HomeMy WebLinkAboutordinance.council.017-10 ORDINANCE NO. 17
(SERIES OF 2010)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING SECTION
OF THE CITY OF ASPEN LAND USE CODE: 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 26.510, Sign Code, 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, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the proposed amendments described herein on May 4, 2010, took and
considered public testimony and the recommendation of the Director and recommended,
by a 6 - 0 vote, City Council adopt the proposed amendments.
WHEREAS, during duly noticed public hearings on September 27 October
25 and November 8 2010, the City Council took public testimony, considered
pertinent recommendations from the Community Development Director, referral agencies,
Planning and Zoning Commission, and considered the development proposal under the
applicable provisions of the Municipal Code as identified herein; and,
WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council finds that the development proposal meets or
exceeds all the applicable development standards 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 City Council finds that this ordinance furthers and is necessary for
the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ASPEN, COLORADO, THAT:
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Section 1:
Pursuant to Section 26.310 of the Municipal Code, the City of Aspen City Council hereby
approves the amendments to Section 26.510, Sign, which section defines, describes,
authorizes, and regulates the process for placing a sign within the City of Aspen to read
as follows:
Chapter 26.510
SIGNS
Sec. 26.510.010 Purpose
Sec. 26.510.020 Applicability and scope
Sec. 26.510.030 Procedure for sign permit approval
Sec. 26.510.040 Prohibited signs
Sec. 26.510.050 Sign setback
Sec. 26.510.060 Sign measurement and location
Sec. 26.510.070 Sign illumination
Sec. 26.510.080 Sign lettering, logos and graphic designs
Sec. 26.510.090 Sign types and structural characteristics
Sec. 26.510.100 Signage allotment
Sec. 26.510.110 Sign restrictions for use categories
Sec. 26.510.120 Window displays, window wraps, and interior signage
Sec. 26.510.130 Signage in place prior to December 15 2010
Sec. 26.510.140 Policies regarding signage on public property
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:
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A. Preserve and maintain the City as a pleasing, visually attractive environment.
B. Enhance the attractiveness and economic well -being of the City as a place to live,
vacation and conduct business.
C. 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.
D. Enable the identification of places of residence and business.
E. Allow for the communication of information necessary for the conduct of
commerce.
F. 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.
G. 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.
H. Preclude signs from conflicting with the principal permitted use of the site or
adjoining sites.
I. 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.
7. Protect the public from the dangers of unsafe signs and require signs to be
constructed, installed and maintained in a safe and satisfactory manner.
K. 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.
L. Regulate signs in a manner so as to not interfere with, obstruct vision of or
distract motorists, bicyclists or pedestrians.
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.
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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. Signs not requiring a permit 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. Also, 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, pennants, streamers and balloons and other gas - filled figures.
Temporary banners, pennants, streamers, balloons and inflatables shall be
permitted per Section 26.510.140, policies regarding signage on public property.
Non - permanent Streamers, pennants, and balloons shall be permitted in
association with a retail special event or sale of limited duration not exceeding
fourteen (14) days.
2. 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.
3. Designated public posting signs - Signs such as concert announcements, special
event notifications, and grand openings can be placed on designated public
posting areas such as the ACRA kiosk adjacent to the pedestrian mall.
4. Directional, instructional, or courtesy signs. Signs, not exceeding one and one
quarter (1.25) square feet 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.
5. Fine art. Works of fine art which in no way identify or advertise a person,
product, service or business.
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6. Flags. Flags, emblems and insignia of political or religious organizations
providing such flags, emblems and insignia are displayed for noncommercial
purposes.
7. 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.
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 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.
9. Historic designation. 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.
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 26.575.150, 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 an enclosed lobby or
courtyard of any building, which are not visible from the public right -of -way,
adjacent lots or areas outside the building. Also see section 26.510.120.
13. 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.
14. 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 cave lines or parapet
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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.
15. 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 and provided
that it is not mounted on the exterior of the building.
16. Political Signs. Political signs announcing political candidates seeking public
office, political parties or political and public issues shall be permitted provided:
a. All such sign may be erected no sooner than ninety (90) days in advance
of the election for which they were made.
b. All such signs shall be removed no later than seven (7) days after the
election for which they were made.
c. Political signs may not be placed on publicly owned 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.
d. Area: No political sign for any one candidate or issue shall exceed eight
(8) square feet in area. This does not preclude multiple signs on one
property.
17. Property management/Timeshare identification signs. A building may have one
sign with an area not exceeding two (2) square feet identifying the name and
phone number of a contact person or management entity for the property and
stating that it has been approved. Multi- Family buildings may have up to one (1)
sign per ten (10) residential units. A building that is approved for exempt
timesharing, pursuant to Section 26.590.030, Exempt timesharing, may have a
wall - 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.
18. Public notices. Official government notices and legal notices.
19. Practical purpose signs. Practical signs erected on private property, such as lost
property signs, cautionary or "beware" signs, wedding announcements,
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graduation celebrations, and other signs announcing a special events or functions
which do not exceed two (2) square feet and limited to one (1) per building facade
or property frontage, as applicable.
20. 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. A real 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. When multiple units are available, the area may be combined, but no
one property shall have more than twelve (12) square feet of signage
announcing the sale or rental of units.
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. 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
f. Location - Real estate for sale or rent signs must be placed on private
property or on rights of way adjacent to private property and not located
on public property. Real estate signs placed in the public right -of -way
shall be subject to removal or relocation by the Engineering Department.
21. Real estate photo boxes. Real estate offices may place descriptive images of
property that is currently for sale in storefront windows or on an exterior wall.
a. Area. Not to exceed 25% of the window surface area. Photo boxes not
placed in a window shall be limited to an area of six (6) square feet. Any
individual image with description shall not exceed one (1) square foot in
area.
22. 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 facade or property frontage, as applicable.
23. Religious symbols. Religious symbols located on a building or property used for
organized religious services.
24. Residential name and address signs. Detached residential dwelling units and
duplex 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. For mobile home parks, subdivision entrances, and multi -
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family housing, see the requirements found in Section 26.510.110.A, Residential
Use Signs.
25. Street addresses on mailboxes.
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. Temporary food vending signs. The food vending permit must include details of the
intended signage including size, material and location.
29. Temporary sale signs and going- out -of- business signs. Going- out -of- business
signs and temporary sale signs, announcing special sales of products and services,
shall be subject to the following:
a. Type. The sign(s) 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
sign(s) in any window and a total of not more than three (3) temporary
signs for each use.
c. Area. Each temporary sign shall not exceed three (3) square feet.
d. Duration. Temporary signs may be maintained for a period not to exceed
ten (10) days and shall be removed at the end of the tenth (10th) day or on
the day following the end of the sale, whichever shall occur first and shall
not be replaced for fourteen (14) days following the removal of the
sign(s).
30. Vending machine signs. Permanent, potentially internally illuminated but 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. Vending machine signs that are intemally
illuminated must be located inside of a building or in a space that is not visible
from the public right -of -way.
C. Application. A development application for a sign permit shall include the following
information:
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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 and material;
4. The dimensions, measurements and calculations of building frontages — when
applicable; information needed to calculate permitted sign area, height, type,
placement or other requirements of these regulations.
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.
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 the
table under Sec. 26.510.110.D.1
B. Permanent Banners and pennants used for commercial purposes not associated with
a special event approved by the Special Events Committee approval per Section
26.510.140.
C. Billboards and other off - premise signs. Billboards and other off - premise signs,
including security company signs which do not comply with the regulations set forth in
this Title and signs on benches, are prohibited, except as a temporary sign as provided for
in Section 26.510.030(B), Signs Not Requiring a Permit.
D. 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.
E. Moving signs. Electronically controlled copy changes, or any other signs that move
or use movement to emphasize text or images shall be prohibited. Objects independent
of a sign or objects on a sign that move, rotate, or revolve and do not include text or
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images shall be permitted (also see Television monitors under Section 26.510.040.T and
Sign illumination under Section 26.510.070).
F. Neon and other gas fdled 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.
G. 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,
historical signs are defined to be those signs at least fifty (50) years in age or older.
H. Portable and wheeled signs except as allowed per the table under Sec.
26.510.110.D.1.
1. Roof signs.
J. Search lights or beacons except as approved per Subsection 26.575.150.H, Outdoor
lighting, Exemptions.
K. 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.
L. Signs containing untruthful or misleading information.
M. 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.
N. 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.
O. Signs on parked vehicles. Signs placed on or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers,
including bicycles, 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.
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P. 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.
Q. Signs on Public Buildings.
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. 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.
