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ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, February 16, 2010
4:30 p.m. regular meeting- Sister Cities Room
CITY HALL
I. ROLL CALL
II. COMMENTS
A. Commissioners
B. Planning Staff
C. Public
III. MINUTES
IV. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. 726 W. Francis Street -Conditional Use and associated land
use reviews
B. Miscellaneous Code Amendments
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
VII. BOARD REPORTS
VIII. ADJOURN
Next Resolution Number: 6
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission
THRU: Jennifer Phelan, Community Development Deputy Director
FROM: Drew Alexander, Interim Zoning Officer
RE: Crossroads Church (726 W. Francis) -Conditional Use Review, Special Review
for Parking, Dimensional Variance, and Growth Management Review for and
Essential Public Facility -Resolution No. _, Series 2010 -Public Hearing
MEETING
DATE: February 16th, 2010
APPLICANT/OWNER:
Crossroads Church of Aspen, 726 W
Francis, Aspen, CO 81611
REPRESENTATIVE:
John Galambos, John Galambos
Architects, 314 Suite D Aspen Business
Center, Aspen, CO 81611
LOCATION:
Block 15, Lots K - M, First Baptist
Church, City and Townsite of Aspen,
CO, commonly known as 726 W. Francis
Street.
CURRENT ZONING & USE
Located in R-6 (Medium-Density
Residential) Zone District.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
The existing land use will remain. The
proposal is for an expansion to the
Church facility to provide better
programming and operation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning
Commission approve the project, with conditions.
SUMMARY:
The Applicant requests of the Planning and
Zoning Commission approval of Conditional Use
Review, Special Review (Parking), Dimensional
Variance and a recommendation of approval for
Growth Management Review request: Essential
Public Facilities.
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LAND USE REQUESTS AND REVIEW PROCEDURES:
The Applicant is requesting four (4) land use approvals from the Planning and Zoning
Commission (hereinafter P&Z) and City Council:
Planning and Zoning
• Conditional Use Review pursuant to Land Use Code Section 26.425 (The P&Z is the
final review authority, who shall by resolution approve, approve with conditions, or
disapprove a development application).
Special Review -Parking pursuant to Land Use Code Section 26.430.020 (The P&Z is
the final review authority, who shall by resolution approve, approve with condition, or
disapprove a development application).
• Dimensional Vaziance (setback) -pursuant to Land Use Code Section 26.314.020 (The
P&Z shall be the final review authority if the variance is part of a consolidated
application).
City Council
• Growth Management Review for Essential Public Facilities pursuant to Land Use Code
Section 26.470.090.4 (The City Council is the final review authority, who may approve,
approve with conditions, or deny the proposal after receiving a recommendation from the
P&Z).
BACKGROUND:
The Crossroads Church was originally built in 1964 and was at the time called First Baptist
Church. During its history, the church has undergone several renovations, but nothing as
substantive as the current proposal. In 1977, a similar proposal for a church expansion was
approved, but the work was never completed. The most recent renovation occurred in 2003 and
2004.
PROJECT SUMMARY:
The Applicant, Crossroads Church of Aspen, has requested approval to construct an expansion to
the existing church facility. The expansion on the upper level (approximately 3,145 gross squaze
feet) would make the total gross square footage of the church approximately 11,568 sq. ft. This
expansion is intended to improve the internal programming of the church. Currently, there are
seven full and part-time employees that share four offices. The addition will create seven new
offices with one being used for both office and classroom purposes. The additional space also
allows for reconfiguration of the lower lever, including a realigned and larger sanctuary with 80
additional seats.
The reconfiguration of the entry level would allow for functionality enhancements of the
entrances and provide for proper lobby/reception spaces. The proposal includes altering the 7`h
Street (west) entrance and enlarging its reception/lobby area.. This entry level renovation also
includes improvements to bathrooms. ADA (none exist currently) compliant bathrooms will be
added to this level of the church.
~ No Ordinance/Resolution number on record for this approval
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The existing church is nonconforming to the R-6 dimensional requirements for setbacks on the
side yards and rear yard. The combined side yard setback total should be 30 ft. based upon lot
size2, however the church has a 5.5 ft. setback on the west side yard and a 10.7 ft. east side yard
giving a total of 16.2 ft. The rear yard setback requirement is 10 ft., but the church currently has
a 5 fr. rear yard. The church conforms to front yard requirements.
The proposal requires a variance on the west portion of the building where the upper-level
expansion approaches 7`h Street. This area is related to a gable above the west stairwell which
would maintain the current nonconforming side yard of 5.5 ft. All other portions of the
expansion have been pulled back to meet all dimensional requirements other than Combined
Yard Setback.
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PROPO5ED UPPER LEVEL PLAN r"
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FIGURE 1: SITE PLAN WITH SETBACKS
2 Crossroads Church of Aspen is located on the corner of Francis Street and Seventh Street. Pursuant to R-6 zone
district standards fora 9,000 sq. ft. lot, the combined side yard setback should be 30'.
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Although there is additional squaze footage and an increased sanctuazy size, the applicant has
stated that no additional parking is necessary. The church currently has four off-street parking
spaces along the alleyway. The remainder of parking is located along the right-of--way around
the Church perimeter and in the six spaces available on Sundays at the Forest Service lot. The
applicant has completed a traffic analysis for this proposal, as noted in Exhibit F.
TARrF I T)rMRNCrl1NAI. r17ART[
Existing Prouosed B-6 Zone District::
Development Develoiment Minimum Requirements
Lot Size (squaze 9,000 9,000 6,000
feet)
Front Yard Setback 14.9 14.9 10
(feet)
East Side Yard 10.7 10.7 ]0' (30' Combined)
Setback (feet)
West "alternate front 5.5 5.5 6.66 on comer lots (30
yard" Setback (feet) combined
Rear Yard Setback 5.5 5.5 for lower, 10 10
(feet) for upper level
Combined Sideyard 15.7 15.7 30
Setback (feet)
Height (feet) 24 measured to No more than 25 25
1/3 point
Site coverage $2% 51 % maximum is 40%
Allowable Floor 4,774 7,299 3,660 for 1 detached dwelling on a
Area (square feet) 9,000 square foot lot, 4,080 for
two detached dwellin s or du lex
Off Street Parking 4 4 Established by Special
Review
STAFF COMMENTS:
CONDITIONAL UsE REVtew: A Conditional Use review is requested to increase the floor area of
the church with an addition to the upper level. This addition allows for an interior
reconfiguration of the church which provides offices for existing employees, improves lobby and
classroom spaces, and improves the sanctuary by adding additional seating and placing the stage
in a central location. This new design incorporates a prominent new entrance along 7`" Street
that would have a wheelchair accessible access ramp. Also, the additional space provides for the
ability to construct ADA compliant bathrooms on the entry level. Staff finds that the proposal
increases building efficiency and accessibility, and the design is compatible with the R-6 zone
district. Staff finds that the Conditional Use criteria aze met and recommends that the Planning
and Zoning Commission approve the expansion for the church.
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SPECIAL REVIEW FOR PARKING:
The Aspen Municipal Code does not assign a parking requirement for churches in the R-6 zone
district. Civic uses must have their parking requirements established by a Special Review.
Parking at the church has been a topic of debate in previous latid use applications. In 1977, when
a similar expansion was proposed, the Planning and Zoning Commission required a traffic study
to assess the church's requirement. The applicant has completed a similaz traffic study for this
application that shows adequate parking during peak hours. Staff finds that the site has limited
opportunity For additional parking being that the majority of the site is built out. The applicant
has stated the addition will not generate more employees3 and the expanded sanctuary will not
create more trips during service hours. The Parking Department has also stated that as long as no
current spaces are removed, the Church and surrounding neighborhood has ample parking for its
needs.
With the current off-street parking, Forest Service lot, and recommendation from the Parking
Department, Staff finds that the church has sufficient parking for its needs. If the agreement with
the Forest Service ends, the Church shall investigate additional options, such as, but not limited
to: additional bike racks, awazeness on the Church website for alternate transportation options,
and/or a shuttle service.
DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE:
The proposal requires the following variance: a side yazd setback, five and a half feet (5.5') is
provided where 6.6' is required. Being that the church is located on a corner lot with a front yard
along Francis, the remaining yard with street frontage must be 2/3 the distance of the required
front yard setback. A front yard setback for a lot of this size in the R-6 zone district is ten feet
(10'). The vaziance would be for minimum side yazd setback and combined side yard setback.
Staff finds that the vaziances are appropriate for the site, meet the criteria, and recommends
approval.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REVIEW, ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FACILITIES:
The Crossroads Church of Aspen is an Essential Public Facility, which requires a
recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to City Council. The proposal to
increase floor area of the Church triggers this review; however the Church does not intend to
increase employees, community programs, or congregation membership. The sanctuary is lazger
per this proposal, but there is no increase in number of services. No new affordable housing is
proposed with this application. The design proposal is consistent with the Aspen Area
Community Plan and the impact on public infrastructure will be minimal due to upgrades where
applicable or required.
Growth Management allotments for Essential Public Facilities are granted at the discretion of
City Council, based on a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Staff
finds that the Growth Management criteria are met for an Essential Public Facility and
recommends approval.
Currently seven part and full-time employees
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REFERRAL AGENCY COMMENTS:
• Parkins Department - No need for additional parking as long as the use of the Forest
Service lot was preserved and all on-street and alley parking remained.
• Ensineering_Department -Curb, gutter, and sidewalk are required along 7`h Street and
Francis. Prior to Building permit submittal, the applicant shall submit plans showing
curb, gutter, and sidewalk locations and also a plan for drainage conveyance.
Where improvements aze planned in the right-of-way (ADA access ramp, pavement
improvements), the applicant shall meet with the City Engineer and other applicable
departments to receive the necessary approvalsand/or right-of-way agreements.
• Pazks Department -Plans must meet the requirements of the City Parks Department and
the City Forester. Where right-of--way improvements aze required (curb, gutter,
sidewalk) the applicant shall provide plans that meet the regulations and requirements
provisioned in the Tree Protection Code.
• Water/Fire Marshall -During the permitting process, the water utilities servicing the
Church shall be assessed to see if it capacity is adequate for water services and fire
suppression.
RECOMMENDATION:
In reviewing the proposal, Staff believes that the project is consistent with the goals of the AACP
as well as the applicable review standards in the City Land Use Code. Staff recommends
approval of the project.
RECOMMENDED MOTION (ALL MOTIONS ARE WORDED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE):
"I move to approve Resolution No._, Series of 2010, approving with conditions, Conditional
Use Review and all associated land use reviews as indicated in Staffs memorandum which
provide for an increase in allowed floor area from 4,774 square feet to 7,299 square, and
recommending that City Council approve with conditions, Growth Management Review for an
Essential Public Facility."
ATTACHMENTS:
EXHIBIT A -Conditional Use Criteria
EXHIBIT B -Special Review Criteria
Exhibit C -Dimensional Variance Criteria
Exhibit D -Site Plan
Exhibit E - GMQS Criteria
Exhibit F -Traffic Analysis
Exhibit G -Application
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RESOLUTION NO. _, SERIES OF 2010
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CONDITIONAL USE TO INCREASE ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREA ONSITE,
SPECIAL REVIEW TO ESTABLISH OFF-STREET PARKING
REQUIREMENTS, DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES, AND RECOMMENDING
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS GROWTH MANAGEMENT
REVIEW FOR AN ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FACILITY FOR 726 W. WEST
FRANCIS, LOTS K, L, AND M, BLOCK 15, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN,
CO, PITHIN COUNTY, COLORADO
PARCEL N0.2735-12-408-801.
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department received an application
from Crossroads Church of Aspen, requesting approval of an increase in allowed floor
area from 4,774 square feet to 7,299 squaze feet through the Conditional Use process, to
establish new off street parking requirements through Special Review, Dimensional
Variances, and a recommendation to City Council for the approval of Growth
Management allotments for an Essential Public Facility; and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Crossroads Church of Aspen qualifies as a
Conditional Use, pursuant to Section 26.104.100 "arts, cultural, and civic use", in the R-6
Medium Residential Zone District; and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Crossroads Church of Aspen, serves an essential
public purpose by serving the needs of the general public and Aspen community, and
therefore is categorized as an Essential Public Facility, pursuant to Section 26.104.100;
and,
WHEREAS, the subject property is zoned R-6 Medium Residential; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed land use requests do not intend to increase Church
programs, employment, or membership; and,
WHEREAS, a publicly noticed site visit was held on Februazy 4, 2010, and;
WHEREAS, upon review of the application, and the applicable code standards,
the Community Development Department recommended approval with conditions, of the
proposed land use requests; and,
~ WHEREAS, during a duly noticed public hearing on February 16, 2010, the
Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the application upon recommendation from the
Community Development Department and approved Resolution No._ Series of 2010, by a
(-) vote, an increase in floor azea from 4,774 square feet to 7,299 squaze feet through
the Conditional Use process, established off-street parking requirements through Special
Review, approved certain Dimensional Variances, and a recommendation to City Council
for the approval of Growth Management Review for an Essential Public Facility located
on the property at 726 W. Francis, Lots K, L, and M, Block 15, City and Townsite of
Aspen, CO; and,
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WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed and
considered the development proposal under the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code
as identified herein; and,
WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission finds that the
development proposal meets all applicable development standazds and that the approval of
the development proposal, with conditions, is consistent with the goals and elements of the
Aspen Area Community Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission finds that this resolution
furthers and is necessary for the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF ASPEN PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Conditional Use Approval and Associated Reviews
Pwsuant to the procedures and standards set forth in Title 26 of the City of Aspen Municipal
Code, the Planning and Zoning Commission hereby approves, with conditions,
Conditional Use and associated reviews which grant the following:
• An increase in allowable floor azea from 4,744 to 7,299 squaze feet; and,
• Special Review for Parking and the approval of fow (4) off-street spots; and,
• Dimensional Variance for Combined Side Yard and Minimum Side Yard setback;
and,
• Recommendation of approval for Growth Management For an Essential Public
Facility
Approvals are for the property located at Lots K, L, and M, Block 15, City and Townsite
of Aspen, CO. The approved dimensional standards are indicated in the chart below
under the heading, "Approved Development":
Table 1: The following dimensional variances are approved solely for the site
speciTc redevelopment.
Existing Development Anuroved
De!'.eloi`tment
West side yazd setback (feet) 5.5
5.5
Combined Side Yard (feet) 16.2 16.2
Site coverage 52% 51%
Section 2: Trash/Utility Service Area
The trash containers shall be wildlife proof and meet the Certificate of Appropriateness
regulations pertaining to size and security.
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Section 3: Engineerine/Drainase
a. Building permit submission shall be compliant with all sections of the City of Aspen
Municipal Code, Title 21 and all construction and excavation standazds published by
the engineering department.
b. The applicant shall submit plans showing drainage conveyance, sidewalk, curb, and
gutter which meet the City Engineer's standards and ADA requirements prior to
issuance of a Building Permit. Such improvements shall also be made prior to a
Certificate of Occupancy. The applicant must receive approval from the City
Engineer (and any other applicable departments) for structural improvements in the
public right-of--way, including the ADA access ramp along 7`h Street and the
pavement work being completed along the Francis Street entrance.
Section 4: Water Department Requirements
The Applicant shall comply with the City of Aspen Water System Standards, with Title
25, and with the applicable standards of Title 8 (Water conservation and Plumbing
Advisory Code) of the Aspen Municipal Code, as required by the City of Aspen Water
Department.
Section 5• Sanitation District Requirements
a. Service is contingent upon compliance with the Aspen Consolidated Sanitation
District's (ACSD) rules, regulations, and specifications, which aze on file at the
District office. ACSD will review the approved Drainage plans to assure that clear
water connections (roof, foundation, perimeter, patio drains) are not connected to the
sanitary sewer system.
b. On-site utility plans require approval by ACSD.
c. Landscaping plans will require approval by ACSD where soft and hazd landscaping
may impact public ROW or easements to be dedicated to the district.
d. All ACSD fees must be paid prior to the issuance of a building permit.
e. The glycol heating and snow melt system must be designed to prohibit the discharge
of glycol to any portion of the public and private sanitary sewer system. The glycol
storage areas must have approved containment facilities.
f Soil Nails are not allowed in the public ROW above ASCD main sewer lines.
Section 6: Exterior Li¢htine
All exterior lighting shall meet the requirements of the City's Outdoor Lighting Code
pursuant to Land Use Code Section 26.575.150, Outdoor Lighting.
Section 7• Parks Department/LandscapinH
a. Excavations adjacent to the drip zones will be required to vertical excavation only.
Over digging is prohibited. Excavations will be soil stabilized in a manner that
prevents over excavation of the site.. All foundation walls located in protection zones
shall have a one (1) sided pour. Utility connection will need to be designed and
shown on the plan in a manner that does not encroach into the tree protection zones.
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b. Prior to the issuance of any demolition or building permits, a tree removal permit is
required for drip line excavation and will need to be approved by the Parks
Department. Mitigation for removals will be paid through cash-in-lieu or on site with
street trees.
c. A formal plan indicating the location of the tree protection will be required for the
building permit set.
d. Six (6") inches of mulch shall be placed and maintained within the zone of vegetation
protection.
e. Irrigation shall be provided to trees during the length of the project which is
appropriate for proper tree health. The edge of root cuttings shall receive additional
water and burlap coverings that should remain moist.
f Access across or through the area of protection is prohibited at all times. Access
along designated walkways is allowed.
g. Roots two (2') inches or greater shall be professionally pruned with on-call tree
service. Root trenching will be required around al] trees with excavation next to
and/or under the drip line. This can be accomplished by a contracted professional
tree service company or trained member of the contractor's team.
h. Where right-of--way improvements are required adjacent to protection zones, plans
shall be submitted prior to building permit submittal. These plans shall indicate the
structural program and materials of the improvements. Sidewalk, curb, and gutter
shall be implemented in a manner that does not threaten the health of the trees.
Section S: Fire Mitigation
All codes adopted by the Aspen Fire Protection District shall be met. This includes but is
not limited to access (International Fire Code (IFC), 2003 Edition, Section 503),
approved fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems (IFC, as amended, Section 903 and 907).
The capacity of the water utilities shall be assessed to determine if there is adequate
volume for fire suppression.
Section 9:
All material representations and commitments made by the Applicant pursuant to the
development proposal approvals as herein awarded, whether in public hearing or
documentation presented before the Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council, are
hereby incorporated in such plan development approvals and the same shall be complied
with as if fully set forth herein, unless amended by an authorized entity.
Section I0:
This resolution shall not affect any existing litigation and shall not operate as an abatement
of any action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the ordinances repealed or
amended as herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded under such
prior ordinances.
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Section 11:
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this resolution is for any
reason held invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion
shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions thereof.
APPROVED BY the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Aspen on this 16~'
day of February, 2010.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
James R. True, Special Counsel
ATTEST:
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Jackie Lothian, Deputy City Clerk
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION:
Stan Gibbs, Chairman
ATTACHMENTS:
EXttieiT A -Architectural elevations
EXHIBIT B -Site plan (showing setbacks and approved off-street parking locations)
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EXHIBIT A
REVIEW CRITERIA AND STAFF FINDINGS
Pursuant to Section 26.425.040, Conditional Use Review
a) The conditional use is consistent with the purposes, goals, objectives and standards of the
Aspen Area Community Plan, with the intent of the zone district in which it is proposed to be
located, and complies with all other applicable requirements of this title.
Staff Response: The Applicant's request for a conditional use to develop a maintenance
building is consistent and compatible with the chazacter of the immediate vicinity of the
pazcel proposed for development and surrounding land uses. The conditional use is also
consistent with the purposes, goals, objectives and standazds of the Aspen Area Community
Plan, specifically:
Maintain and create places and opportunities for social interaction and lifestyle
diversity (AACP: Executive Summary).
Ensure the provision of public facilities and services to sustain arts, culture and
education in the community (Arts, Culture, and Education: Goal E).
Staff finds this criterion met.
b) The conditional use is consistent and compatible with the character of the immediate
vicinity of the parcel proposed for development and surrounding land uses, or enhances the
mixture of complimentary uses and activities in the immediate vicinity of the parcel
proposed for development.
Staff Response: The Applicant's request for a conditional use is consistent and compatible
with the character of the zone district and neighborhood. The design has retained and added
additional features that convey appropriate church design. The design does not attempt to
mimic adjacent residential chazacter.
Staff finds this criterion met.
c) The location, size, design and operating characteristics of the proposed conditional use
minimizes adverse effects, including visual impacts, impacts on pedestrian and vehicular
circulation, parking, trash, service delivery, noise, vibrations and odor on surrounding
properties.
Staff Response: The location of the Church expansion is along 7~h Street, and does not face
any immediate residential neighbors. The proposal also includes operational improvements
with ADA access ramps to the Church entrances. Staff finds that the increase in gross
square footage is appropriate for acivic/church use.
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Staff Snds this criterion met.
d) There are adequate public facilities and services to the serve the conditional use including
but not limited to roads, potable water, sewer, solid waste, parks, police, fire protection,
emergency medical services, hospital and medical services, drainage systems, and schools.
Staff Response: The proposed Church expansion will place increased needs on certain
public facilities. The water supply and drainage systems will be assessed during the
building permit phase to see what improvements, if necessary, aze required. Engineering
has required curb and gutter and will coordinate with the Parks Department to assure that
drip lines and root systems of the existing trees are not damaged. The Pazking Department
has stated that the existing pazking is sufficient for the Church's needs. If any pazking is
removed during the building phase, it will need to be replaced.
Staff finds this criterion met.
e) The applicant commits to supply affordable housing to meet the incremental need for
increased employees generated by the conditional use.
Not applicable. There will not be any new employees generated from the Church
expansion. The expansion is primarily providing offices for the seven existing full and
part-time employees.
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EXHIBIT B
REVIEW CRITERIA AND STAFF FINDINGS
Pursuant to Section 26.515.040, Special Review Standards, Off-Street Parking:
A Special Review for establishing, varying, or waiving off-street paking requirements may be
approved, approved with conditions, or denied based on conformance with the following criteria:
a) The parking needs of the residents, customers, guests, and employees of the project have
been met, taking into account potential uses of the parcel, the projected traffic generation of
the project, any shared parking opportunities, expected schedule of parking demands, the
projected impacts onto the on-street parking of the neighborhood, the proximity to mass
transit routes and the downtown area, and any special services, such as vans, provided for
residents, guests and employees.
