HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE 18-110
ORDINANCE NO.18-11
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK
AMENDING SECTION 17.66 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING SIGNS
WHEREAS,the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park has determined it is
in the best interest of the Town to amend Chapter 17.66 as provided herein.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK,COLORADO:
Section 1.Chapter 17.66 of the Municipal Code is hereby amended as more
fully set forth on Exhibit “A”attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2.This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty
after its adoption and publication.
(30)days
ATTEST:-
TowL’Clerk
I hereby certify that the above Ordinance
of the Board of Trustees on the 3 day of
newspaper of general circulation in the Town of
dayof
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2011.
TRUSTEES OF THE
.2011.
was introduced and read at the meeting
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2011,and published in a
Este Park,Colorado,on the ‘---
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INTRODUCED,READ,AND PASSED BY THE BOARD OF
TOWN OF ESTES PARK on this 2°day of A3(\uSc
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EXHIBIT A
17.66.040 Definitions
Electronic message display (EMD)means a device that changes its message by electronic or
digital process or by remote control,or which uses light emitting diodes (LEDS),glow cubes,or
other means of changeable illumination.
Message means a complete,static electronic display message on an electronic message
display (EMD).
Message hold time means the time interval a static message or frame must remain on the
electronic message display (EMD)before transitioning to another message or frame.
Transition duration means the time interval it takes an electronic message display to change
from one complete static message to another complete static message or frame.
17.66.041 Permitted sign definitions
Flag means a piece of cloth or fabric,usually rectangular,of distinctive color and design,used
as a symbol,standard,signal,or emblem,that does not contain commercial content.Typical
flags include,but are not limited to national flags,flags of state,and fraternal flaps.
kiosk means a small structure,typically located within a pedestrian walkway or similar
circulation area,and intended for use such as display space for posters and public information
notices that do not contain commercial content.
Temporary sign means a sign which is intended for a temporary period of display for the
purpose of announcing a special event as expressly provided for in Sections 17.66.170,
17.66.180,and 17.66.200 herein,a4vePsing-or-direc-thig-persons4o-a-new-subthvisien-or-ether
new land or building-development,or promoting a political campaign or special election,and
temporary construction and real estate signs,
17.66.060 Prohibited signs
The following signs shall not be permitted,erected or maintained in the Town:
(1)Off-premises advertising except:as—otherwise—pcovided for herein under Sections
a.As specifically permitted by Sections 17.66.170,17.66.180,and 17.66.200.
b.Non-illuminated open house real estate signs,provided that:
Off-premise signs are located on private property with the property owners consent;
and
2.Comply with the size and time limitations in Paragraph 17.66.050 (12):and
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3.Are limited to two (2)off-premises signs per open house.
(8)Signs not permanently affixed or attached to the ground or to a permanent structure (for
example,sandwich boards and handheld signs),except for temporary signs as provided for
under 17.66.070,17.66.170,17.66.180,and 17.66.200.
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a—As-specifically permitted—by—Section 17.66.170,Community special events signs—and
Staney ark-special-events-signs7
b.As specifically permitted by Section 17.66.180,Town sponsored special events
1.Off premise signs are located on private property with the property owner’s consent;
and
2.Comply with the size and time imitations in-Paragraph 17.66.050 (12):and
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fl-a)112)Signs with commercial content not pertinent and or not clearly related to the principal
permitted use on the property where located.
17.66.070 Temporary signs
Temporary signs in all zoning districts shall be subject to the following specific requirements:
(1)The size of temporary signs shall be limited to the maximum size allowed herein for
permanent signs in the respective zoning districts,unless a larger size is expressly
provided for hereunder
(2)Temporary real estate signs—no--larger than nine (9)square—feet per face—shall be exempt
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.
Temporary construction,real estate,and political campaign or special election signs shall be
allowed for a period of ninety (90)days without a permit,except that temporary real estate
signs no larger than nine (9)square feet per face shall be exempt from a permit,until the
property is sold.Temporary signs shall be removed no later than five days after the last
certificate of occupancy is issued,sale of the property,or political campaign or special
election has occurred.
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17.66.090 General regulations
(2)Illumination.Illuminated signs shall be subject to the following conditions:
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b.The light from an illumina1ed—sign—shall-net—be-ot-an-intensit3’-ef-bcihtness-4hat-will
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ea.External light sources shall be directed and shielded to limit direct illumination of any
object other than the sign.
db.In no case,with all lighting components energized,shall the lighting intensity of any
sign,whether resulting from internal or external illumination,exceed ten (10)foot-
candles when measured with a standard light meter held at a distance of ten (10)
feet from the sign face.And,except in the CD-Downtown Commercial zoning district,
shall add no more than one (1)foot-candle to illumination levels at any point off site.
eSigns shall not have exposed incandescent lamps exceeding fifteen (15)watts.
