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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPackets - Planning and Zoning Commission (190)       AGENDA ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION March 1, 2022 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE The Town has modified its public comment procedures in the newly renovated Town Council Chambers. For more details, please see the instructions for in person and/or virtual speakers at the end of the agenda.   To watch and/or listen to the public meeting online, please visit https://www.orovalleyaz.gov/town/departments/town-clerk/meetings-and-agendas Executive Sessions – Upon a vote of the majority of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Commission may enter into Executive Sessions pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes §38-431.03 (A)(3) to obtain legal advice on matters listed on the Agenda.        REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM   CALL TO ORDER   ROLL CALL   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   CALL TO AUDIENCE - at this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Commission on any issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona open meeting law, individual Commission members may ask Town staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or respond to criticism made by speakers. However, the Commission may not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during "Call to Audience." In order to speak during "Call to Audience", please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card.   COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS   REGULAR SESSION AGENDA   1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 1, 2022 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES   2.DISCUSSION REGARDING A PROPOSED ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO THE SIGN STANDARDS FOR BANNER AND WINDOW SIGNS (SECTION 28) AND OTHER RELATED SECTIONS INCLUDING DEFINITIONS (CHAPTER 31)   3.DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENTS TO REVISE THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS   4.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO INITIATE A ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO REVISE THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE R-6 (MULTI-FAMILY) ZONING DISTRICT   5.DISCUSSION REGARDING AN UPDATE ON TOWN GROWTH AND THE REMAINING LAND SUPPLY   6.DISCUSSION REGARDING SUMMARIZING FINDINGS PRIOR TO A FORMAL VOTE      PLANNING UPDATE (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)   ADJOURNMENT     POSTED: 2/22/2022 at 5:00 p.m. by pp When possible, a packet of agenda materials as listed above is available for public inspection at least 24 hours prior to the Commission meeting in the Town Clerk's Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Town of Oro Valley complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If any person with a disability needs any type of accommodation, please notify the Town Clerk’s Office at least five days prior to the Commission meeting at 229-4700.     PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS   The Town has modified its public comment procedures for its public bodies to allow for limited remote/virtual comment via Zoom. The public may provide comments remotely only  on items posted as required Public Hearings, provided the speaker registers 24 hours prior to the meeting. For all other items, the public may complete a blue speaker card to be recognized in person by the Chair, according to all other rules and procedures. Written comments can also be emailed to Recording Secretary Jeanna Ancona at jancona@orovalleyaz.gov, for distribution to the Board of Adjustment prior to the meeting. Further instructions to speakers are noted below.     INSTRUCTIONS TO IN-PERSON SPEAKERS Members of the public shall be allowed to speak on posted public hearings and during Call to Audience when attending the meeting in person. The public may be allowed to speak on other posted items on the agenda at the discretion of the Chair. If you wish to address the Board on any item(s) on this agenda, please complete a blue speaker card located on the Agenda table at the back of the room and give it to the Recording Secretary. Please indicate on the blue speaker card which item number and topic you wish to speak on, or, if you wish to speak during Call to Audience, please specify what you wish to discuss. Please step forward to the podium when the Chair calls on you to address the Commission.  For the record, please state your name and whether or not you are a Town resident.1.Speak only on the issue currently being discussed by the Board. You will only be allowed to address the Commission one time regarding the topic being discussed.2. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes.3.During Call to Audience, you may address the Commission on any matter that is not on the agenda.4.Any member of the public speaking, must speak in a courteous and respectful manner to those present. 5. INSTRUCTIONS TO VIRTUAL SPEAKERS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS    Members of the public may attend the meeting virtually and request to speak virtually on any agenda item that is listed as a Public Hearing.  If you wish to address the Board virtually during any listed Public Hearing, please complete the online speaker form by clicking here  https://forms.orovalleyaz.gov/forms/bluecard at least 24 hours prior to the start of the meeting. You must provide a valid email address in order to register. Town Staff will email you a link to the Zoom meeting the day of the meeting. After being recognized by the Chair, staff will unmute your microphone access and you will have 3 minutes to address the Commission. Further instructions regarding remote participation will be included in the email.   In accordance with the Pima County Health Department’s most recent health advisory, the Town respectfully asks all in-person meeting attendees, regardless of vaccination status, to please wear a mask while indoors. COVID-19 remains a fluid situation, and the Town will adjust its safety guidelines in accordance with any future health advisories from the Health Department.    Thank you for your cooperation.    Planning & Zoning Commission 1. Meeting Date:03/01/2022   Requested by: Bayer Vella, Community and Economic Development  Case Number: N/A SUBJECT: REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 1, 2022 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: N/A. BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: N/A. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A. SUGGESTED MOTION: I MOVE to approve (approve with changes), the February 1, 2022 meeting minutes. Attachments PZC 2-1-22 Draft Minutes  D R A F T MINUTES ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION February 1, 2022 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE            REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM **Please note: due to technical difficulties, there is no recording available for this meeting.   CALL TO ORDER Chair Gambill called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.   ROLL CALL Present: Hal Bergsma, Commissioner Celeste Gambill, Chair Skeet Posey, Commissioner Jacob Herrington, Vice Chair Daniel Sturmon, Commissioner Absent: Robert Henderson, Commissioner Staff Present:Bayer Vella, Principal Planner Joe Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Attorney Attendees: Melanie Barrett, Town Council Liaison PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Gambill led the Commission and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.   CALL TO AUDIENCE There were no speaker requests.   COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS Council Liaison Melanie Barrett provided updates on past and upcoming Town Council agenda items as related to Planning.   REGULAR SESSION AGENDA   1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 6, 2022 SPECIAL SESSION MEETING MINUTES       Motion by Vice Chair Jacob Herrington, seconded by Commissioner Hal Bergsma to approve the January 6, 2022 meeting minutes.    Vote: 5 - 0 Carried   2.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN AND LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR A 7-LOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED SOUTH AND WEST OF TORTOLITA MOUNTAIN CIRCLE (CASE NO. 2100964)       Planning Manager Bayer Vella provided a presentation that included the following: - Purpose - Location Map - Parcels - Existing zoning standards - Parcel history and applicant proposal - Conceptual design - Design Principles - Design Standards - Summary and recommendation Paul Oland with Paradigm Land Design, representing the applicant spoke about the property and the proposal. Chair Gambill granted two public speaker requests and the following individuals spoke on Agenda Item #2: Oro Valley resident Jon Hutchins Oro Valley resident Mark Ellson Discussion ensued among the Commission, staff and applicant.    Motion by Commissioner Skeet Posey, seconded by Commissioner Daniel Sturmon to recommend approval of the conceptual site plan and conceptual landscape plan for the proposed seven-lot single-family residential subdivision located south and west of Tortolita Mountain Circle, based on the finding that the proposal complies with the Zoning Code.    Vote: 5 - 0 Carried   PLANNING UPDATE (INFORMATIONAL ONLY) Planning Manager Bayer Vella provided updates on the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.   ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:30 p.m.   I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the Town of Oro Valley Planning and Zoning Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 1st day of February 2022. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. ___________________________ Jeanna Ancona Senior Office Specialist    Planning & Zoning Commission 2. Meeting Date:03/01/2022   Requested by: Bayer Vella, Community and Economic Development  Case Number: 2200330 SUBJECT: DISCUSSION REGARDING A PROPOSED ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO THE SIGN STANDARDS FOR BANNER AND WINDOW SIGNS (SECTION 28) AND OTHER RELATED SECTIONS INCLUDING DEFINITIONS (CHAPTER 31) RECOMMENDATION: This item is for discussion only. The proposed code amendment will be considered for recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission at the April meeting. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The purpose is to review proposed changes to the zoning code sign standards involving banner and window sign allowances along with other related housekeeping items (Attachment 1).   This focused update was derived from lessons learned during the OV Safe Business Assistance Program, which temporarily relaxed the sign standards for local businesses. This program allowed businesses to utilize signage as needed to help their store, restaurant or shop during the early days of the pandemic. After several months of allowing those relaxed sign standards it became clear just how important temporary signage is for small businesses especially window and banner signs. This triggered an effort to review how the code could be amended to be more user-friendly and equitable among businesses while maintaining Oro Valley's aesthetics.  Along with the ‘Your Voice, Our Future’ General Plan action item #125 which recognizes that signage should be updated periodically, the proposed sign code amendment focuses on the following objectives:  Simplifying the uses and standards for banners Creating an equity of sign use with both new and existing businesses Removing the micromanagement aspect of the window signs allowances General housekeeping and formatting, without substantive changes, of several sign sections The proposed key changes include:  Changing the allowed size of banners to one standard size for all users instead of different sizes for new and existing businesses. All businesses will be able to utilize one size of banner for the same period of time, thus creating equality among all banner users.  1. Banner usage would be allowed through one permit for the year instead of multiple permits during the year.2. Allowing a business to use a percentage of their windows for signage instead of the micromanaging size standards currently in the code. 3. Several sections of the sign standards have been reformatted for ease of use. Improvements include relocating sign definitions from Chapter 28 into Chapter 31 where all other code definitions are provided. 4. In summary, this focused sign amendment is meant to standardize the banner and window sign requirements of the zoning code by simplifying processes and rules while creating equity among businesses. This proposal is in response to learning the importance of temporary signs during the Business Assistance Program while also adhering to the General Plan’s action item for signs, which is to provide identification and direction with minimal adhering to the General Plan’s action item for signs, which is to provide identification and direction with minimal intrusiveness. The Town also worked with the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, who was an integral part of the OV Safe Steps program with whom we discussed balancing the businesses needs while maintaining Oro Valley high standards.   Please note, no new temporary sign types are being introduced with the proposed amendments.  BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: The zoning code provides certain standards that are customized to each specific sign type which generally includes size, location and illumination limits. During the early part of 2020, the Town lifted many of the regulations normally placed on temporary signs as part of the OV Safe Business Assistance Program. This gave the Town an opportunity see what types of signs business owners primarily used and how those signs aligned with the current sign standards. Town staff found that banners where the most utilized signs along with window signs. It also became evident that the current micromanagement standards of the banner and window signs was unnecessary and needed to be revised. Staff found that simplifying the sign standards and creating equity among both new and existing businesses could be accomplished while maintaining standards.  Banner Details A banner is defined in the zoning code as “Any sign of light-weight fabric or similar material that is temporarily mounted to a building or is freestanding ”. Below is a table demonstrating the proposed changes: Sign type Banner:Size Duration User Permits Proposed standards 60 square feet if placed on wall of business 16 square feet for freestanding 120 days total for the calendar year All business in a commercial zoning district 1 Permit per calender year Current standards 64 square feet 30 days or additional 30 days if requested New business only Allowed only once when business is new Current standards 24 square feet if placed on the wall of business 16 square feet for freestanding 120 days total for the calendar year Business in a commercial zoning district Permit for each 30 day time period Current standards 64 square feet 3 days Fairs, temporary events 1 per event Proposed 60 square feet 3 days Fairs, temporary events 1 per event Pima County standards 60 square feet 90 days per calendar year All businesses in a commercial zoning district 1 permit per year Key changes to banner signs:  A simplified permitting process is proposed for banner use. Instead of requiring a separate permit for each banner a business could obtain only one permit for the entire year. 1. Changes to the banner standards to treat new and existing businesses equally. Every business, whether new or established, would have the same opportunity to use the same size banner for the same duration.  2. A decrease of one banner type from 64 to 60 square feet and an increase in banner size from 24 to 60 square feet, creating uniformity. This simplification is more readily enforceable and useful for businesses. 3. Window sign details A window sign is defined in the zoning code as “Any form of advertisement and/or identification associated with the business that is affixed to the interior or exterior of a window or placed immediately behind a window so as to inform or attract attention to the public outside of the building/or tenant space .”  Below is a table demonstrating the proposed changes: Sign type: Window Types of window signs Size Illumination Proposed standard Applies to any message affixed to or adjacent to the window 30% of the window may contain signage Allowed for the Open/Closed and a 6 square foot display area Current standards Business name 2 square feet None Open/Closed Undefined Allowed Hours of operation 1 square foot None Sign band 12 inches tall, length of the window and not to be higher than midpoint of window None Display area (poster size area) 6 square feet located to the right or left of the entrance Allowed Pima County Standards All window signs 30% of window may contain signage Allowed Key changes to window signs:  The proposed changes are to simply allow a portion of the windows to be covered with signage. Currently, the code dictates the size and location of the business name, hours of operation and then only allows other messages to be in the form of a sign band of a certain height and size along with limiting a display area. The code would no longer micromanage the size and location of each individual component of a window sign. 1. The illumination of window signs does not change with the proposed amendment. The open and closed sign along with a small 6 square foot display type area are proposed to remain as the only allowed lit signs. 2. Minor adjustments, that do not include substantive changes are as follows:  Relocating sign definitions to chapter 31 of the zoning code as are the other definitions in the code.1. Improve graphics and formatting2. Improve formatting of the model home and temporary public and quasi public sign sections to read more clearly. No changes to the standards are proposed with the reformatting. (Sections 28.6.C. and 28.9) 3. General Plan Conformance The Town is charged with balancing the long-term success of businesses with the goals and policies of the General Plan. The General Plan states the Town is to “maintain the unique character of Oro Valley by studying and updating signage regulations”. It further states signage is to “emphasize identification and direction over advertising goods or services to maintain compatibility and minimal intrusiveness”.  The proposed code amendment (Attachment 1) is a focused change to a limited sign type that will contribute to the identification of businesses and their long-term success. The Planning and Zoning Commission will review this case for recommendation at the April 5 meeting.  FISCAL IMPACT: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: This item is being presented for discussion only to inform and obtain feedback from the Planning and Zoning Commission.  The proposed amendment will be presented for consideration at the April meeting Attachments Attachment 1 Chapter 28 Draft  Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 1 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. CHAPTER 28 SIGNS Sections: Section 28.1 General Provisions Section 28.2 Procedures and Enforcement Section 28.3 General Sign Requirements Section 28.4 Definitions and Sign Types Section 28.5 4 Permanent Signs Section 28.6 5 Temporary Signs Section 28.7 6 Permanent Signs on Public Property Section 28.8 7 Temporary Signs on Public Property Section 28.9 8 Temporary Public and Quasi-Public Signs Section 28.10 9 Prohibited Signs Section 28.11 10 Exempted Signs Note to Code Publishing, the following notice is no longer needed Code reviser’s note: Ordinance (O)15-13, Section 1, provides, “The enforcement of the content based signs and sign walkers within Chapter 28, Signs, of the Oro Valley Sign Code Revised and any noncomplying private property provisions, is hereby suspended.” Section 28.1 General Provisions A. Purpose 1. The purpose of this Chapter is to establish reasonable regulations for the design, construction, location, and maintenance of all exterior signs in the Town of Oro Valley in order to: a. Preserve and protect the public health, safety, welfare, and convenience. Protect the general public from injury or damage which may be caused by faulty and uncontrolled construction or improper location of signs within the Town. Feb 22, 2022 draft Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 2 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. b. Provide for an effective form of communication while preserving the scenic beauty of the desert environment. Ensure that the signage is clear; compatible with the character of the adjacent architecture and neighborhoods; and provides the essential identity of, and direction to, facilities in the community. c. Enhance the potential economic value and quality of development within the community, as well as promote and aid the tourism industry, an important part of the Town’s economy. d. Promote the effectiveness of signs by preventing sign over-concentration, improper placement, excessive clutter, size, and number. e. Safeguard and preserve the unique character of the Town and create an attractive and appealing community environment in which to live, work, and visit. Assure that the public benefits derived from the expenditure of public funds for the improvement and beautification of streets and other public structures and spaces shall be protected by exercising reasonable controls over the character and design of sign structures. 