foot setback from right-of-way;
4.
Minimum of 1,500 feet from any other billboards or freestanding sign, except
standard informational signs;
5.
The lot on which the billboard is located shall have sufficient area to
accommodate the fall zone, and except the sign, no parking areas, pedestrian
areas, roadways, buildings, structures, or appurtenances shall be contained in
the fall zone;
6.
Maximum of 12 feet in height; and
7.
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Maximum height shall be six feet from finished grade.
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Signs shall not have changeable copy.
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Signs may be externally lighted. The light shall be screened from view with
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evergreen planting as approved by the Director.
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The freestanding sign structure shall be constructed of the same material as
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the predominant material of the principal building.
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Sign faces shall be made out of wood or other material which has the
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appearance of carved, distressed, or sandblasted wood as approved by the
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Director.
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Walls signs.
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Businesses may have no more than two wall signs. Single tenant buildings
and end units of multi tenant buildings may have one additional wall sign.
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One sign shall be flush against the wall. The maximum size shall be 12
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The second sign, if used, shall be perpendicular to the wall. The maximum
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Signs shall be one unit as opposed to individually mounted letters.
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Wall signs shall not have changeable copy.
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If illuminated, signs may be externally lighted and directed downward.
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Wall signs shall not cover architectural features or details and not extend
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beyond the roof line or outer edges of the building.
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Sign faces shall be made out of wood or other material which has the
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appearance of carved, distressed, or sandblasted wood as approved by the
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Each development may display no more than three flagpoles. Each flagpole is allowed one
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building height. In residential districts, the maximum height of the flagpole shall be 25 feet.
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Mobile home park districts. Within mobile home park districts, standards for signs are as follows:
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sign greater than four square feet.
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Freestanding signs.
Each development may post one banner, maximum 24 square feet, maximum
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to June 15th). A permit is not required.
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There may be one freestanding sign per right-of-way frontage, and it shall be
located at a project entrance.
C. Flags.
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Each development may display no more than three flagpoles, and in addition, each single
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family detached residential lot within each development may display not more than one flag
Maximum height shall be six feet from finished grade.
and flagpole. Each flagpole is allowed one flag. In non-residential districts, the flagpole
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maximum height of the flagpole shall be 25 feet. The length of the flag shall not exceed 1/4
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the length of the flag pole. The size of the flag shall be calculated accordingly.
The maximum size shall be 32 square feet.
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(Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33,x, 4-27-2009)
Signs shall not have changeable copy.
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Signs may be externally lighted. The light shall be screened from view with
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evergreen plantings as approved by the community development department
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director.
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The freestanding sign structure shall be constructed of the same material as
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the predominant material of the principal building.
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Sign faces shall be made out of wood or other material which has the
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appearance of carved, distressed, or sandblasted wood as approved by the
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Director,
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Each residence may display up to 12 square feet of signage with no single
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sign greater than four square feet.
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b.
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Other signage.
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Each development may display up to 12 square feet of signage with no single
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sign greater than four square feet.
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Each development may post one banner, maximum 24 square feet, maximum
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5 feet tall, for a maximum of 40 days, during graduation season (from May 1 st
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to June 15th). A permit is not required.
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and flagpole. Each flagpole is allowed one flag. In non-residential districts, the flagpole
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shall not exceed the maximum allowed building height. In residential districts, the
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maximum height of the flagpole shall be 25 feet. The length of the flag shall not exceed 1/4
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the length of the flag pole. The size of the flag shall be calculated accordingly.
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(Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33,x, 4-27-2009)
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1237 DIVISION 4. - OVERLAY DISTRICTS
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1239 Sec 64-2323 - This division takes precedence.
1240 Sec 64-2324 - State Route 9 Overlay District signs
1241 Sec 64-2325 - Crabapple Crossing Overlay District signs
1242 Sec 64-2326 - Birmingham Crossing overlay District signs
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1245 Sec. 64-2323. - This division takes precedence.
1246 The standards and requirements of this division shall take precedence over citywide standards and
1247 requirements within the boundaries of the given overlay district.
1248 (Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33,E , 4-27-2009)
1249 Sec. 64-2324. - State Route 9 Overlay District signs.
1250 In the State Route 9 Overlay District the following signage standards shall apply
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All freestanding signs shall be monuments with the width of the base equal to the width of the sign face.
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The structure and base should match the principal building materials.
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Multi tenant developments are allowed one primary monument for the overall development which shall
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not exceed a maximum surface area of 48 square feet and a maximum height of 12 feet.
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Multi tenant developments on corner lots are allowed an additional monument sign on the secondary
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street at the project entrance which shall not exceed a maximum surface area of 24 square feet and a
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maximum height of four feet.
