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Home My WebLink AboutPACKET Community Development 2010-03-04Preparation date: 02/24/10 * Revision date: AGENDA TOWN OF ESTES PARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE March 4, 2010 8:00 a.m. Board Room, Town Hall 1) PUBLIC COMMENT 2) COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT a) REPORTS: i) Fairgrounds & Events Quarterly Report - Mgr. Winslow. ii) Senior Center Quarterly Report - Program Coordinator Claypool. 3) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT a) RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TOWN BOARD i) Sign Code Revisions - Dir. Joseph. ii) Contractor Licensing - Dir. Joseph. b) REPORTS: i) Community Development Financial Report - Dir. Joseph. ii) Monthly Building Permit Summary - Dir. Joseph. NOTE: The Community Development Committee reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was prepared. J Jackie Williamson From: Admin iR3045 Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 11:50 AM To: Jackie Williamson Subject: Job Done Notice(Send) ***************************** *** Job Done Notice(Send) *** ***************************** JOB NO. 2434 ST. TIME 03/01 11:46 PGS. 1 SEND DOCUMENT NAME TX/RX INCOMPLETE ----- TRANSACTION OK 5869561 KEPL 5869532 Trail Gazette 5861691 Channel 8 6353677 Reporter Herald 5771590 EP News ERROR ---- 1 Fltri , P, Preparation date: 02/24/10 * Revision date: AGENDA TOWN OF ESTES PARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE March 4, 2010 8:00 a.m. Board Room, Town Hall 1) PUBLIC COMMENT 2) COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT a) REPORTS: i) Fairgrounds & Events Quarterly Report - Mgr. Winslow. ii) Senior Center Quarterly Report - Program Coordinator Claypool. 3) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT a) RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TOWN BOARD i) Sign Code Revisions - Dir. Joseph. ii) Contractor Licensing - Dir. Joseph. b) REPORTS: i) Community Development Financial Report - Dir. Joseph. ii) Monthly Building Permit Summary - Dir. Joseph. NOTE: The Community Development Committee reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was prepared. ', i TOWN of ESTES PARIQ Memo Community Services Department TO: Community Development Committee From: Bo Winslow, Fairgrounds and Events Manager Date: March 4, 2010 RE: Fairgrounds & Events Quarterly Report Report: Staff has been busy preparing for the summer. There are 25 events booked at the fairgrounds this year, with two new events joining the lineup. The Colorado Senior Pro Charity Rodeo will be here in August, as well as a new Draft Horse Show. The summer is shaping up to be busy with as many as five different events taking place on one weekend. The Miniature Horse Show has signed on for its 26th year at the fairgrounds. The Arabians and Hunter Jumpers are also returning for the 2010 season. The Dressage Show is going to be a national show this year, bringing in some of the top horses in the nation. Team Penning is back after a year off; they are excited about the new grandstands. As the grandstands go up, a few other changes need to take place as well. The grandstand arena will need to be enlarged by 10 feet on the west end to accommodate the longer stands. Staff will take this opportunity to do maintenance on five arenas, adding material and leveling each one. Top Hands Organization Inc. will be purchasing additional panels to make improvements in the main arena, primarily on the west side. The Jazz Fest is celebrating 20 years in 2010. The festival promoter is working on the lineup for this event and promises a great show. Highlighting Saturday's lineup is a Brazilian jazz group with singer Barbara Ernst and her band Mistura Bella. The festival headliner is High Note Records recording artist Houston Person, a soul-jazz tenor sax player who will perform Sunday afternoon. t 1 The Wool Market is also celebrating its 20th year. The book that is produced in the Events Office is back from press and out to the future participants. Registrations are rolling in and the goat tent is already half full. The Paco-VicuAa tent is going to double in size this year, and will feature an auction to help celebrate 20 years. Tri-State Fireworks will be shooting our fireworks show this year. This is the same company we have used in the past and they promise the newest and latest in shell technology. Performance Park bookings are looking good. The Town continues to host the Wednesday Night Concert Series. The Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park will continue with its Thursday Night Live series. Staff anticipates scheduling many more bookings in the next few months. Bond Park will host many of the same events as in the past. The Cowboy Sing -A- Longs will be back again this summer on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights beginning in June. , TOWN of ESTES PAIUL Memo Community Services Department Senior Center To: Trustees Levine, Eisenlauer and Miller CC: Town Administrator Halburnt, Deputy Town Administrator Richardson, Community Services Director Kilsdonk From: Lori Mitchell, Senior Center Manager Date: March 4,2010 RE: Senior Center Quarterly Report January, February and March Programs: The Senior Center is offering a wide variety of planned programs during the first quarter of 2010. These classroom programs are in addition to the many drop-in opportunities available daily (for example: pool, cards, coffee hours, chair massage, low vision support group, Tri Fit, Tai Chi, ZUMBA and more). This is a brief summary of planned programs for the first quarter: Planned Programs: â€¢ Beginning Movie Making â€¢ Igor Stravinsky Music Appreciation â€¢ Medicare Counseling Day Trips: â€¢ Planet Earth - A Status Report â€¢ Boulder Dinner Theatre â€¢ Shakespeare for All Course Series â€¢ Genghis Khan Exhibit â€¢ Tinnitus and Vertigo â€¢ Butterfly Pavilion â€¢ Park School District overview â€¢ Governor's Invitational Art Show â€¢ Introduction to Digital Cameras â€¢ Blackhawk and Central City â€¢ Stop Drowning in Paper Clutter â€¢ Family Caregivers' Support Program Comments on Attendance Statistics: January program attendance reached an all-time high of 1157 visits for that month. Additionally, overall attendance to the Senior Center in January reached an all-time high of 1375 visits for that month. In January, dining room meals (622) were up 6% over the same period in 2009. Also in January, Meals on Wheels were down 28% from the same period in 2009. Currently, Senior Center staff is studying 2010 meal program attendance statistics to further identify trends in data. Larimer County Youth Conservation Corps (LCYCC) The Senior Center was asked to disseminate information to our meal customers and to subscribers of our email announcement list about a free program offered by the LCYCC and the Town of Estes Park. The program promotes access to free basic energy efficient assessments for qualified residents. LCYCC work crews will install energy-efficient products such as compact fluorescent bulbs, showerheads, clothes lines, programmable thermostats, and carbon monoxide detectors. Estes Park Senior Center - Meal Programs Report 1.31.2010 page 1 Meals on Wheels, Dining Room and Take-Out Meals Meals on Wheels Current Month, January = 308 2006 Total = 4,651 2007 Total = 4,056 Month to 2008 Total = 4,736 month 2009 Total = 4,430 comparison 2010 YTD = 308 Januarv - 600 2006 366 - 500 2007 289 - - r-Â»90Â«~-Â· - 400 tic - 2008 - 300 354 - 200 2009 429 - 100 2010 308 111111111111 0 JFMAMJJASOND -2010 - 2009 - 2006 â€¢ 2007 - 2008 Dining Room Meals Previous Month, December = 601 = 60% capacity Current Month, January = 622 = 67% capacity Month to Includes take-out meals (8), member (603) and non-member meals (11) 2006 Total = 9,275 month comparison 2007 Total = 9,588 2008 Total = 8,265 Januarv 2OO9 Total = 8,125 - 1200 2010 YTD = 622 2006 /64 - - 1000 58O - 800 - 2007 / 669 -I.