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Currently, Master Sign Plan requirements are located within the 1010.03, Permits section. The Planning Division through the years has seen both a need for additional clarity and regulation, as well as an increase in applications. Through our discussions with applicants and knowing what works and what does not, we have proposed the following to assist both land owners and the Division with the continued increase/processing of these signage plans. 1010.11 Master Sign Plans A.1. Purpose: The purpose of a Master Sign Plan is to establish a fair and equitable process criteria for complex signage situations that accommodate the need for a well-maintained, safe, and attractive community, and the need for effective communications including business identification. B.2. Effect of Master Sign Plan: Upon approval of a Master Sign Plan, all future signs shall conform to the Master Sign Plan. Modifications to the provisions of the Master Sign Plan may be granted only with the approval of an new amended Master Sign Plan. C.3. Required: A Master Sign Plan is required for: 1.Building complexes 2.Multi-tenant structures 3.Covered mall buildings, shopping centers, or strip malls 4.Planned unit developments 5.Area identification signs 6.Churches/places of worship/institutions/schools 7.Unified Development D.Guideline: Where applicable the underlying signage requirements of Section 1010.05 shall be used as the minimum base standard for signage in the proposed Master Sign Plan. E.4. Criteria: The following criteria should be used when developing a Master Sign Plan. To assist property owners and their tenants with signage needs, the City has established the following criteria that shall be used in developing, reviewing, and approving each Master Sign Plan. a. Guideline. If possible, the underlying zoning district regulations (pertaining to signage and listed in Section 1010.10) should be used as a guideline with minimum variations as needed to meet the intent of this Chapter. (Ord. 1359, 1- 28-2008) 1.b. Location: No freestanding sign shall be located closer than five feet to a property line, roadway easement, or other public easement. No freestanding sign shall be erected that, by reason of position, shape, or color, would interfere in any way with the proper functioning or purpose of a traffic sign or signal. No freestanding sign shall be located within the Traffic Visibility Triangle. No freestanding sign shall impede/impair traffic. PROJ0013_SignRegulations_RPCA_040412