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ORDINANCE NO. 6114
(General)
AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO SIGN STANDARDS AMENDING THE SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 8, AMENDING AND ADDING THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS OR PORTIONS THEREOF:
8.200, PURPOSE, 8.200(7)&(8); 8.202, DEFINITIONS; 8.204, DESIGN (5) ALLOWABLE STRESSES; 8.206,
CONSTRUCTION (3) RESTRICTIONS ON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, (4) ANCHORAGE, (5) DISPLAY
SURFACES, (6) APPROVED PLASTICS; 8.208, PROJECTION AND CLEARANCE (4)(d) CLEARANCE OVER
VEHICLE USE AREA; 8.214, ALTERNATE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION; 8.216,
TESTS; 8.218, PERMITS-REGULATIONS-FEES (1) PERMIT APPLICATIONS (t), (3) BANNER PERMIT
FEES, (5) (b) EXPIRATION; 8.232, NON-CONFORMING SIGNS; 8.234, EXEMPT SIGNS (3) PUBLIC SIGNS,
(7) DIRECTIONAL SIGNS, (9) ELECTION CAMPAIGN SIGNS (a) (10) BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SIGNS,
(13) NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH, (16) MURALS, (17) SPECIAL EVENT/HOLIDA Y SIGNS; 8.236,
PROHIBITED SIGNS (5) ROTATING OR FLASHING SIGNS, (11) UNAUTHORIZED PUBLIC RIGHT OF
WAY (12) ILLUMINATION/GLARE; 8.240, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT SIGN STANDARDS (3) NON-
RESIDENTIAL PROFESSIONAL OFFICES, (4) CHURCHES; 8.244, GENERAL OFFICE SIGN STANDARDS
(4) LOGOS, (5) ILLUMINATION FROM SIGNS ON NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; 8.246,
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (1) LOGOS, (2) ILLUMINATION FROM SIGNS ON NON-RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY; 8.248, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL AND MAJOR RETAIL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, (3)
SECOND STORY BUSINESSES, (4) LOGOS (5) ILLUMINATION FROM SIGNS ON NON-RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY; 8.250, DOWNTOWN SIGN DISTRICT, (1) WALL SIGNS, (b) SECOND STORY BUSINESSES
AND ABOVE, (4) LOGOS, (5) ILLUMINATION FROM SIGNS ON NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; 8.252,
BOOTH KELLY SIGN DISTRICT, (3) LOGOS, (4) ILLUMINATION FROM SIGNS ON NON-RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY; 8.254, 1-5 MALL DISTRICT, (4) SECOND STORY BUSINESSES, (5) LOGOS, &(8)
ILLUMINA TlON FROM SIGNS ON NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; 8.256, 1-5 COMMERCIAL SIGN
DISTRICT, (6) ILLUMINATION; 8.258, LIGHT-MEDIUM, SPECIAL HEAVY (1) MAXIMUM HEIGHT, (4)
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS, (5) LOGOS, (6) ILLUMINATION FROM SIGNS ON NON-RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY; 8.260, BILLBOARD DISTRICTS (1) APPLICATION, (4) SIGN FACE REQUIREMENTS; 8.262,
PUBLIC LAND AND OPEN SPACE (1) LOGOS, (2) ILLUMINATION FROM SIGNS ON NON-RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY; 8.264, SPECIAL LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (3) LOGOS, (5) ILLUMINATION FROM
SIGNS ON NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; 8.266, SCHOOLS (1) LOGOS, (2) ILLUMINATION FROM
SIGNS ON NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; 8.267, SPORTS FACILITY SIGN DISTRICT (3) LOGOS, (5)
ILLUMINATION FROM SIGNS ON NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; MAP NO.2, 1-5 MALL AND 1-5
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS; AND DELETING AND RENUMBERING SECTION 8.206(4).
