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BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.08 and Creating toCD
Chapter 15.08A to Implement the Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City of Bend and the County G-.)
Regarding Planning Authority within the Bend Urban * --+. r W
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WHEREAS, the City of Bend and Deschutes County have through an interg6verental
agreement transferred planning authority within the Bend Urban Area to the City of Bend; and
WHEREAS, in interest of efficiency and ease of administration, the intergovernmental
agreement between City and County require that the County's land use ordinances within the Bend
Urban Area order be amended to consistent with the City's land use ordinances insofar as is practicable;
now, therefore,
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON,
ORDAINS as follows:
Section 1. ADDING. Deschutes County Chapter 15.08 is amended to add a new section
15.08.015, Bend Urban Area Sign Code, as set forth in Exhibit "A," attached hereto and by this reference
incorporated herein.
Section 2. ADOPTION. Deschutes County Code Chapter 15.08A is hereby adopted to read
as set forth in Exhibit `B," attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. Notwithstanding
any description or reference contained therein that Chapter 15.08A is applicable only to lands within the
City of Bend, the provisions contained therein shall, consistent with Deschutes County Code Section
15.08.015, apply to all lands lying outside the city limits of the City of Bend and within the Bend Urban
Growth Boundary, as that term is described in that certain intergovernmental agreement between the City
of Bend and the County dated February 18, 1998. The document set forth in Exhibit `B" and adopted as
Chapter 15.08A herein shall be codified as part of the County Code, retaining the section numbering as
set forth in Exhibit `B."
Section 3. AMENDMENTS TO EXHIBIT B. Exhibit `B," attached hereto is amended in
the following particulars:
A. References to the geographic area of the City of Bend in the City of Bend Zoning
Ordinance adopted herein shall when referring to the geographic area to which the zoning ordinance is
applicable be construed to mean that portion of the Bend Urban Area lying between the Urban Growth
Boundary and the city limits of the City of Bend.
B. References to staff and/or institutional bodies as between the City and County shall be
read to be consistent with the division of responsibilities set forth in that certain intergovernmental
agreement entered into between the City of Bend and the County dated February 18, 1998.
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Section 4. APPLICABILTY TO PENDING APPLICATIONS. The standards adopted by
this ordinance shall not be applicable to any applications accepted prior to the effective date of this
ordinance.
Section 5. REPEAL OF ORDINANCES AFFECTING EXISTING LIABILITIES. The
repeal, express or implied, of any ordinance, ordinance provision, code section or any map or line on a
map by this ordinance shall not release or extinguish any duty, condition, penalty, forfeiture, or liability
incurred under such ordinance, unless a provision of this ordinance shall so expressly provide, and such
ordinance repealed shall be treated as still remaining in force for the purpose of sustaining any proper
action or prosecution for the enforcement of such duty, condition, penalty, forfeiture, or liability, for the
purpose of authorizing the prosecution, conviction and punishment of the person or persons who violated
the repealed ordinance.
Section 6. EMERGENCY. This ordinance being necessary for the immediate preservation
of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this ordinance takes effect
on its passage.
DATED this 26`x' day of August, 1998.
ATTEST:
Recording Secretary
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
D HUTES C Y, OREG N
NANCY SC NG , Chair
RO RT L. NIPPER, Co.1*'Ssioner
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EXHIBIT "A"
15.08.015. Bend Urban Area Sign Code
Notwithstanding any other provision of
this chapter, this chapter shall not apply to
those lands lying outside the city limits of
Bend and within the Bend Urban Growth
Boundary, as that term is defined in that
certain intergovernmental agreement entered
into between the city of Bend and the
county dated February 18, 1998. The city of
Bend Sign Code Ordinance, No. NS -1495,
as adopted by the Board of County
Commissioners as chapter 15.08A of this
code, and as may be amended from time to
time, shall apply in that geographic area
instead. (Ord. 98-052 § 1, 1998)
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9-1 Repealed by Ord. No. NS -1495
9-2 Repealed by Ord. No. NS -1495
9-3 Repealed by Ord. No. NS -1495
9-4 Repealed by Ord. No. NS -1495
9-5 Repealed by Ord. No. NS -1495
9-6 Repealed by Ord. No. NS -1495
9-7 Repealed by Ord. No. NS -1495
9-8 Repealed by Ord. No. NS -1495
9-9 Repealed by Ord. No. NS -1495
9-10 Repealed by Ord. No. NS -1495
9-11 Repealed by Ord. No. NS -1495
9-12 Repealed by Ord. No. NS -1495
9-13 Repealed by Ord. No. NS -1495
9-14 Repealed by Ord. No. NS -1495
9-15 Repealed by Ord. No. NS -1495
9-16 Repealed by Ord. No. NS -1495
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9 NS -1495 Building Code
9-18 NS -1627 Woodstove Removal
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CITY OF BEND SIGN CODE
ARTICLE I
TITLE AND PURPOSE
1.010 Short Title. This ordinance shall be known as the City of Bend Sign Code and may be
so cited and plead.
1.020 Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to provide reasonable and necessary regulations
for the erection and maintenance of signs in order to:
1. Protect the health, safety, property and welfare of the public.
2. Promote a neat, clean, orderly and attractive appearance within the City.
3. Improve the effectiveness of signs in identifying and advertising businesses and
facilities.
4. Eliminate signs that demand, rather than invite, public attention.
5. Provide for reasonable, orderly and effective display of outdoor advertising
compatibl'- with their surroundings.
6. Preserve, protect and enhance the economic, scenic, historic and aesthetic values
and objectives of the City and its citizens.
7 Provide effective signing to meet the anticipated differing needs of various areas``
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DEFINITIONS
1.040 Terminology. The word "City" shall mean the City of Bend, Oregon. The words "City
Council" shall mean the City Council of Bend, Oregon. The words "Manager", "Planning
Director" and "Building Official" shall mean the Manager, Planning Director and Building
Official respectively of the City of Bend. The words "Planning Commission" shall mean the Bend
Urban Area Planning Commission.
1.050 General Definitions. For the purposes of this article, words used in the present tense
include the future, the singular includes the plural, the word "shall" is mandatory and the word
"building" includes structures other than sign structures.
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1.060 Specific Definitions. The following words and phrases used in this article have the
meanings given to them in this section.
1. Animation. Any form of movement by electric, mechanical or kinetic means
including but not limited to, rotation, revolving or wind activation of all or a
portion of sign, or incorporating flashing or intermittent light for sign illumination.
2. Arterial. A restricted access street of substantial continuity which is primarily a
traffic artery and so designated by the City of Bend.
3. Awning. A structure made of cloth, metal or similar material with metal frames
attached to a building, projecting over a thoroughfare or entrance.
4. Banner. A flag, bunting or other flexible sign characteristically hung on a
building, or otherwise suspended down or along its face or across any public
streets of the City. The banner may or may not include copy or other graphic
symbols.
5. Bench Sian. Any sign painted on or otherwise attached to a bench or other seat
placed in a public right-of-way or meant to be seen by the public.
6. Billboards. A sign structure subject to the provisions of this ordinance erected for
the purpose of leasing advertising space to promote an interest other. than that of
an individual, business, product or service available on the premise the billboard
is located on.
7. Business. , All of the activities carried on by the same legal enttty on the same
:premises and shall include but not be'limited to, sevice, .commercial and uidustna`l'-.
uses and fraternal .benevolent education ` ` `
government and _.social
organizations.
8. Business Complex. One property ownership with the property owner and one or
more business tenants as occupants of the property. In a business complex,
business tenants include retail shops, executive or administrative services including
medical clinics and accessory pharmacies, professional offices, and personal
service establishments which perform personal services on the premises and similar
uses.
