HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD858ORDINANCE NO.858
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE,BY AMENDING
ARTICLE 21 SIGN CODE,IN CASE PZ-4-92;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT:
SECTION I IN GENERAL
The Code of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,Volume II,Land Development
Code,Chapter 1,Zoning Ordinance,shall be amended by amending portions of
"Article 21"(hereinafter referred to as "Sign Code")to read as follows:
SUBSECTION A:THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS OF THE SIGN CODE ARE TO BE CHANGED TO
READ AS FOLLOWS:
ARTICLE 21
SECTION 21.00 SIGN CODE
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21.01
21.02
21.03
21.04-.07
21.08-.19
21.20-.23
21.24-.28
21.29-.33
21.34-.35
21.36-.37
21.38-.42
21.43-.46
21.47-.51
21.52
21.53-.55
21.56-.60
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TITLE -----------------------------------Pg
PURPOSE ---------------------------------Pg
DEFINITIONS -----------------------------Pg
INTERPRETATION AND SCOPE ----------------Pg
GENERAL PROVISIONS ----------------------Pg
EXCEPTIONS,PROHIBITED SIGNS,AND
SIGNS NOT REQUIRING A PERMIT ------------Pg
PERMITTED SIGNS BY ZONING DISTRICT ------Pg
TEMPORARY SIGNS -------------------------Pg
OFF -SITE SIGNS (BILLBOARDS) -------------Pg
NONCONFORMING SIGNS AND USES ------------Pg
PERMITS ---------------------------------Pg
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS -----------------Pg
VARIANCES AND APPEALS -------------------Pg
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS --pg
SIGN MAINTENANCE ------------------------Pg
ENFORCEMENT -----------------------------Pg
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Section 21.02 PURPOSE
(d)enhance the flow of traffic convenience,ease and enjoyment of travel within
the City;
Section 21.03 DEFINITIONS
ACTION SIGN shall mean the movement of the sign body or any segment thereof such
as rotating,revolving,moving up and down or any other type of action involving
a change in position of the sign body or segment thereof whether caused by
mechanical or other means.(Exempt from this definition are flags,pennants and
banners which may move in the wind.)
ANIMATED SIGN shall mean the movement of any light used in connection with any
sign such as blinking,traveling,flaring or changing degree of intensity (other
than change of colors)of any light movement other than burning continuously.
BANNER shall mean a temporary sign of fabric,plastic,paper or other pliable
material not enclosed in a rigid frame.
DETACHED SIGN shall mean any sign supported wholly by the ground or by a
structure in the ground (pole sign).Maximum height shall be twelve feet (12')
as measured from the existing road grade.(See Section 21.22.h for further
regulations.)
ILLEGAL SIGN shall be defined as all signs;except the following:
f.A lawful nonconforming sign as defined in this Code.
MAINTENANCE shall mean the replacing or repairing of a part or portion of a sign
made unusable by ordinary wear,tear or damage beyond the control of the owner.
(Reference:See Section 21.53.)
READER BOARD shall mean a changeable letter board.(Examples:Reader boards
such as those used for listing church services,stating religious activities or
those allowed by a directory sign.)
TEMPORARY SIGN shall mean any sign,banner,pennant,non -governmental flag,or
advertising display constructed of cloth,canvas,light fabric,cardboard,
wallboard or other like material,with or without frames,intended to be
displayed for a short period of time only.(See Sections 21.19.b,21.20.d and
e,and 21.23.e and f.)
WINDOW SIGN shall mean any sign affixed to either the interior or exterior of a
window.
SECTION 21.09
Public and Quasi -public uses shall be permitted signs in accordance with the
Multiple -family Residential District section of this Code;with the exception of
churches,which are permitted signs subject to the following regulations:
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a.each church shall be allowed at least thirty-two (32)square feet of
*total sign area;
b.one (1)square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of street frontage,
up to a maximum of 120 square feet of total sign area;
,c.churches with multiple street frontages shall be allowed signs for each
street frontage as listed in Sections 21.09.a and b above;
d.religious symbols shall not be counted as signs either in number or area,
but are still subject to Building Code requirements;and
e.a maximum of two (2)detached signs are allowed per street frontage.
(*'total sign area'includes all attached and detached signs)
Section 21.14
c.When a sign is erected at the street intersection corner of a parcel,or
at the intersection of a building front,and is situated at an equal angle
to both streets so as to be visible from both streets or both frontages,
said sign shall not exceed the maximum area allowed for the longest front
footage of building occupancy or street frontage.The area of such signs
shall be deducted from the total area and number of signs permissible on
said property.
