HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 6276 03/19/2012ORDINANCE NO. 6 2 7 6
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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); 8.201, AUTHORITY; 8.202, DEFINITIONS; 8.204, DESIGN (2) WIND LOADS, (3)
SEISMIC LOADS, (5) ALLOWABLE STRESSES; 8.206, CONSTRUCTION (2) MATERIALS, (3) USE OF
COMBUSTIBLES, (4) ANCHORAGE; 8.208, PROJECTION AND CLEARANCE, (4) CLEARANCE AND
ACCESS, ROOF SIGNS; 8.210, LOCATION AND SETBACKS; 8.216, TESTS; 8.218, PERMITS -
REGULATIONS -FEES (2) PERMIT FEES, (4) PERMIT ISSUANCE, (5) PENALTY FEES, (6) INSURANCE;
8.232, NON - CONFORMING SIGNS; 8.234, EXEMPT SIGNS (1) CHANGING OF COPY /FACE CHANGE, (4)
UNDER MARQUEE SIGNS, (5) HOME OCCUPATION SIGNS, (6) DIRECTIONAL SIGNS, (7) REAL ESTATE
SIGNS, (8) ELECTION CAMPAIGN SIGNS, (9) BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SIGNS, (10) STADIUM SIGNS,
(11) INVISIBLE SIGNS, (12) NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH, (13) DRIVE UP MENU BOARDS, (14) PARKING
LOT SIGNS, (15) MURALS, (16) SPECIAL EVENT /HOLIDAY SIGNS, (17) PORTABLE SIGNS; 8.236,
PROHIBITED SIGNS (6) POSTERS, (7) EMITTING SIGNS, (8) PROHIBITED SIGN MATERIALS, (9)
EXTERIOR FENCING, (10) UNAUTHORIZED PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY, (11) ILLUMINATION /GLARE;
8.240, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT SIGN STANDARDS (2) MULTI FAMILY, MOBILE HOME PARKS, DAY
CARE FACILITIES, SUBDIVISIONS AND GROUP LIVING FACILITIES, BED AND BREAKFAST
FACILITIES; 8.244, GENERAL OFFICE SIGN STANDARDS (1) ILLUMINATION FROM SIGNS ON NON-
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; 8.246, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, 8.246 (1) ILLUMINATION FROM
SIGNS ON NON - RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; 8.248, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL AND MAJOR RETAIL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, (1) SINGLE BUSINESSES, (4) ILLUMINATION FROM SIGNS ON NON-
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; 8.250, DOWNTOWN SIGN DISTRICT, 8.250 (1) WALL SIGNS, (4)
ILLUMINATION FROM SIGNS ON NON - RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; 8.252, BOOTH KELLY SIGN
DISTRICT, (3) ILLUMINATION FROM SIGNS ON NON - RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; 8.254,1-5 MALL
DISTRICT, (5) TENANTS, (6) ADDITIONAL WALL SIGNAGE, (7) ILLUMINATION FROM SIGNS ON NON-
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; 8.256,1-5 COMMERCIAL SIGN DISTRICT, (1) SINGLE BUSINESSES, (5)
ILLUMINATION FROM SIGNS ON NON - RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; 8.258, LIGHT - MEDIUM, SPECIAL
HEAVY (2) SINGLE BUSINESSES, (5) ILLUMINATION FROM SIGNS ON NON - RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY; 8.260, BILLBOARD DISTRICTS (7) ABANDONED BILLBOARDS; 8.262, PUBLIC LAND AND
OPEN SPACE, 8.262 (1) ILLUMINATION FROM SIGNS ON NON - RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; 8.264,
SPECIAL LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (3) ENTRANCE SIGNS, (4) ILLUMINATION FROM SIGNS ON
NON - RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; 8.266, SCHOOLS, 8.266 (1) ILLUMINATION FROM SIGNS ON NON-
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; 8.267, SPORTS FACILITY SIGN DISTRICT (3) MURALS, (4) ILLUMINATION
FROM SIGNS ON NON - RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
1. SECTION 8.200 Introduction, 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 8.268 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 8.268 do not regulate the content of any sign. The regulation of signs has
the following specific objectives:
2. SECTION 8.200, Purpose (7), of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
"(7) to provide regulations that can be administered to allow sign owners and sign users choices while
protecting the needs of the public."
