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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDApacket__05-11-20_0244_58       NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING FOUNTAIN HILLS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION      Chairman Erik Hansen  Vice Chairman Peter Gray Commissioner Clayton Corey Commissioner Susan Demptster Commissioner Dan Kovacevic Commissioner Scott Schlossberg      TIME:6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING WHEN:MONDAY, MAY 11, 2020 WHERE:FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ Commissioners of the Town of Fountain Hills will attend either in person or by telephone conference call; a quorum of the Town’s Council, various Commission, Committee or Board members may be in attendance at the Commission meeting. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings of the Fountain Hills Planning and Zoning Commission will be limited to meet distancing requirements. The meeting will be broadcast live on Cox Channel 11 and streamed from the internet at www.fh.az.gov  We will continue to look to our state leaders and health care professionals for further direction.  Thank you for your compassion and care for the community as we go through this together.  REQUEST TO COMMENT  While meetings will be limited to meet distancing requirements due to the COVID-19, residents wishing to address the Planning and Zoning Commission on a meeting agenda item are encouraged to fill out an agenda comment card. The comment cards are available to the public and will be read by the Executive Assistant when the Planning and Zoning Commission is addressing the individual agenda items.  The comment cards can be obtained form the Town's website at: www.fh.az.gov/publiccomment and should be completed no later than 3:00 pm on the day of the meetings.      REGULAR MEETING    REGULAR MEETING        1.CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE – Chairman Hansen     2.ROLL CALL – Chairman Hansen     3.CONSIDERATION OF approving the meeting minutes of the Planning & Zoning Commission May 4, 2020.      4.HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER Ordinance 20-09 amending Zoning Ordinance Section 19.05 I., Public Art Requirements, to change the requirements to comply with the Town of Fountain Hills Public Art Master Plan.     5.CONSIDERATION OF a request for a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a hospital between 11 pm and 7 am on an approximately 5.74 acre parcel generally located at the northwest corner of N. Saguaro Boulevard and E. Trevino Drive (AKA 9700 N. Saguaro Boulevard; APN# 176-10-811) in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial and Professional Zoning District. SU 2020-01     6.HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER repealing the existing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 6, Signs, and replacing it with a new Chapter 6, Signs, and amending portions of Section 1.12, Definitions, removing definitions for signs.     7.COMMISSION DISCUSSION/REQUEST FOR RESEARCH to staff.    8.SUMMARY OF COMMISSION REQUESTS from Development Services Director.    9.REPORT from Development Services Director.    10.ADJOURNMENT       CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF NOTICE    Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of May 11, 2020 2 of 3   CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF NOTICE The undersigned hereby certifies that a copy of the foregoing notice was duly posted in accordance with the statement filed by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the Town Clerk. Dated this ______ day of ____________________, 2020. _____________________________________________  Paula Woodward, Executive Assistant   The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 480-816-5199 (voice) or 1-800-367-8939 (TDD) 48 hours prior to the meeting to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting or to obtain agenda information in large print format. Supporting documentation and staff reports furnished the Commission with this agenda are available for review in the Development Services' Office.    Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of May 11, 2020 3 of 3   ITEM 3. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT    Meeting Date: 05/11/2020 Meeting Type: Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Development Services Prepared by: Paula Woodward, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: John Wesley, Development Services Director Request to Planning and Zoning Commission (Agenda Language):  CONSIDERATION OF approving the meeting minutes of the Planning & Zoning Commission May 4, 2020.  Staff Summary (Background) The intent of approving meeting minutes is to ensure an accurate account of the discussion and action that took place at the meeting for archival purposes.  Approved minutes are placed on the Town's website and maintained as permanent records in compliance with state law.  Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle N/A Risk Analysis N/A Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) N/A  Staff Recommendation(s) Staff recommends approving the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission May 4, 2020. SUGGESTED MOTION MOVE to approve the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission of May 4, 2020.  Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Development Services Director John Wesley 05/05/2020 11:59 AM Form Started By: Paula Woodward Started On: 05/04/2020 07:18 PM Final Approval Date: 05/05/2020  ITEM 4. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT    Meeting Date: 05/11/2020 Meeting Type: Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Development Services Prepared by: John Wesley, Development Services Director Staff Contact Information: John Wesley, Development Services Director Request to Planning and Zoning Commission (Agenda Language):  HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER Ordinance 20-09 amending Zoning Ordinance Section 19.05 I., Public Art Requirements, to change the requirements to comply with the Town of Fountain Hills Public Art Master Plan. Staff Summary (Background) Chapter 12, Architectural Review Guidelines, of the Town's Zoning Ordinance establishes the guidelines to be used to continually upgrade the aesthetic design quality of the Town.  This chapter sets forth guidelines related to site planning, architecture, landscaping and signage, and materials and colors.  Part of having a high quality public realm is the Town's public art program. Section 19.05 I. of the Zoning Ordinance establishes requirements for the implementation of the Town's public art program as it applies to new development.  This section currently establishes the requirement that, prior to receiving a certificate of occupancy for commercial and industrial projects subject to architectural review, the applicant is required to provide exterior public art equal to at least 1% of the cost of construction or by contributing an equal amount to the Public Art Fund. The Town's Community Services Department implements the Town's public art program.  On March 3, 2020, the Town Council considered and approved a Fountain Hills Public Art Master Plan.  This Plan reviews the history of this program, sets goals for the future of the program, and criteria for future donations.  Section VI. of the Plan establishes new fee amounts and the criteria for meeting the public art requirements associated with development.  A copy of the resolution and Master Plan are attached for your review. Because this new master plan establishes the funding amounts and the associated procedures for implementation of the requirement, the current language in the Zoning Ordinance is no longer needed.  This text amendment removes the current requirements and points to the Council approved resolution and the attached master plan as the source for meeting the requirement. Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle Zoning Ordinance Chapter 19, Architectural Review Guidelines Zoning Ordinance Chapter 19, Architectural Review Guidelines Resolution 2020-07, Fountain Hills Public Art Master Plan Risk Analysis N/A Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) N/A Staff Recommendation(s) Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 20-09. SUGGESTED MOTION MOVE to approved Ordinance 20-09. Attachments Resolution 2020-07  Ordinance 20-09  Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Development Services Director (Originator)John Wesley 04/30/2020 05:54 AM Form Started By: John Wesley Started On: 04/15/2020 05:17 PM Final Approval Date: 04/30/2020  RESOLUTION NO. 2020-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, ADOPTING THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN RECITALS: WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills (the “Town”) acknowledge the important cultural and beautification role of public art within the Town; and WHEREAS, the Town has taken several steps to manage the promotion and acquisition of public art within the Town and to create design guidelines establishing minimum standards for public art in commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential projects; and WHEREAS, the Town desires to adopt a “Town of Fountain Hills Public Art Master Plan” to provide a cohesive document regarding public art within the Town. ENACTMENTS: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF FOUNTAIN HILLS as follows: SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 2. The Town, through its Mayor and