Section 21.19
a.Statues,either real or simulated,used for advertising purposes may be
permitted in commercial and industrial districts subject to a minimum sign
permit fee (see Section 21.41).Maximum height of said statues shall be
ten feet (10')from grade level.Statues higher than ten feet (10'),up
to a maximum height of twenty feet (20'),may be permitted with a
Conditional Use Permit.The area of said statues shall not be deducted
from the total allowable sign area.
Section 21.20 Exceptions
e.Temporary signs during general city-wide public benefit events.
f.Signs not intended to be viewed from a main vehicular public right-of-way,
or from beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel upon which they are
located,providing that such signs do not constitute a traffic hazard.
9.The erection,construction and maintenance of official traffic,fire and
police signs,signals,and devices and markings of the State of Arizona
(including ADOT logo signs)and of the City of Apache Junction (including
directional or informational signs of .a public or quasi -public nature when
erected by the City of Apache Junction),or any authorized public agency,
nor the posting of notices as required by law.
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Section 21.21 Prohibited Signs
a."A"frames and portable signs of any nature,other than those provided for
in Section 21.20.e and f of this Code and Sections 21.29-.33 of this Code.
Section 21.22
1.Operate or employ any stereoptician or motion picture projection or media
in conjunction with any advertisements or have visible moving parts or any
portion of which moves (except for pennants,flags and banners as
permitted in this Code)or gives the illusion of motion.
Section 21.23
d.Standard sign maintenance including painting,repainting or cleaning of an
advertising structure,or the changing of the advertising copy or message
thereon,unless a structural change is made.(Reference:See definition
of "Maintenance".)
g Banners shall be allowed in all commercial and industrial zoning districts
without a permit and must comply with the following requirements:
(Reference:See Section 21.22 regarding prohibitions.)
1)maximum banner area is 30 square feet;
2)a banner shall not extend above the roof line at the wall;
3)banners are allowed in addition to wall signs and free standing or
monument signs;
4)banners shall be in new condition;
5)banners shall be located on the premises to which they pertain;and
6)a maximum of two (2)banners may be used at any one time.
Section 21.24
a.One (1)illuminated or unilluminated sign per house,not exceeding two (2)
square feet in area,giving the name and address of the land or building
on which displayed,or the owner or lessee thereof.Said sign shall be
wall mounted,on or under an architectural feature or detached.
b.For permanent subdivision identification signs for recorded subdivisions;
two (2)detached signs with a maximum height of eight feet (8')and a
maximum area of thirty-two (32)square feet per sign.
Section 21.25
In Multiple -Family Residential Districts,Multiple -Family Residential Uses in
other districts,and Public or Quasi -Public Uses in any residential district:
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a.One (1)illuminated or unilluminated sign per dwelling or use,not
exceeding two (2)square feet in area,giving the name and address of the
land or building on which displayed,or the owner or lessee thereof.Said
sign shall be wall mounted,on or under an architectural feature or
detached.
b.Identification signs for apartments,condominium complexes and Public or
Quasi -public uses,permitted as follows:
2)Said sign shall be wall mounted,on or under an architectural
feature or detached.If detached,said sign may be double-faced.
Section 21.26
a.One (1)illuminated or unilluminated sign per dwelling,not exceeding two
(2)square feet in area,giving the name and address of the land or
building on which displayed,or the owner or lessee thereof.Said sign
shall be wall mounted,or detached.
b.Two (2)illuminated or unilluminated signs per park or subdivision not
exceeding thirty-two (32)square feet in area per sign,giving the name,
address and use conducted on the property.Said sign shall be wall
mounted,on or under an architectural feature,or detached.If detached,
said sign may be double-faced.
SECTION 21.27
a.1)Detached signs shall be a maximum of twelve feet (12')in height.
(See definition for additional requirements.)
d.Each occupancy shall be allowed at least thirty-two (32)square feet of
total sign area.
Section 21.28
a.1)Detached signs shall be a maximum of twelve feet (12')in height.
(See definition for additional requirements.)
b.Two (2)attached signs for each occupancy.Said signs shall not exceed
three (3)square feet of total sign area for each front foot of building
occupancy.Said signs may be roof or wall mounted,on or under an
architectural projection.At least one attached sign per project shall
legibly display its address number,the area of which shall not be
deducted from the allowable sign area.
Section 21.31 Contractor or Subcontractor Signs
a.One (1)unilluminated sign is allowed per contractor or subcontractor.
Said sign shall not exceed eight (8)square feet in area or seventy-two
inches (72")above ground.
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Section 21.33 Subdivision Signs
b.Said signs shall be removed after all lots in the subdivision are sold.
