§ 202-9. Signs permitted throughout City.

Nonmotorized pathway signs. These regulations are intended to permit signs and other displays that are needed for the purposes of providing identification, historical information, directional and mapping along designated nonmotorized pathway systems in any zoning district. Nonmotorized pathway signs shall enhance the aesthetic appeal of the designated nonmotorized pathways within the City, as identified by the Non-Motorized Pathway Master Plan. These regulations are intended to regulate trailside, low-profile, upright, informational kiosks, and historical signs. These regulations are also intended to prevent excessive accumulation of signs, which cause visual clutter.

A. 

Permitted placement. Nonmotorized pathway signs shall be permitted in all zoning districts which contain a nonmotorized pathway as indicated on the City's Non-Motorized Pathway Master Plan.

B. 

Number. The number of nonmotorized pathway signs shall not exceed one upright (kiosk) sign for every 1/2 mile of linear path and no more than two low-profile signs on privately owned property. The number of signs permitted within publicly owned parks or property shall be determined by the City Council, upon a recommendation of the Planning Commission.

C. 

Size. The maximum size of each such sign shall be as follows:

(1) 

Upright; single or multiple-faced kiosk-style exhibits;

(a) 

Shall not exceed 12 feet in height;

(b) 

Panel sizes shall be no larger than 12 square feet (24 inches by 36 inches or 36 inches by 48 inches);

(c) 

Shall be limited to a maximum of three panels for each exhibit;

(d) 

Shall be constructed to approved industry standards;

(e) 

Shall be set back a minimum of five feet from the edge of the designated trail. Roof edges shall be a minimum of three feet from the trail edge;

(f) 

Shall be placed on an accessible pad.

(2) 

Vertical angle; low-profile exhibits:

(a) 

Shall not exceed five feet in height;

(b) 

Panel sizes shall be no larger than six square feet;

(c) 

Shall be limited to one panel for each exhibit;

(d) 

Shall be constructed to approved industry standards;

(e) 

Shall be a minimum of 32 inches in height from the bottom of the exhibit panel to the finished grade;

(f) 

Shall be angled at 30° or 45°;

(g) 

Shall be accessible.

(3) 

Trail-side:

(a) 

Panel sizes shall be 5 1/2 inches in width and 11 1/2 inches in height;

(b) 

Shall be set back a minimum of three feet from the trail edge;

(c) 

Shall be constructed to adopted standards;

(d) 

Shall be a minimum of 32 inches in height from the bottom of the exhibit panel to the finished grade;

(e) 

Shall be angled at 30°;

(f) 

Shall be accessible.

D. 

Location. Signs shall comply with the setback requirements as noted above and shall not endanger life or limb, confuse or mislead traffic, obstruct vision necessary for traffic safety, or otherwise endanger the public health or safety. Wayside exhibits shall have accessible hard-surfaced pads.

E. 

Panels. Panels shall be constructed of porcelain enamel, fiberglass embedded or digital print, subject to Planning Commission approval.

F. 

Advertising. Nonmotorized pathway signs shall not be permitted on a parcel for the purposes of advertising events, the sale of merchandise, commercial business establishments, or any other form of public or private promotion.