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ORD I \ ANCE 1%10� 17
AN ORDINANCE EN ACTED BY THE CA L 133 ELL C ITY M NCIL AM ENDIN G CHATTF.IZ 10,
ARTICLE 2, SECTION 6 OF CITY LODE CONCERAl1NC THE: S IC. SCHEDVLE BY DELL ING
SECTION I Z-06 IN ITS E .NTIRETY AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW SECTION 10.02.06;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFFCTIVF DATE; PROVIDING FOR BEVEFIA821-ITY; AND
REPEALING ALL OKDI LACES, I , ZLS ULUTIONS, ORDERS, AND PARTS THEREOF rN
CONFLICT HEREWITH.
BE 1'V ORDAI N ED by IEW ]V[Wrar and trounci I of the City of Caldwel I, Counry of Canyon, Stale of Idaho:
Seetio n 1, E xisti ng kction L 2 -I6 of the Caldwell C ity Coder, concerning the sign =Wilde, is hereby
delrr.vd in iN -cntlrcry_
Schlott 2, There is hereby enacted A new Section I x-02 -G6 of the Coldwe I I City C&dc, concerning the sign
schedule as follows:
SIGN SCEIED LE:
(l) Pl: RPOSG: 'Chin City+ c F Caldvvkl sigh regularicros are intended W ac hieve the follow ing objecii ivcs=
A To pramofe a healthy tonnamy b y permitting businesses krd the c6mmun to infDrm and direct Ihi�
.gcrieral. pub lic thro vgh the usc- Qf si gns Qn buildings and site's.
B. Tu encourage an attracti we %- isual env iron inenI for busine&ws and the cornmun ity.
C. To protect and enhance the physical. appcarancr of the community:
1. Assuring the appropriate design, arehiroMral =le alkd placement -of signs,
2. Assuring that signs are placed in an orderly and akz wiree MIaDner -DIr a building or sitr;
3. Assuringthal she amount orinfoTrnation on the 5igp k IrgUe and achieaxs the Gnlended purpose-
D .
Tv insuic pub[i,c sakly along public roadways within the City by regulating the sizx and TmTnbef of
signs nrtd assuring that all signs are in safe and appt -opriata locations,
F. Prnwid,e neeecgary. yet reasonahic and appmpeialc. signagc for all Frsidenrial, institutional, indmiri.E L,
and bus i ness uses in the cuffimunityr.
F. Estsblish attd enforce .0 reasonkk procedure for the evcntual rcmuvol -of neon -conforming signs.
( C ENE, A [. PROV ISTONS
}4_ No si get u E any kind shall be emcmd with in the publ i c right -o F way, unless spec ifically authori iwd by
tJIiS Chapter 4Or apprnvrd by the City CounGiL. Whrn erected in confwmanct with ahis Chapter, it
shall nom# be placed in such ;a mann@T as to obstTWI fear and fkar vision of users of the right -of- -way,
or colors or patterns which interfcrt, Obscure <3r confli -1 with any auOorizc4 Ira fie Sign, sf goal or
Iraf c rmntrol device.
Sir Ordln4ncc ppu 1 nr l o
R. No business sign of afty kiDd shall k placed within or proicc[ over any:
1. Utility F.a_Sement.
2_ Side or rtar yard landscape buffer_
3_ Vision Lrimigle.
4. PMPWY line.
5. Right-of- Line as doumirnad by the Planning and Zoning Director of Ciry Engineer.
. Any signs placed illegally within a publir, t - o E - way may be remavcd and disposed of by City
staff A LL sigma 5 hall w mply w ith gui k if ryes for Ternowal and Mill igat - M -Of [rali'w sighs absrructic ns
1151ed in Section I -o? Of Ike City "E.
D. In ihose cases when roadway widening is plarined and officially applamr6d, the fur= right-of-way
shall be established as t:he setback foi signage Placeffienl
E. One naunt of hamr occupation. s3Lm is permitted for tec dwel ling and busignq Unit, The sign shall
not be more than thTCC (3) square fee[ in area, sha br un fight-rd, iknd auAc hrd flush in the bui[ding-
The minimum sc[bae k mad be reduc -Ed admin istral ively! and max iinu m he fight rc5ttiction may be
increa_ rd administratEWCly by the Planning and Zoning Uireclor -tarn the routs[ dms not exceed
2S9'a of th,e rNUirernen[.
