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5. Ordinance 1590 - Zoning Text Amendment - 2nd ReadingREPORT TO. FRONT: City of Kalispell Planning Department 17 - 2 d Street East, Suite 211, Kalispell, Montana 59901 Kalispell Mayor and city council P.J. Sorensen, Planner II James H. Patrick, city Manager Telephone: (406) 751-1850 Fax: (406) 751-1858 Website: kalispellplanning.com SUBJECT: Second Reading -- Kalispell Zoning ordinance Text Amendment - address the method of calculating the maximum sign area allowance for "R," "RA," B-1, and P-1 zones MEETING BATE: November 6, 2006 BACKGROUND: This is the second reading of a proposed amendment to the Kalispell zoning ordinance relating to signs. The amendment would adjust the method of calculating maximum sign area allowance in certain zoning districts. Rather than the specific per lot cap presently in use, the R-5, "RA," 13-1, and P-1 zones would have a 2:1 ratio, and the R- 1, R-27 R--3, and R-4 zones would have a 1:1 ratio. The Kalispell city council approved the first reading of the ordinance at their regular meeting of October 16, 2006. RECOMMENDATION: A motion to adopt the second reading of the ordinance to amend the Kalispell Zoning ordinance as recommended by the planning board would be in order. FISCAL EFFECTS: Minor positive impacts. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the city council. Respectfully submitted, F 4 �.r P.J. Sorensen Planner II Report compiled: October 25, 2006 �J ames H. tric ��`---•j City Manager c: Theresa white, Kalispell city clerk ORDINANCE NO, 1590 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE KALISPELL ZONING ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE NO, 1460), BY AMENDING SECTION 27,24, SIGN REGULATIONS, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Ron and Sharon DeMeester have submitted a written request to amend the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, by amending Section 27.24, Signs Regulations, and WHEREAS, the request was forwarded to the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission by the Kalispell Planning Department after having been evaluated under 27.30.020, Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, and WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission recommended that the text of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance be amended by changing, the method used to calculate the maximum sign area in the R, RA, B-1 and P-1 zones, and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the KPD Report and the transmittal from. the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission and hereby adapts the findings made in Report #KZTA-06-4 as the Findings of Fact applicable to this Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 1460, is hereby amended as follows on Exhibit "A". SECTION II. All parts and portions of Ordinance No. 1460 not amended hereby remain unchanged. SECTION III. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNET] BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL THIS 6TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2006. Pamela B. Kennedy Mayor ATTEST. - Theresa white City Clerk CHAPTER 27.24 SIGN REGULATIONS Sections: 27.24.010 Purpose 27.24.020 Scope 27.24,030 Signs Prohibited 27.24.040 Permits Required 27,24.050 Signs Not Requiring Permits 27.24.060 General Standards for all Signs 27.24.070 Sign Area Allowances 27,24,080 Regulations for Specific Categories of Signs 27.24,090 Permitted Signs in Zones R--1, It-2, R-3, and R4 27-24.100 Permitted Sighs in Zones R-5, RA-1, RA-2, RA-3, B-1, P-1, and PUD 27,24.101 Permitted Signs in Zone H-1 27.24.110 Permitted Signs in Zones B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, I-1, and I-2 27.24.120 Construction Standards 27.24.130 Maintenance 27.24,1.40 Sign Permit 27.24.150 Non -Conforming Signs and Signs without Permits 27-24.151 Exemption for Historic Signs 27.24.1 60 Violations 27.24.1.70 Enforcement and Remedies 27.24.180 Removal of Signs by the .Administrator 27.24.190 Appeals 27,24,200 Variances 27.24-070: Sign Area Allowances. The maximum sign area allowance for a particular property shall be calculated as per subsection (1) or (2) below unless otherwise specified in this Chapter. Sign area allowances shall only be applicable to developed properties, and shall include all conforming and nonconforming signage for which permits have been issued per Section 27.24.150. (1). Building Frontage Length (a, when building frontage is less than 200 feet, the maximum sign area for the property shall be as fellows: 1) B-2 B-3 B-44 BJ I -I and I-2 zones: three square feet for each lineal foot of building frontage length. 