Ordinance - 1999 - 355 - Amend Title 8/Design Review Overlay/Sign Regulations/Procedures - 10/05/1999ORDINANCE # 355,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EAGLE CITY CODE TITLE 8 "ZONING", CHAPTER 2 "ZONING
DISTRICTS AND MAPS", ARTICLE A "DR DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT", SECTION
8 "SIGN REGULATIONS"; AND SECTION 9 "PROCEDURES"; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on March 9, 1999, the City Council took action to proceed with public hearings to consider
amendments regarding sign regulations which were proposed by the Board of Directors of the Eagle
Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing of the Design Review Board, on June 10, 1999, the Board voted 5 to
0 to recommended approval of the sign ordinance amendment with changes as shown on document
"ZOA-2-99 dr version.doc" (noted in document footer) presented to the Planning and Zoning
Commission;
WHEREAS, after a public hearing -of the Planning and Zoning Commission, on June 28, 1999, and July
12, 1999, the Commission voted 5 to 0 to recommended approval of the sign ordinance amendment with
changes as shown on document "ZOA-2-99 pz version2.doc" (noted in document footer);
WHEREAS, after two public hearings of the Eagle City Council, one August 24, 1999, and another on
October 5, 1999, the Council voted 3 to 2 on October 5, 1999, to approve the sign ordinance amendment
with changes as shown herein; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that it is in the best interest of the public to allow restricted internal
illumination for wall signs, allow additional monument signs, allow larger non -internal illuminated wall
signs, allow special portable signs, provide criteria for temporary signs, and to provide for other
restrictions and provisions relating to those specific sign criteria and other sign criteria herein.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAGLE,
IDAHO, as follows
Section 1: That Eagle City Code Title 8 "Zoning", Chapter 2 "Zoning Districts And Maps", Article
A "DR Design Review Overlay District", Section 8 "Sign Regulations", be, and the same hereby is,
amended with the strike-thru text being deleted and the underlined text being added to read as follows:
8-2A-8: SIGN REGULATIONS:
A. Applicability: The following criteria shall apply to all signs within the entire Design Review
Overlay District. (Ord. 276, 8-29-1996)
B. Definitions: If conflict arises between any definition in this Section and any other definition
within this Title, the definition with the more specific and/or more restrictive definition shall control.
Any other words or phrases not specifically defined shall be interpreted to give this Chapter its most
reasonable application.
ACCESSORY SIGN: Any sign which directs attention to an occupancy; business, commodity, service
or entertainment conducted, sold or offered only upon the premises where the sign is maintained as
distinguished from a sign which directs attention to or advertises an occupancy commodity, service or
entertainment supplied or originating on other premises.
ADVERTISING STRUCTURE: A structure of any kind or character, erected or maintained for outdoor
advertising purposes, upon which any poster, bill, printing, painting or other advertisement of any kind
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whatsoever may be placed including statuary for advertising purposes.
ANIMATED SIGN: Any sign which is designed and constructed to give its message through a sequence
or progressive changes or parts or lights or degree of lighting.
AREA OF SIGN: The entire area within a single, contiguous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of
writing, representation, emblem or any figure or similar character, together with any form or other
material or color forming an integral part of the display, or used to differentiate such sign from the
background against which it is placed. The area of the sign shall not include the necessary supports or
uprights on which the sign is placed, and superficial, nonilluminated column covers, ornamental trim
and other such incidental objects attached thereto which are not designed to convey a message.
AREA, OR SURFACE AREA, OF BUILDING: Actual surface area of the single building face to which
a sign is attached, including doors and windows, but excluding the roof area, as defined in this
subsection, and excluding structures for elevators or air conditioning equipment on the roof.
CONSTRUCTION SIGN: An informational sign which identifies the architect, engineer, contractor, or
other individual or firms involved with the construction of a building, or announcing the character of the
building or enterprise, which is erected and in place solely during the period of building construction.
DISPLAY SURFACE: The area made available by the sign structure for the purpose of displaying the
advertising message.
ELECTRIC SIGN: Any sign containing electrical wiring, but not including signs illuminated by an
exterior light source.
FACE OF BUILDING: The general outer surface of a main, exterior wall of a building which is the side
of a building which is recognized as the legal address of the building. The area of the face of a building
shall be a total area of such surface, including the area of doors and windows which open into such
surface.
