HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE 0961-1984Suggested by: P & Z Commission
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 961-84
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING KMC 14.20.220 REGARDING SIGNS AND
ADYERTISING DEVICES.
WHEREAS, the City cf Kenai currently regulates signs and ad-
vertising devices as governed by the Kenai Zoning Code, and
WHEREAS, the existing sign code section has not been amended for
several years, and
WHEREAS, the Kenai Advisory Planning & Zoning Commission has
spent considerable time and effort to revise the sign code
ordinance and address certain deficiencies, and
WHEREAS, the Kenai Advisory Planning & Zoning Commission has
uonducted public hearings on tNe proposed sign code on June 13,
June 27, and July 25, 1984, and
WHEREAS, the Kenai Advisory Planning & Zoning Commission adopted
Resolution PZ 84-69, recommending adcption of this sign code by
the Kenai City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE: CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, as followss
Section 1s KMC 14.20.220 is hereby repealed and re-enacted
to read as attached.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KE Al, ALASKA, this 15th day
of August, 1984.
TO WAGONER, R
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First Readings August 1, 1984
Second Reading: August 15, 1984
Effective Uste: September 15, 1984
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14.20.220 Signs and Advertising Devices: (a) Geraral
Re uirementes
1 A permit shall be obtained from the administrative
official prior to the installation of any sign, nameplate,
advertising sign or advertising structure. Construction and
erection of signs shall be iii accordance with this chapter,
and with the Uniform Sign Code.
(2) When a building permit is obtained for the construction
of a building, signs for that building which conform to this
Code shall be conside,.ee as part of the %aluation of that
building. The fee for signs not covered by a building permit
shall be as follows:
Home occupation signs. . . . . . . !i 5.00
Portable signs . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Pennant signs . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Electrical signs . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
All other signP. . . . . 25.00
(3) Signs permitted under. this section shall advertise only
the business or activity being conducted on the immediate
premises. The City of Kenai may erect information signs as
they deein necessary.
(4) Penalties for violations of this section shall be as
set forth in KMC 14.20.260(e).
(5) If any of the provisions of this Code hereby adopted
conflict with the Uniform Sign Code adopted by reference,
the provisions of this Code will prevail.
(6) Signs shall be erected and maintained plumb, level, and
true and kept repaired, painted, and maintained.
(7) The Building Official shall determine the area of any
irregularly shaped or unusual signs. The Building Official
shall classify all signs.
(8) Existing signs for which no permit was obtained: When
the owner of record of a lot or lessee of a lot on which a
sign or signs are located that do not conform to the
provisions of this Code has been notified that such sign or
sign!3 are nonconforming, the owner shall make the sign or
signs conforming within 30 days from the date of such
notice.
(9) All signs except temporary signs shall be designed
according to the Uniform Sign Code.
(10) Relief from any of the provisions of this section may
be provided by a variance as prescribed under KMC 14.20.180.
(b) Prohibited Signet
(1) No sign shall be erected at any location where by
reason of the position, shape, intensity, or color of such
sign it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be
confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or
device.
(2) No sign other than public signs shall be placed within
20 feet of any intersection as measured from the nearest
intersection of street right-of-way lines.
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(3) Flashing signs or intermittent illumination are not
permitted except time and temperature, automatic changing
message signs acid traditional holiday decorations. Only
that part of time and temperature and changing message signs
which contain advertising will be considered as part of
allowable sign area.
(4) Audio signs are not permitted in any zone.
(S) The use of immoral or indecent word or words, a drawing
or drawings, and animated signs are prohibited.
(6) Beacon signs are prohibited.
(7) Bench signs are prohibited.
(8) No electrical equipment or electrical apparatus of any
kind which causes interference with radio or television
reception shall be used in the operation of any sign.
(9) Unauthorized signs in any right-of-way or on City
property may be removed by the City and disposed of.
(10) Signs not mentioned in this Code are prohibited.
(11) No sign, except roof signs, shall be higher than 16
feet above the adjacent ground or pavement level. No roof
sign shall be higher than eight feet above the roof on which
it is placed.
(12) Portable changeable letter electric or non -electric
signs except as provided for in KMC 14.=0.220(e)(3).
(c) Signs Not Requiring a Permits
(1) Signs erected on a lot or lots that are fenced or
screened so that no part is visible from a public right-
of-way or another lot are exempt from this Code.