Council, hereby approves the Town of Fountain Hills Public Art Master Plan in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A. SECTION 3. The Mayor, the Town Manager, the Town Clerk and the Town Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to cause the execution of the First Amendment and to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Fountain Hills, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 3rd day of March, 2020. FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS: ATTESTED TO: ___________________________________ __________________________________ Ginny Dickey, Mayor Elizabeth A. Burke, Town Clerk REVIEWED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________________________ __________________________________ Grady E. Miller, Town Manager Aaron D. Arnson, Town Attorney EXHIBIT A TO RESOLUTION NO. 2020-07 [TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN] See following pages. Town of Fountain Hills Public Art Master Plan 2 I. INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND History of Public Art Public art has long played an important role in expressing the identity of a culture. In many cases, public art is the legacy by which we remember an ancient culture. Public art has been a part of the American landscape since Colonial times, but it wasn’t until the middle of the 20th century that comprehensive public art programs emerged. After the establishment of the National Endowment for the Arts in 1965, the field of public art underwent significant change. As more and more cities adopted “percent for art” ordinances, public art has evolved from a process that placed large-scale versions of studio sculpture in unrelated spaces into the broader understanding that art may take various forms, including being routinely integrated into the surroundings it is placed in, often becoming part of building or structure itself. In cities like Seattle, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Miami and others, artists working in the public realm became more involved in the design of public spaces by working closely with architects, landscape architects and engineers. The result was the use of art to shape a new public space, not just to enhance an existing one. In Seattle, Phoenix and Scottsdale, the art went one step further; it has become an integral part of civic infrastructure including, bridges, waste treatment plants, freeways, parks, sports complexes and other projects. Funding for contemporary public art has come in large part from three sources: (i) “percent for art” ordinances, (ii) funding through local, state and federal grant programs and (iii) corporate sponsorships and private donations from individuals and foundations. History of Art in Fountain Hills In October 1994, the Town of Fountain Hills (the “Town”) and the Fountain Hills Civic Association (the “Civic Association”) commissioned a community cultural assessment, sponsored by the Arizona Commission on the Arts (the “1994 Cultural Assessment”). Nearly 50 citizens participated in either the open forum or in the surveys collected. The community’s strengths and challenges were discussed, and four key issues were identified: The need for a cultural center facility with performance, gallery and meeting space. A need for an arts council to provide leadership for cultural growth. A need to involve the arts in community design and planning. A need for youth services including after school and summer programs. Through the 1994 Cultural Assessment, a clear need for a Public Art Committee was recognized. The Fountain Hills Arts Council (the “Arts Council”) bylaws were formally adopted in March 1995. 3 On September 4, 1997, the Town Council adopted Resolution No. 1997-44 designating the Arts Council, then a committee of the Civic Association, as the official representative of the Town in all matters dealing with the promotion of public arts within the Town of Fountain Hills. Shortly thereafter, the Arts Council established the Fountain Hills Public Art Committee (the “PAC”) to administer its public art program. On November 20, 2003, the Town Council adopted Resolution No. 2003-70 confirming this appointment and adopting an official Master Plan for the acquisition of public art. Through various corporate reorganizations, the Arts Council became the Fountain Hills Cultural Council and thereafter merged with the Civic Association to become the Fountain Hills Cultural and Civic Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation (“FHCCA”). The PAC continues as a committee of FHCCA, and since 2000, the PAC has adopted an aggressive policy of public art acquisition. On December 7, 2006, the Town Council adopted Ordinance 06-23, creating the Town’s Commercial/Multi-Family Architectural Design Review Guidelines (the “Design Guidelines”). Section 19.05(I) of the Design Guidelines established the minimum standards for including a public art element in all commercial, industrial and multi-family residential projects (the “Public Art Requirement”) providing for either (i) the installation of exterior public art valued at equal to or greater than 1% of the cost of building construction and associated site work and signage of a new or redeveloped commercial, industrial, or large multi-family residential construction project or (ii) a donation to the Fountain Hills Public Art Fund in an amount equal to or greater than 1% of the cost of building construction and associated site work and signage. The funds raised through this process will be referred to hereafter as the “Percent for Public Art” funds. Public Art Fund Development Guidelines were adopted by the Town Council in January, 2007 to set forth the process for implementing the Public Art Requirement. The Fountain Hills Public Art Fund is the fund held by the Town for the purchase or installation of public art (the “Fountain Hills Public Art Fund”). 4 II. PUBLIC ART PROGRAM GENERAL STANDARDS Mission: The mission of the Public Art Collection is to promote a rich, diverse and stimulating cultural environment that enriches the lives of the town’s residents and visitors, and further establishes the town’s identity. The Fountain Hills Cultural and Civic Association (FHCCA) is committed to acquiring works of art for the Art Collection of the highest aesthetic standards reflective of diverse social, aesthetic and cultural perspectives. The Town Council intends that all public art in the corporate limits of the Town shall be selected and approved according to the Public Art Acquisition process. This document establishes policies and procedures for the acquisition, placement, care and management of works of art for the public art collection of the Town of Fountain Hills, whether acquired through a Gift or Bequest. It shall be the policy of the PAC to accept unique, one of a kind works of art with the noted exception of prints, photographs or a desirable high-quality limited edition work of art by a renowned artist. GOALS OF THE COLLECTION: 1. Artwork acquired and maintained within the collection should reflect the highest aesthetic standards. Objects accepted into the collection must be of known authorship and be accepted based on their value as works of art. 2. The Town’s collection should be diverse in its representation of artists and artistic styles. 3. Artwork acquired and accepted into the collection should be appropriate in scale, media and context with its intended location, and be relevant within the cultural, historical, social/political and environmental context of the area surrounding the Town of Fountain Hills. DEFINITIONS: Fountain Hills Cultural and Civic Association (“FHCCA”): The FHCCA is the 501(c)(3) Charitable organization representing the PAC. Public Art Committee: The Public Art Committee (“PAC”) is a member organization of the Fountain Hills Cultural and Civic Association (“FHCCA”). The PAC is made up members of the FHCCA, Town staff member(s) and when deemed necessary, arts professionals. The committee generally meets monthly and is responsible for reviewing potential art donations and making recommendations to the Town. Acquisition: The formal process used to accept an artwork into the Civic Art Collection and the recording of an item as a Collection Object. Aesthetics: Artistic merit of the work of art, including consideration of its artistic, social, cultural and/or historical significance. Appraisal: A professional, certified evaluation of an artwork, i.e. its authenticity, condition and provenance, to determine its monetary value. 