ORDINANCE NO. 130225
Amending Chapter 88, Code of
Ordinances, by repealing Section 88-445-06-A, Residential Signs, and enacting
in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter. (254-S-284)
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That
Chapter 88, Code of Ordinances of the City of Kansas City, Missouri, is hereby
amended by repealing Section 88-445-06-A, Residential Signs, and enacting in
lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter.
88-445-06 Signs in Residential Districts
88-445-06-A. Residential Signs
Only the following signs are
allowed in districts AG-R, R-80, R-10, R-7.5, R-6, R-5, R-2.5, R-1.5, R-0.5,
and R-0.3:
1. GENERAL RULES
a.
LIGHTING
Except where
otherwise specified, signs in residential districts may be externally
illuminated only, unless otherwise specified.
b.
FLASHING,
MOVING AND SIMILAR SIGNS
Flashing,
moving, animated, wind-blown, or other signs that move or simulate movement are
prohibited.
c.
TRAFFIC
CONTROL SIGNS
In addition to
other signs permitted under this section, any lot or parcel containing more than
4 dwelling units, a permitted institutional use, or a permitted commercial use,
may contain signs conforming with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
and not containing any commercial message.
d.
MESSAGES
Any sign
allowed under this section may bear a noncommercial message. Limited commercial
messages are allowed, in accordance with express provisions of this section,
but such commercial messages may not advertise or direct attention to a
business or commercial activity other than one lawfully conducted on the
premises, as expressly allowed under this section.
e.
SETBACK
Signs placed on
a corner lot shall not extend forward of a diagonal line which intersects the
front and side property lines of the lot at points 20 feet distant from the
common intersection of the front and side property lines or, if the corner of
the lot is platted on a radius, the extension of the front and side property
lines to a point of common intersection. Signs placed on an interior lot shall
be set back a minimum of 5 feet from the right-of-way line.
2. SINGLE-FAMILY
AND TWO-FAMILY HOUSES
A lot with a
principal use of a single family or two-family home may have:
a.
For
each entrance (excluding garage entrances) to a dwelling unit, one wall sign,
not to exceed 80 square inches in area.
b.
One
interim sign bearing a noncommercial message or a message related to the sale,
lease, rental, or construction of the home. Such sign may not exceed 8 square
feet in area or 4 feet in height.
c.
Additional
interim signs not bearing commercial messages. No such sign may exceed 8 square
feet in area or 4 feet in height. A maximum of 16 square feet of sign area is
allowed per lot.
d.
During
the period from 6 weeks prior to a public election to be held in Kansas City to
2 weeks after such election, each lot may display additional signs not bearing
commercial messages. No such sign may exceed 8 square feet in area or 4 feet in
height.
3. MULTI-FAMILY
BUILDINGS
A lot with a
principal use of a multi-family building may have:
a.
WALL
SIGNS
1.
One
wall sign per building not to exceed 12 square feet in area. The message on
such sign may include a commercial message related to the sale, lease, or rental
of units in the building or complex.
2.
For
each building entrance providing access to multiple dwelling units, an
additional sign to identify the dwelling units in that building, not to exceed
4 square feet in area, provided that no message on such sign other than a word
such as "directory" or similar identifying word may be legible from a
location on the public right-of-way or on private property other than that
which is part of the same complex.
3.
For
each entrance (excluding garage entrances) to an individual dwelling unit, one
wall sign, not to exceed 80 square inches in area
4.
For
any multi-family residential building containing one or more offices, as
permitted under the zoning for the district, one additional wall sign is
permitted, which sign may not exceed 16 square feet in area. The wall sign may
bear a commercial message related to activities lawfully conducted on the
premises or a noncommercial message.
b.
INCIDENTAL
SIGNS
One additional
sign per driveway is permitted, which sign may not exceed 36 inches in height
and 2 square feet in area. Such sign may not contain a commercial message.
c.
INTERIM
SIGNS
1.
One
interim sign bearing a noncommercial message or a message related to the sale,
lease, rental, or construction of the units. Such sign may not exceed 8 square
feet in area or 4 feet in height.
2.
Additional
interim signs not bearing commercial messages. No such sign may exceed 8 square
feet in area or 4 feet in height. A maximum of 16 square feet of sign area is
allowed per lot.
3.
During
the period from 6 weeks prior to a public election to be held in Kansas City to
2 weeks after such election, each lot may display additional signs displaying
noncommercial messages. No such sign may exceed 8 square feet in area or 4 feet
in height.
4. INSTITUTIONAL
USES
A lot with an
institutional use as its principal use, such as a church, school, police or
fire station, community center, public park, or other permitted principal uses
not described herein, may have:
a.
MONUMENT SIGNS
One monument
sign per street frontage which may not exceed 32 square feet in area or 6 feet
in height. One sign per lot may include changeable copy, but the changeable
copy feature must use direct human intervention for changes and may not include
any form of digital or electronic display. Such sign may be internally or
externally illuminated.
b.
