FS15-311 Sign Code Update: Wall Signs and Freestanding Signs Planning and Zoning Commission July 6, 2017 1
Progress to-date P&Z Commission discussion item April 16, 2015 City Council work session April 21, 2015 Research, imagery collection U.S. Supreme Court decision on Reed v. Town of Gilbert Workshops regarding Reed v. Town of Gilbert City Council discussion September 1, 2015 Preparation of draft language City Council Discussion – March 7, 2017 Four outreach meetings March 8 through 29, 2017 EMC Demonstration – March 14, 2017 P&Z Discussion – April 20, 2017 P&Z Discussion – July 6, 2017 2
Next Steps (tentative) P&Z Work Session July 20, 2017 Billboards o Freeway Signs o Electronic Messaging o P&Z Work Session August 3, 2017 Temporary Signs o P&Z Work Session September 7, 2017 Open Discussion o Summary of Revisions o 3
Next Steps (tentative) P&Z Hearing October 5, 2017 City Council Work Session November 7, 2017 City Council Hearing December 5, 2017 4
Topics of Discussion Methods of Measurement Wall Signs Freestanding Signs 5
Topics of Discussion Methods of Measurement • Single Rectangle Method • Multiple Geometry Method • Multiple Rectangle Method Wall Signs • Area Ratio • Additional Area Allowance based on Distance • Additional Sign Allowance for Tall Buildings • Blade Signs • Window Signs Freestanding Signs • Monument Sign vs. Pole Sign • Class I and Class II Monument Signs • Class III and Class IV Monument Signs • Class V and Class VI Monument Signs Roadway Arch Signs • • Subdivision Perimeter Wall Signs 6
Methods of Measurement 7
Methods of Measurement Section 113-05 – Definitions Sign, area: The smallest rectangular area or areas of a 2-dimensional sign which can enclose all of the sign copy , or in the case of a 3-dimensional sign , 50% of the volume of the smallest cuboid which can enclose the sign . 8
Methods of Measurement Section 113-07 – General Provisions Methods of measurement 9
Methods of Measurement Single Rectangle Method Scenario: Wendy’s Restaurant Proposed Wall Sign 6 Square Feet of Sign Area Allowed Multiple Rectangle Method 10
Scenario: Methods of Measurement Wendy’s Restaurant Proposed Wall Sign 6 Square Feet of Sign Area Allowed Different methodology results in larger sign but same Sign Area 11
Methods of Measurement Other methodologies: Multiple Geometry Method “For a wall sign comprised of individual letters, figures or elements on a wall or similar surface of the building or structure, the area and dimensions of the sign shall encompass a regular geometric shape (rectangle, circle, trapezoid, triangle, etc.), or a combination of regular geometric shapes, which form, or approximate, the perimeter of all elements in the display, the frame, and any applied background that is not part of the architecture of the building. When separate elements are organized to form a single sign, but are separated by open space, the sign area and dimensions shall be calculated by determining the geometric form, or combination of forms, which comprises all of the display areas, including the space between different elements. Minor appendages to a particular regular shape, as determined by the Zoning Enforcement Officer or Planning Commission, shall not be included in the total area of a sign.” Source: A Framework for On-Premise Sign Regulation . 2009. Weinstein & Hart 12
Methods of Measurement Scenario: Multiple Geometry Method Wendy’s Restaurant Proposed Wall Sign 6 Square Feet of Sign Area Allowed 13
Methods of Measurement Single Geometry Method = 6 SF Multiple Rectangle Method = 4 SF Multiple Geometry Method = 4 SF 14
Methods of Measurement Single Rectangle Method Scenario: Wendy’s Restaurant Proposed Wall Sign 6 Square Feet of Sign Area Allowed Framed sign would still be evaluated using Single Rectangle Method 15
Methods of Measurement Jurisdictional Comparison Jurisdiction Sign Area Measurement Methodology Peoria (draft) Multiple Rectangle Method Glendale Multiple Rectangle Method Phoenix (draft) Multiple Geometry Method Maricopa County Multiple Geometry Method 16
Methods of Measurement DISCUSSION Options: Single-rectangle method Multiple-geometry method Multiple-rectangle method Other issues or concerns? 17
Wall Sign Area Ratio 18