5 Artist: Individual artist or team of individual artists whose body of work and professional activities demonstrate serious ongoing commitment to the fine arts, through a record of exhibitions, public commissions, sale of works and educational attainment. Artwork or Work of Art: For the purpose of these guidelines, Artwork, or Work of Art, is defined as a work in any media that is the result of the unique creative expression of an artist. Conservation: See “Preservation.” For the purposes of this document, the terms “conservation” and “preservation” are used interchangeably. Decommission: The formal process of removing acquired objects permanently from the Art Collection. Donation: An artwork or a series of artworks gifted to the Town for long-term public display with intent to transfer title of ownership to the Town. Maintenance: Maintenance shall mean a minimally invasive, routine and regularly scheduled activity that may involve the removal of superficial dirt or debris build-up on the surface of the artwork or the cleaning and repair of non-art support material such as a pedestal or plaque. For the purposes of this document, this definition shall apply generally whenever “maintenance” of artwork is referenced. Maintenance Endowment Calculation: A Maintenance Endowment Calculation adequate to ensure the continued care of gifts of art shall be maintained by the Town of Fountain Hills. An endowment is required for all outdoor artworks and may be required for indoor artworks in order to maintain the gift in a condition satisfactory to the donor, the PAC and the Town. Scale, material, location, value of the work and potential for vandalism will be considered in determining the maintenance endowment. Monuments: Structures, sculpture or other objects erected to commemorate a person or an event. Percent for Public Art: Developers of any new professional office, lodging projects, retail, service, commercial, wholesale, transportation, industrial developments, re-developments or expansion projects and multi-family projects with five or more dwelling units within the Town of Fountain Hills are required to provide public artwork. Plaque: For the purpose of this document “plaque” refers to identification signage affixed on or near an artwork that identifies the title, artist, media, date, attribution and other pertinent information. Organizations strive for uniformity in plaque design and text content. Preservation: Preservation shall mean the protection of cultural property through activities that minimize chemical and physical deterioration and damage, and that prevent loss of informational content. The primary goal of preservation is to prolong the existence of cultural property, and should be undertaken or overseen by a professional conservator. For the purposes of this document, the terms preservation and conservation are used interchangeably, and the definition above shall apply generally whenever “conservation” or “preservation” is used. Proposal: The Artist’s design proposal for a project that typically includes drawings and/or models illustrating the project and how it will fit into the site, project description and budget, typically 6 requested from a limited number of finalists as a means of providing the basis for final artist selection. Provenance: The history of an artwork and its creation and ownership, which is used to help establish its authenticity. Documents used for provenance include sales receipts, auction and exhibition catalogs, gallery labels, letters from the artist, and statements from people who knew the artist or the circumstances of the creation of the artwork. Public Art Collection: The Public Art Collection is comprised of artworks that have been acquired by the PAC on behalf of the Town. Public Art Fund: The Public Art Fund is made up of the funds set aside by the Town of Fountain Hills to acquire and maintain the Public Art Collection. This fund is comprised of monies collected through the Percent for Public Art, through donation from private or corporate donors, the Maintenance Endowment Calculation and monies gained through grants. The Public Art Fund amount shall be noted within the annual budget of the Town of Fountain Hills. 7 III. PUBLIC ART ACQUISITION PROCESS Public art is acquired through four primary methods: 1. As the result of a gift or loan whereby the Town becomes a beneficiary 2. As a result of the Percent for Public Art Contribution 3. By the active procurement of a specific work of art or the selection of an artist for a specific project 4. Temporary or Traveling Art Exhibitions 8 IV. ARTWORK DONATION PROCEDURES When an artwork is offered to the Town for donation, such donations are reviewed by entities that may include but are not limited to the PAC, FHCCA and Town staff. No work of art shall be acquired into the Collection, unless such work of art shall first have been submitted to and approved by the above mentioned entities. Artwork must meet the Artwork Review Criteria. Neither the PAC, the FHCCA nor the Town will establish the artwork value, nor furnish documentation regarding the artwork value to the Donor. Step 1: The prospective donor submits a completed Artwork Donation Application with required attachments to the PAC. Developers, required to meet the Percent for Public Art 1% obligation, will submit an application with the Planning and Zoning Department. The proposal shall include information about the artist, written description of the artwork (size, materials, date created, etc.), condition report, appraisal and photograph or drawing of the artwork, and proposed site, if any. Artwork to be donated will only be accepted with restrictions in very limited circumstances. For all artwork located on public property, the Town of Fountain Hills receives full title to the artwork and has the ability to sell or transfer the title to individuals or entities. Step 2: The PAC reviews the application and gift documents and decides if the gift meets the Art Acquisition Criteria. If necessary, the prospective donor may be invited to give a presentation about the donation to Town staff, the PAC and others to clarify the artwork provenance and appraisal, and the intent of the gift. The PAC may seek the advice of a professional art conservator or other qualified arts professional to review the proposal and provide recommendations regarding authenticity and the long-term care of the artwork. Step 3: The PAC will make the recommendation to accept, accept with modifications or decline the gift. If the gift is accepted with modifications, the donor has the option to resubmit at a later date. If the gift is accepted by the PAC, it is then referred to the FHCCA Board and Town Council for review and acceptance. The donor may again be called upon to discuss the donation with the Town Council. The PAC may not recommend gifts that require extraordinary maintenance expense or are deemed unsafe. Step 4: Once the artwork donation has been accepted, the Town and the Donor enter into an agreement regarding the terms of acceptance based upon the requirements of the Art Acquisition Criteria. In general, donations shall be accepted without restrictions or conditions. All accepted donations will be subject to the Town’s Art Acquisitions Criteria and Decommissioning Policy. All artworks acquired by the Town shall be covered under the Town’s public art insurance policy for the stated value. 9 V. ART ACQUISITION CRITERIA Public art is defined as the work of a visual artist located in a publicly accessible space. Public art includes, but is not limited to, paintings, murals, statues, stained glass, fiber art, relief or other sculpture, fountains, arches and other structures intended for ornament or commemoration, carvings, frescoes, mosaics, mobiles, photographs, drawings, collages, prints, landscape art, and crafts, both decorative and utilitarian. Public art may be temporary or permanent in nature. Public art projects may also include visual or landscape artists serving on design and development teams to identify opportunities and approaches for incorporating artwork aesthetic concepts into Town building and visible public improvement projects. Regardless of the method of acquisition, certain fundamental criteria will be universally applied to any work of art under consideration. Aesthetics 1. Artistic merit of the work of art, including its artistic, social, and/or historical significance, as evidenced by the Artwork Donation Application (which includes a written description and drawings and/or maquette if the artwork is proposed and not fabricated) 2. Professional artist's qualifications, as evidenced by the Artwork Donation Application (which includes images of past work, resume, references, and published reviews) 3. Compatibility of the work of art within the context of the proposed site 4. Warranty of originality (in the case of a pre-existing artwork; only original works or limited editions and high aesthetic value shall be considered) 5. Provenance Site 6. Appropriateness to the proposed site with respect to its immediate and general physical environment (district, neighborhood) and audience 7. Proposed works of art must be compatible in scale, material, form, and content with their surroundings. Attention shall be given to the social context of the work and the manner in which it may interact or contribute to the use of the site. 8. Ecological and/or environmental impact 9. Accessibility to the public, including persons with disabilities 10. Text components (e.g., signage or plaque) Site Criteria: Prior to selecting a site for an artwork, whether purchased or commissioned, the PAC and Town staff shall take into consideration the following factors: 11. Visibility and prominence of the artwork site 12. Public accessibility of the artwork and ADA Compliance 10 13. Public Safety 14. Interior and exterior traffic patterns 15. Relationship of proposed artwork to existing or future architectural features, natural features, other artworks, and urban design 16. Function of the facility 17. Facility users and surrounding community and interaction of users and community members with proposed artwork 18. Future development plans for area 19. Overall program goal or concept 20. Landscape design 21. Relationship of proposed artwork to existing art works within the site vicinity 22. Environmental impact 23. Social context of artwork (intended use of the work, if any) 24. The PAC and Town of Fountain Hills shall approve the artwork location before acquisition Installation 25. Site requirements for installation (Electricity, lighting, water, or other requirements) 26. Method of installation 27. Documents: Utility connections, site modifications, structural reinforcements or other engineering requirements or site modifications should be described in the gift proposal and reflected in the construction plans and specifications. The donor/sponsor is responsible for providing and submitting engineering and architectural plans, as required according to the Building Code or as requested by the Commission. Such plans must be prepared, signed and stamped by the appropriate design professional licensed in the state of Arizona. 