Chapter 15.16
SIGN CODE

Sections:

15.16.010    Adopted.

15.16.020    Future amendments and additions.

15.16.030    Exempt signs.

15.16.040    Murals.

15.16.050    Abandoned signs.

15.16.060    Banners.

15.16.070    Violation – Enforcement – Penalties.

15.16.010 Adopted.

The Uniform Sign Code of the International Conference of Building Officials, 1997 Edition, is adopted in its entirety by the city as its sign code, and is incorporated in this chapter by reference. (Ord. 2008-3 § 2).

15.16.020 Future amendments and additions.

All future amendments and additions to the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Sign Code of the International Conference of Building Officials, when printed and a copy thereof has been filed with the city clerk, shall be considered and accepted as amendments and additions to this chapter. (Ord. 2008-3 § 2).

15.16.030 Exempt signs.

A. Integral decoration or architectural features of buildings, including building names and wall murals, except when such features include commercial wording, moving parts or moving lights, are exempt from the permit requirements of this chapter.

B. Political signs which, during a campaign, advertise a candidate or candidates for public elective office, a political party, or promote a position on a public issue; provided (1) all political signs shall be removed within 15 days following the election, except that in cases where a general election follows a primary election, those signs for candidates whose names will appear on the ballot in the general election may be displayed during the interim period and up to 15 days after the general election, and (2) no political sign shall be erected upon any private property without the permission of the resident or owner thereof, and (3) political signs may be placed upon public rights-of-way in those areas in the rights-of-way where the posting of such signs does not impede sight distances or interfere with city maintenance of said rights-of-way.

C. Penalty. In the event that any sign is not picked up by the candidate or campaign within 15 days after the general election, said signs may be removed by the city public works department and any costs incurred by the city in doing so shall be assessed against the candidate or campaign. In the event said signs must be removed for maintenance or due to the impeding of sight distance or are unsightly, they may be removed by the city, taken to the public works department and any costs of removal shall be assessed against the candidate or campaign. In addition to such costs, any violation of this section shall be subject to the penalties provided in GMC 15.72.010. (Ord. 2008-3 § 2).

15.16.040 Murals.

Murals which are based upon accurate historical facts, and which have been approved by the city of Grandview’s beautification commission for application upon any external or interior wall, are subject to this section. Murals located on the walls of a building within the city of Grandview must, prior to painting or affixing to such wall, be submitted and approved by the beautification commission. In the event a mural design is rejected by the commission, the presenter of said design may appeal the decision to the Grandview hearing examiner pursuant to Chapter 2.50 GMC. (Ord. 2008-3 § 2).

15.16.050 Abandoned signs.

An abandoned sign is one that no longer correctly identifies or advertises any person, business lessee or owner, product, or actions conducted or available on the premises where such sign is located. No sign permit shall be issued for any lot, parcel, tract or business unless all signs current or abandoned are removed or brought into compliance with the provisions of this code unless designated by a governmental body as a historical building. All abandoned signs, including brackets, holders, and bolts, must be removed within 30 days after the sign becomes “abandoned” under the definition provided herein. All bolt holes shall be filled and the building or structure to which the sign was attached shall be restored to its original condition so as to not be unsightly. In the event an abandoned sign has not been removed in such time period, the code enforcement office shall notify the property owner in writing of such violation of this section, and, if said sign is not removed within 20 days of said written notice, the city may remove the sign and shall bill the property owner for all costs of removal. (Ord. 2008-3 § 2).

15.16.060 Banners.

A. Except as provided hereinbelow, banners over public streets, alleys, and rights-of-way shall be prohibited.

B. Whenever any nonprofit group desires to hang banners across public rights-of-way, they must first contact the public works director to obtain the standards for hanging such banners and to make application to hang banners. The public works director will review their application for the proposed banner and wording on that banner to ensure that it complies with said standards. If the application complies with the standards, the public works director will issue the permit.

C. Only nonprofit groups advertising community events will be allowed to hang banners over city rights-of-way. No private businesses or for-profit groups will be allowed to utilize banners over public rights-of-way.

D. The requesting agency shall make arrangements with Pacific Power and Light Company to hang the banner from existing cables supported and anchored by methods approved by the public works director.

E. All banners shall be removed within two weeks after the event has occurred.

F. Banner design specifications shall be on file with the public works director and a copy thereof may be obtained from the public works director’s office upon request.

G. Banner design specifications may be changed from time to time as determined by the public works director.

H. The requesting group shall, prior to hanging a banner, execute an agreement indemnifying and holding the city of Grandview harmless against any and all claims or damages arising from the use of or hanging of such banners over the city of Grandview’s rights-of-way.

I. In the event this section conflicts with the provisions of the Uniform Sign Code, the provisions of this section shall take precedence. (Ord. 2008-3 § 2).

15.16.070 Violation – Enforcement – Penalties.

In addition to any penalty provided herein, violations of this chapter shall be enforced and penalties imposed in accordance with Chapter 15.72 GMC. (Ord. 2010-16 § 1; Ord. 2008-3 § 2).