Sponsor
Alderman Helding
Title
Ordinance No. 11-09
To amend Sec. 114-1033 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Sign regulations - Electronic message signs.
The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows:
Part 1:
Section 114-1033 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by adding the following at the beginning of the section:
“(a) Electronic Signs, (Educational Facilities)
For purposes of this section, Educational Facility shall be defined as a primary, secondary, or technical school (public, private, or parochial) involved in the instruction of students as its primary function. This definition shall not include community centers, religious institutions without a K-8th grade school, job training facilities, or other similar organizations providing student instruction.
(1) Standards
All electronic signage for educational facilities shall be constructed as set forth in this part and shall comply with the following standards:
a. Zone Districts
Allowed as a Conditional Use in any zone district in which the school is located.
b. Sign Area
1. One electronic monument sign is allowed per site. The sign may have an electronic face on both sides of the sign.
2. The maximum size of the sign may not exceed 60 square feet, including borders, trim, etc. A maximum of 50% of the total sign area may be electronic.
3. Height may not exceed six (6) feet, as measured from average finished grade to the highest point on the sign cabinet.
4. The electronic monument sign is allowed in addition to all other signage as allowed per Article X of the City of Racine Zoning Code.
c. Setback and Location
1. Minimum setback from any property line is 25’.
2. May not be located within 200’ of a residential zone or use, and may not directly face a residential zone or use.
d. Electronic Message Restrictions
1. Messages are limited to advertisements of school activities and functions. No commerc...
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