9. Canny. A permanent roofed structure which may be free-standing or partially
attached to a building for a purpose of providing shelter to patrons in automobiles,
and patrons on foot, but shall not mean a completely enclosed structure.
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10. Clear Vision Area. In a residential district the minimum distance shall be 30 feet
or, at intersections including an alley, 10 feet. In all other districts where yards are
required, the minimum distance shall be 15 feet or, at intersections including an
alley, 10 feet. Provided, however, when the angle of intersection between streets
other than an alley is less than 30 degrees, the distance shall be 25 feet.
11. Cutout. A display in the form of letter, figures, characters, or other
representations in cutout or irregular form attached to or superimposed upon an
advertising sign.
12. Display Surface. The area made available by the sign structure for the purpose of
displaying a message thereon.
13. Eave. Lowest horizontal line of any roof.
14. Erect. To construct, paint, place, affix or otherwise bring into being.
15. Facade. Any face of a building.
a. Dominant. The principal facade of the building where its principal
entrance is located and which may or may not face the street upon which
its legal address is located.
b. Subordinate. The sides or rear of a building; facades other than the
dominant facade.
16. Section 1.060(16) repealed by Ordinance No NS 1425, passed December x18,
1985.]
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17. Frontage
Street.' A lot line fronting a public street.'. Unless the premises hasnly
one such frontage, the width along such lot line must be at least 50 feet to"qualify
as a "frontage".
18. Incombustible Material. A material that will not ignite at or below a temperature
of 1200 degrees F. during an exposure of five minutes and which will not continue
to burn or glow at that temperature. The test for an "incombustible material" shall
be conducted as specified in the Uniform Building Code.
19. Kiosk. A small, free standing structure which may have one or more surfaces used
to display advertising or to identify or index a business or businesses.
20. Maintain. To allow to exist or continue.
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20A. Model. Any three dimensional object displayed for advertising purposes including,
but not limited to, models of people, beer bottles, animals, buildings, motor
vehicles, ships, and aircraft; sculpture; vehicles; and hot air balloons.
21. Marquee. A permanent roofed structure attached to or supported by a building,
but does not mean a "canopy" as defined herein.
22. Non-structural Trim. A molding, batten, cap, nailing strip or stringer, lattice,
cutout, letter or walkway attached to a sign structure.
23. Parapet. A low wall or railing used to protect the edge of a roof, also called a
parapet wall.
24. Peer og_la. A structure usually consisting of parallel colonnades supporting an open
roof of girder and cross rafters, also known as an arbor, trellis or ramada.
25. Person. An individual, corporation, partnership, association, joint venture, or
other legal entity.
26. Roof Line. The line which marks the highest point of the vertical front of a
building in the case of a false front, or the line where the roof is joined to the
vertical front wall of the building in other cases.
27. ShooingCenter. A premises planned and developed as a unit with an undivided,
non -segregated parking area and is advertised as a center or mall and has multiple
occupancy by business.
28 A sign is any object or device or part thereof situated outdoors or indoors'
whichC 3f t ....,. _
�:' Pjected;in such a manner to attract theattention ofhepub c�putside,xt;
is used to'advertise or identify . an object, person,' .institution, : organization, t 3.: y
business, product, service, event or location by means including pictures, colors,
motion illumination or projected images. Signs do not include the following:
a. Flags of nations, or an organization of nations, states and cities, fraternal,
religious and civic organizations.
b. Merchandise, pictures or models or products or services in window display.
C. Time and temperature devices not related to a product.
d. National, state, religious, fraternal, professional and civic symbols or
crests.
e. Works of art which in no way identify a product except as provided for in
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Section 3.010 (13).
Particular Signs.
(1) Building Directory Sign. A sign giving the name, address number or
location of the occupants of a building or buildings.
(2) Directional Sign. An on -premise sign designed to be read by a person
already on the premises and used only to identify and locate an office,
entrance, exit, motor vehicle route, telephone or similar place, service or
route.
(3) Ground Mounted Sign. A sign supported by one or more uprights or
braces and not attached or incidentally attached to any building or structure.
(4) Internally Illuminated Sign. A sign which is wholly or partially illuminated
by an internal light source from which source light passes through the
display surface to the exterior of the sign.
(5) Mobile Sign. Any sign which is mounted or designed for mounting on
wheels, or which is mounted or designed for mounting on self-propelled or
towed vehicle, and the primary purpose of which is advertising.
(6) Motor Vehicle Directional Sign. A sign identifying motor vehicle
entrances or exits to or from the premises on which the sign is located.
() Non -conforming Sign. A sign erected, prior to the adoption of, this
ordinance which does not conform to the provisions contained herein
(8) Outdoor Advertising Sign... `A .sign which adverttses goods, products^or
services which are not sold, manufactured or distributed on or from the
premises or facilities on which the sign is located.
(9) Parapet or Pergola Sign. Any sign or other commercial graphic attached
to a parapet, ramada, pergola or other similar structure.
(10) Portable Sign. Any sign or other graphic which is designed to be or is
capable of being transported from one place to another.
(11) Projecting Sign. A sign which extends perpendicular or nearly
perpendicular from the building face to which it is attached.
(12) Roof Sign. A sign located on or above the roof of any building, not
including a false mansard roof or other fascia.
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(13) Temporary Sign. A banner, pennant, poster or advertising display
constructed of cloth, canvas, plastic, sheet, cardboard, wallboard, sheet
metal, plywood or similar materials and intended to be displayed for a
limited period of time.
(14) Wall Sign. A sign painted or otherwise affixed to the face of a building,
marquee, or roof overhang in a plane parallel to such face and extending
not more than 18 inches therefrom.
[Section 1.060 (29) repealed by Ordinance No. NS -1672 passed February 19, 19971.
30. Uniform Building Code. The State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code and Fire
and Life Safety Code of 1979 Edition (Uniform Building Code) published by the
International Conference of Building Officials, as adopted by the City of Bend and
which is referred to as "UBC" in this ordinance.
31. Zones or Zoning District. A zoning district established pursuant to the City of
Bend Ordinance.
[Section 1.060 (16) repealed by ORD. No. NS -1425, passed December 18, 1985.]
[Section 1.060 (20A) added by ORD. No. NS -1425, passed December 18, 1985.1
[Section 1.060 (28) amended by ORD. No. 1425, passed December 18, 1985.1
[Section 1.060 (29) repealed by ORD. No. NS -1572, passed February 19, 19971.
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ARTICLE II
GENERAL PROVISIONS AND PROCEDURES
2.010 General Provisions
1. It is unlawful for any person to erect, repair, alter or relocate or maintain within
this City, any sign or other graphic except as provided in this ordinance.
2. No sign shall be attached to or placed against a building or other structure in such
a manner as to prevent or inhibit ingress or egress through any door or window
required or designated for access to any building, nor shall any sign obstruct or be
attached to a fire escape.
3. No sign or other street graphic other than a City or other public agency sign shall
be allowed to be erected, installed, replaced or maintained in, over or on any
public right-of-way, including parkways, except as provided in Section 3.020 (5)
and (5A), 4.060 and 4.070 of this ordinance.
4. Any sign or other street graphic which is supported by more than one means and
therefore cannot be clearly defined as a ground, marquees, wall, roof, projecting,
or other sign shall be administratively assigned to the sign category most logically
applicable and the appropriate standards applied.
