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HomeMy WebLinkAboutO - Sign Ordinance Vol 1 Page 429 Vol. l ?aqE, 171079 Sign Ordinance or*% southburlington VERMONT Adopted DUNE 3, 2024 / C- '3O SIGN ORDINANCE 2 Table of Contents SECTION 1. Authority and Purpose 3 SECTION 2. Definitions 3 SECTION 3. Permit Required 8 SECTION 4. Permit Fees 8 SECTION 5. City Center Sign District. 8 SECTION 6. Application for Sign Permit 9 SECTION 7 Reserved 10 SECTION 8. Free-Standing Signs 10 SECTION 9. Wall Signs 19 SECTION 10. Directory and Entryway Signs 22 SECTION 11. Incidental and Directional Signs 23 SECTION 12. Signs in Residential Zoning Districts 24 SECTION 13. Landscape Feature Signs 25 SECTION 14. Airport Signage 26 SECTION 15. Perpendicular Signs 26 SECTION 16. Real Estate and Construction Project Signs 27 SECTION 17. Miscellaneous Types of Signs 28 SECTION 18. Temporary Sidewalk and Event Signs 29 SECTION 19. General Sign Requirements 30 SECTION 20. Lighting 32 SECTION 21. Regulations for Establishments Selling Gasoline 32 SECTION 22. Exemptions 33 SECTION 23. Non-Conforming Signs 36 SECTION 24. Unsafe and Unlawful Signs 36 SECTION 25. Removal of Certain Signs 36 SECTION 26. Revocation of Permits 37 SECTION 27. Renewal of Permits 37 SECTION 28. Appeals 37 SECTION 29. Enforcement 37 SECTION 30. Civil Penalty;Waiver Fee 38 SECTION 31. Other Relief 38 City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 Vol. / ` & '/3 SIGN ORDINANCE 3 SECTION 32. Conformity with State Law 38 SECTION 33. Severability 38 The Council of the City of South Burlington hereby ordains: SECTION 1. Authority and Purpose This ordinance is enacted by the City Council under the authority it is granted to regulate signs set forth in 24 V.S.A. Section 2291 and Section 104 of the South Burlington City Charter.The purpose of this Ordinance is to promote public welfare and safety by regulating existing and proposed signs. It is intended hereby to reduce sign distractions and obstructions that may contribute to traffic accidents, to reduce hazards that may be caused by signs in disrepair or of faulty construction, and to curb deterioration of natural beauty, open space and community environment. It is intended that in commercial areas now in existence and in proposed commercial and industrial areas, all signs within one complex be coordinated with the architecture and surroundings in such a manner that the overall appearance is harmonious in form and proportion. It is further intended that the display of signs will be appropriate to the land, building or use to which they are appurtenant and be adequate, but not excessive,for the intended purpose of identification. This ordinance shall constitute a civil ordinance within the meaning of 24 V.S.A. Chapter 59. SECTION 2. Definitions The following words,terms and phrases,when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: A-Frame or Sandwich Board Interchangeable terms that mean a moveable sign not secured or attached to the ground or surface upon which it is located but supported by its own frame and most often forming the cross-sectional shape of an "A". Action Sign The intentional movement of a sign body or any segment thereof, such as, rotating, revolving, moving up or down or any other type of action involving a change of position of the sign body or segment thereof, whether caused by mechanical or any other means. Animated Sign Any lighted sign on an intermittent or flashing circuit or the movement of any light used in connection with any sign, such as but not limited to blinking,traveling, flaring or changing degree of intensity. Area of Sign (A) For Cut-Out Letters, the area of the sign shall be computed by taking one-half the area enclosed within the smallest regular geometric figure or figures needed to completely encompass all City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 i/0 l / q - V 3 0t— SIGN ORDINANCE 4 letters, including vertical and horizontal spacings between letters (see Illustration 10.1). In no case shall the resulting area of the sign exceed one hundred (100) square feet. Illustration 3-1 Area of a Wall Sign with Cut-Out Letters Calculating the Area of a Wall Sign with Cut-Out Letters PAT'S I - h • JIM'S CH EESE I STEAKS A • - s w H Area = hxw Area =sum (wxh) For cut-out letter signs, area is calculated by adding up the area of the smallest regular geometric features needed to completely enclose the sign. In the example on the right,the sign area would be the sum of the four rectangles that would be drawn to enclose all of the letters on the sign. (B) For signs other than cut-out letters, the area of the sign shall exclude the supporting structure and shall be computed by taking the total area within the outer edge of the sign. (C) Signs having two (2) parallel and attached faces shall be considered as one sign, and the area shall be computed for one side only. In the case of an "A-Frame" or"sandwich board" sign, the area shall be calculated for one side of the "A-Frame" or"sandwich board" only. (D) For signs having more than two (2) sides,the relevant sign area shall be the sum of all areas on which information and/or graphics are displayed. Backlighted Letter An illuminated reverse channel letter with an open or translucent back so that light from the letter is directed against the surface behind the letter, producing a halo lighting effect around the letter. Banners and Pennants Any advertising device affixed to poles, wires or ropes, such as Banners, Pennants, streamers, wind operated propellers, string lighting or other similar advertising media, but not to include properly displayed governmental flags. City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 Ve/. / E 1/33 SIGN ORDINANCE 5 Billboard Sign Any structure attached or detached from any building and bearing a sign which is not appurtenant to any business conducted on the property where the sign is located. Code Officer The individuals in City Government designated by the City Council to administer and enforce this Ordinance. Construction or Project Signs Any sign or advertising device erected on a project site prior to or during a new construction project, substantial renovation project or exterior painting project. Cut-Out or Cut-Out Letters Letters, numbers, emblems and symbols which are detached or separately molded from the material from which they were made. Depth The longest horizontal dimension of a sign and/or support structure, measured parallel to the ground and perpendicular to the face of the sign. In the case of signs with multiple faces, the sign depth shall be the longest of the horizontal dimensions measured for each sign face. Directional Sign A sign designed to direct and inform the public as to the location of exits, entrances, service areas, loading and unloading areas, and designated parking spaces or areas, or similar wording of an informational nature. Directory Sign A sign that identifies the names and locations of tenants in a multi-tenant building or in a development made up of a group of buildings and may include identification of incidental services or facilities in the same building or development. Erect To build, construct, attach, hang, place, suspend or affix, and shall also include the painting of Wall signs. Feather Flag Sign An upright portable sign that contains a harpoon-style pole or staff driven into the ground for support or supported by means of an individual stand. Florescent Colors Colors that reflect not only their own color, but also convert the shorter wave lengths into radiant energy causing them to appear 3 to 4 times as bright as ordinary color.These colors do not reflect light toward its source in the intense manner that Reflectorized materials do, but rather in an amount similar to a white painted surface. Free-Standing Sign A sign detached from any building. Vending machines located outside of a building with images of products for sale that are clearly visible from the public right-of-way shall be considered free- standing signs and shall be subject to all provisions of this Ordinance. Gross Facade Area The gross surface area of all exterior Walls of a building exposed to public view. Incidental sign A sign, generally informational, that has a purpose secondary to the Lot on which it is located, such as "no parking," "loading only," "telephone," or other similar directives. Additional signs that may be considered incidental include but are not limited to "ice," "bottle return," "vacancy/no vacancy," or "service." Traffic warning signs such as "Stop" or "Right Turn Only" shall not be considered incidental. City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 i/ 1. / E yjV SIGN ORDINANCE 6 Inflatable or wind sign Any object inflated or otherwise supported or moving by air, wind, or other gasses, used to advertise goods or services or direct attention to the property on which such sign is located, regardless of whether text or graphics are included. Interpretive Signage A sign providing information that interprets a natural, historical or cultural resource, event or site. Such signs shall be located only on sites directly related to the information contained in the sign. Landscape Feature Sign A free-standing solid Wall or solid earthen berm, made of soil or other natural materials as defined in this Ordinance, and not attached to any building, that has been approved by the South Burlington Development Review Board or Administrative Officer in accordance with the provisions of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations, as amended. Fences shall not be considered landscape features for purposes of this ordinance, irrespective of the material of which the fence is made. Logo A symbol or design that represents goods, identity or service. Lot A parcel of land owned by a lot owner, the boundaries of which are: 1) established by a deed or deeds recorded in the land records of the City of South Burlington, and the records of any public road right-of-way; or 2) shown on a plat approved by the South Burlington Planning Commission or Development Review Board pursuant to subdivision regulations, provided such approval has not expired. Lot owner The record owner of fee title to a Lot. Luminescent A ny light, produced by the action of electricity in an enclosed gas, such as neon, argon or fluorine. Luminous Material A material that stores light and glows in the dark. The glow can be described as a weak soft light. Maintain a Sign When the words "maintain a sign" or words of similar effect are used herein in reference to the ability for a sign to continue in existence, it shall be interpreted as such or when used in a manner referring to the keeping of a sign in good order, it shall carry such meaning. Marquees,canopies or awnings Building mounted fabric and frame constructions or free-standing fabric (or other similar material) and frame that is attached to a building. Marquee, canopy or marquee Awning sign Logos and lettering on awnings, canopies or marquees, and graphics associated with such Logos and lettering. Such signs shall be considered Wall signs, incidental signs or directional signs for purposes of this Ordinance, based on the information conveyed, and shall be counted towards the maximum number and area of signs permitted for a building or property in accordance with the standards for the applicable type of sign. The area of the signs shall be calculated using the provisions for Cut-Out Letters as defined under "Area of a Sign". Mural A purely decorative treatment on the exterior Wall of a building that does not have the overt intent