(2) Political signs may be displayed in any zone except
conservation without permit but must comply with the
regulations of this Code except KMC 14.20.220(a)(3). No
political sign may be displayed until such candidate has
qualified to be listed on the ballot for the next primary,
general, state, borough, municipal, or special election. No
political sign may be displayed until such ballot proposition
or bonding proposition has been qualified to be listed on
the ballot for the next primary, general, borough, municipal,
or special election. When such election is over, all
political signs shall be removed within two weeks from the
date of such election.
(3) Construction signs: During construction, repair, or
alteration of a structure, temporary signs which denote the
architect, engineer, contractor, or builder or which denote
the name of the structure and its use or occupants -to -be may
be erected on the construction site. Each sign shall he 32
square feet or less in size and na more than one such sign
shall be permitted for each architect, engineer, contractor,
builder or denoting the name, use and occupants -to -be of the
structure. Any of these may be combined on one or more
signs but the total square footage of the sign or signs
shall not exceed that set out above. All construction signs
shall be removed when the construction is completed.
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(4) Public safety signs exclusively relating to the safety
of the public (e.g., "no pa:kinq today", "use covered
walkway", "do not enter", "danger", "loading zone") may be
located as needed for public safety. Traffic signs may be
erected by any governmental agency.
(5) Real estate signs: One sign not exceeding five square
feet advertising only the sale, rental, or lease of the
building or promises on which it is maintained.
(6i Signs withiov a building.
(7) Temporary signs of not more than five square feet may
be displayed in any zone except conservation for one week
but must comply with, other pertinent regulations of tnis
Code except KMC 14.20.220(a)(3). Signs advertising sales,
such as "garage", "moving", "yard", "house" or "lemonade"
may be displayed under this section and must have the name,
Adress, and telephone number of person conducting such sale
and must be dated.
(8) No permit is required for copy changes on a conforming
bulletin board or marquee, for maintenance where no structural
changes are made or for copy changes on signs using inter-
changeable letters and numbers.
(9) A flag or insignia of any nation, organization of
nations, state, borough, city, religious, civic, fraternal
organization, or educational institution except such flags
used in connection with a commercial promotion or as an
advertising device.
(10) Traditional holiday decorations.
(11) Signs in the nature of cornerstones, commemorative
plaques, historical. signs, building name, and street number.
(d) Signs Permitted in Residential Zoness
(1) Signs identifying home occupations: One sign per use
not exceeding four square feet in area. Such sign shall be
no closer than ten feet to any property line or shall be
flat against the building. No lighting is permitted.
(2) Bulletin boards: Bulletin boards used to display
announcements of meetings to be held on the premises on
which such boards are located shall be permitted for
chLirches, schools, rommunity centers, and public, charitable,
or institutional uses. Unless otherwise permitted in the
zone, such signs shall contain no more than 32 square feet
in area. Such signs may be used as wall signs; may be used
as ground signs when located a minimum of ten feet from the
street .lot line; may be indirectly illuminated; and one such
sign shall be permitted for each street frontage.
(3) Signs identifying other permitted and conditional uses:
One sign per use not to exceed 32 square feet in area for
the purpose of identifying multi -family dwellings, clubs,
professional offices, and other similar uses. Such sign
shall be no closer then ten feet to any property tine or
shall be flat against the building.
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(4) Signs for nonconforming uses: A legal nonconforming
use in a residential zone may have one sign per property,
unlighted, and no larger than 20 square feet in area. Such
signs shall be flat against the building or shall be located
no clover than ten feet to any property line.
(5) Real estate signs of more than five square feet: Real
estate signs advertising the sale or lease of two acres or
more, or five or more contiguous lots may be combined into
one sign of not more thar: 32 square feet. The display of
such signs shall be limited to a period of two years. Prior
to the expiration thecoof the applicant may request an
extension of not more than one year from the Commission.
The nigh shall be removed prior to this expiration of the two
year period or extension thereof or sale of the property.
If the sign has not been removed the City may enter upon the
premises upon which the sign is located and remove such sign
at no liability to the City. A permanent subdivision sign
may be placed at one entrance to a subdivision and may
contain only the name of the subdivision. Such sign shall
not exceed 32 square feet. Any illumination shall be by
indirect means.
(e) Signs Permitted in Commercial and Industrial Zones:
(1) All signs permitted by this Code, provided that the
square footage of all signs other than wall, marquee, and
roof signs shall not exceed a total of 64 square feet per
business. Where there is more than one business on a
premises, a combined siqn for all businesses on that
premises shall not exceed 128 square feet.
