20.50.810 SI-10 – Outdoor advertising standards

20.50.810 SI-10 – Outdoor advertising standards.

This sign standards (SI) section applies to the following zoning districts:
GC HC CP I1 I2

The following standards shall apply:

A. Location Limitations. Outdoor advertising shall be limited to the above listed zoning districts and shall only be permitted along the following corridors:

1. Interstate I-65;

2. U.S. 24;

3. U.S. 231;

4. S.R. 10;

5. S.R. 14;

6. S.R. 16;

7. S.R. 53; and

8. S.R. 114.

B. Outdoor Advertising. Outdoor advertising shall be permitted as follows:

Pole Signs	Applicable Standard
Maximum Dimensions	• 672 square feet (14 ft. X 48 ft.), double-sided head, when along the I-65 corridor and when setback at least 100 feet from the right-of-way • 300 square feet (12 ft. X 25 ft.), double-sided head, when along the I-65 corridor and when setback less than 100 feet from the right-of-way • 300 square feet (12 ft. X 25 ft.), double-sided head, when along any other highway corridor
Maximum Height	• 40 feet for signs within 150 feet of the I-65 right-of-way. For every 50 feet beyond 150 feet of setback from the interstate right-of-way, the sign may be an additional 5 feet higher, with an absolute maximum height of 60 feet. • 35 feet for signs within 150 feet of any other highway right-of-way. For every 50 feet beyond 150 feet of setback from the interstate right-of-way, the sign may be an additional 5 feet higher, with an absolute maximum height of 60 feet. • Height shall be measured from pre-installation grade to the highest point of the sign structure.
Maximum Extensions	An outdoor advertising sign may have temporary structures that project beyond the sign face that extend the current artwork and sign copy. These extensions shall not exceed 4 feet above the top of the sign face or 2 feet beyond either side or the bottom of the sign face. The cumulative additional square feet of sign area allowed for extensions shall not exceed 15% of the permitted square feet.
Minimum Separation	• 300 feet from any existing residence • 300 feet from any existing residentially zoned property • 1,320 feet from any platted subdivision with 5 or more lots
Minimum Separation from Another Outdoor Advertising Unit	• 1,000 feet in any direction and across rights-of-way, with a limit of 3 units in a row • 2,650 feet between all other outdoor advertising units, or clusters of 3 in a row
Minimum Setback	• 50 feet from an interstate right-of-way • 25 feet from all other rights-of-way
Maximum Setback	• 500 feet from an interstate right-of-way • 300 feet from all other rights-of-way
Changeable Copy Ratio	Up to 100% of the sign area of any single sign may be electronic changeable copy

1. Electronic Changeable Copy. If electronic changeable copy is used, it shall only include cyclical or static messages, regardless if the sign is capable of flashing messages, video, or animation.

2. Illumination. Outdoor advertising may be illuminated by externally mounted lights, or internally if electronic changeable copy. However, lights shall be shielded to limit light from spilling beyond the face of the sign, especially toward a right-of-way or skyward. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.81.]