FACE OR SURFACE OF SIGN: The surface of the sign upon, against or through which the message is
displayed or illustrated.
FREESTANDING SIGN: A single- or multiple -faced sign, supported from the ground by one or more
columns, uprights or braces.
FLOOD -LIT OR REFLECTIVE SIGN: Any sign for which the light travels through a shield or material
other than the bulb or tubing necessary to enclose the light source, which shield or material has the
effect of dispersing the light before it strikes the eye of the viewer.
FRONTAGE: The length of a lot along a street or other principal public thoroughfare, but not including
such length along an alley, watercourse or railroad.
GRADE: The elevation or level of the street closest to the sign to which reference is made, as measured
at the street's center line adjacent to where the sign is to be placed, or the relative ground level in the
immediate vicinity of the sign if determined by the Zoning Administrator to be an accurate
determination for grade with regard to the intent of this Chapter.
GRAND OPENING: The promotional activity used by newly established businesses to inform the
public of their location and contribution to the business community. "Grand opening" does not mean the
annual or occasional promotion of retail sales by a business.
HEIGHT OF SIGN: The vertical distance from the grade to the highest point of a sign or any vertical
projection thereof, including its supporting columns.
MONUMENT SIGN: A freestanding sign with a solid base, or with supports that are designed to be
structurally similar to the sign construction, and which incorporate architectural features which
compliment the sign construction. Pole -type supports are not permitted.
NONCONFORMING SIGN: Any sign which does not comply with the provisions of the Eagle City
Code.
OFF -PREMISES SIGN: Signs located on a separate parcel of land or a separate site from the place
where the product, service or business is located.
ON -PREMISES SIGN: Signs located on the same parcel of land or a site as the place where the product,
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service or business is located.
PORTABLE SIGN: Any sign not designed to be attached to a building or anchored to the ground.
PROJECTING SIGN: Any sign, other than a wall sign, which is suspended from and is supported by a
wall of a building or structure.
PROJECTION: The distance by which a sign extends over public property or beyond the building line.
PROPERTY LINE: That line denoting the limits of legal ownership of property.
READER BOARD: A sign or part of a sign on which the letters are readily replaceable such that the
copy can be changed from time to time.
REAL ESTATE SIGN: A sign advertising the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon which the sign
is maintained; not including a subdivision sign.
ROOF AREA: The total portion of a building or structure which encloses space which is not a part of
the living occupied area and is between the interior ceiling and the exterior roofline.
ROOF SIGN: A sign that is erected on or above the roof of a building and which derives its principal
support from the roof or from columns or supports extending through the roof. The definition includes a
sign affixed to any structure erected upon a roof, including a structure housing building equipment and
includes a structure sign erected on top of canopies.
ROOFLINE: The upper edge of any building wall or parapet, exclusive of any sign tower for any flat-
roof structure; or, the ridge line at the top of the roof, exclusive of any sign tower for any gabled roof
structure.
SIGN: Any letters, figures, design, symbol, trademark or device intended to attract attention to any
activity or service, place, subject, person, firm, corporation, public performance, article, machine or
merchandise whatsoever, including the display of merchandise. Sources of light used primarily to
illuminate a sign, or a building, or grounds surrounding the building, shall not be considered signs
themselves; provided however, that sources of light used primarily to attract attention to the light itself
or as a decorative feature of the display shall be considered as part of the sign. Excluded from the
definition are official traffic signs or signals, sheriffs notices, court notices or official public notices and
the flag of the government or noncommercial institution, and signs not visible from the street or
sidewalks.
SUBDIVISION SIGNS: Signs used to identify a land development which is to be or was developed at
essentially one time or pursuant to an approved subdivision application before the City.
SURFACE AREA: See definition of Area, Or Surface Area, Of Building.
TEMPORARY AND SPECIAL SIGNS: A nonpermanent sign intended for use for a short period of
time. Includes any banner, pennant or advertising display constructed of canvas, fabric, wood, plastic,
cardboard or wallboard, with or without frame. Examples of temporary and special signs included in this
category are construction signs, grand opening displays, real estate signs, "open house" signs, residential
land subdivision signs and subdivision directional signs.
UNLIT SIGN: A sign which is not internally lit or does not emit light.