G_ Any situaiion that involves increasing the square kota.gc or lw[ght of a sign. mducLng the distanu a
sign is wbacic froth a property line 4T right -Qf way line, 3 the mmimmm number of signs
alk)wrd on a property, roof signAP, all.0wing a si thAt i5 not porrniucd Within a zoning distric.L, or
allowing i]lumiftatted signs io a zont when ilLuminalian is not permitted may be granted only upon
th,r sucoessfu I completion of a special use permil-
A. Sign Height: Unless otherwise mentian-ed i k this Chapter, a]] silts constructed afar the adoption
date Df this Ordina=e shall comply with the follovring height tequiremenla:
1. All signagc in the C - 2, C -3, C' -4, M - M - and I -P districts shall no[ inweed the mtaxirnurrl
building height permitted in the underlying ZMIng cl.ssiFcatiion.
2. A ll s ignage in the RS-1. RS -2, R-1, R-2. R -3, C-1. A-D, C -D, and H • D dL €tricks shall not be
permitted above the roof liras of the tallest building it sm-es.
Sttbacks: unless athrFW15c rrkenlioned in this Chapter, all Signs wruiructed after the adopti -an date
Of Lhis Ordinance shall comply with the following seibacks:
L_ In all Otrin[s, no part of the sign, iriclading the faoring, shall be located closer than five Fee[ (5
to a_ y property line aM right-61 line. 5ignage mAy be placed within a front hard landscape
buFfer provided [hit it meets all proyisiorls of this Article.
]. ]_a -nd-.:xaping: All permanent freestanding signs shall be Landscaped in accordance with thit
requirements listed in the Landscaping Ordinance. The requites] landscaped area shall be equal W or
txcacd the local squaw fbuta�n wca of the fact of the signs).
K. 09 earner Inns, caCh Loi IinG abutting a stTcet shall be r..ansidued scparaw fraritage_
L. Portable, signs can not be uscd as prrrnanrnt sign age_
M. One (l) temporary fireestanding sigm advertising the sale ref undeveloped property is permitted per
stmt frontage. Each sign shall out ex"esd 32 square fee[ in area.
%ign (kdimn" PPgC 2 of 10
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N. Pole covcrings shall he requi red on all rlew po[e sighs,
(3) EXEMPTED SIGNS E.xirpt As othierwisc protiridM, the fallowing signs shAll not be subject to the
provisions of This swion:
A. These signs am excmpled by City Ccdt, da not require a sign perraiT. and may be - permitted in a
public right - of - way upon aulh,oriLuion through the City Traffic Commission:
I . Pu blil-rl irguLatinn and informational signs.
2. Curb addresses.
I Signs of public service comp alles for the pwrpose OFWVf W_
4. Puh1 is inlUcsl Signs authorized 4 the C ity Coun C i 1.
5. Traffic, direct ir}nal, warning, ar informatibn sig115 aulhnrwed by thr oonmIIing pubik agency.
6. of vial n -otices issued by any court, public agence, or offictr.
B. Thme sips are rxcmptcd by City Cade, do Tol require a sign permit, but we - not permitted within a
public right- of -way-
I . No Tm5passing and Wnrn irkg Signs= Tresp&-�sin& priVATe driVC, or other safety wam ing suns
placed pal priwalc praperty_
2- N mes of building and subdivisiors and date of emetion.
3- Flap of any country, slate or unit of local Vvemment.
4. Flagpoles.
5. Po I itical Signs.
6. Address Signs.
F. Temporjuy signs in compliance with Seclion 9 of thiq A:Nicle.
8 - Mis"llanumR SmalL %ig,9: S With an srca not -vxceeding three $gyarr Feet and locatrd
within t feet of an cntrarSt a of a building.
_ Rea] tmwe siFm ind"ting that T}K properly is for sale, k-m. or rem.
10. Temporary signs.
11. I nle rn al vEl is d ircigional suns.
12. Any sign consistent with this Article as deemed &ppropr2 &16 by the Planning acrd nirig
D irECl4r_
( FROJ41 N ITED Sl€ iNS: The fa l lowing signs arc spm i fically prohi bilcd:
A. Signs i nitaling warning signal, No sign shall displ.Ry intermitacrrt lights rwcmbling the flashing
lights customarily used in traffic 5ignAs or iri poll.", fire, ambU12inte. Or restue wehicics, n6r shall
any s ign u$c the wards "stop ". "dangrr", or any other wo rd, phrase, symbo I, or character in a manner
ihet rni0i rnisiead fl c-onfuse a vthicle driver.