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
1. SECTION 8.200, Purpose, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
"8.200 Purpose. The city recognizes the importance of an aesthetically pleasing community to the
continued welfare of its population and to the economic development of the city. Sections 8.200 to 8.267 shall apply
to all signs located within the city limits and the Urban Growth Boundary. The regulation of the quantity, size and
type of signs in designated zones within the city provides equity among users and insulates neighbors from adverse
effects of signs. Sections 8.200 to 8.267 do not regulate the content of any sign. The regulatim of signs has the
following specific objectives:"
2. Section 8.200, Purpose, (7)&(8) added to the Springfield Municipal Code to read as follows:
"(7) To provide regulations that can be administered to allow sign owners and sign users the opportunity to
realize the value of their investment and make as many of their own choices as possible while protecting the needs of
the public."
"(8) To protect residential neighborhoods from the adverse impact that signs may have on the residential
atmosphere."
3. Section 8.202, Definitions, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended by the addition of the following
definitions:
"Electronic Reader Board. An electric sign which conveys a message supported by one or more uprights in
the ground or by an approved method attached to a building wall."
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"Sign. Any letter, figure, character, marquee, pictorial, picture, trademark, reading matter, or illuminated
service which is constructed, placed, attached, painted, erected, fastened, or manufactured in any manner so hat it
shall be used for the attraction of the public to any place, subject, person, firm, corporation, performance, article,
machine, merchandise which is displayed in any manner outdoors. Every sign shall be classified and conform to the
requirements of that classification of this Code."
"Sign Structure. Any structure which supports or is capable of supporting a sign as defmed in this Code."
4. Section 8.202, Defmitions, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended by amending the following
defmitions:
"Exempt. Signs exempted from normal permit requirements; however, still subject to those restrictions as
stated in sections 8.200 to 8.267."
"Fees. The amount required to be paid to the city as specified to undertake any provision of sections 8.200
to 8.267 in pursuit of installing a sign:'
"Flashing Sign. An illuminated sign, or a sign constructed of reflective material to simulate movement, on
or within which light is not mainained stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times. This description
does not include an approved electronic reader board."
"Logo. A letter, character, symbol or trademark used to symbolize or stand for a business that has been
registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Logos utilized other dlln wall signs shall be considered as
one of the permitted signs (i.e., freestanding sign):'
"Non-Conforming Signs. A sign that does not meet the requirements in sections 8.200 to 8.267 for a legal
sign."
5. Section 8.204, Design, (5) Allowable Stresses, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended to read as
follows:
"(5) Allowable Stresses. The design of wood, concrete, steel or aluminum members shall conform to
the requirements of Chapters 17, 19, and 22, of the State Structural Specialty Code. Load;, both vertical and
horizontal, exerted upon the soil shall not produce stresses exceeding those specified in the State Structural Specialty
Code. The working stresses of wire rope and its fastenings shall not exceed 25 percent of the ultimate strength a the
rope or fasteners. Working stresses or wind or seismic loads combined with dead load~ may be increased as
specified in Chapter 16 of the State Structural Specialty Code:'
6. Section 8.206, Construction, (3) Use of Combustibles, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended to
read as follows:
"(3) Use of Combustibles. Wood, approved plastic or plastic veneer panels as provided for in Chapter
26, or other materials of combustible characteristics similar to wood, used for moldings, cappings, nailing blocks,
letters and latticing, shall comply with the State Structural Specialty Code and shall not be used for other ornamental
features of signs, unless approved.
7. Section 8.206, Construction, (4) Non Structural Trim, is deleted.
8. Section 8.206, Construction, (5) Anchorage, (6) Display Surfaces & (7) Approved Plastics, are hereby
renumbered as follows:
"(4) Anchorage. Members supporting unbraced signs shall be so proportioned that the bearing loads
imposed on the soil in either direction horizontal or vertical, shall not exceed the safe values as determined by the
building official. Braced free standing signs shall be anchored to resist the specified wind or seismic load acting in
any direction anchors and supports shall be designed for safe bearing loads on the soil and for an effective resistance
to pull out, amounting to a force 25 percent greater than the required resistance to overturning. Anchors and
supports shall penetrate to a depth below ground greater than that of the frost line. Signs attached to masonry,
concrete or steel shall be securely fastened through the use of metal anchors, bolts or approved expansion screws of
sufficient size and anchorage to support safely the loads applied. No wooden blocks, plugs or wooden anchors used
in connection with screws or nails shall be considered proper anchorage, except in the case of signs attached to wood
framing. No anchor or support of any sign shall be connected to, or supported by, an unbraced parapet wall, unless
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such wall is designed in accordance with the requirements for parapet walls specified for seismic zones in the State
Structural Specialty Code."