T. Television Monitors. Television monitors, or any other electronic device that emits
an image onto a screen, displaying commercial content unrelated to the store or business,
shall be prohibited. Television monitors displaying related commercial content on a
screen of thirty-two (32) inches or less in size that are placed at least fifteen (15) feet
from the storefront window, and monitors displaying related commercial content installed
perpendicular to the public right -of -way shall be permitted. Television monitors
displaying non - commercial content, such as news, sporting events, and weather forecasts
shall be permitted within fifteen feet of the storefront provided that they are not directly
oriented towards the public right -of -way and are not more than thirty-two (32) inches in
size.
U. 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 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;
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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.
26.510.050. SIGN SETBACK
Signs are not subject to the setback requirements of the Zone District where they are
located.
26.510.060. SIGN MEASUREMENT AND LOCATION
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. See Section 26.510.060.C, Sign Area for the method or measuring signs.
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.
C. Sign area. Sign area shall be the area of the smallest four -sided geometric figure
which encompasses the facing of a sign including copy, insignia, background and
borders, provided that cut -out letter signs shall be credited toward allowable sign area at
one -half (1/2) the measured area (see Figure 1 on following page).
The cut -out letter sign credit is given because these types of signs encourage transparency
in regards to building materials and store windows, or lessen the impact of signage on
awnings. Cut -out letter signs shall include the following:
1. Cut -out wall signs made out of wood, metal, stone or glass.
2. Cut -out window signs (such as laminate adhesive lettering)
3. Lettering on awnings that use the awning's primary color for the backing, for
example, white lettering placed on an awning that is completely red. The credit
would not be given to white lettering in front of a black background on an
awning that is otherwise completely red.
* *Note: For the purposes of calculating cut -out letter signs for compliance with
Section 26.510.110, Sign Restrictions by Use -Type, the size of the cut -out letter
sign shall be the final area after the reduction has been applied. For example, a
two by six foot (2' x 6') cut -out letter sign shall be permitted on the wall of a
retail use, given that after the reduction has been applied it is only considered a
(6) square foot sign.
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D. Sign location and placement. When possible, signs shall 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. The location of a sign on a building shall
correspond with the interior tenant space associated with the sign. For example, a
business on the first floor of a building shall not place a sign on the third floor of the
building. However, businesses on upper levels may place signage on the ground level to
indicate the entrance for the business.
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26.510.070. SIGN ILLUMINATION.
A. Allowed 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. Backlit signs are permitted,
provided that the following criteria are satisfied:
1. Signs shall be lit from a source mounted on the sign or on the wall behind the
proposed sign with a non - visible point - light- source. Emitted light shall not create
excess glare or light trespass on adjacent properties. The sign shall be made out of
a solid and non - transparent material.
B. Prohibited illumination. No sign shall be illuminated through the use of internal,
oscillating, flickering, rear (excluding permitted backlit illumination), variable color,
fluorescent illumination or neon or other gas tube illumination, except when used for
indirect illumination and in such a manner as to not be visible from the public right -of-
way.
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 ").
26.510.090. SIGN TYPES AND 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. Freestanding signs shall be made
primarily of wood, glass, metal, or stone.
B. Identification signs. Signs intended to identify the name of a subdivision, multi-
family residential complex, mobile home park, or business name. Identification signs
shall be visible from the public right -of -way or private street.
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.
Projecting or hanging signs shall be made primarily out of wood, glass, metal, or stone.
To qualify for the projecting/hanging sign exemption, the sign must be installed
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perpendicular the building frontage. When three (3) or more projecting/hanging signs are
proposed above a common entry way, they shall be installed in a linked or serial fashion.
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. Wall signs shall be made primarily out of
wood, glass, metal, or stone.
D. Awning Signs. No sign placed on an awning may project above, below, or off of an
awning. Awning signs may only be placed on awnings that meet the definition for
Awning in Section 26.104.100, Definitions.
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. The sign face must be directly connected
to the base of the sign. Landscaping shall 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 contain a fixed message or be made out of chalkboard. Dry erase boards are
prohibited. Sandwich board signs shall not be used as merchandise displays. A six (6)
foot travel width must be maintained on sidewalks and pedestrian malls. This does not
allow for signs aligned on edge with one another, thus creating a solid line of sandwich
board signs, unless the six (6) foot travel width is maintained on both sides. Shall not be
left out overnight. Permits for sandwich board signs shall be revocable by the Community
Development Director if the above criteria are not met, or if in the opinion of the
Community Development Director, the sign creates a visual nuisance. Sandwich board
signs must also comply with those requirements found within Section 26.510.110.D.1.
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Page 17
SEC. 26.510.100 SIGN ALLOTMENT
A. Sizn Allotment Frontage shall be defined as any portion of a storefront that faces the
same general direction. Signage for an individual business frontage must be used on that
frontage, and not combined with an allotment elsewhere. Businesses with an articulating
facade along one elevation shall combine such facade to receive one signage allotment.
The following list explains the allotments per individual use types:
1. Residential Use signage allotment shall be dependent upon the dwelling type and
whether or not the dwelling is being used as a bed and breakfast or home
occupation.
2. Arts, cultural, civic, and academic uses shall be allotted six (6) square feet of
signage per individual business frontage. If a business frontage is more than thirty
(30)' in length, that frontage shall receive eight (8) square feet of signage.
3. Recreational uses shall be allotted six (6) square feet of signage per individual
business frontage. If a business frontage is more than (30)' in length, that frontage
shall receive eight (8) square feet of signage.
4. Restaurant and Retail uses shall be allotted six (6) square feet of signage per
individual business frontage. If a business frontage is more than (30)' in length,
that frontage shall receive eight (8) square feet of signage.
5. Lodge uses shall be eligible for twelve (12) square feet of signage allotment per
individual business frontage.
6. Office and Service uses shall be allotted six (6) square feet of signage per
individual business frontage. In buildings with four (4) or more tenants with an
Office or Service Use, the allotment shall be reduced to three (3) square feet of
signage per individual business frontage.
7. Lot of 27,000 or more square feet with one building and one (1) tenant shall be
granted twenty (20) square feet of signage per applicable frontage. The
limitations for individual sign size shall match that of Lodge Use signs
(26.510.110.E).
8. Buildings with four (4) or more tenants (restaurant, retail, office, or service uses)
may create one (1) business directory sign for each street facing facade that grants
each tenant no more than one (1) square foot for the purposes of business
identification. The business directory sign shall not count towards the signage
allotment for the individual tenants. The maximum area for any business
directory sign shall be ten (10) square feet
** Note: 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.
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SEC. 26.510.110 SIGN RESTRICTIONS BY USE -TYPE
A. Residential uses. For all residential uses, only signs permitted under Section
26.510.030.B, Signs Not Requiring a Permit, 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 Maximum Height Comments
Signs Area (Sq. Ft.) of Freestanding
Signs
Identification 1 per multi- 20 5' The area of the
Sign (wall, family sign shall not
freestanding complex, exceed two (2)
or monument subdivision square feet per
sign) entrance, or dwelling unit, and
mobile home shall not exceed a
park total of 20 square
feet.
Bed and 1 per street 6 per sign 6' Illumination
Breakfast frontage permitted, must be
in compliance with
this Chapter and
26.575.150
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Occupation frontage permitted only
when it is
identifying a home
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nature
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B. Arts, cultural, civic, and academic uses. For all arts, cultural, civic, and academic
uses, only temporary signs permitted under Section 26.510.030.B, Signs Not Requiring a
Permit, and the following signs are permitted and then only if necessary and incidental to
a permitted or conditional use.
Type of Sign Sign Area (Sq. Maximum Comments
Number of Ft.) Height of
Signs Freestanding
Signs
Identification No more than Size of sign 6' Illumination permitted,
Sign one (1) cannot exceed unless in a residential
(freestanding, Freestanding six (6) sq. ft. zone.
wall, projecting Sign per
sign, or awning facade
sign
No more than Size of sign n/a Sign must not go above
two (2) wall cannot exceed eave point Illumination
signs per six (6) sq. ft. permitted, unless in a
business residential zone.
frontage
No more than Size of sign n/a Sign must not go above
one (1) cannot exceed eave point Illumination
projecting or six (6) sq. ft. permitted, unless in a
hanging signs residential zone. Does
per business not count towards sign
frontage. allotment.
Awning sign. Logos or icons n/a Illumination permitted.
1 per awning on awnings Counts towards sign
plane. cannot be larger allotment. Lettering or
than 1 sq. ft. logos on awnings must
be arranged in a
consistent horizontal or
vertical band. Only
one band is permitted
for each awning plane.
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C. Recreational uses. For recreational uses, only signs permitted under Section
26.510.030.B, Signs Not Requiring a Permit, and the following signs are permitted and
then only if necessary and incidental to a permitted or conditional use.