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3. There is hereby added a new SECTION 8.201, Authority, of the Springfield Municipal Code which reads
as follows:
"8.201 Authority. The Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this
code. The Building Official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and
procedures to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in
compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of
waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code. In the event that any part or provision of this code is
held to be illegal or void, this shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of the other parts or provisions."
4. The following definitions of Section 8.202, Definitions, of the Springfield Municipal Code are amended to
read as follows:
"Approved Plastics. As defined in the current Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC), as adopted by the
city of Springfield."
"Banner. Any non -rigid material such as canvas, vinyl or cloth, with no enclosing framework that contains
advertising copy."
"Exempt. Signs exempted from normal permit requirements; however, still subject to those restrictions as
stated in sections 8.200 to 8.268."
"Fees. The amount required to be paid to the city as specified to undertake any provision of sections 8.200
to 8.268 in pursuit of installing a sign."
"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."
"Non- Combustible Material. As defined in the current Oregon Structural Specialty Code."
"Non- Conforming Signs. A sign that does not meet the requirements in sections 8.200 to 8.268 for a legal
sign."
"Portable Sign. A single or double faced sign which is temporary in nature. The sign or sign frame is not
attached permanently to the building or ground and does not meet the definition of a banner."
"Sign. Any letter, figure, character, marquee, pictorial, picture, logo, trademark, reading matter, or
illuminated service which is constructed, placed, attached, painted, erected, fastened, or manufactured in any manner
so that 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 Copy. Any lettering placed on a building wall or on a sign face."
"Temporary Sign. A temporary sign is any sign, banner, pennant, balloon or valance not permanently
attached to a building, structure or the ground."
"Wall Sign. A sign painted on or attached to a building wall that projects no more than 12 inches from the
wall. Hanging signs attached to a building eave or overhang and not classified as a projecting sign in section 8.202.
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."
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5. There is hereby added a new definition to Section 8.202, Definitions, of the Springfield Municipal Code
which reads as follows:
"Digital billboard. An outdoor advertising sign that is static and changes messages by any electronic
process or remote control, provided that the change from one message to another message is no more frequent than
once every eight seconds and the actual change process is accomplished in two seconds or less." .
Section 8.204, Design, (2) Wind Loads, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
"(2) Wind Loads. Signs and sign structures shall be designed and constructed to resist wind forces as
specified in Chapter 16 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code."
Section 8.204, Design, (3) Seismic Loads, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended to read as
follows:
"(3) Seismic Loads. Signs and sign structures shall be designed and constructed to resist seismic forces as
specified in Chapter 16 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code."
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 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code. Loads, both vertical and
horizontal, exerted upon the soil shall not produce stresses exceeding those specified in the Oregon Structural
Specialty 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 16 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code."
9. Section 8.206, Construction, (2) Materials, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended to read as
follows:
"(2) Materials. Materials for construction of signs and sign structures shall be of the quality and grade as
specified for buildings in the Oregon 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:
(a) Structural steel shall be of such quality as to conform with Uniform Building-Code Standard No. 27 -1 or
current equivalent recognized by the Oregon Structural Specialty Code. 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 American National Standards
Institute /American Society of Civil Engineers 8 and shall be galvanized. When formed integral with the display
surface, the minimum thickness of the secondary members shall be No. 1.2 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. 22 -11 or current equivalent recognized by the
Oregon Structural Specialty Code. Steel members may be connected with one galvanized bolt, provided the
connection is adequate to transfer the stresses in the members.
(b) 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."
10. Section 8.20.6, 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 approved 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 Oregon Structural Specialty Code and shall not be used for other ornamental
features of signs, unless approved."
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11. Section 8.208, Projection and Clearance, (4) Clearance and Access, Roof Signs, of the Springfield
Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
"(4) 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 Oregon Structural Specialty Code or the Springfield
Development Code."
12. Section 8.210, Location and Setbacks, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
"8.210 Location and Setbacks. No sign or sign structure shall be installed within a public utility easement.
No sign or sign structure shall be installed within a five (5) foot setback from the property line. The property line
must set back a minimum of 15 feet from the curb in order to be considered for an exemption from the five (5) foot
setback from any property line. No sign shall be located within the vision clearance area as defined in the definitions
of this code. All signs shall be located entirely on private property unless they are located in the downtown sign
district where projection over the right -of -way is permitted with the appropriate insurance requirements."
