Ordinance No. 88-20 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 18,114 OF THE TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE -- SIGNS AND
SETTING NG AN EFFECT 1 VE DATE:. (ZOA 87--07),
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard finds it necessary to revise its Comirrunity
Development Code periodically to improve the operation and implementation of
the Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Staff made recommendation of findings to the City of-
Tigard Planning Commission on December 15, 1987, January 19, 1988, February 23,
1988, March 8 and 15, 1988; and
WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council held a public hearings on the proposed changes
on March 28, 1988, April 25, 1988, May 9, 1988, June 27, 1988, July 25, 1988.
NOW THEREFORE, THE. CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Chapter 18.114 of the Tigard Municipal Code, Signs, shall be
amended as shown in Exhibits "A," "B" and "C." Language to be
deleted is shown in [BRACKETS]. Language to be added is
UNDERLINED,
f SECTION 2: This ordinance shall be effective on and -after the 30th day after
.-' its passage by the Council, approval by the Mayor and posting by
the Recorder.
PASSED: By I� yCt �YlCUS vote of all Council members present
after �Ping read �by number and title only, this day
of 1988.
Catherine Wheatley, Deputy City ecorder
APPROVED: This �� � __ day of _f�� � 1988.
Thomas M. Brian, Mayor
Approved as to F r !�
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"EXHIBIT A"
18.114 SIGNS
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is—.11 L.010 Purpose
18 114.012 Effective Date of this Chapter
18.114.015 Definitions
18 114 020 Permits Required
18.114.030 Administration and Approval Process
18.1j±.040 Expiration of Approval — Standards for Extension of Time
18.114.050 Inspections
1—8.114.060 Si n Exem tions
18.114.070 Certain Signs Prohibited .
18.114.080 Sign Illumination
18 114 085 Sign Measurement
18.114.090 Special Condition Signs
18.114.100 Temporary Signs-
18 114.110 Nonconforming Signs
18.114.120 Sian Removal Provisions — Nonconforming and Abandoned Signs
18.114.130 Zonary District Regulations
18.114.140 ExS p Lions
18.114.145 A roval Criteria for Exceptions to Sin Cade E
18,1.14.148 Criteria for Approval of an Administrative Exception
18 114 150 Sign Code Exception Application Submission Retluirements
18. Lj 160 Sign Permit Applicatij2 R ;,ub3a-r1eri4.3 g
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18.114.010 Purpose
(a) The purpose of this Chapter is:
. (1) To protect the health, safety, property and welfare of the
public;
(2) To improve the neat, clean, orderly and attractive
appearance of the community;
(3) [To improve the effectiveness of signs in identifying and
advertising businesses;]
To allow and promote positive conditions for meeting sign
users' needs while at the same time avoiding nuisances to
nearby pro erties.
(4) To provide for safe construction, location, erection, and
maintenance of signs;
(5) To prevent proliferation of signs and sign clutter; and
(5) To minimize adverse visual safety factors to public highway
travelers.
(b) In addition, it is the purpose of this Chapter to regulate the
design, quality of materials, construction, location,
electrification, illumination, and maintenance of all signs
visible from public property or from public rights-of-way.
(c) It is not the purpose of this Chapter to permit the erection or
sz.., maintenance of any sign at any place or in any manner unlawful
under any other ordinance or state or federal law.
d� E` This Chapteradopts by reference the provisions of the Oregon
' Motorist Information Act, ORS 377.700-377.992.
18.114.012 __ _ Effective Date of this Chapter
All references made in this chapter to the effective date of
this Chapter shall mean November 9 _ 1 __., _unless
, otherwise
specifically stated in an ordinance revision.
18.114.015 Definitions
(a) For the purpose of this Chapter, words used in the present tense
include the future, the singular number includes the plural,
"shall" is mandatory and not directory and "building includes
"structures except- "sign structures."
(b) As used in this title, unless the context requires otherwise,
the following words and phrases shall have the mean-ings set
forth in this Chapter.
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(c) The definitions to be used in this Chapter are in addition to
r .,apter 18.26, Definitions, and are as follows:
(1) "A" Board Sian. [r] Refers to any double face temporary
ri id sign. [which does not exceed twelve square feet per
side.]
Abandoned Sign. A sign structure not containing a sign for
90 continuous days or a sign not in use for 90 continuous
days•
[(2)] Area. See Section 18.114.085 for definition of sign area
[means the entire area within any type of perimeter which
encloses the outer limits of any writing, representation,
emblem, figure or character. The area of a sign having no
such perimeter or border shall be computed by enclosing the
entire surface area within a ;parallelogram or triangle,
then computing the :Area thereof. The area of all signs in
existence at the date of adoption of this title, whether
conforming or nonconforming, shall be counted in
establishing the permitted sign area of all signs allowed
for an individual business on a premises. Where a sign is
of a three—dimensional or round or irregular solid shape,
the largest cross—section shall be used in a fiat
projection for the purpose of determining sign area.]
JAI Awning Sign. A wall sign incorporated into or attached to
an awning.
..` 55 Balloon. See definition under Temporary Sign Subsection
18.114.015(52). ,
b Banner. See definition under Tempor-ary Siqn, Subsection
18.114.015(52).
[(3)] Bench Sign_ [means a] A bench designed to seat people
which carries a written or graphic message.
[(4)] Billboard_ [See "Outdoor Advertising Siam."] Billboard
shall mean a sign face supported by a billboard structure.
JU Billboard Structure. Billboard structure shall mean the
structural framework which sutaPorts a billboard.
10) [(6)] Building 0rficiaal^ [means] Officer or designee of the City
empowered to enforce the Uniform Building Code.
11 [(5)] Business_ [means a] All of the activities carried on by
the same legal entity on the same premises and includes
eleemosynary, fraternal, religious, educational or social
organizations. "Legal entity" includes, but is not limited
to, individual proprietorships, partnerships, corporations,
nonprofit corporations, associations.- or joint stock
companies.
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[(7) Business of Outdoor Advertising includes the business of
cur:sLrucLing, r�'cc%ir�y, operaeing, using, maintaining or
leasing outdoor advertising signs.)
12 [(8)] Construct_ [means e] Every type of display in the form of-
letters, figures, characters, representations.
13 1 [(9)] Cut-out. [means e] Every type of display in the form of
letters, figures, characters, representations.- or others in
cutout or irregular form attached to or superimposed upon a
sign or advertising sign.
14 [(10)] Development Review_ [means t] The site development review
process set forth in Chapters 18.120 or 18.130 or 18.80.
[Directional Sigi. Refers to any single or double faced,
permanent or tempo;-ary sign designed to direct or to guide
pedestrian or vehicular traffic.]
[(A) Street—oriented directional signs. Any directional
sign located along the street frontage or near an
access or egress point on a property. Such signs each
require a sign permit and payment of associated fees.]
[(B) On—site directional signs. Any directional sign
erected or located internally on real property. No
sign permit or flee shall be required for such signs
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_W51 Directional Sian. A permanent sign which is designed and
erected solely for the purpese of traffic or pedestrian
direction and glalced on the pro'berty to which the public is
directed.
16 [(10] Display Surface_ ['means t] The area made available by the
sign structure for the purpose of displaying the
advertising or identification message.
17 [(12)] Electrical Sign, [i] Includes any sign utilizing
electrical wiring.
18 [(13)] Electronic Information Sign.- Includes signs, displays,
devices or portions thereof with lighted changing messages
that change at intermittent intervals-, each lastinq more
than two seconds, by electronic process or remote control.
Elect-,ronic information signs are not identified as
rotating, revolving,.- or moving signs, Also known as an
automatic changeable copy sign or electronic variable
messacLe_center._
[(14) Externally Illuminated Sign includes - a sign illuminated
from an external light source.]
19 [(15)] Face of a Building_ [means a] !111 windows and wall areas
of a building in one or more parallel planes.
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(201 [(16)1 Flashing Sign_ [means a] Any sign which is illuminated by
an intermittent or seguenciai riashing 11,36. -uurc,:- W1 65—
interval is two seconds or less in duration, or which is in
any other way animated so as to create the illusion of
movement without actual physical movement or the illusion
of a flashing cr intermittent light or light source.
[Flashing signs do not include electronic information
signs.]
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21 Flush Pitched "Roof" Sian' A sign attached to a mansard or 1
similar type u ' vertically--aligned roof. See Subsection
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2� [(17)] Freestanding Signer [means a] A sign erected and mounted on
a freestanding frame, mast or pole and not attached to any
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building. '
23 Freeway Interchange. Anv intersection of an exit off—ram
of Interstate Fiighway 5 or State Highway 217 with a City
surface street. a
24 [(18)] Freeway--oriented Sign. [means a] a sign primarily designed
to be read by a motorist traveling on a highway designated f
by the Oregon State Highway Department as a freeway or
expressway; specifically, these shall be Interstate S. and
Oregon State Highway #217, and shall not include [U.S.]
Highfi►ay 99W.
251 (19) Frontage. [means a] The length of the property line of any
one premises along a public roadway.
J26) Housing Complex. A grouping Qf one or mare single _family
attached residential unitsor ' one or more multi—family
residential units.
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27 [(21)] Immediate or Serious Danger. This includes: V
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(A) Whenever any portion of the structure is damaged by
fire, earthquake, wind, flood or other causes; and any
member or appurtenance that is likely to fail, or
become detached or dislodged.- or to collapse and
thereby injure persons or damage property. 1.
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(B) whenever any portion of the strucLur'e :s not cF
sufficient strength or stability or is not so
anchored, attached, or fastened in place so as to be
capable of resisting a wind pressure of Building oone-half
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` that spacified in the Uniform and will not
type structure or similar structure k
exceed the working stresses permitted in the Uniform t
Building Code for such structures. C
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(C) whenever the location of
the sign structure obstructs
�s travelin`v ^n the public streets
the view
of Uout�i asv�
rivate pr_ o1�_rty. a� thus causes I
[or any place] or arsons.
art or thereby injures p
damage to prop Y
Incidental Sign means signs advertising or identifying
[(22)
associated goods, products, services or facilities
available on the premises, including, but not limited to,
trading stamps, credit cards accepted or brand names.]
ible material means any material which will not
- [(23) incombustible below, a temperature of twelve hundred
ignite at, or
degrees Fahrenheit continue n exp burn osure ®or five glow minutes at
that
which will noh ;n accordance with standards
temperature when tested Code.]
established in the Uniform Building
28 [(74)� Industrial park, [means a] A parcel of land which complies
with the requirements set forth in Chapter 18.68.
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Internally Illuminated Sign means sign i ht source th ani is not
[(25) source of illumination wh9re the lied
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visible from the exterior of the sign.]
29 _awn Si n. See definition under jam orar
Subsection 19.114 015
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30 Li htin methods.
A Direct. Exosed li htin or neon tubes on the si n
fac® �i hts which blinl� on and off randomly or
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Indirect or External. andt is directed sopasato
from the si n face or cabinet
shine on the sign.
ID Infernal. jhe 1�baht source is concealed within the
si n.
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Maintain means to permit a sign, sign structure or part
thereof to continue or to repair or refurbish a sign, sign
structure or part there=if
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t'sij Maintenance. Normal care needed to keep a sign functional
such as cleaning, oiling and changing and repair of lisjht
bulbs and sign faces Does not include structural
k alteration.
