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Home My WebLink AboutPACKET Community Development Community Services 2010-07-22Preparation date: July 13, 2010 * Revision date: AGENDA TOWN OF ESTES PARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT I COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE July 22, 2010 8:00 a.m. Board Room, Town Hall 1. PUBLIC COMMENT 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES a) RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TOWN BOARD i) Fine Arts Guild Request Use of Bond Park to Promote Theatrical Production on July 31 and August 5, 2010 — Mgr. Winslow. b) REPORTS i) Visitor Services - Mgr. Salerno. ii) Museum - Mgr. Fortin'. 3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT a. RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TOWN BOARD i. Sign Code Revisions - Dir. Joseph b. REPORTS i. Community Development Financial Report— Dir. Joseph. ii. Monthly Building Permit Summary — Dir. Joseph. iii. Community Development Assessment Implementation Update — Dir. Joseph. iv. Skills & Knowledge Based Qualifications for Contractor Licensing - Dir. Joseph. v. 2009 International Building Code Adoption - Dir. Joseph. 4. ADMINISTRATION (No Items) NOTE: The Community Development / Community Services Committee reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was prepared. Jackie Williamson From: Admin iR3045 Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 1:08 PM To: Jackie Williamson Subject: Job Done Notice(Send) ***************************** *** Job Done Notice(Send) *** ***************************** JOB NO. 3018 ST. TIME 07/15 13:03 PGS. 1 SEND DOCUMENT NAME TX/RX INCOMPLETE KEPL TRANSACTION OK 5869561 5869532 Trail Gazette 5861691 Channel 8 6353677 Reporter Herald 5771590 EP News ERROR Preparation date: July 13, 2010 * Revision date: July 16, 2010 AGENDA TOWN OF ESTES PARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT / COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE July 22, 2010 8:00 a.m. Board Room, Town Hall 1. PUBLIC COMMENT 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES * a) RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TOWN BOARD ust 5, 2010 Mgr. Winslow. Applicant has requested an alternate location. b) REPORTS i) Visitor Services - Mgr. Salerno. ii) Museum - Mgr. Fortini. 3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT a. RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TOWN BOARD i. Sign Code Revisions - Dir. Joseph b. REPORTS i. Community Development Financial Report — Dir. Joseph. ii. Monthly Building Permit Summary — Dir. Joseph. iii. Community Development Assessment Implementation Update — Dir. Joseph. iv. Skills & Knowledge Based Qualifications for Contractor Licensing - Dir. Joseph. v. 2009 International Building Code Adoption - Dir. Joseph. 4. ADMINISTRATION (No Items) NOTE: The Community Development / Community Services Committee reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was prepared. Memo rallY\X/N oF i, FFISPARI 'Nq.iviO, ,,'104i FIW t'6'',1,A 1 pp tV ppt "10110140PH° To: Community Development Committee From: Teri Salerno, Visitor Services Manager Date: July 22, 2010 RE: Visitor Services Quarterly Report d dy 11,1 "11 ‘0, dillpflOo ,tdedd 1. July 4 Weekend Visitor Center Traffic This year, we had the most foot traffic on July 4th since the CVB was created in 2004. Last year was our busiest year overall, when we broke 300,000 visitors! In light of that statistic, last year on July 4th we had 3,613 visitors and this year, we had 4,073. Prior to 2010, the busiest July 4th we had seen was in 2006 when we saw 3,708 people come through our doors on the holiday. 2. Second Quarter Visitor Center Traffic The Visitor Center experienced a decrease of 3% in foot traffic in April, May and June over the second quarter last year. In 2009, we saw 78,442 people come through our doors, for an average of over 871.5 people per day. This year, we had 76,080 visitors during our second quarter, an average of approximately 845.5 people each day. For the first half of 2010, we are seeing an overall decrease in visitation of approximately 4% over the same time period last year. The most current stats available from RMNP reflect a 3.24°/0 decrease in visitation through June in 2010, compared to the first six months in 2009. This reflects closely what we are seeing at our center. 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 Visitor Center Traffic 1st Qtr 19,877 21,492 16,797 18,060 8,999 2nd Qtr 76,080 78,442 64,642 68,195 54,602 3rd Qtr 164,098 144,648 158,669 139,046 4th Qtr 37,807 37,433 31,116 29,522 Total 301,839 263,520 276,040 232,169 3. Second Quarter Telephone Calls Visitor Services staff answered approximately 6% less telephone calls during the second quarter of 2010 over the same time period in 2009. The CVB received 7,608 calls April - June in 2009, an average of 85 calls per day, and in 2009 we fielded 7162, for an average for 80 calls per day. Telephone Calls 1st Qtr 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 3,934 3,931 3,538 3,899 3,891 2nd Qtr 7,162 7,608 6,615 6,575 6,127 3rd Qtr 11,035 10,122 10,521 9,298 4th Qtr 3,796 3,281 3,360 3,002 Total 26,370 23,556 24,355 22,318 4. Volunteer Ambassadors Currently the number of volunteer Ambassadors totals 70; this is a solid number but we like to keep the number around 75. Twelve Ambassadors were brought on board with us who are new this season. We improved our training process for new Ambassadors this year. In the past, new Ambassadors were trained as they expressed interest in joining our ranks — which means they were usually trained individually. This was quite a time consuming process. This year, we trained two groups of new Ambassadors over several sessions for each group and the process was met with great reviews. I believe this new process better prepares our new Ambassadors for their work here at the center, so we will continue to train new recruits this way, while also improving our process each season. 5. Volunteer Ambassadors: Third Annual Training held on May 11 in the Town Hall Board Room; Annual Lodging and Retail Tours held in May & June For the third year, we organized a comprehensive training session for the Ambassadors and seasonal staff to help prepare them for the upcoming, busy season. Presentations were made by Kyle Paterson, Public Information Officer with RMNP; Stan Gengler, Executive Director with the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District; Forrest McVicar, Volunteer Ambassador and RMNP volunteer (he covered National Forest issues); Peggy Campbell, Executive Director of the LMD; Bo Winslow gave an update on Special Events and the Fairgrounds; and I covered the Free Visitor Shuttles. The training lasted for three hours in the morning, and was followed in the afternoon by the Ambassador's regular monthly meeting, along with a luncheon provided by the CVB. Evaluations of the training were completed by 39 of the 50 people in attendance. The overwhelming response was the session was a success: 31 gave it the highest rating, 7 gave it the second highest rating, and one, a mid -rating. Training for staff and volunteers also included tours of 40 lodging properties and 27 retail businesses in May and June. 6. Estes Park 2010 Visitor Guide: Distribution from the Visitor Center During the first half of 2010, we have distributed approximately 3,000 Visitor Guides through the Visitor Center. This distribution includes walk-in visitors, other Town departments, and area businesses. The LMD (Local Marketing District) staff now track their distribution to groups, etc. separately from the Visitor Center counts. r Memo To: Community Development/Services Committee From: Derek Fortini, Museum Manager Date: July 22, 2010 RE: Museum Quarterly Report Ongoing Temporary Exhibits: The Stirling Legacy. On display through April 10, 2011. This exhibit delves into the artistic legacy left behind by Dave and Jack Stirling of Estes Park. This father and son artistic duo is often remembered for their community contributions, personalities, artistic representations and created characters. In the Footsteps of Isabella Bird: Adventures in Twin Time Travel. Opened July 16; on display through January 16, 2011. Kyoto University professor Kiyonori Kanasaka brings his long-time interest in Isabella Bird's world travels to its U.S. premier at the Estes Park Museum. After retracing her journeys, Kanasaka has produced a photographic compilation of what the lands spanning the continents look like today. Explore these incredible photographs that bring the words of Bird's voyages alive and compare what has happened to her destinations well over a hundred years later. Upcoming Programs: July 30 - Fur, Fortune, and Empire: Author Talk and Slide Show. In his new book, author Eric Jay Dolin traces the dramatic rise and fall of the American fur industry. He begins in the early 1600s from the first Dutch encounters with American Indians to the rise of the conservation movement in the late nineteenth century. Populated by a larger -than -life cast —including Dutch governor Peter Stuyvesant; President Thomas Jefferson; America's first multimillionaire, John Jacob Astor; and mountain man Kit Carson —Fur, Fortune, and Empire is the most comprehensive and compelling history of the American fur trade ever written. Program begins at 6:00 p.m. Free. July 31 - Elkhorn Lodge Historic Tour. The 7th annual tour of its kind, organized by the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc., features ten sites at the Lodge. $20 in advance, $25 day of tour if space is available. Tickets are available at the Estes Park Museum, Visitor Center, and Macdonald Book Shop. August 6 - Drawing from the Estes Park Museum Collection. First of three sessions scheduled for August 6, September 10 and October 1 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Museum. Join artist Pat Greenberg to develop drawing skills as the Museum staff reveals some outstanding historic objects from its collection. Pat will guide students to interpret the lines, shapes, shading and textures of each object. Each session will feature new objects for the group to study. Bring your own pencils, colored pencils if you wish, a 9" by 12" sketch pad and erasers. All skill levels are welcome. Registration is now open. Cost is $12 per session or $8 per session for members of the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. August 8 - Museum Program: Estes Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park. This pre -tour program by Estes Park Historian Laureate Jim Pickering on the history and significance of the major historic sites in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park will be offered from TOO p.m. — 8:30 p.m. at the Estes Park Museum. Chairs will be reserved for registered tour participants. Additional limited seating will be available to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. August 9 - Estes Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park: The Major Sites Tour. Guided by Estes Park Historian Laureate Jim Pickering on the history and significance of the major historic sites in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Meet at the Museum at 9:00 a.m. and caravan by car to various sites in Estes Park and RMNP. Registration opened July 20. Cost is $5 members and $15 nonmembers. August 21 - Herbal Tea and Salve Making, Rebecca Luna, owner and founder of Rebecca's Herbal Apothecary & Supply in Boulder, CO will lead you through the art of Botanical Medicine Making at the Estes Park Museum. Participants will make tea and hand salve to bring home with them at the end of the program. Space is limited. Registration opens Monday August 2 by calling the Estes Park Museum at 970-586- 6256. $5,00 materials fee. September 18 - Arthur Short Bull Storytelling for Children, A brilliant watercolorist whose vision strives to capture the spirit of his Oglala heritage, and recipient of the 2006 First Peoples Fund Cultural Capital Program Fellowship, Short Bull develops educational tools to reach youth audiences, increasing their knowledge of Native history. Program begins at 2:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public, Budget: N/A Recommendation: None Esstes Park 157 Gallery Visitors 119 Programs and Tours —Museum Programs and Tours— Hydrop)ant O Group Meetings and Rentals 223 Total Attendance & Progrms--D0useum&Hydro 499 Programs and Tours Capacity 95 Programs and Tours Percentage Utilization 125 Museum & Hydro Programs and ToupDutai|' . 3-3Citizens information Academy Tour 3'6Linda Bat|inaaIsabella Bird 14 105 Museum Meetings and Ronta|o1]eteL 3'1Estes Park Car Club 20 3-9CVBAmbassadors 39 3'14Rooftop Rodeo Clinic -Rodeo Queens and Princesses ZS 3-17Senior Center Program: Re|igion&PhUosophy 25 3-18Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. 3 3-l8Rooftop Rodeo Committee 35 Nr ~� 3'19 Bob Flame Book Signing 28 y 3'20 Michael Howard Birthday Party 3O 3-23Brainstorming for Ambassadors N1OU 3 3-Z5Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. 15 Total Attendance Yea,to-Date: 2008 2,584 2009 2,870 2010 1,565 T'otu � 2004� *Winter hours atthe Museum run from November through April. During winter hours, the gallery isopen tothe public Friday through Sunday with the exception ofnational holidays. Note' A1�'ndanceioni�ni0cant|yhigher in2008and 2O09becauaethe K4useumpaticipatedin0nognoThila|fanUyhe ' Th�/foU th sameday�hatafamUyactivi��(Edb/eHomesteuo)vvasocneuueoazt activityfair. Th\uYea',/mog/»e o» e Museum, Next year, the Curator ofEducation/CoUecLionsvviU workclosely with Imagine This/organizers sothat the Museum isrepresented atthe fair again. April 20104ttendancu* Gallery Visitors 175 Programs and Tours —Museum 113 PmQramsondTouo—Hydmp|ant 0 Group Meetings and Rentals 171 Total Attendance & Programs —Museum &Hydro 459 Programs and Tours Capacity 88 Programs and Tours Percentage Utilization 128 Museum & Hydro Programs and Tuur-Det i|: 4-bVolunteer Appreciation Breakfast 44 4-1UArUst-In-Residence:Writer Paul Miller lJ 4-17Artist- |n'Rax|dence: Writer Robert Root 56 Museum Meetings and Rento|g}etaU: 45Eates Park Car Club 20 4'8Museum Photograph Collection Project 5 4-8Ambassadors/Town yN0UMeeting 10 4-13CYBAmbassadors Meeting 35 4-13Heritage Festival Committee Meeting 7 4-15Rooftop Rodeo 34 4'22Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. 15 4'Z9Senior Center Program: Beethoven Revisited 37 HydnopantMeetings and Rent b-Detail: 4'lOHydrop/antVolunteer Meeting 7 Total Attendance Yea,-tonute: 2008 3,467 2009 3,573 2010 2,024 �� ^| ��~» ��x /|' �� K ^� mm 600 wm um � * Winter hours atthe Museum run from November through April. During winter hours, the gallery isopen tothe public Friday through Sunday with the exception ofnational holidays, ~ 7191 Estes Park, 0��n�=» ="��°»��"^, �I may 2010Attendance Gallery Visitors 525 Programs and Tours —Museum 248 Programs and Tours— Hydrnp|ant* 0 Group Meetings and Rentals 430 Total Attendance QkPmgrama--N1useum&Hydra 1'303 Programs and Tours Capacity 241 Programs and Tours Percentage Utilization 103 Museum & Hydro Programs and Tour-Det i|: 0 5��g�g�y�N��m 5-7Stirling Legacy Exhibit Opening /» 5-8Estes Park Museum Friends Program: Brian Mack 61 G'18Park School Third Grade Tour 21 5'1gPark School Third Grade Tour 19 5-ZOPark School Third Grade Tour 21 5-21Park school Third Grade Tour Zl S-Z2MacGregor Ranch Tour 19 [N Meet�sand Rentals��t U� � )L2Jose Bernal -Communion Party 31 5-3 [hiefKufe|J 9 5'3Estes Park Car Club 24 5'4Heritage Festival Committee 4 5'5Young Chautauqua Players mm Program 50 5'GSenior Center Program: Beethoven Revisited 35 5-10Estes Park Museum Archival Project 5 5-1lCVBAmbassadors Meeting 50 5-lGRooftop Rodeo Queen Try -outs 48 5-18Senior Center Program: Beethoven Revisited 35 5-19Senior Center Program: Religion and Philosophy 15 5'2ORooftop Rodeo Committee 45 5'21Chris Gross -Wedding Rehearsal Dinner 65 5-26Estes Park Coolest CorshmwMeeting 4 5-27Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation Meeting 18 Hydroplant Meetings and Rentals -Detail: 0 Total Attendance Year-to-Dat: 2008 5,%14 20095,072 *Hydroplant is open from June 1, 2010 through September 6, 2010. r �� w,ay, \� 11 T0D K/I � kv x�c �� D�� U ^� �� Park � �m��, , , �N�� ) 1 June 201OAttendance Gallery Visitors 1,008 Hydmp|antWxiton 345 Programs and Tours —Museum 211 Programs and Tourx—Hydrop|ant* 15 Group Meetings and Rentals 220 Total Attendance & Programs —Museum &Hydro 1,859 Programs and Tours Capacity 202 Programs and Tours Percentage Utilization 111 Museum & Hydro Programs and Tour{eta|: m-5EPk4F&FBook 5igning-HondiusMemoirs 85 b-7Downtown Walking Tour 13 G-14Home School HIP Tour 15 G~19Colorado Map Society 46 G'22Che|eyCamp Tour 34 b-25EPK4F&FBook Signing -Roe Emery Circle Tours 33 Museum Meetings and Rentals -Detail: 51Heritage Festival Committee G h-ZCoolest Car Show Steering Committee 5 6'3Photo Archive Project 3 G'6Postcard Club 11 0-7Estes Park Car Club 28 h-8CVBAmbassadors Meeting 50 6'16Sister Cities 9 O'I6Coolest Car Show Steering Committee 4 6-17Rooftop Rodeo Committee Meeting 50 6'18Friends Liaison Meeting 4 6-Z2Heritage Festival Meeting 6 b-2]Coolest Car Show Steering Committee 4 6-24EPK4F&FMeeting 19 §'3OEPN1F&FHistoric Tour Coffee 15 6-3OCoolest Car Show Steering Committee 6 Total Attendance Year -to -Date: 2008 7,718 2009 7,339 2010 5,186 *Hydroplant is open from June 1, 2010 through September 6, 2010. Soo TnWjuiriie Attendance Estes Park Museum I A n it m | U � nx N � '�. �61iiU x� I' l|� � I / o || o IA � Note: Attendance is lower this month than in previous years because the Historic tour, the Friends' major fundralser, will occur inJuly instead ofJune. Memo To: Community Development Committee and Administrator Halburnt From: Director Joseph Date: July 19, 2010 RE: Action Item: Sign Code Revisions Background: Last summer a task force of stake holders and staff reviewed the Town Sign Code and produced a comprehensive list of recommendations for revisions. These revisions are for the most part aimed at relaxing some of the old standards. The following documents are provided with this memo: 1. Sign Code Task Force Summary of Objectives. This summary (produced last April) is attached for background. The summary includes the relevant revised code language paired with the specific objectives recommended by the task force. The taskforce also recommended that illustrations be added to the code to make it easier to understand. 2. Working Draft. This marked up interim draft is also provided for background. This document shows the old code provisions that were deleted to accommodate the new code language that implements the taskforce recommendations. 3. Final Draft (exhibit A). The current draft also provides new code provisions to implement the taskforce recommendations and also to address the temporary signage needs of local fund raising special events, such as the Duck Race. A new process for Creative Signs will provide flexibility in the application of the sign code. Finally, the current draft incorporates revisions requested by the Community Development Committee at the March 4, 2010 meeting. Because of the incorporation of illustrations and other recent revisions this final draft will be reformatted prior to presentation to the Town Board for adoption. Budget: A schedule of fees for sign permits should be adopted as a separate administrative action. Recommendation: I recommend Adoption of the Sign Code Revisions to the Town Board, to be included on the Consent Agenda at the (date), Town Board meeting; (OR), to be included as an Action Item at the (date), Town Board meeting. Sign Code Task Force Summary of Objectives (July, 2010) User Notes and Explanations: The following summary (that was developed in March of this year) presents each sign code task force objective in a numeric sequence from 1 to 46, Each numbered objective is shown in yellow highlight. It is immediately followed by the page reference in Exhibit A where the specific objective has been addressed. In most cases this is followed by an excerpt from the revised sign code from the referenced page. In a few cases the final draft code language has been subsequently revised, but the intent remains and the objective has been addressed. HIGH PRIORITY MAJOR REVISIONS (six-month process) 1. Create a Flexible Sign Permit review process that encourages and rewards superior design in settings where multiple businesses occupy a single lot. (see page 39) " *vi:k Sjpn Prppram A. Purpose. The Creative Sign ProgLamproyidts Jeeproperty_owners_and, businesses to plopose and the Town to consider limited deviations from the regulations for on -site permanent signs _provided._ in Jthis Cnepter_under_ certain circumstances where, the applicant voluntarijy„ chooses to submit to this review as an alternative to the "use by rightisign provi5iens,normaily applicable undeL.this. chapter The intent of this process _is LUtip_encpuraqe_ sign. materials and workrnanshipSito encourage siglie. of unique design that exhibits a high_ degree of imagination _inventivenes and L.31...to_provide p_proceesfer the applicatiga of sign regulations in. ways. that will .iallow_cireatively designed signs that make kpesitive visual contribution to the overall image of the Town., while mitigating the impacts of large or unusually (*signed .sigps„ B. Applicability, Any_prgserty_ewner or business owner in any_ zoning fistrict eligible.to apply Jar a Creative SidrLpermit i1/1.0190. of_Appijc: tign, 6ri _applicatien_ fey: a °Simi. ermit _under Pe Tjeative_ Sign. Program,. shall be made on the formIsL jprescribed by the Community. Develgpment Department. "The application shall be accompanied by sha any required fees, The required contents of the application shall be as agecified in Section Lcs,reative Sign Programl Pine pium, „eac eve I of ley i appe, a Lt e (Its be rendered„in writinst_within the time limits set forth herein. 'The time Page 1 of 16 period _ - L a " p ,. is deemed l7e ins running_when the, �a �Nucatic�n...:...__��'._._ _. appeal has been filed, whicheve� applies 1. e er°al Notwithsta ndii"rg anyof the m...til. ..._Devallope_partr ent an Community_Development L Board shall endeavor to render decisions in a h Notwithstanding_ the time lirni or the not 'S .n.� -.t.h,n rcaµr FZevicaw ..m.a . the lily M Department and tlr � applicant rYiay irrtatualy._��gr;ee to m.:Development xiensron of thF ttrrieilrnrt�, s ° r �ucl;t caxte n yinnshall tr* an wtttvncrandre,wshail be for )re than 90ca1errt r da 2m complet:erlesa Revie Community_ on re cer rne_rrt..aa D m rcative, _`7.igli.„,.Ptec° r ....., 9f slrc:lirktm@...I?11.._.the ...._Tc'.rvwn n , _.__ _ o rand iw_sa. partment_ the Dc trai tmc rat sla Il _per form_.__"a! eeencweter ess- revkEr.,_._,__ ` Weil Writtara.,stratus", dete r prrrl,t atlrar v�lthin ten_..(1_0) coma let �' n the event the C....onrmunitytm'� eve arracallt )enaaMrtcv ent d f terra ihc... a Is the fanlieatican d �s 5tc r7ruc lea%tl� this ,Chia terA___..ihe....tu_.r?_ne_ededM_tomreview the r c c Isar inform men Deaa oaal for consistency J� C�c vel _p shall deerrt_.. the I :16cation ncc:>mplete.crrif the application a to er'aaaaleteat 9.heapplicant shall be notifree soma r ritira2 rhe_tuatrf catron shall ti ?ecif information is_mis inc ° the a �c. In the event h_ ..__�.._._...._....__.M...Y De p rare nt do tfnr °ail�e�,�....that _ - _��_.n... the f.;rammunit f)c.vFinytnxieslt proposal does include,. the rtec essary_inforrr74ation rie?aJed te__review tt e t• _ Departmenta sha 0_sE t a �l iear°fin h a in "six 1. coa6c rrc ar"_c _days �.-C-.�'•._. this Ch<a Ater thc, Ccannmunrt the date of receipt ctf a��cr le nct later Ain .._ " s from '_..._.__a c :iplete <applicatiora forthet ittat Review of the .npttlrc ati,a.... rtta c ',t__tapal and_ view cr..°tv rraair oreview a urcvalhv the Co nuit7eve_ 'ntc)rrteo catsµaom_ rh,whp_l cber he cum lative area of the proposed suols.I J.Tiguare or Ic ss or shall be.wMsukte t to review andaappprovaal 12yr the Creative 'om`aI contarne( Creative ly n tirL r:. contained anti this ,,sign Review square t_...f'e'l The burden? is on the applicant to demonstrate..._sula i anti l Wherc tp is c.umulatrvc area of the arcs �osc d sic n is I arc er than fr _.....1 _a_ _.... _,ab_le C rea_ Sitars Desi Standards . .. faith C � .�, _.°.......�,iwr r.... Creative � M orrr a tr . "_� r�itommunit . ^._-_ a r1 a v� irl ,to ..._.....,the._.._._... agr"r De i h i�am•a��aa'. ._....� C7evcto .�"�e. ' . � mt f c _. atp , siri ReviewBoard shall issi_rfa...a written of._approval tor :1a p lc ion �._.,....__..._��_ �.�_....�_� �° . uraaP a denialof iie�_�.f.w....._...n#�c�rt Iendar el tc r within te,r�o 1 iJl cro __.._._...... days tiac�a`t'�c,arincisricl Review. Page 2 of 16 4. Appeals. Appeals by_ the applicant of the ELL!iQ!L of the Community Development Director or the Creative Sign Design Review Board, shall beJb9J2iflt of Trustees. p_peal_s_friust_be _received_In writing_ within terd_101 calendar days of the date of denial by the Community Development Director or the Creative Skip Design Review Board. The hearing_of tne__ap_p_eai__shajl ,be_ held within sixty__(601calendar days of receipt of a written application and related fee. Written appeals must specifically_identify the design standards at issue as the reasonJtu.r denial of the application. k.,_1;:yeative Desinp_Stanclards Design _Quality:I-he signistshall,:: 1. Constitute a substantial aesthetic improvement to the site d shal ye a positive, visual Impact on_the_surrouriding_gregi 2. ,,Be _of__ unigue___de_sigh„,, and exhibit high degree inveptivenessi and 3. Provide strong_gmilic character through Ahe jmaginative use, otgraphips, coloLlexture_Agality, maten a I sj_sca le _p_r_oportion_and_ form.; 4. Signs should contribute to the image of the community„ conveylag_a_ diqt,inctiv.QcharaQ, lalsonveys a_strong_scrise of place, Contextual Criteria e sign1§1 shall_contain__ at _least_ one ofibe_following elements: nation; 1. Historic; gesign style; 2. Positive and creative image reflectingsurrent character of the business 3. Inventive representation of the use rft-arnei_or, aoductssf the business, •&j!lQtLI-J siqrhll 1. tAiliz,eorsnhance the architectural pt thc, building; and 2. Be placed in logical location in relation to the overall composition of the bpilgings_ facade, 3, Be integrated within and not cover any Jcey_architectural features and details et trie_building_facade, 4. Architectural Style. Each si,gp shall be designed: to be compatible with and relate to the architectural style of the main building or building§ upon the.slte . Relationship tp___B, LI IC110 jilan siocated_Alop__ a ,, _with _one_siain building_or several_building_s_shall_be „designed to „incorporate at leastone of theipredominant visual elements of such building or buildinggokas, th_e_type of construction materials, coloilor other design detail. Es). Color, Jne,cola(§)._of a an should be harmonious and conlptementaly to the colors of the buildirimen or ear which it is to be located. Page 3 of 16 corn �afibla� tilsr_.-... _ - -1 rt° tiye and g~c.rl...r.__.:�icgrrdcwsi< n_ oS _tc:� rnasr �ain,m_atfrac Q..._.r ' y cp a �µITncat o conflict or distract from theaschite;ctural character of the _of materials and the wear krrtianshsp? ,i,n the use of the materials should convey_ both a sense of i sr lively marpd crq„PtiV tym, �avcgidesi designs JW� that �inc�retrrari 9riQ,„gicpr7. 8, fVlaa _ a IIVf>E.o incorporate thew... follow' compatible grid cocardinR7tedn.fashimown, ,e r style of copy; °r a_G_.of..tataIl,nsu n andi rlatrrrlrcrnfaonent_ c Dale of construction ma d:..liglitir>g;. p= Method used for_swop=?orl n ign�'g wraVl c?s:._carorand base), eV osed all Agna shall 9* n 0 m:e is in a 9, `" located portion_ ..^_._ _ ....._.. storefront and should he centered within can�areaNJntr tl7e....,fir°st fl t signs �horald.._.br._._loc,Catec on windows, or archituici .., unrr�tFrraapated� cc�Ur 1 0.10 canoe a subtle _appear.? _..Y_._:. .rf�. ar.?�°ir tl.� _.trsc ._cats baclOt._.Ur...reY.P.n3 .... _n! �;rn ._e etteLs _.. with _halo _illamrrration ..._rath ;r__hara.M_...rnternglly I,rt_ sjgns........aare .- IVa1."9h1)(2,0c209! PPL2a ts, gi9.0 >hallV�e19cated, ncJ designed_ nottQ .create glare_orra_ n hborfr q 2. onspos t ve v sera al��rnraactsr ra he sr rroundin varec nt :to if1c site rarrcTaV7,.a0.0_„have ea 3. Provide strong gi°ao_n c character through thet cOT:J.tf.014rPawg.arvrality rxg Prad_.P.rntaorton. F. Creative The ..:179wn _. members to se shall c onsmi rD P.9.541.9 vi Board i.rpt_tc?...tirne,.__ Etgagint ncaaatrerstt Two local business one lodging gwne► 1, an archi the erc 'ommun ty_nersLone owner of l)e eme Adrprinistr:mator,„ Ms<:rF°-tocan of �.....�n„rridg'metcac terms mber, , hall~ a d, _........... o of Estes Park, §..arl_d and he .._..repl....ceme..._.. t sele o rc acern�.nt at the ..�_,_ Page 4 of 16 (CI 2. Create a regulation allowing temporary Banners. (see page 45) 3. Provide a new process for staff -level approval of minor sign code variances. (see page 42) Minor Mi&W LQf2rLLG0ni Sio Standards, a. Staff Authority to Grant Minor Mocations.. Staff may qrant. minor modifications, up to a maximum of ten percent110°4 from the following oneral sign standards, movided that the Staff finds that such modification adyances the_goals:and_p_urposes of this Code and either results in reduction of visual clutter or results in more effective way finding„or relieves_practical difficulties on the site: Ca setback raggirenlents; (11_spectfLic ,sign_size Jestrictions_p, rgyided„ the colula ive „Ate Jotal, remains gpmaljanoLor (aOtherLdimensiona and ternagral rds contained herein. 4. Increase wall sign allotment from one to two per frontage. (see page 32) Maximijrn_numberL:Two (21._ all_sigasjos.pacf ,e of a_business,,pr_buildifig storefrontibuilding frontage), 5. Clarify and strengthen enforcement of the sign code, including on -site citations for repeat violations. (This will be handled administratively, see page 43) 17fi6.1 7 0 Enforcement. The mvisions of this Chapler shal ,..subject_to_enforcemept antonalties as set forth in Chapter 1 of the es Park Municipal Code* f5j (Ord* 11-76 part),_1976LOrd. 25-76 §7 19761, Ord, 21-8n 1fp11962:,, grd,,,,16797„1997i Ord_„17:112 art).„26_02) 6. Allow neon and other exposed light sources (LED, etc.), but strictly limit the brightness or intensity of the light based on an objective measure of intensity (e.g. lumens or ft. candles). (see page ) Page 5 of 16 Item 15 has been deleted under prohibited signs, which prohibited direct illumination and neon. 7. Prohibit scrolling, programmable signs in the CD district and place restrictions on the time intervals where they are permitted in the CO district. (see page 24) ectronic reader boards located within the -Downtown Commercial oning:district shall be restricted to a static image that changes no more than once in any twenty:four (24) hourTeriod. Electronic rea er boards located in the all other commercial districts shall be restricted to a stale image that changes no mere than once everytwenty:minutes, 8. Review wording in the sign code to make it more user-friendly. MEDIUM PRIORITY REVISIONS (four -month process) I 9. Establish a measurable standard and code language that can relate to current sign technology for sign illumination. (see page 24) d, In no case„with all lighting components energizeg., shall the lightinlintensity of any skill_ whether resulting. from internal or external illumination,_exceed sixty ff3()If2ot candles when measured with a standard light meter held eta distance of ten inches from the sign face. e, Signs shall not have evose neon tu luorescent tu es or incandescent ei.ceedinglifteen J151 watts., L.:Maximum Jonghtness Aye's for' flectroniefeager_boarl,_ s all not _exceed kpoo nits when measured from the sigh's face at its maximum brightness during ctilY111.1„htilP(.,1r...p„ocl IT1PPq!,,Irectfrorriltle„,..§4i§ tg..PQ..„4t tiSlaxinTILIM brightntss belyyperLd g a rid dawn. 10. In the CO zoning district, increase the existing cap from 150 square feet to 200 square feet, but maintain the existing 1.5 square foot signage allocation per Page 6 of 16 lineal foot of building frontage. Consider the differences between the Downtown and Outlying settings when revising the size regulations. (see page 27) Schedule of Requirements For all Nonresidential Zoning Districts (A, A-1, CD, CO, CH, 0, I-1) Class of Sign Type of Sign Maximum Sign Maximum Area Maximum Maximu Permitted Permitted Area Permitted Per Per Sign Face No. of Signs m Business Permitted Height of Signs All in Subsection 17.66.040(26), except subdivisions j & s All in Subsection 17.66.040(26) except subdivision i Residential Multi -family (RM, R-2) Class of Sign Type of Sign Permitted Permitted All in Subsection 17.66.040(26), except subdivisions h, j, m, s & All in Subsection 17.66.040(26) except subdivisions g, & q 200 stfor freestandiEg 15 sf for projecting 10 sf for suspended (5 per face) ql irga!me.1209,1. les. walsign.s Temporary Construction: 36 sf Maximum Sign Area Permitted Per Lot 75 sf for freestanding 15 sf for projecting 10 sf for suspended (5 per face) 1.5 sf per If of frontage for wall signs (max. 150 sf) For all Single-family Residential Zoning Districts Class of Sign Permitted All in Subsection 17.66.040(26), except subdivisions h, j, m, s & t Type of Sign Permitted All in Subsection 17.66.040(26) except subdivisions a, g, i&q Maximum Sign Area Permitted Per Lot 9 sf - identification only (Sec. 17.66.050) Suspended: 5 sf Freestandin 25 ft g: 2 per Lot Time -temp: 10 sf Temporary Construction: 32 sf Maximum Area Per Sign Face Temporary 12 ft Construction : 1 per street Maximum Maximu No. of Signs Permitted Height of Signs Suspended: 5 sf Freestandin 25 ft g: 1 per Lot Maximum Area Per Sign Face All sign: 9 sf Maximum No. of Signs Permitted 1 per residence Maximu m Height of Signs 6 ft Page 7 of 16 11. Discuss Exemption (10)d and how it relates to future mass public transportation. Committee desires to leave this exemption in the code. 12. Create a time frame for temporary signs (60-90 days), and consider restructuring the fee schedule to allow one fee if a temporary sign permit is issued while the permanent sign is being built. (see page 19) Temporary real estate signs no larger than nine _(91square feet per face shall be exempt from any_permit for a perk)d of one (:1). year. JII other ternporary siggs_shsall_12e_ allowed fora period_ _ef_rtinely_(90) days witheut:a _pent. Temporary signs intended...to_ be displueg Jer_a_p_eriedienger than giliely_00,) claYsfilr.? (Pgqi.r.gcl ElPs1 qtliPit Pl210.1111.c1 tiling.129090 P11.1.bP...P.Pfmk 13. Consider changing the maximum size for temporary arketing/construction signs to four feet by eight feet (4' x 8'). (see page 19) 5ustu3jao:LoalLbe,, Jreestanoirig„,vvAlt _or_windevLsigns,_ shall net exceed thirty_two1321 square feet_per face and shall not exceed twelve 1:12) feet in height. JNo riders or attachments to such signs shall beperrnitted. 14. Allow change of copy on existing permitted signs without a new permit. (see page 8) Maintenance means the replacing, repairing or repainting of a portion of a sign structure; periodic changing of bulletin board panels; or renewing of copy which has been made unusable by ordinary wear and tear, weather or accident, or a change of copy to identify a new business where the change is made,,te ,arLe2iisting_permittedjeint identification sign panel that is to remain in plqee, The replacing or repairing of a sign or sign structure which remains structurally sound, but has been damaged to an extent exceeding fifty percent (50%) of the appraised replacement cost (as determined by the building inspector) shall be considered as maintenance only when the sign conforms to all of the applicable provisions of this Chapter and when the damage has been caused by an act of God or violent accident. Page 8 of 1 6 15. Revise the sign maintenance section to refer to structurally unsound signs as a trigger for coming into compliance. (see page 8) Maintenance means the replacing, repairing or repainting of a portion of a sign structure; periodic changing of bulletin board panels; or renewing of copy which has been made unusable by ordinary wear and tear, weather or accident, or a change of copy to identify a new business where the change is made to an existing permitted joint identification sign panel that is to remain in place. The replacing or repairing of a sign or sign structure which remains structuraljy sound, but has been damaged to an extent exceeding fifty percent (50%) of the appraised replacement cost (as determined by the building inspector) shall be considered as maintenance only when the sign conforms to all of the applicable provisions of this Chapter and when the damage has been caused by an act of God or violent accident, 16. Provide diagrams and graphics to illustrate the intent of the code provisions. (this task will be undertaken once the text of the code revisions has been approved). 