2. It is not the purpose of this Chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way impair or interfere with existing provisions of other laws or ordinances, except those specifically repealed by this Chapter. B. Requirement for Conformity If any sign and/or sign structure is located, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained in violation of this Chapter, the Town or any owner or tenant of real property aggrieved by the alleged violation, in addition to other remedies available at law, may institute appropriate injunction proceedings to correct the violation with the Oro Valley Magistrate Court. C. Nonconforming and Discontinued Signs 1. Signs Rendered Nonconforming a. If, at the time of the adoption of this Chapter or amendment thereto, or of any extension of jurisdiction resulting from annexation, any permanent sign which is being used but does not conform to the provisions of this Chapter shall be deemed legal nonconforming. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 3 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. b. Any sign which becomes legally nonconforming shall be permitted to remain, provided the sign: i. Is not increased in area or height; ii. Remains structurally unchanged, except for reasonable repairs or minor alteration; iii. If relocated, due to no fault of the owner, is placed in the same relative position on the remaining property that it occupied prior to the relocation; iv. Is relocated in a manner so as to comply with applicable safety requirements; and v. Is not discontinued per subsection C.2 of this section. c. Alteration or Removal of Nonconforming Signs i. A nonconforming sign shall not be re-erected, relocated (except as permitted above), or replaced unless it is brought into compliance with the requirements of this Chapter. ii. Any nonconforming sign shall be removed or rebuilt in full conformity to the terms of this Chapter if it is damaged or allowed to deteriorate to such extent that the cost of repair or restoration is fifty percent (50%) or more of the costs and/or replacement of materials. 2. Signs Rendered Obsolete or Discontinued a. With the exception of Lease, Rent, and For Sale Signs, any sign which is located on a property which becomes vacant and unoccupied for a period exceeding three (3) months shall be deemed to have been discontinued. b. Sign structures which remain vacant, unoccupied, obsolete, devoid of any message or display a message pertaining to a time, event, or purpose that no longer applies for more than three (3) months shall be deemed discontinued. c. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the premises to remove any sign deemed discontinued subject to penalty as set forth in Section 30.2. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 4 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. 3. Change in Business a. When a business establishment closes, relocates, changes names, or abandons any sign or structure, the owner of the property shall remove the sign, or cause it to be removed, within thirty (30) days of the change of business. If the sign is to be immediately re-faced with a new business name, a new sign permit shall be required and applicable fees shall be paid. A permit shall be nontransferable from one (1) owner to another. b. A nonconforming sign shall be brought into compliance with the requirements of this Chapter when a business establishment closes, relocates, changes names, or abandons any sign. A permit and applicable fees for the sign modifications are required. D. Liabilities for Insurance and Damages 1. The provisions of this code shall not be construed to relieve or to limit in any way the responsibility or liability of any person, firm, or corporation which erects or owns any sign from personal injury or property damages caused by, or attributed to, such sign. The provisions of this code shall not be construed to impose upon the Town of Oro Valley, its officers or its employees any responsibility or liability by reason of the approval of any sign under the provisions of this code. E. Prevailing Code In the event a provision established in this Chapter is found to be in conflict with another provision in the Oro Valley Zoning Code Revised, or any other Town Code, the more restrictive shall prevail. In the event that a commercial, industrial, or residential development and/or subdivision should fall under a Planned Area Development (PAD), the rules and regulations of that PAD shall apply. If the Town-adopted sign regulations/guidelines for any development project, including Planned Area Developments, do not specifically address any such sign standard, the provisions of this Chapter shall apply. F. Signs Prohibited by Omission Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 5 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. In addition to those signs, or sign types, specifically prohibited by Section 28.10, any sign, or type of sign, not specifically permitted under provisions of this code shall be prohibited. ((O)19-06, 07/31/19; (O)11-07, 03/16/11) Section 28.2 Procedures and Enforcement The Planning and Zoning Administrator is responsible for enforcing this Chapter pursuant to Sections 21.2.B.7 and 21.4.B.10. The Planning and Zoning Administrator is hereby authorized and empowered to ensure that all provisions of this Chapter are met in fact and intent. The Planning and Zoning Administrator may appoint a designee to assure code compliance. The procedures to be followed in exercising this authority are outlined in Sections 28.2.C through F. Figure 28-1. Sign Criteria, Sign Package, and Master Sign Program Approval Process ((O)17-05, 06/07/17) PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION THEN TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 6 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. A. Sign Permits, Fees, and Application Procedures 1. A sign permit shall be required in order to erect, install, relocate, modify, or change any sign within the Town of Oro Valley. 2. Approval of all temporary sign permits shall be at the discretion of the Planning and Zoning Administrator or his/her designee. 3. The Planning and Zoning Administrator or his/her designee shall authorize issuance of permits for permanent signs after applications have been reviewed by staff for code compliance. Any proposed Master Sign Program, amendments thereto, or PAD exemption is subject to review by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Once sign applications have been approved, any issuance of sign permits shall meet the approved sign standards for that development. 4. All electrical work associated with the sign installation must conform to the currently adopted versions of the National Electrical Code and must be reflected on the application. 5. Permit Fees a. Upon approval of an application for the sign permit, the applicant shall be advised of the applicable fee. Permits will not be issued until all applicable fees have been collected. Fees shall be assessed according to a schedule adopted by the Town Council. b. Exception: The owner of a nonconforming sign shall not be required to pay a fee for a permit to bring an existing sign into conformance with this code. 6. Application shall be in accordance with Town policy. 7. Permit Expiration a. All permits issued under this Chapter, unless otherwise stipulated, shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not completed within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of such permit. Prior to expiration of the permit, the applicant may request an extension of the expiration date at the discretion of the Planning and Zoning Administrator and/or his/her appointee. Once the permit has expired, before such work can recommence a new permit shall first be obtained and the fee shall be fifty percent (50%) of the amount required for a Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 7 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. new permit for such work, provided no changes have been, or will be, made to the original plans and specifications. b. Any sign for which renewal fees have not been paid, and said remittance is delinquent for fourteen (14) or more days, is deemed to be an illegal sign, and said sign must be removed in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter. ((O)17-05, 06/07/17) B. Sign Criteria, Master Sign Program and Sign Package Sign Criteria and Master Sign Programs are official documents that regulate signage within a multi-business site or development. An approved Sign Criteria or Master Sign Program is required prior to issuance of a sign permit for: (1) nonresidential multiple-occupancy buildings; (2) commercial, office, resorts, and/or industrial centers. Any development, including single-occupancy developments within and/or adjacent to an existing development that share access and/or parking with that development, must: (1) follow the approved sign criteria or Master Sign Program for the existing development; or (2) submit a Sign Criteria or Master Sign Program. If the owner elects to follow the criteria or program of the existing center, no additional approvals are required prior to review and issuance of the sign permit. 1. Sign Package A sign package is comprised of a complete application for proposed permanent sign(s) for a single business. A sign package is required if a property does not have an approved sign criteria and/or Master Sign Program. 2. Sign Criteria A Sign Criteria is a set of proposed sign standards for a development that complies with the provisions of this Chapter and Addendum A, Design Guidelines. Sign Criteria for areas within a PAD (Planned Area Development) shall comply with the provisions of the PAD. 3. Master Sign Program Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 8 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. a. A Master Sign Program is a set of proposed sign standards for a development that proposed alternatives to the provisions of this Chapter, and is intended to provide latitude in order to achieve variety and good design. b. Master Sign Programs shall be based on the provisions of this Chapter and shall conform to the purpose and intent of this Chapter and to the Addendum A, Design Guidelines. c. Master Sign Programs shall include only those sign types permitted herein and may allow adjustments to the standards of those types, provided they are justifiable. d. Master Sign Programs are intended to allow adjustments to the standards of multiple sign types and shall not be used for single-occupancy developments. e. Master Sign Programs require review by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval by the Town Council. f. Compliance with these provisions does not guarantee approval by the Town Council. 4. Review of Sign Criteria and/or Master Sign Program shall be guided by the following: a. Overall character of the entire development, including landscaping, architecture, topography, uses, and design. b. Compliance with the criteria specified in Addendum A, Design Guidelines A-C.4 and the purpose statements of this Chapter. c. Any other applicable information that may be useful in the overall presentation of the proposed criteria for the development. 5. Consistency of typeface, illumination, and color is preferred if sign criteria or Master Sign Program have been approved, and then all requirements of that criteria or program must be utilized. 6. Application for sign criteria and/or Master Sign Program shall be updated in accordance with subsection A.5 of this section, Application, by the Planning and Zoning Administrator. ((O)17-05, 06/07/17) Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 9 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. C. PAD Exemption In the event that a Planned Area Development District (PAD) has established its own sign requirements, the owner of lands within the PAD, as determined by the Planning and Zoning Administrator, may elect to operate under all or a portion of this Chapter 28, Signs, in accordance with the procedures set forth below: 1. A letter requesting exemption from the specific PAD sign regulations must be submitted by the property owner within the PAD with a list of all homeowner/master associations within the affected area. The request shall be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission. 2. Not less than thirty (30) days prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Town staff shall verify the list of homeowner associations for accuracy and completeness and shall notify them by first class mail of the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing date. 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall forward a recommendation to Town Council. The Town Council shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny the request. ((O)17-05, 06/07/17) D. Violations 1. Revocation of Permit The Planning and Zoning Administrator may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under provisions of this section whenever the permit is issued on the basis of a material omission or misstatement of fact, or is in violation of this Chapter or the Oro Valley Town Code. 2. Signs Placed in the Public Right-of-Way In the event that the requirements for temporary signs in the right-of-way are violated, the following procedures will be followed: a. First Violation Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 10 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. The sign owner will be notified of the violation, the sign will be confiscated, and a recovery fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) per sign will be assessed. b. Second Violation by the Same Sign Owner The sign owner will be notified of the violation. The sign will be confiscated and the sign owner will be assessed a fine of fifty dollars ($50) per sign. c. Third Violation by the Same Owner within One Year The sign owner will be notified of the violation. The sign will be confiscated and the sign owner will be assessed a fine of one hundred dollars ($100) per sign. d. A maximum of five hundred dollars ($500) in fines may be assessed to a sign owner per calendar year. e. Additional Violations i. Any additional violation by the same sign owner is subject to revocation of the sign permit. ii. If a sign permit is revoked due to a violation, the permit fee shall not be refunded. 3. Sign Lighting a. Documentation from the sign and/or sign lighting manufacturer, proving compliance with the lighting standards, shall be required at the time of permit submittal. Those documents will be kept on file at the Town as evidence of code compliance for follow-up inspections and complaints. ((O)19-06, 07/31/19; (O)16-05, 04/06/16) E. Abandoned, Illegal, Prohibited, or Inadequately Maintained Signs If an abandoned, illegal, prohibited, or inadequately maintained sign is located within the Town, the Planning and Zoning Administrator shall be empowered to issue a citation. The Planning and Zoning Administrator may also require removal or repair of the sign and shall advise the owner of said sign, or as an alternative, the owner of the property where said sign has been Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 11 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. posted, to correct whatever violation or inadequacy he/she deems to exist. All actual costs and expenses of any such removal or repair shall be borne by the property owner of such sign. F. Emergency Removals and/or Repair 1. The Planning and Zoning Administrator is authorized to cause the immediate removal or repair of any sign or signs found to be unsafe or defective to the extent that it creates an immediate and emergency hazard to persons or property. The Planning and Zoning Administrator shall make reasonable effort to notify the property owner and/or lessee that the unsafe or defective sign must be removed or repaired immediately. The Planning and Zoning Administrator may cause any sign or advertising structure which is an immediate peril to persons or property to be removed immediately after an attempt is made to reach the owner of the sign and the owner of the property, and without notice if the peril does not allow time for additional notice. 2. All actual costs and expenses of any sign removal or repair shall be borne by the owner of such sign and by the owner of the premises on which the sign is located. Each of them shall be jointly and severally liable thereof, and an action for recovery thereof may be brought by the Town upon proper documentation of such cost and/or expenses by the Planning and Zoning Administrator. The Planning and Zoning Administrator shall provide written notification to the property owner prior to the Town placing a lien on the property with the Pima County Assessor’s Office. ((O)11-07, 03/16/11) Section 28.3 General Sign Requirements A. Construction 1. Building Code All signs shall be designed and constructed in conformity with the current building codes of the Town of Oro Valley. 2. Electrical Code Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 12 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. All signs requiring an electrical permit per Section 28.2.A shall be in conformance with the current National Electrical Code adopted by the Town of Oro Valley. 3. Permanent Sign Materials All permanent signs shall be constructed using structural members of materials subject to approval of the Building Official and/or Town Engineer. Nonstructural trim may be wood, metal, aluminum, approved plastics, and/or a combination thereof. 4. Temporary Sign Materials Materials proposed to be used in constructing temporary signs shall be at the discretion of the fabricator but shall be stated in the application for the sign permit unless otherwise provided in this code. Adequacy of materials proposed from the standpoints of stability and safety and of composition and color shall be subject to approval by the Planning and Zoning Administrator and Building Official. ((O)16-09, 09/07/16) B. Illumination 1. Illumination of signs, when permitted by this chapter, may be accomplished only by the following methods: a. Halo or internal illumination, to the extent that only the sign characters and logos emit light, unless otherwise approved by the Planning and Zoning Administrator or the Planning and Zoning Commission. b. Sign lighting may include neon, light emitting diodes (LED) and other light sources, except where expressly prohibited in this chapter, in accordance with the following standards: i. Light sources shall be spaced the maximum distance to obtain uniformity on the face material. ii. Color temperature shall not exceed four thousand four hundred (4,400) kelvins. c. Area lighting provided such lighting is in accordance with the Town of Oro Valley Lighting Code. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 13 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. d. Illuminated wall signs may be turned on no earlier than 5:00 a.m. and shall be turned off no later than 11:00 p.m. or when the business closes, whichever is later, or as specified in this chapter. e. Electronic message boards such as LED, LCD, plasma screens and similar electronic message signs expressly permitted in this chapter shall meet the following standards: i. Limited to two hundred (200) nits (candela per square meter), full white mode, from sunset to sunrise. ii. Constant movement, blinking, flashing, high intensity, or animation caused by an LED or other electronic components of the sign is prohibited. iii. Message shall not change more than once every twenty-four (24) hours or as State law requires the price of the product to change. iv. Background of the electronic message board portion of the sign shall be black and no more than two (2) colors shall be allowed for words or numbers. f. Sign plans submitted for permitting shall be sufficiently complete to enable the Planning and Zoning Administrator to readily ascertain code compliance. The Planning and Zoning Administrator may require additional evidence of compliance such as cut sheets, manufacturer specifications and documentation from the sign and/or sign lighting manufacturer, proving compliance with the lighting standards, which will be kept on file at the Town as evidence of code compliance for follow up inspections and complaints. g. A label must be attached to the exterior of sign indicating compliance with maximum kelvin or nit rating. 2. Prohibited Sign Lighting The following types of light sources are prohibited as means to illuminate or attract attention to any sign: a. Exposed light source other than as expressly permitted in window signs, Section 28.4.B.14 28.5.B.14, or as a component of an electronic message board. b. LED illuminated window sign display areas per Section 28.5.B.14.a.iv.d.3. 25.4.14. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 14 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. c. Blinking, flashing, rotating, constant movement and animated light sources. d. Search lights. e. An illuminated sign placed on the interior of a business which is visible from the exterior shall not be illuminated when the business is closed, except “closed for business” signs. ((O)18-08, 05/16/18; (O)17-05, 06/07/17; (O)16-05, 04/06/16) C. Colors 1. Various sign colors shall be permitted, except fluorescent or iridescent colors. 2. All developments, including those within a Planned Area Development (PAD) that have approved sign criteria or Master Sign Program, are required to utilize only approved colors. D. Location and Measurement Standards 1. Location Standards A sign shall not be installed to cause the following: a. Obstruction of any door, window, or fire escape in any building. b. Interference with or to confuse traffic, present any traffic hazard or obstruct the vision of motorists. c. Projections over any public sidewalk, street, alley, or public place unless otherwise approved by the Town Engineer and/or Planning and Zoning Administrator or is allowed by any portion of this Chapter. d. Placement in a public right-of-way, except as permitted by Sections 28.7 and 28.8. The Planning and Zoning Administrator or Town Engineer may cause the removal of any unauthorized signs from public right-of-way. e. Obstruction of another sign, as determined by the Planning and Zoning Administrator. 2. Measurement Standards Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 15 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. a. The area of a sign that consists of individual letters, words and symbols, which are placed upon a building wall or freestanding wall and are not encompassed by a frame or boundary, shall be measured by the overall height of the tallest letter by the overall length of the entire sign. The Planning and Zoning Administrator may approve the calculation of signs by measuring the sum of the smallest rectangular shape needed to enclose each letter or symbol if special circumstances arise that would warrant the need to calculate differently. b. A sign that consists of multiple faces, such as a monument sign, shall be measured to encompass the overall height by overall length of the largest face. c. The sign height shall be measured as the vertical distance from the average finished grade beneath the sign to the topmost feature of the sign. If the sign is located where the average finished grade is lower than the adjoining grade of the road, the sign height may be taken from the roadway surface nearest the sign to the topmost portion of the sign. d. Clearance is measured as the shortest distance between the underside of the sign and the average finished grade beneath the sign. e. Setbacks for freestanding signs shall be measured from the edge of the sign structure closest to the property line. ((O)19-06, 07/31/19) E. Inspections and Maintenance 1. Inspections The Building Official, Planning and Zoning Administrator, and/or Town Engineer, or any such person officially designated by them, is hereby empowered to perform inspections, as deemed appropriate, to assure compliance with this code. 2. Maintenance a. Each sign shall be maintained in a new or like-new condition at all times so as not to constitute a danger or hazard to public safety or become an eyesore to the community. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 16 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. b. Repainting/Resurfacing of Signs Maintenance of signage, such as repainting or resurfacing shall not require any permits as long as the sign is in no way altered, changed, or modified from its previous state. ((O)16-09, 09/07/16) F. Landscaping 1. The base for all permanent freestanding signs shall be integrated into a landscaped area. 2. The landscaped area shall conform to the Town’s landscape requirements and shall be maintained at all times. 3. The landscape design shall not permit plants that would obstruct the visibility of the sign face from the street. ((O)11-07, 03/16/11) Section 28.4 Definitions and Sign Types (RELOCATED INTO CHAPTER 31) 1 A-Frame Sign A hinged or self-supporting upright sign constructed of durable materials and connected so as to maintain an “A” shape or similar structure. 2. Abandoned Sign A sign which advertises, identifies or gives notice of a business which is no longer in operation or an activity which has already occurred. 3.Advertising Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 17 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. A sign primarily listing products sold or services offered, or products manufactured on the premises. 4. Alteration Shall mean any change, addition, or modification in construction of an existing sign. 5 Animation The movement or optical illusion of movement of any part of a sign structure, design, or pictorial segment, including the movement of any illumination, flashing or varying of light intensity. 6. Awning Sign Refer to Section 28.5.B.1. 7. Balloon Sign Refer to Section 28.6.B.7. 8. Banner Refer to Section 28.6.B.1. 9. Billboard An off-site sign that is pasted, painted, or fastened on in a manner to allow for periodic replacement of messages that is not located on the property where the billboard is located. 10. Building Frontage The measurement between two (2) straight lines projecting from the outermost edges of a building or tenant space wall that are perpendicular to a straight line running along the ground level of the front of the measured wall. 11. Cabinet Sign A three (3) dimensional structure which includes a frame, borders and sign panel face and may include internal illumination upon which the sign logos are placed or etched, and is architecturally integrated with the building. Pill-box signs Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 18 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. 12. Change of Copy A replacement face(s) or material to an existing sign without changing any structural members, sizes, and/or heights. 13. Character Any letter, number, logo, and/or symbol as defined in this section. 14. Color Temperature The warmth or coolness of white light source along the black body curve. The higher the color temperature (kelvin (k)) the cooler appearing (brighter) the white light appears. 15. Construction Sign Refer to Section 28.6.B.2. 16. Development Complex A site having common vehicular access points, which is subject to a development plan. 17. Development Sign Refer to Section 28.6.B.2. 18. Direct Lighting A source of external illumination located a distance away from the sign which lights the sign, but which itself is not visible from any normal position or view. 19. Directional Sign Refer to Section 28.5.B.2. 20. Directory Sign Refer to Section 28.5.B.3. 21. Display Area Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 19 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. Refer to Section 28.5.B.14. 22. Double-Faced Sign A sign having two (2) display surfaces, one (1) (or more) support(s) of which is (are) shared by both surfaces. Hence, double-face signs include back-to-back signs as well as V-shaped signs. 23. Electronic Message Board A sign that permits the changing of messages by means of electronically controlled sign copy. 24. Entryway Sign Refer to Sections 28.5.B.4 and 28.5.C.1. 25. Fascia A parapet-type wall used as part of the facade of a flat-roofed building and projecting from the building face immediately adjacent thereto. Such a wall shall enclose at least three (3) sides of the projecting flat roof. 26. Flag Refer to Section 28.6.B.3. 27. Freestanding Shall mean any structure which is not attached to any other structure or portion of a structure. 28. Garage/Yard/Estate Sale Sign An on-site or off-site, temporary sign made from paper, poster board, cardboard, or like material. 29. Government Sign A sign installed or required by a public agency such as traffic, public transit, public information, or similar government entity. 30. Grand Opening Sign Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 20 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. An on-site sign advertising the opening of an establishment, expansion, or change of ownership of a commercial enterprise, new business, store, or office. 31. Ground or Monument Sign Refer to Section 28.5.B.7. 32. Halo Illumination Illumination produced by recessing a light source inside a hollow character with an open back or within the surface to which the sign letters are mounted. An outline glow around the characters is created by this light as it is reflected off the background to which the characters are attached. 33. Historical Marker A sign marker locating and identifying a historical interest or site. 34. Home Occupation Sign A sign that identifies a business or commercial activity that is conducted from the property zoned for residential use. 35. Human Signs Any portable commercial advertisement that is held or worn by a person or persons to draw attention to or direct the public to a business or event. 36. Identification Sign An on-site, permanent sign which identifies the premises where the sign is located. 37. Illuminated Sign A sign whose surface is lit internally or externally or has the potential or ability to be illuminated either by battery or electricity shall be considered an illuminated sign whether the sign is lit or unlit. 38. Indirect Lighting A source of external illumination located a distance away from the sign, but which is itself not visible from any normal position. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 21 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. 39. Inflatable Sign An object, device or structure capable of or designed to be inflated with air or lighter-than-air gas that is used for the purpose of attracting attention or to make something known to the public. 40. Internal Illumination A source of illumination entirely within the sign wherein the source of the illumination is not visible. 41. Kiosk Sign A freestanding sign that contains directional placards. The kiosk is installed per a contract with an independent contractor who is responsible for the manufacture and maintenance of the signs. 42. Logo A graphic symbol representing a business. Logos shall be state or federally registered trademarks. 43. Maintenance The replacing or repairing of a part of a sign made usable, unsafe, or unattractive by ordinary wear, tear or damage that is beyond the control of the owner, or the repainting of an existing sign without changing the wording, location, composition or color of the sign. 44. Marquee Sign Any sign affixed to or constructed in a roof like structure or awning projecting over an entrance to a building, such as a theater. 45. Memorial Sign A permanent sign, table, or plaque memorializing a person, event, structure, or site. 46. Menu Board Refer to Section 28.5.B.6. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 22 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. 47. Model Home Flags Refer to Section 28.6.C.3. 48. Modifier A word on a sign describing uses and activities other than the business name. 49. Moving or Animated Signs Any sign or part of a sign which changes physical position, flashes, blinks lights, rotates or conveys the illusion of movement by mechanical means, illumination, and/or air movement. 50. Neon Sign An illuminated, commercial display made up of glass tubes, shaped to form letters and designs. 51. Nit A unit of visible-light intensity, commonly used to specify the brightness of an LED, cathode ray tube or liquid crystal display computer display. One (1) nit is equivalent to one (1) candela per square meter. 52. Nonconforming Sign Any sign which does not conform to the provisions of this code but which, when first constructed, was legally allowed by the Town of Oro Valley or political subdivision then having control over signs. 53. Nonilluminated Sign A sign that does not have the ability to be electrified or powered in any way. The components that enable the sign to be lit must be permanently disabled in order to be considered a nonilluminated sign. 54. Off-Site Sign Any sign not located on the premises or site of the use identified or advertised by the sign. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 23 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. 55. On-Site Sign Any sign which is located on the premises or site of the use identified or advertised by the sign. 56. On-Site Subdivision Sign An on-site, temporary sign located at the entrance to a subdivision. 57. Pan-Channel Letter A dimensional character fabricated to form a pan (i.e., a back and sides). The pan is formed in the shape of a character. The sides are strips of the same material fastened to the back. The open end of the pan is usually capped by a character cut from translucent acrylic, and is known as the face. Lighting may be installed inside the pan to illuminate the face. Note to Code Publishing: The below interpretation is no longer needed. The code was updated to accommodate. Pill-box signs 58. Parapet The top portion of the wall which extends above the roofline. 59. Pedestrian Tenant Directory Refer to Section 28.5.B.8. 60. Pennants Any lightweight plastic, fabric, or other material, containing multi-colors and that may contain a message of any kind, suspended from a rope, wires, or string, designed to move in the wind. 61. Permanent Sign Letters, numerals, symbols, and/or insignia that is intended to be displayed for an indefinite or long-lasting period and the lettering or message of which is intended to Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 24 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. remain essentially unchanged, except for the maintenance against normal effects of exposure to weather. 62. Pole Cover Covers made from various materials which enclose or conceal a pole or other structural supports or members to the sign. 63. Portable Sign Any sign not permanently attached to the ground or other permanent structure, or a sign designed to be transported, including, but not limited to, signs designed to be moved by means of wheels; signs converted into A-frames; menu and sandwich board signs; balloons used as signs; and signs attached to or painted on vehicles parked and visible from the public right-of-way, unless the vehicles are used in normal day-to-day operations of the business. 64. Posters A large printed display or picture often posted in a public place as a notice or advertisement. 65. Premises All contiguous land used and occupied by an establishment, whether owned or leased from another. Included are all buildings, storage and service areas, and private roads or driveways which are an integral part of the establishment. 66. Prohibited Use Shall mean a use not specifically permitted. 67. Public Service Sign A sign which provides directions to a public or quasi-public location such as community centers, schools, Town facilities, and religious institutions. 68. Projecting Sign Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 25 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. An on-site sign attached to and extending more than twelve (12) inches from a structure not designed exclusively for the support of the sign and/or a sign which projects from the wall of a building or structure perpendicular to the wall surface. 69. Real Estate Sign A sign pertaining to the sale, rent, or lease of the premises or portion of the premises on which the sign is located. 70. Reasonable Repairs To restore an existing structure to a good or sound condition resulting from decay or damage. 71. Residential Sign A sign on which is displayed the name and address of the occupant. 72. Reverse Channel Letter A sign with dimensional character(s) fabricated from opaque material to form a pan, i.e., a front and sides. The pan is formed in the shape of a character. The sides are strips of material fastened to the front. The back remains open. Lighting may be installed inside the pan which creates a halo illumination. 73. Roofline The top edge of the roof or the top of the parapet, whichever forms the top line of the building silhouette. 74. Roof Sign A sign that is mounted on, above, or over the roof of a building, so that it projects above the highest point of the roofline, parapet, or fascia of the building. 75. Seasonal Sign Refer to Section 28.6.B.5. 76. Service Station/Fuel Sign Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 26 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. Refer to Section 28.5.B.9. 77. Setback The shortest straight line distance in feet from the nearest property or lot boundary to the main accessory building, structure, sign, or similar features located on the same property or lot. 78. Sign Every message, announcement, declaration, display, illustration, insignia, character, surface, or space erected, maintained or attached to any structure, surface, or thing and made visible for the purpose of attracting attention or to making something known to the public. 79. Sign Area Allotment The permitted amount of identification sign area on ratio to the linear footage of building frontage. 80. Sign Modification Any change to an existing sign’s copy, color, and/or supporting structures. 81. Sign Structure A freestanding wall, pole, pedestal, or object erected for the purpose of supporting the sign. 82. Site Plan A plan drawing of an individual site including the layout of buildings, circulation system, parking, walls, landscaping, open space, and any other appropriate information as required by the Town of Oro Valley to provide adequate review. 83. Seasonal or Event Banner Refer to Section 28.6.B.1.c. 84. Subcontractor Sign Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 27 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. A temporary sign which identifies the firm, business, persons, or entity responsible for work or activity in progress at the location of the sign. 85. Symbol A letter, figure, or other conventional mark designating an object, quantity, operation, function, or the like. 86. Tagline An accessory wall sign containing a grouping of letters or characters built into a single pan channel or reverse pan channel platform that contains modifiers or is used to convey information relating to the business such as goods, services, products or business associates. 87. Temporary Sign Any display in public view to advertise or convey information or direction which is intended to be displayed for a limited or finite period of time only. The type, quality, and materials of construction of which, although visually attractive and structurally sound, are not intended to be long lasting. 88. Theater Sign Refer to Section 28.5.B.10. 89. Time and Temperature Sign Refer to Section 28.5.B.11. 90. Traffic Sign An on-site or off-site sign for which the sole purpose and placement are solely to define and streamline the flow of vehicular traffic so as to minimize congestion and promote safety. 91. Under-Canopy Sign Refer to Section 28.5.B.12. 92. Unoccupied Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 28 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. A premises or structure which is not occupied or being put to those uses as authorized by the last business privilege license issued by the Town for that address and business or a premises or structure where the public utilities are not in service. 