[(27) Nameplate means signs identifying only the name and
occupation or profession of the occupant of the premises on
which the sign is located.]
32 Nonconforming :Sign. A sign or sign structure lawfully
erected and proper°lt aintained that would not be allowed
under the sign regulations Presently applicable to the site
33 [(28)] Nonstructural Trimer [means t] The moldings, battens, caps,
nailing strips and latticing, letters. and walkways which
are attached to a sign structure.
[(29) Off--premises Sign means any sign including, but not limited
to, a painted sign, temporary sign, permanent sign or
outdoor advertising sign, which sign advertises goods,
products or services which are not sold, manufactured or
distributed on or from the premises or a sign which
advertises a business or facilities not located on the
premises on which the sign is located.]
[(30) Outdoor Advertising or Billboard Sian means sign
constructed, erected and maintained by a.person licensed to
enrage in the business of outdoor advertising and which
` sign is an off--premises sign supported by a substantial
permanent sign structure with a display surface or display
s surfaces primarily designed for the Purpose of painting or
posting advertising message thereon at periodic ,intervals,
and where customarily, although not exclusively, the use of
the display surface is leased to other persons._. Sometimes
referred to as "billboards."]
X34_1 Painted Wall Decorations. Paz.nted wall decorations are
displays painted directly on a wall and are designed and
int_�e __weds a decorative cr ornamental feature.
Decorations may also include lighting.
JL51 Painted Wa11 4iiahli2!2ts. Painted wall highlights are
painted areas which highlight a buildMls architectural or
structural features.
LL61 Painted Wall Sign. A sign applied to a_building wall with
Paint and which has no sigh structure_
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37 [(31)] Person_ [means i] Individuals, corporations, associations,
firms, partnerships, and joint stock companies.
[(32) Plastic Material means those materials made wholly or
partially from standardized plastics listed and described
in the Uniform Building Code or approved plastics which
have been approved by the Underwriters Laboratory for use
in construction of electrical signs.]
[(33) Political Signs means signs promoting or opposing a f,
candidate or measure in a specific election.]
38 [(34)] Premises_ [means o] One or more lots on which are
constructed or on which are to be constructed a building or t
a group of buildings designed as a unit.
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[(35) Projecting Sign means signs other than a wall sign which
projects from a building.]
SX91 Prolect:ixsg Sian. A sign attached to a building other than
a wall sign in which the sign face is not parallel to the
wall. Such sign shall not proiect above the wall of- the
building to which it is attached, except where there is an
existing ;parapet.
40 36 Projection. means t The distance b which a projecting
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sign extends from a building.
JAIJ Public Sign. Signs legally erected for traffic or
informational purposes by or on behalf of a government
42 [(37)] Readerboard Sign. [means a] Any sign with changeable copy
as message, except electronic information signs.
IA31 Roof Line. The top edge of a roof - or building parapet,
whichever is higher excluding any cupolas, chimneys or
other minor orojections.
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44 [(38)] Roof Sign_ [means a] A sign erected fully upon or directly
above a roof line or parapet of a building or structure.
Exceptions: Approved temporary balloons, signs attached to
existing architectural features and flush mounted "roof"
signs.
45 [(39)] Rotating, Revolving or Moving Sign_ [means a] Any sign, or
portion of a sign, which moves in any manner.
46Shopping Center. Developments of not less than eight
business units.
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�47Z .Mina Plaza. Developments of between two and seven
business units.
�._ [(40) Sign means an advertising sign, outdoor advertising sign,
ran-premises sign, display, temporary sign, temporary sign
display, message, light (ether than a device used primarily
to illuminate a building or a premises), emblem, device,
figure or mannequin, painting, drawing, placard, poster- or
other thing that: is designed, used or- intended for
advertising purposes, or to inform or to attract the
attention of the public, and includes, where applicable,
the sign structure, display surfaces and all other
component parts of the sign.]
(48) Sign; Materials�lacecl ar constructed to convey
a message or other display and which can be viewed from a
r•igYit--of•-way, another Propertv or from the air.
[(41)] Sign Str•ucure_ [means a] tiny structure which supports or
is capable of supporting any sign as described in the
Uniform Building Code. A sign structure may be a single
pole and mayor may riot be an integral part of a building.
_C50) Structural Alteration. Modification of the size, sh►_ _ ape, _or
height of a sign structure. Also includes replacement of
sin _structure_ materials with other than com arable
materials for example metal parts replacing ! oodaarts.
_C51 Surface Street. A _ street_ which does not have limited
access and which .is not a freeway or ExpresswaY.
52 [(42] Temporary Sign,. [means a] Any sign, "A" board frame,
banner•,_.lawn_ sign, or balloon [or advertising display]
which is not permanently erected or permanently affixed to
any sign structure, sign tower, the uu_nd, or building and
which is not an electrical sign or an internally
illuminated sign or one with changeable message
characteristics.
(A) IgTp2raryL Rigid Signa A_ temporar sian, other than_a
lawn sign, made of rigid materials such as wood
p Ltg000dalastic. See Subsection 18.114.100(cj.
(,BI Balloon. _ An inflatable, stationary temporary si u
anchored by same means to a structure or theround.
Includes ' simple childrens' balloons, hot and cold air
balloons_, blimps, and other diriaibles. See
Subsection 18.114.090(c
Banner.___-_ A sin ►rade of fabric or other nonri id
material with no erlclosina framework__ See__�SuSee_�aubsection
18.114.1 Q�c _(5�
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�d1 Lawn Sign. A temporary freestanding sign which is
exempt from sign permit requirements. See Subsection
18.114.060(b)(2).
(53). Tenant Sign. A sign placed in control of a current_ tenant
or property owner. —— -
L542 [(43)] Uniform Building Code. [means t] The most recent
structural and specialty Oregon Uniform Building Code as 4
adopted by the Oregon Department of Commerce, and which
Uniform Building Code, by this reference, is incorporated
in this title to the extent of specific citations thereof G
in this title.
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55 [(44)] Wall Sian_ [means a] Any sign attached to, painted on,,- or
erected against the wall of a building or structure, with
the exposed face of the sign in a plane parallel to the l
o plane of the wall.
18.114.020 Permits Required
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(a) No sign or sign structure shall hereafter be erected, re—erected,
constructed, structurally altered: or relocated within the city
limits except as provided by this title, and a permit for the same
sign or sign structure has been issued by the Director [and
designee]. t
(b) A separate permit [is] sha11 be required for each [a] sign or• '
signs for each business entity and a separate permit [is] shall be t
required for each group of signs on a 'single supporting structure,
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st [(c) A separatepermit is requires' when it, is proposed to remove a sign
from its supporting structure for its r6pair and maintenance.]
_Uc [(d)] Separate structural permits ander the Uniform Building Code shall
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also apply. F
d) [(e)] An electrical permit shall be obtained for all illuminated signs,
from the enforcing agency, sub.oct to the provisions of the State ,
Electrical Code.
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The Director may require app:±'nation for sign pe a±its for all
signage at a given address if no existing permits previously had
been approved or documented. R
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18.114.030 Administration and Approval Process
(a) The applicant for sign permit [structure] proposals, sign code
exceptions, administrative variances or exceptions shall be the x:
recorded own+ar of the property or an agent authorized in writing
by the owner.
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(b) A Preapplication Conference with City staff .., required for sign
code exception and administrative variance applications. See
Section 18,32.040.
(c) Due to possible changes in State statutes, or regional or local
policy, information given by staff to the applicant during the
Preapplication Conference is valid for not more than six months.
(1) Another Preapplication Conference is required if any sign
erimit [accessory use or structure] application is
submitted six months after the Preapplication Conference;
(2) Failure of the Director to provide any of the information
required by this Chapter shall not constitute a waiver of
the standards, criteria or requirements of the applications.
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(d) The Director shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny any
application for, a sign permit. The Director shall apply the
standards set forth in [Sections 18.114.080, 18.114.090 and
18.114.130 of] this [Code] Chapter when reviewing an application
for a sign.
(e) The decision of the Director may be appealed in accordance with
Subsection 18.32.310(a). The following sFiall qualify to have
stand in_g_as a party:.
(1) Any person who has been ordered by the Director to remove a
sign, alleged to be in violation of this Chapter;
(` (2) Any person whose permit to erect or alter a s-.gn has been
refused or revoked under this Chapter;
(3) Any person seeking an exception from the provisions of this
Chapter;
(4) Any person adversely affected by a determination of
nonconformity by the Director under Section 18.114.110;
(5) Any person otherwise adversely affected by a determination
made under this Chapter.
(f) No hearing before the Commission shall be granted from a decision
by the 0irector unless the appeal is filed within ten days of the
decision.
(g) Application for hearing shall not stay the action of the Director
unless the applicant requests a stay and after appropriate notice
and hearings, the Director determines that specific public safety
considerations outweigh the delay of the action for the hearing
and review process.
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(h) The Director is authorized and directed to enforce all of the
Provisions of this Chapter,
(1) All signs for which permits are requireo shall be inspecLc.'
by the [Building Official] Director, `
(2) Upon presentation of proper credentials, the [Building
Official] Director may enter at reasonable times any t
building, structure, or premises in the City to perform any s
duty imposed upon the position by this Chapter.
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Sign_permit, Sian Code Exception and Administrative Variance
fees wall be set by resolution of the City Council.
Application for Administrative Variances to this- Chapter shall
be reviewed by the Commission according to theapproval
criteria contained in Section 18.184.050,
18.114.040 Expiration of Approval — Standards for Extension of Time
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(a) Sign permit approval by the Director shall be effective for a
period of [ninety] 90 days from the date of approval. i
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(b) The sign permit approval by the Director shall lapse if:
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(1) Substantial construction of the approved plan has not begun
within the [ninety] 90 day period;
(2) Construction on the site is a departure from the approved 4:
plan.
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(c) The Director shall, upon written request by the applicant, grant
an extension of the approval period not to exceed [Ninety] 90
days[;] provided[,] that:
(1) No changes are made on the original sign permit plan as
approved by the Director; g
(2) The applicant can show intent of initiating construction of
the sign within the [ninety] 90 day extension period; and
(3) There have been no changes in the applicable policies and k
ordinance provisions and Uniform Building Code provisions
on which the approval was based.
13,114.050 Inspections ,
(a) •General. All construction work for which a permit is required
shall be subject to an inspection by the Building Official [per]
in accordance with the Uniform Building Code and this title.
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(1) A survey of the lot or f]�'V(Ju$eiu 1cc•ativi� for Sw'y".i 2r'."-.•�a'•.• E
may be required by the Building Official to verify
compliance of the structure with approved plans.
(2) Neither the Building official nor the jurisdiction [is]
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lfor axnense, or other obligations, entailed
or liable.:
in the removal or replacement of any material required to y
allow inspection.
(b) Inspection Requests_ It shall be the duty of the person doing the �.
work authorized by a permit to notify the Building Official that
such work ig ready for inspection The 7 ficial y
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require that every request for inspection be filed at least one
working day before such inspection is desired.
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(c) Required Inspections. Reinforcing steel or structural framework
of any part of the proposed structure shall not be covered or
concealed without first obtaining approval of the Building
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Official.
