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ORDINANCE NO. 5633
AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO SIGN STANDARDS, AMENDING THE SPRINGFIELD
DEVELOPMENT CODE AND THE SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE BY REVISING AND REPEALING
PORTIONS OF ARTICLE 2 DEFINITIONS; ARTICLE 3 DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL AND LAND USE
DECISIONS PROCEDURES; ARTICLE 16 RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT; ARTICLE 18
COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT; ARTICLE 19 BKMU BOOTH-KELLY MIXED USE DISTRICT;
ARTICLE 20 LMI, HI AND SHI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; ARTICLE 21 SLI SPECIAL LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; ARTICLE 22 MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT; ARTICLE 23 PLO PUBLIC
LAND AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT; ARTICLE 30 H HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT; ARTICLE 37
SIGN STANDARDS AND APPENDIX 1 FEES, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF JULY 1,
1992.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FINDS THAT:
1. The Springfield Development Code (SDC) was adopted by the Springfield
City Council on May 5, 1986, and amendments thereto were subsequently
adopted by ordinance.
2. On December 18, 1991, the Springfield Planning Commission held a public
hearing on this SDC amendment request (Jo. No. 91~11-187). The Springfield
Planning Commission voted 4 to 0 to recommend approval of these amendments
to City Council.
3. Findings in support of adoption of these amendments to the SDC are set
forth in the Staff Report and the Recommendation to the Council (Jo. No.
91-11-187) incorporated herein by reference.
4. Based on the above record and findings, the City Council concludes that
the SDC amendments are consistent with the criteria of approval as set forth
in the Staff Report and the Recommendation to the Council (Jo. No.
91-11-187) incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLO~S:
Section 1: Article 2 is hereby repealed as described below:
The following definitions are deleted: Sign, Banner; Sign, Directional; Sign,
Face; Sign, Freestanding; Sign, Projecting; Sign, Rigid; Sign, Roof; Sign,
Temporary; Sign, ~all
Section 2: Section 3.070(1)(e) is hereby repealed:
Section 3: Section 16.080 is hereby repealed:
Section 4: Section 16 . 100 ( 6 ) ( c ) 1. is hereby repealed:
Section 5: Section 18.080 is hereby repealed:
Section 6: Section 18.090 is hereby repealed:
. Section 7: Section 18.095 is hereby repealed:
Section 8: Section 19.090 is hereby repealed:
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Section 9: Section 20.080 is hereby repealed:
Section 10: Section 21. 100 is hereby repealed:
Section 11: Section 22.080 is hereby repealed:
Section 12: Section 23.080 is hereby repealed:
Section 13: Section 30.090(2) is hereby repealed:
Section 14: Article 37, Sign Standards is hereby amended as described
below:
Article 37 is replaced with "Reserved for Future Use".
Section 15: This ordinance shall take effect on July 1, 1992.
Section 16: Chapter IX, Springfield Municipal Code, Sections 9-7-1 through
9-7-21, is amended as described below:
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9-7-1
Springfield Code
9-7-1
C B APT E R IX. B U I L DIN G
ARTICLE 7. SIGNS
9-7-1 Purpose.
(1) General. 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. Chapter IX 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 within designated zones within the City
provides equity among users and insulates neighbors from adverse effects of
signs. This chapter does not regulate the content of any sign. The regulation
of signs has the following specific objectives: .
(a) To ensure that signs are designed, constructed, installed and
maintained so that public safety and traffic safety are not compromised;
(b) To allow and promote positive conditions for meeting sign
users' needs, while at the same time avoiding nuisances to nearby properties and
promoting an aesthetically pleasing environment;
(c) To reflect and support the permitted uses found throughout
the various zoning districts;
(d) To allow for adequate and effective signage for all
industrial and commercial zoning districts, while preventing signs from
dominating the visual appearance of the area;
(e) To ensure that the constitutionally guaranteed right of free
speech is protected; and
(f) To maintain and protect the natural viewsheds associated with
the City's distinct natural qualities in accordance with the goals established
in the Metropolitan Plan.
9-7-2 Definitions. The meaning of specific terms pertaining to the
regulation of signs are listed below.
Abandoned Sign. Those signs not used in conjunction with a business
.for more than 90 days.
Approved Plastics. As defined in the current State Structural
Specialty Code (SSSC), as adopted by the City of Springfield.
Awning. Any structure made of cloth, vinyl or metal with a
non-combustible frame attached to a building which projects over a walkway or
sidewalk. The area of the awning that contains sign copy shall be considered a
wall sign.