Signs shall not have exposed neon or fluorescent lamps exceeding four hundred
(400)lumens per foot.
fri.Brightness.Maximum brightness levels for electronic reader boards shall not exceed
four thousand (4,000)nits when measured from the sign’s face at its maximum
brightness during daylight hours and four hundred (400)nits when measured from
the sign’s face at its maximum brightness between dusk and dawn.The Town shall
have the right to view the programmed specifications of the sign to determine
compliance.
e.Dimmer controL Each electronic message display shall be eguipped with dimming
technology that automatically varies the brightness of the electronic message display
according to the ambient light conditions.
gL Operational limitations 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 twcnty four 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 (20)minutes.Electronic message displays shall contain
static messages only and shall have immediate transitions from one message to the
next.The transition duration shall be instantaneous (one message will instantly
transition to the next message,instantaneous re-pixelization).
Each message on an electronic message display shall be displayed for a minimum
of five minutes.
An electronic message display shall contain no more than one message at a time.
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Electro .....jnessage displays shall be limited in size to 8 sqi ,eet in the CD
zoning district and 20 snuare feet in the A,GO,CH,0,and I-i zoning districts.
hi No illumination shall be anything other than a steady,continuous burning bulb or
lights.Flashing,blinking,oscillating,rotating or intermittent turning on-and-off of any
illuminating device is prohibited.Time/weather informational signs and official
warning and regulatory signs erected by the Town or State are exempt from this
regulation.
ih.Signs in the A,CD,CC,CH,0,and I-i zoning districts cemmercial-and—rest4oted
industriat-zenicq-distc1cts may be indirectly,directly or internally illuminated.Signs in
all other zoning districts may be indirectly or internally illuminated.
17.66.100 District sign regulations
(a)Use districts (zoning districts).The use districts,as set forth-in this Title-and—amendments
hereto in the Estes Valley Development Code,shall apply to this Chapter.The boundaries
of these the use districts shall be determined by reference to the zoning map of the Estes
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17.66.100 (c)Schedule of Requirements —
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Suspended:5 sq.
ft
Time-temp.:10
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sq.ft..
1 5 sq.ft.for projecting
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10 sql ftl for suspended (5 per
face)
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1.5 sq.ft.per I.ft.of frontage
(200 sq.ft.max.)for wall signs
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Temporary
Construction
and real
estate signs
(17.66.070):
1 per street
frontage
Nonresidential Zoning Districts (A,CD,CO,
flType of
Sign Maximum Sign Area Permitted
Permitted Per Business
All permitted
in Section
1766.041
Maximum Area
Per Sign Fate
200 sq.ft.for freestanding,
except in the CD District,where
the freestanding max.area shall
be 150 sq.ft.
Maximum
No.of Signs
Permitted
Maximum
Height of
Signs
Freestanding;
2 per lot
25 ft.
Temporary coristwuben signage
(17.66.070):32 sq.ft.
Temporary
GonstructIon
signage
(17,66.070):32
sq.ft.
12 ft.
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Residential Mii.amily Zoning Districts (RM,R-2,A-I)*0
Type of Sign
Permitted
All permitted in
Section
17.66.041,except
vending machine
signs,kiosks
Maximum Area
Per Sign Face
Suspended:5 sq.
ft.
Temporary
Ctrnstwclinn
and real estategs
(17.66.070):I
per street
frontace
Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts (R-1,R,E-1,B,RE,RE-I)
I I Maximum
f
Maximum Sign Area No.of Maximum
I
Permitted Per Maximum Area Signs Height of
L Type of Sign Permitted Business Per Sign Face Permitted Signs
All permitted in Section 17.66.041,
except bulletin board signs,joint
identification signs,vending (Staff Note:No changes proposed)
machine signs.kiosks
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17.66.1 70 Community special events signs (large-scale)and Stanley-Park Town-
sponsored special events signs.
(a)Purpose.The purpose of this Section is to provide for adequate temporary signage for
community special events (large-scale)where the primary purpose of the event is to
raise funds for local charitable purposes,or to provide for adequate signage for Town-
sponsored special events.Both of these event categories are characterized by their
large scale production,large attendance and by their prominence as re-occurring
annual events of community-wide interest.Events such as the Longs Peak Scottish-
Irish Highland Festival and the Estes Park Duck Race are examples of large-scale
community special events.
(1)Nonprofit associations or organizations may submit an application for temporary-ow
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Maximum Sign Area Permitted
Per Business
75 sq.ft.for freestanding
Maximumi4aximum
No.of Signs Height of
Permitted Signs
15 sq.ft.for projecting
Freestanding:
1 per lot
Al?signs:
25 ft.
10 sq.ft.for suspended (5 per
face)
1.5 sq.ft.per l.ft.of fronlage for
wall signs_(max.150 sq._ft.)
Temporary sinatze (17.66.070):32 sq.
ft.
rasiTflae
(17.66.070):32 sq.ft.
12 ft.
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(2)-Any o ation holding a Tewn-appmve4-community-special-e .-at4he-Stanley
PackFairgroundsmaysubm#anapphcat4on4otempocac’-en-site-an44empoca-eff-
pcemises-signage-JGF-that-evel4
(b)Application for permit.