Type of Sign Number of Sign Area (Sq. Maximum Height Comments
Signs Ft.) of Freestanding
Signs
Identification No more than Size of sign 6' Illumination
Sign one (1) cannot exceed permitted, unless
(freestanding, freestanding six (6) sq. ft. in a residential
wall, sign per zone.
projecting, or frontage
awning sign)
No more than Size of sign n/a Sign must not go
two (2) wall cannot exceed above eave point
signs per six (6) sq. ft. Illumination
business. permitted, unless
frontage in a residential
zone.
No more than Size of sign n/a Sign must not go
one (1) cannot exceed above eave point
projecting or six (6) sq. ft. Illumination
hanging signs permitted, unless
per business in a residential
frontage. zone. Does not
count towards sign
allotment.
Awning sign. Logos or icons n/a Illumination
1 per awning on awnings permitted. Counts
plane. cannot be larger towards sign
than 1 sq. ft. allotment.
Lettering or logos
on awnings must
be arranged in a
consistent
horizontal or
vertical band.
Only one band for
each awning plane.
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D. Restaurant and Retail uses. Only signs permitted under Section 26.510.030.B, Signs
Not Requiring a Permit, and the following signs are permitted and then only if accessory
and incidental to a permitted or conditional use:
Type of Number of Sign Area Maximum Height Comments
Sign Signs (Sq. Ft.) of Freestanding
Signs
Identification Freestanding Size not to 6' Illumination
Sign sign. 1 per exceed six permitted.
(freestanding, individual (6) sq. ft.
wall, business
projecting frontage.
/hanging,
window, or
awning sign) Wall sign. 2 Size not to n/a Must not go above
per individual exceed six eave point.
business (6) sq. ft.
frontage.
Projecting or Size not to n/a Sign must not go
hanging sign. exceed six above eave point.
1 per business (6) sq. ft. Illumination
frontage. permitted. Does not
count towards sign
allotment.
Window sign. Not to n/a Counts towards sign
1 per window. exceed 25% allotment. Not to
of window exceed 25% of
area. window
Awning sign. Logos or n/a Illumination
1 per awning icons on permitted. Counts
plane. awnings towards sign
cannot be allotment. Lettering
larger than 1 or logos on awnings
sq. ft. must be arranged in a
consistent horizontal
or vertical band.
Only one band for
each awning plane.
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Restaurant and Retail Use Signs Continued:
Type of Sign Number of Sign Area (Sq. Ft.) Comments
Signs
Business No more than 1 sq. ft. of signage The portion of the directory sign
directory two (2) for each business used for the associated business
signs business using the directory counts towards that business's sign
directory signs sign. No directory allotment, unless using the
per lot. sign shall exceed exemption found in 26.510.100.A.8,
10 sq. ft. in size. Sign Allotment per business.
1. Sandwich Board Signs: Sandwich board signs are intended for special sales, the
advertisement of unique menus or offerings at restaurant establishments, and for
businesses that are difficult to locate. Only one (1) sandwich board sign is
permitted per business and a permit must be obtained. The size is not to exceed
six (6) square feet per side. These signs are only permitted for retail and
restaurant businesses within the CC and C -I zone districts. Restaurants may use
one (1) sandwich board sign if it is located on adjacent private property.
Additionally, sandwich board signs may be used continuously by those locations
identified on the City of Aspen Sandwich Board Sign Location Map.
Amendments to the map may be made administratively by the Community
Development Director. Locations were selected using the following criteria:
a. Business has no portion of a storefront that is parallel to the public
right -of -way,
b. Business is provided access through a common entryway that is not
exclusively used for the said business, or
c. Business has a storefront that is obscured by another building, or
portion thereof, on the same lot (i.e. interior courtyard)
If a sandwich board sign is permitted under a criterion listed above, and there are
three (3) or more businesses that share the same means of access (i.e. exterior
corridor, interior corridor, or courtyard) the businesses shall consolidate signage
onto one (1) sign. Board signs do not count towards sign allotment. Sign must be
located adjacent to the parcel that contains the business, but may be located on
public right of way. Also see criteria under 26.510.090.F
Special sales permits for the placement of Sandwich Board Signs may be
requested and granted by the Community Development Director. These permits
are valid for one (1) week and no business shall receive more than eight (8)
special sale sign permits within an annual year (January 1 — December 31).
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E. Lodge uses. Only signs permitted under Section 26.510.030.B, Signs Not Requiring a
Permit, and the following signs are permitted and then only if accessory and incidental to
a permitted or conditional use:
Type of Sign Number of Sign Area Maximum Comments
Signs (Sq. Ft.) Height of
Freestanding
Signs
Identification Freestanding Size not to 6' Illumination permitted.
Sign sign. 2 per exceed ten
(freestanding, individual (10) sq. ft per
wall, business sign.
projecting frontage.
/hanging,
window, or
awning sign) Wall sign. 2 Size not to n/a Sign must not go above
per individual exceed ten eave point. Illumination
business (10) sq. ft. permitted.
frontage. per sign.
Projecting or Size not to n/a Sign must not go above
hanging sign. exceed ten eave point. Illumination
2 per (6) sq. ft. per permitted. One (1)
individual sign. projecting or hanging sign
business per business frontage shall
frontage. be exempt from counting
towards sign allotment.
Window sign. Not to n/a Counts towards sign
1 per window. exceed 25% allotment. Not to exceed
of window 25% of window
area
Awning sign. Logos or n/a Illumination permitted.
1 per awning icons on Counts towards sign
plane. awnings allotment. Lettering or
cannot be logos on awnings must be
larger than 1 arranged in a consistent
sq. ft. horizontal or vertical
band. Only one band is
permitted for each awning
plane.
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F. Office and Service uses. Only signs permitted under Section 26.510.030.B, Signs Not
Requiring a Permit, and the following signs are permitted and then only if accessory and
incidental to a permitted or conditional use. As stated in Section 26.510.100.A.6 of this
Chapter, Office and Service uses shall be allotted six (6) square feet of signage per
individual business frontage. In buildings with four (4) or more tenants with an Office or
Service Use, the allotment shall be reduced to three (3) square feet of signage per
individual business frontage.
Type of Sign Number of Signs Sign Area (Sq. Maximum Height of Comments
FL) Freestanding Signs
Identification Freestanding Size not to 6' Illumination permitted.
Sign sign. 1 per exceed six (6)
(freestanding, individual sq. ft
wall, business
projecting frontage.
/hanging,
window, or
awning sign) Wall sign. 1 per Size not to n/a Sign must go above
individual exceed six (6) eave point. Illumination
business sq. ft. permitted.
frontage.
Projecting or Size not to n/a Sign must not go above
hanging sign. 1 exceed six (6) eave point. Illumination
per individual sq. ft. permitted. Does not
business count towards sign
frontage. allotment.
Window sign. 1 Not to exceed n/a Counts towards sign
per window. 25% of allotment. Not to
window area exceed 25% of window
Awning sign. 1 Logos or icons n/a Illumination permitted.
per awning on awnings Counts towards sign
plane. cannot be allotment. Lettering or
larger than 1 logos on awnings must
sq. ft. be arranged in a
consistent horizontal or
vertical band. Only one
band is permitted for
each awning plane.
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Office and Service Use Signs Continued:
Type of Sign Number of Signs Sign Area (Sq. Comments
Ft.)
Business directory No more than two 1 sq. ft. of signage The portion of the
signs (2) business for each business directory sign used for
directory signs per using the directory the associated business
lot. sign. No directory counts towards that
sign shall exceed business's sign
10 sq. ft. in size. allotment, unless using
the exemption found in
26.510.100.A.8, Sign
Allotment per business.
26.510.120. WINDOW DISPLAYS, WINDOW WRAPS, AND INTERIOR
SIGNAGE
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. Window
displays may have minimal illumination which shall be directed inward towards the
business so that there is no contribution of light pollution to adjacent streets or properties.
The following types of illumination and signage are prohibited:
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.
3. Backlit or internally illuminated displays or graphics.
Window wraps. A window wrap is an image placed directly on a storefront window that
advertises the store or merchandise within the store. Retail businesses with five (5) or
more windows on a frontage may use one (1) of these windows for a wrap that shall not
count towards signage allotment. In order to qualify for this exemption, the window
wrap shall contain no lettering or advertising in excess of three (3) square feet. This
precludes window wraps that predominantly consist of lettering and announcement of
sales and encourages window wraps that predominantly consist of a singular
photographic image. No more than 25% of any other window on that frontage may be
used for window advertising.
Interior signage. Interior signage placed within fifteen (15) feet of storefront windows
shall be deducted from the business's signage allotment. This type of signage shall
include, but is not limited to, special sale signs, names of products, official logos, and
descriptions of inventory. Signage placed perpendicular to the public right -of -way or
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more than fifteen (15) feet from the storefront window shall be exempt from signage
calculations.