17. Allow flashing string lights only during the holiday season, and provide firm start and end dates for the season. (see page 15) QUICK FIX HOUSEKEEPING (two -month process) 18. Revise the size allowance for election signs (150 square feet) in commercial districts to match the allowances for similar temporary signs. (free speech issue) 19. Delete the reference to "moveable" awnings. (see page 3) () A nit g. means a shelter st.Ipported ehtirply frgrn.the_exterior.vyalt.pLa build ing, 20. Clarify the distinction between a canopy and a marquee. Page 9 of 16 (This distinction has been eliminated with the proposed code revisions.) 21. Clarify size limit for exemption from permitting process for Joint Identification signs (different in the CD —Commercial Downtown and CO —Commercial Outlying districts). (see page 33) ....h ,..., .,�..____„__,wn (,:. ...._-�- !r � ` :' %. ndiYAL.Ica�_.;rG rr faa_,.' r�tc�.irtt,_idE-ntifir� fora �,rn_�r.ro_ trim whk,r ._. n ��, a , rfrt f_ca -Downtown l'�on� c N ' r ur�cG�r� than two square per lace then that sir.n__µurea,._shall._taF xernJat_..frorrr the total awll© ahl: tl'onfor that business„ In all _otherccaripi er7oninq. districts where is n,j?janels that are part of f iclentificatioicap are not larger ware feet bc- gxerript .frorn the calculation for business, 22. Change the sign area computation formula by increasing 8 points to 12 points, (see page 19) tf rs lady and/or a yLIn a dire e? ra errcactr�r rra r ;ip car:a ictrrwitkr IG Ithe case affixed to wor taainted onw the wall of a building the area of the sigh shall be the entirew area within a single continuous_perimeter of not more than twelve1121 straight orM radial lines enc,losin the wextreme limits of writing,, rc resentation,_ emblem or ay figure of similar character, together within an material or color forming an irate real part or backs round of the displuy_,c�r used yy �. f c r_nfl•c�iontiate >uch arc n trc�rr�thc ckclropW or structure 'against 23. Change the maximum number of permitted signs in single-family residential zoning districts from one per building to one per residence. (see page 27) All in Subsection 17.66.040(26) , except subdivisions h, j, m, s & t All in Subsection 17.66.040(2 6) except subdivisions a,g,i&q 9 sf - identification only (Sec. 17.66.050) All sign: 9 sf tiler 6 ft 24. Create a definition for "temporary." (see page 11) ?lay,farutiac=;.sicr°:i._.rrr,e�m ___..__._.purpose pf opoggnctr g..0 is ever uhctrvisic�o i_©c c�itaeo Inr�G or builriiing pegip na r3roperty for ��aYe c,r aronaotrnel o olitic election. aterr>p,car i period _of vE, °t"sing ordireGtinrg v_,_advertising, 0._.or_.s eLcrai Page 10 of 16 25. Refer signs located at intersections to the Estes Valley Development Code (EVDC). (see page 23) Signs at street intersections. Shal be located in conformance with Ap_p_end_jx D Section IV. Intersection_And Driveway Visibiliti_of th Eis_ jHcy [?PYP10._011PPt c9d.P. 26. Place time limits on temporary exempt signs. (see page 19) Temporary real estate signs no larger than nine (9) square feet per face shall be exempt from any permit for a period of one (1) year. 1\II,2ther_terriporau signs shall be allowed for a p_griod of ninety___(90) d@ys without a permit. Temporary signs intended to be displayed for a period longer than ninety (90) days are required to obtain a permit, and shall identify the longer time period on the permit. 27. Clarify the term "official filing" for subdivision signs. (see page 19) In_case_of subdiyjsig_i construction_ s_igns shall not be displued_prio[ to the date of recordation_of the„tinal subdivision_plat. 28. Clarify the definition of public right-of-way to exclude privately -owned public spaces that are enclosed on four sides by buildings. (see page 15) Signs w -I are not visible_beyond the boundaries of the lot or Darcel upon which thty are located and/or from anysgblic thorougbfa,re_prilgbt:pf-w_al 29. Delete Exemption (10)b that deals with signage on vehicles. (see page 15) (limitation of 1/3 surface area has been deleted) 30. Change the size limit to nine (9) square feet for temporary real estate signs to include riders. (see page 16) Teraporqry non-illuminted real estate signs which do not exceed nine (a) square feet in total area and four (4) feet in height, limited to one (1) such sign per street frontage. 31. Broaden the exception for marquees to include other sign types that require frequent updating of information. (see page 39) Page 11 of 16 A. Purpose. The Creative Sign Program provides for property owners and businesses to propose and the Town to consider limited deviations from the regulations for on -site permanent signs provided in this Chapter under certain circumstances where the applicant voluntarily chooses to submit to this review as an alternative to the "use by right" sign provisions normally applicable under this chapter. The intent of this process is (1)to encourage signs of high quality materials and workmanship, (2) to encourage signs of unique design that exhibits a high degree of imagination, inventiveness; and (3) to provide a process for the application of sign regulations in ways that will allow creatively designed signs that make a positive visual contribution to the overall image of the Town, while mitigating the impacts of large or unusually designed signs. Additionally,_ the Creative Sign Program shall_provide for increased allowance to the maximum sign area permAted_on Jheater_rnargupes__ signs_ identifying films or_performances currentlyshowing in cases where necessary copy_ and standard changeable letter sizes deafly necessitate such an exception. 32. Increase area allocations for Joint Identification signs. (see page 33) ize: In the CD -Downtown Comrriercial zoning_district_where individual sign panels that are part of a 'pint identification sign are not larger than two sql.lare feet pk..)r face then that sigh area shall be exempt from the total allowable calculation for that business, In all other cornmercial zoning, districts.,where individual sign panels that are _oil of ,joint identification sign are not larger than ejght_square feet per face then that sigh area shall be exempt from the total allowable calculation for that business. 33. Housekeeping: 17.66.040 Definitions (see page 3) (7) deleted flag definition 22) Roof means the cover of any building, including the eaves and similar projeots-grolepti_ons 34. Housekeeping: 17.66.090 General regulations, (e) Permanente Signs which identify lands... 35. Housekeeping: Schedule of Requirements: Single-family Residential Zoning Districts Maximum Area per Sign Face, All Signs: 2 4 sf (to align with exemptions), 36. Define the term "premise" for the prohibition of off -premise signs. (see page 12) Ofrpremises advertising sign rneans any_ offd2rernises stark_ iacludjha billboard or general outdoor advertising_device, which advertises or directs Page 12 of 16 attention to a business„_commodity, service or activty conducte ol: offered elsewhere than on the same lot or within the same building upon which siLKAI LOW PRIORITY REVISIONS (3 month process) 37. Remove outdoor display of merchandise from the sign code and create a land use code revision for this purpose (group opinion is this could be a safety issue in the CD zoning district). (see page 6) (Item u. outdoor display of merchandise is deleted.) 38. Provide a content -neutral definition for flags. (see page 15) Flagg, __limited_ itoothreela flags or lot. The maximum individual size of a displayed flagshall be three (31feet btfive ,,(5)1e:et _when hung trom_a builcting, or five Lafeet .by seven (7) feet yyhap_hUng_f_rom,g figapplei_Flags identifying a commercial enterprise or other _place of business shall be included in computation of maximum allowable sigg area and shall be further subject to those Ittriitatton§. r39. Provide for the expiration of non -conforming signs. (see page 35). 17.0.1 0.Nopcogforming (al A nonconforming_sio may be contir but, jt ati not bei, (41 Changed to another nonconforming_signi, LaL Structurally altered. (3)__Altered_sq_as to_increase,tha de ee nonconformityof the sign., (ALEnlgrgad or: expanded. 01 Continued in use after cessationsor change of the . usiness or activity the_slq: destroyadjf tne.estjrnated_cost of repair or reconstruction exceeds fifty _percept __(,,5,011___of_tbe appolsed rig_PLagiellYrtg9stiiqs cle5(7igl:n:(41_1;,.(iciiZIajngsj:pe:rrielittellif_ cah;e5o11.,,0ett)ziAtrch signs,which have been Page 13 of 16 40. Consider allowing signs on blank walls, possibly through a Flexible Sign Permit review process. (see page 39, Creative Sign Program) 41. Consider ways to accommodate special event signage needs. (see page 37) S.e0911 # TIPP corn unity_Special21 Events n nd Stan! yyark qpecial Events Non-prpfit associations or organizations may_ submit an application for ternporary_on-site and tenripprary off:premise signage for a community special _event where the_primary_puippse of the. evept_is_t_o_raise _funds for local taritable pirig?osesi qr Any_organiza holding_ _approved community_ specia_ event.At_the P ark ___a rd rod!) d m a y submit may_submit qa tip 0 fp aempp ry orksite_and Jemporary off:premise_sionage for that event #TBPJ APP4qatiPal91.2.9111110..., apejicant shall submit a Master Special Event Sign Plan as_part of the application for a special event permit. 1.SecdoLfirT:BIUStaindarsitifdriievie_, The Community Development and Special Events Departments shall review the apigicafion for compliance with the standards below _p_rior to permit 1§qPaDPP, 1. Zoning_ .e•:ictions— )ecial event skins are allowed within all zoning districts„ 2. Design. Fluorescent colorsand reflective surfs are prohibited on signs. _Lb a t. c,11Yelbe. Pi?1?..P a 17,111.OP . of cli@illnillg_POlo.r.„,f1T also_prohibited. A matte or flat finish is regpired for all surfaces. 3. illurnination. illumination of ternporaiyspecial event sicIns is prohibited, 45 . Ranners,_Ban tiers. must_qprpply with ch_apter 1 72391-emporary_Ranners, dgp rary_01- remise Signs. Page 14 of 16 a. Any indivjduaLbusineas may_,,,pub eyent_pesters_ t win pvy_ gf _that_ business wAheut sidrLpecrnit_prey_ided_ qa e).c..ce..qd1WP.121.5.(111.JarPiQP.S postejQ The_ sigThshalLbe_diaplayed_ no _mom thap_phallaingrith_2riof tolhe special_eventand_ shall be removed no later:than onelas_layafterlhe event, b. ,5t„aff„.nliVil.P.12r9.Y.P...„,,f0,PU4Ladditiona off7PLgrniseAgns not tp_p)ccg.q.d. thirsix.,„,,f_361.sguare feet each uppn finding that the sighs contribute to the oyarall Jestiyal atmpsphere or therne of the event and that any commercial. adyart:ising_messaga _j_s_r_secondary Je_sucli_lpo_K and , esjon_efaments Jor the_gyent The sigli§) shall be displayed no more than twolaweeks_pliorlo_the sp_egjaLeyentand_shallb,e rerpoyed poiater _than onelliday_after the event 6. Temperary Qn-Premise, a. Limit on Curnulativej LArA1taximum one hundred and fifty (150Lsquare feet of total cumulative sign area is allowed. POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES (two -month process) 42. Create an inventory of non -conforming signs which could trigger code compliance when a business license is issued. (pending) 43. Create a pamphlet for new businesses to increase knowledge and compliance with sign code. (pending adoption of revisions) 44. Enforce the existing prohibition of off -premise real estate signs, with an exception for open house directional signs during the actual open house event occupied by the agent, representative or owner. (see page 16) (Administrative step) a An open house sip associated with the property for sale rhz_ty only be displayed beginning up to one (1)_hoi.„ir before the start of the gpen house, and Page 15 of 16 must be removed no later than or hour after the conclusion of the open house. 45. Enforce the existing prohibition of off -premise signs. (Administrative step) 46. Restructure fee schedule for temporary banners. (Administrative step) Page 16 of 16 WORKING DRAFT User Notes and Explanations: This document is a compilation of all of the sign code revisions (including deleted text). The new text is underlined in blue. Each revision is followed by a numeric code highlighted in yellow. This numeric code refers back to the specific numbered objective found in. the "Sign Code Task Force Summary of Objectives" document. Chapter 17.66 Signs 17.66.010 Title. This Chapter shall be known and cited as the "Town of Estes Park Sign Code." (Ord. 11-76 §2(part), 1976; Ord. 17-02 §1(part), 2002) 17.66.020 Intent and purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens by providing for uniform control of signs. It is the intent of the regulations set forth in this Chapter to: (1) Recognize that signs are a necessary means of visual communication for the convenience of the public; (2) Recognize and ensure the right of those concerned to identify businesses, services and other activities by the use of signs; (3) Ensure that signs are compatible with adjacent land uses and with the total visual environment of the community; (4) Protect the public from hazardous conditions that result from signs which are structurally unsafe, obscure the vision of motorists and/or compete or conflict with necessary traffic signals and warning signs; Page 1 of 36 Sign Code Amendments, Draft 114, 07-22-2010 CDC (5) q.,.. .i thoty t;�%lt�t (5) l'r v_Ide fear. tliuw it;twy thi s Ptt.'%l, tc3..."N➢tW• "i" /'. "➢��Y'➢W.'�.. F�°``"'�": ttdtCt" ➢0,�".�P�',y,�...ttG.➢t 14... t;1.. ai of l'tul;h colnntcrc tr rc1 no .rt-he P"6rtdl'i"4i." 17.66.030 Scope and application of this Chapter. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the display, construction, erection, alteration, use, location and maintenance of all signs within the Town, and it is unlawful hereafter to display, construct, erect, alter, use or maintain any sign except in conformance with the provisions of this Chapter. (Ord. 11-76 §2(part), 1976; Ord. 17-02 § 1(part), 2002) 17.66.040 Definitions. As used in this Chapter, the following words and phrases are defined as follows: (1) Area of a sign means the area of the smallest regular geometric symbol encompassing all the informative features of the sign, including copy, insignia, background and borders. (2) Awning means a Pike, thle shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building lttti6�ha� ; t�r_�t aat�,^t.�ea@ par :a* 4�tso��e'��➢ �,ttteo;� �<�rla�Ih➢ ��-or ��;tl �att�,°;,ti}Ititt� tf�. Eldc�u...tt.P-Tula. ^aluy3par�r°tls�l�. not. -oJ o typ whu;lt of Fef,Fa�trd t: uc2�,, [19] (3) Building Code means the latest edition of the Building Code, as amended and adopted by the Town. (4) Building inspector means the officer or other person charged with the administration and enforcement of this Chapter, or his or her duly authorized deputy. (5) Canopy means a permanently roofed shelter covering a sidewalk, driveway or other similar area, which shelter may be wholly supported by a building or may be wholly or partially supported by columns, poles or braces extended from the ground, (6) Face or wall of building means the general outer surface of any main exterior wall or foundation wall of the building, including windows and storefront. (7) l lag- rnet t ef.,, ocly" l tt ... t�°9 ;N Yk w, 1 ditiyw.4 l&Fk�-g9@�lil 'repr (ftleik^lit t11 �8] (8) Frontage, building means the horizontal, linear dimension of that exterior side of a building which abuts a street, a parking area, a mall or other circulation area open to the general public; and has either a main window display of the enterprise or a public entrance to the building. Where more than one (1) use occupies a building, each such use having an exterior public entrance or exterior main window display for its exclusive use shall be considered to have its own building frontage, which shall be the front width of the portion of the building occupied by that use. (9) Frontage, street means the linear frontage (or frontages) of a lot or parcel abutting on a private or public street which provides principal access to, or visibility of, the premises, Sign Code Amendments, Draft 114, 07-22-2010 CDC Page 2 of 36 (10) Height means the vertical distance measured from the elevation of the nearest sidewalk (or, in the absence of a sidewalk within twenty-five (25) feet, then from the lowest point of finished grade on the lot upon which the sign is located and within twenty-five (25) feet of the sign), to the uppermost point on the sign or sign structure. (11) Illumination, direct means lighting by means of an unshielded light source Page 3 of 36 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #4, 07-22-2010 CDC (including fluorescent, t,. liE, [6]and neon tubing) which is effectively visible as a part of the sign, where light travels directly from the source to the viewer's eye, (12) Illumination, indirect means lighting by means of a light source which is directed at a reflecting surface in such a way as to illuminate the sign from the front, or a light source which is primarily designed to illuminate the entire building facade upon which a sign is displayed. (13) Illumination, internal means lighting by means of a light source which is within a sign having a translucent background, silhouetting opaque letters or designs, or which is within letters or designs which are themselves made of a translucent material. (14) Kioslc means a small structure, typically located within a pedestrian walkway or similar circulation area, and intended for use as display space for posters, notices, exhibits, etc. (15) Light source means and includes any device, or method of producing light, including neon, fluorescent, f__]i=;;1), [6]or similar tube lighting, incandescent bulb and any reflecting surface which, by reason of its construction and/or placement, becomes in effect the light source. (16) Lighting, backlighted means a concealed light source located behind the surface of the sign to highlight specific elements of the sign. (17) try), �� r4lonl 9 bight �t;..r��" t �r"b dt lr tteon -tt.a14 ur t.,een [6] 18) Lot means a portion or parcel of land, whether part of a platted subdivision or otherwise, occupied or intended to be occupied by a building or use and its accessories, together with such yards as are required under the provisions of this Title, A lot must be an integral unit of land held under unified ownership in fee or in co -tenancy, (19) Maintenance means the replacing, repairing or repainting of a portion of a sign structure; periodic changing of bulletin board panels; or renewing of copy which has been made unusable by ordinary wear and tear, weather or accident, ptLA,chtutze.,tlict2py to ulenbt_tf1 e. � the U]t mg _ is made to tin _.._extst➢r gJ,,,peliTOi4,tc d pwomt tcic cnt?„ftc rttart, ,tp i�, l� taa Etl t tl�cll� itIts tnrrw ip of a sign or ructure has�beenle damagedttoan extent eor xceeding eeding fifty pe rcent cent (50%) ofrch tl etprre lac replacement (as appraisedp ement cost (as determined by the building inspector) shall be considered as maintenance only when the sign conforms to all of the applicable provisions of this Chapter and when the damage has been caused by an act of God or violent accident,[14] (20) ,11c rtfae e tfi-gyreuttly-t"e 9e,tf(tt Vlet-_te ,ar4 � rahIts��s.E iw� ,_.t;t kwif Hid - r.(4e. ,tttirlttn-l;"1:20] (21) National Electrical Code means the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, published by the National Fire Protection Association, as amended and adopted by the Town. (22) Roof means the cover of any building, including the eaves and similar ptbleet;r"a 1, 'ti.ti0.9,11 (23) Roof line means the highest point on any building where an exterior wall encloses usable floor space, including floor area for housing mechanical equipment. Roof line also includes the Sign Code Amendments, Dntft #4, 07-22-2010 CDC Page 4 of 36 highest point on any parapet wall;--provided--that.......41.-parkp0,-......wall-i.Nttends--Arourid-die-eritire (24) Sign means any writing, pictorial representation, decoration (including any material used to differentiate sign copy from its background), form, emblem or trademark, flag or banner, mural, of-euRtoef.....-display-4......m.e*ehoodife-te-attfaet-be,410.e.S.S...;. or any other display of similar character .cont4UMa.g.„.6t1igi..coMM.PrqbtP.9,,fltglt..D.r „P.P11.-S.T.M.DAPiAlscntgnt which: [37] a. Is a structure or any part thereof (including the roof or wall of a building); b. Is written, printed, projected, painted, constructed or otherwise placed or displayed upon or designed into a building, board, plate, canopy, awning, vehicle or upon any material object or device whatsoever; and c. By reason of its form, color, wording, symbol, design, illumination, motion or other feature attracts or is designed to attract attention to the subject thereof or is used as a means of identification, advertisement .announcement or_.rion:coromereigtpommuiliention. (25) Sign face means the surface of a sign upon, against or through which the message is displayed or illustrated. (26) Sign types. a. Bulletin board sign means a sign used for the purpose of notification to the public of an event or occurrence of public interest, such as a church service, political rally, civic meeting or other similar event. b. Construction sign means a temporary sign announcing subdivision, development, construction or other improvement of a property by a builder, contractor or other person furnishing services, materials or labor to the premises. fief-the-t wposes-of-th4441eptefFft eofmqFtwtio-phyi.gn-slva-P--net-be-eees-tnt:ed4e-be-a-fea4-es4fae-sign-fts-detined-i+Fthis-geetiefhf 8} c. Directional sign means a sign erected by the Town or other governmental agencies, or a sign erected by permission of the Town, directing vehicular or pedestrian traffic. d. Double -face sign means a sign where two (2) sides are separated by not more than twenty-four (24) inches and are parallel to each other. Such signs shall be considered as one (1.) sign. e. Freestanding sign means a sign which is supported by one (1) or more columns, uprights, poles or braces extended from the ground or from an object on the ground, or a sign which is erected on the ground, provided that no part of the sign is attached to any part of any building, structure or other sign. Freestanding sign includes pole signs, pedestal signs and ground signs. f. Identification sign means and includes any of the following: 1. A nameplate which establishes the identity of an occupant by listing his or her name and business or professional title; Page 5 of 36 Sign Code Amendments, Draft 114, 07-22-2010 CDC 2. A sign which establishes the identity of a building or building complex by name or symbol only; 3. A sign which indicates street address or combines nameplate and street address; 4. A sign which identifies an area in the Town which, by reason of development, natural features, historical occurrences or common references, has or will become a landmark in the Town; and 5. A commemorative sign, such as a cornerstone, memorial or plaque, when such is cut into a masonry surface or constructed of bronze or other incombustible material and is made an integral part of the structure. g. Joint identification sign means a sign which serves as common or collective identification for two (2) or more uses on the same lot. 1y.. tPgP �ra...;^�l�Op� °rt➢:�!"e&fir at^I�;rA._a�r:pw7tt ..tx{�tttsle �1.._fa m� ; Ayrp 43441445,,, h 4'iFl f"¢gip i. Off -premises advertising sign means any off -premises sign, including a billboard or general outdoor advertising device, which advertises or directs attention to a business, commodity, service or activity conducted, sold or offered elsewhere than on the same lot or within the same building upon which such sign is located. j. Portable sign means a sign which is not attached to the ground, a building or other structure, but does not include a vehicle -mounted sign as defined in this Section. k. Projecting sign means a sign attached to a building or extending in whole or in part twelve (12) inches or more horizontally beyond the surface of the building to which the sign is attached,-bw.doe f,na>..... 1;picttov 31gt.i rttr i.-(grin iyF c..(.ion, [20] 1. Real estate sign means a sign indicating the availability for sale, rent or lease of the specific lot, building or portion of a building or lot upon which the sign is erected or displayed. m. Roof sign means a sign painted on the roof of a building; supported by poles, uprights or braces extending from the roof of a building or projecting above the roof line or a building, but does not include a sign projecting from or attached to a wall as permitted by this Chapter. (See wall sign.) n. Suspended sign means a sign suspended from the ceiling of an arcade, marquee or canopy. o. Temporary sign means a sign which is intended for a temporary period of display for the purpose of announcing a special event, advertising or directing persons to a subdivision or other land or building development, advertising personal property for sale, or promoting a political campaign or special election. p. Vehicle -mounted sign means a sign displayed upon a trailer, van, truck, automobile, bus, railroad car, tractor, semi -trailer or other vehicle, whether or not such vehicle is in operating condition. Sign Code Amendments, Draft 114, 07-22-2010 CDC Page 6 61'36 q. Vending machine sign means a sign that is incorporated into and designed as a part of a vending machine. r. Wall sign means a sign displayed upon or against the wall of an enclosed building or structure where the exposed face of the sign is in a plane parallel to the plane of the wall and extends not more than twelve (12) inches horizontally from the face of the wall. A sign erected upon or against the side of a roof having an angle of forty-five (45) degrees or less from the vertical shall be considered to be a wall sign, and shall be regulated as such. s. Wind sign means a sign consisting of one (1) or more pennants, ribbons, spinners, streamers or captive balloons, or other objects or materials fastened in such a manner as to move upon being subjected to pressure by wind or breeze, but does not include flags or Temporary Banners and Town Sponsored Events Banners as provided for herein. t. Window sign means a sign which is painted on, applied or attached to, or located within three (3) feet of, the interior of a window, which sign can be seen through the window from the exterior of the structure. Merchandise which is included in a window display shall not be included as part of a window sign. nos e,@ � °li:�c �d>ii r l f��a sa lt..- � lra* m.. ut ,�1 t ¢i V t a ttri -a-tte tlteeleli-er(--butu aIi h ti w a�4� ��:s �� a. .4/: 'itt.ateJ,.^foSefitit-e Peilliali:nt...ati� ei+4100fshd�a-ge.efi.37] (27) Sign structure means any supports, uprights, braces or frameworks of a sign. (28) Signs, number of For the purpose of determining the number of signs, a sign shall be considered to be a single display surface or display device containing elements clearly organized, related and composed to form a unit. Where sign elements are displayed in an unrelated or random manner, each element shall be considered to be a single sign. (Ord. 11-76 §2(part), 1976; Ord. 25-76 §1, 1976; Ord. 21-82 §1(E), 1982; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 17-02 §1(part), 2002) �rrrrurrua:y- V v 4 ere tire-rltl3griay+ rnovreal 17.66.050 Exemptions Except as specifically provided lxt.1:rr?, the following may be erected without a sign permitl he, e exrmptsims shall notbeincluded. it� th determination of tlat'total. alloW abla';tauarnhcr of.;ig s o total, allowable qtt;n aarea for a site,..,[8] All signs shall meet all applicable setback, construction, illumination and safety standards. Any signs larger in size or with any different standards than stated in this Section shall be required to obtain a sign permit. (1) Signs which are not visible beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel upon which they are located and/or from any public thoroughfare or right-of-way. (2) Official governmental notices and notices posted by governmental officers in the performance of their duties, and governmental signs to control traffic or for other regulatory purposes, to identify streets or to warn of danger. Page 7 of 36 Sign Code Amendments, Deft 84, 07-22-2010 CDC (3) Flags, limited to three (3) flags per lot. The maximum individual size of a perfnallowly displayed Ait ie an '((-adoo and ,of Hciui I ownof a flagVark-shall hethree,.,(3,)fect eel when liung_froip, ,Jinildjix ,pr„flys1feet by seven (7) feet when huitg_from a lia&pote..;-€4 o t autto- fig- a rtekofft I- (HI Ste3 -Pmfi, nfl-g-litt H'W-1201iy-(4()) tt re---fl,!et rt)tis tt tn ndivnHuif si-ze(f-III- oth e),-peri Front so 1 aye(l riags-sita 1-4e-fift octi-( 15)-1441)-(3 0) utore-lee (,---1,11a , id,enli,fAing_a.cpnimergiatenterprhe1r ollicrplacc 9 lit2wintes s si ill .12tLincitided in computation of inaxirnurn allowable sign area and shall be further subject to those limitations. [8,38] (4) Temporary decorations or displays, when such are clearly incidental to and are ct, and,commonly associated with any nationalrstate.....local-or.peligious holiday-er-celetwation. [8,17] (5) Temporary or permanent signs erected by the Town, public utility companies or construction companies to warn of danger or hazardous conditions, including signs indicating the presence of underground cables, gas lines and similar devices. (6) Merchandise, pictures or models of projects or services which are incorporated as an integral part of a window display, where all such items displayed are located within the interior of the building where the business is located. (7) Signs displayed on trucks, buses, trailers or other vehicles which are being operated or stored in the normal course of a business, such as signs indicating the name of the owner or business which are located on moving vans, delivery trucks, rental trucks and trailers and the like, provided that the primary purpose of such vehicles is not for the display of signs, and provided that they are parked or stored in areas appropriate to their use as vehicles. (8) All "open," "vacancy" and "no vacancy" signs and signs designed to indicate vacancy, such as "yes," "no" and "sorry," whether--they--arnoti-illumitiated,---internally-...-Alumnated,, iraiirestly....--ilirartirtak4-or-..-dirce+Iy.....44414iiiated-aiiias,.. provided that the area of the sign does not exceed two.....aud-otle-half-(;.!-...:5) four (4) square feet per face.[8] (9) Displays of string lights, provided that they are: a. Decorative displays which only outline or highlight landscaping or architectural features of a building, and are not placed on or used to outline signs, sign supports, awniugs---fmd/or ci.,:tuopi.es3or assembled or arranged to convey messages, words, commercial advertisements, slogans and logos; [8] b. No greater in intensity than five (5) watts, and are steady -burning, eleitt,,....none,clofed bulb lights. No blinking, flashing or intermittent changes in intensity or rotating shall be permitted; [8] (10) Signs displayed on motor vehicles providing public transportation, provided that they conform to the following requirements: a. The signs are flat and do not project more than four (4) inches from the surface of the motor vehicle. b. NO-ii.KW0-41iiifi,--efi,e''413.44-04)--01:411e-S'UF rfwe-ftreo,e41-4,iIe-,vehiei-e--is--eever()4,4-by-16e-sigft 0ti-fffi(3-e-afeit-Sha11-fwk1+Ielude-the-fo,E3,frwlieej:SF1ights-Efac4/-E).Fuftd-efeart,i-age--of.4h.e-v44efe,-:F29] Sign Code Amendments, Draft #4, 07-22-2010 CDC Page 8 of 36 c. The signs shall not be prohibited signs as more specifically set forth in Section 17.66.060. d. Motor vehicle providing public transportation is a motor vehicle operated pursuant to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate as a common carrier for hire for the transportation of passengers and their baggage, on schedule, issued by the Public Utilities Commission of the State. Vehicles which are exempt from regulation as public utilities pursuant to Section 40-15-101, et. seq., C.R.S., are not eligible for an exemption from the sign code pursuant to this Section. (11) Identification signs which do not exceed two (2) square feet per face or four (4) square feet in total surface area; limited to six (6) feet in height and limited to one (1) such sign per use or per building, whichever is the greater number. (12) Temporary nonilluminated real estate signs which do not exceed f4D( (6-) PiSig.11130] square feet in total area and four (4) feet in height, limited to one (1) such sign per street frontage. Such signs are restricted to the subject property and shall not remain in place more than seven (7) days after the sale, lease or rental of the subject property. 611...9120J)Q1,1,N,.skt1..angs210.ted with, tite_ntgnorl,Y_Im sale maY ortlY be d15,1?ht_Yed b,Citrulttl,g1411 (nig jiQuLhefore.The aiLOfJI1PPk honsend 'oust be removed no later titan oneAllitour after the oonclusion of I he open house AIOpi..atholiSe s'ign may only be clisRlaypc1 het w,t,_.$:()()ANLanct8:1)(PMpAix, Wen 11Qtie,sjgp may Dot be dt.5.12.taYSICI_Cor,n,itNe...tiktt..n.thrqt;Tke.ocaltivq.Cia,,Ys•_[44] (13) Signs in the nature of cornerstones, commemorative tablets and historical signs which do not exceed four (4) square feet per face in area and six (6) feet in height, and which are nonilluminated or indirectly illuminated. (14) Private traffic directional signs guiding or directing vehicular or pedestrian traffic onto or off of a lot or within a lot when such do not exceed three (3) square feet per sign per face in area and eight (8) feet in height, and do not contain any advertising or trade name identification. Private traffic control signs which conform to the standards of the Colorado Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices may exceed three (3) square feet per face in area, but shall not exceed seven (7) square feet per face. Such signs shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height. (15) Signs required or specifically authorized for a public purpose by any law, statute, ordinance or resolution. (16) Nonilluminated window signs, when the total area of such signs: a. Does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total window area at the ground floor level on the side of the building or business unit upon which said signs are displayed; and b. Does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total allowable sign area for the premises. Page 9 of 36 Sign Code Amendments, Draft 114, 07-22-2010 CDC c. Such signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in total surface area per sign when placed in windows above the ground floor level, and no signs shall be placed in windows above the second floor level. (17) Signs commonly associated with, and limited to information and directions related to the permitted use on the lot on which the sign is located, provided that each such sign does not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square inches in total area, (This category shall be interpreted to include such signs as "no smoking," "rest room," "no solicitors," "self-service" and similar informational signs.) (18) Signs which identify items such as credit cards, menus or prices; limited to one (1) such sign for each use, not to exceed four (4) square feet per face or eight (8) square feet in total area, Such signs may be attached to the building, as projecting or wall signs, or included as an integral part of a freestanding sign. (19) Regulatory signs erected on private property, such as "no trespassing" signs, which do not exceed two (2) square feet per face or four (4) square feet in total surface area, limited to four (4) such signs per use or per building. (20) 1.M.11p9r ar .....Spc ca l Q.1U.I ,uc la:_srgn.per event l�k r pre�wrvgi (20) ft.:nr! €ru-t tr1 ' ci t I e:FeQ Ot,:48] t �tl t;tltn c htuiika c.i to (21) t 1i•gli $'li�p�& iV dl°4C r P1 9t e•xeee•E •tifit,&1i 1Cit. • iii ....•i mit, t-ritrartA •liae..