13. 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
8.268 and /or the Oregon Specialty 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 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 of such tests shall be
retained by the building official for the period required for the retention of public records."
14. Section 8.218, Permits- Regulations -Fees, (2) Permit Fees, (4) Permit Issuance, (5) Penalty Fees, (6)
Insurance, of the Springfield Municipal Code are amended to read as follows:
"(2) Permit -Fees. Sign permit fees for permanent and temporary signs, excluding electrical, shall be set by
resolution of the council. Only one face of a double faced sign will be used for calculation purposes. Each sign shall
be considered separately when calculating plan review and sign permit charges."
"(4) 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, or an inspection requested to verify progress of the proposed installation, 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."
"(5) Penalty Fees. The fee for any sign permit where the applicant begins work (and/or erects or re- erects a
sign) prior to obtaining a sign permit, shall be double the fee specified by resolution of the City Council."
"(6)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 the company shall comply with section 8.218"
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15. Section 8.218, Permits- Regulations -Fees, (3) Temporary Sign Permit Fees, of the Springfield
Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
"(3) Temporary Sign Permit Fees. Four permits for each approved development area shall be permitted per
calendar year. The fee for each permit shall be set by resolution by the council. No temporary sign(s) shall be larger
than 60 square feet and be erected for a maximum of 30 consecutive days per each permit. The temporary sign(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 temporary
sign(s) by the date specified on the permit, the deposit shall be forfeited and the city may remove the temporary
sign(s). If any temporary signs are erected without first obtaining a permit, the permit fee shall be doubled.
Temporary signs erected by or for the city for city sponsored events, authorized by the city, or for the park district,
utility company, or hospital for community events are exempt."
16. Section 8.232, Non - Conforming Signs, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
"8.232 Non - Conforming Signs. For the purpose of this section, a non - conforming sign shall be defined as
a legal sign existing on the effective date of February 21, 2012."
17. Section 8.234, Exempt Signs, (1) Changing of Copy /Face Change, (3) Public Signs, (4) Under Marquee
Signs, (5) Home Occupation Signs, (6) Directional Signs, (7) Real Estate Signs, (8) Election Campaign Signs, (9)
Building Construction Signs, (10) Stadium Signs, (11) Invisible Signs, (12) Neighborhood Watch, Drug Free Zone,
and Business Alert Signs, (13) Drive Up Menu Boards, (14) Parking Lot Signs, (15) Murals, (16) Special
Event/Holiday Signs, of the Springfield Municipal Code are amended to read as follows:
"(1) Changing of Copy/ Face Change. Changing of copy or face change on signs specifically designed to
allow for this 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."
"(3) Public Signs. Public Signs shall include the following: 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. 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 or placed under the direction or authorization of the City."
"(4) 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."
"(5) 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."
"(6) 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 defined in the definitions of this Code."
"(7) 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 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."
"(8) 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 allowed 90 days prior to any public election and removed within
three (3) days following the final election. 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."
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"(9) 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 the site. Maximum
size-for each allowable sign is 32 square feet."
"(10) Stadium Signs. Signs located within a sports stadium or athletic field which are intended for viewing
primarily by persons within the stadium."
"(11) Invisible Signs. The primary purpose of invisible signs is to allow information to be viewed by the
business customers once the customer is on the property. Invisible signs are 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."
"(12) 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 vision clearance area."
"(13) 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 of this sign will be eight (8) feet and maximum size will be 40 square feet. Each drive up will be limited to
two menu boards through exempt status. Additional menu boards will be counted in the permitted allowable signs
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."
"(14) Parking Lot Signs. Signs for accessible parking and towing zones on private property shall be
allowed without obtaining a sign permit. These signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in total size; or exceed
seven (7) feet in total height above grade. The number of allowable accessible parking signs is based on the required
parking for the specific approved development area. All signs shall be permanently attached either to a building or
secured in concrete."
"(15) Murals. A mural on a wall located in a commercial, public land, or industrial district. The size of the
mural is not regulated."
"(16) Special Event/Holiday Signs. Temporary Signage as part of an approved City License or approved
City Special Event."