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"(5) Displav Surfaces. Display surfaces may be made of metal, glass or approved plastics. Sections of
approved plastics on wall signs shall not exceed 225 square feet in area. When more than one section is used, they
shall be separated three feet laterally and six feet vertically:'
"(6) Approved Plastics. The building official shall require that sufficient technical data be submitted to
substantiate the proposed use of any plastic material and, if it is determined that the evidence submitted is
satisfactory for the use intended, the building official may approve its use:'
9. Section 8.208, Projection and Clearance, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended by the addition of
Section 8.208(4)(d) Clearance Over Vehicle Use Area as follows:
"(4)(d) Clearance Over Vehicle Use Area. The minimum clearance of all signs projecting over any
portion of a vehicle use area shall be 16 feet. Bollards or other physical barriers capable of protecting all portions of
the sign projecting over the vehicle use area may be used to satisfy this standard:'
10. Section 8.214, Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction, of the Springfield Municipal Code is
amended to read as follows:
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"8.214. Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction. Alternative Materials, Design, Modifications
and Methods of Construction: The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the installation of any material
or to prohibit any innovative design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided that
any such alternative has been approved by the building official. An alternative design, modification or method of
construction shall be approved where the building official fmds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies
with the intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material, method or work offered is, at least the equivalent
of the standards prescribed in this code. The details and fmdings of such action granting an alternative design,
materials, and method of construction shall be recorded and entered in the files of the Community Services
Division."
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Section 8.216, Tests, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
"8.216 Tests. When there is insufficient evidence of compliance with any provision of sections 8.200 to
8.267 of the State Specialty Codes, the building official may require tests as evidence of complian::e to be made at
no expense to the city. Test methods shall be as specified by the Specialty Codes or by other recognized test
standards. In the absence of recognized and accepted test methods for the proposed alternate, the building official
shall determine test procedures. All tests shall be made by an approved testing agency. Reports fO" such tests shall
be retained by the building official for the period required for the retention of public records:'
12. Section 8.218, Permits-Regulations-Fees, (1) Permit Applications (f),(3) Banner Permit Fees, (5)(b)
Expiration of the Springfield Municipal Code are amended to read as follows:
"(1)(f) If the application is for a billboard, the applicant must provide an approved permit from the State
of Oregon under the Oregon Motorists Information Act of 1971 (ORS 377.700 et seq.) prior to the erection of the
billboard."
"(3) Banner Permit Fees. Two permits for each approved development area shall be permitted per
calendar year. The fee for each permit shall re set by resolution of the council. Each banner shall be no larger than
60 square feet and be erected for a maximum of 14 days. The banner(s) shall be located completely on private
property and shall be in compliance with the required setbacks as identified in this Code. A security deposit is
required when this permit is issued. If the applicant fails to remove the banners by the date specified on the permit,
the deposit shall be forfeited and the city may remove the banners. If any banners are erectedwithout first obtaining
a permit, the fee shall be doubled. Banners erected by the city for city sponsored events, or the parks district, utility
company, or hospital for community events are exempt:'
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"(5) (b) Expiration. If the sign authorized by a sign permit is not installed within 180 days after the date
the permit is issued, or any inspection required to verify progress of the proposed installation, the permit shall be
void. The building official may extend an unexpired sign permit for a period rot exceeding 180 days upon written
request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond their control have prevented work on the sign. No
permit shall be extended more than once."
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13. Section 8.232, Non-Conforming Signs, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
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"Non-Conforming Signs. For the purpose ofthis section, a non-conforming sign shall be defined as a legal
sign existing on the effective date of February 7, 2005;'
14. Section 8.234, Exempt Signs, (3) Public Signs, (7) Directional Signs, (9) Election Campaign Signs (a), (10)
Building Construction Signs, (13) Neighborhood Watch, Drug Free Zone, and Business Alert Signs, (16) Murals, of
the Springfield Municipal Code are amended to read as follows:
"(3) Public Signs. Public Signs shall include the following: signs of a public nature, Le., all signs
erected by a public employee in the performance of a public duty, including but not limited to safety signs, danger
signs, signs indicating scenic or historical points of interest. Signs constructed or placed in a public right of way by
or with the approval of a governmental agency having legal control or ownership over the right of way. Signs owned
or constructed under the direction or authorization of the City?'