(12)-•••as'It�q (22) Vending machine signs, provided that such signs are limited to the product being vended. (Ord. 11-76 §2(part), 1976; Ord, 36-76 §1, 1976; Ord. 17-80 §1, 1980; Ord, 21-82 §1(A), (B) and (C), 1982; Ord. 1-87 §1, 1987; Ord. 6-87 §1, 1987; Ord, 15-97, 1997; Ord. 17-02 § 1(part), 2002; Ord. 17-07 §1, 2007) 17.66.060 Prohibited signs, The following signs shall not be permitted, erected or maintained in the Town: (1) Signs with visible moving, revolving or rotating parts or visible mechanical movement of any description or other apparent visible movement achieved by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, except for Town Sponsored Banners and Temporary Banners as provided in sections 17.88 and 17.89, time -temperature -date signs, and gauges and dials which may be animated to the extent necessary to display correct measurement; (2) Signs with optical illusion of movement by means of a design which presents a pattern capable of reversible perspective, giving the illusion of motion or changing of copy; Sign Code Amendments, Draft 114, 07-22-2010 CDC Page 10 of 36 (3) Signs with lights or illuminations which flash, move, rotate, scintillate, blink, flicker, vary in intensity, vary in color or use intermittent electrical pulsations; (4) it n r7 nln4.... (a{l`at�iny.n [8,17] ....-.Enw tnr° ViktE l....... fr uibfieeti roln (5) Wind signs; (6) Signs which incorporate projected images, emit any sound which is intended to attract attention or involve the use of live animals; (7) Any sign which is installed or erected in or projects into or over any public right-of-way, except in the case of a sign for which a permit has been issued in conformance with the requirements of this Chapter; (8) Signs g not permanently affixed or attached to the ground or to a permanent structure, (for example, kai teis sandwich boards and handheld signs). Temporary real estate signs attached to posts driven into the ground and temporary safety barriers are excepted. (9) Any sign or sign structure which: a. Is structurally unsafe, or b. Constitutes a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance or dilapidation, or c. Is capable of causing electrical shocks to persons likely to come in contact with it; (10) Any sign or sign structure which: a. Obstructs the view of, may be confused with or purports to be an official traffic sign, signal or device or any other official sign, or b. Creates an unsafe distraction for motor vehicle operators, or c. Obstructs the view of motor vehicle operators entering a public roadway from any parking area, service drive, private driveway, alley or other thoroughfare; (11) Any sign which obstructs free ingress to or egress from a required door, window, fire escape or other required exit way; (12) Roof signs, except as specifically permitted by Section 17.66.110; (13) Off -premises advertising signs, axc:ep _as py wti Arvoved tip;t. U4t1 Events C:hip1e;1X (14) Signs with comtnercialcontent not pertinent and or not clearly related to the permitted use on the property where located,, r,^nn.�-�,ln� l�anr ie inrl,e...... ;�Qrlatn�rn� nnn4�;u n nn Sign Code Amendments, Draft 114, 07-22-2010 CDC Y.,lc tr' eclhy (�hitptt ....(fi i Et[),....for Page 11 of 36 finch, egtt1tited-by-Seetionl.:7,66.071);., -art€1,-ex-eept-fi)F-Sit?',118 .141:,,wmi fled- tundev-rhe-pf viNionfi S eeqon 4-7,66,P0, (15) S.---pfeAlified-iii-Si+Nieetiet-7,6,6,05.01.4);--Effiy----sif:liWifig-direeiHillulliiiialieft3 41(31H4ing-biitHafM4imit exi4o-visibleiteeff-tiking,----(Ont--1-7--02-4-1-(3it 4)3-2002) 17.66.070 Temporary signs. Temporary signs in all zoning districts shall be subject to the following specific requirements: Temporary, real e Itesi4mnoArg.g.LtbarL111111P......(9)._.mgrpLfq51....01:NPqsh4LbcgxqmpiLlio.m...aDY 11q1114..A.m" a Period 9.thq.......tc41129.121:E.5ia....;',i..haRbe aljowed for a PetiQ0_011inclY L9q,LdaYs without_.a_Pgralit.„Jkn..QPigI hP0i.WhilYPSLI'QtApgricA 19uggt.thap.,gincty 90) days are EVIIEP1119 ,obtain a permit and WigSIPP-thQPqr:Plit, [12,30] (1) Construction signs. Signs advertising subdivision, development, construction or other improvements of a property shall be permitted in any zoning district and shall comply with the following: a. Such signs shall be limited to freestanding, wall or window signs, shall not exceed thirty-six--.(46)....squatiA.6E+1n-tk4a1---af4m--nk*.r-001ten--(-1-8) thu lyjAp132), square feet per face, and shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height. No riders or attachments to such signs shall be permittedifil-develo pine nts-ce fu,;isting-eyf-lHive-(5-)-dwc1tiug-units-of -IessT-the en pa ti-ki4ect-44e-o,ioastatotioti--fi,ign-1341iti4-40--tilfee-(3)-Square-feet-t3etHrile&-fwEefteli dwel-iing-titak-b,eing-eoft4fueliAt 13] b. Construction signs shall be displayed only on the property to which the sign pertains. One (1) such sign shall be permitted for each street upon which the property either has frontage or has an entrance from a major thoroughfare; provided that the minimum distance between signs on any single development shall be one thousand (1,000) feet. c. In case of a subdivision, construction signs shall not be displayed prior to the date of rceordation of the final subdivision plat. [27] d. In other cases, such signs may be displayed for the duration of construction until issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Fning--eleetions stiatt--be7pelykwed--44,11,13:-pergEMI-13-if 11,6tig,--E)F.-e.RMAifilthefil---01L-19)4-41143-0(N3lipier.-01;-t1W-prearrliSeS--01.1 Mtieh-thf:,3y--itre-teefftk.)d--withirtten--(lG)-dfiys--fbife.wiRtthe--eleetion.-te-whieh-litey--peftaiR-lif4es,B--the sj.-gn-eefweys-i;.Kmii,e.,--e.thef-er--faf1+tef-idt.,,x31f)vieal-inegs,age--oF-hfis--s-afnt--eIhfw--ef--:.fbfth...et,--idek31E)giectt ,&i,i(i.t.,..11448:1---clistfietw-fill-d-o-iiiiixiiiittinf-tii-ze---ef---011:e'--11.11A:dre(1,---fifly (, 150) (3) Temporary banners. See I 7.89. Sign Code Amendments, Draft #4, 07-22-2010 CDC Page 12 (306 17.66.080 Computation of sign area. The area of a sign shall be measured with the following regulations: (1) In computing the area of a sign, standard mathematical formulas for common regular geometric shapes, or combinations thereof, shall be used. (2) In the case of an irregularly shaped sign or a sign with letters and/or symbols directly affixed to or painted on the wall of a building, the area of the sign shall be the entire area within a single continuous perimeter of not more than PS) ty,iclyef (12) straight or radial lines enclosing the extreme limits of writing, representation, emblem or any figure of similar character, together with any material or color forming an integral part or background of the display or used to differentiate such sign from the backdrop or structure against which it is placed.[22] (3) That portion of the sign structure which is visible and viewed in the same plane as the sign face, and which either: a) exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the sign face, or b) is made an integral part or background of the display shall be included in computing the total sign area. (4) Where a sign has two (2) or more display faces and is not a double-faced sign, the area of all faces shall be included in determining sign area. (5) The total surface area of multiple -unit signs shall include the vertical and horizontal spacing between the letters which comprise the word or words that convey the sign's message. (6) Where three-dimensional figures are used as signs, the area shall be the total area, as projected on a vertical plane, of each side of the figure which is visible by the public beyond the boundaries of the lot upon which the figure is located. For purposes of this regulation, a figure shall be considered to have not less than one (1) nor more than four (4) sides. inetko4-..tified-to--efileulatc-t-lte-area- of "etttdoor--d-ispiays--of-irierchtmd-tse--to--attrtiet--b.csiues.:in--and othcf-tlree-dimensionai-f4mFes-ef-displftys-t7iiat-afc-to-be-eens.i.k,red.-in-tllc-totai,..aAowtrtble-,i4#c ealeolation,[371 (7) Building frontage used as the basis of determining permitted sign area for one (1) use shall not be used again as the basis for determining the permitted sign area for a different use. Nothing in this Subsection shall be construed to prohibit the additional building or use from erecting a sign which would otherwise be authorized by the provisions of this Chapter, (8) All riders or attachments to signs or sign structures (whether temporary or permanent) shall be included as part of the total sign area for the sign to which they are attached. (Ord. 11-76 §2(part), 1976; Ord. 21-82 §1(K), 1982; Ord. 17-02 §1(part), 2002) Page 13 of 36 Sign Code Amendments, Draft Pt, 07-22-2010 CDC 17.66.090 General regulations. Any sign allowed :hereM miry ont on Jiui of any other inessirge or copy my Jawful„ non commercial_triessaggi_so long, as the complies with the size rind licithsareaandpther respiiregient[8], Signs containing non-cornnlercia.1 content Elle stibeetthis sirn code in the same manner as signs that have commercial content includin without limitation prittiig size and location regulations. (a) Signs at street intersections. On-coritor-lots-ruo-f4gii-of-sign-stfueturolictweeit-a.-hcight-of two-and-tine-.hff /11:27544e€47-811d-teft -E10)-1eet-ahove-thc-stfcet-elevation--(other-thttn-a-yio1e-tvHAve+t-2:J sgtinie-in<Ator-leii-eross-seetionatitretii-olia-14-be-ero3ted-witinit-the,-followinit-deseritied-airent---ille right-of-wity-iiites-tit-nointit--whiell-iwo-thitly-Otthfeet-4ritit-ine-intenieetien-of-the-rit lit of wi hut JoaioiLiQconforiparggwttiq Appendix 1.) Section IV, Interseetion and DrivewityVisibility of the Estes ValluDevelop,niett (b) Illumination. Illuminated signs shall be subject to the following conditions: (1) Any-:Ejtht-.rtsed-for-thc4lluttilnatiotHitrErirgrEahalEhc-rilareldcrl-so-that-tbebeains-ofpayrrof light-wilt-rtoEstaine-directlyjbeyend-dao4oEupotr-kvldelrthetrls-loeatertf 6] Neither the direct or th.e reflected light horn any I ht ource shall create ri )11,yard...or distraction to operators of motor vehicles ottpuhlic thormigh.fares„ b„ r.Phe light from an illuminated sign shall not be of an intensity oribrigltness_thatwill ergatp.il negative impact on adjacent uses in direct line-oEsight to the sign, e, ttu ii l hglit sources shall be directed and shielded to Joint direct illumin..ation of any_sit.?jgct d.„ n.o case,. with all lightingcompon..ents energizer:1i_ shall the lightingLintensit...y qttatiy_sigil oat iM-1111iPatjoll ((jot candles When meter held atadjst'mce of ten i0tfrpftsignfjce, e, Signs shall not have ex,posed neon tobes„fluorescent. tubes or incandescent bulbs, exceesling Ntaximurn brightness levels for electronic reader boards shall not exceed 1000 nits when. meiisured horn the signs face at its rna.xinurm bi,lightness duringdayitglit hours arid 400 tins when 111,1e4,5.:4rq0,,...ti3Otta the, 5...ivo.'s:51.. between. Eleeironic reader boards located within the CD -Downtown Cotrunciyciai I estricted to a static :linage that changes no more than once in riny twergy-four J24) ham period. Electronic reader boards located in the all other commercial districts shall he restricted to s static initilgc that changes rle mare than once every twentymninutes. Na altinaination shall be anythitz other thin a steady, continuous burning:1)db or lights, Fltishing,±btinking„oseilititing, _rotating or i'iriterinittent turning. on -and -Off of any illuininatirm device Sign Code Amendments, Draft #4, 07-22-2010 CDC Page 14 0136 is rohtbilcd Timqtyys:othq. trhrarcktiPml...51gosJipstskipi.41 mArningnckrg_vtatory.....§igo......qe&te,c1...by. the Town or State are P2cD.B.I2Lfrsfluthiirsgpbticn [6,7] (3) Signs in commercial and restricted industrial zoning districts may be indirectly,_directly or internally illuminated.[6] (c) Signs on fences and freestanding walls. Signs displayed upon fences or upon freestanding walls shall be erected or mounted in a plane parallel to the fence or wall, and shall not extend above the top of the fence or wall nor project more than twelve (12) inches from the face of the fence or wall. Such signs shall be subject to all regulations of this Chapter applicable to freestanding signs, including but not limited to maximum area per sign, maximum sign height, minimum setback from property lines and number of signs permitted per lot or per premises. (d) Window signs. The area of all window signs in excess of twenty-five percent (25%) of the total window area at ground floor level on the side of the building or business unit upon which such signs are displayed shall be included in the total allowable sign area for the premises. All illuminated window signs shall be included in the total allowable sign area for the premises. (e) Signs which identify lands which have been subdivided in accordance with the Estes Valley Development Code shall be subject to the following regulations: (1) The sign may be located within public street right-of-way where such sign is approved as an integral feature of the street construction plans at the time of final plat approval. Otherwise, the sign shall be located a minimum of ten (10) feet from the street right-of-way line. (2) Such signs shall conform to the sign requirements relating to site distances at intersections under the provisions of this Chapter. (3) The maximum size for a subdivision identification sign shall be thirty-six (36) square feet (or eighteen [18] feet per face). (4) The signs shall only contain the name of the subdivision and not a pictorial representation of the subdivision, (Ord. 11-76 §2(part), 1976; Ord. 25-76 §§2, 6, 1976; Ord. 17-80 §2, 1980; Ord. 21-82 §1(I) and (J), 1982; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 17-02 §1(part), 2002) 17.66.100 District sign regulations. (a) Use districts (zoning districts). The use districts, as set forth in this Title and amendments hereto, shall apply to this Chapter. The boundaries of these districts shall be determined by reference to the zoning map of the Estes Valle', to this title and amendments hereto and to sections on interpretation of such maps as may be contained in this Title and amendments hereto. (b) Establishment of district regulations. The type of signs permitted and the regulation of the number, placement, area and use of signs is established. No sign shall be erected except as provided in this Chapter and in the district in which it is permitted, nor shall any sign be used for any purpose or in any manner except as allowed by the regulations for the district in which such sign is proposed or maintained. (c) Schedule of requirements. The following schedule of !,.....eift.ss...-011..sign.....perftlii4eE111 "type of sign permitted," "maximum sign area permitted per lot oLht,tjIitga5," "maximum area per sign face," Page 15 of 36 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #4, 07-22-2010 CDC "maximum number of signs permitted" and "maximum height of freestanding signs" regulations for the various zoning districts is adopted. (d) Total allowable sign area. The total area of all signs on a lot, or, in the case of a permitted use or uses occupying two (2) or more adjacent lots, the total area of all signs on all such adjacent lots shall not exceed one and one-half (1.5) square feet per lineal foot of building frontage at ground level, and three-quarters (0.75) square foot per lineal foot of second story building frontage. In no event, however, shall the cumulative total allowable sign area exceed one -11H 1(21n 1 iy two huraiNd (I Q) square feet per business.[10] Sign Code Amendments, Unift /14, 07-22-201(1 CDC Page 16 of 36 Schedule of Requirements For all Nonresidential Zoning Districts (A, tt,---1 CD, CO, CH, 0, 1-1) ::6t+dd,°I;ype of Sign ype rid st ru Maximum Sign Area Permitted Itmer Permitted Per Business All in Subsection 17.66.040(26), except ribdtV ionsl'ortatity; of oM.go °, watlsd tistt"aA J,RN e-lubi,iteE e 1 °X.I,A1.0/0(20) es e.e b ar0I ri^,ti,tt'a-ii sf for freestanding exceptfn theta d) d ttAirtt whe_rt the l"t.c 41 egtl n„s tnwatt,. irlitaShati_b.c. 151 t1 15 sf for projecting 10 sf for suspended (5 per face) 1.5 sf per If of frontage (1..5tv4,-09s.1 sf max.) for wall signs Temporary Construction:3( „)1.sf Residential Multi -family (RM, Clam a Typst..of Sign 1111111yreteldSign Maximum Sign Area Permitted Permitted Permitted Per Lot All in Subsection 17.66.040(26), except a,tat�inv"ciaua<da-Ras.Y, tr�� ii 'olt'lc_ "e''- tlt"ctf snti Vc n t,li; n3•rch"nc.signti µma .iigutitandt.Q1Epsgrtilio gyeriiing A li.M..t ub Fie of 75 sf for freestanding t {.4i4,04tl):aatete^;ratuwpe ,arGreuava o¢rt g., n, y6-q 15 sf for projecting 10 sf for suspended (5 per face) LS sf per If of frontage for wall signs (max. 150 sf) Maximum Area Per Maximum No, Maximum Sign Face of Signs Height of Permitted Signs Suspended: 5 sf Time -temp: 10 sf Temporary ]� Construction:.l.g 31. sf Freestanding: 2 25 ft per Lot Temporary 12 ft Construction: 1 per street Maximum Area Per Maximum No, Maximum Sign Face of Signs Height of Permitted Signs Suspended: 5 sf Freestanding: 1 Ali per Lot 5st,i25 ft For all Single-family Residential Zoning Districts„(,(' sj, B,E-1,, a. RE, RE,712 t trwtirr type of Sign =t yier u P sl//H Maximum Sign Area Permitted Per Lot Permitted a"etarta:red All in Subsection 17.66.040(26), except subdisisittestitejemes Al1- o-a /ob °oetiot'a 4,766,040t,er,��a& aA (°) t t" ulweit�r aaror�� t, t., r ( as 1 D ends 0't11) All AYUI,l. 9. of Sign Code Amendments, Draft 114, 07-22-2010 CDC Itation Maximum Area Per Maximum No. Maximum Sign Face of Signs Height of Permitted Signs All signs: 2: 6"da sf 12:.pe1 Iyer"hiUnit,.�.t pt ti."r)er 4e ..tgaro.t6 ft Page 17 of 36 [10,13,23,30,35] *Except "Ur address identification signs notexce&ling_4 square feet and subdivisio11. isjsrnjfiggfjpu„sjsns, signs rn Single 1.71..tuilyResidential Districts sh dl not be illuminated in any inatifler, (Ord. 11-76 §2 (part), 1976; Ord. 25-76 §3, 1976; Ord, 8-81 §1, 1981; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 17-02 §1(part), 2002) 17.66.110 Sign regulations in non-residential zones fAspci-isn,Q,14). The following regulations shall apply to all uses in non-residential zoning districts. (1) Total allowable sign area. a. The total area of all signs on any face of a building shall not exceed one and one-half (1.5) square feet per lineal foot of building frontage at ground level, and three-quarters (0.75) square foot per lineal foot of second story building frontage. b. The maximum allowable total cumulative sign area for any one (1) business shall not exceed (.ine...hundred,....fifty-fP30) twp j1,1..g...h.:019()) square feet.[l 0] (2) Signs or uses with multiple frontage. The total area of all signs on any face of a building shall not exceed one and one-half (1.5) square feet per lineal foot of building frontage at ground level, and three-quarters (0.75) square foot per lineal foot of second story building frontage. (3) Freestanding signs: a. Maximum height: twenty-five (25) feet. b. Minimum setback: eight (8) feet from any property line, four (4) feet from any building. c. Number: One (1) freestanding sign per street frontage pr. building...fisintag, not to exceed two (2) per lot.[4,8] d. Maximum area: No freestanding sign shall be larger than one hundred fifty (150) square feet. The combined total of all freestanding signs on an individual property or single lot shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet. (4) Signs on canopies, awnings and architectural projections. a. Maximum area: The total area of such signs shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the width of the projection multiplied by the vertical height of the projection, b. Projection: 1. The thee of any such sign shall not project above or below the face of the canopy, awning or architectural projection. Signs may project horizontally beyond the face of a canopy or architectural projection the distance necessary to accommodate the thickness of the letters, but no more than twelve (12) inches. Sign Code Amendments, Dull t/4, 07-22-2010 CDC Page 18 of 36 2. Signs displayed on architectural projections which extend fifteen (15) inches or less from the face of a building may be considered wall signs, and are subject to those provisions. (5) Projecting signs: a. Minimum setback: four (4) feet from street property line in the Commercial Downtown (CD) Zoning District, or eight (8) feet from property lines in all other zoning districts, and no closer to a sideline of the building or storefront than to the centerline of the same building or storefront. b. Minimum clearance: Nine (9) feet from the ground to the bottom edge of the sign. c. Maximum height: Eighteen (18) feet. d. Maximum size: Fifteen (15) square feet per sign face. e. Maximum projection: Four (4) feet. (t t r yi (2,)..... : building f. Maximum number: On thee or per business storefront.[4,8] (6) Suspended signs: a. Maximum area: Five (5) square feet per face, ten (10) square feet total surface area. b. Minimum clearance: Nine (9) feet from the ground to the bottom edge of the sign. c. Minimum horizontal separation: Fifteen (15) feet between suspended signs. d. Projection: Shall not project beyond the outside limits of the arcade, canopy or marquee to which they are attached. (7) Wall signs: a. Maximum area: The total area of all exceed one and one-half (1.5) square feet per and three-quarters (0,75) square foot per lineal b. Maximum height: Twenty-five (25) feet above the ground. c. Maximum projection: 1. A wall sign may project above the roofline or parapet wall of a building no more than twenty-four (24) inches. 2. Wall signs may extend a maximum of twelve (12) inches from the face of the building. Sign Code Amenclments, Draft 84, 07-22-2010 CDC wall signs on any face of a building shall not lineal foot of building frontage at ground level, foot of second story building frontage. Page 19 of 36 3. Any sign erected upon the side of a roof having an angle of forty-five degrees (45°) or less from vertical shall be considered a wall sign, and shall be subject to the size and height limitations noted under this Subsection. d. Maximum number: Iwo12) wall sign for each face of a business, or building storefront c:bitittingtrotitagelp] (8) Joint identification signs: a. Type: May be freestanding, projecting or wall. b. Number: Where a freestanding joint identification sign is used, there shall be no other freestanding signs permitted on the premises, c. Size hhc C.D-,Downtowit Commercial zoning distriet, wixtre individtial in ,panels that Jnfeipartiotiajpjiorijdpntitigittoign, sigiligreinotiargeli thin) two ,scgiare feetilw ohice then that siga area shall be exempt from the total allowable caleuhition. for that business, In all other indiyidatitisign panels that are prirt coif a Ainto identificinion. sign reripttargierithansi..ght Spare teet per face then that ign area shall be exempt from .the tcloqt.L.OlojoXY4W.P......ctltlettilltittito.f9.11.1bathltlitlq§1§12 (9) Area of time -temperature -date signs. Signs which do not exceed ten (10) square feet per face shall not be included in the allowable sign area; provided, however, that any identification or advertising attached to or incorporated in such signs shall be included in the total allowable sign area, 17,66,120 Signroptilations in residential zones file following, regulations shall gpiyito ill uses in .11.1 residential zoning districts. (1) Tot:al allowable sign area. it The total area of all signs on any face of a buildingshi:ill not exceed one and one-half LI 51 sciiipre feet per lineal fbot of building frontage atground leveLand Ithree:quarters (0,75) Ltfper bo The rigixiimin allowable total cumulative srgir area for tomy one 141 residential lot not exceed seventy fiveflasziare feet, The inaxirriurn allowable total cumulative sign WPL hs.. anyone 11 siagle-fainity residential ioLstsillinot exceed nine (9,),Actligt1P,...4llcllt, (2„) Lots _with atultipte frontage, The total area of all signs n. any face of a building shall noot exceed eine ands. igeAralitia,i5j)„.5iware feetper lineal foot of buildingfrontage atigrorind sigps Sign Code Amendments, Draft 114, 07-22-2010 CDC Page 20 of 36 a. Maximum heigh(: twentyJivegal'..ect on multi -family jots. b,. Maximum height: six 16).......feet ppsingje-family lots, d. Number; One Al) freestanding_sip_4?cr street frontage or buildingfrontage_noLto exceed two (2) lot.14,81 e Mpjppm .,.treti: No freestanding sign shall be larger than seventy:livell5lActigusLfeet, on mu) ti-family lots. f: Mximum area: No freestanding signshall be larger than nine.(9j square feeton s)ngle(4) Wall signs: a, Maximum area.; the total area of all. exceed one and one-half „(1,..5.Isquare fee:LT:or and, three-quarters (0.75j_ square .footTer h. ,Maximum height: Twerityjive (25) feet above the ground on, multi-familyiots. wall signs on any.face of a buiIdflg lineal foot of builditig ILOI tPt _ground level foot of second story buildingfrontage. Joint idIiijicati0US1.J.i0_ h., Number Where a ..freestandillgdginticientifielligh—grgh.....i.s:..A150Jhcre ialJ he no oilier .,,, freestandingsivs 'permitted op the premises. 17.66. UM j 3,0 Structural requirements. (a) Construction. (1) General. Signs and sign structures shall be securely built, constructed and erected in conformance with the requirements of the Building Code. (2) Location. Supports for signs or sign structures shall not be placed in or upon public rights -of -way or public easements. (3) Anchorage. Anchors and supports shall be guarded and protected when near driveways, parking lots or similar locations where they could be damaged by moving vehicles. Signs attached to masonry, concrete or steel shall be safely and securely fastened thereto by means of metal anchors, bolts or approved expansion screws of sufficient size and anchorage to support safely the Page 21 of 36 Sign Code Amendments, Draft 114, 07-22-2010 CDC; loads applied. No anchor or support of any sign, except flat wall signs, shall be connected to or supported by an unbraced parapet wall. (b) Clearance. Signs shall not be located with less than six (6) feet horizontal clearance, or twelve (12) feet vertical clearance from overhead electric conductors which are energized in excess of seven hundred fifty (750) volts. (c) Freestanding signs. Where such signs are located in vehicular parking and circulation areas, a base or barrier of concrete, steel or other effective barrier, not less than thirty (30) inches high, shall be provided to protect the base of the sign from possible damage by vehicles. Where any freestanding sign has a clearance of less than nine (9) feet from the ground, there shall be provided a barrier or other adequate protection to prevent hazard to pedestrians and motorists, (d) Electric signs, Electric signs shall be constructed and installed in accordance with the provisions of the National Electrical Code. (Ord. 11-76 §2 (part), 1976; Ord. 21-82 § 1(N), 1982; Ord, 15-97, 1997; Ord. 17-02 § 1(part), 2002) 17.66.43.0140 Nonconforming signs. (a) A nonconforming sign may be continued but it shall not be: Changed to another nonconforming sign. Structurally altered, Altered so as to increase the degree of nonconformity of the sign. Enlarged or expanded. (5) Continued in use after cessation or change of the business or activity to which the sign pertains. (6) Repaired after the sign is damaged or destroyed if the estimated cost of repair or reconstruction exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the appraised replacement cost (as determined by the building inspector), (7) Altered to change the text thereof, except such signs, which have been designed specifically to permit changes of the text. ()._3a11�1tilrt.1 f4�1 / x1"{1;8P .wb��@il...lt dh6 krhdt 8ro�ld�i441 t11�4"1`' tbSt (y dk s_, Yr n case ^V v �:> 6)yec,{ M".,,rif?; f6)klPi7iltll fiE» 'D ff:. P f'kt,, .b9 aq-e,-qf t"he I91 d r P f 9k a 17 i1 C1 ' itie lg l d ...... 9`14•7 t'` be tifili t111—.... hk1 tH et x ai -a- 'Pt4 ri f le s-,9-- 1:th� }�ul tz�p��.•.t�M fi"1':d...u➢'1 uAtuihVCM'P'e§ 9P(DP� Sign Code Amendments, Draft t14, 07-22-2010 CDC Page 22 of 36 '1441&tifef1rk1G sia,l' " .ffl"% ()Ave.: days -of t9eettf ne ,r i la r" tst-fe th.if yt :tieti-t1- �gti.,fit.tiwi,'_w. x, : iiii9ttt1ii, 0t2)d.811=ttl� ;~ll".g�� (a) Sign permit required: (1) Except as provided in Section 17.66.050, it is unlawful to display, erect, relocate or alter any sign without first filing with the building inspector an application in writing and obtaining a sign permit. Tl is i:equ rein nt for j pe7xttt ,applies to_ signs with commercial content and tosigns withuul .cotlmrerrial content,. When a sign permit has been issued by the building inspector, it is unlawful to change, modify, alter or otherwise deviate from the terms or conditions of the permit without prior approval of the building inspector. A written record of such approval shall be entered upon the original permit application and maintained in the files of the building inspector. (2) Application for permit. The application for a sign permit shall be made by the owner or tenant of the property on which the sign is to be located, or his or her authorized agent. Such applications shall be made in writing on forms furnished by the building inspector and shall be signed by the applicant. The building inspector shall, within seven (7) working days of the date of the application, either approve or deny the application or refer the application back to the applicant in any instance where insufficient information has been furnished. (3) Revocation of permits. If the building inspector finds that work under any permit issued is not in accordance with the information supplied in the permit application and/or is in violation of this Chapter or any other pertinent ordinance of the Town, or should he or she find that there has been any misrepresentation in connection with the application for the permit, he or she shall notify the sign owner or erector of such findings and that the violations must be corrected without delay. If such correction is not made forthwith, the building inspector shall revoke the permit and serve written notice thereof upon the sign owner or erector. No person shall proceed with any part of such work after such notice is received.1tc-o enF q s➢ aft 1W t the a r Poh,.to. apl:eak4kis e isioru,.a4'f 1iva, tr 4ilm4i1tf; 4A�;r.,114 14°:"r e��'t'i�kn..f44((4 1rt�,R4... r��"v-4wv Col pe>4..rr,: ;>a,4 ua�r,� 1 �x�G�, t"EJ (4) Revocation of permits for nonuse. a. If actual work either on site or off site is not commenced under any permit issued within sixty (60) days from the date of such permit, and/or if substantial building operations under any permit issued under this Chapter are suspended for a period of sixty (60) consecutive days, the permit shall automatically become null and void. b. The building inspector may grant an extension of time in which to start or resume operations. All requests for extension and approval thereof shall be in writing. (5) Forfeiture of fees. When any permit has been revoked under the terms of this Section, permit fees shall not be refunded. (6) Plans, specifications and other data required. The application for a sign permit shall be accompanied by the following plans and other information: a. The name, address and telephone number of the owner or person entitled to possession of the sign and of the sign contractor or erector; Page 23 of 36 Sign Code Amendments, Dian t14, 07-22-2010 CDC b. The location, by street address or other location identification acceptable to the building inspector, of the proposed sign structure; c. Complete information as required on an application form provided by the building inspector, including a site plan and elevation drawings of the proposed sign, caption of the proposed sign, type of proposed illumination and such other data as is pertinent to the application; d. Plans indicating the scope and structural details of the work to be done, including details of all connections, guy lines, supports and footings and materials to be used; e. Application for an electrical permit, and required information for such application, for all electric signs, f. A statement of valuation. (7) Permit fees, A permit fee shall be paid to the building inspector for each sign permit issuedunderthis iEECha (elttt1l)tt7o �w tr�� o Ali art--o ttrtlt:s ilti-ft be ebto d futtet/att tf-s tnl- M 6Dl 4hc' Ftt)plk.4°,"iiki ft1Y1l➢rtda{1t'tun period, ot`-for aY i,^tlati)) a,l°auti e wia )) noptt htf IgP;rto ho a Sas Yin�v is ] ui G�t-lnodLp °rnfflP(1Qt�Vw(Ikp'1bth .h flld{l' 1➢t t0l rfd4 1�0 I(YI31tt3t t] r [7t�fY 11't 1dC,(R rtyr(EPk1t1F l deti1P(;knct£t�''lhat(A ulc c.7f„[c ,s shalt bericloDtccifrom time to time by the Town Boatd1e (8) Inspections, All signs shall be subject to inspection by the building inspector. Footing inspections may be required on the day of excavation for all freestanding signs, The building inspector may, within forty-eight (48) hours after being notified that the sign is ready for inspection, also require inspection of electrical signs before erection. The permit holder or his or her agent shall notify the building inspector when signs are complete and ready for final inspection. (Ord. 11-76 §2(part), 1976; Ord, 25-76 §5, 1976; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 17-02 § 1(part), 2002) onttPuwlity to 5tanle; 'Sm* Ali tf ptoftd as��a7ci tua7ta� Pp, c�tg�t� irmattaa1 .may ti;ubmi rn app1?c t rY ccd,lrr tcntts,c un na c tot ii .community specia.1 event where ts,c funds fi:ir local charitable pigaposes; or ny or holdtt r crra�sr ,➢n,�l oval... e;,o tr�rfrt,tbrty SlttITc a il i 7tc tl lst�a gn tge i�� rtk <ttvsrrllystti)tuttt at 111),2..1J. �ttcrir _1c r_letzil7cnrt_trY 1 i cant shall Spec tal,.ee ii~fsul..c'grc?rr Sign Code Amendments, Draft 1/4, 07-22-2010 CDC pt t rantt°Y.. u-site tn; y ci ra t t a, iflt], Page 24 of 36 (tieet,jon irlfil4)1Stairtdair...ds f2r ftc oijipMtijLY Dy pm1 au SpptaL pt D tnxesshiLcation for cmp1411,N,e. withthe si dart1 bclQw prot perm( i„s$1.4411gqI. , Zoning ithflL z,oging,,,djAttlek, 2 girfaees color iliaterials,„„that_glys the appearance_afshangimcolor are also,,,prohibited, A, matte or flat finish Is required foi all surfaces 3.fl1piiUru)ltePIP.giaULAPSLeilit 4 Banner*. Banners must comply with Chapter 17.89 Tempgrafy Banners, 5 Igimpptsgy.....QIRNtili.5cn5,.. a. AMLitiCliXidualbi.,54LeS5L,..irlaY.,..."Iii,bliebY: disPlaY,...5,12eeial„ellltii.9.fitrs in die window of that feet Eventpo,sterjncluding off-ste,pos1rs:„„1.hat do .not, exceed two, _12) s_cp,Lare,, feet in sizx are exempt, from any regplatiorLand. Jriay,,be freely diallayed„„withont prior 'cown approval, Ille,1411.........ball_ke,.(11510,,n,..ed.11Q.....„Plore _Ulan ..cille...„Cl),...131Pilth„.12.0Pri 0 thc....,§.12eciaLeYstif.,.and shall be removed no later than.„ three (3)days afterthe eventb. Staff may aprove fbqr , L41additi0n0l off,prernise siitS not to exceed thirly-six (36) corttrillIttc. to the overall festival atiliOSItere or sabgrdinats,L event mesnttC shall be removed no later than three (I) days after the event., Sign Code Amendments, Draft #4, 07-22-20 I 0 CDC °I.erilVriiPLOR7Pileilliae....$11411a. , Ligtt.911c1t1IVOtzttilc Sig \..,rm„AJP4NiPARD. c.fQaP11001,10ADS1 Page 25 of 36 17.66;140J OS) Special exceptions. Creative Sign '11'rograni. A. Purpose. The (1rcatjvc Sign Program provides for property Owners and businesses to propose and the Town to consider limited deviations from the regulations for on -site permanent signs provided in this Ch.apter under certain circumstances where the applicant voluntarily chooses to submit to this review as an alternative to the "use by right" sign provisions normally applicable under this chapter. The intent of this process is (1)to encourage signs of high quality materials and workmanship (2) to eneoul'age signs of unique design 'thiit exilibits a high degree of irnitginiition, inventiveness; and (3) to provide a process for the application of sign regulations in ways that will allow creatively designed signs that make a positive visual contribution to the overall image of the Town, while ,mitigating the nnpd( of large or 'mit isually de,signed signs, Creative Sig!" Program shallprovide for increased ktilmw.Ince to the maximum sign iirer,i_perrnittixt on theater inaHrtpipes signs identifying films (irperformanc,es currentkshowing in cases where necessary copy and stimdard changeable letter sizes clearlyTecessitate sucii. an exception. )11._11,,P111 apply for a Creative Sign:TA:inn, P.ertPlt_111,10q.....14,...„.c1S4liYe Pregrarnshall be made on the form(,$) prescribed hythe Community Development Department, 'The ge' application shall be accompanied by_liny_required ,fees. The required contents of theapplication„sliall • be as Ric‘trified in Section _ :.fc.„7,reittive_Sign.Prograni.,, PiNc: e(iPrs.. writn&within the time limits set forth hereM. The time period negins deemed corripleth, or the notice of appeal has been filed, whichever .applies. ff. Reneralliy. a Notwithstanding... myof the time limits contained in. this Seetion,_ the Community Development Department and the Creative Sign...Design :Review Board shall erideavor to render h 'Notwithstanding...the time limits rout nut in tlds Sec lion C,ornmunity Developineni Departinent anti.,,the_upbc40 may mutually IgCI loan LcDsion pLthr .7“....C9n1PletV111flis a, flitiim receipt of a (....',reative ,!:‘:1:ign„ Program. k.11),pjication. bythe Town Community.