Banner. Any non-rigid material such as canvas, vinal or cloth, with no
enclosing framework that contains advertising copy shall be considered a sign.
Billboard. Any sign greater than 200 square feet for one face shall be
considered a billboard.
Building Official. The officer or other designated authority, or
his/her duly authorized representative, charged with the administration and
enforcement of the State Building Code.
Copy Change. The replacing of an existing advertising copy and/or sign
face to reflect an image change without altering the existing sign structure.
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Curb Line. The line at the face of the curb nearest to the street or
roadway. In the absence of a curb, the curb line shall be established by the
Public Works Director or their authorized representative.
Development Area. The area of a commercial, industrial or residential
development that is contained within a single tax lot.
Directional Sign. A permanent sign which is designed and erected
solely for the purpose of directing vehicular traffic.
Directory Sign. A sign giving the name and room number or location of
the occupants of a building.
Display Surface Area. The area enclosed by the display surface of the
sign excluding structural supports. Only one face of a double faced sign shall
be considered in determining the display surface area.
Double Faced Sign. A sign that has two display surfaces that are used
for advertising.
Electric Sign. Any sign containing electrical wiring which is attached
or intended to be attached to an electrical energy source and provides
artificial light either through exposed lighting on the sign face or through
transparent of translucent material from a light source within the sign.
Exempt. Signs exempted from normal permit requirements; however, still
subject to those restrictions as stated in this Article.
Fees. The amount required to be paid to the City as specified to
undertake any provision of the Ordinance 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
maintained stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times.
Free Standing or Pole Sign. A sign supported by one or more uprights
in the ground and detached from any building or structure.
Grade. The lowest elevation point of the finished ground surface
directly below or at the sign location, and any point within five feet from the
sign location. If the sign or any projection is within five feet of a public
sidewalk, alley, or other public way, the grade will be the elevation of the
sidewalk, alley or public way.
Home Occupation Sign. An on-premise sign identifying a home
occupation, as defined by the Springfield Development Article.
Illegal Sign. Any sign that has been installed without a sign permit,
or erected in violation of this Code.
Illuminated Sign. Any sign which has characters, letters, figures, or
designs illuminated by internally mounted fluorescent lights or luminous tubes.
Indirectly Lighted Sign. A sign from which light is directed from an
external source such as floodlights, or gooseneck reflectors.
Incidental Sign. A sign identifying or advertising associated goods,
products, services or facilities available on the premises. 'Such incidental
signs include, but are not limited to "trading stamps", "credit cards accepted",
"brand names", "beverages", "price signs" or "services".
Install. This term shall mean attach, place, alter, construct,
reconstruct, enlarge or move, and includes the painting of wall signs, but does
not include copy changes on any sign.
Marquee. A permanent roof like structure or canopy often constructed
of metal or glass that projects over an entrance.
Non-Combustible material. As defined in the current State Structural
Specialty Code.
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Non-conforming Signs. A sign that does not meet the requirements in
this Article for a legal sign.
Non-structural Trim. Material which is molding, battens, caps, nailing
strips, latticing, cutouts or letters and walkways which are attached to the
sign structure.
Portable Swinger Sign. An advertising device that is usually in the
shape of an "A", located on the ground and is easily movable.
Portable Sign. A single or double surface painted or poster type sign
which is temporary in nature. The sign frame is not attached permanently to the
building or ground.
Projecting Sign. Any sign other than a wall sign that projects more
than 12 inches from an exterior wall.
Real Estate Sign. A temporary sign placed upon property for the
purpose of advertising to the public the sale or lease of a property or a
structure.
Revolving Sign. A sign which moves or rotates as if on an axis.
Roof Sign. A sign constructed upon or above a roof or parapet of a
structure.
Sign Copy. Any lettering, artwork, logos placed on a building wall or
on a sign face.
Sign Face. The entire area of a sign on which copy may be placed.
Sign Height. The vertical distance from grade to the highest point of
a sign or a sign structure.
Spotlight Illumination. Spotlight illumination shall mean illumination
which comes from lamps, lenses or devices designed to focus or concentrate light
rays on the source.
Temporary Sign. A temporary sign is any sign, banner, pennant, or
valance not permanently attached to a building, structure or the ground.
Under Marquee Sign. A sign which is attached only to a marquee and
which is suspended or projects downward from a marquee and has no portion of the
sign above the bottom surface of the marquee structure.