WALL SIGN: A sign attached to or erected against the wall of a building or structure with the exposed
face of the sign parallel to the plane of said wall, and not extending from over twelve inches (12") from
the wall of the building or structure.
WIND SIGN: Any sign in the nature of a series of two (2) or more banners, flags, pennants, balloons, or
other objects fastened in such a manner as to move upon being subjected to wind or breeze.
WINDOW SIGN: All signs located inside and affixed to, painted on or within three feet (3') of windows
of a building, whether temporary or permanent, lighted or unlighted, which may be viewed from the
exterior of the building. The term does not include merchandise located within three feet (3') of the
window. (Ord. 276, 8-29-1996; amd. Ord. 285, 1-14-1997)
C. General Guidelines:
1. A sign permitted by this Section may be painted directly on the face of the building, either directly on
the finished material or a signboard affixed to the building. (Ord. 276, 8-29-1996)
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2. Free -hanging signboards attached under covered porches or canopies, are permitted, but no such sign
may exceed eight (8) square feet nor shall any such sign extend beyond the porch or canopy to which it
is attached. A minimum distance of seven feet six inches (7'6") shall be required between a walkway and
the bottom of a free -hanging signboard.
Fuel island canopies shall be permitted to have a maximum of two (2) signs for the fuel logo only. The
signs shall be attached to, or painted on, the canopy face. The height and width of the sign shall be
reviewed with regard to its proportional relationship to the height and width of the canopy face to which
it is attached or painted. The sign shall be a maximum of twenty (20) square feet but in no case shall the
sign cover more than one-third (1/3) of the area of the face of the canopy to which it is attached or
painted.
If two (2) signs are proposed, each sign shall be located on a different side of the canopy and should be
oriented to face oncoming traffic. (Ord. 285, 1-14-1997)
3. Monument signs, including the base of the sign, shall not exceed eight feet (8') in height (or 15 feet
depending upon the location as defined in this Chapter) from the center line of the adjacent roadway or
top of curb, if one exists.
4. The total perimeter area of any sign attached to, or painted on the face of a building shall not exceed
ten percent (10%) fii'c ptxvx f ) of the total surface area of the building face to which it is attached
or painted. however five percent (5%) shall be the maximum surface area to be permitted by the Design
Review Board if internal illumination is proposed and if such proposed internal illumination is
subsequently approved by the Board. Whenever the Board approves an internally illuminated sign the
Board must find that the proposed internally illuminated sign is in accordance with the provisions
stipulated within Eagle City Code Section 8 -2A -8-E "Sign Illumination", as well as any other applicable
regulations stated within this Title. In determining the total peeter area of an individual sign, an
imaginary vertical line shall be drawn before the first and after the last letter of each word in the sign.
Imaginary horizontal lines shall be drawn above and below each word in the sign. The sum or the areas
within these intersecting lines shall equal the total perimeter area of the individual letter sign. An
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5. Sign materials and overall appearance shall complement with the building architecture and colors as
determined by the Design Review Board.
6. Monument, free-hanging signboard, and wall-mounted signs shall be the approved sign styles.
Examples are in the Design Review Guidelines Booklet.
7. vernally illuricratod signage is not permittcd. Except as specifically provided for within this
Chapter, Iinternally illuminated signage is semi. prohibited.
8. Each business within a single building shall be allowed one wall sign for every street it fronts and the
entire building shall be permitted one monument sign for every street it fronts„ The sides of thebuilding
on which the signs are to be placed shall be shown by the owner, but shall be as approved by the Design
Review Board.
9. Anv corner business within a multi-tenant building shall be allowed two wall signs. The sides of the
building on which the signs are to be placed shall be shown by the owner, but shall be as approved by
the Design Review Board.
