§ 1500-21-060. Permit Requirements

A.

Zoning Clearance for On-site Signs.

1.

Zoning Clearance Required. All on-site signs identified in Section 1500-21-070 (Signs Requiring a Permit) require approval of a Zoning Clearance (Section 1500-25-030) to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Chapter.

2.

Submittal Requirements. A Zoning Clearance application for an on-site sign shall provide all applicable information and materials required by Article 22. Applications shall also include:

a.

One reproducible copy of a site plan for the property upon which the sign(s) is to be located depicting the location of existing building(s), and existing and proposed sign(s);

b.

One reproducible copy of a sign plan depicting the sign(s) including dimensions, colors, materials and type of illumination; and

c.

One reproducible copy of a scaled building elevation plan indicating the sign location (wall signs only).

B.

Use Permit for Off-site Signs within Commercial and Employment Districts.

1.

Use Permit. All off-site signs within Commercial and Employment Districts identified in Section 1500-21-070 (Signs Requiring a Permit) require approval of a Use Permit (Section 1500-25-050) to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Chapter.

2.

Submittal Requirements. A Use Permit for an off-site sign shall provide all applicable information and materials required by Article 22. Applications shall also include:

A.

One reproducible copy of a site plan for the property upon which the sign(s) is to be located depicting the location of existing building(s), and existing and proposed sign(s);

B.

One reproducible copy of a sign plan depicting the sign(s) including dimensions, colors, materials and type of illumination.

C.

Planned Sign Program for Building Complexes.

1.

Planned Sign Program Required. A Planned Sign Program shall be processed as a component of the Design Review application for any projects within Commercial and Employment districts that propose five or more buildings, tenants, or uses, intended to function as a building complex. Characteristics of a building complex may include, but are not limited to, shared parking facilities, reciprocal access, and common building design. Such projects may include multiple tenants or owners, and may be situated on one or more lots or parcels.

The purpose of a Planned Sign Program is to establish criteria to ensure coordinated and consistent signage within building complexes. Upon approval of a Planned Sign Program, all signs erected in the area governed by the Program shall conform to the Program, and no Zoning Clearance shall be issued for a sign not in conformance with the criteria of the Program. Relief from the criteria of a Planned Sign Program may be granted only through Design Review approval to modify or replace the Program.

2.

Submittal Requirements. A Design Review application including a Planned Sign Program shall provide all applicable information and materials required by Article 22. Applications shall also include:

a.

One reproducible copy of a site plan for the property upon which the sign(s) is/are to be located, depicting the location of existing and proposed building(s), and existing and proposed freestanding sign(s);

b.

One reproducible copy of a sign plan depicting the format for all signs subject to the Planned Sign Program, including the location, dimensions, colors, materials, and type of illumination;

c.

One reproducible copy of a scaled building elevation plan indicating the sign location (wall signs only); and

d.

A detailed statement of criteria for the proposed signs including, but not limited to: number, type, location, size, height, materials, letter style, colors, mounting details and illumination.

Figure 1500-21-3: Common Sign Types