Section 40.310.010

40.310.010 Sign Standards

A. Purpose.

The purpose of this section is to add sign requirements common to the several zoning districts for the preservation of the character of the areas, structures, and uses; the needs of residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural potential; the need for healthful, safe, and convenient use of all lands, and the conservation and promulgation of values and resources. These requirements include, but are not limited to, standards relating to the number, size, placement and physical characteristics of signs. In addition, the purpose of this section is to provide an effective administrative process for the review and enforcement of these standards to protect and improve the aesthetic quality of the community.

(Amended: Ord. 2017-07-04; Ord. 2018-01-09; Ord. 2020-03-01)

B. Scope.

The signage covered under this section includes, but is not limited to: all commercial signs, and wall graphics; professional and business signs; home business signs; banners, balloons, flags and other temporary signage. It is not intended to regulate traffic signs or other governmental street signs, doorway identification nameplates, holiday decorations, informational signs pursuant to Chapter 13.20, temporary interior window signage or memorial signs. Also, it is not intended to regulate signage which is not visible from adjacent properties or from public rights-of-way. Further, it is not intended to regulate the display of the national or state flag.

Three other sections of the Clark County Code contain additional requirements for sign codes, namely: (1) Section 40.260.115(E)(5), which pertains to marijuana facilities, (2) Appendix A (F), which pertains to sign standards for mixed use development, and (3) Appendix F, Chapter 8.4, which pertains to sign standards for development in the Highway 99 Overlay District.

(Amended: Ord. 2005-04-12; Ord. 2017-07-04; Ord. 2018-01-09; Ord. 2020-03-01)

C. Definitions.

The following definitions and terms shall be used in the interpretation of this section:

