HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 650ORDINANCE NO. 650
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE NO. 299 BEING AN
ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE DESIGNer CONSTRUCTIONr INSTALIATtON,
AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS: PROVIDING FOR THE
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT THEREOF ~ AND PROVIDING PENALTIES
FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES ORD,%IN:
Section t,.' DEFINITIONS. The following definitions shall be applicable for
the purpose of this ordinance:
SIGN - The word "sign" shall mean any device or surface on which letters,
illustrations, designs, figures, or any other symbols are painted, printad,
stamped, raised, or in any manner outlined or attached and used for dis-
play.
GROUND SIGN - The term "ground sign," when used in this ordinance,
means any sign erected, constructed, or maintained for the purpose of
displaying outdoor advertising by means of posters, pictures, pictorial
or reading matter, when such sign is supported by uprights, or braces,
placed upon the ground and not attached to any part of the building.
C. ROOF SIGN - The term "roof sign" shall mean any sign erected, constructed,
or maintained upon the roof of any building or parapet wall of a building.
~ArALL SIGN - The term "wall sign" shall mean a sign attached to, or
erected against the wall of a building or structure with the exposed face
of the sign on a plane approximately parallel to the face of said wall.
PROIECTING SIGN - The term "projecting sign" shall mean a sign other than
a wall sign suspended from, or supported by, a building or structure and
projecting out therefrom. This definition does not include marquees.
Section 2. BUILDING PER1V~ITS. It shall be unlawful to install, construct,
erect, alter, revise, reconstruct, or move any outdoor sign or sign structure in the
City of Columbia Heights, without first obtaining a permit therefor, except the following:
A sign displaying the name of the property of premises upon which dis-
played, or of the owner or lessee thereof, or the proprietor thereof, and
the nature of his business, which sign shall not exceed 10 square feet
in area.
B. A sign not exceeding 10 square feet in area pertaining only to the sale,
rental, or lease of the premises upon which displayed.
A sign on which public, charitable, or religious institutions are located[,
stating the name 'and nature of the occupancy and information as to the
condition of use or occupancy, or a sign on such property used by the
institution as a bulletin board, which sign shall not exceed 10 square
feet in area.
Section 3. PERIvIIT APPLICATIONS AND PLANS.
The building permit fee, if any, and two copies of plans and specifications
shall be submitted with the application for a permit. Such plans shall
show complete details, method of attachment or support, location, dimensions,
and materials to be used. Plans for support of all roof signs, proiecting
signs, and other signs subject to excessive stresses, shall be
accompanied by structural computations, and shall show that the
supporting structure and method of attachment are adequately strong
to support the load. %~-here signs are illuminated by electric lighting,
an electrical permit shall be obtained as required by ordinance.
Upon presentation of application, permit fee, plans and specifications,
the Oity 1V[anager shall first pass upon the same and then submit the
matter to the building inspector for his approval. After approval by the
City tVfanager and the building inspector and payment of necessary fees
the city clerk shall cause the permit to be issued.
Section 4. FEES. (Ord. 645, 5-8-67) For signs not exceeding 100 square
feet in area $5.00. For all signs exceeding t00 square feet, and all signs exceeding
a val.~e of $100.00 the permit fee shall be based on the value of the sign on the
same basis as the Building Permit fee schedule.
Section 5. V~ALL SIGNS. No "wall sign" shall have a projection over a
sidewalk or public property or an established building tine beyond the edge or top
of the wall upon which it is attached.
Section 6. ROO~f SIGNS.
No'"roof sign" as defined in this ordinance shall be permitted, except
in the area zoned as industrial.
B. No "roof sign" shall exceed 20 feet above the roof level.
C. Every such sign shall be either metal, metal clad upon wire, or upon
metal wire.
D. No such sign shall be so located as to prevent free passage of persons
from one part of said roof to any other part thereof.
The building or structure upon which such sign is placed and all attachments
or fastenings, must be so constructed as to safely resist the dead load and
the wind load added by the attached sign.
Section 7. NONCOMPLIANCE. In the event of the failure to construct or erect
a sign in accordance with the requirements of this ordinance or t~ maintain a sign as
required by ordinance, the building inspector may order the repair or removal of the
same within the time stated in the order. In the event of the failure to comply with
such order within the time stated, the same may be removed by the City at the expense
of the owner or manager of said board or sign, or the owner of the ground or building
upon which such sign or board is placed.
Section 8. COMPLIANCE. Ail billboards not conforming with this ordinance
must be removed on or before November 1, 1953.
Section 9. GROUND SIGNS. Ordinance No. 299, Section $, is now amended
to read: No "ground sign" as defined in this ordinance shall be permitted in the Cirri
of Columbia Heights.
Section 10. SEPARABILITY. The invalidity or unconstitutionality of any section,
subdivision or provision hereof shall not affect the validity of any other part.
Section 11. PENALTY. Any person violating any of the provisions of this
ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Section 12. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in
force thirty (30) days after its passage.
First Reading: July 10, 1967
Second Reading: July 24, 1967
Offered By: Land
Seconded By: King
Roll Call: Ali_ Ayes.
Secretary to the Council