93. Vehicle Sign A sign that is mounted, painted, or erected upon trucks, cars, boats, trailers, or other motorized vehicles or equipment that is parked for the primary purpose of functioning as a sign. 94. Wall Sign Refer to Section 28.5.B.13. Code Publishing Note: The below interpretation is no longer needed. The code was changed to clarify. Pill-box signs 95. Window Sign Refer to Section 28.5.B.14. ((O)19-06, 07/31/19; (O)18-08, 05/16/18; (O)17-02, 02/15/17; (O)16-09, 09/07/16; (O)16-05, 04/06/16; (O)15-08, 05/20/15; (O)11-07, 03/16/11) Section 28.4 5 Permanent Signs A. Identification Signs 1. The following signs shall be required for the purpose of identification: a. Residential address. b. Building address for multi-building development (Refer to the current Pima County Addressing Code Regulations). c. Names of streets, drives, circles, complexes, condominiums, etc. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 29 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. B. Permanent Signs in a Commercial/Industrial Zoning District The following permanent sign types shall be allowed within a Commercial, Industrial and/or Private School Zoning District and for religious institutions as specified herein: 1. Awning Sign a. Definition: A sign which is placed on, or integrated into, fabric or other material canopies, which is mounted on the exterior wall of a building. Sign copy affixed to an awning may only display the name of the business and/or address. A.b. Quantity: One (1) awning allowed per business. B.c. Area of Sign Copy: Maximum twenty (20) square feet which shall count against the business’s sign area allotment. C.d. Height: Not to exceed the roofline of a building. D.e. Illumination: Internal illumination, fluorescent lamps, provided only the copy emits light. The background material shall be opaque. An awning sign must be turned off at the close of business. 2. Directional Sign a. Definition: A permanent on-site sign that is placed solely to define location and streamline the flow of vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic so as to minimize congestion and promote safety. A directional sign may only display written or graphic directions for traffic, name of the business and/or logo, and address and/or suite number. A b. Quantity: One (1) single- or double-faced directional sign per individual, freestanding business that is not part of a Master Sign Program. Businesses that have drive-through lanes shall be allowed one (1) additional directional sign. B c. Area of Sign: Six (6) square feet. C d. Height: Not to exceed three (3) feet. D e. Location: To be located at an access point to the property and/or interior to the property of the business. E f. Setback: None unless otherwise required. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 30 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. F g. Illumination: Internal illumination allowed; provided, that the sign is turned off at the close of business. Figure 28-3. Directional Sign 3. Directory Sign a. Definition: An on-site sign interior to a development that lists only names and locations of the businesses or activities within a building or multi-tenant complex. A directory sign shall help to direct vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic. A b. Quantity: Shall be determined and reviewed on an individual project basis by the Planning and Zoning Administrator, when applicable. The guidelines set forth under an approved sign criteria or Master Sign Program shall be followed. B c. Area of Sign: Not to exceed forty (40) square feet, and not to exceed two (2) square feet for each business displayed on the sign. C d. Height: Not to exceed eight (8) feet from grade. D e. Location: Interior to the property or development, such as the parking area. E f. Setback: Minimum forty (40) feet from the property line. F g. Illumination: Internal illumination allowed; provided, that the sign is turned off by 11:00 p.m. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 31 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. 4. Entryway Sign a. Definition: A permanent sign identifying the entrance to a subdivision, complex, facility, or commercial development. A b. Quantity: Maximum of two (2) per entryway with one (1) located on each side of entryway. If the linear frontage of the project exceeds six hundred (600) feet and there is more than one (1) entry point along that frontage, two (2) additional signs may be permitted at the second entryway on that frontage. For projects with multiple street frontages, entryway signs are permitted on each frontage in accordance with the quantity and spacing requirements listed above. B c. Area of Sign: Thirty-two (32) square feet. C d. Height: Not to exceed six (6) feet or the height of the entryway wall on which the sign is placed. D e. Location: On private property, in a landscaped area at entryways, as described above. E f. Setback: None unless otherwise required. F g. Illumination: Halo illuminated letters or direct lighting that shall not project above the sign. The sign may be turned on at 5:00 a.m. and shall be turned off by 11:00 p.m. Figure 28-4. Entryway Sign Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 32 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. Figure 28-5. Allowed Entryway Signs 5. (Repealed by (O)19-06, 07/31/19) 6. Menu Board a. Definition: A monument style or wall-mounted sign providing a bill of fare for the purpose of placing orders at a drive-through, drive-in restaurant, or walk up window. A. b. Quantity: Two (2) per drive-through lane. B. c. Area of Sign: Thirty-two (32) square feet. C. d. Height: Not to exceed six (6) feet. D. e. Location: Within a designated drive-through lane so as not to be visible from adjacent streets or property, or another location approved by the Town. E. f. Setback: Must be on private property and shall not pose a safety hazard. F. g. Illumination: May be internally illuminated provided the menu board is turned off no later than one (1) hour after business is closed. 7. Monument Sign Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 33 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. a. Definition: A permanent sign supported by structures, columns, uprights, and/or braces that are placed on, or anchored in, the ground independent of the building or business structure. A. b. Quantity: i. One (1) per street frontage. ii. If frontage is greater than six hundred (600) feet and there is more than one (1) entrance to the development, a second sign is permitted. iii. For frontages greater than eight hundred (800) feet, additional signs may be approved by the Town. iv. A corner sign with frontage on both streets may be utilized as an additional allowable sign. B c. Area of Sign: i. Fifty (50) square feet for a single tenant or the development name. ii. Seventy-two (72) square feet for a multiple-tenant sign with tenant panels. C d. Height: i. Not to exceed eight (8) feet from grade. ii. An architectural element of the sign, such as an arch or column, may exceed the height of the monument sign by twenty-five percent (25%); provided, that all text and logos are less than eight (8) feet in height from grade. D e. Location: To be placed near the entrance or along a street frontage on private property. E f. Setback: None unless otherwise required. F g. Illumination: i. Illumination may be halo, internal, or a combination thereof. ii. Individual panels shall be opaque with copy that may be lit. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 34 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. iii. Unused tenant panels shall be opaque and designed to match the rest of the sign. iv. The sign may be turned on at 5:00 a.m. and shall be turned off no later than 11:00 p.m. G h. Design: i. Blank tenant panels shall not be white. ii. The sign may be single- or double-faced, with all supporting structures concealed. iii. The sign may contain the name of the development and a maximum of eight (8) tenants, along with the property address. iv. No one (1) tenant may be displayed more than once in one (1) monument sign. H i. Changeable Copy Standards for Monument Signs: i. Uses are limited to the following: a) Private schools. b) Religious institutions. c) Service stations, which are subject to subsection B.9 of this section. d) Theaters, which are subject to subsection B.10 of this section. e) Time/temperature, which are subject to subsection B.11 of this section. ii. Quantity: One (1) allowed as an integrated part of a monument or wall sign. iii. Size: Changeable copy portion of the sign shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the proposed sign area. iv. Illumination: Standards of Section 28.3.B shall apply. v. Design: Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 35 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. a) Changeable copy may be done manually or with an electronic message board. b) Electronic message boards shall be integrated into the monument sign. 8. Pedestrian Tenant Directory a. Definition: An exterior, wall-mounted, or freestanding sign that lists only the names and locations of tenants of a complex or development for the sole purpose of directing pedestrians. The sign shall have a uniform background color and letter style. A. b. Quantity: One (1) per building entrance, or as approved by the Town. If applicable, applicant shall follow the guidelines set forth under a Master Sign Program, Section 28.2.B. B. c. Area of Sign: Maximum four (4) square foot panel for the name of the complex and maximum two (2) square foot panel for each business or resident within the complex. C. d. Height: Shall be at eye level for pedestrian traffic and not exceed the roofline of a building. D. e. Location: May be wall-mounted or freestanding at pedestrian entrance points to the complex and/or along pedestrian walkways. E. f. Illumination: Sign shall be nonilluminated. Figure 28-6. Pedestrian Tenant Directory Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 36 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. 9. Service Station/Fuel Sign a. Definition: A permanent, two (2) component, monument style sign displaying fuel prices, fuel types, name of station, and/or logos. A. b. Quantity: One (1) per street frontage. B. c. Area of Sign: Thirty-two (32) square feet. C. d. Height: Not to exceed six (6) feet from grade. D. e. Location: On private property adjacent to an arterial or collector street only. E. f. Setback: None unless otherwise required. F. g. Illumination: Name and logo of the business may be internally illuminated. G. h. Changeable copy standards for service station/fuel signs: i. Uses are limited to the following: a) Fuel prices. b) Fuel types. ii. Size: Changeable copy portion of the sign shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the proposed sign area. iii. Illumination: Standards of Section 28.3.B shall apply. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 37 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. iv. Design: a) Changeable copy may be done manually or with an electronic message board. b) Electronic message boards shall be integrated into the monument sign. Figure 28-7. Service Station/Fuel Sign 10. Theater Signs a. Definition: A monument style or wall sign with changeable copy panels used to display the current movies and times they are playing within the theater. A. b. Quantity: One (1) wall sign and one (1) monument style sign allowed. B. c. Area of Sign: Fifty (50) square feet for a monument style sign and sixty-four (64) square feet for a wall sign. C. d. Height: Eight (8) feet for a monument style sign. A wall sign shall not extend above the roofline of a building. D. e. Location: A monument style sign shall be located on private property and a wall sign shall be displayed at the main entrance to the building. E. f. Setback: None unless otherwise required. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 38 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. F. g. Illumination: The sign may be internally illuminated or the copy may be electronically illuminated and shall meet the standards of Section 28.3.B. The sign may only display the current listing of movies and their times. No other advertising message is allowed. The sign shall be turned off one (1) hour after closing of theater. Figure 28-8. Theater Sign 11. Time and Temperature Signs a. Definition: An electronically controlled sign that provides the current time and/or temperature. A. b. Quantity: One (1) per development project. B. c. Area of Sign: A time and temperature sign may be a component of a monument style sign. Wall signs shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet. C. d. Height: Not to exceed the roofline of a building. D. e. Location: On private property and shall not be located within six hundred (600) feet of another time and temperature sign, not including an analog mounted on a wall. E. f. Illumination: Shall meet the standards of Section 28.3.B. 12. Under-Canopy Sign a. Definition: A wall-mounted or hanging sign which identifies the business name and/or logo. Under-canopy signs shall be consistent in color, shape, design, and materials, if the development has an approved sign criteria or master sign program. An under-canopy sign shall be located entirely under a covered porch, walkway, extended roof or similar structure and is solely for directing pedestrian traffic. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 39 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. A. b. Quantity: One (1) per tenant space. B. c. Area of Sign: Four (4) square feet. C. d. Height: A minimum clearance of seven (7) feet shall be maintained beneath the sign and shall not extend above a roofline of the building. D. e. Location: The sign shall be in front of the tenant space it is identifying and shall be suspended from a roof overhang above a walkway or porch, or may be perpendicular to the street and attached to the fascia of the building. E. f. Illumination: Shall be nonilluminated. 13. Wall Sign a. Definition: Any sign which is fastened, attached, connected, or supported in whole or in part by a building or structure other than a sign structure which is supported wholly by the ground with the exposed face of the sign in a plane parallel to the plane of the wall. A. i. A wall sign shall consist of individual character letters (pan channel or reverse pan channel). i. ii. Only individual logos may utilize cabinet sign type with a translucent sign face. ii. iii. Wall signs may include the name of the business, a trademarked logo, tagline, and modifiers, if needed, to further clarify the goods or services available on the premises. b. Quantity: i. No more than two (2) elevations may contain a wall sign. ii. If a single tenant occupies an end unit or entire freestanding building, there may be signs on three (3) elevations, but only two (2) elevations may have illuminated wall signs. iii. “End unit” refers to the end unit of a building in the final phase of a development. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 40 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. c. Area of Sign: For building elevations containing wall signs, a sign may be: i. Twenty-four (24) square feet, with no single wall sign containing more than one (1) square foot of sign for each linear foot of building frontage, for a maximum sign area of one hundred fifty (150) square feet. ii. Wall signs for building elevations further than three hundred (300) feet from the street may contain no more than one and one-half (1 1/2) square feet of sign area for each linear foot of frontage, for a maximum sign area of two hundred (200) square feet. iii. Where businesses do not possess individual frontages, each may maintain an individual sign; however, the maximum wall sign square footage shall not be exceeded. iv. Taglines are not to exceed thirty-five percent (35%) of the actual area of the main wall sign, as permitted in this section. v. May not project more than eight (8) inches from the wall on which the sign is mounted. d. Height: No wall sign shall extend above the roofline of a building. e. Location: Shall only be placed on the building elevations or at the main entrance of a business which the sign identifies. f. Illumination: i. Individual letters may be nonilluminated, halo illuminated or internally illuminated. ii. Cabinet-type signs shall only emit light through the logo. iii. Taglines may be halo or internally illuminated and shall only emit light through a translucent material over cut out letters or characters. iv. The standards of Section 28.3.B shall apply. g. Changeable copy standards for wall signs: i. Uses are limited to the following: Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 41 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. a) Private schools. b) Religious institutions. c) Theaters. See subsection B.10 of this section. d) Time/temperature. See subsection B.11 of this section. ii. Quantity: One (1) allowed as an integrated part of a wall sign if changeable copy is not used on a monument sign. iii. Size: Changeable copy portion of the sign, including frame, shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the proposed sign area. iv. Illumination: Internal. v. Design: a) Changeable copy may not be changed electronically. Figure 28-9. Wall Sign 14. Window Signs a. Definition: Any form of advertisement and/or identification associated with the business that is affixed to the interior or exterior of a window, or placed immediately Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 42 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. behind a window so as to inform or attract attention to the public outside of the building and/or tenant space. Window signs are divided into five (5) types of signs: i. Business Name: Signs that identify the name of the business. a) Area of sign: Maximum two (2) square feet. b) Quantity: Maximum of one (1) sign for any one (1) business and/or tenant space. For businesses that are corner tenants or individual properties having two (2) street frontages, the same shall apply on both sides. c) Location: The business name sign shall be located on the entrance door to the establishment. If an entrance door cannot be utilized, then the sign may be located where it will not interfere with any other sign types, under this provision. d) Illumination: Business name shall be not illuminated except as provided in subsection B.14.a.iv.d of this section. ii. Business Hours of Operation: Signs that identify the business is open and/or closed for operation. a) Area of Sign: Hours of operation shall not exceed a maximum of one (1) square foot. b) Quantity: Maximum of one (1) sign for any one (1) business and/or tenant space. For businesses that are corner tenants or individual properties having two (2) street frontages, the same shall apply on both sides. c) Location: The hours of operation shall be located on the entrance door to the establishment. If an entrance door cannot be utilized, then the sign may be located within another area that will not interfere with any other sign types, under this provision. d) Illumination: Business hours shall not be illuminated. iii. Sign Band: A thin band which stretches the overall length of the windows of a building front and/or tenant space and displays either the name of the business or logo in multiple successions. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 43 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. a) Area of Sign: A sign band shall not exceed a maximum of one (1) foot in height by the overall length of the building frontage and/or tenant space. b) Quantity: A maximum of one (1) sign band per window. c) Height: The sign band shall be no higher than the midpoint of the overall height of the windows from grade. d) Illumination: Sign band shall not be illuminated. Additional Requirements: 1) The band may include additional text, logos, or graphics that relate to the business within. 