10. Special Portable Signs, which are not classified as portable temporary signs as regulated within this
title. which are used on an ongoing daily basis throughout the year may be permitted by the City if the
following criteria is complied with:
a. Special Portable Signs shall require a Design Review application and Design Review Board
approval.
b. Special Portable Signs shall be unique in character with styles used in 1870's to 1930's American
Northwest Architecture. Materials shall be weatherproofed and shall be properly maintained.
c. Illumination for Special Portable Signs is prohibited.
d. No more than one Special Portable Sign shall be permitted for any business.
e. Special Portable Signs shall be a maximum of sixteen (16) square feet along roadways with three or
less travel lanes with a speed limit of 25 mph or less and twenty five (25) square feet along roadways
with more than three travel lanes or along roadways with a speed limit of over 25 mph.
f. Special Portable Signs shall be a maximum of five (5) feet in height along roadways with three or
less travel lanes with a speed limit of 25 mph or less and seven (7) feet in height along roadways
with more than three travel lanes or along roadways with a speed limit of over 25 mph.
g. Special Portable Signs shall only be permitted on. or on the sidewalk adiacent to. the parcel on
which the business is located and shall not be permitted on any other parcel except that any multi-
tenant site shall have the sign on the site and not on any other site.
h. Special Portable Signs on a public sidewalk abutting the business's parcel may be permitted if a
minimum of five (5) feet of unobstructed walkway. or ADA required minimum, remains for
pedestrians.
i. Anv sign in a driveway or street sight vision triangle shall be a maximum of 32-inches high
measured from the driveway or street.
j. Special Portable Signs shall not be permitted to be on or within any berm or any portion of a
landscaped area.
k. Special Portable Signs shall be moved inside of the building at the end of each business day.
D. Monument And Detached Street Signs:
1. A shopping center, as defined in Eagle City Code section 8-1-2 shall be allowed one
monument detached street sign per street that it abuts. to identify the shopping center. If the shopping
center has a single address, the address shall be located on the monument sign and shall be a size that is
readable from the street. The height of any such sign, including the base to which it is attached, shall
not exceed fifteen feet (15'). The surface area of any such sign shall not exceed one hundred square feet
(100 sq. ft.) per exposed surface, including any reader board sign or surface.
In cases whcro a rkraplir.-g centx lice; t a than o;x point of access on diffcrcnt streets_a second
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the-sec-end-sign cta1.1 not exceed 30% of the surfaco arca of tho first sign, inoR.t&rs any reader board
sign or surface.
Anv freestanding single tenant building within a shopping center shall be permitted a monument sign.
The height of any such sign, including the base to which it is attached, shall not exceed six feet (61. The
exposed surface of anv such sign shall not exceed thirty square feet (30 sa. ft.) per exposed surface.
A double-faced monument or detachcd stroct sign is permitted.
The minimum distance between any monument or detached 3trcot signs within a shopping center shall
be 40-100-feet. No monument sign shall be any closer than 20-feet from a monument or other
freestanding sign on an adiacent property.
2. An indiNtidlx.i but/mass freestanding single tenant building, not in a shopping center, shall be
permitted to construct, erect and maintain one monument or detachcd strcct sign per street that it abuts to
identify the business to which it pertains. The height of any such sign, including the base to which it is
attached, shall not exceed eight feet (8'). The exposed surface of any such sign shall not exceed fifty
square feet (50 sq. ft.) per exposed surface except that the exposed surface of anv such sign within 40-
feet of a building shall not exceed six feet (61 in height and thirty square feet (30 so. ft.) per exposed
surface.
A double-faced monument or dctachcd street sign is permitted.
The minimum distance €r-em between any ether monument or detachcd 3trcct sign for an individual
business. not in a shopping center, shall be 40-100-feet. No monument sign shall be anv closer than 20-
feet from a monument or other freestanding sign on an adiacent property.
3. Directional signs within the boundaries of a shopping center are permitted only with the approval of
the Design Review Board. (Ord. 276, 8-29-1996)
4. Each individual free-standing business shall be limited to twe four signs, ' :, 'AWLu ncnt or
detached street 3ign, but excluding any permitted fuel island canopy signs. The sccond sSigns shall not
exceed the area and height allowed by Section 8 2A 8: C4 this Chanter. (Ord. 2°f, 1 1.1 1997-)
E. Sign Illumination:
1. Intetier The Design Review Board must find that anv internally-illuminated sign are not which may
be permitted under the specific regulations within this chapter shall be designed such that brightness
levels shall be controlled to assure a soft subtle effective light in accordance with other City of Eagle
regulations intended to create and maintain the American Northwest 1870's to 1930's architectural
appeal. A maximum of 430 milli-amps may be permitted for any internally illuminated sign subiect to
Design Review Board approval.
F. Landscaping: Landscaping shall be provided at the base of all pylon, detached street signs, pole
signs, and monument signs. The amount required shall be three (3) times the size of the largest exposed
surface. An example is shown below.