Banner	“Banner” means an on-site sign such as those used to announce an open house, a grand opening, or to make a special announcement. Normally, it is constructed of cloth, canvas, or similar material and is without a rigid frame. It will be considered either as a fascia or freestanding sign, depending on the method of attachments, and will have to comply with the normal zone requirements.
Billboard	“Billboard” shall mean the same as “off-premises sign.” See definition of “off-premises sign.”
Business complex	“Business complex” means two (2) or more commercial businesses on a lot or abutting lots with common access and parking.
Business complex sign	“Business complex sign” means a sign which is designed to identify a business complex where no single business identification and/or advertisement occupies more than fifty percent (50%) of the sign area.
Directional sign	“Directional sign” means any sign which is designed and erected solely for the purpose of traffic or pedestrian direction, and which is placed on the property to which the public is directed. See also “off-premises directional sign.”
Doorway identification sign	“Doorway identification sign” means a non-illuminated sign which is limited to the name, address, and number of the building, institution, or person and to the activity carried on in the building or institution, or the occupancy of the person; provided, that the lettering, excluding numbers, of each sign shall not exceed two (2) square feet.
Electronic message center	“Electronic message center” means a sign on which the copy changes automatically on a lampbank or through mechanical means, such as electrical or electronic time and temperature units.
Fascia sign	“Fascia sign” means a flat sign which projects one and one-half (1 1/2) feet or less horizontally from the vertical face of the wall of a building, or vertical face of a canopy awning or parapet upon which it is affixed, painted, or attached, running parallel for its whole length to the face or wall of the building and which does not extend beyond the horizontal width of such wall, awning or parapet.
Freestanding sign	“Freestanding sign” means a sign not attached to or forming a part of a building.
Height of sign	“Height of sign” means the vertical distance measured from grade at the point of support, or average grade for multiple supports and monument signs, to the highest point on the sign and sign structure.
Industrial complex	“Industrial complex” means two (2) or more industrial businesses on a lot or abutting lots with common access and parking.
Industrial complex sign	“Industrial complex sign” means a sign which is designed to identify an industrial complex where no single business identification and advertisement occupies more than fifty percent (50%) of the sign.
Monument sign	“Monument sign” means a sign and supporting structure which has similar top and bottom dimensions and is constructed as a solid structure or one which gives the appearance of a continuous, non-hollow, unbroken, unfenestrated mass. Further, similar top and bottom dimensions shall mean dimensions which are within ten percent (10%) of each other.
Nonconforming sign	“Nonconforming sign” means a sign which was erected legally but which does not comply with currently applicable sign restrictions and regulations; provided, a sign which does not conform to the currently applicable sign code requirements, but for which a variance or conditional use permit was issued, shall not be considered a nonconforming sign.
Off-premises sign	“Off-premises sign” means a sign that advertises products, services or facilities or directs persons to a premises different from where the sign is installed.
Off-premises directional sign	“Off-premises directional sign” means a sign which directs persons to a premises different from where the sign is located. These signs typically include an address or street name or direction such as “two blocks north on the right.”
On-premises sign	“On-premises sign” means a sign which carries only advertisements strictly related to a lawful use of the premises on which it is located, including signs or sign devices indicating the business transacted, services rendered, goods sold or produced on the premises, name of the business, and name of the person, firm or corporation occupying the premises. “On-premises sign” also means a sign which contains religious, political, social and other noncommercial messages.
Portable sign	“Portable sign” means any sign designed to move or be moved by trailer or vehicle to advertise at different locations. Further, these signs include any sign which is not firmly fastened to a building or the ground.
Premises	“Premises” for the purposes of this section, means one (1) of the following: a. A legal lot; or b. A combination of contiguous legal lots under one (1) ownership; or c. A group of legal lots with common access, parking and signage. If more than one (1) definition of “premises” can be applied to a group of lots, the choice of which definition applies shall be the owner(s) of the lots or the applicant for a sign permit representing the owner(s); provided, only one (1) definition may be applied at one (1) time to a group of lots; and provided further, all signs within the premises or subsequent revision to the premises, shall comply with the provisions of the sign code.
Projecting sign	“Projecting sign” means a sign which projects more than one and one-half (1 1/2) feet horizontally from the vertical face of a building, awning, canopy or parapet.
Rooftop sign	“Rooftop sign” means a sign erected upon the roof of a building or canopy, or a sign attached to a building which projects vertically above the roof, eave, awning or parapet; however, this does not include signs attached to the vertical face of a parapet, awning or canopy; provided, the sign does not project above the vertical face of the parapet, awning or canopy to which it is attached.
Rotating sign	“Rotating sign” means a sign in which the sign itself or any portion of the sign moves in a revolving or similar manner.
Sign	“Sign” means a display or device affixed to the ground, attached to a building, or other structure using graphics, symbols, and/or written copy designed specifically for the display of a commercial or other advertisement to the public.
Sign area	“Sign area” means: a. The area of a freestanding sign or structure not using an integral part of the building for its background means the largest cross-sectional area of the sign measured to a line encompassing all portions of the sign structure, including tubing used in lighting such sign or structure, but excluding posts without attached lighting. Further, the base on which a monument-type sign is set may be excluded; provided, there is no attached lighting. b. The area of a double-faced sign (i.e., a sign painted on two (2) sides, or signs which are erected in a “V” configuration with an angle between the two (2) faces not exceeding thirty (30) degrees), shall be the largest area on one (1) side of the sign. Further, these types of signs shall be considered one (1) sign for the purpose of determining the number of signs allowed. c. The area of any sign or structure using an integral part of the building or awning as a background means the area within the shortest line drawn to include all letters, design and tubing which are a part of the sign or structure; provided, that for illuminated awnings the area shall be limited to the area within the shortest line drawn to include all copy and graphics, excluding illuminated areas outside of these lines.
Street frontage	“Street frontage” means the linear frontage of a parcel of property abutting a single public street.
Temporary sign	“Temporary sign” means any sign which is not permanently installed or affixed to any sign structure or building, and not displayed for longer than thirty (30) days. In case of construction project signs, they may be maintained for the duration of the construction. Temporary signs shall also include balloons attached to buildings or property.

(Amended: Ord. 2017-07-04; Ord. 2018-01-09)

D. Signs Prohibited.

Erection or maintenance of signs having any of the following characteristics is prohibited in Clark County:

1. Signs which bear or contain statements, words or pictures of an obscene nature;

2. Signs advertising activities that are illegal under state or federal laws or regulations in effect at the location of such signs or at the locations of such activities;

3. A sign which does not bear the names of the owner or person responsible for the maintenance of the advertising sign;

4. Signs artificially illuminated which are of such intensity or placed in such manner as to interfere with, or impair the vision of the driver of a motor vehicle, or otherwise interfere with any driver’s operation of a motor vehicle;

5. Signs which attempt or appear to attempt to direct the movement of traffic by interfering with, imitating or resembling any official traffic sign, signal or device;

