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The Planning & Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment Joint Workshop May 24, 2010 May 24, 2010 6:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M.
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Ensure Effective Communication Control “Sign Fights” Maintain Community/District Character Protect Health, Welfare and Safety
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The Current Ordinance is Outdated, Inflexible and Cumbersome Too Restrictive & Inflexible (particularly in areas such as Scenic Byways) Digital Signs, Readerboards & Billboards Banner Restrictions & Types Multiple Face Buildings Abandoned Signs, Maintenance & Enforcement
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Minimize and Simplify Regulations Increase Flexibility and Creativity Focus on Purpose
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Nonconforming Signage
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Going from a 40 page Ordinance to a 4 page ordinance Utilizing Charts and Graphics Regulate signs based on roadway frontage not land use Allowing more flexibility for signs
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Typical Frontages Historic District FreewayArterialCollectorLocalPrivate Streets/ Driveways Main StreetOther Calculations for Allowable Signage Freestanding Signs1 sq ft of sign face per 1 linear foot of roadway frontage to a maximum of 250 sq ft 1 sq ft of sign face per 1 linear foot of roadway frontage to a maximum of 125 sq ft 1 sq ft of sign face per 1 linear foot of roadway frontage to a maximum of 75 sq ft -- 1 sq ft of sign face per 2 linear feet of roadway frontage to a maximum of 100 sq ft toward multi- tenant freestanding signs 1 sq ft of sign face per 1 linear foot of roadway frontage to a maximum of 100 sq ft -- Attached Signs Ground floor1.5 sq ft of sign face per linear foot of business frontage 1.5 sq ft of sign face per linear foot of building frontage 1 sq ft of sign face per linear foot of building frontage 1.5 sq ft of sign face per linear foot of business frontage 1 sq ft of sign face per linear foot of business frontage Second floor or higher1.5 sq ft of sign face per 2 linear feet of building frontage 1.5 sq ft of sign face per 2 linear feet of business frontage 1 sq ft of sign face per 2 linear feet of business frontage 1.5 sq ft of sign face per 2 linear feet of business frontage 1 sq ft of sign face per 2 linear feet of business frontage Amount of Allowable Freestanding Sign square footage that may be reallocated to Attached Sign square footage 30% --30% -- Value of each side of structure facing a roadway (can only be applied to signage on that building face) Primary and second building face 100% Third and fourth building face25% DRAFT
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General Standards Maximum Number of Freestanding Sign faces per site, typical site 2 pylon or monument sign faces plus freestanding art defined as signage 2 monument sign faces plus freestanding art defined as signage -- 2 monument sign faces plus freestanding art defined as signage -- Maximum Number of Freestanding Sign faces per site, multi-tenant site 2 pylon sign faces per 1,000 linear feet and 2 monument sign faces per 150 linear feet plus freestanding art defined as signage 2 monument sign faces per 150 linear feet plus freestanding art defined as signage -- 2 monument sign faces per 150 linear feet plus freestanding art defined as signage -- Maximum Area Allowed as Reader Board ( Digital portion must comply with applicable Energy Codes) 50% of total area -- Typical Frontages Historic District FreewayArterialCollectorLocalPrivate Streets/ Driveways Main StreetOther DRAFT
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Standards by Type Pylon Sign Maximum Area200 sq ft100 sq ft -- Maximum Height40 ft30 ft -- Monument Sign Maximum Area200 sq ft100 sq ft75 sq ft -- 75 sq ft -- Maximum Height15 ft10 ft -- 10 ft -- Wall Sign (does not include murals/art attached to the structure defined as art) Maximum Wall Coverage50% of building face 10% of building face 30% of building face 10% of building face Maximum HeightGreater of 20 feet or top of roofline No more than roofline Greater of 20 feet or top of roofline No more than roofline Projecting Sign/Awning Signs (Restricted to pedestrian ROW or Private Property) Maximum Number2 sign faces per 50 feet per business 2 sign faces per business 2 sign faces per 50 feet per business 2 sign faces per business Maximum Area per Face36 sq ft 24 sq ft36 sq ft 24 sq ft Minimum Clearance Below Sign 9 ft Window Sign Maximum Window Coverage (No permit required if inside of structure.) 50% Typical Frontages Historic District FreewayArterialCollectorLocalPrivate Streets/ Driveways Main StreetOther DRAFT
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Signs adjacent to residential districts Distance between signs (on different lots) Billboard Regulations LED Regulations Landscaping around signage Incorporating Murals and Art into signage
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