HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD.3711.08-21-2006BILL NO. 06-178
AN ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 30 OF
SIGNS
ORDINANCE NO.
AMENDING SECTION 30-42 OF
THE CITY CODE RELATING TO
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE
GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
ARTICLE 1. Section 30-42(b)(2) and Section 30-42(b)(31),
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau,
Missouri, relating to "Definitions", reading as follows:
(b) Definitions.
(2) A -Frame sign. A portable sign where the two
(2 ) sign faces are attached at the top in a
hinged fashion to allow the bottom portion
of the two (2) faces to spread apart and
rest on the ground to support the sign.
(31) Sign. Any device visible from a public
place that displays either commercial or
noncommercial messages by means of a graphic
presentation of alphabetic or pictorial
symbols or representations. Noncommercial
flags or any flags displayed from flagpoles
or staffs will not be considered to be
signs.
are hereby repealed in their entirety and a new Section 30-
42(b)(2) and Section 30-42(b)(31), relating to "Definitions",
are hereby enacted in lieu, in words and figures, to read as
follows:
(b) Definitions.
(2) A -Frame sign. A peri -able temporary sign
where the two ( 2 ) sign faces are attached at
the top in a hinged fashion to allow the
bottom portion of the two (2) faces to
spread apart and rest on the ground to
support the sign.
(31) Sign. Any device visible from a public
place that displays either commercial or
noncommercial messages by means of a graphic
presentation of alphabetic or pictorial
symbols or representations. Noncommercial
flags, or flags of non-profit organizations,
or any flags displayed from flagpoles e -r
staffs will be not be considered to be
signs.
ARTICLE 2. Section 30-42(e), of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, relating to "Permits
Required", reading as follows:
(e) Permits required. Unless specifically exempted,
a permit must be obtained from the code official
for the erection and maintenance of all signs
erected or maintained within this city.
Exemptions from the necessity of securing a
permit, however, shall not be construed to
relieve the owner of the sign involved from
responsibility for its erection and maintenance
in a safe manner and in a manner in accordance
with all the other provisions of this ordinance.
(1) Construction documents. Before any permit
is granted for the erection of a sign or
sign structure requiring such permit,
construction documents shall be filed with
the code official showing the dimensions,
materials and required details of
construction, including loads, stresses,
anchorage and any other pertinent data. The
permit application shall be accompanied by
the written consent of the owner or lessee
of the premises upon which the sign is to be
erected and by engineering calculations
signed and sealed by a registered design
professional where required by the
International Building Code.
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(2) Changes to signs. No sign shall be
structurally altered, enlarged or relocated
except in conformity to the provisions
herein, nor until a proper permit, if
required, has been secured. The changing or
maintenance of moveable parts or components
of an approved sign that is designed for
such changes, or the changing of copy,
business names, lettering, sign faces,
colors, display and/or graphic matter, or
the content of any sign shall not be deemed
a structural alteration.
(3) Permit Fees. Permit fees to erect, alter or
relocate a sign shall be in accordance with
the fee schedule adopted within this city.
is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new Section 30-42(e),
relating to "Permits Required", is hereby enacted in lieu, in
words and figures, to read as follows:
(e) Permits required. Unless specifically exempted,
a permit must be obtained from the code official
by the owner or lessee of the premises, or any
agent thereof, for the erection and maintenance
of all signs erected or maintained within this
city. Exemptions from the necessity of securing
a permit, however, shall not be construed to
relieve the owner of the sign involved from
responsibility for its erection and maintenance
in a safe manner and in a manner in accordance
with all the other provisions of this ordinance.
(1) Construction documents. Before any permit
is granted for the erection of a sign or
sign structure requiring such permit,
construction documents shall be filed with
the code official showing the dimensions,
materials and required details of
construction, including loads, stresses,
anchorage and any other pertinent data. The
permit application shall be accompanied by
the written consent of the owner or lessee
of the premises upon which the sign is to be
erected and by engineering calculations
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signed and sealed by a registered design
professional where required by the
International Building Code.