6. Signs which prevent the driver of a vehicle from having a clear and unobstructed view of official signs and approaching or merging traffic as defined in Section 40.350.030(B)(8);

7. Signs which exceed a height of thirty-five (35) feet, except as authorized under Section 40.310.010(G). Signs authorized by the district standards under Section 40.310.010(F)(3) and Tables 40.310.010-2 through 40.310.010-6 shall comply with the height restrictions contained therein;

8. Signs located or projecting within the county right-of-way unless a written street use permit has been obtained;

9. Rooftop and rotating signs;

10. Portable signs, temporary signs, flags and banners unless a temporary sign permit has been approved by the responsible official;

11. Signs containing strobe lights which are visible from beyond the property line;

12. Any sign not specifically permitted by this section, excluding those signs identified in the scope of this chapter;

13. Signs which contain flashing lights which exceed more than ten percent (10%) of the area of the sign;

14. Off-premises signs (billboards), except for off-premises directional signs as allowed under Table 40.310.010-1 of this section.

(Amended: Ord. 2017-07-04; Ord. 2018-01-09)

E. Sign Permits Required.

Sign permits pursuant to Section 40.520.050 are required for all signs which are authorized under Sections 40.310.010(F)(3), (G) and (I) except those provided in Table 40.310.010-1 and provisions for real estate signs and agricultural signs in Table 40.310.010-3 through Table 40.310.010-6.

(Amended: Ord. 2006-05-01; Ord. 2012-06-02; Ord. 2017-07-04; Ord. 2018-01-09)

F. Requirements for Signs – General and by Zoning Districts.

1. Temporary Signs in Certain Commercial Zones (GC, CR-1, CR-2, NC, CC, BP, and A Zones).

a. A permit for temporary sign(s) and/or banner(s) for a grand opening or other special event may be approved by the responsible official. The temporary sign permit shall be subject to the following conditions:

b. The permit shall be for a maximum thirty (30) day period.

(1) No more than two (2) temporary permits shall be issued to a business per year.

(2) A cash or surety bond in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) or other assurances may be required from the responsible official to ensure the removal of the temporary sign(s) at the end of the above stated period.

(3) The cash or surety bond shall be forfeited if (all) the temporary sign(s) is (are) not removed at above stated required time.

(4) Forfeiture of the cash or surety bond shall not relieve the permittee from compliance with the removal of the sign(s).

(Amended: Ord. 2016-06-12)

2. The standards for signs unrestricted by zoning district are located in Table 40.310.010-1.

Table 40.310.010-1. General Sign Standards for All Zoning Districts
Sign Type	Number of Signs Allowed on Premises	Maximum Area	Maximum Height
Temporary Real Estate1	1 sign at each entrance of officially recorded plat	32 square feet per sign	None
Permanent Gate or Entrance Structure Sign2	2 signs	32 square feet per sign	None
Restricting Use of Property3	Unlimited along boundary	2 square feet per sign	None
Restricting Use of Property3	1 sign at tract entrance	16 square feet for entrance sign	None
Institutional4	No maximum number, but signs must identify the type of institution or related buildings	128 square feet per sign	None
Institutional4	1 bulletin board	32 square feet	None
Entrance/Exit/Parking/Traffic Identifying5	Unrestricted	8 square feet	8 feet
Temporary General (must get temporary permit)6	Unrestricted	32 square feet	None
Off-Premises Directional (by conditional use)7	Unrestricted	32 square feet	None
Construction Site Temporary8	1 sign	32 square feet	None
On-Premises Directional9	Unrestricted	32 square feet	8 feet

1 For the purpose of advertising a real estate subdivision.

2 For the purpose of advertising a subdivision, range, estate, or farm.

3 For the purpose of restricting the use of property.

4 For the purpose of identifying, or giving information pertaining to, a public or semipublic institution.

5 For the purpose of identifying the entrance, exit, traffic direction, and parking facilities of public or private property on premises.

6 For the purpose of endorsing political candidates and ballot propositions, and advertising fairs, rodeos, or similar temporary activities. Such signs shall be removed by the permittee within fifteen (15) days following cessation of the activities for which the application was made.

7 For the purpose of giving directions, off-premises signs may be permitted subject to a conditional use permit specifying size, location and design.