„„Devetopinent .DepAtment, the Department shall perform a. conipleieness review and issue a 'writtenstatus bin the event the Conununity Development Del2a.rtinem determines that the iipplierition does not Mclude the necessaryinfermation needed to review the proptisal flir_tonsisteitey.....witILAnts Chapter„ the Corninunity Development 1,1/cliartment shall deern the ripplicationinciimplete„.11flhe Sign Code Amendments, Drat #4, 07-22-2010 CDC Page 26 of 36 apvlication is incomplete„, the applicant shall be notified in. writing, ".irbe notification iiI1 pxify c. in the event the Community 1.)eve1opiment Dep.artment i'.1etermin.es that the appheatip,p closs include the necessary infomiation needed to review .th.eproposal for consistency with this Chapter„ th.g.„..C91043:114.1it{ lic.1....1.atqr _than QLik..omplPtchn.p.:Lic.gicmlortlilfipal..KP)LioLgEtligptigtisgb. ftearing_and. Revievv. A Clreative n_perinit_aication _shall be .,sitject,toyeyiew andapproval by_ the Community,. Development Director where the cumulative area of the proposed sigh(slis 11.1±y (.501square feet or less„pr shall be subP.i,ct. to review and. approval bythe Creative Sign P.P.b11.11.'g..q1devY11gald tnilitatiYP....atekqEthc:mgp,D40,..sig170) is larger than sq.kOre feet. The burden is on the applicant to demonstrate siihstantial compian.ce with. the aplicable Creative Sign Design. ft.eview, Board shall issue a written. finding_ of lipproval or denial of the applicationwithin ten(1 Qlcalendar days of the Final 1.71.earitig_and. Review,. 4. AppsA,Ap_p_eal.t3 _12y„,1he applicanLof_tbe_ Final Decision_of PeYS121.411-tot Director or the Creative Sin Design Review Board shall be heard by the Fown Board of Trustees. Appeals in:ust be received in writing lArithin ten. ttghealendar days of the d.ae of denial b. y, the (:ommnity_ Development .Direetor or die Creative Sign Design Review Board, The h.earipz_of the appeal shall be held within sixtyf,(0) calendar days of receipt of a written lIpplication tni related fee. Desjo SSagdards. 1. Constitute a substantial aesthetic improvement to the site and shall have a positive visual 2. e of .rancpleslesign.„and exhibit a high, deree of imagination,inveritivenessLand 3. Provide strong_graphic character through the imaginative use of graphics, color, texture, 4 0 CP.taCC,', 0,21/12aLfq/......crit010,111g_.§:jgn,L51...5bAl LC,P.rita at I PaIit. Historic„desigii_Ule; 2 Positive and creative image reflecting...current character of the business; 3. lnventive representation of the ue products of the business, Cractia.:111Qqi.ga(5)......§11.AL 1 Utilize or enhance the architectural elements of the building,.and Page 27 of 36 Sign Code Arnendmenis, Draft t4, 07-22-2010 CDC 2. tie placed in a logical location in relation to the overall composition of the ljldii 3. Be integrated within and not cover any key reatures and details of the building ade 4, Architectural Slyjc. Each sign shall be designed to be uupatibjc with and relate to the architectural style, of the main building_or buildings upon the site where such sign is loCated 5, Relationship to Buildings, Signs located upon a lot with one main building„.or several buildings shille designed to incorporate at least one of the predominant visual elements of uch. buildingor buildings,such as the type of construction materials, color„ or other design detail 6, Color, The colorCslof a Sj should be harmonious and complenientary to the colors of the buildingun or near which it is to be located, 7, Sign Materials, Thegoal of sign design is to rnaintain attractive and convalible as not to conflict or chstrac flow thc_orchi.t. c.g.111.1AL..P10,114 Pr_ f materials and the workmanship in the use t.)f the materials should convey both a sense of 8, Multiple Signs, Where more titan one sign is...proposed, all signs shall have designs that incorporate the followingdesign elements in a compatible and coordinated Fashion, b. Shape of total sign and related components; oCconstij titii:gerOLS e. Methodused 9, Wall, signs should be located on the tipperpprtion of the first .floor storefront and should be centered within an arca uninterrugted by doorii„windows„.or architectural details, 10, To convey a subtle appearance the use of back -lit tiii* reverse channel letters with halo iilumuiation rather than iplernally lit signs are encouided, 1.. The sign shall hi located and designed not to creategiare on neighboring uses, 2, Constitute a substantial aesthetic improvement to the site and shall have a positive visual 3, Provide stronggraphie character through the imaginative use of graphics color, texture,sivality materials, scale, andprtiportion, Fi LESa,tivrlo P31ttigill tt,98.0. The Town i3oard of Frustees shall, as needed how tune to time, appoint members to serve on the Cicative Sigg Design Review [tend, "l'he incinbersingshall cotisisl of the following Two local business (iwnerslone owner of a retail merchandise business, and one lodging owner), an arcliltect or other design_grofessipnl andtwQ wt) :Irtistues, Sign Code Amendments, Draft h4, 07-22-2010 ('DC Page 28 of 36 C'T the Myor and c st.gg,ggred .tcyrns,....Q1thlge_C3j,..y_e,qtA and 5bg11...12:e......imp,ojiltg4t,by epic"lTowptoptsl, (bi)----1edefits-dt--iddhesisdelit-dietbdeGlitpterbo-pseeiddel--dteibissosevieds-fid14-61313113VRI-Of edeeptie33e-40411e--pro1isiondsofet1aiss(441pielesw4e3eby-speei4ief4s34din40ns Tion+-dhestedesalesigii regdlatioesssbo:ysbesilteeeeds-pseebted-ekbd,thd-peapbsed,--sides-1,didda--,aftd,-desigdbfsstieh--Sigiifi-afe sof fl.patidibsNyitlidlisideessetindingtebbilebbabisbarke-with-thesseblevalSedent -edthidehapted (b), Se.epessbigFbisFequisib:g.-sb,eeidt-exeefut4ene.,ssbhe-pibdisiebs-bb,tieib-S,d,,tioet-sha14-bptdySe.-th,e fdlii.devistddeeptionsi 3111126212111224111111112Wfib4e---sifot-efea-fev--fiveatending-iE1eldifiefdienesiv,es-ef, pfeit114e2-P1alitetS21/1/EE--(1E,;.191it16+EN-hSll-fateh-sigfts--fife--4eeated-ili--eefnfnefe4f14E-EEHEIEfe8-116211SE1.E.2EEEIEEEE12iEE1 20EEif-l-t-ERS26E1tSE-1264-are-E4esrivied--4o-eo1<f34e11es4,-1.,:tssfdehiteettsdil--14pe,--e1-41 4 1ding--tesw14s1< they,ease-apptistebembs-eibis,wbessbashesigees-eoritails-beseetyy-sdlier--tldeledscedkanie--estdissfeetsset a1dseedele4bbsise-44b014 3iledtifie34stbd/dssetog0--tyPe-S9 ibel-S1H122a6effit1f112 111.11144ESE--ff1f2E6trEEEHIE(16.-111E1EEEEFS/EEE-4 (S61+Ee1--oft--4eatef-fnf04eeeR--ik1enti1ying--in-eafieg-ES116efe neeessesy-setey-afdl-statidatel-ehmigeable-lettedeSbfs-et(sslystedefeAtatedsiedassedse,pbiesd-fioi )----sce-pesdededhe-..eveetb.mi-efeee44eebbeesidebtifiea,tibd-ess,lieeetdFy-e4g.fbHi.ho,vbibgsehe-HfHiit'!!.S. 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(a) Appeal to and request for variance from the Staff_g the Estes Valley Board of Adjustment. [3] (1) Any aggrieved person who believes the alleged violation as contained in the order of the building inspector is factually or legally contraiy to the provisions of this Chapter may appeal the same to the Estes Valley Board of Adjustment, hereinafter referred to as the "Board," in a manner provided by such Board. In the alternative, an aggrieved person may request that the Board grant a variance from the requirements of this Chapter. The filing of such request shall be in the manner provided by the Board. (2) Any aggrieved person may also appeal to the Board any decision or ruling of the building inspector involving the interpretation of any provision or term of this Chapter, (3) Any provision in this Section to the contrary notwithstanding, no person may appeal to or request a variance from the Board of Adjustment when the building inspector has made a determination that the person is in violation of Section 17.66,100. (b) Procedure for filing appeal. (1) Every appeal from an order of the building inspector shall be filed within ten (10) days from the date of such order. The Board shall have no jurisdiction to hear any appeal not brought within ten (10) days from the date of such order. (2)— li3r-,filiFig-01-17-1.13Peftiref-ft-±eEtti,04441' -137-Vfifilifiee-ref4lie4W8-( )-41-4110-a-tterflative;. sktall-besoftelititt4H4flity-dolitits (3 I ,".5.970 111/10/ gqiticationn0"0/9,.., Q€M201...&g!.L...AY149 r o,StD thorilY. to GI:ant.IM tatt &kilt til....911...ttaLPP:cen1 I 0J 4gro......fiN •CQ11.9wiolg.„..vg4PtoLAigtLgop...405:,nrgyikcl_thoLthp.„.,atoff tipcb that such mod i flea tkin FICautpqs es of this Code clusi; lder result,s in 1010 „diftic iilsnn tic site, Sign Code Amendments, Draft #4, 07-22-2010 CDC Page 30 of 36 0...1..1M1)ack...Nagitqatois ployiskcillig.suingo1iyp. (3)....91bP11...ClinWmiPP.aLgOtmot11 gari(1.4g1s„...c..91PilAct.b.g1:611,. 131 (c) Variances. In every case in which a request for a variance from the requirements of this Chapter has been filed, the Board shall not grant a variance unless it specifically finds each and every one of the following conditions to exist: (1) There are special circumstances or conditions, such as the existence of buildings, topography, vegetation, sign structures or other matters on adjacent lots or within the adjacent public right-of-way, which would substantially restrict the effectiveness of the sign in question; provided, however, that such special circumstances or conditions must be particular to the particular business or enterprise to which the applicant desires to draw attention and do not apply generally to all businesses or enterprises. (2) The variance would be in general harmony with the purposes of this Chapter, and specifically would not he injurious to the neighborhood in which the business or enterprise to which the applicant desires to draw attention is located. (3) The variance is the minimum one necessary to permit the applicant to reasonably draw attention to this business or enterprise. (d) No variance for maximum sign area on a lot or building. Other provisions of this Section to the contrary notwithstanding, the Board shall not have any jurisdiction to hear, nor the authority to grant, any variance from any Section of this Chapter which limits the maximum permitted sign area on a single lot or building. (e) Conditions, The Board may grant a variance subject to any conditions which it deems necessary or desirable to make the device which is permitted by the variance compatible with the purposes of this Chapter. (Ord. 11-76 §2(part), 1976; Ord. 25-76 §8, 1976; Ord. 21-82 §1(0), 1982; Ord. 14-87 §2, 1987; Ord, 15-97, 1997; Ord. 17-02 §1(part), 2002) 17.66.170180 Enforcement. The provisions of this Chapter shall be subject to enforcement and penalties as set forth in 0:1:.k.)tef 1-2.-o-f-the-Esteri-:Vailey-Development-Go& Chapter isktijel5teLPittic Mpoidacti (17.oe,le,.. [5] (Ord. 11- 76 §2(part), 1976; Ord. 25-76 §7, 1976; Ord, 21-82 §1(D), 1982; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 17-02 § I (part), 2002) 17.66.1801.90, What constitutes a violation. It is a violation of this Chapter for any person to perform, or order the performance of, any act which is contrary to the provisions of this Chapter, or to fail to perform any act which is required by the provisions of this Chapter. In the case of a continuing violation, each twenty -four-hour period in which the violation exists constitutes a separate violation. (Ord. 11-76 §2(part), 1976; Ord. 17-02 § I (part), 2002) Page 31 of 36 Sign Code Amendments, Draft 114, 07-22-2010 CDC 17.66.194rpo Application of the laws. If any of the provisions of this Chapter are inconsistent with the provisions of any other law or laws, presently existing or enacted in the future, of the Town or the State, in that the requirements regarding signs or the respective provisions differ, the provisions containing the more restrictive requirements will apply. (Ord. 11-76 §2(part), 1976; Ord. 17-02 §1(part), 2002) Sign Code Amendments, Draft #4, 07-22-2010 CDC Page 32 of 36 Chapter 17.88 Town Sponsored Events 17.88.010 Definition of Town Sponsored Event Banners (TSE Banners). Town Sponsored Event Banners are signs consisting of canvas, nylon, vinyl fabric or other material of similar physical characteristics that bears text and/or graphics intended to identify Town Sponsored Events. 17.88.020 Location of TSE Banners. Banners may be placed at the following designated locations within the Town, pursuant to the provisions of Section 1 L66.040 1166290 of this Code: (1) On the east side of the Visitor Cabin in Bond Park, four (4) feet by eight (8) feet maximum. (2) In the right-of-way area west of the Highway 34 and 36 intersection, thirty (30) feet by three (3) feet maximum. (3) On a freestanding display in front of the Convention and Visitor Center Building along Highway 34, four (4) feet by eight (8) feet maximum. (Ord. 6-97 §1, 1997; Ord. 17-02 §1, 2002; Ord. 9-07 §1, 2007) 17.88.030 Specifications. Specifications relating to the size, length, construction, wording, lighting, installation, removal, Town indemnification and fastening shall be obtained from the Special Events Director. (Ord. 6-97 §1, 1997) 17.88.040 Application. Application to use no more than two (2) of the locations at any time must be submitted to the Special Events Director at least thirty (30) days prior to the proposed event. (Ord. 6-97 §1, 1997) 17.88.050 Type of event. Only events that are sponsored by the Town or approved by the Town shall be eligible to place banners at two (2) of the three (3) locations at any one (1) time. (Ord. 6-97 §1, 1997) 17.88.060 Number of locations. The GiiivitboH.-ef.....Commefee-coilycqqatugidYWITS.,0101.....figilatr4 location listed at Subsection 17,8.870-1-0(3).1.U.8.020Ellabove shall be terminated when the site listed at Subsection 17,88.020W is available, for a maximum of two (2) designated banner locations. (Ord. 6-97, 1997) Page 33 of 36 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #4, 07-22-2010 CDC Chapter 17.89 Temporary Banners 17.89.010 Definition. Temporary Banners are signs consisting of canvas, nylon, vinyl fabric or other material of similar physical characteristics that bears text and/or graphics intended to identify or direct attention to any commercial message or product, service, place, activity, business; or any non-commercial message or graphic. This sign category and associated regulations found in this chapter (17.89) expressly excludes Town Sponsored Event Banners as provided for in Chapter 17.88. 17.89.020 Temporary banner permit required. Permits shall be issued through the Community Development Department within seven (7) calendar days upon receipt of a complete application, provided Staff finds the application to be in compliance with all applicable municipal regulations. 17.89.030 Number of Permits Granted. A single entity may apply for up to four temporary banner permits in a calendar year. No single entity may hold more than one active temporary banner permit at a time on the same site, except as provided for in Section ,rtfltIftektettcipeotottntnity.ApeeitiLevents/Staniu Park sectiqp), 17.89.040 Time Displayed. ..1nSctofl jHI3l iefueneLfltshtnkyNtric .5.cctioAL A temporary banner penn.it allows the display of one (1) temporary banner for a maximum of fourteen (14) consecutive days. A maximum of two consecutive permits are allowed per year. A third and fourth permit may be issued after a lapse of at least 30 calendar days, 17.89.050 Location. Banners must be affixed flush to the wall of a principal building or on the supporting structure of an already permitted permanent free standing sign, at a maximum height of 20ft. above existing grade as measured to the highest point of the temporary banner. 17.89.060 Number, Size and Shape. Itt-ati-a4-rit-distriets-oketpt-C44-Comtriereier Dowtitowli aA Temporary Banner Permit allows the use of one (1) temporary banner per lot or: excvt: CD -Commercial Downtown Temporary banners shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area on any single side or sixty-four (64) square feet in cumulative area, and shall not exceed six (6) feet in vertical dimension. In the CD -Commercial Downtown zoning district this code allows one (1) banner per lot with a maximum allowable size of eighteen (18) square feet. All banners shall be rectangular in shape and shall be securely fastened at all four corners at all times. Issuance of permits for temporary banners shall be exempt from the cumulative sign area calculations and limitations found in section 17,66.110. Sign Code Amendments, Draft #4, 07-22-2010 CDC Page 34 of 36 Page 35 of 36 Sign Code Amendments, Draft114, 07-22-2010 CDC 17.89.070 Temporary Banner Removal. Banners shall be removed by the applicant within twenty-four hours of the expiration of the permit. 17.89.080 Code Violation. Any temporary banner installed without a permit or displayed after permit expiration is in violation of the Municipal Code and is subject to a municipal citation plus court fees for each and every day the violation exists. If a person, property owner, or business owner erects any banner without receiving a permit as herein provided, or if a permit holder fails to remove a banner within 24 hours of expiration of the permit, they shall be ineligible to receive a temporary banner permit for a period of twelve months from the date of violation. A valid copy of the permit shall be kept on site at all times the banner is displayed. 17.89.090 Temporary Banner Maintenance. All temporary banners shall be maintained in good condition, including all parts and supports, The Chief Building Official or designee may inspect and have authority to order the painting, repair, or removal of a banner that constitutes a hazard to public health, safety, or welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation or obsolescence. Sign Code Amendments, Draft /74, 07-22-2010 CDC Page 36 of 36 EXHIBIT A Chapter 17.66 Signs 17.66.010 Title. This Chapter shall be known and cited as the "Town of Estes Park Sign Code." (Ord. 11-76 §2(part), 1976; Ord. 17-02 §1(part), 2002) 17.66.020 Intent and purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens by providing for uniform control of signs. It is the intent of the regulations set forth in this Chapter to: (1) Recognize that signs are a necessary means of visual communication for the convenience of the public; (2) Recognize and ensure the right of those concerned to identify businesses, services and other activities by the use of signs; (3) Ensure that signs are compatible with adjacent land uses and with the total visual environment of the community; (4) Protect the public from hazardous conditions that result from signs which are structurally unsafe, obscure the vision of motorists and/or compete or conflict with necessary traffic signals and warning signs; (5) (5) Provide for the uniform regulation of both commercial signs and non-commercial signs in the same manner. 17.66.030 Scope and application of this Chapter. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the display, construction, erection, alteration, use, location and maintenance of all signs within the Town, and it is unlawful hereafter to display, construct, erect, alter, use or maintain any sign except in conformance with the provisions of this Chapter. (Ord. 11-76 §2(part), 1976; Ord. 17-02 §1(part), 2002) 17.66.040 Definitions. As used in this Chapter, the following words and phrases are defined as follows: (1) Area of a sign means the area of the smallest geometric symbol encompassing all the informative features of the sign, including copy, insignia, background and borders within a polygon not exceeding twelve Page 1 of 47 Page 2 of 47 Awning means a shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building. (2) (3) Building Code means the latest edition of the Building Code, as amended and adopted by the Town. Page 3 of 47 (4) Building inspector means the officer or other person charged with the administration and enforcement of this Chapter, or his or her duly authorized deputy. (5) Canopy means a permanently roofed shelter covering a sidewalk, driveway or other similar area, which shelter may be wholly supported by a building or may be wholly or partially supported by columns, poles or braces extended from the ground, Page 4 of 47 (6) Face or wall of building means the general outer surface of any main exterior wall or foundation wall of the building, including windows and storefront. (7) Frontage, building means the horizontal, linear dimension of that exterior side of a building which abuts a street, a parking area, a mall or other circulation area open to the general public; and has either a main window display of the enterprise or a public entrance to the building, Where more than one (1) use occupies a building, each such use having an exterior public entrance or exterior main window display for its exclusive use shall be considered to have its own building frontage, which shall be the front width of the portion of the building occupied by that use. Page 5 of 47 NOT Qualifying Building Frontage are Piqua►, ildip wont. Qualifying Building Frontage (8) Frontage, street means the linear frontage (or frontages) of a lot or parcel abutting on a private or public street which provides principal access to, or visibility of, the premises. 1,11NVOW DISPLAY edrd,nv FrmNapv ELI CB QM Arrows indicate building frontage that counts toward the calculation of allowed sign area, (storefronts, entrys and windows that face a public parking lot, street or sidewalk). Page 6 of 47 NOT Qualifying Building Frontage Qualifying Building Frontage (9) Height means the vertical distance measured from the elevation of the nearest sidewalk (or, in the absence of a sidewalk within twenty-five (25) feet, then from the lowest point of finished grade on the lot upon which the sign is located and within twenty-five (25) feet of the sign), to the uppermost point on the sign or sign structure, (10) Illumination, direct means lighting by means of an unshielded light source Page 7 of 47 (including fluorescent, LED, and neon tubing) which is effectively visible as a part of the sign, where light travels directly from the source to the viewer's eye. (11) Illumination, indirect means lighting by means of a light source which is directed at a reflecting surface in such a way as to illuminate the sign from the front, or a light source which is primarily designed to illuminate the entire building facade upon which a sign is displayed. (12) Illumination, internal means lighting by means of a light source which is within a sign having a translucent background, silhouetting opaque letters or designs, or which is within letters or designs which are themselves made of a translucent material. (13) Kiosk means a small structure, typically located within a pedestrian walkway or similar circulation area, and intended for use as display space for posters, notices, exhibits, etc. (14) Light source means and includes any device, or method of producing light, including neon, fluorescent, LED, or similar tube lighting, incandescent bulb and any reflecting surface which, by reason of its construction and/or placement, becomes in effect the light source. (15) Lighting, backlighted means a concealed light source located behind the surface of the sign to highlight specific elements of the sign. 16) Lot means a portion or parcel of land, whether part of a platted subdivision or otherwise, occupied or intended to be occupied by a building or use and its accessories, together with such yards as are required under the provisions of this Title. A lot must be an integral unit of land held under unified ownership in fee or in co -tenancy. (17) Maintenance means the replacing, repairing or repainting of a portion of a sign structure; periodic changing of bulletin board panels; or renewing of copy which has been made unusable by ordinary wear and tear, weather or accident, or a change of copy to identify a new business where the change is made to an existing permitted joint identification sign panel that is to remain in place. The replacing or repairing of a sign or sign structure which remains structurally sound (18) National Electrical Code means the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, published by the National Fire Protection Association, as amended and adopted by the Town. (19) Roof means the cover of any building, including the eaves and similar projections. (20) Roof line means the highest point on any building where an exterior wall encloses usable floor space, including floor area for housing mechanical equipment. Roof line also includes the highest point on any parapet wall (21) Sign means any writing, pictorial representation, decoration (including any material used to differentiate sign copy from its background), form, emblem or trademark, flag or banner, mural, or any other display of similar character containing either commercial content or non-commercial content which a. Is a structure or any part thereof (including the roof or wall of a building); Page 8 of 47 b. Is written, printed, projected, painted, constructed or otherwise placed or displayed upon or designed into a building, board, plate, canopy, awning, vehicle or upon any material object or device whatsoever; and ion, c. By reason of its form, color, wording, to he,subject thereof oTt1S used asmotion a means hof er feature attracts or is designed to attract attention identification, advertisement ,announcement or non-commercial communication. (22) Sign face means the surface of a sign upon, against or through which the message is displayed or illustrated. (23) Permitted Sign types defined. a. Bulletin board sign means a sign used for the purpose of notification to the public of an event or occurrence of public interest, such as a religous service, political rally, civic meeting or other similar event. b. Construction sign means a temporary sign announcing subdivision, development, construction or other improvement of a property by a builder, contractor or other person furnishing services, materials or labor to the premises. c. Directional sign means a sign erected by the Town or other governmental agencies, or a sign erected by permission of the Town, directing vehicular or pedestrian traffic. d. Double face sign means a sign where two (2) sides are separated by not more than twenty-four (24) inches and are parallel to each other. Such signs shall be considered as one (1) sign. Page 9 of 47 d. Flag means A piece of cloth, usually rectangular, of distinctive color and design, used as a symbol, standard, signal, or emblem. e. Freestanding sign means a sign which is supported by one (1) or more columns, uprights, poles or braces extended from the ground or from an object on the ground, or a sign which is erected on the ground, provided that no part of the sign is attached to any part of any building, structure or other sign. Freestanding sign includes pole signs, pedestal signs and ground signs. f. Identification sign means and includes any of the following: 1. A nameplate which establishes the identity of an occupant by listing his or her name and business or professional title; 2. A sign which establishes the identity of a building or building complex by name or symbol only; 3. A sign which indicates street address or combines nameplate and street address; 4. A sign which identifies an area in the Town which, by reason of development, natural features, historical occurrences or common references, has or will become a landmark in the Town; and Page 10 of 47 5. A commemorative sign, such as a cornerstone, memorial or plaque, when such is cut into a masonry surface or constructed of bronze or other incombustible material and is made an integral part of the structure. g. Joint identification sign means a sign which serves as common or collective identification for two (2) or more uses on the same lot. h. Projecting sign means a sign attached to a building or extending in whole or in part twelve (12) inches or more horizontally beyond the surface of the building to which the sign is attached i. Real estate sign means a sign indicating the availability for sale, rent or lease of the specific lot, building or portion of a building or lot upon which the sign is erected or displayed. j. Suspended sign means a sign suspended from the ceiling of an arcade, marquee or canopy. k. Temporary sign means a sign which is intended for a temporary period of display for the purpose of announcing a special event, advertising or directing persons to a subdivision or other land or building development, advertising personal property for sale, or promoting a political campaign or special election. 1. Vehicle -mounted sign means a sign displayed upon a trailer, van, truck, automobile, bus, railroad car, tractor, semi -trailer or other vehicle, whether or not such vehicle is in operating condition. m. Vending machine sign means a sign that is incorporated into and designed as a part of a vending machine. n. Wall sign means a sign displayed upon or against the wall of an enclosed building or structure where the exposed face of the sign is in a plane parallel to the plane of the wall and extends not more than twelve (12) inches horizontally from the face of the wall. A sign erected upon or against the side of a roof having an angle of forty-five (45) degrees or less from the vertical shall be considered to be a wall sign, and shall be regulated as such. Page 11 of 47 considered a roof not considered a roof if surface is 45 degrees or less off vertical considered a roof o. Window sign means a sign which is painted on, applied or attached to, or located within three (3) feet of, the interior of a window, which sign can be seen through the window from the exterior of the structure. Merchandise which is included in a window display shall not be included as part of a window sign. (24) Prohibited Sign Types defined: a. Off -premises advertising sign means any off -premises sign, including a billboard or general outdoor advertising device, which advertises or directs attention to a business, commodity, service or activity conducted, sold or offered elsewhere than on the same lot or within the same building upon which such sign is located. h, Portable sign means a sign which is not attached to the ground, a building or other structure, but does not include a vehicle -mounted sign as defined in this Section. c. Roof sign means a sign painted on the roof of a building; supported by poles, uprights or braces extending from the roof of a building or projecting above the roof line or a building , Page 12 of 47 Example of Prohibited Roof Sign ..: Aii#:1, -•"-'''''' kotA rt, - • . - .:-ttttll-atf-fRO-t- , ';',7%R;V-ifitlifaTM", .5.7,,t15*letilf00-1,-' -III. • .°30:s,t,i,.„, ,..:,,,,,,,,,:: Page 13 of 47 Example: Prohibited Roof Sign e. Wind sign means a sign consisting of one (1) or more pennants, ribbons, spinners, streamers or captive balloons, or other objects or materials fastened in such a manner as to move upon being subjected to pressure by wind or breeze, but does not include flags or Temporary Banners and Town Sponsored Events Banners as provided for herein, (25) Sign structure means any supports, uprights, braces or frameworks of a sign. (26) Signs, number of For the purpose of determining the number of signs, a sign shall be considered to be a single display surface or display device containing elements clearly organized, related and composed to form a unit. Where sign elements are displayed in an unrelated or random manner, each element shall be considered to be a single sign, (Ord, 11-76 §2(part), 1976; Ord. 25-76 §1, 1976; Ord, 21-82 §1(E), 1982; Ord, 15-97, 1997; Ord. 17-02 § 1(part), 2002) 17.66.050 Exemptions Except as specifically provided herein, the following may be erected without a sign permit. These exempt signs shall not be included in the determination of the total allowable number of signs or total allowable sign area for a business._ All signs shall meet all applicable setback, construction, illumination and safety standards. Any signs larger in size or with any different standards than stated in this Section shall be required to obtain a sign permit. Page 14 of 47 (1) Signs which are not visible beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel upon which they are located and/or from any public thoroughfare or right-of-way. (2) Official governmental notices and notices posted by governmental officers in the performance of their duties, and governmental signs to control traffic or for other regulatory purposes, to identify streets or to warn of danger. (3) Flags that do not identify a commercial enterprise or other place of business, limited to three (3) flags per lot. The maximum individual size of a displayed flagshall be three (3) feet by five (5) feet when hung from a building, or five (5) feet by seven (7) feet when hung from a flag pole. (4) Temporary decorations or displays, when such are clearly incidental to and are commonly associated with widely recognized holidays. (5) Temporary or permanent signs erected by the Town, public utility companies or construction companies to warn of danger or hazardous conditions, including signs indicating the presence of underground cables, gas lines and similar devices. (6) Merchandise, pictures or models of projects or services which are incorporated as an integral part of a window display, where all such items displayed are located within the interior of the building where the business is located. (7) Signs displayed on trucks, buses, trailers or other vehicles which are being operated or stored in the normal course of a business, such as signs indicating the name of the owner or business which are located on moving vans, delivery trucks, rental trucks and trailers and the like, provided that the primary purpose of such vehicles is not for the display of signs, and provided that they are parked or stored in areas appropriate to their use as vehicles, (8) All "open," "vacancy" and "no vacancy" signs and signs designed to indicate vacancy, such as "yes," "no" and "sorry," provided that the area of the sign does not exceed four (4) square feet per face (9) Displays of string lights, provided that they are: a. Decorative displays which only outline or highlight landscaping or architectural features of a building, and are not placed on or used to outline signs, sign supports, or assembled or arranged to convey messages, words, commercial advertisements, slogans and logos; b. No greater in intensity than five (5) watts, and are steady -burning, bulb lights. No blinking, flashing or intermittent changes in intensity or rotating shall be permitted; (10) Signs displayed on motor vehicles providing public transportation, provided that they conform to the following requirements: a. The signs are flat and do not project more than four (4) inches from the surface of the motor vehicle. c. The signs shall not be prohibited signs as more specifically set forth in Section 17,66.060. Page 15 der d. Motor vehicle providing public transportation is a motor vehicle operated pursuant to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate as a common carrier for hire for the transportation of passengers and their baggage, on schedule, issued by the Public Utilities Commission of the State. Vehicles which are exempt from regulation as public utilities pursuant to Section 40-15-101, et. seq., C.R.S., are not eligible for an exemption from the sign code pursuant to this Section. (11) Identification signs which do not exceed two (2) square feet per face or four (4) square feet in total surface area; limited to six (6) feet in height and limited to one (1) such sign per use or per building, whichever is the greater number, (12) Temporary non -illuminated real estate signs which do not exceed nine (9)_square feet in total area and four (4) feet in height, limited to one (1) such sign per street frontage. Such signs are restricted to the subject property and shall not remain in place more than seven (7) days after the sale, lease or rental of the subject property. a. An open house sign associated with the property for sale may only be displayed beginning up to one (1) hour before the start of the open house, and must be removed no later than one (1) hour after the conclusion of the open house. b. An open house sign may only be displayed between 8:00AM and 8:00PM each day. c. An open house sign may not be displayed for more than three (3) consecutive days. (13) Signs in the nature of cornerstones, commemorative tablets and historical signs which do not exceed four (4) square feet per face in