(2) Changes to signs. No sign shall be
structurally altered, enlarged or relocated
except in conformity to the provisions
herein, nor until a proper permit, if
required, has been secured. The changing or
maintenance of moveable parts or components
of an approved sign that is designed for
such changes, or the changing of copy,
business names, lettering, sign faces,
colors, display and/or graphic matter, or
the content of any sign shall not be deemed
a structural alteration.
(3) Temporary Signs'. All temporary signs,
except for portable signs, shall be exempt'
from this permit requirement.
(4) Permit Fees. Permit fees to erect, alter or
relocate a sign shall be in accordance with
the fee schedule adopted within this city.
Article 3. Section 30-42 (f) (1) and Section 30-42 (f) (2) , of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri,
relating to "Wall Signs" and "Freestanding Signs", reading as
follows:
(f) Specific sign requirements.
(1) Wall signs. Every multi -family residential
complex, commercial or manufacturing
building, and every separate nonresidential
building in a residential zone may display
wall signs per street frontage subject to
the limiting standards set forth in Table 1.
For shopping centers or other multiple
occupancy nonresidential buildings, the
building face or wall shall be calculated
separately for each separate occupancy, but
in no event will the allowed area for any
separate occupancy be less than fifty (50)
square feet.
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(2) Freestanding signs. In addition to any allowable
wall signs, every single-family residential
subdivision, multifamily residential complex,
commercial or manufacturing building, and every
separate nonresidential building in a residential
zone shall be permitted to display freestanding
signs per street frontage subject to the limiting
standards set forth in Table 2.
TABLE 2
STANDARDS FOR FREESTANDING SIGNS
LAND USE/
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM HEIGHT
MAXIMUM AREA
ZONING DISTRICT
NUMBER OF
(feet)
(square feet)
SIGNS
R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 &
2 per Arterial
5
40
MH -1 Districts
Street Entrance
See notes (a) and (b)
Nonresidential in a
1 per Street Front
12 -foot monument type
1 square foot per 1 LF
residential zone and the
sign constructed with
frontage - > 150
C-1 District
same building material
square feet requires a
See note (c)
as main building
Special Use Permit
C-2, C-3, C-4, M-1, and
1 per Street Front
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1 square foot per 1 LF
M-2 (except in locations
frontage - >150
identified below)
square feet requires
Special Use Permit
C-2, C-3, C-4, M-1, and
1 per Street Front
40
1.5 square feet per 1
M-2 - located on
LF frontage - > 150
Kingshighway, Southern
square feet requires
Expressway and Mo.
Special Use Permit
Route 74(Shawnee
Parkway)
C-2, C-3, C-4, M-1, and
1 per Street Front
60
2.5 square feet per 1
M-2 - located on Interstate
LF frontage - > 150
55
square feet requires
Special Use Permit
A-1 District (Airport) j
As Approved by Airport Manager
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are hereby repealed in their entirety and a new Section 30-
42(f)(1) and Section 30-42(f)(2), relating to "Wall Signs" and
"Freestanding Signs", are hereby enacted in lieu, in words and
figures, to read as follows:
(f) Specific sign requirements.
(1) Wall signs. Every multi -family residential
complex, commercial or manufacturing
building, and every separate nonresidential
building in a residential zone may display
wall signs per street frenta;e on each
street front subject to the limiting
standards set forth in Table 1. For shopping
centers or other multiple occupancy
nonresidential buildings, the building face
or wall shall be calculated separately for
each separate occupancy, but in no event
will the allowed area for any separate
occupancy be less than fifty (50) square
feet.
TABLE 1
STANDARDS FOR WALL SIGNS
LAND USE/ZONING DISTRICT MAXIMUM AREA
(square feet
Multi—family residential I 5 (name plate only)
Nonresidential in a Residential ZoneI 3 per lineal foot of building or tenant space
Commercial and manufacturing 1 fronting street
(2) Freestanding signs. In addition to any allowable
wall signs, every single-family residential
subdivision, multifamily residential complex,
commercial or manufacturing building, and every
separate nonresidential building in a residential
zone shall be permitted to display freestanding
signs per street frentage on each street front
subject to the limiting standards set forth in
Table 2.