2) Copy may not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total band length. iv. Display Area: An area for the purpose of displaying miscellaneous items such as posters, menus, promotional items or the like which pertain to the business itself, in a defined location and may include illumination. Window displays such as mannequins, three (3) dimensional figures, clothing and the like, which do not contain advertisement, shall not be considered a window type sign as described above. a) Area of sign: Maximum of six (6) square feet. b) Quantity: Maximum of one (1) display area for any one (1) business and/or tenant space. For businesses that are corner tenants or individual properties with two (2) street frontages, may have one (1) display area per frontage. Businesses and/or tenants with building frontage in excess of forty (40) feet may have one (1) additional display area. c) Location: The display area shall be located on the first immediate window to the right or left of the entrance door. For tenants having a corner space, the display area shall be located so as to not interfere with visibility pertaining to safety issues or interfere with any other sign types under this provision. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 44 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. d) Illumination: A display area containing illumination shall meet the following standards: 1) Quantity: A maximum of one (1) display area containing illumination is allowed per business regardless of length of store front or corner location. A maximum of one (1) illuminated sign is allowed in the (1) one display area. 2) Location: On The first immediate window to the right, left or top of the primary entrance door only. Illuminated display areas shall not be located on the sides or rear of buildings. 3) Type: Internal or exposed neon. Sign shall not be externally illuminated or incorporate LED lighting. 4) Hours: Sign may only be turned on at 5:00 a.m. and shall be turned off at 11:00 p.m. 5) Movement: The sign shall not flash, blink, rotate, move or contain animation. e) Color: All window signs shall utilize colors that are compatible with the architectural design of the building. Fluorescent or iridescent colors shall not be allowed. v. Open/Closed Sign: A sign that identifies if the business is open or closed. a) Quantity: Maximum of one (1) for any one (1) business and/or tenant space per street frontage. b) Illumination: Open/closed sign may be illuminated. Open/closed sign containing illumination shall meet the following standards: 1) Combinations: If the open/closed sign is part of or attached to a larger graphic or sign it is considered a display area and shall meet the standards of illuminated display area. 2) Hours: Sign may only be turned on at 5:00 a.m. and shall be turned off at 11:00 p.m. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 45 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. 3) Movement: The sign shall not flash, blink, rotate, move or contain animation. 1. vi. General Requirements for All Window Signs: a. AREA OF SIGN: i. NO MORE THAN 30 PERCENT OF THE WINDOW ON WHICH THE SIGN IS DISPLAYED. ii. SIGN COPY ON A WINDOW SIGN WITH LETTERS OR SYMBOLS NO MORE THAN THREE INCHES HIGH SHALL NOT BE COUNTED AS PART OF THE SIGN AREA ALLOTMENT WHEN USED FOR THE BUSINESS NAME, CONTACT AND HOURS. b. LOCATION: i. FIRST FLOOR BUILDING WINDOWS ONLY c. Illumination: i. Open/Closed signs may be illuminated ii. A maximum of one (1) six (6) square foot display area containing illumination is allowed per business regardless of length of store front or corner location. iii. Hours: Sign may only be turned on at 5:00 a.m. and shall be turned off at 11:00 p.m. iv. Movement: The sign shall not flash, blink, rotate, move or contain animation. a) Permits are required for all window signs except for business name/hours of operation and open/closed signs. b) No additional permits will be required to continually change the display area as long as the location of the original permitted area has not changed. d c) Any off-site advertisement displayed in a window is strictly prohibited unless otherwise specified in this chapter. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 46 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. Figure 28-10. Sample illustration showing placement of window signs Example of a display area containing multiple signs. Only one (1) sign in a single display area can be illuminated. ((O)19-06, 07/31/19; (O)18-08, 05/16/18; (O)17-02, 02/15/17; (O)16-05, 04/06/16; (O)15-08, 05/20/15) C. Permanent Signs within a Residential Zoning District The following permanent signs shall be allowed within a Residential District: Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 47 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. 1. Entryway Signs Refer to subsection B.4 of this section. 2. Kiosk Signs Refer to subsection B.5 of this section. 3. Monument and wall signs for religious institutions, private schools and public institutions are permitted in residential districts subject to Town approval. ((O)18-08, 05/16/18; (O)11-07, 03/16/11) Section 28.6 5 Temporary Signs A. Requirements for All Temporary Signs 1. Any sign that penetrates the ground is subject to blue stake requirements. 2. Temporary signs shall not obscure, be attached to or mimic public traffic control devices, signage, or appurtenances. 3. Any damage to public or private property caused by signs placed within the right-of-way shall be the sole responsibility of the sign owner. 4. Standards for temporary sign materials are provided in Section 28.3.A.4, General Sign Requirements. ((O)16-09, 09/07/16) B. Temporary Signs in a Commercial/Industrial Zoning District The following temporary sign types shall be allowed within a Commercial and/or Industrial District: 1. Banner a. Requirements for All Banners Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 48 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. i. Definition: Any sign of light-weight fabric or similar material that is temporarily mounted to a building or is freestanding. Iii. Design Standards a. a) Installation: All banners shall be securely anchored to the wall and/or parapet wall of the building where the business is located. THE BANNER SHALL NOT BE HUNG AS TO OBSTRUCT A WALKWAY. IF or, if freestanding, THE BANNER MUST BE attached to a solid perimeter frame that matches the banner color. The frame shall be anchored by posts with eyelets fastening the banner to the frame at two (2) foot maximum spacing, or in such a manner that the banner is taut and does not fold over. Banners shall not be hung from another sign structure, landscaping, utility pole, or similar structure. b. b) Materials: Banners must be made of durable mylar, nylon fabric, or similar material. c. c) Banner lettering, images and background colors may be any color, including black or white, except fluorescent or iridescent colors. d. d) Lettering shall be neat and legible copy. b. New Business Banner A banner may be utilized for the purpose of a new business opening or change of ownership to promote a new business. For seasonal or special event banner signs, see subsections B.1.c and d of this section. i Quantity: One (1) banner per street frontage, per business. No more than two (2) banners shall be issued to any one (1) new business. ii. . Area of Sign: Maximum sixty-four (64) square feet. iii. Height: Not to exceed the roofline of a building. iv. Location: Must be installed on the site and/or tenant space of the business. v.. Duration: Banners are allowed for a period of thirty (30) days. One (1) extension for an additional thirty (30) days may be granted by the Planning and Zoning Administrator, due to extenuating circumstances. A written request must Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 49 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. be submitted prior to the first thirty (30) day expiration. No more than one (1) extension may be granted in a calendar year. vi. vii. Removal: A banner must be removed after thirty (30) days or if permanent signage has been installed prior to the expiration of a new business banner. c. Seasonal or Event Banner i. Definition: A seasonal or event banner may be used to advertise a seasonal or special event in any Commercial/Industrial Zoning District. ii. Quantity: One (1) freestanding sign per street frontage and/or one (1) wall sign. A business is allowed a maximum of four (4) permits per calendar year. iii. Area of Sign: Maximum sixteen (16) square feet for a freestanding sign and maximum twenty-four (24) square feet for a wall-mounted banner. iv. Height: Not to exceed four (4) feet from grade for a freestanding sign. Wall-mounted signs shall not exceed the roofline of a building. v. Location: On private property where the event is taking place and/or the merchandise is being sold. vi. Setback: None unless otherwise required. vii. Duration: Each permit shall not exceed thirty (30) days. 2. BANNER INSTALLED ON A BUILDING a. QUANTITY: ONE (1) BANNER PER BUSINESS. b. AREA OF SIGN: MAXIMUM SIXTY (60) SQUARE FEET. c. Height: Not to exceed the roofline of a building. d. LOCATION: MUST BE INSTALLED ON THE BUILDING AND/OR TENANT SPACE OF THE BUSINESS. e. DURATION: THE COMBINED TOTAL TIME ALLOWED FOR BOTH WALL AND FREESTANDING BANNERS IS ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY (120) DAYS PER Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 50 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. CALENDAR YEAR. THE 120-DAY TIME PERIOD MAY BE DIVIDED INTO NOT LESS THAN THIRTY (30) CONSECUTIVE CALENDARS DAYS EXCLUDING SPECIAL EVENT BANNERS. f. REMOVAL: A BANNER MUST BE REMOVED BY THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE PERMIT. 3. BANNER INSTALLED AS FREESTANDING SIGN a. Quantity: One (1) freestanding sign per business b. Area of Sign: Maximum sixteen (16) square feet c. Height: Not to exceed four (4) feet from grade for a freestanding sign. d. Location: On private property where the event is taking place and/or the merchandise is being sold. Banner is not allowed in the right-of-way. e. Setback: None unless otherwise required. f. DURATION: THE COMBINED TOTAL TIME ALLOWED FOR BOTH WALL AND FREESTANDING BANNERS IS ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY (120) DAYS PER CALENDAR YEAR. THE 120-DAY TIME PERIOD MAY BE DIVIDED INTO NOT LESS THAN THIRTY (30) CONSECUTIVE CALENDARS DAYS EXCLUDING SPECIAL EVENT BANNERS. g. REMOVAL: A BANNER MUST BE REMOVED BY THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE PERMIT. 4. Three-Day Special Event Banner i. Definition: A banner may be permitted on the day(s) of a special event, but shall not be used to advertise any event that exceeds three (3) days in duration. a. Quantity: One (1) per street frontage. Not to exceed four (4) permits per calendar year. b. Area of Sign: Maximum sixty-four (64) SIXTY (60) square feet. c. Height: Maximum four (4) feet from grade for a freestanding sign. Wall-mounted signs shall not exceed the building roofline. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 51 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. d. Location: On private property where the event is taking place and/or the merchandise is being sold. e. Setback: None unless otherwise required for public safety purposes. f. DURATION: EACH PERMIT SHALL NOT EXCEED THREE (3) CONSECUTIVE DAYS. 5. Construction/Development Sign a. Definition: A construction sign may only contain the names of the architects, engineers, contractors, or similar artisans, as well as the owners, financial supporters and similar individuals or firms associated with the project. A. b. Quantity: One (1) per street frontage. No one (1) development may have more than one (1) construction sign on a single street frontage. B. c. Area of Sign: Maximum thirty-two (32) square feet. C d. Height: Not to exceed eight (8) feet from grade. D e. Location: On the property that is being developed. E f. Setback: None unless otherwise required for public safety purposes. F g. Removal: All signs must be removed upon the completion of ninety-five percent (95%) of the development, or within three (3) years from date of permit issuance, whichever comes first. 6. Flags a. Definition: Any flag containing distinctive colors, patterns, or symbols, used as a symbol of government or a political entity. All national and state flags shall be allowed. a. b. Quantity: Two (2) flag poles for each development and/or individual property. b. c. Flag Size: The length of the flag shall be no greater than one-quarter (1/4) of the height of the flag pole. c. d. Flag Pole Height: No greater than 1.25 times the height of the nearest primary building. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 52 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. d. e. Location: Permitted in any zoning district and only on private property. e. f. Setback: Located so that the flag does not overhang public right-of-way or create a public safety hazard. f. g. Additional Requirements i. A building permit for the flag pole shall be obtained. ii. A site plan shall be submitted for review of location and adequate setbacks. iii. The use of flags for the purpose of advertising or with intent to advertise is strictly prohibited unless otherwise specified by this Chapter. 7. Real Estate, Lease, Rent and For Sale Signs a. Definition: Any sign pertaining to the sale, rent, or lease of the premises or portion of a premises. The sign may be freestanding or wall-mounted, single- and/or double-faced. b. Quantity: One (1) sign per street frontage. c. Area of Sign: Maximum sixteen (16) square feet. d. Height: Not to exceed eight (8) feet from grade. e. Location: Upon the property that is being sold, rented or leased. f. Setback: None unless otherwise required. g. Permit: Sign permits for real estate, lease, rent, and for sale signs are valid for one (1) year. The permit may be re-issued in one (1) year increments. h. Removal: Must be removed within seven (7) days upon the sale, rent, or lease of the property or expiration of the sign permit. 8. Seasonal Signs a. Definition: Seasonal signs may include decorations, holiday lights, garland, or similar treatment oriented toward a holiday event. Holiday banners are allowed in accordance with subsection B.1.c of this section, Seasonal Banners. Seasonal signs and Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 53 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. decorations shall be temporarily displayed for traditionally accepted civic, patriotic, or religious holidays. A. b. Location: On private property and shall not be displayed in such a manner as to constitute a traffic hazard. B. c. Removal: Must be removed within ten (10) days of the subject holiday. C. d. Additional Requirements: A permit is required for all event-related signage under this Chapter. A permit is not required for any other seasonal decoration. 9. Road Construction Sign a. Definition: Temporary business identification signage to enhance visibility of properties with commercial, multifamily or religious institutions during road construction projects. a. b. Applicability: Areas that will be directly impacted by a road construction project as determined by the Town Engineer and Planning and Zoning Administrator. b. c. Type: i. Sign may be a banner or rigid material such as wood, metal or similar material. ii. Single or double faced. iii. Copy may be modified after issuance of permit within the parameters set forth in the code. iv. Any change in sign location will require a new permit. v. Size of copy must be approved by the Town Engineer to assure safety. c. d. Quantity: i. One (1) sign for the commercial property per street frontage impacted by the road construction. ii. If frontage is greater than six hundred (600) feet and there is more than one (1) entrance to the development, a second sign is permitted. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 54 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. iii. If frontage is greater than eight hundred (800) feet, one (1) additional sign may be installed. d. e. Area of sign: i. Thirty-two (32) square feet for a commercial property with one (1) to four (4) owners or business lessees. ii. Sixty-four (64) square feet for a commercial property with five (5) or more owners or business lessees. e. f. Height: Ten (10) feet. f. g. Location: On private property where the business is located. g. h. Setback: None, unless additional area is required for utility or road work. Town Engineer must determine if proposed location is safe and does not interfere with construction. h. i. Illumination: None. i. j. Color: Lettering and background may be any color except fluorescent or iridescent. j. k. Duration: Length of time the sign is permitted will be determined by the Town Engineer and Planning and Zoning Administrator and shall not exceed substantial completion of the road construction project. k. l. The Town Engineer and Planning and Zoning Administrator shall be permitted to administratively approve modifications to road construction signage if each of the following criteria have been satisfied: i. There are unique circumstances due to road design or construction. ii. The proposed changes do not have a greater overall impact than the allowed sign type. iii. The proposed changes are based on existing standards from an allowed sign type in the zoning code. 10. Balloon(s) Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 55 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. a. Definition: An airtight bag made of thin rubber or other lightweight material inflated with air or lighter-than-air gas that is anchored to the ground, a building or structure with ropes, a post, wires and/or string to attract attention to the public. A. b. Use: Allowed for a new business opening or change of ownership to promote a new business. B. c. Quantity: Unlimited. C. d. Area of Sign: Maximum eighteen (18) inches tall and standard round balloon shape. D e. Height: Not to exceed eight (8) feet in height (eight (8) feet includes balloon and tethering device) or shall not exceed a cumulative height of fifteen (15) feet from grade if the balloon is attached to a permanent structure such as a wall or monument sign. Balloons shall not be attached to the roof of a building. E f. Location: On private property where the business is located. F g. Duration: Maximum of five (5) consecutive days from the date of grand opening or issuance of sign permit related to change of ownership. G h. Color: Balloon and copy may be any color. H i. Illumination: None. I j. Additional Requirements i. Balloons shall not interfere with sight visibility or vehicular and/or pedestrian access and shall be secured at all times. ii. Balloons shall be kept under control at all times and not allowed to be released into the sky. iii. Littering laws as detailed in Town Code Article 9-4 shall apply to any balloon released into the sky and/or allowed to deflate onto the ground. 11. A-Frame Signs a. Use: Intended to direct pedestrian traffic and shall not be solely oriented toward vehicular traffic. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 56 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. b. Quantity: One (1) per business. c. Area of Sign: Maximum six (6) square feet per side. Maximum of two (2) sides. d. Height: Not to exceed forty-two (42) inches. e. Location: On private property where the business is located within a commercial development with shared parking and access or a single parcel. f. Additional Requirements i. Placement of sign shall allow for a four (4) foot unobstructed pathway for pedestrians. ii. The sign shall not be placed in such a manner as to attract vehicular traffic from public roads (Figure 28.11). iii. The sign shall not be displayed in a manner that will create a public safety hazard. iv. Access ramps or vehicular sight lines shall not be obstructed. v. Landscaping shall not be removed, altered or damaged by the placement of the signs. g. Illumination: None. h. Hours: During operating hours of the associated business. i. Design: i. The sign shall be self-supporting and not be attached to railings, posts, fencing or other structures. ii. Carts, wheels or other devices that will make the A-frame mobile shall not be attached to the sign. iii. Attachments such as flags, pennants, balloons or additional signs shall not be affixed to the A-frame. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 57 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. iv. The sign appearance shall be professional and may not contain cloth or paper surfaces. v. The sign shall be neat and legible. Figure 28.11. A-Frame Sign Locations ((O)17-08, 10/18/17; (O)16-09, 09/07/16; (O)15-08, 05/20/15; (O)14-14, ) C. Temporary Signs in a Residential Zoning District The following temporary signs shall be allowed within a residential zoning district. 1. Flags (Refer to subsection B.3 of this section, Flags) 2. MODEL HOME/CUSTOM HOME SALES LOT SUBDIVISION SIGNS. a. Construction/Development signs (refer to subsection B.5 of this section). b. Off-site Real Estates signs (refer to subsection 28.7 of this section). Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 58 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. 1. Kiosk signs (refer to subsection 28.6 of this section) 2. Model Home Banners a. Definition: Banners for a model home may be utilized for the sole purpose of a sales event or to identify a new model home. Three (3) day, seasonal or event banners are permitted at model homes in accordance with subsections B.1.c and d of this section. b. Quantity: One (1) banner per model home. c. Area of Banner: Maximum thirty-two (32) square feet. d. Location: Shall be on private property where the model home complex is located. The banner may be wall-mounted or freestanding. e. Height: A banner attached to the model home shall not extend above the roofline. A freestanding banner shall not exceed five (5) feet from grade. f. Setback: None for a freestanding banner unless otherwise specified for public safety purposes. g. Duration: The banner shall be mounted only on Saturdays and Sundays for one hundred four (104) days. The banner may be permitted for an additional sixteen (16) days for the purpose of opening the model home or model home complex. h. Removal: The banner may be placed not more than one (1) day before the advertised event, and must be removed within one (1) day after the event. 3. Model Home Complex or Custom Home Lot Sales Office Signs In addition to model home banners (subsection B.2 of this section), the following types of signs are permitted for model home complexes or custom home lot sales offices: a. Model Home On-Site Signs i. Definition: Individual model units may have a single model identification sign and/or an informational sign for the model home complex or custom home lot sales office, and a directional sign to direct people to available parking at, or near, the model home/custom home sales office. Seasonal event and model home Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 59 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. banners are permitted for model home complexes or home lot sales offices in accordance with subsection B.2.c of this section, Construction/Development Signs, subject to the standards of subsection A.4 of this section. ii. Quantity: One (1) identification sign for model home units, one (1) construction/development sign, and one (1) parking lot directional sign. iii. Area of Signs: Individual model units maximum four (4) square feet. Model home complex/custom home lot sales office maximum sixteen (16) square feet. Parking lot directional sign maximum six (6) square feet. iv. Height: Individual model units maximum three (3) feet; informational model home complex/custom home lot sales office maximum five (5) feet; parking directional sign maximum three (3) feet from grade. v. Location: Within the model home complex/custom home lot sales office and shall be located so as to not interfere with the flow of traffic or within a sight visibility triangle. The parking directional sign shall be located at the driveway entrance to the designated parking area. Signs may be freestanding, wall-mounted, or integrated into an awning type structure. vi. Removal: All signs must be removed within seven (7) days after the closing of the sales office or model home office. b. Model Home Off-Site Signs (Interior and Exterior to the Subdivision) The following off-site signs are allowed interior to a subdivision: i. Off-Site within the Subdivision a) Definition: Signs within a subdivision which direct traffic to the model home complex or custom home lot sales office. b) Quantity: The number of signs allowed is based on the number of intersections or changes of direction of subdivision streets, as approved and deemed necessary by the Planning and Zoning Administrator or Town Engineer. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 60 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. c) Area of Sign: Maximum one and one-half (1-1/2) feet by two (2) feet, or three (3) square feet. d) Height: Maximum allowable height thirty (30) inches. e) Location: An interior, off-site sign shall be located along streets within the subdivision. Such signs shall be located on private property with the permission of the property owner. f) Setback: None unless otherwise required. g) Removal: All signs shall be removed within seven (7) days of the closure of the sales office or model home office. 4. Model Home Complex Flags a. Definition: Individual flags, attached to freestanding poles that may be multi-colored and/or contain the corporate logo for a model home complex sales office. A. b. Quantity: Maximum of four (4) poles/flags. B. c. Area of Flag: Maximum fifteen (15) square feet. C. d. Height: Flag poles shall not exceed twenty (20) feet from grade. D. e. Location: Flag poles may be located within the model home complex or parking area, subject to Town Engineer approval. E. f. Setback: Minimum five (5) feet from the property line or determined by the Town Engineer. F. g. Removal: All flags and flag poles must be removed within seven (7) days after the closing of the model home office. G. h. Additional Requirements i. A building permit must be obtained for flag poles. ii. Flag poles may not be illuminated. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 61 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. 5. On-Site Subdivision Signs a. Definition: The sign shall identify a development in progress and may include: the name of the development and/or subdivision; the name and phone number of the developer or agent; price range, residential type, and number of units to be available and essential contact information for the developer or agent. All other associated agencies or firms may be displayed on the sign, such as the engineer, architects, or firms providing financing, and principal contracting firms. b. Quantity: One (1) freestanding sign per subdivision. The Planning and Zoning Administrator may approve a second on-site subdivision sign if deemed necessary. c. Area of Sign: Maximum forty (40) square feet. d. Height: Maximum of ten (10) feet. The height may be increased to twelve (12) feet by approval of the Planning and Zoning Administrator if visibility of the sign is obstructed. e. Location: Must be located at the access point on private property with the permission from the property owner. f. Setback: None unless otherwise required for public safety purposes. g. Removal: Within seven (7) days of the sale of one hundred percent (100%) of the lots of the subdivision or one hundred eighty (180) days after closure of sales office, whichever comes first. Signs may remain on unsold lots in accordance with subsection C.6 of this section. 3. MODEL HOME COMPLEX BANNERS A. THREE (3) DAY, SEASONAL OR EVENT BANNERS ARE PERMITTED AT MODEL HOMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTIONS 28.5 OF THIS SECTION. B. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY BANNERS ARE PERMITTED AT MODEL HOME COMPLEXES 1. QUANTITY: ONE (1) PER MODEL HOME. 2. AREA: MAXIMUM THIRTY-TWO (32) SQUARE FEET. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 62 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. 3. LOCATION: SHALL BE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY OF THE MODEL HOME COMPLEX. MAY BE WALL-MOUNTED OR FREESTANDING. 4. HEIGHT: WALL MOUNTED SHALL NOT EXTEND ABOVE THE ROOFLINE. FREESTANDING SHALL NOT EXCEED FIVE (5) FEET FROM GRADE. 5. SETBACK: NONE. 6. DURATION: a) SHALL BE MOUNTED ONLY ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS FOR ONE HUNDRED FOUR (104) DAYS. b) MAY BE PERMITTED FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIXTEEN (16) DAYS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPENING THE MODEL HOME OR MODEL HOME COMPLEX. 7. REMOVAL: MAY BE PLACED NOT MORE THAN ONE (1) DAY BEFORE THE ADVERTISED EVENT AND MUST BE REMOVED WITHIN ONE (1) DAY AFTER THE EVENT. 4. MODEL HOME COMPLEX FLAGS a. ADVERTISING FLAGS AT MODEL HOME CENTERS i. QUANTITY: MAXIMUM OF FOUR (4) POLES/FLAGS. ii. AREA OF FLAG: MAXIMUM FIFTEEN (15) SQUARE FEET. iii. HEIGHT: POLES SHALL NOT EXCEED TWENTY (20) FEET FROM GRADE. iv. LOCATION: MAY BE LOCATED WITHIN THE MODEL HOME COMPLEX OR PARKING AREA, SUBJECT TO TOWN ENGINEER APPROVAL. v. SETBACK: MINIMUM FIVE (5) FEET FROM THE PROPERTY LINE OR DETERMINED BY THE TOWN ENGINEER. vi. REMOVAL: MUST BE REMOVED WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER THE CLOSING OF THE MODEL HOME OFFICE. vii. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS a) A BUILDING PERMIT MUST BE OBTAINED FOR FLAG POLES. b) MAY NOT BE ILLUMINATED. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 63 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. 5. MODEL HOME COMPLEX OR CUSTOM HOME LOT SALES OFFICE SIGNS A. MODEL HOME COMPLEX ON-SITE SIGNS i. LOCATION: WITHIN THE MODEL HOME COMPLEX/CUSTOM HOME LOT SALES OFFICE AND SHALL BE LOCATED SO AS TO NOT INTERFERE WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC OR WITHIN A SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE. SIGNS MAY BE FREESTANDING, WALL-MOUNTED, OR INTEGRATED INTO AN AWNING TYPE STRUCTURE. ii. REMOVAL: ALL SIGNS MUST BE REMOVED WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER THE CLOSING OF THE SALES OFFICE OR MODEL HOME OFFICE. b. INDIVIDUAL MODEL UNITS MAY HAVE A SINGLE MODEL IDENTIFICATION SIGN i. QUANTITY: ONE (1) IDENTIFICATION SIGN FOR MODEL HOME UNITS ii. AREA OF SIGNS: INDIVIDUAL MODEL UNITS MAXIMUM FOUR (4) SQUARE FEET iii. HEIGHT: MAXIMUM THREE (3) FEET; c. INFORMATIONAL SIGN FOR THE MODEL HOME COMPLEX OR CUSTOM HOME LOT SALES OFFICE i. QUANTITY: 1 PER MODEL HOME COMPLEX ii. AREA: MAXIMUM SIXTEEN (16) SQUARE FEET iii. HEIGHT: MAXIMUM FIVE (5) FEET d. DIRECTIONAL SIGN TO DIRECT PEOPLE TO AVAILABLE PARKING AT, OR NEAR, THE MODEL HOME/CUSTOM HOME SALES OFFICE. i. QUANTITY: ONE (1) PARKING LOT DIRECTIONAL SIGN. ii. AREA: MAXIMUM SIX (6) SQUARE FEET. iii. HEIGHT: MAXIMUM THREE (3) FEET FROM GRADE. iv. LOCATION: SHALL BE LOCATED AT THE DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE TO THE DESIGNATED PARKING AREA. 6. MODEL HOME COMPLEX OFF-SITE SIGNS (INTERIOR TO THE SUBDIVISION) a. OFF-SITE WITHIN THE SUBDIVISION i. QUANTITY: THE NUMBER OF SIGNS ALLOWED IS BASED ON THE NUMBER OF INTERSECTIONS OR CHANGES OF DIRECTION OF SUBDIVISION STREETS, AS Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 64 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. APPROVED AND DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OR TOWN ENGINEER. ii. AREA OF SIGN: ONE AND ONE-HALF (1-1/2) FEET BY TWO (2) FEET, OR THREE (3) SQUARE FEET. iii. HEIGHT: HEIGHT THIRTY (30) INCHES. iv. LOCATION: AN INTERIOR, OFF-SITE SIGN SHALL BE LOCATED ALONG STREETS WITHIN THE SUBDIVISION. SUCH SIGNS SHALL BE LOCATED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE PROPERTY OWNER. v. SETBACK: NONE UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED. vi. REMOVAL: ALL SIGNS SHALL BE REMOVED WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS OF THE CLOSURE OF THE SALES OFFICE OR MODEL HOME OFFICE. 7. MODEL HOME COMPLEX ON-SITE SUBDIVISION SIGNS i. QUANTITY: ONE (1) FREESTANDING SIGN PER SUBDIVISION. THE PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MAY APPROVE A SECOND ON-SITE SUBDIVISION SIGN IF DEEMED NECESSARY. ii. AREA OF SIGN: FORTY (40) SQUARE FEET. iii. HEIGHT: TEN (10) FEET. THE HEIGHT MAY BE INCREASED TO TWELVE (12) FEET BY APPROVAL OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR IF VISIBILITY OF THE SIGN IS OBSTRUCTED. iv. LOCATION: AT THE ACCESS POINT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WITH THE PERMISSION FROM THE PROPERTY OWNER. v. SETBACK: NONE. vi. REMOVAL: WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS OF THE SALE OF ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) OF THE LOTS OF THE SUBDIVISION OR ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) DAYS AFTER CLOSURE OF SALES OFFICE, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. SIGNS MAY REMAIN ON UNSOLD LOTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTION C.6 OF THIS SECTION. 8. Real Estate, Lease, Rent, and For Sale Signs a. On-Site Signs Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 65 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. i. Definition: Signs to advertise existing individual single-family residences for sale, lease, or rent. The sign may be a single or double-faced, freestanding sign. ii. Quantity: One (1) for each street frontage which abuts the property. iii. Area of Sign: Four (4) square feet. iv. Height: Maximum of six (6) feet from grade. The Planning and Zoning Administrator may approve heights up to ten (10) feet, if warranted. v. Location: Only on the lot or site of the dwelling offered for sale, lease, or rent. vi. Setback: None unless otherwise required. vii. Permit: Sign permits for real estate, lease, rent, and for sale signs are valid for one (1) year. The permit may be re-issued. viii. Removal: Within seven (7) days upon the sale, lease, or rent of the property. ((O)19-06, 07/31/19; (O)12-04, 03/07/12; (O)11-24, 10/05/11; (O)11-07, 03/16/11) Section 28.7 6 Permanent Signs on Public Property A. Permitted Permanent Signs on Public Property Sign Type Location Quantity Size Maximum Height Illumination Duration Permit Required/Permit Type Additional Standards Kiosk Right-of-way of an arterial or collector street Per the contract approved by the Town Panels: 8" wide by 4' long Base: 5' wide Base 8' None Until less than 3 placards are on the sign Yes: ROW permit Per contract Monument or Right-of-way of a major One of the signs Refer to Section 28.5.B.4, Entryway sign, or 28.5.B.7, Monument sign N/A Yes: • License Refer to subsection Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 66 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. Sign Type Location Quantity Size Maximum Height Illumination Duration Permit Required/Permit Type Additional Standards Entryway or minor arterial road as defined in the Town’s General Plan allowed by Section 28.5.B.4 or 28.5.B.7 may be located in the right-of-way of each street frontage agreement • Council approval • Sign permit • ADOT approval if applicable B of this section. B. Monument or Entryway Sign Standards for Location in the Right-of-Way 1. Location Standards a. A right-of-way depth of at least one hundred (100) feet shall be required between the paved surface of the road (including turn lane and shoulder) and the subject property line. Areas where the right-of-way depth changes for drainage ways, bridges and similar structures shall not be included in the one hundred (100) foot minimum. b. Sufficient evidence shall be provided demonstrating that sign locations normally allowed by the Zoning Code do not provide effective and safe wayfinding as detailed in the intersection site distance detail of the Town of Oro Valley’s Subdivision Street Standards and Policies Manual. c. The one hundred (100) foot depth requirement, between the paved surface and the subject property line, may be reduced to not less than twenty (20) feet if the following conditions apply: i. The vehicular speed of the road combined with the clear zones and adequate visibility defined by the Town’s sight visibility triangle criteria are met. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 67 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. ii. The intersection sight distance table demonstrates the sign could not be safely seen. Self-imposed conditions, such as built structures built on the site, will not qualify for a reduction of the distance requirement. d. The sign shall be located no more than fifty (50) feet from either side of an entrance to the property associated with the sign. e. No electronic message boards shall be placed on a sign in the right-of-way. 2. Upon satisfaction of the Town Engineer and Planning and Zoning Administrator that the sign has met all safety and location requirements, the request will be forwarded for review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council, in addition to the required license agreement, for placement in the right-of-way. ((O)19-06, 07/31/19) Section 28.8 7 Temporary Signs on Public Property Table 28-1. Permitted Temporary Signs on Public Property Size (Maximums) Location Quantity Maximum Height from Grade Duration Permit Type Required Applicable Standards 4 square feet Right-of-way 1 per change of direction 30" 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Right-of-way permit 3-day, 120-day, annual Refer to subsections A through E and G of this section 9 square feet Designated sign zones only 1 per sign zone 3' 6" N/A No Refer to subsections A and D through G of this section 16 square Right-of-way 4 at any 5' 16 days Yes: ROW A sign 5 square Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 68 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. Size (Maximums) Location Quantity Maximum Height from Grade Duration Permit Type Required Applicable Standards feet given time permit and installation request feet or less will not require installation by the Town. Also refer to subsections A through E and G of this section Sign walker 20 square feet maximum, 4 square feet minimum Right-of-way N/A N/A 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No Refer to subsections B.1.a, B.1.c and B.1.d of this section Sign walker per the standards of the Arizona State Statute A. General Requirements for All Temporary Signs in the Right-of-Way 1. A sign that penetrates the ground is subject to Blue Stake verification. 2. Temporary signs shall not obscure, be attached to or mimic public traffic control devices, signage, public property or appurtenances. 3. Any damage to public or private property caused by signs placed within the right-of-way shall be the sole responsibility of the sign owner. 4. Standards for temporary sign materials are provided in Section 28.3.A.4, General Sign Requirements. 5. Any sign that would require installation by the Public Works Department is also subject to installation fees. 6. Signs that require a permit must have the permit number written on the sign. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 69 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. B. Location 1. Signs shall not be placed: a. Within a median. b. On a sidewalk, multi-use path or pedestrian access ramp. c. In a construction zone. d. In any area that may cause or create a traffic hazard or obscure any sight distances and must maintain the required “clear zone” as approved by the Town Engineer. e. No signs may be placed in a right-of-way controlled by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). C. Setback 1. Temporary signs shall be placed a minimum of ten (10) feet from the paved surface of the roadway. a. If a sidewalk, multi-use path or trail is located within that ten (10) foot setback, the sign must be placed along the outside edge of the sidewalk, multi-use path or trail without projecting over the said trail/path. 2. Temporary signs placed next to a street with a speed limit of twenty-five (25) miles per hour or less may: a. Be placed no closer than five (5) feet from paved surface of roadway. b. If a sidewalk, multi-use path or trail is within the five (5) foot setback, the sign must be placed along the outside edge of the sidewalk, multi-use path or trail without projecting over the said trail/path. D. Illumination 1. None. E. Design 1. May be single- or double-faced. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 70 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. 2. Must be clear and legible. 3. Shall be neat and professional in appearance. 