*1 - 600 2008 646 1 - 400 2009 588 - 200 2010 ~~~~~~Ii'11 0 622 JFMAMJJASOND -+-2010 -â€¢-2009 - 2006 YTD Â·â€¢ 2007 - 2008 Senior Center Meal Programs Report 1.31.2010 page 2 Meals on Wheels, Dining Room and Take-Out Meals Combined Meal Programs - Monthly Comparisons 1600 Month to r\\ A month 1400 Comparison Januarv 1200 2006 1000 946 800 2007 958 600 2008 4OO 1000 2009 200 1017 0 ' ' 2010 40#Â¢#444#4#44 -930 Combined Meal Programs - Yearly Comparisons 16000 - 2003 14000 11,356 - 2004 13,937 12000 - 2005 14,730 10000 - 2006 13,926 8000 - 2007 13,644 - 2008 6000 13,001 - 2009 4000 12,555 0 2010 2000 o ' | 2010 YTD 930 Senior Center Programs / Activity Attendance Report 1.31.10 page 3 Attendance at Activities and Programs - 2500 Month to Current month January = 1157 month (number of visits, drop-in and planned programs combined) comparison 2006 Total = 12,411 2007 Total = 14,089 - 2000 January 2008 Total = 14,441 2009 Total = 15,981 2006 2005 TYD = 1,157 679 - 1500 2007 731 - 1000 2008 841 2009 - 500 987 2010 1157 111111111111 0 JFMAMJJASOND Previous month - December "Planned Programs" Potential or Ideal Capacity 471 "Planned Programs/% Utilization"* 332 or 70% capacity *programs as a % of ideal capacity/actual "Drop-In" Programs Utilization 719 Current month - Januarv "Planned Programs" Potential or Ideal Capacity 252 "Planned Programs/% Utilization " le 270 or 107% capacity *programs as a % of ideal capacity/actual "Drop-In" Programs Utilization 887 Average programs capacity 2009 = 102% Average programs capacity 2008 = 95% * Senior Center / Facility Overall Attendance 1.31.2010 page 4 2500 --- 2009 January = 1128 2000 Year Total 18,661 -0- 2010 1500 January = 1375 A 2006 1000 Year Total 17,471 January = 1064 500 -1- 2007 Year Total 18,510 0 January = 1070 tf *0 *r /- 00 / 4 *P,f 04 40 00 -0- 2008 Year Total 17,562 January = 1155 2010 Senior Center Rentals 2010 Senior Center Non-Rental Users January (0) February January March TOEP meetings ( 16 ) Auaust April County commissioners (19 ) NARFE (18) May September Low Vision support (4) June Mayor (50) July Special Transit (13) October August November: Septem ber February October December: Novem ber March Decem ber ADMI Max 2010 non-rental users: 120 2010 rental users: 2005 non-rental users = 1295 2005 rental users = 393 June 2006 non-rental users = 286 2006 rental users = 426 2007non-rental users = 249 2007 rental users = 721 2008 non-rental users 270 2008 rental users = 599 2009 non-rental users = 888 2009 rental users = 191 Me TOWN oF ESTES PARK_ Memo 1,9, C.*,M Le-d, . AÂ«.. 1:ti4 Community Development -; . I<.2 TO: Community Development Committee From: Robert Joseph, Director, Community Development Department Date: March 2, 2010 RE: Sign Code Revisions Background: In the spring of 2009 at the request of the Community Development Committee staff facilitated the development of a community based Sign Code Task Force for the purpose of assessing sign code issues within the Town. Comprised of members from the business community, Town Board and staff the Task Force held several meetings where comprehensive reviews were executed in assessing these issues. The Task Force developed a comprehensive list of items identified as high priority, medium priority, low priority, quick fix (housekeeping issues) and policy/administrative issues. Throughout the process it became apparent revisions to the sign code were critical to addressing many of the issues identified (see attachment "A") to include changing the enforcement method relevant to the sign code. The recommended revisions presented are those made specifically by the task force members. Staff did review sign codes from other communities (Ft. Collins, Loveland, Longmont and Commerce City). These reviews suggest sign codes are designed specific to the individual community with some consistencies relevant to size, permitting processes and zoning. Please note the Task Force work plan numerically identifies recommended changes identified within the sign code draft (highlighted number) by the corresponding number located within the work plan. Therefore, this draft is being presented to the CDC for review and recommendation for further action. Budget: N/A Recommendation: Recommend approval of the draft sign code changes to be presented to the Town Board. Page 1 Attachment "A" Sign Code Task Force Summary with Numeric Code High Prioritv Maior 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. 2. Create a regulation allowing temporary Banners. 3. Provide a new process for staff-level approval of minor sign code variances. 4. Increase wall sign allotment from one to two per frontage. 5. Clarify and strengthen enforcement of the sign code, including on-site citations for repeat violations. 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). 7. Prohibit scrolling, programmable signs in the CD district and place restrictions on the time intervals where they are permitted in the CO district. 8. Review wording in the sign code to make it more user-friendly. Medium Priority Revisions: (four month process) 9. Establish a measurable standard and code language that can relate to current sign technology for sign illumination. 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 lineal foot of building frontage. Consider the differences between the Downtown and Outlying settings when revising the size regulations. Page 1 of 4 Date: March 2, 2010 1 â€¢ Attachment "A" 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. 13. Consider changing the maximum size- for temporary marketing/construction signs to four feet by eight feet (4' x 8'). 14. Allow change of copy on existing permitted signs without a new permit. 15. Revise the sign maintenance section to refer to structurally unsound signs as a trigger for coming into compliance. 16. Provide diagrams and graphics to illustrate the intent of the code provisions. 17.Allow flashing string lights only during the holiday season, and provide firm start ahd end dates for the season. Quick fix Housekeeping: (2 month process) 18. Revise the size allowance for election signs (150 square feet) in commercial districts to match the allowances for similar temporary signs. 19. Delete the reference to "moveable" awnings. 20. Clarify the distinction betwedn a canopy and a marquee. 21. Clarify size limit for exemption from permitting process for Joint Identification signs (different in the CD-Commercial Downtown and CO- Commercial Outlying districts). 