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TABLE 2
STANDARDS FOR FREESTANDING SIGNS
LAND USE/
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM HEIGHT
MAXIMUM AREA
ZONING DISTRICT
NUMBER OF
(feet)
(square feet)
SIGNS
R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 &
2 per at each
5
40
MH -1 Districts
Arterial Street
See notes (a) and (b)
Entrance
Nonresidential in a
1 per on each
12 -foot monument type
1 square foot per 1 LF
residential zone and the
Street Front
sign constructed with
frontage - > 150
C-1 District
same building material
square feet requires a
See note (c)
as main building
Special Use Permit
C-2, C-3, C-4, M-1, and
1 per on each
35
1 square foot per 1 LF
M-2 (except in locations
Street Front
frontage - >150
identified below)
square feet requires
Special Use Permit
C-2, C-3, C-4, M-1, and
1 per on each
40
1.5 square feet per 1
M-2 - located on
Street Front
LF frontage - > 150
Kingshighway, Southern
square feet requires
Expressway and Mo.
Special Use Permit
Route 74(Shawnee
Parkway)
C-2, C-3, C-4, M-1, and
1 per on each
60
2.5 square feet per 1
M-2 - located on Interstate
Street Front
LF frontage - > 150
55
square feet requires
Special Use Permit
A-1 District (Airport)
As Approved by Airport Manager
Article 4. Section 30-42 (f) (10) (a) and Section 30-
42 (f) (10) (b) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape
Girardeau, Missouri, relating to "Temporary Signs", reading as
follows:
(f) Specific Sign Requirements.
(10) Temporary signs.
a. Real estate signs. Real estate
signs shall be permitted in all
zoning districts, subject to the
following limitations:
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1. Real estate signs located on
a single residential lot
shall be limited to one sign
per street front, not greater
than six (6) feet in height
and ten (10) square feet in
area.
2. Real estate signs advertising
the sale of lots located
within a subdivision shall be
limited to one sign per
entrance to the subdivision,
and each sign shall be no
greater than thirty-two (32)
square feet in area nor six
(6 ) feet in height. All signs
permitted under this section
shall be removed within 10
days after sale of the last
original lot.
3. Real estate signs advertising
the sale or lease of space
within commercial or
manufacturing buildings or
vacant land shall be no
greater than thirty-two (32)
square feet in area nor six
(6) feet in height, and shall
be limited to one sign per
street front.
4. Real estate signs shall be
removed not later than 30
days after execution of a
lease agreement in the event
of a lease, or the closing of
the sale in the event of a
purchase.
5. Real estate directional signs
not over three (3) feet high
and no greater than three (3)
square feet directing the
public to an open house and
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that are placed not sooner
than forty-eight (48) hours
before the open house and
removed not later than the
end of the day on which the
open house is held. In no
event, however, shall such
signs be posted for more than
three (3) consecutive days.
There shall be no more than
four such signs for any one
open house. All such signs
shall be placed on private
property.
6. In addition to the real
estate sign permitted under
subsection a.l. hereinabove,
a banner or other type sign
may also be posted on the
property to advertise an open
house for that residential
lot. This open house sign
may be placed not sooner than
forty-eight (48) hours before
the open house and must be
removed not later than the
end of the day on which the
open house is held. In no
event, however, shall such
sign be posted for more than
three (3) consecutive days.
b. Development and construction signs.
Signs temporarily erected during
construction to inform the public
of the developer, contractors,
architects, engineers, the nature
of the project or anticipated
completion dates, shall be
permitted in all zoning districts,
subject to the following
additional limitations:
1. Such signs on a single
residential lot shall be
limited to one sign, not
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greater than three (3) feet
in height and ten (10) square
feet in area.