Vision Clearance. A triangular area formed by the intersection of the
front property line and street-side property line as defined in the Springfield
Development Code.
Wall Sign. A sign painted on or attached to a building wall that
projects no more than 12" from the wall. Signs placed on, attached to or
constructed on a canopy, awning or marquee, whether or not such structures are
located in the public right of way, are also considered wall signs.
Wind Activated Sign. Any flag, pennant, balloon, spinner or blimp.
9-7-3 Construction Requirements.
(1) Design. Signs and sign structures shall be designed and
constructed to resist wind and seismic forces as specified in this section. All
bracing systems shall be designed and constructed to transfer lateral forces of
the structure. For signs on buildings, the dead and lateral loads shall be
transmitted through the structural frame of the building to the ground in a
manner as not to over stress any of the elements thereof. The overturning
moment produced from lateral forces shall in no case exceed two-thirds of the
dead load resisting moment. Uplift due to overturning shall be adequately
resisted by proper anchorage to the ground or to the structural frame of the
building. The weight of earth superimposed over footings may be used in
determining the dead load resisting moment. Such earth shall be carefully
placed and thoroughly compacted.
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(a) Wind Loads. Signs and sign structures shall be designed and
constructed to resist wind forces as specified in Chapter 23 of the State
Structural Specialty Code.
(b) Seismic Loads. Signs and sign structures shall be designed
and constructed to resist seismic forces as specified in Chapter 23 of the
State Structural Speciality Code.
(c) Combined Loads. Wind and seismic loads need not be combined
in the design of signs or sign structures; only the loading producing the larger
stresses need be used. Vertical design loads, except roof live loads, shall be
assumed to be acting simultaneously with the wind or seismic loads.
(d) Allowable Stresses. The design of wood, concrete, steel or
aluminum members shall conform to the requirements of Chapters 25,26,27 and 28
of the State Structural Speciality Code. Loads, both vertical and horizontal,
exerted upon the soil shall not produce stresses exceeding those specified in
Chapter 29 of the State Structural Speciality Code. The working stresses of
wire rope and its fastenings shall not exceed 25 percent of the ultimate
strength of the rope or fasteners. Working stresses or wind or seismic loads
combined with dead loads, may be increased as specified in Chapter 23 of the
State Structural Specialty Code.
(2) Construction.
(a) General. The supports for all signs or sign structures shall
be securely built, constructed and erected in conformance with the requirements
of this Code.
(b) Materials. Materials for construction of signs and sign
structures shall be of the quality and grade as specified for buildings in the
State Structural Specialty Code. In all signs and sign structures, the
materials and details of construction shall, in the absence of specified
requirements, conform with the following:
1. Structural steel shall be of such quality as to conform
with Uniform Building Code Standard No. 27-1. Secondary members in contact with
or directly supporting the display surface may be formed of light gauge steel,
provided such members are designed in accordance with the specifications of the
design of light gauge steel as specified in Uniform Building Code Standard No.
27-9 and in addition shall be galvanized. When formed integral with the display
surface, the minimum thickness of the secondary members shall be No. 12 gauge.
The minimum thickness of hot rolled steel members furnishing structural support
for signs shall be 1/4 inch, except that, if galvanized, such members shall not
be less than 1/8 inch thick. Walls of steel pipes shall be not less than 1/8
inch thick. Steel pipes shall be of such quality as to conform with U.B.C.
Standard No. 27-1. Steel members may be connected with one galvanized bolt,
provided the connection is adequate to transfer the stresses in the members.
2. Wood anchors and supports embedded in the soil, or within
6 inches of the soil, shall be of all heartwood of a durable species or shall be
pressure treated with an approved preservative. Such members shall be marked or
branded by an approved testing agency.
(c) Restrictions on Combustible Materials. Free standing or pole
signs may be constructed of any material meeting the requirements of this Code.
Free standing or pole signs constructed of combustible materials shall maintain
a separation of 6 feet from all buildings and structures. Roof signs,
projecting signs, and signs on marquees shall be constructed on non-combustible
materials, except as provided in Subsection (d) of this Section and Sections
1705 (d) and 1710 of the State Structural Specialty Code.
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(d) Non-Structural Trim. Non-structural trim and portable
display surfaces may be of wood, metal, approved plastics or any combination
thereof.
(e) 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 pullout, 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 such wall is designed in accordance with the requirements for parapet
walls specified for seismic zones in the State Structural Specialty Code.
(f) Display 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 3 feet laterally and 6 feet vertically.