B_ Signs within Stivel or Highway Righvg - - Way: Except'as hrrrccn p-mvidcd, no sip uhaTsneVer,
whether lemponuy w pennancr<t exccpi Traffic si&ms, sigml:6 and infwmerion signs erected by fhe
contrg1ling public a�ency, are permitled within any slreel err high - way rGght•of-way. Signs wAip a
street or hlghw$Y right.ot =way are suhjNt to rennnval an-d dimpassl by sigh staff.
C - Signs ghali not be ionched to a tree, branch, w0ity pales, or another sure That is in a puhlie. right -of=
Way.
U. Signs shall nQt he attached to aft =ncc. Rral esisic no trespassing &rid warning sig , di r cti nil and
traffic suns, and temporiryr construcLioa signor are exempt from this prnViSjOn.
Sign Ordin pope 3 o f 1a
E Al eation -Wing devices such as halloans, spinners, srrcarn- :1s and sirnil$r devices or ornamentn
except in corrjurretl -on w a Carnival, special temof Vy - eaents, or the grand opening of -K fie +'
busincros csiabiishmcrit are allowed but Maly for a period nil to exceed sixth' conscLutivc days.
F. Any R ign wh is h is erected ahnwe the roof I ine of a build i ng or strurru re and wh is h receives any -Or ail
of iSs suPPOrt fry such rL-Gf.
G- Signs a ached to a trailer that is permimncnlly parked along a public highway_
H. Higoly Reflective artd Fluorescent SI$M' Signs made w1wIly or partially orhighly rcfltciive material
uniess requi red lby the C-al6 ail Fire Department.
I. Signs oo parkA nsit benches and shekcn.
(5) %C_ HHbU f . F.
A. RS L, RS-2, and R - 1 Districts
I- p+L-rrairied Signs: An iremated readier hoard, frrrstandin$ (post) signs, hanging and suspcndcd signs,
mnnu.ment 5ign5, and subdivision entry signs arc subject to the provisions listed below_
a. One (1) temporary fratstanding sign &dvert is ing 4he sale, lease or rerital -of the property on
which it is Iarmtcd is permuted pro strict frontage. Each s IF shall no ex,eced six (6) square
feet in area_
b. ()nc (1) pernnanent freestanding business sign identifying any permitted use err special use
other than a residential use shall be per -mMed per street frvittage Each sign shall not excfxd
12 square feet in aria and may be cxtclnally illuminated.
C. Freestanding brrsin,ess signage in these di stricts may be expanded to 24 square feet in area
andfor may be internally illuminated through a spmial use permit.
d. One ( L) animated rca,Jl -r board sib m ay be permitted when it is used in conjunction with 8
business sign u&rtifying art approved specutl use aisd shall not exceed lweln (12) square
feet in area. Such signage shall be aPp'royed 1hrQtgFh a spccial use permit.
c- One (1) subdivision eft" sign or rtwnument sign array be pled at emb entmkce of a
subdivision, shall nos cxceed 32 square feet, and may k externally illuminated.
B. R -2, R -3, and C -I Di
1. Permitted Signs Aninyated reader Fniud, awning signs, directory signs, frec%tandibg (post) sou,
hanging and suslxnded sib, monument suns, projecting signs, special event sigma, Subdivision
Gntry suns, and wE l signs are subject to the provisi�ons listed ixelo w:
a. One (1) tcmpwwy freestanding or wall sL�A adveriising the sale, lease or rental flf the
property on which it is Located iR perrrmitted leT street frontage- Each sign shall not exceed
1 6 square fit in area-
b. One (1) permanent fivetoLDding business sign a permitted -ar special use, -01her
Wan a singin-farniLy d-wel II g, is perrniaed per street E'ontage. each sign shall nit emced 20
square feet in aria, and may be cxtcrnal Iy i ILuminatcd.
