14.38.115 Off-Premises Signs and Outdoor Advertising Structures.
(1) Prohibition of New Off-Premises Signs. Except for off-premises public information and logo signs meeting the size, shape, color, and other requirements described below in Subsection (2) of this Section, no permits shall be issued for the construction of off-premises signs or outdoor advertising structures. All lawfully existing off-premises signs and outdoor advertising structures are nonconforming uses in all zones of the City.
(2) Prohibition of Conversion of Off-Premises Signs to Electronic Display Signs. Off-premises signs shall not be converted into electronic display signs in any location within the City, except as provided in this Chapter.
(3) Public Information and Logo Signs. Off-premises public information signs are permitted pursuant to this Section for the purpose of directing the traveling public to points of interest, historical sites, and other locations of interest, approved as such by the Planning Commission. Specifications for off-premises information signs are set forth in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices as adopted by the City and all such signs shall comply with these specifications. Off-premises “logo” signs are permitted under this Section for the purpose of directing the traveling and general public to business establishments which provide lodging, food, camping, gas, or other services. Identified by the State of Utah Department of Transportation as the “Logo Sign Program,” these signs shall comply with the following regulations:
(a) Logo Sign Program. In constructing and maintaining a logo sign program of signs, the owner and installation contractor shall comply with and adhere to all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and to UDOT Policy and Procedure. All signs that will be placed within the City, with the exception of those along the Interstate 15 right-of-way, must be approved by the City Administration prior to installation.
(i) Logo Structures. All logo structures shall conform to specifications as shown in the Utah Department of Transportation approved drawings or must be approved by the Planning Commission.
(ii) Directional Signs. Directional signs shall not exceed forty-two (42) inches by forty-eight (48) inches in size, and accommodate no more than two (2) businesses.
(iii) Placement. Placement of logo signs within the City of Provo shall follow the guidelines outlined in Attachment C, Section H of the State Contract No. 90-3392. Contractors shall obtain the necessary approval and permits from the City.
(iv) Height. No sign shall exceed twelve (12) feet from ground level.
(v) Offset. In general, the offset (location) of the sign shall be set back equal to existing signage in the right-of-way. If no other signage exists, offsets shall be no less than eight (8) feet. All locations must be reviewed and approved by the Traffic Engineer for traffic safety.
(vi) Design. Business logo sign design shall consist of the business name, trademark, or symbol, provided it does not resemble any traffic sign, symbol, or device. The business symbol, name, etc. must be consistent on all business signs for that business. Business logos will contain no supplemental advertising and be uniform in size. The size of the logo plates shall be eighteen (18) inches by twenty-four (24) inches as specified in State Contract No. 90-3392.
(vii) Number. There may not be more than one (1) directional sign per type (camping, gas, lodging, food, etc.) per each location.
(viii) Removal. If any business which is participating in logo sign program closes, the logo for said business must be removed within fifteen (15) days from closure of said business. If said sign(s) are declared to be a traffic hazard, they must be removed as determined by the City Traffic Engineer. Failure to remove the sign within the fifteen (15) day period shall be unlawful, the sign shall be a nuisance, and the sign thereafter may be removed by the City and the expense of removal charged to the owner.
(4) Acquisition of Interests. Provo City may acquire title to off-premises nonconforming signs or outdoor advertising structures by gift, purchase, agreement, exchange, or eminent domain, and shall have the right to amortize off-premises nonconforming signs as permitted by state or federal law.