(g) 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.
(3) Projection and Clearance.
(a) General. All signs shall conform to the clearance and
projection requirements set forth in Table No.II.
(b) Clearance From High Voltage Power Lines. Signs shall be
located as specified in the current National Electric Safety Code, and by the
Public Utility Commission.
(c) Clearance From Fire Escapes, Exits or Standpipes.
sign structure shall be erected in such a manner that any portion of
or supports will interfere in any way with the free use of any fire
or standpipe.
No sign or
its surface
escape, exit
(d) Clearance and Access, Roof Signs. No sign shall obstruct any
openings to such an extent that light or ventilation is reduced to a point below
that required by the State Structural Code or the Springfield Development Code.
1. Sign Adjacent to Wall Openings. Signs erected within 5
feet of an exterior wall opening shall be constructed of non-combustible
material or approved plastics.
2. Clearance in a Public Alley. No sign or sign structure
shall project into a public alley below a height of 14 feet above grade, nor
project more than 12 inches where the sign structure is located 14-16 feet above
grade. The sign or sign structure may project not more than 36 inches into the
public alley where the sign or sign structure is located more than 16 feet above
grade.
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3. Clearance from Streets. Signs shall not project within 2
feet of the curb line.
(4) Location and Setbacks. No sign or sign structure shall be
installed within a public utility easement. No sign shall be installed within a
5 foot setback from the property line or the 25 foot vision clearance triangle.
All signs and sign structures shall be located entirely on private property.
(5) Searchlights. A searchlight may be permitted upon attainment of a
permit. The illumination from this light shall not be directed onto adjoining
property or located in a residential district.
(6) Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction. The provisions
of this Article and the State Speciality Codes are not intended to prevent the
use of any alternate material or methods of construction. The Building Official
may approve any alternate materials or methods of construction, provided the
proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the provisions of this Article
and the State Speciality Codes. The Building Official shall require that
sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claims that may be
made regarding its use. The details of any action granting approval of
alternate shall be recorded and entered in the files of the Building Safety
Division.
(7) Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with
any prOVISIon of this Article, the State Speciality Codes, the Building Official
may require tests as evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to the
City. Test methods shall be as specified by the Speciality 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 of
such tests shall be retained by the Building Official for the period required
for the retention of public records.
9-7-4 Permits-Regulations-Fees.
(1) General. Except as specified in 9-7-7, no person shall erect,
construct, alter or relocate any sign unless a permit has been obtained from the
Building Official. A separate electrical permit shall be required for each sign
service equipment as specified in the Electrical Speciality Safety Code. Sign
permits shall be issued only to contractors licensed and registered in
accordance with City and State regulations, or any property owner or a designee
erecting a sign or sign structure on their own property, provided the sign
erection work is performed by a person regularly and directly under their
employ. The following requirements shall be included with each sign permit
application:
(2) Permit Applications. Two complete sets of plans, engineering
calculations, diagrams and other data shall be submitted with each application
for a permit. The Building Official may require plans, computations and
specifications to be prepared and designed by an engineer or architect.
(a) A scaled plot plan with building dimensions, setback and
location of proposed signs shall be submitted with the sign permit application.
A photograph of each facade of the building shall be submitted.
(b) A scaled elevation drawing shall be submitted in addition
to the above requirements if a wall mounted sign will be erected.
(c) A description of materials, anchors, footings and
attachment systems shall be provided.
(d) For all free-standing, pole or projecting signs over 20
feet in height, plans shall be submitted, drawn by a registered engineer.
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(3) Permit-Fees. Sign permit fees, excluding electrical, for all
signs shall be set forth in Table I. Only one face of a double faced sign will
be used for calculation purposes. Each sign shall be considered separately
when calculating sign permit charges.
TABLE NO. I
SIGN PERMIT CHARGES
Sign Area/Square Feet Fee
o to 35 $40.00
36 to 60 $55.00
61 to 100 $70.00
101 to 150 $80.00
151 to 200 $100.00
201 to 300 $125.00
301 to 400 $150.00
* Does not include fees for electrical permits
* Banner signs and search light permit fees are $40.00.
(4) Banner, Blimp and Searchlight Permit Fees. One banner, blimp or
searchlight per development area shall be permitted per calendar year. The fee
shall be $40.00. The banners shall be no larger than 60 square feet and be
erected for a maximum of 10 days. A $100.00 security deposit is required when
the banner, blimp or searchlight permit is issued. If the applicant fails to
remove the banner, blimp or searchlight by the date specified on the permit, the
deposit shall be forfeited. If a banner, blimp or searchlight is erected
without first obtaining a permit, the fee shall be doubled. Banners erected by
the City for City sponsored events or Districts shall be exempt.
