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LOCAL SIGN ORDINANCES

Aurora

Real estate. Temporary or portable signs which advertise the sale, rental, or lease of the premises upon which such signs are located shall not require a sign permit. Real estate signs in a residential district shall be a maximum of 12 square feet in area, not to exceed six square feet on any one side. Real estate signs in nonresidential districts shall be a maximum of 48 square feet, not to exceed 24 square feet on any one side. These signs shall be set back a minimum of ten feet from any property line. Where buildings are located less than ten feet from the property line, a reduction in the sign setback may be approved by the planning director administratively. In no case shall a sign be located in a manner that creates a visibility or safety hazard.

City of Aurora

Broomfield

17-44-050 Signs; permitted; permit not required.

(A) The following signs shall be permitted in all zoning districts, and all provisions of this chapter shall apply, except that a sign permit and sign permit fee shall not be required:

Real estate signs. Temporary nonilluminated real estate signs which do not exceed six square feet per face and six feet in height in residential areas, and twelve feet per face and six feet in height in business and industrial areas. Such signs shall be limited to one sign per street frontage of the lot. Such signs shall not remain in place more than seven days after sale or rental of the subject property;

The signs permitted in paragraphs (1) through (7) of subsection (A) shall be permitted in addition to the signs permitted by sections 17-44-200 through 17-44-240, and shall not be counted against the total allowable sign area or total number of signs permitted on the premises, unless such signs exceed the limitations specified in paragraphs (1) through (7) of subsection (A). (Ord. 149 Art. 22 §4(2), 1973; Ord. 249 Art. 1 §4(2), 1975; Ord. 731 §§4, 5, 1987; Ord. 1031 §1, 1994; Ord. 1156 §1, 1995; Ord. 1201 §1, 1996)

Any sign together with its supporting structure, now or hereafter existing which, ninety days or more after the premises has been vacated, advertises an activity, business, product, or service no longer produced or conducted on the premises upon which such sign is located. If the sign or sign structure is covered or the identifying symbols or letters removed, an extension of time may be granted by the building official upon good cause for such extension being shown. In no event shall such an extension exceed thirty days. This provision shall not apply to signs accessory to businesses which are open only on a seasonal basis, provided that there is clear intent to continue operation of the business;

Off-premises advertising signs, or any other signs not pertinent and clearly incidental to the permitted use of the property where located, except for political or noncommercial signs as permitted and regulated by section 17-44-050, temporary subdivision directional signs as permitted and regulated by section 17-44-130, and signs permitted under the provisions of sections 17-44-320 through 17-44-370. (Ord. 149 Art. 22 §4(3), 1973; Ord. 249 Art. 1 §4(3), 1975; Ord. 731 §6, 1987)

17-44-070 Area computation.

The area of a sign shall be measured in conformance with the following regulations:

(A) In computing the area of a sign, standard mathematical formulas for common regular geometric shapes (triangle, parallelogram, circle, and ellipse, or combinations thereof) shall be used;

(B) In the case of an irregularly shaped sign or a sign with letters or symbols directly affixed to or painted on the wall of a building, the area of the sign shall be the entire area within a single continuous rectilinear perimeter or not more than eight straight lines enclosing the extreme limits of writing, representation, emblem, or any figure of a similar character, together with any material or color forming an integral part or background of the display, or used to differentiate such sign from the backdrop or structure against which it is placed;

(C) That portion of the sign structure which is visible and viewed in the same plane as the sign face which either exceeds fifty percent of the area of the sign face, or is made an integral part or background of the display, shall be included in computing the total sign area;

(D) Where a sign has two or more display faces, the area of all faces shall be included in determining sign area;

(E) The total surface area of multiple unit signs shall include the vertical and horizontal spacing between the letters which comprise the word or words that convey the sign's message;

17-44-110 Sign; on fence or wall.

Signs displayed upon fences or upon walls which are not an integral part of a building or which are used as fences, shall be erected or mounted in a plane parallel to the fence or wall, shall not extend above the top of the fence or wall, and shall not project more than fifteen inches from the face of the fence or wall. Such signs shall be subject to regulations of this title applicable to freestanding signs concerning maximum area per sign and number of signs permitted per lot or per premises. (Ord. 149 Art. 22 §4(8), 1973; Ord. 249 Art. 1 §4(8), 1975; Ord. 1031 §3, 1994)

17-44-120 Window sign.

When permanent or temporary nonilluminated window signs are displayed in a window so as to be visible beyond the boundaries of the lot upon which such signs are displayed, the area of all such window signs in excess of twenty-five percent of the total window area in the same vertical plane at the ground floor level on the side of the building or business unit upon which such signs are displayed or twenty-five percent of the total allowable sign area for the premises shall be included in the total allowable sign area for the premises. All illuminated window signs shall be included in the total allowable sign area for the premises. No window sign shall be placed in windows above the ground floor level. Temporary posters announcing or advertising events sponsored by noncommercial organizations shall be exempt from the limitations on window signs. (Ord. 149 Art. 22 §4(9), 1973; Ord. 249 Art. 1 §4(9), 1975)

17-44-130 Temporary sign.

