HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-09-18-Ordinance 2327_Signage Regulations, MonumentsORDINANCE NO.2327
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 301.19B(3),WAUKEE MUNICIPAL CODE,
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA,RELATING TO FREE
STANDING,OR POST SIGNS,BY DELETING SAID SECTION,AND INSERTING IN LIEU
THEREOF PROVISIONS FOR MONUMENT SIGNS,REGULATING THE SIZE,FACING,
MATERIALS OF CONTRUCTION,LIGHTING,AND CONTENTS.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Waukee:
Section 1.Section 301.19B(3),Waukee Municipal Code,Zoning Ordinance of the City,
relating to free standing,or post signs,by deleting said section,and inserting in lieu thereof the
following:
3.One freestanding monument identification sign referring only to a use or
uses conducted on the premises is permitted for each frontage lot,or one sign for
each 300 feet of street,whichever is greater,subject to the following provisions:
a.Such a sign may be attached to the building if it is in compliance
with section 301.19B(2)and each subparagraph thereof;or such sign may be
located within any required yard on a directory sign.
b.The sign may be two-sided.Such sign shall not have a total surface
in excess of one hundred eighty (180)square feet on any side,and not more
than two sides of said sign shall be used for advertising purposes.The
maximum height shall be fifteen (15)feet,and the maximum width shall be
twelve (12)feet.
c.The sign must have a brick or stone base that measures at least 15%
of the total height.The sign can be entirely or partially surrounded by brick
or stone.The sign portion must not exceed 70%of the total area.The sign
portion must not exceed fifty-four (54)square feet in any case.
d.The sign portion may be constructed of any material,but must
consist only of the name and/or identifying logo of the individual business,
building or complex,and product and/or services being offered.The entire
monument may be in stone or brick with engraved,painted or attached
lettering,however,that portion is still bound by the sign portion size
restrictions.
e.Lighting.Signs may be lit internally or externally,but must void
glare or reflection into adjacent property or onto a street or alley creating a
traffic hazard.No exposed neon tube lighting or open light bulbs shall be
permitted.
4.Entry Monuments
A commercial development such as an office park or shopping center may erect one
(1)monument with the name of the building,complex or center.To qualify for use of this
sign,the development must be at least forty (40)acres (otherwise the monument
identification sign requirements still apply).The allowable sizes are as follows:
Acres
40-79
80-119
120-159
160-greater
MaxjrnlJill SqlJare Footage
150
200
250
300
The maximum allowable size is 300 square feet,in any case.These monuments
must be made up of at least fifty percent (50%)brick,stone or similar material.The sign
may be erected in two pieces so as to surround an entryway,however,the square footage of
the two pieces,when summed,must fit within the above requirements.
Section 2.Repealer.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions
of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3.SeyerabjJjty Clause.If any section,provision or part of this ordinance shall be
adjudged invalid or unconstitutional,such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance
as a whole or any section,provision,or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 4.EffectjYe Date.This ordinance shall be in effect upon its final passage,
approval and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa,this is"da f eptember,2000,and
approved this 18th day of September,2000.
Attest:
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