11-42-2: - PORTABLE SIGN ALLOWANCES BY ZONING DISTRICT FOR DEVELOPED PROPERTY
A. Allowances for the size, number, and height of portable signs for a lot or parcel are determined by the zoning district and lot size as provided in the Tables in this Section. The Tables in this Section are used to calculate the maximum number, size, and height of signs that may be used on a property. The types of portable signs allowed are provided in Table 11-42-3. The portable sign must conform to the standards provided in both Sections 11-42-2 and 11-42-3, the more restrictive standards apply.
B. Example: A property owner wants to display portable signs at a three (3) acre shopping center in the LC zoning district. The shopping center is located at a street intersection. Using Table 11-42-2-E, the center is allowed two (2) portable signs per street front. The property has two street fronts; therefore, the property owner is allowed to display up to four (4) portable signs. The maximum individual portable sign area is twelve (12) square feet and the total portable sign area allowance for the property is twenty-four (24) square feet With this allowance, use the information in Table 11-42-3 to select the portable sign type(s) for the property, as illustrated by the examples in Table 11-42-2-B.
Table 11-42-2-B: Portable Sign Allowance Examples
Example: 3 Signs | Example: 4 Signs | Example: 2 Signs
1 detached rigid, 8 sq. ft. 1 detached rigid, 6 sq. ft. 1 fabric wall banner, 10 sq. ft. | 4 detached rigid, 6 sq. ft. ea. | 1 attached rigid, 10 sq. ft. 1 detached rigid, 10 sq. ft.
Total Sign Area Used: 24 sq. ft. | Total Sign Area Used: 24 sq. ft. | Total Sign Area Used: 20 sq. ft.
C. Agriculture and Single-Residence. The allowances for the size, number, and height of portable signs per lot or parcel in AG, RS, RSL, DR-1, and T3N are provided below in Table 11-42-2-C.
Table 11-42-2-C: Portable Sign Allowances Per Lot or Parcel
Lot Size | Max. Aggregate Sign Area | Max. Individual Sign Area | Max. Number of Signs Per Street Front | Max. Height | Minimum Separation
1-Acre or Less | 12 sq. ft. | 6 sq. ft. | 1 | 6-feet | —
1-Acre or More | 24 sq. ft. | 8 sq. ft. | 2 | 6-feet | 50-feet
D. Multi-Residence, Office, and Light Commercial. The allowances for the size, number, and height of portable signs per lot or parcel in RM, DR-2, DR-3, OC, NC, DB-1, and T4N are provided below in Table 11-42-2-D.
Table 11-42-2-D: Portable Sign Allowances Per Lot or Parcel (1)(2)
Lot Size | Max. Aggregate Sign Area | Max. Individual Sign Area | Max. Number of Signs Per Street Front | Max. Height | Minimum Separation
1-Acre or Less | 12 sq. ft. | 12 sq. ft. | 1 | 6-feet | —
More Than 1-Acre and Less Than 5-Acres | 24 sq. ft. | 12 sq. ft. | 2 | 6-feet | 30-feet
5-Acres or More | 48 sq. ft. | 12 sq. ft. | 3, plus 1 per each additional 5-acres, Max: 4 | 6-feet | 50-feet
(1) Portable sign types are limited to the size and height provided in Table 11-42-3.
(2) Air activated and balloon sign maximum heights are provided in Table 11-42-3. Sign area of balloons are not counted against the maximum aggregate sign area. See section 11-42-6 for additional requirements for fabric signs.
E. Commercial and Industrial. The allowances for the size, number, and height of portable signs per lot or parcel in LC, GC, DB-2, PEP, LI, GI, HI, and EO are provided in Table 11-42-2-E.
Table 11-42-2-E: Portable Sign Allowances Per Lot or Parcel (1)(2)
Lot Size | Max. Aggregate Sign Area | Max. Individual Sign Area | Max. Number of Signs Per Street Front | Max. Height | Minimum Separation
2-Acres or Less | 12 sq. ft. | 12 sq. ft. | 1 | 8-feet | —
More Than 2-Acres and Less Than 5-Acres | 24 sq. ft. | 12 sq. ft. | 2 | 8-feet | 50-feet
5-Acres or More | 32 sq. ft., plus an additional 12 sq. ft. per each additional 5-acres | 12 sq. ft. | 3, plus 1 per each additional 5-acres | 8-feet | 75-feet
(1) Portable sign types are limited to the size and height provided in Table 11-42-3.