22. Change the sign area computation formula by increasing 8 points to 12 points. 23.Change the maximum number of permitted signs in single-family residential zoning districts from one per building to one per residence. 24. Create a definition for "temporary." Page 2 of 4 Date: March 2, 2010 Attachment "A" 25. Refer signs located at intersections to the Estes Valley Development Code (EVDC). 26. Place time limits on temporary exempt signs. 27. Clarify the term "official filing" for subdivision signs. 28. Clarify the definition of public right-of-way to exclude privately-owned public spaces that are enclosed on four sides by buildings. 29. Delete Exemption (10)b that deals with signage on vehicles. 30. Change the size limit to nine (9) square feet for temporary real estate signs to include riders. 31. Broaden the exception for marquees to include other sign types that require frequent updating of information. 32. Increase area allocations for Joint Identification signs. 33. Housekeeping: 17.66.040 Definitions, (7)...organization er 91 nations... (22)...and similar projections. 34. Housekeeping: 17.66.090 General regulations, (e) Permanent 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. 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). 38. Provide a content-neutral definition for flags. 39. Provide for the expiration of non-conforming signs. 40. Consider allowing signs on blank walls, possibly through a Flexible Sign Permit review process. Page 3 of 4 Date: March 2, 2010 Attachment "A"- 41. Consider ways to accommodate special event signage needs. Policv and Administrative Issues: ( 2 month process) 42. Create an inventory of non-conforming signs ,which could trigger code compliance when a business license is issued. 43. Create a pamphlet for new businesses to increase knowledge and compliance with sign code. _ 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 tiger'~t, representative or owner. f 45. Enforce the existing prohibition of off-premise signs. 46. Restructure fee schedule for temporary banners. Page 4 of 4 Date: March 2, 2010 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 Â§2(part), 1976; Ord. 17-02 Â§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) Recognize that the elimination of existing signs that are not in conformance with the provisions of this Chapter is necessary to the public safety and welfare and to the protection of the visual environment. (Ord. 11 76 Â§2(part), 1976; Ord. 15 97,1997; Ord. 17 02 Â§ 1(part), 2002) TRI 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 Â§2(part), 1976; Ord. 17-02 Â§1(part), 2002) 17.66.040 Definitions. As used in this Chapter, the following words and phrases are defined as follows: (1) Area ofa 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 mevable-shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building and of a type which can be retracted, folded or collapsed against the face of the supporting building; or a covered space framed structure. nE Page 1 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1, 3-2-2010 (33 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. 37) Flag means the flag, pennant or ensign of any nation, organization or nation4_plate, county, city, religious, civic, charitable or fraternal organization, or educational institution. [8]1 (83 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. (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 2 of 26 Sign Code'Amendments, Draft #1, 3-2-2010 (including fluorescent, LED. Â®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 fagade 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) 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. (15) Light source means and includes any device, or method of producing light, including neon, fluorescent, LED. [0]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) Lighting, neon means any method of lighting using neon tubes in a manner in which the ReAT,-rube-fai,-beÂ·-5een. TE 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, or a change of copy to identify a new business where the change is made to an existing permitted ioint identification sign panel that is to remain in place. 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.ILI (20) Marquee means a permanently roofed structure attached to and supported by a building, and projecting from the building.IÂ®f (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 projects. (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 Page 3 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1, 3-2-2010 . highest point on any parapet wall, provided that the parapet wall extends around the entire perimeter of the building.TF]j (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, or outdoor display of merchandise to attract business, or any other display of similar character which:tIff - 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 or announcement. (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. For the purposes of this ChaÂ£!Er, a construction sign shall not be construed to be a real estate sign as defined in this Section.[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. Doubledace 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. Ident#ication 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 4 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1,3-2-2010 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 plague, 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. Marque- sign means a sign depicted upon, attached to or supported by a marquee as defined4nÂ·4hi&-See;ien.I201 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 build~g to which the sign is attached, but does not include a marquee sign as defined in this Section.[261 \. 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. Page 5 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1, 3-2-2010 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 banners, 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. 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. u. Outdoor display of merchandise to attract business means the outdoor display of merchandise offered for sale where such outdoor display is located with the primary purpose of attracting attention of passing motorists or pedestrians, and where the display is moyed indoors at the close of business daily and therefore does not constitute seasonal or permanent accessory eutdeepsteFagefIN (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 Â§2(part), 1976; Ord. 25-76 Â§ 1,1976; Ord. 21-82 Â§ 1(E), 1982; Ord. 15-97,1997; Ord. 17-02 Â§1(part), 2002) Exemptions. 