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Foundation inspections shall Sae made after all required F
excavations, form works and bolt settings are completed and ready z
to receive concrete._
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All anchorages shall be left exposed for inspection.
Electrical inspection shall be made by the agency issuing
electrical permits.
( Final Inspections. Final inspection' shall be called for by the
applicant when all work is completed. This inspection shall cover
all items required by the Building Official under State law or
City ordinances such as the locations' landscaping if required,
and general compliance with the approved plans and 7 uirements of
this title. '
18.114.060 Sign Exemptions
(a) The following signs and operations shall riot require a sign permit
but shall conform to all other applicable regulations of this
Chapter and the provisions of subsection (b) of this section:
[(1) Signs advertising exclusively the sale, rental or lease of
premises on which the signs are located;]
[(2) Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings and dates of •
erection, if either cut into any masonry surface or
constructed of bronze or other incombustible material;]
[(3) Signs denoting the architect, engineer-, contractor, and
similar information concerning a subdivision or development
and placed on the construction site;]
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[(4) Signs denoting one time clearance sales of household goods
(e.g• a garage sale);]
[(5) Signs promoting or- opposing a candidate or measure in a
specific election;]
[(5) Ideological signs;]
[(7) Signs of temporary nature advertising events or, products
for sale for nonprofit organizations.]
[(6)j Signs of a temporary nature which meet all of the following
criteria:
J�ff(a)] There is no more than one temporary sign on the
premises; for- each temporary sign in excess of
the one exempted sign a temporary sign permit
shall be required as provided in Section
16.114.100; [and]
_LBj [(b)] Wall signs or wall banners which do not exceed a
total of 30 [eighteen] square feet in area or
freestanding signs which do riot exceed a total of
32. [twelve] square feet per faze in area; and -
[(c)] The temporary sign will be erected for a period
no longer- than [sixty] 60 days;
(2� Signs .riot oriented__ or intended to be legiblq from a
5 righit-of-way, other roper,orrffrfrom the_air�
Signs inside a building, except for strobe lights visible
from a right a -_wa or from the air,
r 4) Painted Wall Decorations;
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Painted Wall NighligF3ts;
.� Lawn Signst
Signs affected.+ _stipulated judgments to which the City is
apart, entered ycourts of competent iurisdictio
6'_ Directional S gnA.
[(10)] Nothing in this title shall prevent [s] the erection,
location, or constr:action of directional [or
instructional] signs on private property when such
signs are solely designed to direct [or to guide or to
instruct) pedestrians or vehicular traffic while on
the parcel of real property on which the signs are
located No; sigr, permit or fee shall be required for
such signs; and
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Ll [(9)] Nothing in this title shall prevent. [s] the erection,
location, or construction of signs on private property
where such erection, construction, or location is required
by anylaw or ordinance nor shall any public agency or
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utility be prohibited from erecting signs on private
property when otherwise permitted_,_[;]
(b) All signs exempt from permit requirements under subsection (a)
[above] of this section shall meet the following requirements:
(1) The sign shall be erected on private property with the
consent of the lawful possessor of the property and shall
not be r ntaced on uti.li.ty poles or in the public
right-of-way;
(2) Except as otherwise stated in Subsection 18.114.069(a)(8)
of this section= the total area of exempted signcv.— per
parcel shall not exceed six square feel: p_er face in single
family residential, [twelve] six square feet per face in
multifamily zones, [fifteen] 32 square feet mer tarp in
other zoning districts, regardless of the number, of signs;
and
(3) At least one sign shall be permitted per parcel of land;
additional signs on such parcel shall be spaced at least
[fifty] 50 feet apart in residential zoning districts and
[thirty] 30 feet apart in nonresidential zoning districts.
(c) Signs exempt from permit requirements under subsection
18.114.060(b) [(a)(1) and (3) to (5)] of this section shall be
removed within [fourteen] ten days of their initial display.
[from the end of the event displayed.]
(d) The sign permit provisions of this Section shall not apply to
repair, maintenance, or change of copy (including, but not
limited to the changing of a message on a sign specifically
designed fur the use of replaceable copy), or unlawfully erected
or maintained signs.
16.114.070 Certain Stuns Prohibited
(a) Prohibited Display of Flags and Banners. It is a violation of
this Chapter to erect or maintain strings of pennants, banners or
streamers, festoons cf lights, clusters of flags, strings of
twirlers or propellers, flashing or blinking lights, flares,
balloons and similar devices of carnival character. Exceptions:
(1) National, state, and institutional flags properly displayed;
[(2) Seasonal decorations; and generally recognized holidays;;
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(2 [(3)] Si ns [Pennants] and banners approved as temporary signs;
and
Balloons as allowed in Subsection 18.114,090(c)
(b) Unsafe Signs or Improperly Maintained Signs. No sign shall be
constructed, erected or maintained unless the sign and sign
structure is so constructed, erected, and maintained as to be
able to withstand the wind, seismic and other requirements as
specified in the Uniform Building Code, or this [Code] Title.
`C) Signs at Intersections. No siv shall be erected at
intersections of any streets in such a manner as to ,materially
obstruct free and clear vision. All signs shall be consistent
with Chapter 18.102 of this Title.
(1) No sign shall be erected at any location where, by reason
of the position, shape, or color, that interferes with,
obstructs the view of, or could be confused with, any
authorized traffic signal or device;
(2) No sign shall be erected which makes use of the word
"stop," "look," "danger," or any other similar word,
phrase, symbol.- or character in such manner as is
reasonably likely to interfere with, mislead, or confuse
motorists.
(d) Obscenity. No sign shall bear or contain statements, words, or
pictures in which the dominant theme of the material, taken as a
•� whole, appeals to the prurient interest in sex or is patently
" offensive because it affronts , the contemporary community
u. standard relating to the description or representation of sexual
material which is utterly without redeaming social value.
(e) Traffic Obstructing Signs. No sign or sign structure• shall be
constructed in such a manner or at such a location that it will
obstruct access to any fire escape or other means of ingress or
egress from a building or any exit corridor, exit hallway, or
exit doorway. No sign or supporting structure shall cover,
wholly or partially, any window or doorway in any manner that it
will substantially limit access to the building in case of fire.
[(f) Off—premise Signs. No off—premises sign shall be permitted in
any commercial or industrial zone, except outdoor advertising
signs, as regulated in other parts of this title. Off-premise
signs may only be approved by the Commission through the
exception procedure established by Section 18.114.140 of this
Chapter.]
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(g) Bare Light Bulbs. Strings of bare lights shall not be
constructed, erected, or maintained within view of any =Eiyat;;
cr puwl:z- Street or [public] right-of-way except iP designed
( as part of a structure's architectural desic_m_. This subsection
1. shall not apply to lighting displays as described in
[subdivision (a) of subsection (a) of this] Sjubsection
18.114.070 (a)(2).
(h) Roof Signs. Roof signs of any kind are prohibited, including
temporary signs[.] with the sole exception of approved temporary
balloons.
(i) Revolving Signs, Revolvinq, rotating or moving signs of any
kind are prohibited.
{j) Flashing Signs. A._sign which displays flashing or intermittent
or sequential light or lights of changin degrees or intensity
with each interval in the cycle lasting two seconds or less.
Exposed reflective-type bulbs, strobe lights, rotary beacons,
par spots, zip lights,- or similar devices shall be prohibited.
(k) Temporary Signs with Illumination or Changeable Copy. A sign
not permanently erected or affixed to any sign structure, sign
tower, or building which is an electrical or internally
illuminated sign or a sign with changeable message
characteristics.
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Right-of-Way. Signs in the public ri ht-of-way in whole or in part,
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except signs legally erected for informational purposes by or on
behalf of a government agency.
; iml Signs on a Vehicle. Any sign placed on Lr painted on a motor vehicle
or trailer, as defined by ORS 805.560, 805.565, and 805.590, with the
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primary purpose of providinq a sicxn not otherwise allowed_ for bythis
Chapter. v
18,114.080 Sign Illumination
(a) The surface brims.: ..ss of any sign shall net exceed that produced by
the diffused output obtained from [eight hundred] 800 milliampere
fluorescent light sources std not closer than eight inches, center
on center.
(b) Exposed incandescent lamp which exceeds [twenty-five) watts shall
not be used on the exterior surface of any sign so as to expose the
-fare of such bulb or lamp to any public street or public right--of-way
with the exception of electronic information signs.
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1f3.11�3.UE35 Sicln Measurement
Projecting and Freestandinq. The area of a freestanding or
proiectinq sign shall include all sign faces counted n1 {
calculating its area Regardless of the number of sign cabinets i
or sign faces the total allowable area shall not be exceeded. l
The area of the sign shall be measured as follows if the sign is
composed of one or more individual cabinets:
rhe area around and enclosing the perimeter of each
cabinet, sign face, or module shall be summed and then
totaled to determine total area. Theperimeter of
measurable area shall not include embellishments such as
pole covers framing, e.-"naive roofing, etc, . provided
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there is not written advertising_ copy, symbols or logos on
such embellishments.
If the sign is composed of more than two sign cabinets_
sign facia, or modules, the area__Snclos:nq the entre
perimeter of all cabinets and/or modules within a single,_
continuous geometric figure shall be the area o_fthe sign.
Pole covers and other embellishments shall not be included
in the area of the sign measurement if they do not bear
written advertising copy, symbols or loqos.
_C3 The overall height of a freestanding si nor sign structure
is measured from the grade directly below the sign to the
hichest point of the sign nr sign structure and shall
include architectural and structural embellishments.
} JbI Wall Sims. The area shall be measured as follows if the sign is
composed of one or more individual cabinets:
The area around and enclosing the perimeter of each
cabinet, sign face or module shall be summed and then
totaled to determine total area The perimeter ot
measurable area shall not include embellishments such as
pole coverer framing, decorative roofi� etc. .
provided
there is not written advertising copy, symbols or logs on
such embellishments.
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if the sign is composed of individual letters or symbols
using the wall as the background with or without added
decoration, the total sin area shall ize calculated
measuringthe area within the perimeter of all symbols and
letters or other decoration including_ logos_
Measurement of the wall area pertaining to flush pitched
of" signs shall be calculated as if the sign were
mounted directly on the wall face Immediately below the
sign.
A` Measurement of the wail area pertaining to awning or canopy
stens shall be calculated to include the vertical surface
of the awning _orcanopy__on which the sign is to be mounted
and the wall surface of the structure to which it is
attached.
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18.114.090 Special Condition Signs
Special condition signs shall have special or unique dimensional,
locational, illumination, maximum number, or other requirements iosed
upon them in addition to the regulations contained in this Chapter.
(a) [Outdoor Advertising Signs. Outdoor advertising] Billboard.
Billboard sign regulations [are] shall be as follows:
(1) Zones Permitted. [Outdoor advertising] Billboard signs
[are] shall bepermitted only in a C-G commercial zone or-
I.-P, I-L, and I-H industrial zones and_then only within 66.0
feet of Oregon State -Expr,essway_No. 217 and/or Interstate
Freeway No. 5_rightof-ways
[(2) Height. The maximum of an .;utdnnr advertising sign
shall not excead thirty-five feet from the ground level at
its base.]