Wall Sign Area Ratio Section 113-08 – Sign Classifications and Types B – Building-Mounted Signs 1 – Building Wall Signs Allowed on any elevation of any primary use building regardless of orientation to the street or parking lot Single-tenant sign area is 1.5 square feet per 1 linear foot of elevation on which the sign is mounted Width of sign not to exceed 80% of width of building 19
Wall Sign Area Ratio Section 113-08 – Sign Classifications and Types B – Building-Mounted Signs 1 – Building Wall Signs Allowed on any elevation of any primary use building regardless of orientation to the street or parking lot Multi-tenant sign area is 1.5 square feet per 1 linear foot of leased tenant frontage Width of sign not to exceed 80% of width of leased tenant space 20
Wall Sign Area Ratio 21
Wall Sign Area Ratio 22
Wall Sign Area Ratio Jurisdictional Comparison Jurisdiction Wall Sign Area Ratio Peoria (draft) 2 SF per LF of business frontage with cap ranging between 120 SF and 400 SF depending upon footprint of business. Glendale R-O and C-O capped at 24 SF. G-O capped at 48 SF. C-O and G-O capped at 100 SF for buildings >10,000 SF if located on street with 300 LF of frontage and cannot be seen from residential districts. Capped at 40 SF per tenant elevation. Major Medical 1 SF per LF of elevation, capped at 600 SF. Hospital emergency facilities may have 2 signs at 30 sf. Phoenix (draft) Either 1 SF or 1.5 SF per LF of elevation depending on footprint of building. Capped at between 40 SF and 150 SF depending on building footprint. Maricopa County 15% of the face plane of the building. Buckeye Varies from 0.25 to 1.5 SF per LF of elevation depending on use. 23
Wall Sign Area Ratio DISCUSSION Options: Keep wall sign area ratio of 1.5 square feet per 1 linear foot of building elevation. Reduce or increase wall sign area ratio. Distinguish between single-tenant and multi-tenant users. Other issues or concerns? 24
Increase in Wall Sign Area Based on Distance from Road 25
Increase in Wall Sign Area Based on Distance from Road Section 113-08 – Sign Classifications and Types B – Building-Mounted Signs 1 – Building Wall Signs Sign area may increase by 25% when building is setback 600’ from public right-of-way May increase an additional 25% for each additional 200’ of setback up to maximum of 100% Provided sign does not otherwise violate other provisions of the sign code 26
Increase in Wall Sign Area Based on Distance from Road 1.5 : 1 600’ Sam’s Club would fall into the 800’ to 1,000’ category and would be allowed 2.25 SF of 200’ 1.875 : 1 Sign Area per linear foot of building elevation on the 200’ 2.25 : 1 North Elevation. 2.675 : 1 200’ 3.0 : 1 200’ 27
Increase in Wall Sign Area Based on Distance from Road Jurisdictional Comparison Jurisdiction Additional Wall Sign Area Allowance Based on Distance from Road Peoria (draft) Not specified Glendale Not specified Phoenix (draft) Not specified Maricopa County Not specified Buckeye Allowed sign area may be doubled if the building is setback at least 300’ from public right-of-way 28
Increase in Wall Sign Area Based on Distance from Road DISCUSSION Options: Keep current language relating to wall sign area increase relative to distance from road. Reduce or increase distance and/or area criteria Delete language altogether. Other issues or concerns? 29
Additional Wall Sign for Buildings Greater than 5-Stories 30
Additional Wall Sign for Buildings Greater than 5-Stories Section 113-08 – Sign Classifications and Types B – Building-Mounted Signs 1 – Building Wall Signs Allowed on any elevation of any primary use building regardless of orientation to the street or parking lot Multi-story building 5-stories or more get 1 additional sign near the top of the building Sign area not exceeding 25% of the width of the building Not allowed on elevation shaft or equipment screening 31
Additional Wall Sign for Buildings Greater than 5-Stories Jurisdictional Comparison Jurisdiction Additional Wall Sign Area Allowance for Buildings Greater than 5 Stories Peoria (draft) Current code requires that wall sign located on buildings greater than 3 stories be located on the upper 25% of the wall. Draft code is silent. Glendale Wall sign erected above 56’ must be placed in the upper 10% of the wall and not exceed 80% of the width of the wall. Phoenix (draft) Not specified Maricopa County Not specified Buckeye Not specified 32
Recommend
More recommend