or effect of advertising a product or service for sale or an agency, organization or business. Natural Materials I Indigenous materials such as plants, shrubs, trees, wood that is stained or painted a neutral brown or grey color, unpainted stone, decorative textured masonry or concrete, and unpainted brick. City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 SIGN ORDINANCE 7 "Natural Materials" shall not include glass or smooth (un-textured) poured concrete for purposes of this Ordinance. Off-Premise Signage Any sign that is not displayed on the same premises where the goods, entity or services advertised are located. Parapet Wall A low Wall along the edge of a roof, and being a portion of the Wall which extends above the line of the roof, with the exterior to the extension forming a continuous plane with the Wall below. Perpendicular Sign A sign attached to, or hanging from a structure attached to the wall of a building or structure with the exposed face of the sign in a plane perpendicular or roughly perpendicular to the face of said wall. A perpendicular sign shall not be considered a wall sign Person Any person, individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or incorporated or unincorporated organization or group of any kind. Plate Line The point at which any part of the roof structure first touches, or bears upon, an external Wall. Point-of-Purchase Sign The signage that advertises a product at its point of sale, or "point of purchase" location. Principal Public facade For purposes of calculating maximum total Wall sign area, the main building facade facing a public street or another facade that functions as a Principal façade with an actively used public entryway, as determined by the Code Officer. There shall be no more than one Principal Public facade per building. Raceway Sign A sign comprised of channel or other cut-out figures or letters mounted to an electrical enclosure, with the enclosure being smaller than the height of the attached letters. Reader Board A sign to which letters are not permanently secured or affixed and/or which is wheeled or otherwise readily moveable. The term "reader board" shall not include A-Frame or Sandwich Board signs. Reflectorized Any material that reflects light back toward its source in an intensity many times greater than would be reflected by a white painted surface. Reflectorized materials may include but are not limited to reflective sheeting, glass beads and glass or plastic reflectors. Residential District The following zoning districts as defined as such in the South Burlington Land Development Regulations as presently in force or hereafter adopted and amended from time to time. Roof Sign Any sign erected in any way upon a building or structure which extends above the roof line of the building or structure. Sign Any letter, word, number, model, mural decoration, banner, flag, feather flag sign, pennant, clock, thermometer, insignia, light or combination of lights, used or placed as an announcement or declaration to identify, advertise or promote the interest of any person when the same is placed in view of the general public from outside the structure on which the sign is placed or any sign type identified in this Ordinance. Temporary Sign Any sign for a limited period of time for advertising or informational purposes supplementary to or in place of existing permanent signs. City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 vg / t / SIGN ORDINANCE 8 Traveled Way The paved or otherwise surfaced area of a public street or road intended for use by vehicular traffic, including aprons, shoulders, and curbing, but not including a sidewalk or recreation path. Wall Sign A sign attached to, painted on, and/or erected against the Wall of a building or structure with the exposed face of the sign in a plane parallel or roughly parallel to the face of said Wall (including any interior Wall) whether attached to Windows or otherwise, which is placed in view of the general public from outside the building or structure. Wall The surface area of any major plan unit of any side or face of a building. Window The total area of transparent panes within a single supporting sash structure, excluding muntins. Panes divided by muntins shall not be considered individual Windows; the total area of all panes and muntins within a single supporting sash structure shall constitute the total area of the Window. Transparent panes inside a door frame shall be considered "Windows" for purposes of this Ordinance, subject to the judgment and discretion of the Code Officer. Window Sign A sign attached to, painted on, or erected against the interior or exterior of a Window with the exposed face of the sign in a plane parallel or roughly parallel to the face of said Window located so as to be readable primarily from the exterior of the Window. Products for display shall not constitute a Window sign. SECTION 3. Permit Required It shall be unlawful for any person to Erect, alter or relocate within the City of South Burlington, any sign, as defined in this Ordinance, without first obtaining a sign permit from the Code Officer, in accordance with all the provisions of this Ordinance. Any sign not expressly permitted by the provisions of this Ordinance is expressly prohibited. SECTION 4. Permit Fees Every applicant, before being granted a permit hereunder, shall pay to the City such permit fee or fees in accordance with the schedule of fees adopted by resolution of the City Council, and as amended from time to time. SECTION 5. City Center Sign District. (A) Purpose. There is hereby designated and created the City Center Sign District, the boundaries of which are shown on a map titled, " City Center Sign District", which map is incorporated into and made a part of this Ordinance as Appendix A. This sign district is designated to reflect the long term goal of the City to develop the City Center area as an attractive mixed-use, well-designed, integrated focal point for the City.The area is to be a mixed use, pedestrian- oriented downtown core for the City of South Burlington. This sign district is intended to promote pedestrian orientation for the future of the district as well as to ensure pedestrian and traffic safety, to encourage the effectiveness and clarity of sign communication, and to maintain and enhance the aesthetic quality within the district. City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 (--Pag& 143 7 SIGN ORDINANCE 9 (B) Application Materials: For any Lot in the City Center Sign District on which the owner proposes to erect one or more signs requiring a permit, the owner shall submit a permanent sign permit application containing the following information: (1) An accurate plot plan of the Lot, at such scale as the Code Officer may reasonably require; (2) Location of buildings, parking lots, driveways and landscaped areas on such lot; (3) The location, size, date of installation, and status of all non-complying signs on the property, if applicable. (4) The design parameters for the City Center Sign District, in accordance with (C) below, including overall parameters and the design and location of any proposed individual signs. (5) The location and specifications of all proposed light fixtures and lighting elements, including cut sheets if applicable. (6) A proposed general design for any incidental and directional signs on the property, other than those with designs prescribed by law. (C) Standards for Design Review. The parameters for the erection, alteration or relocation of any sign, except for temporary, window and exempt signs, located within the City Center Sign District, shall require design approval by the Code Officer prior to issuance of a sign permit by the Code Officer. In reviewing an application for design approval, the Code Officer shall consider the following: (1) Consistent Design: the design of a sign shall consider and be compatible and harmonious with the design of buildings on the property and nearby. The design of all signs on a property shall promote consistency in terms of color, graphic style, lighting, location, material and proportions. (2) Promote City Center Goals: signs shall be designed and located in a manner which reinforces and respects the overall stated goals of the City Center Sign District and the design goals for City Center as outlined in the City Plan, including high aesthetic quality and pedestrian orientation. (3) Materials Used: signs shall be designed and constructed of high-quality materials complimentary to the materials used in the buildings to which the signs are related (4) Multi-Tenant Buildings: Wall signs attached to multi-tenant buildings shall contain a consistent mounting (for example, cut out letters, lettering on raceway, etc.) and shall have consistent lighting where lighting is proposed. Multi-tenant buildings shall display no more than two styles of wall signs at any one time. Where permitted, free-standing signs associated with multi-tenant buildings shall use signs of the same size and color design SECTION 6. Application for Sign Permit (A) Applications for all sign permits shall be made upon forms provided by the Code Officer, and shall have attached thereto the following information and such other information pertaining to the proposed sign as the Code Officer may reasonably require. City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 I/0I I -Pal - /JB SIGN ORDINANCE 10 (1) Name, address and telephone number of applicant and property owner. (2) Location of building, structure, or lot to which, or upon which, the sign is to be attached. (3) Position of the sign in relation to nearby buildings or structures. (4) Plans (drawn to scale) and specifications including size and color of the sign and its various parts, the style of letter, material of which sign is to be constructed, and the method of attachment to the buildings or in the ground. (5) A color sketch of the sign and building as they would appear in relation to each other. (6) Statement as to method of illumination and intensity of the sign. (7) If required by the Code Officer, a copy of stress sheets and calculations showing that the structure is designed for dead load and wind pressure in any direction in the amount required by this and all other laws and Ordinances of the City. (8) Name, address and telephone number of person erecting the sign. (9) Written consent of the owner of the building, structure, and land to which or on which the sign is to be erected. (B) Within thirty (30) days after receipt of all of the foregoing information,together with the permit fee specified in Section 4, the Code Officer shall review the application for compliance with this Ordinance and shall render a decision to approve or disapprove the application. When the Code Officer deems it necessary, an architect may be retained to assist in the review of individual applications, at the applicant's sole cost and expense. (C) If the Code Officer determines that the application for the sign does not comply with all provisions of this Ordinance, the Code Officer shall, within the period noted above, notify the applicant in writing of the decision to disapprove the application, which notice shall include a statement of reasons for disapproval. Such statement shall include a description of the manner in which the application can be brought into conformance with the regulations. SECTION 7 Reserved SECTION 8. Free-Standing Signs Free-standing signs are permitted only in accordance with the following provisions: (A) All free-standing signs and the premises surrounding same shall be maintained by the owner thereof in a clean, sanitary and inoffensive condition, and free and clear of all obnoxious substances, rubbish and weeds. Free-standing signs shall be so designed as to be self-supporting without the need for guy wires, cables, chains, lines, or other similar ancillary supports. (B) Number of Signs Per Lot.The maximum number of free-standing signs on a lot shall be as follows: City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 VO / .