5. Service signs such as those identifying VISA or Mastercharge shall not be attached
to an approved sign. If such services are to be advertised, the. signs shall be .
integrated into the overall sign design and are subject t6 all requirements of-this..r ;
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6. Signing shall'be 'in ,,proportion with'and;visually�related to the ; clu :teetotal ' A::
character of the building, `restrained in the size and be _ in -conformance with _
generally accepted principles of good design and architecture.
7. Signing adjacent to, or in a residential area shall be harmonious with and reflect
the residential character of the area.
8. Signing for a business within a commercial or industrial center, shall be in
harmony with the signing of the entire complex. The signing for any new or
remodeled commercial or industrial center shall be approved concurrent with the
site plan of the project in the form of a signing program.
9. The use of logos, trademarks, and/or three dimensional symbols is encouraged.
Innovation and artistry are encouraged where visually and economically effective.
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10. This ordinance outlines maximum requirements; however, signs must be
appropriate to the nature of the activity to which they pertain and compatible with
their surroundings.
[Section 2.010 (3) amended by ORD. No. NS -1458, passed June 3, 1987].
2.020 Sign Permit
Except as provided in Section 2.050 of this ordinance, no sign shall be erected,
structurally altered or relocated until a sign permit has been issued.
2. No sign permit will be issued if existing signs for a building or business do not
comply with the provisions of this sign ordinance..A permit may be issued once
the existing signs are brought into compliance with the sign ordinance.
2.030 Procedure
1. Applications for a sign permit shall be made in writing upon forms furnished by
the Building Official. Such applications shall include a scale drawing of the sign
including dimensions, height and materials and showing its relationship to the
ground or to any building or structure to which the sign is proposed to be installe d
or affixed. When appropriate, a plot plan drawn to scale shall be submitted which
indicates the location of proposed signing relative to street and property lines.
Prior to the issuance of a sign permit, the Building Official may review the
construction aspects of the proposed sign. The Building Official or designee may
require other pertinent information where in their opinion, such information is
necessary to determine compliance with the provisions of this ordmanc : ,
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2. :The: Building'.Official or -designee -shall ;issue a_:permit fQrlaKsigaby
application duly made unless the " i
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ordinance. Sign permits mistakenly issued in violation of this- ordinance are'void. -
3. The Building Official or designee may revoke a sign permit if he finds that there
was a material and misleading false statement of fact in the application for the
permit.
4. A sign permit shall be null and void if work for which the permit was issued has
not been completed within a period of six (6) months of the date of issuance of the
permit.
5. Where an electrical permit for a sign installation is required, it shall be obtained
from the Oregon State Department of Commerce, Building Code Division, prior
to making the final electrical connection from the sign to the electrical power
source.
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6. A permittee must remake, redo or remove any sign approved by the Sign Review
Committee that is not executed as described in the sign permit within 15 days of
receiving notice from the Committee that the sign was not properly executed.
[Section 2.030 (6) added by ORD. No. NS -1425 passed December 18, 1985].
[Section 2.030 (1) amended by ORD. No. NS -1672 passed February 19, 1997].
2.040 Measurement.
1. The following criteria shall be used in measuring a sign to determine compliance
with this ordinance:
a. Area or Area of Sign. Area or area of a sign is the area within any
perimeter which encloses the limits of any writing, representation, emblem,
figure or character. The area of a sign having an irregular shape shall be
computed by enclosing the surface area within a known plane geometric
shape or shapes. The area of all signs in existence at the time of the
enactment of this ordinance, whether conforming or non -conforming, shall
be included when calculating sign area available for all new signs to be
allowed for an individual business or a premises. Where a sign is of a three
dimensional or round or irregular s-3lid shape, the largest cross section shall
be used as though it were a flat surface to determine sign area.
b. Clearance. Clearance of a sign is measured from the average grade at the
base of the sign to the lowest point of the sign
:Leight Iieightjs�:measured from the gr*bf—the curb Zine closest
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base of the sign to the highest point of the sign: In the absence of a curb �
line, the edge of the'street pavement shall be used.
2. Area of Dominant Facade. "False fronts" and mansard roofs may be included
when calculating the area of the dominant facade.
[Section 2.040(la) and (2) amended by ORD. No. NS -1425 passed December 18, 1985.]
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2.050 Permit Exceptions. The following signs or procedures shall not require a sign permit and
shall be allowed in all zones. Provided, however, these signs shall be subject to the
provisions of Section 3.030 excepting Subsection (10):
1. Exempt signs listed in Section 3.010.
2. Temporary signs listed in Section 3.020, provided, however, before signs under
Subsections. (5), (5A), (7) or (8) of Section 3.020 may be erected, a permit shall
be obtained.
3. The changing of advertising or message on an approved painted or printed sign or
sign specifically designed for the use of replaceable copy, except for changing the
name of the business or use advertised.
4. The painting, repainting, cleaning and normal maintenance and repair of an
existing sign unless a substantial structural change is made.
[Section 2.050(2) amended by ORD. No. NS -1425, passed December 18, 1985.1
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ARTICLE III
EXEMPT, TEMPORARY AND PROHIBITED SIGNS
3.010 Exempt Signs.
Safety signs, trespassing signs, memorial plaques and historical markers.
2. Except as provided for in Section 3.020, signs of a noncommercial nature.
Provided, however, the permitted area for said signs shall be subject to the area
and location requirements of the pertinent zone in which they are located.
Signs determined to have historical value as determined in accordance with Section
7.030 of this ordinance.
4. Individual dwelling units. One name plat for each dwelling unit.
5. Kiosk on public property.
6. Non -illuminated directional and motor vehicle directional signs painted on paving
or otherwise limited to a maximum dimensions of four feet and a sign area of eight
feet.
7. Small signs not exceeding 1-1/2 square feet in area, attached flat against a building,
non -illuminated and announcing only the name and occupation of the building
tenant.
8. :Intenor non -illuminated signs' designed :primarily:'to be viewed }fron'nside�fa��
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building.Y Interior non -illuminated. signs which are designed to be ;viewed `from
outside of a building are exempt from the provisions of this ordinance if they do
not advertise a business and are displayed for no longer than thirty days a year. All
such signs must be located inside a building.
9. Signs on coin operated vending machines, gasoline pumps, and telephone booths
and not exceeding the dimensions of said machines, etc.
10. In commercial, professional or industrial areas, signs not exceeding one square foot
bearing only the street address.
11. Traffic or other municipal signs, legal notices, railroad crossing signs and danger
signs. The City may also post off -premise directional signs for restaurants, hotels
(motels), automobile service stations and business/industrial centers in accordance
with a signing plan approved by the City Council.
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12. Churches, schools and other public facilities in any zone may have an on site sign
for each building or activity facility not exceeding 32 square feet.
13. Graphics that do not advertise any business, commercial product or service. A
graphic is defined herein as a painting, drawing, engraving or any other form
which expresses an idea by means of lines, marks or characters imposed on a
surface.
14. Interior fence signs at public ball fields provided said signs are no higher than 12
feet above the ground level.
15. Seasonal business signs for Fourth of July fireworks stands and Christmas tree lots,
provided that such signs are securely attached to sales stands or to the ground, are
not located in the vision clearance area as defined by the City Zoning Ordinance
and are displayed for no longer than thirty days per year.
[Section 3.010 (8) amended by ORD. No. NS -1425 passed December 18, 1985.]
[Section 3.010 (15) added by ORD. No. NS -1425 passed December 18, 1985.1
[Section 3.010 (5) and (13) amended by ORD. No. NS -1672 passed February 19, 1997].