[(A) The maximum sign dimensions of an outdoor advertising
sign shall be twelve feet in height- and twenty--five
feet in length (excluding supports and foundations) or
a total maximum sign area of three hundred square feet
per face.]
C(B) Outdoor advertising signs may be increased .in Area to
fourteen feet in height and forty-eight feet in length
or a total maximum sign urea of six hundred
seventy-five square feet per face where permitted as
freeway-oriented signs.]
[(C) On freeway.-oriented signs, cutouts may project beyond
the display surface and may add up to one--third
additional area of permitted display surface and
further may extend five andone--half feet above, four
feet below or two feet to either side of thedisplay
surfce, provided that the thirty-.five foot maximum
height limit is notexceeded by such cut-outs.]
[(4) Locations Permitted.]
[(A) Outdoor advertising signs are only permitted to locate
on and orient to Oregon State Expressway No. 217 and
Interstate Freeway No. 5.]
[(B) Outdoor advertising signs shall not have more than one
display surface facing in the same traffic direction
on any one premise.]
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[(C) I'or• the purpose of this provision and for- the purposes
of applying the spicing limitations or- density
limitations which follow, a single outdoor- advertising
str•uctur•e on which two display surfaces are attached
back--to--back is considered as one outdoor adver•t:ising
sign and with one display surface facing one traffic
direction.]
All new billboardsi�cr�s� �Nithin660 _feet of the
public right--of—way_,of a state highway.must obtain_the
necesrmi {s _ from the State Nihweiv_Division
anti_ all billboard signsj__must be maintained to
conform with applicable State x, r•equirentents pertaining
to billboards.
[(5) outdoor, advertising signs shall not: be located within three
hundred feet or another outdoor adertising sign on the
opposite side of the street or- highway or- within five
hundred Peet of another outdoor advertising sign on the
same side of the street or, highway.]
[(A) For purposes of applying this limitation, distances
Shall be measured as a radius from a sign.]
[(B) Where two or• more signs are in violation of these
spacing provisions, the first lawfully constructed,
erected and maintained shall be permitted to remain.]
[(6) Outdoor advertising signs shall have all metal structures;
provided, however, that the display surface or display
surfaces and the stringers used for- the support of the
display surfaces together with cutouts may be made of other
materials.]
(7) Outdoor advertising signs are not permitted as roof signs.]
[(8)] All signs, together with all of their supports, braces,
guys and anchors shall be kept in gond repair and shall be
maintained in n safe condition.
(A) All signs and the site upon which they ar-e located
shall be maintained in a neat, clean,_ and attractive
condition.
(9) Signs shall be kept free from excessive rust,
corrosion, peeling paint, or other surface
deterioration.
(C) The display sur-faces of all signs shall be kept neatly
painted or- posted.
Except as otherwise_ providgd in this subsection, existing
billboards_which do not conform to theprovisions of this
Code shall be regarded as nonconforming signs and shall be
subject to the provisions of Subsection 18.114.110.
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(b) Bench Signs. Bench signs [are] shall only §R permitted at
designated transit stops in commercial, industrial, and
multi-family zones where no bus shelter exists.
(1) There shall be no more than one bench sign per allowable
transit stop. g i
(2) Placement of the bench sign shall riot: interfere with �
pedestrian traffic or [traffic vision.] be located within_a
vision clearance area or a_ public right-of-way unless i
otherwise determined to be permissible by the City Engineer
or designee.
(3) Application for a bench sign shall include the signature of
the affected property owner, [and) proof of liability
insurance[.] and any, required permits from the State
Highway Division or Wash inGton County, where applicable.
The sign area is limited to a total of 14 square feet
[(c) Incidental Signs. Incidental signs shall not exceed twelve
inches in height and eighteen inches in width and shall be
limited to four signs attached to a permitted free standing sign.]
[(1) Incidental signs as described above, are permitted as wall
signs.] pp
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[(2) The total combined area shall not exceed six square feet.]
[(d) Political Signs. Signs relating to' the nomination and election
of any individual for a political office or advocacy of any
measure to be voted upon at an election shall be allowed under
the following conditions:]
[(1) Such signs shall be temporary in nature and shall be
removed within ten days after the election.]
[(2) Such signs shalal not exceed twelve square feet in
residential zones and thirty-two square feet in all other
areas.]
[(3) No political sign shall be erected within or on any public
pro;-:arty or right-of-way or affixed to any pole, post or
standard located within or on public property or
right-of-way.]
Balloons. One inflatable, stationary balloon or one cluster of
childrens' balloons firmly tied down shall be al—lowed only if all
of the following conditions are satisfied:
jQ A City ref T�iard sign per;ssit is obtainee for each;
Each owner or Legal occupant of _p�er-tv or a building i
shall be allowed one balloon per veer:
L3) A balloon sign shall be allowed to remain up for a period
of no longer than a total of ten days per year;,
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4i Balloons may be permitted as roof signs with a city sig
permit;
The size of a balloon shall not exceed 25 feet in height;
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The balloon shall be tied or mounted directly to a
structure or the round and shall not be allowed to float
in the air higher than 25 feet above the nearest building
roof line.
Electronic Message Centers. Electronic Message Center yvariable
message) sign regulations shall be as follows:
Zones Permitted. _Electronic Message Center airyns shall he
permitted only in�the�C—G and CBD zones.
Height and Area. The maximum height and area of an
electronic message center sign shall be that which is
stipulated in Subsection 18.114.130(c).
Locations Permitted.
Electronic Message Centers shall be allowed to
substitute for one freestanding_sign or one wall sign.
B One Electronic Message Center sir;n, either
freestanding or wall, shall be allowed per premises.
4.). Light Patterns.
Traveling lightpatterns ("chaser effect") shall be
prohibited.
4 Messages and animation shall be di
sayed at intervals
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ter than two seconds in duration.
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I be as follows:
Com) Cion wined JD Anyone who qualifies for a permit from the S e of Ore on
under the provisions of the Ore on Motori nformation Act
need net seek separate approval from t p ity of Tigard.
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L21 Zones Permitted. Freewav---orien si ns shall be permitted
ons in the C—G, I-P, I--L, an —H zoning districts.
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f3� Locations Permitted. ewa —oriented signs freestandin
aannd walU_shall be crKitted to locate on properties which
direct/ abut Hi a 217 and/or Interstate Freewa lUo. 5
ri hts—of--wa .
Ong ire -andirsg, freeway—oriented sigh shall be allowed
per emise.�, __provided all other retluirements in this
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permitted on Properties which have fronta a on
Greenburq Road, S.W. Scholls Ferry Road Paiffic
Highway (State Highway�99W), S.W. 72nd Avenue S.W.
Upper Boones Ferry Road if the affected ro t is
within 600 feet of_the intersection of th surface
street right--of--wa_y centerline and Tth hi F+wa
right—of--way centerline.
The 500 foot distance is to be measured tarting from
the Point where a freeway right—of ay centerline
intersects a surface street right—of— centerline on
an ovarnani to the closest :,rope• v line of the
affected property._
Height. The maximum hei ht of a reeway—oriented sign
shall not exceed 35 feet from the r nd level at its base.
66) Total Area. For freestanding si s a total maximum sign
area of 160 s uare feet per fa 320 s�cLiare feet total)
shall be allowed. If the siggi is a billboard then the
pravisions of Subsection 18. 4.090 a 3 B shall appAl .
For wall signs, a maximum tcXal sin area of 15 R2rSent of
the wall face on which thqZsiqn is to be mounted shall be
allowed.
Freewa —oriented si nsall not have more than one dis la
surface facinq in thl same traffic direction on any one
premise.
=f Where there is apre-existing, lawfully erected
freestandin si n, a freeway—oriented freestanding
sign shaV also be permitted provided all other
rovisio of this Chapter can be met and both signs
are 1 ated on separate frontages with different
-- orien tions.- Interior lot situations must be
revid&ed4 by the Commission. See Section
18 114.145(a)(6).
L9) Ls mew —oriented siA ns are not permitted as roof, tenant,
tem ary. balloon, and awning si ns.
Ll Pe its Required. Freeway—oriented signs shall be allowed
ly by an administrative approval of a site development
evievt or sign permit anplication or by approval of a sign
code exception by the Commission.
Awning Signs_.
Zones Permitted. _Awning_ signs shall be permitted in all
zoning districts.
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Height. Awning signs (copyI may not extend above the upper
surfaces of the awning structure They may be hung below F
the awning if the sign clears the sidewalk by at least
C eight and one-half feet
Lighting. Awning siqns may be internally or externally
illuminated.
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might-of-play. Awning signs may extend into the public
right-of-way six and one-half feet or two-thirds of the
distance to the roadway whichever is less However, no
sign may extend within trio feet of the roadway. State
Highway Division_approval shall be necessary fr1s awning
signs ori tate h . hwa s.
LCLI Flush Pitched "Roof" Sian
Zoninq District. Allowed in all zoning districts except
residential.
Height. The face of flush pitched "roof"_ signs may not
extend more than six inches above the roof" line. s
Placement. Flush pitched "roof" signs shall be parallel to
the build's face. The ma not extend beyond .the building
wall. Such _ surfaces shall be considered pare of a wall
surface_in the calculation of total wall area
Attachment. Such signs shall be attached to a mansard or
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ether near-vertical roof where the roof angle is greater '
�s than 45 degrees from horizontal
A11_ Code orrivisions applicable to wall suns shall also be
applicable to this type of sign
Lh Painted ball Sictns. Mall signs including symbols or logos
which are painted directly onto the wail surface shall not exceed V
in_gross wall area that percentage normally allowed for a wall
sign in that zoning district• however, the vertical dimension of
the sagn cannot exceed 20 percent of the height of the wall
18.114.100 Temporary Signs.
(7j Authorization. The Director [is] shall be_ empowered to authorize
temporary signs not exempted by Section 18.114.0(10. The Director
shall attach such conditions to the issuance of a permit- for a
temporary sign as may be necessary to assure discontinuance of
the use of the sign in accordance with the terms of the
authorization, and to assure substantia: compliance with the
purpose of this title.
(b) Issuance Authority.
(1) The Director may issue temporary sign permits which shall
terminate within [sixty] 60 days from the date of issuance;
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(2) No permit shall be issued for a period longer than [sixty]
t0 days, but a permit may be renewed by the Director upon a
showing of good cause for the continuation of the temporary
permit.
[(c) Required Conditions. Applicants for temporary sign permits shall
submit such evidence as may be required to enable the Director to
determine that one or more of the following conditions exists:]
[(1) The meed for the temporary sign is the direct result of a
casualty loss;]
[(2p The applicant has lost leasehold occupancy rights;]
[(3) The need for a temporary sign is to bring to the attention
of the public a special sale, a special service, or a
special event which is compatible with the business;]
I. l, [(4)] Types and locations of temporary signs [are] shall be as
follows:
[(A)] The total number of temporary signs shall not exceed
four for any one business at any one period of time.
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The total area of one freestanding teM2grary rigid sign
shall not exceed:
32_ square feet per face in all zones.