(2) Air activated and balloon sign maximum heights are provided in Table 11-42-3. Sign area of balloons are not counted against the maximum aggregate sign area. See section 11-42-6 for additional requirements for fabric signs.
F. Neighborhood and Main Street Transects. The allowances for the size, number, and height of portable signs for each building in the T4NF, T4MS, T5N, and T5MSF are provided in Table 11-42-2-F.
Table 11-42-2-F: Portable Sign Allowances Per Building (1)
Width of Building | Max. Aggregate Sign Area | Max. Individual Sign Area | Max. Number of Signs per Street Front | Max. Height | Minimum Separation
Rigid | Semi-Rigid | Wall and Detached Banners (2)
30 Feet or Less | 8 sq. ft. | 8 sq. ft. | 8 sq. ft. | 8 sq. ft. | 1 | 6-feet | 10-feet
More Than 30 Feet and Less Than 61 Feet | 16 sq. ft. | 8 sq. ft. | 8 sq. ft. | 12 sq. ft. | 2 | 6-feet | 20-feet
More Than 60 Feet and Less Than 91 Feet | 24 sq. ft. | 8 sq. ft. | 8 sq. ft. | 16 sq. ft. | 3 | 6-feet | 20-feet
91 Feet or More | 32 sq. ft. | 8 sq. ft. | 8 sq. ft. | 24 sq. ft. | 4 | 6-feet | 25-feet
(1) Portable sign types are limited to the size and height provided in Table 11-42-3.
(2) See section 11-42-6 for additional requirements for fabric signs.
G. Mixed-Use and Urban. The allowances for the size, number, and height of portable signs for each building in the MX, DC, T5MS, and T6MS, Districts are provided in Table 11-42-2-G.
Table 11-42-2-G: Portable Sign Allowances Per Building (1)
Width of Building | Max. Aggregate Sign Area | Max. Individual Sign Area | Max. Number of Signs, per Street Front | Max. Height | Minimum Separation
Rigid | Wall Banner (2)
30 Feet or Less | 8 sq. ft. | 8 sq. ft. | 8 sq. ft. | 1 | 6-feet | 10-feet
More Than 30 and Less Than 61 Feet | 16 sq. ft. | 8 sq. ft. | 12 sq. ft. | 2 | 6-feet | 20-feet
More Than 60 and Less Than 91 Feet | 24 sq. ft. | 8 sq. ft. | 16 sq. ft. | 3 | 6-feet | 20-feet
91 Feet or More | 32 sq. ft. | 8 sq. ft. | 24 sq. ft. | 4 | 6-feet | 25-feet
(1) Portable sign types are limited to the size and height provided in Table 11-42-3.
(2) See section 11-42-6 for additional requirements for wall banners.
H. Downtown Pedestrian Area.
1. The Downtown Pedestrian Area (DPA) is an intense pedestrian area with buildings built to the property line, thus requiring some allowance for signage in or over the right-of-way. The sign requirements and allowances have been adjusted for the downtown to meet the unique needs of this area.
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FIGURE 11-42-2.H.1: DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN AREA
2. A business owner within the DPA, can display portable signs within the right-of-way subject to all of the following conditions:
a. Annually apply for and obtain an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) from the City of Mesa Planning Director or designee. The AUP is valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance.
b. A renewal application for the AUP must be submitted prior to the expiration date of the current AUP. The Planning Director shall renew the AUP provided that, on the date of application, the business owner is in compliance with all provisions of the Sign Ordinance and further provided that, on the date of application, the use of portable signs within the DPA is still an allowed use under the Sign Ordinance.
c. The application and renewal of the AUP requires submission of a Certificate of Insurance which complies with the City's current insurance requirements.
d. Obtain an encroachment permit from the City Engineer.
e. The portable sign does not interfere with pedestrian movement or obstruct ADA access. A minimum access width of five (5) feet is maintained along all sidewalks and building entrances accessible to the public.
f. The portable sign does not encroach into required off-street parking areas, and does not create site visibility conflicts or other traffic hazards.
g. The portable sign is only displayed during the operating hours of the business and is removed during non-business hours.
h. The portable sign is maintained in good condition throughout the term of the AUP.
(Ord. No. 5996, §§ 3, 4, 3-9-26)