18. There is hereby added a new Section 8.234, Exempt Signs (17) Portable Signs, of the Springfield Municipal
Code which reads as follows: -
"(17) Portable Signs. Each business located in areas zoned community commercial, major retail or mixed
use shall be allowed to place two (2) portable signs on their property without obtaining permits. Each portable sign
shall not exceed 2 feet by 3 feet per face. Portable signs shall be located on private property where practicable or
when placed in the public right of way must not create a hazard or interfere with pedestrian and/or vehicular travel.
Signs are allowed only during regular business hours of the business presenting the portable sign. Signs shall be
placed to conform to all relevant portions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and maintain a continuous, clear
sidewalk width of 36 inches or more. Signs shall be placed to avoid conflict with, opened doors of parked vehicles.
The sign shape, colors and appearance shall not be similar to any traffic control device. Final determination of signs
that are unacceptable due to appearance similar to traffic control devices shall be by the City Traffic Engineer."
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19. Section 8.236, Prohibited Signs, (6), Posters, (7) Emitting Signs, (8) Prohibited Sign Materials, (9) Exterior
Fencing, (10) Signs in the Right of Way, (11) Illumination/Glare, of the Springfield Municipal Code are amended to
read as follows:
"(6) Posters. Any sign attached to any tree or public utility pole."
"(7) Emitting Signs. Any sign that emits an audible sound, odor or visible matter."
"(8) Prohibited Sign Materials. Any sign constructed of paper, cardboard or unpainted unstained plywood
material or any other material not specifically allowed by Oregon Specialty Code or without the building officials
approval per section(s) 8.204, 8.206 and 8.214 of this code."
"(9) Exterior Fencing No signs which are intended for viewing from the exterior. of the property shall be
allowed to be attached to exterior fencing. Fencing is defined as a structure which serves as an enclosure, barrier or
screen that is not part of a building."
"(10) Signs in the public right of way not authorized by a government agency."
"(11) 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 vision of the driver of a motor vehicle."
20. Section 8.240, Residential District Sign Standards, (2) Multi- Family, Mobile Home Parks, Day Care
Facilities, Subdivisions and Group Living Facilities, Bed and Breakfast Facilities, of the Springfield Municipal Code
is hereby amended to read as follows:
"(2) Multi - Family, Mobile Home Parks, Day Care Facilities, Subdivisions and Group Living Facilities, Bed
and Breakfast Facilities. Each group living situation, multiple family dwelling complex, bed and breakfast facilities,
and, including a mobile home park or subdivision, shall be allowed one (1) wall sign or free standing sign at each
public vehicular entrance of not more than eight (8) square feet for one face, or 1.6 square feet for two or more faces.
The maximum height for free standing signs shall be five 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."
21. Section 8.244, General Office Sign Standards, (4) Illumination from Signs on Non Residential Property, of
the Springfield Municipal Code is amended 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.."
22.. Section 8.246, Introduction Neighborhood Commercial, of the Springfield Municipal Code and Section
8.246 (1) Illumination from Signs on Non Residential Property, of the Springfield Municipal Code are amended to
read as follows:
"8.246 Neighborhood Commercial. Each approved development area 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 and shall not be internally illuminated. In
addition, each business in the NC District shall be limited to two (2) wall signs, with a maximum combined area of
40 square feet and cannot exceed 20 feet in total height above grade. Wall signs are also prohibited from being
internally illuminated."
"(1) 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."
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23. Section 8.248, Community Commercial and Major Retail Commercial District, (1) Single Businesses, (4)
Illumination from Signs on Non Residential Property, of the Springfield Municipal Code are amended to read as
follows:
"(1) Single Businesses. Each business shall be permitted a maximum number of four (4) wall signs totaling
350 square feet for all faces."
"(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."
24. Section 8.250 Introduction, Downtown Sign District, of the Springfield Municipal Code and Sections
8.250 (1) Wall Signs, and (4) Illumination from Signs on Non Residential Property, of the Springfield Municipal
Code are amended to read as follows:
"8.250 Downtown Sign District.
The Downtown Sign District is shown on Map No. 1. Each business in this district shall be limited to three (3)
signs."
"(1) Wall Signs. Each business shall be allowed the following:
(a) First Story Businesses. First story businesses facing a public street shall be permitted signage of three
(3) square feet per lineal foot of b itding wall.
(b) Second Story Businesses and Above. Second story businesses facing a public street shall be permitted
signage of 1 '/2 square feet per lineal foot of building wall."
