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ORDINANCE NO. 2176
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN ITS ENTIRETY, Cl~PTER 18.96
OF THE ASHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE, THE SIGN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF ASHLAND, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
TI-IE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 18.96 of the Ashland Municipal Code shall be
amended irL its entirety, and shall read as follows:
Sections:
~8.96.0l0
18.96.020
18.96.030
18 . 96 . 01+0
18.96.050
18.96.060
18.96.070
18.96.080
18.96.090
18.96.100
18.96.110
18.96.120
18.96.130
18.96.140
18.96.150
"Chapter 18.96
SIGN REGULATIONS.
Purpose
Defi.nitions relating to signs
Exempted signs
Prohibited signs
Sign permits
General sign regulations
Residential sign regulations
Con~ercial-Downtown Overlay District
C01Th."1lercial, inJustrial and employment districts
Freeway sign zone
Abandoned signs
Abatement of nuisance signs
Abatement of billboard and off-premises advertising
Construction and maintenance standards
Enforcement
18.96.010. Purpose. This chapter shall hereafter be known and
designated as the "Sign Ordinance of the City of Ashland," and is
adopted in recognition of the important function of signs and the need
to safeguard and enhance the economic and aesthetic values in the City
of Ashland through regulation of such factors as size, number, location,
illumination, construction, and maintenance of signs; and thereby
safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare.
18.96.020 Definitions relating to signs.
A. Alteration - Any change in the size, shape, method of illumina-
tion, position, location, copy, construction, or supporting structure
of a sign.
B. Area - The area included within the outer dimensions of a sign.
In the ca'se of a multiple-faced sign, the area of each face shall be
included in determining sign area, excepting double-faced signs
placed no more than'twenty-four inches back~to-back.
c. Awni~ - A temporary or movable shelter supported entirely from
the exte1:'J..or wall of a building and composed of non-rigid materials
except for the supporting framework.
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D. Billboard - A sign which advertises a business, commodity or
activity which is sold, offered or conducted other than on the
premises where such sign is located, an.d which is sold, offered,
or conducted on such premises only incidentally, if at all.
E. Building face or wall - All window and wall area of a building
in one plane or elevation.
F. Bulletin board, changeable copy sign or reader board - A sign
of a permanent nature, but which accommodates changeable copy, in-
dicating the names of persons associated with, events conducted upon,
or products or services offered upon the premises upon which sign
is located.
G. Business - A commercial or industrial enterprise.
H. Business frontage - The lineal front footage of a building or
portion thereof, devoted to a specific business 'or enterprise, and
having an entrance/exit open to the general public.
I. Business premises - A parcel of property or that portion thereof
occupied by one tenant.
J. Canopy - A non-movable roof-like structure attached to a
building.
K. Construction sign - A sign stating the names, addresses or
telephone numbers of those individuals or businesses directly asso-
ciated with a construction project on the premises.
L. Direc.t illumination - A source of illumination on tbe surface
of a sign or from within a sign.
M. Flashing sign - A sign incorporating intermittant electrical
impulses 1:0 a source of illumination or revolving in a manner which
creates the illusion of flashing, or which changes color or intensity
of illumination. This definition is to include electronic time,
date and temperature signs.
N. Frontage - The single wall surface of a building facing a given
direction. -
o. Groill1d sign - A sign erected on a free-standing frame, mast
or pole and not attached to any' building. Also known as a "free-
standing sign."
P. Incidental sign - A sign intended primarily for the convenience
and direction of the public on the premises which does not advertise
but is informational only. Includes signs which denote the hours of
operation, credit cards accepted, entrances and exits, and signs
required by law.
Q. . Indirect illumination - A source of illumination directed
towara-a-sign so that the beam of light falls upon the exterior
surface of the sign:
R. Ille~1 sign - A sign which is erected in violation of the
Ashlanq Sign Code (l8.96).
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S. Marque,e sign - A sign which is painted on, attached to, or
supported by a marquee, awning or canopy.