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 and height. area, and other requirements.'181 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 site. Â® 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. Page 6 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1, 3-2-2010 (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, limited to three (3) flags per lot. The maximum individual size of a permaneady displayed Amefiean-flag, Colorado flag and official Town of Estes Park flag shall be three (3) feet by five (5) feet when hung from a building, or five (5) feet bv seven (7) feet when hung from a large flair pole., Colorado flag and official Town of Estes Park flag shall be forty (10) square feet. The maximum individual size of all other permanently displayed flags shall be fifteen (15) thirty (30*-squape-feeâ‚¬ Flags identifying a commercial enterprise or other place of business shall be included in computation of maximum allowable sign area and shall be further subiect to those limitations. [8,38] (4) Temporary decorations or displays, when such are clearly incidental to and are customarily and commonly associated with any national, state, local or religious holiday eF-eelebFa*ien. TRITI (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 are non-illuminated, internally illuminated, indirectly illuminated or directly illuminated signs, provided that the area of the sign does not exceed two and one half (2.5) four (4) square feet per face.Â® (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, aweings-and#eF eanepiesror 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, eleap,Reneetered-bulb lights. No blinking, flashing or intermittent changes in intensity or rotating shall be permitted; Ikj (10) Signs displayed on motor vehicles providing public transportation, provided that they conform to the following requirements: Page 7 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1,3-2-2010 a. The signs are flat and do not project more than four (4) inches from the surface of the motor vehicle. b. No more than one third (14) of the surface area of the vehicle is covered by the-signs. Surface area shall not include the roof, wheels, lights and/or undercarriage of the vehicle.[0] 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 si*-(6*-nine (9) F*if 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 displaved between 8:00AM and 8:00PM each day. c. An open house sign may not be displaved for more than three (3) consecutive days. T#i (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: . Page 8 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1, 3-2-2010 I 1 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. 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) Text or copy changes on signs specifically designed to permit changes of the text or copy thefeeâ‚¬Ff (21) A sign, which does not exceed six (6) square feet per face or twelve ( 12) square feet in total surface area; limited to six (6) feet in height and limited to one (1)Juch sign per lot and which does not propose, concern, reflect or promote a commercial purpose. [8] (20) Anv individual private businesses mav publicly display one temporary special event poster at one time in the window of that business without a sign permit, provided the poster does not exceed two square feet in size. Such display shall not be prohibited as off-premise advertising. (21) Local tax-exempt nonprofit organizations operating in and providing services to the citizens of the Town of Estes Park desiring permission to display temporary signs related to an approved Special Event shall submit a Master Special Event Sign Plan as part of the application for a Special Event license. Community Development and Special Events Departments shall review Special Event Sign Plans for compliance with the standards below prior to permit issuance. The use of signs identifying an event and/or sponsor is allowed within the boundaries of the approved Special Event venue and limited off site signage as specificallv provided for herein, subiect to the following criteria: (A) SIZE. No individual Special Event sign or banner may exceed thirty-six square feet (36 sq. ft.) in size. Page 9 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1,3-2-2010 (B) LIMIT ON CUMULATIVE SIGN AREA. One Hundred and Fifty square feet (150 s.f.) of total cumulative sign area is allowed per venue. Staff may approve four additional off-site signs not to exceed thirty six 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 secondary to such look and feel design elements for the event. Additionally any individual private businesses may publicly display one special event poster in the window of that business with out a sign permit, provided the poster does not exceed two square feet in size.- -- (C) ZONING RESTRICTIONS. Special Event signs are allowed within all zoning districts. (D) 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. (E) PERIOD OF DISPLAY. , Special Event signs may be displayed only during the approved time of the Special Event and all signs must be removed within one week of the conclusion of the special event. (F) ILLUMINATION. Illumination of temporary special event signs is prohibited except for directional signs. Municipal and/or event owned directional signs in the form of electronic message signs and portable signs, are allowed for the purpose of directing vehicular or pedestrian traffic to parking areas, transportation centers and venues. Staff may approve temporary signs within a Special Event or Special Event venue upon finding that the signs contribute to the overall resort atmosphere or theme of the event consistent and that any commercial advertising message is secondary to such look and feel design elements for the event. There is no limit on signs within a fullY enclosed structure. (22) Vending machine signs, provided that such signs are limited to the product being vended. (Ord. 11-76 Â§2(part), 1976; Ord. 36-76 Â§1,1976; Ord. 17-80 Â§1,1980; Ord. 21-82 Â§1(A), (B) and (C), 1982; Ord. 1-87 Â§1,1987; Ord. 6-87 Â§1,1987; Ord. 15-97,1997; Ord. 17-02 Â§1(part), 2002; Ord. 17-07 Â§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 time-temperature-date signs, traditional barber poles, 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; Page 10 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1, 3-2-2010 (3) Signs with lights or illuminations which flash, move, rotate, scintillate, blink, flicker, vary in intensity, vary in color or use intermittent electrical pulsations; (1) Strings of light bulbs used in connection with commercial premises for commercial purposes, other than traditional holiday decorations except as provided in Subsection 47=66=05@69% TS,1-71 (5) Wind signs and banners; (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, banners, 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 (14) Signs not pertinent and or not clearly related to the permitted use on the property where located, except for temporary political signs, as permitted and regulated by Section 17.66.070, and except for signs permitted under the provisions of Section 17.66.130. Page 11 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1, 3-2-2010 (15) Except as provided in Subsection 17.66.050(8), any sign having direct illumination, including but not limited to visible neon tubing. (Ord. 17 02 Â§1(part), 20025[67 17.66.070 Temporary signs. Temporary signs in all zoning districts shall be subject to the following specific requirements: 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. '[12,29]1 (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 (36) square feet in total area nor eighteen (18) 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. For