Article IV. - Special Regulations

17.08.410 - Uses Adjacent to Residential Districts.#

Where any property on which a Sign is to be located is adjacent (within one hundred (100) feet of) any residential district, the requirements found herein shall apply as well as those found elsewhere in this Chapter. A.

Detached Signs, Including Freeway-Oriented. Such Signs shall be located at the extreme distance away from the residential district as the property on which located will allow. Such Signs shall be limited to twenty-five (25) feet in height, be one hundred (100) square feet or less in size, and meet the illumination and other location requirements of this Chapter.

B.

Illuminated Signs. Any Sign illuminated by any means must be equipped with a timer and shut off the illumination between the hours of ten p.m. and seven a.m.

C.

Closeness of Signs. Except for Directional Signs, no Sign not mounted on a Building shall be located any closer to a residential district than thirty-five (35) feet.

D.

Limits on Heights of Detached and Attached Signs. No Sign shall be above the height of fifteen (15) feet if located within fifty (50) feet of a residential district.

E.

Billboards have specific requirements found elsewhere in this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § IV(Exh. C), 1-8-2020)

17.08.420 - Special Use Signs.#

The Signs listed in this Section may be approved by the Community Development Department on a case-by-case basis. The Community Development Department may limit or restrict these Signs as deemed appropriate to meet the intent of this Chapter and the City's General and Master Plans. The Community Development Department may limit the placement, location, size, height, number, lighting and other factors of Signs usage. A.

Neighborhood Identification Signs. In any district, a Sign, masonry wall, Landscaping and other similar materials or features may be combined to form a display for neighborhood or tract identification.

B.

Construction Signs. In any district, one unlighted Sign per Development may be allowed on the Lot or attached to the outside of a Building during its construction period. The Sign may identify only the project, its developer, architects, engineers, designers, contractors or other persons or groups participating in the project.

C.

Subdivision/Development Signs.

1.

The Community Development Department may issue a permit for a Development Sign in any district in connection with the marketing of Lots or structures in a Subdivision, subject to the following conditions:

a.

Time Limit. Such permits may be issued for a period not to exceed one year. The Community Development Department may renew such permits for additional periods of up to one year for each permit upon written Application at least thirty days prior to its expiration

b.

Type of Sign. Sign as used in this Section refers to all types of Signs except those prohibited in this Chapter.

c.

Location. Subdivision Signs must be located and set back from Property Lines sufficiently to eliminate any safety visibility obstructions as authorized by the Community Development Department. A Subdivision/Development Sign may be located at each entrance in the Subdivision and, in addition, one interior Sign may be located within the Subdivision as approved by the Community Development Department.

2.

Severely limited off-premise Subdivision/Development Signs may be approved by the Community Development Department for isolated or difficult to locate Developments.

D.

Nonexempt Signs for direction or instruction.

1.

Signs which provide direction or instruction to the public are allowed in any district, provided such Signs are located entirely on the property to which they pertain and the number, size and location thereof has been approved by the Community Development Department.

2.

In addition, the Community Development Department may authorize the placing of Directional Signs at appropriate Street intersections or other locations for the convenience of the motoring public; such Signs must pertain to places of general interest such as schools, hospitals, public Buildings, airports, fair grounds and other similar public services or institutions.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § IV(Exh. C), 1-8-2020)

17.08.430 - Sexually Oriented Business Signs.#

Sexually oriented business Signs are limited as found herein. A.

No more than one detached and no more than one Attached Sign is allowed per business.

B.

No Sign may exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area

C.

No descriptive art or designs depicting any activity related to or implying, the nature of the business is allowed. Signs may contain alphanumeric copy only.

D.

Other than the Signs specifically allowed by this Section, a Sexually Oriented Business may not use any Temporary Sign, banner, light or other device designed or intended to draw attention to the business location.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § IV(Exh. C), 1-8-2020)

17.08.440 - Localized Alternative Sign District.#

A.

Purpose. Large scale land Uses (such as a shopping center, an office park, a special district such as an RDA project, or large institutions such as universities or medical centers having a multi-Building campus) have common design elements that can be complemented and enhanced through the use of special signage. Localized alternative Sign districts allow for the creation of special Sign regulations to meet the needs of these situations.

B.