[(g) The total area of one' freestanding sign shall not
l exceed twelve square feet and for wall signs eighteen
square feet.] ,
W [(C)] See Subsection 18.114.015(c)[(42)] J§21 Temporary
Signs, for [definition of] types approved. _
®j Temporary wall signs shall not exceed 30_ square feet in
area. -
Bannes^�.--- Sann@rs L_§2—allowed as temporary suns
provided they meet the dimensional requirements for
temporary wall signs (30 square feet maximum area) and a
sign permit has been granted where required.
5 A balloon as prowided in Subsection to.Y14.090(c .
dl [(D)] Location shall be as approved by the Director. [Building
Official Sign clutter, blanketing, and shabby appearances
of signs shall be avoided.]
[(i) Foundation inspections shall made after all
required excavations, form work-, bolt settings are
completed and ready to receive concrete.]
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[li) All anchorages shall be left exposed for inspection,]
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[(ii ) Electrical 'inspection shall be made by the agency
issuing electrical permits.]
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[.(iv} Final inspection shall be called for by the applicant
when all work is completed. This inspection shall I
cover all items required by the Building Official
under State law or City ordinance such as the
locations, landscaping if required and general
compliance with the approved plans and requirements
Vf this tltie."
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Lei Attachment. Temporary signs may not be permanently attached to f
the ground, buildings, or other structures.
18.114.110 Nonconforming Signs.
(a} Except as provided in this Chapter, signs in existence on March
20, 1978, in accordance with [according to] Ordinance Nos. 77-89
and 78-16, which do not conform to the provisions of this
Chapter, but which were constructed, erected,, or maintained in
compliance with all previous regulations, shall be regarded as
nonconforming signs which may be continued until March 20, 1988.
(b) Signs in existence on January 11, 1971, which do not conform to
the provisions of this Chapter, but which were constructed,
erected, or maintained in compliance with all previous
regulations, were regarded as nonconforming signs and could be
continued for a period of 10 years from January 11, 1971. All
such signs which were not brought into compliance with the
". standards in Ordinance Nos. 77-89 and 78-16 and the extensions
granted are now in violation of this Chapter.
(c) Signs located on premises annexed into the City after
January 11, 1971, which do not comply with the provisions of
this Chapter, shall be brought into compliance with this Chapter
within a period of ten years after the effective date of the
annexation.
(d) Any sign which is structurally altered, relocated, or replaced
shall immediately be brought into compliance with all of the
pr'ovi�,ions of this Chapter, except the repairing and restoration
of a sign on site or away from the site[s] to a safe condition.
Any part of a sign or sign structure for normal maintenance
shall be permitted without loss of nonconforming status.
Le IFor purposes of this Title a sign face or message change shall
be subject to the following Provisions:,
A sign face or message change on a nonconforming sign is
not allmied as an alteration when the affectq0--property and
sin structure have been abandoned for greater that 90 days;
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A sign face or message change shall be allowed as an
alteration only for existing canformiAn signs and for
nonconforming signs prior to their amortization expiration
date;
No sign permit shall be required for allowable sign face or
messNe changes.
Shculd a nonconforming sign or sign structure or nonconforming
Portion of structure be destroyed or repaired by any means to an 1
extent of more than 5b percent of i}.Q rq„iwr�,, nt t •, hal
not^be reconstructed except in conformity with ccost
provisionsof
this Code.
[(e)] Signs in existence on the effective date of [the ordinance
codified in] this Chapter which do not comply with provisions
regulating flashing signs; use of par spotlights or rotating
beacons; rotating and revolving signs, flags, banners,
streamers, or strings of lights; (or temporary or incidental
signs) shall be made to conform within [ninety] 90 days from the
effective date of [the ordinance codified in] this Chapter.
LIU[(f}] [Outdoor Advertising] Billboard si ns [Signs] in existence on
the effective date of [the ordinance codified in] this [Chapter]
Title which do not comply with the provisions of Subsection
18.114.090 (a)(4)(A) shall be permitted to remain along (U.S.]
Highway 99W only until June 10, 1998, at which time such signs `
shall be brought into conformity.
18.114.120 Sign Removal provisions-Nonconforming and Abandoned Signs
s;
Y (a) All signs erected after the effective date of [the ordinance
codified in] this title, which are in violation of any
provisions of [the] this ordinance, shall be removed or brought
into conformance, upon written notice by the Director [or
designee].
(b) All signs which_ do not comply with this Chapter, but were
erected prior to the effective date of this ordinance, shall be
removed or brought into conformance within [sixty] §0 days from �
written notice by certified mail given by the Director [or duly
authorized representative].
(c) If the owner if sign, building, structure, or premises fails to
comply with the written order, the Director for designee) may
then cite the owner into court subject to Chapter 18.24,
Enforcement. The following exceptions apply:
(1) Section 18.114.110, Nonconforming Signs, provides for
certain time limits and other conditions for certain signs
as described therein.
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r <,
(2) Any sign that by its condition or location presents an
immediate or serious danger to the public, by order of the
Building Official, shall be removed or repaired within the
time [he] the Building Official may specify.
In the event the owner of such sign cannot be found or
refuses to comply with the order to remove, the Building
Official shall then have the dangerous sign removed and the
owner cited for noncompliance and recovery of any damage or
expense.
(3) Temporary Signs: All temporary signs shall be removed [or
repaired] as provided in Subsection 18.114.100 b 1 . 0
(d) Any person, who owns or leases a nonconforming or abandoned sign
or sign structure shall remove such sign and sign structure when
[either the business that it advertises has discontinued
business in the city or the business that it advertises is no
longer conducted in or upon the premises upon which such sign is
located] the expiration of the amortization period for the
sign(s) as provided in Section 16.114.110 has occurred or the
sign has beer. abandoned.
(1) If the person who owns or leases such sign fails to remove
it as provided in this Section, the Director shall give the
owner of the building, structure or premises upon which
such sign is located, [sixty] 60 days['] written notice to
remove it.
-` (2) If the sign has not been removed at the expiration of the
[sixty] 60 days['] notice, the Director [or designee], may
remove such sign at cost to 'the owner of the . building,
structure or premises.
(3) Signs which are in full compliance with City sign
regulations which the successor to a person's business
agrees to maintain as provided in this Chapter need not be
removed in accordance with this Section.
(4) Costs incurred by the City due to removal, may be made a
lien against the land or premises on which such sign is
locat,Pd, after notice and hearing and may be collected or
foreclosed in the same manner as liens otherwise entered in
the liens docket of the City.
18.114.130 Zoning District Regulations.
(a) [Permitted Signs.] No sign of any character shall be permitted
in an R-7, R-4.5, R-3.5, R-2•L or R-1 zone except the following:
[(1) Nameplates. Sign bearing only property numbers, names of
occupants of the premises or other identification of the
premises not having a commercial connotation noc exceeding
a combined area of 4 square feet.]
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LII Wall Sign(s). May not exceed a combined total area of tour
square feet.
[(2) Real Estate Signs, One on-site temporary sign for each
street frontage offering the premises for sale, lease or
inspection by the public; provided, that the total area of
such sign does not exceed six square feet in area. Such
signs may also be modified to indicate that the property
has been sold,]
(2A [(3) Permanent housing complex identification signs.] Eves
housing com iox 6thall able allawiav one
p pe+!'7�iOt(ter/t freestanding !-
[ground] sign, at each entry point to the housing complex
from the public right-of-way, with the site [property]
properly landscaped, [denoting the development name] and
not exceeding [thirty-two] L2 square feet Rer face in
area. Illumination may be approved as long as it does not
create a public or private nuisance, as determined by the
Director considering the purpose of the zone.
, 31 [(4)] [Permanent subdivision identification signs.] Every Matted
subdivision shall be allowed one permanent, freestanding
[ground] sign, at each entry point to the subdivision from
the public right-or"-way, with the site properly landscaped,
[denoting the development name] and not exceeding
[thirty-two] 32 square feet per face in area. Illumination
may be approved as long as it does not create a public or
private nuisance, as determined by the Director considering ,
the purpose of t'-e zone.
�' 4) Nonresidential Signs. One illuminated or nonilluminated '
freestandincr sign not exceedinbi six feet in height and 32
square feet in area per sign face for uses approved under
the site development review or conditional use process
Wall signs may not exceed five percent of the gross area of
the wall face on which the sign is mounted.,
[(5) Real estate directional signs. Temporary real estate signs
advertising an open house and located off the premises,
limited to a sign area of six square feet and a maximum
dimension of four feet may be erected and maintained,
provided the display of such sign shall be only during
those hours the property is available for inspection.]
[(A) No Cather off-premises directional signs shall
be
allowed. No permits are required for such signs, but
the Director may establish reasonable rules and
f regulations to prohibit sign clutter, erection" of
unsafe signs or other problems in connection with the ,
erection of real estate directional signs.]
[(8) Such rules and regulations shall be on file with the
City Recorder.]
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[(6) Religious Assembly.]
[(A) Freestanding signs for religious assemblies and
t educational institutions in residential zones are
limited to sixteen feet in height and sixty--five
square feet in area per sign face.]
[(B) Religious assemblies and educational institutions are
permitted to have reader boards but not in excess of
the allowable sign area,]
[(C) Wall signs shall not exceed five percent of the front
wail area and not be permitted on side or rear walls.]
Directional cions on private _property when such signs are
solely designed to identify driveway entrances and exits
for motorists on adjoining public streets One sign with
an area of four square feet per face shall be permitted per
driveway. Said signs shall be consistent with Chapter
18.102, Visual Clearance Areas.
LU [(7)] Signs Exempt From Permit. The signs specified in
Subsection 18.114.060(a) [are] shall be allowed, subject to
any restrictions imposed by this title.
J71 Temporary Signs in accordance with Sections 18.114.090 and
18.114.100.
8 Lawn Signsin_accordance with Subsections 18 114 060(a)(b)
t
and (b)(2).
10
Special Condition Signs in' accordance with Section
18.114.090.
Ll 21 Additional Allowable Signs: Awning s gn(s), painted wall
sans
(b) Multifamily Residential Zones. No sign [is] shall be permitted
in an R--12, R--25, or R�-40 zone except for the following:
[(1) Permanent residential nameplates identifying the premises.
Total signing on a premises shall not exceed one square
foot of :area per dwelling unit.]
[(2) Incidental signs. Such signs shall only be permitted when
attached to a permanently affixed sign structure or to the
wall of the building.]
[(3) Real estate signs. One outside sign offering the prem,---
for sale providing that the total area of such sign does
not exceed twelve square feet. Such signs may be modified
to indicate that the property has been. sold.]
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Wall Si nr� (s). May not exceed a combined total area of one
square foot per dwelling unit and may not project from the
wall face.
k. Every housing complex shall be allowed one permanent
freestanding sign, at each entry -point to the housing
complex from the public right-of-way, with the site
properly landscaped, and not exceeding 32 square feet in
area per sign face. Illumination may be approved as lona
as it does not create a public or private nuisance, as
determined bythe Director considerin-ga the purpose of the
zone.
�3 Every platted subdivision shall be allowed on@ permanent
freestanding sign, at each entry point to the subdivision
from Tile public r fight of-w-ay with the Sit@_T�rfl�rly
landscaped, and not exceedinq32 square feet in area per
sign face. Illumination maybe approved as lona as it does
not create a public or private nuisance, as determined by
the Director considering the purpose of the zone.