T. Marquee - A non-movable roof-like structure which_ is self-draining.
u. Neighborhood identification - A sign located on a wall or
fence at the entry point to a single-family subdivision comprising
not less than two acres, or a sign identifying a multiple-family
development of ten or more dwelling units.
v. Non-conforming sign - An existing sign, lawful at the time of
enactment of this ordinance, which does not conform to the require-
ments of this Code.
w. Parcel or premises - A lot or tract of land under separate
ownership, as depicted upon the County assessment rolls, and having
frontage abutting on a public street.
X~.- Political sign - Any temporary sign which supports the candidacy
of any candidate for public office or urges action on any other
matter on the ballot of primary, general, or special elections.
Y. Projeeting signs - Signs, other than wall signs, which are
attached to and project from a structure or building face, usually
perpendicular to the building face.
z. Real estate s~gn - A sign indicating that the premises on which
the sign is locate, or any portion thereof, is for sale, lease or
rent.
AA. Roof sign - Any sign erected upon, against, or directly above
a roof or top of or above the parapet of a building.
rlB. Sign.- Any identification, description, illustration, symbol,
or device \-lhich is affixed directly or indirectly upon a building,
vehicle, structure or land and which identifies or directs attention
to a product, place, activity, person, institution or business.
cc. Shopp:tng center or business complex - Any building containing
more than one business, or any group of buildings in close proximity
to one another sharing parking, ownership and ingress or egress.
DD. Street frontage - The lineal dimension in feet that the
property upon which a structure is built abuts a public street or
streets.
EE. Temporary sign - A sign which is not permanently affixed. All
devices such as banners, pennants, flags (not including flags of
nations), searchlights, sandwich boards, sidewalk signs, curb signs,
balloons or other air or gas-filled balloons.
FF. Wall graphics - Any mosaic, mural or painting or graphic art
technique or combination or grouping of mosaics, murals, or paintings
or graphic art techniques applied, implanted or placed directly
onto a wall or fence, and containing no copy, advertising symbols,
lettering, trademarks or other references to any prod~ct, service,
goods or advertising anything sold on or off the premises.
GG. Wall sign - A sign attached to or erected against the wall of
a building with the face in a parallel plane of the building wall.
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HH. Wind sign or device - Any sign or device in the nature of
banners, flags, balloons, or other objects fastened in such a
manner as to move upon being subject to pressures by wind or breeze.
18.96.030 Exempted signs. The following signs and devices shall ~
not be subject to the provisions of this chapter except for 18.96.140.
A. Informational signs placed by the City of Ashland, or other
governmental agency.
B. Memorial tablets, cornerstones, or similar plaques not exceed-
ing six square feet in size.
c. Flags of national, state or local governments.
D. Signs within a building provided they do not identify the
business to persons outside the building.
E. Temporary political signs not exceeding four square feet,
provided the signs are erected no more than thirty days prior to
and removed within seven days following the election for which they
were intended:
F. Temporary, non-illuminated real estate (nor more than one per
tax lot) or construction signs not exceeding six square feet in
residential areas or twelve square feet in commercial and industrial
areas, provided said signs are removed within fifteen days from the
sale, lease or rental of the property or within seven days of
completion of the project.
G. Nameplates indicating the name, address or profession of the
occupant, not exceeding one square foot.
H. Small incidental signs displayed s~rictly for direction,
safety or convenience of the public, including signs which identify
restrooms, public telephones, parking area entrances and exits,
freight entrances, and credit card signs, provided said signs do
not exceed two square feet in area per sign, nor more than four in
number on any parcel or two per street frontage, whichever is greater.
I. Temporary signs painted or placed upon a window in conjunction
with non-residential use, when such signs do not obscure more than
twenty percent of such window area, and are maintained for a period
not exceeding seven days. Signs which remain longer than seven days
will be considered permanent and must comply with the provisions pf
the Ashland Sign Code (18.96). .
J. Temporary, off-premises, directional, open-house real estate
signs, provided such signs do not exceed two square feet in size,
are located on private property, do not advertise the name .ofthe
real estate firm, and are up only during the actual open-house hours.