3.020 Temporary Signs.
1. Construction signs which identify the architects, engineers, contractors and other
individuals or firms involved with the construction or renovation of a building or .
landscaping. Said signs shall be located on the site of construction, shall not
exceed thirty-two square feet in area and shall be removed within fourteen days ofsa�t` x -
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2. Real estate firm or owner erected signs advertising the sale; -rental or lease of the
premises or part of the premises on which the signs are displayed up to a total area
of thirty-two square feet, except for such signs in a residential zone which shall not
exceed a total of six square feet. Such signs shall not be located in such a manner
as to cause a public safety hazard and shall be removed within fourteen days of the
sale, rental or lease.
3. Open house directional signs for the purpose of directing the public to "Open
House" events providing for sale, rental or lease of premises other than upon
which the sign is located, providing such signs shall be erected only during the
daylight hours and shall be removed the same day they are erected. Said signs shal l
not be located in such a manner as to cause a public safety hazard or nuisance, and
shall not exceed an area of eight square feet.
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4. Signs identifying or advertising a nonprofit civic, charitable or benevolent event.
Said signs shall be less than 32 square feet in size and shall be removed within
seven days after the event.
5. Street banners across a public street or alley advertising a public event may be
allowed for a period not more than thirty days before and three days after the
event. Any person proposing a banner shall demonstrate that the banner is safe and
will not deteriorate within the period it is proposed to stand.
5A. Sidewalk banners attached to poles or street lights and advertising a public event
or promoting the community or portion thereof may be allowed. Any person or
groups proposing sidewalk banners shall demonstrate the banner(s) are safe and
will not adversely affect the surrounding area and will not deteriorate within the
period they are proposed.
6. Land development project signs pertaining to the sale, lease, rent or development
of a subdivision, office complex, shopping center, industrial park or similar parcel
are allowed for a period of one year upon issuance of a permit. Size of signs shall
be controlled by the following schedule:
Project Size
Total #{
of Sim
Maximum Area
Per Sign
4 acres or less 1 32 sq. ft.
over 4 acres 1 96 sq. ft.
7. Pennants and streamers only when associated with a grand opening or promotional
event of a business which may be displayed for a maximum of thu tyrt�iays
- one palendar`
8. One portable reader board less than 16 square feet in size and only when associated
with a grand opening or promotional event of a business which may be displayed
for a maximum of thirty days in any one calendar year.
9. Christmas or seasonal decorations as customarily used.
10. Temporary political campaign signs that pertain to a certain election date shall be
removed within ten days after the election to which the signs pertain.
11. Special sale or close-out sale signs provided no business shall post said signs more
than thirty (30) days in any one calendar year.
[Section 3.020 (5) and (5A) amended by ORD No. NS -1672, passed February 19, 1997].
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3.030 Prohibited Signs. Except as specifically allowed in this code, the following signs are
prohibited:
Signs that use valances, propellers or similar wind activated or attention attracting
devices. These devices when not part of any sign, but on the premises where a sign
is utilized, are similarly prohibited unless they are permitted specifically by other
legislation.
2. That contain or include or are illuminated by any flashing, intermittent, revolving,
rotating or moving lights or moves or has any animated moving parts; however,
this does not apply to traffic control signs or signs providing public service
information such as time, date, temperature, weather.
3. Those the Building Official or designee determines violate ORS 483.138, which
applies to signs creating confusion with or interfering with the effectiveness of
traffic signs or signals.
4. That are placed on, affixed to or painted on a motor vehicle or trailer and placed
on public or private property for the primary purpose of providing a sign not
otherwise permitted by this ordinance. Signs on vehicles used in the normal cours e
of business shall not be subject to this provision.
5. Portable signs not supported by :: sign structure in the ground, nor attached to or
erected against a building or structure, and capable of being moved about the
premises except as may be specifically permitted by the terms of this ordinance.
6. Bench signs.
7. rSigns `or, sign structures that create a hazard by obstructing clear anew of pedestrian `�` i
and vehicular traffic.
8. Any small sign, generally of a temporary nature, and generally known as a "snipe
sign" tacked, nailed, posted, pasted, glued or otherwise attached to trees, poles,
stakes, fences or buildings or other structures, where the information appearing
thereon is not applicable to the present use of the premises upon which the sign is
located. This section shall not apply to signs allowed by a valid garage sale permit
authorized by Ordinance No. NS -1375.
9. Except for billboards and exempted signs allowed under the provisions of this
ordinance, all signs which advertise a commercial activity, business, product or
service which are not provided, sold, manufactured or distributed on or from the
premises on which sign is located.
10. Signs not otherwise in conformance with the provisions of this ordinance.
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11. Roof Signs.
12. Models located any place other than inside of a building, except as specifically
allowed by this Sign Code.
13. Banners, except as provided in Sections 4.030(10) and 4.097 of this Sign Code.
[Section 3.030(8) amended by ORD. No. NS -1383, passed July 6, 1983.]
[Section 3.030(10) amended by ORD. No. NS -1425, passed December 18, 1985.]
[Section 3.030(12)(13) added by ORD. No. NS -1425 passed December 18, 1985.]
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9-17.4.010 BEND CODE 9-17.4.015
4.010 Signs in Residential Zones. No signs shall be permitted in any residential zones (RS-RM-
RH UAR-10) except as provided in this section.
1. Multiple Family Complex. For multiple family complex with more than 12
units, one sign not to exceed sixteen square feet in area shall be permitted per
project. Such signs shall be a wall or ground mounted type.
2. Subdivisions, P.U.D.'s and Mobile Home Parks. For subdivisions, P.U.D.'s
and mobile home parks, one ground mounted sign not to exceed thirty-two square
feet in area shall be permitted.
3. Professional Office, Medical and Dental Clinic. A medical or dental clinic in a
residential zone may have one wall or ground mounted sign not to exceed thirty-
two square feet in area and may have a building directory sign provided the area
of such sign does not exceed one square foot per occupant of the building.
4. Commercial Uses. All other commercial uses allowed in a residential zone may
have one wall or ground mounted sign not exceeding thirty-two square feet in area.
5. Illumination. No sign in a residential zone shall be illuminated.
6. Directional signs subject to the provisions of Section 4.090.
7. Awnings and canopies subject to the provisions of Section 4.070.
8. One non -illuminated name plate or home occupation sign having not more than
one and one half (1-1/2) square feet in area per residence. Said sign shall not -
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project.beyond the property line:
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[Section 4.010 (8) added by ORD. No. NS -1425 passed December _18, 1985:]
4.015 Signs Permitted In Restricted Commercial Zones. This section shall apply to all signs
in the following zones:
In the Neighborhood Commercial (CN) District no signs shall be permitted in this zone
except as provided in this section.
1. Wall Sign. A business may have a sign area not to exceed thirty-two square
feet.
2. Directional signs subject to the provisions of Section 4.090.
3. Awnings and canopies subject to the provisions of Section 4.070.
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4.020 Signs Permitted in General Commercial Zones. Except as provided for in Section
4.035, this section shall apply to all signs in the following zones:
In the Highway Commercial (CH) zone, Limited Commercial (CL) zone, Convenience
Commercial (CC) zone and General Commercial zone, no signs shall be permitted in these zones
except as provided in this section.
1. Wall Signs. Said signs shall be in conformance with Section 4.045.
2. Ground Mounted Sign. One ground mounted sign shall be allowed. Said sign may
be sixteen feet in height plus one foot for each twenty feet of street frontage up to
a maximum height of thirty feet. Said sign may have one square foot of sign area
for each lineal foot of frontage up to 100 square feet with one-half square foot for
each additional lineal foot of frontage with a maximum limit of 200 square feet.
