HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Allowing Commercial Signage in Residential Zones ORDINANCE NO. 4316
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
AMES, IOWA, BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 21.121(12)THEREOF,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMMERCIAL SIGNAGE IN RESIDENTIAL
ZONES; REPEALING ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT;
PROVIDING A PENALTY;AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED,by the City Council for the City of Ames,Iowa,that:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa shall be and the same is hereby amended by
enacting a new Section 21.121(12) as follows:
1121.121. ON PREMISES SIGNAGE.
(12)Commercial Signage for Mixed-Use Developments.The regulations described in this section apply to signs
used to advertise commercial tenant spaces on residentially zoned properties.
(a) Ground Signs:
i) The number of ground signs shall not exceed one, excluding any permitted residential
subdivision entrance signs or multiple-family development entrance signs.
ii) The maximum height of a ground sign is twelve(12)feet, including the sign structure.
iii)The maximum square footage of a monument sign is 64 square feet,not including the sign
structure.
(b) Wall Signs:
i) The maximum square footage of a wall sign is thirty-two(32)square feet.
ii) The number of wall-mounted signs shall not exceed two (2) signs per tenant space,
including lettering on awnings and windows.
iii)Wall signs are prohibited above the first floor of the building.
(c)Prohibited signs include:
i) Off-premise signage; and
ii) Electronic message signs.
(d)Signs may be illuminated internally or by reflected light subject to the following:
i) The light source shall not be directly visible and shall be arranged to reflect away from
adjoining premises;
ii) The light source shall not be placed so as to cause confusion or hazard to traffic, or to
conflict with traffic control signs or lights;and
iii)No illumination involving movement,by reason of the lighting arrangement,the lighting
source, or other devices shall be permitted. This includes,but shall not be limited to,blinking, flashing,rotating, and
message changing."
Section Two. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a municipal infraction punishable
as set out by law.
Section Three. All ordinances,or parts of ordinances,in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of
such conflict,if any.
Section Four. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as
required by law.
Passed this I I"day of July,2017.
Diane R.Voss, City Clerk 9nn . Campbell,Wyor