HomeMy WebLinkAboutordinance.council.045-03 ORDINANCE NO. 45
(SElL[ES OF 2003)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CiTY OF ASPEN CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE ASPEN
HIGHLANDS VILLAGE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (P~5 SIGN GUiDELiNES,
CITY OF ASPEN, PITKIN COUNTY~ COLO~DO2
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department received an application from Hines
Highlands Limited Partnership and the Aspen Highlands Village Association requesting approval
for sign guidelines specific to the Aspen Highlands Village PUD; and,
WHEREAS, upon review of the application and the applicable code standards, the
Community Development Department recommended approval of the sign guidelines for the Aspen
Highlands Village PUD and the Aspen Plamfing and Zoning Commission recommended denial of
said sign guidelines by a 4 to 1 vote; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the amendment to PUD under the
applicable provisions of the Municipal Code as identified herein; and,
WltEREAS, the City Council finds that this ordinance furthers and is necessary for the
promotion of public health, safety, and welfare.
FOLLOWS:
Section 1:
Pursuant to the procedures and standards set forth in Section 26.310 of the City of Aspen Land Use
Code, the City Council approves the Aspen Highlands Village PUD Sign Guidelines that were
reviewed on October 14, 2003 and November 24, 2003 and are attached as Exhibit "A."
Section 2:
This ordinance shall not effect 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action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the ordinances repealed or amended as herein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 3:
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.
.Section 4:
A public hearing was held on the 14th day of October at 5:00 PM in City 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.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLIgltED as provided by iawI by the CitY Councii
of the City o£Aspen on this 8th day of September 2003.
ATTEST:
thryn Koch~i~y Clerk
APPROVED BY the City Council of the CitY o£Aspen on this 24th day of November 2003.
APPROVED AS TO FO~: ~PROVED AS TO CONTENT:
ATTEST:
Kathryn Koc~i'ty Clerk
Exhibit A to Ordinance 45 of 2003
Aspen Highlands Village Planned Unit DeVelopment Amendment
Signage Guidelines
6.1 Aspen Highlands Village Signage Guidelines Contextual Note
Tins Signage Guideline was adopted by the Aspen Highlands Village Association Design Review Board on as
Chapter 6 of the Aspen Highlands Design Guidelines and the Aspen Highlands Village PUD was amended to
include these Signage Guidelines by the City of Aspen City Council on November 24. 2003 In cases where the
contems of this Chapter conflict with other portions of the Aspen Highlands Village Design Guidelines, the contems
of this Chapter shall take precedence and shall provide the basis for decisxon.
6.2 Purpose
Yhe purpose of the Aspen Highlands Village Signage Guidelines is to:
Promote the public health, safety and welfare of Aspen Highlands Village through a comprehensive
system of reasonable, effective, consistent, content-neutral and non-discriminatory sign guidelines and
requirements.
Preserve and maintain Aspen Highlands Village as a pleasing, visual attractive mixed use community
and to enhance the am:activeness and economic ~vell-being of Aspen Highlands Village as a place to
live. vacation and conduct business.
Address community needs relating to maintaining the quality of the guest experience, preserving and
enhancing the high quality human existence, preserve the architecturally unique character of Aspen
Highlands Village. fostering the alpine neighborhood quality of Aspen Highlands, and preserving and
eahanclng scenic views.
To ensure that the signage program for Aspen Highlands compliments the unique architecture and
aesthetic of Aspen Highlands and encourage s~gns that are appropriate for the intended goal and
consistent with the overall aesthetic and vis~on of Aspen Highlands Village.
Outline the process for gaining City of Aspen permits and Aspen Highlands Village Design Review
Board approval for new s~gn installation.
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Enable the identification of places of residences and business and allow for the communication of
information necessary to conduct commerce and navigation of Aspen Highlands Village.
Penmt 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.
Protect the pnhlic from the dangers of unsafe signs, and require signs to be constructed, installed and
maintained in a safe and satisfactory mariner.
Lessen hazardous situations which may result from improper placement, illumination, animation or
size of signs ~vhich compete for the attention of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Regulate signs m a manner so as to not interfere with. obstruct vision of, or distract motorist, bicyclists
or pedestrians.
6.3
These Guidelines shall apply to all signs of whatever nature and wherever located within the Aspen Highlands
Village P.U.D. No sign shall be allo~ved except as peruntted by this Chapter.
Procedure for sign permit & approval - a two step process
A. Required Process. A t~vo step process shall be required to gain a City of Aspen sign permit for areas
within the Aspen Highlands Village P.U.D.
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Aspen Highlands Village Design Review Board Approval' First. the applicant must submit a sign
review application to the Aspen Highlands Village Design Review Board DRB, for review and
approval. It shall be considered a violation of Aspen Highlands Village Association covenants m
erect, place, consu'uct, reconstruct, or relocate any sign without first obtaining a sign installation
approval from the Aspen Highlands Village DRB.
Cit~ of Aspen Signage Permit Process: Once the applicant has received DRB approval, the applicant
is eligible to submit to the City of Aspen for a Sign Permit It shall be unlawful to erect, place.
construct, reconstruct, or relocate any s~gn without first obtaining a sign permit from the City of Aspen
Chief Building official. No City of Aspen s~gn permit shalI be issued without DRB approval.
B. Exempt signs. The following signs or s~gn activities shall be exempt from obtaimng a sxgn approval.
Exemptions shall not be construed as relieving the applicant and owner of the sign from the responsibility of
complying with ali of the applicable provislons of this Guideline. The exemption shall only apply to the
requirement for approval.
l. Preventive maintenance. The ordinary preventative maintenance of a lawfully existing sign
which does not involve the change of placement, size, lighting, color or height.
2. Repainting. The repainting of a lawfully existing sign exactly as it ~vas prior to such activity.
Directional or Instructional Signs. Signs, not exceed six (6) inches by thirty (3C'} inches in
area, ~vhich provide direction or instruction to guide persons to facilities intended to serve the
public. Such signs include those identifying rest rooms, public telephones, public walkways,
public entrances, freight entrances, affiliation with motor clubs, acceptance of designated
credit cards, and other similar signs providing direction or instrucuon to persons usmg a
facility but not including those signs accessory to parking areas. Advertising materials of any
kind is strictly prohibited on direcnon or instructional signs.
4. Fine Art. Works of fmc ar~ which in no way identifies or advertise a person, product, service
or business.
Flags. Flags, emblems and insignia of political or religious organizations providing such
flags are displayed for noncommercial purposes and are displayed in a tasteful and non-
mrms~ve manner with respect to size. location and color. The City of Aspen and the Design
Review Board hereby reserve the right to request that flags that in their opinion do not meet
these requirements are replaced or removed.
Government signs. Signs placed or erected by governmental agencies ~including but not
limited to the Aspen Highlands Village Metropolitan District. the "District" ~ or nonprofit
civic assoclanons for a public pm'pose in the public interest, for control of traff~c and for other
regulatory purposes, street sagns, warning signs, signs ofp~blic services companies indicating
danger, and aids to service and safety which are erected by, or for the order of government.
Holiday Decoranons. Noncommercial signs or other materials (e.g. string lights} temporarily
.displayed on traditionally accepted civic, patriotic, and/or religious holidays, provided that
such decorations are maintained in a safe condition, are displayed in a tasteful and non-
intrusive manner with respect to size, color~ quality and location and flo not constitute a fire
hazard. The City of Aspen and the Design Review Board hereby reserve the right to request
that holiday decorations that do not in their opinion meet these requirements are replaced or
removed.
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, District property, or private property so as to be visible from public right-of-
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way where the apparent purpose if tO advertise a product, service or activity, or direct people
to a business or activity located on the same or nearby property.
9. Interior signs. Signs which are fully located within the interior of any building or within an
enclosed building or court of any building, ~vhich are not visible from public space, adjacent
lots or areas outside the building, and signs not to.exceed 30" x 42", located within the inner
or outer lobby, court or entrance and not attached to the window or interior storefront of any
commercial space which are intended solely for information relating to the interior operation
of the building in which they are located.
10. Residential Name and Address Identification Markers. Within Aspen Highlands Village
P.U.D., Block D ("Village Core")i non-reflective letters and numbers not to exceed three
inches (3") in height, mounted near (or on) the door ora particular condominium unit, that
identify the unit number offue unit and are consistent in style and s/ze with the other units
numbers on the bUilding. For non-Village Core areas ("Neighborhoods"), residential name
and address identification markers are non-exempt and require the Design Review process.
11. Public Notices. Official government notices and legal notices.
12. Memorial Signs; Memorial plaques or tablets when cut into masonry surface or when
constructed of bronze or other incombustible materials or other remembrances of persons or
events that are noncommercial in nature.
13. 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 cfa security system on the premises. Security signs shall
be of a neutral color. Security signs must be installed only on private property.
14. "A" Frame Sandwich Boards or Free Standing Signs Each commercial owner or tenant
within the Village Core is permitted to place either one (1) sandwich board or one (1) free
standing sign to identify or advertise their business or service within ten (10) feet of the door
t~ their operation and in a location that does not interfere with pedestrian ingress/egress. The
signs must conform in color, style and dimension to the Design Review Board approved signs
on file with the Aspen Highlands Village Association.
Each commercial owner or tenant within the Village Core that is in a location that does not
have plaza frontage (i.e. adjacent to the brick paver pedestrian plaza) is permitted to place one
(1) additional direction sign, either sandwich board or free standing sign to direct patrons to
their location. Signs must conform to the Design Review Board standards and the location of
said sign is subject to Design Review Board approval.
Application. For all non-exempt signs (i.e. signs not identified in Section 6.3B), an application for a
sign approval shall first be submitted to the Aspen Highlands Village Association Design Review
Board and shall include the following information:
1. That information required on the form provided by the City of Aspen Community
Development Director;
2. The Aspen Highlands Village DRB Design Review Fee, if required by the Design Review
Board;
3. A letter of consent fi'om the owner of the building or space that will include the sign, if the
applicant is not the owner or tenant;
4. Proposed location of the sign on the building or parcel; and
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A blueprint or ink drawing of the plans, specifications, and method of consrraction of the stgn
d it s supports, showing proposed dnnenslons, materials~ and the type. intensity, color and
design of the stgn's illumination, if any.
Determinatt'on of Completeness & Compliance. Only applications that have been submitted complete
will be considered for compliance and approval. Once the application is complete, the Design Review
Board shall review the application and determine/ts compliance and consistency ~vith the purposes,
requirements and standards in this Chapter, the Design Review Board shall approve, approve with
conditions or deny the development application for a sign approval. Once the Design Review Board
has issued a letter of approval, the applicant shall submit a duplicate set of the items outlined in
Section 6.3.C as approved by the DRB and a copy of the DRB approval document to the City of Aspen
Community Development Department for Sign Permit review and issuance. No construction shall
begin until the Sign Permit has been issued by the City of Aspen.
6.4 Prohibited Signs
The following signs are expressly prohibited for erecnon, construction, repair, alteration, relocation or placement in
Aspen Highlands Village P.U.D.
A. Billboards and other off-premise signs. Billboards and other off-prermses signs.
B Flashing stgns Signs with lights or illuminations which flash, move, rotate, scintillate, blink, flicker, vary
in intensity, vary in color, or use mterrmttent electrical pulsations ~ e.g. LED and chaser lights ~.
C. Mowng stgns. Signs with visible moving, revolving, rotaung par~s, or visible mechanical movement of
any description or other apparent visible movement achieved by electrical, electronic or mechanical
means, including automatic elecrronically controlled copy changes.
D. 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 prermses upon which such sign is located.
Such obsolete shall be taken down by the o~vner, agent or person having beneficial use of such sign within
ten (10~ days after written notification from the City of Aspen or the Aspen Highlands Village
Association, and upon failure to comply with such notice within the nme specified in such order~ the City
of Aspen or the Aspen Highlands Village Association is hereby authorized to remove the sign, and any
expense associated with the removal shall be paid by the owner of the property on which the stgn was
located.
E. Temporary &gns carried by a person.
F. Search lights or beacons.
G. Signs causing direct glare. A stgn or illumination that causes any direct glare into or upon any public
space, adjacent lot, or building other than the building to which the sign may be accessory.
H. Signs conta!ning untruthful or misleading information.
I. Signs obstructing egress. A sign which obstructs any window or door opening used as a means of egress,
prevents free passage from one part ora roof to any other party, interferes with an opening required for
legal ventilation, or is attached to or obstructs any standpipe, fire escape, or fire hydrant.
J. Signs on parked vehicles. Signs placed on or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers which are parked on a
public fight-of-way, public property, or private property so as to be visible from a public right-of-way or
public space where the apparent purpose is to advertise a product (e.g. a "for sale" sign), 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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Signs inpublic right-of-way orpublic ~?ace. A sign in, on, over or above a public right-of-way or public
space (e.g. District property~ that in any way interferes ~vith normal or emergency use of the public right-
of-way.
Strings of light or 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 slfielded.
M. Unsafe signs. Any sign which:
as srrucmrally unsafe;
constitutes a hazard to health or safety by reason of inadequate maintenance or dilapidation;
is not kept an good repair;
~s capable of causing electric shock to persons likely to come in contact with it:
in any other way obstructs the vtew of. may be confused with. or purports to be an official traffic sagn,
signal or device or any other government regulatory or informational sign;
uses any words, phrases, symbols or characters that in any way creates an unsafe distraction for vehicle
operators or pedestrians:
obstructs the view of pedestrians or vehicle ~perators from makin~ safe travel:
is located on trees, rocks, light poles or utility poles, expect where required by law or installed by a
governmental entity;
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 wew of an intersecting road or drive.
Street blimps. Parked or traveling cars used primarily for advertising, sometimes referred ro as "street
blimps", are prohibited. Vehicle signage incidental to the vehicle's primary use ts exempt.
Mail boxes. Mail boxes, including mail boxes marked with address identification markers. All mail
within Aspen Highlands Village shall be collected and delivered to the central post office within Block D
of Aspen Highlands Village PUD.
6.5 Signage Guidelines
A. General. The architecture and aesthetic of Aspen Highlands Village is founded in the tradition of
American, rustic, alpine design. The West has a long tradition of small town Main Street shop signs.
The most successful are those designed, and often :teated. by local shop owners to express the nature of
the wares they sell. Those signs typically become more elaborate as their business became more
prosperous. At Aspen Highlands, the goal is to create a unique and eclectic atmosphere and avoid the
repetitive shopping center feel resulting from strict tenaar sign regnlations. Consequently, the folloxving
s~gn guidelines are established to provide general parameters and overall restrictions around the types and
amount of s~gnage perrmtted within the AHV retail corridor cAHV pUD, Block D) in order to ensure that
the signs that are installed are cons~stem and complement the aesthetic.
Ultimately, the Design Review Board will have the decision-making authority to deem a particular s~gn or
sign program as consistent or mcons~stenr with the guidelines and vismn of Aspen Highlands Village and
the overall sign restrictions provided herein. As an aide to the Design Review Board and the signage
approval applicant, a copy of the Signage Guidelines as developed by the architectural design team as part
of the design process for the development are on file at with the Aspen Highlands Village Association.
These guidelines demonstrate several historical examples of signs that are consistent with the AHV
atmosphere and they also depict a potential layout or placement of each type of sign on the various building
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facades. The City of Aspen will require ali signs meet the dimensional requirements of these Signage
Guidelines.
Materials. Natural materials are to be used whenever possible. Painted wood or metal signs with flat,
carved or d/mensiunal letters are preferred. Gold or silver leaf or screen-printed signs un glass are also
options. Molded or injected plastic or vinyl signs or sign materials are prohibited.
General Sign Types & Dimensions. The following sign types are encouraged at Aspen Highlands Village.
Signs can vary in shape in s/ze depending on the type of signs and the overall signage plan for the
particular building. Ultimately, the requirements for each sign ~vill depend on the location and purpose of
the sign and final determination on these criteria are at the discretion of the Aspen Highlands Village DRB
provided that they meet the overall sign restrictions provided in this Section
Sign Surface Area Measurement
The sign Surface Area as used herein shall determined for each sign or graphic as follows: (1 for
rectangular signs the width and height shall be measured and then multiplied together to determine the
Surface Area; (2) for irregularly shaped signs or graphics, the surface area shall be calculated by
deterrmning the width and height of the smallest rectangle that would completely include all of the
elements of the individual sign or graphic and then multiplying those values together to deternnne the
overall Surface Area of the sign for the proposes of this guideline.