26.510.130 SIGNAGE IN PLACE PRIOR TO DECEMBER 15 2010
Signage that is in place with an approved sign permit may be kept in place after the
adoption of this Chapter. Existing si rage without an approved sign permit may obtain a
building permit before December 15 2011. Any existing signage lacking an approved
building permit after December 15 2011 shall be in compliance with the regulations of
this Chapter. All sandwich board signs within the City of Aspen shall be compliant with
these regulations beginning on December 15 2010.
26.510.140 POLICIES REGARDING SIGNAGE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
Purpose of regulations. The purpose of these regulations is to establish reasonable
regulations for the posting of temporary signs, displays and banners on certain public
property. The regulations herein include signage on public rights -of -way, banners and
flags on light posts on Main Street, signs in City parks, displays in City parks, signs hung
across Main Street at Third Street, and 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:
1. 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;
2. Further the objectives of this Chapter, Signs; and
3. 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.
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A. Definitions.
1. 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:
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
B. Signs on public rights -of -way.
1. 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.
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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.
2. 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.
3. 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 event, date, time, names and location of the event, as
well as sponsorship names and logos; provided, 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Duration: Temporary signs authorized pursuant to this Section shall be erected
and maintained for a period not to exceed fourteen (14) days prior to the date of
which the 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.
7. 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.
8. Exceptions: Any exceptions from the above requirements shall require City
Council review and approval.
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C. Banners and flags on Main Street light posts.
1. Purpose: Banners and flags hung from light posts on Main Street have
traditionally been permitted to celebrate 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.
2. Eligibility: Banners hung from the Main Street light posts shall be permitted for
anniversaries of local nonprofit organizations beginning at the organization's tenth
(10th) year and for events that are considered relevant to a large segment of the
local community. The United States, Colorado, Aspen or foreign country flags
shall be permitted at the discretion of the City Manager.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Cost/fees /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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
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D. Signs in City parks related to special events in the City Park.
1. 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 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 typically temporary in nature and review occurs through
the Special Events Committee.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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
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to this regulation is six inch by thirty inch (6" x 30 ") directional signs for
commercial organizations using City parks.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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 26.510.140.D.8
to City Council for review and approval.
E. Unattended Temporary Signs in Paepcke Park
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Cost/Fees/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.
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5. 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.
6. Duration: Applicants are permitted to maintain their signs for no more then
fourteen (14) days.
7. 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.
8. Exceptions: Any exceptions from the above requirements shall require City
Council review and approval.
F. Signs across Main Street at Third Street.
1.. 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.
2. Size /number /material: Banners must consist of the following specifications:
(I) Any type of durable material;
(2) Semi circular wind holes in banner;
(3) Metal rivets at all corners 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.
3. 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 located in the public
right -of -way on public property (even by a nonprofit organization) is prohibited
per Subsection 26.510.040.P.
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4. Cost/Fees/Procedures:
(a) A Main Street banner application and banner policy and procedure form must
be obtained from the City Manager's office and completed by the party
making the request and returned to the City Manager's office no less than 30
days prior to the date requested to hang the banner.
(b) 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.
(c) 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.
(d) 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.
(e) 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.
5. 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 1 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.
6. Duration: One (1) banner, per event, may be hung for a maximum of fourteen
(14) days, as per Subsection 26.510.030.B.1. 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 his/her 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.
7. Maintenance: All banners shall be maintained in an attractive manner.
8. Exceptions: Any exceptions from the above requirements shall require City
Council review and approval.
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G. Signs on public buildings. Signs on public buildings shall be prohibited
Section 3:
A public hearing on the Ordinance was held on the 27 day of September, 2010, at 5:00
p.m. in Council Chambers, 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.
Section 4:
This ordinance 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.
Section 5: The effective date of this ordinance shall be December 15 2010. Therefore,
the Sign Code in effect at the time of this approval shall be valid until December 15 2010.
Prior to October 1 of 2011, the City Council shall hold at least one (1) work session to
assess the effectiveness of this newly created Sign Code.
Section 6:
if any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance 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.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED as provided by law, by the City
Council of the City of Aspen on the 26 day of July, 2010.
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City of Aspen City Council
Ordinance No. 17, Series of 2010
Page 35
Attest:
Kathryn S. i ch, City Clerk Michae C. Ireland, ayor
FINALLY, adopted, passed and approved this 1 2411 day of jVou coast ., 2010.
Attest: ��/
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Kathryn S./ h, City Clerk Michael C. Ireland, M. yor
Approved as to form:
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City of Aspen City Council
Ordinance No. 17, Series of 2010
Page 36
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exterior may be used. Only one variable message display, television, or similar
ORDINANCE OF 201 17 business. digital marquee may be designed to be visible exclusively from the exterior
(SERIES OF 2010) provided it is limited to a thirty -two (32) inch or smaller screen and shall not
K. Protect stru the public from the dangers of unsafe signs and require signs to be contain commercial content unrelated to the advertised events all provided that it
A OVt CA COUNCIL TE FOLLOWING OF THE SECTION OF, THE CITY COLORADO, constructed, installed all maintained inasafe all satisfactory manner. is not mounted on the exterior of the building.
APPROVING AMENDMASPETLTHE USE E: 2 SECTION OF THE CIN OF confusion and visual clutter caused by proliferation,
ASPEN LAND USE CODE: 26.510 L. improper r placement, nt, illumination, ti 16 P I O W S . Political signs announcing political candidates seeking public
im si placement, ite f or t a animation pcod excessive n M1ei S area and bulk office, political parties or political and public issues shall be permitted provided:
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director of City of Aspen initiated of signs which compete for the attention of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. a
mWentm @e Land flue COde,pwsians to Claptu 26.210 cod, The I ch gnu on a lot does tote
failsuxceedevht l8)
n application proposing a me M. Regulate signs inamatmtt so as to not interfere with, obstruct vision of distract s fat
WHEREAS, the amendments requested relate to Section 26510, Sign Code, of motorists, bmyclits or pedestrians. (Ord. No. 10 -2005, § O
the Land Use Carle of the Aspen Municipal Codep and, 26,510.020. Applicability and scope. b. All such sign may be erected no sooner than sixty (60) days in
advance of the election for which they were made.
WHEREAS, pursuantto Section 26.310. applications m m
amend the text of Title
26 of the Municipal Code shall he reviewed and recommended for approval. approval with
This Chapter shall apply to all sills of whatever wive and wherever located within the Clry u pp such sign shall be removed no later than seven (7) days after
condition s. Or denial by the Community Development Director and then by the Planning and except for the Aspen Highlands Village PUD. Sign regulations for Aspen Highlands Village PUD the election it which they were made.
Zoning Commission ata public heanng- Final actionshall be by City Council after reviewing and were approved as City Council Ordinance 43, Series of 2003. No sign shall be allowed except as
considering these recommendations; and, pertained by this Chapter (Ord. NO. 10- 2005,611 d Political signs may not be placed on public property. rights-of-way @e Director recommended approval of amendments to the above 26 Procedure for sign permit approval. adjacent m public property, or within the State Highway 82 traffic
• listed Sections as further described herein, and, way including the round -a -bout and traffic islands. Political signs
any carried by a person are exempt from M1 limitations.
WHFREAS the Planning and s Zoning Commission 0 held M a duly 0 t0. td public A. th Peened required. It hill be U trot PI trod act I t preventive
hearing t consider the proposed amendments described h May 4 20e0 took and man without first obtaining sign t from the Chief B Iw Official. o Ord'wry P with t
yn maintenance including P t8 f lawfully existing g g which t involve change of 17. �SfT t � A building Y have one sign cis oe C public i the the proposed recommendation of Director and recommended h 6 exceeding one ( t) q toot identifying the and pho be f tact
0 vprq City Council adopt the p[opscd amendmens. plveemem sin, lighting color or height is scarps from having m obtain a permit person or management entity for the property. Multi Family buildings may have
- WHEREAS, during
& Sg f r 0 r A mm! gap 'm f ll ' 6 gps g trvt hllbe ptfrom uptotheft) sgn pct ten (10) resresidential unts.