K. Temporary window signs which advertise seasonal or City-wide
events.
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18.96.040 Prohibited signs.
A. No billboard or other off-premises advertising signs shall
be permitted except as may be provided in Section 18.96.030.
B. No movable sign, temporary sign or bench sign shall be permitted
except as may be provided in Section 18.96.030..
c. No wi.nd sign, device, or captive balloon shall be permitted
except as may be provided in Section 18.96.030.
D. No flashing signs shall be permitted.
E. No si.gn shall have or consist of any moving, rotating, or
otherwise animated part.
F. No three-dimensional statue, caricature or representation of
persons, cmimals or merchandise shall be used as a sign or incor-
porated into a sign structure.
G. No public address system or sound devices shall be used in
conjunction with any sign or advertising device.
H. No roof signs or signs which project above the roof shall be
permitted.
I. No exposed sources of illumination shall be permitted, including
but not limited to neon or fluorescent tubing, incandescent bulbs,
except when a sign is internally illuminated or the source of
illumination is fully shielded from public view.
J. No internally illuminated sign shall be permitted which when
lighted causes a dangerous effect on motorists or pedestrians.
K. No signs which use plastic as part of the exterior visual
effects or are internally illuminated in the Historic District,
as identified in the Ashland Comprehensive Plan, or in any residential
districts. shall be pennitted.
L. No bulletin boards or signs with changeable copy shall be
permitted, except as allowed by Section l8.96.060(D).
M. No wall graphics shall be permitted.
N. No projecting signs shall be permitted.
18.96.050 Sign permits.
A. Sign permit required. A sign permit is required in each of
the follo'wing instances:
I) Upon the erection of any new sign except exempted signs.
2) To make an alteration to any existing sign.
3) To alter an existing non-conforming sign) subject to
Section 18.96.050(C).
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4) To erect a temporary sign for a new business or grand
opening subj ect to Section 18: 96.050 (D) .
B. Required information for a sig~ permit. For the purposes of
review by the Staff Advisor and Building Official, a drawing to
scale shall be submitted which indicates fully the material, colorr
texture, dimensions, shape, relation and attachment to building and
other structures, structural elements of the proposed sign, and
the size and dimensions of any other signs located on the applicant's
building or property. Permits shall not be required for minor
maintenance and repairs to existing signs or for changes in sign
copy for conforming signs.
c. Ch~nge of copy or otherwise altering any existing non-conforming
sign. t is unlawful to change the copy on or o~herwise alter any
existing non-conforming sign. The sign must be brought into con-
formance with this title upon change of copy or alteration, with a
sign permit required prior to the alteration or copy change. Acts
of God or vandalism which ~amag~ the?e non-conforming signs shall be
ex~mpt fr.om this section. However, the signs must be restored to
th~ir.ori2inal copy and ~ pe~mit with a.$IO.OO fee will .be required
. .1?r~or .to' the re;,air work. - . '. . .
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D. Temporary signs for new businesses or grand openings. The
Staff Advisor or his designate can issue a permit for a temporary
sign for new businesses or for grand openings for a period not to
exceed seven days. A permit is required for these signs but the
permit fee is waived.
E. Unsafe or illegal signs. If the Staff Advisor or Building
Official shall find that any sign is unsafe or insecure, or any
sign erected or established under a sign permit has been carried
out in violation of said permit or this chapter, he shall give
written notice to the permittee or owner thereof to remove or alter
such sign within seven days. The Staff Advisor or Building Official
may cause any sign which is an immediate peril to persons or property,
or any sign erected without a permit, to be removed immediately,
and said sign shall not be re-established until a valid permit has
been issued. Failure to remove or alter said signs as directed
shall subject the permittee or owner to the penalties prescribed
in this Title.
F. Sign permit record required. The Planning Department shall
keep a copy and permanent record of each sign permit issued.
G. Sign permit fee. The fee for a sign permit shall be $10 plus
$l per square foot of the sign. The fee for any sign which is
erected without a sign permit shall be double the regular sign fee.