Staff Response: The proposed project does not anticipate any increase in parking
requirements, and Staff finds that the existing parking is appropriate for the specified use.
The location of the Church is in close proximity to a RFTA bus stop, which many of the
members currently use. There are four (4) spots in alley and approximately fifteen (15)
on-street spots available along 7`h and Francis. Additionally, there is a standing verbal
agreement with the Forest Service to use six (6) spots of their lot on Sundays. The Church
also receives the majority of its traffic on Sunday mornings, when there is little conflict
for off-street parking. Staff finds this criterion met.
b) An on-site parking solution meeting the requirement is practically difficult or results in an
undesirable development scenario.
Staff Response: The Church property is currently built out to a level that hinders on-site
paking solutions. The four (4) spots along the alley are already taking advantage of this
option. Staff believes that the Church should continue the Forest Service agreement to use
portions of the adjacent parking lot. Staff finds this criterion met.
c) Existing or planned on-site or off-site parking facilities adequately serve the needs of the
development, including the availability ofstreet parking.
Staff Response: The existing on-site/off-site parking equates to approximately twenty-six
- (26) spots. This amount of parking has been adequate for the Church's needs in previous
yeazs. Being that the proposed expansion does not include more employees or Church
services; Staff finds the existing parking acceptable. Several Church members plan to
continue using the RFTA bus stop, and the Church plans on posting weddings and other
special events on the website to notify the neighborhood when there may be a paking
conflict.
Staff finds this criterion met.
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REVIEW CRITERIA AND STAFF FINDINGS
Pursuant to Section 26.314.040, Dimensional Variance:
/) The grant of variance will be generally consistent with the purposes, goals, objectives, and
policies of the Aspen Area Community Plan and this Title;
Staff Response: The vaziance will support the development proposal that meets the goals
of the Aspen Area Community Plan, as demonstrated in the other review criteria of this
application.
Staff finds this criterion met.
2) The grant of variance is the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use of
the parcel, building or structure; and,
Staff Response: The requested variances requested aze the minimum necessary to utilize the
pazcel and improve the internal programming of the Church. The vaziances requested aze in
response to the stairwell gable on the west elevation. This is the only portion of the expansion
requiring variances. The faFade has been pulled back in all other portions of the expansion to
meet the zone district dimensional requirements.
Staff Tnds this criterion met.
3) Literal interpretation and enforcement of the terms and provisions of this Title would deprive
the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other parcels in the same zone district, and would
cause the applicant unnecessary hardship, as distinguished from mere inconvenience. In
determining whether an applicant's rights would be deprived, the board shall consider whether
either of the following conditions apply:
a. There are special conditions and circumstances which are unique to the parcel, building or
structure, which are not applicable to other parcels, structures or buildings in the same zone
district and which do not result from the actions of the applicant; or
b. Granting the variance will not confer upon the applicant any special privilege denied by the
Aspen Area Community Plan and the terms of this Title to other parcels, buildings, or
structures, in the same zone district..
Staff Response: The Church places a unique restriction on the parcel, as does the Conditional
Use. Staff finds that the variance request is responsible to the neighborhood and commends the
applicant for a design that emphasizes common Church chazacteristics and minimizes the needs
for variances. Granting the dimensional variances would not confer upon the applicant any
special privilege denied by the AACP or the terms of Title 26. Staff finds this criterion met.
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EXHIBIT E
REVIEW CRITERIA AND STAFF FINDINGS
Pursuant to Section 26.470.090, Growth Management Review for Essential Public Facilities
a) The Community Development Director has determined the primary use and/or structure to
be an essential public facility (see definition). Accessory uses may also be part of an
essential public facility project.
Staff Response: The proposed project involves an addition to the existing Church structure.
Currently, the employees of the Church share offices and the limited classroom space. The
addition will do multiple things to improve the internal operations of the Church; entrances
will include ADA compliant access ramps, ADA compliant restrooms will be added to the
entry level, sanctuary space will be improved with additional seating and a general
reconfiguration, and a larger reception aiea will be created of the lei Street entrance. All of
these improvements improve the Church's ability to operate as a facility which serves an
essential public purpose that is available for use or benefit of the general public and serves
the needs of the community. The Community Development Director has determined that
the primary use is an essential public facility based on the definition found in Land Use Code
Section 26.104.100, Definitions; Essential Public Facility: a facility which serves an
essential public purpose is available for use by or benefit of, the general public and serves
the needs of the community.
Staff finds this criterion met.
6) Upon a recommendation from the Community Development Director, the Ciry Council may
assess, waive or partially waive affordable housing mitigation requirements as is deemed
appropriate and warranted for the purpose of promoting civic uses and in consideration of
broader community goals. The employee generation rates may be used as a guideline, but
each operation shall be analyzed for its unique employee needs, pursuant to Section
26.470.100, Calculations.
Staff Response: The proposed project does not create any additional employees; therefore it
is appropriate that no affordable housing mitigation be required.
Staff finds this criterion met.
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FELSBURG
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ULLEVIG
engineering paths to transportation solutions
February 8, 2010
Mr. John Galambos
Galambos Architects, Inc.
314 AABC, Suite D
Aspen CO 81611
RE: Crossroads Church of Aspen Traffic Assessment
FHU Reference # 10-012
Dear Mr. Galambos:
Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) has prepared this letter to summarize the traffic impacts associated
with the proposed remodel and expansion of the Crossroads Church of Aspen on the northeast
corner of the North 7'" Street/Francis Street intersection in the West End neighborhood. This letter
focuses on trip generation, traffic, parking and multimodal impacts associated with the additional
attendees that would result from the expansion.
Project Description
The Crossroads Church is located on the northeast corner of the North 7"' StreeUFrancis Street
intersection in Aspen's West End neighborhood (Figure 1). The Church is planning to remodel the
building and expand it by 3,145 SF to provide approximately 80 additional seats in the sanctuary.
As it does today, the church would continue to host small day and evening classes during the week
and hold three services on Sunday morning and one on Sunday evening.
Because of space constraints, a very limited number of parking spaces are provided on the site-
roughly 4-5 spaces are available off the alley on the north side of the building-a condition that
would not change with the expansion. Approximately 10 angled parking spaces are located along
the Church frontage on 7'" Street and an additional 6 angled spaces are located along the church
frontage on Francis, the latter of which are reserved for handicapped use during services.
Additional on-street parking spaces are provided in the form of parallel parking on both sides of the
street on all str is surrounding the site, all of which are subject to Zone D parking restrictions (i.e.,
2 hour parkin only for non-permit holders, 8 am - 6 pm, Monday through Friday) of which there
are none on undays during services. The Church has an agreement with the Forest Service to
use their 1 space lot on the west side of Francis, where all of the spaces are generally available
for Sunda morning services. After the angled parking and Forest Service lot spaces fill up, church
attendee$ currently park along the streets in the neighborhood, where spaces are also generally
unused ahd available during Sunday morning services. No changes to these current parking
practices are proposed or anticipated with the church expansion.
6300 South Syracuse Way, Suite 600 Centennial, CO 80111 tel 303.721.1440 fax 303.721.0832
wu~w.fliueng.com info@fliueng.com
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Existing Conditions
Traffic and parking observations were conducted at the site on Sunday morning, January 31, 2010,
which coincided with the last day of the X Games at Buttermilk Mountain, so traffic flow between
downtown and Buttermilk on SH 82 was higher than what would be typically expected on a Sunday
morning. Additional parking observations were conducted on Sunday morning, January 17t", 2010
and mirrored what was observed on the 31 ~t.
On both observation days, parking demand peaked for the second Sunday morning service (which
starts at 9:30 am). During that peak, both sides of 7th Street between Hallam and Smuggler were
generally fully occupied with church patrons, as were both sides of Francis between 6th and 7t"
Street. 6'" Street between Hallam and Smuggler was around half occupied, with about half of
those vehicles church patrons, but church patron parking did not extend beyond those blocks. A
total of 69 vehicles were parked on the streets for the 9:30 service, with an additional 10 in the
Forest Service lot (79 total vehicles). The number of church attendees in each parked vehicle was
also collected during the January 31 st observations, and indicated an average vehicle occupancy of
approximately 1.87 people per vehicle.
Church staff estimated an attendance of 160 people for the 9:30 service. Based on the parked
vehicle and average vehicle occupancy observations, it would appear that around 148 of those
arrived via vehicle, with the rest arriving via foot or transit. Only one group of four people was
observed walking to the bus stop at 8th and Hallam during the observation period, so it is assumed
that the remaining patrons walked to church.
It should be noted that it was sunny and around 20 degrees during the observation period, with
packed snow covering the roads and sidewalks in the West End neighborhood. Such conditions
can be a detriment to walking and more or less preclude bicycling, so it might be expected that the
number of people electing to walk or bicycle to church would be somewhat higher outside of the
winter season, when the roads and sidewalks are snow-free. Considering this, Table 1 shows the
current winter mode splits (observed) and the estimated summer mode splits (with better walking
conditions) for the church.
Table 1. Crossroads Church Mode Splits
<Mode. }- _ ~ r - : Winter ' Summer
Vehicle 1.87 eo le er vehicle 92.5% 87.5%
Walk 5% 10%
Transit 2.5% 2.5%
Projected Vehicle Trips Generated by the Crossroads Church Expansion
The number of weekday vehicle-trips generated by the church expansion was forecast based on
equations and procedures documented in Trip Generation, Institute of Transportation Engineers,
Eighth Edition, 2008. Table 1 shows the weekday and Sunday trip generation forecasts for the
complex. Based on the trip generation estimates, the church expansion is anticipated to generate
approximately 30 additional vehicle-trips per day during the week and 115 additional trips per day
on Sundays. It would add virtually no new traffic to the road during the morning and evening peak
hours during the week, and add 37 new trips to the road system during the church's peak hour on
Sunday morning.
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Table 2. Crossroads Church Trip Generation
.. c.... ' . ,Daily ,AM P eak,of.Ganerator ;,<,. PM:Peak ..
Land Use $ize,;.. Trips In' Out. '"::.Total '.In Out`-`Total
Church - Weekda 3,145 SF 30 2 1 3 1 1 2
Church -Sunda 3,145 SF 115 19 18 37 0 0 0
Figure 2 shows the additional Sunday traffic generated by the church expansion distributed to the
surrounding road system.
Level of Service Analysis
Level of Service (LOS) is a qualitative measure of traffic operational conditions, based on roadway
capacity and vehicle delay. LOS is described by a letter designation ranging from A to F, with LOS
A representing almost free-flow travel, while LOS F represents congested conditions. For
unsignalized intersections, LOS is calculated for movements which must yield right-of-way to other
traffic movements.
Traffic operations are typically evaluated according to techniques documented in the Highway
Capacity Manual (Transportation Research Board, 2000), but such techniques are not capable of
analyzing the unique traffic control at the 7'" StreeUHallam Street intersection (stop signs on the
west and north approaches). Therefore, the intersection was evaluated using the SimTraffic traffic
simulation software, which uses vehicle and driver operating parameters to project operations over
a specified period of time. For this analysis, the one hour peak time period on Sunday morning
was simulated, and both vehicle delay and queuing results have been presented.
Existing Conditions
Sunday morning traffic counts collected on January 31, 2010 were used as the basis for the traffic
analysis. Figure 3 shows the existing Sunday morning peak hour traffic volumes and levels of
service at the 7'" StreeUHallam intersection near the site. As the figure indicates, while traffic flow
into and out of town on SH 82 was high due to the X Games at Buttermilk that morning, traffic
volumes are generally low on 7`h Street near the church. The eastbound left turn movement from
SH 82 onto 7"' Street toward the church operates at LOS E during that period, but it is not
uncommon, for movements from driveways and side streets along higher volume roadways to
experience poor levels of service. As noted in Chapter 17 (Unsignalized Intersections) of the
Hiahwav Caoacitv Manual (20001:
In evaluating the overall performance of two-way stop control intersections, it is
important to consider measures of effectiveness in addition to delay, such as
average queue lengths and 95"' percentile queue lengths. By focusing on a single
measure of effectiveness for the worst movement only, such as delay for the minor
street left tum, users may make less effective traffic control decisions.
The average queue length for the eastbound left turn movement was 50 feet (two vehicles) and the
95'" percentile queue length was 110 feet (five vehicles), which appear reasonable given the
higher-than-typical volume conditions created by the X Games. Given this, and since all other
movements at the intersection operate at LOS C or better, no improvements would appear to be
necessary at that intersection.
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Conditions with Project
Figure 4 shows the projected traffic volumes and level of service at 7'" and Hallam with the
additional traffic from the church expansion. As the figures indicates, all levels of service are the
same with the project as without. Furthermore, the projected average queue and 95`" percentile
queue are generally the same with the project as without, so the expansion has very little to no
impact on the capacity of the road system.
Arrival Mode Analysis
The vehicle occupancy and mode split information documented previously was used in conjunction
with the 80 additional seats included in the proposed expansion to forecast the increase in the.
number of pedestrians, transit riders and vehicles that would park in the neighborhood during the
busiest Sunday morning service. Table 3 shows the projected additional vehicles, pedestrians and
transit riders for winter and summer conditions. As indicated, the expansion would generate 37 to
40 additional parked vehicles, four to eight additional pedestrian arrivals, and iwo additional transit
riders for the peak service.
Table 7. Projected Additional Attendees Due to Church Expansion, by Mode
Mode Winter Summer
Parked Vehicles 40 37
Pedestrians/Bic clists 4 8
Transit Riders 2 2
Figure 5 shows how the additional parked vehicles would impact on-street parking in the
neighborhood. As indicated, with the expansion, it is anticipated that, in addition to the blocks that
are currently fully occupied by church attendees, parking spaces would be fully occupied on 6~"
Street between Hallam and Smuggler, as well as on Francis Street between 6~" and 5'". Some
additional church patrons may also park along Smuggler between 6`" and 7"', but it is anticipated
that church traffic would only occupy around half the spaces on those blocks. It should also be
noted that most West End residents have off-street parking in garages, so very few residential
vehicles park on the street on those blocks, especially on Sunday mornings when the Church
generates it's peak parking demand.
Quality of Service Discussion
Based on conversations with staff, in addition to the traffic and parking assessment above, the City
would like an assessment of the quality of service for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit service.
Pedestrians
As with most of the streets in the West End neighborhood, both 7~' Street and Francis Street have
sidewalks on both sides of the street, including along both of the Church's property frontages. The
sidewalks appear to be 5-6 feet wide and are separated from the street by a 5-6 foot tree lawn
(snow made it difficult to determine the precise width). All West End streets exhibit very low traffic
volumes that are typical of a grid system of local roads in a residential neighborhood, and on-street
parallel parking further separates pedestrians from traffic. In general, this creates a safe and
comfortable environment for pedestrians, although it should be noted that some sections of
unshoveled sidewalks and snow mounds created by street plowing force pedestrians into the street
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during the winter months. In light of this, the church should maintain a clear sidewalk along both
street frontages to facilitate pedestrian movement on the property.
Striped pedestrian crosswalks are located on the north and east sides of the 7`" Street/Hallam
Street intersection. Since those are the two low-volume approach legs of that intersection,
pedestrians have adequate gaps to cross and experience minimal delay. The north leg crossing
provides a connection between the Church and the RFTA transit stop at 8th and Hallam.
Bicyclists
No dedicated bike lanes or paths are provided within the West End neighborhood, including along
7~' Street and Francis Street in front of the property. Bicyclists are anticipated to share the road
with vehicle traffic, which would appear to be a safe option given the low speeds and low traffic
volumes on the grid system of local roads in the neighborhood. Said grid system provides
adequate connections to all downtown locations, and roads are generally 36 feet wide to provide
ample room for parking, bicycles and traffic. Zero trucks or busses were observed on any of the
local roads in the vicinity of the site during the Sunday morning observations, so conflicts with
larger vehicles are expected to be minimal. All roads in the neighborhood are paved, but the
winter conditions made it difficult to determine the condition of the pavement. Based on the above,
in general, the area around the Church creates a good environment for bicyclists. To encourage
bicycling to church services during the non-winter months, the Church should consider installing
bike racks near the entrance to the building on Francis.
Transit Services
The nearest transit stop is located at 8"' and Hallam, two blocks from the Church. Six RFTA routes
travel use that stop, providing service connections throughout town and down valley toward
Snowmass, etc. at headways that range from 7 to 30 minutes. Most routes begin operations on
Sunday morning between 6 and 7 AM and operate late into the evening, and therefore would be
available for church attendees at all four services. During the Sunday morning observations the
outbound busses toward Buttermilk were generally more than half full, likely with X Games
attendees, while inbound busses were around a quarter full, so adequate capacity was available in
both directions. The crosswalk along the north side of the 7'" Street/Hallam Street intersection
provides a safe pedestrian crossing between the church and the bus stop.
The Cross Town Shuttle also passes by Francis on 5`" Street, two blocks east of the site, and
therefore would also present a transit option for church attendees. While the hours of operation for
that route have been reduced due to budget cuts, it still operates daily from 8 AM to 9 PM and
therefore would be in operation for all four Sunday services.
As noted previously, observations indicated that very few church attendees arrived and departed
via the transit system, and it seems unlikely that that mode share would increase during non-winter
months, but based on the above, it appears that RFTA provides very good transit service levels
during the four Sunday services should church attendees elect to use it.
Conclusions and Recommendations
Based upon the above analysis, the Aspen Community Church expansion would generate
approximately 115 more trips each Sunday than what the current church generates; that traffic
volumes on the surrounding road system are low; and that the increase in traffic that results from
the Center would have little to no impact on traffic operations at the 7'~' and Hallam intersection.
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Both the pedestrian facilities and the bicycling environment in the West End neighborhood around
the site are good and would not discourage church attendees from walking or bicycling to church if
they so choose. Providing bike racks near the church entrance on Francis and keeping the
sidewalks free of snow in front of the building along both the 7th Street and Francis Street may help
further encourage attendees to walk or ride to services. The bus stop on SH 82 at 8th Street is only
two blocks west of the church and services six RFTA routes, and the Cross Town Shuttle passes
by Francis Street at 5th Avenue two blocks east of the church, so transit access and availability is
also very good for those who elect to use that mode to access church services.
Nevertheless, the vast majority of church attendees currently elect to drive to church because an
abundance of free on-street parking is available on the blocks around the church, and it is
anticipated that around 90 percent of the additional church attendees due to the expansion would
also drive to the site. These additional attendees would represent around 40 additional parked
vehicles during the busiest Sunday morning service, but enough on-street parking is available
within two blocks of the church to accommodate the additional parking demand. Since free and
available parking is perhaps the greatest obstacle to overcome when encouraging people to shift
modes, and removing parking opportunities from the neighborhood streets around the church is
more likely to discourage people from attending rather than shift modes (unlike work trips, church
attendance is an elective trip), it is unlikely that any TDM program implemented by the church
would create any dramatic shift to alternate modes, so none is recommended.
In summation, it would appear the existing pedestrian, bicycle and transit facilities are adequate
and convenient for those who elect to use them, but that most of the additional church attendees
would elect to drive because of the availability of nearby free parking. However, the additional 40
vehicles created by the expansion would have minimal the traffic and parking impacts on the
surrounding area, so no further actions beyond those already identified above are recommended
for the site.
trust this information will be of assistance to you as you continue the approval process for the
Church expansion. If you have any questions regarding the above information, or need any
additional information, please give me a call at (303) 721-1440.
Sincerely,
FELSBURG HGLT & ULLEVIG
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Jeffrey M. Ream
Senior Transportation Engineer
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LEGEND
XXX = AM Sunday Traffic Volumes
XX = Daily Traffic Volumes
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QUEUE LENGTHS
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EB Left Turn: (2 veh.) (5 veh.)
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los x AM Sunday Unsignalized
Intersection Level of Service
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® Existing Sunday Morning Traffic Conditions
Average 95th Percentile
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QUEUE LENGTHS
Average 95th Percentile
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EB Left Turn: (2 veh.) (5 veh.)
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SB Through/Right: (2 veh.) (4 veh.)
LEGEND
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los x = AM Sunday Unsignalized
Intersection Level of Service
~ = Stop Sign
Figure 4
Sunday Morning Traffic Conditions
with Church Expansion
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Parking Conditions Before and After Church Expansion
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SimTraffic Performance Report
Baseline 2!112010
3: Hallam Street & 7th Street Performance by movement
J:1100121SynchrolSunday Existing.syn SimTraffic Report
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Total Network Performance
Total Delay (hr) 6,1
Delay 1 Veh (s) 13.6
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Queuing and Blocking Report
Baseline 21112010
Intersection: 3: Hallam Street & 7th Street
Directions Served
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Network Summary
Network wide Queuing Penalty: 14
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Baseline
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Total Delay (hr)
Delay ! Veh (s)
Total Network Performance
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3: Hallam Street & 7th Street Performance by movement
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Queuing and Blocking Report
Baseline
2/1!2010
Intersection: 3: Hallam Street & 7th Street
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November 18, 2009
City of Aspen
Community Development Department
Written Description of Proposed Development
Crossroads Church of Aspen seeks to better utilize our church facility to accommodate
our existing staff, programs and services. Originally built in 1964 as First Baptist
Church, the church has undergone several minor renovations over the years, the most
recent being in 2003-04 where the offices were renovated and a new circulation/overflow
space was added. In 1977 the Church received a conditional use approval to expand the
existing sanctuary that was never acted upon. The sanctuary space has essentially
remained unchanged from the beginning.
Crossroads Church desires to remodel and expand the existing church by altering the
following azeas:
1. Create a more intimate worship experience in the sanctuary by moving the stage
to the center of the space, changing the seating orientation, expanding the seating
capacity of the sanctuary by opening up the wall and gaining the space that was
previously circulation and overflow, and creating better exiting and flow.
2. Create a more functional entry during weekdays and more open gathering and
overflow space (Connecting Point) on Sundays by renovating the existing office
space, removing the existing deck on the corner of 7~' and Francis and adding a
new lobby.
3. Cunently there aze three bathrooms available for public use on Sundays, none are
Accessible. The renovation would add two Handicap Accessible bathrooms on
the main level, two new bathrooms and a renovated bathroom on the lower level
and a new bathroom on the upper level.
4. Enhance our kid's programs by creating better classroom spaces, adding a
classroom and re-working the circulation on the lower level.