"(7) Directional Signs. A sign indicating traffic movements onto or within a premise, not exceeding 6
square feet and 2.5 feet in height. A maximum of one sign per vehicle ingress/egress shall be permitted. No sign
shall be located in any vision clearance area as defmed in the definitions of this Code."
"(9) (a) An election campaign sign shall be allowed 90 days prior to any public election and removed
within three (3) days following the fmal election. The owner of the property on which the sign is placd shall be
responsible for its removal."
"(10) Building Construction Signs. A maximum of one sign per contractor and one sign indicating the
business to be located in the new structure is permitted for the duration of work conducted on site."
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"(13) Neighborhood Watch. Drug Free Zone. and Business Alert Signs. Neighborhood Watch, Business
Alert, and Drug Free Zone signs shall be located solely on private property. Maximum size for these signs is six (6)
square feet. Signs cannot be located in any visim clearance area."
"(16) Murals. A mural on a wall located in a commercial, public land, or industrial district. The size of
the mural is not regulated."
15. Section 8.234, Exempt Signs, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended by the addition ofa new
Section 8.234(17), Special Event/Holiday Signs, to read as follows:
"(17) Special EventIHoliday Signs. Temporary signage as part of an approved City License or approved
City Special Event."
16. Section 8.236, Prohibited Signs, (5), Rotating or Flashing Signs, of the Springfield Municipal Code is
amended to read as follows:
"(5) Rotating or Flashing Signs. Signs in which the sign face moves or lights flash, travel or reflect.
This does not include approved, permitted electronic reader boards."
17. Section 8.236, Prohibited Signs, of the Springfield Municipal Code is hereby amended by the addition of
Section 8.236(11) Unauthorized Public Right of Way, (12) Illumination/Glare, to read as follows:
"(11) Unauthorized Public Right of Way. Signs in the public right of way not authorized by a
government agency;'
"(12) Illumination/Glare. No sign shall be illuminated or use lighting where such lighting is directed at
any portion of a traveled street or will otherwise cause glare or impair the visvn of the driver of a motor vehicle."
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18. Section 8.240, Residential District Sign Standards, (3) Non-Residential Professional Offices, (4) Churches,
of the Springfield Municipal Code. are hereby amended to read as follows:
"(3) Non-Residential Professional Offices. Each approved development area shall be limited to one (1)
free standing sign and one (1) wall sign. The free standing sign shall be a maximum of 16 square feet for one face
and 32 square feet for two or more faces. The wall sign shall be amaximum of 16 square feet. Free standing signs
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or wall signs shall not be more than eight (8) feet above grade. Each detached building shall be permitted one (1)
additional wall sign not to exceed eight (8) square feet. Internally lighted signs shall be prohibited."
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"(4) Churches. Each approved development area shall be limited to two (2) free standing signs and one
(1) wall sign. The signs shall be a maximum of32 square feet for one face and 64 square feet for two or more faces.
Free. standing signs or wall signs shall not be more than eight (8) feet above grade. Each detached building shall be
permitted one (1) additional wall sign not to exceed eight (8) square feet. Neon signs are prohibited."
19. Section 8.244, General Office Sign Standards, (4) Logos, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended to
read as follows:
"(4) Logos. Logos are allowed in addition to the permitted wall signs listed above provided the logo is
the logo of the business residing on the premises and provided the total square footage of the permitted wall signs
and the logos do not exceed a combined area of 64 square feet for a single business. A permit is required for each
logo that is being installed based on the square footage of the proposed logo."
20. Section 8.244, General Office Sign Standards, of the Springfield Municipal Code is hereby amended by the
addition of Section 8.244(5) Illumination From Signs on Non Residential Property, to read as follows:
"(5) Illumination From Signs on Non Residential Property. External illumination shall be shielded so
that the light source elements are not directly visible from property in a residential zone which is adjacent to or
across a street from the property in the non-residential zone."
21. Section 8.246, Neighborhood Commercial, of the Springfield Municipal Code and Section 8.246(1) Logos,
of the Springfield Municipal Code are amended to read as follows:
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"Neighborhood Commercial. Each approved development in a NC District shall be allowed one (1) free
standing sign not to exceed 40 square feet per sign face, with a maximum size of 80 square feet for two or more
faces. This sign cannot exceed eight (8) feet in height above grade. In addition, each business in the NC District
shall be limited to one (1) wall sign, with a maximum size of 40 square feet and cannot exceed 20 feet in total height
above grade."
"(1) Logos. Logos are allowed in addition to the permitted wall signs listed above provided the logo is
the logo of the business residing on the premises and provided the total square footage of the permitted wall sign and
the logos do not exceed a combined area of 32 square feet. A permit is required for each logo that is being installed
based on the square footage of the proposed logo."
22. Section 8.246, Neighborhood Commercial, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended by the addition
of Section 8.246(2) Illumination From Signs on Non Residential Property, to read as follows:
"(2) Illumination From Signs on Non Residential Property. External illumination shall be shielded so
that the light source elements are not directly visible from property in a residential zone which is adjacent to or
across a street from the property in the non-residential zone."
23. Section 8.248, Community Commercial and Major Retail Commercial District, (3) Second Story Businesses
and Above, & (4) Logos, of the Springfield Municipal Code are amended to read as follows:
"(3) Second Story Businesses and Above. Two (2) wall signs per business shall be permitted with a
maximum sign display area of 175 square feet for all faces."
"(4) Logos. Logos are allowed in addition to the permitted wall signs listed above provided the logo is
the logo of the business residing on the premises and provided the total square footage of the permitted wall signs
and the logos do not exceed a combined area of350 Square feet for single story businesses and 175 square feet for
second story businesses. A permit is required for each logo that is being installed based on the square footage of the
proposed logo."
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24. Section 8.248, Community Commercial and Major Retail Commercial District, of the Springfield Municipal
Code is amended by the addition of Section 8.248(5) Illumination From Signs on Non Residential Property, to read
as follows:
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"(5) Illumination From Signs on Non Residential PropertY. External illumination shall be shielded so
that the light source elements are not directly visible from property in a residential zore which is adjacent to or
across a street from the property in the non-residential zone."
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25. Section 8.250, Downtown Sign District, (1)(b) Second Story Businesses and Above, (4) Logos, of the
Springfield Municipal Code are amended to read as follows:
"(1 ) (b) Second Story Businesses and Above. Second story businesses and above facing a public street
shall be permitted signage of I Y2 square feet per lineal foot of building wan:'
"(4) Logos. Logos are allowed in addition to the permitted wall signs listed above provided the logo is
the logo of the business residing on the premises and provided the total square footage of the permitted wall signs
and the logos do not exceed a combined area of three (3) square feet per lineal foot of building wall for frst story
businesses and I Y2 square feet per lineal foot of building wall for second story businesses. A permit is required for
each logo that is being installed based on the square footage of the proposed logo:'
26. Section 8.250, Downtown Sign District, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended by the addition of
Section 8.250(5) Illumination From Signs on Non Residential Property, to read as follows:
"(5) Illumination From Signs on Non Residential Property. External illumination shall be shield:d so
that the light source elements are not directly visible from property in a residential zone which isadjacent to or
across a street from the property in the non-residential zone."
27. Section 8.252 Booth Kelly Sign District, (3) Logos, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended to read
as follows:
"(3) Logos. Logos are allowed in addition to the permitted wall signs listed above provided the logo is
the logo of the business residing on the premises and provided the total square footage of the pamitted wall signs
and the logos do not exceed a combined area of 200 square feet. A permit is required for each logo that is being
installed based on the square footage of the proposed sign."
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28. Section 8.252, Booth Kelly Sign District, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended by the addition of
Section 8.252(4) Illumination From Signs on Non Residential Property, to read as follows:
"(4) Illumination From Signs on Non Residential Property. External illumination shall be shielded so
that the light source elements are not directly visible from property in a residential zone which is adjacent to or
across a street from the property in the non-residential zone."