5qn Ordin PaV 4 of 10
c. Fteestanding business sLSage in dbm districts may be expAndcd t4 4-0 Kuare Feel i re a
an&ur may be internally illuminared rhmugh a special use pLh•rniI_
d. OAe (1) irrimated rcWcr board sign may be permitted whoa it is used in -Conjunction wish a
business sign ide0fj ink An appravcd perrnitMd - or special use and shall not eXDMJ 16
square feet in area. Such siguge shaLL be approved through s:spvial use permit.
Wall signs affixed to a building arc pc rm itted on non -Fos ideni i al uses. Multiple signs are
perimittrd, bot the total sigage ama shall not -=xcerd 10 of the total wall square fo0tFI:$c
Facing a strcrt. Wall sips in thew di5trkt.5 may btl externally I I lumirialed.
One ( 1) sti"Ivi sign cnlry sign of monument sign Shay be plated at rae h rrrtranet of a
subdivision or busi paFk, 0a11 not cxccud 4$ square feet, and Fmy be rwerilially
illumitialed in a rrsidentixl devclopFr nr or externally or inlcFnally illuminated in a
cemmere i$I dewelopTner,I_
C. C -2, C -3, C -4, M -1, M -2, and L -P Districts I.'
1 - IRcrmitted Signs; XnimoW reader beard, awaing signs, chaageklt ropy signs, directory signs,
fretnndin� (post) sigms, hanging and ruspcFkdcd Signs, wriumvit signs, pole sirs, p0jecling
signs , ratatLng signs, special eweril signs, subdivisiorl entry signs, wall s[ n5, and Window signs
are subject to the piovisions listed below-
a. Or3c (1) temporary frcestand ing or will sign atdwer is ing the sale, or rental of the
proW+7 on which it is located rs permitted per street frontage. Each sip shall itot exued 32
sg fcco in arrca. - • -
b. Freestwiding permamitt business signs idenlifyin� a permided or special use permit are
allows, The Overall sgUXC fnolagc Of the SMgAa]�C iq delcrxnined by the length of the strcct
firantage. '1 brass surface area of all signs on Ei lot shall nol exceed Cmr ( 1 ) times lire I imeal
feer of street Frcmiage of such lot. One sign is permilted on a sire For evrry 80 -feet of st,
fronts . Freestanding signs may 1w externally nr into malty i I lum i nated.
VELA signs affixed to a building are permitted on rioa•re5idenlial uses. M,rltiphc signs arc
perinitied, but the total signage area shall not exceed 15% of the total mall aqoare footage
facing a sIrW. WalI signs in Lhc5c districts may be, externally ar internally illuminated.
d. Cne (L animated reader board sign ruay be perr pitied per street frontage when it is used in
conjuncrion with a law inem sign and shall not excccd forty -c ight (48) square fie in area per
5i gn.
A billboard nmy be permitted only in these districts upon the successful cornplatiaTk of a
gavial use permit. No more than an,e. billboard ithall be permitted per panned and a W Board
5}SaIL he set back at (cast 30 feet from Al I property lines_
(ne ( 1 ) subdiv isicm entry sign or nw riument -sign mpg be pLiwed at each enlr& ce -of a
subdivision. or business park, shall net exceed 72 square feet, and may be nxtern ally or
internally LLluminate.d.
1) C -C T)Ltricl
1. See Section 1fl -12.04 of Ihis Chapter.
Sign Ordiin
Ilgt S 1P 10
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F A -D, C= -D. rtid H• D D1 &1riCls
Per xigr►s: A n i mated rcadrr lard, awn in g s igns, changeable ropy s igns, directory 9 igns,
freeslaoding (post) signs, hanging and suspended signs, m9riumenl signs, projeclinp signs,
special event 5 igns. subd i wis ion entry signs, and wall signs are 5ubjc£t to the provis 4-sted
below:
One (L) [omp8rary frvcstanding or w$Il sign advertising the salc. [case O rental of the
property on - which it is located is permiried per strcel frontage. Each sigh steal l no[ exceed 32
square feet in area.
b. Prnecstanding permanent business Rigns idenlifyLng a perrnkled or special. use permit ary
allowed. The ovefall square footage of the sign aV is determ incd by the length ref the smxt
frontagc. The g;rrosq surfxR aria of all signs on a lot shall not exceed one-half (0.5) times the
Iinr-ol. feet of sheen frontage aE9uoh lot. OWSIP is P"Mitted ore $ site for every MMeet oaf
streec fromage. FreemAnding signs nmy be exrernAIly OF Lniemal ly illpmimwd.
