Chapter 8.40
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS – ALL GRAPHIC ZONES
Sections:
8.40.010 Freestanding graphics.
8.40.020 Height limit – Freestanding graphics.
8.40.030 Maximum number of freestanding graphics per site.
8.40.040 Landscaping required at base.
8.40.050 Wall or roof graphics.
8.40.060 Maximum height of graphics.
8.40.070 Awnings and canopies.
8.40.120 Removal of portable graphics at closing.
8.40.130 Maximum size of portable graphics.
8.40.150 Graphics over public property.
8.40.160 No permanent graphics over streets.
8.40.170 Graphics over alleys.
8.40.180 Graphics on public sidewalks.
8.40.190 Off-premises graphics.
8.40.210 Temporary graphics and special events.
8.40.220 Vehicular line of sight.
8.40.230 Fuel station price graphics.
Prior legislation: Ord. CCO-11-05.
8.40.010 Freestanding graphics.
The maximum graphic area for freestanding graphics shall be one-half of a square foot per lineal foot of building frontage up to 32 square feet. (Ord. CCO-18-03, 2018; Ord. CCO-03-04, 2003; Ord. CCO-95-05, 1995)
8.40.020 Height limit – Freestanding graphics.
Freestanding graphics shall not exceed a maximum of 10 feet in height. (Ord. CCO-18-03, 2018; Ord. CCO-03-04, 2003; Ord. CCO-95-05, 1995)
8.40.030 Maximum number of freestanding graphics per site.
No more than one freestanding graphic per public access driveway shall be permitted for any parcel. (Ord. CCO-18-03, 2018; Ord. CCO-03-04, 2003; Ord. CCO-95-05, 1995)
8.40.040 Landscaping required at base.
A landscaped area located around the base of the monument or pole graphic equal to one and one-half square feet for each square foot of monument or pole graphic area is required for all ground graphics. The landscaped area shall contain living landscape material consisting of shrubs, perennial ground cover plants, or a combination of both placed throughout the required landscape area and having a spacing of no greater than three feet on center. (Ord. CCO-18-03, 2018; Ord. CCO-03-04, 2003; Ord. CCO-95-05, 1995. Formerly 8.40.100)
8.40.050 Wall or roof graphics.
(A) A premises displaying wall or roof graphic is allowed one signable area on each facade of the building that has frontage in public view.
(B) The total area of the wall and roof graphics displayed on the premises shall not exceed the following percentage of the signable area: 60 percent of the signable area for street frontages and 40 percent for blank facades.
(C) Wall graphics may be painted on, attached to, or pinned away from the wall, must not interrupt architectural details. Roof graphics must not exceed the peak of the roof. (Ord. CCO-18-03, 2018)
8.40.060 Maximum height of graphics.
No graphic shall rise above the peak or roof-line of the building. (Ord. CCO-18-03, 2018; Ord. CCO-03-04, 2003; Ord. CCO-95-05, 1995. Formerly 8.40.150)
8.40.070 Awnings and canopies.
Graphics on awnings shall be painted, stitched, or mounted to the awning or canopy. The awning or canopy must be capable of supporting the graphic. (Ord. CCO-18-03, 2018)
8.40.080 Menu boxes.
Menu boxes are permitted; provided, that the business offers for sale to the public food and/or beverages for consumption.
(A) Menu boxes shall not exceed four square feet.
(B) One menu box shall be allowed per business.
(C) The menu box shall contain a menu identical to that being provided to the customers of the business, excluding special menus and on-site offers.
(D) The menu box may be internally illuminated; provided, that the source of light is fully shielded from the public. (Ord. CCO-18-03, 2018; Ord. CCO-03-04, 2003; Ord. CCO-95-05, 1995)
8.40.090 Marquee graphics.
Marquee graphics are to be installed only on buildings occupied by theaters, cinemas or performing arts facilities. The facility name portion of the graphic should not exceed 40 percent of the total graphic area and the changeable copy portions of the graphic should not exceed 80 percent of the total graphic area. (Ord. CCO-18-03, 2018; Ord. CCO-03-04, 2003; Ord. CCO-95-05, 1995. Formerly 8.40.085)
8.40.100 Sizing of graphics.
Where more than one graphic is used on one building frontage, all graphics shall not exceed the total signable area for that given facade facing a public street. (Ord. CCO-18-03, 2018; Ord. CCO-03-04, 2003; Ord. CCO-95-05, 1995. Formerly 8.40.090)