Temporary signs in all zoning districts shall be subject to the following specific requirements:

(C) Other temporary signs. Temporary signs not specifically regulated by the preceding subsections shall be displayed only in accordance with the following conditions:

(1) Such signs shall be limited to freestanding, window, or wall signs only, shall not exceed seventy-five square feet in total surface area per use, and shall comply with the applicable height and setback regulations for the zoning district in which they are located.

(2) Such signs shall not remain in place for more than thirty days, except that the building official may, for good cause, extend the time period for an additional thirty days. (Ord. 149 Art. 22 §4(10), 1973; Ord. 249 Art. 1 §4(10), 1975; Ord. 404 §1, 1980; Ord. 731 §7, 1987)

(C) Such signs shall be set back a distance of fifteen feet from any property line, and shall not exceed five feet in height.

(D) Such signs may have indirect or internal-indirect lighting.

(E) Such signs shall be located in a setting of landscaped open space having a minimum size of four square feet for each one square foot of sign area.

(F) Such signs shall be placed and installed in such a manner as to not confuse or in any way interfere with traffic, or present any traffic hazard.

(G) The specific location of any design of such signs shall be approved by the department of community development. (Ord. 149 Art. 22 §4(11), 1973; Ord. 249 Art. 1 §4(11), 1975; Ord. 1805 §1, 2005)

17-44-150 Maintenance.

Every sign including those specifically exempt from this chapter in respect to permits and permit fees, shall be maintained in good structural condition at all times. All signs shall be kept neatly painted, including all metal parts and supports thereof that are not galvanized or of rust-resistant metals. The building official or his or her authorized representative shall inspect and shall have the authority to order the painting, repair, alteration, or removal of a sign which constitutes a hazard to safety, health, or public welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, or obsolescence. (Ord. 149 Art. 22 §4(12), 1973; Ord. 249 Art. 1 §4(12), 1975)

City of Broomfield

Castle Rock

19.04.041 Sign permits not required.

A. The following signs are permitted in all areas of the Town and shall comply with all applicable provisions of this Code; however, no sign permit or sign permit fee is required:

1. Identification signs that do not exceed two (2) square feet per face or four (4) square feet in total surface area, not to exceed six (6) feet in height. There shall be no more than one (1) such sign per use or per building, whichever is in the greater number;

2. Signs in the nature of cornerstones, commemorative tablets and historical signs that do not exceed four (4) square feet per face in area and six (6) feet in height;

3. Real estate signs in residential and business areas that do not exceed six (6) square feet per face and four (4) feet in height and no more than one (1) such sign per street frontage. Real estate signs must be removed within seven (7) days after sale or rental of the subject property. (Real estate signs in excess of the above may be installed with a permit in conformance with the district sign requirements.);

City of Castle Rock

Centennial

Section 11.1.3705 On-Premises Signs

A. For agricultural and residential uses the following on-Premises signs shall be allowed:

1. One residential building identification sign per dwelling (identifying the name and/or address of said dwelling), provided the total surface area of such sign does not exceed two (2) square feet. No permit is necessary for said signage.

2. One temporary "For Sale," "For Rent," or "For Lease" sign per dwelling, provided the total surface area of such sign does not exceed six (6) square feet, the height of the sign (including posts) does not exceed 4', and is not illuminated. Such signage shall not be required to meet minimum yard setback requirements of the zone district in which it is located, but shall not impair visibility for traffic movement. No permit is necessary for said signage.

3. Temporary "For Sale," "For Lease," or "For Rent" signs advertising a vacant parcel, provided that the total surface area of all such signs (per parcel) shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet, nor the total surface area of any one sign exceed fifty (50) square feet.

4. In Agricultural districts only, one identification sign per permitted use, accessory use, special exception use or use by special review shall be permitted per street frontage provided the total surface area of such sign does not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet, except for home occupation signs, which are prohibited.

5. In the A-E, A-1 and A-2 districts only, signs advertising the sale of products produced or raised on the premises are permitted provided that the total number of signs shall not exceed four (4), are not illuminated, and provided the total surface area of all such signs does not exceed one hundred (100) square feet, nor the total surface area of any one sign exceed fifty (50) square feet.

6. Identification signs for residential developments provided that not more than two (2) sign faces shall be allowed for each subdivision entrance from an adjacent public street, the surface area of each sign does not exceed forty (40) square feet, the maximum height of such signs shall not exceed six (6) feet, and provided that such signs shall be located so as not to impair vehicular visibility.

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7. Temporary advertising signs for the sale, rental or lease of dwelling units under construction or approved to be constructed; provided that no more than one sign (maximum two faces) is located adjacent to each street abutting the subdivision and provided that the total surface area of each sign does not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet. No such sign shall remain erected after the last dwelling unit is sold, rented or leased.

8. One (1) identification sign per model home within an approved subdivision; provided that the surface area of each sign does not exceed sixteen (16) square feet. Such signage shall not be required to meet minimum yard setback requirements of the zone district in which it is located.

For non-agricultural and non-residential uses, Section 11.1.3706 shall apply to all on-site signs.

Section 11.1.3706 General Provisions - All Use

A. Directional signs are allowed and not counted as part of the total sign area allowed per individual use or per shopping center, business, commercial, or industrial park, provided that the total surface area of each sign does not exceed ten (10) square feet and the height of such sign does not exceed six feet (6'). Directional signs shall not be required to meet minimum yard setback requirements of the district in which it is located, but shall not impair visibility for traffic movement.

B. One (1) temporary "For Sale," "For Rent," or "For Lease" sign per street frontage shall be allowed, and shall be required to meet a ten foot (10') setback from all property lines, provided that the total surface area of each sign does not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet per face (a maximum of two (2) faces are permitted for each sign) and does not impair traffic visibility.

C. Fascia Signage Letter Heights. The maximum height of fascia signage letters shall be determined by measuring the distance between the nearest adjacent public right-of-way and the location of the fascia upon which the fascia sign is to be placed, at the following rate:

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D. Fascia Signage Maximum Sign Area and location.

The maximum allowable sign area for any fascia sign shall be measured by multiplying the permitted letter height by two-thirds the length of the fascia or building elevation upon which such sign is placed, provided, however, that no fascia sign shall exceed 200 square feet, unless otherwise stated in these Regulations. In cases where a tenant has two structures, one of which is accessory, whether attached or not, only one of the structures will be permitted fascia signage when both face the same adjacent public right-of-way. One fascia sign per street frontage shall be allowed. Fascia signage, excluding logos for hotels and motels, shall not be permitted to be placed above the first floor elevation for the structure upon which it is placed. Fascia signs may be placed on commercial buildings in only two locations: (1) the space between the top of storefronts and the second finish floor and, (2) Top of Building Signs (as defined in these Regulations). Fascia signs shall not overlap or cover features of the building, such as cornices, eaves, windows, door frames, columns and other decorative elements.

E. Top of Building Sign Locations.

Top of Building Signs may not be located on building elevations adjacent to residential zoned property. Top of Building Signs shall not be visible from residences located within one-half mile of the building.

F. Logo Signs. Logos utilized as fascia signs shall be permitted and the height of such logos shall not exceed one-and-one half times (1-1/2 X) the height of the allowable letter height of the fascia sign it accompanies.

G. Special area "theme" signs identifying large, planned residential and/or non-residential areas of the City comprising a minimum of one hundred sixty (160) acres shall be considered on a case by case basis. Application for said signs shall be through the Use by Special Review process outline in these Regulations.

H. One (1) freestanding project identification sign per access to a public right-of-way shall be permitted which identifies a shopping center or business, commercial or industrial park only, provided such sign does not extend more than six feet (6') above ground level, and provided the total surface area does not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet per sign face (maximum two faces per sign).

I. One (1) directory sign per street frontage shall be permitted identifying the individual businesses within a shopping center or office or industrial park, provided that the total surface area of such sign does not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet nor six feet (6') in height.

J. No sign shall be permitted which impairs visibility for traffic movement.

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Section 11.1.3707 Specific Provisions - Office and Industrial Use

City of Centennial

Commerce City

Chapter 21-31

(2) Prohibitions section

The erection, maintenance or use of any advertising device directing attention to a business, commodity or service sold or offered on property on which said business, commodity or service is not sold, offered, located or operated.

Chapter 21-31

(6) Temporary advertising devices.

a. Definition: A temporary advertising device is any advertising device intended and used for temporary public notification and/or promotion of activities which generally include, but are not limited to: Open houses, public benefits, grand openings, special sales/promotions, and similar activities of a temporary nature.

b. Characteristics: A temporary advertising device may be a banner, portable sign, A-frame sign, or other non-permanent sign.

c. Permit required: All temporary advertising devices require a permit from the city. A temporary sign permit may be obtained from the director of community development upon the filing of an application and the payment of a fee, providing all performance standards described herein are in compliance.

d. Duration, frequency, and renewal of permits: A temporary sign permit shall be valid for up to fifteen (15) consecutive days. Temporary sign permits may be renewed upon their expiration for up to forty-five (45) consecutive days. Up to four (4) temporary sign permits may be obtained in one (1) calendar year. The combination of all temporary sign permits and renewals may not exceed a total of forty-five (45) days in any one (1) calendar year.

e. Number of temporary signs: No more than two (2) temporary signs shall be displayed at one time.

f. Performance standards: Temporary advertising devices may be erected, provided the applicant complies with the following performance standards:

1. All temporary signs must have a current and valid permit, authorized by the director of community development. The temporary sign permit must be kept on the premises and be available for inspection.

2. Temporary signs must be maintained on the premises to which the advertising is directed/intended. Off-premise temporary advertising devices are prohibited.

3. Temporary signs may not be located in public rights-of-way.

4. Temporary advertising devices shall be constructed and located on a property such that they are not subject to being blown away by the wind.

5. Temporary advertising devices must be maintained and located such that they will not constitute a danger to public safety or constitute a traffic hazard. Where a temporary sign is located near a roadway, driveway, or the area of vehicular or pedestrian travel, approval of the temporary sign permit may be conditioned upon review and approval by the department of community development to determine that a traffic hazard does not exist.

6. No temporary signs with illumination are authorized.

7. The size and area of temporary signs shall not be limited so long as they do not create or constitute a traffic hazard or public nuisance.

8. Temporary signs must not be in violation of the prohibitions of the provisions of the General Sign Code, as specified in section 21-31(2)(a) of this zoning ordinance [chapter].

9. All temporary signs must have a professionally prepared appearance in order that they present an appearance that is not detrimental to the public welfare.

10. Signs attached to or placed within vehicles, except signs having the appearance of being professionally prepared and designed for attachment to vehicles, shall be considered temporary signs and shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter. Provided, however, A-frame signs or any similar type sign placed in or on vehicles, regardless where located, shall be considered a temporary sign and subject to regulation pursuant this chapter.

11. Signs placed inside windows of vehicles or structures shall not be regulated as temporary signs unless the same create a traffic safety hazard.

12. Any sign in excess of sixty (60) square feet shall not be authorized for a period greater than seven (7) days in any one (1) calendar year.

g. Revocation of temporary sign permit: If a temporary sign is determined to be in violation of the provisions of this chapter, the community development director may revoke the temporary sign permit and initiate action to cause the temporary sign to be removed or invoke any other legal action permitted by law.

h. Appeals: Any decision of the director of community development or his representative relative to temporary signs, may be appealed in writing by the applicant to the city manager, provided that such appeal is filed within three (3) working days after receipt by the applicant of the decision, which is the subject of the appeal. The decision on the appeal shall be rendered in writing to the applicant within three (3) working days after appeal is filed. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 21-524(3) of Article XXV of the 1987 Zoning Ordinance [this chapter] relative to the powers and duties of board of adjustment, the appeal to the city manager shall be final subject only to judicial review pursuant to Rule 106(a) (4) of the Colorado Rules Civil Procedure.

i. Permit fee: All applications for approval of a temporary advertising device pursuant to this chapter, including all application[s] for renewal of a permit for a temporary advertising device, shall be subject to a ten dollar ($10.00) permit fee. One (1) application may include a request for two (2) temporary advertising devices.

City of Commerce City

Denver

Source: Denver Revised Municipal Code, Section 59-537(7)

Real Estate signs cannot be placed on the public right of way. To be certain that you are not placing signs on the right of way, don’t place them on the tree lawn and keep them at least 3 feet back from the sidewalk.

Real Estate signs are limited to one per street frontage. That is, if you have an interior lot, you may only have one sign. If you have a corner lot, you may have one sign facing each street.

Real Estate signs cannot be illuminated and cannot be animated.

Real Estate signs are limited to wall, window, or ground signs. They can be no larger than 5 square feet, and may be located no more than 6 feet above grade.

City & County of Denver

Englewood

City of Englewood

Golden

18.32.030 General regulations

(a) Sign Types Permitted. The following types of signs shall be permitted for all uses subject to restrictions of this ordinance as to size, location and illumination:

(1) Flush wall signs,

(2) Freestanding signs,

(3) Projecting wall signs,

(4) Awning, canopy or covered walkway signs.

(5) Temporary signs.

(b) Sign Types Prohibited: The following types of signs are prohibited in all districts and for all uses:

(1) Roof top signs,

(2) Wall signs projecting above roof or parapet wall,

(c) The following types of signs shall be allowed subject to the procedure for Special Use Permits as specified in Chapter 18.30, except that signs approved as a Special Use shall not be subject to the two year limitation and may continue indefinitely, except as provided elsewhere in this Chapter.

(1) Revolving, rotating or wind driven signs,

(2) Signs with flashing, moving, blinking, chasing or other animated effects.

(3) Sign types or designs not covered elsewhere in these regulations.

(d) Exclusions From Regulation. The following shall be excluded from regulation under this ordinance:

(1) Municipal traffic control and other official public or government signs,

(2) Flags of nations, states, cities or accredited educational institutions,

(3) Works of art which do not identify a business, product or service,

(4) Signs not legible beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel upon which they are located, or from any public right of way,

(5) Temporary decorations and signs associated with national, local or religious holiday celebrations and festivities,

(6) Signage used to identify and/or to price window displays of merchandise or pictures or models of products or services, inside only, not to exceed fifty percent of the area of the window,

(7) Typical door signage such as charge card emblems, telephone numbers, store hours and other similar signage normally found in most businesses, not to exceed fifty percent of the area of the door,

(8) Street address numbering,

(9) Signs erected by public utilities indicating danger or intended as aids to service or safety,

(10) Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings and dates of construction when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of incombustible materials,

(11) Signs which give direction within private property, provided that no such sign shall be more than four square feet in area.

(e) Real Estate, Political and Special Purpose Signs. Real estate "for sale" or "for rent" signs, political signs and all other signs of general or special purpose shall be subject to the requirements of this ordinance including, but not limited to, the requirements related to size, type, location and number of signs.

(f) Signs Located Within or Overhanging Public Property.

(1) Projecting signs which extend into the public right!of!way shall be governed by the provisions of Section 18.32.030(k).

(2) Other signs may be allowed in the public right!of!way to identify a business or service which is adjacent to that portion of the right!of!way. Such other signs shall be designed and located so as not to constitute an obstruction to the sidewalk or traffic.

(3) Temporary weekend signs shall be allowed subject to a resolution of City Council which shall specify location, size, fees, permits and procedures necessary to install such signs.

(4) Bus transit stop shelters with signs located totally or partially within the public right of way shall be permitted subject to approval of a specific contract by City Council, including limitations on the size of such signs. Each bus shelter location shall require issuance of a sign permit as required by this chapter, as well as any shelter location approval required by the contract approved by City Council.

(5) No other signs shall be allowed within or overhanging public property except for awning, canopy, covered walkway signs and advertising bus benches, except as permitted in Section 18.32.030(g).

(g) Civic Signs and Special Permits. The Director of Community Development or its designee may issue a special permit to allow a civic organization to erect or install one or more signs within or overhanging public property when these signs are related to a bona fide civic event or activity. The Director of Community Development or its designee shall be free to impose upon any such permit any conditions which may be deemed appropriate, including the imposition of fees or the requirement that the civic organization provide the city with a bond, insurance or other indemnity.

(h) Street, Subdivision and Identification Signs.

(1) Street, subdivision and other identification signs on public property shall be considered municipal traffic control signs excluded from regulation under Section 18.32.030(d) paragraph (1) if such signs are purchased or paid for by a public entity.

(2) Street, subdivision and other identification signs on private property, purchased or paid for by persons other than a public entity shall comply with the relevant zone district sign requirements.

(3) Such street, subdivision and other identification and directional signs shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the policies of the Department of Public Works of the City of Golden.

(4) Temporary identification signs during the construction of a land development project shall be allowed, subject to the following limitations:

(A) Freestanding signs shall be governed by the dimensional limitations of Section 18.32.030(1),

(B) All signs shall be located within the ownership area of the land being developed,

(C) There shall be no more than one sign per one thousand linear feet or fraction thereof of ownership frontage of the land being developed,

(D) Temporary signs shall be removed either when the sales office closes in the case of a residential development, or upon issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for a nonresidential development.

(5) Permanent identification signage associated with land development shall be allowed, subject to the following limitations:

(A) Signage shall be permanent, according to the definition of this code,

(B) Signage shall be on private property,

(C) The maximum sign area shall be thirty two square feet for any one sign face,

(D) There shall be only one sign per entrance to the development from any street,

(E) Such signs may be illuminated within the limitations of this code.

(i) Limitations Applicable to Awning, Canopy, or Covered Walkway signs.

(1) All signs shall be mounted flush with or suspended below the structure of such awning, canopy or covered walkway. No sign shall project from the sides or above such structure,

(2) Signs may be mounted parallel with or perpendicular to the face of the building subject to the limitations in paragraph (l) above.

(3) For signs suspended below an awning, canopy, or covered walkway, no single sign shall exceed four square feet per sign face, and the bottom of any such sign shall be a minimum of seven feet six inches above grade. Suspended signs may be double faced. There shall be no more than one suspended sign for each active business or sales tax license issued to the premises. No suspended sign shall be mounted closer than ten feet to another suspended sign.

(4) For signs mounted on the awning, canopy, or covered walkway which are not suspended below such structure, the maximum sign height shall be three feet.

(j) Limitations Applicable to Wall Signs. Flush mounted wall signs shall not project above the top of a building or parapet wall, nor project beyond the corner of a building so as to become a projecting sign. A flush mounted wall sign, the bottom of which is mounted seven feet six inches above grade or higher shall extend no more than eighteen inches from the face of the building. A flush mounted wall sign, the bottom of which is mounted lower than seven feet six inches from grade shall not extend from the face of the wall to a distance which would reasonably present a conflict either to pedestrians or to vehicles.

(k) Limitations Applicable to Projecting Signs. Projecting signs shall not project more than six feet from the face of the building. The maximum size of projecting signs shall be twenty square feet per face. Projecting signs shall be at least seven feet six inches above grade.

(l) Limitations Applicable to Freestanding Signs. Freestanding signs shall be located no farther than twenty feet from the nearest property line or adjacent right-of-way line, shall be no higher than ten feet, and shall be no larger than thirty two square feet per face. For multi-tenant buildings and projects, tenant identification signs may be added to the center identification sign with a concurrent permitted increase in the sign size of an additional thirty-two square feet per face. Tenant identification portions of the sign are permitted to account for up to two-thirds of the sixty-four square foot total. In no case is the center identification portion of the sign permitted to exceed thirty-two square feet. Free-standing signs currently exceeding the permitted thirty-two square foot maximum may add a tenant identification portion to those signs up to a total sign size not to exceed sixty-four square feet. For single tenant buildings and projects, a changeable copy message board may be added to the freestanding sign with a concurrent permitted increase in the sign size of an additional ten square feet, provided that the overall size of the message board area is no more than 10 square feet, the overall sign area of the freestanding sign, including the message area, is no more than 42 square feet, and provided that the overall sign height does not exceed 10 feet. Freestanding signs located adjacent to any section of the I-70 highway right of way which is greater than two hundred feet in total width shall be no higher than forty feet and shall be no larger than one hundred square feet per face.

(m) Historic Designation. An owner may apply for and be granted designation of a legal nonconforming sign as a historic site under Chapter 18.58 of the zoning ordinance. A sign approved as a historic site may continue in effect as a legal non conforming sign, and shall not be required to be removed or brought into compliance as per Section 18.32.020(c). The procedure for historic site designation shall be as specified in Section 18.58.040, and the standards for designation shall be as specified in Section 18.58.030, except that Section 18.58.030(l)(f) which requires that the structure be at least fifty years old shall not be required as a standard for designation for a sign. Any change to a sign designated as historic, except for normal repair and maintenance, shall cause revocation of the historic designation and the sign shall be brought fully into compliance with the provision of the code.

(n) Area Bonus. There shall be allowed a ten percent (10%) increase in the total sign area for any property under unified ownership for which the owner(s) has or have filed with the city a Common Signage Plan for the premises which meets the following minimum requirements:

(1) The Common Signage Plan as submitted shall be in conformance to the Common Signage Plan policies as published by the City of Golden,

(2) The Common Signage Plan shall provide for consistency among signs on the premises with regard to the following: material, location of each sign on the building, sign proportions, color scheme, lettering or graphic style (provided that the common Signage Plan need not prohibit the use of individual logos), and lighting,

(3) The Common Signage Plan shall, for premises with multiple uses or multiple users, limit the number of freestanding signs to a total of one per street frontage and shall provide for shared or common usage of such sign(s),

(4) The Common Signage Plan may contain such other restrictions as the owners of the premises may reasonably determine,

(5) The Common Signage Plan shall be signed by all owners in such form as shall be approved by the City,

(6) The Common Signage Plan shall be applicable to all signs on the premises, in addition to the restrictions of this ordinance. In case of any conflict between the common Signage Plan and any ordinance of the City, the ordinance shall control. (Ord. 1517 § 4, 2000; Ord. 1411, 1998; Ord. 1329, 1996; Ord. 1066, 1989).

City of Golden

Greenwood Village

15.46.050 Signs allowed without permit.

The following signs shall be allowed under this chapter without a permit:

Real estate and tract signs, as follows:

Lot-by-lot residential sales signs shall: be limited to one unlighted sign per lot advertising the sale, rental or lease of the premises on which the sign is located; not exceed six square feet in sign area or three feet in height; and be set back a minimum of ten feet from any property line;

Commercial lot or multiple lot residential development signs shall: be limited to one unlighted sign per street frontage of the entire assemblage advertised to be sold, rented or leased; relate to the premises on which the sign is located; not exceed fifteen (15) square feet in sign area or four feet in height; and be set back a minimum of ten feet from any property line.

City of Greenwood Village

Lakewood

Littleton

Real Estate Signs: A sign may be placed only on the offered property and shall be not more than seven (7) square feet in size per face for residential property and twenty four (24) square feet per face for commercial and industrial property. Said sign may advertise the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon which said sign is located. Said sign must be located entirely within the property line of the advertised property and shall not contain more than two (2) faces. (Ord. 39, Series of 1985)

No person, firm or corporation shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, convert or demolish any sign in the City, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a separate building permit for each such sign, pursuant to the building code of the City, subject to the exceptions contained herein.

(A) Permits: In addition to the information required to be contained by the building code of the City, each application for a sign permit shall also contain or be accompanied by the following information:

1. Name and address of owner of the sign.

2. Name and address of owner of the premises where the sign is located or to be located.

3. Name and address of person entitled to possession of premises where sign is located or to be located.

4. Plot plan definitely showing the location of the sign which is the subject of the permit and all other existing signs on the same premises.

5. Plans showing the dimensions, supports, sizes and materials of sign.

6. Statement of valuation of all materials and labor incorporated in sign.

(B) Inspections: All signs shall be subject to inspections by the Building Inspector and all other persons duly authorized for such purposes under the ordinances of the City.

(C) Maintenance: Every sign in the City, including, but not limited to, those signs for which no permits or permit fees are required, shall be maintained in good structural condition at all times. All signs, including such exempted signs, shall be kept neatly painted, including all metal parts and supports thereof that are not galvanized or of rust-resistant materials. The Building Official shall inspect and have the authority to order the painting, repair, or removal of a sign which shall constitute a nuisance or hazard to safety, health, or public welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence or abandonment, or which shall constitute such a hazard for any other reason.

City of Littleton

Lone Tree

Sec. 16-29-100. Off-site signs.

Off-site signs identifying uses or services in the City oriented toward highway travelers, directional signs for emergency services or directional signs for development are allowed in all zoning districts as follows:

(1) The use or service for highway travelers, emergency services or development shall be located in the City.

(2) The sign shall be located within three (3) miles of the location of the use.

(3) Each use shall be limited to one (1) off-site sign per highway approach, not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in sign area and a maximum of ten (10) feet in height.

(4) The distance between off-site signs shall be a minimum of six hundred sixty (660) lineal feet.

(5) Off-site signs shall be prohibited on land adjacent to a state or federal highway.

(6) "Open House" off-premises real estate signs are permitted when complying with the following criteria and conditions:

a. A sign permit must be secured from the Community Development Department.

b. Four (4) signs per real estate agent (per open house event) shall be allowed, with each sign indicating "Open House," with an optional directional arrow and the real estate agent’s name, phone and logo.

c. Single- or double-sided foldout signs not to exceed two and one-half (2½) feet tall and two (2) feet wide, excluding frame, shall be allowed, with no signs that penetrate the ground covering or other surfaces and no bright iridescent colors as determined by the Director.

d. "Open House" signs may only be displayed during daylight hours, and must be removed before dark and maintained in good condition as determined by the Director.

e. "Open House" signs may be placed in street rights-of-way or on private property with permission of the owner, excluding sidewalks, medians or places where they would interfere with, obscure or otherwise impede traffic of any kind.

City of Lone Tree

Northglenn

Temporary Single-Family Residential Real Estate Signs: Such signs are temporary signs identifying or advertising the sale, lease, or rental of a property in a single-family residential zone and are subject to the following restrictions:

(1) They shall not exceed 12 square feet per face, and no face shall exceed 3 feet in width or 4 feet in height;

(2) They shall be limited to wall or detached type placement;

(3) Detached signs shall not exceed six feet in height above grade;

(4) There shall be only one sign for each separate use with a maximum of two signs on any lot;

(5) Corner or double frontage lots shall be permitted two signs for the same use, with a maximum of two signs per residential lot;

(6) They shall be non-illuminated;

(7) No sign shall be placed closer than three feet to the front or the side property line or within a 25-foot vision triangle on corner lots;

(8) They shall be removed within seven days after the date of closing or rental of the property for which the sign was placed.

Multi-family and non-residential real estate signs are temporary signs identifying or advertising the sale, lease, or rental of a property in a multi-family residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, or open zone and are subject to the following restrictions:

(a) They shall not exceed 32 square feet per face; except for those projects located on property directly abutting the I-25 right-of-way. Such signs shall not exceed 120 square feet per face.

(b) They shall be wall or detached type signs.

(c) Detached signs shall not exceed eight feet in height above grade, except for those projects located on property directly abutting the I-25 right-of-way; such signs shall not exceed 16 feet in overall height above grade.

Wall signs shall not extend above the roof line of the buildings they are attached to.

(d) They shall not be illuminated.

(e) They may be placed closer than 25 feet to a right-of-way, but they shall not be placed so as to obstruct the vision of motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrians.

(f) They shall be removed within seven days after the date of closing or rental of the property for which the sign was placed.

City of Northglenn

Parker

Real estate and tract signs:

a. Individual residential lot sales:

1. One (1) unlighted real estate sign per lot advertising the sale, rental or lease of the premises on which it is maintained; not to be over ten (10) square feet in area, not to exceed five (5) square feet per sign face, not over three (3) feet high and a minimum setback of ten (10) feet from the property lines. Such sign shall not remain in place more than seven (7) days after sale or rental of the subject property.

2. Open house directional signs which are a maximum of three (3) square feet per side may be permitted outside of the public right-of-way only during the period in which the open house is being conducted. Open house signs must be located on private property in a location which will not interfere with the ability of drivers to see oncoming traffic at intersections.

b. Commercial lots or multiple lot residential developments. One (1) unlighted real estate sign per street frontage of the entire assemblage advertised to be sold, rented or leased; sign copy must be appurtenant to the premises on which the sign is maintained, not to be over thirty-two (32) square feet in area, not to exceed sixteen (16) square feet per sign face and not over six (6) feet high, and a minimum setback of ten (10) feet from the property lines.

City of Parker

Sheridan

Temporary real estate signs. Such signs are temporary signs identifying or advertising the sale, lease or rental of property and are subject to the following restrictions: 

(1) They shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet per face or thirty-two (32) square feet on one face, in area;

(2) They shall be limited to wall, window or detached type placement;

(3) Detached signs shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height above grade;

(4) There shall be only one sign for each separate use with a maximum of two (2) signs on any lot;

(5) Corner or double frontage lots shall be permitted two (2) signs for the same use, with a maximum of two (2) signs;

(6) They shall be non-illuminated;

(7) No sign shall be placed closer than three (3) feet to the front or the side property line or street line, or within a twenty-five (25) foot vision triangle on corner lots; and

(8) They shall be removed within seven (7) days after the date of closing or rental of the property for which the sign was placed

Temporary multifamily and nonresidential real estate signs are temporary signs identifying or advertising the sale, lease, or rental of a property in a multi-family residential, commercial, business or industrial and are subject to the following restrictions:

(a) They shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet per sign face;

(b) They shall be wall or detached type placement signs;

(c) Detached signs shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height above grade, and wall signs shall not extend above the roof line on one-story buildings, nor above the second floor window sill on multistory buildings;

(d) They shall not be illuminated;

(e) They may be placed closer than twenty-five (25) feet to a right-of-way, but they shall not be placed so as to obstruct the vision of motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrians; and

(f) They shall be removed within seven (7) days after the date of closing or rental of the property for which the sign was placed.

(6) Other temporary or portable signs not specifically regulated in this subsection (A) may be approved by the building official, subject to the following restrictions:

(a) Signs shall be designed for, and constructed with materials, which will enable them to withstand the wind pressures that such signs will likely encounter in the areas in which they are allocated, and the method or manner of attaching or affixing such signs shall be approved by the building official;

(b) Pennants shall be composed of cloth or other fabric but not paper, paperboard, cardboard or other similar materials which may easily tear, rip, stretch or become detached as a result of wind or precipitation. Pennants shall be limited to periods not to exceed thirty (30) days and may not be indirectly illuminated;

(c) Balloons shall be limited to periods not to exceed seven (7) days and may be indirectly illuminated;

(d) Signs shall not be placed within a twenty-five-foot vision triangle at intersections of public roadways; or a fifteen-foot vision triangle at intersections of public roadways with alleyways; or within a ten-foot vision triangle at intersections of private driveways, or at private entrances and exits; and

(e) Signs shall not be placed so as to interfere with the vision of motorists, bicyclists or pedestrians or to obscure or conflict with the clear and obvious appearance of traffic control devices controlling public traffic City of Sheridan

Thornton

PERMITS:

All signs in the public rights-of-way (along the public roads) must have a permit sticker.

• Obtain a permit at the City of Thornton, 9500 Civic Center Drive from the Building Inspection Counter, located on the main level of the City Development building (East entrance facing Sam's Club). Permits are available from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Permits cost $2.00 each and one is required for each sign and are non-refundable.
• Permits must be attached to the face of each sign and be visible from the street.

SIGN REQUIREMENTS:

• Your sign must be able to stand alone without attaching it to another object. Do not tape, nail, staple or otherwise attach your sign to anything, including another sign, trees, poles, fences or vehicles.
• Your sign may be no larger than 6 square feet in size and be no taller than 4 feet.
• There is no limit to the number of permitted signs you may have in the right-of-way, but you can only place one sign on a residential lot.
• You may not attach anything to your sign. Balloons, pennants, lighting and any moving parts are not allowed.

PLACEMENT OF YOUR SIGN IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY:

• Signs must be placed at least 150 feet away from all intersections. 
• Signs must be placed at least 5 feet back from the curb or edge of the roadway.

• Do not place signs in or on a street, sidewalk, or median. 
• Do not use a vehicle to display a sign.

WHEN TO PLACE YOUR SIGN:

• Garage sale signs and real estate signs are allowed only during the following hours:
  - Friday from 9:00 a.m. extending to the following Monday at 9:00 a.m.
• Real estate signs only are also allowed during these additional times:
  - Between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

SIGNS FOUND IN IMPROPER LOCATIONS OR WITHOUT PERMITS MAY BE REMOVED WITHOUT NOTICE.

• If your sign is removed it may be retained for up to ten days in a secure storage area.
• Signs may be reclaimed between the limited hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

City of Thornton

Westminster

Real estate sign - A temporary, non-illuminated sign indicating the availability for sale, rent, or lease of a specific lot, building, or portion of a building on the property upon which the sign is located.

Real Estate Signs. Temporary, non-illuminated real estate signs indicating the availability for sale, rent, or lease of a specific lot, building, or portion of a building upon which this sign is erected or displayed which do not exceed six (6) square feet in total area and four feet (4') in height for residential properties or twenty (20) square feet in total area and six (6) feet in height for nonresidential properties and are located on properties to be sold, limited to one such sign per street frontage. Such signs shall not remain in place more than seven (7) days following sale or rental of the subject property.

City of Westminster

Wheatridge

Sec. 26-706. Signs exempt from permit requirement.

The following are exempt from application for permit; however, they are subject to all other provisions of this article: Real estate signs erected for the advertising of the prospective sale or rental of property on which it is maintained, when in conformance to this article.

1. Temporary signs are prohibited upon public rights-of-way and must comply with sight distance triangle requirements of section 26-603. Where it is difficult to determine the public right-of-way boundary due to lack of curb, gutter and/or sidewalk, or survey markers, such boundaries shall be presumed to be ten (10) feet from the edge of pavement or back of curb. Where a sidewalk exists, such boundaries shall be presumed to be two (2) feet from outside edge of sidewalk. Temporary signs found by an enforcementofficer to be located within city right-of-way or in violation of sight triangle requirements shall be removed by such enforcement officer with no requirement of notice.

2. For sale or lease signs shall not be illuminated and shall be no larger than nine (9) square feet for one- and two-family dwelling residential uses and no larger than fifty (50) square feet for all other uses. One (1) per street frontage allowed.

City of Wheatridge

Aurora Association of REALTORS®
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