5. Creating office space by adding a second story addition along 7u' street. This will
accommodate our current staff and adult classroom needs. Currently there aze
seven full and part time staff and only four offices and one open work azea. In the
proposed plan we would be creating seven offices with one having an adult
classroom as a shazed use.
The church is considered an Arts, Cultural, and Civic Use under the land use code and is
permitted as a Conditional Use in the R-6 Zone district. It is also an Essential Public
Facility under Growth Management Quota system.
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2. The grant of variance is the minimum variance that will make possible the
reasonable use of the parcel, building or structure.
a The applicant feels that the granting of this variance is the minimum that
is required to make reasonable use of the building. The 1977 approval
anticipated a much larger sanctuary with enough volume for balcony
seating. What we have found is that the sanctuary is really just one
weekly aspect of the facility's needs. As stated above there aze many
other functions and programs related to meeting our Community's needs
that aze currently unmet or under-met in our facility. We aze asking that a
variance be granted because this would allow us reasonable use of our
building.
b. The existing building is already anon-conforming structure along 7`s
street, being only 5.5 feet from the property line. In the design of new
addition on the main level and the second story, we have chosen to set it
back to be 10 feet from the property line for every azea except the stairs
gable. This is the minimum we need in order to accomplish our program
goals. If we were to conform to a 19.3 setback for all new work, we
would not be able to meet our needs within that design constraint.
c. In the design of the second story, we purposefully designed the spaces to
appear as if they aze in dormers in an overall gabled roof form. This is to
minimize the bulk of the form.
d. Although the Front Yazd setback is 10 feet along Frances, the existing
trees give us an additional constraint. Planted in 1966, these trees
essentially create a 25 foot front yazd setback.
e. The adjacent pazcel along 7a' street is the Forest Service pazking lot. The
impact to the affected neighbor will be minimal.
3. Literal interpretation and enforcement of the terms and provisions of the Title
would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other parcels in the
same zone district, and would cause the applicant unnecessary hardship or
practical dij~culty. There are special conditions and circumstances which are
unique to this parcel, building or structure which are unique to this parcel,
structures or buildings in the same zone district.
a. Although the Front Yard setback is 10 feet along Frances, the existing
trees give us an additional constraint. Planted in 1966, these trees
essentially create a 25 foot front yazd setback. This is unique to our pazcel
and creates a hazdship and practical difficulty.
b. The adjacent pazcel along 7a' street is the Forest Service pazking lot. The
impact to the affected neighbor will be minimal. This is unique to our
pazcel.
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probably change based on our addition of bathrooms and the necessity of
installing a fire sprinkler system.
5. The applicant commits to supply affordable housing to meet the incremental need
for increased employees generated by the conditional use.
a. We aze not increasing the number of employees based on this application
Currently there aze not enough offices for the current employees. So the
additional space for the offices is just supplying space for our current
condition.
Essential Public Facilities 26.470.090.4
Per the Pre-application Conference Summary staffs considers the use of the property as
and Essential Public Facility under the Growth Management Quota System. The Growth
Management review is required to expand the building. We aze requesting the
designation of being an Essential Public Facility based on the code's defmition as "being
a facility which serves an essential public purpose, is for use by, or benefit of, the general
public and serves the needs of the community". And thus exempt from the Growth
Management review. We also request the waiving of any affordable housing mitigation
requirements.
26.515 and 26.430
Off street pazking and special review.
The applicant is requesting waiving the off-street pazking requirements based on the
following criteria:
1. The parking needs of the residents, customers, guests, and employees of the
project have been met, taking into account potential uses of the parcel, the
projected traff c generation of the project, any shared parking opportunities,
expected schedule of parking demands, the projected impacts onto the on-street
parking of the neighborhood, the proximity to mass transit routs and the
downtown area, and any special services, such as vans, provided for residents,
guests and employees.
a. The RFTA stop is two blocks away and some of our members use this
transportation.
b. We have a verbal understanding with the Forest Service to shaze up 6
spaces in their parking on Sunday mornings. There aze no other
opportunities for shazed parking nearby.
c. The schedule of pazking demands is typically on Sundays where there is
little conflict with other pazking demands.
2. An on-site parking solution meeting the requirement is practically difficult or
results in an undesirable development scenario.
a. There is no way to practically meet any off-street pazking requirements for
this pazcel. The nature of our use is to have heavy uses on Sundays and
special events.
3. Exiting or planned on-site or off-site parking facilities adequately serve the needs
of the development, including the availability of street parking.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Chris Bendon, Community Development Director
Jennifer Phelan, Deputy Director
Drew Alexander, Interim Zoning Officer
RE: Land Use Code Amendments -Resolution No. _, Series 2010 -Public Hearin¢
Definition of Artist Studio, 26.104.100
Signage, 26.510
Miscellaneous Regulations, 26.575
MEETING
DATE: February 16, 2010
SUMMARY:
The City of Aspen Community Development Department has initiated amendments to the
Aspen Land Use Code for the Signs, Miscellaneous Regulations, S/C/I Zone District, and
the definition of Artist Studio....
Staff would like to move forward on Sign Code, S/C/I Zone District, and the Def nition
of Artist Studio. If time provides, Staff would also like feedback on the changes to the
Miscellaneous Regulations revisions. Miscellaneous Regulations includes the calculation
of F.A.R and its exemptions, so there is a great deal to discuss.
DEFINITION OF ARTIST STUDIO:
Staff conducted a comprehensive review of code changes to the S/C/I Zone District in
2008, and pazt of that effort resulted in removing a previously permitted use that had
allowed a "reheazsal or teaching studio for the creative, performing or martial arts ... " At
that time, the P&Z and City Council agreed that martial arts had never really fit with the
concept of S/C/I, and the allowance for educational uses related to the creative and
performing arts could be interpreted too broadly. Generally speaking, staff was asking the
P&Z and Council to constrict uses that could be broadly interpreted in a way that
departed from the original purpose of the S/C/I district.
At the same time, staff suggested an updated definition for "Artist Studio" that limited
that use to the kind of art that would fall into the "light industrial" category, such as
ceramics or sculpture. During the 2008 review, staff did not anticipate or discuss the fact
that removing the "teaching studio" capability would also remove potential educational
uses related to an artist's studio. Staff is comfortable allowing educational uses in an
artist's studio, particular because the definition of artist's studio has been narrowed to the
kind of art that fits in a zone district intended for light industrial uses.
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Staff recommends the Commission recommend adoption of the proposed code
amendments.
SIGNAGE:
The Sign Code is one of the more frequently referenced chapters of the Land Use Code,
especially for zoning enforcement. The Sign Code provides the language for the types of
signs that aze permitted and prohibited within the City of Aspen. Additionally, the Sign
Code includes the necessary provisions for zoning enforcement such as sign size,
allotment, and appropriate signs for the different use types within the City.
MAIN ISSUES:
In recent yeazs, Community Development has experienced several difficulties with the
Sign Code. These difficulties are both with interpreting the Code and trying to establish a
logical, uncomplicated, and responsible enforcement process. The Chapter contains a
great deal of redundancy while also having a lack of consistency and clazity. Staff
believes that the following items aze the key reasons for the problematic sign code:
• Aggregate Signage Allotment
• Signs on Public Property Section
• Signs by Use Regulations
• Permit Requirements
• Sandwich Boazd Signs
• Exceptional Sign Bonus
The aggregate allotment system requires that tenants within the same building shaze a
certain amount of Signage. This amount is determined upon the length of the building
frontage. To determine what the available Signage is for a business, the applicant must
measure all the signs on the facade, measure the building frontage, and calculate the
allotted Signage remaining.
More times than not, this process proves to be too difficult for the Signage applicant.
Many signs installed on buildings aze located in hazd to reach places and the
measurement calculations themselves aze not simple. As a result, Staff has to commit a
great deal of time in the field explaining the requirements to applicant. Frequently, this
frustration leads to signs being installed without a permit because the applicant does not
want to handle the requirements of the permit.
An additional problem with the aggregate allotment system is the possibility that an
applicant will discover they have no Signage available and cannot install their proposed
sign. If this realization is made, the applicant will almost certainly try to install the sign
without permit. In the draft Sign Code, the aggregate allotment system has been replaced
by a standazd sign allotment that all non-residential uses would receive.
A simple revision that Staff has made to the draft Sign Code is to remove the language
regazding Signs on Public Property. Staff hopes to create an individual chapter for this
language. The Signs on Public Property portion was neazly half of the current chapter
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and seemed to be very out of place. With its own chapter, the base Sign Code will be
much more intuitive and easy to read and understand.
Staff has also recommending a revision that would simplify the sign regulations for
different use types. In the current code, these sections are language heavy and difficult to
follow. They also include Temporary Signs, which have now been completed at to Sign
Not Requiring Permit. In Staff s draft, the sections for signs by use contain tables that
provide a menu of sign choices that make understanding far more logical.
Permit requirements have also been modified in the draft. Staff plans to restructure the
current process that applicants must complete to obtain a sign permit. With the aggregate
sign requirement removed, the information in the application will immediately be easier
to obtain and present. Staff also plans to create new informative handouts that the
applicant would receive before submittal that would reduce time.in the field by the
zoning enforcement officer spent assisting applicants.
The last major addition to the draft Sign Code is the Exceptional Sign Bonus. It has
always been a challenge to create code language that can responsibly regulate good taste.
The Exceptional Sign Bonus gives the applicant a strong incentive to invest in a sign that
has artistic design, benefit to the pedestrian experience, and quality materials.
Staff recommends the Commission recommend adoption of the proposed code
amendments.
MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS:
Staff has just initiated amendments to the "calculations and measurements" section of the
code. This section houses the methods for calculating FAR, height, lot azea, setbacks, net
leasable space, etc. There any number of "fix-its" that staff is pursuing as well as items
that are more substantive in nature. Before proceeding too faz, staff would like to gather
some general input from the Commission regarding this calculations and measurements
section. This is similaz to the very first discussion on signage and the question "what
does staff really need to know prior to drafting." This will help staff return with the
specifics. Staff will also contact a few local azchitects regarding confusing or otherwise
frustrating language that they would like fixed.
APPLICANT:
City of Aspen
PREVIOUS ACTION:
Signs:
The Planning and Zoning Commission has briefly discussed the current Sign Code.
General suggestions were made at the January Su' public heazing. Community
Development Staff met with City Council in September of 2009 to discuss possible Sign
Code Changes. The direction from the Council work session and Staff suggestions have
led to the proposed draft Sign Code.
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REVIEW PROCEDURE:
Text Amendment. At a duly noticed public hearing, the Commission shall recommend by
Resolution the City Council to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the
City-initiated amendments to Sign Code and Definition of Artist Studio as described in
Resolution ,Series of 2010.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
"I move to approve PZ-Resolution _, Series of 2010 recommending approval of the
amendments to Sign Code and definition of Artist Studio."
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A -Existing and proposed text for Artist Studio Definition
Exhibit B.1 - Existing text for Sign Code
Exhibit B.2 -Redline Version of Sign Code
Exhibit B.3 - PowerPoint presentation slide notes
Resolution No. , 2010, for Sign Code and Definition of Artist Studio
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Section 26.204.100, Definitions
(Existing language)
Artist's Studio. Primarily a fine arts workshop of a light industrial nature such as a sculptor,
potter, weaver, carver, jeweler, or other similaz art that requires artistic skill, and not related to
personal hygiene or adornment, and secondarily receiving the public and engaging in retail sales
on a limited basis.
(Proposed language)
Artist's Studio. Primazily a fine arts workshop of a light industrial nature such as a sculptor,
potter, weaver, carver, jeweler, or other similaz art that requires artistic skill, and not related to
personal hygiene or adornment, and secondarily receiving the public and engaging in retail sales
on a limited basis. An artist studio may include a teaching or instructional component accessory
to the primary use of a fine arts workshop.
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Chapter 26.510
SIGNS
Sec. 26.510.010
Sec. 26.510.020
Sec. 26.510.030
Sec. 26.510.040
Sec. 26.510.050
Sec. 26.510.060
Sec. 26.510.070
Sec. 26.510.080
Sec. 26.510.090
Sec. 26.510.100
Sec. 26.510.110
Sec. 26.510.120
Sec. 26.510.130
Sec. 26.510.140
Purpose
Applicability and scope
Procedure for sign permit approval
Prohibited signs
Sign measurement
Sign setback
Sign illumination
Sign lettering, logos and graphic designs
Structural characteristics
Nonconforming signs
Signs on public right-of-way
Temporary signs
Zone District sign restrictions
Window displays
26.510.010. Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is to promote the public health, safety and welfare through a comprehensive
system of reasonable, effective, consistent, content-neutral and nondiscriminatory sign standards and
requirements.
Toward this end, the City Council finds that the City is an historic mountain resort community that has
traditionally depended on a tourist economy. Tourists, in part, are attracted to the visual quality and
character of the City. Signage has a significant impact on the visual character and quality of the City.
The proliferation of signs in the City would result in visual blight and unattractiveness and would convey
an image that is inconsistent with a high quality resort environment. Effective sign control has preserved
and enhanced the visual character of other resort communities in Colorado and other states. The City
must compete with many other Colorado, national and international resort communities for tourism
opportunities.
In order to preserve the City as a desirable community in which to live, vacation and conduct business, a
pleasing, visually attractive environment is of foremost importance.
These sign regulations are intended to:
A. Preserve and maintain the City as a pleasing, visually attractive environment.
B. Promote and accomplish the goals, policies and objectives of the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan.
C. Enhance the attractiveness and economic well-being of the City as a place to live, vacation and
conduct business.
D. Address community needs relating to upgrading the quality of the tourist experience, preserving the
unique natural environment, preserving and enhancing the high quality human existence, retaining the
City's premier status in an increasingly competitive resort market, preserving the historically and
architecturally unique character of the City, fostering the "village style" quality of the City and
preserving and enhancing scenic views.
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E. Enable the identification of places of residence and business.
F. Allow for the communication of information necessary for the conduct of commerce.
G. Encourage signs that are appropriate to the zone district in which they are located and consistent with
the category of use to which they pertain.
H. Permit signs that are compatible with their surroundings and aid orientation and preclude placement
in a manner that conceals or obstructs adjacent land uses or signs.
1. Preclude signs from conflicting with the principal permitted use of the site or adjoining sites.
J. Curtail the size and number of signs and sign messages to the minimum reasonably necessary to
identify a residential or business location and the nature of any such business.
K. Establish sign size in relationship to the scale of the lot's street frontage and building's street frontage
along which the sign is to be placed.
L. Protect the public from the dangers of unsafe signs and require signs to be constructed, installed and
maintained in a safe and satisfactory manner.
M. Lessen hazardous situations, confusion and visual clutter caused by proliferation, improper
placement, illumination, animation and excessive height, area and bulk of signs which compete for
the attention of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
N. Regulate signs in a manner so as to not interfere with, obstruct vision of or distract motorists,
bicyclists or pedestrians. (Ord. No. 10-2005, § I )
26.510.020. Applicability and scope.
This Chapter shall apply to all signs of whatever nature and wherever located within the City except for
the Aspen Highlands Village PUD. Sign regulations for Aspen Highlands Village PUD were approved as
City Council Ordinance 43, Series of 2003. No sign shall be allowed except as permitted by this Chapter.
(Ord. No. 10-2005, § 1)
26.510.030. Procedure for sign permit approval.
A. Permit required It shall be unlawful to erect, place, construct, reconstruct or relocate any sign
without first obtaining a sign permit from the Chief Building Official.
B. Exempt signs. The following signs or sign activities shall be exempt from obtaining a sign permit.
Exemptions shall not be construed as relieving the applicant and owner of the sign from the responsibility
of complying with all applicable provisions of this Title. The exemption shall apply to the requirement
for a sign permit under this Section.
1. Preventive maintenance. The ordinary preventive maintenance of a lawfully existing sign, which
does not involve a change of placement, size, lighting, color or height.
2. Repainting. The repainting of a lawfully existing sign exactly as it was prior to such activity.
3. Banners, pennants, streamers and balloons and other gas-filled figures. Temporary banners,
pennants, streamers, balloons and inflatables shall be permitted per Subsection 26.S10.110.B,
Policies regarding signage on public property. Streamers and balloons shall be permitted in
association with a retail special event or sale of limited duration.
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1. Construction signs. One (1) freestanding or wall sign along each lot line frontage on a street for a
site under construction not to exceed a total of two (2) signs per site, which do not exceed six (6)
square feet in area per sign, which are not illuminated and which identify individuals or
companies involved in designing, constructing, financing or developing a site under construction.
Such signs may be erected and maintained only for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days prior to
commencement of construction and shall be removed within fourteen (14) days of termination of
construction. A graphic design painted on a construction barricade shall be permitted in addition
to such signs, provided it does not identify or advertise a person, product, service or business.
>. Directional or instructional signs. Signs, not exceeding six inches by thirty inches (6" x 30") in
area, which provide direction or instruction to guide persons to facilities intended to serve the
public. Such signs include those identifying restrooms, public telephones, public walkways,
public entrances, freight entrances, affiliation with motor clubs, acceptance of designated credit
cards and other similar signs providing direction or instruction to persons using a facility but not
including those signs accessory to parking areas. Advertising material of any kind is strictly
prohibited on directional and instructional signs.
6. Fine art. Works of fine art which in noway identify or advertise a person, product, service or
business.
7. Flags. Flags, emblems and insignia of political or religious organizations providing such flags,
emblems and insignia are displayed for noncommercial purposes.
8. Government signs. Signs placed or erected by governmental agencies or nonprofit civic
associations for a public purpose in the public interest, for control of traffic and for other
regulatory purposes, street signs, warning signs, railroad crossing signs, signs of public service
companies indicating danger and aids to service and safety which are erected by or for the order
of government.
9. Historic designation. Signs placed on a historic building identifying the structure as a property
listed on the Aspen Inventory of Historic Landmark Sites and Structures, which sign shall be a
wall sign not to exceed six (6) square feet in area.
10. Holiday decorations. Noncommercial signs or other materials temporarily displayed on
traditionally accepted civic, patriotic and/or religious holidays, provided that such decorations are
maintained in safe condition, do not constitute a fire hazard and that the decorations comply with
Section 26.575.]50, Outdoor lighting.
11. Incidental signs on vehicles. Signs placed on or affixed to vehicles or trailers where the sign is
incidental to the primary use of the vehicle or trailer. This is in no way intended to permit signs
placed on or affixed to vehicles or trailers which are parked on a public right-of-way, public
property or private property so as to be visible from a public right-of--way where the apparent
purpose is to advertise a product, service or activity or direct people to a business or activity
located on the same or nearby property.
12. Interior signs. Signs which are fully located within the interior of any building or within an
enclosed lobby or court of any building, which are not visible from the public right-of--way,
adjacent lots or areas outside the building and signs not to exceed thirty inches by forty-two
inches (30" x 42"), located within the inner or outer lobby, court or entrance of any theatre which
are intended solely for information relating to the interior operation of the building in which they
are located.
13. Mail boxes, including street address.
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14. Memorial signs. Memorial plaques or tablets, grave mazkers, statuary declaring names of
buildings and date of erection when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze
or other incombustible materials or other remembrances of persons or events that are
noncommercial in nature.
15. Menu signs and real estate picture boxes. One (1) sign per use, with an area not to exceed four
(4) square feet, with a height not to exceed the eave lines or parapet wall of that portion of the
principal building in which the use to which the sign applies is located and which advertises
and/or identifies a restaurant menu, drinks or foods offered or special activities incidental to drink
and food service or real estate offering.
16. Public notices. Official government notices and legal notices.
17. Residential name and address signs. One (1) freestanding or wall sign per detached dwelling unit
or duplex unit, with an area not exceeding two (2) square feet, which identifies the name of the
occupant and the street address of the dwelling unit.
18. Shielded light in architectural design that complies with Section 26.575.150, Outdoor lighting.
19. Vending machine signs. Permanent, non-flashing signs on vending machines, gasoline pumps,
ice or milk containers or other similar machines indicating only the contents of such devices, the
pricing of the contents contained within, directional or instructional information as to use and
other similar information.
20 have mailbox or wall sagnsswithnan area noteto ex eed ftwot(2)square~eetfto identify the street
address and the names of the occupants.
21. Security signs. Every parcel may display security signs not to exceed an area of six inches wide
by six inches long (6" x 6"). Security signs may contain a message, logo or symbol alerting the
public to the presence of a security system on the premises. Security signs shall be of a neutral
color. Security signs may not be placed in the City right-of-way.
22. Timeshare identification signs. A building that is approved for exempt timesharing, pursuant to
Section 26.590.030, Exempt timesharing, shall have awall-mounted sign with an area not
exceeding two (2) square feet, stating that it has been approved for timesharing and identifying the
name and phone number of a contact person or management entity for the property.
C. Application. A development application for a sign permit shall include the following information:
1. That information required on the form provided by the Community Development Director;
2. A letter of copsent from the owner of the building;
3. Proposed location of the sign on the building or parcel;
4. A blueprint or ink drawing of the plans, specifications and method of construction of the sign and
its supports, showing proposed dimensions, materials and colors and the type, intensity and
design of the sign's illumination, if any; and
5. The dimensions, measurements and calculations of building frontages and line frontages on
streets and alleys; the dimensions of any other sign located olacement or other requirements
information needed to calculate permitted sign area, height, type, p
of these regulations.
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D. Determination of completeness. After a development application for a sign permit has been
received, the Community Development Director shall determine whether the application is complete. If
the Community Development Director determines that the application is not complete, written notice shall
be served on the applicant specifying the deficiencies. The Community Development Director shall take
no further action on the application unless the deficiencies are remedied. If the application is determined
complete, the Community Development Director shall notify the applicant of its completeness. A
determination of completeness shall not constitute a determination of compliance with the substantive
requirements of this Chapter.
E. Determination of compliance. After reviewing the application and determining its compliance and
consistency with the purposes, requirements and standards in this Chapter, the Community Development
Director shall approve, approve with conditions or deny the development application for a sign permit.
(Ord. No. 10-2005, § 1)
26.510.040. Prohibited signs.
The following signs are expressly prohibited for erection, construction, repair, alteration, relocation or
placement in the City.
A. "A" frame, sandwich board and sidewalk or curb signs except as allowed per Paragraph
26.510.130.D.1.e.