18.96.060 General sign regulations. The following general provisions
shall govern all signs in addition to all other applicable provisions
of this Chapter.
A. Variances. The following regulations pertaining to signs are
not su~ject to the variance section of this code:
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1) Section 18.96.040 Prohibited signs.
2) Section l8.96.110 Abandoned signs..
.3) Section l8.96.120 Abatement of nuisance signs.
4) Section l8.96.l30 - Abatement of billboards and off-
premises signs.
5) Section 18.96.140 - Construction and maintenance standards.
6) The size, height and number of constraints of Sections 1<:s.96.G70
18.96.080, 18.96.090, and l8.96.100.
B. Hazardous signs. No unofficial sign which purports to be, is
an imitation of, or resembles an official traffic sign or signal,
or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic, or ~tlhich hides
from view any official traffic sign or signal shall be permitted.
c. Obst:~~ction by signs. No sign or portion thereof shall be
placed so that it obstructs any fire escape, stairway or standpipe;
interferes with human exit through any window of any room located
~bove the first floor of any building; obstructs any door or required
exit from any building; or obstructs any required light or ventilation.
D. Content of signs. The lettering and advertising matter on
all signs within the City, except as provided herein, shall indicate
the name or nature of the business done or service rendered upon
such premises. Reference to prices shall be limited to no more than
twenty percent of the area of a permitted sign, and the price informa-
tion only can consist of changeable copy.
E. Pictorial caricatures or representations. Pictorial caricatures
or repres~~ntations may be incorporated into a sign provided the same
are limited to no more than one-third of the area of a permitted sign.
F. Placement of signs.
~ Near residential. No sign shall be located in a commercial
'or industrial district so that it is primarily visible
only from a residential district.
2) Near freeways. Except as provided in Section l8.96.100,
entitled "Freeway sign zone," and excepting real estate
and construction signs, no sign shall be erected within
six hundred feet of a freeway so that it is primarily
visible only from such freeway.
3) Near street intersections. No signs in excess of two and
one-half feet in height shall be placed in the vision
clearance area. The vision clearance area is the triangle
formed by a line connecting points twenty-five feet from
the intersection of property lines. In the case of an
interBection involving an alley and a street, the triangle
is formed by a line connecting points ten feet along the
alley and twenty-five feet along the street. When the
angle of intersection between the street" and the alley
is less than 300, the distance shall be twenty-five feet.
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4) Near driveways. No sign or portion thereof shall be
erected within ten feet of driveways.unless the same is
less than two and one-half feet in height.
5) In future street right-of-way. No sign or portion thereof
shall be erected within future street rights-of-way, as
depicted upon the Master Street Plan, unless and until
an agreement is recorded stipulating that the sign will
be removed or relocated upon street improvements at no
expense to the City.
18.96.070 Residential sign regulations. Signs in residential
districts (R) shall conform to the following regulations:
A.
I)ecial provisions.
No sign or portion thereof shall extend beyond any
property line of the premises on which such sign is
located.
2) Illuminated signs shall not be permitted.
3) Nothing contained herein shall be construed as permitting
any type of sign in conjunction with a commercial use
allowed as a home occupation, as no signs are allowed in
conjunction with a home occupation.
4)
of signs permitted.
Nameplates. One nameplate shall be permitted for each
occupant, not exceeding an area of one square foot,
attached to and parallel to the exterior wall of the
building.
Neighborhood identification signs. One sign shall be
permitted at each entry point to single-family developments,
not exceeding an area of eight square feet per sign, with
lettering not over nine inches in height, located not over
five feet above grade.
'Conditional uses. Uses authorized in accordance with the
Chapter on Conditional Use Permits may be permitted one
ground sign not exceeding an overall height of five feet
and an area of fifteen square feet, set back at least ten
feet from property lines; or one wall sign in lieu of a
ground sign. Such signs shall be approved in conjunction
with the issuance of such conditional use permit. Said
signs shall not use plastic as part of the exterior visual
effect and shall not be illuminated.