For a ground mounted sign only the frontage upon which the sign is located shall
be used in determining area and height limits. In cases where it is unclear which
frontage a sign is located on, the street frontage which will be used for sign area
calculations shall be that street frontage that borders the street from which the sign
and its advertising is most visible to passing motorists and pedestrians.
3. Each individual business in a business complex or an integrated shopping center
may have one wall sign. The size of said sign shall be in conformance with
Section 4.057.
4. Directional signs subject to the provisions of Section 4.090.
5. Awnings, canopy and marquee signs subject to the provisions of .Sections 4.070 and
4.080 respectively." #"
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6. Building directory signs limited to .three square feet per occapant.
7. Motor vehicle service or drive -up window signs limited to one ground mounted
sign not to exceed twelve square feet.
8. Billboards subject to Section 4.095.
9. Gasoline stations may also have one ground mounted sign displaying prices of fuel
having an area no greater than twenty square feet.
10. Alley sign in conformance with Section 4.055.
11. Projecting signs in conformance with Section 4.060.
[Section 4.020 (2)(9) amended by ORD. No. NS -1425 passed December 18, 1985.1
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9-17.4.030 BEND CODE 9-17.4.030
4.030 Signs Permitted In Central Business District (CB) Zone. This section shall apply to all
signs in the (CB) Zone. All signs in the (CB) Zone shall be first approved in accordance with the
standards set forth herein and guidelines set forth in Appendix B which is attached hereto and
incorporated by reference.
1. Wall Signs. Wall signs shall be allowed in conformance with Section 4.045.
2. Directional signs subject to the provisions of Section 4.090.
3. Awnings, canopy and marquee signs subject to the provisions of Section 4.070 and
4.080 respectively.
4. A building directory sign limited to three square feet per occupant.
5. Billboards subject to Section 4.095.
6. Gasoline stations may also have one ground mounted sign displaying prices of fuel
having an area no greater than twenty square feet.
7. Alley sign in conformance with Section 4.055.
8. Ground sign. One ground sign per business which is not in an integrated shopping
center or business complex. Such signs may be sixteen feet in height plus one foot for
each twenty feet of street frontage up to a maximum height of twenty-five feet. Such signs
-nay have one square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of street frontage, up to a
maximum of 100 square feet. Only the frontage upon which the sign is located shall be
used in determining area and height limits. In cases where it is unclear which frontage a
sign is located on, the street frontage which will be used for sign area calculations shall
be that street frontage that borders the street from which the sign and its advertising is
most visible to passing motorists and pedestrians.
9. Projecting signs in conformance with Section 4.060.
10. Banners subject to Section 4.097.
11. Each individual business in a business complex or an integrated shopping center
may have one wall sign. The size of said sign shall be in conformance with Section 4.057.
In the CB Zone, all signs on Brooks Street, between Oregon and Franklin that project over
the public right-of-way shall have a minimum clearance from grade of 15 feet.
[Section 4.030 (6)(8) amended by ORD. No. NS -1425 passed December 18, 1985.]
[Section 4.030 (11) added by ORD. No. NS -1425 passed December 18, 1985.]
[Section 4.030 amended by ORD. No. NS -1672 passed February 19, 1997].
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9-17.4.040 BEND CODE 9-17.4.040
4.040 Signs Permitted In Industrial Zones. This section shall apply to all signs in the
following zones:
Light Industrial I -L Zone and General Industrial I -G Zone. No signs shall be permitted
in these zones except as provided in this section.
1. Wall Sign. For each permitted or conditional use in an industrial zone, the
maximum permitted sign area on a building shall not exceed ten percent of the area
of the front building facade. Said signing shall only be located on that facade which
faces the street where access is obtained. Provided, however, in no case shall the
maximum permitted area exceed 200 square feet.
2. Ground Mounted Signs. A Business may have one ground mounted sign. Said sign
may have one square foot of sign for each lineal foot of street frontage up to a
maximum of seventy-five square feet in area. The maximum height of a ground
mounted sign shall not exceed twenty feet. Only the frontage upon which the sign
is located shall be used in determining area and height limits. In cases where it is
unclear. which frontage a sign is located on, the street frontage which will be used
for sign area calculations shall be that street frontage that borders the street from
which the sign and its advertising is most visible to passing motorists and
pedestrians.
3. Directional signs subject to the provisions of Section 4.090.
4. Building directory sign limited to three square feet per occupant.
5. Billboards subject to the provisions of Section 4.095.
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- 6. Projecting`Signs subject to the;provtsions of:Section 4:060
7. Subdivision of PUD signs." =All subdivisions and PUDs allowed in an industrial
zone may have one ground mounted sign not to exceed sixty-four square feet in
area.
[Section 4.040 (2) amended by ORD. No. NS -1425 passed December 18, 1985.1
[Section 4.040 (7) added by ORD. No. NS -1425 passed December 18, 1985.1
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9-17.4.045 BEND CODE 9-17.4.045
SIGN REGULATION BY CLASS OF SIGNS
4.045 WALL SIGNS. Unless otherwise specified in this ordinance, the following criteria shall
be applicable for attached wall signs:
1. The signable area of a wall sign shall be the space between the lower and upper
limits on the dominant facade of the building as defined below:
a. The lower limit shall be the lintel or window head of the first story, but in
no case shall it be lower than nine (9) feet from the finished grade
immediately below.
b. The upper limit shall be the window sill of the floor immediately above
the lower limit and, in the absence of a window, two and one-half (2-1/2)
feet above such floor.
C. For signs erected after the effective date of Ordinance NS -1374, in the case
of a one-story building, the upper limit shall be the roof line or the top of
the parapet if there is one.
2. Sign area:
a. The specific copy for wall signs shall not exceed fifteen percent (15 %) of
the signable area. However, this percentage may be increased to thirty
percent (30%) if there is no projecting sign, and up to forty-five percent ..
(45%) if there are no projecting signs, free standing signs and canopy
signs. In no case shall the copy area exceed two (2) square feet per',lineal
foot of the width of the dominant facade.�fi
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b. Only the dominant facade shall be used for sign area calculations:.,,The sign: =1
area may be divided between the dominant facade and subordinate facades;'
but the total sign area for the entire building may not exceed the total sign
area allowed for the dominant facade.
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C. Copy area includes the entire area within a single continuous perimeter
composed of squares or rectangles, which enclose the extreme limits of the
advertising message on a wall sign.
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TOTAL AREA = (A) (B) + (C) (D)
d. Neutral surfaces intended only to integrate and harmonize a wall sign with
the architecture of the building to which it is attached shall not be included
in the calculation of sign area, as illustrated below.
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e. For wall graphics that include an advertising message, the area of the
advertising, copy, logo, symbol or lettering shall be computed as sign area.^
Graphic design, wall murals and colored' bands containing no advertising R=
shall not be counted as: sign area,,as, illustrated below; =but shall -be `subjectFr
to the limitation contained in Section 3.010(13) of this sign code
f. Identification wall signs with non -illuminated letters not higher than three
inches, up to a total of four (4) square feet in area for each premises, shall
be exempted from area calculations.
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3. Projection:
a. A wall sign shall not project beyond 24 inches from the building face and
shall not extend above the sill of any window or above guard rails or
balustrades immediately above such sign.
b. Lamps and fixtures used to illuminate a wall sign shall not project more
than 3 feet beyond building faces and shall have a minimum clearance of
9 feet from the finished grade immediately below.
