HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 5856 06/16/1997
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aRDINANCE NO'. 5856
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AN aRDINANCE PERTAINING TO' SIGN STANDARDS, AMENDING THE SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL
caDE BY REVISING, ADDING, AND DELETING paRTlaNS aF CHAPTER IX, ARTICLE 7, SECTlaN 2
DEFINITlaNS; SECTlaN 4, SUBSECTlaN 4 (a) AND (b) PERMITS-REGULATlaNS-FEES; SECTlaN 6,
SUBSECTlaN (4) AND SUBSECTlaN (6) NaN-CaNFaRMING SIGNS; SECTlaN 7, SUBSECTlaN (8), (10),
(12), (13), (14), (15), AND (16) EXEMPT SIGNS; SECTlaN 8, SUBSECTlaN (4) AND (10) PRaHIBITED
SIGNS; SECTlaN 9, SUBSECTlaN (3) APPEALS; SECTlaN 10, SUBSECTlaN (2) AND (4) RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT SIGN STANDARDS; SECTlaN 13, NEIGHBaRHaaD caMMERCIAL; AND SECTlaN 18,
SUBSECTlaN (2) 1-5 caMMERCIAL SIGN DISTRICT.
Naw, THEREFaRE, THE CITY caUNCIL DaES aRDAIN AS FaLLaws:
9-7-2 AMEND AND ADD TO' DEFINITlaNS AS FaLLaws
Definitions.
Real Estate Sign. A temporary sign placed upon the affected property for the purpose of advertising to the public
the sale, rent, or lease of property or structure.
Murals. An artistic painting applied to and made integral with a wall surface. The primary purpose of a mural is
not to advertise products marketed within the structure.
9-7-4 AMEND SECTlaN 4 TO' ADD SUBSECTlaN (a) AND (b) AS FaLLaWS
Permits- Regulations-Fees.
(4) (a) Banner Permit Fees. Two permits for development area shall be permitted per calendar year. The fee for
each permit shall be $40.00. The banners shall be no larger than 60 square feet and be erected for a maximum of 14
days. A $100.00 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 erected without 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.
(4) (b) Blimp, Spinner, Pennant, Balloon, and Searchlight Permit Fees. ane permit for development area shall be
permitted per calendar year. The fee shall be $40.00. The item(s) shall be erected for a maximum of 10 days. A
$100.00 security deposit is required when this permit is issued. If the applicant fails to remove the blimp,
searchlight, spinner, pennant or balloon by the date specified on the permit, the deposit shall be forfeited and the
City may remove the blimp, spinner, pennant, balloon and/or searchlight. If a blimp, searchlight, spinner, pennant
or balloon is erected without first obtaining a permit, the fee shall be doubled. Blimps, Spinners, Pennants,
Balloons, and Searchlights erected by the City for City sponsored events, or the Parks District, Utility Company or
hospital for community events are exempt.
9-7-6 AMEND SECTION 6, SUBSECTlaN (4), AND ADD SUBSECTlaN (6) AS FaLLaWS
Non-Conforming Signs.
(4) Abandoned Signs. Any sign or sign structure that remains empty for a period of90 days shall be considered an
abandoned sign. Any non-conforming sign and/or sign structure located on property previously used by a business
that ceases operation shall be removed. Conforming, abandoned signs shall have the sign face covered or reversed
so no sign copy is visible.
(6) Existing Non-Conforming Signage. When an application is made for new signage on property which has
existing non-conforming signs, permits may be issued provided the proposed sign(s) together with the existing signs
do not exceed the allowable number and types of permitted signs.
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9-7-7 AMEND SECTION (8) AND (10), ADD SECTION (12), (13), (14), (15), AND (16) AS FOLLOWS
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Exempt Signs
(8) Real Estate Signs. In any district, there may be two signs located on the subject property. These signs shall be
limited to one wall sign and one freestanding sign. These signs shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the
street and shall be no larger than 8 square feet in a residential area, and up to 20 square feet in a Commercial or
Industrial District. .
(10) Building Construction Signs. Temporary building construction signs shall not exceed 8 square feet in a
residential district. Sites located in a commercial or industrial district shall be permitted one sign of 32 square feet.
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 the site.