8 For the purpose of identifying the architect, engineer or contractor of work under construction.

9 For the purpose of informing and directing traffic.

(Amended: Ord. 2005-04-12; Ord. 2006-09-13; Ord. 2010-12-12)

3. Additional Standards for Signs Restricted by Land Use District.

a. Single-Family Residential Districts. Additional standards for signs in single-family residential districts are located in Table 40.310.010-2. These standards apply to the following land use districts: R1-5, R1-6, R1-7.5, R1-10, and R1-20.

b. Multifamily Residential and Office Residential Zones. Additional standards for signs in multifamily residential and office residential districts are located in Table 40.310.010-3. These standards apply to the following land use districts: R-12, R-18, R-22, R-30, R-43, OR-15, OR-18, OR-22, OR-30, OR-43, U, and BP.

c. Commercial Districts. Additional standards for signs in commercial districts are located in Table 40.310.010-4. These standards apply to the following land use districts: GC, CR-1, CR-2, NC, and CC.

d. Industrial Districts. Additional standards for signs in industrial districts are located in Table 40.310.010-5. These standards apply to the following land use districts: IL and IH.

e. Rural and Resource Districts. Additional standards for signs in rural and resource districts are located in Table 40.310.010-6. These standards apply to the following land use districts: AG-20, FR-40, FR-80, AG-WL, R-5, R-10, R-20, RC-1, and RC-2.5.

(Amended: Ord. 2012-12-14; Ord. 2016-06-12)

Table 40.310.010-2. Additional Sign Standards for Single-Family Residential Districts
Sign Type/Use	Number of Signs Allowed on Premises	Maximum Area	Height	Lighting
Home Business,1 Temporary Tract Office, or Model Home	1 per home business	2 square feet per sign	Maximum 6 feet	Not allowed
On-Premises Freestanding2	1 per street frontage, with 50 square feet minimum spacing between signs	32 square feet total	15 feet	Allowed, with restrictions3
Fascia2	1 per building side	32 square feet total	None
Business Complex Freestanding2	1 per frontage	32 square feet total and limited to 2 square feet per tenant and 16 square feet for complex identification	20 feet
Real Estate Signs4	Building street frontage < 120 lineal feet, 1 sign	6 square feet per sign	None	None allowed
	Building street frontage 120 – 1,320 lineal feet, 1 sign	(.05 feet) * (lineal frontage) or a maximum of 32 square feet
	Building street frontage > 1,320 lineal feet, 1 sign per 660 lineal feet of frontage	32 square feet with minimum of 500 lineal feet spacing between signs
High School Electronic Message Center	1 per high school	25 square feet	Maximum 20 feet	Review and approval
Roadside Farm Stands, Agricultural Markets	See standards in Section 40.260.025

1 No additional permit is needed if the sign is part of the home business application.

2 Applies to conditional uses only. However, legal nonconforming commercial uses in these residential zones are allowed to erect freestanding signs via approval of a sign permit (conditional use permit not required) provided no other business-related signs are currently erected on the property, and the signs meet the standards delineated in this table.

3 No direct or exposed lighting, such as neon tubes. Internally illuminated sign must have a translucent background and the illuminated portion may not exceed fifty percent (50%) of sign face area. For business complex signs, only the portion identifying the complex may be illuminated.

4 Real estate signs are for the purpose of advertising a particular lot, building or premises for sale, lease or hire. All real estate signs are temporary.

(Amended: Ord. 2005-04-12; Ord. 2006-05-01; Ord. 2010-12-12; Ord. 2012-06-02)

Table 40.310.010-3. Additional Sign Standards for Multifamily Residential, Office Residential Districts, Business Park and University Districts
Sign Type/Use	Number of Signs Allowed on Premises	Maximum Area	Height	Lighting3
On-Premises Freestanding	1 per street frontage1	16 square feet2	Maximum 15 feet	No additional restrictions
On-Premises Fascia	1 per side of building	32 square feet	No height restrictions	No additional restrictions
Business Complex – Freestanding4	1 per street frontage	2 square feet/business or professional tenant, for tenant identification, and 16 square feet for business complex identification. Total maximum cumulative sign area, 32 square feet	Maximum 20 feet	Only that portion of the sign identifying the complex shall be illuminated
High School Electronic Message Center	1 per high school	25 square feet	Maximum 20 feet	Review and approval
Real Estate Signs5	Building street frontage < 120 lineal feet, 1 sign	6 square feet per sign	None	None
	Building street frontage 120 – 1,320 lineal feet, 1 sign	(.05 feet) * (lineal frontage) or a maximum of 32 square feet
	Building street frontage > 1,320 lineal feet, 1 sign per 660 lineal feet of frontage	32 square feet with minimum of 500 lineal feet spacing between signs
Allowed Combination of Sign Types	• There shall be no combinations of permanent sign types on a single street frontage, e.g., a fascia sign facing the street will preclude the use of a freestanding sign on that street. • The use of a business complex sign shall prohibit the use of any other type of freestanding sign, i.e., for a corner lot a business complex sign on one (1) street will require the sign on the other street to also be a business complex sign.
Roadside Farm Stands, Agricultural Markets	See standards in Section 40.260.025