& SIGN ORDINANCE 11 (1) Except as provided below, there shall not be more than one free-standing sign for each separate lot, regardless of how many businesses or commercial entities are located on such lot. (2) Lots on which two (2) or more separate entrances to a public road have been approved under the City's Land Development Regulations shall be entitled to additional free-standing signs where: (a) each entrance is separated from any other entrance by a distance greater than three hundred (300)feet, as measured from center line to center line between the entrances; and (b) the number of proposed free-standing signs for the property does not exceed the number of public road entrances that meet the standards set forth above; and (c) the proposed free-standing signs are located within twenty-five (25) feet of the approved entrances. (C) Sign Location. No part of a free-standing sign shall be placed in such manner as to visually obstruct traffic. (1) No part of a free-standing sign which is forty (40) square feet or less in size shall be placed closer than five (5) feet from any property line, subject to the following: (a) Public sidewalk or recreation path exists in public right-of-way: (I) Where the outer edge of the public right-of-way is less than five (5) feet from the outer edge of the public sidewalk or recreation path, no part of a free-standing sign shall be placed closer than five (5) feet from the outer edge of the public sidewalk or recreation path. In no case shall a free- standing sign be placed closer than one (1) foot from the public right-of-way. (see illustration 9-1) (ii) Where the outer edge of the public right-of-way is five (5)feet or more from the outer edge of the public sidewalk or recreation path, no part of a free-standing sign shall be placed closer than one (1) foot from the right-of-way. (see illustration 9-2) (b) No public sidewalk or recreation path exists in public right-of-way: (i) Where the outer edge of the public right-of-way is less than eleven (11) feet from the outer edge of the Traveled Way, no part of a freestanding sign shall be placed closer than five (5) feet from the right-of-way. (see illustration 9-3) (ii) Where the outer edge of the public right-of-way is eleven (11) feet or more, but less than fifteen (15) feet from the outer edge of the traveled way, no part of a free-standing sign shall be placed closer than sixteen (16) feet from the outer edge of the Traveled Way. (see illustration 9-4) (iii) Where the outer edge of the public right-of-way is fifteen (15) feet or more from the outer edge of the Traveled Way, no part of a free-standing sign shall be placed closer than one (1) foot from the right-of-way. (see illustration 9-5) (2) No part of a free-standing sign which is larger than forty (40) square feet in size shall be placed closer than twenty (20) feet to any property line. City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 SIGN ORDINANCE 12 (3) No free-standing sign shall be located within an area demarked as a designated Civic Space or Site Amenity on a plan approved under the Land Development Regulations. (D) Area of a Free-standing Sign. (1) The area of a free-standing sign shall be the total area within the outer edge of the sign, excluding the supporting structure, provided the total area of the supporting structure is within the limits set forth in subsection (F) below. Any area of a support structure that exceeds the limits set forth in subsection (F) below shall be counted as sign area (Illustrations 9-6 and 9-7). (2) A free-standing sign which is located on a lot of less than 40,000 square feet shall not exceed thirty- two (32) square feet in sign area. (3) Except as provided in this subsection, a free-standing sign which is located on a Lot of 40,000 square feet or more shall not exceed forty (40) square feet in sign area. A freestanding sign on a Lot of 40,000 square feet or more may be eligible for additional sign area in accordance with the following provisions. (a) A Lot which contains two hundred (200) or more feet of contiguous frontage on one public street and which contains 10,000 or more square feet of building area shall be eligible for additional sign area above the forty(40) square foot maximum established in (3) above.The amount of additional sign area shall be based on Lot frontage and/or building size as indicated in Table 9.1. In no case shall the maximum size of a free-standing sign area exceed eighty (80) square feet. (b) Approval of a sign under this section shall be subject to the requirement that the Lot on which the sign is located together with the building(s) thereon shall continue to meet the standards on which approval was granted. At the time of any alteration of Lot frontage or building size, the Code Officer shall re-determine the allowable sign area under regulations then in effect, and, if such regulations require a sign with reduced sign area, shall direct the property owner to install a sign meeting such reduced sign area requirements within three (3) months of such determination. (4) The maximum height of a free-standing sign shall be fifteen (15) feet, measured from the average finished grade at the base of the sign to the highest portion of any part of the sign structure. (5) For Lots which contain lawfully more than one (1)free-standing sign as provided in subsection (b) above and which qualify for a free-standing sign larger than forty(40) square feet as provided in (3) above, no more than one (1) free-standing sign on the Lot may exceed forty(40) square feet in size. (6) No sign and/or support structure dimension shall exceed the other by more than five (5)times. In the Dorset Street/City Center Sign District, no dimension shall exceed the other by more than four (4)times. (7) In all districts, the depth of the sign and support structure shall not be visually disproportionate to the other dimensions of the sign. (8) Area calculations shall exclude planters, provided such planters are no more than three (3)feet tall, no more than two (2)times the width of the sign, have no advertising or logos attached, and are used for plants and landscaping. Any area of a planter that exceeds three (3) feet in height or two (2)times the width of the sign, and any planter that has advertising or logos attached, shall be counted as sign area. City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 Vol 'f`11/ SIGN ORDINANCE 13 (E) Free-standing Sign Support Structures.The area of a sign support structure shall not be included in calculating the area of a free-standing sign, subject to the following limitations and provisions: (1) Support structures shall not incorporate or include any attachments, lettering, logos, or graphics. Any support structure that includes attachments, lettering, logos, or graphics, shall be counted as part of sign area. (2) No support structure and no part of any support structure shall be internally illuminated. (3) For a free-standing sign with two (2) or more independent post supports, outside the width of the sign area, supports of up to one (1)foot wide each shall be exempt from calculation of the area of the support structure. If the sign and the support structure are less than six (6)feet in height at the highest point from the average finished grade, two supports up to two (2) feet wide each shall be exempt from calculation of the area of the support structure. (4) Notwithstanding the provisions of(3) above, for a free-standing sign and/or support structure with a combined height of up to ten (10) feet at the highest point from the average finished grade, the total area of the support structure may not exceed one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the area of the sign. If the support structure of such a sign extends more than one (1) foot past the edge of the sign, the total area of the support structure shall not exceed one hundred percent (100%) of the area of the sign (Illustration 9-8). (5) Notwithstanding the provisions of(3) above, for a free-standing sign and/or support structure with a combined height of more than ten (10) feet at the highest point from the average finished grade, the total area of the support structure shall not exceed one hundred percent (100%) of the area of the sign, and shall not extend more than one (1) foot horizontally in each direction beyond the horizontal edges of the sign (Illustration 9-8). City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 V0 i / " -PCZ-yam 4'y(2- SIGN ORDINANCE 14 Illustration 9-3: Location of a Free-Standing Sign,No Sidewalk,R.O.W Less Than 11 Feet From Street k Z51 -I (1 /� ///, 7 / \ Edge of Right of Limit of Street Way Signs Illustration 9-4: Location of a Free-Standing Sign,No Sidewalk,R.O.W 11-15 Feet From Street 7 ‘6f f + 7 Ili ANc < IS` 1 7/7/ , 11 Edge of Right of Limit of Street Way Signs Illustration 9-5:Location of a Free-Standing Sign,No Sidewalk,R.O.W At Least 15 Feet From Street 1 _,I 1 > I S' I 11// t 7 \ Edge of Right of Limit of Street Way Signs Vc/ / . aq& V '3 SIGN ORDINANCE 15 (1) All free-standing signs are to be designed and constructed of durable materials and erected and located in a manner which reinforces and respects the overall stated goals of this Ordinance. (2) All free-standing signs shall have a base condition that is landscaped with hardy plant materials and/or elements that will remain attractive throughout the year, or finished in such a manner, whether in groundcover, lawn or hard surfaces so as to be appropriate and maintained for the entire year in an attractive manner. Such landscaping may be planted in the ground at the base, or may be in planters, provided the planters are fixed to the ground or sign. Table 8.1 Free-Standing Signs-Additional Sign Area Criterion Additional Sign Area (In Square Feet) Frontage: 250' -< 300' 5 300' -< 350' 10 350' -<400' 15 400' -<450' 20 450' -< 500' 25 500' -< 550' 30 550' -<600' 35 600' and more 40 Building Size(square feet): 25,000-< 50,000 10 50,000-< 75,000 20 75,000-<100,000 30 100,000 and more 40 * Example-A 43,000 square foot building on a Lot with 325 feet of frontage would be entitled to a 60 square foot free-standing sign (40 square foot sign area allowance+10 square foot frontage allowance+10 square foot building size allowance=60 square feet). * Example-A 76,000 square foot building on a Lot with 210 feet of frontage would be entitled to a 70 square foot free-standing sign (40 square foot sign area allowance +0 square foot frontage allowance +30 square foot building size allowance= 70 square feet). (3) Street names and numbers may be affixed to a free-standing sign or its support structure and shall be exempt from area calculations so long as the letters do not exceed three (3) inches in height and numbers do not exceed six(6) inches in height. City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 \ol. i 7 � yy SIGN ORDINANCE 16 Illustration 8-6 Area of a Free-Standing Sign C 0 a w Find the area of your sign by measuring the area inside the P. support structure. 