Applicability. These regulations shall be applicable in all commercial or industrial districts. In order to give effect to the purpose set forth herein, a localized alternative Sign district pertaining only to a particular center, campus or district may be proposed as an alternative to the Sign regulations that would otherwise be applicable under this Chapter.

C.

Effect of Overlay District. If a localized alternative Sign district is established, the Sign standards and limitations established within that district shall govern.

D.

Application and Hearing Procedure.

1.

Persons seeking to establish a localized alternative Sign district pursuant to this Section shall submit the regulations proposed for the district to the Community Development Department, together with any additional material the Community Development Department requests.

2.

Such Application shall be considered a special exception subject to a public hearing by the Planning Commission. Following adoption of the district by the commission, the regulations of the district shall apply uniformly to all properties located within the boundaries of the Overlay District.

3.

Changes to Approved Localized Alternative Sign Districts. An alternative localized Sign district may be amended or modified only upon submission and approval of another Application pursuant to this Section.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § IV(Exh. C), 1-8-2020)

17.08.450 - Temporary Signs.#

Temporary Signs may be allowed, without requirements for a permit, in all business and industrial districts. Temporary Signs are considered an exception to the rules and are therefore allowed only so long as they do not violate the intent of this Chapter and the goals of the City's General and Master Plans. No rights for displaying any Temporary Sign is implied or intended. The following standards shall apply to Temporary Signs: A.

General Restriction. Temporary Signs shall be limited in duration of display. To this extent, the Community Development Department may determine any reasonable time frame for display using the following as a guide: Normal display periods should not exceed twenty-one (21) consecutive days or sixty-three (63) days per calendar year.

B.

Size, height, location, duration of display and other items may be limited or extended by the Community Development Department to meet the intent of this Chapter and the General and Master Plans of the City.

C.

Nuisances. If any Temporary Sign becomes a nuisance, as determined by the Community Development Department, such Signs may be subject to removal or relocation or other actions to eliminate the nuisance.

D.

Temporary Signs shall meet all other general or specific type Sign requirements.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § IV(Exh. C), 1-8-2020)

17.08.460 - Marquee Requirements.#

A marquee may be allowed in all business or industrial districts of the City. A.

All marquees shall conform to the provisions found herein. Where specifications as outlined in this Chapter are different from the provisions of the building codes as adopted by the City, the more restrictive shall apply.

B.

Design Standards.

1.

A marquee, in order to provide pedestrian shelter, shall have its first six feet of projection form a rectangle with the sides ninety (90) degrees to the Building face and the plane at least six feet from the Building parallel with the Front Property Line. The remaining projection of the marquee can assume a configuration Compatible with the architecture of the Building.

2.

Height Limitation. A marquee shall not be located on any floor above the main entry level of the premises.

3.

Thickness. A marquee shall have a vertical face height or cross section dimension not exceeding six feet.

4.

Clearance. A marquee shall have a clearance of at least ten feet above the sidewalk.

5.

Projection. A marquee may extend a maximum of ten feet from the face of the Building but must not project closer than two feet to the back of the curb.

6.

Location. A marquee shall be so located as to not interfere with the operation of any exterior standpipe or to obstruct the clear passage of stairways or exits from the Building.

C.

Insurance Required. No marquee projecting over City property shall be erected, re-erected, located or relocated or enlarged or modified structurally or change ownership without first receiving approval from the Community Development Department and submitting a certification of insurance with the following provisions:

1.

The City of South Salt Lake must be named in the certificate of insurance as an additional insured.

2.

A thirty-day written notice to South Salt Lake of cancellation or expiration must be included in the certificate of insurance.

3.

Identification. The name of the Owner of the marquee must be clearly identified on the Application for a permit as an official corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship with appropriate names of individuals involved.

D.

Marquee Signs. A permanent Sign or letters may be attached to the top of, or fascia of, or within or below the ceiling of an approved marquee, subject to the following provisions

1.

Vertical Dimension. Overall vertical dimensions of the combined Sign and marquee shall not exceed ten feet.

2.

Height of Sign. The height of the Sign or letters shall not exceed four feet.

3.

No Side Copy. Signs attached to marquees shall have no copy on the side portion of the Sign.

4.

Clearance. Signs attached to marquees shall maintain the minimum ten-foot clearance required for the marquee.

5.