Wall sites affixed to a buil.ding arc perftiW6W1rtbn mWcm1al Uses. Multiple sib are
pemittod, but the lotal s'LFugp area shall tint exce l l0% ref the 1011A1 +wall square faotagg
facing it Street Vie I I signs in these districts may be external ly nr intornal.ly illuminated,
d. One (1) animated rxader hawd sign may be permitted per street fronlagc +when it is used III
ronjuni;rtion With a business sign and shall nit rmeded thirty-two (32) s wue feet in area per
S ign,
1 fir) SPGN STAN DA RDS
A. Heigh[ Measurements: The height of a Rign shall be measure from the ground, adjamnt to the sign,
to the rap flf the sign and support str =r-. If the gmund Under the sign s lopes, the height shall he
measufed from the average grade wider the sign itself.
B. Area Measurement: '1lic sign arca is calculated by dlctrr nin iTkg rhr n u mbcr of squam feel of the
smallest r=[artigle(s) within which a sign face can be enclosed. In dcteninlnin� the -area of an
i nd i uid ual sipgt that has iriore lharti one face, the s ingle sign fixt With the gmtest area shall be used.
The tDwl sign area is the surd cif 2dJ individual sign areas. Wall signal ¢acs nm Pount towxds the
total. all- Dwable sign area caltulaled on a parvel of land.
C. 5 tbacks: Setbacks shall be ruenumd. from interior pFo crt tins ar right IGnes SigW taller
than three (3) frxi shall. nu[ be Located Wi hin [he Visi0n triangle-
D. Wall Signs; All signs that are 8ttached to a building must be loeattd on a building faec lhU hm a
street fror tagr Tk P kw ing and ZDn ing Diroctar may make exrcptium [a IMS rcquircm,ent in
circumstances whcre the purpose and intent ipf chic ordinance is maintained and where the wientatilon
of the public ensrartice 10 a building is such that the sign would not have sulficieni visNlo from, a
publi,G rigbi-Cf -WSY to provide adequale idrar[ifu;ation to the business oar use.
E. 1 I I um i nation: Whrrc illumination of sign s is perm ittcd, the Eollaw ing slandards slwall. apply:
1. ugliting for signs shall not area[a a hazardous glare for pedestrians or rnator151s cilher Ina publif,
s[rect or on any pri Yaw prernIS.B.
?. The Light source, whdher imern$i to thv sign, or cxtcrosk shall be shielded from view This
requircrwn[ is nqt intended to preclude the use Df diffused exposed mean.
5ien Ordiaencc PjV & 01 6
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3. Sign illumination for extemmlly ilkurnina[ed sips Shull wilimn fccuscd light fixtures that do nit
sllnw light or glare 10 shame ahovc Ow horizontal piarne of Lhe top of the sign or Onto aF ly public
right -bf -crag or adj -diming property.
4. 'Na elccrmnie reader board sign shell be erected without a light dace ffphotwCll by which %e
sign's bri can be dimmed vwben ambient Iight conditions darken.
5. An electronic Ft&der board sip shat] maintain a minimum hold titn,e of one second for each
ind ividual Frame for on -pmm ise disp ys -
6. An dectronie rmd¢r bodid sign 5hall mainta a minimum hold time of eighl seconds for each
ind iv id ual frame for off- premise (Elboard) displays.
(7) NOWONFOR_MfND SIGNS: Any sign cxistiU of IN lime �&the en.sctment of This section which does
mat Confirm to its provisions but which was originally tractad in accordance with prrviousty a ftwd
regulations shall be deemed a legal rranconformiiag sign. SWCh A sign, if properly mtki nta ined, may be
continued under the fmllowing conditionR:
A. Where eer a maconformMS sign has been damaged to mare char one-half -of iLs replacernent ualue, it
shall be totally remoue�d. Pwt be repaired or replaced.