Retail commercial uses allowed as a conditional use in
the Raitroad District shall be allowed one wall sign or
one ground sign which meets the following criteria:
a) The total size of the sign is limited to six square
feet.
b) The maximum height of any ground sig~. is to be three
feet above grade.
c) The sign must be constructed of wood and be non-
iltuminated.
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18.96.080 Commercial-Downtown Overla
the CommE~rcial-Downtown Over ay District s a
fo1~owing regulations:
Signs in
to the
A.
r)ec:ial provisions.
Frontage. The number and use of signs allowed by virtue
of a given business frontage shall be placed only upon
such business frontage, and no building shall be credited
with more than two business frontages.
2) Aggregate number of signs. The aggregate number of signs
for each business shall be two signs for each business
frontage (a frontage with an entrance/exit open to the
general public).
3) Material. No sign in the Commercial-Downtown Overlay
District shall use plastic as part of the exterior visual
effects of the sign.
4) Aggregate area of signs. The aggregate area of all-signs
established by and located on a given street frontage, shall
not exceed an area equal to one square foot for each lineal
foot of street frontage. Aggregate area shall not include
nameplates, and real estate and construction signs.
Types of signs permitted.
1) Wall signs.
a) Number. Two signs per building frontage shall be
permitted for each business, or one sign per frontage
for a group of businesses occupying a single common
space or suite.
b) Area. Total sign area shall not be more than one
square foot of sign area for one lineal foot of legal
business frontage. This area shall not exceed sixty
square feet.
c) Projection. Signs may project a maximum of eighte~n
inches from the face of the building to which they
are attached, provided the lowest portion of the sign
is at least eight feet above grade. Any portion
lower than eight feet may only project four inches.
d) Height and extension above roof line. Signs shall
have a maximum face height of five feet, and may not
project above the roof or eave line of the building.
2) Ground signs.
a) Number. One sign, in lieu of a wall sign, shall be per-
mitted for each lot with a street frontage in excess of
fifty lineal feet. Corner lots can count one street
frontage. Two or more parcels of less than fifty feet
I~ay be combined for purposes of meeting the foregoing
standard, provided that all such businesses are identi-
fied on such sign.
b) Area. Signs shall not exceed an ar~a of one square foot
for ~ach two lineal feet of street frontage, with a maxi-
mum area of sixty square feet per sign.
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c) Placement. Signs shall be placed so that no sign
or portion thereof shall extend beyond any property
line of the premises on which such sign is located.
Signs on corner properties shall also comply with the
vision clearance provisions of Section l8.96.060(F).
d) Height. No ground sign shall be in excess of five
feet in total height.
~ Marquee signs.
a.) Number. One sign shall be permitted for each business
frontage in lieu of a wall sign.
b) Area. Signs shall not exceed the permitted aggregate
sign area not taken up by a wall sign or eight square
feet, whichever is less.
c) Projection. Signs may not project beyond the face
of the marquee if suspended, or above or below the
face of the marquee if attached to and parallel to
the face of the marquee.
d) Height. Signs shall have a maximum face height of
nine inches if attached to the marquee.
e) Clearance above grade. The lowest portion of a sign
attached to a marquee shall not be less than seven
feet, six inches above grade.
f) Signs painted on a marquee. One sign can be painted
on the marquee in lieu of a wall sign provided the t
sign does not exceed the permitted aggregate sign
area not 'taken up by a wall sign or eight square feet,
whichever is less.
4) Projecting Signs. ~
a) Number. One sign shall be permitted for each business
or group of businesses occupying a single common space
or suite in lieu of a wall sign.
b) Area. A projecting sign shall not exceed an area of
ore square foot for each two feet of lineal business
frontage that is not already utilized by a wall sign.
The maximum area of any projecting sign shall be IS
square feet.
c) Projection. Signs may project from the face of the
building to which they are attached a maximum of two feet E
if located eight feet above grade, or three feet if ~
located nine feet above grade or more. I
d) Height and extension above roof line. Signs shall not
extend above the roofline, eave or parapet wall of the I
building to which they are attached, or be lower than I
eight feet above grade. .
Ie) Limitation on Placement. No proj ecting sign shall be
placed on any frontage on an arterial street as designated
on the Ashland Comprehensive Plan.
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18.96.090 Commercial, industrial andeIll 10 ent districts. Signs
in commercJ..a , in ustria an emp oyment J..stricts, excepting the
Downtown--Commercial Overlay District and the Freeway Overlay Dis-
trict, shall conform to the following regulations:
~)eclal provisions.
Frontage. The number and area of signs allowed by virtue
of a given business frontage shall be placed only upon
such business frontage and no building shall be credited
with more than two business frontages.
Aggregate number of signs. The aggregate number of signs
for each business shall be two signs for each business
frontage (a frontage with an entrance/exit open to the
general public).
Aggregate area of signs. The aggregate area of all signs
established by and located on a given street frontage, shall
not exceed an area equal to one square foot of sign area for
each lineal foot of street frontage. Aggregate area shall
not include nameplates, and temporary real estate and con-
struction signs.
irpes of signs permitted.
Wall signs.
a) Number. Two signs per building frontage shall be
permitted for each business, or one sign per frontage
for a group of businesses occupying a single common
space or suite.
Area. Total sign area shall not be more than one
square foot of sign area for one lineal foot of
legal business frontage. This area shall not exceed
sixty square feet.
Projection. Signs may project a maximum of eighteen
inches from the face of the building to which they
are attached, provided the lowest portion of the sign
is at least eight feet above grade. Any portion
lower than eight feet can only project four inches.
Height and extension above roof line. :Signs shall';
have a maximum face height of five feet, and may not
project above the roof or eave line of the building.
Ground signs.
a) Number. One sign shall be permitted for each lot
with a street frontage in excess of fifty lineal
feet. Corner lots can count both street frontages
in determining the lineal feet of the street frontage,
but only one ground sign is permitted on corner lots.
Two or more parcels of less than fifty feet may be
combined for purposes of meeting the foregoing
standard, provided that all such businesses are iden-
tified on such sign.
Area. Signs shall not exceed an area of one square
foot for each two lineal feet of street frontage,
with a maximum area of sixty square feet per sign.
Placement. Signs shall be placed so that no sign or
portion thereof shall extend beyond any property line
of the premises on which such sign is located. Signs
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on corner properties shall also comply with the vision
clearance provisions of Section 18.96.060(F).
d) Height. No ground sign shall be in excess of five
feet in total height.
Marquee signs.
a) I Number. One sign shall be permitted for each business
frontage in lieu of a wall sign. ~
b) I A:ea. Signs shall not exceed the permitted aggregate
sJ..gn area not taken up by a wall sign or eight square
feet, whichever is less.
c) Projection. Signs may not project beyond the face
of the marquee if suspended, or above or below the
face of the marquee if attached to and parallel to
the face of the marquee.
d) Height. Signs shall have a maximum face height of
nine inches if attached to the marquee.
e) Clearance above grade. The lowest portion of a sign
attached to a marquee shall not be less than seven
feet, six inches above grade.
f) Signs painted on a marquee. One sign can be painted
o~ the marquee in lieu of a wall sign, provided the
slgn does not exceed the permitted aggregate sign
ar~a not taken up by a wall sign, or eight square feet,
.wh~chever is less.
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18.96.100 Freeway sign zone.
A. Purpose. This special overlay zone is intended to provide for
and regulate certain on-premise ground signs which identify free'tvay-
oriented businesses in commercial districts located at freeway inter-
changes. For the purposes of this Section, a freeway-oriented
business shall mean a business with the primary purpose of providing
highway-related services, lodging or products to non-resident
travelers on interstate freeways.
B. Establishment and location of freeway sign zones. Freeway
sign zones shall be depicted on the official Zoning Map of the City
and identi.fied as the Freeway Overlay District.
c. Freev7ay Overlay sign regulations. All signs in this district
shall comply with Section l8.96.090, except for ground signs which
sl}all comply. with the provision.s of Section 18. 96 .100 (D), ground
sJ..gn regulatJ..ons.