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For multi tenant retail, commercial, office, or institutional developments:
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1. Each tenant is allowed one, maximum 24 square foot banner, per the time limits stated in
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Section 64-2303.
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2. The banner shall be placed on the tenant's storefront or wall space.
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3. If building location renders installation on the wall not visible from the road, an administrative
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variance may be applied for to allow the banner to be installed on the ground. The variance
1268
shall condition the banner placement to a specific location on the development.
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i.) All ground mounted banners shall be installed on a PVC frame, or its equivalent
1270
ii.) If the banner is required to be placed behind a fence, the banner shall have a
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maximum height of 12 feet.
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4. No more than four ground mounted banners may be displayed in a zoned development at one
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Single tenant sites and outparcels are limited to one monument which shall not exceed a maximum
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surface area of 32 square feet and a maximum height of six feet.
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Gas stations, convenience stores, discount warehouses and similar facilities that sell gasoline may have
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an additional 24 square feet of surface area and not to exceed six feet in height.
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Two or more businesses that share a single tenant space are limited to one monument sign, which shall
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not exceed a maximum surface area of 32 square feet and a maximum height of six feet.
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1285 Monument signs shall be set back a minimum ten feet from the public right-of-way and shall be a
1286 minimum of 35 feet from any other identification monument.
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1288 Each place of business is allowed a maximum of two wall signs.
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1290 Wall signs shall face public streets and pedestrian parking areas.
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Wall signs shall not exceed 100 square feet or five percent of the applicable wall area, whichever is less.
The length of the sign shall not exceed ten times the height of the sign. The area of the doors and
spandrel glass panels are excluded from the calculation of the applicable sign area.
Permanent and temporary signs in windows shall not exceed twenty percent of each window. No window
signs are allowed in clerestory windows. In no case shall window signs exceed 10 percent of total wall
area of the applicable elevation.
The following information may be permanently displayed in windows or glass doors and is exempt from
the twenty percent limit: street address, required to be posted by local, state or federal governments. The
lettering for this information shall be four inches tall or as required by fire prevention code. Also exempt
are store hours and security information.
Notwithstanding the prohibitions contained in subsection (r) below, each commercial establishment shall
be entitled to a maximum of two internally illuminated window signs. If the establishment has a single
internally illuminated window sign, the sign may be a maximum of four square feet in size and may be
neon or LED illumination. If the establishment has two internally illuminated window signs, neither sign
may be larger than two square feet in size and only one may be neon or LED, while the second may be
of other illumination. All internally illuminated window signs shall be positioned on the interior as a
window sign, not more than ten feet from the floor, with at least one sign being not more than five feet
from the main public entrance to the commercial establishment. None of the internally illuminated
window signs may blink, flash, fluctuate or be animated in any way. Internally illuminated window sings
may only be illuminated during the time the commercial establishment is open to the public for business.
Any sign on or within 5 feet of a window is considered a window sign for purposes of application of this
Section.
Wall signs shall be flush against the wall, not cover architectural features or details, and not extend
beyond the roof line or outer edges of the building.
Awnings and canopy signs with names are considered signs and may be substituted for monument or
wall signs. If substituted, they shall be included in the maximum size calculations.
The architectural color standards of the district apply only to the sign structure not to the sign face. See
the following table.
Permitted Colors for Sign Structure
The following numbers refer to the Pantone
Matching System, an international color matching system
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White
Reds
168C, 181C,
483C, 484C,
675C, 1685C, 4975C
Browns, Beiges and Tans
Red -Browns
462C to 468C;
1 154U, 1395
4625C to 4685C,
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469C, 474C, 475C;
4695C to 4755C
478C,
719C to 724C
725C to 731C
476U to 482U
719U to 725U
726U to 732U
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The following types of signs are prohibited:
(1)
(2)
a) posters, placards
b) blinking, rotating, projecting, flashing, fluctuating or otherwise animated
c) pylon, pole, lollypop
d) roof, marquee
e) portable, attached to vehicles
f) sandwich, a -frame
g) changeable copy signs
h) electronic/manual reader boards, changeable copy
i) internally illuminated window signs (except as allowed in Section 64-2324(n))
Vehicles with lettering or graphics greater than two inches in height identifying or promoting a
business or commercial activity shall not be parked or stored within 100 feet of the curb of any
public right-of-way. This standard does not apply to vehicles used regularly for delivery, pick-
ups, service calls, or transporting customers, except that such vehicles shall not be parked
within 50 feet of the curb of any public right-of-way after hours if the vehicles are visible from the
public right-of-way.
Wall signs may be internally illuminated.
Monument signs shall be externally illuminated.
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1376 Sec. 64-2325. - Crabapple Crossing Overlay District signs.