WALL SIGNS
One wall sign
per public entrance, which may not exceed 20 square feet in area. Such sign may
not include any form of digital or electronic display. Such sign may be
internally or externally illuminated.
c.
INCIDENTAL SIGNS
1. One sign per driveway is permitted, which may not exceed 42 inches
in height and 6 square feet in area.
2. Incidental signs must be set back a minimum of 10 feet from all property
lines.
3. Such sign may not contain a commercial message but may include the
logo of the institutional use.
d.
INTERIM SIGNS
1. One interim sign bearing a noncommercial message or a message
related to the sale, lease, rental, or construction of the property. Such sign
may not exceed 8 square feet in area or 4 feet in height.
2. Additional interim signs not bearing commercial messages. No such
sign may exceed 8 square feet in area or 4 feet in height. A maximum of 16
square feet of sign area is allowed per lot.
3. During the period from 6 weeks prior to a public election to be
held in Kansas City to 2 weeks after such election, each lot may display
additional signs not bearing commercial messages. No such sign may exceed 8
square feet in area or 4 feet in height.
5. HOSPITAL
SIGNS
A signage plan
portraying signs necessary for the proper identification of the facilities
within a hospital may be approved by special use permit. Such signs shall be
on-premises signs and limited to proper identification of the facilities. Such
signs may be internally or externally illuminated.
6. RESIDENTIAL
ENTRANCE SIGNS
One monument
sign is allowed at each street entrance, identifying the name of the
residential neighborhood or multi-family complex or building. Such sign may not
exceed 32 square feet in area or 6 feet in height.
7. INTERIM
SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT SIGNS
As an interim
use accessory to the permitted activity of lawful subdivision development in a
development which will contain at least 20 dwelling units, interim
identification signs are permitted, provided that such signs may not exceed 100
square feet in sign area nor more than 15 feet in height; if there is more than
one such sign, such signs must be at least 1,000 feet apart. Each such sign may
remain in place until 90 percent of the lots in the sector are sold, but no
longer than 18 months from the date of erection. All such signs must be located
at least 15 feet from the pavement edge or edge of the street or thoroughfare
to which it is directed, but not within the sight triangle. All such signs must
be within the development or within 2000 feet of the development. These signs
may not be illuminated.
8. GROUP HOMES
A lot with a
principal use of a group home may have:
a.
For
each entrance (excluding garage entrances) one wall sign, not to exceed 80
square inches in area
b.
One
interim sign bearing a noncommercial message or a message related to the sale,
lease, rental, or construction of the home. Such sign may not exceed 8 square
feet in area or 4 feet in height.
c.
Additional
interim signs not bearing commercial messages. No such sign may exceed 8 square
feet in area or 4 feet in height. A total of 16 square feet of sign area is
allowed per lot.
d. During the period from six weeks prior to a public election to be held
in the city to two weeks after such election, each lot may display additional
signs not bearing commercial messages. No such sign may exceed 8 square feet in
area or 4 feet in height.
9. OTHER
PRINCIPAL USES AND VACANT LOTS
A lot with a
principal use not described in this section, or a vacant lot may have:
a.
One
interim sign bearing a noncommercial message or a message related to the sale,
lease, rental, or construction of the property. Such sign may not exceed 8
square feet in area or 4 feet in height.
b.
Additional
interim signs not bearing commercial messages. No such sign may exceed 8 square
feet in area or 4 feet in height. A total of 16 square feet of sign area is
allowed per lot.
c. During the period from six weeks prior to a public election to be
held in the city to two weeks after such election, each lot may display
additional signs not bearing commercial messages. No such sign may exceed 8
square feet in area or 4 feet in height.
10. AUXILIARY
PARKING
Signs to
identify parking areas allowed by special use permit shall be approved in
conjunction with such special use permit, although no sign may exceed 12 square
feet in area or 6 feet in height. Such signs may show only the hours in which
the parking lot is open and the persons authorized to use the parking area.
11. OFFICE
A lot with a
principal use of office may have:
a Monument Signs
One
monument sign per street frontage which may not exceed 32 square feet in area
or 6 feet in height. Such sign may be internally or externally illuminated.
b Wall Signs
One
wall sign per façade with a maximum of two signs per building. No sign shall exceed
5% of the building façade upon which it is placed or 250 square feet whichever
is less. Such sign may be non-illuminated, internally illuminated, or halo
lit. Illuminated signs may only be lit from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Signs on
an elevation facing an adjacent lot containing wholly residential structures
may not be illuminated. For purposes of this subsection, properties that are
“adjacent” include properties separated only by a street.
_____________________________________________
Approved
as to form and legality:
___________________________________
M.
Margaret Sheahan Moran
Assistant City Attorney