28. Storage requirements, if needed 29. Safety standards (Town Risk Management review) Maintenance 30. Structural integrity (demonstrated through documentation) 31. Review of Fabrication and Installation Method: Works of art that are accepted from maquettes or drawings will be subject to PAC review throughout fabrication and installation. 11 Specific plans for site design, installation, maintenance and protection will be submitted for approvals. The completed artwork may not deviate in any way from the proposal approved by the PAC. 32. Durability of materials and method of fabrication 33. Susceptibility of the artwork to accidental damage, theft, and/or vandalism and security needs 34. Ability or capacity to provide necessary routine maintenance Maintenance Endowment Calculation Contribution 35. All costs associated with fabrication and installation, including site preparation, long-term preservation, illumination, plaque, and unveiling/dedication event, if any 36. For all works of art located on Town property or donated to the Town, the Donor will contribute 5% of the total value of the artwork or $5000 (whichever is less) to the Town’s Public Art Fund. Obtaining an appraisal prior to execution of the agreement is the responsibility of the Donor, unless otherwise agreed upon by Town and Donor. 37. Statement of value of artwork by a certified appraiser for insurance purposes 38. No artwork will be placed or acquired before all financial obligations are met by the Donor Liability 39. Susceptibility of the artwork both to normal wear and to vandalism 40. Potential risk to the public 41. Public access, in general, as well as compliance with ADA requirements 42. Special insurance requirements (some extremely valuable artworks need additional insurance) Timeliness 43. Allowance of sufficient time for normal review process 44. Timely and appropriate response to the PAC and Town staff requests for additional materials or information Memorial Gifts: Memorial gifts will be judged to the following additional criteria: 45. The person so honored shall have been deceased for a minimum of two years. Events shall have taken place at least two years prior to consideration of a proposed memorial gift. 46. Represents broad community values 12 47. The memorial has timeless qualities that will be meaningful to future generations 48. The location under consideration is an appropriate setting for the memorial; in general, there should be some specific geographic justification for the memorial being located in a specific site Acceptable Art: Acceptable forms of art (“Acceptable Art”) shall include but are not necessarily limited to, the following: 49. All forms of limited edition or one-of-a-kind original creations of visual art created by an artist 50. Project features and enhancements which are unique and produced by a professional artist such as benches and fountains 51. Murals or mosaics covering walls 52. Professional artist sculptures which can be freestanding, wall-supported or suspended and made of durable materials suitable to the site and the climate 53. Other suitable artworks as presented in a catalogue and previously approved by the PAC Not Acceptable Art: The following, non-exclusive list describes those items not considered Acceptable Art: 54. Business logos or art that incorporates a logo for the primary purpose of advertising a business 55. Directional elements such as supergraphics, signage or color coding except where these elements are integral parts of the original works of art 56. Mass-produced art objects, such as fountains, statuary objects, or playground equipment 57. Decorative ornamental or functional elements created by the project 58. Landscape architecture or gardening except for elements designed by the artist as an integral part of the work of art 59. Electrical, water or mechanical service for activation of the works of art 60. Art exhibitions and educational activities 61. Security and publicity concerning works of art 62. Standard landscape or hardscape elements that would normally be associated with the project 13 VI. PERCENT FOR PUBLIC ART REQUIREMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT A. Basic Requirements 1. Developers of any new professional office, lodging projects, retail, service, commercial, wholesale, transportation, industrial developments, re-developments or expansion projects and multi-family projects with five or more dwelling units within the Town of Fountain Hills are required to provide public artwork. The Percent for Public Art contribution shall equal:  1% of Total Construction Cost for projects of $1 million or less;  ¾% of Total Construction Cost for projects with a value between $1 million and $10 million; or  ½% of Total Construction Cost for projects with a Total Construction Cost over $10 million. As an alternative to providing public art, developers may make a donation to the Fountain Hills Public Art Fund in an amount equal to the above calculation. If requested, the PAC and Town staff will work with the developer to identify an appropriate use of the contribution that will benefit both the developer and the Town. 2. Developers are not required to make a contribution to the Maintenance Endowment Calculation for any artwork located on private property. If the artwork is to be located on public property, the Maintenance Endowment Calculation will apply. 3. The public art requirement must be met prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Applicants choosing to purchase a piece of art are required to submit a Donation Application and comply with the Art Acquisition Criteria. The art contribution should be approved by Town staff and PAC as being in compliance with the ordinance. 4. Artwork selected by the developer to go on site must be integrated with the project, be located on an exterior of the structure or the building site, be visible to the public at all times and be accessible for at least 40 hours per week. The location of the artwork should be in an outdoor location to allow unrestricted visibility by the public 24 hours per day. 5. A plaque will be placed that will identify the art and the artist. B. Total Construction Cost Calculation Total Construction Cost, as used in the Calculation for Percent for Public Art, includes hard costs of construction, site work and signage costs. C. Eligible Costs for Calculating the Contribution The following costs may be included in the calculation of the developer’s required art investment. 14 1. Professional artist’s budget, including artist fees, materials, assistants’ labor costs, insurance, permits, taxes, business, legal expenses and operating costs. 2. Fabrication and installation of the artwork, including base and/or foundation if necessary. 3. Site preparation for artwork. 4. Structures enabling the artist to display the artwork. 5. Documentation of the artwork. 6. Acknowledgment plaque identifying the artist, artwork and development, per Town format. D. Responsibility After Installation 1. Art located on the developer’s property will remain the developer’s property, subject to a covenant on the part of the developer that the piece will remain in public view. It will be the developer’s and subsequent property owner’s responsibility to insure and maintain the piece of art. The insured value must equal the appraised value. Developer will be cognizant of the federal Visual Artists Rights Act, which prevents the distortion or modification of an artwork without the artist’s permission. 2. If any changes are considered by the property owner for the previously approved artwork located on site, an application for consideration of change must be submitted to the PAC. All submitted changes are subject to full review by the PAC and Town Council. 3. Art located on Town-owned property shall become the property of the Town. The artwork location will be reviewed by the Town’s Facilities Division and other staff to ensure compliance with American with Disabilities Act (ADA), and to minimize conflicts with public utilities in Town rights-of-way. The Town will insure and maintain all pieces on Town-owned property. 15 VII. ACQUIRING ART THROUGH ARTISTS SELECTION OR PURCHASE The PAC will identify potential art projects or art purchase opportunities. Any recommendation to the PAC regarding the acquisition of a piece of art shall identify the potential source of funds for such acquisition. Such source of funds may include the funds deposited in the Fountain Hills Public Art Fund. 1. The PAC will decide which projects or purchases will be recommended to the Town Council as required in the Artwork Donation Process. The Town Council will have the final decision, acting in its sole discretion, to determine (i) which projects or purchases will be undertaken and (ii) if the recommendation includes the use of funds from the Fountain Hills Public Art Fund, whether the use of such funds is appropriate. 