J). Ground sign regulations.
1) Number. One sign shall be permitted for each lot as
allowed by Section 18.96.090 of this Chapter.
2)
3)
Area. Signs shall not exceed an area of lOO hundred
square feet per sign.
Height. Signs shall not exceed a height of 2028 feet
above meqn sea level.
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18.96.110 Abandoned signs. All signs pertaining to businesses
or occupants whose products or services. have ceased to be offered
to the public on the premises shall be removed within thirty days.
18.96.120 Abatement of nuisance signs. The following signs are hereby
declared a public nuisance and shall be removed or the nuisance ab..ated:
A. Flashing signs visible from a public street or highway.
B. Abandoned signs pertaining to businesses or occupants whose
products or services have ceased .to be offered to the public on the
premises.
c. Temporary and movable signs.
D. Illegal signs.
18.96.l30 Abatement of billboards and off-premises advertising.
All billboards and other off-premises advertising signs are hereby
declared a public nuisance and shall be removed by December 20, 1978.
18.96.l40 Construction and maintenance standards.
A. Materials of construction.
I) Single- and two-family residential di$tricts.. All signs
and their supporting members may be constructed of any
material, subject to the provisions of this Section and
Se~tion 18.96.070 B(4) &(3).
2) Commercial and industrial districts. All signs and their
supporting members shall be constructed on noncombustible
materials or fire-retardant treated wood which maintains
its fire-resistive qualities when tested in accordance
with the rain and weathering tests of the U.B.C. Standard
No. 32-37, unless otherwise provided in this Section.
3) Non-treated signs. All wall, r;round, marquee and pro-
jecting signs of twenty square feet or less may be con-
structed of non-treated wood.
4) Real estate and construction signs. All signs may be
constructed of compressed wood particle board or other
material of similar fire resistivity.
5) Directly illuminated signs. All signs illuminated from
within may be faced with plastics approved by the Building
Code.
6) Signs within buildings. All signs located completely
inside a building or structure may be of any material
7) Glass. All glass used in signs shall be shatter-resistant
or covered by a shatter-resistant material. '
8) Wood. Wood in contact with the grQund shall be foundation-
grade redwood, foundation-grade cedar, all heartwood
cypress, ~r any species of wood which has been pressure-
treated WJ..th an approved preservative. Trim and backing
strips may be constructed of wood.
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B. Construction methods.
1) J~ll signs shall be constructed of such materials or treated
in such a manner that normal weathering will not harm,
deface or otherwise affect the sign.
2) .~11 letters, figures and similar message elements shall be
safely and securely attached to the sign structure.
3) All; signs shall be designed and constructed to resist the
app~icable wind loads set forth in the Building Code. ~
C. Maintenance. All signs shall be maintained at all times in a
state of good repair, and no person shall maintain or permit to be
maintained, on any premises owned or controlled by 'him, any sign
which is in a sagging, leaning, fallen, decayed, deteriorated or
other dilapidated or unsafe condition.
l8.96.150 Enforcement. The portions of this Chapter relating to
the structural characteristics and safety of signs shall be enforced
by the Bui.lding Official or his designate; all other portions shall
be enforced by the Staff Advisor or his aesignate.
SECTION 2. It is hereby adjudged and declared that the existing
conditions are such that this Ordinance is necessary for the preserva-
tion of the public health and safety of the people of the City of
Ashl,and and an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordin-
ance shall take effect and may be in full force and effect from and
after its passage and approval by the Mayor.
The foregoing ordinance was first read by tit.le only in accord-
ance with A~ticle X, Section' 2(C) of the City Charter on the ~~~
day Of~. ~~_, 1982, and duly PASSED and ADOPTED this ~~
day of_~~a~ ,1982.
ATTEST:
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~anklin
City Recorder
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SIGNED and APPROVED this--3'4J day of ~t2A../~r...-
, 1982.
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L. Gor on Me aris
Mayor
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