(4) Nonresidential Sirens. One illuminated or nonilluminated
freestanding sign not exceeding six feet in height and
[thirty-two] 32 square feet in area per sign face
[identifying any nonresidential use] permitted in a
multifamily residential zone, if such use has been approved
under the site development review or conditional use
process. Wall signs may not exceed five percent of the
' gross wall area on which the sign is to be mounted.
[(5) Real estate directional signs and Religious signs, in
'1 accordance with subdivision (4)'& (5) of subsection (a).]
L5 [(6)] Directional [or instructional] signs on private property
when such signs are solely designed to identify •driveway
entrances and exits for motorists on adjoining public
streets. One sign with an area of four square feet per
face shall beer ermitted driveway.p p y. [The] Said signs
shall be consistent with Chapter 18.102, Visual Clearance
Areas.
6 [(7)] Signs Exempt From Permit. The signs specified in
Subsection 18.114.06O(a) [are] shall be allowed, subject to
any restrictions imposed by this title.
Terri- orary Signs in accordance with Sections 18.114.+090 and
18.114.100.
c lawn Signs in accordance w' h Subsections 18.114.069(a)(6)
cnd
Special Condition Signs in accordance with Section
18.114.090.
10Additional Al;a�wable Signs: Awningign(sr painted _ wall
... sins
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(c) Commercial Zones. No sign shall be permitted in a C--G and CBD
zone except for the following:
(1) r-uestarding Signs.
\4
(A) [Freestanding Sign Limit-s.] Freestanding signs shall
have certain limitations and conditions when
permitted on properties zoned [commercial and
industrial] C—G and CBD.
(i) One multifaced, freestanding sign [identifying
the principal goods, Products, facilities or
services available on the premises, is] shall be
permitted [on the premises,] subject to
conditions and limitations as stated herein.
(ii) A readerboard assembly may be an P
integral art
g
of the freestanding sign.
(B) Area Limits. The maximum square footage of signs [is]
shall be [seventy] Z„0 square feet per face or a total
of [onehundred forty] 140 square feet for all sign
faces. No part of any freestanding sign shall extend
over a property line into public right-of—way space.
(C) Area Limit Increases. The sign area may be increased
one square foot for each lineal foot the sign is moved
back from the front property line the sign is adjacent
to. If the street is curbed and paved the measurement
may be taken from a point which is [fifteen] 15 feet
from the pavement. This increase in sign area is
limited to a maximum of '[ninety] 9O square. feet per
face or a total of [one hundred eight] 180 square feet
for all faces
(D) height Limits. Freestanding signs located next to the
public right—of—way shall not exceed [twenty] 2O feet
in height. Height may be increased one foot in height
for each ten feet of setback from the property line or
a point [fifteen] 15 feet from the edge of pavement,
whichever is less, to a maximum of [twenty—two] 22
feet in height.
(2) stall Signs.
(A) Allowable Area. gall signs, including illuminated
readerboards, may be erected or maintained but shall
not exceed in gross area [twenty--five] 15 percent of
any building face [tire total area of the wall face
upon which the sign is attached] on which the sign is
to be mounted
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(8) Wall signs may not project more than [eighteen] 18
inches from the wall or extend above the wall to which
they are attached.
[(C) In buildings where one or more tenant(s) occupy a
portion of a building which does riot include any
portion of an interior wall having exposure to a
public street, allowable wall sign area will be
computed in the following manner:] '
[(i) Each tenant not having building frontage may
have a wall sign on the wall having street
exposure (front wall) provided it does not
exceed in sign area that portion of sign area
permitted that frontwall tenant having the
smallest proportion of allowable sign area.]
[(ii) In this type of building the allowable .'
proportion of front wall sign area shall be
computed as fifteen percent of the total
building face.]
[(iii) A wall sign program shall be established for all
multitenant buildings; no new permit shall be t
issued until such a program is established.]
[(iv) On preexisting buildings, each new tenant will
adhere to the established program.]
` (C,1 :G}] If it is determined under the development review
process that the wall sign's visual appeal and overall
w design quality would be' served, an additional [fifty]
50 percent of the allowable sign area may be
permitted. No copy will be permitted, however, in the
additional area permitted. For purposes". of this
subsection, "copy" includes symbols, logosl and
Tetters.
[(E) Painted gall Signs. Wall signs painted directly onto
the wall surface shall not exceed in gross wall area
fifteen percent of the face of the building they are
painted upon, and the vertical dimension of the sign
cannot exceed twenty percent of the height of the
wall:]
[(f) One freestanding or wall sign will be permitted
offering the premises for sale or rent. Total area of
such sign shall not exceed seventy square feet.]
(3) Directional [or instructional] signs on private property
when such signs are solely designed .to identify driveway
entrances and exits for motorists-. ,on adjoining public
streets. One sign with an area of four square feet per
face shall be permitted per driveway. Said signs shall be
consistent with Chapter 18.102 Visual Clearance Areas.
`s
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Electronic Message Centers as per Subsection 18 114 090(d)
(5Z [(4)] Signs Exempt From Permit. The signs specified in
Subsection 18.114.060(a) [are] shall be allowed, subject to
any restrictions imposed by this title.
Billboard Signs in the C-G zone only in accordance with
Section 18,114,090(a)
Temporary Signs in accordance with Sections 18.114.090 and
18.114.100.
Lawn Signs in accordance with Subsections 18.114.060(a)(6)
Rog (b (2)•
Special Condition Signs in accordance with Section
1 11L7V
Y. .
10 Additional Allowable_Signs: Awning sign(s), flush pitched
roof'"' sian(s), freeway--ariented sian(s), tenant sian(s)
groiectina sion(s), painted wall sian(s
(d) Commercial-Professional Zone, No sign shall be permitted in a
C-P zone except for the following:
[(1) There shall be not more than one square foot of sign area for
each one hundred square feet of floor area within the building
or buildings to be identified. All Signa shall not exceed
fifteen square feet per face or a total of thirty square feet
! for all sign faces if both faces are used.]
[(2) No sign shall project akove the' roof 1f";;e or extend over a
public sidewalk or right-of-way. All faces of signs shall be
parallel to the face of the building upon which the sign is
located and to which the sign pertains.]
[(3) Signs may be painted or otherwise applied directly to a wall
providing such sign is an integral part of building design and
approval is obtained for such sign under the deu--lopment review
process.]
[(4) No billboards are permitted.]
[(5) Special types of signs per Section 18.114.090 may be approved
under the development review process.]
[(6) Signs within a planned development district fcr the specific
purpose of advertising the premises for sale or rent, site
identification, building identification, tenant identification
and traffic direction may be permitted within such planned
development as approved in the detailed development plan subject
to approval by the Director, providing that an integrated sign
theme is carried out compatible with the oaeralfl development and
consistent with the approved general plan and program.]
B
ZONE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ZOA 87-07 DRAFT 12 PAGE 33 (07/15/88) �
[(7) Directional or instructional signs on private property when
such signs are solely designed to identify driveway
entrances and exits for motorists on adjoining public
streets. One sign with an area of four square feet per
face shall be permitted per driveway. The signs shall be
consistent with Chapter 18.102, Visual Clearance Areas.]
[(8) The signs specified in Section 18.114.060(a) are allowed,
subject to any restrictions imposed by this tit-le,]
1(� Freestanding_Signs.
Lq F'reestandinci signs shall have certain limitations and
conditions whso_kermitted on properties_.zoned C--P.
One multifaced_,_ fr•eastandin9_ sign _per _premises
shall be permitted, sub_ ict to conditions and
limitations as stated herein.
LiiI A reade_rboard assembly may be an integral part of-
the freestanding sign.
(� Area Limits. _ The maximum square footage of
freestdnding signs shall be 32 square feeteer face ar
a total of 64 ware feet—for all sign faces.- No part
of_a,�freestanding sign shall extend..overaproperty.
line into public r_zghht—ofwwa s�ac�
Area Limit Increases the sign area may be increased
one square foot fo, each linpal foot the sin is moved
back from the front property line the sign -is ac7��i:,er5t
to. If the street is curbed and Paved the measurement
@ay be taken from a point which is 15 feet front the
pauemen This increase in siren area is limited to a
" maximum of 52 square feet per face or a total of 104
a s u�re feet for all faces.
t
f)D HeighL Limits. Freestanding signs located next to the
Public _richt o -way shall not exceed _eight feet in
heighi—. Height may be increased one foot in hai ht
for each ten feet of setback from the property line nr
a Dint 15 feet from the eof avemgnt whichever is
d a
less toga maximum of ten feet -in height,
Wall Slgns
Al 'allowable Area. Wall signs, iraoludincs illuminated
readerboards, maybe erected or maintained but shall
not exceed five percent ingse_are;aoT any �s�a31 face
on which the sign is to be mounted.
ZCME ORDINANCE AMENDMENT LOA 87•-07 DRAFT 12 PAGE 34 (07/15/88)
Wall signs shall be,..parallel to the face of the building
upon which the shin is located
-CZ If it is determined under the development review process
that the wall sign's visual appeal and overall design
quality would be served an additional 50 percent of the
allowable sign area may be permitted No copy will be
e� rmitted, however, in the additional area permitted._ For
purposes of this subsection, "copy" includes svmbols1
logos, and letters.
LU Directional signs o_n_tori vate-property when such signs are solely
designed to identify driveway entrances and exits for motorists
on adjoining public streets. One_ sign with an area of four
square feet per face shall be permitted per driveway. Said
s a s shall be consistent with Chapter it3.102 Visual Clearance
Areas. —
�4 Temporary Siqns in accordance with Sections 18.114.090 and
18.114.100.
, i, Lawn Signs in accordance with Subsections 18 114 060(a)(6) and
(b)C2)
Special Condition Siqns in accordance with Section 18.114.090.
J7 Additional Allowable Signs: Awning sign(s), freeway-oriented
tenant sign(s), flush pitched "roof" sign(s), painted
wall sign(s)
(e) Neighborhood Commercial Zone. No sign [is] shall be permitted in a
war C-N zone except for the follow-ming:
[(1) The area of all signs shall not exceed fifteen square feet per
side, or a total of thirty square feet for all sign faces if
more than one face is used.]
L Free standingsigns g may be permitted in lieu of building-mounted
signs, subject to specific approval under the design review
process.]
[(3) Special types of signs per Section 18.114.090 may be approved
subject to a specific approval under the development review
process.]
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[(4) Directional or instructional signs on private property when
such signs are solely designed to identify driveway
entrances and exits for motorists on adjoining p"blic
streets. One sign with an area of four square feet per
face shall be permitted per driveway. Said signs shall be
consistent with Chapter 18. 102, Visual Clearance Areas.]
[(5) Signs exempt from permit. The signs specified in Section
18.114.050(a) shall be allowed, subject to any restrictions
imposed by this title.]
Freestanding Signs.
Freestanding signs shall have certain tations and , ;
C ^d��i^vn3 when emitted oniir4gep^fiec zoned ::-;tl.
