Article V - Signs, Sec. 86-682 through 86-689

Signage

• Abandoned sign removal

  Signs on vacant property for 2 years are abandoned; owner given 15 days notice to remove.

• Electronic message sign allowed districts

  Electronic message signs are allowed in all commercial, industrial, resort development, and planned unit development districts.

• Electronic message sign brightness100 NITS

  Brightness limited to a maximum of 100 NITS between sunset and sunrise, with photocell dimming.

• Electronic message sign count1 per parcel

  Only one electronic message sign is allowed per parcel.

• Electronic message sign max heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.8 ft

  Electronic message signs may not exceed eight feet in height from normal ground level.

• Electronic message sign max size32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Electronic message signs may not exceed 32 square feet in overall size and the electronic display may not be more than 50 percent of this area.

• Electronic message sign static duration20 seconds

  Messages must be static for 20 seconds or longer; no animation, videos, flashing, or scrolling text.

• Exempt sign types

  Advertising vehicle, agricultural product, auction, banner, commemorative plaque, commercial flag, construction, estate, farm, flags, home occupation, incidental, legal devices, marquee message change, menu (≤30 sq ft), noncommercial flag, political campaign, private drive, public, special advertising, special decorative, temporary directional, temporary, traffic, real estate, residential, warning, window.

• Dark sky lighting

  All lighting must comply with dark sky lighting standards.

• No direct glare

  No light from any illuminated sign shall cause direct glare on any adjoining property, right-of-way, or building other than the building to which the sign applies.

• Internally illuminated sign UL label

  Internally illuminated signs must have U.L. label and building inspector approval.

• NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. sign damage threshold50 percent

  Nonconforming sign damaged ≤50% may be restored within 2 years; >50% must be removed.

• Obsolete sign removal30 days

  Obsolete signs shall be removed within 30 days.

• Sign permit expiration12 months

  Sign permit expires if sign not erected within 12 months.

• ProhibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. sign types

  Flashing signs; signs obscuring traffic signs; signs using 'stop' or 'danger'; signs obstructing windows/doors; signs violating state law; political signs on county property; signs violating state/federal laws; signs creating safety hazards.

• Projecting sign clearance10 ft

  No part of any sign projecting more than 12 inches from any wall shall be less than ten feet above ground; over vehicle travel lanes, not less than 14 feet.

• Sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. exemption

  Signs are exempt from setback requirements in all zones, provided they do not interfere with vehicular sight distances.

• Sign area measurement

  Sign area measured as smallest area encompassing letters, figures, etc., two-sided counted as one.

• Sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. measurement

  Sign height measured from normal grade to highest point including base.

• Waiver limit100 percent

  Waivers cannot increase number, size, or height of signs by more than 100% of ordinance standard.