1 Provided, that the minimum spacing between signs shall be fifty (50) feet.

2 Signs for conditional uses such as churches, mini-storage, medical offices, private schools, day care, and residential care facilities; however, excluding conditional uses for multifamily dwellings over two (2) stories and thirty-five (35) feet in height, shall have an allowable area of thirty-two (32) square feet for both freestanding and fascia signs; provided, that all other applicable requirements for height, number of signs, type, combinations, and lighting in this subsection shall be met.

3 No direct lighting such as exposed lighting or exposed neon tubes shall be used as a light source. For internally illuminated signs, the background shall be translucent, and the illuminated portion of the sign face must not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the sign face area.

4 Only monument type freestanding business complex signs shall be allowed.

5 Real estate signs are for the purpose of advertising a particular lot, building or premises for sale, lease or hire. All real estate signs are temporary.

(Amended: Ord. 2006-05-01; Ord. 2012-06-02; Ord. 2012-12-14)

Table 40.310.010-4. Additional Sign Standards for Commercial Districts
Sign Type/Use	Number of Signs Allowed on Premises	Maximum Area	Height	Lighting
On-Premises Freestanding	1 per street frontage	1 square foot per 1 lineal foot of street frontage up to a 250 square foot sign2	Maximum 25 feet	No additional restrictions
On-Premises Fascia and Projecting1	No maximum number	1 square foot per 1 lineal foot of building elevation measured horizontally up to a 250 square foot sign3	Minimum 8 feet above grade	No additional restrictions
Business Complex (Freestanding)	1 per street frontage. 1 additional sign allowed if any frontage exceeds 660 lineal feet5	1.5 square feet per 1 lineal foot of street frontage up to a 350 square foot sign4	Maximum 30 feet	No additional restrictions
Real Estate Signs6	Building street frontage < 660 lineal feet, 1 sign	32 square feet	No requirement	No additional restrictions
	Building street frontage 660 – 1,320 lineal feet, 1 sign, or 2 signs if total sign area does not exceed 0.05 of street frontage	32 square feet If more than 1 sign, there must be minimum of 500 lineal feet spacing between signs
	Building street frontage > 1,320 lineal feet, 1 sign per 660 lineal feet of street frontage	32 square feet with minimum of 500 lineal feet spacing between signs
Electronic Message Center	If proposed with any of the sign types, the area of the electronic message center shall not exceed 50% of the area of the sign; provided the area limitation shall not apply if the sign is solely limited to time and area information.
Allowed Combination of Sign Types	On any premises only these combinations of sign types are allowable: • On-premises fascia signs, projecting signs and a freestanding sign; or • On-premises fascia signs, projecting signs and business complex signs.
Roadside Farm Stands, Agricultural Markets	See standards in Section 40.260.025

1 Projecting signs shall not project horizontally more than eight (8) feet from the wall of a building and shall not project vertically more than six (6) inches above the eave or parapet and shall not project over a roof or canopy. Further, projecting signs shall be prohibited within the front setback.

2 Provided, that a premises with less than thirty-two (32) LF of street frontage shall be allowed a maximum thirty-two (32) SF sign.

3 Provided, that a building elevation with less than thirty-two (32) LF of horizontal length shall be allowed a maximum thirty-two (32) SF sign.

4 Provided, that a premises with less than forty-three (43) LF of street frontage shall be allowed a maximum sixty-four (64) SF sign.

5 Provided, that the minimum spacing between signs is five hundred (500) feet.

6 Real estate signs are for the purpose of advertising a particular lot, building or premises for sale, lease or hire. All real estate signs are temporary.

