14321ORDINANCE NO. 14,321
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 14,254
OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK PERTAINING TO
SIGN REGULATIONS IN THE CITY; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. That the opening statement of Section Two -
Definitions be amended to read as follows:
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The following are definitions of terms as they are
used in this chapter. Any term not contained within
this list shall be construed to be used in this
ordinance as defined in the latest edition of
w Webster's Unabridged Dictionary.
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SECTION 2. That the definition for the word "clearance"
in Section Two be amended to read as follows:
Clearance (of a sign) - The smallest vertical
b = distance between the grade and the lowest point
0 of any sign, including framework and embellishments,
Q) extending over that grade.
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SECTION 3. That the definition of the words'incidental
signs "in Section Two be amended to read as follows:
Incidental Signs - A sign, emblem, or decal,
informing the public of goods, facilities or services
available on the premises. e.g. a credit card sign,
or a sign indicating the hours of business, etc.
SECTION 4. That section 3.01 be amended to add:
(h) rotating signs.
SECTION 5. That section 3.03(d) be eliminated and the
remaining be relettered accordingly:
(d) Name plates
(e) Political signs
(f) Public signs or notices, or any sign relating
to an emergency
(g) Real estate signs
(h) Incidental signs
(i) Time and temperature
SECTION 6. That section 3.05(d) be amended to read as
follows:
(d) any device that allows animation, oscillating,
rotating or flashing lights.
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SECTION 7. That section 4.01(e) be amended to read as 123
follows:
Political signs shall not be erected more than sixty
(60) days prior to election or referendum date, and
must be removed within ten (10) days following the
election. Political signs may be placed only on
private property and only with permission of the
property owner. Under no condition will any political
signs be allowed in the public right -of -way nor will
they interfere with safe sighting distance.
SECTION 8. That section 4.01(8) be added to read as follows:
(g) One (1) company or organizational flag that can
be displayed from a permanently mounted flag pole.
SECTION 9. That section 4.04(b)(1) and (b)(2) be amended
to read as-follows:
(1) Wall or mansard signs not to exceed ten percent
(10 %) in aggregate sign area for that occupancy's
facade area.
(2) One (1) under canopy or projecting sign per occupancy,
not to exceed 12 square feet in sign area.
SECTION 10. That section 4.05(b)(1) and (3) be amended to
read as follows: C
(1) Wall or mansard signs not to exceed ten percent
(10 %) in aggregate sign area for that occupancy's
facade area.
(3) One (1) under canopy or projecting sign per occupancy
not to exceed 12 square feet in sign area.
SECTION 11. That section 4.06(b)(1) and (b)(3) be amended
to read as follows:
(1) Wall or mansard signs not to exceed ten percent
(10 %) in aggregate sign area for that occupancy's
facade area.
(3) One (1) under canopy or projecting sign per occupancy,
not to exceed 15 square feet in sign area.
SECTION 12. That section 4.06(d) be amended to read as follows:
(d) All freestanding, projecting, awning, marquee and
under canopy signs shall have a minimum setback of
five (5) feet from any property line and vehicular
public right -of -way, measured from the closest edge
of the sign, and minimum clearance of 13 feet over
any vehicular use area, and nine (9) feet over any
pedestrian use area.
SECTION 13. That section 4.08 opening title be amended to
read as follows:
SECTION 4.08 SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND ALLOWANCES FOR
ALL ON- PREMISE SIGNS
SECTION 14. That section 7 -03 PERMIT FEES be amended to
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read as follows:
SECTION 7.03 PERMIT FEES
SECTION 15. That section 7.03 2.c under Sign Permit and
renewal fee schedule, be amended to read as follows:
C. Wall Signs (including marquee and mansard) $30.00
d. Special event $10.00
SECTION 16. That section 7.03 3.c under all on /off premise
signs alteration fees, be amended to read as follows:
C. Wall signs (marquee and mansard signs included)
SECTION 17. That section 7.06 ADMINISTRATION be amended to
read as follows:
At the request of either the Administrator or the
applicant, the Director of Public Works shall review
the application for a sign permit. The Director shall
interpret the application of the provisions of this
Ordinance in such a way as to carry out its stated
purpose and intent. The Director may review requests
for minimal deviations from the literal provisions of
this Ordinance in cases where strict enforcement of the
Ordinance would cause undue hardship to the individual
application under consideration and allow such deviation
only when it is demonstrated that such action will be
in keeping with the spirit and intent of this Ordinance.
In no event shall the Director authorize a deviation of
greater than 15 percent of height and area requirements
of this Ordinance, nor shall the Director permit as a
deviation any use in a district that is not permitted
in this Ordinance, nor shall the Director make any
changes in this Ordinance.
SECTION 18. That section 7.08 JURISDICTION (first paragraph)
be amended to read as follows:
Any person or persons jointly or severely aggrieved by
the decision of the Director may appeal to the Sign
Appeal Board. The Board may reverse, affirm or modify
the decision of the Director or may remand the case for
further consideration. In no case may the Sign Appeal
Board allow a variance of greater than 15 percent of
height and area requirements of this Ordinance nor shall
the Board permit as a variance any use in a district that
is not permitted by this Ordinance.
SECTION 19. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full
force from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED: September 21, 1982
ATTEST: *dJ APPROVED:
City Clerk Mayor