(SEE FIGURE IN CODE BOOK ON FILE IN THE CLERK'S
OFFICE)
G. Master Sign Plan: A developer who retains control over one or more structures or buildings
intended for business occupancy in a shopping center site, mini-mall, multi-tenant commercial or
industrial facility, or similar project shall submit a master sign plan to the Design Review Board for
approval. The master sign plan shall show sign colors, styles and locations of buildings, maximum size,
illumination, and materials to be used. All signs in a master sign plan shall be in harmony with the
adjacent and nearby building architecture and colors as determined by the Design Review Board.
H. Nonconforming Signs: All signs in the entire Design Review Overlay District on the effective
date hereof shall conform to this Chapter upon any structural change to the sign. sig n base. or building to
which it is attached , ' g a akar:: = •- - - - - - c or b'aik inga
, or upon a change in the face of the sign for the business to which such
sign pertains, but no later than - - •, - . - • • - - - - , . ! - -, January 1, 2007,
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except as defined -in provided for within subsection M (13) of this Section.
I. Prohibited Signs: The following types and styles of signs shall be prohibited within the entire
Design Review Overlay District. Prohibited signs are subject to removal by the City at the owner's or
user's expense.
1. Moving, revolving, intermittent, oscillating or flashing signs.
2. Portable interior illuminated, exterior signs.
3. Roof signs.
4. Wall signs that extend above the parapet wall.
5. Permanent Rreader board signs in excess of twenty square feet (20 ft. sq.) are prohibited and all
temporary reader board signs are prohibited.
6. Signs purported to be, or which are, an imitation of, or resemble an official traffic sign or signal, or
which bear the words "stop", "danger", "warning", or similar words in a manner potentially causing
confusion with such official signs or signals.
7. Signs which by reason of their size, location, movement, content, coloring or manner of illumination
may be confused with or construed as a traffic -control sign, signal or device, or the light of an
emergency or radio equipment vehicle, or signs which obstruct the visibility of any traffic or street sign
or signal device.
8. Signs or displays, chasing or scintillating lights, flares, bubble machines and similar devices
containing elements creating sound or smell.
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"A -frame, sandwich board, sidewalk. banner. pennant and similar signs except as may be permitted
within Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8 (L) "Temporary Signs" shall be prohibited.
10. "Signs (including window signs). identifying, or advertising activities, products,
businesses or services which have been discontinued shall be prohibited.
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11. Miscellaneous signs and posters. Signs or posters which are visible from a public way and are
tacked, pasted, or otherwise affixed to or upon the walls of buildings, trees, poles, posts, fences,
hydrants, bridges, or other structures.
12. Portable signs, including A -frame signs, banners, sandwich signs, curb signs, pole attachments,
mobile signs, but not including real estate open house signs or political signs.
13. Off -premises signs. No sign shall be permitted which is not related to the property upon which it is
located, or to the activity being conducted thereon.
14. Searchlights, except if as may be permitted within Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8 (L) "Temporary
Signs" are prohibited:
a. They are used by any i.-eo,kists or cntcrIrr. or= yearly for a nx.•yrirtium period of seven (7)
consccutivo days, or %r rim -poses of the g=am cperamg-e€-a ew-whx7eiso or an enterprise under
mag: pent fes. a Maximum
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15. Billboards.
16. Beacons and strobe lights.
J. Signs On City -Owned Property:
1. No person shall erect a sign upon any property owned or controlled by the City without first having
procured a lease of the property from the City. Before any lease shall be granted for the erection and
maintenance of a sign upon property of the City, a sign approval application shall be required with any
additional information which the Zoning Administrator shall deem necessary to carry out the purposes
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and intent of this Chapter.
2. In the event that any sign is erected or maintained in violation of the provisions of this Section, the
City may direct the removal of such sign. In the event the lessee deems such removal to be without
cause, they may, within thirty (30) days after such direction, make written appeal to the City Council.
The findings of the City Council, after notice to the lessee and due hearing, shall be final.
K. Signs In The Entire Design Review Overlay District:
1. No signs shall be erected or maintained in any district as established by the Zoning Ordinance except
those signs specifically enumerated in this Chapter. The number and area of signs as outlined in this
Chapter are intended to be maximum standards which do not necessarily ensure architectural
compatibility. Therefore, in addition to the enumerated standards, consideration shall be given to a sign's
relationship to the overall appearance of the subject property as well as the surrounding community.