(2) Signs may rotate, but must not exceed the square
footage set out above.
(3) Portable changeable letter electric signs may be
displayed for not more than twice each year and may not be
displayed more than seven days continuously in any 30 day
period for a total of 14 days in any fiscal year as defined
by the City of Kenai, and must comply with all requirements
of this Code and the National Electric Code.
(4) Fence signs shall be mounted in a plane parallel to the
fence or wall and shall not extend above the top of the
fence or wall.
(5) Signs projecting beyond the property line may be no
closer than 12 inches from the curb line or street, and must
be at least eight feet above the finished sidewalk or
grade.
(6) Pennant signs shall not exceed eight square feet for
each pennant nor 16 square feet total per lot.
(7) Real estate signs larger than five square feet shall
conform to all of the requirements of this Code.
(f) Signs Permitted in the Conservation Zones
(1) No sign shall be permitted in a conservet:.on zone
except signs erected by the City of Kenai.
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(g) Specific Definitions Pertaining to Sf nes
(1) Audio sign is a sign that emits a noise or Round,
either spoken words, music, or singing.
(2) Beacon sign is a light with one or more beams capable
of being directed in any direction or directions or capable
of being revolved.
(3) Benchsignis any sign painted on or attached to a
seat, chair, or bench, any of which are visible to the
public.
(4) Combination sign is a sign incorporating any com-
bination of the features of pole, projecting, and roof
signs.
(5) Curb line is the line at the face of the curb nearest
to the street or roadway. In the absence of a curb, the
curb line shall be established by the City Engineer.
(6) Display surface is the e.rea made available by the sign
structure for the purpose of displaying the advertising
message.
(7) Electric sign is any sign containing electrical wiring,
but does not include signs illuminated by an exterior light
source.
(8) Fence sign is a sign displayed upon fences or upon
walls that are not an integral part of a building or walls
that are used as fences.
(9) Fin sign_ is a sign which is supported wholly by a
building artly by poles and partly by a building.
(10) Ground sialn is a sign which is supported by one or
more uprights, poles, or braces in or upon the ground other
than a combination sign, fin sign, or pole sign as defined "
by this Code.
(11) Legal setback line is a line established by ordinance
beyond which a building may not be built. A legal setback
line mpy be a property line.
(12) Marquee is a permanent weatherproof structure attached
to end supported by a building and projecting from the wall
of the building.
(13) Pennant sign is a sign constructed of flexible
materiel, such as cloth, which moves upon being subjected to
pressure by the wind.
(14) Pole sign is a sign wholly supported by a sign
structure in the ground.
(15) Political sign is a sign promoting a candidate for
political office or promoting or opposing a ballot proposition.
(16) Portable displar surface is a display surface tem-
porari y fixed to a s an er zed advertising structure which
is regularly moved from structure to structure at periodic
intervals.
(17) Portable sign is a sign that is not attached to any
building or s ruc ure. It may readily be picked up and
moved from one location to another. It may be with or
without its own wheels. It may or may not be lighted.
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(16) Projecting sign is a sign other than a wall sign,
which projects from and is supported by a wall of a building
or structure.
(19; Real Estate sign is a sign advertising the sale, lease
or rent of one or more lots or acreage or the improvements
thereon by a real estate company or individual licensed by
the State of Alaska.
(20) Roof�si n is a sign erected upon or above a roof or
parapet o f�ilding or structure.
(21) Sign means any words, letters, parts of letters,
figures, ni!merals, phrases, sentences, emblems, devices,
trade names, or trade marks by which anything is made known,
such as are used to designate an individual, a firm, an
association, a corporation, a profession, a business, or a
commodity or product which are visible from any public
street or highway and used to attract attention.
(22) Sign structure is a structure which supports or is
capable— of suppooring any sign as defined in this Code. A
sign structure may be a single pole or poles and may or may
not be an integral part of a building.
(23) Temgorary sign is any sign, banner, pennant, valance,
or edvert s ng display constructed of cloth, canvas, light
fabric, cardboard, wall board, or other light materials,
with or without frames, intended to be displayed for a
limited period of time only.
(24) Wall sign is any sign attached to, painted on, or
erects against the wall of a building or structure, with
the exposed face of the sign in a plane parallel to the
plane of the said wall.
14.20.221 Penalties In addition to the penalties by KMC
14.20.2609 signs in violation of this chapter shall be subject
to forfeiture.
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