4. May include H-frame, I-frame and A-frame sign types. F. Designated Sign Zone Requirements 1. Temporary sign zones as established by the Town are three hundred (300) to five hundred (500) square feet in size and no more than two (2) zones may be located at or near the intersection. a. Within the Town Hall Complex: Such zone shall be no greater than two hundred (200) square feet. Moreover, temporary sign zones shall not be located within one hundred fifty (150 feet) of any entrance to the Town Hall Complex. b. At or near Town parks: temporary sign zones shall not be located within one hundred fifty (150) feet of any entrance to Town parks. c. Approved temporary sign zones are depicted on the “Temporary Sign Zone Map.” G. Signs protected by the Arizona Revised Statutes shall be allowed within the limits of the State Statute. ((O)19-06, 07/31/19) Section 28.9 Temporary Public and Quasi-Public Signs A. Definition Announcement signs, along with special event type signs, shall be allowed for religious institutions, schools, community centers and any other public or institutional buildings within a commercial or residential district. Signs may be freestanding and/or wall-mounted, made of paper, cardboard, plastic, or fabric. Banners used for public and quasi-public purposes shall comply with Sections 28.6.B.1.a and c, Banners. All copy, color, and design shall not adversely affect the order, amenity, or residential enjoyment of the neighborhood. B. Quantity Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 71 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. Each institution is allowed one (1) wall sign and one (1) announcement sign per street frontage. Each institution may also apply for one (1) wall and one (1) freestanding, special event sign per street frontage. C. Area of Sign A religious institution wall-mounted temporary sign shall not exceed thirty (30) square feet. A religious institution announcement sign shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet. Other public institutions shall be allowed a temporary wall sign of thirty (30) square feet and an announcement sign of twenty-four (24) square feet. Institutional special event signs shall not exceed thirty (30) square feet. D. Height All wall-mounted signs shall not exceed the roofline of a building. All freestanding signs shall not exceed eight (8) feet from grade. All special event signs shall not exceed a maximum height of six (6) feet from grade. E. Location All signs shall be placed on private property. Special event signs shall be located on the premises of the institution or organization having the event. F. Setback None unless otherwise specified. G. Additional Requirements 1. Any sign may be single- or double-faced. 2. No sign shall be allowed to illuminate. 3. All signs shall be soundly constructed and neat in appearance. 4. The application for a public or quasi-public sign shall include a statement and diagram noting the nature of the special event and shall indicate the location, size, copy, and colors of the proposed sign. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 72 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. 5. A permit for a public or quasi-public sign shall be valid for no more than two (2) weeks. No more than three (3) permits shall be issued to any institution or organization in a calendar year. H. Removal Any signs announcing a special event shall be removed within one (1) day after the event is completed. Section 28.9 8 Temporary Public and Quasi-Public Signs A. Duration: A permit for a public or quasi-public sign shall be valid for no more than two (2) weeks. No more than three (3) permits shall be issued to any institution or organization in a calendar year. B. Design: Signs may be freestanding and/or wall-mounted, made of paper, cardboard, plastic, or fabric. Banners used for public and quasi-public purposes shall comply with Sections 28.6.B.1.a and c, Banners. All copy, color, and design shall not adversely affect the order, amenity, or residential enjoyment of the neighborhood. C. Wall sign 1. Quantity: One (1) per street frontage 2. Area of sign for religious institution: Thirty (30) square feet 3. Height: Shall not exceed the roofline of the building D. Announcement sign 1. Quantity: One (1) per street frontage 2. Area of sign for religious institution: Twenty-four (24) square feet 3. Area of sign for other public institutions: Twenty-four (24) square feet 4. Height: Shall not exceed eight (8) feet from grade E. Special Event 1. Quantity: One (1) wall sign Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 73 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. 2. Quantity: One (1) freestanding sign 3. Area of sign for institutional: Thirty (30) square feet 4. Height: Six (6) feet from grade F. Location: All signs shall be placed on private property. Special event signs shall be located on the premises of the institution or organization having the event. G. Setback: None G. Additional Requirements 1. Any sign may be single- or double-faced. 2. No sign shall be allowed to illuminate. 3. All signs shall be soundly constructed and neat in appearance. 4. The application for a public or quasi-public sign shall include a statement and diagram noting the nature of the special event and shall indicate the location, size, copy, and colors of the proposed sign. H. Removal Any signs announcing a special event shall be removed within one (1) day after the event is completed. Section 28.10 9 Prohibited Signs A. Prohibited Permanent and Temporary Signs The following permanent and temporary signs shall not be allowed on any property or public right-of-way and are prohibited unless otherwise specified within this chapter. 1. Billboards; 2. Electronic message centers, except as provided by Sections 28.5.B.7, 9, 10 and 11; 3. Exposed neon signs, except as provided by Section 28.5.B.14; Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 74 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. 4. Flashing lights; 5. Garage sale signs, except as provided by Section 28.8; 6. Inflatable signs, except as provided by Section 28.6.B.7; 7. Marquee signs; 8. Moving/animated signs; except barber-type animated signs are allowed for barbershops during business hours only; 9. Obscene signs; 10. Off-site advertising on public property; 11. Off-site signs; 12. Pennant signs; 13. Portable signs (sandwich board, etc.), except as provided in Section 28.6.B.8; 14. Projecting signs; 15. Roof signs; 16. Search lights; 17. Signs attached to any physical public property; 18. Signs in the median; 19. Vehicle signs. ((O)19-06, 07/31/19; (O)18-08, 05/16/18; (O)16-09, 09/07/16; (O)15-08, 05/20/15; (O)12-04, 03/07/12; (O)11-07, 03/16/11. Formerly 28.9) Section 28.11 10 Exempted Signs A. Code Limitations Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 75 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. 1. Nothing contained herein shall prevent the erection, construction and maintenance of the following: a. Official traffic, street identification, or roadway improvement signs. b. Fire or police signs, signals, or devices to alert the public of safety hazards. c. Markings of the State of Arizona and/or Town of Oro Valley or other authorized agency. d. Official notices as required by law. B. Exempted Permanent and Temporary Signs 1. The following signs shall be exempt from the application and permit regulations of this Chapter, although an electrical or building permit may be required: a. Address Identification Signs: Signs which display numerals, street names, drives, circles, or similar information which gives direction to residents, buildings, complexes, apartments, commercial sites, tenants spaces or other locations. b. Governmental signs for identification of public agencies such as traffic, public transit, and public information. c. Historical Marker: A sign locating and identifying a historical interest or site. d. Informational/service signs including official notices of court; public office and legal notices posted for Town meetings; as well as safety-related informational signs located on service station pumps. e. Interior Signs: Signs which are displayed within a concealed area such as a tenant space or building and cannot be seen from the exterior by the public. f. Memorial Sign: A sign, table, or plaque memorializing a person, event, or site. g. Noncommercial signs on private property that are not related to business or commerce and are no more than nine (9) square feet in area and three (3) feet in height. h. Residential Signs: Name and address of occupants. Chapter 28 Signs | Oro Valley Zoning Code Page 76 of 76 The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. i. Traffic Sign: A sign used solely to define and streamline the flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic so as to minimize congestion and promote safety. j. Warning Signs: Warning and instructional signs such as “No Trespassing” shall be exempt from permits and shall not be installed on utility poles or similar structures. ((O)19-06, 07/31/19; (O)11-07, 03/16/11. Formerly 28.10) The Oro Valley Zoning Code is current through Ordinance (O)20-10, passed November 4, 2020. Disclaimer: The Town Clerk’s Office has the official version of the Oro Valley Zoning Code. Users should contact the Town Clerk's Office for ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited above. Note: This site does not support Internet Explorer. To view this site, Code Publishing Company recommends using one of the following browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. 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Meeting Date:03/01/2022   Requested by: Bayer Vella, Community and Economic Development  Case Number: Not applicable SUBJECT: DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENTS TO REVISE THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS RECOMMENDATION: This item is for information and discussion purposes only. The proposed code amendment will be presented to the Commission for recommendation at a future date.  EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The purpose of this item is to provide information about proposed code amendments to revise the development review process. The current development review process is a three-step process that entails similar technical reviews by staff for code compliance. It includes the following:  Conceptual design review includes site and landscape plans that are reviewed by staff for code conformance, presented to the public for feedback, then considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council for approval.  1. Final design review includes more refined and detailed site and landscape plans that are reviewed by staff for conformance with the conceptual designs and the zoning code. Final designs are approved by staff. 2. Construction documents include specific improvement details such as paving, grading and drainage infrastructure. Construction plans are approved by staff for permitting. 3. The intent of conceptual design review was to gather public input on tentative designs early in the process and before more refined details were developed thereby making it more intensive for applicant's to change the plans. However, most conceptual plans include the refined details (e.g. traffic, grading, and drainage) to gauge viability of a project and address questions asked at Neighborhood Meetings etc. This trend will continue as the Town approaches build-out as many of the remaining sites have unique characteristics to evaluate and are adjacent to existing subdivisions etc.  The proposed code amendment increases efficiency while maintaining effective public participation. At the request of developers, the proposed development review process has been field tested within the confines of the existing code over the past year; resulting in no unforeseen consequences. Specifically, most consultants developing regularly in Oro Valley are combining their final design and construction plans into one set to reduce the three-step process to two steps. The proposed code amendment adapts to this approach and includes the following elements:  Shortens the development process by reducing the amount of technical reviews by staff. Staff will conduct one technical review for code compliance, prior to consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council. By removing the second technical review currently required after Town Council approval, the development process is shortened by a minimum of 6 months.  1. Benefits all participants in the development review process. Applicant's not only save time but will be able to predict the timeframe for development better. By requiring more details upfront, residents and decision-makers will remain informed about a project and able to provide more effective feedback.  2. Maintains Oro Valley's standards and expectations while using industry terms common to all surrounding jurisdictions. The current terms "conceptual and final" are unique to Oro Valley. The proposed code language 3. customizes common industry terms such as, preliminary plat and development plan, for better understanding by the development, outside reviewing agency and resident community. It also retains Oro Valley's standards for quality design and community input. Improves organization and adds language to clarify the development review process. The current code does not require Master Development Plans, which create cohesive designs for larger sites with multiple parcels (e.g. Oro Valley Marketplace). It also does not specify the approving authority for changes to previously approved architecture. The proposed code addresses both items by required Master Development Plans and creating a threshold for architecture approvals.  4. Removes outdated processes and procedures. This includes several minor changes to update terminology. It also includes removing requirements conflicting with State Law, such as evaluating potential rezoning of private property, without consent from the owner, for conformance with the General Plan. 5. The proposed code amendment meets several of the General Plan's guiding principles, goals and policies by improving the development review process while maintaining Oro Valley's standards for high-quality design and public participation. It is also on the current Planning Work Plan and supports the Town Council's Strategic Leadership Plan's objective to, "Leverage the growing positive relationships with local businesses to develop enhanced strategies that make Oro Valley more business friendly." This item is being presented for information and discussion purposes only. In addition to gathering feedback from the Planning and Zoning Commission, staff is also getting input from key stakeholders. Based on the feedback, the proposed code language will be refined and included in the Commission's packet for the associated public hearing, tentatively scheduled for April.  BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: The Town of Oro Valley's development review process is required for all residential and non-residential projects, except custom home architecture. In 2011, the Town's development review was separated into a three-step process:    Conceptual design review - includes concepts for site, landscape, architecture and, if applicable, public art designs. Conceptual design requires consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council approval.  1. Final design review - includes more refined and detailed plan based on the previously approved concepts. Final design requires staff approval.  2. Construction plan review - includes details about the necessary improvements such as paving, grading and drainage infrastructure. Construction plans are approved by staff for permitting.  3. The original intent of conceptual design review was to "enhance the effectiveness of residents' input" by receiving feedback on tentative designs, which exclude refined details, early in the process (generally prior to significant investments by the applicant). However, in practice this has not worked as intended because most applicants need to conduct detailed analysis (such as drainage, traffic and grading) to know if a project is feasible and address residents' questions. As evidenced through their actions, the private sector (applicants) supports providing more details upfront and combining technical reviews where possible to gain efficiencies. Additionally, the amount of detail received on initial plans will continue to increase as the Town land supply decreases. Many of the remaining areas require detailed plans to account for difficult topography and other unique characteristics.  The proposed changes to the development review process aim to increase efficiency while maintaining effective public participation. It has been field tested over the past year and reflects the actions developers are already using to reduce review time (combining the final design and construction plans as allowed within the existing code). In addition to gathering feedback from the Planning and Zoning Commission, staff is also getting input from key stakeholders. Based on this feedback, the proposed code language will be refined and included in the Commission's packet for the associated public hearing.  DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS 1) Shorten the development process by reducing the amount of technical reviews Existing The current development process includes technical reviews by staff at three different points: 1) during the conceptual phase for code compliance and 2) during the final design phase for compliance with the conceptual design and 3) during construction plans for permitting. Since the details included on the conceptual plans have extended beyond "conceptual" in practice, staff is reviewing very similar items during each review. This is illustrated below and for specifics about each development review step, please see Attachment 1. Proposed The proposed development process saves a minimum of 6 months of staff review time. It accomplishes this by eliminating the second technical review currently done after Town Council approval. As proposed, the technical review for code compliance will occur prior to Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council consideration. The following graphic depicts the redundant reviews by staff in the current process (bold in red) and increased efficiency with the proposed process.  As requested by the development community, the proposed development process has been field tested over the past year within the confines of the existing code. Specifically, many developers are currently combining the final design and construction plans to reduce the amount of technical review time. The time saved in the proposed process does not remove or reduce public participation (e.g.; neighborhood meetings) and will benefit all involved. 2) Benefit to all participants in the development review process The following graphic shows the various stakeholders involved during the development review process. The proposed code amendment benefits all stakeholders by:  In addition to the time saved, it gives developers a clearer process to predict development timeframes.  Stakeholders in the public participation process will be able to provide more informed and effective feedback as more detailed plans are provided upfront.  Reduces staff review time Provides decision-making authorities with more details to help make informed choices.  3) Maintains Oro Valley's standards and expectations while using industry terms Existing  The terms "conceptual design plans" and "final design plans" are unique to Oro Valley. These terms were introduced in 2011, when the development review process was updated to the current two-step process centered around quality design. Design plans are applicable to both residential and non-residential developments and include the site and landscape design. Applicants new to Oro Valley generally experience a longer development review process as they try to learn the terminology and process. Similarly, residents new to Oro Valley also have a harder time understanding the appropriate step (e.g. during conceptual or final design review) to provide feedback. Proposed Prior to 2011, common industry terms used in other jurisdictions were also used in Oro Valley. The proposed language reverts to these terms. Although it proposes terms used by other jurisdictions, the process is still customized and unique to Oro Valley. Other jurisdictions in the region administratively process and approve projects developing within their existing zoning rights. However, the proposed code amendment retains Oro Valley's high value on community input by not changing the public review process for site, landscape or architecture designs. It also maintains Oro Valley's high-quality design through the design principles and standards, conservation of environment and cultural resources, compatibility and pedestrian connectivity.  Unlike the current terms, the proposed terms are more specific to each type of development:  Master Development Plan - A cohesive plan (site and landscape design) for parcels/lots that are part of a larger area, often developed in phases but due to proximity require an integrated and comprehensive design. Master Development Plans may include a mix of residential and non-residential uses. Examples of Master Development Plans is Steam Pump Village (with the BASIS Charter School and Quik Trip) or San Dorado (with Chipotle).  