(5) Permit Issuance.
(a) Compliance. The Building Official shall not issue a permit
unless the sign and its location are in compliance with the provisions of this
Code and the Springfield Development Code. No permit issued shall be
transferred to another party.
(b) Expiration. If the sign authorized by a sign permit is not
installed within 180 days after the date the permit is issued, the permit shall
be void. The Building Official may extend an unexpired sign permit for a period
not 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.
(6) Penalty Fees. The fee for any sign permit where the applicant
begins work thereof (and/or erects or re-erects a sign) prior to obtaining a
sign permit, shall be DOUBLE the fee specified in Table No. I.
(7) Insurance.
(a) Every property owner or designee who applies for a permit to
erect, alter, or maintain a sign which projects more than 12 inches over public
property, shall file with the Building Official copies of their public liability
and property damage insurance policies. These policies shall be maintained in
full force and effect during the time the sign remains over public property.
Public liability insurance shall not be less than $300,000 for injuries,
which includes accidental death to any person. The policy shall contain a
requirement of notice of cancellation to the City.
(b) Any sign company erecting a sign owned by said company shall
comply with Section 9-7-4 (1),(2),(3),(4),(5),(6),(7).
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9-7-5 Inspections, Removal, Stop York Orders, Connecting and Disconnecting
Utilities, Access for Inspections. Signs for which a permit is required shall
be inspected by the Building Official for conformance with this Code and the
Building Safety Codes.
(1) Inspections. When the Building Official has reasonable cause to
believe that a Code violation exists which makes any sign, sign structure or
sign service equipment unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, an inspection of the site
may be performed.
(2) Removal. Whenever the Building Official ascertains that any sign,
sign structure or sign service equipment regulated by this article and the
Speciality Codes has become hazardous to life, health or property, the Building
Official shall order in writing that the sign, sign structure or sign service
equipment be returned to a safe condition, as specified in Section 204 of the
Springfield Building Safety Code. The written notice shall fix a time limit for
compliance with the order.
(3) Stop Work Order. Whenever any work is being done contrary to the
provisions of this Article, the Building Safety Codes or any statute, regulation
or ordinance of any governmental subdivision of the state, the Building Official
may order the work stopped by notice in writing. Persons performing such work
shall stop work immediately until authorized by the Building Official to resume.
(4) Utility Disconnection. The Building Official may disconnect any
utility service or energy supplied to the sign, or sign service equipment in
case of emergency, or where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life
or property. The Building Official shall, whenever possible, notify the serving
utility and the owner of the sign or sign service equipment of the decision to
disconnect prior to taking the action, and shall notify such serving utility,
owner of the sign or sign service equipment, in writing of the disconnection as
soon as possible.
(5) Utility Connection. No person shall make connection from any
energy supply nor supply energy to any sign or sign service equipment which has
been disconnected by the Building Official or the use of which has been ordered
to be discontinued by the Building Official until the Building Official
authorizes the reconnect ion and use of such equipment.
(6) Access For Inspections. Access to all freestanding signs, roof
and projecting signs and wall signs shall be provided for the purpose of
inspection.
9-7-6 Non-Conforming Signs. For the purpose of this section, a
non-conforming sign shall be defined as a legal sign existing at the effective
date of this ordinance.
(1) Compliance. All on-site, non-conforming signs prohibited in this
Code shall be removed when the current business ceases to operate.
(2) Damaged Non-conforming Signs. Should any non-conforming sign be
damaged by any means to the extent of more than fifty (50%) of its replacement
cost or sign area at the time of damage, it shall be reconstructed in
conformance with this Code.
(3) Enlarging Non-conforming Signs. No non-conforming sign may be
enlarged or altered in a way that would increase its nonconformity.
(4) Abandoned Signs. Any sign face that remains empty for a period
of 90 days shall be considered an abandoned sign. Any non-conforming sign, or
portion thereof placed on property used by a business that is non-operational
shall be removed. Conforming, abandoned signs shall have the sign face covered
or reversed so no sign copy is visible.
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(5) Annexed Areas. Except as otherwise provided in this Section, all
signs in areas annexed to the City after the date of adoption of this Code and
which do not conform to the provisions of this Code, shall be regarded as
non-conforming signs. These signs may remain until the current business ceases
to operate then they shall be removed.