B. Billboards and other oJf-premise signs. Billboards and other off-premise signs, including security
company signs which do not comply with the regulations set forth in Subsection 26.510.040.B.20 and
signs on benches, are prohibited, except as a temporary sign as provided for in Section 26.510.120,
Temporary signs.
C. Flashing signs. Signs with lights or illuminations which flash, move, rotate, scintillate, blink, flicker,
vary in intensity, vary in color or use intermittent electrical pulsations except as permitted per Section
26.S7S.150, Outdoor lighting.
D. Moving signs. Signs with visible moving, revolving, rotating parts or visible mechanical movement
of any description or other apparent visible movement achieved by electrical, electronic or mechanical
means, including automatic electronically controlled copy changes.
E. Neon and other gas-filled light tubes. Neon lights, televisions used for advertising or information
and other gas-filled light tubes, except when used for indirect illumination and in such a manner as to not
be directly exposed to public view.
F. Obsolete signs. A sign which identifies or advertises an activity, business, product, service or special
event no longer produced, conducted, performed or sold on the premises upon which such sign is located.
Such obsolete signs are hereby declared a nuisance and shall be taken down by the owner, agent or person
having the beneficial use of such sign within ten (10) days after written notification from the Community
Development Director and upon failure to comply with such notice within the time specified in such
order, the Community Development Director is hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign and any
expense incident thereto shall be paid by the owner of the property on which the sign was located. That
an obsolete sign is nonconforming shall not modify any of the requirements of this Subsection. Signs of
historical character shall not be subject to the provisions of this Section. For the purpose of this Section,
historicai signs are defined to be those signs at least fifty (SO) years in age or older.
G. Portable and wheeled signs except as allowed per Paragraph 26.510.130.D.1.e.
H. Roof signs.
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I. Search lights or beacons except as approved per Subsection 26.575.ISO.H, Outdoor lighting,
Exemptions.
J. Signs causing direct glare. A sign or illumination that causes any direct glare into or upon any
public right-of--way, adjacent lot or building other than the building to which the sign may be accessory.
K. Signs containing untruthful or misleading information.
L. Signs creating optical illusion. Signs with optical illusion of movement by means of a design which
presents a pattern capable of reversible perspective, giving the illusion of motion or changing of copy.
M. Signs obstructing egress. A sign which obstructs any window or door opening used as a means of
egress, prevents free passage from one part of a roof to any other part, interferes with an opening required
for legal ventilation or is attached to or obstructs any standpipe, fire escape or fire hydrant.
N. Signs on parked vehicles. Signs placed on or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers which are parked on a
public right-of--way, public property or private property so as to be visible from a public right-of-way
where the apparent purpose is to advertise a product, service or activity or direct people to a business or
activity located on the same or nearby property. However, this is not in any way intended to prohibit
signs placed on or affixed to vehicles and trailers, such as lettering on motor vehicles, where the sign is
incidental to the primary use of the vehicle or trailer.
O. Signs in public right-of way. A sign in, on, over or above a public right-of-way that in any way
interferes with normal or emergency use of that right-of--way. Any sign allowed in a public right-of--way
may be ordered removed by the Community Development Director upon notice if the normal or
emergency use of that right-of--way is changed to require its removal.
p. Strings of light and strip lighting. Strip lighting outlining commercial structures and used to attract
attention for commercial purposes and strings of light bulbs used in any connection with commercial
premises unless the lights shall be shielded and comply with Section 26.575.150, Outdoor lighting.
Q. Unsafe signs. Any sign which:
1. Is structurally unsafe;
2. Constitutes a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance or dilapidation;
3. Is not kept in good repair;
4. Is capable of causing electrical shocks to persons likely to come into contact with it;
5. In any other way obstructs the view of, may be confused with or purports to be an official traffic
sign, signal or device or any other official government regulatory or informational sign;
6. Uses any words, phrases, symbols or characters implying the existence of danger or the need for
stopping or maneuvering of a motor vehicle or creates, in any other way, an unsafe distraction for
vehicle operators or pedestrians;
7. Obstructs the view of vehicle operators or pedestrians entering a public roadway from any
parking area, service drive, public driveway, alley or other thoroughfare;
8. is located on trees, rocks, light poles or utility poles, except where required by law; or
9. Is located so as to conflict with the clear and open view of devices placed by a public agency for
controlling traffic or which obstructs a motorist's clear view of an intersecting road, alley or
major driveway.
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R. Street blimps. Parked or traveling cars used primarily for advertising, sometimes referred to as
"street blimps," are prohibited. Vehicle signage incidental to the vehicle's primary use is exempt.
S. Banners and pennants used for commercial purposes not associated with a special event approved
by the Special Events Committee approval per Subsection 26.SIO.110.B,
Policies regarding signage on public property. (Ord. No. 55-2000, § 13; Ord. No. 11-2001, § 1; Ord. No.
10-2005, § 1)
26.510.050. Sign measurement.
A. General. In calculating the area allowance for signs in all Zone Districts, there shall be taken into
account all signs allowed therein including window decals and signs identifying distinctive features and
regional or national indications of approval of facilities.
B. Sign area. Sign area shall be the area of the smallest geometric figure which encompasses the facing
of a sign including copy, insignia, background and borders, provided that cut-out letter signs shall be
considered wall signs and their aggregate area shall be credited toward allowable sign area at one-half ('/~)
the measured area.
C. Two or more faces. Where a sign has two or more faces, the area of all faces shall be included in
determining the area of the sign, except where two such faces are placed back to back and are at no point
more than two feet from one another. The area of the sign shall be taken as the area of the face if the two
faces are of equal area or as the area of the larger face if the two faces are of unequal area. (Ord. No. 10-
2005, § I )
26.510.060. Sign setback.
Signs are not subject to the setback requirements of the Zone District where they are located. (Ord. No.
9-2002, § ]2; Ord. No. ]0-2005, § 1)
26.510.070. Sign illumination.
A. Prohibited illumination. No sign shall be illuminated through the use of internal illumination, rear
illumination, fluorescent illumination or neon or other gas tube illumination, except when used for
indirect illumination and in such a manner as to not be directly exposed to public view.
B. Shielding illumination. Illumination of signs shall be designed, located, shielded and directed in
such a manner that the light source is fixed and is not directly visible from and does not cast glare or
direct light from artificial illumination upon any adjacent public right-of-way, surrounding property,
residential property or motorist's vision. Illumination shall comply with Section 26.575.150, Outdoor
lighting. (Ord. No. 10-2005, § 1)
26.510.080. Sign lettering, logos and graphic designs.
A. Lettering. No lettering on any sign, including cut out letter signs, shall exceed twelve (12) inches in
height, except that the initial letter in each word shall not exceed eighteen (18) inches in height.
B. Logos. No logo on any sign, including cut out letter signs, shall exceed eighteen inches in height and
eighteen inches in length (18" x 18"). (Ord. No. 9-2002, § 12; Ord. No. 10-2005, § 1)
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26.510.090. Structural characteristics.
The following limitations shall apply to all freestanding, projecting and wall signs:
A. Freestanding signs. Freestanding signs shall not be higher than the principal building or fifteen (15)
feet, whichever is less and shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet above grade when located adjacent to a
pedestrian way.
B. Projecting signs. Projecting signs shall not be higher than the eave line or parapet wall of the top of
the principal building, shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet above grade when located adjacent to or
projecting over a pedestrian way and shall not extend more than four (4) feet from the building wall to
which they are attached, except where such sign is an integral part of an approved canopy or awning.
C. Wall signs. Wall signs shall not be higher than the eave line or parapet wall of the top of the
principal building and no sign part, including cut out letters, shall project more than six (6) inches from
the building wall. (Ord. No. 10-2005, § 1)
26.510.100. Nonconforming signs.
Nonconforming signs which were in existence on or before May 25, 1988, shall be discontinued on or
before November 25, 1988. (Ord. No. 10-2005, § 1)
26.510.110. Signs on public right-of--way.
A. It shall be unlawful to erect or maintain any sign in, on, over or above any land or right-of-way or on
any property, including light posts, belonging to the City without the permission of the City Council or in
compliance with Subsection 26.510.110.B, Policies regarding signage on public property. However, this
Section shall not be deemed to apply to signs posted by any duly constituted public authorities in the
performance of their public duties or to specific circumstances otherwise provided for in this Chapter.
B. Policies regarding signage on public property.
1. Purpose of regulations. The purpose of these regulations is to establish reasonable regulations for
the posting of temporary signs, displays and banners °nbanners andlflaps on ght posts onl Main
herein include (a) signage on public rights-of-way, (b) g
Street, (c) signs in City parks, (d) displays in City parks, (e) signs hung across Main Street at Third
Street and (f) signs on public buildings. These regulations shall be read in conjunction with this
Chapter and are not intended to supersede the regulations of signs as set forth therein.
Temporary signs and displays provide an important medium through which individuals may convey
a variety of noncommercial and commercial messages. However, left completely unregulated,
temporary signs and displays can become a threat to public safety as a traffic hazard and
detrimental to property values and the City's overall public welfare as an aesthetic nuisance. These
regulations are intended to supplement this Chapter and to assist City staff to implement the
regulations adopted by the City Council. These regulations are adopted to:
a. Balance the rights of individuals to convey their messages through temporary signs or
displays and the right of the public to be protected against unrestricted proliferation of
signs and displays;
b. Further the objectives of this Chapter, Signs; and
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c. Ensure the fair and consistent enforcement of the sign and display regulations specified
below.
This Section, Signs on public right-of--ways, states: "It shall be unlawful to erect or
maintain any sign in, on, over or above any land or right-of--way or on any property,
including light posts, belonging to the City without the permission of the City Council."
Sign permits issued by the City Manager or his or her designee, that are in conformance
with these regulations shall constitute City Council permission within the meaning of this
Section, Signs on public right-of--ways. Applications for sign permits that do not comply
with these regulations shall be forwarded to the City Council for consideration if
requested by the applicant.
2. Definitions.
Unless otherwise indicated, the definitions of words used in these regulations shall be the same as
the definitions used in this Chapter, Signs. In addition, the following definitions shall apply:
Banner means any sign of lightweight fabric, plastic or similar material that is attached to any
structure, pole, line or vehicle and possessing characters, letters, illustrations or ornamentations.
Banner, light post means any sign of lightweight fabric, plastic or similar material that is
attached to a light post and possessing characters, letters, illustrations or ornamentations which
meets the dimensional requirements for and is intended to be installed on municipal light posts.
Display means any symbol or object that does not meet the definition of a sign as defined in this
Code, but like a sign is intended to convey a message to the public.
Flag means any fabric or bunting containing distinctive colors, patterns or symbols, used as a
symbol of a government, political subdivision or other entity which meets the dimensional
requirements and is intended to be installed on municipal light posts.
Public right-of--way means the entire area between property boundaries which is owned by a
government, dedicated to the public use or impressed with an easement for public use; which is
primarily used for pedestrian or vehicular travel; and which is publicly maintained, in whole or in
part, for such use; and includes without limitation the street, gutter, curb, shoulder, sidewalk,
sidewalk area, parking or parking strip, pedestrian malls and any public way.
Sign means and includes the definition for sign as contained in Section 26.104.100, Definitions,
of this Code. The term shall also include displays as that term is defined above.
Sign, inflatable means any inflatable shape or figure designed or used to attract attention to a
business event or location. Inflatable promotional devices shall be considered to be temporary
signs under the terms of this Chapter and, where applicable, subject to the regulations thereof.
3. Signs on public rights-of-way.
a. Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to regulate signs permitted to be located temporarily in
the public right-of--way. Temporary signs shall be permitted in public rights-of-way to
advertise noncommercial special events open to the general public provided the following
policies and procedures are followed. These regulations do not apply to banners on the Main
Street light posts or hanging across Main Street that are subject to different regulations and
criteria.
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b. Size/Number/Material: Only two signs per event/organization shall be permitted. Signs shall
not exceed ten square feet each and banners shall not exceed fifty square feet. Banners must
be made of nylon, plastic or similar Type material. Paper signs and banners are prohibited.
c. Content: Signs authorized pursuant to this policy shall be limited to signs that advertise the
name, date, time and location of a special event for noncommercial purposes. The City
recognizes the success of special events often depends on commercial sponsorship.
Therefore, the City shall allow signs that contain the name of the applicant and/or ev ~ovidaed,
time, names and location of the event, as well as sponsorship names and logos; p
however, that the total sponsorship information shall not be the most prominent information
conveyed by the signs and shall take up no more the thirty percent (30%) of the total area of
the individual signs.
d. Cost/Fees/Procedures: Applicants shall be required to pay the necessary fees for approval
from the Special Events Committee. Any event not requiring review by the Special Events
Committee shall submit a sign plan to the Community Development Department for review
and approval for a fee as outlined in Chapter 2.12, Miscellaneous fee schedules, of this Code.
Applications must be received a minimum of thirty days prior to the event. The applicant
shall also submit a refundable security deposit as outlined in the current fee schedule to be
applied to any damages, repairs or the cost of removal if not corrected/removed by the
applicant within three days.
e. Eligibility: Signs authorized pursuant to this policy shall be limited to a special campaign,
drive, activity or event of a civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organization for
noncommercial purposes.
f. Duration: Temporary signs authorized pursuant to this Sior~to the dateeofrwhich the
maintained for a period not to exceed fourteen (14) days p
campaign, drive, activity or event advertised is scheduled to occur and shall be removed
within three (3) days of the termination of such campaign, drive, activity or event. Small
directional signs are permitted the day of the event only and must be removed immediately
following said event.
g. Maintenance: All signs and banners shall be maintained in an attractive manner, shall not
impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic and shall not pose a safety risk to the public.
h. Exceptions: Any exceptions from the above requirements shall require City Council review
and approval.
4. Banners and flags on Main Street light posts.
a. Purpose: Banners and flags hung from light posts on Main Street have traditionally been
permitted to celebrate very special events of community interest. The purpose of these
policies and regulations is to clarify which events may be celebrated and advertised through
the use of banners or flags hung from the City-owned light posts on Main Street. Banners
hung from the Main Street light posts shall be permitted for significant anniversaries
beginning at the organization's tenth (10th) year of local nonprofit organizations and for
prominent local, regional, state or national events. Prominent local, regional, state or national
events shall include recurring annual events or events that are considered significant to a
large segment of the community. The United States, Colorado, Aspen and foreign country
flags shall be permitted at the discretion of the City Manager, Mayor or City Council.
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b. Size/number/material: All proposed banners or flags should meet the City's specifications for
size, mounting and material. Banners shall be two feet wide and four feet high (2' x 4') to be
compatible with mounting system on the light posts. Banners and flags must be made of
nylon, plastic or similar material. Paper is not allowed.
c. Content: Banners shall only contain information identifying the event, the date and time or a
simple graphic/logo related to the event. Any commercial advertising shall be minimized so
that any commercial content is not the most prominent information conveyed on the banner
or flag and shall be limited to no more than thirty percent (30%) of the area of the sign. The
City reserves the right to request changes to the design, color or content in order to assist the
applicant to comply with this requirement.
d. CosUfees/procedures: The cost of installation is outlined in the current fee schedule set forth
at Chapter 2.12, Miscellaneous fee schedules, of this Code. A refundable security deposit as
outlined in the current fee schedule shall be required to assure replacement of damaged
banners and retrieval of the banners from the City (see Section g below for maintenance
requirements). The applicant shall be required to submit an application to the City Manager's
office showing the dimensions, design and colors of the proposed banners or flags at least
three (3) months prior to the event. Flags are required to be delivered to the City Parks
Department one (1) week prior to the event. Banners shall be delivered to the Utility
Department on Fridays at least two (2) weeks prior to their installation.
e. Eligibility: Only applications for significant anniversaries as defined in Subparagraph
26.S10.110.B.4.a of local nonprofit organizations shall be eligible for consideration pursuant
to this policy. All other requests from other organizations or for other types of events shall be
forwarded to City Council.
f. Duration: The display of banners and flags on the Main Street light posts shall not exceed
fourteen (14) days or the duration of the event, whichever is less.
g. Maintenance: Prior to the placement of banners or flags on City street light posts, the
applicant shall provide to the City a number of replacement flags or banners to be determined
by the City. These replacement flags or banners shall be used by the City to replace banners
or flags that are stolen or damaged. The cost of replacing banners or flags shall be deducted
from the security deposit. Once banners have been removed, the applicant shall be required
to pick up the banners from the City within three (3) days.
h. Priority: Banner and flag applications shall be handled on a first come, first serve basis.
Applicants may be asked to alternate light posts with other organizations. The City reserves
the right to prioritize City-sponsored events over other applications.
i. Exceptions: Any exceptions from the above requirements shall require City Council review
and approval.
5. Signs in City parks related to special events in the City Park
a. Purpose: Unattended signs are generally prohibited in City parks. Separate regulations apply
to temporary unattended signs placed in Paepcke Park (See below for those regulations.) The
purpose of this policy is to regulate unattended temporary signs that are permitted in limited
circumstances in City parks. The City recognizes that unattended temporary signs may be a
necessary element to many special events that are permitted in City parks in order to
communicate general information to the public and advertise services, products and offerings
as well as sponsorship of the special event. Accordingly, temporary unattended signs are
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permitted, subject to these policies, when the signs are connected to a special event at a city
park for which a permit has been obtained from the City. Signs in City parks are typ y
temporary in nature and review occurs through the Special Events Committee.
b. Size/Number/Material: Unattended temporary signs located in City parks shall be limited in
size to three feet by six feet. The number of signs oriented towards the event venue shall be
limited to two (2) signs per sponsor, and the number of signs oriented towards the rights-of-
way shall be limited to five (5) which shall not extend more than ten (10) feet above grade.
Banners must be made of nylon, plastic or similar material. Paper banners and flags are
prohibited. The Special Events Committee may approve one (1) inflatable per event of no
more than twenty (20) feet in height if a suitable on-site location can be provided and if there
is a demonstrable community benefit.
a Content location: The sign's content may include general information (i.e., dates, times,
locations of activities) as well as advertisement of services, products, offerings and
sponsorship up to thirty percent (30%) of the area of the sign. Unattended temporary signs
conveying a commercial message shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from the public right-
of-way.
d. Cost/Fees/Procedures: Applicants shall be required to pay the necessary fees for approval
from the Special Events Committee. Any event not requiring review by the Special Events
Committee shall submit a sign plan to the Community Development Department for review
and approval for a fee as outlined in the current fee schedule. The applicant shall also submit
a refundable security deposit as outlined in the current fee ordinance to be applied to any
damages, repairs or the cost of removal if not corrected/removed by the applicant within three
(3) days. The applicant shall receive the necessary approval prior to the installation of any
signs. Applications must be received no later than thirty (30) days prior to the event.
e. Eligibility: Unattended temporary signs may be located in City parks only for the following
reasons: a special campaign, drive, activity or event for a civic, philanthropic, educational or
religious organization for noncommercial purposes for which a special event permit has been
obtained from the City. An exception to this regulation is six inch by thirty inch (6" x 30")
directional signs for commercial organizations using City parks.
f. Duration. Unattended temporary signs may be erected and maintained only for the duration
of the event or forty-eight (48) hours, whichever is less. All signs must be removed
immediately following the event.
g. Maintenance: All signs must be maintained in an attractive manner, shall not impede
vehicular or pedestrian traffic and shall not pose a safety risk to the public. A fifty dollar
($50.00) refundable security deposit will be required to insure compliance.
h. Exceptions: The Special Events Committee may grant exceptions to the size and number
regulations if deemed an appropriate location and/or event. Included in its evaluation, the
Special Events Committee shall consider if there is a demonstrable community benefit to the
event. The Special Events Committee, at its discretion, may send any requests for exceptions
to Subsection 26.510.110.B.5 to City Council for review and approval.
6. Unattended Temporary Signs in Paepcke Park.
a. Purpose: Unattended signs in public parks are prohibited with the exception to Paepcke Park.
The purpose of this policy is to regulate the placement of unattended temporary signs in
Paepcke Park that are civic, philanthropic, educational or religious in nature.
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b. Size/Number/Material: Applicants are limited to one (1) sign that shall comply with the City
lighting and sign codes. The sign shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet in size. A total of
four (4) signs shall be permitted in Paepcke Park at any single period of time, and
applications will be handled on a first come, first serve basis.
c. Content/Location: The content of the display and any signs may not be commercial in nature.
The applicant shall work with the Parks Department to find an appropriate location so that
there is minimal impact on the park. Displays may not be affixed on or near the gazebo and
shall not obstruct the view of the gazebo from Main Street.
d. CosUFees/Procedures: The applicant shall pay an application fee and a refundable security
deposit as outlined in the current fee schedule to cover any damages caused by the
installation, maintenance or removal of the sign. The applicant shall reimburse the Parks
Department for any electric fees. An application shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department for review by the City Manager or his/her designee. Applications
shall be received no later than thirty (30) days prior to the proposed installation of the object.
e. Eligibility: Civic, philanthropic, education or religious nonprofit organizations shall be
eligible. The City reserves the right to deny any application for a sign that would interfere in
City-sponsored activities in the park.
f. Duration: Applicants are permitted to maintain their signs for no more then fourteen (14)
days.
g. Maintenance: All signs shall be maintained in an attractive manner, shall not impede
vehicular or pedestrian traffic and shall not pose a safety risk to the public. The applicant
must work with the City Parks Department regarding all maintenance issues.
h. Exceptions: Any exceptions from the above requirements shall require City Council review
and approval.
Signs across Main Street at Third Street.
a. Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to regulate signs permitted to be located temporarily
across the Main Street right-of-way at Third Street. Temporary signs shall be permitted in
this location to advertise noncommercial special events open to the general public provided
the following policies and procedures are followed. These regulations do not apply to
banners on the Main Street light posts or signs other than those hanging across Main Street at
Third Street.
b. Size/number/material: Banners must consist of the following specifications:
(1) Any type of durable material;
(2) Semi circular wind holes in banner;
(3) Metal rivets at all comers and every twenty four (24) inches along the top and bottom of
the banner;
(4) Size will be twelve (12) feet in length and three (3) feet in width.
c. Content/Location. No commercial advertising will be allowed, except in cases where a
sponsoring entity's name is part of the name of the event. In such cases, the organization
promoting the event may not construct the banner such that sponsoring entity's commercial
name is the most overwhelming aspect of the banner and the sponsor's name and logo shall be
limited to no more than thirty percent (30%) of area of the sign. Political advertising on or
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located in the public right-of--way on public property (even by a nonprofit organization) is
prohibited per Subsection 26.510.120.0.2.
d. Cost/Fees/Procedures.