Section 21.34
in accordance with the policy of the City to preserve and enhance the character
.of the City,no off -site advertising structures shall be erected within the City
limits,including along the freeway;except as provided for in Section 21.35.
Section 21.37 Signs Rendered Nonconforming
c.Reasonable maintenance,repairs and alterations may be made to
nonconforming signs.However,if any sign is hereafter damaged exceeding
fifty percent (50%)of the reproduction value,according to the appraisal
thereof by competent appraisers,or is removed by any means whatsoever,
including an Act of God,such sign may be restored,reconstructed,
altered,or repaired only to conform with the provisions of this Code.
e.I f an occupancy displays unlawful or nonconforming signs,the following
stipulations shall apply to any new sign permits/applications:
1)unlawful signs must be removed prior to issuance of a new sign
permit;
2)permits for new attached signs shall not be approved for occupancies
displaying nonconforming attached signs;
3)permits for new detached signs shall not be approved for occupancies
displaying nonconforming detached signs;and
4)new development or renovations or expansions of 50% or more of total
floor area must bring nonconforming signs into conformity as of the
effective date of this ordinance.
Section 21.41 Permit Fees
Before issuing any sign permit required by this Code,a permit fee shall be paid
in accordance with the schedule established by the City Council.If no specific
fee is addressed,a minimal fee of $15.00 shall be paid.
SUBSECTION B:THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS OF THE SIGN CODE ARE TO BE DELETED AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 21.03 DEFINITIONS
CHANGE PANEL SIGN shall mean a sign designed to permit immediate change of copy
which may be other than the name of the business.
*INTERIOR SIGNS shall be signs located in or displayed from within a building.
(*Ordinance No.633,Effective October 20,1988)
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*LOW PROFILE shall mean a sign not to exceed twelve feet (12')in height as
measured from the existing road grade.
(*Ordinance No.633,Effective October 20,1988)
VEHICLE SIGN shall mean signs mounted upon,painted upon,or otherwise erected
on a trailer,truck,automobile,or other vehicle so parked or placed so that the
signs thereon are visible from a public street or right-of-way.
Section 21.15
c.Where statuary,either real or simulated,is used as a sign,the area of
said sign shall be the sum of the areas of the three (3)vertical sides of
the smallest polyhedron encompassing the figures that are most visible
from the public right-of-way.Said signs shall be low profile and are
permitted in addition to allowable freestanding signs subject to the
provisions of Section 21.19 of this Code.
*Section 21.17
Exterior window signs,the area of which shall not be deducted from the total
allowed sign area and the area of which shall not exceed 25 percent of the window
area,shall be permitted in the commercial and industrial zoning districts.
(*Ordinance No.633,Effective October 20,1988)
Section 21.20 Exceptions
h.Unilluminated directional or informational signs of a public or quasi-
public nature,but not including directions to commercial establishments,
which do not exceed six (6)square feet.
*i.Interior signs -i.e.signs located in or displayed from within a
building.
(*Ordinance No.633,Effective October 20,1988)
*j.Political/campaign signs.
(*Ordinance No.633,Effective October 20,1988)
Section 21.21 Prohibited Signs
b.Outlining of a building by means of exposed neon tubing,exposed
incandescent lighting,or other exposed artificial lighting.
*c.Vehicle signs;except for standard advertising or identification markings
which are held in place by an adhesive,painted on,or permanently or
magnetically attached to a business or commercial vehicle.
(*Ordinance No.633,Effective October 20,1988)
d.The use of a balloon as a fixed sign.The term "fixed balloon"shall mean
any lighter ,than air or gas filled balloon attached by a rope or tether to
a fixed place;except as provided in Section 21.20.d and e.
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Section 21.27
*b.Four (4)attached signs for each occupancy.Signs shall not exceed two
(2)square feet of sign area for each front foot of building occupancy.
Said signs may be roof,wall or exterior window mounted on or under an
architectural projection.No attached sign shall exceed 200 square feet
in total area.At least one separate attached sign per project shall
legibly display its address number,the area of which shall not be
deducted from the allowable sign area.
*(Ordinance No.633,Effective October 20,1988)
*Section 21.30 Political and Campaign Signs
(*Ordinance No.633,Effective October 20,1988)
SUBSECTION C:THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS ARE TO BE ADDED TO THE SIGN CODE AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 21.03 DEFINITIONS
PUBLIC MESSAGE shall mean time and temperature,or a message provided by the City
of Apache Junction,or the State of Arizona.
PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC uses shall be defined as a church, museum,library,community
service agency,public park,school,college,playground,athletic field,public
or private utility and facilities,government structure,sport or recreation
club,and hospital or sanatorium.
Section 21.19
b.A balloon may be permitted as a fixed sign.The term "fixed balloon"
shall mean any lighter than air or gas filled balloon attached by a rope
or tether to a fixed place;i t shall also mean a forced air -filled
balloon.Balloons are allowed in all commercial and industrial zoning
districts (subject to a permit with a minimum permit fee)and must be kept
in new condition.Balloons are allowed for ninety (90)days per calendar
year,not more than 30 days at a time.
Section 21.20 Exceptions
h.Window signs,either exterior or interior.
1.Incidental signs,such as logos,hours of business,open and closed signs,
under three (3)square feet in area.
j.Color banding,such as corporate colors.
Section 21.23 Signs Not Requiring a Permit
h.Pennants shall be allowed in all commercial and industrial zoning
districts without a permit and must comply with the following
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requirements:(Reference:See Section 21.22 regarding prohibitions;
i.e.,'may not be attached to utility poles...',etc.)
1)all pennants shall be in new condition;and
2)pennants shall be located on the premises to which they pertain.
i .Flags (other than those types listed in Section 21.20.a)are allowed in
all commercial and industrial zoning districts without a permit and must
comply with the following requirements:
1)each flag shall not exceed a maximum height of twenty feet (20')
above the finished lot grade at the base of the pole;
2)maximum area allowed for each flag is fifteen (15)square feet;
3)flags shall be located on the premises to which they pertain;and
4)flags shall be in new condition.
Flags used to direct attention to an existing multiple -family use and/or
a new subdivision in all zoning districts are allowed without a permit and
must comply with the following requirements:
1)each flag shall not exceed a maximum height of twenty feet (20')
above the finished lot grade at the base of the pole;
2)maximum area allowed for each flag is fifteen (15)square feet;
3)flags shall be located on the premises to which they pertain;
4)flags shall be in new condition;and
5)a maximum of forty (40)flags shall be allowed to be placed on or
behind the property line.
k.Political signs are allowed in all zoning districts,with exceptions in
residential districts as noted below.Said signs shall not be displayed
earlier than sixty (60)days prior to an election and shall be removed
within ten (10)days following said election.Signs for successful
primary election candidates,eligible for the general election,may remain
after the primary election.
1)Political signs in residential districts are subject to the
additional following stipulation:In an attempt to protect
neighborhoods from adverse impacts,in single-family residential
districts on lots of less than one (1)acre,one sign per street
frontage is permitted for each candidate or measure,not exceeding
eight (8)square feet in area and six feet (6')in height.
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1.Yard sale signs are permitted subject to the following stipulations:
1)signs shall be located on private property only and yard sale
sponsor shall be responsible for removal of all signs after the last
day of sale;
2)each sign shall include the address of the yard sale for purposes of
identification;
3)signs shall be attached or affixed to the ground in some manner,
i.e.,wooden stakes or weights;
4)no sign shall be placed where it obstructs the view of pedestrian or
vehicular traffic;
5)no signs shall be placed on public sidewalks or in the public right-
of-way;and
6)maximum area per sign shall be three (3)square feet.
m.Vehicle signs;including advertising or identification markings which are
held in place by an adhesive,painted on,or are permanently or
magnetically attached to a business or commercial vehicle or city approved
and licensed vendor carts.
Section 21.27
b.An occupancy with 100 feet or less of building frontage shall be allowed
four (4)attached signs.Signs shall not exceed two (2)square feet of
sign area for each front foot of building occupancy.Said signs may be
roof or wall mounted,on or under an architectural projection.At least
one attached sign per project shall legibly display its address number,
the area of which shall not be deducted from the allowable sign area.
c.An occupancy with more than 100 feet of building frontage shall be allowed
eight (8)attached signs.Signs shall not exceed two (2)square feet of
sign area for each front foot of building occupancy.Said signs may be
roof or wall mounted,on or under an architectural projection.No
attached sign shall exceed 200 square feet in total area.Total attached
signage shall not exceed 400 square feet.At least one attached sign per
project shall legibly display its address number,the area of which shall
not be deducted from the allowable sign area.
SECTION I I REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance or any part of the code adopted herein by reference are hereby
repealed.
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SECTION III PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
I f any section,sub -section,sentence,phrase,clause or portion of this
ordinance or any part of the code adopted herein by reference is for any reason
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent
jurisdiction,such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portion thereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THIS 21st DAY OF September ,19 93 .
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
GLENN J.AIMBUT
City Ateorney
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