(12) Invisible Signage. The primary purpose of invisible signage is to allow information to be viewed by the
business customers once the customer is on the property. Invisible Signage is not intended for viewing from any
public right of way, private right of way, or another development site. Examples could be building identification
within a large complex, safety award signs, etc. All outside locations are to be reviewed and approved prior to
installation by the Building Official.
(13) Neighborhood Watch. Neighborhood Watch 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 vision clearance area.
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((4) Drive Up Menu Boards. Menu boards placed in a driveway specified for drive up transactions shall be used
solely for vehicular and pedestrian product purchasing or transaction information. This sign shall be located out of
the front yard setback and will be located where the primary viewing is to the drive up customers. Maximum height
ofthis sign will be eight (8) feet and maximum size will be 40 square feet. Each drive up will be limited to two (2)
menu boards through exempt status. Additional menu boards will be counted in the permitted allowable signage for
the district (i.e., counted as one wall sign if placed on the structure). These signs shall be used only for providing
product or transaction information necessary for utilizing the drive up.
(15) Parking Lot Signage. Signage for handicap parking and towing zones on private property shall be allowed
without obtaining a sign permit. These signs shall not exceed 6 square feet in total size, or exceed 6 feet in total
height above grade. The number of allowable handicap parking signs is based on the required parking for the
specific development area. All signs shall be permanently attached either to a building or secured in concrete.
(16) Murals. A mural on a wall located in a commercial orindustrial district. The size of the mural is not
regulated.
9-7-8 AMEND SUBSECTION (4) AND (10) AS FOLLOWS
Prohibited Signs
(4) Motor Vehicle Signs. Signs placed on or painted on a motor vehicle, trailer, or manufactured home which is to
be parked on a lot with the purpose of providing additional signage on or for property not otherwise permitted by
this Article.
(10) No signs which are intended for viewing from the exterior of the property shall be allowed to be attached to
exterior fencing.
9-7-9 ADD SUBSECTION (3) AS FOLLOWS
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Appeals
(3) If the applicant does not construct, erect, alter, or complete any item which has been approved by the Board
within one (I) year of the date of approval, the decision of the Board shall expire. The Board of Appeals may grant
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an extension not to exceed one (1) year provided that such extension does not extend State law regarding expiration
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of permits, this includes but is not limited to the expiration of any building permit.
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9-7-10 AMEND SUBSECTION (2), AND ADD SUBSECTION (4)
Residential District Sign Standards.
(2) Multi-Family, Mobile Home Parks, Day Care Facilities, Subdivisions and Group Living Facilities. Each group
living situation, multiple family dwelling complex, including a mobile home park, shall be allowed one wall sign or
freestanding sign at each public vehicular entrance of not more than 8 square feet for one face, or 16 square feet for
two or more faces. The maximum height for freestanding signs shall be 5 feet above grade. The maximum height
for wall signs shall be 20 feet above grade, provided that in no case shall a wall sign extend above the building wall.
Internally illuminated signs shall be prohibited.
(4) Churches. Each development area shall be limited to two freestanding signs The signs shall be a maximum of
32 square feet for one face and 64 square feet or two or more faces. Freestanding signs or wall signs shall not be
more than 8 feet above grade. Each detached building shall be permitted one wall sign not to exceed 8 square feet.
Neon signage is prohibited.
9-7-13 AMEND AS FOLLOWS
Neighborhood Commercial
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Neighborhood Commercial. Each development area in a NC District shall be allowed one freestanding sign not to
exceed 32 square feet per sign face, with a maximum size of 64 square feet for two or more faces. This sign cannot
exceed 8 feet in height above grade and shall not be internally illuminated. In addition, each business in the NC
District shall be limited to one wall sign, with a maximum size of 32 square feet and cannot exceed 20 feet in total
height above grade. Wall signs are also prohibited from being internally illuminated.
9-7-18 AMEND SUBSECTION (2) AS FOLLOWS
1-5 Commercial Sign District
(2) Free Standing or Roof Signs. Either one free standing or roof sign shall be permitted per development area.
The total area permitted for each free standing sign shall be 100 square feet for one face or 200 square feet for two
or more faces, with a maximum height of 20 feet above grade.
ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Springfield this 16 t h day of J u n e
1997, by a vote of ~ for and ~ against.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Springfield this 16th dayof
June
,1997.
ATTEST:
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REVIEWED & APPROVED
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OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY