PERMITTED SIGNS:

COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS

Height Requirements: A ground sign shall not exceed thirty feet (30') in height, measured from the mean curb level of the lot or tract upon which it is erected, unless, in addition to the minimum intersection setback prescribed in subsection E2 of this section, the sign is set back one foot (1') for each foot of sign height exceeding thirty feet (30'); provided, that on a lot or tract abutting U.S. Highway 75 or a frontage road thereof, a sign may be fifty feet (50') in height regardless of the setback from the right of way. However, no sign shall exceed fifty feet (50') in height regardless of setback.

a. The maximum display surface area of ground signs in a commercial or industrial lot abutting U.S. Highway 75, State Highway 117, State Highway 67, or a frontage road on either thereof, shall be limited to an aggregate of one and one-half (1.5) square feet of display area per each linear foot of street frontage; provided, that no single sign shall exceed three hundred (300) square feet of display area.

b. The maximum display surface area of ground signs in a commercial or industrial district not abutting U.S. Highway 75, State Highway 117, State Highway 67, or a frontage road on either thereof shall be limited to an aggregate of one square foot of display area per each linear foot of street frontage; provided, that no single sign shall exceed one hundred eighty (180) square feet.

POLE SIGN

MONUMENT SIGN

The maximum display surface area of ground signs in a commercial or industrial lot abutting U.S. Highway 75, State Highway 117, State Highway 67, or a frontage road on either thereof, shall be limited to an aggregate of one and one half (1.5) square feet of display area per each shall be limited to an aggregate of one and one half (1.5) square feet of display area per each linear foot of street frontage, provided that no single sign shall exceed three hundred (300) square feet of display area.

The maximum display surface area of ground signs in a commercial or industrial district, not abutting U. S. Highway 75, State Highway 117, State Highway 67, or a frontage road on either thereof, shall be limited to an aggregate of one (1) square foot of display area per each linear foot of street frontage, provided that no single sign exceed one hundred eighty (180) square feet.

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LED SIGN

All lighted signs shall maintain constant light. No flashing or intermittent type of lighted signs are allowed; provided, however, that electronic and/or LED lighted signs may be permitted by the board of adjustment, subject to the procedural and substantive requirements of this title for a special exception. The board of adjustment shall additionally consider the following in its determination:

SIGN, DIGITAL/LIGHTED: A sign that displays an advertisement or message which is generated electronically and commonly utilizes computerized or electronic digital technology, including, but not limited to, digital display boards, electronic variable message signs, electronic billboards, and light emitting diodes (LED) signs.

WALL SIGNS

WALL SIGNS shall not exceed an aggregate display surface area of one and one-half (1.5) square feet per linear foot of the building wall to which the sign or signs are affixed. The size of a wall sign located on a multi-tenant building will be determined by the linear feet of street frontage of any individual store or business with a maximum size of three hundred (300) square feet.

WINDOW SIGN

WINDOW SIGNS Window signs are limited to an area of twenty five percent (25%) of a window area or door with a maximum of twenty five (25) square feet. (Ord. 665, 9-17-2012)

ON-SITE TEMPORARY PROMOTIONAL SIGNS

On Site Temporary Promotional Signs:

a. Temporary promotional signs shall be allowed by permit only. Permits for such business signs as banners, advertising flags, or tinsel shall be limited to no more than six (6) per year for each business location. Each permit shall authorize the use of the sign for a period of thirty (30) days. A fee is required.

b. A temporary promotional sign may not exceed thirty two (32) square feet of surface area nor four feet (4') in height.

c. No more than one temporary promotional sign per street frontage may be displayed at any one time on any single property, and such signs shall be located upon the property of the business, product, service or activity it is advertising.

ON-SITE TEMPORARY PROMOTIONAL SIGNS

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On Site Temporary Promotional Signs:

a. Temporary promotional signs shall be allowed by permit only. Permits for such business signs as banners, advertising flags, or tinsel shall be limited to no more than six (6) per year for each business location. Each permit shall authorize the use of the sign for a period of thirty (30) days. A fee is required.

b. A temporary promotional sign may not exceed thirty two (32) square feet of surface area nor four feet (4') in height.

c. No more than one temporary promotional sign per street frontage may be displayed at any one time on any single property, and such signs shall be located upon the property of the business, product, service or activity it is advertising.