2. Such signs shall be limited
to one sign, at each entrance
to the development or on one
of the lots to be built upon,
and shall be no greater than
six (6) feet in height and
thirty-two (32) square feet
in area.
3. Such signs for nonresidential
uses in residential districts
shall be limited to one sign,
and shall be no greater than
three (3) feet in height and
ten (10) square feet in area.
4. Such signs for commercial or
manufacturing projects shall
be limited to one sign per
street front, not to exceed
ten (10) feet in height and
thirty-two (32) square feet
in total area for projects on
parcels five (5) acres or
less in size, and not to
exceed ten (10) feet in
height and sixty-four (64)
square feet in total area for
projects on parcels larger
than five (5) acres.
5. Development and construction
signs may not be displayed
until after the issuance of
building permits by the
building official, and must
be removed at the expiration
of the permit or not later
than 30 days following
issuance of an occupancy
permit, whichever is earlier.
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are hereby repealed in their entirety and a new Section 30-
42 (f) (10) (a) and Section 30-42 (f) (10) (b) , relating to "Temporary
Signs", are hereby enacted in lieu, in words and figures, to
read as follows:
(f) Specific Sign Requirements.
(10) Temporary signs.
a. Commercial banners. Businesses
located in a commercial or
manufacturing district shallbe
allowed one banner sign per
business establishment' and must
abide by the following guidelines:
1. Must be located on business
premise
2. Must be in good repair and
well. maintained;
3. Must not block public access
and
4. Must be securely "attached to
an exterior wall or support
structure of the building.
b.' Real estate signs. Real estate
signs shall be permitted in all
zoning districts, subject to the
following limitations:
1. Real estate signs located on
a single residential lot
shall be limited to one sign
per street front, not greater
than six (6) feet in height
and ten (10) square feet in
area.
2. Real estate signs advertising
the sale of lots located
within a subdivision shall be
limited to one sign per
entrance to the subdivision,
and each sign shall be no
greater than thirty-two (32)
square feet in area nor six
(6) feet in height. All signs
permitted under this section
shall be removed within 10
days after sale of the last
original lot.
3. Real estate signs advertising
the sale or lease of space
within commercial or
manufacturing buildings or
vacant land shall be no
greater than thirty-two (32)
square feet in area nor six
(6) feet in height, and shall
be limited to one sign per
street front.
4. Real estate signs shall be
removed not later than 30
days after execution of a
lease agreement in the event
of a lease, or the closing of
the sale in the event of a
purchase.
5. Real estate directional signs
not over three (3) feet high
and no greater than three (3)
square feet directing the
public to an open house and
that are placed not sooner
than forty-eight (48) hours
before the open house and
removed not later than the
end of the day on which the
open house is held. In no
event, however, shall such
signs be posted for more than
three (3) consecutive days.
There shall be no more than
four such signs for any one
open house. All such signs
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shall be placed on private
property.
6. In addition to the real
estate sign permitted under
subsection a.l. hereinabove,
a banner or other type sign
may also be posted on the
property to advertise an open
house for that residential
lot. This open house sign
may be placed not sooner than
forty-eight (48) hours before
the open house and must be
removed not later than the
end of the day on which the
open house is held. In no
event, however, shall such
sign be posted for more than
three (3) consecutive days.
C. Development and construction signs.
Signs temporarily erected during
construction to inform the public
of the developer, contractors,
architects, engineers, or other
persons or firms involved in the
development, the nature of the
project or anticipated completion
dates, shall be permitted in all
zoning districts, subject to the
following additional limitations:
1. Such signs on a single
residential lot shall be
limited to one sign for each
person or firm involved in
the development, not greater
than three ( 3 ) feet in height
and ten (10) square feet in
area.
2. Such signs shall be limited
to one sign for each person
or firm` involved in the
development, at each entrance
to the development or on one
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of the lots to be built upon,
and shall be no greater than
six (6) feet in height and
thirty-two (32) square feet
in area.