• duly noticed p bl h gon August 23 010 the City
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Council t p bl' a es d pen t Ma Ing stnp t 2xemp hall the t d 1' ngth ppl r M w
Development D referral tag t
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of the sign from the responstb'I ry [ pl' )h all applicable previsions of this Title- The It Public Official government t d legal ices.
development proposal under the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code as identified he exempt„ , , i , . , _ .
and, Ion shall apply to the requirement or a sign permit er ts ection. x - -6 private mlost
such as lo
19. Pl1 P t I erected
announcements,
a property'. such lot
al meet or 1 _ Banners. pennants, Weathers and lialt d the 611ed fivues Temporary property signs, c t signs, un I events functions which
WHEREAS, the Aspen Gty. Corn fiats that a l of the development proposal banners pennants, stream., balloons d infl tables shall be permitted per Land celebrations, and other specie
exceeds condi the taps consistent development h t oa a i and that the approval Area C pro; and Use Code Section Policies garding sigwge on public property. do not exceed two 1 1 W feet and limited to one 111 per building facade or
with conditions. is mminmt pith the goals and elements of the Aspen Area Community Plan; and. Non - permanent Streamers, pennants. and balloons shall be permitted in association property frontage, as applicable.
with a retail special event or sale of limited duration -
WHEREe the City Council w fills that this ordinance fiWhers and is necessary (o R f le m rent sign Real estate signs advertising the sale or rental of
the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare. C .� '�,One(I) ftestandnig or wall sign along each lot line frontage the property upon which the sign n located, provided-
on a street for a site under construction not to exceed a total of two (2) signs
NOW,
C IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF 111E CITY OF per site are which do not exceed six (6) square feet in area per sign, which a not a. Type. A real estate for sale or rent sign shall be a freestanding or
ASPEN, COLORADO, THAT: HAT: illumi oted and which identify individuals or companies involved in designing, wall sign
onswu cti°g, financing or developing a site under construction. Such signs may
Section 11 be erected and maintained only for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days prior 2- Number. There shall not be more than one (D reel estate for sale or
to commence s of construction d shall be removed within fourteen (14) re t sign Per rtes.
Pursuant to Section 26.310 to of the n Municipal Code. the C: f Aspen City Council hereby days f termination f construction. A graphic design painted construction
a pproves the amendments t Section 26.470.060.7. d ates temporary fo d Food Vending, w hi ch rs a signs, provided e
section defines, the descries, e to read and l 's. the process for establishing a food veMmg barricade ave0 se r o permitted pu In addt to such e dad l On t identify Area The area of the temporary sign shall not exceed Wee (3)
can within the City of Aspen to read as follows. or vdvenise fl person, Product service o[ business. c. feet.
L_ Desi nated public posting sjgos - Signs such as conch announcements, special
e lull not exceed five [51
vent notifications, and grand openings can be placed on designated public posting d !1' h. The height of the temporary sign shall
such as the ACRA kiosk adjacent m se the pedestrian mall. feet as measured from the grade at the bare of the sign.
Chapter 26.510 area
SIGNS a Duration. Thesem be used the propeny
q D' ctioml .9 mpnesv' sipta Signs, not exceeding one and one temporary sign may g as
quarter 025) square feet in area, which provide direction or instruction to guide d actively for sale Or rent but must be removed within seven (7)
Sec. 26.510 010 Purpose ns to facilities intended to s erve the public as required by law or necessity. days of the sale or rental of the real estate upon which the sign u
persons tro public telephones, p blic located
See 26.510030 Applicability and pen lk ayinclude tl identifying n
Sec. 26.510 e 030 P d e for sign pemrir approval walkways, s, public en freight s I ty 'b t rt 'i signs must placed Sec. 26 510.(140 Sign Prohibited arcking or measurement signs solicitation, delivery freight entrances, signs affiliation 'rid motor clubs, f Lunation Real estate for sale or rent r be he on
acceptance of designated credit cards and other similar signs providing direction private property all not located on public property or within the
Sec. 26.510.060 Sign set ned allotment imt[uction w persons using a facility including courtesy information such as public right-way. or
Sec. 26.510.0 Sib setback "closed." the like. Advertising material of
Sec. 26.5100 - Sign 'ew°ination "vacancy: "no vacancy," sy signs.
S I pe to and graphic nisi any kiwi is emery prohibited on directional, instructional, one Si Regulatory sigh erected on private property, such as "run
Sec. 26510.100 g tg logos an pap g°% trespassing." which do not exceed two (2) square feet and limited to one 0) per
Sec. 26510.1110 W i n types and structural characteristics Sec. 26.510.100 Wthdowdispai8 °restridiom ¢ service or finemwhichMwway identify or advertiseapenoq produc building facade Or property frontage, as applicable.
Sec. 26.510.110 Window displays servce or business.
22 Re ups uv), bons. Religious symbols located on a building or Properly used for
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6 ns. Flags u
emblems and insignia of political or religious organizations Providing organize religious services.
such flags, emblems and insignia are displayed for noncommercial purposes.
23 Residential name and address sires. Detached residential dwelling units, duplex
36.510.010. Purpose. 1. O ge estate card tale00avdions .On -site or oR- sitesignswhich advertise units, and multi - family residential dwelling units may have wall or freestanding
a private garage, estate, yard sale or auction provided such signs are displayed no signs on or in front of the building or punkin thereof to identify the street address
more than twice per year per residence for a period not to exceed Pee days. Sign and /or names of the occupants or name of the dwelling wit The area of the sign is
The
purpose of this Chapter
of reasn l promote v i ce public health, safety all welfare through a must he removed at the conclusion o m lusion of the event_ th not exceed two (2) square feet per dwelling unit. If the sign is for a multi- family
ompre dsandtegreents. ,effmtie.cunsistent content-neutral and nondiscriminatory nondiscriminatory residential complex, the total size of all signs shall not exceed twenty (20) square
sign standards all requirements. 8 G . etam!Riy10_ts Sips placed t d byg t1 g ' onprofit feet -
associations for public purpose - the public interest, f control of traffic
Toward this end. the City (d l finds that o Cy. historic t community ry d for other informational pmpos street signs, messages, 2 4 S add ai s.
lboxe
that quality I d haracte toped tourist economy. T 'tii pan attracted t the visual railroad cn s' g signs. 6 f P bl ompanies
quality o a C it y. of the City. Sigwge a significant impact on the visual character and warning danger, or aids t0 service and safety wti ch are erected by or for the
25. 8 d - h W d earned by a renon. Temporary' sandwich board signs
quality of the City. order of govemmem. which are conned by a person and are advertising or identifying a special, unique
or limited activity, service product or sale of a limited duration dentirying a
Thee Ff f t a t i - ch Cry Id high pal bright d traet' i 'sign 9 Historic designation Signs placed on or in front of a historic bu lding or site restaurant menu. There shall not be more than one (1) such temporary' sign per we
convey m image that ns incan'e the is hah cterlo resort - t es i t ado a property pen at any tune Sign must not exceed six re) square feet per side.
arg has preserved i enhanced the pitcmany ot hencera . and intemadsntColorado identifying all providing rk Sites about listed o the N Y
and the Mates The City s pare with many other Colorado, international Inventory t the Historic of History Landmark Sites and Structures re the National s approved
ed of
g Historic Sites, which 'g lull not exceed six (6) square feet in area, as eppmaed s S n, i Every parcel display security signs r to exceed an area
resort communities for tourism opportunities. Historic
the Preservation Officer. 'ry signs may contain a
of six inches ids by six inches long tt x 6"). Se
In order to the desirable ry' which I' vacation and conduct message, logo symbol lning the public to the presence of a security system MI
preserve l as 10. Holiday decorations. Nonw ''1 igns other materials temporarily the premises. S ry g hall be of a neutral color. Serenity signs may not be
business, a pleasing, visually attractive environment is tforemost importance. displayed on traditionally accepted civic patriotic and/or religious holidays, placed in the City right-of-way.
provided that such decorations are maintained in safe condition, du not constitute
Thew sign regulation are intended to'. a fire hazard and that the decorations comply with Section 26.515.150, Outdoor Timeshare identtcation sivm. A building that is approved for exempt timesharing,
lighting. pursuant to Section 26. 590.030, Exempt timesharing, may have a wall -mounted
A. Preserve and maintain the Ciwwa pleasing, viswllY attractive envirorunens. sign with an area not exceeding two(2) square feet, stating that it has been approved
11_ Incidental sivm on vehicles- Signs placed on or affixed to vehicles or trailers for timesharing and identifying the name all phone number of a contact person or
B. Promote and accomplish the Goals Policies and objectives of the Aspen Next where the sign is incidental to the primary we of the vehicle or trailer. This is in management entity for the property Plan. way intended to permit signs planed on or afixed t° vehicles or trailers which
are parked on a public right-of -way, public property or private property to as to n
ll- permit must include details of the
rng
C. Enhance the attractiveness and economic well -being of the City as a place to live, be visible from a public right-of-way where the apparent purpose is to advenisea T f e imceMNsipageinclMhgsiu, material a _ The food verdiendii°n
vacation and conduct business. product, service or activity or direct people to a business or activity located on the
same or nearby Property 9 T sal .Temporary rile signs, announcing special sales of products
D. Address e. preserving y needs h reusing to upgrading an the quality of the tumid[ and services, shall be subject to the following:
expnc pre yhh unique enl ce, a emi ernt preserving and l v nen Signs lobby bb o are
cowl fully o located within the interior not of Bible building or
enhancing the high competitive human resort existence, t, preserving eg the t e's prewar sand p i w enco-w , a d j a en coon 0 any b ou t s id e which tai ncr visible from the a Type The temporary sale sign shall be placed in the widow or
di uxii cotapeact te market, ithi lae historically qua and public right-of-way, adjacrntlots or areas outside the building. windows of the business holding the sale.