0) 0 rn 2 0 0 2 The black posts and cross pieces are the support 3 o structure of this sign. Era _ v City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 V©/, / PcteiE- 5 SIGN ORDINANCE 17 Illustration 8-7 Area of a Free-Standing Sign . r9 Tie9 The is times lensignght.area The partial disk at the top is figured as part of a circle. HEIGHT Height is measured from average grade. The posts and brackets are support structure and are not sign area. City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 VO /. / ?afE— ii Li etc) SIGN ORDINANCE 18 Illustration 8-8 Base and Sign Area Ratios f' P ‘ x- C-S•' "` ' r 0,- ..,.: 10'X 4 sag- 't.' best 5'x 8 bas NO .., , ,,. ... ,.. 0 11 T_ I 5.5 x 7 stgn, 8 x 5 12 x 5 base 12'x 3 base 12'x 5'base OK OK NO all . .... .. ... /...- - t". 4C‘ 11 IA ... en , I i 0,x 4'sign; 4 X i 0 SiC11: 10'x 4'sign; 1 wide posts 1 wide posts 1.5'wide posts OK Oil NO t,... -,. it 8'x 3 sign; 2'wide,6'high posts OK City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 SIGN ORDINANCE 19 (4) Free-standing signs may not have changeable message areas unless required by the nature of the business or other approved land use itself, such as theaters, places of worship, public and independent educational facilities accredited by the State of Vermont for elementary, secondary and higher education, conference facilities, and establishments deriving a majority of their income as venues for the performing arts.Any such changeable message area may not exceed eighty percent (80%) of the allowable sign area, and the dimensions and location thereof must be specified when an application for a sign permit is made. (F) City Center Sign District. (1) No new free-standing signs shall be permitted in the City Center Sign District except as explicitly provided for in Section 8(G)2. (2) Along the Dorset Street, Patchen Road,White Street,and Williston Road rights-of-way within the City Center Sign District, new sign structures shall only be located in a sign corridor that begins one (1)foot from the existing or planned road right-of-way and runs sixteen (16)feet from the edge of the right-of-way toward the building. Such free-standing signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in overall dimensions and may be no higher than twelve (12)feet, measured from the average finished grade at the base of the sign to the highest point of any part of the sign structure, and are otherwise subject to all provisions of this Ordinance. (G) Additional free-standing signs for permitted drive-through establishments. Lots with an automobile service use or a permitted drive-through facility may have one (1)free-standing menu board sign in addition to one (1) free-standing sign permitted in accordance with this Section. A menu board sign shall not exceed forty- eight(48) square feet in overall size, including cladding and support structure, and shall not exceed six(6)feet in height at any point.The text and graphics on the menu board shall not be legible from a public roadway. Landscaping or other suitable screening shall be used to screen the menu board generally from nearby public roadways, paths and sidewalks. (H) Multi-tenant buildings and multi-building complexes in the R7-NC zoning district. Notwithstanding provisions to the contrary elsewhere in this ordinance,a multi-tenant building or multi-building structure under common management and ownership which is located wholly or partially within the R7-NC zoning district, and which has more than one approved curb cut onto a public roadway, may have one (1)free-standing sign of up to forty(40) square feet and one (1) additional free-standing sign per additional approved curb cut onto a public roadway, with any such additional signs not exceeding twenty(20) square feet in area and twelve (12) feet in height.The sign area of the free-standing signs may be designed and used in whole or in part as a directory for the tenants or services contained within the building or complex. SECTION 9. Wall Signs Wall signs shall be permitted only in accordance with the following provisions: (A) Number of Wall Signs. The allowable number and area of wall signs shall be as set forth in Table 10-1 below. (B) Single-tenant buildings and single-building properties. City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 V0/. l RQy& iV9 SIGN ORDINANCE 20 (1) Except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance,the total area of all wall signs shall not exceed five percent(5%)of the area of the principal public façade of the building or one hundred (100) square feet, whichever is smaller. (2) In no case shall any individual wall sign exceed fifteen percent (15%)of the area of the facade to which it is attached. (C) In the City Center Sign District, wall signs may not project above the roof or parapet of a building nor below the top of any first floor doorway. (D) It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, alter, maintain or relocate any wall sign that covers, wholly or partially, any wall opening or to erect, alter, maintain or relocate any wall sign that projects beyond the ends or top of the wall to which it is attached. A wall opening is any opening exclusively provided for a window, door or removable panel. (E) Multi-tenant buildings and multi-building properties (1) Lots on which there is located commercial development consisting of two (2) or more distinct and separate businesses("multi-tenant buildings" or"multi-building properties")shall be entitled to wall signs whose allowable area and number shall be in accordance with the formula set forth in Table 10-1. (2) In a multi-tenant building,there shall be a maximum of two (2)wall signs per individual tenant.The maximum area of an individual wall sign shall be five percent (5%)of the individual tenant's storefront area, calculated as shown in Illustration 10-1, or one hundred (100)square feet,whichever is smaller. (F) Areas of walls within which paint, lighting or other treatments are used to highlight or enclose an area of wall on which signs are installed shall be deemed to be part of the wall sign for all intents and purposes of this Ordinance, and shall be subject to all applicable provisions of this Ordinance. (G) A wall sign shall not project from the wall in excess of nine (9) inches, except for raceway signs. A raceway sign may project up to fifteen (15) inches from the wall to which it is attached City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 14/, i 'Pays- 499 SIGN ORDINANCE 21 Table 9-1 Area of Wall Signs Type of building, Basis for total area of Maximum percent of Additional regulations signage and permit all Wall signs a building that can contain an individual sign Single-tenant building 5%of Principal Public 15% of facade to Up to 3 Wall signs per façade or 100 SF, which it is attached or individual building whichever is smaller 100 SF, whichever is smaller Multi-tenant building or No set limit; max. area 15%of facade to • Up to 2 Wall signs per tenant multi-building lot, no determined by sum of which sign is attached, master signage permit, allowable individual 5%of individual • Signs may be attached to one Wall signs for each tenant storefront area, or two building facades tenant or 100 SF, whichever is • See calculation of storefront smaller area, Illustration 10-1 Multi-tenant building or 10%of Principal Public 15%of façade to • Up to 2 signs per tenant; multi-building lot with a facade of each building which it is attached or master signage permit 100 SF, whichever is • Signs may be attached to as in any district, including smaller many façades as have an City Center Sign District, actively used public entrance • Property owner may divide up signage area among tenants City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 Vol. / 2cc E-- 'f50 SIGN ORDINANCE 22 Illustration 9-1: Example of the Calculation of Storefront Area. //A\ fill ♦f/ff{f1/f/ifi.�.:' .............//.//////////cif/////1f1//}ff}.`1.`//,f/F/•/f/////////:'.':' :/fi}/''f!/////}f////////////////fff/::///{r%s'///fl.`F}{:%/eV////f///// .:`f/ffi'.`fff/{/::1/11fff1fi'//!i/f!}f}!{fi.i;'/:�'`/f/F!.%/i/fFf/.`}}f}l}}f.• 1!4e •RR 1:.. 4).,11.!,...51 .•�.4...4.. 1fr..•4}.r:"r!,!.. �. 1.4"14 1 .Projecting.(overtlanJg,.(arreas.•are.inoluded within.the'eaMulation of storefront area;signage may be = //.:f.'/: Y�1. /.// j,/.t. ./. //.4/{///!///////f%•%/////ff.`fff./// i ArVAV.fA.YIA'/.4Vih'IKI.....WW WAAW!l WO A.%A'/.NAAAAVAA.W.41.4Y/.+` //////.^/'/////:`///f/////.////./!/f./f{fff.////////.//.//.//////!///!f!f{fff.' hi '/.//Fi/i///w/f///f//iff/,'/!/!///f/.//!/.//.////ii!/////!/!////i//ff}// '/.//F///.//.//./////////////fff!///./fffff}}}/!///.//./!!!//!/!/!/fillfill//.' %///////////////////////.///f./f.////fffff/.//!/.//!/.//////.//!/!////////// ///!//.////,//,//////f/////./fff!/f/ffflfff}/f!f/////ff/!/f///!//l//!///f 'f////////.//////./fff//.//fillfff///////lfff/.////.////f{./!////.///fffff/// ////////!/!///////fff/.///fff./f./flfff{fff.//./l.//./////flf.//////fff/ff1/f //!///!/!1/1{/11/1/f./f//ff.`f/flffffffff/f/!!////./f!////////f/l/l!///./ //!f//////F//fill//ffffill////{ff//ffffff!/fff.//.//fffff/////////////f/./ ///////////.////fff///fill:'//////l/////////s///////////s//////l/////// ///fffff/f/N////}///////////flf///////fill,////f//////.////////////f/ '//////f///,ill////:'/////.'/:'/:'/F//////////,.'///f///.///.////////////;/ ','fff////f/N//flff////fff/F/////F/f//////,//////////fs//////f///:'/// i/f.////////N/l/lf///////{/.'/////////1////,//.//.//fff//,//////////:`/./ '/////////////////////////,////// //fffff.//////////}///fill///.////// ✓/////////////////////////,fff/fff//////l/,////////////////////////// //////////////////////////,f/////////////////f///////////////////:/// ♦ -'.,,..,.,.. .,...,.::,...,. ,.,..,.,..,.,.......:..,.. 4 W1 I. (1) Areas not perpendicular to the ground are NOT included in the storefront area. (2) Projecting areas perpendicular to the ground ARE included in the storefront area. (3) Storefront area(shaded)=[(1/2)(w)x(h)]+[(w1)x(h1)j SECTION 10. Directory and Entryway Signs (A) Directory and Entryway Signs Allowed. In instances where it is desirable to list multiple stores or offices within one complex, or to identify a publicly-used entrance to a shopping center under single management, one (1) additional directory sign of no more than eight (8) square feet in total area may be attached to a wall or to the face of a free-standing sign, within the perimeter of the sign, in a suitable location to allow visitors,once within the property,to receive direction to a particular location. City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 ✓� 1. I �tqE45/ SIGN ORDINANCE 23 (B) One (1) entryway sign identifying the a shopping center may be affixed to the wall at each publicly-used entrance.These directory and entryway signs are not to compete with any advertising or informational signs designed to be visible from the traveled way. (C) In multi-tenant buildings or multi-building structures under common management and ownership located wholly or partially within the R7-NC zoning district, and with more than one approved curb cut onto a public roadway, one (1)entryway sign may be affixed to the Wall at each entrance identifying the offices or businesses accessible through the entry, or identifying the entryway as"staff only," restricted, or such other directional guidance as is necessary for the appropriate function of the complex. Such signs shall not exceed three (3)square feet in size. In addition, one (1) Free-Standing directory sign of up to fifteen (15) square feet OR one (1)Wall directory sign of up to twenty(20) square feet may be erected at each active publicly-used entryway. For any such Wall signs,the provisions of Section 11(c) below shall apply. (D) Directory and entryway signs attached to walls.The area of a directory or entryway sign affixed to a wall shall be included in the calculation of the total allowable area of wall signs for the building or property to which it is affixed, but shall not count against the total number of wall signs allowed for the building to which it is affixed. (E) Directory Signs Attached to Free-Standing Signs. Directory signs attached to the face of a free-standing sign within the perimeter of the sign area shall not be counted as additional sign area. SECTION 11. Incidental and Directional Signs (A) Incidental Signs. (1) Incidental signs shall generally be exempt from the provisions of this Ordinance, in accordance with Section 22. (2) Incidental signs may use a typestyle and/or color consistent with the signage of the business or tenant to which they are related, but shall not otherwise advertise or draw attention to the business or tenant. (3) The use of logos or trademarks on incidental signs shall be prohibited. (4) Incidental signs shall not exceed four(4) square feet each. (5) Incidental signs attached to the facades of buildings are limited to one (1)sign per service bay or entry door indicating entry, exit,or other similar service or identification. Such incidental signs shall not count towards the maximum total number of wall signs allowable for the building to which they are attached (6) The number, placement and size of incidental signs shall not be, in the determination of the Code Officer, excessive. Such a determination shall include a consideration of factors such as, but not limited to, clarity in providing instructions for use of the facility, safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic to be directed,the configuration of the buildings and improvements on the site. (B) Directional Signs. City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 Vol l 'P e. V-5-02- SIGN ORDINANCE 24 (1) Directional signs shall generally be exempt from the provisions of this Ordinance, in accordance with Section 22. (2) Directional signs may include the name or logo of the business to which they are related. (3) Directional signs shall not be considered additional wall or free-standing signs. (4) Directional signs shall be sufficient to direct traffic safely, and shall not, in the determination of the Code Officer, be excessive.Such a determination shall include a consideration of factors such as, but not limited to, clarity in providing instructions for use of the facility,safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic to be directed,the configuration of the buildings and improvements on the site. (5) Lettering on a directional sign shall not exceed six(6) inches in height. (6) Number and size of directional signs: (a) For properties of less than ten (10)acres in size,the number, and placement and size of directional signs shall not exceed one (1) per curb cut or driveway entrance to a property or a maximum of three (3), whichever is less. No such directional sign shall exceed three (3) square feet in area. No such directional sign shall have its upper-most point more than five (5)feet above the post-construction grade. (b) For properties ten (10) acres or more in size,the number of directional signs shall not exceed one (1) per two (2)acres of property area,to a maximum of eight(8) directional signs. Not more than one (1)directional sign shall be placed within twenty-five (25)feet of each curb-cut or driveway entrance. No directional sign shall exceed ten (10) square feet in size, and no more than half(rounded up) of the maximum allowable number of directional signs shall exceed three (3) square feet in size. No directional sign less than or equal to three (3) square feet in size shall be more than five (5)feet in height, and no directional sign larger than three (3) square feet in size shall be more than ten (10)feet in height. (7) No directional sign shall be placed closer than five (5)feet from a property line. No directional sign that is greater than three (3) square feet in size shall be located closer than fifty(50)feet from a property line. SECTION 12. Signs in Residential Zoning Districts (A) Non-residential uses in residential zoning districts.There shall be no signs in a residential district (as so classified under the South Burlington Land Development Regulations as presently in force or hereafter adopted and amended from time to time), except that one (1) sign may be erected and maintained for a lot on which a valid non-residential use exists under South Burlington Land Development Regulations, provided that the sign does not exceed twenty(20) square feet, or thirty(30) square feet when located on a Lot having frontage on Airport Drive. (B) Multi-tenant or multi-building complexes located partially within the R7-NC zoning district. For purposes of this Ordinance only and notwithstanding subsection (A) above, multi-tenant buildings or multi-building structures under common management and ownership which are located wholly or partially within the R7-NC City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 ?cc-yr. '453 SIGN ORDINANCE 25 zoning district, and which have more than one approved curb cut onto a public roadway, shall be considered to be in a non-residential zoning district irrespective of the zoning of the portion of the property lying outside the R7-NC zoning district. (C) Educational facilities residential zoning districts. Notwithstanding subsection (A) above, a public or private educational facility accredited by the State of Vermont to provide elementary or secondary education may erect and maintain one (1) freestanding sign with a sign area of up to thirty-two (32) square feet, which may include a changeable message area consistent with the provisions of Section 8(g)(5) above. (D) Home Occupations. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, a sign identifying a home occupation as defined by the South Burlington Land Development Regulations as presently in force or amended from time to time in a residential district shall not exceed two (2) square feet. (E) Signs Identifying Residential Complexes. Notwithstanding any provisions herein to the contrary, one (1) identification sign not exceeding twenty (20) square feet for purposes of identifying a single residential complex is permitted in a residential district. SECTION 13. Landscape Feature Signs (A) In all districts in the City, a landscape feature sign may be utilized in place of a free standing sign on any Lot eligible for a free-standing sign. On Lots eligible for multiple free-standing signs, multiple landscape feature signs may be allowed in accordance with the regulations for multiple free standing signs. (B) A landscape feature to which a sign is proposed to be attached must be approved by the Code Officer as part of issuance of a permit for the Lot on which the sign is proposed. Upon approval of the landscape feature, the Code Officer may issue a sign permit for the use of the Landscape Feature as a sign in accordance with the dimensional and administrative requirements of this Ordinance. (C) Location. No sign may be attached to a landscape feature that is closer than five (5) feet to any property line at any point. No sign larger than 40 square feet may be attached to a landscape feature that is closer than 20 feet to any property line at any point. (D) A landscape feature sign shall consist of either individual cut-out Letters and/or a cut-out logo, or an inset sign, either of which shall be permanently attached to or set into an approved landscape feature. (E) The individual cut-out letters and/or logo, or the inset sign, shall not project above the top of the landscape feature at any point. (F) The total area of the cut-out letters and/or logo, or the inset sign, may not exceed the maximum area of a free-standing sign (excluding any support structure) that would be allowable for the same Lot. (G) No landscape feature to which a sign is attached may exceed six (6) feet in height from finished grade at any point, or four (4) feet in average height, from the finished grade at the base of the landscape feature. (H) A maximum of seven (7) feet in height from finished grade and up to a maximum of five (5) feet in average height from the finished grade around the base of the landscape feature may be allowed, upon a finding that the sign as proposed: City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 SIGN ORDINANCE 26 (1) Will not appear unduly bulky or massive from any public street, sidewalk, public land or traveled way, (2) Will not present a hazard to traffic or pedestrian safety; and (3) Will be in keeping with the scale and character of other landscaping on the same and adjacent lots. (I) A border area without any attached or inset signage must be maintained for a minimum of six (6) inches in all directions from the outside edge of the cut-out letters and/or logo or the inset placard sign.The border area shall be at least sixty percent (60%) of the total area of the landscape feature. (J) The visual impact of maintenance panels should be minimized. (K) Backlighted letters and/or cut out logos shall be permitted. Shielded exterior spotlighting shall be permitted, with the beam spread not to exceed the area of the cut out letters and/or logo or inset sign. SECTION 14. Airport Signage (A) Airfield and Air National Guard Signage. Except as provided in (3) below, all signage on the airfield of Burlington International Airport or property owned by the Vermont Air National Guard that is installed pursuant to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or United States Department of Defense (DOD) requirements, as applicable, shall be exempt from the provisions of this Ordinance. (B) Other Necessary Signage. Except as provided in (3) below, all other signage on Burlington International Airport and Vermont Air National Guard property necessary to safe and efficient operation of the Airport or National Guard premises shall be determined by the Airport or Vermont Air National Guard pursuant to FAA or DOD recommended standards, as applicable, and shall be exempt from the provisions of this Ordinance. (C) Signs on Airport Property within 20' of Road Rights-of-Way. Signs on Burlington International Airport property to be located within twenty feet (20') of the edge of the right-of-way of a public road adjacent to the Airport shall be subject to the provisions of this Ordinance and shall require a sign permit. SECTION 15. Perpendicular Signs Perpendicular signs are permitted subject to the following conditions: (A) A property shall be permitted either to install perpendicular sign(s) pursuant to this section OR free- standing sign(s) pursuant to Section 8, but in no case shall both be permitted. (B) Any perpendicular sign to be installed must be structurally sound and safe for pedestrians, traffic and other activities. (C) Any proposed encroachment into or over the public right-of-way must provide to the Code Officer written approval from the Department of Public Works of such encroachment prior to issuance of a permit. (D) A perpendicular sign may not extend above the top of the building wall or parapet to which it is attached. City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 �01 ?ct_q z/55 SIGN ORDINANCE 27 (E) A perpendicular sign may extend no more than three (3) feet from the outside edge of the wall to which it is attached. (F) A perpendicular sign shall have its lowest point no less than eight(8)feet above the ground level. (G) Number and area of