area and six (6) feet in height, and which are non - illuminated or indirectly illuminated. (14) Private traffic directional signs guiding or directing vehicular or pedestrian traffic onto or off of a lot or within a lot when such do not exceed three (3) square feet per sign per face in area and eight (8) feet in height, and do not contain any advertising or trade name identification, Private traffic control signs which conform to the standards of the Colorado Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices may exceed three (3) square feet per face in area, but shall not exceed seven (7) square feet per face, Such signs shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height. (15) Signs required or specifically authorized for a public purpose by any law, statute, ordinance or resolution. (16) Non -illuminated window signs, when the total area of such signs: a. Does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total window area at the ground floor level on the side of the building or business unit upon which said signs are displayed; and b. Does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total allowable sign area for the premises. Page 16 of 47 c. Such signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in total surface area per sign when placed in windows above the ground floor level, and no signs shall be placed in windows above the second floor level. (17) Signs commonly associated with, and limited to information and directions related to the permitted use on the lot on which the sign is located, provided that each such sign does not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square inches in total area. (This category shall be interpreted to include such signs as "no smoking," "rest room," "no solicitors," "self-service" and similar informational signs.) (18) Signs which identify items such as credit cards, menus or prices; limited to one (1) such sign for each use, not to exceed four (4) square feet per face or eight (8) square feet in total area. Such signs may be attached to the building, as projecting or wall signs, or included as an integral part of a freestanding sign. (19) Regulatory signs erected on private property, such as "no trespassing" signs, which do not exceed two (2) square feet per face or four (4) square feet in total surface area, limited to four (4) such signs per use or per building. (20) Temporary Special Event Posters that do not exceed two (2) square feet in size limited to one (1) such sign per event per premise. (22) Vending machine signs, provided that such signs are limited to the product being vended. (Ord. 11-76 §2(part), 1976; Ord. 36-76 §1, 1976; Ord. 17-80 §1, 1980; Ord. 21-82 §1(A), (B) and (C), 1982; Ord. 1-87 §1, 1987; Ord. 6-87 §1, 1987; Ord, 15-97, 1997; Ord. 17-02 §1(part), 2002; Ord. 17-07 §1, 2007) 17.66.060 Prohibited signs. The following signs shall not be permitted, erected or maintained in the Town: (I) Off -premises advertising except as otherwise provided for here in under section (2) Portable Signs; Roof Signs and Wind signs. (3) Signs with visible moving, revolving or rotating parts or visible mechanical movement of any description or other apparent visible movement achieved by electrical, electronic, mechanical means, or any other external means including without limitation wind or other external forces , except for Town Sponsored Banners and Temporary Banners as provided in sections 17.88 and 17.89, time -temperature -date signs, and gauges and dials which may be animated to the extent necessary to display correct measurement; Page 17 of 47 (4) Signs with optical illusion of movement by means of a design which presents a pattern capable of reversible perspective, giving the illusion of motion or changing of copy; (5) Signs with lights or illuminations which flash, move, rotate, scintillate, blink, flicker, vary in intensity, change color or use intermittent electrical pulsations; (6) Signs which incorporate projected images, emit any sound which is intended to attract attention or involve the use of live animals; (7) Any sign which is installed or erected in or projects into or over any public right-of-way, except in the case of a sign for which a permit has been issued in conformance with the requirements of this Chapter; (8) Signs not permanently affixed or attached to the ground or to a permanent structure, (for example, sandwich boards and handheld signs). Except for Temporary Signs as provided for under 17.66.070Temporary signs, herein. (9) Any signor sign structure which: a. Is structurally unsafe, or b. Constitutes a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance or dilapidation, or c, Is capable of causing electrical shocks to persons likely to come in contact with it; (10) Any sign or sign structure which: a. Obstructs the view of, may be confused with or purports to be an official traffic sign, signal or device or any other official sign, or b. Creates an unsafe distraction for motor vehicle operators, or c. Obstructs the view of motor vehicle operators entering a public roadway from any parking area, service drive, private driveway, alley or other thoroughfare; (11) Any sign which obstructs free ingress to or egress from a required door, window, fire escape or other required exit way; (12) (13) Off -premises advertising signs, except as specifically permitted by Chapter (# TBD for Town Approved Special Events; and Community Special Events as defined herein under sections: (14) Signs with commercial content not pertinent and or not clearly related to the principal permitted use on the property where located. 17.66.070 Temporary signs. Temporary signs in all zoning districts shall be subject to the following specific requirements: Page 18 of 47 Temporary real estate signs no larger than nine (9) square feet per face shall be exempt from any permit for a period of one (1) year. All other temporary signs shall be allowed for a period of ninety (90) days without a permit. Temporary signs intended to be displayed for a period longer than ninety (90) days are required to obtain a permit, and shall identify the longer time period on the permit. (1) Construction signs. Signs advertising subdivision, development, construction or other improvements of a property shall be permitted in any zoning district and shall comply with the following: a. Such signs shall be limited to freestanding, wall or window signs, shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet per face, and shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height. No riders or attachments to such signs shall be permitted. b. Construction signs shall be displayed only on the property to which the sign pertains. One (1) such sign shall be permitted for each street upon which the property either has frontage or has an entrance from a major thoroughfare; provided that the minimum distance between signs on any single development shall be one thousand (1,000) feet. c. In case of a subdivision, construction signs shall not be displayed prior to the date of recordation of the final subdivision plat. d. In other cases, such signs may be displayed for the duration of construction until issuance of a certificate of occupancy. -(3) Temporary banners. See 17.89. 17.66.080 Computation of sign area. The area of a sign shall be measured with the following regulations: (1) In computing the area of a sign, standard mathematical formulas for common regular geometric shapes, or combinations thereof, shall be used. (2) In the case of an irregularly shaped sign or a sign with letters and/or symbols directly affixed to or painted on the wall of a building, the area of the sign shall be the entire area within a single continuous perimeter of not more than twelve (12) straight or radial lines enclosing the extreme limits of writing, representation, emblem or any figure of similar character, together with any material or color forming an integral part or background of the display or used to differentiate such sign from the backdrop or structure against which it is placed. Page 19 of 47 (3) That portion of the sign structure which is visible and viewed in the same plane as the sign face, and which either: a) exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the sign face, or b) is made an integral part or background of the display shall be included in computing the total sign area. Page 20 of 47 The area of the entire structure should not be more than 1.5 times the area of the sign pannels. Any area in excess of this amount is counted as signage, Page 21 of 47 (4) Where a sign has two (2) or more display faces and is not a double-faced sign, the area of all faces shall be included in determining sign area. (5) The total surface area of multiple -unit signs shall include the vertical and horizontal spacing between the letters which comprise the word or words that convey the sign's message. (6) Where three-dimensional figures are used as signs, the area shall be the total area, as projected on a vertical plane, of each side of the figure which is visible by the public beyond the boundaries of the lot upon which the figure is located. For purposes of this regulation, a figure shall be considered to have not less than one (1) nor more than four (4) sides. Page 22 of 47 (7) Building frontage used as the basis of determining permitted sign area for one (1) use shall not be used again as the basis for determining the permitted sign area for a different use, Nothing in this Subsection shall be construed to prohibit the additional building or use from erecting a sign which would otherwise be authorized by the provisions of this Chapter. (8) All riders or attachments to signs or sign structures (whether temporary or permanent) shall be included as part of the total sign area for the sign to which they are attached. (Ord. 11-76 §2(part), 1976; Ord, 21-82 § 1(K),1982; Ord, 17-02 §1(part), 2002) 17.66.090 General regulations. A. Any sign allowed herein may contain, in lieu of any other message or copy, any lawful, non- commercial message, so long as the sign complies with the size, number, illumination, height, area, and other requirements._ Signs containing non-commercial content are subject to this sign code in the same manner as signs that have commercial content, including, without limitation, permitting, size and location regulations. (a) Signs at street intersections shall be located in conformance with Appendix D, Section IV. Intersection and Driveway Visibility of the Estes Valley Development Code (b) Illumination, Illuminated signs shall be subject to the following conditions: a. Neither the direct nor the reflected light from any light source shall create a traffic hazard or distraction to operators of motor vehicles on public thoroughfares. Page 23 of 47 b. The light from an illuminated sign shall not be of an intensity or brightness that will create a negative impact on adjacent uses in direct line -of -sight to the sign. c. External light sources shall be directed and shielded to limit direct illumination of any object other than the sign. d. In no case, with all lighting components energized, shall the lighting intensity of any sign, whether resulting from internal or external illumination, exceed sixty (60) foot candles when measured with a standard light meter held at a distance of ten inches from the sign face. e. Signs shall not have exposed fluorescent tubes or incandescent bulbs exceeding fifteen (15) watts, Signs shall not have exposed neon tubes exceeding 400 lumens per foot. f. Maximum brightness levels for electronic reader boards shall not exceed 4,000 nits when measured from the sign's face at its maximum brightness during daylight hours and 400 nits when measured from the sign's face at its maximum brightness between dusk and dawn, g. Electronic reader boards located within the CD -Downtown Commercial zoning district shall be restricted to a static image that changes no more than once in any twenty-four (24) hour period. Electronic reader boards located in the all other commercial districts shall be restricted to a static image that changes no more than once every twenty minutes. h. No illumination shall be anything other than a steady, continuous burning bulb or lights. Flashing, blinking, oscillating, rotating or intermittent turning on -and -off of any illuminating device is prohibited. Time/weather informational signs and official warning and regulatory signs erected by the Town or State are exempt from this regulation, (3) Signs in commercial and restricted industrial zoning districts may be indirectly, directly or internally illuminated (c) Signs on fences and freestanding walls. Signs displayed upon fences or upon freestanding walls shall be erected or mounted in a plane parallel to the fence or wall, and shall not extend above the top of the fence or wall nor project more than twelve (12) inches from the face of the fence or wall. Such signs shall be subject to all regulations of this Chapter applicable to freestanding signs, including but not limited to maximum area per sign, maximum sign height, minimum setback from property lines and number of signs permitted per lot or per premises, (d) Window signs. The area of all window signs in excess of twenty-five percent (25%) of the total window area at ground floor level on the side of the building or business unit upon which such signs are displayed shall be included in the total allowable sign area for the premises. All illuminated window signs shall be included in the total allowable sign area for the premises. Page 24 of 47 Total combined glazing (63" x 39" x 2) = 4,914 square inches Total area of signs = 1,118.5 square inches 25% of total glazing =1,228.5 square inches Signs are not in violation of EVMC 17.66,050 (16) (e) Signs which identify lands which have been subdivided in accordance with the Estes Valley Development Code shall be subject to the following regulations: (1) The sign may be located within public street right-of-way where such sign is approved as an integral feature of the street construction plans at the time of final plat approval. Otherwise, the sign shall be located a minimum of ten (10) feet from the street right-of-way line. (2) Such signs shall conform to the sign requirements relating to site distances at intersections under the provisions of this Chapter. (3) The maximum size for a subdivision identification sign shall be thirty-six (36) square feet (or eighteen [18] feet per face). (4) The signs shall only contain the name of the subdivision and not a pictorial representation of the subdivision, (Ord. 11-76 §2(part), 1976; Ord. 25-76 §§2, 6, 1976; Ord. 17-80 §2, 1980; Ord. 21-82 § 1(I) and (J), 1982; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord, 17-02 §1(part), 2002) Page 25 of 47 17.66.100 District sign regulations. (a) Use districts (zoning districts). The use districts, as set forth in this Title and amendments hereto, shall apply to this Chapter. The boundaries of these districts shall be determined by reference to the zoning map of the Estes Valley, to this title and amendments hereto and to sections on interpretation of such maps as may be contained in this Title and amendments hereto, (b) Establishment of district regulations. The type of signs permitted and the regulation of the number, placement, area and use of signs is established. No sign shall be erected except as provided in this Chapter and in the district in which it is permitted, nor shall any sign be used for any purpose or in any manner except as allowed by the regulations for the district in which such sign is proposed or maintained. (c) Schedule of requirements. The following schedule of "type of sign permitted," "maximum sign area permitted per lot or business," "maximum area per sign face," "maximum number of signs permitted" and "maximum height of freestanding signs" regulations for the various zoning districts is adopted. (d) Total allowable sign area. The total area of all signs on a lot, or, in the case of a permitted use or uses occupying two (2) or more adjacent lots, the total area of all signs on all such adjacent lots shall not exceed one and one-half (1.5) square feet per lineal foot of building frontage at ground level, and three-quarters (0,75) square foot per lineal foot of second story building frontage. In no event, however, shall the cumulative total allowable sign area exceed two hundred (200) square feet per business Page 26 of 47 Schedule of Requirements For all Nonresidential Zoning Districts (A, CD, CO, CH, O, I -I) Type of Sign Permitted Maximum Sign Area Maximum Area Per Maximum No. Maximum Permitted Per Business Sign Face PermHeightted Signsof All permitted in 200 sf for freestanding, Subsection except in the CD district 17.66.040(26 where the freestanding max. area shall be 150 sf Suspended: 5 sf Time -temp: 10 sf Freestanding: 2 25 ft per Lot 15 sf for projecting 10 sf for suspended (5 per face) 1.5 sf per lid frontage (200 sf max.) for wall signs Temporary Temporary Temporary 12 ft P n' Construction: 32 sf Construction: 32 sf Construction: 1 per street Residential Multi -family (RM, R-2, A-1,)* Type of Sign Permitted Maximum Sign Area Maximum Area Per Maximum No. Maximum Permitted Per Lot Sign Face of Signs Height of Permitted Signs All permitted in 75 sf for freestanding Suspended: 5 sf FFr erstanding: I Agms:25 ft ll Subsection 17.66,040(26Vending 15 sf for projecting machine signs, 10 sf for suspended (5 per face) 1.5 sf per If of frontage for wall signs (max. 150 sf) For all Single-family Residential Zoning Districts (R-1, R, E-1, E, RE, RE-1)" Type of Sign Permitted Maximum Sign Area Maximum Area Per Maximum No, Maximum Permitted Per Lot Sign Face of Signs Height of Permitted Signs All pennitted in Subsection 17,66.040(26), except All signs: 9 sf All signs: 9 sf 2 per All residence signs:6 ft Bulletins board signs, Joint Identification sings, Vending machine signs, *Except for address identification signs not exceeding 4 square feet and subdivision identification signs, signs in Single Family Residential Districts shall not be illuminated in any manner. (Ord. 11-76 §2 (part), 1976; Ord. 25-76 §3, 1976; Ord. 8-81 §1, 1981; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 17-02 § 1(part), 2002) Page 27 of 47 17.66.110 Sign regulations in non-residential zones (A, CD, CO, CH, 0,14). The following regulations shall apply to all uses in non-residential zoning districts. (1) Total allowable sign area. a. The total area of all signs on any face of a building shall not exceed one and one-half (1.5) square feet per lineal foot of building frontage at ground level, and three-quarters (0.75) square foot per lineal foot of second story building frontage. b. The maximum allowable total cumulative sign area for any one (1) business shall not exceed two hundred (200) square feet (2) Signs or uses with multiple frontage. The total area of all signs on any face of a building shall not exceed one and one-half (1.5) square feet per lineal foot of building frontage at ground level, and three-quarters (0.75) square foot per lineal foot of second story building frontage. (3) Freestanding signs: a. Maximum height: twenty-five (25) feet. b. Minimum setback: eight (8) feet from any property line, four (4) feet from any building. c. Number: One (1) freestanding sign per street frontage or building frontage, not to exceed two (2) per lotd. Maximum area: No freestanding sign shall be larger than one hundred fifty (150) square feet. The combined total of all freestanding signs on an individual property or single lot shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet, (4) Signs on canopies, awnings and architectural projections. a. Maximum area: The total area of such signs shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the width of the projection multiplied by the vertical height of the projection, b, Projection: 1. The face of any such sign shall not project above or below the face of the canopy, awning or architectural projection. Signs may project horizontally beyond the face of a canopy or architectural projection the distance necessary to accommodate the thickness of the letters, but no more than twelve (12) inches. Page 28 of 47 Example: Conforming Placement Example: Non -Conforming Placement 2. Signs displayed on architectural projections which extend fifteen (15) inches or less from the face of a building may be considered wall signs, and are subject to those provisions. (5) Projecting signs: Page 29 of 47 a. Minimum setback: four (4) feet from street property line in the Commercial Downtown (CD) Zoning District, or eight (8) feet from property lines in all other zoning districts, and no closer to a sideline of the building or storefront than to the centerline of the same building or storefront. b. Minimum clearance: Nine (9) feet from the ground to the bottom edge of the sign. c. Maximum height: Eighteen (18) feet, d. Maximum size: Fifteen (15) square feet per sign face. e. Maximum projection: Four (4) feet. f, Maximum number: Two (2) per building frontage or per business storefront (6) Suspended signs: a. Maximum area: Five (5) square feet per face, ten (10) square feet total surface area. b. Minimum clearance: Nine (9) feet from the ground to the bottom edge of the sign. c. Minimum horizontal separation: Fifteen (15) feet between suspended signs, d. Projection: Shall not project beyond the outside limits of the arcade, canopy or marquee to which they are attached. Page 30 of'47 "1'.rample: Non-Con(orflling Suspeirde i Sign 4 Page 31 of 47 (7) Wall signs: a, Maximum area: The total area of all exceed one and one-half (1.5) square feet per and three-quarters (0,75) square foot per lineal wall signs on any face of a building shall not lineal foot of building frontage at ground level, foot of second story building frontage. b. Maximum height: Twenty-five (25) feet above the ground, c. Maximum projection: 1. A wall sign may project above the roofline or parapet wall of a building no more than twenty-four (24) inches, 2. Wall signs may extend a maximum of twelve (12) inches from the face of the building. 3, Any sign erected upon the side of a roof having an angle of forty-five degrees (45°) or less from vertical shall be considered a wall sign, and shall be subject to the size and height limitations noted under this Subsection, d. Maximum number: Two (2) wall signs for each face of a business, or building storefront (building frontage (8) Joint identification signs: Page 32 of 47 a. Type: May be freestanding, projecting or wall. b. Number: Where a freestanding joint identification sign is used, there shall be no other freestanding signs permitted on the premises. c. Size: In the CD -Downtown Commercial zoning district, where individual sign panels that are part of a joint identification sign are not larger than two square feet per face then that sign area shall be exempt from the total allowable calculation for that business. In all other commercial zoning districts, where individual sign panels that are part of a joint identification sign are not larger than eight square feet per face then that sign area shall be exempt from the total allowable calculation for that business (9) Area of time -temperature -date signs. Signs which do not exceed ten (10) square feet per face shall not be included in the allowable sign area; provided, however, that any identification or advertising attached to or incorporated in such signs shall be included in the total allowable sign area. 17.66.120 Sign regulations in residential zones. The following regulations shall apply to all uses in all residential zoning districts. (1) Total allowable sign area. a. The total area of all signs on any face of a building shall not exceed one and one-half (1,5) square feet per lineal foot of building frontage at ground level, and three-quarters (0.75) square foot per lineal foot of second story building frontage. b. The maximum allowable total cumulative sign area for any one (1) multi -family residential lot shall not exceed seventy five (75) square feet. c, The maximum allowable total cumulative sign area residential lot shall not exceed nine (9) square feet. d. Home Occupation signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in cumulative area, for any one (1) single-family (2) Lots with multiple frontage. The total area of all signs on any face of a building shall not exceed one and one-half (1.5) square feet per lineal foot of building frontage at ground level. (3) Freestanding signs: a. Maximum height: twenty-five (25) feet on multi -family lots. b. Maximum height: six (6) feet on single-family lots. Page 33 of 47 c. Minimum setback: eight (8) feet from any property line, four (4) feet from any building. d. Number: One (1) freestanding sign per street frontage or building frontage, not to exceed two (2) per lot. Maximum area: No freestanding sign shall be larger than seventy- five (75) square feet on multi -family lots. f. Maximum area: No freestanding sign shall be larger than nine (9) square feet on single- family lots. (4) Wall signs: a. Maximum area: The total area of all wall signs on any face of a building shall not exceed one and one-half (1.5) square feet per lineal foot of building frontage at ground level, and three-quarters (0,75) square foot per lineal foot of second story building frontage. b. Maximum height: Twenty-five (25) feet above the ground on multi -family lots. c. Maximum height: Six (6) feet above the ground on multi -family lots. (5) Joint identification signs: a. Type: May be freestanding, projecting or wall. b. Number: Where a freestanding joint identification sign is used, there shall be no other freestanding signs permitted on the premises. Page 34 of 47 17.66.130 Structural requirements. (a) Construction. (1) General. Signs and sign structures shall be securely built, constructed and erected in conformance with the requirements of the Building Code. (2) Location. Supports for signs or sign structures shall not be placed in or upon public rights -of -way or public easements. (3) Anchorage. Anchors and supports shall be guarded and protected when near driveways, parking lots or similar locations where they could be damaged by moving vehicles. Signs attached to masonry, concrete or steel shall be safely and securely fastened thereto by means of metal anchors, bolts or approved expansion screws of sufficient size and anchorage to support safely the loads applied. No anchor or support of any sign, except flat wall signs, shall be connected to or supported by an unbraced parapet wall. (b) Clearance. Signs shallc conductors which are energized in excess of ess than six (6) feet horizontal clearance, or twelve (12) c feet vertical clearance from overhead elects seven hundred fifty (750) volts. (c) Freestanding signs. Where such signs are located in vehicular parking and circulation areas, a base or bather of concrete, steel or other effective barrier, not less than thirty (30) inches high, shall be provided to protect the base of the sign from possible damage by vehicles. Where any freestanding sign has a clearance of less than nine (9) feet from the ground, there shall be provided a barrier or other adequate protection to prevent hazard to pedestrians and motorists, (d) Electric signs. Electric signs shall be constructed and installed in accordance with the provisions of the National Electrical Code. (Ord. 11-76 §2 (part), 1976; Ord. 21-82 §1(N), 9 82; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 17-02 §1(part), 2002) 17.66.140 Nonconforming signs. (a) A nonconforming sign may be continued but it shall not be: (1) Changed to another nonconforming sign. (2) Structurally altered. Page 35 of 47 (3) Altered so as to increase the degree of nonconformity of the sign. (4) Enlarged or expanded. (5) Continued in use after cessation or change of the business or activity to which the sign pertains. (6) Repaired after the sign is damaged or destroyed if the estimated cost of repair or reconstruction exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the appraised replacement cost (as determined by the building inspector). (7) Altered to change the text thereof, except such signs, which have been designed specifically to permit changes of the text. 17.66.150 Permits. (a) Sign permit required: (1) Except as provided in Section 17.66.050, it is unlawful to display, erect, relocate or alter any sign without first filing with the building inspector an application in writing and obtaining a sign permit. This requirement for a permit applies to signs with commercial content and to signs without commercial content. When a sign permit has been issued by the building inspector, it is unlawful to change, modify, alter or otherwise deviate from the terms or conditions of the permit without prior approval of the building inspector, A written record of such approval shall be entered upon the original permit application and maintained in the files of the building inspector. (2) Application for permit. The application for a sign permit shall be made by the owner or tenant of the property on which the sign is to be located, or his or her authorized agent, Such applications shall be made in writing on forms furnished by the building inspector and shall be signed by the applicant, The building inspector shall, within seven (7) working days of the date of the application, either approve or deny the application or refer the application back to the applicant in any instance where insufficient information has been furnished. (3) Revocation of permits. If the building inspector finds that work under any permit issued is not in accordance with the information supplied in the permit application and/or is in violation of this Chapter or any other pertinent ordinance of the Town, or should he or she find that there has been any misrepresentation in connection with the application for the permit, he or she shall notify the sign owner or erector of such findings and that the violations must be corrected without delay. If such correction is not made forthwith, the building inspector shall revoke the permit and serve written notice thereof upon the sign owner or erector. No person shall proceed with any part of such work after such notice is received, (4) Revocation of permits for nonuse. a. If actual work either on site or off site is not commenced under any permit issued within sixty (60) days from the date of such permit, and/or if substantial building operations under any permit issued under this Chapter are suspended for a period of sixty (60) consecutive days, the permit shall automatically become null and void. Page 36 of 47 b. The building inspector may grant an extension of time in which to start or resume operations. All requests for extension and approval thereof shall be in writing. (5) Forfeiture of fees. When any permit has been revoked under the terms of this Section, permit fees shall not be refunded. (6) Plans, specifications and other data required. The application for a sign permit shall be accompanied by the following plans and other information: a. The name, address and telephone number of the owner or person entitled to possession of the sign and of the sign contractor or erector; b. The location, by street address or other location identification acceptable to the building inspector, of the proposed sign structure; c. Complete information as required on an application form provided by the building inspector, including a site plan and elevation drawings of the proposed sign, caption of the proposed sign, type of proposed illumination and such other data as is pertinent to the application; d. Plans indicating the scope and structural details of the work to be done, including details of all connections, guy lines, supports and footings and materials to be used; e. Application for an electrical permit, and required information for such application, for all electric signs. f. A statement of valuation. (7)ing tor for each permit d Permit fees. A permit scheduleallo ffeese aid to shall bee adopted from time to time byl he Town issued under this Chapter. Board. (8) Inspections. All signs shall be subject to inspection by the building inspector. Footing inspections may be required on the day of excavation for all freestanding signs. The building inspector may, within forty-eight (48) hours after being notified that the sign is ready for inspection, also require inspection of electrical signs before erection. The permit holder or his or her agent shall notify the building inspector when signs are complete and ready for final inspection. (Ord. 11-76 §2(part), 1976; Ord. 25-76 §5, 1976; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 17-02 § 1(part), 2002) Section # TBD Community Special Events Signs and Stanley Park Special Events Signs Non-profit associations or organizations may submit an application for temporary on -site and temporary off -premise signage for a community special event where the primary purpose of the event is to raise funds for local charitable purposes; or Page 37 of 47 Any organization holding a Town approved community special event at the Stanley Park Fairgrounds may submit may submit an application for temporary on -site and temporary off - premise signage for that event (Section #TBD) Application for permit. The applicant shall submit a Master Special Event Sign Plan as part of the application for a special event permit. (Section #TBD) Standards for Review. The Community Development and Special Events Departments shall review the application for compliance with the standards below prior to permit issuance. 1. Zoning Restrictions. Special event signs are allowed within all zoning districts. 2. Design, Fluorescent colors and reflective surfaces are prohibited on signs. Reflective colored materials that give the appearance of changing color are also prohibited. A matte or flat finish is required for all surfaces, 3. Illumination. Illumination of temporary special event signs is prohibited. 4, Banners, Banners must comply with Chapter 17.89 Temporary Banners, 5. Temporary Off -Premise Signs. a. Any individual business may publicly display special event posters in the window of that business without a sign permit, provided individual posters do not exceed two (2) square feet in size, Special Event posters, including off -site posters, that do not exceed two (2) square feet in size are exempt from any regulation, and may be freely displayed without prior Town approval, The sign shall be displayed no more than one (1) month prior to the special event and shall be removed no later than three (3) days after the event. b. Staff may approve four (4) additional off -premise signs not to exceed thirty-six (36) square feet each upon finding that the signs contribute to the overall festival atmosphere or theme of the event and that any commercial advertising message is subordinate to the event message, The sign(s) shall be displayed no more than one (1) month prior to the special event and shall be removed no later than three (3) days after the event, 6, Temporary On -Premise Signs, a. Limit on Cumulative Sign Area, A maximum of one hundred and fifty (150) square feet of total cumulative sign area is allowed. Page 38 of 47 17.66.160 Special exceptions. Creative Sian Program. A. Purpose. The Creative Sign Program provides for property owners and businesses to propose and the Town to consider limited deviations from the regulations for on -site permanent signs provided in this Chapter under certain circumstances where the applicant voluntarily chooses to submit to this review as an alternative to the "use by right" sign provisions normally applicable under this chapter. The intent of this process is (l)to encourage signs of high quality materials and workmanship, (2) to encourage signs of unique design that exhibits a high degree of imagination, inventiveness; and (3) to provide a process for the application of sign regulations in ways that will allow creatively designed signs that make a positive visual contribution to the overall image of the Town, while mitigating the impacts of large or unusually designed signs. Additionally, the Creative Sign Program shall provide for increased allowance to the maximum sign area permitted on theater marquees signs identifying films or performances currently showing in cases where necessary copy and standard changeable letter sizes clearly necessitate such an exception. B. Applicability. Any property owner or business owner in any zoning district is eligible to apply for a Creative Sign permit. C. Method of Application. An application for a Sign Permit under the Creative Sign Program, shall be made on the form(s) prescribed by the Community Development Department. The application shall be accompanied by any required fees, The required contents of the application shall be as specified in Section (Creative Sign Program), D. Review Procedures. At each level of review or appeal, the decision shall be rendered, in writing, within the time limits set forth herein. The time period begins running when the application is deemed complete, or the notice of appeal has been filed, whichever applies. 