residential developments consisting of five (5) dwelling units or less, the maximum area permitted for a construction sign shall be three (3) square feet per face for each dwelling unit being constructed.TTFf 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 effieial,Â·filing-recordation 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. (2) Election signs. Those signs concerning issues and candidates in forthcoming elections- shall be removed by the person placing or erecting them or by the occupier of the premises on which they are located within ten (10) days following the election to which they pertain unless the sign conveys some other or further ideological message or has some other or further ideological significance. Election signs shall be restricted to a maximum size of four (4) square feet in all residential districts and a maximum size of one hundred fifty (150) square feet in all other districts. (Ord. 11-76 Â§2(part), 1976; Ord. 21-82 Â§1(M), 1982; Ord. 17-02 Â§1(part), 2002) 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. Page 12 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1, 3-2-2010 (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 eighH@*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.[22.1 (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, Whis-shal#-be-the method used to calculate the area of "outdoor displays of merchandise to attract business" and other three dimensional figures or displays that are to be considered in the total allowable signage eateutatien.I371 (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 Â§2(part), 1976; Ord. 21-82 Â§1(K), 1982; Ord. 17-02 Â§1(part), 2002) 17.66.090 General regulations. (a) Signs at street intersections. On corner lots, no sign or sign structure between a height of two and one half (2.5) feet and ten (10) feet above the street elevation (other than a pole twelve [12] square inches or less in cross sectional area) shall be erected within the following described area: the interior triangle formed by the right of way lines at such corner lots and a straight line joining the right of way lines at points which are thirty (30) feet from the intersection of the right of way lines. This regulation shall apply to all signs except wall signs. Shall be located in conformance with Appendix D, Section IV. Intersection and Driveway VisibilitY of the Estes ValleY Development Code.TZ,1 (b) Illumination. Illuminated signs shall be subject to the following conditions: (1) Any light used for the illumination of a sign shall be shielded so that the beams or rays of light will not shine directly beyond the lot upon which the sign is located.~I Page 13 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1, 3-2-2010 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. b. The light from an illuminated sign shall not be of an intensity or brightness that will create a negative impact on adiacent uses in direct line-of-sight to the sign. c. External light sources shall be dirbcted and shielded to limit direct illumination of anY obiect 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 sixtv (60) foot dandles when measured with a standard light meter held at a distance of ten inches from the sign face. e. Signs shall not have exposed neon tubes. fluorescent tubes or incandescent bulbs exceeding fifteen (15) watts. 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, 6scillating, 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. ETil (3) Signs in commercial and restricted industrial zoning districts may be indirectly, directly or internally illuminated.im (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. Page 14 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1,3-2-2010 (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 Â§2(part), 1976; Ord. 25-76 Â§Â§2,6, 1976; Ord. 17-80 Â§2, 1980; Ord. 21-82 Â§1(I) and (J), 1982; Ord. 15-97,1997; Ord. 17-02 Â§ 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 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 "class of sign permitted," "type of sign permitted," "maximum sign area permitted per lot," "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 ene-=hund~d-fifty-two hundred (45@200) square feet per business.TIFI Page 15 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1, 3-2-2010 Schedule of Requirements For all Nonresidential Zoning Districts (A, A-1, CD, CO, CH, O, I-1) Class of Sign Type of Sign Maximum Sign Area Maximum Area Per Maximum No. Maximum Permitted Permitted Permitted Per Business Sign Face of Signs Height of Permitted Signs ~ All in Subsection All in Subsection 450-2QQ sf for Suspended: 5 sf Freestanding: 2 25 ft 17.66.040(26),except - 17.66.040(26) except freestanding per Lot subdivisions j &s subdivision i Time-temp: 10 sf 15 sf for projecting 10 sf for suspended (5 per face) 1.5 s f per 1 f of frontage | (-1-50-22Â£1 sf max.) for wall signs Temporary Temporary Temporary 12 ft 1 Construction: 36 sf Construction: 48-22 Construction: 1 sf per street Residential Multi-family (RM, R-2) Class of Sign Type of Sign Maximum Sign Area Maximum Area Per Maximum No. Maximum Permitted Permitted Permitted Per Lot Sign Face of Signs Height of Permitted Signs All in Subsection All in Subsection 75 sf for freestanding Suspended: 5 sf Freestanding: 1 25 ft 17.66.040(26), except 17.66.040(26) except per Lot subdivisions h, j, m, s subdivisions g, i, & q 15 sf for projecting & t 10 sf for suspended (5 per face) 1.5 sf per lf of frontage r for wall signs (max. 150 sO For all Single-family Residential Zoning Districts Class of Sign Type of Sign Maximum Sign Area Maximum Area Per Maximum No. Maximum Permitted Permitted Permitted Per Lot Sign Face of Signs Height of Permitted Signs All in Subsection All in Subsection 4-2 sf - identification All sign: 2-2 sf 1 per beilding 6 ft 17.66.040(26), except 17.66.040(26) except only residence subdivisions h, j, m, s subdivisions a, g, i & (Sec. 17.66.050) &t q [19, f3,23,30,35] (Ord. 11-76 Â§2 (part), 1976; Ord. 25-76 Â§3,1976; Ord. 8-81 Â§1,1981; Ord. 15-97,1997; Ord. 17-02 Â§ 1(part), 2002) 17.66.110 Sign regulations in nonresidential zones. The following regulations shall apply to all uses in nonresidential zoning districts. (1) Total allowable sign area. Page 16 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1, 3-2-2010 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 ene-hundfedÂ·fiftyÂ·+1604 two hundred (200) square feet.npi (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 lot.331 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 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. 