(iZ One muitifaced, freestanding sign per premises
shall be permitted subiect to conditions and
limitations as stated herein.
ii2 A readerboard ac;qamMu may be an integral part of
the freestanding sign. -
Area Limits. The maximum square footaae of �_
f reestar►d_ ing signs s�1 be 32 sauare feet Baer face or
a total of 64 square feet for all sign faces. Ifo part
of an_ .y freestanding sign shall extend over a property
line gnto public riaht-of-way space.
r (C) Area Limit Increases_ The sign area may be increased
one square foot for each lineal foot the sign is moved
back from the front property line the sign is adiacent
t0. If the street is curbed and hived the m sur•ement
ma�y be taken from a point which is 15 feet from the
pavement. This increase in sign area is limited to a
Maximum of 52 square feet_ Per face or a total of 104
�cuare feet for. all fads.
LD1 heir_.ht Limits. Freestanding signs locates; next to the :
pub_ l i.c _right-of--Ag shall not_exceed 2O Net Y in
height. Neight mna b increased one foot in height
for each ten feet of setback from the property line or
a point 15 feet from the edge of paven+ent whichever is
less to a maxir;um or 22 feet in height. �:
J Wall Signs y
l�A
Allowable Area. Mali signer includir�g illum, inated k
readerbeards may be erected ormaintained but shall
not exceed in gross area ten percent of any building
face on which the sicn is to be mounted. .`
t 70NE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 7OA 87-07 DRAFT 12 - PAGE 36 (07/15/88)
Wall signs shall be parallel to the face of the
buildingupon which the sign is located.
LCJ If it is determined under the development review
process that the wail sun's visual appeal and overall
design quality would be served, an additional 50
percent of the allowable sign area may be permitted.
No copy will be permitted, however, in the additional
area permitted. For purposes of this subsection,
"copy" includes symbols, logos, and letters`
Directional signs on private property when such signs are
solely designed to identify driveway entrances and exits
for motorists on adioininq public streets. One sign with
an area of four square feet per face shall be permitted per
driveway. Said signs shall be consistent with Chapter
18.102 Visual Clearance Areas
U4 Temporary Signs in accordance with Sections 18.114.090 and
18.114.100.
Lawn Signs in accordance with Subsections 18.114.060(a)(6)
s
and (b)(2).
Special Condition Signs in accordance with Section
-
18.114.090.
Additional Allowable Signs: Awning sign(s), tenant
i siqn(s),_ flush Ditched "roof"_sign(s), painted wall siignC L.
(f) Industrial Zones, No m ono shall raral aha37 ha nawmi}tart in an
I—P, I-L, or I—H zone except for the fdllowing:
(1) Freestanding Signs.
(A) Freestanding signs shall have certain limitations and
conditions when permitted on properties zoned
commercial and industrial
(i) One multifaced, freest=anding sign shall be
permitted subject to conditions and limitations
as stated herein.
"Yi` ZONE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ZOA 87-07 DRAFT 12 PAGE 37 (07/15788)
A readerboard assembly may be an integral part of the
freestanding sign.
(8) Area Limits. The maximum square footage of signs shall be
[seventy] 70 square feet per face or a total of. [one
hundred forty] 140 square feet for all sign faces. No part
of any freestanding sign shall extend over a property line
into public right-of--way space.
�C) Area Limit Increases. The sign area may be increased one
square foot for each lineal foot the sign is moved back
from the front property line the sign is adjacent to. If
the street is curbed and pave4 the measurement may be taken
from a point which is [fifteen] 15 Peet from the'pavement.
This increase in sign area is limited to a maximum of
30 square feet per face or a total of [one hundred eighty]
140 square feet for all faces.
(D) Height Limits. Freestanding signs located next to the
public right-of-way shall not exceed [twenty] 20 feet in
height. Height may be increased one foot in height for
each ten feet of setback from the property line or a point
[fifteen] 15 feet from the edge of pavement, whichever is
less, to a maximum of [twenty-two] 22 feet in height.
(2) Wall Signs.
s
(A) Allowable Area. Wall signs, including illuminated reader-
boards, may be erected or maintained but shall not exceed
Al in gross area [fifteen] 15 percent of [the building
f-r ntage Occupied by the- e.d:rasxnt� aFaSi b4lildinq face Can which
the'sign is to be mounted,
(8) Wall signs may not project more than [eighteen] 18 inches
from the wall or extend above the wall to which. they are
attached.
[(C) In buildings where one or more tenant(s) occupies a portion
of a building which does not include any portion of an
exterior wall having exposure to a public street, allowable
wall sign area w.11 be computed in the following manner:]
[(i) Each tenant not having building fronta• gay have a
wall sign on the wall having street exposure (front
wall) provided it does not exceed in sign area that
portion of sign area permitted that f=ront wall tenant
having the smallest proportion of allowable sign area.]
[(ii) In this type of building the allowable proportion of
front wall_ sign area shall be computed as fifteen
percent of the total building face.]
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40NE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ZOA 87•-07 DRAf"1 12 PAGE 30 (07/15/89)
[(iii) A wall sign program shall be established for all
multitenant buildings; no new permit shall be issued
until such a program is established.]
-� ((iv) On preexisting buildings, each new tenant will
adhere to the established program.)
C) [(D)] If it is determined under the development review process
that the wall sign's visual appeal and overall design p`
quality would be served, an additional [fifty] 50 percent €
of the allowable sign area may be permitted. No copy will
be permitted, however, in the additional area permitted.
For purposes of this subsection, "copy" includes symbols,
logost and letters.
[(E) Painted Wall Signs. Wall signs painted directly onto the
wall surface shall not exceed in gross wall area fifteen
percent of the face of the building they are painted upon,
and the vertical dimension of the sign cannot exceed
twenty percent of the height of the wall.]
[(F) One freestanding or wall sign will be permitted offering
the premises for sale or rent. Total area of such sign
shall not exceed seventy square feet.]
(3) Directional signs [or instructional] on private property when
such signs are solely designed to identify driveway entrances
and exits for motorists on adjoining public streets. One sign
with an area of four square feet per face shall be permitted per
driveway. [The] Said signs shall be consistent with Chapter
18.102, Visual Clearance Areas.
,
(4) Signs Exempt From Permit. The signs specified in Subsection
18.114.060(a) [are] shall be allowed, subject to any
restrictions imposed by this title.
_U5 Billboard Signs in accordance with Section 18.114.0201a) ,
Temporary Signs in accordance with Sections 18.114.090 and
!8,114:100.
Lawn zm�Signs in accordance with Subsections 10.114.060(a)(6) and
(b)(2)
8` Special Corx#ition Sicans in accordance with Section 18.114.090.
Additional Allowable Signs: Awninq sign(s), tenant si n s
freeway—oriented sigg s), prolectin sigmas flush pitched
"roof" sign(s) painted wall sign s ,
(g) Other Requirements Which Shall Apply . to Commercial and
Industrial Zones. If it is determined under the development
review process that the sign's visual appeal and overall design
oliality would be served while maintaining the intent and purpose
of this Chapter, an additional [fifty] 50 percent of the
allowable sign area ,and [twenty-five] 25 percent of sign height
may be permitted. No copy will be permitted in the additional
*max area or height. For purposes of this subsecti,,•s the word "copy"
includes symbols, logos, and figures, as well as letters.
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(1) Ea::h freestanding sign shall be surrounded by an area set
aside to protect the sign from vehicles negotiating in the I
parking area of the business and the area set- aside shall t
be landscaped. t
^ (A) The size and shape of the area set aside and the p�p
landscaping shall be represented on the plot- plan t
required by permit and shall be subject to the review
and control of the Director or his agent, under the
development review process.
(8) On existing sites where a landscape island is riot
feasible, the minimum clearance between the lowest
portion of a freestanding sign and the ground [is]
shall be [fourteen] 14 feet in any vehicle
maneuvering area. —
(2) No freestanding sign, nor any portion of any freestanding
sign, shall be located or project over any portion of a
street, sidewalk, or other public right-of--way or nroperty
unless an exception has been granted.
(3) When a premises contains more than a single tenant but is
not defined as a shopping center, the provisions of a
freestanding sign shall take into consideration the need
for providing a signing system which is harmonious in
appearance and legible.
(A) The building owner shall provide, at his own expense,
a common support for all 'tenant signage.
C (B) Up to an additional [fifty] 50 percent of sign copy
area may be permitted under the design review process
so as to adequately identify the separate tenants
when determined that the increased sign area will not
deter from the purpose of this Chapter.
(4) Shopping centers or industrial parks [defined as areas of
not less than eight business units and consisting of not
less than four acres,] shall establish a single signing
format.
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[(A) The sign shall include the complex nacre and street
number.]
[(B)] Up to an additional [fifty] 50 percent of sign area
may be permitted under the development review process
to adequately identify the complex when it can be
determined that the increased sign area will not €
deter from and purposes of this Chapter.
[(C)] This increase should be judged according to unique
identification needs and circumstances which
necessitate additional area to snake the sign
sufficiently legible. r
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[(D)] Whc..n a shopping center or, industrial park has more
than one main entrance on separate frontages, a
second freestanding sign may be allowed under the
design review process. The two allowable signs shall
face separate frontages and are riot intended to be
viewed simultaneously.
�5Z =R al owners ur occupani:s or_properties_ ur._builciin s which
are in sho_pning__Llazas and v�hich are directly located or
are _ ornposed to be _ located on a commercially and
industrially_ zoned corrcrert�(vie„sj�,done._ ormore
contiguous tax lots_located at the intersection of two or
more eublic ,• streets _ shall be allowed- .to have one
freestanding sign alori3_..each street frontaqe�whon all of
the followiqq are mot:
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Ft sign_._nrmit shall be_requir,.ed for each srior'
to its erection.
The total_ combined height of two freestandin_rg_ signs i
En the _premises shall not exceed 150 ,percent of what
is normal_ 1�_alli wed forty one freestandin sign in the
same zonioq_district;
Neither of the sjgns_shall exceed the sign height
normall allowed in the zoning district in which the
signs are located_- See Subsection 18.114.130.
(� The total combined area of two freestanding signs on
the premises_ shall riot ,exceed�130_ er'cent of whams is
t, norma.--ailowed for one freestanding.-sicyn in the
same zoning district--
No
istrictsNo more than two freestanding_ igns_ shall- be
ermitted.
The two allowable signs shall face separate f ronta92 s
and are not intended to be viewed simultaneous.
4in5c�r GL'OrGFi/t 1 (G). All other �r'ovisions_of this Cher shallapply
t o e hi bif C'
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18.114.140nYGode Exceptions
(a) The Commission or, on review, the Council[,] may grant exceptions
to the requirements of this Chapter when the applicant
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demonstrates that, owing to special or unusual circumstances
relating to the design, structure, or placement of the sign in F
relation to ether- structures or land uses or the natural features �
of the land, the literal interpretation of this Chapter would
interfere with the communicative function of the sign without
corresponding public benefit.
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(b) When the Commission or the Council approves an exception the
rights thereby given to the applicant shall continue to exist and
to belong to the applicant or any other owner of the land for a
period of one year from the date of final approval.
(1) If, at the expiration of one year from the date of
approval, construction of the structure or initiation of
the use giving rise to the need for the exception has riot
begun, the rights given by the exception approval shall
terminate without further action by the City, the
Commission, or the Council.
(2) [The] Said rights shall also terminate at or after the
expiration of one year from approval if, though commenced
within one year, construction ceases and is riot resumed
within [sixty] 60 days.