1. Generally. a. Notwithstanding any of the time limits contained in this Section, the Community Development Department and the Creative Sign Design Review Board shall endeavor to render decisions in a timely manner. b. Notwithstanding the time limits contained in this Section, the Community Development Department and the applicant may mutually agree to an extension of the time limits. Such extension shall be in writing and shall be for no more than 90 calendar days. 2. Completeness Review. a. Upon receipt of a Creative Sign Program application by the Town Community Development Department, the Department shall perform a completeness review and issue a written status determination within ten (10) calendar days. b, In the event the Community Development Department determines that the application does d to review the sal r not ter, de theCommunity o munit ryinformation Developm Development Depaertment shall deem theoapplication incomplete. ecy .th If this he Chapter, the Y Page 39 of 47 application is incomplete, the applicant shall be notified in writing. The notification shall specify what information is missing. c. In the event the Community Development Department determines that the application does include the necessary information needed to review the proposal for consistency with this Chapter, the Community Development Department shall set a date for the review no later than sixty (60) calendar days from the date of receipt of a complete application for the Final Review of the application, 3. Final Review. A Creative Sign permit application shall be subject to review and approval by the Community Development Director where the cumulative area of the proposed sign(s) is fifty (50) square feet or less, or shall be subject to review and approval by the Creative Sign Design Review Board where the cumulative area of the proposed sign(s) is larger than fifty square feet. The burden is on the applicant to demonstrate substantial compliance with the applicable Creative Sign Design Standards as set forth herein, The Community Development Director or the Creative Sign Design Review Board shall issue a written finding of approval or denial of the application within ten (10) calendar days of the Final Review. 4. Appeals. Appeals by the applicant of the Final Decision of the Community Development Director or the Creative Sign Design Review Board shall be heard by the Town Board of Trustees. Appeals must be received in writing within ten (10) calendar days of the date of denial by the Community Development Director or the Creative Sign Design Review Board, The hearing of the appeal shall be held within sixty (60) calendar days of receipt of a written application and related fee. Written appeals must specifically identify the design standards at issue as the reason for denial of the application. F. Creative Design Standards Design Quality, The sign(s) shall:: 1, Constitute a substantial aesthetic improvement to the site and shall have a positive visual impact on the surrounding area; 2. Be of unique design, and exhibit a high degree of imagination, inventiveness; and 3. Provide strong graphic character through the imaginative use of graphics, color, texture, quality materials, scale, proportion and form; 4. Signs should contribute to the image of the community by conveying a distinctive character that conveys a strong sense of place. Contextual Criteria, The sign(s) shall contain at least one of the following elements: 1, Historic design style; 2. Positive and creative image reflecting current character of the business; 3, Inventive representation of the use, name, or products of the business. Architectural Criteria. The sign(s) shall: 1. Utilize or enhance the architectural elements of the building; and Page 40 of 47 2. Be placed in a logical location in relation to the overall composition of the building's facade, 3. Be integrated within and not cover any key architectural features and details of the building facade. 4. Architectural Style. Each sign shall be designed to be compatible with and relate to the architectural style of the main building or buildings upon the site where such sign is located. 5. Relationship to Buildings. Signs located upon a lot with one main building or several buildings shall be designed to incorporate at least one of the predominant visual elements of such building or buildings, such as the type of construction materials, color, or other design detail. 6. Color. The color(s) of a sign should be harmonious and complementary to the colors of the building on or near which it is to be located. 7. Sign Materials. The goal of sign design is to maintain attractive and compatible styling so as not to conflict or distract from the architectural character of the area. The choice of materials and the workmanship in the use of the materials should convey both a sense of quality and creativity. 8. Multiple Signs. Where more than one sign is proposed, all signs shall have designs that incorporate the following design elements in a compatible and coordinated fashion. a. Letter style of copy; b. Shape of total sign and related components; G. Type of construction materials; d. lighting; e. Method used for supporting sign (e,g., wall or ground base). 9. Wall signs should be located on the upper portion of the first floor storefront and should be centered within an area uninterrupted by doors, windows, or architectural details. 10. To convey a subtle appearance, the use of back -lit or reverse channel letters with halo illumination rather than internally -lit signs are encouraged. Neighborhood Impacts, 1. The sign shall be located and designed not to create glare on neighboring uses. 2. Constitute a substantial aesthetic improvement to the site and shall have a positive visual impact on the surrounding area; 3. Provide strong graphic character through the imaginative use of graphics, color, texture, quality materials, scale, and proportion. F. Creative Sign Design Review Board The Town Board of Trustees shall, as needed from time to time, appoint members to serve on the Creative Sign Design Review Board. The membership shall consist of the following: Two local business owners (one owner of a retail merchandise business, and one lodging owner), an architect or other design professional, and two Town Trustees. Page 41 of 47 Members shall serve staggered terms of three (3) years and shall be appointed by the Mayor and be confirmed by the Town Board. 17.66.170 Appeals and variances. (a) Appeal to and request for variance from the Staff or the Estes Valley Board of Adjustment (1) Any aggrieved person who believes the alleged violation as contained in the order of the building inspector is factually or legally contrary to the provisions of this Chapter may appeal the same to the Estes Valley Board of Adjustment, hereinafter referred to as the "Board," in a manner provided by such Board. In the alternative, an aggrieved person may request that the Board grant a variance from the requirements of this Chapter. The filing of such request shall be in the manner provided by the Board. (2) Any aggrieved person may also appeal to the Board any decision or ruling of the building inspector involving the interpretation of any provision or term of this Chapter. (3) Any provision in this Section to the contrary notwithstanding, no person may appeal to or request a variance from the Board of Adjustment when the building inspector has made a determination that the person is in violation of Section 17.66.100. (b) Procedure for filing appeal. (1) Every appeal from an order of the building inspector shall be filed within ten (10) days from the date of such order. The Board shall have no jurisdiction to hear any appeal not brought within ten (10) days from the date of such order, Minor Modifications from General Sign Standards. a. Staff Authority to Grant Minor Modifications. Staff may grant minor modifications up to a maximum of ten percent (10%) from the following general sign standards, provided that the Staff finds that such modification advances the goals and purposes of this Code and either results in reduction of visual clutter or results in more effective way finding, or relieves practical difficulties on the site: (1) setback requirements; (2) specific sign size restrictions provided the cumulative site total remains in compliance; or (3) Other dimensional and temporal standards contained herein. (c) Variances, In every case in which a request for a variance from the requirements of this Chapter has been filed, the Board shall not grant a variance unless it specifically finds each and every one of the following conditions to exist: (1) There are special circumstances or conditions, such as the existence of buildings, topography, vegetation, sign structures or other matters on adjacent lots or within the adjacent public right-of-way, which would substantially restrict the effectiveness of the sign in question; provided, however, that such special circumstances or conditions must be particular to the Page 42 of 47 particular business or enterprise to which the applicant desires to draw attention and do not apply generally to all businesses or enterprises. (2) The variance would be in general harmony with the purposes of this Chapter, and specifically would not be injurious to the neighborhood in which the business or enterprise to which the applicant desires to draw attention is located. (3) The variance is the minimum one necessary to permit the applicant to reasonably draw attention to this business or enterprise. (d) No variance for maximum sign area on a lot or building. Other provisions of this Section to the contrary notwithstanding, the Board shall not have any jurisdiction to hear, nor the authority to grant, any variance from any Section of this Chapter which limits the maximum permitted sign area on a single lot or building. (e) Conditions. The Board may grant a variance subject to any conditions which it deems necessary or desirable to make the device which is permitted by the variance compatible with the purposes of this Chapter. (Ord. 11-76 §2(part), 1976; Ord. 25-76 §8, 1976; Ord. 21-82 §1(0), 1982; Ord. 14-87 §2, 1987; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 17-02 §1(part), 2002) 17.66.180 Enforcement. The provisions of this Chapter shall be subject to enforcemen76and Ord. s as §7,s set 1forthr in Chapter 1 of the Estes Park Municipal Code (Ord. 11-76 §2(part), 1-82 § 1(D), 1982; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 17-02 § 1(part), 2002) 17.66.190 What constitutes a violation. It is a violation of this Chapter for any person to perform, or order the performance of, any act which is contrary to the provisions of this Chapter, or to fail to perform any act which is required by the provisions of this Chapter. In the case of a continuing violation, each twenty -four-hour rio1 d in n which the violation exists constitutes a separate violation. (Ord. 11-76 §2(part), § 1(part), 2002) 17.66.200 Application of the laws. If any of the provisions of this Chapter are inconsistent with the provisions of any other law or laws, presently existing or enacted in the future, of the Town or the State, in that the requirements regarding signs or the respective provisions differ, the provisions containing the more restrictive requirements will apply. (Ord. 11-76 §2(part), 1976; Ord. 17-02 §1(part), Page 43 of 47 Chapter 17.88 Town Sponsored Events 17.88.010 Definition of Town Sponsored Event Banners (TSE Banners). Town Sponsored Event Banners are signs consisting of canvas, nylon, vinyl fabric or other material of similar physical characteristics that bears text and/or graphics intended to identify Town Sponsored Events. 17.88.020 Location of TSE Banners. Banners may be placed at the following designated locations within the provisions of Section 17.66.050 of this Code: (1) On the east side of the Visitor Cabin in Bond Park, four (4) maximum. Town, pursuant to the feet by eight (8) feet (2) In the right-of-way area west of the Highway 34 and 36 intersection, thirty (30) feet by three (3) feet maximum, (3) On a freestanding display in front of the Convention and Visitor Center Building along Highway 34, four (4) feet by eight (8) feet maximum, (Ord. 6-97 §1, 1997; Ord, 17-02 §1, 2002; Ord. 9-07 §1, 2007) 17.88.030 Specifications. Specifications relating to the size, length, construction, wording, lighting, installation, removal, Town indemnification and fastening shall be obtained from the Special Events Director, (Ord. 6-97 §1, 1997) 17.88.040 Application. Application to use no more than two (2) of the locations at any time must be submitted to the Special Events Director at least thirty (30) days prior to the proposed event, (Ord, 6-97 §1, 1997) 17.88.050 Type of event. Only events that are sponsored by the Town or approved by the Town shall be eligible to place banners at two (2) of the three (3) locations at any one (1) time. (Ord. 6-97 §1, 1997) 17,88.060 Number of locations. The Convention and Visitor Center Building location listed at Subsection 17.88,010(3) above shall be terminated when the site listed at Subsection 17,88.010(2) is available, for a maximum of two (2) designated banner locations. (Ord. 6-97, 1997) Page 44 of 47 Chapter 17.89 Temporary Banners 17.89.010 Definition. Temporary Banners are signs consisting of canvas, nylon, vinyl fabric or other material of similar physical characteristics that bears text and/or graphics intended to identify or direct attention to any commercial message or product, service, place, activity, business; or any non-commercial message or graphic. This sign category and associated regulations found in this chapter (17.89) expressly excludes Town Sponsored Event Banners as provided for in Chapter 17,88. 17.89.020 Temporary banner permit required. Permits shall be issued through the Community Development Department within seven (7) calendar days upon receipt of a complete application, provided Staff finds the application to be in compliance with all applicable municipal regulations. 17.89.030 Number of Permits Granted. A single entity may apply for up to four temporary banner permits in a calendar year. No single entity may hold more than one active temporary banner permit at a time on the same site, except as provided for in Section #TBD (reference community special events/Stanley Park section), 17.89.040 Time Displayed. Except as provided for in Section #TBD (reference community special events/Stanley Park section), A temporary banner permit allows the display of one (1) temporary banner for a maximum of fourteen (14) consecutive days. A maximum of two consecutive permits are allowed per year. A third and fourth permit may be issued after a lapse of at least 30 calendar days. 17.89.050 Location. Banners must be affixed flush to the wall of a principal building or on the supporting structure of an already permitted permanent free standing sign, at a maximum height of 20ft. above existing grade as measured to the highest point of the temporary banner. 17.89,060 Number, Size and Shape. A Temporary Banner Permit allows the use of one (1) temporary banner per lot or business. In all zoning districts except CD -Commercial Downtown Temporary banners shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area on any single side or sixty-four (64) square feet in cumulative area, and shall not exceed six (6) feet in vertical dimension. In the CD -Commercial Downtown zoning district this code allows one (1) banner per lot with a maximum allowable size of eighteen (18) square feet. All banners shall be rectangular in shape and shall be securely fastened at all four corners at all times, Issuance of permits for temporary banners shall be exempt from the cumulative sign area calculations and limitations found in section 17.66.110. Page 45 of 47 17.89.070 Temporary Banner Removal. Banners shall be removed by the applicant within twenty-four hours of the expiration of the permit. 17.89.080 Code Violation. Any temporary banner installed without a permit or displayed after permit expiration is in violation of the Municipal Code and is subject to a municipal citation plus court fees for each and every day the violation exists. If a person, property owner, or business owner erects any banner without receiving a permit as herein provided, or if a permit holder fails to remove a banner within 24 hours of expiration of the permit, they shall be ineligible to receive a temporary banner permit for a period of twelve months from the date of violation. A valid copy of the permit shall be kept on site at all times the banner is displayed. 17.89.090 Temporary Banner Maintenance. All temporary banners shall be maintained in good condition, including all parts and supports. The Chief Building Official or designee may inspect and have authority to order the painting, repair, or removal of a banner that constitutes a hazard to public health, safety, or welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation or obsolescence. Page 46 of ri ORDINANCE NO. -10 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17.66 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK REGARDING SIGNS WHEREAS, the Sign Code Task Force has recommended the amending and restating of Chapter 17.66 of the Municipal Code with regard to signs; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park has determined it is in the best interest of the Town that the recommended changes and restating of Chapter 17.66 be approved. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO: Section 1. Chapter 17.66 of the Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated as more fully set forth on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty (30) days after its adoption and publication. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN 010F ESTES PARK, COLORADO, THIS DAY OF TOWN OF ESTES PARK Mayor ATTEST: Town Clerk I hereby certify that the above Ordinance was introduced and read aatthe in a meeting of the Board of Trustees on the day of and published newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Estes Park, Colorado, on the day of , 2010. Town Clerk BUDGET vs. YTD MONTH TO DATE 0 Budget YTD YTD % 2010 2010 of Budget 0 tf 1 lb <1. CO 41 f',1 •-, 0 ,-+ ri 63,949 55,241 86% 327,175 143,410 44% 72,416 29,735 41% 0 0 N/A 399,591 173,145 43% A ON ct ,41 t•-• — c> ON C> 0 8 4 8 F, ' JUN JUN VAR 2009 2010 ,,...., „....„ 0 ....,..., ,......, ,.„..... 12,859 800 ( 2,-059) 23,747 24,579 (832) 4,986 4,523 463 00 0 ....... ...„... r I •:‘:'f5,, r• i' ,...., - . 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O p O O co t, d. ar cSe,47. al ons, remodels, misc permits Note: Add/Alt/Cony = ad U N o 0 2 0$ a 0) c a) 0 U N l6 c N co 'o 0 • c a '0 E o t6 = o 3 d c " a� E X CD d X 0 0 c o 0 0 N C II 0 0 0) Q1 0 C o d O (p R O Q o " j 4 o- °) N 0 a • E cc W t- 0 z m .3 0 0 a) tc } O 0 N F- 0 n_ W re 0 d W CC W 0 0 O t- >- i-- 0 a W m 0 N c O .'n Cl) a) to r&„ TOWN Memo To: Community Development Committee and Administrator Halburnt a "r.LES PA UK, Ogii:04* O'fwg.4,1,10,1,,i From: Director Joseph Date: July 15, 2010 RE: Community Development Assessment Implementation Update Report: Last year an Operational/Organizational Review of the Town's Community Development Department was performed by Paul Zucker. That study made a number of recommendations for operational adjustments within both divisions of the department. Staff is now presenting a status report on the implementation of these recommendations (see attached report "Implementation Plan: Operational/Organizational Review). Staff has successfully implemented the recommendations as outlined in the Implementation Plan. ua110Z, uoot.NNuiauw NildlNil@`fT,0dAIN1' INNrANNIINEW uiuoN1,1111N210111 arNwNPENNm MNIIMMIUMPIRIMMINEM 1011121111MMIN NIIIIIMIUMI NASMu NE,1r0mmmpa MINIKWHrimMRMMINENVNIMrnuIN Maaoumo= MEW 'f AIINN,IXW'fIY�@IIIft111vI�idM9hii ""14{,' rcnuwrc�nr,m m,f4ie 0 P Ml'r4 ,.ii ai chef B® opt v� `Jlfill I rroh iotci, P.110,01,01cirrng I- C t�aCjlnl ,,wc rn(Of°fer, Planacid Codio CerrripliOrloli f)ffi Cl-urici °'arid Cade'Con pliaucee (Ally Pfw inirna Vivision: AIi5cyn(hilcott, Piam rm r it �''avCri SN°niC°Ic, I'IP�rir�c�� ii Adinini sd.' by Assis Karen ..irrC�sc�r•r April 201 Ci w.v: July 20`10 y mmrrzNuala41rrmr,aRrNreaNouolunrNmmrmmevMimmrnof iiAwmnmrrcm,IMrm¢mNVNMSMmwonmmuoyEr2mMIwNNAMwmuNMWANuuizmwnIIIA!OIIANP✓f1AW1ank4HOMMINIAIIIVEMWNaNmSara,!n�yMOM vllunlMamrvaHuAMN9mMmtHcm4o.IPnhrmnrrP,rrr;nrmnMmmNUVBNeUNWdNAIr NVilEnmuuPR,tM In late summer 200G.the Town of Estes Park contracted with Zucker Systems to conduct onoperation aKoromnizmtwnaudit ofthe Community Development Department, The Board of Trustees approved the contract with Zucker Systems in August 2009and the repodm/anfinalized inNovemnber2UOS. ' Zucker Systems found numerous positive features inthe Community Development Department including: * Both the Building and Planning staff are well qualified, particularly small a0� community.- * Processes are well thought out, generally documented and meet normally acceptable national time standards. * Because of the way processes are hy|d out, timelines are generally met as advertised. * The Comprehensive Plan and Development Coda, while needing up -dating, are good documents. The Zucker report includes 55 recommendations for improving the Commun` � Development Department; atable ofrecommendations |oott� attached for This report provides an outline of those recommendations where implementation is either underway orcompleted, and provides a framework for implementation ofthose re0GiD|Dg. 91 The Zucker report lists recommendations in numerical order, 1 through 55. Each nsCo0nn8nd@tionwas O�ene 'ohtvroUngbnaid indesign cfonimplementation p)an There are 18pr/Vrhxone R»commendahona.20pviohtytwo neoJnlOn.daUono.and 1O' priority three recommendations, Each recommendation was also divided into "phase one" or"phase two" actions. There are 31 phase one actions, and 24 phase two actions, The report isorganized into two basic categories: those recommendations initiated or completed, and those yet tobeinitiated, These categories are then sorted bypriority one, two 0[three, which inturn are sorted byphase one and phase hmoand MnGUyby recommendation number. ' � Completed * Initiated o Not initiated �� |mv�^xxu xun n,n-&»vmmmoxome"�/m^u mow w�u»^m«ni�ou"wonmmmovpmmaniAvxno/o ~ cumpmmu rt) Staff will utilize the Outlook "task" and "calendar" functions to track and monitor progress, and will store all information in a centralized "audit" folder to facilitate department wide access. Recommendations that require a revision to the Estes Valley Development Code will utilize the Problem Statement process formulated in Fall 2009. Many policies have been added to the department policy book. Staff recommends these policies be reviewed by Administration during their annual review of the department policy book. Staff has created a department "process calendar" through Outlook. This calendar includes primary tasks in processing development applications, such as legal publication dates, report due dates, and webpage update schedule. General Implementation Policies: 1111011111111117111111101111110roll,,Ifig mr,,ej1,11„ 0,,E1 togiiiilo,,,,,41,111,11„:104111, iino,6,101tr1)1,g1:1:dolovihimhoi„„1„1„„,„1 stem „ik„014,1„„oh,y4„„„a„„to,„„„,„4„,,,,,1„6,„od imirlia,be,„,„N„„1„„„1„1„111114„,,,!,!,,,!„0,11 6040,,Alio,,,,m11111111,k„,„,01 „LH, 411,14, Upon receipt of the Zucker report, the Community Development Department immediately began to implement recommendations. Over the course of Winter/Spring 2010, 87% of the recommendations have been either fully implemented or initiated. 4)1.4o,,4„iikeil„,i1/44Wilt6,04tgh,lq ,1;14,41,01,10, titur,,,L1,11210hri Phase One: • # 1: The Town Administrator and the Director of the Community Development Department should review the study and agree on an implementation plan (p. 9). • Initiated Winter 2010. ✓ Community Development prepare plan in March -April. • Administration review in May -June. o Community Development Committee review in July. #2: The joint Town/County planning for the Estes Valley planning area should be continued and the Intergovernmental Agreement should be renewed (p. 12). ✓ Completed Winter 2010. v The IGA was renewed effective February 1, 2010. ✓ The IGA included minor operational amendments. • The IGA requires yearly salary negotiations. Nan OporationalifiOrganilitiqiniml Review v ConireiLflfflyU HwDeparilreieril„ ArAH 2010 titillated #10: The Community Development Department should take o more aggressive mm|e in communicating with the Town Admmimistratiom, Planning Commission and Town Trustees with a focus on setting clear priorities for the 0epmrtrnemt(p. 17). / Initiated Fall 2O0S. V On -going meetings between Planning Commission, Town Board, and Board of County Commissioners. V Utilize Monday work sessions with Board ofCounty Commissioners tV facilitate communication. Utilize Problem Statement process established Fall 2OOS VVeek|ynnoet/ngabetween Community Dove/opnnontDirector and Assistant / own *onn|O|atro¢or. V Monthly meetings with / Invite new / #30: The timelines for plan check first check should be 10mw»rkinQ days for new residential and 20 days for now commercial. Rechecks should be two days for residential and four days for commercial (p'30). � Completed VVinter2U1D. / Long-standing department policy, "/ Weekly Friday morning meeting with Public Works Department todiscuss applications. / Contractor's licensing haincrease quo|itvof submittals. / Policy book revised to include three-day turn -around in initial reY/ew, V Planning division staff will in/hobaimmediate contact with applicants when ''^8n delays arise. Building Division has conducted meetings with Public YVorko i�ea and Planning Division bod�cVoemethods ofjnnpro@ngwork �Ow'U� and ' oVmnnuD|cat|oD. v/ Meot|Dyo being facilitated by Assistant Town AdnliO|ot[ob}[. * Voluntary pre -application meetings for single-family dwellings to discuss issues and waive certain submittal requirements, with follow-up letter to outline issues discussed, o Public Works Department to create a map of properties that ngqW|;8 |8aG review (newer lots) as opposed to those lots that typically require more review time (older lots that tend tohave utility /smUoo>. This VviUhelp reduce neNewU�08�08 for O�mr|o�. ' #31: The timelines for residential nonnodmho mradditions for plan check first check should be five vvnvkimg days and 10 days for commercial tenant improvements with two days for any re -check /p'D0>. V Completed Spring 201O. J-_. ~. Opot ~Oiowdft / omnpm�a m�mmow�m�i��io ° /mo�w o mmwoueu v Long-standing department policy for commercial. New department policy for residential. 4e, V Weekly Friday morning meeting with Public Works Department to discuss applications. ✓ Contractor's licensing to increase quality of submittals. ✓ Policy book revised to include 2-day turn -around in initial review. ✓ Planning staff will initiate immediate contact with applicants when delays arise. ✓ Building Department has conducted meetings with Public Works, Utilities, and Planning Division to discuss methods of improving work flow and communication. ✓ Meetings being facilitated by Assistant Town Administrator. o Public Works Department to create a map of properties that require less review (newer lots) as opposed to those lots that typically require more review time (older lots that tend to have utility). This will help reduce review timeframe for newer lots. V #33: Performance standards should be met 90% of the time and overtime or stand by consultants should be used when it appears the standards cannot be met (p. 31). ✓ Completed Winter 2010. ✓ All permits that require plan review are tracked to ensure 90% rate is met. • Action plan has been in place for at least two years. ✓ Two local architects are pre -approved as stand-by consultants. V #50: The process for items going to the Planning Commission should be modified as outlined in Section 5.G of the Zucker Report (p. 43-44; speed distribution of submittals, expand inter -governmental communication). ✓ Completed Winter 2010. ✓ Affected agencies are notified via email the day following application submittal. ✓ Completeness of applications discussed at weekly Friday morning meeting with Public Works staff. ✓ Larimer County is notified via email of pending pre -application meetings. While county staff is rarely available to attend pre -application meetings, Planning staff always discusses submittals with county staff to determine major issues. V Larimer County staff conducts site visits with Planning Division during review process. #51: Possible changes to the Final Plat process should be considered (p. 46). ✓ Completed Spring 2010. ✓ Policy book revised to require affected agencies to be notified via email within 24 hours of application submittal. Oc;A«,1()pirui,t0.11q,,/),`rilitq't1, Ap)111 7() Co m p ted lilted Nei. initiated v' Process schedule revised to move the legal notice as close to submittal date as m #53: The Engineering/Public Works Director and the Town Administrator should review the customer questionnaires and develop mprogram tmaddress these concerns (p.61). * Spring/Summer 2010, * Following review of Implementation Plan, Town Administration should schedule meeting with Department heads to discuss survey results and how tobest address the concerns, • Feedback toamend Implementation Plan oonecessary. � #54: The Community Development m��m� �� mrkw w��w|� ' m��h Department'Engineering/Public ��,�nmw�m meet �mxnn Administrator and DeputyTomv ��dmnim|strmtortmdiscuss the negm0nmmw�mnyresponses (p.62). Initiated Spring 2010. v' Department heads should meet todiscuss strategy. * Gumnnmr2O1O: Include eapart ofvveekbFridaymorn1n0meatingo(on- guing). ' ` * Place item onweekly agenda prepared by Public Works. n Feedback to amend Implementation Plan an necessary. � #55: The Community Dmwm|opnlwnt Department staff and 0apyb/ TownAdministrator whow|W review the customer questionnaire and detmnn|~''e areas where they can be responsive to customer concerns (p, 64)., / Initiated 8pring2U1O. � Meeting scheduled |nMay hodiscuss questionnaire, / Feedback toamend Implementation Plan as necessary. / Reviewed otweekly meeting OnJune 14.2O1O. v' Determined the weekly meeting with public worka/engineering will help reduce the primary issue, which is that issues are presented later iOthe review process |OetoaU at beginning. The weekly meet|OgoVv|th PVVwill help identify issues at the "completeness" review stage instead Of the "staff review" stage. "/ Community Development staff has prepared 8 "pre -construction meeting" checklist to help identify field implementation |8oVeo prior to commencement of construction activities, o Community Development staff is in p»oCooa of creating similar checklists for pre'appUcation and completeness review phases. �� xnnm"«�mmp||un on*n/i000wowmoiza'*,u|navmw ^ uom�r�u °� °"=.�mvvvvoxnm^a / uop mnm"'.