2. If the Town Council approves moving forward with a project or purchase, the PAC will assume the role of an independent selection panel. The PAC will choose the most appropriate method for a given project or purchase from among the following options: a. Open Competition. This method offers opportunities in which any professional artist is eligible to enter. A Project Profile, an announcement with information about the project, will be circulated, requesting artist proposals for review by the selection panel. b. Invitational or Limited Competition. This two-staged competition calls for artists to submit qualifications (documentation of past work) for the selection panel’s consideration, instead of a proposal. The panel selects three to five artists to visit the site and develop detailed proposals or to participate in an interview process. The artists may be paid for their proposals and site visits based on a percentage of the project budget. The panel then reconvenes to select an artist and/or proposal. c. Direct Selection and Nominations. In this method, the panel selects one artist on the basis of documentation of past work. The pool of work reviewed can be solicited through a call-to-artists or by using an existing artist slide bank. The artist is selected by the PAC and a recommendation is presented to the FHCCA and Town Council for approval. PAC will then negotiate a contract for the development of a proposal. d. Direct Purchase. A method that results in the purchase of already completed artworks, based upon the PAC’s recommendations. 3. Upon Town Council approval of any public art project or purchase, the PAC will contact the selected artist or artist’s agent. The PAC will prepare an invoice or contract between the FHCCA and the artist covering the entire scope of work to be performed, and specifying all fees to be paid, including, those for any travel expenses, shipping and/or installation charges. If the Fountain Hills Public Art Fund is to be used for all or a portion of the acquisition cost, the aforementioned invoice or contract shall be entered into between the Town and the artist, and the Town Attorney shall prepare the invoice or contract with input from the PAC as to the appropriate scope of work to be performed, fees to be paid, travel expenses to be reimbursed and shipping and/or installation charges to be paid. If both the Fountain Hills Public Art Fund and FHCCA funds are to be used for acquisition and/or installation, the FHCCA shall contribute its portion to the Town prior to the date the Town is required to pay the final invoice. 16 4. Working in cooperation with appropriate Town staff and/or commissions, the PAC will assume responsibility for project management: overseeing the purchase, shipment and installation of selected art work, or the design, fabrication and installation of a commissioned project. 5. According to the payment schedule stipulated in the contract, the PAC will be responsible for paying all project fees in a timely fashion, except for those installation fees agreed to be covered by the Town through a separate agreement. 6. Upon completion of the purchase or project, the PAC will arrange a public dedication and formal transfer of ownership to the Town. 17 VIII. TEMPORARY OR TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS From time to time, the PAC may make arrangements for temporary works of art to be displayed in select locations. These Temporary or Travelling Exhibitions may be installed to celebrate a current cultural, social or civic event, or may represent art that is available on a temporary basis that can bring a new, thoughtful perspective to the Fountain Hills Public Art Collection. Considerations for selection of a Temporary or Travelling Exhibition might include: 1. Costs: Costs associated with these Temporary Exhibits may be either borne by private donors or the Public Art Fund. In the event there might be costs to be borne by the Town of Fountain Hills from the Public Art Fund, the PAC shall make a request for funds in advance of any commitments to display the work. These costs might include but may not be limited to honorariums paid to artists, installation costs, maintenance, lighting, plaque costs or insurance costs. 2. Selection: The Selection Criteria shall be similar to those outlined in Article VII Acquiring Art Through Artists Selection or Purchase. 3. Additional Criteria in a Call to Artists for the purpose of the temporary status might include: a. Length of time to be displayed. b. Whether or not the artwork may be sold during the exhibition or as a function of the exhibition. In such event, the work will be required to remain on site during the full length of the exhibition. c. Manner in which the artist may advertise or promote themselves or the work. d. Requirement for insurance to be carried by the artist. e. Requirement of the Artist to be present for installation, de-installation and Dedication of the Exhibition. f. An appropriate disclaimer created by legal counsel of the Town of Fountain Hills pertaining to the Artists release of liability for damage or destruction while on display. 18 IX. GIFT AND SALE OF ARTWORKS The Gift and Sale of Art Program is established to allow the public to donate works of art to the Town of Fountain Hills that may or will be sold for the benefit of Public Art Fund. When the PAC determines that it would be advantageous to the Town, a gifted work of art may be acquired and sold. 1. Sale at Public Auction: A work of art under the jurisdiction of the Town may be sold at public auction to the highest and best bidder and the PAC may contract with a licensed auctioneer for the purpose of conducting the sale or sales. The contract shall specify the compensation to be paid for the auctioneer's services and set forth the terms and conditions under which the sale or sales are to be conducted. Each such contract shall be approved by the Purchaser. 2. Private Sale: If the work is offered at public auction and no bids are received, or if the bids are rejected, the PAC may determine that the work may be sold on terms more advantageous to the Town. 3. Proceeds from Sale of Artwork: All proceeds from any sale or auction, shall be credited to the Public Art Fund, and the monies contributed to the fund from the sale of a work of art under the jurisdiction of the Town shall be expended exclusively for the purpose of acquiring or maintaining works of art in the Collection. 4. Objects may not be given or sold privately to Town employees, officers, members of the Commission, or to their representatives or family. Other Considerations: If, for any reason, the Town of Fountain Hills finds it necessary to pursue plans that would modify, remove, destroy or in any way alter an artwork, and the PAC approves such action, then the PAC shall make a reasonable effort to notify the artist by registered mail of the Town's intent and outline possible options, which include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Transfer of Title to the Artist: The artist will be given the first option of having the title to the artwork transferred to him/her. If the artist elects to pursue title transfer, he/she is responsible for the object's removal and all associated costs. 2. Disclaim Authorship: In the case where the Town contemplates action which would compromise the integrity of the artwork, the artist shall be given the opportunity to disclaim authorship and request that his/her name not be used in connection with the given work. Alteration, Modification or Destruction: If alteration, modification, or destruction of an artwork protected under the Visual Artists Rights Act of 1990 is contemplated, the PAC must secure a written waiver of the artist's rights under this section. In the case of an emergency removal that may result in destruction or irreparable damage, the Town will act in accordance with the advice of the Town Attorney. Relocation of Public Display: If the Town decides that an artwork must be removed from its original site, and if its condition is such that it could be re-installed, the PAC and Town will attempt to identify another appropriate site. If the artwork was designed for a specific site, the PAC and Town will attempt to relocate the work to a new site consistent with the artist's intention. If 19 possible, the artist's assistance will be requested to help make this determination. The Town and PAC reserve the right to relocate or remove any artwork at any time. The final decision regarding the placement of artwork will rest with the Town and PAC. 20 X. DECOMMISSIONING POLICY Conditions: A work of art may be considered for removal from public display and/or decommissioning if one or more of the following conditions apply: 1. The work does not fit within the PAC mission, goals, or guidelines for the Art Collection. 2. The work presents a threat to public safety. 3. Condition or security of the work cannot be guaranteed, or the Town cannot properly care for or store the work. 4. The work requires excessive or unreasonable maintenance or has faults in design or workmanship. 5. The condition of the work requires restoration in gross excess of its aesthetic value or is in such a deteriorated state that restoration would prove either unfeasible, impractical or misleading. 6. No suitable site for the work is available, or significant changes in the use or character of design of the site affect the integrity of the work. 7. The work is fraudulent or not authentic. 8. The work is rarely or never displayed. 9. Significant adverse public reaction over an extended period of time (5 years or more). 10. The work is judged to have little or no aesthetic and/or historical or cultural value. 