9-7-7 Exempt Signs. The following signs or operation shall be exempt from
the Sign Permit process, but shall adhere to the standards listed below:
(1) Changing of Copy. Changing of copy on a painted or printed sign
or billboard or on a theatre marquee and similar signs specifically designed for
replaceable copy unless the sign face remains empty for a period of 90 days. If
the sign remains vacant for 90 days, it shall be considered abandoned and shall
be removed.
(2) Maintenance. Normal maintenance and repair of a sign structure or
sign service equipment. Normal maintenance and repair does not include
structural changes, copy changes or the addition of electrical wiring.
(3) Public Signs. Signs of a public nature, i.e., 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.
(4) Embedded Signs. Signs carved into or part of materials which are
an integral part of the building. These signs shall not exceed 2 square feet in
surface area.
(5) Under Marquee Signs. A sign attached to the underside of a
marquee. The maximum height of this sign shall be 12 inches. Such sign shall
be permanently attached to the marquee and shall be a minimum of 8 feet above
grade.
(6) Home Occupation Signs. Home Occupation signs for approved home
occupation businesses shall be erected flat against the wall and not exceeding
1.5 square feet.
(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 ingress/egress shall be permitted. No sign shall be located in
the 10 foot vision clearance triangle.
(8) Real Estate Signs. In any district, there may be two signs
located on the subject property, per firm listing the property. These signs
shall be limited to one wall sign and one free standing 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.
(9) Election Campaign signs. Election Campaign signs are permitted to
be placed on private property in any district, subject to the following
conditions:
(a) An election campaign sign shall be removed within 72 hours
following the final election, and the owner of the property on which the sign is
placed shall be responsible for its removal.
(b) An election campaign sign shall be no larger than 32 square
feet.
(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 is permitted for the duration of
work conducted on the site.
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(11) Windblown Signs. All windblown signs, except banners and blimps,
shall be permitted when located in a Commercial or Industrial District.
9-7-8 Prohibited Signs. The following signs are prohibited.
(1) Abandoned Signs. Those signs not used in conjunction with the
business located on the premises for more than 90 days.
(2) Illegal Signs. Signs installed without the required permit or
those improperly constructed.
(3) Signs Interfering with a Traffic Control Device. Any sign
blocking or creating confusion with a traffic control device.
(4) Motor Vehicle Signs. Signs placed on or painted on an abandoned
motor vehicle or trailer and parked with the primary purpose of providing a sign
not otherwise permitted by this Article.
(5) Rotating or Flashing Signs. Signs in which the sign face moves or
lights flash, travel or reflect.
(6) Portable Signs. A sign which is not permanently anchored to a
building or the ground.
(7) Posters. Any sign attached to any tree or public utility pole.
(8) Emitting Signs. Any sign that emits an audible sound, odor
or visible matter.
(9) Prohibited Sign Materials. Any sign constructed of paper,
cardboard or unpainted/unstained plywood material.
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9-7-9 Appeals. Modification of Provisions applications are available for
changes in standards identified in this Chapter for up to 20%. The City Council
shall hear appeals for Variance requests pertaining to the sign standards set
forth in this Article.
9-7-10 Residential District Sign Standards. The following sign standards have
been established for residential districts.
(1) Home Occupation. Each single family or duplex dwelling unit that
has received development approval for home occupation shall be allowed one
non-illuminated wall sign of not more than 1.5 square feet.
(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 free standing sign of not more than 8 square feet for one face, or 16 feet
for two or more faces. The maximum height for free standing 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.
(3) Non-Residential Professional Offices. Each development area shall
be limited to one free standing sign. The sign shall be a maximum of 16 square
feet for one face and 32 square feet for two or more faces. Free standing 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. Internally
lighted signs shall be prohibited.
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9-7-11 H-Historic Overlay District. The size, color, design, material, and
location of all signs within the H Overlay District shall comply with the
standards in Article 30.060 of the Springfield Development Code. The addition
or alteration of a sign shall be reviewed by the Historic Commission at the time
of any major or minor alteration to a Historic Landmark structure.
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(1) Historic House Plaques. Standards for the design, size, material,
placement and content of historic house plaques shall be approved by the
Historic Commission and kept on file with the Development Services Director.
(2) Special Use Signage. For Special Uses identified in the
Springfield Development Code 30.080, one of the following shall be permitted:
(a) One free standing or wall sign of not more than 8 square feet
for one face and 16 square feet for 2 faces where frontage exists on a collector
or an arterial street. One freestanding or wall sign of not more than 4 square
feet for one face and 16 square feet for 2 faces where frontage exists along a
local street.