29. Section 8.254, 1-5 Mall District, (4) Second Story Businesses and Above, & (5) Logos, of the Springfield
Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
"(4) Second StOry Businesses And Above. Each structure with a second story business shall be
permitted one (1) wall sign that is a maximum of 50 square feet:'
"(5) Logos. Logos at each primary entrance are allowed to the permitted wall signs listed above
provided the logo is the logo of the business residing on the premises and provided the total square footage of the
permitted wall sign(s) and logo(s) do not exceed a combined area ofl,OOO square feet. Anchor tenants with 50,000
or more square feet of gross area may also include logos in their allowable wall signage but shall not exceed a
maximum of 200 square feet per building face. Tenants between 20,000 and 49,999 square feet of gross area may
also include logos in their allowable wall signage but shall not exceed a maximum of 100 square feet pemuilding
face. Businesses located on the second story and above may include logos into their allowable square footage for a
combined total of 50 square feet. A permit is required for each logo that is being installed based on the square
footage of the proposed logo."
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30. Section 8.254, 1-5 Mall District, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended by the addition of Section
8.254(8) Illumination From Signs on Non Residential Property, to read as follows:
"(8) Illumination From Signs on Non Residential PropertY. External illumination shall be shielded so
that the light source elements are not directly visible from property in a residertial zone which is adjacent to or
across a street from the property in the non-residential zone."
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31. Section 8.256, 1-5 Commercial Sign District, (3) Second Story Businesses and Above, & (5) Logos, of the
Springfield Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
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"(3) Second Story Businesses And Above. Each business shall be permitted two (2) wall signs per
business and with a maximum sign display area of 175 square feet:'
"(5) Logos. Logos are allowed in addition to the permitted wall signs listed above provided the logo is
the logo of the business residing on the premises, and provided the total square footage of the permitted wall signs
and the logos do not exceed a combined area of 350 square feet for single story businesses and 175 squae feet for
second story businesses. A permit is required for each logo that is being installed based on the square footage of the
proposed logo."
32. Section 8.256, 1-5 Commercial Sign District, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended to add Section
8.256(6) Illumination From Signs on Non Residential Property, to read as follows:
"(6) Illumination From Signs on Non Residential Property. External illumination shall be shielded so
that the light source elements are not directly visible from property in a residential zone which is adjacent to or
across a street from the property in the non-residential zone."
33. Section 8.258 Light-Medium, Special Heavy, (1) Maximum Height, (4) Directional Sign, & (5) Logos, of
the Springfield Municipal Code are ameooed to read as follows:
"(1) Maximum Height The maximum height for all signs is 30 feet from grade to the top of the sign:'
"(4) Directional Sign. Each approved development area of at least five (5) acres shall be permitted one
directional free standing sign of 200 square feet for one face and 400 square feet for two or more faces~'
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"(5) Logos. Logos are allowed in addition to the permitted wall signs listed above provided the logo is
the logo of the business residing on the premises and provided the total square footage of the permitted wall signs
and the logos do not exceed a combined area of 350 square feet. A permit is required for each logo that is being
installed based on the square footage of the proposed logo."
34. Section 8.258, Light-Medium, Special Heavy, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended by the
addition of Section 8.258(6) Illumination From Signs on Non Residential Property to read as follows:
"(6) Illumination From Signs on Non Residential Property, External illumination shall be shielded so
that the light source elements are not directly visible from property in a residential zone which is adjacent to or
across a street from the property in the non-residential zone."
35. Section 8.260 Billboard Districts, (1) Application & (4) Sign Face Requirements, of the Springfield
Municipal Code are amended to read as follows:
"(1) Application. The Billboard District standards apply to all signs located in the geographically
bound areas in Map No.3 that are greater than 200 square feet for a single face and not otherwise permitted in this
code. The number of billboards contained in the Billboard District shall not exceed 38 signs within the City of
Springfield City Limits and 9 in the Glenwood Designated Billboard District. Allsigns that are located outside the
designated Billboard District or fail to meet the sign face requirements, shall be considered non-conforming. The
billboard standards shall apply to all billboards located in the areas designated on Map No.3. Prior to any sit work,
the applicant must provide the City with an approved permit from the State of Oregon for the placement of the
billboard at the specified proposed location under the Oregon Motorist Information Act of 1971 (ORS 377.700 et
seq."