Compatible design, simplicity and sign effectiveness are to be used in establishing guidelines for sign
approval.
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i11umi atcd, arc allowed in the entire De3ign Review Overlay District: Temuorary Signs: Temporary
signs shall be in compliance with the conditions specified within this section and anv other applicable
provisions within this chapter. Written City approval shall not be reauired unless stated herein.
1. Governmental or other legally required posters, notices or signs.
2. "For Rent", "For Sale" or similar signs, provided that:
a. Each sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area.
b. Vacant parcels containing five (5) acres or more in any area may be allowed "For Rent" or "For Sale"
signs not to exceed six (6) square feet in area.
3. Governmental flags or emblems, or flags of nonprofit organizations.
4. Contractors' signs shall be placed on the construction site. Contractors' signs may include banks,
realtors, subcontractors, etc., not exceeding thirty two (32) square feet, unless legally required by
governmental contract to be larger, eight feet (8') overall height, and located a minimum of five feet (5')
inside the property line.
5. Subdivision directional signs, subject to the following conditions:
a. Signs to be designed to comply with City standards.
b. Sign copy shall be limited to directional information, trade information and/or price range.
c. Maximum of six (6) signs may be utilized.
d. All directional signs must be located within two (2) miles of the development.
e. Signs to be displayed and grouped to the largest extent possible with directional signs for other
subdivisions to guard against a cluttered effect.
f. Not more than four (4) directional signs to be clustered in one group located not less than three
hundred feet (300') from a previously approved site.
g. All signs to be placed on private property shall have written consent of the property owner obtained
and filed with the City Clerk prior to issuance of a permit.
h. A sign location plan shall be prepared showing the site of each directional sign approved and on file
with the City prior to the issuance of a permit.
i. Signs are allowed only when a change in direction is required to lead customers to subdivision site.
j. All nonconforming subdivision directional signs must be removed prior to issuance of a permit.
6. GRAND OPENINGS - A -frame. sandwich board. sidewalk. banner. pennant and similar signs may be
permitted for a grand opening for a new business or enterprise or for a grand openinn for a business or
enterprise under new management for a maximum period of thirty (30) calendar days.
7. TEMPORARY SIGN IN LIEU OF PERMANENT WALL SIGN - A business identification banner,
or similar sign, may be permitted on a temporary basis. not to exceed one hundred and twenty (120)
days. during approval and construction of anv wall sign for a new business. Said sign shall not be larger
than the wall sign that would be permitted per this Title, shall only be located on the face of the building
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where the wall sign would be permitted per this Title. and shall be removed when the permanent sign is
installed. not to exceed one hundred and twenty (120) days.
8. TEMPORARY SIGN IN LIEU OF PERMANENT MONUMENT SIGN - A business identification
A -frame. sandwich board or similar sign. may be permitted on a temporary basis, not to exceed one
hundred and twenty (120) days. during approval and construction of any monument sign for a new
business. Said sign shall not be larger than the monument sign that would be permitted per this Title and
shall be removed when the permanent sign is installed. not to exceed one hundred and twenty (120)
days. The sign shall be reviewed and approved by the Zoning Administrator. or staff member designated
by the Zoning Administrator. and one Design Review Board member within five (5) working days of the
proposal being submitted to the City
9. OTHER PORTABLE/TEMPORARY SIGNS. such as A -frame. sandwich board. sidewalk. banner,
pennant and similar signs shall be permitted for a maximum of thirty (30) days (days need not be
consecutive) within any three calendar months if the following criteria is complied with (This section
does not apply to "Special Portable Signs" as regulated within this title):
a. No more than two portable/temporary sign shall be permitted for any business,
b. Other than banner type signs. portable/temporary signs shall be a maximum of nine (9) square feet
along roadways with three or less travel lanes with a speed limit of 25 mph or less and sixteen (16)
square feet along roadways with more than three travel lanes or along roadway s with a speed limit of
over 25 mph,
c. Banner type signs shall be a maximum of twenty (20) sauare feet.