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In the Crabapple Crossroads Overlay District the following signage standards shall apply:
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All freestanding signs must meet the following standards:
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Signs shall not have changeable copy including, but not limited to, scrolling, rotating,
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flashing, and computerized changeable copy. Theatres, schools, churches, parks and
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gas stations may have changeable copy that is changed manually.
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If illumination is used, the sign shall be externally illuminated. The light shall be
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screened from view with evergreen plantings as approved by the community
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development department director.
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The sign structure shall be constructed of wood, brick or stone or a material which has
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the appearance of wood, brick, or stone as approved by the community development
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department director and to the extent possible shall be the same material as the
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predominant material of the principal building.
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The sign face and sign letters shall be made out of wood, a material which has the
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appearance of carved, distressed, or sandblasted wood or stone as approved by the
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entrance.
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(2)
For nonresidential multi tenant building and developments, freestanding signs must meet the
following standards:
The maximum height shall be eight feet from finished grade.
The maximum size of the sign area shall be 32 square feet.
There may be one sign per right-of-way frontage and it shall be located at a project
For nonresidential single tenant buildings, freestanding signs must meet the following standards:
Maximum height shall be six feet from finished grade.
The maximum size of the sign area shall be 20 square feet.
There may be one sign per right-of-way frontage, and it shall be located at a project
entrance.
For residential uses, freestanding signs must meet the following standards:
a.
Maximum height shall be six feet from finished grade.
b.
Each residential development may have a maximum of two, 12 square foot
freestanding signs, which shall not exceed a total of 24 square feet, or one 16 square
foot sign, per entrance.
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Wall signs must meet the following standards:
Businesses whose primary entrance faces an interior parking lot or courtyard may have an
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of the applicable wall area.
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Wall signs shall not have changeable copy.
A business may have an additional sign perpendicular to the wall with a maximum sign area
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If illuminated, wall signs shall be externally illuminated and directed downward.
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Wall sign shall not cover architectural features or details and not extend beyond the roof line.
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Wall signs can hang from the building.
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Wall sign faces shall be made out of wood or other material which has the appearance of
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carved, distressed, or sandblasted wood as approved by the Director.
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A business may have one wall sign. The sign can be flush against the wall or it can hang from
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the building. The size shall not exceed three percent of the applicable wall area. The area of the
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doors and spandrel glass panels are excluded from the calculation of the applicable sign area
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(6)
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Single tenant buildings and end units of multi tenant buildings may have an additional wall sign.
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Businesses whose primary entrance faces an interior parking lot or courtyard may have an
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additional wall sign. The maximum size for either of these signs shall not exceed three percent
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of the applicable wall area.
1483
(7)
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A business may have an additional sign perpendicular to the wall with a maximum sign area
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size of four square feet.
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(1)
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Permanent and temporary signs in windows shall not exceed twenty percent of each window. No
window signs are allowed in clerestory windows. In no case shall window signs exceed 10
percent of the total wall area of the applicable elevation.
Notwithstanding the prohibitions contained in subsection (r) below, each commercial
establishment shall be entitled to a maximum of two internally illuminated window signs. If the
establishment has a single internally illuminated window sign, the sign may be a maximum of
four square feet in size and may be neon or LED illumination. If the establishment has two
internally illuminated window signs, neither sign may be larger than two square feet in size and
only one may be neon or LED, while the second may be of other illumination. All internally
illuminated window signs shall be position on the interior as a window sign, not more than ten
feet from the floor, with at least one sign being not more than five feet from the main public
entrance to the commercial establishment. None of the internally illuminated window signs may
blink, flash, fluctuate or be animated in any way. Internally illuminated window signs may only be
illuminated during the time the commercial establishment is open to the public for business.
(2) A business may have one sandwich board sign. Sign shall be:
a) single or double faced
b) metal or wood framed (no plastic)
c) black or green, chalkboard type face
d) located per ADA compliance (minimum 36 inches from the building); no more than 10 feet
from building
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1513 f) not placed in tree island or landscape strip
1514 g) maximum height of four feet, six square feet per panel
1515 h) brought inside at the close of business
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1518 Sign structure colors. Permitted colors for Crabapple Crossroads sign structures shall be limited to those
1519 listed in the table below.
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Permitted Colors for Sign Structure
The following numbers refer to the Pantone
Matching System, an international color matching system
1807C
497
2C -7C
553
289C
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316C
539
401-405C
548
407-412C
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423C
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424-425C
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448-450C
5757U
4485U
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5815U
451C
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4505C
625U
4515-4525C
627U
455C
Warm Grey 5-7C
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Warm Grey 8-11
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476U
478U
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The following types of signs are prohibited:
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monument
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pylon, pole, lollypop, projecting signs
1525
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roof, marquee
1526
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electronic or manual reader boards, changeable copy signs
1527
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any sign that rotates, flashes, blinks, scrolls, fluctuates, or is in any other way animated
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portable, excluding sandwich signs
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posters, placards
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(Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33, § 26.2, 4-27-2009)
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1535 Sec. 64-2326. - Birmingham Crossing Overlay District signs.