4. Location: A wall sign may be permitted below the signable area when the Building
Official can be assured that the public is satisfactorily protected from the sign and
the sign is entirely over private property, and provided the permissible signable
area is not exceeded.
[Section 4.045 amended by ORD. No. NS -1425 passed December 18, 1985.1
4.050 Ground Mounted Signs. Unless otherwise specified in this ordinance, the following
criteria shall be applicable for all ground mounted signs:
1. No sign or structure shall be located in a vision clearance area defined by the City
Zoning Ordinance unless the bottom of the sign is higher than 8 feet above the
grade at the curbs and the supporting pole is less than 12 inches in diameter.
2. Signs may have a display surface of combustible materials as established by City
of Bend Ordinances and subject to the provisions of this code and the Uniform
Building Code.
3. Signs shall be located at least 5 feet from.a building,:except when instailed parallel ,:
to the building the distance shall be 10 feet from a building.
4. No signs shall be composed of vertical mounted modular cells or letters.
5. No sign shall project into a public right-of-way.
[Section 4.050 amended by ORD. No. NS -1425 passed December 18, 1985.]
4.055 Alley Signs. A business located on an alley may have a wall sign of six square feet in
area used to identify a business. This is the only type of sign allowed on a building face fronting
an alley. Said sign shall be located above or next to an entrance and if it projects it shall have a
minimum clearance of 15 feet.
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9-17.4.057 BEND CODE 9-17.4.060
4.057 Signs For A Business Complex or Shopping Center.
1. One principal ground sign for an integrated shopping center or business complex.
Such sign may be 16 feet in height plus one foot for each 20 feet of frontage with
a maximum height of 30 feet. Such signs may have one square foot of sign area
for each lineal foot of frontage, up to 100 square feet, with one-half a square foot
for each additional lineal foot of frontage, with a maximum limit of 200 square
feet.
2. Signs for interior businesses of shopping centers or a business complex shall be
consistent with the provisions of Section 4.045.
3. As an alternative to the above specifications and restrictions set forth for a business
complex or shopping center developments or buildings, a complex or shopping
center may utilize a comprehensive sign plan.The business must submit a proposed
comprehensive signing plan which must include the following:
a. A scale drawing of each elevation showing existing -and proposed signage
for an entire complex.
b. A list of the maximum number of tenant businesses projected to occupy the
complex or shopping in the next three years if the business complex is not
fully occupied at the time of approval of this plan.
C. Paint color chips and material samples must be submitted with the proposal.
d. The approved comprehensive sign plan for a business complex will be kept , r
on file in the City of Bend Building Department. -All signs displayed
business complex must. then meet the -requirements'specified � thes
comprehensive sign plan.
e. Once a comprehensive sign plan has been approved, any changes in signing
for the complex must be approved by the Building Official in the same
manner as approval is obtained for an initial comprehensive sign plan.
[Section 4.057 amended by ORD. No. NS -1425 passed December 18, 1985.]
[Section 4.057 (3) amended by ORD. No. NS -1672 passed February 19, 1997].
4.060 Projecting Signs. The following criteria shall be applicable for a projecting sign.
Projecting signs shall be allowed according to the following provisions:
Projection in Residential Zones. No sign shall project over public property in a
residential zone.
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2. Projection in Commercial and Industrial Zones:
a. In all commercial or industrial zones except the CB, where a building is
built to the street property line, or within five feet of the street property
line for its entire frontage, a sign may project from the building over a
public sidewalk or street right-of-way a maximum of four feet provided that
there is a minimum clearance of eight feet between the bottom of the sign
and the finished grade below the sign. When no curb exists a minimum
height of fourteen feet between the bottom of the sign and the finished
grade below the sign. In a CB zone a sign may project not more than two
feet over public property provided there is a minimum clearance of eight
feet between the bottom of the sign and finished grade below the sign.
b. For signs erected after the effective date of this ordinance, no projecting
sign shall extend above a parapet wall or the roof line of the supporting
building.
4.070 Awnings and Canopy Signs. The following shall be applicable for signs on awnings and
canopies:
1. No advertising shall be placed on an awning or canopy, except the name or logo
of the owner, business or industry conducted within the premises, address of the
building or the building name.
2. The area of a sign on an awning or canopy shall be deducted from the wall sign
area permitted within the respective zone in which the building is located.
3. Posts or columns beyond the property: line will not .be. permitted
4. Lettering or logos shall be painted or otherwise permanently affixed in a space
which shall not exceed the area allowed for a wall sign on the supporting building.
5. The lowest point of the awning must be at least seven feet above the sidewalk.
6. Awnings and canopies shall not interfere with street trees or traffic signs.
[Section 4.070 amended by ORD. No. NS -1425 passed December 18, 1985.]
4.080 Marquee Signs. A sign may be attached on the underside of a marquee or structural
projection. Such sign shall not exceed 12" in height or 6 feet in length and must have at least 7
feet of clearance between the bottom of the sign and the sidewalk. The location of such signs
shall be limited to a business entrance way only.
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4.090 Directional Signs. On premise directional signs designated to be read by a person on the
premises on which the sign is located and used to identify or locate an entrance, exit or drive -up
window are limited to four square feet in area and four feet in height. If the sign is on the wall
of the building, it shall be limited to four square feet in area and eight feet in height.
4.095 Billboards. The following criteria shall be applicable for all the billboards allowed in the
City of Bend:
1. As used in this section, "double-faced sign" means a sign with multiple display
surfaces with two or more separate and different messages visible to traffic from
one direction of travel.
2. The face size of any billboard located within the City of Bend shall not exceed 12
feet in vertical height or 24 feet in horizontal length.
3. Notwithstanding the provisions of sub -paragraph (2) of this section, no sign shall
exceed the maximum height established by the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Bend for structures.
4. All billboards erected or moved after the effective date of this ordinance shall be
installed behind the legal set -back line of each parcel of property as determined by
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Bend.
5. All structural supports for billboards shall be constructed of steel.
6. All billboards shall be spaced a minimum of 500 feet apart along any street within
the City of, Bend.
7. Only flat, single -faced ordouble-faced signs shall be permitted.3:-
8. Before erecting any billboard, a permit must be secured from the Building Official.
Where applicable, evidence must be provided showing the obtaining of a State
permit in compliance with the Oregon Motorists Information Act of 1971.
9. The maximum number of billboards allowed in the City of Bend is 23. These
billboards are identified in Appendix C which is attached hereto and incorporated
by reference. No new billboard may be erected after the effective date of this
ordinance unless it replaces an existing billboard. Provided, however, billboards
outside the City, inside the Bend Urban Area, and existing on the effective date of
this ordinance may be added to the maximum number if the area in which they are
located is annexed to the City of Bend. The staff shall inventory those billboards
existing outside the City but within the Urban Area. An owner whose billboard is
not included in this inventory may request the committee add that billboard to the
number allowed if it is shown the billboard was existing on the effective date of
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this ordinance.
[Section 4.095 (9) amended by ORD. No. NS -1672 passed February 19, 1997].
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10. After the effective date of this ordinance, no additional billboards may be erected
or replaced on the following streets:
Newport Avenue Colorado Drive
Simpson Avenue Century Drive
Mt. Washington Drive Division Street
14th Street Galveston Avenue
4.097 Banners. In the CB zone, a street or sidewalk banner that do not advertise a product may
be displayed. Said banners shall consist of cloth or similar material and may not interfere with th e
signage of adjacent businesses. The size of any banner allowed shall be in harmony with the
building and the surrounding area.
[Section 4.097 amended by ORD. No. NS -1425 passed December 18, 1985.]
[Section 4.097 amended by ORD. No. NS -1672 passed February 19, 1997].