ON-SITE PERMANENT ADVERTISING BANNERS

On Site Permanent Advertising Banners:

a. A sign permit is required.

b. The sign must be secured inside of PVC pipe or metal frame.

c. The sign must be stretched tightly inside the frame.

d. The sign display area equals thirty two (32) square feet maximum.

e. The maximum height of the frame equals four feet (4').

f. One sign is allowed per lot frontage on a public street.

g. No homemade signs are allowed.

h. Signs will not be allowed on city rights of way, state or federal highway rights of way (U.S. Highway 75, State Highway 117, State Highway 67) or access roads.

i. A map showing the proposed location of the sign must be submitted with the sign permit.

j. Can be included in the site signage package; can be changed out with each new advertising item without a new sign permit. If included in the permanent project signage package, the four foot (4') sign maximum height does not apply. (Ord. 665, 9-17-2012; amd. 2013 Code)

GARAGE SALE SIGNS: (R-ZONED DISTRICTS ONLY)

Garage sale signs (R zoned districts only):

(1) A garage sale sign permit application is required for all garage sale signs inside the city limits.

(2) A permit fee is required.

(3) Signs are limited to three (3) and shall be supplied by the city.

(4) No paper, cardboard or homemade signs are allowed.

(5) Each sign will contain the address, permit number and dates of sale.

(6) The hours the signs may be posted are four o'clock (4:00) P.M. Thursday until eight o'clock (8:00) P.M. the immediately following Sunday.

(7) A map showing the proposed locations of signs must be part of the permit application submitted.

(8) There is a limit of four (4) garage sale sign permits allowed per year, per address/owner.

(9) Signs will be allowed on private property and city rights of way.

(10) Signs will not be allowed on state or federal highway rights of way (U.S. Highway 75, State Highway 117, State Highway 67) or access roads.

(11) A fine of ten dollars ($10.00) per sign, per day shall be imposed if the signs are not removed by Sunday evening. (Ord. 665, 9-17-2012; amd. 2013 Code)

State Right of Way

no sign or portion thereof shall be permitted within any public street or alley right of way or within the right of way of any street or area designated in the "Glenpool Master Street And Highway Plan" as a future street under any circumstances.

Illegal Signs

no sign or portion thereof shall be permitted within any public street or alley right of way or within the right of way of any street or area designated in the "Glenpool Master Street And Highway Plan" as a future street under any circumstances.

PERMITTED SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS:

ON-SITE REAL ESTATE SIGNS

A temporary real estate sign advertising the sale, rental or lease of the premises may be erected on each street frontage of a lot. The sign shall not exceed eight (8) square feet in surface area nor five feet (5') in height, and illumination, if any, shall be by constant light in an RM or RD district. In an RS or RE district, the sign shall not exceed two (2) square feet in surface area nor more than four feet (4') in height and shall not be illuminated in any way. (Ord. 665, 9-17-2012)

OFF-SITE TEMPORARY DIRECTIONAL SIGNS (REAL

ESTATE “OPEN HOUSE”)

(1) A sign permit is required.

(2) A plan must be submitted with the sign permit showing the proposed location of signs.

(3) The hours the signs may be posted are four o'clock (4:00) P.M. Thursday until eight o'clock (8:00) P.M. the immediately following Sunday.

(4) Three (3) signs are allowed per permit.

(5) The sign display area maximum size equals four (4) square feet per side.

(6) No paper, cardboard or homemade signs are allowed.

(7) The permit duration is thirty (30) days, renewable.

(8) A permit fee is required.

(9) Signs will be allowed on private property and city rights of way.

(10) Signs will not be allowed on state or federal highway rights of way (U.S. Highway 75, State Highway 117, State Highway 67) or access roads.