11. The work is duplicative in a large holding of work of that type or of that artist. Process: The following process shall be followed for works being considered for decommissioning: Absence of Restrictions: Before disposing of any objects from the collections, reasonable efforts shall be made to ascertain that the PAC and the Town are legally free to do so. Where restrictions are found to apply, the PAC shall comply with the following: Mandatory restrictions shall be observed unless deviation from their terms is authorized by a court of competent jurisdiction. Objects to which restrictions apply should not be disposed of until reasonable efforts are made to comply with the restrictive conditions. If practical and reasonable to do so, considering the value of the objects in question, the PAC should notify the donor if it intends to dispose of such objects within ten years of receiving the gift. If there is any question as to the intent or force of restrictions, the PAC shall, through Town staff, seek the advice of the Town Attorney. 21 Independent Appraisal or other documentation of the value of the artwork: Prior to disposition of any object having a value of $10,000 or more, PAC and/or Town staff should obtain an independent professional appraisal, or an estimate of the value of the work based on recent documentation of gallery and auction sales. Related Professional Opinions: In cases of where decommissioning or removal is recommended due to deterioration, threat to public safety, ongoing controversy, or lack of artistic quality, it is recommended that the PAC seek the opinions of independent professionals qualified to comment on the concern prompting review (conservators, engineers, architects, critics, safety experts etc.). PAC Hearing and Resolution: The recommendation to decommission a work of art will be considered at a regular or special meeting of the PAC. The Town must approve by Resolution the PAC’s recommendation that a work of art under its jurisdiction should be decommissioned through sale or exchange. Provisions for Emergency Removal: In the event that the structural integrity or condition of an artwork is such that, in the opinion of the PAC or Town staff, the artwork presents an eminent threat to public safety, the Town may authorize its immediate removal, without the artist's consent, by declaring a State of Emergency, and have the work placed in temporary storage. The artist and the PAC must be notified of this action within 30 days. The PAC will then consider options for disposition: repair, reinstallation, maintenance provisions or decommissioning. In the event that the artwork cannot be removed without being altered, modified, or destroyed, and if the Artist’s Agreement with the Town has not waived his/her rights under the 1990 Visual Artists’ Protection Act, the Town must attempt to gain such written permission before proceeding. In the event that this cannot be accomplished before action is required in order to protect the public health and safety, the Town shall proceed according to the advice of the Town Attorney. Adequate Records: An adequate record of the conditions and circumstances under which objects are decommissioned and disposed of should be made and retained as part of the Collections Management records. 22 ARTWORK DONATION APPLICATION Use this form to submit proposals for permanent artwork donations or short-term or long-term loans. Thank you for your interest in donating artwork to the Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona. Please direct any questions, and complete and submit this application to: Name:________________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________ Phone: ____________________ Email Address: _________________________________________________________________ Please attach additional sheets. The Town reserves the right to request additional information in order to process a donation proposal. DONOR Name(s) Organization (if applicable): (Please check one: ___ Individual(s) ___ Corporation ___ Not-for-Profit ___Other (specify: _______________________________) Address City State Zip Code Country Phone Fax Email (Please check one): Donation of artwork to be commissioned ______ Donation of existing artwork Donation for Development Percent for Public Art (Please go to Percent for Development Option) Conflict of Interest: Disclose whether the donor has any active contracts with the Town or is involved in any stage of negotiations for a Town contract. ARTIST Name Alias (If applicable) Nationality Birth Date Death Date (If applicable) Address City State Zip Code Country Phone Fax Email Website 23 Artist Representation/Gallery Name (If applicable) Artist Representation/Gallery Address City State Zip Code Country Phone Fax Email Website For donations of commissioned artwork, please explain the method used in the selection of the artist. ARTWORK Title Artwork type (e.g., painting, print, drawing, sculpture) Medium: include all materials Description of Artwork Creation Date Dimensions and Weight Anticipated Life Expectancy of the Artwork Finishes applied to surface Construction technique(s) If this artwork is part of a series or group, what is the total number in the series or group? If this artwork is part of an edition, what is the edition number of this piece, and the total edition size? Describe frame, if any. Describe base or pedestal, if any. 24 Describe any accompanying accessories Current location of artwork Proposed site for placement (if applicable) For memorials, describe the person or event to be commemorated, and explain why this person or event deserves special recognition. ARTWORK HISTORY Provenance/Past Owners: List all past owners and period of ownership for each. A separate page can be submitted. Exhibition History: List the exhibition history including exhibition titles, venues and dates for each. Publications and References: List all publications about and references to the artwork. COPYRIGHT OWNERSHIP Name of current copyright owner Title Address City State Zip Code Country Phone Fax Email If the donor is the current copyright owner, does the donor intend to transfer the copyright to the Town of Fountain Hills should the donation be accepted by the Town? ARTWORK VALUATION (per appraisal) 25 Fair Market Value $ How was this fair market value determined and by whom? CONDITION Describe the current condition of the artwork noting any existing breaks, tears, scratches, abrasions, paint losses, or other insecurities or defects in the artwork. If the artwork has been conserved, describe the conservation treatment and name of conservator. Provide recommendations for routine maintenance of artwork. Indicate whether these recommendations were provided by a conservator. (Optional) Provide recommendations for security, installation, transportation and/or storage. For donations of commissioned artwork, please outline the installation plan. OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS Please submit the following materials along with this completed form. Artist’s résumé and bio Digital, color images of past artwork by artist For commissioned artwork, color renderings or maquettes of proposed artwork Maps or images of proposed site for artwork Itemized list of any costs to be borne by the Town for transportation, installation, exhibition, operation, maintenance, conservation, and/or security For commissioned artwork, an itemized budget for design, fabrication, and installation For commissioned artwork, a timeline for design, fabrication, and installation 26 Exhibition catalogs, publications and/or references, if available Formal, written appraisal for any artwork with a fair market value of $10,000 or more Condition report, if available Conservator’s report, if applicable Proof of authenticity, if available Any other information relevant to the artwork DEVELOPMENT PERCENT FOR PUBLIC ART (_____________) Development Description Total Project Cost as Determined by Town Staff $__________________ Total Calculated Percent Requirement as Determined by Town Staff  1% of Total Project Cost for projects of $1 million or less;  ¾% of Total Project Cost for projects with a value between $1 million and $10 million; or  ½% of Total Project Cost for projects with a Total Construction Cost over $10 million. $__________________ (Please check one): Developer chooses to make donation to Public Art Fund Amount Received $ ___________________Payment Type________________________ Developer chooses to meet percent requirement with on-site art installation (please fill out Artwork Donation Application and reference the Town of Fountain Hills Public Art Master Plan.) Developer chooses to donate an artwork to the Town of Fountain Hills (please fill out Artwork Donation Application and reference the Town of Fountain Hills Public Art Master Plan.) 27 DONOR’S AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE A DONATION REVIEW Authorized signature Title Print name Date STAFF ONLY Received by Date ORDINANCE NO. 20-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 19, ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW GUIDELINES, SECTION 19.05 I, PUBLIC ART REQUIREMENT, BY AMENDING THE REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PUBLIC ART FEE. WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills (the “Town Council”) adopted Ordinance No. 93-22 on November 18, 1993, which adopted the Zoning Ordinance for the Town of Fountain Hills (the “Zoning Ordinance”); and WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to amend the Zoning Ordinance to revise Chapter 19, Architectural Review Guidelines, by amending Section to 19.05 I, Public Art Requirement, to reference