1536 In the Birmingham Crossroads Overlay district, the following sign standards shall apply:
1537
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Freestanding signs.
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All freestanding signs must meet the following standards:
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Signs shall not have changeable copy, including scrolling, rotating, flashing, and
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computerized changeable copy.
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If illumination is used, the sign shall be externally illuminated. The light shall be
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directed downwards.
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The sign structure shall be constructed of wood, brick or stone and to the extent
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possible, shall be the same material as the predominant material of the principal
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building.
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The sign face shall be made out of wood, a material which has the appearance of
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carved, distressed, or sandblasted wood, or stone, as approved by the Director. Plastic
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inserts are prohibited.
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The sign may be supported either on one side or on both sides (i.e., shingle sign).
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The maximum height shall be eight feet from finished grade.
The maximum size of the sign area shall be 32 square feet.
C.
There may be one freestanding sign per right-of-way frontage.
For nonresidential single tenant buildings, freestanding signs must meet the following standards:
a.
b.
Maximum height shall be six feet from finished grade.
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(4)
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The maximum size of the sign area shall be 20 square feet.
There may be one freestanding sign per right-of-way frontage.
For residential uses, freestanding signs must meet the following standards:
a.
7.1
C.
Maximum height shall be six feet from finished grade.
The maximum size shall be 16 square feet.
Each residential development may have a maximum of one sign per entrance.
Wall signs.
(1)
Wall signs shall not have changeable copy.
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(7)
If illuminated, wall signs shall be externally illuminated, with the lighting directed downward.
Wall sign shall not cover architectural features or details and not extend beyond the roof line.
Wall sign faces shall be made out of wood or other material which has the appearance of
carved, distressed, or sandblasted wood as approved by the community development
department director.
A business may have one wall sign. The sign can be flush against the wall or it can hang from
the building. The size shall not exceed three percent of the applicable wall area. The area of the
doors and spandrel glass panels are excluded from the calculation of the applicable sign area.
Single tenant buildings and end units of multi tenant buildings may have an additional wall sign.
Businesses whose primary entrance faces an interior parking lot or courtyard may have an
additional wall sign. The maximum size for either of these signs shall not exceed three percent
of the applicable wall area.
A business may have an additional sign, perpendicular to the wall, with a maximum sign area
size of four square feet.
A portion of the wall sign can be placed on an overhang or a canopy.
Other signage
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Permanent and temporary signs in windows shall not exceed twenty percent of each window, and shall
not block visibility from outside the store. No window signs are allowed in clerestory windows. In no case
shall window signs exceed 10 percent of the total wall area of the applicable elevation. Internally
illuminated window signs are prohibited.
(2) A business may have one sandwich board sign. Sign shall be:
a) single or double faced
b) metal or wood framed (no plastic)
c) black or green, chalkboard type
d) location shall be ADA compliant (minimum 36 inches from the building); no more than 10
feet from building
e) not allowed to impede pedestrian or vehicular traffic
f) not placed in tree island or landscape strip
g) max height of four feet, six square feet per panel
h) brought inside at the close of business
Sign structure colors. Permitted colors for Birmingham Crossroads sign structures are limited to those
listed below.
Permitted Colors for Sign Structure
The following numbers refer to the Pantone
Matching System, an international color matching system
1807C
4975
2C -7C
553
289C
5363
3316
539
401-405C
548
407-412C
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412C
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423C
5757U
424-425C
5773U
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5815U
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5835U
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625U
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The following types of signs are prohibited:
1. pylon, pole, lollypop, projecting signs
2. monument signs
3. roof, marquee signs
4. electronic or manual reader boards, changeable copy signs
5. any sign that rotates, flashes, blinks, scrolls, fluctuates, or is in any other way animated
6. portable signs, excluding sandwich signs
7. posters, placards
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1658 (Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33, § 26.3, 4-27-2009)
1659 DIVISION 5. — OTHER SIGN REQUIREMENTS
1660 Sec. 64-2327.- Master Signage Plan.
1661
1662 Sec. 64-2327 — Master Signage Plan
1663 a. Purpose
1664
1665 1. A Master Signage Plan is an administrative permit which establishes standards (size, design, location, etc.) for all
1666 exterior signs associated with a multi tenant or multi building development. The master signage plan shall ensure
1667 long term aesthetic compatibility of signage throughout the development. The requirement of this Section shall be
1668 in addition to the Overlay signage requirements of the City of Milton. In the event of any conflict between this
1669 Section and the Overlay signage requirements, this Section shall prevail.
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1671 2. The goal of a Master Signage Plan is to
1672 a) Adequately and effectively communicate business identity and type to the public;
1673 b) Promote consistency among signs within a development, thus creating visual harmony between signs,
1674 buildings, landscaping and other components of the property;
1675 C) Enhance the compatibility of signs with the architectural and site design features within a development;
1676 d) Encourage signage that is in character with planned and existing uses, thus creating a unique sense of place;
1677 e) Protect the community from sign clutter and visual blight resulting from excessive and redundant signs.