i tmhiteyanddpeseraglard character City, eni c v ewg s. "village style" 9 quality of k statuary declaring
the City and preserving and enhancing scenic views. 13. Memorial uidS- Memorial of erection or tablets, a grave markers, b. Number. There shall be permitted not more than one (I) temporary
names of buildings f r z e rotor incombustible nbwhblcmteri wYmasomre a sale sign ny window and a total of not more than Wee (3)
F.. Enable the identification of places of residence all business. constructed of bronze other e are a)it n a materials or other remembrances of tem��y3 signs for each use.
persona or even
O Allow for the communication of information necessary for the conduct of Area. Each temporary sale sips shill not exceed Wee (3) square
14. Menu signs boxes. An exterior surface mounted or pole mounted sign box which c. A lt
commence. advertises and/or identifies a restaurant menu, k dan or foods offered or special
Encourage signs appropriate activities incidental to drink and food. One (1) sign pet we, with an area not to
O Eao that are a k se the tone r which they are located exceed four (4) square feet, with a height not m exceed the eave Imes or parapet d. Duration. Temporary sale signs may be maintained fora period
and consistent with the category of Inc m which h t thhey pertain. wall of that pinion of the principal building in which the use to which the sign not to exceed fourteen (14) days and shall be removed at end of
H. Permit signs compatible with their surroundings and aid orientation and applies id located, and which is located on Or in front of the building within which the fo neen (14) days or on the day following the and of the sale,
gls that are pe she restaurant is located. whichever shall occur first and shall not be replaced for at least two
s igns. placement in a mariner that conceals or obstructs adjacent land des or (2) months following the removal of the ig O.
signs. 42 v
M ie .t d rf - S gm t t aced thirty inches
M forty ices' he (30 x 42"), located within the t lobby, court - _ Permanent, potentially internally ill t d but non
I. Preclude i from conflicting with she principal prim tact use u( rhe the or or entrance window display, inters or exterior poster box f a theatre or 0 hing %8 nding mach gasol pump% ilk containers or
adjoining sites. performance venue. These signs are limited to conveying information regarding other similar chines indicating only the s t of such devices, the pnc(ng of
movie, theater, music, or other T artistic performances ' wand shall not the content contained within, d icol or instructional information as to we all
es to the minimum reasonably be used for unrelated commercial content. Variable dply televisions other similar information. Vending m 58 that internally ble from the illuminated
1. Curtail the and M of signs d sign slag which be incidentally visible from the must he located inside of building e n a pace that - of visible area. m identry a rc dental or business location and the warm of any such or other roams of digital marquees may in
y 1
right-of-way. 4. Is capable of causing electrical shocks to persons likely to come into contact with
It; E. Sign Allotment per business
a) Residential uses shall be allotted six (6) square feet of signage per individua
O. Application. A development application fora sign permit shall include the following 5 Many other way obstructs the view of, may be confused with or purports to be an business frontage.
inldsmation: official traffic sign, signal or device or any other official government regulatory or
informational sign bl Arts, cultural, civic, and academic uses shall be allotted six (6) square feet m
1. That information required on the form provided by the Community Development signage per individual business frontage
Director, 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 c) Recreational uses shall be allotted six (6) square feet of signage per individua
2. A letter of consent from the owner of the building; way, an unsafe distraction for vehicle operators or pedestrians; business frontage
3- Proposed location of the sign on the building or parcel; y- Obstructs the view of vehicle operators or pedestrians entering v public d) Restaurant and Retail uses shall be allotted six (6) square feet of signage pet
roadway from any parking area. service drive, public driveway, alley or other individual business frontage.
4. The dimensions, measurements and calculations of building frontages and line thoroughfare;
frontages on streets and alleys: the dimensions of any other sign located on the e) lodge uses shall be eligible for ten (10) square lest of signage allotment per
property and any other information needed to calculate permitted sign area, height, 8- Is located on trees, rocks, light poles or utility poles, except where required by law; individual frontage.
type, placement or other requirements of these regulation or
D Office and Service uses shall be allotted six(6)square feel of signage per individua:
D. Determination of completeness. . After a development application fora sign permit has 9. h located so as to conflict with the clear and open view of devices placed by a business frontage. In buildings •it]] three (3) or nants with an Office m
been received, the Community Development Director shall determine whether the application is public agency for controlling traffic h' h obstructs a motorist's clear view of Sen - ice Use the allotment shall he reduced to Ib (3) square fear of signage pet
complete. lithe CommunryD 1 nt Directordetenninesthatth application intersectin road alley o or driveway. t g with three (3) or more tenants ma)
° P complete. ^^ 6 Y natal 5 individual 'IM1 frontage. To buildings
DeWen Director he served the he action ifyingtunet deficiencies. The Community create no more tdirectory'
tw o Oi no more than six
os sgf b ufcelih d gmms tion of Development m
ird. If the aotocahallukee n further complete. e o mmmfiyne tunedeficiendesare T hantsonmarectnxoQ) shal feet for the purposes t he linag l l identification
men forion
reined d pth application of p t fi camel t ihe Community Development h D r stall The business director/ sign shall not covet inwards the signage allotment for t ]]e
ratify the fits completeness. A determination f completeness o] u .ball I constitute a 26.510.050. Sign measurement, location and allotment lul' d 1 tenants.
dnemf ( f compliance with the substantive of Chapter.
•
A. General In calculating the area allow f all Z Districts, there shall g) Buildings that contain [I] levant and occupy Half block e shall Ire
E. Determination of mph After - - gth application dder g t eke w aunt ells g Mowed therein ' Id g�th -de 1 d granted Ienty(20) feet applicable f re. y
compliance d consistency with cc, purposes, q t d standards m' deny the
signs a g g identifying
9 signage per n 6e
.TheI limitation:
the C ly Development D one shall approve. approve with conditions or deny r]]e d' Iincf f t and regional or rational ind f of approval of tuilitiea fee Section r individual sign sar shall match that of Lodge ore signs
development application 26.3 100500, Si Area Inc the method or meas signs
P pP e. - gn puma. (Ord. N -10 200q § q Businesses that share occupancy of single tenant spare within a Portion of a building shall shaft
26.510.040. Prohibited signs. B. Two or more faces. Where a sign has two or more faces the area of all faces shall be the sign allotment. If businesses snare occupancy. but there is a dam and definable separator
following expressly prohibited frerection, co ncluded in determining the area of the sign, except where such funs are laced back to hack �Me anuses, than each business shall has its signage allotment
The
wiv6 signs are the ss y pr n %traction, repair, alteration, p
alocation or placement in the City and are at no pony 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 funs Businesses with articulating facades along one elevation shall combine such facades to receive
A. "A frame sandwich board and sidereal* or curb signs except as allowed per the table are of coequal arts. (Ord. No. 10- 2005, §1) one signage vllomrent
under Sec. 26310.100(0).
C Sign area. Sign area shall be the area of the smallest four-sided or circular geometdc 26.510.060. Sign setback.
figure which encompasses the facing of sign including copy, insignia, background end borders,
B. Pemranent Banners and pennants used for commercial purposes not associated with
atl event approved by the Special Events Committee approval per Subsection 26 .510.030, provided that cut-out letter signs stall be considered wall signs and them u
spec
aggregate area shall be Signs are not subject the setback requirements of the Zone District where they are located.
B cred toward allowable sign area at one - half(la) the measured area. (Ord No -9- 2002, §12; Ord. No. 10- 2005, §p
CI Billboards andathero - 26.510.0]0. Sign illumination.
ppremutuigns. B illboards and other off - premise sgm, including
security company signs which do not comply with the regulations set fah in this Title and signs (Window)
a Permit
on benches, are prohibited, except as a temporary sign as Provided for in Section 26.510.030(B), j di Allowed a manner man. Illumination e is signs shall be designed, located, from shielded am
Sign ng . directed in such a manner that the light source is fixed and is not directly visible from and doer
Not Requiri
bone OT bug � surrcutin g p p e r r light fr anfiidrlmoioat - I +ra
f upon anyumaceination yn shall tall cright-of-way. ply -wiy Wirt
right-of-way. C~J \l Siff around erry, residential or ig property or vision. Illum shall O. Flashing yins e Signs with lights m o illuminations e i wk F flash calve rotate, scintillate, as Section 205]5.150 Outdoor fighting.
blink, td p flicker, vary m intensity, vary td velar r use intermittent electrical pulvfom except u
pertained per Section 26.5]5.150, Outdoor lighting.