perpendicular signs. A property may elect to have either: (1) One (1) perpendicular sign for the building, with an area not to exceed twenty-one (21)square feet OR (2) One (1) perpendicular sign per first-floor tenant with a direct entryway, with an area not to exceed five (5) square feet and located on the tenant's storefront. (H) Parallel and Attached Faces: Signs having two (2) parallel and attached faces shall be considered as one sign, and the area shall be computed for one side only. (I) A perpendicular sign shall not be internally illuminated. SECTION 16. Real Estate and Construction Project Signs (A) Real estate signs. Signs advertising to the public that the property on which the same sign is displayed is available for sale, rent or lease shall not require a sign permit, but shall not be illuminated and shall be subject to the limitations in this Section. (1) In non-residential zoning districts, each lot shall be entitled to one (1) such freestanding sign not to exceed sixteen (16) square feet if located within twenty (20)feet of the edge of the right-of-way, or thirty- two (32) square feet if located more than twenty(20)feet from the edge of the right-of-way. (2) In residential zoning districts, each Lot shall be entitled to one (1) such free standing sign not to exceed six(6) square feet. (B) Construction Project signs. Signs advertising that new construction, or an expansion, renovation or addition project(including painting, roofing, and siding) is taking place on the property on which the sign is displayed are subject to the provisions of this Section. (1) In non-residential zoning districts and in residential zoning districts where a multi-lot development involving ten (10) or more Lots is taking place, Construction Project signs shall be limited to one (1)sign per property or multi-lot development, not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area and eight (8)feet in height and not illuminated. Such signs shall require a sign permit. (2) Except as provided above, in residential zoning districts up to two (2) Construction Project signs may be displayed simultaneously on a Lot.A single Construction Project sign shall not exceed six(6) square feet, or three (3)square feet each if two (2) such signs are displayed on a single Lot. Such signs shall not require a sign permit. (3) Construction Project signs in all districts shall remain only until completion of the project. Such signs remaining on a Lot after the project is completed shall be in violation of this Ordinance. City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 1. l L /5p SIGN ORDINANCE 28 (4) Additional signs required to meet safety regulations for construction projects shall be exempt from the provisions of this Ordinance, and shall not require a sign permit. (5) Except as specifically provided for residential zoning districts in (2) above, multiple Construction Project signs shall not be permitted and shall be subject to removal by the City. (C) Display of construction project and real estate signs on the same Lot. In all zoning districts, on Lots of 80,000 square feet or less, there shall be no more than two (2) real estate and/or Construction Project signs displayed simultaneously. On Lots in non-residential zoning districts exceeding 80,000 square feet, no more than three (3) real estate and/or construction Project signs may be displayed simultaneously. SECTION 17. Miscellaneous Types of Signs (A) Roof Signs - It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, alter, relocate or maintain a roof sign as defined in this Ordinance. Provided, however, that a sign may be erected on a parapet wall if such parapet is an integral part of and architecturally consistent with the entire building and is not erected principally to receive and enhance the visibility of the sign. Any such sign shall not extend above said parapet wall. (B) Banners and Pennants- It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, relocate, alter or maintain banners or pennants as defined in this Ordinance, except as permitted as an Event Sign. (C) Inflatable or Wind Sign - It shall be unlawful to erect, alter, relocate or maintain any inflatable or wind sign as defined in this Ordinance. (D) Billboard Signs- It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, alter, maintain or relocate any billboard Sign as defined in this Ordinance, except as specifically allowed. (E) Animated Signs; Action Signs- It shall be unlawful for any person to Erect, maintain, alter or relocate any Animated Sign or Action Sign except as specifically exempted within Section 22 of this Ordinance. (F) Limited Access Facility- No sign may be erected if it is so located as to be primarily readable from a limited access facility as defined in Title 19 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated. (G) Temporary and Paper Signs- Except as otherwise expressly provided in Section 18 herein, signs of paper, cardboard or similar material or signs which are temporary or non-permanent are hereby prohibited. (H) Window Signs- Window signs including those which are temporary or permanent in nature are permitted provided the total sign area does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total window area to which the sign(s) is attached. (1) Where a Window or Windows constitute fifty percent (50%) or more of the area of an individual building facade, the Code Officer shall have the authority to treat signs affixed to the window or windows as wall signs in keeping with Section 9 of this Ordinance. City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 Vo / T tgI-- 07 SIGN ORDINANCE 29 (2) A sign or signs painted on or affixed to the inside or outside of windows shall be counted against the area of Wall signs allowed for the building if the combined area of such a window sign or signs exceeds twenty-five percent (25%) of the window occupied. (I) Raceway Signs- Raceway signs, including cans, the metal structure and/or the box frame, must be made so that the raceway enclosure blends with the exterior Wall of the building to which it is attached. Raceway signs are subject to the provisions of Section 9 of this Ordinance (Wall signs). SECTION 18. Temporary Sidewalk and Event Signs (A) Temporary Sidewalk Sign. A business establishment or other entity with a direct exterior entrance shall be permitted to display one (1) sidewalk sign, subject to the following conditions: (1) Such sign shall require an annual permit issued by the Code Officer, which shall be valid from the date of issuance through December 31 of the calendar year during which it is issued; (2) Such sign may only be displayed during the hours of business of the entity being advertised; (3) Sign messages may be altered throughout the course of the permit, but shall not be an Animated Sign and shall not be a Reader Board or other sign with interchangeable plastic lettering; (4) Such signs shall be located within close proximity of a public operable entryway to the business being advertised. (5) A sidewalk sign shall not impede pedestrian or bicycle traffic. No sign may be placed in such a way as to reduce the continuous unobstructed width of a sidewalk or walkway to less than four (4) feet or obstruct an entrance way or emergency exit. Such sign shall not obscure visibility for motorists, and shall not impede snow clearance or other maintenance work. (6) Signage may not be permanently affixed in any way but may be affixed during daily use to prevent theft or being blown away. (7) Maximum Size. A sidewalk sign shall not exceed 12 square feet in area and shall not exceed 24" in width or 36" in height. This does not include the size of the base or frame, which shall not be larger than is necessary to hold the sign face in place. Signs shall not consume more than 36" in depth-whether by length or spread of base legs. Signage may be double faced. (8) Materials. Signage shall be constructed of weather resistant materials. Cardboard, paper, and particle board are not permitted. Signage shall be sturdy, meant to withstand light winds, but also portable and readily movable. (9) Lighting. Signage may not include any lighting or electronic components. (10) No materials such as flags, streamers, or balloons may be attached to sidewalk signs. (B) Temporary Event Sign. Unless prohibited elsewhere in this Ordinance, an individual lot, as defined with the City's Land Development Regulations, or in the case of a Planned Unit Development approved by the City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 ✓1/. I '? q Vcie25` SIGN ORDINANCE 30 Development Review Board, each lot contained within the Planned Unit Development shall be allowed one concurrent (1) event banner or sign in accordance with the following conditions: (1) Such sign shall require a Event Sign Permit issued by the Code Officer, which shall be valid for the dates specified on the approved permit. (2) Event banners and signs shall be maintained for a maximum of fourteen (14) consecutive days once in every two (2) calendar month period, or seven (7) days once each calendar month. (3) Any such application shall be signed by the property owner. (4) Sign messages may be altered throughout the course of the permit, but shall not be an Animated Sign and shall not be a Reader Board or other sign with interchangeable plastic lettering; (5) Maximum Size. Event A-frame signs up to eight (8)feet in height and containing no more than thirty- two (32) square feet in area, and event Banners up to thirty-two (32) square feet in area are permitted, provided that such signs are located at least five feet from City right-of-way. (6) Establishments located on parcels of two (2) acres or more with a principal permitted business as a hotel and conference center shall be exempt from the limitations in Section 18(B)(2) above; however, no individual event sign may be maintained for a period in excess of fourteen (14) consecutive days every two (2) calendar month period, or seven (7) days once each calendar month. Event signs in excess of those permitted in Section 18(6)(2) above shall be limited to advertising specific temporary or limited-duration functions taking place on the property, and shall not be permitted for general advertising of the principal hotel or conference center function. SECTION 19. General Sign Requirements The following requirements shall apply to all signs: (A) No Signs within Public Road Rights-of-Way- No permanent or Temporary sign other than those required for governmental purposes, or otherwise explicitly provided for in this Ordinance, shall be located within a public road right-of-way. (B) Maintenance - All signs and other advertising structures, together with all their supports, braces, guys and anchors, shall be of substantial and sturdy construction, shall be kept in good repair, and shall be painted or cleaned as often as necessary to maintain a clean, neat, safe and orderly appearance. (C) Wind Pressure and Dead Load Requirements-Any sign or advertising structure as defined in this Ordinance shall be designed and constructed to withstand wind pressures and receive dead loads as required by recognized engineering and construction practices in the City of South Burlington. (D) Obstruction to Doors, Windows or Fire Escapes- No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window or fire escape. No sign shall be attached to a stand pipe or fire escape. City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 Vol. 1 '7aq& 59 SIGN ORDINANCE 31 (E) Signs Not to Constitute Traffic Hazards- In order to secure and maintain reasonable traffic safety, it