(1) A Main Street banner application and banner policy and procedum k'rm rthetra uest'and
from the City Manager's office and completed by the party g q
returned to the City Manager's office no less than 30 days prior to the date requested to
hang the banner.
(2) The exact legend of the banner must be indicated in writing (see specific area on
application form). For your benefit, it is found that banners are most visually effective
when kept simple: i.e., event, date organization and logo.
(3) A fee of $50.00 per one-sided banner or one hundred dollars $100.00 per double-sided
banner per week, must accompany the application form and be reviewed in the City
Manager's office 30 days prior to the date the banner will be hung. All organizations will
be charged the same rate, accordingly.
(4) All banners should be delivered directly to the Electric Department, which is located in
back of the Post Office at 219 Puppy Smith Road, by noon the Friday prior to the
Monday hang date. Any banner not delivered by noon the prior Friday is subject to an
additional fifty dollar ($50.00) charge.
(5) Please pick up the banner from the Electric Department within 30 days after the display
week(s). The City assumes no responsibility for banners, and any banners left more than
30 days may be discarded.
e. Eligibility: The City provides space to hang four (4) single-sided banners and two (2)
double-sided banners across Main Street with the intent of advertising community events, be
it for arts organizations or nonprofits and/or not-for-profit organizations. These six (6) spaces
are reserved on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will be taken each year on
November l~' for the following year. The first organization to have their contract negotiated,
signed and paid will be offered the banner space on a first come, first serve basis.
f. Duration: One (1) banner, per event, may be hung for a maximum of fourteen (14) days, as
per Subsection 26.510.030.B.3. Banner approvals are not guaranteed and will only be hung
upon availability of the Electric Department staff. The length of time that a banner is to be
hung is not guaranteed and may be shortened at the discretion of the City. Based on hislher
judgment as to the best interest of the City, the City Manager may determine which banners
are to be given priority when there are multiple requests for the same time period.
g. Maintenance: All banners shall be maintained in an attractive manner.
h. Exceptions: Any exceptions from the above requirements shall require City Council review
and approval.
8. Signs on public buildings. Signs on public buildings shall be prohibited. (Ord. No. 10-2005, § 1)
26.510.120. Temporary signs.
A. General. No temporary sign is permitted within the City unless all other signs on the property upon
which the temporary sign is to be erected, placed or affixed and the temporary sign itself conforms to this
Chapter.
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B. Residential uses and residential Zone Districts. For all residential uses and residential Zone
Districts, only the following temporary signs are permitted, in addition to the signs permitted under
Section 26.510.030, Procedure for sign permit approval and then only if accessory and incidental to a
permitted or conditional use:
Real estate for sale or rent sign. Temporary real estate signs advertising the sale or rental of the
property upon which the sign is located, subject to the following:
a. Type. The temporary real estate for sale or rent sign shall be a freestanding or wall sign.
b. Number. There shall be not more than one (1) temporary real estate for sale or rent sign per
unit.
c. Area. The area of the temporary sign shall not exceed three (3) square feet.
d. Height. The height of the temporary sign shall not exceed five (5) feet as measured from the
grade at the base of the sign.
e. Special conditions. The temporary sign shall be removed within seven (7) days of the sale or
rental of the real estate upon which the sign is located.
2. Temporary political signs. Temporary political signs announcing political candidates seeking
public office, political parties or political and public issues shall be permitted.
C. Nonresidential uses and nonresidential Zone Districts. For all nonresidential uses and
nonresidential Zone Districts, only the following temporary signs are permitted, in addition to the signs
permitted under Section 26.510.030, Procedure for sign permit approval and then only if accessory and
incidental to a permitted or conditional use:
Temporary sandwich board signs carried by a person. Temporary sandwich board signs which
are carried by a person and are advertising or identifying a special, unique or limited activity,
service, product or sale of a limited duration or identifying a restaurant menu, subject to the
following:
a. Type. The temporary sandwich board shall be a sign carried by a person.
b. Number. There shall be not more than one (1) such temporary sign per use at any one time.
c. Area. The area of the temporary sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet per side.
2. Temporary political signs. Temporary political signs announcing political candidates seeking
public office, political parties or political and public issues shall be permitted. There shall be no
temporary political signs permitted on or located in the public right-of-way or on public property
except as permitted per Subsection 26.510.110.6, Policies regarding signage on public property.
3. Temporary sale signs. Temporary sale signs, announcing special sales of products and services,
shall be subject to the following:
a. Type. The temporary sale sign shall be placed in the window or windows of the business
holding the sale.
b. Number. There shall be permitted not more than one (1) temporary sale sign in any window
and a total of not more than three (3) temporary sale signs for each use.
c. Area. Each temporary sale sign shall not exceed three (3) square feet.
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d days and shallnberremovedsagthe eend of the fourteen (14) daysoroonothe day following the
end of the sale, whichever shall occur first and shall not be replaced for at least two (2)
months following the removal of the sign(s).
4. Real estate for sale or rent sign. Temporary real estate signs advertising the sale or rental of the
property upon which the sign is located, subject to the following:
a. Type. The temporary real estate for sale or rent sign shall be a freestanding or wall sign.
b. Number. There shall be not more than one (1) temporary real estate for sale or rent sign per
unit.
c. Area. The area of the temporary sign shall not exceed three (3) square feet.
d. Height. The height of the temporary sign shall not exceed five (5) feet as measured from the
grade at the base of the sign.
e. Sentalaof the re1al estate upon wh ch tha s gn isloc t d v(O d!tN~o. 10 2005) § ~s of the sale or
26.510.130. Zone District sign restrictions.
A. Residential uses. For all residential uses, only temporary signs permitted under Section 26.510.120,
Temporary signs, and the following signs are permitted and then only if accessory and incidental to a
permitted or conditional use:
1. Home occupation, multiple-family dwelling complex or mobile home park identification signs.
a. Type. The home occupation, multiple-family dwelling complex or mobile home park
identification signs shall be freestanding signs or wall signs.
b. Number. There shall be not more than one (1) freestanding or wall sign per home occupation
or per street entrance of amultiple-family dwelling complex or mobile home park.
c. Area. The area of the sign shall not exceed two (2) square feet per dwelling unit and shall not
exceed a total of twenty (20) square feet.
d. Illumination. A home occupation identification sign may be illuminated only when it is
identifying a home occupation of an emergency service nature. Amultiple-family dwelling
complex or mobile home park identification sign may be illuminated. All illumination must
comply with Section 26.5]0.070, Sign illumination and Section 26.575.150, Outdoor
lighting.
B. Institutional uses. For all church, school and public administrative building uses, only temporary
signs permitted under Section 26.510.120, Temporary signs, and the following signs are permitted and
then only if necessary and incidental to a permitted or conditional use:
1. Church, school or public administrative building identification signs.
a. Type. The church, school or public administrative building identification sign shall be a
freestanding or wall sign.
b on (l) stye ten t t le x eedtartotal of four (4) signs peP lot, ~subjectoto theearea requirementsnn
Paragraph 26.510.130.B.1.c.
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c. Area.
(1) Freestanding sign. The area of a freestanding sign shall not exceed ten (10) square feet.
(2) Wall sign. The area of a wall sign shall not exceed ten (10) square feet.
(3) Aggregate sign area. The aggregate sign area permitted along the lot frontage on any one
(1) street shall not exceed one (1) square foot of aggregate sign area for each three (3)
feet of lot line frontage occupied by or projected from the building within which the
principal use is conducted. The aggregate sign area permitted along the lot frontage on
any alley shall be computed as if the alley were a street. In no case shall the aggregate
sign area for any one (1) use on any one (1) frontage exceed twenty (20) square feet.
(4) Illumination. The sign may be illuminated except when located in a residential Zone
District.
C. Recreation club or open use recreation site uses. For all recreation club or open use recreation site
uses, only temporary signs permitted under Section 26.510.120 and the following signs are permitted and
then only if necessary and incidental to a permitted or conditional use:
l . Recreation club or open use recreation site designation signs.
a. Type. The recreation club or open use recreation site designation sign shall be a freestanding
or wall sign.
b. Number. There shall be not more than one (I) sign per use permitted along the lot frontage
on any one (1) street, not to exceed a total of two (2) signs per lot, subject to the area
requirements in Subparagraph 26.510.130.C.1.c.
c. Area.
(1) Freestanding sign. The area of a freestanding sign shall not exceed ten (10) square feet.
(2) Wall sign. The area of a wall sign shall not exceed ten (10) square feet.
(3) Aggregate sign area. The aggregate sign area permitted along the lot frontage on any one
(1) street shall not exceed one (1) square foot of aggregate sign area for each three (3)
feet of lot line frontage occupied by or projected from the area of the lot within which the
principal use is conducted. The aggregate sign area permitted along the lot frontage on
any alley shall be computed as if the alley were a street. In no case shall the aggregate
sign area for any one (1) frontage exceed twenty (20) square feet.
(4) Illumination. The sign may be illuminated only during hours of normal operation and the
illumination must comply with Section 26.575.150, Outdoor lighting.
D. Commercial uses. For all Commercial Core (CC), Commercial (C-1), Lodge/Tourist Residential
(L/TR), Lodge Preservation (LP), Commercial Lodge (CL), Neighborhood Commercial (NC), Mixed Use
(MU) or Service/ Commercial/Industrial (SCI) Zone District uses, only temporary signs permitted under
Section 26.510.120, Temporary signs, and the following signs are permitted and then only if accessory
and incidental to a permitted or conditional use:
l . Business or occupancy identification signs.
a. Type. The business and occupancy identification signs shall be freestanding signs, projecting
signs, wall signs, including cut out letter signs or lettering on awnings.
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b. Number. There shall be not more than a combination of two (2) of the following three (3)
types of signs: freestanding signs, projecting signs or wall signs, including a cut out letter
sign subject to the area requirements in Subparagraph 26.510.130.D.1.c. In addition, there
shall be no limit on the number of business and occupancy identification signs which may be
placed in the windows of the business; provided that said signs shall count against the
aggregate sign area permitted as if the window sign was a cut out letter sign. There shall also
be no limit on the number of awnings which may be lettered; provided that said signs shall
count against the aggregate sign area permitted as if the window sign was a cut out letter sign.
c. Area.
(1) Freestanding sign. The area of a freestanding sign shall not exceed ten (10) square feet.
(2) Projecting sign. The area of a projecting sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet.
(3) Wall sign. The area of a wall sign shall not exceed ten (10) square feet.
(4)
(5)
Awning sign. The area of an awning sign shall not be limited, but the lettering on the
awning shall not exceed six (6) inches in height.
Aggregate sign area. The aggregate sign area permitted along the lot frontage on any one
(1) street shall not exceed one (1) square foot of aggregate sign area for each three (3)
feet of lot line frontage occupied by or projected from the building within which the
principal use is conducted. The aggregate sign area permitted along the lot frontage on
any alley shall be computed as if the alley were a street. If there is more than one (1) use
or tenant within the principal building, then the aggregate sign area permitted for each
use or tenant within the building shall be that portion of the aggregate sign area as agreed
upon by the owners and occupants of the building. The Community Development
Director shall be notified of such agreement and the respective proportionate shares of
signage. In no case shall the aggregate sign area for any one (1) use on any one (1)
frontage exceed twenty (20) square feet.
d. Location. The business and occupancy identification signs shall be located on the business
being identified, unless the business does not have frontage at street grade. For such
businesses, one (1) sign may be located on the business being identified and the other sign
may be included in a business directory sign.
e. Portable and sandwich board signs. Portable and sandwich board signs shall be permitted in
the Commercial Core (CC) and Commercial (C-1) Zone Districts. Portable and sandwich
board signs are limited to retail and restaurant uses. Portable and sandwich board signs are
prohibited for office uses.
(1) Portable sandwich board signs are limited to nine (9) square feet in size and shall not
count in the aggregate sign area.
(2) Businesses are limited to one (1) sandwich board or portable sign per business.
(3) Portable sandwich board signs must be made primarily of wood or metal and must have a
professional finish.
(4) Insets must be chalkboard. Dry erase boards are prohibited.
(5) A six (6) foot travel width must be maintained on sidewalks and an eight (8) foot travel
width on the pedestrian malls.
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(6) Sandwich board and portable signs are not permitted on rights-of--way or pedestrian malls
overnight.
(7) A separate sandwich board sign permit must be approved by the Zoning Officer and shall
meet the following requirements:
a. The Zoning Officer shall take into consideration safety issues with regards to the
placement of the sign.
b. The sign shall have a professional finish and be consistent with the community
character.
c. Permits for sandwich board signs shall be revocable by the Zoning Officer if the
above criteria are not met or, in the opinion of the Zoning Officer, the sign creates a
visual nuisance.
(8) Unless readopted by City Council on or before April 11, 2005, the provisions of Section
26.510.130, Procedure for sign permit approval and its Subsections (D)(5)(3) shall be
null and void.
2. Business directory signs.
a. Type. The business directory signs shall be wall signs or freestanding signs.
b. Number. There shall be not more than one (1) business directory sign per lot.
c. Area. The maximum permitted area of the business directory sign shall be as follows:
• For 1 to 5 businesses - -One square foot of sign area per business
• For 6 to 10 businesses- -Five square feet plus '/~ square foot for each business
over five businesses.
• For more than 10 businesses- -7 1/2 square feet, plus '/a square foot for each
business over ten businesses, to a maximum sign area of 10 square feet.
(Ord. No. 10-2005, § 1)
26.510.140. Window displays.
Window displays of merchandise and representations thereof are not subject to sign regulations, sign
square footage and do not require a sign permit, except the following are prohibited in window displays:
1. Televisions, computer monitors or other similar technological devices that create oscillating light.
2. Neon or other gas tube illumination, rope lighting or low-voltage strip lighting.
(Ord. No. 10-2005, § 1)
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Chapter 26.510
SIGNS
Sec. 26.510.010 Purpose
Sea 26.510.020 Applicability and scope
Sec. 26.510.030 Procedure far sign penni[ approval
Sec. 26.510.040 Prohibited signs
Sec. 26.510.050 Sign measurement and allotment
Sec. 26.510.060 Exceotional Sign Bonus
Sec 26 510 070 Si¢n setback
Sec. 26.510.080 Sign illumination
Sec. 26.510.090 Sign lettering, logos and graphic designs
Sec. 26.510100 Si¢n t} eg~s and stmcnaal charaaeris[ics--_-_-___-__________--_-------------
Sea26.SI0,110 Zone District sign resmctions--_-___-__-_-_____------------------------------
Sec.26.510.120 Window displays
26.510.010. Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is to promote the public health, safety and welfare though a comprehensive
system of reasonable, effective, consistent, content-neutral and nondiscriminatory sign standards and
requirements.
Towazd this end, the City Council finds that the City is an historic mountain resort community that has
traditionally depended on a tourist economy. Tourists, in part, are attracted to the visual quality and
character of the City. Signage has a significant impact on the visual character and quality of the City.
The proliferation of signs in the City would result in visual blight and unattractiveness and would convey
an image that is inconsistent with a high quality resort environment. Effective sign control has preserved
and enhanced the visual character of other resort communities in Colorado and other states. The City
must compete with many other Colorado, national and international resort communities for tourism
opportunities.
In order to preserve the City as a desirable community in which to live, vacation and conduct business, a
pleasing, visually attractive envronment is of foremost importance.
These sign regulations are intended to:
A. Preserve and maintain the City as a pleasing, visually attractive environment.
B. Promote and accomplish the goals, policies and objectives of the Aspen Area Comprehensive
Plan.
C. Enhance [he attractiveness and economic well-being of the City as a place to live, vacation and
conduct business.
D. Address community needs relating to upgrading the quality of the tourist experience, preserving
the unique natwal environment, preserving and enhancing the high quality human existence,
retaining [he City's premier status in an increasingly competitive resort market, preserving the
historically and azchitecturally unique character of the City, fostering the "village style" quality of
the City and preserving and enhancing scenic views.
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Sm. 26.510.
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E. Enable the identification of places of residence and business.
F. Allow for the communication of information necessary for the conduct of commerce.
G. Encourage signs that are appropriate to the wne district in which they are located and consistent
with the category of use to which they pertain.
H. Permit signs that are wmpatible with their surroundings and aid orientation and preclude
placement in a manner that conceals or obstructs adjacent land uses or signs.
I. Preclude signs from conflicting with the principal permitted use of the site or adjoining sites.
J. Curtail the size and number of signs and sign messages to the minimum reasonably necessary to
identify a residential or business location and the nature of any such business.
K. Establish sign size in relationship to the scale of the lot's street frontage and buildings street
frontage along which the sign is to be placed.
L. Protect the public from [he dangers of unsafe signs and require signs to be constructed, installed
and maintained in a safe and satisfactory manner.
M. Lessen hazardous situations, confusion and visual clutter caused by proliferation, improper
placement, illwnination, animation and excessive height, area and bulk of signs which compete
for the attention of pedestrian and vehiculaz traffic.
N. Regulate signs in a manner so as to not interfere with, obstruct vision of or distract motorists,
bicyclists or pedestrians. (Ord. No. 10-2005, § 1)
26.510.020. Applicability and scope.
This Chapter shall apply to all signs of whatever nature and wherever located within the City except for
the Aspen Highlands Village PUD. Sign regulations for Aspen Highlands Village PUD were approved as
City Council Ordinance 43, Series of 2003. No sign shall be allowed except as permitted by this Chapter.
(Ord. No. 10-2005, § 1)
26.510.030. Procedure for sign permit approval
A. Permit required It shall be unlawful to erect, place, construct, reconstruct or relocate any sign
without fast obtaining a sign permit from Ore Chief Building Official. Ordinarv preventive maintenance
odeted: x . F ~.,ri,+s~
B Siens not reauirine a Hermit The following signs or sign activities shall be_exempt from obtaining a _ __.--
sign permit. Exemptions shall not be construed as relieving the applicant and owner of the sign from the -
responsibility of complying with all applicable provisions of this Title. The exemption shall apply to the
requirement for a sign permit under this Section.
1. Banners mennants streamers and balloons and other eas-filled fieures. Temporary banners,
pennants, streamers, balloons and inflatables shall be pernutted per Subsection 26.S10.I10.B,
Policies rogazding signage on public property. Streamers and balloons shall be permitted in
association with a retail special event or sale of limited duration.
2. Construction signs. One (1) freestanding or wall sign along each lot line frontage on a sheet for a
site under construction not to exceed a total of two (2) signs per site, which do not exceed six (6)
squaze feet in area per sign, which are not illuminated and which identify individuals or
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companies involved in designing, constmcting, financing or developing a site under constmction.
Such signs maybe erected and maintained only for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days prior to
commencement of constmction and shall be removed within fourteen (14) days of termination of
wnstmction. A graphic design painted on a construction barricade shall be permitted in addition
to such signs, provided it does not identify or advertise a person, product, service or business.
3. Directional instructional or courtesy signs. Signs, not exceeding six inches by thirty-inches (6" x
30") in area, which provide directron or rns[mcfion to guide persons to facilities intended to serve
the public as remuired by law or necessiri. Such signs include those identifying restrooms, public
telephones, public walkways, public entrances, freight entrances, accessibiliri routes. restrictions
on smoking or solicitation delivery or freight entrances, affiliation with motor clubs, acceptance
of designated credit cards and other srmilar srgns provrding direction or instmction to persons
using a facility jncluding urtesv information such ar "vacancy" "no vacancy." "ocen,"
«~t„~Pd ° and the like. Advertising material of any land rs strrctly prohrbrted on dtrecUonalr
petema: o<
DeleteA: lwt not -~
Dde[e0: those signs ancessory to parking areaz.
DdaOed: eM
instructional or courtesy signs.
4. Fine art. Works of fine art which in no way identify or advertise a person, product, service or
business.
5. Flagg. Flags, emblems and insignia of political or religious organizations providing such flags,
emblems and insignia are displayed for noncommercial purposes. -
the event.
7. Government signs. Signs placed or erected by governmental agencies or nonprofit civic
associations for a public purpose in the public interest, for control of traffic and for other
regulatory or informational purposes, street signs, official rnessaees, warning signs, railroad :
crossing signs, signs of public service companies indicating danger, or aids to service_and safety _-_. - udeoed: ~d
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which are erected by or for the order of government. -
8. Historic designation. Signs placed ort or in front of a historic building or site identifying ~tqd__..--- oeletea: m+swctu"+'
p~~~+din~ information about a property listed on the Aspen Inventory of Historic Landmazk Sites r'--
and Structures or the National Register of Historic Situ which stgn shall dot exceed srx (6) __,__'- txJeoad: x.wdt sign
square feet N azea~s aoproved by the Historic Preservahon Officer. ~~~ ~
9. Holiday decorations. Noncommercial signs or other materials temporarily displayed on
traditionally accepted civic, patriotic andlor religious holidays, provided that such decorations are
maintained in safe condition, do not constitute a fire hazard and that the decorations comply with
Section 26.575.150, Outdoor lighting.
10. Incidental signs on vehicles. Signs placed oa or affixed to veMcles or trailers where the sign is
incidental to the primary use of the vehicle or trailer. This is in no way intended to permit signs
placed on or affixed m vehicles or trailers which are parked on a public right-of--way, public
property or private property so as to be visible from a public right-of--way where the apparent
purpose is to advertise a product, service or activity or direct people to a business or activity
located on the same or nearby property.
11. Interior signs. ~ Signs which are fully located within the interior of any building or within an
enclosed lobby or court of any building, which are not visible from the public right_of_way,
adjacent lots or areas outside the building.
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12. Memorial siens. Memorial plaques or tablets, grave markers, statuary declaring names of
buildings and date of erection when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze
or other incombustible materials or other remembrances of persons or events that are
noncommercial in nature.
13.
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and foodV •One (1) sign per use, wish an area no[ to exceed four (4) square feet, with a height not
to exceed the eave lines or parapet wall of that portion of the principal building in which the use
to which the sign applies is located, and which ~ located on or to front of the building within _ -- Deleted: >dvero:a enm
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acme offering
a The total area of all such siens on a lot does not exceed eieht (81 square feet.
c All such siens shall be removed no later than seven (71 after the election for which they
were made.
a Tvce Areal estate for sale or rent lien shall be a freestandine or wall sign.
b Number There shall not be more than one (11 real estate for sale or rent sien per unit.
c Area The area of the temporary sien shall not exceed three (31 souaze feet.
d. Heieht. The height of the temporary sign shall not exceed five (5) feet as measured from
the grade at the base of the sign.