9-17.5.010
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BEND CODE
ARTICLE V
MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS
9-17.5.050
5.010 Maintenance. All signs together with all of their supports, braces, guys and anchors shall
be kept in good repair and be maintained in a safe condition. All signs and the site on which they
are located shall be maintained in a neat, clean, and attractive condition. Signs shall be kept free
from deterioration. The display surfaces, trims, frames and supports of all signs shall be kept
nearly painted or otherwise nearly maintained, as applicable. No person shall scatter, daub or
leave any paint, paste or glue or other substances used for painting or affixing a message to the
display surface of any sign or throw or permit to be scattered or throw any bills, waste matter,
paper, cloth or materials of whatsoever kind removed from a sign on any public street, sidewalk
or private property.
5.020 Wind Loads. Signs shall be designed and constructed to withstand wind loads as set forth
in Chapter 23 of the Uniform Building Code.
5.030 Design.
All bracing systems shall be designed and constructed to transfer lateral forces to
the foundations. For signs on buildings, the dead and lateral loads shall be
transmitted through the structural frame of the building to the ground in such a
manner as not to overstress any of the elements thereof.
2. The overturning moment produced from lateral forces shall in no case exceed two-
thirds of the dead -load resisting moment. Uplift due to overturning shall be
adequately resisted by proper anchorage to the ground or to the structural frame
of the building. The weight of earth superimposed over footings may be used in
determining the dead -load resisting moment. ;.Such earth shall-be:carefully placed-
and
laced and thoroughly compacted.
5.040 Seismic Loads. Signs shall be designed and constructed to resist seismic forces as
specified in Chapter 23 of the Uniform Building Code.
5.050 Combined Loads.
1. Wind and seismic loads need not be combined in the design or signs and only that
load producing the larger stresses need be used.
2. Vertical design loads, except roof live loads, shall be assumed to be acting
simultaneously with the wind of seismic loads.
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5.060 Allowable Stresses.
1. The design of wood, concrete, steel or aluminum members shall conform to the
requirements of Chapters 25, 26, 27 and 28 of the Building Code. Loads, both
vertical and horizontal, exerted on the soil shall not produce stresses exceeding
those specified in Chapter 29 of the Building Code.
2. The working stresses of wire rope and its fastenings shall not exceed 25 percent
of the ultimate strength of the rope or fasteners.
5.070 Anchorage and Supports.
1. Members supporting unbraced signs shall be so proportioned that the bearing loads
imposed on the soil in either direction, horizontal or vertical, shall not exceed safe
values. Braced ground signs shall be anchored to resist the specified wind or
seismic load acting in any direction. Anchors and supports shall be designed for
safe bearing loads on the soil and for an effective resistance to pull-out amounting
to a force of 25 percent greater than the required resistance to overturning.
Anchors and supports shall penetrate to a depth below ground greater than the frost
line.
2. Signs attached to masonry, concrete or steel shall be safely and securely fastened
thereto by means of metal anchors, bolts or approved expansion screws of
sufficient size and anchorage to support safely the loads applied.
3. Unless such wall is designed in accordance with the requirements specified in
Chapter 23 of the Uniform Building Code, no anchor or support of any sign; or
wall facade for signs shall be connected to, or supported by anunbraced parapet
wall.
4. No wooden blocks or plugs or anchors with wood used in connection with screws
or nails shall be considered proper anchorage, except in the case of signs attached
to wood framing.
5.080 Clearance From High Voltage Power Lines. Signs shall be located not less than eight
feet horizontally and eight feet vertically from overhead electrical conductors which are energized
in excess of standard service loads as determined by the utility company providing the service.
The term "overhead conductors" as used in this section means any electrical conductor, either bare
or insulated, installed above the ground except such conductors as are enclosed in iron pipe or
other material covering of equal strength.
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5.090 Clearance From Fire Escapes, Exits Or Standpipes. No sign or sign structure shall be
erected in such a manner that any portion of its surface or supports will interfere in any way with
the free use of any fire escape, exit or standpipe. Signs erected within five feet of an exterior wal l
in which there are openings within the area of the sign shall be constructed of incombustible
material or approved plastics.
5.100 Electric Sign Construction.
1. The enclosed shell of electric signs shall be weather tight, excepting that service
holes fitted with tight covers shall be provided for each compartment of such sign.
2. All electrical equipment used in connection with such signs shall be installed in
accordance with the Uniform Electric Code, with Oregon amendments.
3. Every electric sign shall have on the surface of the sign, the name of the erector
and the date the sign was erected. Such name and date shall be of sufficient size
and contrast to be visible from a reasonable distance.
PERMITTED MATERIALS
5.105 Permitted Materials.
1. Materials for construction of signs and sign structures shall be the quality and grade
as specified for buildings in the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code and Fire
an Life Safety Regulations.
2. In all sign and sign structures, the material and detail of construction shall, in
absence of specified requirements, conform to the following:
a. Structural Steel shall be. of such qualityas to conform with the Uniform
Building Code Standard. Secondary.members in contact with or directly
supporting the display surface may be forged of light gauge steel provided
such members are designed in accordance with the specifications of the
design of light gauge steel as specified in the Uniform Building Code
Standard, and in addition shall be galvanized. Secondary members, when
formed integrally with the display surface, shall not be less than No. 24
thickness. When not formed integrally with the display surface, the
minimum thickness of the secondary members shall be No. 12 gauge.
Minimum thickness of hot -rolled steel members furnishing structural
support for signs shall be one-fourth inch except that if galvanized, such
members shall not be less than one-eighth inch thick. Steel pipes shall be
of such quality as to conform with the Uniform Building Code Standard.
Steel members may be connected with one galvanized bolt provided the
connection is adequate to transfer the stresses in the members.
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b. Wood anchors and supports when embedded in the soil, shall be pressure -
treated with an approved preservative. Such members shall be marked and
branded by an approved agency recognized by the Uniform Building Code.
C. Non-structural trims, signs under marquees and portable display surfaces
may be of wood, metal, approved plastics or any combination thereof.
d. Display surface may be of any approved material except glass. Glass may
be used in any neon tubing and incandescent lamp and tube.
e. The Building Official or designee may require that sufficient technical data
be submitted to substantiate the proposed use of any plastic material and,
if it is determined that the evidence submitted is satisfactory for the use
intended, he may approve its use.
f. No combustible material other than approved plastics shall be used in the
construction of any electric sign.
g. Wood may be used in signs subject to the requirements of the City's
Building and Fire Code.
h. Wood signs shall be supported by a minimum of 4 X 4 inch nominal post
and be a minimum of 2 inch nominal thick plank or 1-1/8 inch thick
exterior plywood.
5.110 Illumination. Limit on sign illumination. No sign shall be erected or maintained which,
by use of lights or illumination creates an unduly distracting and hazardous condition to a
motorist, pedestrian or the general public. In addition:
1. No exposed reflective type bulb, or incandescent lamp, which exceeds 11 watts,
shall be exposed to direct view from a public street or:highway, but may be used
for indirect light illumination of the display surface of a sign.
2. When neon tubing is employed on the exterior or interior of a sign, the capacity
of such tubing shall not exceed 30 mi. rating for any colored tubing.
3. When florescent tubes are used for the internal illumination of a sign, illumination
shall not exceed illumination equivalent to 800 milliamperes rating tubing behind
a plexiglass face spaced at least nine inches, center to center.
4. No sign may be internally illuminated if the wall of the building on which the sign
is displayed directly abuts a residential zone.