1678
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1680 1. A Master Signage Plan is required for all new developments and newly zoned multiple tenant, commercial
1681 buildings, all multi building or multi occupant commercial or office developments, all mixed use developments,
1682 single family and multifamily developments.
1683
1724 h) Photos of property as it appears from the street;
1725 i) Any other information reasonably required by the Director.
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1727 e. Design Guidelines
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c. Approval Authority
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1. A Master Signage Plan for a property that is undeveloped and does not require rezoning, shall be reviewed by the
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City of Milton Department of Community Development as part of the site plan review process, and must be approved
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by the Director. If the property requires rezoning or a use permit, it shall be reviewed as part of the rezoning/use
1688
permits process, and must be approved by the Mayor and City Council.
1689
A separate sign permit will be required for all non exempt signs (as indicated in the City of Milton sign ordinance).
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2. The Master Signage Plan shall utilize the types of signs described in this section to create a harmonious, consistent
1691
system of signage that improves the public safety within the development.
1692
1693
d. Application requirements
1694
A master signage plan application shall be a written and/or illustrated document to depict the proposed signs,
1695
which shall include the following:
1696
a) Proposed sign palette, which may include:
1697
1) Entryway signs
1698
2) Primary multi tenant freestanding signs
1699
3) Secondary multi tenant freestanding signs
1700
4) Single tenant/outparcel freestanding signs
1701
5) Office/industrial park project freestanding sign
1702
6) Residential development freestanding signs
1703
7) Secondary residential development freestanding signs
1704
8) Tenant directory freestanding signs
1705
9) Tenant directory wall signs
1706
10) Directional freestanding signs
1707
11) Temporary standard informational signs
1708
12) Real estate signs
1709
13) Temporary banners
1710
14) Signs during construction
1711
15) Wall signs
1712
16) Shingle/blade signs
1713
17) Window signs/graphics
1714
18) Awning/canopy signs
1715
19) Tenant informational signs
1716
b) Site plan, drawn to scale, of the entire development/area showing the location of all proposed signs included in
1717
the sign palette;
1718
c) Size and number of all proposed signs, including maximum area, letter height, number height, etc.;
1719
d) Color and style palette for all signs, including context of where signs are to be placed on any given facade;
1720
e) Type of illumination proposed (external, internal, etc.);
1721
f) Landscaping and/or ornamental structures including fences, fountains, public art, ground cover and other
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landscaping elements that are intended to complement the proposed sign palette and design;
1723
g) Site location map;
1724 h) Photos of property as it appears from the street;
1725 i) Any other information reasonably required by the Director.
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1727 e. Design Guidelines
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1. The following sign design guidelines are designed to help ensure quality signs that communicate their message in
a clear fashion. Because not all design criteria may be workable or appropriate for each sign or project, the
Director or Mayor and City Council may allow deviation from the design guidelines in their application to specific
signs or projects, where the proposed Master Signage Plan creates a harmonious, consistent system of signage
that improves the public safety within the development. The following subsections provide examples of acceptable
forms of signage. Pictures are not to scale.
2. Signs by type:
a) Entryway signs. Entryway signs mean ground signs which are placed on the perimeter of a mixed use
development, community or area. Such signs may flank both sides of the entrance and may include ground or
landscape wall sign types. An entryway sign may identify the name of the community and/or interior
businesses or communities.
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b) Primary multi tenant freestanding signs. Primary multi tenant freestanding signs means freestanding signs
located on a multi tenant site, and which are orientated to be visible from the road. Primary multi tenant
freestanding signs may provide formal identification of the entire project to arterial traffic.
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c) Secondary multi tenant freestanding signs. Secondary multi tenant freestanding signs means freestanding
signs located on a corner lot, on a multi tenant site, and which are orientated to be visible from the road.
Secondary multi tenant freestanding signs may provide formal identification of the entire project or one or
some of the project's tenants.
d) Single tenant/outparcel freestanding signs. Single tenant/outparcel freestanding signs means signs located on
single tenant sites and outparcels, and which are orientated to be visible from the road. Single
tenant/outparcel freestanding signs may provide formal identification of the business located on the site.