{JJ Nonprofit associations or organizations or any organization conducting a Town-
sponsored special event may submit an application for temporary on-site and
temporary off-premises signage for an event.
(ZLThe applicant shall submit a master special-event sign plan as-part of the-application
foc—a-speeial-event-perniit.Upen-pppreval-of-a-mastec-speciat-event-sign-plan-the
permit shall be valid for subsequent re-use for an unlimited period of time,provided
that there are no significant changes to the sign copy,size,location and extent of the
approved signs.
17.66.170(c)Standards for Review
(3)Illumination.
Illumination of-4emporary-speolal-event--signs is prohibited.
(4)Town-sponsored Special Event Banners.
Town-sponsored special event Bbanners must shall comply with Section 17.66.180,Town-
sponsored special events (TSE)4emporary-banner&
17.66.200 Temporary banners nonprofit fundraising Community special events (small-
scale)signs
(a)fl___
signage of temporary or periodic nonprofit-fundraishig-events of a smuH-scale-This sign
category (temporary banners nonprofit fundraising)and associated regulations found in
this Chapter expressly excludes Town sponsored event banners as provided for in
Section-44-6&4-897 The purpose of this Section is to provide for adequate temporary
signage for community special events (small-scale)where the primary purpose of the
event is to raise funds for local charitable purposes.
(b)Temporang—banner—permit—requice4-—Permits—shall—be issued through the—Community
Devclopment—Qireotor--witNn—seven--(-7)-—oalendar—days upon receipt of a complete
appliaNe—niunic-ipal--regulations Application for permit.The applicant shall submit a
master sign plan.The permit shall be valid for re-use for an unlimited period of time,
provided that there are no significant changes to the sign copy,size,location and extent
of the approved signs.
(c)Number of permits granted.Local nonprofit organizations conducting weekly or monthly
fund raising events on property that they either own or lease for their principal
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opecations-aflewedodispwo-{2)-banners-ducinghe4und-rdi ,-event-and-two
(2)day:prior to the event.No sngIe entity may hold morcthcn•one (t)active
17.66.170.
(d)Standards for review.The Community Development Department shall review the
application for compliance with the standards below prior to permit issuance:
(1)Zoning Restrictions.Special event signs are allowed within all zoning districts.
(2)Design.Fluorescent colors and reflective surfaces are prohibited on signs.Reflective
colored materials that give the appearance of changing color are also prohibited.A
matte or fiat finish is required for all surfaces.Signs shall be secured on all corners
against wind movement
(3)Illumination.Illumination is prohibited.
(4)Temporary off-premises signs.
a.Any individual business may publicly display special event posters in the window
of that business without a sign permit,provided that individual posters do not
exceed two (2)square feet in size.Special event posters,including off-site
posters,that do not exceed two (2)square feet in size are exempt from any
regulation and may be freely displayed without prior Town approval.The sign
shall be displayed no more than six (6)weeks prior to the special event and shall
be removed no later than three (3)days after the event.
b.Staff may approve one (1)additional off-premises sign or banner not to exceed
sixteen (16)square feet.No commercial advertising message is permitted in the
event message.The signs shall be displayed no more than one (1)week prior to
the special event and shall be removed no later than one (1)day after the event.
(5)Temporary on-premises signs.
a.Limit on cumulative sign area.A maximum of thirty-two (32)square feet of total
cumulative sign or banner area is allowed.aaa
i4ne—and4hey-must-be-seeuced on all corners against wind movement.Signs shall not
be located within the site visibility requirements in the Estes Valley Development Code
Appendix D Street Design and Construction Standards.
(e)—Numbecr-size—and--shape--A maximum of two (2)banners may be displayed during the
fund raising event.The banners may not exceed sixteen (16)square feet in size
individually or thirty two (32)square feet in size cumulativelyr
(e)Code violation.Any temporary banner installed without a permit or displayed after
permit expiration is in violation of thc Municipal Code and is subject to a municipal
ctation plus court fees for each and every-day the violation exists.If a person,property
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owner-oc—hess—-owner erects any banner without receiving L rmit—as—herein
provided5—oc-if a permit-holder fails to remove a banner within twenty four (21)horns-of
expiration of the permit,he or she shall be ineligible to receive a temporary banner-per
mit for a period of twelve (12)months from the date of violation.A valid—eopy—of—the
permit shall be kept on site at all times the banner is displayed.
(g)Temporary banner maintenance.All temporary banners shall be maintained in good
eond4ion,including all pads and supports.The Chief Building Official may inspect and
have—authority to order the painting,repair or—removal of a banner that constitutes a
hazard to public health,safety or welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance,
di1apidation-oc-ebsolesccnee
17.66.210 Creative Sign Program
(5)Creative Sign Design Review Board
a.Two (2)local business owners,an architect or other design professional and two (2)
Town residents who may or may not have local business interests,and one alternate
member who shall serve when any member is not able to attend a meeting of the
Board.The alternate member may serve in place of any member on the Board.
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