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ORDINANCE NO. 2011- 09 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-15-8 OF THE CITY OF CODY MUNICIPAL CODE BY DESIGNATING RESIDENTIAL SIGN DISTRICTS BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF CODY, PARK COUNTY, WYOMING: Section 10-15-8 SHALL READ AS FOLLOWS: 10-15-8: Sign Districts: A. Except otherwise provided , signs are permitted in all zoning districts as accessory uses, in accordance with the provisions contained in this title. The type of signs permitted within a zone, the number, placement, area, and use of signs in various zoning districts of the city are contained in the “Table Specific Regulations by Zone” following the designated sections. B. Residential Sign Districts: Residential Sign District includes any parcels located within the incorporated City limits designated AA, A, B, C, F-1, F-2, T and RR. See “Table Specific Regulations by Zone” following this sections. C. Sign District AA or RR: No sign shall be erected or structurally altered, unless otherwise provided herein, except for one or more of the following uses: 1. Address numbers shall be placed on a building for the purpose of identifying the address or location. Premises identification shall meet the requirements of the Municipal Code and the International Building Code. 2. All signs shall attach flush with the wall of the building. D. Sign Districts A, B, C, and T: No sign shall be erected or structurally altered, unless otherwise provided herein, except for one or more of the following uses: 1. All signs allowed in AA or RR; 2. Address numbers shall be placed on a building for the purpose of identifying the address or location. Premises identification shall meet the requirements of the Municipal Code and the International Building Code. 3. Group day care homes (GDCH) and group day care centers (GDCC) are subject to the following conditions: All signs must come before the Planning, Zoning, and Board for approval. E. Sign Districts F-1 and F-2: 1. Signs shall only be located at the entrance into the Mobile Home Park. Table Inset for the type of signs permitted, the number of signs allowed, placement, area and use of signs within Residential Sign Districts: TABLE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS BY SIGN DISTRICT RESIDENTIAL SIGN DISTRICTS AA, RR Sign Type Category Permitted Max. Number Max. Area by Zone Lot Max. Area per Face Max. Height and Length Notes Attached Wall Residential Identification 1 per premise 12 sq. ft. 6 sq. ft. ---PAGE BREAK--- Sign Non- residential 1 per premise 6 sq. ft. 3 sq. ft. Attached Wall Home Occupation/ Family Daycare 1 per lot 300 sq. in. 150 sq. in. All signs must be approved by P&Z Board A, B, C, and T Sign Type Category Permitted Max. Number Max. Area by Zone Lot Max. Area per Face Max. Height and Length Notes Attached Wall Residential Identification Sign 1 per premise 12 sq. ft. 6 sq. ft. 5 ft. Attached Wall, Freestanding Residential Complex Identification 1 per primary street access 32 sq. ft. 16 sq. ft. 6 ft. Attached Wall Home Occupation 1 per lot 300 sq. in. 150 sq. in. All signs within an "A Residential Zone" must be approved by P&Z Board Freestanding Construction 2 per premise 64 sq. ft. 32 sq. ft. 6 ft. Nonresidential 1 per premise 6 sq. ft. Attached Wall Group Day Care Home, Group Day Care Centers, Preschools, and Group Homes 1 per lot 32 sq. ft. 16 sq. ft. All signs must be approved by P&Z Board F-1/F-2 Mobile Home/Mobile Home Park Sign Type Category Permitted Max. Number Max. Area by Zone Lot Max. Area per Face Max. Height and Length Notes Freestanding Identification 2 per Mobile Home Park 32 sq. ft. per entrance of Mobile Home Park 16 sq. ft. 6 ft. Nonresidential 1 per premise 6 sq. ft. Attached Wall Home Occupation 1 per lot 300 sq. in. 150 sq. in. All signs must be approved by P&Z Board All Sign Districts Sign Type Sign Category Max. Number Max. Area by Zone Lot Max. Area per Max. Height and Notes ---PAGE BREAK--- Face Length Freestanding Attached Sponsor signs Must be approved by City Council. Freestanding Real Estate 1 sign per platted subdivision or property entrance. Max. of 2 32 sq. ft. 16 sq. ft. 6 ft. Freestanding Subdivision Signs 1 sign per platted subdivision or property entrance. Max. of 2 48 sq. ft. 24 sq. ft. 6 ft. Golf Course/ Recreational Facilities All signage must be approved by P&Z Board. No sign shall be attached to a building at a height above the third story unless the business which the sign advertises is located above the third story, in which case the sign may be on the same story as the business. In no event shall a roof sign be permitted In no case shall the height of a freestanding sign exceed twenty-five (25) feet. Wall signs shall not extend above the roof line or be secured to the top of a parapet wall. No Internal Illumination. Illuminated sign will not be allowed in residential district unless authorized by Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board. Additional provision may apply in the zoning districts. See applicable district provisions Cannot be placed within an utility easement or Right-of-Way This Ordinance shall become effective at the final passage and publication in the Cody Enterprise as required by law. PASSED ON FIRST READING: 3, 2011____ PASSED ON SECOND READING: 17, 2011____ PASSED ON THIRD READING: ______June 7, 2011___ Nancy Tia Brown, Mayor ATTEST: Baker, Administrative Services Officer