Village Core Only
1. Blade Signs. Blade signs are two sided signs which mount perpendicular to the building facade,
typically hanging from a decorattve bracket. Blade signs shall not exceed twelve (12/ square feet in
Surface Area (one side/. Variance may be allowed based on overall density or massing of the sign(s).
2. Wall Signs. WalI signs are typically une-sided panel or pan signs attached to a building. They can
also be painted directly on buildings or be cut or fabricated dimensional let[ers applied to the building
fagade. Walls signs painted directly on the side of buildings will be reviewed on an individual basis
for size, ~mage, ~mpact, etc. Not ali buildings in AHV are suited for th~s type of sign, bul painted
s~gns ~vould be appropriate on Trailhead Lodge (Building 4/and Maroon Creek Station (Building 5).
Several of the buildings within AHV Block H have been equipped with frames for wail signs above
the specific retail location. For these locations, wall signs applied to the frames must not reach
outside of the outer limit of any sign frame. Sign frames on the building range in size from
approximately 2'-3' in height and 4'-26' in length not to exceed a totaI square footage of 50 square
feet.
Log Signs. Log signs can be created either by carving letters or attaching letters to existing timber
members on specific buildings or by suspending a new rough sawed timber from the building. Logs
range m s~ze from approximately 6" to 3' in diameter and 5' to 16' in length. Typical font size for
lettering in 12" to 16".
Corner Signs. Comer signs are similar to blade signs, but are located on the comer ora building so
they can be seen from several angles. Comer signs are larger by design because they have the ability
to reach higher along the building corner and therefore a large overall size is permitted. The sign
Surface Area lune side~ shall not exceed forty (40 square feet.
Roof Signs. Roof signs are typically panel signs permanently fixed to the roof of some buildings.
These signs are appropriate for Maroon Creek Station (Building 5l and Highlands Center (Building 7).
Roof signs are similar to wall signs and should range in the 2'-3' in height and 4'-20' in length
dimension and the Surface Area shall not exceed forty (40) square feet
Window Signs. Window s~gns are in keeping with the Aspen Highlands Village architecture.
Window signs can take several forms: etched glass, gold or silver lead signs, s~gns painted to the back
of the glass, signs hung inside the front ~vmdow ~r signs created by vinyl cut letters. Signs may not be
attached to the outside of the windows Window signs must fit within each window pane or can span
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tWO or three panes with DRB approval. Any individual window sign shall not exceed nine (9) feet in
Surface Area.
Awning Signs. Awning signs or text are permitted as part of a businesses signage program. However,
the lettering on the awning shall not exceed six (6) inches in height and the entire graphic shall not
exceed 6 square feet in Surface Area for any individual a~vmng. A variance may be considered based
on scale of graphic on proposed awning.
8. Business Directory or Directional Signs. Business directory or directional signs can be freestanding
or wall signs. The DRB shall govern the location, aesthetic and number of directory signs as they
deem appropriate for AHV as the Village Core evolves.
Neighborhoods Only
1. Residential Name and Address Idenr~cation Markers. Identification signs or address markers must be
consistent with the architectural themes in the Design Guidelines with respect to design, materials and
lighting. Examples and specifications of acceptable identification markers are on file with the Aspen
Highlands Village Association. The identification sign must be installed within twenty (20~ feet of the
intersection of the driveway and the public road.
Village Core Aggregate Signage Plan Surface Area Restriction
For all commercial spaces within the Village Core, the aggregate sign Surface Area in square feet} of the
overall slguage program for each individual business shall not exceed 2.25 square foot of aggregate Sign
Area for each linear foot of exterior wall for the individual business. The total sign Surface Area shall be
the sum of the Surface Areas of ail of the exterior signs as identified in Section 6.5C relating to the
individual business in question. For signs with two sides te.g. blade signs and comer signs), the surface
area of both sides of the sign shall be included in the calculation of the aggregate Surface Area. The
aggregate surface area resmction is the maxtmum allowable surface area for an individual space; however,
the Design Review Board reserves the right to requrre a particular applicant to a lower maximum aggregate
Surface Area as the scale of the storefront ntight dictate.
Sign Mounting Requiremenr~
1 Signs shall be mounted with black matte or non-metallic I no glare) hardware.
~ign Illumination
1. Prohibited illumination. No sign shall be illuminated through the use of internal illumination, rear
illurninafion, except when used for indirect illuminauon and in such a manner as to not be directly
exposed to public view.