8.40.110 Portable graphics.
A premises or occupant of a multiuse building may apply to the City of Mt. Shasta to display a portable street graphic when:
(A) The portable street graphic is constructed of safe materials that are securely anchored;
(B) They do not utilize illumination or any electrical sources;
(C) They attain an encroachment permit from the City of Mt. Shasta and do not deter pedestrian movement;
(D) They do not obstruct or be dangerous to motor vehicle, pedestrian, and cycling traffic. (Ord. CCO-18-03, 2018)
8.40.120 Removal of portable graphics at closing.
All portable graphics shall be removed at the close of each business day. (Ord. CCO-18-03, 2018; Ord. CCO-03-04, 2003; Ord. CCO-95-05, 1995. Formerly 8.40.130)
8.40.130 Maximum size of portable graphics.
Portable graphics shall not exceed a maximum of 12 square feet. Portable graphics shall not be deducted from the total signable area of a facade. (Ord. CCO-18-03, 2018; Ord. CCO-03-04, 2003; Ord. CCO-95-05, 1995. Formerly 8.40.140)
8.40.140 Hanging graphics.
Hanging graphics shall be mounted only under canopies, awnings, or building overhangs. All hanging graphics shall be no greater than four square feet. All hanging graphics must have a clearance of at least eight feet above the walkway or surface. (Ord. CCO-18-03, 2018; Ord. CCO-03-04, 2003; Ord. CCO-95-05, 1995. Formerly 8.40.160)
8.40.150 Graphics over public property.
Hanging graphics may project over public sidewalks or yards, providing there is a perpendicular clearance of at least eight feet above all sidewalks or surfaces. (Ord. CCO-18-03, 2018; Ord. CCO-03-04, 2003; Ord. CCO-95-05, 1995. Formerly 8.40.170)
8.40.160 No permanent graphics over streets.
No permanent graphic shall hang over a street. (Ord. CCO-18-03, 2018; Ord. CCO-03-04, 2003; Ord. CCO-95-05, 1995. Formerly 8.40.180)
8.40.170 Graphics over alleys.
Graphics shall not project over an alley or driveway. (Ord. CCO-18-03, 2018; Ord. CCO-03-04, 2003; Ord. CCO-95-05, 1995. Formerly 8.40.190)
8.40.180 Graphics on public sidewalks.
No permanent or temporary graphics, except regulatory and special events graphics, shall be placed on any public sidewalks, alleys, or public right-of-way. (Ord. CCO-18-03, 2018; Ord. CCO-03-04, 2003; Ord. CCO-95-05, 1995. Formerly 8.40.200)
8.40.190 Off-premises graphics.
No graphic shall be erected for commercial purposes except on the premises on which the business, service, or product is provided. (Ord. CCO-18-03, 2018; Ord. CCO-03-04, 2003; Ord. CCO-95-05, 1995. Formerly 8.40.210)
8.40.200 Temporary graphics.
(A) Temporary graphics may not exceed an accumulation aggregate of 25 square feet.
(B) Temporary graphics may not be illuminated.
(C) Temporary graphics require Planning Department approval, and shall be maintained and in good repair.
(D) Temporary graphics may be approved for up to 120 consecutive days. (Ord. CCO-18-03, 2018; Ord. CCO-03-04, 2003; Ord. CCO-95-05, 1995. Formerly 8.40.220)
8.40.210 Temporary graphics and special events.
All graphics associated with an approved City of Mt. Shasta special event shall follow MSMC 7.30.080. (Ord. CCO-18-03, 2018)
8.40.220 Vehicular line of sight.
No freestanding graphic may be located within 20 feet of a street intersection right-of-way, measured from the right-of-way boundary to the edge of the graphic, or at a location that would cause an obstruction to vision to vehicular traffic. (Ord. CCO-18-03, 2018; Ord. CCO-03-04, 2003; Ord. CCO-95-05, 1995. Formerly 8.40.240)
8.40.230 Fuel station price graphics.
Fuel stations shall be allowed an additional graphic per street frontage, not to exceed minimum State requirements, for the purpose of displaying fuel prices only. (Ord. CCO-18-03, 2018; Ord. CCO-03-04, 2003; Ord. CCO-95-05, 1995. Formerly 8.40.260)