B Whenever in atoGwri forming sign has been strucmra l ly altered. rel oc aied or replaced, it S1iaLl
i rprriediateiy Cnnfcrin to the provi siom of th is Chapbcr-
(8) ABANDONED SIGNS
A. Abandoned Nonconfcirminh Simi Exccpt 0& olhcrwise provided iri this codas, any sign IOGA,ed on
Frup,erty which pertains to a use vwhich no longer applies to that priopert� and Ihat has been
continuousi±+ wae.aaui for a period of time cxcCeding two (2) years shall he do=med as abandoned. A
wn - conforming abandoned Sign i:s pgohibittd and shall be immediately rem *vcd upOri notice by the
City or brought into full compliance by the owner of iht sign or owner of the property.
B. AbFkndofied Cnnfmmi rig $ ign- FtixcrV as %herwisc providtd in this code, any sign located oft
propcgty which pertains to I use which no longer applies to that pmperty and 1"t has been
continuously vacant for a period of time exceeding two {2) y -vars shall be deemed as abartlonCd. A
confo,zring abandoned sign stir"Cure may remain- Such sign must he maintained in an acsthelifaally
pleasing manner.
(�) TEMMR -ARY SMNS; Temporvy signs shail be regulated as follows:
X Tempruy signs shall be lirnited to professionally prepared banners, special event 9igns, yard RignR,
properly sale sigmas, profe$5innally designed plywood signs, and portable signs.
h. Ternpnrary s igns shall not be illuminated Temporary $Lgias Shall FL-01 exceed the maximum sick
requiremenL listed in the underlying zoning distriv
C. 'Ycnn;l,nrary signs shall be limited lo one per strut Frontage. Temporary signs shall be permil#ed to be
erecttd fear a COtO I of nicety dayr5 pet Cale ndLu year as fal I -ows
1. One (1) period of r it ely (9Q) days,
2. Two (2) periohd$ of fcity - five (45) days;
1. Three (3) periods of thirty O Q) days; -or
4. Four (4) periods of twcnty -ona (2-1) days.
D. The mire imurn height of a iRmporwy freestanding sign is twc Ivt (1:2) feet_
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(I II)PERMITS
A. Nfl perS*n Shall. CF M, altCT -01 rVPjWe ftfty permarenl sib, as herein dined, wirhroilt First obtaining a
permill Ihercfiort from the Building DepaMcw, dx,Np# tit" signs ex=ptrvd fmm #his ragUiremcnl
by Section 3 of 11iiis Art 14lC.
8_ Filing of Peril. All applieaflons for permits as specifi above. shall be filed with the Bui lding
Dtp811mcni, upon forms furnished by the Dcp.artment, and shall be a"opn pan ied by pla.ils, W scale,
showing the area of the si the pos iii wri of 1 lee sign in relatifln til lot I]rues and 6ght5: W-0Y, the
pvsitian aF the sign, in ielatioo to adjoining buiidiitgs or structures_ the location of the huilding,
RjLructure or I-ai 1-0 whK;h Lhc sign is to be crecicd, the rnethod aF illuminoion. ifaily, aad such other
information as the B uk Idkng Ofti ce r Or Fl;fin nin g and Zon Directnr nifty requ to azure FULL
compliance with this Ordinance.
Schedule orFccs, The building permit fee for erccliCL$, altcrir�, or replacing signs, shsJI follow ihe
fix schcdule approved by resolution of the - Caldwell City Counc
D. Limitation. Should the work authorized by a permii granted tLndrrr ih Ordinance rwl have
commenced within twelve (12) months. or if the authorized work is suspended or zbandoncd fo a
period of twelve (12) mnnihs afar the time of c43MrrIeneing, thee« and iii thal -event, the permil shall
became null and void and a new permit shall be requiced before any work may ro%inue.
(1 I)DEFTNITIONS; F -Or the purpo s cfthcsc regulalions, a sign shall include and dew ice that is intended so
idcnIi*, inform, d 1 re 0 pr advtrtiw, and may br, represented bar wards, Deers, figure, symbo19 arL&Cr
other charaetcrizations, insignia, or dtvioes. Signs shall fdrtM> b�'tlossified by the following definiti (In5_
A. Abandoned sign: A sign that no longed identifies or advrriists a business, leswe, mrvice, owncr,
pmducl, w activity currently -exMiing Sri Ilr,e pr3perty for which the sign is intanded in refer.
B_ Animated Re ;o&r Board Sign! Arty sign which uses continuous, or nearly continuoius movement, an
intermitte or scqucnl fleshing of the light sourer~, or -Dthcr v isual rhangc, which is clearly
ntendled to dtpiet atti -00_ cyeAbb a speeia I e [feet or s'ue rte. or otMeWise WIFaN ahem i6M.