"(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."
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25. Section 8.252 Booth Kelly Sign District, (3) Illumination from Signs on Non Residential Property, of the
Springfield Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
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"(3) 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."
26. Section 8.254,1-5 Mall District, (5) Tenants, (6) Additional Wall Signage, (7) Illumination from Signs on
Non Residential Property, of the Springfield Municipal Code are amended to read as follows:
"(5) Tenants. Tenants between 20,000 and 49,999 square feet of gross area shall be permitted a wall sign
for each principal face of building. The maximum allowable sign area per wall shall not exceed 100 square feet per
building face."
"(6) Additional Wall Signage. In addition to the wall signage identified above, 12 additional wall signs
shall be allowed on the exterior wall of the mall structure. These additional signs shall not exceed a combined square
footage of 1,200 square feet, with no one sign exceeding 100 square feet. These signs will be located in a
predetermined 4 foot sign band on the structure which begins 17'6" from grade."
"(7) 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."
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27. Section 8.256, I -5 Commercial Sign District, (1) Single Businesses, (5) Illumination from Signs on Non
Residential Property, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
"(1) Single Businesses. Each business shall be permitted a maximum of four (4) wall signs totaling a
maximum of 350 square feet for all faces."
"(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."
28. Section 8.258 Light- Medium, Special Heavy, (2) Single Businesses, (5) Illumination from Signs on Non
Residential Property, of the Springfield Municipal Code are amended to read as follows:
"(2) Single Businesses. Each business shall be permitted a total number of four (4) wall or projecting signs
with a maximum of 350 square feet for all faces."
"(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."
29. Section 8.260 Billboard Districts, (7) Abandoned Billboards, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended
to read as follows:
"(7) 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 90 days. (Section 8.232(4) Springfield Sign Code)"
30. Section 8.262 Introduction, Public Land and Open Space, and section (1) Illumination from Signs on Non
Residential Property, of the Springfield Municipal Code are amended to read as follows:
"8.262 Public Land and Open Space District. One (1) free standing sign shall be permitted at each entrance
and shall not exceed 32 square feet for all faces. The total sign height shall be a maximum of five (5) feet above
grade. In addition to the free standing sign, three (3) wall signs shall be allowed not to exceed a total combined
square footage of 40 square feet."
"(1) 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."
31. Section 8.264, Special Light Industrial District, (1) Single Businesses, (3) Entrance Signs, (4) Illumination
from Signs on Non Residential Property of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
"(1) Single Business. Each business shall be permitted a total of three (3) wall signs not to exceed a
maximum of 150 square feet for all faces."
"(3) Entrance Signs. In addition to the free standing sign identified above, each approved development area
shall also be allowed a free standing sign at each vehicular entrance to the property. These signs shall not exceed 18
square feet for one face or 36 square feet for two or more faces and shall not exceed 4.5 feet in height."
"(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."
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32. Section 8.266 Introduction, Schools, and section 8.266 (1) Illumination from Signs on Non Residential
Property, of the Springfield Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"8.266 Schools. Every public, federal or state funded school shall be allowed a maximum of three (3) wall
signs not to exceed a total combined area of 80 square feet and one free standing sign not to exceed 40 square feet.
Neon signage will not be allowed."
"(1) 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 8.267, Sports Facility Sign District, (3) Murals, (4) Illumination From Signs on Non Residential
Property, of the Springfield Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
"(3) Murals. Murals are allowed as an artistic painting applied to and made integral with a wall surface. To
be exempt from permits, murals shall not include logos or lettering."
"(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."
34. Except.as specifically amended herein, the provisions of Chapter 8, Section 8.200 through Section 8.268 of
the Springfield Municipal Code regarding sign standards shall remain in full force and effect.
35. 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, and all 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 from the remainder of this Ordinance and
all remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall continue in full force and effect.
36. Emergency Clause. It is hereby found and determined that matters pertaining to the sign code is a matter
affecting the welfare of the City of Springfield, and that an emergency is therefore found and declared to exist, and
this Ordinance shall therefore take effect immediately upon its passage by the Council and approval by the Mayor.
ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Springfield this 19 thday of March ,
2012, by a vote of [ for and 0 against. (2 absent)
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Springfield this 1.9 today of March 2012.
ATTEST:
Mayor
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