Sponsor
Alderman Wiser
Title
Ord. 13-13
To amend Chapter 114, Article X. - Zoning, Sign Regulations, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin to create consistent height standards for pole / freestanding signs within the City of Racine.
The Common Council of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, do ordain as follows:
Part 1: In Sec. 114-1033. - Electronic message signs, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, "25 feet" in Sec. (b) (3) is hereby repealed and shall be replaced with "15 feet."
Part 2: Sec. 114-1035. - Marquee signs, awnings and canopies, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, Sec. (a) (1) is hereby amended by adding the following:
"c. The maximum height shall not exceed 15 feet above curb level."
Part 3: Sec. 114-1035. - Marquee signs, awnings and canopies, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, Sec. (b) (1) is hereby amended by adding the following sentence:
"Maximum height shall not exceed 15 feet above curb level."
Part 4: Sec. 114-1064. - Signs permitted in R4, R5 and R6 districts, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin is hereby amended by adding the following subsection:
"(3) Height. No sign shall exceed 6 feet in height from curb level."
Part 5: Sec. 114-1076. - Signs permitted in O and O-I districts, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, is hereby amended by adding the following subsection:
"(3) Height. No sign shall exceed 15 feet in height from curb level."
Part 6: In Sec. 114-1077. - Signs permitted in B1 district, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, "20 feet" in subsection (3) is hereby repealed and shall be replaced with "15 feet."
Part 7: In Sec. 114-1078. - Sign permitted in the B2 district, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, "25 feet" in subsection (1) (d) is hereby repealed and shall be replaced with "15 feet."
Part 8: In Sec. 114-1079. - Signs permitted in the B3 district, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, "25" feet in subsection (2) is hereby repealed and shall be replaced with "15 feet."
Part 9: In Sec. 114-1080. - Signs permitted in the B4 district, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, "20 feet" in subsection (2) e. is hereby repealed and shall be replaced with "15 feet."
Part 10: In Sec. 114-1081. - Signs permitted in the B5 district, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, "20 feet" in subsection (2) e. is hereby repealed and shall be replaced with "15 feet."
Part 11: In Sec. 114-1081. - Signs permitted in the B5 district, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, "20 feet" in subsection (5) d. is hereby repealed and shall be replaced with "15 feet."
Part 12: In Sec. 114-1091. - Signs permitted in the I-1 District, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, "25 feet" in subsection (1) c. is hereby repealed and shall be replaced with "15 feet."
Part 13: In Sec. 114-1091. - Signs permitted in the I-1 District, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, "25 feet" in subsection (2) d. is hereby repealed and shall be replaced with "15 feet."
Part 14: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage by a majority vote of the members-elect of the City Common Council and publication or posting as required by law.
Passed by the Common Council:
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Approved:
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Mayor
Attest:
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City Clerk
Fiscal Note: N/A