shall be unlawful for any person to erect or maintain any sign containing reflective materials or any animated sign or action sign as defined in this Ordinance. No sign shall be erected or maintained in such a manner as to obstruction free and clear vision or so as to distract the attention of the driver of any vehicle by reason of the position, shape or color thereof. Pursuant to the foregoing, no sign shall be erected or maintained in such a manner as to be likely to interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with, any authorized traffic sign, signal or device. Accordingly, no sign or other advertising structure shall make use of the words"Stop", "Go", "Look", "Slow", "Danger", or any other similar phrase, symbol, or character, or apply any color in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic. (F) Projecting Images- No person or establishment shall project light, logos or images into any area visible from a public sidewalk or right-of-way. (G) Design Standards for All Signs-Signs shall be designed and constructed in such manner and of such materials as to be consistent with the following design standards unless the applicant can establish to the satisfaction of the Code Officer, that any standards which are not met are inapplicable, unnecessary, or would create an extraordinary and unreasonable hardship: (1) No sign shall be located on a tree, or painted or drawn upon a rock, lawn, or the ground, excluding permitted landscape feature signs as provided herein. (2) All signs, and the standards and posts supporting them, shall be of substantial and sturdy construction. Break-away standards and posts are permitted if of substantial and study construction. (H) No sign may be erected if it is so located as to be primarily readable from a limited access facility as defined in Title 19,V.S.A. (I) No display of pornographic or lewd signs shall be permitted. (J) No sign shall be affixed to a handrail or fence. (K) No sign shall be attached to a water supply tank, and no sign shall be painted on a water supply tank except for governmental or operational identifications or notices, which are to be as minimal in size as practicable. (L) No sign shall be attached to a utility cabinet other than identification or required operational signs installed by the owner of the cabinet. No advertising signs shall be installed on any cabinet. (M) Off-premise signage shall not be permitted. (N) The use of parked or stationary motor vehicles to display Temporary signs, such as but not limited to stickers, banners, drapes, and placards,for advertising purposes, shall be prohibited. For purposes of this sub- section such Temporary signs shall include but not be limited to those signs that would not remain affixed to the vehicle when the vehicle is moving, or that would constitute a hazard to safe operation of the vehicle, and other similar cases as determined by the Code Officer. City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 / Pagc,. V 60 O SIGN ORDINANCE 32 SECTION 20. Lighting (A) Except as provided elsewhere in this Ordinance, indirect or interior lighting may be used to illuminate any sign provided that the source of light shall concentrate the illumination upon the area of the sign and prevent glare upon the street or adjacent property. Except in the City Center Sign District, fixtures should not be placed any nearer than five (5)feet to the property line. (B) It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, alter, maintain or relocate any sign employing the use of luminescent lights as defined in this Ordinance, except where such luminescent elements are shielded from direct view by a separate translucent material. (C) No sign of any kind shall be left illuminated after ten o'clock P.M. (10:00 PM) in any residential zoning district, and no sign of any kind shall be left illuminated after midnight in any nonresidential zoning district unless the premises are open for business after midnight, in which case, no sign of any kind shall be left illuminated after the premises are closed for business. (D) String lighting shall not be allowed except for a non-permanent, seasonal or charitable business with permit by Code Officer. (E) Internally illuminated signs shall utilize opaque backgrounds and translucent letters, logos and/or graphics, so as to ensure that the lettering, Logos and/or graphics are illuminated rather than the background. (F) The illumination of flags must conform to the provisions of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations regarding nighttime illumination of governmental flags. No other upward illumination of flags is permitted. (G) The use of integrated neon, LED and fiber optic lighting to illuminate signs shall be permitted provided the light source is covered with a clear, translucent or opaque material so that the light source is diffused and no glare is reflected. (H) Except as provided in (G) above, fixtures shall not include bare bulbs, and fixtures shall not make bare bulbs or other direct light sources visible to persons viewing a sign. SECTION 21. Regulations for Establishments Selling Gasoline (A) Wall signs. For establishments selling gasoline, Wall signs may be attached to the principal building and, if applicable, to a structural canopy. There shall be no more than two (2) Wall signs on a principal building with the total area of all Wall signs on the principal building not to exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the Gross façade area of the principal building. (B) Structural Canopies. There shall be no more than four(4) advertising and/or brand identification signs attached to each structural canopy on each Lot, with no more than one (1) such sign attached to each face of a structural canopy and no individual sign to exceed fifteen (15) square feet. Internal illumination of structural canopies shall be permitted and shall not constitute a sign. (C) Signs necessary to operations.There shall be no limit on the total number of signs necessary for the operation of the establishment attached to a structural canopy and gasoline pumps, including such signs as City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 V©/, / Paq& 1#a/ SIGN ORDINANCE 33 "restrooms," "self service," or"air," provided no individual sign exceeds six(6) square feet.The foregoing not- withstanding, however, any such sign including the name and/or logo of the business to which it is attached, other than names or Logos integral to a gasoline pump, shall count as a Wall or structural canopy sign and shall be subject to the applicable provisions of this Section and Ordinance. (D) Free-standing signs. For establishments selling gasoline, there shall be no more than one free-standing sign per Lot. If a price sign is included as part of the free-standing sign, such establishments may add up to twelve (12) square feet to the free-standing sign allowance otherwise applicable to the Lot. Such price signs must be an integral part of the one (1) allowed free-standing sign.The permitted area of the base or support structure of the free-standing sign shall be based on the maximum area of the free-standing sign applicable to the Lot, excluding the additional twelve (12) square foot allowance for signs that include a price sign. (E) The total square footage of all signs on the Lot, including point-of-purchase signs on gasoline pumps but excluding signs identified in subsection (C) above, shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet. SECTION 22. Exemptions The provisions and regulations of this Ordinance shall not apply to official business directional signs and sign plazas as defined in and erected pursuant to Chapter 21 of Title 10,Vermont Statutes Annotated.The provisions and regulations of this Ordinance shall also not apply to the following signs, provided however,said signs shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 19, 20 and 24. (A) Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings and date of erection when cut into any stone or masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other incombustible materials and not exceeding six(6) square feet in total area. (B) One (1) residential "Name Place Sign" as defined in this Ordinance; (C) Traffic signs and legal notices; (D) Signs approved by the Code Officer that advertise the City of South Burlington, or any of its departments; or advise the public of the location of facilities operated by the City or any of its departments; or that advertise the South Burlington School District In no case, however, shall Animated Signs be approved except in accordance with the standards of Section 22(K), "signs for post-secondary institutions" (E) Directional Signs, consistent with the provisions of Section 11 above; provided however,that the Code Officer may order the removal of Directional Signs upon finding that some are unnecessary, not within the definition set out in Section 2, or are otherwise contrary to the provisions of this Ordinance; (F) Bona fide holiday decorations displayed during the holiday's celebratory period; (G) "Warning", "Danger", "No Trespassing", or similar signs, in size and quantity as reasonably required to accomplish their intended purpose; (H) Signs attached to electronic scoreboards, provided the following are met: (1) The scoreboard upon which the sign is attached is located on City owned or leased land, City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 vv 1, l &L V6Pot- SIGN ORDINANCE 34 (2) The sign advertises a business or organization that made a monetary contribution towards the scoreboard in question, (3) The sign includes the words "This scoreboard donated by" or similar words to that effect, (4) The maximum size of the sign shall not exceed twenty-one (21) square feet, (5) The area of the sign shall not exceed twenty-four percent (24%) of the area of the scoreboard and sign combined, (6) The maximum height of the sign shall be ten (10) feet, measured from the average finished grade at the base of the scoreboard to the highest point of any part of the sign, (7) The sign shall not be illuminated. (8) The sign shall be covered by an attractive,fitted panel so that it is not visible during the months of November through March, and (9) The sign shall require written approval from the City Manager, or his/her designee, prior to its erection or alteration. (I) Multi-tenant buildings and multi-building complexes that display individual tenant signs within an approved free-standing sign. A multi-tenant building or multi-building structure under common management and ownership that has an approved free-standing sign used to display signs bearing the names of the tenant uses within the building or complex may remove and/or replace the tenant signs within the approved free- standing sign without obtaining a Permanent Sign permit, subject to the following conditions: (1) The individual tenant sign proposed to be installed must have the same sign dimensions, use the same background color, use the same font color, and use the same font size as the individual tenant sign that is proposed to be removed. (J) One-or two-sided free-standing signs for post secondary educational institutions which are used to provide information regarding on-campus activities that are open to the public. Such signs must be approved by the City Manager or the manager's designee, may not exceed fifty(50) square feet per side, must be at least fifteen (15)feet from the pavement of any public road, must not be located within any public right-of-way, and may not exceed ten (10) feet in height. Such signs