3. Such signs for nonresidential
uses in residential districts
shall be limited to one sign
for each person or firm
involved in the development,
and shall be no greater than
three (3) feet in height and
ten (10) square feet in area.
4. Such signs for commercial or
manufacturing projects shall
be limited to one sign for
each person or firm involved
in the development per street
front, not to exceed ten (10)
feet in height and thirty-two
(32) square feet in total
area for projects on parcels
five (5) acres or less in
size, and not to exceed ten
(10) feet in height and
sixty-four (64) square feet
in total area for projects on
parcels larger than five (5)
acres.
5. Development and construction
signs may not be displayed
until after the issuance of
building permits by the
building official, and must
be removed at the expiration
of the permit or not later
than 30 days following
issuance of an occupancy
permit, whichever is earlier.
Article 5. Section 30-42 (f) (10) (e) of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, relating to
"Portable Signs", reading as follows:
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(f) Specific Sign Requirements.
(10) Temporary signs.
e. Portable signs. Portable signs
shall be permitted only in the
commercial and manufacturing
districts, as designated in this
code, subject to the following
limitations:
1. No more than one such sign
may be displayed on any
property, and shall not
exceed a height of five (5)
feet and a total area of
thirty-two (32) square feet.
2. Such signs shall be displayed
not more than thirty (30)
days in any calendar year.
3. Any electrical portable signs
shall comply with the ICC
Electrical Code, as adopted
in this city.
4. No portable sign shall be
displayed prior to obtaining
a sign permit.
5. No animated or flashing signs
will be permitted.
is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new Section 30-
42 (f) (10) (e) , relating to "Portable Signs", is hereby enacted in
lieu, in words and figures, to read as follows:
(f) Specific Sign Requirements.
(10) Temporary signs.
e. Portable signs. Portable signs
shall be permitted only in the
commercial and manufacturing
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districts, as designated in this
code, subject to the following
limitations:
1. No more than one such sign
may be displayed on any
property, and shall not
exceed a height of five (5)
feet and a total area of
thirty-two (32) square feet.
2. Such signs shall be displayed
not more than thirty (30)
days in any ealendar year one
year period.
3. Any electrical portable signs
shall comply with the ICC
Electrical Code, as adopted
in this city.
4. No portable sign shall be
displayed prior to obtaining
a sign permit.
5. No animated or flashing signs
will be permitted.
Article 6. Section 30-42(g) of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, relating to "Exempt
Signs", reading as follows:
(g) Exempt signs. The following signs shall be exempt
from the provisions of this Chapter.
(1) Official notices authorized by a court,
public governmental body or public
safety official.
(2) Directional, warning or information
signs authorized by federal, state or
municipal governments.
(3) Memorial plaques, building
identification signs and building
cornerstones when cut or carved into a
masonry surface or when made of
noncombustible material and made an
integral part of the building or
structure.
(4) The flag of a government or
noncommercial institution, such as a
school.
(5) Street address signs and combination
nameplate and street address signs that
contain no advertising copy and which
do not exceed six (6) square feet in
area.
is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new Section 30-
42(g)relating to "Exempt Signs", is hereby enacted in lieu, in
words and figures, to read as follows:
(g) Exempt signs. The following signs shall be exempt
from the provisions of this Chapter.
(1) Official notices authorized by a court,
public governmental body or public
safety official.
(2) Directional, warning or information
signs authorized by federal, state or
municipal governments.
(3) Memorial plaques, building
identification signs and building
cornerstones when cut or carved into a
masonry surface or when made of
noncombustible material and made an
integral part of the building or
structure.
(4) The flag of a government,; e -r
noncommercial institution or non-profit
corporation, such as a school or
hospital.
(5) Street address signs and combination
nameplate and street address signs that
contain no advertising copy and which
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do not exceed six (6) square feet in
area.
Article 7. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct
and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions hereof.
Article 8. This ordinance shall be in full force and
effect ten days after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this day of �j js,4 L�-
2006.
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