(11) A fine of twenty five dollars ($25.00) per sign, per day shall be imposed if the signs are not removed by Sunday evening.

ELECTION SIGNS

ELECTION/POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS USE CONDITIONS: Election and political campaign signs may be erected no more than forty five (45) days prior to an election. No such sign shall be permitted to remain more than seven (7) days following said election. Said signs may be erected on city street rights of way or private property. The display surface area of any political campaign sign shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in surface area. Political campaign signs located in the public right of way may not exceed six (6) square feet of surface area regardless of zoning district. Only one side of a double faced sign shall be computed in the computation of display area.

PROHIBITED SIGNS:

SNIPE SIGNS

SIGN, SNIPE: A temporary sign that is made of any material, attached to a utility pole, tree, fencepost, stake, stick, mailbox or any similar object, whether in a public right of way or not.

FLASHING SIGNS

Signs which blink, flash, or are animated by lighting in such a way as to have the appearance of traffic safety signs and/or lights, or municipal vehicle warnings from a distance.

REVOLVING SIGNS

PROHIBITED SIGNS Revolving Signs

ROOF SIGNS

Roof signs are prohibited in any zoning district.

SIGNS ON FENCES

No sign shall be attached to any fence, utility pole, light standard, street sign pole, tree, or utility box or any other public facility located within the public right of way unless otherwise approved by the city council by the issuance of a special use permit.

SIGNS ON TELEPHONE POLES

No sign shall be attached to any fence, utility pole, light standard, street sign pole, tree, or utility box or any other public facility located within the public right of way unless otherwise approved by the city council by the issuance of a special use permit.

INFLATABLE SIGNS

Balloons or other inflatable devices used for the purpose of advertising or directing attention to the location from which the device is attached are prohibited in any zoning district.

INFLATABLE SIGNS

Balloons or other inflatable devices used for the purpose of advertising or directing attention to the location from which the device is attached are prohibited in any zone district.

VEHICLE OR TRAILER SIGNS

Any sign attached to or placed on a vehicle or trailer parked on public or private property in a position visible to traffic on a public road, waterway, or parking area for a period longer than six (6) days in a sixty (60) day period, except for signs meeting the following conditions:

The primary purpose of such vehicle or trailer is not the display of signs.

The signs are magnetic, decals, or painted upon and are an integral part of the vehicle or equipment as originally designed by the manufacturer, and do not break the silhouette of the vehicle.

The vehicle is in operating condition, currently registered and licensed to operate on public streets when applicable, and actively used or available for use in the daily function of the business to which signs relate.

MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS:

All signs and sign structures shall be properly maintained in good condition and repair. Should any sign become structurally unsafe or a safety hazard, the owner, upon notification by the city, shall be required to return the sign to a safe condition or remove the sign.

ALL SIGNS, INCLUDING THOSE PAINTED ON A BUILDING, WHICH NO LONGER

SERVE THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THEY WERE INTENDED, ARE NOT MAINTAINED, HAVE BEEN DETERMINED TO PRESENT A

HAZARD, OR HAVE OTHERWISE BEEN ABANDONED, SHALL BE REMOVED OR

RESTORED BY THE BUSINESS OR PROPERTY OWNER WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FOLLOWING NOTICE BY THE CITY.

REMOVAL OF OBSOLETE, NONMAINTAINED OR ABANDONED SIGNS:

Please follow these simple guidelines

Don’t waste your hard earned money on illegal signs.

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PENALTY:

CITY OF GLENPOOL WEBSITEINFORMATIONGlenpoolonline.com

SIGN CODE INFO: Glenpool Zoning Code Section 921 available on

the City of Glenpool website: http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/in

dex.php?book_id=979

SIGN PERMIT APPLICATIONS: http://glenpoolonline.com/codes_permits_ordi

nances/documents/SignPermit2011.pdf

SIGN CODE COMPARISON

CITY OF GLENPOOLCommunity Development Dept

(918) 209-4610

Lynn Burrow, DirectorRick Malone, City Planner

Stephanie Rammohan, Code Enforcement

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