2) 11-5 RA-1 RA-2 RAL B-1 and P-1 zones: two s uare feet for each lineal foot of bui.ldm" fronts e len h� 3) R-1 i - -3 and R- 4 zones: onesquare foot for each lineal foot of buflding frontage len h. 4) H-I zone-. see Section 27.24.101 (b). when building frontage exceeds 200 f0 eet, the maximum sign area shall be equal to the amanmum sal area calculated under subsection a of this section plus one square foot for each additional lineal foot of frontage beyond 200 feet. (C). In the B-2. B-3 B-4 B-5 1-I and I--2 zones shopping centers or lots containing multiple businesses or where common signage is shared between two or more adjacent lots, the calculation of allowable sign area shall be as per (a) and (b) above, except the square footage allowance increases to 3-1/2 square feet and 1-1/2 square feet, respectively, provided that a common signage plan is submitted and approved. (d). The sign allowance shall be calculated on the basis of the length of the one buildffig frontage which is most nearly parallel to the street it faces. In the event a building does not have frontage on a dedicated public street or has frontage on more than one street, the owner of a building may designate the one building frontage which shall be used for the purpose of calculating the sign. allowance. (2). Lot Length. In lieu of using the length of building frontage as a means of calculating sign area allowance, the calculation may be based on a ratio of one square foot of sign allowance for each lineal foot of lot frontage along a single public road. The lot len h method is not all able. In the R-1 B- R-3, and R--4 zonin districts. (3). Multi -faced Signs. All faces of a multi -sided sign shall be counted towards the maximum sign area allowance (for example, both. sides of a double -sided freestanding sign are counted]. Signs shall not exceed a 30 degree angle. ��. Businesses having approved entrances from more than two collector streets and/or an arterial highways may submit a signage plan to the City Council for them approval that exceeds the sign area allowable in this ordinance. A portion of the proposed s ignage may be off premise provided the business property does not abut a third or fourth collector street or arterial highway and such off premise s ignage does not direct traffic through a residential zone. 27.24.080: Regulations for Specific Categories of Signs. (1). Freestanding and Ground Signs. (a). The advertising display area per sign face shall not exceed 200 square feet except as otherwise permitted by Section 27.24.080(3). (b). A single sign may be permitted on a lot having at least 30 feet of frontage along a public road except up to two signs may be permitted when the frontage of the lot along a single read exceeds 500 feet. Under this provision, a corner lot with frontage along two public roads is eligible for a sign along each frontage, provided that the signs may not be located within the same building setback area. (c. Signs shall be setback from any side property line a distance equal to the building setback in the given zoning district. This requirement does not apply to side corner lots property line. No sign shall be erected or extend over any public right-of-way. (d . Heights, area, and front yard setbacks of f ree s tondo signs in the B-2 B=3 I4B-5 I1 and I-2 zones shall be permitted in accordance to Table 1. The height, area and front yard setbacks of freestandine sians m other districts are established under Sections 27.24.090 27.24.100and 27.24.101 of this ordinance. TABLE 1 Distance from Street Maximum Height Maacixnurn Size Right -Of -Way Line Above Grade Allowed Per Face (Feet) (Feet) (Square Feet) 0-10 1 15 1 60 11-20 20 80 2I -30 22 90 31-40 24 120 41-50 26 150 51 and greater 28 200 (e). Single -faced freestanding and ground signs shall be set back from the street right-of-way line according to the provisions of this section (Table 1). When any sign is placed on property that has only one street frontage, the rewired setback shall be measured from the street right-of- way line to which the sign face is most nearly parallel. When any such sign is placed on property located at the intersection of two dedicated public streets, the required setback shall be measured from both street right-of-way lines. Double-faced freestanding and ground signs shall be set back from the street right-of-way line according to the provisions of this Section (Table 1). Any such setback shall be measured from the street right-of-way line at the street to which the sign faces are most nearly perpendicular. (g). Signs within 50 feet (measured along the street right-of- way) of an intersection, which exceed 42 inches in height, shall be set back at least 15 feet frond the street right-o f way line or shah maintain free air space between a height of 42 inches above the adjacent street elevation and a height of 72 inches above said elevation. A freestanding sign shall not be construed to have free air space if such sign has a base which is greater than 50% of the width of its face or three feet wide, whichever is smaller. h). When electrical service is provided to freestanding signs or ground signs, all such electrical service shall be underground. 27-24,090-0 Pernlitted. Signs in Zones R-1, R-2, R-3, and R4. (1). Signs listed in Section 27.24.050, Signs not requiring permits. (2). One non -illuminated freestanding or wall sign, not�e�� in connection with a permitted or conditionally permitted non-residential use. The sign area for signs dese bed in Section 27.24. 050(3) are allowed pursuant to the standards contained in that section. (3). The height of a freestanding sign shall be limited to six feet above the natural grade elevation and the size shall be limited to ten square feet per face. (4). One non -illuminated wall sign flush mounted to the building not to exceed six square feet in connection with a home occupation. 27.24.100: Permitted Signs in pones R-5, RA-1, RA-2, IAA-3, B-1, and P-1 (I). Signs listed in Section 27.24.050, Signs not requTMg permits. (2). n • freestanding or ground sign.- The shall not exceed 24 square feet per sign face and the height shall not exceed six feet above natural grade, except for B - I zone where the sign area shall be limited to 3 6 square feet per sign face and height shall not exceed six feet above natural grade. (3). wall siLms,­eafl9pXsi s and ma.r uee sig&s exce t that there shall be no more than 44 one non -illuminated wall sign flush mounted to the building not to exceed six square feet in connect io n with a home occupation. 27.24.101 Permitted Signs Mn Zone H-1 �I ). Signs listed in Section 27.24.050 - Signs not requiring permits. (2). Non-residential uses, other than hospitals, are permitted one freestanding or ground sign and one wall, marquee or canopy sign per developed lot. The sign area for a freestanding or ground sign shall not exceed 24 square feet per sign face and the height shall not exceed six feet above natural grade. Falls signs shall not exceed 20 square feet per use. (3). An entrance sign shall be permitted at all parking lot entrances- to a hospital facility or complex provided the sign does not block the visibility of incoming or outgoing vehicles. The sign shall not exceed 14 square feet per face nor six feet in height. (4). Up to three signs may be permitted in association with a hospital complex and may be freestanding, marquee (canopy) or wall signs. Allowable sign area shall not exceed 70 square feet per face nor six feet in height and will be subject to the Section 27.24.080(1)(d). (S). Not more than two off premise suns may be permitted at primary hospital entrance roads to provide direction to a hospital facility from a major arterial. One sign shall be permitted per intersection entrance. Each sign shall not exceed 54 square. feet per face nor 12 feet in height. Off premise hospital signs will be allowed on developed or undeveloped property and will not be counted as part of the sign type or allowance permitted for that parcel. (6). One non-illumin.a.ted wall sign flush mounted to the building not to exceed six square feet in connection with a home occupation. 27.24.110: Permitted Signs Mn Zones B- 2, B-3, B4, B-5, I -I, and. I-2. (1. Signs listed in Section 27.24.050, Signs not requiring permits. (2). Freestanding and ground signs. (3). wall signs. (4). projecting signs, except on Main Street in the Redevelopment Area unless the sign is (a) an under --marquee or under -canopy sign; (b) less than four square feet per face; and (c) otherwise meets the standards for projecting signs. (S). Freestanding multiple business sign. (6). Canopy signs. (7). Marquee signs. (8). Off -premise signs except in zoning classification B-4 when the location and size complies with all other provisions of this Chapter. (9). Billboards except in zoning classifications B-4 and B-5 and not within 1500 feet of the intersection of Main and Idaho streets.