d. Other than banner type signs. portable/temporary signs shall be a maximum of three (3) feet in
height along roadways with three or less travel lanes with a speed limit of 25 mph or less and five (5)
feet in height along roadways with more than three travel lanes or along roadways with a speed limit
of over 25 mph,
e. Portable/temporary signs shall only be permitted on the parcel. or sidewalk abutting the parcel, on
which the business is located and shall not be permitted on any other parcel except that anv multi
tenant site shall have the sign on the site and not on any other site.
f. Portable/temporary signs on a public sidewalk abutting the business's parcel may be permitted if a
minimum of five (5) feet of unobstructed walkway. or ADA reauired minimum. remains for
pedestrians.
g. Portable/temporary signs shall not be permitted to be on or within any berm or any portion of a
landscaped area.
h. Other than banner type signs, portable/temporary signs shall be moved inside of the building at the
end of each business day.
i. Other than banner type signs. portable/temporary signs shall be reviewed and approved by the
Zoning Administrator. or staff member designated by the Zoning Administrator. and one Design
Review Board member within five (5) working days of the proposal being submitted to the City,
i. All portable/temporary signs be made of weatherproof material.
10. TEMPORARY VENDOR SIGNS - Signs for temporary vendors shall comply with all the
requirement herein except that any temporary vendor sign shall be permitted for the entire length of time
that the temporary vendor is in operation.
11. TEMPORARY SEASONAL OR COMMUNITY EVENT SIGNS - Temporary signs for holiday
seasons or special - non business related - community events (i.e.: Eagle fun days. school ball games.
etc.) shall be permitted for a maximum of 60 days for the season. or for a maximum of thirty days for
the event. Sign sizes and locations shall comply with the conditions in #4 above.
M. Exemptions From Provisions: The provisions and regulations of this Chapter shall not apply to
the following signs, nor shall the area of such signs be included in the area of signs permitted for any lot
or use:
1. Signs not exceeding six (6) square feet in area, erected for the convenience of the public, such as signs
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identifying restrooms, public telephones, walkways and similar features or facilities.
2. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings and dates of erection, when cut into the surface or the
facade of the building or when projecting not more than two inches (2").
3. Traffic or other Municipal signs (signs required by law); railroad crossings signs, legal notices, and
such temporary emergency or nonadvertising signs as may be authorized by the City Council.
4. Signs of public utility companies indicating danger or which show the location of underground
facilities or of public telephones.
5. One real estate sign on any lot, provided such sign is located entirely within the property that is for
sale, is unlighted, does not exceed thirty two (32) square feet in area, and is removed within fifteen (15)
days after the close of the escrow, or the rental or lease has been accomplished.
6. House numbers, nonilluminated or directly illuminated "no trespassing", "no parking" and other
warning signs located on the lot to which the sign is appurtenant and not exceeding six (6) square feet in
area; one nonilluminated or directly illuminated nameplate not exceeding one square foot in area for
each dwelling unit.
7. "No trespassing", "no dumping", "no parking", "private", and other informational warning signs
which shall not exceed six (6) square feet in surface area.
8. Signs located in the interior of any building or within an enclosed lobby or court of any building or
group of buildings, which signs are designed and located to be viewed exclusively by patrons of such
use or uses.
9. Reasonable seasonable decorations within the appropriate holiday season. However, such displays
shall be removed at the end of the public holiday season.
10. The flag of a commercial institution. No more than one flag is permitted per business premises, the
flag shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in surface area, and shall be left loose to fly in the breeze.
11. Sculptures, fountains, mosaics and design features which do not incorporate advertising or
identification.
12. Sandwich -board signs worn by a person while walking the public ways of the City.
13. Existing signs pertaining to any business within the Design Review Overlay District which business
is found by the Design Review Board to be of local historical significance are exempt from the
provisions of this Chapter but subject to the provisions of Chapter 5 of this Title. (Ord. 276, 8-29-1996)
14. Non -illuminated window signs may cover a maximum of 25% of the window.
15. One neon window sign no lamer than 4 square feet or 10% of the window where it is placed,
whichever is larger. shall be permitted per business. Neon window signs shall be reviewed, and
approved by the Zoning Administrator. or staff member designated by the Zoning Administrator, and
one Design Review Board member.
16. Door signs identifying the business and/or indicating business hours, emergency phone numbers,
etc.. shall be permitted up to a maximum of 2 sauare feet.
Section 2: The provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable and if any provision
of this act or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is declared invalid for any
reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of remaining portions of this ordinance.