�*munm ~ |m/uxmu " wmm|wuau Phase Two: • #18: The Town's IT Department or a consultant should conduct a review of the permitting and related systems for the Community Development Department. This should include a review on the new version of PT Win (p. 20). ✓ Initiated Spring 2010. ✓ Pursue licensing of Larimer County Sierra permitting software for Code Compliance use. • Standardize department wide digital address file. ✓ New copy machine includes OCR software for scanning of new applications. • Research ways to create a department data base to track development plans, plat submittals, variances, and address file. o Request IT staff to research permitting software. o Explore possible tie-in to ArcGlS. • #19: The Town should purchase a field computer and printer for the Building Inspector (p. 20). ✓ Initiated Winter 2010. ✓ Per Town Administration request, the Police Department has donated used communications equipment to the Code Compliance Officers. • Per Town Administration request, the Police Department has donated a used laptop for the Building Inspector to use in the field. • The Community Development Director will consider requesting a budget for a field printer/scanner for the 2011 budget. • Community Development will request IT department to research "field printers" and mounting equipment. • #29: Staff should continue discussions with the Contractors Association with the possible outcome being to reduce the number of plan correction comments and details required on the plans (p. 29). Initiated Winter 2010. • Meetings on -going as necessary. • Summer/Fall 2010: Contractor's Licensing should help improve quality of submittals, thus reducing number of required corrections and comments. o Building Division Staff to research plan -check software to aid this process. • #34: All Divisions or Departments reviewing building permits should meet the same standards being used by the Building Division. These reviews should be coordinated by the Building Division (p. 31). • Initiated Winter 2010. ✓ Policy book revised to include three-day turn -around in initial review. • Planning staff will initiate immediate contact with applicants when delays arise. hoploun( r0,0100 PY,0 400,000,3.VO0o01, otiouwV vi( w v ompk 0010H iffity I \if 101r1 nt 4J 0v0( 00t 20 hwh thd Nol frOntod Building Department has conducted meetings with Public Works, Utilities, and Planning Division to discuss methods of improving work flow and communication. V Meetings being facilitated by Assistant Town Administrator. • Public Works Department to create a map of properties that require less review (newer lots) as opposed to those lots that typically require more review time (older lots that tend to have utility), This will help reduce review timeframe for newer lots. V #37: Next days inspection should be made 95% of the time. When these cannot be made the Building Official or Plan Checker should help out or stand- by consultants and overtime should be used (p. 33). Long-standing department policy. V Last time this goal was not met was March 2009. V #45: Copies should be distributed to affected agencies at the time of application (p. 40). ✓ Completed Winter 2010. ✓ Staff has revised policy to notify affected agencies the day of application submittal to facilitate input regarding completion; done via email for direct notification. ✓ Weekly Friday morning meetings between Community Development and Public Works/Utilities to discuss application submittals, V #48: The process for staff decisions on Development Plans should be substantially changed as outlined in Section 5.E of the Zucker Report (p, 41; accept anytime, speed affected agency notification, truncate review period). ✓ Completed Winter 2010, ✓ Staff revised Process Calendar to accept staff -level review development plans at any time. ✓ Weekly meeting with Public Works/Utilities to discuss completeness. ✓ Finalize review within two weeks of receiving agency comments, ✓ This will reduce review time from 11 weeks to approximately 5 weeks. • #49: The Community Development Department should prepare a formal planning work program for adoption by the Board of Trustees (p. 43). ✓ Initiated Winter 2010. • Spring 2010: Comprehensive Plan Review Committee held meetings to review existing comprehensive plan. August 2010 meeting with Planning Commission, County Commission, and Town Board to discuss, rprillpsnrilrtrriliorr t Till Opopthrrilrrli(„rprrutiprrrippril 14, iliililil,r ( rtilrIrrilprpd r Ail rilr rniry rvililoril porrt hrprril(rilrprilp April 1(r rflirrird lilor ir prr o Spring/Summer 2010: Comp Plan Committee to present findings to Town Board and Board of County Commissioners. o Follow-up as necessary. tavil:111111111 fitputowillogimfirrgp."6,,, IN341.111-11thogolopolfilloolgui0000,111110 °Drool ammidt Phase One: • #3: As the Inter -governmental agreement is extended, consideration should be given to possibly adding functions to the Agreement, particularly responsibility for building permits and inspection (p. 12). V Town Administration has spoken with the County Manager. Larimer County is interested in revisiting the discussion. o Yearly salary negotiation would provide opportunity to discuss. o If Administration staff is in agreement, pursue discussion with Boards. o Would require additional staffing of Building Division. o Would provide consistency valley -wide for builders and contractors. • #5: The Community Development Department should consider additional communication opportunities (p. 14). ✓ Initiated Winter 2010, ✓ Contractor's Association meetings on going. ✓ Continue joint meetings between Planning Commission, Town Board and Board of County Commissioners. ✓ Weekly meetings between Community Development and Public Works. • Weekly division staff meetings. ✓ Monthly department staff meetings. ✓ Community Development staff has prepared a "pre -construction meeting" checklist to help identify field implementation issues prior to commencement of construction activities. • Community Development staff is in process of creating similar checklists for pre -application and completeness review phases. • Community Development Staff is working with the Public Information Officer to improve department web page. • Sign code task force resulted in new sign code, including allowance of temporary banners and a "creative sign process." • PUD revision process to emphasize public input process. • Invite new Trustees and Liaison to introductory meeting. o Explore possible yearly outreach to civic and professional organizations. o Explore creation of a Construction Advisory Board. li'oplowink,dkyo Plan OportilonnIlOopririzationaV ROVi(31,1 COOlpiCA0d CCAIOOPOdly DopwIrlwnt, fq!,ril 20 In loitiakKi V #6: The Community Development Department should attempt to have one planner and one building staff available in the office at all times the office is open to the public (p. 14). ✓ Completed Winter 2010. ✓ This has been a long-standing informal department policy. This has been added to the Department policy book. V The office is open 8-5 most business days. • The office is closed for scheduled meetings. V Sign is posted explaining why the office is closed, when it will be reopened, and direction given to visit the nearest office. • #7: Department documents, handouts and the web site should use appropriate terms and be completely up-to-date. New handouts and revisions should be completed as appropriate (p. 15). ✓ Initiated Winter 2010. ✓ Community Development is working the Public Information Officer to redesign the department website. Four meetings held to date; website organization has been finalized, with an emphasis on the layperson, • Summer 2010: Twelve meetings scheduled, with specific topics mapped out and assigned. #9: The Department should have a policy that all phone calls and emails be returned the same day received (p. 16). ✓ Completed Winter 2010, • Policy book revised to include this as policy. • Policy also addresses "out of office" message protocol. V #11: A careful review of new copy machines should be undertaken before the Department undertakes a new lease in March 2010 (p. 18). • Completed Winter 2010, ✓ New copy machine leased in April. • OCR scanning capabilities to facilitate document management. Product reliability a key factor to minimize workflow disruptions. ''Green" qualities to minimize packaging waste. #14: The GIS software should be up -graded so the entire Community Development Department has the same software (p. 19). ✓ Completed Spring 2010, ✓ Community Development Staff "power users" all have same version of software, ✓ Other users equipped with ArcReader, o 11,1,{;.,\tlo,hriP,H11)(1);110wApl, Avrol ;11)11'1 • Yearly budget for $1,200 to maintain up-to-date GIS software, #17: The Department should adopt new procedures to assure that the web site is up-to-date at all times (p. 19). ✓ Completed Winter 2010. ✓ Policy book revised to update development status the day following meetings. • New submittals posted on-line within one day of submittal. • Web page organization to make agendas easier to find and provide "hotlinks" to staff reports. • #21: The Building Division and Town should work to reduce the number of local amendments to the I codes (p. 23). ✓ In an attempt to demonstrate openness and fairness in the code administration, many amendments were to formalize policies that in most communities are done at staff level. • Several amendments are related to specific issues in a mountain environment, such as snow loads, wind loads, and wood burning stoves. Building Division is involving the Contractor's Association in the review and adoption process of new building codes. • #22: The existence of a Building Code Appeals Board and its processes should be clearly communicated to the public and the industry including reference on the web site and in handouts (p. 23). V Initiated Spring 2010. • Building Division proposes creation of a Construction Advisory Board (CAB), composed of members of the construction industry, appointed by the Town Board. • The CAB would serve as a mechanism for ongoing communication between staff and stakeholders in the construction industry. • The CAB could serve as the Board of Appeals. • Would advise the Town Board on matters pertaining to the regulation of construction activities. #36: The Building Division should take a more active role in coordinating all Divisions or Departments in relation to Certificates of Occupancy (p. 33). ✓ Completed Winter 2010. ✓ Long-standing policy: when an applicant makes request for certificate of occupancy, the Building Division notifies plan reviewers of said request. ✓ Notification done via email for direct communication. • Planning Division staff typically suggests applicants contact Planning and/or Public Works at least two weeks prior to request of a certificate of occupancy to ensure all requirements are met (for multi -development units). These l'rW0 00n0,000000 10,00 r0pg0,0ional/Orryanizulionr,0 P,oview v Co opletod WM Colon-000y DevdoprnorR Dr,,,,r00u roo,nt, P0r0 2(110 1r irYted 0 Flor 00100ed 10 include engineering certificates, and lighting and landscaping inspections. This is intended to help property owners minimize delay in issuance of certificates ofoccupancy. Weekly meetings between Community Development and Public Works to help track what projects are nearing request for certificate of occupancy. Planning Division provides developers with Status Sheets that outline requirements for certificates ofoccupancy innmu|U-tenni/v/ocoomnnodnUona developments.- o A pre -development "development construction permit" meeting could help minimize delays. / #38: The request for mnemail address should beadded to the Sign Application form (p'33). Completed Winter 2U1O. Application form updated. / #41: The Community Development Department should examine and resolve the variety of process t1nm|m8 |mswem outlined Section 5.0 of the Zucker Report (p. 37; distribution of submittals, filing, Public Works menianv). � Competed Winter 2O1O. *' Applications are now logged the day following submittal, and posted on the VVeU. / Weekly Friday morning meetings with Public Works has lead to more timely and meaningful comments. / Policy book updated toreflect timing Offiling, v' Case completion filing ti08fra08has improved, / #44: The number of required copies for BOA applications should be determined mopart mfthe Sketch Plan process and required bobe submitted at time ofapplication (9.4O). � Completed Winter 2O10. «/ Applicant nolonger needs toprovide multiple copies, thus easing burden on applicant. / Plans are distributed to reviewing agencies via email, Reduces cost to applicant and paper waste. #46: The public should be notified of BOA Items as soon as it is clear that an item will gotnpublic hearing (o.4Q). / VVebmiheioupdated within two days ofapplication submittal. � Neighbor notifications mailed within three days of acceptance of submittals, / Members 0ythe Board are notified ofapplication submittal via email. o #52: The department should review the employee questionnaire as part of a Department Staff meeting (p. 49). V Initiated Spring 2010: Meeting scheduled in May to discuss questionnaire. • Feedback to amend Implementation Plan as necessary. Phase Two: • #12: Town Administration should develop a Town -wide approach and policy related to electronic files and filing systems (p. 18). • A town -wide approach has been discussed and developed. Funding has not been available. For now, all departments scan information and save it based on their department needs. • Proposed "department based" server system is a good step in this direction. • Community Development staff creating department -wide file naming system for use with new "scan flow" OCR software with new copier. V Staff has discussed file naming protocol with IT department. V #15: The information available in the GIS system should be reviewed with layers corrected and new layers added as appropriate (p. 19). ✓ Completed Spring 2010. • Meeting held with GIS specialist to discuss storage of data and naming protocol, ✓ Town Boundary map has been updated and standardized. ✓ Coordinate system has been standardized. ✓ Community Development Staff "power users" all have same version of software. ✓ Base Map has been agreed upon for use by Public Works, Utilities, and Community Development Departments. ✓ File storage and naming protocol has been agreed upon. • All GIS data to be stored on one server, pending server update/replacement. • On -going meetings to be scheduled with GIS specialist. • Yearly budget for $1,200 to maintain up-to-date GIS software. v #25: Use of overtime and stand-by consultants should be used as necessary to meet plan check performance standards and next day inspections (p. 25). ✓ Completed Spring 2010. • Action plan has been in place for at least two years. ✓ Two local architects are pre -approved as stand-by plan -check consultants. ✓ Next day inspections consistently met. ItoplotoontotototI(.11)tti,ittft.grit111(tothonizott000lkviiVCoolftioloti Ld (totroltoity i)ovoltiprottirt 1...toporttottrtt, Atnil 2(r10 c, Not imili'oottl 1 mostm,7 qrimirc litmex Phase One: V #8: The Community Development Department should consider starting a monthly or bi-weekly standing Department -wide staff meeting (p. 15). V Completed Winter 2010, ✓ Planning Division meets every Monday morning. V Building Division meets weekly. ✓ Department as a whole meets once a month. • #13: The Department should up -grade a phone to include multiple lines for the Administrative Assistant (p. 18). ✓ The last phone up -grade does not allow the Administrative Assistant to determine when other employees are on phone, as the old system did (this was the issue, not "multiple lines" as outlined). ✓ The IT department can install software on the Administrative Assistant computer to allow such monitoring. • The Administrative Assistant should work directly with the IT department. V #43: Planners should review building plans for zoning conformance within two working days (p. 38). • Completed Winter 2010. ✓ Policy book revised to require initial review done within three days. V This revision follows the meetings coordinated by Administration between Community Development and Public Works/Utilities. Phase Two,' V #4: In the future, should the Town consider organizational changes, consideration should be given to the possible merging of Redevelopment, Housing, Code Enforcement, and Community Development (p. 13). • Completed Winter 2010. ✓ Code Compliance was re -assigned from the Police Department to the Community Development Department. / The Town no longer has a ''redevelopment" department (following abolishment of EPURA) o It may be possible to incorporate the Estes Park Housing Authority into the Community Development Department. Imphrrwtdururo bpo[ L.L.ovi(!yy v "Psd ('.4pmmunify U nl HI H I hfiti!,A(Al Nc.,1 13 #24: The Building Division should continue and where feasible expand having all staff cross trained and certified for plan intake, plan check, and inspection (p. 24). • Initiated Spring 2010. V Plan formulation under way to ensure all employees can perform plan intake. ✓ All employees can perform inspections. o Building Inspector requires additional training to perform plan check. This will require budget for additional training and certification. i/ #26: The Building Division should develop a policy to prohibit out plan preparation by Town Plan Checkers (p. 25). • Completed Winter 2010. ✓ Existing Town personnel manual policy prohibits outside employment where there is potential conflict of interest, and requires written approval from Department Head. • #28: The Town should review its building permit fees and decide how much subsidy is reasonable or desirable and how these fees should relate to the similar County fees (p. 28). Initiated Spring 2010. • Summer/Fall 2010: Building permit fee schedule will be revised and adopted with new building codes. • #32: A policy and handout should be prepared indicating the plans and permits that can be reviewed and issued over-the-counter (p. 30). V Initiated Winter 2010, • Website update to include a "Do I Need A Permit" section to help determine when a permit is required. o Building division to review permit processes and determine what permits could be processed in a short timeframe for "over-the-counter" issuance. o Discuss with Contractor's Association. o Fall 2010: create policy and handout, update website. #35: A checklist should be prepared listing required commercial inspections. This should be worked out in consultation with the Industry (p. 32). ✓ Completed Spring 2010. Building Inspector has completed inspection checklists. V These are available in the office. ✓ These will be included in the webpage update. Irttplonttentation Ittan - °pet attortaliOalat ttzationtal ROVi 4',/ Ctotij npittttatti Contatortity Dovelopmetal DeTtattrneftrit 2010 ttitiated a NC ittihAect 14 #42: The Department should review the way planning sign offs are handled on Building Permits with the goal of simplifying the process for applicants (p. 38). ✓ Initiated Winter 2010. ✓ Policy book revised to include three-day turn -around in initial review. ✓ Planning staff will initiate immediate contact with applicants when delays arise. ✓ Planning staff will waive certain submittal requirements when not necessary. V Staff is available for "drop -in" conversations to resolve minor issues immediately, if possible. • Summer 2010: monitor process, planning staff to meet with Contractor's Association to gather input. • Voluntary pre -application meetings for single-family dwellings to discuss issues and waive certain submittal requirements. 111,11111111,11:1:111:1:1:1:1d11:111:1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1:!:11,11:11, 111111111111111 1111Hownommq,11 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 11111111111111r11111111111111111111111 11.1.111,,,,111,1, 1111,11111111111111111111111111111 1111111111411111111111111 lrE1,01301111 Hosommemonummummoo 111111111 1111111111111y,looRoo,o,o1,1111111,00,o111,11,1111,6101111,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,11,1,1,1,1,11,1,11,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,v,v,v,v,vm ;11111111 “.111111111111111.1""111111"""""""""mill111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111114111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111""""111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 1 1111111111111111 Other recommendations require additional time, authorization, or funding, and therefore could not be implemented as quickly as those mentioned above. These recommendations are outlined below. 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111y11111y1y11111111y1y1y1y1y1y1y1y1y1y1y1y1yIIIIIylylylylylylylylylylllylylylylyl?iyAyiyuglyde,,,,,,,,,„,„,,,„,„,„,„,„,,,,„,„,n,„,n,„,„„1,r111,r111ir111,111,11,11,11,11,11,11,1„:„:11111111 111111111111111 Phase Two: o #47: Board of Adjustment cases should be reviewed to determine if the ordinance could be changed to no longer require a variance or if additional minor variances could be approved by Staff (p. 40). V Staff currently authorized to grant minor modifications up to 10%. o Staff will present this concept to the Board of Adjustment at next available meeting. o Pending Board input, the Problem Statement process will be initiated, 1111111111111111111111111111111,1111111,110o 11111, 111.11111111 11;111111,11,1,1,0„1 1111111 111111111111111111111111111,111111111110111,01(?(Ilio,1,1,111,111 iffillip,1!Ifilotlilly1111111111111111111111111.youvi.v.ovi1111111.1.1111.1111.1.111 Phase One: It 111111111111111111111111111111111111,11 1,11,1c„.„„1111111,11„111.„111„1114111111111111j1111111111,1,111111Vill 11111111111111111111ill1111111,11111111111111111 o #16: The Town should have the same Microsoft Office software for all related functions (p. 19). o Address in 2011 budget process. lin001ru nlohm '1 uu (.)1vIohmh11./(4q uo/o6ce4w0 vr,,7 111 f A/111(11180y v, 101)10141i 1)1 p h1111110 Pq" 1° 1° .11 NO 1001 11 t 15 o Town Administration should consult with IT department. Phase Two: o #20: The budget should be modified to provide 2% of the personnel budget for training (p. 21). o Address is 2011 budget process. o Current budget for training of planning staff is 1,3°/0, building staff 1.5%. o Request specific training for Mountain Town Planners conference (specific to resort communities) and for new building code training, o Certifications require on -going training to maintain, o #23: The Building Code Appeals Board should meet no later than 14 calendar days following an appeal (p. 23). o Building Code specifies Board of Appeals to adopt rules of procedure. o Board has met twice in last 10 years. o Fall 2010: Building Division should prepare draft procedures for Board to review, and schedule meeting for adoption. o #27: The Town should continue its analysis of the possible use of Impact Fees (p. 27). o The Public Works Departments has contracted with Felsburg Holt and Ulleveg to conduct an initial impact fee study. o #39: The Town should consider creating one or more Senior Planner positions (p. 34). o Community Development Director should discuss this with Administration, and request budget if agreed upon. o #40: Boundary Line Adjustments should proceed from Staff to the elected officials with no need to be reviewed by the Planning Commission (p. 37). o Summer/Fall 2010. o Planning Division to review peer jurisdictions to compare and evaluate boundary adjustment/amended plat processes. o Initiate Problem Statement process if warranted. ()K.11Aiowd/C )Hpflii,outiocrof c;r411p1VIVO 4Cnmiinft)ovelvirumf /Vplii 7,010 itiCed NI(14. oilkHod 1,6 )111 .1. • ,••1I• • 1,1)L\ Ilfirmvoinisengesmonans "111,1 t'! +'040.0A0 Status: The Zucker report included 55 recommendations for improvement of operational/organizational improvements for the Community Development Department. Community Development has initiated or completed 90% of recommendations that can be internally implemented. Priority One: 100% completed or initiated (19 of 19). Priority Two: 95% completed or initiated (19 of 20). Priority Three: 60% completed or initiated (10 of 16). Phase One: 97% completed or initiated (30 of 31). Phase Two: 75% completed or initiated (18 of 24). Cumulative: 87% of the recommendations have been completed or initiated (48 of 55). Budget estimates: 1. Field printer/mounting equipment: 2. Yearly maintenance of GIS software: 3. Building Department training budget: 4, Planning Division training budget: 5, MS Software: 6. Senior Planner positions: 7. Data -base consultant: $500 (estimate) $1,200 $3,000 (approx. increase from1.5% to 2%) $3,000 (approx, increase from 1.3% to 2%) $1,000 (approx. per year to keep up to date) $2,500-$3,500 (per year, per position) TBD hOpIrAVVI.011'1011 Or0 1.00.pr,91,1{: )M;,,,H/N,How / I OmnipuliI.y LI)m.doproonI )••1),'Ark•Ivp,t••0,,. ITO 2010 irilty,A(0 117(3\XIN" Memo To: Community Development Committee and Administrator Halburnt From: Director Joseph, CBO Birchfield Date: July 15, 2010 RE: Skills & Knowledge Based Qualifications for Contractor Licensing Report: The Town currently licenses all contractors and subcontractors working inside the city limits. The issuance of the license is not based on any testing or qualifications. Larimer County recently enacted a new qualifications based contractor licensing program. This approach is common in many Colorado jurisdictions. At this time we are using the Larimer County program as a template for a transition to a qualifications based Town license. It should be emphasized that the Town would accept testing based, and experienced based, qualifications from Larimer County or any other Colorado jurisdiction that adheres to the same locally adopted standards, so there would be no redundant testing process. Larimer County has recently adopted an experience qualification in lieu of testing and the proposed draft of the Town ordinance now contains a similar provision. Staff has produced a draft revision to incorporate an approach that would be very similar to the existing Larimer County regulation. (please see attached code revision) Staff proposes to present this code change to the Town Board for adoption this fall along with the update of the building code, both to become effective at the start of 2011. This start date will simplify implementation and administration of this new process. Budget: The Town already collects a fee for the issuance of a Town license and this fee should not be increased. So there would be no budget impact. ESTES PARK MUNICIPAL CODE Chapter 14.48 BUILDING CONTRACTOR LICENSING Chapter 14.48 .010 Purpose .020 Principles of Interpretation .030 Definitions .040 Building Contractor Licensing Requirement .050 Administration of Licensing Requirement .060 Types of Licenses .070 Conditions for Issuance of a License .080 Process for Issuance of License .090 License Term and Expiration/Reapplication .100 License Renewal Updated Codes .110 License Fees .120 Violations .130 Enforcement .140 Appeal from Decisions of the Building Official .150 Reapplication for Denied or Revoked License CHAPTER 14.48 BUILDING CONTRACTORS LICENSING 14.48.010 PURPOSE. The purpose of the building contractor licensing program is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the Town of Estes Park by requiring that building contractors conducting work under Town -issued building or sign permits demonstrate, through the licensing process, that they are competent in the general construction trades or practices in which they are engaged. 14.48.020 PRINCIPLES OF INTERPRETATION. In the case of conflicting or ambiguous provisions in this Chapter, the interpretation taken shall be the more restrictive one, or the one that otherwise best protects the public health and safety in the discretion of the Chief Building Official. 1 14.48.030 DEFINITIONS. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation of this Chapter. Words not defined shall be given their ordinary meaning, or their accepted technical meaning as appropriate. A. Building Contractor. A person who for compensation directs, supervises, or undertakes any work pursuant to a Town building or sign code permit, with the exception of the following: 1. A person whose sole function in the work is to perfoiui labor under the supervision or direction of a building contractor. 2. A person performing repair or maintenance work on property owned by that person. 3. A person who acts as the contractor for the construction of a new single family residential dwelling on that person's own property. 4. An employee performing repair or maintenance work on the employer's own property. B. Board of Appeals (BOA). The appellate board appointed by the Town Board to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Chief Building Official pursuant to the International Building Code as amended and adopted by the Town of Estes Park. C. Chief Building Official (CBO). The head of the Town of Estes Park Building Division or his/her designee. D. Person. Any individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity. E. Repair or Maintenance Work. Minor work to repair or maintain structures including but not limited to interior decorating and minor exterior maintenance (painting, window covering installation, drywall patching, masonry repair, and the like); the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles; the replacement of any minor part of a portable gas heating appliance that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe; the stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipes (but not the removal and replacement of any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe); the clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and installation of water closets (provided such work does not involve the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures); and emergency equipment replacement and repairs (for which any required building permit is applied for within the next business day). 2 Repair or maintenance work does not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof; the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load -bearing support; the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements; the addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electrical wiring, or mechanical or other work affecting public health or safety; or any other work requiring a Town building permit. 14.48.040 BUILDING CONTRACTOR LICENSING REQUIREMENT. Any person who engages in the business of being a building contractor in the Town of Estes Park must, prior to engaging in such business, obtain a building contractor's license from the Town Clerk as required in this Chapter. 14.48.050 ADMINISTRATION OF LICENSING REQUIREMENT. The Chief Building Official shall be the Town official responsible for administering the provisions of this Chapter. Appeals of the Chief Building Official's decisions may be made to the Board of Appeals as further provided in Section 14.48.140. 14.48.060 TYPES OF LICENSES. The following types of building contractor licenses are established, and must be obtained as specified below: A. Class A Contractors License. This license entitles the holder to engage in the construction, alteration, tenant finish or repair of any type of structure permitted by the International Building Code or the International Residential Code. B. Class B Contractors License. This license entitles the holder to engage in the construction, alteration, tenant finish or repair of commercial buildings and single- or multi -dwelling buildings not exceeding three stories in height as permitted by the International Building Code or the International Residential Code. C. Class C Contractors License. This license entitles the holder to engage in the construction, alteration, or repair of one- and two-family dwellings and accessory buildings as permitted by the International Building Code or the International Residential Code. D. Gas Piping Contractors License. This license entitles the holder to perform any gas piping work as permitted by the International Fuel Gas Code or the International Residential Code. E. Jobbers Contractors License. This license entitles the holder to provide non-structural remodels on commercial and residential structures with a total value of not more than five thousand dollars as permitted by the International Building Code or the International Residential Code. 3 F. Mechanical Contractors License. This license entitles the holder to perform any work in the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning fields as permitted by the International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code or the International Residential Code. G. Special Contractors License. This license entitles the holder to perform work in one or more specialized trades such as: barns, carports, decks, detached garages, fences, fireplaces, gazebos, greenhouses, masonry veneer, patio covers, patio enclosures, porches, porch enclosures, radon mitigation, re -roofing, re -siding, sheds, signs, solar panel systems, spas, sunrooms, swimming pools, wind generators, window replacement and wood stoves as permitted by the International Building Code or the International Residential Code. 14.48.070 CONDITIONS FOR ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE. The Chief Building Official shall approve a Builders Contracting License for any person who satisfies all of the following: A. Possess a valid Town Business License. B. Demonstrates that the person has a valid and current license issued by another county or municipality that was obtained by receiving a passing grade on a nationally recognized examination promulgated by the International Code Council commonly used and accepted by the industry; or achieves a passing grade on the applicable International Code council (ICC) exam related to the particular license type being applied for or its nationally recognized equivalent as determined and approved by the Chief Building Official as follows: 1. Class A Contractors License ICC Exam: Standard General Building Contractor (A) 2. Class B Contractors License ICC Exam: Standard Building Contractor (B) 3. Class C Contractors License ICC Exam: Standard Building Contractor (C) 4. Gas Piping License ICC Exam: Master Gas Pipe Fitter 5. Mechanical License ICC Exam: Commercial or Residential Mechanical C. In lieu of an exam, Jobbers or Special Contractors must provide proof of three (3) successfully completed projects in their specialized field or show proof of two (2) years full-time equivalent experience working for a contractor in each specialized field. The Chief Building Official shall make the final determination based on the application. D. For persons seeking a Class A, B, or C Contractors License, provides proof of three (3) successfully completed projects or show proof of two (2) years experience in their contractor's field. E. In lieu of an exam and/or proof of experience, the following persons shall provide copies of their current State of Colorado license or certification. A person required to be licensed by the State of Colorado who is performing work within the scope of their license, such as: 4 Electricians pursuant to Article 23, Title 12, C.R.S. Plumbers pursuant to Article 58, Title 12, C.R.S. Elevator and Conveyance Installers pursuant to Article 5.5 Title 9, C.R.S. Manufactured Home Installers pursuant to 24-32-3301 et sec C.R.S. F. In lieu of having a valid and current license issued by another county or municipality or achieving a passing grade on the applicable International Code Council examination provided in sub -paragraph B. and the completed projects requirements of sub -paragraph D., a person may provide to the Chief Building Official evidence that the person has applied for a minimum of ten (10) building permits in Colorado in local jurisdictions equivalent to Larimer County or the Town. The ten (10) building permits shall be related to the type of license applied for by the person. The person shall have completed 80% of the projects for those building permits. For example, if a person had applied for ten (10) permits and eight (8) or more of the building permits have received final inspection approval, the person has an 80% successful completion rate. For the purposes of this sub -paragraph F., the Chief Building Inspector shall have the sole discretion on the determination of whether or not a person has met the requirements of this sub- section. G. Meets the requirements for processing of licenses in Section 14.48.080. 14.48.080 PROCESS FOR ISSUANCE OF LICENSE. The following procedural requirements shall apply to the issuance of licenses under this Chapter: A. Contractors must submit a complete license application to the Chief Building Official on the form provided by the Town Clerk including all required supporting documentation. B. Within seven (7) business days after a complete application for a license is submitted, the Chief Building Official shall approve a license, a provisional license, or a written statement of license denial. Inadvertent failure of the Chief Building Official to act within seven (7) business days shall not entitle the applicant to engage in building contracting work in the Town. 1. The Chief Building Official shall approve a license if the Chief Building Official determines, based on the submitted complete application, that the conditions for license issuance have been met. 2. The Chief Building Official shall approve a provisional license if the Building Official determines that the submitted complete application indicates that the conditions for licensing appear to have been met but the Chief Building Official needs additional information to verify this indication. If a provisional license is issued, the Chief Building Official shall, after verifying the conditions for licensing have been met, approve a license. The Chief Building Official shall have 45 calendar days after issuance of a provisional license to approve a license or a written statement of license denial. Inadvertent failure of the Chief Building Official to approve a license within this 45-calendar-day period shall not preclude an applicant who has otherwise satisfied the requirements for obtaining a license from engaging in the business of being a building contractor and applying for or working under a Town building or sign permit, provided that the Chief Building Official subsequently approves the submitted application and a license is issued. 5 3. The Chief Building Official shall issue a written statement of license denial if the Chief Building Official determines that any of the conditions for license issuance have not been met. The statement of license denial shall specify the reason for denial. 4. Any issued license or provisional license may contain terms or conditions which the Chief Building Official deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this Chapter. 14.48.090 LICENSE TERM AND EXPIRATION/REAPPLICATION. License approvals shall be effective for one (1) calendar year after their date of issuance. Licenses shall expire at the end of this term. Contractors holding licenses may apply for a new license within three (3) calendar months prior to the expiration of their existing license. Contractors holding a valid Town license who apply for a new license must not have any unresolved building code violations older than 30 days. 14.48.100 LICENSE RENEWAL UPDATED CODES. If the Town has adopted updated International Building Codes, a Building Contractor applying for renewal of its license shall provide to the Chief Building Official evidence that the Building Contractor has kept updated on the newly adopted International Codes by attending classes on the updated codes or has taken an abbreviated exam on the updated codes. The Chief Building Official shall maintain a list of classes or abbreviated exams which are acceptable to meet the requirements of this section, 14.48.110 LICENSE FEES. Administrative fees for issuing a license under this Chapter shall be established by Resolution of the Board of Trustees. 14.48.120 VIOLATIONS. It shall be a violation of this Chapter for any Building Contractor to: A. Provide any materially false, misleading, or incomplete information on a license application. B. Fail to obtain a required building or sign permit or to follow any other applicable requirements of the Town of Estes Park Building Codes or Sign Code, as amended, C. Perform work outside the scope of an issued license, transfer a license to a person other than the licensee, or employ unlicensed persons in work under a Town building or sign code permit who are required to be licensed under this Chapter. D. Fail to resolve any outstanding (older than 30 calendar days) Town of Estes Park Building Codes or Sign Code violations. E. Engage in conduct or activities which cause adverse action to be taken under a license issued by another jurisdiction which in the sound discretion of the Chief Building Official exercised in light of the requirements of the Town of Estes Park Building Code or Sign Code indicates that the licensee lacks the basic competence to perform the work for which the license has been issued. F. Otherwise violate this Chapter or engage in activities or conduct which, in the sound discretion of the Chief Building Official exercised in light of the requirements of the Town of Estes Park 6 Building Codes or Sign Code, indicates that the Contractor lacks the basic competence to perform the work for which the license has been issued. G. Failure to pay the difference in the building permit fee when the original building or sign valuation is below the actual building cost. 14.48.130 ENFORCEMENT. A. The following actions may be taken for violation of this Chapter: 1. The Chief Building Official may give a written warning to the building contractor. 2. The Chief Building Official may revoke the Building Contractor's license. 