18.114.145 Approval Criteria for Exceptions to the Sign Code
(a) The Planning Commission shall approve, approve with conditions,
or deny a request for an exception to the Sign Code based on
findings that at least one of the following criteria are
satisfied:
[0) The proposed Sign Code Exception is necessary because a
conforming building or sign on an adjacent property would
limit the view of a sign erected on the site in conformance
with the Sign Code standards;]
(j) [(2)] The proposed exception to the height limits in the Sign
Code is necessary to make the sign visible from the street
i because of the topography of the site;
[(3)] [A frecatanding sign is proposed to be located on a
secondary access drive that serves the subject property
from a street_other than the .street to. which the _business_. ._
is oriented.]
(2) A second freestanding sign is necessary to adequately
identify a business or premises that is oriented towards a
primary street but whose main access is from a secondary
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street. -- —
l3) [(4)] Up to an additional [twenty--five] 25 percent of sign area
or height may be permitted [ to adequately identify the
business] when it is determined that the increase will not
deter from the ,purpose of this Chapter. 'This increase
should be judged according to specific [identifieatioi needs
and circumstances which nP_cg3sltate adiditional area to make
the sign sufficiently legible. The increases) shall not
conflict with any other nondimensional standards or-
restrictions of this Chapter.
�) [(5)] The proposed sign is consistent with the criteria set forth
// in Subsection 18.114.130(g) of this Chapter.
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The proposed exception for a second freestanding sign on an
interior lot is necessary because all of the following
apply
The combined height of both signs shall not exceed
150 percent of the sign heiciht normally allowed for
one freestanding sign in the same zoning district,•
however, neither shall exceed the heiaht� normally
allowed in the same zoning district;
Neither sign will pose a vision clearance problem or
w�oiect into the public right-of--way.
Total combined sign area for both signs shall not
exceed 130 percent of what is normally allowed for
one freestanding sign in the same zoning district;
however, neither shall exceed the height normally
allowed in the same zoning district.
(b) In addition to the criteria in subsection (a) of this section,
the CommissionL_Or in the case of an Administrative Exception:
the Director, shall review all of the existing or proposed
signage for the development and its relationship to the intent
and purpose of this Chapter. As a condition of approval, the
Commission or Director may require:
(1) Removal [of] or alteration of nonconforming signs to
achieve compliance with the standards contained in this
r Chapter; [and]
;. (2) Removal or alteration of conforming signs in order to
establish a consistent sign design throughout the
development; and
(3) Application for sign permits Vor signs erected• without
permits or removal of such illegal signs.
18.114.148 Criteria for Approval of an Administrative Exception
La The purpose of this section is to set forth the criteria wherebv
the Director is empowered to grant a Administrative Exception as
a prerequisnte to afan permit for a pr^opased new sign or as a
means to allow the continued use of a marginally nonconforming
sign (due only to its dimensions).
The proposed Administrative Exception(s) to skin height and/or
sign area does/do not or will not exceed by more than five
pea^cent the existing sign height and s. ii n area standards that
other-w-sise would be applicable in the samie zoning district for
the same type of siun.
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(c) The Director shall approve, approve with conditions or deny an
application for a Administrativg Exception based on finAjW
that all of the following criteria are satisfied:
.Ul The proposed Administrative ,Exception(s.) applies/apply to
an existing nonconforming sign or a proposed new sign for a
developing site;
The proposed Administrative Exception(s) will not be
materially detrimental to the purposes of this Code, be in
conflict with the policies of the Comprehensive Plan to
any other applicable policies and standards and to other
properties in the same zoning district or vicinity. ;
"33 The proposed Administrative Exception sal will not be
detrimental to public safety and welfare;
(4 , The proposed Administrative Exception(s) will not involve '
an extension into the public richt-of-wa-
(5 Nonconforming sign(ss) may be allowed past the expiration of
its/their amortization date when the Director finds that:
LAI The proposed modified signs) is/are closer to
conformance than the old_ sign in terms of a
percentage reduction if its'- their dimensional
nonconformance; and
j (B) Tho. overall visual impact of all signs on the site
has been improved with respect to the total number
0 and size of all siznagre�,�and
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In addition to the criteria set forth in 18.114.148(c) at least
one of the following criteria shall also be met:
,-1 The - proposed sign height or area Administrative
Fxc.eptio„(s) is for the convenience of the regional or
national busllm-ss which wishes to use a standard-sized sign;
2 The Administrative Exception(s) will allow a unique sign of
unigue design or style which will enhance the area or will
be a visible landmark;
3) One of the Sign Code Exception criteria in Subsection
18.114.145(a) is satisfied.
When all of the above criteria in Subsection 18.114.148(a) is
satisfied, the Director shah review all existinq and proposed
signage for the development as outlined in Subsection
18.114.145(b).
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18.114.150 Sign Code Exception Application Submission Requirements
(a) All Sign Code Exception applications shall be made on forms
{ provided by the Director and shall be accompanied by:
(1) Three copies for review by the Director of the sign plan(s)
and any necessary data or narrative which explains how the
sign plan proposal conforms to the standards_[:] Fifteen
cotes for review by the Planning Commission of the sign
plans for sign code exception:
(A) Sheet size for [an accessory use or structure] sign
drawings and sign site plan(s) and required drawings
i11all
preferably be drawn on sheets not to exceed
[eighteen] 18 inches by [twenty—fours 24 inches; [,
and]
(B) The scale of the sign site plan shall be [20, 50, 100
or 200 feet to the inch.] an engineering scale; and
(C) All drawings of the sign elevations and structural
components shall be a standard architectural scale,
being one—fourth or one—eighth inch;
(2) The required fee; and
(3) A list of the names and addresses of all persons who are
property owners of reccrd th ra-..>n h.._
�:;.4�.=": ��..«.., ure®red fifty]
2.50 feet of the site.
1i, (b) The proposed sign site plan ghali include the following
informatics-:
(1) The location of the proposed sign, and all existing signs
on the site;
(2) The location of all existing and proposed buildings on the
site;
(3) The location of all existing and proposed streets and
rights—of--way, including names and widths; and
(4) The location of all overhead power and utility lines
located on the site.
(c) The proposed sign architectural plans shall include the
following information:
(1) The sign dimensions;
(2) The materials and colors to be used;
%3) The height of the sign above the ground;
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(4) fhe source and intensity of any illumination;
(5) Construction drawings indicating size of footings,
anchorages and welds;
(6) The Director may require engineers' calculations for sign
construction, anchorage and footing requirements, including
wind resistance and seismic forces, all in conformance with
the requirements of the Uniform Building Codes in
accordance with Subsection 18.32.080(a). All sign
structures on or near a building shall conform to the State
Fire Life Safety requirements and the Uniform Building Code
requirements of the building, structure, or area where it
is erected; and
(7) All electrical illuminated signs shall bear the
Underwriters Laboratory label or equivalent.
18.114.160 Sian Permit Application Requirements
fa All applications shall irye_m_ade _on forms provided by the Director
and shall be accompanied by:
L1 Two copies for review by the Director of the sign site
plan(s) and two copies of the sign architectural dans:
The proposed sign site plan shall include the
following information:
The location of , therp oposed sign and all
existing freestanding, wall or other. external
signs on the site;
ii The location of all existing and . proposed
buildings on the_site;
p ijil The location of all existing and proposed
streets and rights--of-ways including names and
widths;
jLvj The location of ll overhead power and utilLt
' lines loot," on the site;
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The distance of the sign to the nearest public
right(s)—of--way;
vi I The _address of the site where the sign will be
located and
viQ Thea name, address and phone number nfthe
applicant.
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The proposed sign architectural plans shall include
the following information:
The sign area dimensions;
jj.jj The materials and colors to be used-
iii The height of the sign above the around-
jLvj The source and intensity of any illumination;
Lul Construction drawings indicating size of
footings, ansha!:aaes and welds
jy.ij The address of the site where the signs will
be located;
vii The name, address and phone number of the
Applicant; and
viii For those cases where an existing siren is•to be
modified, the applicant for a sign permit shall
rovide documentation or verifiable proof of
when a sign was erected and wherever possible
shall submit a copy of the original sign permit
Proof of a current City business tax certificate.
. ' () Proof of a U.L. or eguivilent label zubscriber number.
LEI The recuired fee.
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"EXHIBIT B"
18.114.090(e)
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Lej Freeway,-Oriented FreestandinSi n� s. __. Freeway--oriented sign
regulatLshall be as follows
S11 Anyone who qualifies fora ermit from the State of Oregon under
�he_provisigns of the 0!'Qrc�n Motorist Information Act need not
seek sear.ate approval from th^City of Tigard.
S21 Zones permitted. Freeway-oriented sins shall be permitted,only
in the C-G, I-P, I---L,_ and I:-H Z2nigg districts
Optiat-t-* _(3Z Locations Permitted. Freeway-oriented signs shall be ep rmitted
to locate within 200 feet of the Highwav 217 and/or Interstate
Freeway Nnp 5 rights-of--w� as shown_ in the FOS (Freeway-
Oriented a-iqtil overlay zone maps in Figure 1.
Number. One freeway-oriented freestanding sign shall be allowed
per_pren►ises.
Height. The maximum he:iof a freeway-oriented sign shall not
exceed 35 feet from the ground level at its base,
Total Area, For freestanding suns.a total maximum sign area of
160 square feet Per face _ (320 square feet total) shall be
allowed. _ If the sign is a billboard then theProvisions of
Subsection 18.114.090(§t)jjj B) shall Mp1y.
(7) Fr•eewa nraented si ns shall be oriented to be viewed from the
freeway.
In addition to a freeway--oriented sign, each parcel, development
convex or premises shall be allowed one freestanding sign
provided all other provisions of this Chapter can be met and
both signs are locatedon separate frontages with different
orientations. T r,
Freeway oriented signs are not permitted as roof, tenant.,
temporo, balloon, and awning signs.
101 Permits Required. Freeway oriented signs shall be allowed only
by an administrative approval of a sign permit application or,
apbraval of a signcode exception _by_t%e�Commission.
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"EXHIBIT C"
18.114.130 �Z
sho ir+g__centers in the C-•G z.oninq district� shall�be entitled _to,
f!:eestandin_.c siclnaae accnrd_,incL tq the follawinq u9tional_st-andards_
Number. A_maximum of two_fr•eestandinr signs shall be permittedPer
roadway� provided they can meat both sign area and sign
hei hit rleguiremeits as set-forth_in this subsection.
,� Allowable Height. __1"he combined_heiaht nf- two signs shall not exca��rl
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150 percent of the.�si�ri he.igtit normally_allow�d far one fr•eex�Landir�g
si n__in the same zoni_ng_,d_istrict; _however neither shall__exceed i:he
hesc�hi�nor•mal�alluwed irk -the same zoning r�istrict;
combined sign area for both signs shall not exceed 150 Percent
of what is normally allowed foronR freestandingsjgn__in the same
zoning_ district;
_however.,_neither shall exceed the areanormall
allowed in the same zoning district.
Neither sign will pose a vision clearance. Problem or will ro9ect
into tthe_public r_ ic�t_�t of-way
(I. A sign permit shall be required prior to erection of any freestandina
si n_ referred to in this subsection.
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