may include an Animated Sign not exceeding ten (10) square feet on each side of the sign, which may only be used between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and midnight. Information may be displayed on the message board on an intermittent basis, provided each display is at least five (5) minutes in duration. Each institution shall be limited to one (1) sign. (K) Signs reasonably necessary for the operation and use of the Green Mountain Transit Authority, its successors, and other public transit services. (L) Purely decorative murals, as defined in this Ordinance,that in the judgment of the Code Officer do not have the intent or visual effect of increasing the area of a sign. City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 ISO/, / E- 63 SIGN ORDINANCE 35 (M) All Wall and free-standing signs, including those attached to Windows and doors,that are necessary to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, provided such signs do not interfere with public safety. (N) Sculptures that do not involve a representation of or reference to a business, service or good shall not be construed to be signs and shall be exempt from the provisions of this Ordinance.Sculptures may be subject to the provisions of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations, as amended. (0) Vermont and Federal government markers of historical sites or places of interest and Vermont state tourism signs, provided such signs do not interfere with public safety. (P) One (1) help wanted sign of no more than twelve (12)square feet. (C!) Barber poles, in accordance with Vermont statutes. (R) Wayfinding and interpretive signage. Sponsors of activities requiring bona fide interpretive signage or Wayfinding signs, such as but not limited to signage for a natural area, natural resource demonstration project, educational initiative, or projects with a focus on historic, natural or cultural resources, may apply for a permit. The Code Officer shall have the authority to determine the appropriate number, sizes, locations, designs and contents of such Wayfinding or interpretive signs to meet the objectives of the wayfinding or interpretive signage, but in no case shall the size of any single Wayfinding or interpretive sign exceed twenty(20)square feet. (S) Signs designated as "historic" by the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation (or its successor) or the National Register of Historic Places.Alternations to such signs shall only be permitted if the entire sign becomes compliant with these regulations or if the proposed alterations are approved as remaining "historic" by the above-named bodies. (T) Informational signs affixed to the principal face of a propane gas cage containing safety information,the manufacturer's name, the manufacturer's logo, and/or emergency contact information. Lettering, numbering, or Logos shall not exceed three (3) inches in height. (U) One (1) restaurant menu not exceeding two (2) square feet in size per restaurant, affixed to a Wall that is adjacent to a door that leads directly into such restaurant. No lettering or numbers shall exceed one (1) inch in height. No such menus shall be internally illuminated.Any other lighting shall be downcast directly onto the menu. (V) Up to two (2) signs affixed to an electric vehicle charging station not exceeding fifty(50) square inches per sign. (W) Flags.The following types of flags are exempt from this Ordinance: (1) Properly displayed governmental flags of up to 24 square feet shall be permitted, but not in excess of three different flags per lot. (2) A business may display one flag of any type properly affixed to a building or permanent flagpole, not exceeding fifteen (15) square feet. City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 Vol. SIGN ORDINANCE 36 SECTION 23. Non-Conforming Signs (B) Except as provided for in Section 24 (C), all non-conforming signs shall have been removed, lawfully replaced, or otherwise altered so as to comply with all applicable provisions of the South Burlington Sign Ordinance within seven (7)years of adoption or amendment of this ordinance. (C) An existing sign that was lawfully erected shall become a non-conforming sign on the effective date of an amendment of this ordinance that establishes a standard or requirement with which the sign does not conform. (D) Exceptions. (1) Any approved landscape feature to which a sign was attached prior to the adoption of this Ordinance may continue indefinitely and may be normally maintained and repaired. (2) Any existing sign structure lawfully in existence prior to the adoption of this ordinance in the City Center Sign District, may be normally maintained or repaired. Any replacement of sign within the sign structure shall be in accordance with the standards of the District. (3) Existing internally illuminated signs lawfully in existence prior to the adoption of this ordinance are permitted to continue until such time as that sign is proposed to be altered or replaced through a new Permanent Sign permit. SECTION 24. Unsafe and Unlawful Signs If the Code Officer shall find that any sign is unsafe or insecure, or is a menace to the public, or has been constructed, erected or is being maintained in violation of the provisions of this Ordinance, the Code Officer shall immediately give written notice to the owner thereof and shall have said written notice served by certified mail with return receipt requested. If the owner fails to remove or alter the structure, so as to comply with the standards herein set forth, at the discretion of the Code Officer after receipt of such notices, said sign or structure may be required to be removed by the Code Officer at the expense of the owner of the sign and owner of the property upon which it is located, such expense of removal to be the joint and several liability of all such owners. The Code Officer may cause any sign which is an immediate peril to person or property, to be removed summarily and without notice. SECTION 25. Removal of Certain Signs Any sign now or hereafter existing which no longer identifies a bona fide use conducted, or a property sold, on the Lot on which it is located, or which is not maintained in a safe and appropriate condition, shall be taken down and removed by the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the building or structure upon which such sign may be found on the Lot on which it is located within ten (10) days after written notification from the City, and upon failure to comply with such notice within the time specified in such order, the Code Officer is hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign, and any expense incident thereto shall be paid by the owner of the building, structure or Lot to which such sign is attached or is located. City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 / J�ec-16— L&_5 SIGN ORDINANCE 37 SECTION 26. Revocation of Permits The Code Officer is hereby authorized and empowered to revoke any permit issued upon failure of the permittee to comply with any provisions of this Ordinance. SECTION 27. Renewal of Permits Upon the expiration of any permits under this Ordinance, the sign for which the permit was issued shall be removed immediately unless the holder thereof applies for a renewal permit upon payment of the fee set out at Section 4 hereof and upon the filing of a renewal application on forms furnished by the Code Officer. Such forms shall include such questions as are reasonably required to enable the Code Officer to decide whether the renewal permit should be issued in accordance with this Ordinance. The Code Officer shall act within the number of days, and in the manner set out at Section 6. Provided, further, that no permit shall be issued to any applicant if the sign or sign owner is not in compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance, as then amended, except as provided for Master Signage Permits in Section 7. SECTION 28. Appeals Any person aggrieved by any action of the Code Office may appeal such action, or refusal to act, to the South Burlington Development Review Board. Such appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within fifteen (15) days of the Code Officer's action or refusal to act, and shall be accompanied by an appeal fee in accordance with the schedule provided under Section 4 of this Ordinance. The fee for such appeal shall be the same as for appeals of actions of the Administrative Officer to the Development Review Board pursuant to the South Burlington Land Development Regulations.The hearing shall be held at the time and place set by the Chair of the Development Review Board but no sooner than seven (7) days, nor later than twenty (20) days, after public notice of such hearing has appeared in a newspaper having general circulation in the City. The Development Review Board may make such order or take such action, including the issuance of a permit or the revocation of same as is consistent with this Ordinance. Provided, however, in deciding such appeals, the Development Review Board may not grant variances, exemption, extra-ordinary relief or otherwise alter, amend, enlarge or modify the provisions of the Ordinance, it being the intent of this section to merely provide for appeals from the decisions of the Code Officer, and not to provide for variances or exceptions hereto.The Development Review Board may adopt rules governing the conduct of such hearings, and if such rules are adopted it shall cause a copy thereof to be furnished to each applicant at the time that the appeal is taken. SECTION 29. Enforcement Any person who violates a provision of this civil ordinance shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to $800 per day for each day that such violation continues. The CodeOfficer shall be authorized to act as the issuing municipal official to issue and pursue before the Judicial Bureau a municipal complaint. The Code Officer shall issue a written warning for a violation of this Ordinance before issuing a municipal complaint for a first offense of this Ordinance. City of South Burlington Ordinance Adopted June 3, 2024 Vot l /�- c�c� L_ £/( , SIGN ORDINANCE 38 SECTION 30. Civil Penalty; Waiver Fee (A) An issuing municipal official is authorized to recover civil penalties in the following amounts for each violation: First offense $160 Second offense $320 Third offense $480 Fourth offense $640 Fifth and subsequent offenses $800 (B) An issuing municipal official is authorized to recover a waiver fee, in lieu of a civil penalty, in the following amounts, for any person who declines to contest a municipal complaint and pays the waiver fee: First offense $100 Second offense $250 Third offense $400 Fourth offense $550 Fifth and subsequent offenses $700 SECTION 31. Other Relief In addition to the enforcement procedures available before the Judicial Bureau, the City Manager is authorized to commence a civil action to obtain injunctive and other appropriate relief or to pursue any other remedy authorized by law. SECTION 32. Conformity with State Law Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, this Ordinance shall in no way be construed to permit the erection or maintenance of any sign contrary to the laws of Vermont, now in existence or hereafter enacted. SECTION 33. Severability If any portion of this Ordinance is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such finding shall not invalidate any other part of this Ordinance. SECTION 34. Effect. This Ordinance shall take effect from the date of its passage. 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