Insurance Required. Marquee Signs shall meet the same requirements for insurance as marquees.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § IV(Exh. C), 1-8-2020)

17.08.470 - Off-Premise Business Signs.#

A.

Businesses located in the City may be granted, by the Community Development Department, a special exception for Off-Premise Directional Signs subject to the following:

1.

Sign Area. Maximum area for off-premise business Directional Signs is thirty-two (32) square feet.

2.

Height. Maximum height is four feet unless located on an existing Sign pole. If located on an existing or shared Sign pole, the off-premise business Directional Sign must adhere to all standards and restrictions for Detached Signs.

3.

General Restrictions.

a.

All new off-premise business Directional Signs must be constructed as a low-profile monument style Sign unless located on an existing or shared Sign pole.

b.

The Sign must be located completely on private property at least five feet behind any public Right-of-Way and meet all requirements for Detached Signs.

c.

Off-premise business Directional Signs are allowed only on 2100, 2700, 3300 and 3900 South, State, Main and West Temple Streets, and on 300, 500, 600, 700, and 900 West.

B.

Special purpose Directional Signs may be allowed as a special exception granted by the Community Development Department when warranted due to unusual circumstances and to further the economic viability of the City.

C.

Businesses located in the City may be granted, by the Planning Commission, a special exception for an off-premise advertising Sign, such as a Painted Wall Sign, an Attached Sign or a Sign shared with another business located in the City, which would not otherwise be allowed as a Billboard or off-premise Sign.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § IV(Exh. C), 1-8-2020)

17.08.480 - Electronic Message Centers.#

Electronic Message Centers require Conditional Use permit approval from the Planning Commission in all districts. In addition to the restrictions found in this Chapter and the other Chapters that apply to the districts mentioned above, Electronic Message Centers are subject to the following restrictions: A.

Electronic Message Centers are not allowed off-premise, except on Billboards.

B.

All Electronic Message Centers must have an automatic dimmer to reduce Sign intensity after dark.

C.

Light intensity may not exceed that produced by fifty-four (54) watts of incandescent lighting for daytime usage. An automatic dimmer must be installed to reduce nighttime intensity to that produced by thirty (30) watts of incandescent lighting. Light emitting diodes, magnetic discs and other lighting types may be used if the light intensity is not greater than that produced by incandescent lighting.

D.

An Electronic Message Center may not flash or scintillate except to change the displayed wording to different wording.

E.

Any display on the Electronic Message Center must remain lighted for at least two seconds.

F.

An Electronic Message Center located within five hundred (500) feet of a residential area, or as otherwise determined by the Planning Commission, may not operate between the hours of ten p.m. and six a.m. of the following day.

G.

For a minimum of five percent of the time the Sign is in use, the Electronic Message Center shall be devoted to public service messages.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § IV(Exh. C), 1-8-2020)

17.08.490 - Electric Awning Signs.#

The following requirements apply to electric awning Signs: A.

All frames shall be made of tubular or structurally shaped steel or aluminum with finishes or coatings as required to ensure against corrosion.

B.

Vinyl fabric coverings shall be fourteen (14) ounces per yard minimum weight with certification as to tensile strength and flame resistance to meet adopted building and fire code standards.

C.

Fastenings and/or structural attachments to Buildings shall be attached to structural members and of sufficient size and strength to meet adopted building code standards.

D.

Letter copy on electric awning Signs shall be applied with manufacturer approved processes and may not exceed forty-five (45) percent of the total face area.

E.

Electric awning Signs conform to the size and area requirements of this Chapter, except that only the copy area of an electric awning Sign is used to compute these limitations. The remaining portion is considered awning area only.

F.

Electric awning Signs are restricted to single-store Buildings or to the first level only of multi-Story Buildings.

G.

Back lighting shall be sufficient to light the Sign and provide down lighting but may not be so bright as to obstruct adjoining and surrounding Signs.

H.

Awning Signs shall be architecturally Compatible with their surroundings as determined by the Community Development Department. Any Applicant denied a permit on the basis of incompatibility may appeal that decision to the Administrative Law Judge.

I.

An electric awning Sign may project over a public Right-of-Way no more than two feet, except that the Sign may not project more than four feet from the face of the Building.

J.

Minimum awning clearance from Grade to the bottom of the awning is eight feet.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § IV(Exh. C), 1-8-2020)