(Amended: Ord. 2005-04-12; Ord. 2012-06-02)

Table 40.310.010-5. Additional Sign Standards for Industrial Districts
Sign Type/Use	Number of Signs Allowed on Premises	Maximum Area	Height	Lighting
On-Premises Freestanding	1 per street frontage	1 square foot per 1 lineal foot of street frontage up to a 250 square foot sign1	Maximum 25 feet	No additional restrictions
On-Premises Fascia and Projecting2	No maximum number	1 square foot per 1 lineal foot of building elevation measured horizontally up to a 250 square foot sign3	Minimum 8 feet above grade	No additional restrictions
Industrial Complex (Freestanding)	1 per street frontage. 1 additional sign is allowed of any single frontage > 660 lineal feet5	1.5 square foot per 1 lineal foot of street frontage up to a 350 square foot sign4	Maximum 30 feet	No additional restrictions
Real Estate Signs5	See additional standards for signs in General Commercial, Other Commercial, Business Park, and Airport Districts			None allowed
Electronic Message Center	If proposed with any of the sign types, the area of the electronic message center shall not exceed 50% of the area of the sign, provided the area limitation shall not apply if the sign is solely limited to time and area information.
Allowed Combination of Sign Types	On any street frontage only these combinations of sign types are allowable: • On-premises fascia signs, projecting signs and a freestanding sign; or • On-premises fascia signs, projecting signs and industrial complex signs.
Roadside Farm Stands, Agricultural Markets	See standards in Section 40.260.025

1 Provided, that a premises with less than thirty-two (32) LF of street frontage shall be allowed a maximum thirty-two (32) SF sign.

2 Projecting signs shall not project horizontally more than eight (8) feet from the wall of a building and shall not project vertically more than six (6) inches above the eave or parapet and shall not project over a roof or canopy. Further, projecting signs shall be prohibited within the front setback.

3 Provided, that a building elevation with less than thirty-two (32) LF of horizontal length shall be allowed a maximum thirty-two (32) SF sign.

4 Provided, that a premises with less than forty-three (43) LF of street frontage shall be allowed a maximum sixty-four (64) SF sign.

5 Real estate signs are for the purpose of advertising a particular lot, building or premises for sale, lease or hire. All real estate signs are temporary.

(Amended: Ord. 2005-04-12; Ord. 2010-12-12; Ord. 2012-06-02)

Table 40.310.010-6. Additional Sign Standards for Rural and Resource Districts
Sign Type/Use	Number of Signs Allowed on Premises	Maximum Area	Height	Lighting
Agricultural Signs1	1 per 660 linear feet of road frontage on any one property under the same ownership	32 square feet per sign	Maximum 20 feet	None allowed
Roadside Farm Stands, Agricultural Markets	See standards in Section 40.260.025
Home Businesses	1 per home business	6 square feet	Maximum 8 feet	None allowed
High School Electronic Message Center	1 per high school	25 square feet	Maximum 20 feet	Review and approval
Commercial and Industrial	See additional standards for signs in Commercial Districts			None allowed
Conditional Uses	See additional standards for Conditional Use signs in Single-Family Residential Districts			None allowed
Real Estate Signs2	See additional standards for Real Estate signs in Single-Family Districts			None allowed

1Agricultural signs are for the purpose of advertising handicraft and farm products produced on the premises.

2 Real estate signs are for the purpose of advertising a particular lot, building or premises for sale, lease or hire. All real estate signs are temporary.

(Amended: Ord. 2005-04-12; Ord. 2006-05-01; Ord. 2012-06-02; Ord. 2017-07-04; Ord. 2018-01-09)

G. Limited Access Highway – Restricted Advertising.

The provisions of this subsection shall be applicable to all land abutting or adjoining Interstate 5 (I-5) and Interstate 205 (I-205) and within three hundred (300) feet of the edge of the right-of-way, and within commercial or employment zoning districts.

1. Restrictions.

a. No sign or sign structure, or portion thereof, shall exceed a height of fifty (50) feet;

b. The erection or remodeling of signs directed at limited access highways shall be approved by the responsible official, only after consideration has been given to the location, size, and orientation of such signs, as provided for in this subsection;

c. The sign shall be designed to be viewed by a person of normal visual acuity traveling on I-5 or I-205;

d. Signs shall only contain advertising display specifically and directly related to products produced, sold, used, or otherwise handled, or services rendered on the real property;

e. Not more than one (1) limited access highway advertising sign shall be located on the premises. The total number of signs allowed on the premises shall not exceed the district standards of 40.310.010(F) and Tables 40.310.010-2 through 40.310.010-6;

f. The area of the sign shall comply with the standards of the district in which it is located.