Preliminary Plat - The site and landscape design for projects that require a subdivision of land; typically Preliminary Plat - The site and landscape design for projects that require a subdivision of land; typically single-family residential subdivisions. Subdivisions approved prior to 2011 have preliminary plats.  Development Plan - The site and landscape design for all plans that do not require a subdivision of land; typically non-residential developments. Non-residential developments approved prior to 2011 have development plans.  The graphic below depicts the relationship between the existing and proposed terms.  4) Improves organization and adds clarifying language The proposed code amendment outlines all stages of development review (from pre-application to sign design) in an organized and clear format. Applicants can easily identify the overall process or the requirements for each step applicable to their proposal. Additionally, the proposed code amendment addresses the following:  Master Development Plans are not currently required in the existing code. The proposed language adds a requirement to insure large pieces of land are designed cohesively.  The existing criteria to identify the approval process (administrative or Town Council) for amending or expanding previously approved plans does not include architecture. Architecture changes sometimes occur due to availability of supplies or new owner preference. The proposed code amendment maintains the existing requirements yet adds criteria for architecture.  5) Removes outdated processes A significant portion of the proposed code amendment consists of minor "housekeeping" items. This includes revising terminology and formatting. Additional changes include updating the following processes:  Allow administrative approval for sign criteria.  Sign packages and sign criteria both include code compliant sign designs. A sign package is required for individual businesses and sign criteria is required for multi-tenant centers. The latter is required to guarantee sign designs in a center are cohesive.  Currently, a sign package is administratively approved, and sign criteria are approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Even though both are code compliant designs.  Revise the yearly requirement to inventory and address parcels with zoning not in conformance with the respective General Plan land use designation.    Land use is the policy recommendations in the General Plan that do not reflect zoning entitlements on a property. The General Plan's land use map depicts the intended use, density, and commercial intensity for a property. Whereas, Zoning includes the development standards and entitlements (e.g. permitted uses) established by an actual zoning district. Section 22.4 requires the Town to resolve conflicts between zoning and land use on private properties. To do so, an annual inventory of parcels with conflicting zoning and land uses is to be conducted and actions such as adding stricter standards, rezoning, transferring development rights or acquiring the private property may be taken by Town Council without the private property owner's consent.  This section was adopted prior to the passing of Proposition 207 in 2007. Proposition 207 requires the Town to reimburse a property owner when a regulation (e.g. rezoning) reduces the fair market value of the property. Independently adding site specific standards or rezoning private properties for conformance with the General Plan has a high potential to reduce fair market value. As such, the Town's legal department supports the proposed code amendment to remove requirements putting the Town at legal risk.  Per code, conformance with the General Plan is already required for private property owner's rezoning their property. This is the appropriate process for amending the zoning of private properties. In summary, the main purpose of the proposed code amendment is to increase efficiency of the development review process while maintaining effective public input. Over the past year, it has been field tested within the confines of the existing code and resulting in no unforeseen consequences. The proposed code amendment benefits all stakeholders by reducing the amount of technical reviews, using common industry terms and adding clarity to the process. Lastly, minor housekeeping items and updating old process are also being addressed with the code amendment.  GENERAL PLAN COMPLIANCE The proposed code amendment meets the following goals and policies in the General Plan by improving the development review process while maintaining Oro Valley's standards for high-quality design and public participation.    Goal H: Increased opportunities for residents to provide meaningful input on Town decisions and planning. CC.19: Provide ongoing and easy access to Town information and resources. Additionally, several goals and policies related to quality development of diverse housing needs, community spaces and employment opportunities balanced with conserving environmental resources and compatibility to surrounding areas are maintained. The proposed code amendment supports the following guiding principles:   Preserve the scenic beauty and environment Keep the unique community identity as a special place Create a complete community with a broad range of shopping, dining and places to gather Minimize traffic and increase ways to get around Town Manage how we grow and maintain high design standards Grow the number of high-quality employment opportunities This code amendment is also on the current Planning Work Plan and meets the Town Council's Strategic Leadership Plan's objective to, "Leverage the growing positive relationships with local businesses to develop enhanced strategies that make Oro Valley more business friendly."    NEXT STEPS This item is for informational and discussion purposes only. Upon receiving feedback from the Planning and Zoning Commission and other stakeholders, the code langrage will be refined and presented to the Commission for recommendation on a later date.  FISCAL IMPACT: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: This item is for information and discussion purposes only. The proposed changes will be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendation at a later date.  Attachments ATTACHMENT 1 - EXISTING PROCESS DETAILS  Pre-application Conference Conceptual Design Process • An opportunity to meet with members of the staff Development Review Committee to discuss process, consistency with adopted plans and zoning requirements • Required prior to formal submittal, per Code • Staff explains the process and Town requirements • Applicant introduces the proposed project • Community discussion is facilitated • Submittal of plans in accordance with Code requirements • Applicant to address any comments or concerns identified during the 1st Neighborhood meeting • Staff distributes copies to all internal/external agencies for review • Staff code compliance letter is provided within 20 working days of a complete submittal • Applicant presents refined plan and addresses comments or concerns from the 1st neighborhood meeting • Additional meetings may be required only if determined necessary by the Planning and Zoning Administrator, per code • Staff will review for Code Compliance. Additional review may be required prior to scheduling the application for Planning & Zoning Commission consideration if the proposal is not code compliant • Staff review focused on conformity with adopted plans, code requirements, neighborhood mitigation measures and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation • The deciding body for the application • Applicant to address staff review comments relative to code compliance • Applicant should also address any remaining comments or concerns from 2nd Neighborhood meeting • Additional revised submittals may be necessary if code issues are not adequately addressed 1st Neighborhood Meeting Formal Submittal Staff Review 2nd Neighborhood Meeting • A staff report, with any conditions of approval, will be prepared • Staff review focused conformity with adopted plans and code requirements and any applicable neighborhood mitigation measures • Planning and Zoning Commission provides a recommendation to Town Council Revised Submittal Staff Review Planning & Zoning Commission Town Council Purpose Final Design Process • Submittal of plans in accordance with Code requirements • Applicant to address any conditions of approval resulting from the conceptual design review process • Staff distributes copies to all internal/external agencies for review • Staff code compliance letter is provided within 20 working days of a complete submittal • Applicant presents refined plan and addresses comments • Additional revised submittals may be necessary if code issues are not adequately addressed. • Staff will approve once code compliant. Formal Submittal Staff Review Staff Review and Approval Purpose Revised Submittal    Planning & Zoning Commission 4. Meeting Date:03/01/2022   Requested by: Bayer Vella, Community and Economic Development  Case Number: Not applicable SUBJECT: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO INITIATE A ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO REVISE THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE R-6 (MULTI-FAMILY) ZONING DISTRICT RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends initiation.  EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Initiation by the Planning and Zoning Commission is required for all zoning code amendments not defined on the Planning Work Plan (defined by the Strategic Plan) or initiated by a private property owner. Initiation is not approval of code amendment rather it directs staff to complete the necessary research and draft code changes for consideration by the Commission at a future date.  The purpose of this item is to consider initiating a code amendment to revise the setbacks, recreation area requirements and other standards as needed for the Town's R-6 zoning district. The R-6 zoning is the Town's multifamily district, which is intended to accommodate increased density and some employment. It permits residential housing types ranging from detached/attached single-family homes to apartments.  Recently, the Town received a request to revise the R-6 zoning standards to develop a detached single-family rental home product. The Town is also processing two other applications to develop attached single-family housing. Upon staff's review of these three requests, it was clear there are issues with the R-6 development standards as they apply to permitted housing types other than compact apartment complexes. The issues the proposed code amendment will aim to address include:  The application of setbacks is unclear for all housing types. The code specifies distances between buildings, or internal setbacks but is less clear about the distance required between the buildings and surrounding roadways or properties (also referred to as perimeter setbacks).   1. The setbacks in the R-6 zone are based on building height with larger setbacks required for taller buildings. No setbacks in either single-family or multifamily residential zoning districts, including equivalent districts in Planned Area Developments (e.g. Rancho Vistoso PAD- High-Density Residential) are based on building height. 2. The setbacks are not consistent with the expectations of higher-density zoning districts. Typically, larger setbacks are applied to the perimeter of the site with smaller setbacks applied internally. This is the approach used in other multifamily districts (including districts for townhomes) throughout the Town.  3. The recreation standards require a large, continuous portion of usable outdoor space be provided amongst other elements such as indoor space. These work well for larger complexes yet are not conducive to subdivisions with attached or detached housing products.  4. Staff finds it is more appropriate for the proposed code amendment to clarify and update the R-6 development standards for all permitted housing types, be initiated and Town led. If initiated, the proposed code language will be presented to the Commission for recommendation tentatively in April.   BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: The R-6 zoning is the Town's multifamily district, which allows a range of housing types from detached/attached The R-6 zoning is the Town's multifamily district, which allows a range of housing types from detached/attached single-family residential to apartments. Currently, the development standards are unclear and best fit for a specific housing type; larger apartment complexes. Examples include:  Setbacks  Distance between 2 single-story structures: 10 feet Distance between a single-story and two-story structure: 15 feet Distance between 2, two-story structures: 20 feet Recreation Area Standards  Fifty percent of the required open space must be provided in a single common area with minimum dimensions of 20 feet Indoor recreation amenities for developments with 50 or more units Recently the Town received a request to revise the R-6 zoning standards for the development of a detached single-family housing product (permitted in R-6). This was in addition to two applications to develop attached housing types currently under review. Upon review of these three requests, it was apparent the R-6 zoning standards are not suited for permitted housing types other than large, compact apartment complexes. Specifically, the current code requirements are:  Unclear on the required (perimeter) setbacks from adjacent homes and roads by focusing on the distances between buildings, or internal setbacks. 1. Applied setbacks differently than any other zoning district, including similar districts in Planned Area Developments. The R-6 setbacks are the only ones based on height.  2. Inconsistent with the expectations of high-density residential by requiring larger setbacks between taller buildings.  3. Ineffective to creating accessible and various recreation options in subdivisions with attached or detached housing types. 4. Therefore, staff finds it is more appropriate to initiate a Town-led code amendment to clarify and revise the R-6 development standards, including setbacks, recreation and other requirements as needed. Initiation only directs staff to conduct the necessary research and draft proposed code language. If initiated, the proposed code language will be presented to the Commission for recommendation tentatively in April.  FISCAL IMPACT: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: The Planning and Zoning Commission may consider the following motions: I MOVE to INITIATE the zoning code amendment to research and possibly revise the R-6 zoning district setbacks. OR I MOVE to NOT INITIATE the zoning code amendment to research and possibly revise the R-6 zoning district setbacks based on the following __________________.    Planning & Zoning Commission 5. Meeting Date:03/01/2022   Requested by: Bayer Vella, Community and Economic Development  Case Number: Not applicable SUBJECT: DISCUSSION REGARDING AN UPDATE ON TOWN GROWTH AND THE REMAINING LAND SUPPLY RECOMMENDATION: For presentation and discussion purposes only. Please see the presentation in Attachment 1 for more information.  EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Town staff will provide a presentation (Attachment 1) regarding the supply of development areas, local market trends and Oro Valley's development future. BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: N/A FISCAL IMPACT: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: For presentation and discussion purposes only.  Attachments ATTACHMENT 1 - TOWN GROWTH AND REMAINING LAND SUPPLY  2022 Update on Town Growth and Remaining Land Supply Planning and Zoning Commission March 1, 2022 Purpose 2020 Population and Housing Census Data Land Development and Availability Key Takeaways and Future Growth Town and Regional Growth 1,489 6,670 29,700 41,011 47,070 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 45,000 50,000 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Oro Valley Population 2020 Population OV increased 14.8% Pima County increased 6.4% OV represents 4% of the region’s population 2020 Housing OV increased 14.6% Pima County increased 6.6% OV represents 5% of the region’s housing stock Overview of Land Development Unavailable Land–95% Includes Open Space, Built and Planned Areas Available (unplanned) vacant land -6% Mostly Large –lot residential Tangerine Rd. Naranja Dr.La Cholla Blvd.Symbol Classification 2021 2021 Corrected* 2022 Natural Open Space / Parks / HOA Common Areas / Golf Courses 22%29%30% Developed (Buildings, Private/Public Roads and Utilities)40%57%58% Planned -Vacant Areas (Platted or approved Development Plan) 32%8%7% Total Unavailable Land:94%94%95% Remaining -Vacant Areas (Unplatted or no development plan) 6%6%6% 100%100%101% *2021 data had an acreage error and was previously based on parceled land. Data corrected to reflect the Town’s limits (includes public rights-of-way) for increased accuracy and comparison purposes. Ina Rd. Open Space Increased from 29% to 30% 1% increase due to platted HOA Common Areas and Westward Look annexation Legend –Private and Public Open Space Symbol Type of Open Space Percent Publicly-owned natural open space 27% Private and public golf courses 15% Public parks 6% Private and HOA Open Space or Common Area 51% Total 100% Tangerine Rd. Naranja Dr.La Cholla Blvd.Ina Rd. Built Areas Increased from 58% to 59% Several larger subdivisions were completed in 2021 Big Wash Area, First Avenue and La Cholla Housing continues to be the driver Legend –Built Areas Symbol Classification by Existing Zoning District Percent Single-Family Residential (R1-300 to R1-7)64% Multi-Family Residential (R-4, R-4R, R-6 and Senior Care)5% Tech Park (T-P)1% Church / School (PS)4% Government* / Hospital 1% Office or Mixed-Use (R-S and C-N)1% Commercial (C-1 and C-2)2% No color Public and Private Roads 21% Total 100% * Government includes Town-owned properties and utility sites. Underlying zoning ranges from residential to commercial. Single-family Residential Growth Trends 749 1030 940 781 684 851 1020 1144 777 534 412 494 422 388 355 285 120 65 47 56 217 136 142 220 338 325 296 275 497 91 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 PERMITSFISCAL YEAR Single Family Residential Permits Boom Decline Recession Recovery & New Normal Single-Family Residential Trends Mostly Low-Medium Density Housing 15% -small lots (<4,00 to 6,000 sf). 51% -medium lots (6,000 to 10,895 sf.) 32% -larger lots (1/4 to 3.3+ acres) <4,000 2% >4,000 to <6,000 13% >6,000 to <8,000 30% >8,000 to <10,895 21% >10,895 to <21,780 11% >21,780 to <43,560 11% >43,560 to <87,120 8% >87,120 to <145,200 2% >145,200 2% Tangerine Rd. Naranja Dr.La Cholla Blvd.Ina Rd. Residential Projections Remaining and projected amount is roughly the same as last year with 3,099 units Single-Family Residential: Reduced from 2,181 to 1,933 units Multi-Family Residential (includes townhomes, apartments, resorts and senior care): Increased from 916 to 1,166 due to Westward Look Annexation Tangerine Rd. Naranja Dr.La Cholla Blvd.250Ina Rd. Unplanned Vacant Areas Majority of unplanned land is: Large-lot residential –49% Tech Park & Commercial –27% Strategic about remaining land and redevelopment of existing sites Tangerine Rd. Naranja Dr.La Cholla Blvd.Legend –Vacant Unplanned Areas Symbol Classification by Existing Zoning District Percentage Single-Family Residential (R1-300 to R1-7)49% Multi-Family Residential (R-4, R-4R, R-6 and Senior Care)5% Tech Park (T-P)15% Church / School (PS)3% Government* / Hospital 14% Office (R-S and C-N)2% Commercial (C-1 and C-2)12% Total 100% * Government includes Town-owned properties and utility sites. Underlying zoning ranges from residential to commercial. Ina Rd. Key Takeaways Housing is the driver Limited land remaining (6%) Redevelopment of existing sites Strategic about land uses Density to support commercial areas Housing options for all residents Conserve Tech-Park areas Live, work and play mixed use areas Future Growth Residential Consist of low density and infill proposals for low rise, high density Smaller scale subdivisions anticipated on remaining sites difficult to develop Mixed use projects in/around commercial nodes Focus on Employment Attract or expand 20-30 employers (3,000-4,500 jobs) over next 10 years Office and research (tech) development in commercial areas Policies and upcoming plans Comprehensive Annexation Policy (adopted by Town Council in 2019) Housing study (tentative completion in 2023) 2026 General Plan (scoping process beginning this winter)