/% Prohibited incGOn. No sign lette signs with through euse of internal
ind the illumination
rear
illumination (including cutout tenet signs wnh Rghti ghtin ^g attached behind the letters)
E en R y - Signs with visible rig revolving, nu achieved visible mechanical fluorescent illumination or neon or other Nbe illumination, except
movement [ y description the apparent visible t hieved by electrical, Figure a Aber Window g with cutout levers ( x; 2 )* 5 d q f. total dluuninmion and in such a roamer as to not directly exposed m when used for iodine
or mechanical including automatic electronically controlled copy changes. Below: Window sign with c.2 backing. xlb 2b set. fl. mat
electronic yexpos public
Bottom: Sign with irregular shape ,2'x3' =6 sq. fl. total
26.510.020. sign lettering, logos and graphic designs.
E Neon and other gashi(led light tubes. Neon lights, televisions used for advertising or O
information and other gas-filled light tubes, except when used for indirect illumination and in
such a manner as to not he directly exposed to public view. t. A. Lettering. lettering on any sign, including wnnl shall 0
lever signs, shall exceed
n inches in height. except that the initial letter in each wand shall nut exceed eighteen (18) inchesu
� 0� � � �0�� height.
G. Obsolete g A sign which ide identifies advertises b product, service
su si' I a rig produced, conducted, performed declared in the p upon e n down
h sign is located. Such obsolete gat hereby "ram and biu Icu be takeown B. Logos No logo on any sign, including cut t letter signs, shall d eighteen inches
such
by the agent person haring g the beneficial e h sign within t (I0) days after p O in height and eighteen inches m length (18" x IB'1 (Ord Nu 9-2002, § 12, Ord. No- 108005
notification from the Community such Director and upon relate to comply with §D
swh written
ere notice will. the fime specified in such order, the Community Development Director is
hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign and any expense incident hereto shall be paid by • In w 26.510.090. Sign types and characteristics
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 A. Freestanding signs. Freestanding signs shall not be higher than the principal de whet
not besubject r t]] provisions of this Section. For the purpose of this Section, historical signs
a or aicd a 115) feet whichever - 1 - d hall he - f ghr [8) t I bon grad whrr
are defined to be those sign tl t fifty (50) years in age or older. locrd djeceni m a pedestrian (15)
wa
H. Portable and wheeled g except as allowedperfie table under S 26.010.IOOIDI.
residential • Identification signs Signs intended t d flv�F f bd multi -family
s denial complex mobile home park, or business e. Identification signs shall he visible
I. Boa from the public right -of -way or private street
sign
J. Search light, b pt approved per Subsection 26.575.150.H, Outdoor B Projecting hanging B Projecting dhanging 8 shall t he higher than the
lighting Ex pti • I parapet 11 of the top fin principal building, - th
h shall f eight (81 feel
/ bc'tad when located adjacent t projecting peat dshall I mew '
I Signs gd gl A sign illumination that cantos direct g l I or upon
�A h n ! [ I f d b ' lm na p h Figt
y punt right-of-way. adjacent int or building other man ine building m token the s'gu oath �� - l€ t o f (41 wod or me M1 tal. b al nti PY Crawn i M1 ri
g Pro /ulna or h g rig su ns shallhemad
accessory. pnmari)
F F C Wall signs. Wall signs shall not he higher than the cave line or parapet wall of the top el
L Signs containing untruthful or misleading informaln- • the principal building and no sign pan including cut out letters shall project more than six (6
inches from the building wane. Wall signs shall be made primarily out of wood or metal. (Ord
• Signs goptical lI S t ra pt III tout of No. 10-2005, ; q
design which presents f reversible ppt n the
changing of p. D- Sgl and placement. M. Mr possible. signs should helocated at the - height
6 with the block t Architectural feat la not be hidden and overpower
. by
N Signs obstructing egress A sign token obstructs any wind or door opening used as
Signs should b consistent with he color. male and design of me building a a noverpower of in ress prevents free passage from one pan ofa roof to any other part. daz.
I mt�mes with an opening required for ventilation or is attached to or obstructs any sandpipe ,fire
escape of fire h)dram
O S rssyhatl is rig F " w of
R parked d h l tit pled affixed f vehicles d I which . I sg located 5 'an
are parked public tat 1 y public r P P property be bl f c Leon m
public right-of-way h the apparent Path t advertise product. t o r sl std p Iv.y[ f,
Ai(
direct po PI I e business or d t t ry l t i the f, property H m
5 intended prohibit g placed lifi d vehicles dl a le 1
t - '
i on
of chides. where tar sign d tal to the p ry use of tM1 h 1 trailer.
i P Signs public right -of way A sign i Wove a public gm f y that in any
( way interferes th normal or emergency - C that right-of-way. Any sign 11 d in a public t 1 •
hmad ) may he ordered removed b the Community D Ipr t Director upon rate l[ + I - --
•
r the normal or emergency use of that right-of-way hanged to require is removal. Fi s Sign " Windex
Q. pr g cars usd (y fr ad,enisiv morsl �wre x"ttd'oe_..ol
� OF A •
Street blimps Parked or primarily gs�me�imes refereed arc °' "e "°
4 —
to - street blimps" are prohibited. Vehicle signage incidental ro the vehicle's primary men ,
empt, coy
Undesirable Style gr, ho n siganat
R. Strings f light d strip lighting. St lighting propon �Ual
F s g v t g ' l I t a d na le,ag j
to attract i f I purposes aria t t f light n fns d' T with • i
I premises 1 lh lights hall be shielded and comply with Section 26.575 150 1 t ` - • Outdoor lighting.
S. Unsafe signs Am' sign which: I 1 _ r i _
I. structurally . f' -,- .._t,. I
2. Constitutes a hazard m safety or heath F: reason of i nadequate maintenance of - ) t
dilapdalmw
3. I- It keprn good repai. Dgutra "` lemur, en . "t Figure 5: Projecting Sign
"m,
D Awning Signs. No sign placed on an awning may project above, below, or off of en awning. D. Restaurant and Retail uses. For all Restaurant and Retail uses. There shall be no Window sign. Not to Na Counts towards
Awning signs may only be placed on awnings that meet the definition for Awning in Section more than two (2) of the following three (3) types of signs per individual business frontage: 1 per window exceed sign allotment
26.104.100, Definitions. An awning shall consist of a single color, or a vertical or horizontal freestanding signs, projecting signs or wall signs, including wall signs with cut out tenets. No 25% of Not to exceed
bicolor sniped pattern. business shall have more than four (4) of the previously listed signs, either individually or in window 25% of window
combination. area
E Monument Signs. A sign which has a bottom that is permanently affixed to the ground, Awning sign. Logos or Na Illumination
not a building, shall be considered a monument sign. The size and desipr shall meet the use Only signspennitted under Section 26510030.8, Signs Not Requiring a Permit, and the following 1per awning IC0119 On permitted.
requirements for that type of sign The sign face must be directly corrected to the bas of the signs are permitted and them only if accessory and incidental to a permitted or conditional use: side awnings Counts towards
sign. Landscaping shall be provided so that the sign transitions into the ground naturally. cannot be sign allotment.
1YPe of Sgn Number of Saga Area Comments larger than
E Portable Sandwich Board Signs. Sandwich board signs are two -sided self - supported a- Sigma (Sig. Ft) Maximum I sq_ f1
frame signs, or any other two -sided portable sign. Sandwich board signs must be made primarily Height of temporary See Exempt
of wood or metal and must have a professional finish. Incorporated inserts must be made out Freestanding Signs Signs,
of chalkboard. Dry erase boards are prohibited. Sandwich board signs shall not be utilized as Signs 26 I/O 010 B
merchandise display's. A six (6) foot bevel width must be maintained on sidewalks and an eight Identification It reestandmg Size not to 6 Illummavon
(8) fool navel width on the pedestrian malls- This does not allow for signs aligned on edge with Sign sign 1 per exceed six permitted.
one another, thus creating a solid line ofsandwi M1board - gets. Portable sandwich board signs are (freestanding individwl (61 sq. ft. F. Office and Service uses. For all Office and Se : There shall be no more than our
not to he 1 fl N Kht. The board get hell t t towards the ell M t wall Pmlecvng tenant building (U of the following (3) type f 6 per b frontage: freestanding signs
ron
Pe is f sandwich board signs shaall ll h be e revocable by the Zoning Officer f the above f 'a !hanging, frontage. bra - II s 1 d all with m t letters. N business shall have
are not t _f 'o the opinion of the Zonpg Enforcement Offi - the g t uN gi ^K revonuisance. thorns x(2)of the previously listed signs, either indivndwllyain pombinanon.