the Council adopted “Percent for Public Art Requirement for Development” as set forth in the Town of Fountain Hills Public Art Master Plan; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance and pursuant to ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 9-462.04, public hearings regarding this ordinance were advertised in the April 20, 2020 and April 27, 2020 editions of the Fountain Hills Times; and WHEREAS, public hearings were held by the Fountain Hills Planning & Zoning Commission on May 11, 2020 and by the Town Council on June 16, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS as follows: SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 2. The Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 19, (Architectural Review Guidelines), Section 19.05 I, Public Art Requirement is amended as follows: 1. All development proposals subject to Design Review under this Chapter shall be required to COMPLY WITH THE “PERCENT FOR PUBLIC ART REQUIREMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT,” AS SET FORTH IN THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN, ADOPTED 3 MARCH, 2020 AND AS MAY BE THEREAFTER AMENDED, provide one of the following prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.: a. Exterior public art of an appraised or invoiced value equal to or greater than 1% of the cost of building construction and associated site work and signage. Water features using recycled water are preferred; or b. A donation to the Fountain Hills Public Art Fund in an amount equal to or greater than 1% of the cost of building construction and associated site work and signage. 2. The value of construction costs will be determined by the Town using standard valuation procedures at the time of application. 3. Applicants are encouraged to meet with the Fountain Hills Cultural Council for recommendations when considering exterior public art selections. SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. SECTION 4. The Mayor, the Town Manager, the Town Clerk and the Town Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents and take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Ordinance. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona, this 16th day of June, 2020. FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS: ATTESTED TO: Ginny Dickey, Mayor Elizabeth A. Burke, Town Clerk REVIEWED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Grady E. Miller, Town Manager Aaron D. Arnson, Town Attorney ITEM 5. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT    Meeting Date: 05/11/2020 Meeting Type: Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Development Services Prepared by: John Wesley, Development Services Director Staff Contact Information: John Wesley, Development Services Director Request to Planning and Zoning Commission (Agenda Language):  CONSIDERATION OF a request for a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a hospital between 11 pm and 7 am on an approximately 5.74 acre parcel generally located at the northwest corner of N. Saguaro Boulevard and E. Trevino Drive (AKA 9700 N. Saguaro Boulevard; APN# 176-10-811) in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial and Professional Zoning District. SU 2020-01 Staff Summary (Background) Background In 2019 the property owner submitted a request to rezone this 5.74 acre tract to C-2 (Intermediate Commercial) to establish a hospital on the property.  Hospitals are not a specifically listed use in the Town's Zoning Ordinance.  At the public hearing on the requested rezoning, the Council determined the hospital use could be classified as a C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial and Professional) use rather than rezone the property to C-2.  The C-1 zoning district requires all businesses to close by 11:00 pm and remain closed until 7:00 am unless the Council approves a Special Use Permit to allow extended hours.  A hospital is a 24-hour operation, therefore, the property owner has submitted a request for the Special Use Permit. On a related matter, the zoning ordinance also requires an 8-foot wall between commercial and residential properties.  In addition to the requested SUP for the hours of operation, the property owner has submitted a request to the Board of Adjustment for modification of the wall requirement.  As shown in their plans, they are requesting to remove two portions of the wall and replace them with additional landscaping.  The Board of Adjustment will consider the variance at their regular meeting on May 21. Request The property owner has received site plan and building permit approval to construct a hospital on this C-1 tract of land.  Per Sec. 12.04 B of the Town's zoning ordinance, the Town Council must approve a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow businesses to operate between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am in the C-1 zoning district. The C-1 zoning district is our most restrictive commercial zoning district.  In addition to requiring the SUP for 24-hour operations, the C-1 also requires a SUP for drive-thrus and outdoor seating.  The goal of the district it to be compatible with adjacent residential districts.  When considering a SUP for 24-hour operations it is important to look at and consider the additional impacts caused by the use during nighttime hours and determine if they have been, or can be, properly mitigated to allow the use. Context  Location Zoning Land Use Site C-1 Vacant/Under construction West R1-35 Single-family Residential North R1-35 Single-family Residential East R-5 and C-1 Attached Single Residence, Vacant, Office South C-1 Commercial Criteria for Approval Section 2.02 D. of the Zoning Ordinance sets for the criteria  for review of Special Use Permits.  The criteria state the Commission shall consider the:  Nature of the use and the special conditions influencing its location in the particular district; Proposed location of building, parking and other facilities within the site; Amount of traffic likely to be generated and how it will be accommodated; Influence that such factors are likely to exert on adjoining properties. In order to recommend approval of any use permit, the findings of the Commission must be that the establishment, maintenance, or operation of the use or building applied for will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, peace, comfort, and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use, nor shall it be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the Town. The Commission may make such suggestions to the Town Council concerning ways a proposed project may be acceptable and compatible to the area.  The Commission may recommend to the Town Council such conditions in connection with the use permit as it deems appropriate to secure the intent and purposes of this ordinance and may recommend such guarantees and evidence that such conditions are being or will be followed. Review and Analysis This requested SUP is to allow a hospital to operate between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am.  All night operations can have lights and noises that are disruptive to an adjacent residential neighborhood.  The primary purpose of the review of the SUP is to consider these impacts from the given use on the specific adjacent neighborhood to determine if the potentially negative impacts can be mitigated while allowing the use to operate.  The major impacts from this use will be the lighting in the parking lot; the noise from patients, visitors, and staff that might come and go during the night; and, most significantly, the ambulance activity with its lights and sirens. Lighting: Exterior lighting on the property consists of canned lights under the three covered entries (main entry and urgent care entry on the south side and emergency entry on the east side), wall lights on the south, west, and north sides (three on the north side facing the residential neighborhood), and pole lights surrounding the parking lot.  A photometric study has been provided, which shows the lighting meets surrounding the parking lot.  A photometric study has been provided, which shows the lighting meets the ordinance limitation of no more than 5 foot-candles at any point in the parking lot.  The proposed lighting also complies with Chapter 8 of the Town's zoning ordinance regarding dark skies. The canned lights under the canopies on the south side of the building should not be an issue because they face the commercial uses to the south.  The canopy for the ambulance entrance on the east side faces Saguaro, but will also be visible from the homes at 17025 abd 17041 E. Monterey.  The lighting in the ambulance drop off area will not only include the canned lighting under the canopy but also the Ambulance sign on the canopy and the light coming through the door.  The wall being built along the parking area will screen the light from the door for the residents to the north, but the ambulance sign and lighting will be visible above both the parking lot and property line walls.  Relocation of the sign or improved use of trees, both in terms of the number and variety would help screen the impact of this light. The wall mount light fixtures are a Lithonia LED light fixture that will shine the light directly to the ground.  The light fixtures will be about 10' off the ground and are aimed down to wash the walls with light.  The light style and placement will limit visibility of the light source itself.   The parking lot pole lights are 15' tall.  All lights on the fixtures are pointing down and away from the residential neighborhood.  