5. No colored lights shall be used at any location or in any manner so as to be
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confused with or construed as traffic control devices.
6. No sign may be erected or maintained if it contains, includes or is illuminated by
any flashing intermittent revolving, rotating or moving light or lights or moves or
has any animated or moving parts; however, this does not apply to a traffic contro 1
sign or portions thereof providing only public service information such as time,
date, temperature, weather or similar information.
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ARTICLE VI
INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT
6.010 Inspection. The Building Official or designee may inspect signs periodically to determine
their conformance with this ordinance.
6.015 Enforcement. The Building Official or designee is hereby authorized and directed to
enforce the provisions of this ordinance:
1. The Building Official or designee may order the removal of any sign erected or
maintained in violation of this ordinance. Except as provided in Section 6.015(2),
the Building Official or designee shall give ten days prior written notice to the
owner of the sign or the owner of the building, structure or premises upon which
the sign is located to remove the sign or bring it in compliance with the provisions
of this ordinance. If the owner of the sign, building, structure or premises fails
to comply or remove the sign, the Building Official or designee may order the
removal of such sign at the expense of the owner of the sign, building, structure
or premises on which the sign is located and such costs and expenses including but
not limited to the notifications, transportation, may be a lien against the land or
premises on which the sign is located and may be collected or foreclosed in the
same manner as liens are entered in the lien docket of the City.
2. If the Building Official or designee determines that the supports, braces, grip
anchors, etc. are not kept in good repair or safe condition, or if the sign presents
an immediate and serious danger to the public, he may, without prior written
notice, order its immediate removal. The Building Official or designee may
authorize the removal of such signs in the event that the person responsible for
such. sign cannot be found, or after notification, such person tails to -repair or
remove. It. The owner of the sign and the owner of the building, structure or
premises upon which the sign is located are jointly -and severably liable for its
removal or repair.
3. Any order for removal of signs by the Building Official or designee pursuant to the
provisions of this section may be appealed to the Hearings Officer by filing a
written notice of appeal with the Building Official within fifteen (15) days of the
order.
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NON -CONFIRMING AND ABANDONED SIGNS
9-17.6.040
6.020 Non -Conforming Signs. Except as provided within Section 6.030 and Section 7.030,
permanent signs in existence on the effective date of Ordinance NS -1374 which are not in
conformance with the provisions of this ordinance shall be regarded as non -conforming signs but
which do not comply with this ordinance must be removed, altered, or replaced so as to conform
within ten years from the effective date of this ordinance. Provided, however, a change in use
or occupation of a site shall require full compliance with the provisions of this ordinance. For
areas annexed into the City, an owner of a non -conforming sign which complied with Deschutes
County ordinances in effect at the time of sign installation shall have ten years from the date of
annexation by the City Council to remove said sign.
[Section 6.020 amended by ORD. No. NS -1425, passed December 18, 1985.]
6.030 Special Requirements For Non -Conforming Signs A non -conforming sign which is
structurally altered, relocated, replaced or has its graphics altered shall immediately conform to
the requirements of this ordinance except that:
Such signs may be structurally altered where such alteration is necessary for public
safety.
2. Such signs may be reconstructed if they are moved for construction or repair of
public works or public facilities and such reconstruction is completed within one
year.
3. Such signs may be reconstructed if they are damaged by an act of God or an
accident, provided such damage does not exceed fifty percent of the cost of
reconstruction of the entire sign, and provided that such sign is reconstructed
within 180 days of the date the sign is damaged.
[Section 6.030 amended by ORD. No. NS -1425 passed December 18, 1985.]
6.040 Abandoned Signs. A sign shall be removed within thirty days by the owner or lessee of
the premises upon which the sign is located when the advertised business is no longer conducted
on the premises. Provided, however, a billboard allowed under this ordinance where a person
has merely leased a contracted advertising space need not be removed in accordance with this
section. Abandoned signs may be removed and costs may be collected as provided in Article VI.
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7.010 Variance Application. An application for a sign permit or an applicant owning or leasing
a sign that is not in compliance with the provisions of this ordinance may seek a variance to the
provisions of this ordinance by filing an application for a variance with the City of Bend. A
variance request for sign location for sign height or area may be allowed by the Building Official
or designee if the amount of the variance requested is less than ten percent (10%) of the applicable
provision. A decision of the Building Official or designee may be appealed to the Bend Urban
Area Planning commission within 10 days of the decision. A variance may be granted upon a
finding that all of the following criteria can be satisfied:
1. The request will be the minimum variance necessary to alleviate the special
hardships or practical difficulties faced by the applicant in meeting the
requirements of this ordinance.
2. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or physical conditions such
as narrowness, shallowness, shape or topography of the property that do not
generally apply to other properties or uses in the same zoning district.
3. The Building. Official or Bend Urban Area Planning Commission may attach such
conditions to granting all or a portion of any variance as necessary to achieve the
purpose of this ordinance.
4. A variance application fee shall be set by resolution of the Bend City Council.
A variance fee shall be charged for all variance requests.
[Section 7.010 amended by ORD. No. NS -1672 passed February 19, 19971.
7.020 Time Limit On A Permit For A Variance. Authorization of a variance shall be void if
the work approved by such variance is not commenced within six months of the date of approval.
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HISTORICAL SIGNS
7.030 Application. The owner of a non -conforming sign in existence on the date of enactment
of this ordinance may apply for a determination that the sign qualifies as an historical sign under
the provisions of this ordinance.
7.040 Application Review. An application for an historical sign designation shall be reviewed
by the Bend Urban Area Planning Commission. The Commission may. designate a sign as
historical if it finds the following criteria have been met or can be met with conditions:
1. The sign is essentially as constructed, with sufficient original workmanship and
material to serve as instruction in period of fabrication
2. Through public interest, sentiment, uniqueness or other factors, the sign has come
to connote an historical period.
3. Due to removal of similar objects or the uniqueness of this sign, the sign is
singularly appropriate to represent an historical theme or period.
4. The sign is associated with significant past trends in structure materials and design
and in conformance with generally accepted principles of good design and
architecture.
5. The sign was constructed early in the relative scale of local history and is one of
a few of its age remaining in the City.
[Section 7.040 amended by ORD. No. NS -1672 passed February 19, 1997].
APPEALS
7.050 Any decision of the Building Official may be appealed to the Bend Urban Area Planning
Commission in accordance with the City of Bend land use procedures. A decision of the Planning
Commission shall be final.
[Section 7.050 amended by ORD. No. NS -1425 passed December 18, 1985.]
[Section 7.050 amended by ORD. NO. NS -1672 passed February 19, 1997].
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ARTICLE VIII
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
8.010 Fees. Fees for permits and applications shall be set by Resolution of the City Council.
8.020 Severability. If any part, section, subsections, sentence or phrase of this ordinance is for
any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
8.030 Penalties. A violation of any provision of this ordinance shall be a Class A Infraction.
Each day shall be a separate violation. Violations will be enforced through the Bend Civil
Infraction Procedure.
8.040 Interpretation. Where conditions imposed by the provisions of this ordinance are less
restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other provisions which are more
restrictive, the more restrictive shall govern.
8.050 Violation Declared A Nuisance. The location, erection, construction, maintenance,
repair, alteration or use of a sign in violation of this ordinance is declared a nuisance and shall
be abated in either the manner provided for in this ordinance or in the same manner as all other
nuisances.
Passed by the Council and approved by the Mayor the 16th day of March 1983.
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APPENDIX A
CITY OF BEND
SIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
[Appendix A of NS -1374 deleted by ORD No. NS -1672 passed February 19, 1997].
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