17. Public notices. Official government notices and legal notices.
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21.
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street
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22. Street addresses on mailboxes.
23. Vendine machine sins. Permanent, non-flashing signs on vending machines, gasoline pumps,
ice or milk containers or other similar machines indicazing only the contents of such devices, the
pricing of the contents contained within, directional or instructional information as to use and
other similaz information
26. Timeshare identification sines. A building th a islaapeoeewall mountedtrsieshNidnlg,apur~annot Dmeeeaa ahdl
-..
Section 26.590.030, Exempt timeshazmg, ~,y _-__---.-___-'_-__ ------~-------------------------
exceeding two (2) square feet, stating that it has been approved for timesharing and identifying the
name and phone number of a wntact person or management entity for the property.
2R. Temuorarv sale sines. Temporary sale signs, aMouncing special sales of products and services,
shall be subject to the following:
a. Type. The temporary sale sign shall be placed in the window or windows of the business
holding the sale.
b. Number. There shall be permitted not more than one (]) temporary sale sign in any
window and a total of not more than three (3) temporary sale signs for each use.
c. Area. Each temporary sale sign shall not exceed three (3) square feet.
25. Securiri suns. Every parcel may display security signs not m exceed an area of six mcnes wme
by six inches long (6" x 6"). Security signs may contain a message, logo or symbol alerting the
public to the presence of a security system on the premises. Security signs shall be of a neutral
color. Security signs may not be placed in the City right-of--way.
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d. Duration. Temporary sale signs may be maintained for a period not [o exceed fourteen
(14) days and shall be removed at the end of the fourteen (14) days or on the day
following the end of the sale, whichever shall occur first and shall not be replaced for at
least two (2) months following the removal of the sign(s).
saecial event or sale of limited duration are nermitted
G Application. A development application for a sign permit shall include the following information:
1. That information required on the form provided by the Community Development Director;
2. A letter of consent from the owner of the building; _
3. Proposed location of the sign on the building or parcel;
4. The dimensions, measurements and calculations of building- frontages and line frontages on __ .--- poeleaa: f~ni nlg ~ method iron":tig„aio~ of
F streets and alleys; the dimensions of any other sign located on the property and any o er the sign eM its supporcs, showing proposed
information needed to calculate permitted sign azea, heighk type, Placement or other requirements dime,uions, metefiils end wlors and the type.
intenarty end design of the sign's illumination, if eny;
of these regulations. snag
5 Calculation of the aoolicable sienaee allotment for the business See 26.510. Sien Allotment
s
D._Determina[ion ojcompleteness. After a development application for a sign permit has been received,
ll determine whether the application is complete. If the
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the Community Development D
Community Development Drrector determines that the application is not complete, written notice shall be
served on the applicant specifying the deficiencies. The Community Development Director shall take no
on the application unless the deficiencies are remedied. If the application is determined
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the Commmity Development Director shall notify the applicant of its completeness. A
complete
,
determination of completeness shall not constitute a determination of compliance with the substantive
requirements of this Chapter.
E. Determination of compliance. After reviewing the application and determining its compliance and
the Community Development
this Chapter
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consistency with the purposes, requirements and stan
Director shall approve, approve with conditions or deny the development application for a sign permit.
(Ord. No. 10-2005, § 1) ~
26.510.040. Prohibited signs.
The following signs are expressly prohibited for erection, construction, repair, alteration, relocation or
placement in the City.
A. "A" frame, sandwich board arsd sidewalk or curb signs except as allowed per Paragraph
26.570.130.D.1.e
B. Billboards and other off-premise signs. Billboads and other off-premise signs, including security
company signs which do not comply with the regulations set forth in Subsection 26.510.040.B.20 and
signs on benches, aze prohibited, except as a temporary sign as provided for in Section 26.510.120,
Temporary signs.
C. Flashing signs. Signs with lights or illuminations which flash, move, rotate, scintillate, blink, flicker,
vary in intensity, vary in color or use intermittent electrical pulsations except as permitted per Section
26.575.150, Outdoor lighting.
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D. Moving signs. Signs with visible moving, revolving, rotating parts or visible mechanical movement -
of any description or other apparent visible movement achieved by electrical, electronic or mechanical
means, including automatic electronically controlled copy changes
E. Neon and other gas-filled light tubes. Neon lights, televisions used for advertising or information
.and other gas-filled light tubes, except when used for indirect illumination and in such a manner as to not
be directly exposed to public view.
F. Obsolete signs. A sign which identifies or advertises an activity, business, product, service or special
event no longer produced, conducted, performed or sold on the premises upon which such sign is located.
Such obsolete signs are hereby declared a nuisance and shall be taken down by the owner, agent or person
having the beneficial use of such sign within ten (10) days after written notification from the Community
Development Director and upon failure to comply with such notice within the time specified in such
order, the Community Development Director is hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign and any
expense incident thereto shall be paid by the owner of the property on which the sign was located. That
an obsolete sign is nonconforming shall not modify any of the requirements of this Subsection. Signs of
historical character shall not be subject to the provisions of this Secfion. For the purjsose of this Section,
historical signs are defined to be those signs at least fifty (50) years in age or older.
G. Portable and wheeled signs except as allowed per Paragraph 26.510.130.D. ].e.
H. Roojsigns.
1. Search lights ar beacons except as approved per Subsection 2G575.150.H, Outdoor lighting,
Exemptions.
!. Signs causing direct glare. A sign or illumination that causes any direct glaze into or upon any
public right-of--way, adjacent lot or building other than the building to which the sign may be accessory.
K Signs containing untruthful ar misleading information.
L Signs creating optical illusion. Signs with optical illusion of movement by means of a design which
presents a pattern capable of reversible perspective, giving the illusion of motion or changing of copy.
M. Signs obstructing egress. A sign which obstructs any window or door opening used as a means of
ineress or egress, prevents free passage from one part of a roof to any other part, interferes with an odecee. irav
opening required forventilation or is attached to or obstructs-any standpipe, fve escape or fire hydrant. __---
N. Signs on parked vehicles. Signs placed on or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers which are parked on a
public right-of--way, public property or private property so as to be visible from a public right-of--way
where the apparent purpose is to advertise a product, service or activity or diiect people to a business or
activity located on the same or nearby property. However, this is not in any way intended to prohibit
signs placed on or affixed to vehicles and trailers, such as lettering on motor vehicles, where the sign is
incidental to the primary use of the vehicle or trailer.
O. Signs in public right-of way. A sign in, onsor above a_public rightof--way that in any way-interferes __----- oeteom: ova
with normal or emergency use. of that right-of-way. Any sign allowed in a public right-of way may be
ordered removed by the Community Development Director upon notice if the normal or emergency use of
that right-of-way is changed to require its removal.
P. Strings of light and strip lighting. Strip lighting outlining commercial structures and used to attract
attention for commercial purposes and strings of light bulbs used in any connection with commercial
premises unless the lights shall be shielded and comply with Section 26.575.150, Outdoor lighting.
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Q. Unsaje signs. Any sign which:
I. Is structurally unsafe;
2. Constitutes a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance or dilapidation;
3. Is not kept in good repair;
4. Is capable of causing electrical shocks to persons likely to come into wntac[ with it;
5. In any other way obstmcts [he view of, may be confused with or purports to be an official traffic
sign, signal or device or any other official government regulatory or informational sign;
6. Uses any words, phrases, symbols or chazacters implying the existence of danger or the need for
stopping or maneuvering of a motor vehicle or creates, in any other way, an unsafe distraction for
vehicle operators or pedestrians,
7. Obstructs the view of vehicle operators or pedestrians entering a public roadway from any
parking area, service drive, public driveway, alley or other thoroughfare;
8. Is located on trees, rocks, light poles or utility poles, except where required by law; or
9. Is located so as to conflict with the clear and open view of devices placed by a public agency for '
controlling traffic or which obstructs a motorist's cleaz view of an intersecting road, alley or
major driveway.
R Street blimps. Parked or traveling cazs used primarily for advertising, sometimes referred to as
"street blimps," are prohibited. Vehicle signage incidental to the vehicle s primary use is exempt.
S Banners and pennants used jor commercial purposes no! associated with a special event approved
by the Specaa[ Events Committee approval per Subsection 26.510.]]O.B,
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2001, 4 1; Ord. No. 162005, 4 1)9
26.510.060. Sign measurement location and allotment
A. General. In calculating the area allowance for signs in all Zone Districts, there shall be taken into _
account all signs allowed therein including window decals and signs identifying distinctive features and
regional or national indications of approval of facilities.
B. Two or more faces. Where a sign has two or more faces, the area of all faces shall be included in
determining the area of the sign, except where two such faces are placed back to back and are at no point
more than two feet from one another. The azea of the sign shall be taken as the area of the face if the two
faces are of equal area or as the area of the lazger face if the two faces are of unequal area. (Ord. No. 10- -
2005, § 1)
G Sign area, Sign area shall be the area of the smallest four-sided or c'vcular geometric figure which
encompasses the facing of a sign including copy, insignia, background and borders, provided that cut-out
letter signs shall be considered wall signs and their aggregate area shall be credited towazd allowable sign
area at one-half ('/~) the measured azea.
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Po re 1 Above Window sign with cutout letters 8' x 1' 11/21= 4 sg. ft. total
Below Window Bien with solid backin¢ 2 x 10 - 20 sg ft. total
Bottom Sian with irreeular shape 2' x 3' = 6 sg. ft. total
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ft. si n area bonus. Communi Deve o ment s a revs
followine criteria:
1 Uniqueness and character of the desien ":
2 Oualiri of materials ~ -...
3 Benefit to the cedestrian excerience
4 ARistic exoression/creativiri
5 Representation (svmbolisml of product
The si a e bonus ma allow the ro sed si n to be tar er than the zone district s ecifications and
naQe allotments allow for.
26.510.070. Sign setback. - - '
9 y c __ __________. ~,,.- DtleteA: (Ord. No. 9-2002,§12; Ord. NO.10.
Signs are not sub'ect to the setback re uirements of the Zone District where the are located zoos § q
(Ord No 9 2002 & 12~ Ord No 10.2005, 6 Il •'• ~~~; ~ q((~; p M
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26.S10,Q80. Sign illumination. ---
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A. A[[owed ![[umination. Illumination of signs shall be designed, located, shielded and duected in such - .--- oetezaa: a sr,~u~s um.~:^^e^^.
a manner that the light source is fixed and is not dnectly visible from and does not cast glare or duet[ ,
light from artificial illumination upon any adjacent public right-of--way, surrounding property, residential
~ gt - odeeea: (ord. No to-2005, § q
property or motorist's vision. Illumination shall comply with Section 26.575.150, Outdoor li tin _ _ _.
B. Prohibited il[uminaton. No sign shall be illuminated through the use of internal illumination, reaz
illumination, fluorescent illumination or neon or other gas tube illumination, except when used for
indirect illumination and in such a manner as to not be directly exposed to public view.
26.510.080. Sign lettering, logos and graphic designs.
A. Levering. No lettering on any sign, including cut out letter signs, shall exceed twelve (12) inches in ~-
height, except that the initial letter in each word shall not exceed eighteen (18) inches in height.
B. Logos. No logo on any sign, including cut out letter signs, shall exceed eighteen inches in height and
eighteen inches in length (18" x 18"). (Ord. No. 9-2002, § 12; Ord. No. ]0-2005, § 1)
26 510 060 Ezceotional Sien Bonus
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26.510.090. Si¢n tvoes and structural characteristics
A. Freestanding signs. Freestanding signs shall not be higher than the principal building or fifteen (IS)
feet, whichever is less and shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet above grade when located adjacent to a
pedestrian way.
B. Projecting or haneinr signs.
Projec[ine and haneine signs shall not
be higher than the save line or parapet
wall of the top of the principal building,
shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet
above grade when located adjacent to or
projecting over a pedestrian way and
shall not extend more than four (4) feet
from the building wall to which they are
attached, except where such sign is an
integral part of an approved canopy or
awning.
C. Wall signs. Wall signs shall not be
higher than the save line or parapet wall
of the top of the principal building and
no sign part, including cut out letters,
shall project more than six (6) inches
from the building wall. (Ord. No. 10- Fieure 5• Proiectine Sien
2005, § 1)
a
erase boards are prohibited. A six
foot travel width on the pedesuian
uavel width must be maintained on sidewalks and an
lotment. Permits for sandwich boazd signs
are not met or, in the opinion of the Zoning
shall be revocable by the Zoning Officer if the above
Officer, the sign creates a visual nuisance, --__---
- Deletetl• Structural
Deletetl: The follov
dl freestanding, prop
gions shall apply m
wall sigru:¶
oeiemd: t
26.510.100. Nomm~(orming signs.¶
Nomm~fomning signs which were in «istence an or
before May 25, 1988, shall be discontinued on or
bdore November 25, 1988. (Ord. No. 10-2005, § I)t
9
9
26.910.110.
Deletes: on
Ddetea: in, on, over or
DeJetea: any lend
DdeTed: riaht-
. - Dde[00: -wey or on anY Propoty, including light
pons, belonging m the City without Ne pennisaion
of the City Counul or in compliance wiN aubseaian
26.510.110.6, Poliuea regarding signage on public
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Sec 26 510 100 ZoBe District sig n restrictions Palates: slwl nd x a«md ro apply m signs _
pm[d by mY duly mnstimtd Pubic authorities m
~
ll residential uses only siens
F Permitted under Section ~6 510 030 B. Exemffi,i the Pa'f°~ E0°~~ u°~o~~iam rm ~tni~~n°
or a
A Ruidential uses
a followin i s are rmltted-gad then only-~f accessory and-incidental to a permitted or
si and «
~.• $-fir.,-.-.-pe--------
g11~
-- --_.- ~ q
Cheptu din s~ eon ublic ro
B.. Poliun raga g gnag v v v«ty~q
-
_--
conditional use: ;t l.. Puryoae of regulations, Thepuryose oftne«
rcgulaziom is m publish rrawnable rcgulazims for
the portin8 ofumpwery sigm, displays and burners
mber of
N Maximum Area Maximum Height of Comments ~Y~n~ ~°.b~ ~P ~ li ~~`vplf°w°,ay. N)°"
Tvpe of Sian u
Sins S . Ft. Freestanding Sinns burners ma nags on light posts on Main so-«q (e)
k
)
s. (e
vgns in city P>~• (d) displays in city par
d (t)
t
d s
'
o-«
an
Ihir
`, signs Hung across Main Str«~ d
multi-
I 10 S Direct illumination
~ l' ~~: m, pub9e bnilamge. Thne«galaziom
'
Identification Der only fixtures must be ~, shill bred m eoniand;m n^a' mid cnaprcr
$~ family complex shielded and in ppa~e are na inunad m sup=seae the
monument or subdivision compliance with this regdanms of signs m sd fonh tnuein9
SI ^a entrance ~ ChaDtei end Temporary signs end displays provide m importmt
h whidi individuals may wnvry a
m tbrau
di
monument 26.575.150 g
u
me
'variety ofnmmmrnercid mdcommmdaz messages.
SI Onl a However, left completelY'~'~'egulazd, tdnporcry
signs aril displays can bemme atnreaz to public
~
•
t
Q t SI 5' IIIWrllnaflOR permitted. '~,' sefdY as atraffichvard esd ddrimmul to propety
~
vazum and the Ciry's oveNl public welfare m m
~
~
Bed and 1 Der S[rPR must be in compliance '; aestnde nuisance. These rcgalYmm ue mmdd to
,
Breakfast fronts a with this Chapter and ~ suPplemmt this cMptd ma ro assist city auam
implemem the ragulazims doptd by Ne Ciry
26.575.]50 Cmuwil. These regulaions are adopted u:q
'; a.Balm«the rights of individu~lsumnvey their
; mnsagn thmugb temporary signs or displays and
t 4 er sl
~
~ 5' Illumination allowed ', the right of flu pubficu be prouded agmnrt
~' °azea'"°~ pr°I'f°afon of:ign: ma display:;q
~
Home 1 Per stree - only when it is '; '~ b.. Puehd the obi«o-vn of this cnagm, si .,, t
Occupation fron a identifvine a home py~; aefinninm shall applxq
cu anon of an
OC
P
lank
m si afli twoghs fabri4P
meuu 8h
Bamer Y Bn
~
emereencv service l m similar material that is atrmhd ro mr swdurc,
; pole, line or vehicle and possessing characten,
Rature illustrations oromemmunansq
; lends
,
'~ Bam«, light pmt mama mY sign of lightweight
'
; fabri4 plutrc m similar maz«iel that is muchd m a
$ee E%EmDI SIan$ '• IigM post and possessin8 dsaradds•IPners,
illustrcti°": °` orrummWionswhich mceu the
'
TemDOrarv 26.110.030.8 ~
'~ dimensiorul requiremmu fm and is immdd to be
$IepS insulld on mmiripel light poazs.q .. 2
Dilated: in public rights-of-way to edvertiu
nmmmmmcid special evm4 open b the 8meral
~
; Public providd the following Pdicin and
; procdurm ere followd. These reguldiom do not
y~ply to bamas on the Mvn Str«t light ports or
'~ hinging across Main Str~d,haz are subjectu
i diffmmt regolaziom and uitdiaq
; h SiulNumbn/Materid: OnIY twn signs per
; evmUorgamleison shall be P~s'trd. Signs snail
' nor n«d tin square feet emh and bmnen shall not
aced fifty square fen Bamers must be m g
Dilated: 4.. gml state for sale m rent sign.
,Temporary rml hate signs dvertising the sale or
rural of the property upon which the sign is located,
mbjen u the following:q
a .Type. The temporary red hate for saze or rmt
sign shall be efl«sunding or well signq
b.. Numbs. There shall be not more thin one (1)
temporary rnl nYate for sale or rent sign per unit¶
. Area The am of the temPOrcry sign shall not
c
.
.. d dv« (31 square fcetq (... ('
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B. Institutional uses. For all church, school and public administrative building uses, only temporary
signs permitted under Section 26.S10.P30B Exemot_signs, and the following_sigrls are permitted and _. ..- odetea:
then only if necessary and incidental to a permitted or conditional use (there shall be not more than two
_ ._._t _o e_.._ rn~ ..:,..,...e.
f Si ber of
N Sieo Area (Sa. Ff.l Maximum Heieht Comments
en
Tvoe o um
ns
Si _ of Freestanding
e Siens
tification
Id No more than See 26 510 OSO.E, 6' Illumination
en nt
ll
t
S permitted. unless in a
Simon
(freestanding, two 2
freestandine o
me
I ng~a residential zone. Size
annot exceed
i
f
wall or
proiectine sien si s er
fron a gn c
o
s
six (61 sa. ft.
No more than See 26 510 OSO.E, n/a Illumination
tment
ll
Si permitted unless in a
two (2) wall an a
o residential zone. Size
signs cer of sign cannot exceed
fron a six (61 sa ft Must
not eo above save
porn[.
No more than See 26 S10.O50.E, n/a Illumination
tment
ll
Si permitted, unless in a
tvvo 2 on a
o residential zone. Size
protecting or of sien cannot exceed
haneing signs six (6) so ft. Must
per frontage not eo above save
point.
Temoorarv
Siens See F,xemot Signs
26. ] l 0.030.B
Ddetetl: 1.. Chinch, school m public
edministsazive building identifcation signs.9
e .Type. The churcA, school or public
edminisuazive building idmtificanon sign shell be a
freutarrding or wall sign.Q
b.. Number. There shall be not mine than two (2)
signs permitted long the lot fronage on arry one (I)
street, not m ezrad a toW of four (4) sign per lot,
subject m the area requiremenu in Paragraph
26.510.130 B.l.u¶
c.. ArcaQ
(1). Freutauding sign. The area of afrea[anding
sign shW nm «cad ten (10) square feacp
(2) . Well sign. The area of swell sign shell not
exceed tin (10) square feer9
(3) .Aggregate sign area The aggregae sign area
pmnined long the lot frontage on any one (1) ruse[
shall not «cxd one (1)squaref tof aggregate
sign area for each three (3) feet of lo[ line frontage
occupied by or projected firm the building within
which the prinmpal uu is conductd. The aggregate
sign area permitted alone the lot fmntege on any
azlry shall be wmputed u ifthe allry were a ruse[.
In no case shall Ne aggregate sign areafor any one
(I) uu on any one (1) fontage exceed twenty (20)
square feetQ
(4).Illummmion. Thesign may be illuminazed
except when located in areaidentid Zone Dirnict•,
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C. Recreation club or open use recreation site uses. For
B all recreation club or open use recreation site
~
~
.:.--
and the followin si s are
[ liens
E
Deleted: temporary
uses, onl i , s ermitted under Section 26.310.030 - --
--
- -
_
.
xemD
,.-. -
d or condlhonal u there shall be not
itt trdated: :A
_
e
permitted and then only if necessary and incidental to a perm
not to exceed a total of two
one (1) street
n
e on
f
t
l 1.. 1leueation club a open use rerseation su
ag
ron
ot
enspe?ii!il?ed along the
more than one (1)si ,
a
y_ aoignaeon signs.A
eatinn
,
(2) signs per IotJ;,-
---_- --------- -
-------- -------- - '
----
','\ ..Type. The rmreation amb or npm nse rcm
ate desi etion si shall be aErwtan mg orw
~ ~
sign 4
~•, b.. Numbs. Thae
Tvoe of Sian Number of Simn Area (Sa. Ftl Maximum Height Comments ,,; : sgn ~ us<
di
Siens oa
of Freestsn egair
Deleted:, subled to the array emenu in
$1 Og gubpatagrnph lb.Sl0.lI0.C.1 c.
Deleted: a . AreaQ
~ (I)_F'°°'V^dtng sign. Ire area of afreestanding
Identification No more than See 26 S IO OSO.E, 6' II1nminatlOR
•tt ~ nless in a "g" shell not «eaed tm po) agame E«t.A
ea of a wall sign shall not
Th
l
i
$j~ one 1 S~ aQntment ~
residential zone. Size e ar
s
gn.