Use of Neon. The use of neon will be prohibited tOrdinance 45 of 2003).
Shielding illumination Illumination of signs shall be designed, located, shielded and directed in such a
manner that the light source is fixed and is not directly visible from. and does not cast glare or direct
light from artificial illumination upon, any adjacent public right-of-way, surrounding property,
residential property or motorists ms/on.
Conformance with PUD Lighting Standards. All proposed sign illumination shall conform to the
lighting guidelines established in the AHV PUD as approved by the Pitkin County Board of County
Commissioners and as filed with the Pitkin County Clerk & Recorder.
~raphic designs,
1. In reviewing the sign approval application the Aspen Highlands Village Design Review Board and the
City of Aspen shall review a proposed sign graphic design in the following context:
a. Does it harmonize with yhe structure or structure on the parcel on which it is painted;
b. Is it compatible with the other signs or graphic designs on the premises;
c. Is it suitable and appropriate to the aesthetic of Aspen Highlands Village;
d. Is it well designed and pleasing in appearance;
e. Does it constitute a nuisance to the occupants of adjacent or contiguous property;
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f. Is it detrimental to property vahies;
g. Does it constitute a traffic and safety hazard because it is distracting, or is not considered
obscene, lewd, indecent or otherwise offensive to public morals;
and shall issue approval, disapproval or contingent approval at its discretion.
2. The Aspen Highlands Village Design Review Board and the City of Aspen may attach to its approval
of the application, any conditions which in its judgment are necessary to carry out the purpose and
intent of the review standards. The Aspen Highlands Village Association or the City of Aspen may
also require annual maintenance inspections of the design by the Association Manager or City
employee, and revoke any sign approval issued if a graphic design is not maintained.
Structural chm'acteristics
The following limitations shall apply to all freestanding, projecting and ~vall signs:
1. Freestanding Signs. Free standing signs shall not be higher than four (4) feet in height and shall be
non-metallic and consistent in style and form of the freestanding sign as approved by the Design
Review Board and on file with the Aspen Highlands Village Association.
2. Projecting Signs - Corner or Blade Signs. Projecting signs shall be a minimum of seven (7) feet
above grade when located next to or projecting over a pedestrian way and shall not extend more than
five (5) feet from the building wall to which they are attached, except where such a sign is integral part
of an approved awning or canopy.
3. Wall & Roof Signs. No sign part, including .cut out letters shall project more than six (6) inches from
the building wall.
6.6
Signs on public right-of-way
It shall be considered Unlawful to erect or maintain any sign in, on, over or above any land or right-of-way
or on any property, including lightposts, belonging to the City of Aspen ~vithout the permission of the City
Council or belonging to the Aspen Highlands Metropolitan District without the permission of the District
Board. However, this section shall not apply to signs posted by any duly constituted public authorities in
the performance of their public duties, or to specific circumstances otherwise provided for in this Chapter.
Temporary signs
General. All signs that are temporary in nature must conform to the requirements of this section. If the
temporary sign does not conform to this section, the applicant must follow the procedure outlined in
Section 6.3.
Temporary Sign Types and Requirements..
1. _Tempomrg Realtor Signs. "For Sale" signs that identify the agent and their contact information
shall be subject to the following:
a. Type: The sign shall strictly conform in design, color and dimension to the approved
DRB realtor sign on file with the Aspen Highlands Village Association. The agent is
permitted to use their standard sign for a period of no longer than fourteen (14) days
while the approved sign is being fabricated.
b. Number & Location: One ( 1 ) sign located on the property being sold.
c. Duration.- Sign may be displayed from the beginning of the listing period for the
property until three (3) days after the sale of the property.
2. Temporary Open House Signs. "Open House" directional and identification signs that identify the
property hosting the open house and direct interested parties to the property shall be subject to the
following:
a. Type: The sign shall strictly conform in design, color and dimension to the approved
DRB open house sign on file with the Aspen Highlands Village Association.
b. Number & Location: One (1) sign located on the property hosting the open house and no
more than two (2) directional signs for the open house event. The signs must be erected
in a location that doesn't impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic safety. During multiple
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open house events occumng during the same period, only one (1) directional sign is
permitted per intersection.