"(4) Sign Face ReQuirements. All billboards installed along 1-105 and 1-5 shall be a maximum of 14'
by 48' (672 square feet total) or 10' by 30' (300 square feet total). Double faced or one sided billboards shall be
considered as one sign and each side may not excero the allowable size as listed above."
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36. Section 8.262, Public Land and Open Space, (1) Logos, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended to
read as follows:
"(1) Logos. Logos are allowed in addition to the permitted wall signs listed above providld the logo is
the logo of the business residing on the premises and provided the total square footage ofthepermitted wall signs
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and the logos do not exceed a combined area of 40 square feet. A permit is required for each logo that is being
installed based on the square footage of the proposed logo."
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37. Section 8.262, Public Land and Open Space, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended by the addition
of Section 8.262(2) Illumination From Signs on Non Residential Property to read as follows:
"(2) Illumination From Signs on Non Residential Property. External illumination shall be shielded so
that the light source elements are not directly visible from property in a residential zone which is adjacent to or
across a street from the property in the non-residential zone."
38. Section 8.264, Special Light Industrial District, (3) Logos, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended to
read as follows:
(3) Logos. Logos are allowed in addition to the permitted wall signs listed above providedthe logo is
the logo of the business residing on premises and provided the total square footage of the permitted wall signs and
the logos do not exceed a combined area of 150 square feet. A permit is required for each logo that is being installed
based on the square footage of the proposed logo.
39. Section 8.264, Special Light Industrial District, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended by the
addition of Section 8.264(5) Illumination From Signs on Non Residential Property, to read as follows:
"(5) Illumination From Signs on Non Residential Property. External illumination shall be shielded so
that the light source elements are not directly visible from property in a residential zone which is adjacent to or
across a street from the property in the non-residential zone."
40. Section 8.266, Schools, (1) Logos, of the Springfield Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"(1) Logos. Logos are allowed in addition to the permitted wall signs listed above provided the logo is
the logo of the business residing on the premises and provided the total square footage of the permitted wall signs
and the logos do not exceed a combined area of 80 square feet. A permit is required for each logo that is being
. installed based on the square footage ofthe proposed logo."
41. Section 8.266, Schools, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended by the addition of Section
8.266(2)Illumination From Signs on Non Residential Property, to read as follows:
"(2) Illumination From Signs on Non Residential Property, External illumination shall be shielded so
that the light source elements are not directly visible from property in a residential zone which is adjacent to or
across a street from the property in the non residential zone:'
42. Section 8.267, Sports Facility Sign District, (3) Logos, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended to
read as follows:
"(3) Logos. Logos are allowed in addition to the permitted wall signs listed above provided the total
square footage of the permitted wall signs and logos do nct exceed a combined area of 400 square feet. A permit is
required for each logo that is being installed based on the square footage of the proposed logo:'
43. Section 8.267, Sports Facility Sign District, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended by the addition
of Section 8.267(5) Illumination From Signs on Non Residential Property, to read as follows:
"(5) Illumination From Signs on Non Residential Property. External illumination shall be shielded so
that the light source elements are not directly visible from property in a residential zone which is adjacent to or
across a street from the property in the non-residential zone."
44. Except as hereinafter specifically amended, the provisions of Chapter 8, Section 8.200 through Section
8.267 of the Springfield Municipal Code regarding sign standards shall remain in fullforce and effect.
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45. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance is deemed to be partially void, invalid, or unenforceable,
that provision continues in full force and effect to the maximum extent permitted by law, andall remaining
provisions of this Ordinance continue in full force and effect. If any provision of this Ordinance is deemed to be
completely void, invalid, or unenforceable, that provision must be severed fromthe remainder of this Ordinance and
all remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall continue in full force and effect.
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ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Springfield this ~ day of February
2005, by a vote of -L for and ~ against.
APPROVED by the Mayo, of the City of SP'~~ dOl> of February
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