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Section 3: This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage, approval, and
publication as required by law. In lieu of publication of the entire Ordinance, a summary thereof in
compliance with Section 50-901A, Idaho Code, may be published.
DATED this 5th day of October, 1999.
CITY OF EAGLE
Ada Co ty, Idaho
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Affidavit of Publication
STATE OF IDAHO
COUNTY OF ADA
Publ i r� Nntire
ss
TITLE OF PUBLICATION
City of Eactle
PLAINTIFF OR LEGAL AGENT
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CITY OF EAGLE
NOV 1 9 1999
FlIe:
Route to:
A n A y C h i m nj i m a , being duly swc
deposes and says:
That I am the Classified Manager of THE VALLEY NEI
weekly newspaper published in Meridian, in the County of Ada and State
Idaho; that said newspaper has been and is in general circulation in the co
aforesaid, and in the vicinity of Meridian; that the advertisement, a copy c
is attached hereto, was published in said newspaper once a week for 1
consecutive weeks in the regular and entire issue of said paper dura
period and time of publication, and was published in the newspaper prope
not a supplement; that said paper has been established and regularly publi
more than seventy-eight consecutive weeks prior to the date of first public
said advertisement.
Such notice was published in the issue beginning with_Get b e r , ?
19 `&• • ,j s'ng with the issue of October 13 +
19
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STATE OF On:iX->
COUNTY OF. i t LAA_ )
On this day of
7 in the year of 1999 before me, a l'
Public, personally appeared ArN.A1Sk rN1 , known or ider
to me to be the person whose name subscribed to the within instrument,
a
My Commission expires
ST NT
Va11 y News
Meridian, Idaho
Number of Lines F 70
Number of Insertions 1
630 Lines @ 1.50 $ 945 . nn
Lines @ $
TOTAL COST
945.00
WILL BE $
being by me first duly sworn, declared that
acknowledged to me that he/she executed
OFFICIAL SEAL
non
NOTARY PUBLIC
COMMISSION NO. 06
MY COMMISS
e statements therein are true,
Copy of Notice
(First Copy)
identification A -frame, sandwich
board or similar sign, may be
permitted on a temporary basis,
not to exceed one hundred and
twenty (120) days, during
approval and construction of any
monument sign for a new busi-
ness. Said sign shall not be larg-
er than the monument sign that
would be permitted per this Title
and shall be removed when the
permanent sign is installed, not
to exceed one hundred and twen-
ty (120) days. The sign shall be
reviewed and approved by the
Zoning Administrator, or staff
member designated by the Zon-
ing Administrator, and one
Design Review Board member
within five (5) working days of
the proposal being submitted to
the City
9. OTHER PORTABLE/TEM-
PORARY SIGNS, such as A -
frame, sandwich board, side-
walk, banner, pennant and simi-
lar signs shall be permitted for a
maximum of thirty (30) days
(days need not be consecutive)
within any three calendar months
if the following criteria is com-
plied with (This section does not
apply to ISpecial Portable Signsi
as regulated within this title):
No more than two
portable/temporary sign shall be
permitted for any business,
Other than banner type signs,
portable/temporary signs shall be
a maximum of nine (9) square
feet along roadways with three or
less travel lanes with a speed
limit of 25 mph or less and six-
teen (16) square feet along road-
ways with more than three travel
lanes or alove„ adsyays, with_ a
Zoning Administrator,
member designated by
ing Administrator,
Design Review Board
within five (5) workin
the proposal being sut
the City,
All portable/tempor
be made of weatherprrr
al.
10. TEMPORARY
SIGNS - Signs for
vendors shall comply
requirement herein e
any temporary vendor
be permitted for the en
of time that the tempor
is in operation.
11. TEMPORARY
AL OR COMMUNIT
SIGNS - Temporary
holiday seasons or spt
business related - r.
events (i.e.: Eagle
school ball games, et(
permitted for a maxi'
days for the season, or
imum of thirty days fo
Sign sizes and loca
comply with the cond
above.
M. Exemptions f
sions: The provisions
tions of this Chapte
apply to the followin,
shall the area of sut
included in the area c
mitted for any lot or k
1. Signs not excee:
square feet in area,
the convenience of
such as signs
restrooms, public
walkways and simila
facilities.
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