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. Page 17 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1, 3-2-2010 , 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: One (1) Two (2) per building faee-frontage or per business storefront.NE -- (6) Suspended signs: , I i 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 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 stdry 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 para#t 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 thf side of a roof having an angle of forty-five degrees (45Â°) or less from vertical shall be considdred a wall sign, and shall be subject to the size and height limitations noted under this Subsection. d. Maximum number: Gne+1+Two (2) wall signs for each face of a business, or building storefront (building frontage).Iii (8) Joint identification signs: Â£ Type: May 6e 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 18 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1,3-2-2010 c. Size: In the CD-Downtown Commercial zoning district, where individual sign panels that are part of a ioint identification sien 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 ioint 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.[21]J (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 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 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 Â§2 (part), 1976; Ord. 21-82 Â§1(N), 1982; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 17-02 Â§1(part), 2002) 17.66.130 Nonconforming signs. (a) A nonconforming sign may be continued but it shall not be: (1) Changed to another nonconforming sign. Page 19 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1, 3-2-2010 (2) Structurally altered. (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. (8) Continued to be used after two (2) years from the sale of the real property upon which the sign is located, but in no event, more than six (6) years, six (6) months from the date the sign Â£ I Peeeme-HeHee#+811+25*# (9) Continued to be used after two (2) years from the sale 6f the business which the sign advertises, but in no event more than six (6) years, six (6) months from the date the sign became nonconforming. Sale Of the business shall include, but not be limited to, the Eale of substantially all of the assets of a business. (b) A nonconforming sign shall be brought into conformance or removed within thirty (30) days of the occurrence df any of the events set forth in Subsection (a) above. (Ord. 11 76 Â§2(part), 1976; Ord. 19 80 Â§1,1980; Ord. 9 81 Â§1,1981; Ord. 15 97,1997; Ord. 17 02 Â§1(part), 2002)~Â® 17.66.140 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. 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 applicatiori 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 Page 20 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1, 3-2-2010 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. The owner shall have the right to appeal the decision of the building inspector in the manner provided for in Section 17.66.160. (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; 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 issued under this Chapter; provided, however, that a fee shall not be charged for putting a sign in conformance with this Chapter when such action is undertaken voluntarily prior to the expiration of the applicable amortization period, or for a copy change when no change in business name is invelÂ·ved. g The permit fee shall be seventy five dollars ($75.00). Said fee does not include electrical permit fees, which shall be in addition to the permit fee specified in this Section. Page 21 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1, 3-2-2010 (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 Â§2(part), 1976; Ord. 25-76 Â§5, 1976; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 17-02 Â§1(part), 2002) 1- 17.66.150 Special exceptions. (a) Intent. It is the intent of this Chapter to provide a means of review and approval of special exceptions to the provisions of this Chapter, whereby specified deviations from the general sign regulations may be allowed, provided that the proposed size, location and design of such signs are compatible with their surroundings and consistent with the general intent of this Chapter. (b) Scope -signs requiring special exceptions. The provisions of this Section shall apply to the following exceptions: (1) To the maximum allowable sign area for freestanding identification signs of a low profile, planter-type design, when such signs are located in commercial and restricted industrial zoning districts and are designed to complement the architectural type of the building to which they are appurtenant; and when such signs contain no copy other than the name and/or street address of the use being identified and/or a logo-type symbol or trademark; (2) To the maximum sign area permitted on theater mamwees-signs identifying films or ~ performances currently showing in cases where necessary copy and standard changeable letter sizes clearly necessitate such an exception; IICi (3) To permit the erection of collective identification or directory signs showing the names and locations of various civic or religious organizations in the community when such signs are not located on the premises of the uses being named, but are placed adjacentto major thoroughfares near entrances to the Town; (4) To permit the erection of kiosks or similar structures and the display thereon of signs, posters, notices, etc., when such structures are located within primarily pedestrian-oriented circulation areas. Such structures shall be permitted only in commercial and restricted industrial zoning districts, or within planned unit developments. (c) Application. Application for approval of a sign permitted as a special exception shall be filed in accordance with this Section. Each application shall be accompanied by an application fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) to cover the costs of processing and publication. Said fee shall be in addition to the sign permit fee required in Section 17.66.140. (1) The Estes Valley Planning Commission shall have jurisdiction to hear all applications for special exceptions. No special exception shall be granted unless the proposed sign and/or sign , structure meets each and every one of the following requirements: a. The proposed sign will not be contrary to the intent of this Chapter, as declared in Section 17.66.020; Page 22 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1, 3-2-2010 . b. The proposed sign will be in accordance with the intent of this Section, as stated herein; c. The proposed sign will comply with all applicable provisions of this Chapter, unless any such provisions are expressly permitted to be varied by the special exception procedure; d. The proposed sign is reasonably necessary and the degree of the exception is the minimum necessary to accomplish the purpose of the sign itself; and e. The proposed sign will not result in adverse effects upon neighboring properties, or the health, safety and general welfare of the public. (2) After hearing the application, the Estes Valley Planning Commission shall make its findings, which shall be recorded in the official minutes of the meeting, either: a. Granting the proposed application in whole or in part, with or without modifications or conditions; or b. Denying the application. (Ord. 11-76 Â§2(part), 1976; Ord. 14-87 Â§1,1987; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 17-02 Â§1(part), 2002) 17.66.160 Appeals and variances. | (a) Appeal to and request for variance from the Staff or the Estes Valley Board of Adjustment.