(b) A free standing sign shall not exceed 5 feet in height and a
wall sign shall be no more than 20 feet above grade.
(c) In addition, an entrance identification sign of not more than
1 1/2 square feet shall be permitted.
9-7-12 General Office Sign Standards.
(1) Single Businesses. Each business shall be permitted a maximum
number of 3 wall signs totaling 64 square feet for all faces.
(2) Multiple Businesses. Multiple businesses occupying one building
shall be allowed one overall wall or free standing sign of not more than 32
square feet for one face, or 64 square feet for two or more faces. The maximum
height for this free standing sign shall be 8 feet. This overall sign shall be
in lieu of the wall signs permitted in subsection (1).
(3) Development Area Signage. In addition to the signs named above,
each development area shall be allowed one free standing sign of not more than
40 square feet for one face, or 80 square feet for 2 or more faces. The maximum
height for this sign shall be 12 feet above grade.
9-7-13 Neighborhood Commercial. Each business in the NC District shall be
limited to one wall or free standing sign per street frontage. This free
standing or wall sign shall not be more than 32 square feet for all faces. The
maximum height for free standing signs shall be 8 feet above grade. The maximum
height for wall signs shall be 20 feet and not extend above the building wall.
Internally lighted signs shall be prohibited.
9-7-14 Community Commercial and Major Retail Commercial District. These
standards apply for all property located in CC or MRC Districts except those
located in the Downtown Sign District, I-5 Mall Sign District and the I-5
Commercial Sign District.
(1) Single Businesses. Each business shall be permitted a maximum
number of 3 wall or projecting signs totaling 350 square feet for all faces.
(2) Free Standing, Roof and Projecting Signs. In addition to wall
signs permitted above, one sign from this group shall be permitted for each
development area. The total area permitted for a free standing sign, roof or
projecting sign shall be 100 square feet for one face or 200 square feet for 2
or more faces at a maximum of 20 feet above grade.
(3) Second Story Businesses. One wall sign per business shall be
permitted with a maximum sign display area of 12 square feet.
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9-7-15 Downtown Sign District. The Downtown Sign District is shown on Map
No.1. Each business in this district shall be limited to 2 signs.
(1) Wall Signs. Each business shall be limited to a maximum of one
wall sign per building wall fronting a public street.
(a) First Story Businesses. First story businesses facing a
public street shall be permitted signage of 3 square feet per lineal foot of
building wall.
(b) Second Story Businesses. One sign per building wall for
second story businesses shall be permitted with a minimum area of 2 square feet
per occupant with the total maximum sign display area of 12 square feet.
(2) Free Standing, Projecting or Roof Signs. Each building shall be
permitted one free standing sign, projecting sign or roof sign which shall be
limited to a maximum area of 80 square feet for one face and 160 square feet for
two or more faces. The maximum height for free standing signs shall be 20 feet
above grade.
(3) Encroachment. The minimum height for all signs encroaching in the
public right of way shall be 8 feet above grade. The maximum encroachment into
the public right of way shall be 6 feet, provided that no sign shall encroach
within 2 feet of any curb or driveway line.
9-7-16 Booth Kelly Sign District. The area containing the Booth Kelly
District is defined in Article 19 of the Springfield Development Code. The
following combination of signs shall be permitted for this development area
because of its unique size.
(1) Wall Signs. One wall sign of up to 200 square feet per business
is permitted. The maximum height for all wall signs is 20 feet from grade.
(2) Freestanding Signs. One directional sign of up to 200 square feet
for one face and 400 square feet for two faces shall be permitted for the entire
site. In addition, each development area of at least 10 acres shall be
permitted one freestanding sign of 200 square feet for one face and 400 square
feet for two faces. All freestanding signs shall be installed at a maximum of
30 feet in height from grade to the bottom of the sign.
9-7-17 1-5 Mall Sign District. The I-5 Mall Sign District is indicated on Map
No.2. The following combination of signs shall be permitted for this
development area because of its unique size and the lack of street frontage for
businesses located within the mall area.
(1) Wall Signs. In addition to the free standing signs, the mall may
have wall signs at each primary entrance. The total allowable area for all such
signs shall be 1,000 square feet. No single sign shall exceed 400 square feet.