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e) Office /industrial park project identification freestanding signs. Office/industrial park project identification
freestanding signs means freestanding signs which are located at the entrance to a platted office or industrial
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park. Office/industrial park project identification freestanding signs may identify the platted name of the office
or industrial park.
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f) Residential development freestanding signs. Residential development freestanding signs means
freestanding signs located at the entrance to a residential development. Residential development
freestanding signs may identify the name of a single family, townhome or apartment development.
g) Secondary residential development freestanding signs. Secondary residential development freestanding
signs means pillar type freestanding signs which are located at different phases within a residential
development, or at the entrance to an amenity area within a residential development. A secondary
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1810 residential development freestanding sign may indicate the name of the phase or unit within a single
1811 family or townhome residential development.
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1818 h) Tenant directory freestanding signs. Tenant directory freestanding signs means ground signs which are
11819 placed internal to the development or community, and cannot be read from the right of way. They may provide
1820 a listing of the names of businesses, activities, addresses, locations, uses or places within a building or
1821 complex of buildings for the purpose of identification.
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Tenant directory wall signs. Tenant directory wall signs means signs which are placed internal to the
development or community, and are not intended to be read from the right of way. These signs may provide a
listing of the names of businesses, activities, addresses, locations, uses or places within a building or complex
of buildings for the purpose of identification. Tenant directory wall signs shall have a maximum size of 12
square feet.
j) Directional freestanding signs. Directional freestanding signs means signs used at driveways to improve
public safety and to enhance public access to the site from public streets. These signs may be used to direct
pedestrian or vehicular traffic on a parcel. If lighted, directional freestanding signs shall be externally
illuminated. These signs shall have a maximum height of three (3) feet.
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k) Temporary standard informational signs. Temporary standard informational signs means signs located on
private property, with an area of not greater than four square feet, with a sign face made for short-term use,
containing no reflecting elements, flags, or projections and which, when erect, stands at a height not greater
than five feet and are mounted on a stake or metal frame with a thickness or diameter not greater than 1'/z
inches. There shall be no more than 3 temporary standard informational signs per residential lot, and no more
than one per commercial lot.
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1) Sandwich boards. Sandwich boards means A- frame signs with a black or green chalkboard type face, with a
wood frame. The maximum height of sandwich boards shall be four feet, with a maximum sign face of six
square feet per panel.
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m) Temporary freestanding signs. Temporary freestanding signs means signs which are erected while a tenant
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space, building or vacant lot is currently for sale, lease or rent. A property or space for sale or lease is allowed
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one temporary freestanding sign per road frontage. On major roads, as defined in Section 64-2303, temporary
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freestanding signs are allowed to be a maximum of nine square feet in size, while such signs are allowed to be
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a maximum of six square feet in size on all other roads. Temporary freestanding signss shall have a maximum
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n) Temporary banners. Temporary banners means signs, other than flags, with or without characters, letters,
illustrations or ornamentation applied to cloth, paper, vinyl or fabric that are intended to be hung either with a
frame or without a frame. Neither flags nor canopy signs are considered banners. (Canopy signs are counted
toward wall signage).
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o) Signs during construction. Signs during construction means temporary, freestanding signs that shall be
allowed beginning with the commencement of construction and ending with the issuance of the last Certificate
of Occupancy, or two years, whichever one shall first occur. Thereafter, the permittee may reapply for a
renewal permit subject to same termination conditions as above. If lighted, the sign shall be externally
illuminated. Signs during construction are allowed to be a maximum of 12 square feet, with a maximum height
of five feet.
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p) Wall signs. Wall signs means any signs attached parallel to a wall, painted on the wall surface or erected and
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confined within the limits of an outside wall of any building or structure, which is supported by such wall or
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building and which displays only one sign surface. Wall signs shall be flush with the wall, building, or structure
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q) Shingle /blade signs. Shingle/blade signs means signs suspended from a roof overhang of a covered porch
or walkway or attached to a building wall fascia, which may, for example, identify the tenant of the adjacent
space. These signs shall be installed perpendicular to the wall.
r) Window signs/graphics. Window sign/graphics means any sign, cut-out letters, painted text or graphics,
window film, or other text or visual presentation that is affixed to the interior or exterior of the window or
window panes, or within five feet of the interior of the window or window panes and is visible from the
exterior of the structure.
s) Awning/canopy signs. Awning/canopy signs means any sign that is a part of, or attached to, an awning,
canopy or other fabric, plastic or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window, or outdoor
service area. The term "awning/canopy sign" does not include a marquee. Awning/canopy signs may
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be substituted for monument or wall signs. If substituted, they shall be included in the maximum size
calculations.
t) Tenant informational signs. Tenant informational signs means wall or ground signs intended primarily for
the convenience of the public or to ensure the orderly operation of the site, that may include, for example,
signs designating restrooms, address numbers, public telephone and instructions regarding parking. Each
tenant informational sign shall be a maximum of 12 square feet, with no single sign greater than four square
feet.