[E (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. (2) The fee for filing an appeal, or a request for a variance from the Board of Adjustment, or the two (2) in the alternative, shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) five hundred dollars ($500). Page 23 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1,3-2-2010 Minor Modifications from General SiRn 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 standards contained herein.iii The fee to request a staff level minor modification shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00). (c) Variances. In every case in which a request for a variance from the requirements of this Chapter has been filed, the Bohrd 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 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 Â§2(part), 1976; Ord. 25-76 Â§8, 1976; Ord. 21-82 Â§1(0), 1982; Ord. 14-87 Â§2,1987; Ord. 15-97,1997; Ord. 17-02 Â§1(part), 2002) 17.66.170 Enforcement. 12 of the Estes Valley Development Code Chapter 1 of the Estes Park Municipal Code. Iii (Ord. 11- The provisions of this Chapter shall be subject to enforcement and penalties as set forth in Ghaptef Page 24 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1, 3-2-2010 76 Â§2(part), 1976; Ord. 25-76 Â§7, 1976; Ord, 21-82 Â§1(D), 1982; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 17-02 Â§1(part), 2002) 17.66.180 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 Â§2(part), 1976; Ord. 17-02 Â§1(part), 2002) 17.66.190 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 Â§2(part), 1976; Ord. 17-02 Â§1(part), 2002) Chapter 17.88 Banners 17.88.010 Location of banners. Banners may be placed at the following designated locations within the Town, pursuant to the provisions of Section 17.66.050 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 Â§1,1997; Ord. 17-02 Â§1, 2002; Ord. 9-07 Â§1, 2007) 17.88.020 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 Â§1,1997) 17.88.030 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 Â§1, 1997) Page 25 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1, 3-2-2010 17.88.040 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 Â§1, 1997) 17.88.050 Number of locations. The Chamber of Commerce 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) . e. Page 26 of 26 Sign Code Amendments, Draft #1, 3-2-2010 TOWN oF ESTES PARIÂ© Memo ,--'.9-) TO: Community Development Committee Town Administrator Halburnt From: Robert Joseph, Director, Community Development Department Date: March 4, 2010 RE: Contractor Licensing Background: The Town currently issues business licenses to contractors and subcontractors working inside the Town limits. This 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. Many of our local contractors have already qualified with Larimer County and the Town will recognize the same qualification as adequate to hold a Town business license. We have used the Larimer County program as a template for a transition to a qualifications based Town license. 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. Community Development is recommending testing and licensing of contractors and all non-exempt applicants for commercial building permits. Budget The Town already collects a fee for the issuance of a Town business license and this fee should not be increased. There would be no budget impact. Action: Require qualifications based licensing of contractors and all non-exempt applicants for building permits within the Town limits. Staff recommends the following exemptions to Town contractor testing and licensing requirements: 1. Contractors requiring State licensing (architects, engineers, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler, elevators/conveyances and manufactured home installers, etc.) and/or approved pre-engineered/ proprietary certification (Ansul systems, EFIS, etc.), and projects where the scope of work is limited to such contractors, shall not require additional testing, but shall require Town licenses. 2. Owners of structures regulated by the International Residential Code shall be permitted to work on their own home and accessory structures without required , licensing, provided they occupy the dwelling. Exemption from required testing and/or licensing does not include exemption from any other requirements including but not limited to obtaining required permits. Staff recommends types of contractor licenses and licensing requirements shall be consistent with the requirements of Larimer County. Licensing fees and issuance shall be determined by the Estes Park Municipal Code and the Town Clerk. . Sample Motion: The Community Development Committee recommends to the Town Board the adoption/rejection of revisions to the Municipal Code to incorporate testing-based qualifications for the licensing of building contractors. ESTES PARK MUNICIPAL CODE Chapter 14.48 BUILDING CONTRACTOR LICENSING Chapter 14.48 .010 Purpose .020 Principles of Interpretation .030 Definitions .040440 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 Fees .110 Violations .120 Enforcement .130 Appeal from Decisions of the Building Official .140 Reapplication for Denied or Revoked License RESOLUTION # 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 IGER-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 sound discretion of the Chief Building Official. 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 1. A person whose sole function in the work is to perform 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 residential dwelling on that person' s own property. 4. An employee performing repair or maintenance work on the employer' s own property. 5. A person required to be licensed by the State of Colorado who is performing work within the scope of their license, such as: 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. B. Board of Appeals (BOA). The appellate board appointed by the Town Board to hear and decide appeals of order&, decisions or determinations made by the Chief Building Official pursuant to the International Building Codes. C. Chief Building Official (CBO). The head of the Town of Estes Park Building Depamnent 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 installatioh, 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). 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 2 . 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 Building Depaftment-Clerk as further 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 14.48.130. 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. 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, fireplaces, gazebos, greenhouses, masonry veneer, patio covers, patio enclosures, porches, porch enclosures, radon mitigation, re-roofing, re-siding, window replacement, sheds, signs, solar panel systems, spas, sunrooms, swimming pools, wind generators, and wood stoves as permitted by the International Building Code or the International Residential Code. 3 14.48.070 CONDITIONS FOR ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE. The Chief Building Official shall 4ssee- approve a Builders Contracting License te fg[ any person who satisfies all of the following: A. Submits the required administrative licensing fee. B. Demonstrates that he or she has a valid and current license issued by another county or municipality in .the state of Colorado_lhat was obtained by receiving a passing grade on a nationally recognized examination promulgated by the Intematiofial 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 6. Jobbers Contractor No Exam* 7. Special Contractor No Exam* 4 .. *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. C. 