Chapter 18.90
SIGNS FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND HOME OCCUPATION USES
Sections:
18.90.010 General requirements.
18.90.030 Allowed signs by zone.
18.90.060 Sign standards in the case of a conditional use and this chapter.
18.90.010 General requirements.
1. Permit required, except as provided by HMC 18.90.020, Exempt signs. All home businesses, commercial and industrial businesses shall obtain a City of Harrisburg sign permit prior to erecting, placing, replacing or changing a business sign, as defined herein.
2. Definition of Business Signs. Words, letters, pictorial device, logo or other graphic means intended to convey information regarding a business, occupation, or commercial/industrial activity of any kind.
3. Existing Signs. All signs, with correct information, in good repair and consistent with Chapter 18.70 HMC shall, upon adoption of this chapter, and if in violation of this chapter, be granted “existing nonconforming use” status consistent with Chapter 18.25 HMC.
4. Upon discontinuation or abandonment of nonconforming use status in accordance with HMC 18.25.020, the sign shall be either removed or brought into conformance with this chapter within 60 days of written notice by the City. [Ord. 987 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022.]
18.90.020 Exempt signs.
The following signs are exempt from the requirements of this chapter:
1. Government and traffic control/safety signs.
2. Temporary signs (not to exceed 60 days) for a civic, charitable or public event or activity.
3. U.S. or State flags.
4. Painted nonilluminated signs.
5. Small (less than two square feet) directional or public notice signs that indicate the existence or a direction to facilities open to the public, including sport facilities, schools, civic/fraternal organizations, churches, etc.
6. Any temporary signs in commercial or industrial zoned areas that are in place for less than 60 days, are less than 12 square feet, and do not cover more than 15 percent of the wall and window space of the building side closest to the public right-of-way. [Ord. 987 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022.]
18.90.030 Allowed signs by zone.
1. Residential Zones R-1, R-2, R-3.
a. One nonilluminated sign per lot or parcel, not to exceed 12 square feet.
b. Said sign to be constructed of durable materials (wood, plastic, metal), permanently mounted.
c. All residential zone signs shall be mounted on a pedestal or base not more than two feet high. The total height of the sign shall not exceed six feet.
d. Signs shall be set back from public right-of-way, or an adjoining property not less than four feet.
2. Commercial and Industrial Zones.
a. One illuminated sign not to exceed 32 square feet and not more than 10 feet in height.
b. One nonilluminated sign not to exceed 64 square feet and not more than 12 feet in height.
c. All signs must be set back from public right-of-way and neighboring property lines four feet. [Ord. 987 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022.]
18.90.040 Sign requirements.
1. All signs must be in good condition.
2. All commercial and industrial zone signs must be legible from the nearest public right-of-way and display the following:
a. The current and correct business name; if there is more than one business at the address then all must display their own sign or be part of a larger sign not to exceed 12 square feet per business/organization included on the sign.
b. Contain a legible street address for the business(es). [Ord. 987 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022.]
18.90.050 Prohibited signs.
1. Signs that conflict with the City’s vision clearance standards.
2. Any sign attached to a tree, utility pole, or another sign.
3. Any sign that no longer reflects current conditions or circumstances, is in disrepair or is no longer legible, or in any way hazardous.
4. Roof signs.
5. Any sign on public property or right-of-way.
6. Any nonpermitted sign. [Ord. 987 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022.]
18.90.060 Sign standards in the case of a conditional use and this chapter.
In the case of an approved conditional use, the sign limitations of a zone may be exceeded. Said signs shall pertain to the approved conditional use as specifically defined in the conditional use permit. [Ord. 987 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022.]