C A'WnLn;g Or Canapw sign: A sign ihaL is mi untied, painted, ar attawhed to an awning, IIAMapY, or
marquec.
D. 0FLnncr Sign; Any sign of liorwcrght fabric or strutter material smith rro enrrlosing framework, that is
mounted Lo a building ar olh,er stlU - tuts at one or more edges, bul not I ntl„ ding thost. representing a
nation, state or ether officially recognized public bidy or instirutio% -O Rn J ieg itimate public
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E. [#illboud: Any sign used to direct attention to a business, -cortlrncdily, smiee, or entettainrnent
conducted, sold, or offerr4 ;0 a location cltwT than the prc miws on wXch the sign is keatr -4.
F. Business Sign; A sign that directs atleatin to a busliimss or profess ion conducted, Or to a commod iTy
-Dr scrum .old. offered, or nuanufarrtuled, Or ra an'entrrtainmdrrt offered on the premises.
(J, ChanpaNe - Copy Sign= A sign. Su41h -s a boUctin Wmd or public annovnccment kv irz, Wkrc the
mcssa c or graphics is not permancntly afYixtd to tly� structure, frarning or background, wlr,ere the
mesNg.t Fnp replaced pitiodically, either manually, meehattii call y nr eMectranically, and proyided
such sign dniim ncir c-awq itute ;qn animated -or flashing sign as dcfi nr~d ebnvc.
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H. Direotury Sign: A sign that is enmpanhlc worth the design 1} eme of The dinvclopmenr, rrray include
multiple tenaws. and 3'3 locat -ed at the entrance of thr dtvclopmeni.
I. Freestanding (Post) Sign: A sign supported from thr gmvnd or �inyf non mvyable sign not afYixrd to a
WiIdirig,
J. Hangir<g ■red Suspended Sigm: A sign that is used t *'help deti ne entrif and ider lift' business riftmes
to pedestrians- Their are small grid hang over the building entry if the appropriate clearance is
primw idrd.
K. lllutninated Sign, A sign with Ott ariifieial light source incorparamd internally nr externally for 1hC
Furp05e Of illuminatiltR lhrt 4i8P.
L. Montimeat Sigh' A sign that is made rtrtlirely of marble, granite, shone, c.onerele, ur similes material
Mils a Conti nvous at-grade mac, unwac hed to a pile, and independent of any ssructure_ Supportin
elemenU, inr.iuding bases, mmy not cxrccd thrcr rent in heighl and are included in mr- asurement of
sign hrior. Supporting elements, including bases, shall be constructed with materials that are
oiNhiliecturally compatible with the piinc.iple 59ruimire.
M. lriamc Plan: A permanent, fixed -Lopyr sign indicalin�flnly thr name, addrrss an&ni prriksslnn nfthe
Nsid or r es i denrs, or the name umd.'or address of fhe si ne Or bu i [ding klwr(s
N. N -oncortforming sign; A sign w4kh was erected legally. but nn longer complies -with
subsequendyr crlaserrd sign restrictions and tegulatiGns,
0. Plcrmaocnt ` gn: A namr, identifiratian, dr-5rription, display, illusirstion or devisr which is
iniendGd for a period of displsy in excess uF direly days. And sign that is not considered a
temporary sign or a tea I estate s ign with i n th is C+rd i nonce steal I be considered pvrmanent.
P. PartAllin Sign: Any sign des3 io be trmsporied, including, but nol limited lo:
1. Signs with wheels, eilhw atke, U or rcmaved on 5i1r;
2. Signs with transportable chassis i3F support constricted without �rhe ls;
3. Signs dtsigtted to be transporied by trai let -an wheels ov marLually.
Q. Foie Sign: A sign that ir, intended to communkate vtiridr people in rut- amobiles. The sign structure i$
rypiral I,r localed on a single prole, bur other types of supports may be used_
R. Pro3ecting �Lgn: A sign other than a wall sigrrt that pro *(& from aM is supprled bg the wall of a
building or s[rucrure_
S. Public R.egulatio�n artd Infonmation Sign: A sign erected by a public authority, or by a publix servkC
organizotion p onlcd permission her a public authnriiy, within a pubiie right -of -Way, or on private
pruperty when required by law, and L'nlen&t to Corbel tra ir, difect, idenllfy or inform the p bliv,
or provide a needed public service ass dCtCrmiTked by the rules and rtgutations of the sponsoring
publrr, aulhurity.