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The following types of signs are prohibited in the Master signage plan:
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1942 Moving signs, sandwich boards and signs applied directly to sidewalk or curb, balloons,
1943 streamers or air or gas filled figures and other similar temporary signs (except where specifically
1944 allowed).
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Beacons, search lights, laser lights or images (except where specifically allowed).
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Audible signs.
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Signs in right-of-way, other than those belonging to a government, public service agency, or
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railroad.
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(5)
Signs attached to or painted on natural objects.
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(16)
Signs mounted on a utility pole, water tower or other similar structure, architectural features,
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traffic signal or traffic control box and cell towers.
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Roof signs, Marquee signs
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and -2325, c.
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Portable signs, except that signs posted in the window of a vehicle, totaling one square foot,
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shall be permitted, unless the vehicle is parked within a nonresidential district or AG -1
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(Agricultural) developed with a nonresidential use, with the intent to sell that vehicle.
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Obscene signs.
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(9)
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Illegal activity signs.
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Signs not maintained.
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(11)
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Animated signs, flashing signs, rotating signs, and changeable copy signs.
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Imitation traffic signs.
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Graffiti.
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(14)
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Sign kiosks.
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Signs attached to or painted on natural objects.
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Temporary signs and banners attached to fences or walls (except where specifically allowed).
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Internally illuminated window signs, including neon, except as allowed in Sections 64-2324, n
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Signs in landscape strip unless approved by the City Arborist.
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11989 DIVISION 6: VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
1990 Sec. 64-2329. — Violations; penalties.
1991 1. Noncompliance
1992 No person shall erect or allow to be erected on any premises owned or controlled by that person any,
1993 sign which does not comply with the standards of this article.)
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1995 Dangerous or defective condition
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No person shall maintain or allow to be maintained on any premises owned or controlled b tha
more of the following remedies: suspension of the sign permit in accordance with Section 2330.a,
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sign erson which is in a dangerous or defective condition. Any such p y g ch sign shall be removed or,
repaired_ _Py the permittee of the sign, the owner of the premises, or as otherwise provided for in this
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article.
accordance with Section 2330.e and removal of the sign in -accordance with Section 2330.f
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of facts suggesting that a permit was issued in error, the director shall suspend the permit and give
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3. Separate violation.
2002
Each sign installed, created, erected or maintained in violation of this article, and any sign allowed ti
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be so installed, created, erected or maintained, shall be considered a separate violation when
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applying the penalty portions herein.
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4. Public nuisance.
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Any violation of this article is hereby declared to be a public nuisance.
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5. Penalties
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In the event of a violation of any violation of this article, the city shall be entitled to pursue any one o
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more of the following remedies: suspension of the sign permit in accordance with Section 2330.a,
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revocation of the sign permit in accordance with Section 2330.b, termination of the sign permit in
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accordance with Section 2330.c, citation in accordance with Section 2330.d, injunctive relief in
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accordance with Section 2330.e and removal of the sign in -accordance with Section 2330.f
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of facts suggesting that a permit was issued in error, the director shall suspend the permit and give
2016 Sec. 64-2330. - Suspension; Revocation, Termination, Citation, Removal.
2025 (2)
2026 No work shall be performed pursuant to any sign permit while such permit is suspended.
2027 (3)
2028 If no appeal is filed within 3t) days from the date of the notice, the permit shall be deemed revoked.
2029 (4)
2030 Notwithstanding any provisions in the zoning ordinance to the contrary, if a final decision on an appeal
2031 of a sign permit suspension decision is not rendered within 60 days after the filing of a completed
2032 application for appeal of the decision to suspend the sign ermit, the decision to suspend the permit
2033 ssha_ll be deemed reversed and the sign permit shall be reinstated upon request of the applicant.
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2038 b Revocation
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j(a) Suspension
the sign permit was issued pursuant to an application containing a false material statement or
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rf a sign permit was issued by the City in error, the permit is void ab initio. Immediately upon discovery
A revocation pursuant to this subsection shall be appealable pursuant to the procedures forfor -appeals
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of facts suggesting that a permit was issued in error, the director shall suspend the permit and give
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notice to the permittee of the suspension. The notice shall advise the permittee of the determination
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that the permit was issued in error, the permit has been suspended, the reason(s) for the suspension,
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and that the permittee shall have 30 days to appeal the determination that the permit was issued in
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error pursuant to the procedures for appeals of administrative decisions.
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2026 No work shall be performed pursuant to any sign permit while such permit is suspended.