2. Freestanding signs oriented toward Interstate 5 (I-5) or Interstate 205 (I-205) that are not oriented toward the abutting roadway are considered limited access highway signs, and are subject to this section. (See Figure 40.310.010-1.)

3. Conformance to State Law. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to permit the erection of signs which are prohibited by state law or any amendments thereto.

Figure 40.310.010-1 – Highway-Oriented Signs

(Amended: Ord. 2007-06-05; Ord. 2012-12-14)

H. Nonconforming Signs.

Nonconforming signs shall be subject to the conditions set forth below:

1. A nonconforming sign or sign structure shall not be altered or enlarged in any manner unless such alteration or enlargement would bring the sign into conformity with the signs permitted in the zoning district in which it is located; provided, the restriction against alteration does not apply to copy or panel changes where the sign area and shape is maintained.

2. Any nonconforming sign or sign structure may be maintained with ordinary care.

3. All nonconforming temporary signs, portable signs, flags, pendants and banners shall be removed.

I. Mobile Home Park Signs.

Mobile home park signs shall be permitted as follows:

1. Identification signs advertising mobile home parks; provided, that such signs shall have a maximum area of thirty-two (32) square feet and no more than one (1) sign allowed per street frontage;

2. Only nonilluminated and indirectly illuminated signs shall be permitted in R-12, R-18, R-22, R-30, R-43, OR-15, OR-18, OR-22, OR-30, OR-43, and PUD zones. No flashing or intermittent illumination shall be permitted;

3. No sign or sign structure shall exceed fifteen (15) feet in height;

4. Signs over five (5) feet in height shall conform to the minimum setback designated for structures in that zone;

5. Incidental signs for the information and convenience of tenants and the public relative to parking, traffic movement, office, restrooms, etc., are allowed; provided, such signs do not exceed four (4) square feet in area; and provided further, name plates do not exceed eight (8) by twelve (12) inches (8" x 12") in area;

6. One (1) sign advertising the sale of each mobile home located on a mobile home lot.

J. Signs Facing Residential Districts.

A sign advertising a business which is not conducted on the premises, or a commodity or service which is not the preliminary product of sale or services on the premises, shall not face or be oriented toward any adjoining or abutting residential district within two hundred (200) feet of the premises on which the sign is to be placed.

K. On-Site Interference.

The location and structural design of freestanding signs shall not interfere with the safe and efficient use of off-street parking and loading areas, including aisle ways and access driveways.

L. Lighted Signs as Nuisance.

Illuminated signs shall be placed so as not to be a nuisance to any residents or future residents of adjacent residentially zoned property within two hundred (200) feet of the sign. A nuisance shall be defined as flashing lights or lights of such intensity which may interfere with the residents’ peaceful occupancy of their home. As part of a sign permit or site plan review process, the planning manager may require signs to be screened, shielded, relocated or the lighting adjusted or other measures to mitigate a potential interference with abutting residentially zoned property.

M. Enforcement.

Upon presentation of proper credentials, the responsible official or a duly authorized representative may enter at reasonable times a building or structure, or upon any premises in Clark County, to perform any duty imposed by this section. The responsible official may inspect or reinspect all signs at his/her discretion.

N. Removal of Signs in Violation of This Section.

If the responsible official finds that any advertising sign is erected or maintained in violation of the prior sign regulations, or is erected or maintained in violation of the provisions of this section, the responsible official may institute appropriate action or proceedings to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation, including fines and enforcement pursuant to Title 32 of this code.

O. Maintenance and Appearance of Signs.

All advertising signs, together with all of their supports, braces, guys, and anchors, shall be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. All advertising signs and the sites upon which they are located shall be maintained in a neat, clear, and attractive condition, and advertising signs shall be kept free from excessive rust, corrosion, peeling paint or other surface deterioration. The display surface of all outdoor advertising structures shall be kept neatly painted or posted.

P. Abandoned Signs.

Except as provided in this section, any person who owns or leases a sign shall remove such sign when either the function has discontinued or business it advertises has discontinued on the premises on which the sign is located; or when the sign is no longer properly repaired or maintained as required by this section.