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. D. The building contractor has a valid Town business license. E. Provides proof of current insurance coverage, including: 1. Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by the State of Colorado. 2. General Liability Insurance provided on an ISO 1998 (or most current) Form or equivalent form with a minimum combined single limit for each occurrence of: Class "A" Contractor .............................$1,000,000.00 Class "B" Contractor .............................$1,000,000.00 Class "C" Contractor .............................$1,000,000.00 Gas Piping Contractor ............................. $300,000.00 Jobber Contractor ...................................$300,000.00 Mechanical Contractor . ............................ $300,000.00 Special Contractor .................................. $300,000.00 Proof of such insurance shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Insurance issued to the Town as a Certificate Holder requiring a ten (10) day notice for NON-PAYMENT OF PREMIUM and providing 30 days advance written notice for all other reasons to the Chief Building Official (at Estes Park Town-Hall, PO_Box .1200, Estes.Park, CO_80511) signed by an authorized agent of the issuing company. In the event the required insurance is revoked, the contractor license is revoked upon such notice. F. Meets the requirements for processing of licenses in Section I14.48.080! 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 Chief Building Official Town Clerk including all required supporting documentation. B. A complete application shall include the required administrative licensing fee . 5 E]Within seven (7) business days after a complete application for a license is submitted, the Chief Building Official shall issue 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)_bulsines.2 Ilaysshall not entitle the applicant to enggge in building,contracting work in the-Town.[ 1. The Chief Building Official shall issue 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 is#ge 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 verifyiÂ® the Eonditions Tor-lidEnsing hivE tieen met, "iksu-e a license. The Chief Building Official shall have 45 calendar days after issuance of a provisional license to isgie approve a license or a written statement of license denial. Inadvertent failure of the eChief Building Official to 499*e 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 englging in the business of being a building contractor and applying for or working under a iTowil building permit, provided that the Chief Building Official subsequently approves the submitted application and 49Â§ttes a license is issued. 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 reasonable terms or conditions which the Chief Building Official deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this Chapter. 6 Â£ 14.48.090 LICENSE TERM AND EXPIRATION/REAPPLICATION. Licenses approvals shall be effective for twenty-four (24) calendar months 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 90 days. 14.48.100 LICENSE FEES. Administrative fees for issuing a license under this Chapter shall be established by Resolution of the Board of Trustees. 14.48.110 VIOLATIONS. It shall be a violation of the Resolution for any Building Contractor to: A. Provide any materially false, misleading, or incomplete information on a license application. B. Fail to have or maintain adequate insurance as required in this Chapter. C. Fail to have or maintain a lawful presence in the United States. D. Fail to obtain a required building or sign permit or to follow any other applicable requirements of the Town of Estes Park Building Code or Sign Code, as amended. E. 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. F. Fail to resolve any outstanding (older than 90 calendar days) Town of Estes Park Building Code or Sign Code violations. G. 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. 7 . H. Otherwise violate this Resolution 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 Building Code or Sign Code, indicates that the Contractor lacks the basic competence to perform the work for which the license has been issued. I. Failure to pay the difference in the building permit fee when the original building or sign valuation is below the actual building cost. El 14.48.120 ENFORCEMENT. A. The following actions may be taken for violation of this Chapter: 1. The Chief Building Official may give a warning notice to the building cdntractor. 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 this Section 14.48.120, the Chief Building Official shall serve a notice of violation by delivering the notice personally to the Contractor or by mailing the notice via certified mail, return receipt requested to the Contractor' s address of record on the application. The notice shall specify the nature of the violation in reasonable detail. EIThe 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 Contractor makes a timely request for a meeting with the Chief Building Official, the Chief Building Official shall notify the Contractor of the date, time, and place of the meeting. The meeting shall occur no later than seven (7) business days after receipf of the meeting request. r-iupon completion of the meeting, the Chief Building Official shall take all information presented under advisement and shall notify the 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 14.48.130. 8 C. Emergency Enforcement: 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 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 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 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 Contractor is known to be working, or by transmitting the notice to the Contractor by first class mail at the 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 Contractor) by personal delivery or by first class mail at theip-addfes6es the address on record with the Chief Building Official. 14.48.130 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. 9 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 td Section 14.48.120, the hearing date shall be set based on the date of the notice. DTThe Chief Building Official shall make a written analysis of an recommendation to the Board of Appeals on each appeal request. The Chief Building Official shall make this analysis available to the appellant, and shall notify the appellant of the hearing date at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the hearing. . 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 14.48.130 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. 14.48.140 REAPPLICATION FOR DENIED OR REVOKED LICENSE. 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