(2) Free standing signs. Two free standing signs shall be permitted
for each shopping mall greater than 20 acres. The sign closest to I-5 shall be
limited to 700 square feet for one face and 1,400 square feet for two or more
faces with a maximum height of 50 feet above grade. The other free standing
sign shall be limited to 400 square feet per face, or 800 square feet for 2 or
more faces, with a maximum height of 30 feet.
(a) One additional free standing sign will be permitted at each
vehicular entrance. Each sign will be limited to 25 square feet for all faces,
with a maximum height of 20 feet.
(3) Anchor Tenants. Anchor tenants with 50,000 or more square feet of
gross floor area shall be permitted a wall sign for each principal face of the
building. The maximum allowable sign area per wall shall not exceed 200 square
feet per building face.
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(4) Second Story Businesses. Each business shall be permitted one
wall sign that is a maximum of 12 square feet.
1-5 Commercial Sign District. The I-5 Commercial Sign District applies
properties designated CC and NC that are within the geographically
area located on Map No.2.
(1) Single Businesses. Each business shall be permitted a maximum of
3 wall signs totaling a maximum of 350 square feet for all faces.
(2) Free Standing or Roof Signs. Either one free standing or roof
sign shall be permitted for each business. 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.
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wall sign that is a maximum of 12 square feet.
(4) Additional Freestanding Sign. Each development area shall be
permitted one additional freestanding sign. The total area permitted shall be
200 square feet for one face and 400 square feet for two or more faces, with a
maximum height of 65 feet above grade. The additional freestanding sign that is
over 100 square feet shall be installed at a minimum of 30 feet in height from
grade to the bottom of the sign.
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9-7-19 Light-Medium, Special Light, Special Heavy Industrial and Heavy
Industrial Sign Standards. The maximum height for all signs is 30 feet from
grade to the bottom of the sign.
(1) Single Businesses. Each business shall be permitted a total number
of 3 wall or projecting signs with a maximum of 350 square feet for all faces.
(2) Free Standing or Roof Sign. The total area permitted shall be 100
square feet for one face or 200 square feet for 2 or more faces. The sign shall
be limited to one per business and may be either a free standing or roof sign.
(3) Directional Signs. Each development area of at least 10 acres
shall be permitted one freestanding sign of 2bo square feet for one face and 400
square feet for two or more faces.
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9-7-20 Billboard District. 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. All signs that are located outside of 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.
(1) Spacing Between Billboards. All billboards located in the
Billboard District along I-I05 and I-S shall be spaced a minimum of 500 feet
apart. All other designated zones shall permit billboards to be located a
minimum of 150 feet apart as measured from the center line of the adjacent
street.
(2) Height. All billboards shall be installed at a minimum of 16 feet,
and a maximum of 30 feet in height to the bottom of the sign. Interchanges
located on I-105 and I-5 may permit billboards to be installed at a maximum of
45 feet in height to the bottom of the sign.
(3) Sign Face Requirements. All billboards installed along I-I05 and
1-5 shall be a maximum of 12' x 48' or 10' x 30'. All other billboards
installed in other designated zones shall be a maximum of 10' x 30'.
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(4) Billboard Zones:
a) Main Street and South A Street (North/South frontage):
1) 11th Street to 46th Street.
2) Chapman Lane to 57th Street.
3) South A Street from 11th to the intersection of Main
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b) Highway I-I05:
1) Eastbound only from Mohawk Boulevard to 42nd Street.
2) Westbound from 52nd Street to the intersection of
Highbanks Road (approximately 2,500 feet).
3) Westbound from 42nd Street to I-5.
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1) Northbound from I-I05 to Old Coburg Road underpass.
d) Beltline Road:
1) From Gateway Street to I-5.
e) Harlow Road:
1) From Gateway Street to 1-5.
f) Shelly Street westbound from Laura Street (southern street
frontage only).
(5) Relocation of existing Billboards. The relocation of all
billboards located within City limits shall receive priority over signs
currently located outside of City limits.
(6) Abandoned Billboards. Billboards shall be considered abandoned
and shall be removed if left vacant and/or left in a state of disrepair for more
than 6 months.
9-7-21 Public Land and Open Space District. One freestanding sign shall be
permitted at each entrance and shall not exceed 32 square feet for all faces.
The sign height shall be a maximum of 5 feet above grade. Internally
illuminated signs shall be prohibited.
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ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Springfield this 4th day
of May, 1992, by a vote of 5 for and 1 against.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Springfield this 4th day of
May, 1992.
ATTEST:
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REVIEWED &. APPROVED
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