3. The Chief Building Official may stop/suspend work under an issued building or sign permit; may stop -work on a project that required but does not have an issued building or sign permit; may refuse to issue a certificate of occupancy or perform a final inspection under an issued building or sign permit; or may revoke an issued building or sign permit. 4. The Chief Building Official may pursue any other remedy allowed in law or equity. B. Process for enforcement: 1. Prior to taking any of the actions specified in Section 14.48.130, Subsection 2,3,& 4, the Chief Building Official shall serve a notice of violation by delivering the notice personally to the Building Contractor or by mailing the notice via certified mail, return receipt requested to the Building Contractor's address of record on the application. The notice shall specify the nature of the violation in reasonable detail. 2. The Building Contractor shall have ten (10) calendar days after the date on which the notice is delivered or deposited in the mail to cure the violation or to request a meeting with the Chief Building Official. 3. if the Building Contractor makes a timely request for a meeting with the Chief Building Official, the Chief Building Official shall notify the Building Contractor of the date, time, and place of the meeting. The meeting shall occur no later than seven (7) business days after receipt of the meeting request. 4. Upon completion of the meeting, the Chief Building Official shall take all information presented under advisement and shall notify the Building Contractor in writing within seven (7) business days after the meeting of the Chief Building Official's findings and decision. 5. The decision of the Chief Building Official may be appealed to the Board of Appeals pursuant to Section 14.48.140. C. Emergency Enforcement: 7 1. If the Chief Building Official has cause to believe public health and safety will be endangered as a result of an apparent violation of this Chapter, the Chief Building Official may enter an order for immediate suspension of a Building Contractor's license and may impose a stop -work order against the affected property pending a hearing before the Board of Appeals. The Chief Building Official shall notify the Building Contractor of the immediate suspension of his/her license, the stop -work order, the nature of the violation and the date, time and place of the hearing before the Board of Appeals. The notice shall be served by personally delivering the notice to the Building Contractor, by posting the notice at a prominent location on a property which has been issued an active building or sign permit on which the Building Contractor is known to be working, or by transmitting the notice to the Contractor by first class mail at the Building Contractor's address of record on the application. The Chief Building Official shall post the stop -work order at a prominent location on the affected property and shall also transmit a copy of the stop -work order, including the reasons for the order, to the affected building or sign permit holder and property owner (if other than the Building Contractor) by personal delivery or by first-class mail at the address on record with the Chief Building Official. 14.48.140 APPEALS FROM DECISION OF THE CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL. A. Appeals to the Board of Appeals may be made by any person aggrieved by the following final decisions made by the Chief Building Official in the course of administering this Chapter: 1. Denial of a license application. 2. Suspension of revocation of a license. 3. Issuance of a stop-work/suspension order or revocation of a building or sign permit. 4. Written determination that a person is a building contractor required to obtain a license or a certain class of license under this Chapter. B. Appeals to the Board of Appeals must be in writing addressed to the Chief Building Official, must state in reasonable detail the basis for the appeal and must be received by the Chief Building Official no later than 14 calendar days after the date of the decision being appealed. If the official decision being appealed was sent by regular U.S. mail, three (3) additional days shall be added to the 14-day appeal deadline. C. Upon receipt of a complete and timely appeal the Chief Building Official shall schedule a hearing. The hearing shall be held no earlier than 15 calendar days and no later than 45 calendar days after receipt of the appeal, or as soon as possible thereafter given the availability of the Board of Appeals members for the appeal hearing. For hearings pursuant to Section 14.48.130, the hearing date shall be set based on the date of the notice. D. The Chief Building Official shall make a written statement to the Board of Appeals on each appeal request. The Chief Building Official shall make this statement available to the appellant at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the hearing. 8 E. The Board of Appeals shall conduct appeal hearings according to the rules of procedures set forth in their By -Laws as they may be amended from time to time. F. The Board of Appeals shall keep a written and recorded record of its hearing, and shall issue a decision on the appeal which the Chief Building Official shall provide to the appellant in writing no more than 14 calendar days after the hearing. The Board of Appeals' decision shall be final unless otherwise stated. G. The provisions for Board of Appeals under this Section 14.48.140 shall supplement the Board of Appeals authority under the Town of Estes Park Building Code and the Board of Appeals adopted procedural rules as they may be amended from time to time. 14.48.150 REAPPLICATION FOR DENIED OR REVOKED LICENSE. If a license is denied or revoked under this Chapter, the applicant may reapply for a license, but not sooner than 90 calendar days after the final decision of the Chief Building Official or the Board of Appeals, as applicable. 9 N - ES1TES Memo To: Community Development Committee and Administrator Halburnt From: Director Joseph Date: July 15, 2010 RE: 2009 International Building Code Adoption Report: The Town currently operates under the 2003 family of International Building Codes. It is important to update these codes on a regular basis to stay current with industry standards. It is also desirable to line up with Larimer County to ease the burden on local contractors and designers who work across jurisdictional boundaries. The Division of Building Safety began a lengthy process of stakeholder engagement in 2009 to evaluate and prepare for the adoption of the 2009 family of building codes. This process has entailed more than ten meetings with local contractors and design professionals. These meetings provided an in depth review of the significant changes found in the 2009 codes. The record of these meetings can be found on our web site at estesnetcorniComDev/2009%20Meetin%20Date&aspx. We are now ready to present the 2009 codes and local amendments to the CDC in preparation for adoption by the Town Board this fall to be effective January 2011. The adoption discussion should include any amendments, deletions, etc. that may be needed to address local issues and concerns. Since this is a universal code, it is common practice to adopt local amendments to address local needs and local conditions. A summary of significant changes, local issues and concerns is attached for your review. Each topic is also noted with our recommendations as to whether or not a local amendment is needed. After comments and concerns from the CDC have been adequately addressed, the adoption of specific codes can be proposed at public meetings before the Town Board. Concurrent with the adoption discussion with the CDC, staff will continue to facilitate discussions and updates with stakeholders as needed. On a related topic; adoption of the Fire Code should be considered as a separate action after the Fire District has taken a position in the matter. Budget: Adoption of a new fee schedule for building permits is part of this process. If no changes are made to the fee schedule the budget impact will be neutral. There should be no impact on staffing or equipment needs. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES BETWEEN THE 2003 IBC AND THE 2009 IBC The following is not a comprehensive commentary on the changes between the 2003 IBC (International Building Code) and the 2009 IBC. It only addresses the changes that are likely to impact the Town of Estes Park in a more restrictive manner than current requirements. These changes are specific to the IBC and are only one part of the discussion proposing adoption of the 2009 IBC. Local interpretations, amendments and administrative policies also need to be included in the discussion. 1) 2009 IBC, 107.2.3 requires designers to provide additional details, at times additional sheets regarding the Means of Egress (exit system). Pros: New industry standard Faster plan reviews and inspections More clarity = less confusion = saves field costs Minimal impact on small structures Cons: Additional design costs Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 2) 2009 IBC, 419 is a new section with requirements for live/work units. These are mixed uses of a residence and a small business. Pros: Non separated uses: lower design and construction costs More design flexibility Some clear requirements Active fire protection Lower insurance premiums Cons: Increased costs: Automatic sprinkler system required Increased costs: Monitored automatic fire alarm system probably required No requirements for plumbing fixtures Maximum 3,000 square feet Business operated by tenant Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 3) 2009 IBC, 703.6 requires all fire and smoke rated walls to be permanently identified with signs or stenciling. Pros: Better maintenance of passive fire -resistance rated construction Faster and more accurate fire inspections Cons: Increased construction costs (very minimal) Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 4) 2009 IBC, 704.2 & 202 requires structural columns to be individually protected. Membrane protection is no longer approved for structural columns. Pros: Clarifies requirements for structural columns requiring fire -resistance -rated construction Con: Additional design details are required Possible field delays until contractors are educated Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 5) 2006 IBC, 903.2.1.2 lowers the threshold for requiring an automatic sprinkler system in A-2 occupancies (nightclubs, restaurants, taverns, bars, etc.) The sprinkler requirement is lowered from occupant loads greater than 300 (approximately 4,500 sq. ft.) to occupant loads greater than 100 (approx 1,500 sq. ft.). Pros: Consistent with the trade-offs, moving from passive to active fire protection systems Lower insurance premiums Greater life -safety protection, including for first -responders Cons: Increased construction and maintenance costs. Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 6) 2009 IBC, 903.2.7 requires an automatic sprinkler system in all M (retail) occupancies that include the display and sale of upholstered furniture, Pros: Increased life -safety Lower insurance premiums Cons: No area limit is specified Storage areas are not specified Increased construction costs Staff recommendation: Amend by qualifying minimum area or delete requirement. 2 7) 2003 IBC, 903.2.8 requires all buildings containing residential occupancies to be protected with automatic sprinkler systems. This requirement is not new. However, we do have a current amendment modifying this requirement. This is included as an example of requirements that have not changed in the IBC; but, will be a significant change to local requirements if current amendments are not incorporated into the 2009 IBC. These include deletions as well as modifications and additions Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 8) 2009 IBC, 903.3.1.3 allows 13D automatic sprinkler systems in Townhouses. Previously 13D systems were limited to one and two family dwellings. This section does not require sprinkler systems in Townhouses; it allows 13D systems when they are required. Pros: Increased life safety These are less expensive systems, compared to 13 and 13R systems Consistent with IRC requirements Lower insurance premiums Cons: Townhouses are regulated by the IRC All Townhouses are required to have automatic sprinkler systems Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 9) 2009 IBC, 906 copies the requirements for portable fire extinguishers from the IFC. Pros: Jurisdictions that do not adopt the IFC now have requirements for portable fire extinguishers. Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 10) 2009 IBC, Table 1005.1 was deleted, along with the sprinkler exception to reduce exit widths. This is strictly a design issue with very little impact on our small structures. Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 11) 2009 IBC, 1007.8 was added and gives specific requirements for two way communication systems for areas of refuge and at elevator landings. Pros: Provides means of communication between first responders and persons with disabilities who need assistance to exit the structure, State Statutes regulate conveyance systems. This section is consistent with CRS Cons: Increased construction costs, Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 3 12) 2009 IBC, 1013.3 reduces the allowable openings in portions of required guards that are between 36" and 42". This is a matter of educating designers and contractors, with very little financial impact, Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 13) 2006 IBC, 1405.12.2 (2009 IBC, 1405.13.2) requires residential window sills less than 24" above the floor to have fall protection, This is referred to as "The Eric Clapton Rule." Some contractors are opposed to this for reasons of esthetics. It is probably not warranted in our community. Staff recommendation: amend by deleting the provision 14) 2009 IBC, 1608, Snow loads: There is recent scientific data, prepared by SEAC (Structural Engineers Association of Colorado). This data indicates current design loads are reasonable, with one small adjustment. Pros: Recent snow study endorsed by SEAC and by CCICC (CO Chapter ICC) Based on engineering study Follows process required by the code Cons: Increased construction costs (minimal) Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 15) 2009 IBC, 1609, Wind loads: There is recent scientific data, endorsed by SEAC. This data indicates current design criteria should be modified from 105mph to 140 mph. Pros: Recent wind study endorsed by SEAC and by CCICC Based on engineering study Follows process required by the code Front Range and Larimer County have adopted the wind study Cons: Increased design costs (significant); more engineering is required Increased construction costs (significant); more engineering is required Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 16) 2009 IBC, 1706,1 requires special inspectors for light frame construction in high wind areas. All of the Estes Valley is in a high wind region. That is why the code required a wind study for the area, The significance and impact of this requirement is specific to the IBC and should not be confused with the requirements of the IRC (International Residential Code). It will result in increased design and construction costs. Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 4 17) 2009 IBC, 2304.11.2.6 requires a minimum clearance of 2 inches between wood siding and concrete steps, porch slabs, patio slabs, and similar horizontal surfaces. This is a matter of education for designers and contractors, with no financial impact. Staff has been addressing this issue for 12 years; now, the Code requirement is specific and clear. Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 5 SIGNIFICANT CHANGES BETWEEN THE 2003 IPC AND THE 2009 IPC The following is not a comprehensive commentary on the changes between the 2003 IPC (International Plumbing Code) and the 2009 IPC. It only addresses the changes that are likely to impact the Town of Estes Park in a more restrictive manner than current requirements. These changes are specific to the IPC and are only one part of the discussion proposing adoption of the 2009 IPC. Local interpretations, amendments and administrative policies also need to be included in the discussion. Because there is a State Plumbing Code (2009 IPC) all of these differences are easily addressed by one local amendment adopting the Plumbing Code as amended and adopted by the State. 1) 2006 IPC, 403.1 requires the inclusion of outdoor seating when determining the minimum number of plumbing fixtures required for A-2 occupancies (restaurants, bars, etc.). Minimal impact 2) 2006 IPC, 424.5 requires temperature protection on bathtubs and whirlpool bathtubs. Required on showers now 3) 2006 IPC, 1003,6 requires lint interceptors for all laundries. This does not apply to single family homes and is intended to protect the public sewer system. 4) 2006 IPC, Appendix C provides details for gray water recycling, This is a green construction practice. 5) 2009 IPC, 312.9 specifies requirements for testing shower pan liners. Section 417.5.2 provides an alternate method of acceptance. Staff is currently doing this. 6) 2009 IPC, 403.4.1 requires directional signage indicating the route to the nearest public plumbing facilities, Public information 7) 2009 IPC, 416.5, etc. requires tempered water at public hand washing fixtures. Prevents scalding and is a green construction practice. Note: Other Colorado mountain communities have been on the cutting edge of green construction practices for several years. Staff recommends the following local amendment: 2009 IBC, 101.4.3 Plumbing. The provisions of the International Plumbing Code, as amended and adopted by the Colorado State Examining Board of Plumbers, shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system, (Language avoids necessity to revise municipal code when the State adopts new editions of the IPC.) Amend the last sentence to this leading paragraph to state the following; The provisions of the most recent edition of the Larimer County bndividual Sewage System Regulation enforced by the Larimer County,Health Department shall apply to private sewage disposal systems. (Consistent with Larimer County Health Department requirements and avoids necessity to revise municipal code when Larimer County Health Department adopts new standards) LEGEND: Underscore/Blue = proposed additions or revisions to I -Codes (new text) = proposed deletions to I -Codes (deleted text) Justification/Yellow highlight = Justification for proposed change SIGNIFICANT CHANGES BETWEEN THE 2003 IMC AND THE 2009 IMC The following is not a comprehensive commentary on the changes between the 2003 IMC (International Mechanical Code) and the 2009 IMC. It only addresses the changes that are likely to impact the Town of Estes Park in a more restrictive manner than current requirements. These changes are specific to the IMC and are only one part of the discussion proposing adoption of the 2009 IMC. Local interpretations, amendments and administrative policies also need to be included in the discussion. 1) 2006 IMC, 501.2.1 has some new requirements for the termination of exhaust ducts. Minimal impact Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 2) 2009 IMC, 110 authorizes the regulation of temporary mechanical systems. Such as temporary construction heat Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 3) 2009 IMC, 505.2 requires make up air for domestic kitchen exhausts exceeding 400 cfin. Minimal impact (typical residential kitchen exhaust systems are not more than 400 cfm.) Staff recommendation; Adopt without amending 4) 2009 IMC, 1209.5 requires thermal insulation below the piping of all hydronic radiant floor heating systems. Energy issue: increased construction costs and decreased operating costs Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending SIGNIFICANT CHANGES BETWEEN THE 2003 FGC AND THE 2009 IFGC The following is not a comprehensive commentary on the changes between the 2003 IFGC (International Fuel Gas Code) and the 2009 IFGC. It only addresses the changes that are likely to impact the Town of Estes Park in a more restrictive manner than current requirements. These changes are specific to the IFGC and are only one part of the discussion proposing adoption of the 2009 IFGC. Local interpretations, amendments and administrative policies also need to be included in the discussion. 1) 2006 IFGC, 404.1 prohibits fuel gas piping serving a townhouse from passing through another townhouse. Pro: The electrical Code has a similar requirement. It prohibits service entrance conductors from passing through other units. Con: This will require a separate service/entrance at each unit, with increased costs. Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending and consider an amendment to the Plumbing Code requiring similar restrictions on water and sewer service lines. 2) 2006 404.5, 704,1.2.3.5 has more restrictive requirements for protecting fuel gas pipe against physical damage. Requires informing contractors; no financial impact Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 3) 2006 IFGC, Table 403.3 requires all garages to have exhaust ventilation, excluding garages serving 1 & 2 family dwellings. Pro: Allows for activation by movement Con: This is required in. the 2003 IMC, when the floor area exceeds 850 sq. ft. Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 2009 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE State statues mandates that every jurisdiction that adopts a Building Code, must also adopt an Energy Code. CRS specifies the Energy Code must be equal to or more restrictive than the 2003 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code). The 2009 IECC is entirely different from the 2009 IECC. Staff is in contact with the Governor's Office on Energy, to obtain free training for the construction stakeholders in the Estes Valley. Staff recommendation: Adopt the 2009 IECC without amendments and allow all the stakeholders a learning curve. 2009 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE Currently, staff does not have necessary resources to do a significant change comparison between the 2003 IEBC (International Existing Building Code) and the 2009 IEBC. However, experience with the 2003 IEBC, when addressing existing buildings has proven it to be a very specific Code allowing more flexibility than the IBC, Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending SIGNIFICANT CHANGES BETWEEN THE 2003 IRC AND THE 2009 IRC The following is not a comprehensive commentary on the changes between the 2003 IRC (International Residential Code) and the 2009 IRC. It only addresses the changes that are likely to impact the Town of Estes Park in a more restrictive manner than current requirements. These changes are specific to the IRC and are only one part of the discussion proposing adoption of the 2009 IRC. Local interpretations, amendments and administrative policies also need to be included in the discussion. I) 2006 IRC, R313.1,1 clarifies exterior work is exempt from smoke alarm requirements. Current practice Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 2) 2006 IRC, R319.1.5 requires decay protection of glued -laminated members exposed to the weather. Minimal impact if addressed at plan review Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 3) 2006 IRC, R404.5 introduces prescriptive requirements for retaining walls. Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 4) 2006 IRC, R406.1 & .2 requires damproofing/waterproofing on all foundation walls having interior space below grade. Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 5) 2006 IRC, R408.2&3 revised requirements for conditioned crawl spaces. Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 6) 2006 IRC, R506.2,4 has new requirements for reinforcing concrete slabs. Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 7) 2006 IRC, R702.4.2 prohibits green board gypsum as tile backer in bathtub and shower enclosures, Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 8) 2006 IRC, R03,2 & Table R703.4 now requires water -resistive barriers behind all siding materials and other veneer materials used for cladding. Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 9) 2006 IRC, R806.4 introduces conditioned attic assemblies. Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 10) 2006 IRC, R903.5 introduces hail exposure categories for roof coverings. Pros: Less weight on the roof Better performance during hail storm Cons: No overlays allowed -current administrative policy allows one overlay Facilitated by insurance companies due to massive damage claims Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending or adopt and amend to allow one overlay 11) 2006 IRC, R905.2,6 requires packaging for roof coverings to specify fastening methods in high wind areas. This is long over due and much needed Staff recommendation; Adopt without amending 12) 2006 IRC, M1502.6 deleted the exception allowing booster fans on dryer ducts. Improper venting of dryers is the leading cause of dryer fires. Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 13) 2006 IRC, G2415,1 prohibits townhouse gas piping from passing through adjoining townhouses, Adjoining property owners having access to tamper with common utility service lines is a serious life safety concern. Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 14) 2009 IRC, R101,2 allows, with exceptions, live/work units to be constructed under the IRC, See IBC comments Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 2 15) 2009 IRC, R106.1.1 requires wall bracing details to be included on submittal documents. Essential with high wind requirements 2009 IRC, R301.2.1 provides a list of 6 design alternatives for high wind areas. Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 16) 2009 IRC, R310.1 requires habitable attics to have an emergency escape and rescue opening. This is a serious life safety issue 17) 2009 IRC, R313 requires NFPA 13D fire sprinkler systems in all new residential dwellings. 84% of all civilian fire fatalities occur in dwellings, approximately 3,000 per year. This is a great life safety concept. However, many issues have not been properly addressed. Life safety requirements for townhouses have been traded for the sprinkler requirement. To amend the sprinkler provision out and not amend the other requirements that were traded would be a major step backwards. Staff recommendation: Adopt with amendment -keep the requirement for townhouses and delete the provision requiring one and two family homes to have sprinkler systems. If additional time and/or data are needed, set a future date as the effective date when townhouses will be required to have sprinkler systems. If sprinkler provisions for townhouses are deleted, the amendment should restore the two hour unit separation requirement. With the sprinkler requirement, it was reduced to one hour. 18) 2009 IRC, R314 now permits minor plumbing and mechanical work without triggering smoke alarm requirements. Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 19) 2009 IRC, R315 requires carbon monoxide detectors. Consistent with CRS Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 20) 2009 IRC, R317.1 provides provisions against decay, See IBC comments Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 3 21) 2009 IRC, R502.2.2.1 & Table provide prescriptive requirements for attaching deck ledgers to band joists. Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 22) 2009 IRC, R612.2 requires window sills less than 24" above the floor to have fall protection. See IBC comments Staff recommendation: Amend by deleting requirement 23) 2009 IRC, R905.2 provides requirements for asphalt shingles in high wind areas. Necessary Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 24) 2009 IRC, M1601.6 prohibits an HVAC system from serving both a dwelling and a garage. Staff has local experiences indicating this is a needed requirement. Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 25) 2009 IRC, M2103,2 requires thermal insulation below the piping of all hydronic radiant floor heating systems. See IBC comments Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending 26) 2009 IRC, P2904 provides a prescriptive design alternative to a NFPA 13D sprinkler system. More options is always better Staff recommendation: Adopt without amending Note: The 2009 IRC requires the adopting jurisdiction to determine the climatic and geographic design criteria, as specified in Table R301.2 (1), Staff has completed the process, as specified in the Code, and proposes the following as a local amendment. 4 BUILDING PLANNING TABLE F1301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA GROUND SNOW LOAD WIND DESIGN ' SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY1 SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM WINTER DESIGN TEMP° ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT REQUIREDh FLOOD HAZARDS° AIR FREEZING INDEX1 MEAN ANNUAL TEMPI Speodd (mph) 'i' Topographic eWeotek Weathering° Frost tine dep►ha Termite` e t,... IfY _— �7:4 p p t`-`s C`J _ ill=:: {' ':"f 4.. -=C f, '3; 1,17#But �`# s. C.fF 6 a i p Z ;' 'a' G S°F' ';.� a, For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 nds. a. Weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index (i.e„ "negligible," "moderate" or "severe") for concrete as determined from the Weathering Probability Map [Figure R301.2(3)], The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTMC 34, C 55, C 62, C 73, C 90,C 129, C 145, C 216 or C 652. b. The frost line depth may require deeper footings than Indicated in Figure R403.1(1). The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this pest of thetablet° indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been ahistory of local subterranean termite dam- age. d. The jurisdiction shall fill In this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [FigureR301.2(4)j.Wmd exposure category shall be deter- mined on a site -specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4. a, The outdoor design dry-bulb temperature shall be selected from the columns of 9714-percent values for winter from Appendix!) of the International Plumbing Code, Deviations from the Append ix D temperatures shall bepermittedtoreflect local climates or local weather experience as determined by the building official. f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1. g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with (a) the date ofthe jurisdiclion'sentry Into the National Flood insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for managementoffloodhazard areas), (b)the dnte(s)ofthe Flood lnauranc=Study and (c) the panel numbers and dates of all currently effective FIRMS and FBFMs or other flood hazard map adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended. h. in accordance with Sections R905,2.7.1,R905,4.3.1,R905.5.3.1,R905.6,3,1,R905,7,3>1 and R905.g.3.1, where there has been ahis toryoflocal damagefromthe effects of ice damning, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES:' Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill In this part of the table with "NO!' i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-yearreturn period air freezing index (BF -days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99%) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index- USA Method (Base 32°y' at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpef.html. j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index -USA Method (Base 32°F)" atwww.ne.dc.noaagov/fpsfhtml. lc. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this pan of the table with "YRS." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. 20-0 iNTERNATlONkt,, RE$t FP t .L COD E. Creative Design Standards Design. Quality. The uign(s)should: l. Constitute osubstantial aesthetic improvement Wthe site and should have upositive visual impact onthe surrounding area; 3. Be Of unique design, and exhibit a high degree of imagination, inventiveness; and 3. Provide otnwog 07xpbio character through the imaginative use of graphics, co\or, texture, quality materials, scale, proportion and form; 4. Signs should contribute to the image of the community by conveying u distinctive character that conveys ustrong sense o[place. Contextual Criteria. The sign(s) should contain at least one of the following elements: |. Historic design style; 2. Positive and creative image reflecting current character ofthe business; 3. Inventive representation of the use, name, or products of the business. Architectural Criteria. The uigns)should: l. Utilize nrenhance the nrchitecum|elements ofthe building; and 2. Be placed in u logical location in relation W the overall composition of the building's faqudo, 3. Be integrated vvdbin and not cover any key architectural feuiun:x and details of the hui|dinAfaqudx. 4. Architectural Style. Each sign should he designed to be oompuhh]c with and ,o|u\e to the architectural style of the main building or buildings upon the site where such sign i's \oou|od. l Relationship to Buildings. Signs located upon x |o\ with one main building or several buildings should be designed to incorporate at least one of the predominant visual elements of such building or buildings, such as the typo of construction mniurin|s. color, orother design detail. 6. Color. The color(s) of a sign should be harmonious and complementary to the colors of the building on ornear which it is to be located. 7. Sign Materials. The goal of sign design is to maintain otUnodvc and compatible styling so as not to conflict ordistract bnm the architectural ohumckx of the unn. The choice of mutedu|x and the workmanship in (he use Of the materials should convoy both x sense ofquality and creativity. 8. Multiple Signs, \Yhnn: more than one sign is proposed, all signs should have designs that incorporate the following design elements in a compatible and coordinated fashion. x.Letter style ofcopy; k 3bano of total sign and related components; c.Type n[uonoUncdonmaterials; d.Ugbbng; 9. Wall signs should be located on the upper portion of the first floor storefront and should be centered within an area uninterrupted by doors, windows, or architectural details. 10. To convey a subtle appearance, the use of back -lit or reverse channel letters with halo illumination rather than internally -lit signs are encouraged. Neighborhood Impacts. 1. The sign shall be located and designed not to create glare on neighboring uses. 2. Constitute a substantial aesthetic improvement to the site and shall have a positive visual impact on the surrounding area; 3. Provide strong graphic character through the imaginative use of graphics, color, texture, quality materials, scale, and proportion. (Section #TBD) Standards for Review. The Community Development and Special Events Departments shall review the application for compliance with the standards below prior to permit issuance. 1. Zoning Restrictions. Special event signs are allowed within all zoning districts. 2. Design. Fluorescent colors and reflective surfaces are prohibited on signs. Reflective colored materials that give the appearance of changing color are also prohibited. A matte or flat finish is required for all surfaces. 3. Illumination. Illumination of temporary special event signs is prohibited. 4. Banners. Banners must comply with Chapter 17.88 Town Sponsored Special Events Temporary Banners. 5. Temporary Off -Premise Signs. a. Any individual business may publicly display special event posters in the window of that business without a sign permit, provided individual posters do not exceed two (2) square feet in size. Special Event posters, including off -site posters, that do not exceed two (2) square feet in size are exempt from any regulation, and may be freely displayed without prior Town approval. The sign shall be displayed no more than one (1) month prior to the special event and shall be removed no later than three (3) days after the event. b. Staff may approve four (4) additional off -premise signs or banners not to exceed thirty-six (36) square feet each upon finding that the signs contribute to the overall festival atmosphere or theme of the event and that any commercial advertising message is subordinate to the event message. The sign(s) shall be displayed no more than one (1) month prior to the special event and shall be removed no later than three (3) days after the event. 6. Temporary On -Premise Signs. a. Limit on Cumulative Sign Area. A maximum of one hundred and fifty (150) square feet of total cumulative sign or banner area is allowed.