T. RDUjing Sign: A sign in wh iCIN the 9 itie l f or arty portion Of the s ign, movis )n a fev-o bring nr
similar. martner,
U. Special lsueni Sign: A ternporwy, portable ar b=ner Rign, designed and placed t-a draw attention tU a
special event or promotion of limited duration.
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V. Subdivision Entry Sign: A sign that identifies the name'of a residential, industrial, or commercial
subdivision. This sign is usually a monument sign placed near a vehicular entrance or a wall sign
placed on a community facility of the development.
W. Temporary Sign: A sign which is designed to be used only for a limited period of time, as regulated
in this Chapter, and is not, nor intended to be, permanently attached to a building, structure, or the
ground.
X. Wall Sign: A sign erected parallel to the surface of a wall or other vertical or nearly vertical surface
of a structure, and not extending more than what what.I rfec64ary for the construction and support of that
affixed wall sign.
Y. Window Sign: A sign affixed to a window, including windows within doors or any sign sufficiently
near the inside of a window as to make such sign clearly and or intentionally visible, and easily read,
by motorists and pedestrians outside of the building.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and
publication, according to law.
Section 4. This ordinance is hereby declared to be severable. If any portion of this ordinance is declared
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect
and shall be read to carry out the purposes of the ordinance before the declaration of partial invalidity.
Section 5.All ordinances,resolutions, orders,and parts thereof in conflict herewith are repealed.
PASSED AND ADOPTSBY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL,IDAHO,
this 21 day of • ,2008.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL,IDAHO,
this Z( r& day ofL`, ,2008.
ATTEST:
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ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL
NOTICE OF ADOPTION AND SUMMARY OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2712
AN ORDINANCE ENACTED BY THE CALDWELL CITY,-COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 10,
ARTICLE 2, SECTION 6 OF CITY CODE CONCERNING THE SIGN SCHEDULE BY DELETING
SECTION 10-02-06 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW SECTION 10-02-06;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS, AND PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH.
Section 1: Repeals Section 10-02-06 in its entirety.
Section 2. Enacts a new Section 10-02-06 as follows:
(1) Describes the purpose and objectives of adopted sign regulations to promote a healthy economy,
encourage an attractive visual environment, to insure public safety, provide necessary, yet
reasonable signage and removal of non-conforming signs.
(2) Sets forth general provisions regarding proper location of signs, signs for home occupations and
business and dwelling units, deviation from standards by conditional use permit, sign height,
landscaping, sign size and undeveloped property for sale signs.
(3) Describes types of signs that are and regulations exempted.
(4) Describes types of signs that are prohibited.
(5) Provides a sign schedule that regulates sign dimensional and location by zoning district.
(6) Describes standards for height, area, setbacks, wall signage, and illumination of signs.
(7) Describes standards for nonconforming signs.
(8) Sets forth procedures for the removal of abandoned signs.
(9) Provides standards and regulations for temporary signage.
(10) Provides a procedure for obtaining sign permits.
(11) Sets forth new definitions.
Section 3: Provides that this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval, and publication, according to law.
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Section 4: Provides for severability.
Section 5: Repeals conflicting ordinances,resolutions and orders.
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Ordinance No. 2712 provides an effective date, which shall be when published in the Idaho Press
Tribune on the 28th day of April 2008. Ordinance No. 2712 was passed by the Council and approved
by the Mayor on the 21st day of April 2008. The full text of the Ordinance is available at Caldwell
Planning and Zoning, 621 Cleveland Boulevard, Caldwell, Idaho. The Mayor and City Council
approved the foregoing summary for publication pursuant to Idaho Code 50-901A on the 21St day of
April 2008.
Mayor Garret L. Nancolas
ATTEST: Debbie Geyer, City Clerk
STATEMENT OF LEGAL ADVISOR
I have reviewed the foregoing summary and believe
that it provides a true and complete summary of Ordinance
No. 2712 and provides adequate notice to the public as to
the contents of such ordinance.
DATED this 7 I)4- day of (1..j\„, 2008.
Mark Hilty, Attorney for City of Caldwell