§ 34-663. Entrance feature signs.

Entrance feature signs shall be permitted for residential developments, mixed-use developments, neighborhoods, subdivisions, or other geographic areas in the city, subject to compliance to the following standards:

(1)

Number. One entrance feature monument sign or two entrance feature wall signs.

(2)

Sign area.

a.

A maximum entrance feature sign area of up to 24 square feet for developments with less than 100 linear feet of lot frontage on a right-of-way.

b.

Up to a maximum of 64 square feet for developments with 100 lineal feet or greater of lot frontage on a right-of-way. If two wall signs are used, the total area of both wall signs shall not exceed the maximum area permitted.

(3)

Height.

a.

The maximum height of the monument sign shall be six feet measured from grade to the uppermost portion of the monument sign. In the event the grade at the base of the sign is bermed the measurement shall be taken from the grade at the closest right-of-way line to the uppermost point of the sign.

b.

Maximum height of a wall sign shall be six feet measured from grade to the uppermost portion of the wall sign.

(4)

Separation.

a.

Entrance feature monument signs shall be separated from each other by a minimum of 200 feet and from other freestanding signs by at least 50 feet.

b.

Entrance feature wall signs shall be separated by a minimum of 25 feet of other wall signs.

(5)

Setback. Entrance feature monument signs shall be set back a minimum of seven feet from a right-of-way line.

(6)

Location.

a.

Entrance feature monument signs shall be located within 25 feet of the entranceway.

b.

Entrance feature wall signs shall be affixed to a perimeter wall or guardhouse of the development, and shall be within 25 feet of the entranceway.

(7)

Copy. Sign copy shall be limited to no more than two lines of text.

(8)

Availability. The city or a property owner(s) may apply to the planning and zoning director or designee for approval for an entry feature sign to identify a specific geographic area, neighborhood, or subdivision in the city that meets the following criteria:

a.

Number. A maximum of one freestanding entry feature sign may be approved for each major entranceway or visibility point for the geographic area, subdivision or neighborhood.

b.

Size. The maximum size of an entry feature sign for a geographic area, subdivision or neighborhood shall be 32 square feet.

(Ord. No. 2018-13-394, § 2(Exh. A), 7-25-2018)