§ 4.4.5. Off-site signs.

A.

Permitted Signs. Off-site advertising signs are allowed in the B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, IC, M-1, M-2, RC-1, RAC, RI, A-1 and PUD zoning classifications.

B.

Allowances:

(1)

For permitting purposes only, the number of signs will be based upon the number of supporting structures. For example, two sign faces placed back to back mounted on a single supporting structure will be considered as a single, double faced sign. The supporting structure may consist of a single metal post structure or a set of wooden poles placed together which constitute a single supporting structure.

(2)

Within the A-1 Classification. Off-premise signs are permitted within the A-1 Classification when the determination as to zoning by the local government for the parcel meets all of the following criteria:

(a)

The parcel is comprehensively zoned and includes commercial or industrial uses as allowable uses, and

(b)

The parcel reasonably accommodates a commercial or industrial use under the Future Land Use Map of the comprehensive plan and land use development regulations.

C.

Double and triple decker signs are prohibited.

D.

Location and Design Criteria:

(1)

Maximum Size. No off-site advertising sign face shall exceed 675 square feet in size of message area except for temporary (not to exceed 12 months) additions which shall not exceed ten percent of the base size.

(2)

Number of Signs. For permitting purposes only, the number of signs will be based upon the number of supporting structures. For example, two sign faces placed back to back mounted on a single supporting structure will be considered as a single, double faced sign. The supporting structure may consist of a single metal post structure or a set of wooden poles placed together which constitute a single supporting structure. Where two sign faces are placed back to back on two separate supporting structures to form a V, and which are at the point no more than five feet apart and at the apex less than 20 feet apart shall be counted as a single sign.

(3)

Sign Area. The area of a sign shall be the area within the smallest square, rectangle, parallelogram, triangle, circle or semicircle, the sides of which touch the extreme points or edges of the sign face excluding temporary additions or extensions. Where two sign faces are placed back to back on a single sign structure and the faces are no more than five feet apart at any point, the allowable area of the sign shall be counted as the area of both faces. The exception for V-structures as defined in Section 4.4.5.C(2) shall also apply.

(4)

Spacing and Location:

(a)

Locations for off-site advertising signs shall be spaced at 1,000-foot intervals measured from center to center along the same side of a common right-of-way. No other off-site sign shall be located within the 1,000-foot interval and to a property depth of 600 feet along the side of the thoroughfare to which the sign is directed. Spacing shall be determined based on signs that have received the necessary county permit pursuant to this Code as well as those signs existing prior to the adoption of this Code. Signs having received prior authorization shall have priority over a later applicant in determining compliance with the spacing restrictions.

(b)

Permitting:

(1)

County Roadways. Where two or more applications from different persons or companies conflict with each other, only one of the applications may be approved. The first application received by the Growth Service Department will be the first considered for approval. The second application shall remain pending until resolution of the first application. The second applicant shall be advised in writing of the first application and that the first application is being acted upon. If the first application considered is granted, the second application shall be denied. If the first application is denied, the second application shall be considered for approval.

(2)

State Highways. Replacement signs are signs which do not meet the required spacing without the removal of an existing sign. Applicants submitting an application for a sign replacement may be issued Letters of Intent in the order they are received by the Growth Services Department. The first applicant to present the required State Permit and a copy of the state tags will receive the permit for the sign construction.

(c)

Placement Standards:

(1)

Signs shall not be located within a clear visibility triangle, at intersections of driveway and street or street and street, as said triangle is defined in Division 6.11 Traffic Management.

(2)

Supports for signs or sign structures shall not be placed in or upon a private right-of-way or private easement without demonstrating permission from the private land owner.

(3)

No sign shall project over or be placed in or upon a public right-of-way.

(5)

Maximum Height. No off-site advertising sign, or combination of signs, shall exceed the height of 50 feet.

(6)

Maximum Width. No off-site advertising sign, or combination of signs, shall exceed 50 feet in width.

(7)

Minimum Setbacks are as follows:

(a)

Fifteen feet from street right-of-way or property line.

(b)

No sign shall be erected within 300 feet of a residential zoning classification, or within 150 feet of a church, public or private school, Public Park or playground, civic, historical or designated scenic area or a cemetery located along a common right-of-way.

(c)

No advertising sign shall be located nearer than the height of the sign plus ten feet to any existing residence.

(8)

Illumination Standards are as follows:

(a)

Sign lighting shall not be designed or located to cause confusion with traffic lights.

(b)

Illumination by floodlights or spotlights is permissible and shall be directed so that the light shall not shine directly onto an adjoining property or into the eyes of motorists or pedestrians using or entering public thoroughfares.

(c)

Illuminated signs shall not have lighting mechanisms that project more than three feet perpendicularly from any surface of the sign over public right-of-way.

E.

General Requirements. All permanent signs, and the illumination thereof, shall be designed, constructed and maintained in conformity with applicable provisions of the building and electrical codes adopted by Marion County.

(Ord. No. 13-20, § 2, 7-11-2013; Ord. No. 17-08, § 2(Exh. A), 4-11-2017)