(2) .Wal
ex°eeatm Oo)agnare fe2{
(freestandine frcestandine Of glen CanROt eXceed (3) Ag&=gat= sign area The ~grcgele sign area
the lo[frontwge on any one (I)s"eet
uted lon
Or Wall Sl n SI 5 T Slx (6) ga. ft. g
perm
shell not exceed one (1) square toot of aggregaze
fron a sign area for rash three (3)feet of lm line frontage
occupied by m prole from au area of the lot
within which the principal uu is mnduaed. The
No more than See 26 510 OSO.E, n/a Illumination
unless in a
permitted aggregate vgn ar« permitted song the lot frontage
on any alley dull be comWted as tithe allry were a
two (11 wall S~ allotment ,
residential zone. Size ao-eet. m no tau shall the eggrcgam dgn ar« rm
cecd twenty (20) square EeetA
f
si s er of lien cannot exceed rontage «
anY oru (I)
(4). Illumination. Thesign maY be illummaud only
fron a six (61 sD ft Must timing hours or normal operation and the
nM ao above ague dlumrrunon muA comply with gedion 26.3]5.150,
ontdam hghting.A
point.
See ExemDi Siens.
Temoorarv 26.110.030.8
Siens
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D. Co[nmerrla[ uses. For all Commercial Core (CC), Commercial (C-1), Lodge/Tourist Residential
(L/TR), Lodge Preservation (LP), Commercial Lodge (CL), Neighborhood Cottunercial (NC), Mixed Use
(MU) or Service/ Commercial/Industrial (SCI) Zone District used. There shall be not more than,ppe-of ;'~ ,
the following three (3) types of signs cer business fmntaee: freestanding signs, projecting signs or wall '~
signs, including a cut out letter sign subject to the area requirements in Subpazagraph 26.510.130.D.l.ce ~~,,
Onh liens cermitted under Section 26 510 030 B Exempt liens and the followine liens are nertnitted ~\'•,
and then only if accessory and incidental to a cermitted or wndrtlonal use:
Tvoe of &gn number of Stens Sten Area Max
S . Ft. Freestandine Siens
S 6' Size not to exceed six
Identification Freestandine ee
E
050
510
26 (61 so ft Illumination
Simon
(freestanding sin 1 cer
individual tenant .
.
.
Sim allotment certnitted.
,
walk nroiectine buildine frontaee.
Poan in
sandwich
1
'
S
rt/g
Size not to exceed six
board. window, per
p
al] lien. ee
(61 sa ft Illumination
or awnine lien) individual tenant 26.510.050.E
nt
t
ll
S permitted Must eo
building frontaee. me
im a
o above eave pint.
S n/a Size not to exceed six
Proiecting or
1 ee
E
26 510 050 (61 sa ft Illumination
haneine sign.
i
l .
.
llotment
Si permitted. Must not eo
dua
per indiv
tenant buildine m a above eave Doin[.
frontaee.
Window Bien. 1 $ee Il~fl CDnrtts tOWardg Slen
per window. 26.510.050.E allotment. Cutout
allotment
Si letters liens count as
m 1/2 total area. No[ to
exceed 25% of window
2 S n/a Counts towards lien
Awning lien.
i ee
050
E
510
26 allotment. Cutout letter
ng.
cer awn .
.
.
llotment
Si sign counts as 1/2 total
m a area
imam Heieht of Comments
DelefeA: ,only temporary sigu permitted undo
Section 26.510.120, Temporary signs, and Ne
following signs are permitted and Nan oNy if
ucusory and incidwW m a permitted or
condi6onN use:Q
l.. Business or occupancy identification signs.9
a .Type. The busineu and owuPanry idwtificmion
signs shall be freestanding sigi; prolaTing signs,
will sign; including wt w[ letter signs or lettering
on mvNngs.Q
b.. Number
Ddetea: a oambinatiw of two (2)
DeleteA: In ddition, Nere shill be w limit on Ne
number of businus end ocwpancy identification
signs which may be placed in Ne windows of the
buaineu; provided Naz said signs shill wont against
Ne aggregate sign area permitted u if Ne window
sign wu a wt out lever sign. There shill ilso be no
limit on the number of awnings which may be
lettered; provided Naz said signs shill wont against
Ne aggregate sign area permitted u if the window
~', sign wu a wt out lever sign.
DeJsstetl: a AreaQ
(I) Frartanding sign. The area of a freestanding
sign shill nor excad ten (10) square fcatQ
(2).P jectinB Sign. The area ofeproistrng sign
shill not excad six (6) square feetq
(r) W dl sign. The veer of a wall sign shall not
exceed ten (10) square fen.q
(4) .Awning sign. The area of an awning sign shell
not be IimitN, but Ne lettering on Ne awning shall
not exwed siz (6) inches in height¶
(5) .Aggregate sign area The aggregate sign area
permitted long Ne lot frontage on any one (1) sues
shill vat exceed one (1) square fwt of aggregate
sign area for each Nree (a) fM of lot line frontage
occupied by err projected from the building within
which Ne principal use is wnducted. The aggregae
sign eras permitted long Ne lot frontage on any
alley shell be wmputed u ifNe alley were a street.
If Nere is more Hari one (I) use or terunt within Ne
princiPil buildin6. Nw Ne aggregate sign area
permitted[w each use mtenent within Ne building
shill be Net Pmtron of the aggregate sign area as
agreed upon by Ne owners end owuparrts of the
building. The Community Developmwt Director
dull be notifed of such egeemmt and Ne
resprctrve proportionate share of signage. In no
case shall Ne aggregate sign area for anY one (])use
w anY one (I) frontage a<ceed twerrty (20) square
[xt9
d.. lucatron. Thebuiness end owupwcy
identification sigru shill be locamd on Ne business
bring identified, unless Ne business does not have
frontage at strew grade. For such businessu, one (1)
sign may be located on Ne business ping identrfied
aril Ne oNer sign mry be included in a business
directory sign.Q
e.. Portable and sandwich board signs. Porceble and
sandwich bond signs shall be permitted in Ne
Commeruil Core (CC) and Commercial (C-1) Zone
Districts. Portable end sendwirA board signs are
limited to retail and rcstwmnt uses. Portable and
sandwich board sigm are prohibited for offrce usu.¶
(1) .Portable sandwich board signs are limited b
nine (9) square feG in sift and shall not covet in the
aggregae sign areaQ
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Cornmercia[ Use Siens Continued:
Comments
Tvoe of Sian Number of Signs Si¢n Area (Sa. Ft.)
Sandwich ]cer business No more than side 191 sa ft cer Mrase oOnly permitted fo~ tail
Boazd Sien - and restaluattt business with no
ground level exposure and/or no
visibiliri along the public ri~ht-
or wav (excluding allevwavs).
Does not count towards sign
allotment. Also see ecriteria
under 26.510.090.E
Business No more than one For 1 to 5 businesses One sc. The portion of the directory sign
directory signs f h business ft of sign area cer business used for the associated business
directory sign per counts towards that business's
lot. For 6 to ]0 businesses Five sa. ~rpn allotment.
ft plus'/ sm ft for each
business over five businesses
Temporary
Siens
For more than 10 businesses:
7'/ ft plus'/ square foot
for each business over ten
businesses to a max sign area
of 10 sp. ft.
See F.xemot Siens 267/0.030.8
pPJe[ed: 2.. Business directory signs 9
a.. Type. The business directory signs shall h wall
signs orfr«standing signs.y
b.. Numbs. There shill be not more than one (1)
business directory sign pa IotQ
. Ma The maximum permitted arm of the
buameu directory srgn shell be ss fallows:y
For 1 m 5 businasea --One square foot of sign
arw PC businns~
dDFOr 6 m 10 businesses -Five square f«t plus'/,
sgsme foot for mch business over fve businessa 9
~IpFm more Umn 10 businesses--"/ 12 square f«t,
plus Y. square fact for each bminess over ten
businesses, b a maximum sign ar« of 10 aquare
fea9
~' 9
~~•, (Ord No. 162005. § 1)
,', Forsnalted: 9tls pare indent 2 nos
~~,. pgrrlat0ad: Font: BoN
;', Formatted: 4th Para Indent 2 nos, Tab stops:
~•„ Not at 1"
~: tlNetad: 140
Fomsatted: Font. Bold
Unless readopted by City Council on or before April 11, 2009,hall be null and void~op 26.510.130,
Procedure for sign permit approval and its Subsections (D)(9)( ).. .
... _..
26.510 10 --- Window displeys_------------------------------------------------------
Window displays of merchandise and representations thereof are not subject to sign regulations, sign
square footage and do not require a sign permit, except the following are prohibited in window displays:
1. Televisions, computer monitors or other similar technological devices that create oscillating light.
2. Neon or other gas tube illumination, rope lighhg or low-voltage strip lighting.
(Ord. No. 10-2009, § 1)
Pat E,ctt~a~t ~•3
2/11 /2010
• Create more simplicity for applicants and
Community Development staff
• Remove redundancy and inconsistency within
current code
• Create a code that is responsible to all business
owners and provides for simple enforcement
Projecting/Hanging Signs
aq.uM..~..
2/11/2010 3
2
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Window Signs
wecr..~....
2/11/2010
3
Business Identification/Directory Signs
• Overly complex
• Not imuitive
• Almos[ haH is related to signs on puhlic property
• No helpful visual aides
• Repetition between Exempt 5(gns and Temporary
Signs sections
• Aggregate signage calculation and Allotment
• Frequent "hand holding° on most sign permits
m~cr•M.+•..
• Monitoring sandwich board signs takes a
significant amount of time, making enforcement
difficult
• Most signs are put up without proper permitting
procedure
• Signs can interfere with right-of-way and visual
quality
• Held work sessions in'09 with Council and CCLC
• Directed stafF to find solutions to limk number of
sandwidi board signs
2/11/20'10 5
4
P46
• Proposed Language:
• Same dimensional standards
• Same design elements (no dry erase, etc.)
• Continued for restaurant and retail uses only
• "Only allowed far businesses without ground level
exposure, or with no visibility along main public
right-of-way, excluding alleyways
~o..M.~..~.
2/11 /2010
5
w,~.•..•..,..
• Most non-residential signs are subject to the
aggregate signage allotment
• Provides 1 sq. ft. of signage for every 3' of lo[ frontage
for the building [he business is within
• Signage canna[ exceed 2D sq. ft. far a single building
fa,-ade, per use
• If a building contains multiple husiness on a single
fayade, those business must share aggregate signage
• Allotment is generally lek totke landlord's discretion
saua.~m.•
2/11 /2010 ~
6
P48
. Permit requirements create frustration:
• Requires the applicant to measure ALL the signs of
the same use on their fa4ade
• Sometimes signs are two stories high and difficult
to measure
If no aggregate signage is available, applicant
cannot install the sign
wTU~M.+..
2/11 /2010
7
One building, multiple tenantr
One building, multiple tenantr
- say ~.saa= m w. ft a.grex,
1Y S9. fl. i -._ iv~ft ~ ]sq.ft
59iw ~a+s
syruxm+sn
2/11 /20104 9
8
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.~m..._.,..
-,
~v.d._.
2/11/2010
9
• Most significant change to code
• Takes away shared signage element
• Each business given its own signage amount
• No separation for different uses
• Businesses no longer have to measure frontage,
other signs
• Provided with a new "menu" of sign choices
• Reduces permit requirements
s.~.rv..".+,..
• Each business is allocated 6 sq. ft. of signage,
regardless of frontage size
• Buildings withasingle
tenant, and half a 61ock ~ ~• ~,
length or more are
granted 20 sq. ft.
vmu...e~..
2/11 /20101
10
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One building, multiple tenants
.a~..•..,..
One building, multiple tenants
.v,a.,~.,..
• For signage with exceptional design
• Grants a 3 sq. ft. sign areabonus
• Community Development would review on the
following Criteria:
• Uniqueness and character of the design
• Benefitto pedesttian experien¢
• Artistic expression/neativity
• ReDresentaUan (symbolism)ot product
sy.ur.r.s
2/11/2010
11
2/11/2016 3
12
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RESOLUTION N0. _
(SERIES OF 2010)
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, RECOMMENDING AMENDMENTS TO THE
FOLLOWING SECTIONS FO THE CITY OF ASPEN LAND USE CODE:
26.104.100 AND 26.510
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director of the City of Aspen initiated
an application proposing amendments to the Land Use Code, pursuant to Chapter 26.210;
and,
WHEREAS, the amendments requested relate to Section 26.710.160, 26.104.100,
and 26.510 of the Land Use Code of the Aspen Municipal Code; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.310, applications to amend the text of Title
26 of the Municipal Code shall be reviewed and recommended for approval, approval
with conditions, or denial by the Community Development Director and then by the
Planning and Zoning Commission at a public hearing. Final action shall be by City
Council after reviewing and considering these recommendations; and,
WHEREAS, the Director recommended approval of amendments to the above
listed Sections as further described herein; and,
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing, the Planning and Zoning
Commission continued the hearing to consider the proposed amendments as described
herein to January 5, 2010.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the proposed amendments described herein on February 16, 2010,
took and considered public testimony and the recommendation of the Director and
recommended, by a (-)vote, City Council adopt the proposed amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1:
Pursuant to Section 26.310 of the Municipal Code, the Aspen Planning and Zoning
Commission hereby recommends City Council amend Section 26.104.100, Definitions,
specifically the definition for Artist Studio, to read as follows:
Planning and Zoning Commission
Resolution No. _, Series of 2010
Page 1
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Artist's Studio. Primarily a fine arts workshop of a light industrial nature such as
a sculptor, potter, weaver, carver, jeweler, or other similaz art that requires artistic
skill, and not related to personal hygiene or adornment, and secondarily receiving
the public and engaging in retail sales on a limited basis. An artist studio may
include a teaching or instructional component accessory to the primary use of a
fine arts workshop.
Section 2:
Pursuant to Section 26.310 of the Municipal Code, the Aspen Planning and Zoning
Commission hereby recommends City Council amend Section 26.510, Signs, which
section defines, describes, authorizes, and regulates Signs within the City of Aspen to
read as follows:
Chapter 26.510
SIGNS
Sec. 26.5 ] 0.010
Sec. 26.510.020
Sec. 26.510.030
Sec. 26.510.040
Sec. 26.510.050
Sec. 26.510.060
Sec. 26.510.070
Sec. 26.510.080
Sec. 26.510.090
Sec. 26.510.100
Sec. 26.510.110
Sec. 26.510.120
Purpose
Applicability and scope
Procedure for sign permit approval
Prohibited signs
Sign measurement and allotment
Exceptional Sign Bonus
Sign setback
Sign illumination
Sign lettering, logos and graphic designs
Sign types and structural characteristics
Zone District sign restrictions
Window displays
26.510.010. Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is to promote the public health, safety and welfare through a
comprehensive system of reasonable, effective, consistent, content-neutral and nondiscriminatory
sign standards and requirements.
Toward this end, the City Council finds that the City is an historic mountain resort community
that has traditionally depended on a tourist economy. Tourists, in part, are attracted to the visual
quality and character of the City. Signage has a significant impact on the visual character and
quality of the City.
The proliferation of signs in the City would result in visual blight and unattractiveness and would
convey an image that is inconsistent with a high quality resort environment. Effective sign
control has preserved and enhanced the visual character of other resort communities in Colorado
and other states. The City must compete with many other Colorado, national and international
resort communities for tourism opportunities.
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In order to preserve the City as a desirable community in which to live, vacation and conduct
business, a pleasing, visually attractive environment is of foremost importance.
These sign regulations are intended to:
A. Preserve and maintain the City as a pleasing, visually attractive environment.
B. Promote and accomplish the goals, policies and objectives of the Aspen Area
Comprehensive Plan.
C. Enhance the attractiveness and economic well-being of the City as a place to live,
vacation and conduct business.
D. Address community needs relating to upgrading the quality of the tourist experience,
preserving the unique natural environment, preserving and enhancing the high quality
human existence, retaining the City's premier status in an increasingly competitive resort
market, preserving the historically and architecturally unique character of the City,
fostering the "village style" quality of the City and preserving and enhancing scenic
views.
E. Enable the identification of places of residence and business.
F. Allow for the communication of information necessary for the conduct of commerce.
G. Encourage signs that are appropriate to the zone district in which they are located and
consistent with the category of use to which they pertain.
H. Permit signs that are compatible with their surroundings and aid orientation and preclude
placement in a manner that conceals or obstructs adjacent land uses or signs.
I. Preclude signs from conflicting with the principal permitted use of the site or adjoining
sites.
J. Curtail the size and number of signs and sign messages to the minimum reasonably
necessary to identify a residential or business location and the nature of any such
business.
K. Establish sign size in relationship to the scale of the lot's street frontage and building's
street frontage along which the sign is to be placed.
L. Protect the public from the dangers of unsafe signs and require signs to be constructed,
installed and maintained in a safe and satisfactory manner.
M. Lessen hazardous situations, confusion and visual clutter caused by proliferation,
improper placement, illumination, animation and excessive height, area and bulk of signs
which compete for the attention of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
N. Regulate signs in a manner so as to not interfere with, obstruct vision of or distract
motorists, bicyclists or pedestrians. (Ord. No. 10-2005, § 1)
26.510.020. Applicability and scope.
This Chapter shall apply to all signs of whatever nature and wherever located within the City
except for the Aspen Highlands Village PUD. Sign regulations for Aspen Highlands Village
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PUD were approved as City Council Ordinance 43, Series of 2003. No sign shall be allowed
except as permitted by this Chapter. (Ord. No. 10-2005, § 1)
26.510.030. Procedure for sign permit approval.
A. Permit required It shall be unlawful to erect, place, construct, reconstruct or relocate any
sign without first obtaining a sign permit from the Chief Building Official. Ordinary preventive
maintenance including repainting of a lawfully existing sign, which does not involve a change of
placement, size, lighting, color or height is exempt from having to obtain a permit.
B. Signs not requiring a permit. The following signs or sign activities shall be exempt from
obtaining a sign permit. Exemptions shall not be construed as relieving the applicant and owner
of the sign from the responsibility of complying with all applicable provisions of this Title. The
exemption shall apply to the requirement for a sign permit under this Section.
I. Banners pennants streamers and balloons and other eas-filled fem. Temporary
banners, pennants, streamers, balloons and mflatables shall be permitted per Subsection
26.S10.I10.B, Policies regarding signage on public property. Streamers and balloons
shall be permitted in association with a retail special event or sale of limited duration.
2. Construction sins. One (1) freestanding or wall sign along each lot line frontage on a
street for a site under construction not to exceed a total of two (2) signs per site, which
do not exceed six (6) square feet in area per sign, which are not illuminated and which
identify individuals or companies involved in designing, constructing, financing or
developing a site under construction. Such signs may be erected and maintained only for
a period not to exceed thirty (30) days prior to commencement of construction and shall
be removed within fourteen (14) days of termination of construction. A graphic design
painted on a construction barricade shall be permitted in addition to such signs, provided
it does not identify or advertise a person, product, service or business.
3. Directional instructional or courtesy signs. Signs, not exceeding six inches by thirty
inches (6" x 30") in area, which provide direction or instruction to guide persons to
facilities intended to serve the public as required by law or necessity. Such signs include
those identifying restrooms, public telephones, public walkways, public entrances,
freight entrances, accessibility routes, restrictions on smoking or solicitation, delivery or
freight entrances, affiliation with motor clubs, acceptance of designated credit cards and
other similar signs providing direction or instruction to persons using a facility including
courtesy information such as "vacancy," "no vacancy," "open," "closed," and the like.
Advertising material of any kind is strictly prohibited on directional, instructional, or
courtesy signs.
4. Fine art. Works of fine art which in no way identify or advertise a person, product,
service or business.
5. Flags. Flags, emblems and insignia of political or religious organizations providing such
flags, emblems and insignia are displayed for noncommercial purposes.
6. Garage estate yard sale or auction signs. On-site or off-site signs which advertise a
private garage, estate, yard sale or auction provided such signs are displayed no more
than twice per year per residence for a period not to exceed three days. Sign must be
removed at the conclusion of the event.
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7. Government signs. Signs placed or erected by governmental agencies or nonprofit civic
associations for a public purpose in the public interest, for control of traffic and for other
regulatory or informational purposes, street signs, official messages, warning signs,
railroad crossing signs, signs of public service companies indicating danger, or aids to
service and safety which are erected by or for the order of government.
8. Historic deli ng ation. Signs placed on or in front of a historic building or site identifying
and providing information about a property listed on the Aspen Inventory of Historic
Landmark Sites and Structures or the National Register of Historic Sites, which sign
shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area, as approved by the Historic Preservation
Officer.
9. Holidaydecorations. Noncommercial signs or other materials temporarily displayed on
traditionally accepted civic, patriotic and/or religious holidays, provided that such
decorations are maintained in safe condition, do not constitute a fire hazard and that the
decorations comply with Section 26.575.150, Outdoor lighting.
10. Incidental signs on vehicles. Signs placed on or affixed to vehicles or trailers where the
sign is incidental to the primary use of the vehicle or trailer. This is in no way intended
to permit signs placed on or affixed to vehicles or trailers which are parked on a public
right-of--way, public property or private property so as to be visible from a public right-
. of-way where the apparent purpose is to advertise a product, service or activity or direct
people to a business or activity located on the same or nearby property.
11. Interior signs. Signs which are fully located within the interior of any building or within
an enclosed lobby or court of any building, which are not visible from the public right of
way, adjacent lots or areas outside the building.
12. Memorial signs. Memorial plaques or tablets, grave markers, statuary declaring names
of buildings and date of erection when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed
of bronze or other incombustible materials or other remembrances of persons or events
that are noncommercial in nature.
13. Menu signs boxes. An exterior surface mounted or pole mounted sign box which
advertises and/or identifies a restaurant menu, drinks or foods offered or special
activities incidental to drink and food. One (1) sign per use, with an area not to exceed
four (4) square feet, with a height not to exceed the eave lines or parapet wall of that
portion of the principal building in which the use to which the sign applies is located,
and which is located on or in front of the building within which the restaurant is located.
14. Movie theater and performance venue signs. Signs not to exceed thirty inches by forty-
two inches (30" x 42"), located within the inner or outer lobby, court or entrance,
window display, or interior or exterior poster box of a theatre or performance venue.