Duration: Sign may be displayed from the twenty-four (24) hours before the event to
twenty-four (24) hours after the event.
Temporary Neighborhood Construction Signs. Signs displayed during the construction process
that highlight the realtor, contxactor or designer shall conform to the following:
a. Type: The sign shall be a free standing sign and strictly conform in design, color and
dimension to the standard Design Review Board sign for this purpose that is on file with
the Aspen Highlands Village Association and shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in
area.
b. Number & Location: One (1) sign located on the property under construction and visible
from an adjacent roadway and/or entry to ttie property.
c. Duration: Sign may be displayed for the duration of construction or eighteen (18)
months, whichever is less.
Temporary Flyers or Announcements Signs posted for promotion of events, offerings,
entertainment, etc. shall conform to the following:
a. Type: Signs and flyers shall not be affixed via visible tape or staples.
b. Number & Location: No more than two (2) signs are permitted in the window/storefront
advertising a specific promotion. Signs are not permitted on public property - light
poles, fences, columns, windows, building storefronts, etc - without Design Review
Board manager approval.
c. Duration: Sign may be displayed for the duration of three (3) weeks prior to the event or
offering and shall be removed ~vithin two (2) days of the completion of the event or
offering.
Temporary political signs Temporary political signs announcing political candidates seeking
public office, political parties, or political and public issues shall be subject to the following:
a. Type: Signs shall be a wall sign or banner not exceed/ng three (3) square feet.
b. Number & Location: In the Village Core, the only approved location for posting
temporary political signs is on the bulletin board in the Aspen Highlands Village post
office and on!y one (1) sign is perm/tted for each candidate seeking office, hr the
Neighborhoods, one (1) sign is permitted per property. Temporary political signs are not
permitted on public or District property under any circumstances.
c. Duration.. Sign may be erected or maintained for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days
prior to the election date to which the signs are applicable and shall be removed within
seven (7) days following such election. Temporary political ~igns concerning issues or
candidates which are not on hallot may be maintained for a period not exceeding thirty
(30) days.
6. _Temporary sale signs. Temporary sale signs, announcing special sales of products and services,
shall be subject to the following:
a. Type. The temporary sale sign shall be placed in the window or windows of the
business holding the sale and shall not exceed three (3) square feet. Sale signs
are not permitted on the exterior storefront of the business holding the sale.
b. Number& Location. There shall be permitted not more than one (1) temporary
sale sign in any window and a total of not more than three (3) signs for each use.
c. Duration. Except for the endofseasonperiod fromMarch 1 through April I5,
temporary sale signs may be maintained for a period not to exceed fourteen (14)
days and shall be removed at the end of the fourteen (I4) days or on the day
folloxving the sale, whichever shalI occur first, and shall not be replaced for at
least 3 months following the removal of signs.
7. Temporary banners, Permants~ streamers, balloons, and other ~as filled figures. Temporary
banners, pennants, streamers, balloons or other gas filled figures advertising special campaign,
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drive, activity, or event of a civic, philanthropic, educational, or religious organization for non-
commercial purposes., subject to the following:
a. Type: Ail types must be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board
b. Number & Location: Number and location shall be subject to the written
approval of the Aspen Highlands Village Association Manager.
c. Duration: Any temporary signs may be erected and maintained for a period not
to exceed fourteen (14) days prior to the date of which the :ampaign, drive,
activity, or event advertised is schedule to occur and shall be removed within
three 3~ days of the termination *f such campaign, drive, activity or event.
6.6 Signage Guideline Enforcement
The Aspen Highlands Village Association hereby reserves the right to enforce the s~gnage guidelines and approvals
issued by the Design Review Board regarding s~gnage to the fullest extent permitted with respect to Association
covenants and rules and regulations under the Declaration for the Aspen Highlands Association. The enforcement
process shall include: s~re walks to review the :levelopment for signage guideline violations, issmng letters of
violation. ~ssuing fines or penalties for non-compliance, and the final action of placing a lien on the offending
individuals property if they remain in violation. The City of Aspen also maintains its right to enforce the Aspen
Highlands Village PUD reqmrements as permitted by law.
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Adopted Version 11/24/2003