w, per 26.SIOWO indow , or
D. individual exceed six above cure
among sigh tenant building (6) sq. fl. point. Only signs permitted under Section 230 ing
sign B. Signs Not Requiring a Permit, and the follow
Sec. 26.510.100 Zone District s restrictions frontage. Illumination signs are permitted and then only if accessory and incidental to permitted or conditional use
permitted. As sated in Section 26510.050(E) of this Chapter, Office and Service uses shall be allotted xis
A. Residential uses. For all residential uses, only signs permitted under Section 26.510030- that g
Projecting ng or exceed six permitted tenants not Na Illumin (6) o[sifrontage. ge per individual business frontage. In buildings with o (3) or more
and incidental B, Signs Not denaI io a ne airng i l Permit,
o on r c conditional use: and the following signs are permitted and then only if accessory ham sign I with an Office or Service Use, the allotment shall be reduced to three (3) O square feet 01
m individual ex ceed 3
Pe^^i pm nild ( R sq. Maw not sign age per individual buyin gs frontage. These ea with a three (3) or more ar na fb may
tenant b bo above cave create a business identification. nigh that nts each tenant n no more than shall towards t count square foot th
IYpe of Sign Commevb frontage. point. co Dons Ne age purposes allotment usires identification. . a The business directory sign shall not t fowvs the
Maximum Maximum not must signage allotmennet for the individual tenants. the maximum area for any business directory slgr
Number of Area 1 9q. Height of towards sign shall be ten (10) square feet:
Signs FL Freestanding allotment
Signs Window sign. Not to Na Counts
Identification I per multi- le 5 Direct illumination 'ndow d25% towards sign
idu f
One of Sign Number of Sign Area Lommenb
Sign (wall. family only, fi
es must per ws Says (Sq Ft.) Maximum
freestanding' complex, be shielded and in ova aoi nJuw allotment. Height of to
mint subdivision compliance with exceed ZS% Freestanding
or entrance, 10 this Chapter and ofwimdnw Signs
mobile home 26.575.150 1
park Awning sign.1 Logos or Na Illumination Identification Freestanding Size not to 6' Illumination
Bed and 1 per street 4 per sign 6 Illumination per awning side. icons on permitted. Sign sign. 1 per exceed six permitted.
Breakfast frontage permitted, must awnings Counts (freestanding, individual (6) sq. ft
be in compliance cannot be towards sign wall, tenant building
with this Chapter larger than) allotment. Projecting fmnagc.
and 26.575.150 no 0 / hagivg,
Home 1 trees 4 6 Illumination
awndow, or Wail sign. 1 Size not Na Illvmmatron
S
pas per sign awnlvg sign) per individual Size six permitted
Occupation frontage allowed only when moat building 16) sq. 0. Must go
it is identifying a Restaurant and Retail Use Signs Continued:
home occupation frontage. above cave
of an e naaturecy 1 of Number of Sri Area 0 L) Comments point
service tore lype go Signs get P9
temporary See °°°' grist Sandwich I per business No more flan six Must obtain peon. Projecting or Size not Na Illumination
Signs 26.110 030.8 Board Sign (6) sq. h. per side No dry erase. Only hanging sign. 1 exceed six permitted
permitted for retail per individual (6) N. R Must not go
and restaurant tenant building above cave
B. Am, cultural, civic, and academic uses. For all arts, cultural, civic. and academic uses, businesses with no frontage. point. Does
only temporary signs permitted under Section 26.510.030.8, Signs Not Requiring a Permit, frontage parallel to not couch
and the following signs are permitted and then only if necessary and incidental to a permitted the public right -op towards sign
or conditional use (there shall be not more than two (2) freestanding. wall or projecting signs wry or on an upper allotmen,,
permitted along the lot frontage on any one (1) street not to exceed a total of four (4) signs per level. Signs must
lop'. be placed adjacent Window sign. I Not to exceed' Na (nuns
O the business they per window. 25% of towards sign
represent Only window area allotment
ryPe of Sigh Sign Area Minimum Comments pennined within the Not to exceed
Number of (S FM) Height of CC and C -I Zone 25% of
Signs Freestanding Districts. Does not window
Signs count towards sign
Identification Sae c o 6 Illumination allotment Also Awning sign. l Logos or Na Illumination
• Sign sign cannot permitted, we criteria under per awning side icons on permitted.
(freestanding exceed s unlessina 26.5100 wn
900 aui's Counts
wall, 16) sq. ft. residential Business No more than For I nc 5 The portion el the cannot M t owar d s sign
Projecting ffine. directory signs one (1) business businesses: One sq_ directory sign used larger than l allotment. i
• signor No more than Size of eta Illumination directory sign 0 of sign area per for the associated en 0
awning sign a (2) wall sign eamot permitted. per lot. business bus counts
signs per exceed six unless towards that
frontage (6)x4. 0. residential business's sign 26510.110. Window display,.
no go above
ease point For fi to 10 Window displays of merchandise and representations thereof are not subject to sign regulations
No more S i z e of Na Illumination ft pl gFIs h. t 9- sign square footage and do not require a sign permit. Window displays have minimal
than two (2) sign cannot permimed illumination which shall be directed inward towards the business so that there no omnbuttor
each business over
P Jcetmg or eTheed six unless five businesses of Tight pollution to adjacent streets or properties. The following types of illumination are
hanging sign (6) sq. fl. residential prohibited:
per frontage. e. Must not
go above cave Televisions, computer mom pea tors or other similar technological devices that create 1.
pout For more than 10 oscillating light •
Awning sign Logos or Na Illumination boa 7
1 per awning 00 permitted. M sq. g�plus' /.
side awnings Counts towards 2 Neon or other gas tube illumination rope lighting or low - voltage sing lighting.
cannot be sign allotment square foot for
w
larger than)
each over 3. Backlit internally illuminated displays on hies.
ul ft.
ten businesses, to yi gran
a x sign area of
temporary See Exempt
Signs Signs. 10 sq. ft (Ord. No. 104005, § D
26 110 010 B t emporary See Exempt Signs.
Siang 76 110 030 5 ntilaktit
C Recreational uses. For recreational u s only signs permitted under Section A public hearing on the Ordinance was held on the 23. day of August, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. ir
26.510.0309, Signs Not Requiring Requiring a Permit, and the following signs are permitted Council Chambers, Aspen City Hall, Aspen Colorado, fifteen (15) days prior to which hearing
and dim only if necessary and incidental to a permitted or conditional use (there E Lodge uses For all lodge uses: There shall be no more than three (3) of the following three a public notice of the same was pubhshed in a newspaper of general circulation within the City
shall be not more than two (2) freestanding, wall or projecting signs permitted along (3) types of signs per individual business frontage freestanding signs, projecting signs or wall of Aspen.
the lot frontage 00 any ore ( street not to exceed a total of four (4) signs per lop: signs, including wall signs with cut out letters. No business shall have more than six (6) of the
lype of Sign Number of Sign Area Maximum Comments previously listed signs, either individually or in combination. section 1'
Sign (Sq. FL) Height of This ordinance shall not affect any existug Litigation and shall not operate as an abatement of any
Freestanding Only signs permtnd under Section 26. 510030.8, Signs Not Requiring a Permit, and the following action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the ordinances repealed or amended as
Signs signs are permitted and then only if accessory and incidental to a permitted or conditional use: herrin provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded under such prior ordinances.
Idenithcanon No more Sae 6 Illumination
Sign than two (2) of sign permitted, Comments Section 4'
(freestanding, freestanding cannot unless in a lype of Sign Number of Sign Area Maximum If any section, subsection .sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordnance is for any reasor
wall, signs per exceed residential Signs (Sq. FL) Height of held invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competed juridiclon such portion shall be dcemec
F reestanding a f distort and independent and shall not affect the validity of the remaidn [
projecting, or frontage six (6) zone. separate, pen provision yo
awning sign) sq. ft. Signs ❑lummatmn portions demo[
No more Size Na Illumination Sign }freestanding Sete not 6
Sign si8n2pa
than two (2) of sign permitted,
wall signs cannot unless in a waft coding, individual antbnlding ul sq lest ppermitted. permitted. H (1O)01 sq. It
walk INTRODUCED,RE.0 AND ORDERED PUBLISHED as provided by law by 0s. City Comci
, f
per frontage exceed esidemiel projecting frontage. of the City of Aspen on Ore 26 day uCJuly. 2010.
six (6) zone Must /hanging, Wall sign 2 Sze not to eta Illummatmn
sq. ft nut go above window, individual exceed ten permitted. Meat Attest:
Pave Point. arm
Svc eta Illumination Wing sign) Tenant building (10) sq. R not go above
Nom
frontage vepont,
than Iwo (2) of sign permitted Kathryn B. Koch, City Clerk Mlebael C. Ireland. Mayor
Canceling cannot unless to v Projecting ing Siec mon eta Illumination
signs s g curd zone. ial Mast 2° or han ' er ` x„11a permitted. Must Published in the Aspen Timm Weekly on August 8, 2010.
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