2027 (3)
2028 If no appeal is filed within 3t) days from the date of the notice, the permit shall be deemed revoked.
2029 (4)
2030 Notwithstanding any provisions in the zoning ordinance to the contrary, if a final decision on an appeal
2031 of a sign permit suspension decision is not rendered within 60 days after the filing of a completed
2032 application for appeal of the decision to suspend the sign ermit, the decision to suspend the permit
2033 ssha_ll be deemed reversed and the sign permit shall be reinstated upon request of the applicant.
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2038 b Revocation
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Prior to the initiation of work pursuant to a sign permit issued by the city, should it be determined that!
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the sign permit was issued pursuant to an application containing a false material statement or
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omission, the director shall revoke said permit and the subject_sign shall not be entitled to be erect
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A revocation pursuant to this subsection shall be appealable pursuant to the procedures forfor -appeals
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of administrative decisions outlined in this zoning ordinance. Notwithstanding any provisions in the
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zoning ordinance to the contrary, if a final decision on an appeal of a sign permit revocation decision
If any sign or other device covered by this article is found to be in violation of this article after a public
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is not rendered within 60 days after the filing of a completed application for appeal of the decision to
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revoke the sign permit, the decision to revoke the permit shall be deemed reversed and the sign
the sign owner cannot be found or cannot be determined, then to the sign erector and any party that
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permit shall be reinstated upon request of thea applicant.
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fter the initiation of work pursuant to a sign permit issued by the city, should it be determined that the
be removed the sign and collect the costs therefore from the permit holder, the owner of the sign, the
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sign permit was issued pursuant to an application containing a false material statement or omission, the
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director shall issue a stop work order on the erection of the sign and submit a recommendation to the
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Mayor and Ci Council that the permit be revoked. The Mayor and City Council shall then conduct a
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revocation hearing in accordance with Section 2332, below.
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Termination
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violation of any provision of this article once initiation of work pursuant to a sign permit issued by the
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has bejgun shall be grounds for termination of thee�rm t._No permit shall be terminated and until
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Ofter the permittee is granted a public hearing as set forth in Section 2332 below.,
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d Citation
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If any sign or other device covered by this article is erected, constructed, altered, converted or used in
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violation of any provision of this article, the director may issue a citation. Any violation of this article
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shall be an offense, and the violator shall be subject to a fine of up to $1,000.00 per day or
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imprisonment for up to 60 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The citation shall be
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prosecuted subs to the same procedures established for violations of this zoning ordinance.
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{e�lnjunction
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If any sign or other device covered by this article is found to be in violation of this article after a p— u�blic
hearing conducted in accordance with Section 2332, below, the city may seek an injunction against
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the continuing violation or take other appropriate action to prevent such unlawful erection,
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construction, alteration, conversion or use to correct or abate such violation.
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(f) Removal
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If any sign or other device covered by this article is found to be in violation of this article after a public
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hearing conducted in accordance with Section 2332, below, the city may order the removal of the sign
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by written notice to the permit holder; or if there is no permit holder, then to the owner of the sign, or if
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the sign owner cannot be found or cannot be determined, then to the sign erector and any party that
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procured the erection of the sign. If a permit has been issued, such notice shall operate to revoke the
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permit.
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Procedure following removal order. If the sign is not removed within the time allowable pursuant to
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the city's written notice ordering removal pursuant to Section 2331 the City may remove or cause to
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be removed the sign and collect the costs therefore from the permit holder, the owner of the sign, the
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sign erector, any party that procured the erections of the sign, or the owner of the property on which
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the sign is located.
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2093 Sec. 64-2331.Notice
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The Director shall give the holder of a sign permit at least 14 calendar day's written notice of any
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public hearing with respect to the termination of the sign permit, unless the urgency of the particular
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situation resulting in the hearing and the practical considerations of completing measures to comport
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with the standards of this article reasonably justify less notice in order to protect the public health
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safety and welfare. The notice shall include the date of the hearing; the violations alleged to hav_�
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occurred that will be the subject of the public hearing, and the relief to be considered by the city
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council. The notice shall advise the permittee of the time and place of the hearing, their right to
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appear at the hearing and to contest the violation and proposed relief.
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2103 Sec.64-2332- Hearing
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Upon notification by the director of a sign or other device covered by this article being in violation of
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this article, the city council shall schedule a public hearing at its next available regular meeting
whereby the holder of the sign permit for the sign or device that is in violation can receive notice in
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compliance with section C, above. At the public hearing the council shall consider whether to
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terminate the permit and require such other relief as may be necessary to protect the public health,
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, and welfare. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the minimum requirements
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for public hearings as set forth in the Georgia Zoning Procedures Law_(O_C.G.A. §_36-66-1, et seq.).
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(Ord. No. 09-04-40, art. 33, § 12, 4-27-2009)
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