These signs are limited to conveying information regarding movie, theater, music, or
other similar artistic performances or events and shall not be used for unrelated
commercial content. Variable message displays, televisions, or other forms of digital
marquees which may be incidentally visible from the exterior may be used. Only one
variable message display, television, or similar digital marquee may be designed to be
visible exclusively from the exterior provided it is limited to a thirty-two (32) inch or
smaller screen and shall not contain commercial content unrelated to the advertised
events.
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15. Political Siens. Political signs announcing political candidates seeking public office,
political parties or political and public issues shall be permitted provided:
a. The total area of all such signs on a lot does not exceed ei¢ht (81 sauare feet.
b. All such sign may be erected no sooner than sixty (60) days in advance of the
election for which they were made.
c. All such signs shall be removed no later than seven (7) after the election for
which they were made.
d. Political signs may not be placed on public property, rights-of-way adjacent to
public property, or within the State Highway 82 traffic way including the round-
a-bout and traffic islands. Political signs carried or worn by a person are exempt
from these limitations.
16. Pro~rty management signs. A building may have one sign with an area not exceeding
one (1) square foot identifying the name and phone number of a contact person or
management entity for the property. Multi-Family buildings may have up to one (1) sign
per ten (10) residential units.
17. Public notices. Official government notices and legal notices.
18. Real estate for sale or rent sign. Real estate signs advertising the sale or rental of the
property upon which the sign is located, provided:
a. Type. Areal estate for sale or rent sign shall be a freestanding or wall sign.
b. Number. There shall not be more than one (1) real estate for sale or rent sign per
unit.
c. Area. The area of the temporary sign shall not exceed three (3) square feet.
d. Hei ht. The height of the temporary sign shall not exceed five (5) feet as
measured from the grade at the base of the sign.
e. Duration. The temporary sign may be used as long as the property is actively for
sale or rent but must be removed within seven (7) days of the sale or rental of the
real estate upon which the sign is located
19. Regulatory signs. Regulatory signs erected on private property, such as "no trespassing,"
which do not exceed two (2) square feet and limited to one (1) per building fapade or
property frontage, as applicable.
20. Religious symbols. Religious symbols located on a building or property used for
organized religious services.
21. Residential name and address signs. Detached residential dwelling units, duplex units,
and multi-family residential dwelling units may have wall or freestanding signs on or in
front of the building or portion thereof to identify the street address and/or names of the
occupants or name of the dwelling unit. The area of the sign is not to exceed two (2)
square feet per dwelling unit. If the sign is for amulti-family residential complex, the
total size of all signs shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet.
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22. Street addresses on mailboxes.
23. Vending machine signs. Permanent, non-flashing signs on vending machines, gasoline
pumps, ice or milk containers or other similar machines indicating only the contents of
such devices, the pricing of the contents contained within, directional or instructional
information as to use and other similar information.
24. Sandwich board signs carried by a person. Temporary sandwich board signs which are
carried by a person and are advertising or identifying a special, unique or limited
activity, service, product or sale of a limited duration or identifying a restaurant menu.
There shall not be more than one (1) such temporary sign per use at any one time. Sign
must not exceed six (6) square feet per side.
25. Securitysigns. Every parcel may display security signs not to exceed an area of six
inches wide by six inches long (6" x 6"). Security signs may contain a message, logo or
symbol alerting the public to the presence of a security system on the premises. Security
signs shall be of a neutral color. Security signs may not be placed in the City right-of-
way.
26. Timeshare identification signs. A building that is approved for exempt timesharing,
pursuant to Section 26.590.030, Exempt timesharing, may have awall-mounted sign with
an area not exceeding two (2) square feet, stating that it has been approved for timesharing
and identifying the name and phone number of a contact person or management entity for
the property.
27. Tem~orarv Food Vending signs. The food vending permit must include details of the
intended signage including size, material and location.
28. Tem~orarv sale signs. Temporary sale signs, announcing special sales of products and
services, shall be subject to the following:
a. Type. The temporary sale sign shall be placed in the window or windows of the
business holding the sale.
b. Number. There shall be permitted not more than one (1) temporary sale sign in
any window and a total of not more than three (3) temporary sale signs for each
use.
c. Area. Each temporary sale sign shall not exceed three (3) square feet.
d. Duration. Temporary sale signs may be maintained for a period not to exceed
fourteen (14) days and shall be removed at the end of the fourteen (14) days or
on the day following the end of the sale, whichever shall occur first and shall not
be replaced for at least two (2) months following the removal of the sign(s).
29. Temporary streamers and balloons. Temporary streamers and balloons in association
with a retail special event or sale of limited duration are permitted.
C. Application. A development application for a sign permit shall include the following
information:
1. That information required on the form provided by the Community Development
Director;
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2. A letter of consent from the owner of the building;
3. Proposed location of the sign on the building or parcel;
4. The dimensions, measurements and calculations of building frontages and line frontages
on streets and alleys; the dimensions of any other sign located on the property and any
other information needed to calculate permitted sign area, height, Type, placement or
other requirements of these regulations.
5. Calculation of the applicable signage allotment for the business. See 26.510.... Sign
AI lotment
D. Determination ojcompleteness. After a development application for a sign permit has been
received, the Community Development Director shall determine whether the application is
complete. If the Community Development Director determines that the application is not
complete, written notice shall be served on the applicant specifying the deficiencies. The
Community Development Director shall take no further action on the application unless the
deficienci5s are remedied. If the application is determined complete, the Community
Development Director shall notify the applicant of its completeness. A determination of
completeness shall not constitute a determination of compliance with the substantive
requirements of this Chapter.
E. Determination of compliance. After reviewing the application and determining its
compliance and consistency with the purposes, requirements and standards in this Chapter, the
Community Development Director shall approve, approve with conditions or deny the
development application for a sign permit. (Ord. No. 10-2005, § 1)
26.510.040. Prohibited signs.
The following signs are expressly prohibited for erection, construction, repair, alteration,
relocation or placement in the City.
A. "A"frame, sandwich board and sidewalk or curb signs except as allowed per Paragraph
26.510.130.D.1.e.
B. Billboards and other ojf-premise signs. Billboards and other off-premise signs, including
security company signs which do not comply with the regulations set forth in Subsection
26.510.040.B.20 and signs on benches, are prohibited, except as a temporary sign as provided for
in Section 26.510.120, Temporary signs.
C. Flashing signs. Signs with lights or illuminations which flash, move, rotate, scintillate,
blink, flicker, vary in intensity, vary in color or use intermittent electrical pulsations except as
permitted per Section 26.575.150, Outdoor lighting.
D. Moving signs. Signs with visible moving, revolving, rotating parts or visible mechanical
movement of any description or other apparent visible movement achieved by electrical,
electronic or mechanical means, including automatic electronically controlled copy changes.
E. Neon and other gas-filled light tubes. Neon lights, televisions used for advertising or
infotTrtation and other gas-filled light tubes, except when used for indirect illumination and in
such a manner as to not be directly exposed to public view.
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F. Obsolete signs. A sign which identifies or advertises an activity, business, product, service
or special event no longer produced, conducted, performed or sold. on the premises upon which
such sign is located. Such obsolete signs are hereby declared a nuisance and shall be taken down
by the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of such sign within ten (10) days afrer
written notification from the Community Development Director and upon failure to comply with
such notice within the time specified in such order, the Community Development Director is
hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign and any expense incident thereto shall be paid
by the owner of the property on which the sign was located. That an obsolete sign is
nonconforming shall not modify any of the requirements of this Subsection. Signs of historical
character shall not be subject to the provisions of this Section. For the purpose of this Section,
historical signs are defined to be those signs at least fifty (50) years in age or older.
G. Portable and wheeled signs except as allowed per Paragraph 26.510.130.D.I.e.
K Roof signs.
I. Search lights or beacons except as approved per Subsection 26.575.ISO.H, Outdoor
lighting, Exemptions.
J. Signs causing direct glare. A sign or illumination that causes any direct glare into or upon
any public right-of-way, adjacent lot or building other than the building to which the sign may be
accessory.
K Signs containing untruthful or misleading information.
L. Signs creating optical illusion. Signs with optical illusion of movement by means of a
design which presents a pattern capable of reversible perspective, giving the illusion of motion or
changing of copy.
M. Signs obstructing egress. A sign which obstructs any window or door opening used as a
means of ingress or egress, prevents free passage from one part of a roof to any other part,
interferes with an opening required for ventilation or is attached to or obstructs any standpipe,
fire escape or fire hydrant.
N. Signs on parked vehicles. Signs placed on or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers which are
parked on a public right-of-way, public property or private property so as to be visible from a
public right-of--way where the apparent purpose is to advertise a product, service or activity or
direct people to a business or activity located on the same or nearby property. However, this is
not in any way intended to prohibit signs placed on or affixed to vehicles and trailers, such as
lettering on motor vehicles, where the sign is incidental to the primary use of the vehicle or
trailer.
D. Signs in public right-of way. A sign in, on, or above a public right-of--way that in any way
interferes with normal or emergency use of that right-of-way. Any sign allowed in a public right-
of-way may be ordered removed by the Community Development Director upon notice if the
normal or emergency use of that right-of-way is changed to require its removal.
P. Strings of light and strip lighting. Strip lighting outlining commercial structures and used to
attract attention for commercial purposes and strings of light bulbs used in any connection with
commercial premises unless the lights shall be shielded and comply with Section 26.575.150,
Outdoor lighting.
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Q. Unsafe signs. Any sign which:
l . Is structurally unsafe;
2. Constitutes a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance or
dilapidation;
3. Is not kept in good repair;
4. Is capable of causing electrical shocks to persons likely to come into contact with it;
5. In any other way obstructs the view of, may be confused with or purports to be an
official traffic sign, signal or device or any other official government regulatory or
informational sign;
6. Uses any words, phrases, symbols or characters implying the existence of danger or the
need for stopping or maneuvering of a motor vehicle or creates, in any other way, an
unsafe distraction for vehicle operators or pedestrians;
7. Obstructs the view of vehicle operators or pedestrians entering a public roadway from
any parking area, service drive, public driveway, alley or other thoroughfare;
8. Is located on trees, rocks, light poles or utility poles, except where required by law; or
9. Is located so as to conflict with the clear and open view of devices placed by a public
agency for controlling traffic or which obstructs a motorist's clear view of an intersecting
road, alley or major driveway.
R. Street blimps. Parked or traveling cars used primarily for advertising, sometimes referred to
as "street blimps," are prohibited. Vehicle signage incidental to the vehicle's primary use is
exempt.
S. Banners and pennants used for commercial purposes not associated with a special event
approved by the Special Events Committee approval per Subsection 26.SIO.110.B,
26.510.060. Sign measurement, location and allotment
A. Genera/. In calculating the area allowance for signs in all Zone Districts, there shall be
taken into account all signs allowed therein including window decals and signs identifying
distinctive features and regional or national indications of approval of facilities.
B. Two or more faces. Where a sign has two or more faces, the area of all faces shall be
included in determining the area of the sign, except where two such faces are placed back to
back and are at no point more than two feet from one another. The area of the sign shall be taken
as the area of the face if the two faces are of equal area or as the area of the larger face if the two
faces are of unequal area. (Ord. No. 10-2005, .§ 1)
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C. Sign area. Sign area shall be the area of the smallest four-sided or circular geometric figure
which encompasses the facing of a sign including copy, insignia, background and borders,
provided that cut-out letter signs shall be considered wall signs and their aggregate area shall be
credited toward allowable sign area at one-half (''/z) the measured area.
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D. Sign location and placement. When possible, signs should be located at the same height on
buildings with the same block face. Architectural features should not be hidden by sign location.
Signs should be consistent with the color, scale, and design of the building and not overpower
facades.
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E. Sign Allotment. Non-residential uses shall be allotted six (6) square feet of signage per
facade. All frontages with visibility from a public right-of--way shall be subject to separate sign
allotments. See section 26.510.060, Exceptional Sign Bonus, to see criteria for increasing sign
allotments.
Businesses that share occupancy of a single tenant space within a portion of a building shall
share the sign allotment. If businesses share occupancy, but there is a clear and definable
separation between uses, than each business shall have its own signage allotment. Buildings that
contain one (1) tenant and occupy half a block or more shall be granted twenty (20) square feet
of signage per applicable frontage.
26.510.060. Exceptional Sign Bonus
Proposed signage which includes exceptional design shall have the opportunity to receive a three
(3) sq. ft. sign area bonus. Community Development shall review signs pursuing the allotment
bonus on the following criteria:
1. Uniqueness and character of the design
2. Quality of materials
3. Benefit to the pedestrian experience
4. Artistic expression/creativity
5. Representation (symbolism) of product
The signage bonus may allow the proposed sign to be larger than the zone district specifications
and signage allotments allow for.
26.510.070. Sign setback.
Signs are not subject to the setback requirements of the Zone District where they are located.
(Ord. No. 9-2002, § 12; Ord. No. 10-2005, § 1)
26.510.080. Sign illumination.
A. Allowed /llumination. Illumination of signs shall be designed, located, shielded and
directed in such a manner that the light source is fixed and is not directly visible from and does
not cast glare or direct light from artificial illumination upon any adjacent public right-of--way,
surrounding property, residential property or motorist's vision. Illumination shall comply with
Section 26.575.150, Outdoor lighting.
B. Prohibited illumination. No sign shall be illuminated through the use of internal
illumination, rear illumination, fluorescent illumination or neon or other gas tube illumination,
except when used for indirect illumination and in such a manner as to not be directly exposed to
public view.
26.510.080. Sign lettering, logos and graphic designs.
A. Lettering. No lettering on any sign, including cut out letter signs, shall exceed twelve (12)
inches in height, except that the initial letter in each word shall not exceed eighteen (18) inches
in height.
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B. Logos. No logo on any sign, including cut out letter signs, shall exceed eighteen inches in
height and eighteen inches in length (18" x 18"). (Ord. No. 9-2002, § 12; Ord. No. 10-2005, § 1)
26.510.090. Sign types and structural characteristics
A. Freestanding signs. Freestanding signs shall not be higher than the principal building or
fifteen (15) feet, whichever is less and shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet above grade when
located adjacent to a pedestrian way.
B. Projecting or hanging signs.
Projecting and hanging signs shall not
be higher than the eave line or parapet
wall of the top of the principal building,
shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet
above grade when located adjacent to
or projecting over a pedestrian way and
shall not extend more than four (4) feet
from the building wall to which they
are attached, except where such sign is
an integral part of an approved canopy
or awning.
C. Wall signs. Wall signs shall not be
higher than the eave line or parapet
wall of the top of the principal building
and no sign part, including cut out
letters, shall project more than six (6)
inches from the building wall. (Ord.
No. 10-2005, § 1)
D. Awning Signs. Signs (including lettering) may only be placed on first floor awnings with
visibility to a public right-of--way or parking loi. No sign may extend above or below the face of
an awning.
E. Monument Signs. A sign which has a bottom that is permanently affixed to the ground, not a
building, shall be considered a monument sign. The size and design shall meet the use
requirements for that type of sign. Landscaping must be provided so that the sign transitions into
the ground naturally.
F. Portable Sandwich Board Signs. Sandwich board signs are two-sided self-supported a-
frame signs, or any other two sided portable sign. Sandwich board signs must be made primarily
of wood or metal and must have a professional finish. Incorporated inserts must be made out of
chalkboard. Dry erase boards are prohibited. A six (6) foot travel width must be maintained on
sidewalks and an eight (8) foot travel width on the pedestrian malls. Portable sandwich board
signs are not to be left out overnight. The sandwich board sign shall not count towards the sign
allotment. Permits for sandwich board signs shall be revocable by the Zoning Officer if the
above criteria are not met or, in the opinion of the Zoning Officer, the sign creates a visual
nuisance.
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Sec. 26.510.100 Zone District sign restrictions
A. Residential uses. For all residential uses, only signs permitted under Section 26.510.030.B,
Exempt signs, and the following signs are permitted and then only if accessory and incidental to
a permitted or conditional use:
Type of Sign Number of Maximum Area Maximum Height of Comments
Signs (Sq. Ft.) Freestanding Signs
Identification 1 per multi- 10 5' Direct illumination
Sign family complex only, fixtures must be
(monument or subdivision shielded and in
sign*) entrance compliance with this
(monument Chapter and
sign only*) 26.575.150
Bed and 1 per street 4 per sign 5' Illumination permitted,
Breakfast frontage must be in compliance
with this Chapter and
26.575.150
Home 1 per street 4 per sign 5' Illumination allowed
Occupation frontage only when it is
identifying a home
occupation of an
emergency service
nature
Temporary See Exempt Signs,
Signs 26.110.030.8
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B. Institutional u
temporary signs pe
are permitted and t
shall be not more th
exceed a total of fo
Type of Sign ses. For all church, school and public administrative building uses, only
rmitted under Section 26.510.030.B, Exempt signs, and the following signs
hen only if necessary and incidental to a permitted or conditional use (there
an two (2) signs permitted along the lot frontage on any one (1) street, not to
ur (4) signs per lot):
Number of Sign Area (Sq. Ft.) of Freestandingt Comments
Signs
Signs
Identification 6° Illumination
No more than See 26.SIO.OSO.E, ermitted, unless in a
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Sign two (2) Sign allotment
residential zone. Size
(freestanding, freestanding of sign cannot exceed
wall, or signs per six (6) sq. ft.
projecting sign frontage
No more than See 26.510.O50.E, n/a Illumination
permitted, unless in a
two (2) wall Sign allotment
residential zone. Size
signs per
of sign cannot exceed
frontage
six (6) sq. ft. Must
not go above eave
point.
No more than See 26.510.O50.E, n/a Illumination
permitted, unless in a
two (2) Sign allotment
residential zone. Size
projecting or
of sign cannot exceed
hanging signs
six (6) sq. ft. Must
per frontage.
not go above eave
point.
See Exempt Signs,
Temporary 26.110.030. B
Signs
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C. Recreation club or open use recreation site uses. For all recreation club or open use
recreation site uses, only signs permitted under Section 26.510.030.B, Exempt signs, and the
following signs are permitted and then only if necessary and incidental to a permitted or
conditional use (there shall be not more than one (1) signs permitted along the lot frontage on
any one (1) street, not to exceed a total of two (2) signs per lot):
Type of Sign Number of
Sign Area (Sq. Ft.) Maximum Height Comments
Si ns
g of Freestanding
Signs
Identification No more than See 26.510.O50.E, 6' Illumination
Sign one (1) Sign allotment permitted, unless in a
(freestanding freestanding residential zone. Size
or wall sign) signs per of sign cannot exceed
frontage six (6) sq. ft.
No more than See 26.510.O50.E, n/a Illumination
two (1) wall Sign allotment permitted, unless in a
signs per residential zone. Size
frontage of sign cannot exceed
six (6) sq. ft. Must
not go above eave
point.
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D. Commercial uses. For all Commercial Core (CC), Commercial (C-1), Lodge/Tourist
Residential (L/TR), Lodge Preservation (LP), Commercial Lodge (CL), Neighborhood
Commercial (NC), Mixed Use (MU) or Service/ Commercial/industrial (SCI) Zone District uses.
There shall be not more than one of the following three (3) types of signs per business frontage:
freestanding signs, projecting signs or wall signs, including a cut out letter sign subject to the
area requirements in Subparagraph 26.510.130.D.1.c. Only signs permitted under Section
26.510.030.B, Exempt signs, and the following signs are permitted and then only if accessory
and incidental to a aermitted or conditional use:
Type of Sign Number of Sign Area Maximum Height of Comments
Signs (Sq. Ft.) Freestanding Signs
Identification Freestanding See 6' Size not to exceed six
Sign sign. 1 per 26.S10.OSO.E, (6) sq. ft. Illumination
(freestanding, individual tenant Sign allotment permitted.
wall, projecting building frontage.
/hanging,
sandwich
Wall sign. 1 per
See ^/a Size not to exceed six
board, window, individual tenant 26.5 l0.OS0.E, (6) sq. ft. Illumination
or awning sign)
building frontage.
Sign allotment ermitted. Must go
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above eave point.
Projecting or See n/a Size not to exceed six
hanging sign. 1 26.S10.OS0.E, (6) sq. ft. Illumination
per individual Sign allotment permitted. Must not go
tenant building above eave point.
frontage.
Window sign. 1 See n/a Counts towards sign
per window. 26.S10.OS0.E, allotment. Cutout
Sign allotment letters signs count as
~
total area. Not to
1/2
exceed 2S% of window
Awning sign. 2 See n/a Counts towards sign
per awning. 26.S10.OSO.E, allotment. Cutout letter
sign counts as 1 /2 total
Sign allotment
area
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Commercial Use Signs Continued:
Type of Sign Number of Sign Area (Sq. Ft.) Comments
Signs
Sandwich 1 per business No more than nine (9) sq. ft. Must obtain permit. No dry
Board Sign per side erase. Only permitted for retail
and restaurant business with no
ground level exposure and/or no
visibility along the public right-
or-way (excluding alleyways).
Does not count towards sign
allotment. Also see a criteria
under 26.510.090.E
Business No more than For 1 to 5 businesses: One sq. The portion of the directory sign
directory signs one (1) business ft. of sign area per business used for the associated business
'
directory sign per s
counts towards that business
lot sign allotment.
. For 6 to ] 0 businesses: Five sq.
ft. plus '/z sq. ft. for each
business over five businesses
For more than 10 businesses:
7 '/: sq. ft. plus Y< square foot
for each business over ten
businesses, to a max sign area
of 10 sq. ft.
Temporary See Exempt Signs, 26.110.030.8
Signs
Unless readopted by City Council on or before April Il, 2005, the provisions of Section
26.510.130, Procedure for sign permit approval and its Subsections (D)(5)(3)??? shall be null
and void.
26.510.110. Window displays.
Window displays of merchandise and representations thereof are not subject to sign regulations,
sign square footage and do not require a sign permit, except the following are prohibited in
window displays:
1. Televisions, computer monitors or other similar technological devices that create
oscillating light.
2. Neon or other gas tube illumination, rope lighting or low-voltage strip lighting.
(Ord. No. 10-2005, § 1)
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Section 4•
A public hearing on the Resolution was held on the 16`" day of February, 2010, at 4:30
p.m. in the Sister Cities Room, Aspen City Hall, Aspen Colorado, fifteen (15) days prior to
which hearing a public notice of the same was published in a newspaper of general
circulation within the City of Aspen.
FINALLY, adopted, passed and approved this day of , 2010.
Attest:
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
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Stan Gibbs, Chair