The elevation of the homes at 17025 and 17041 E. Monterey are below the elevation of the hospital and would look up, at least slightly on the parking lot pole lights.  There is some chance a person on this property could see the actual light source.  The home at 17011 E. Monterey is shielded by the wall from the lights on the north side of the building, but a line of sight drawing shows the one on the east side of the parking lot will be visible.  Improved placement of trees, both in terms of number and variety, would help screen the impact of these lights.  Re-evaluating the use and placement of the trees in the nursery could address this issue.  Additional trees may be necessary, types to consider include but are not limited to Sissoo, Live Oak, and Shoestring Acacia Lights on this property will also be visible to the residents on the east side of Saguaro in Monterra Ranch.  There are no walls to block lights from this direction, but there are some trees that will provide some screening. Parking Lot Use: Patients, visitors, and staff coming and going during the night will use the parking lot.  There will be the lights from the vehicles and noise from the vehicles and people.  Most of the activity will occur on the south and east sides of the building.  The building will, therefore, block some of this noise from the residences to the north.  The site plan also includes a 7' tall wall along the north side of the parking lot which will further block lights and noise from the parking area. The wall next to the parking lot does not turn the corner and run along the east side of the parking area.  Providing screening on the east side of the parking area landscaping (not immediately next to the parking spaces) at a height of 7' to approximately three parking stalls to the south of the solid waste pick up area would help mitigate light and noise impacts on the property at 17041 E. Monterey.  Continuing a screen up to 40" on to the end of the parking lot would help mitigate vehicle lights from the residents across Saguaro. The retaining wall along this side has already been designed and construction has begun.  Adding a wall on top of the retaining wall would necessitate a redesign of the retaining wall to support the wall; therefore, a vegetative screen would likely be more suitable. Ambulances: Ambulances: A major concern with this project in this location has been controlling the potentially negative impact of ambulance activity when their lights and sirens are going.  An associated concern has been the sound of their back-up beepers when they back into the covered ambulance entry. In this first phase, this is a small hospital and the doctors are estimating slightly less than two patients per hour on average.  Most of these will arrive by private vehicle.  Many of the patients who arrive by ambulance will either be during the day or will not require lights and sirens.  The Fire Chief has confirmed that standard protocol is for sirens to be turned off before the ambulance enters the hospital property.  He has also stated that the ambulance will stop parallel to the building to unload patients except in the case of rain; that is the only time they would back into the covered bay causing the use of the back up beeper. The wall the applicant has shown next to the parking lot was added as a means to address the lights and noise from ambulances.  Walls closer to the noise source and the receiver are more effective at damping the sound.  Because of concerns about this issue, the neighbors have proposed the ambulance drop off bay should be enlarged to allow the ambulance to drive under the canopy and not require any back up.  An illustration showing this option is attached.  Because the building permit has already been issued for construction of the hospital and work has begun, and because in phase one the number of ambulance trips should be very low, staff does not see this as necessary at this time.  It may be appropriate to consider this as a modification when phase 2 is proposed and reviewed rather than making it a requirement at this time. Property Line Wall: As stated above, the Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum eight-foot wall along the property line.  There is a short section of the property line at 17011 where an existing wall on the residential property is near or on the property line.  Having two adjacent walls is not appropriate given the challenges it creates for maintenance on each side of the walls.  The plans for the wall being constructed on the hospital side may need to be adjusted to account for this and either have just one wall, or separate the two walls sufficiently (at least five feet) to allow for maintenance on each side. Extension of the Special Use Permit: The applicant has applied for a SUP for the entire property to cover the currently proposed and future expansion of the medical facility.  The ordinance requires site plan approval with the SUP.  We have seen a conceptual plan for the next phase of development but do not have a fully developed site plan for the next phase.  The review of this phase of the development has helped identify what the issues are that will need to be addressed in the subsequent phase.  Staff suggests that approval of this SUP provide tentative approval of the SUP for the entire property subject to future staff review of the final site plan for the entire property.  If the future site plan provides sufficient screening of light and noise equal to or better than this site plan (as ultimately approved) then the SUP would be permanently approved for the entire property.  If staff finds issues with the future site plan that need to be addressed, the extension of the SUP for the entire site could then be processed through the public hearing process. Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle Zoning Ordinance Section 2.02 - Special Use Permits Zoning Ordinance Section 2.02 - Special Use Permits Zoning Ordinance Section 12.04 - Uses Subject to Special Use Permits in C-C and C-1 Zoning Districts Only Zoning Ordinance Section 12.07 - Additional Regulations, Sec. 12.07 A. 1. a - minimum 8' wall on a property line between commercial and residential developments.   Risk Analysis N/A Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) N/A Staff Recommendation(s) Staff recommends approval of the SUP for the hospital to be able to continue operations between eleven p.m. and seven a.m. with the following stipulations:  Submission of and a revised site/landscape plan for acceptance by the Development Services Director making adjustments to signage and/or landscaping to better screen the adjacent residents from lights. 1. The SUP is only tentatively approved for the phase 2 portion of the property.  The SUP will permanently approved for the remainder of the site by approval of the final site plan for the entire property. 2. SUGGESTED MOTION Staff will assist the Commission in formulating a motion as needed. Attachments Vicinity Map  Building Plans  Line of sight map  17011 line of sight south  17011 line of sight southeast  17025 line of sight  17041 line of sight  Alternate ambulance bay  Citizen email  Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Development Services Director (Originator)John Wesley 05/05/2020 10:41 AM Form Started By: John Wesley Started On: 03/12/2020 01:23 PM Final Approval Date: 05/05/2020  Vicinity CASE: SU2020-01 SITE / ADDRESS: 9700 N Saguaro Blvd APN#176-10-811 REQUEST: A Special Use Permit to allow 24 hours open for business. 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WSR WSR WSR LA LA P1 R3 P1 R3 P1 R3 LA LA LWW LA LA LA LA LA LA P1 R5 WSR P1 R5 P1 R3 P1 R3 P1 R3 P1 R3 Fo u n t a i n H i l l s M e d i c a l C e n t e r Ar e a L i g h t i n g Designer Date 11/12/2019 Scale 1"=20' Drawing No. Summary 1 of 1 Schedule Label Manufacturer Catalog Number P1 R5 Lithonia Lighting KAX1 LED P1 30K R5 MVOLT P1 R3 Lithonia Lighting KAX1 LED P1 30K R3 MVOLT WSR Lithonia Lighting WSR LED P1 SR2 30K MVOLT LA Lithonia Lighting LDN6 30/20 LO6AR LD LWW Lithonia Lighting LDN4 30/20 LW4AR LD A Lithonia Lighting KAX1 LED P1 30K R4 MVOLT SCALE: 1"=20'-0" 8 FOOT WALL MORE THAN 90 FEET FROM EDGE OF PARKING LOT. VERTICAL CALCULATION SHOWS ZERO FOOTCANDLES FROM 0' TO 8' AFG. MORE THAN 90 FEET TO ROAD FROM EDGE OF PARKING LOT. VERTICAL CALCULATION SHOWS ZERO FOOTCANDLES FROM O' TO 8' AFG. Statistics Description Symbol Avg Max Min Max/Min Avg/Min 8 FOOT VERTICAL AT SAGUARO 0.0 fc 0.1 fc 0.0 fc N/A N/A 8 FOOT WALL - VERTICAL ZONE 0.0 fc 0.0 fc 0.0 fc N/A N/A 8 FOOT WALL - VERTICAL ZONE 0.0 fc 0.0 fc 0.0 fc N/A N/A 8 FOOT WALL - VERTICAL ZONE 0.0 fc 0.0 fc 0.0 fc N/A N/A 8 FOOT WALL - VERTICAL ZONE 0.0 fc 0.0 fc 0.0 fc N/A N/A 8 FOOT WALL - VERTICAL ZONE 0.0 fc 0.0 fc 0.0 fc N/A N/A 8 FOOT WALL - VERTICAL ZONE 0.0 fc 0.0 fc 0.0 fc N/A N/A 8 FOOT WALL - VERTICAL ZONE 0.0 fc 0.0 fc 0.0 fc N/A N/A 10FT FROM EDGE OF LOT 0.8 fc 4.3 fc 0.0 fc N/A N/A PARKING 1.6 fc 4.9 fc 0.1 fc 49.0:1 16.0:1 PARKING LOT EDGE 8 FT 0.1 fc 0.1 fc 0.0 fc N/A N/A WALKWAY AROUND BUILDING 1.8 fc 4.7 fc 0.1 fc 47.0:1 18.0:1 POLE MOUNTED LIGHTS AT +15'-0" AFF TO BASE OF FIXTURE 8 FOOT WALL AT EDGE OF PARKING LOT. VERTICAL CALCULATION SHOWS MAXIMUM OF 0.1 FOOTCANDLES FROM 0' TO 4' AFG NEAR GARBAGE ENCLOSURE. 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Get Adobe Reader Now! ITEM 6. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT    Meeting Date: 05/11/2020 Meeting Type: Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Development Services Prepared by: John Wesley, Development Services Director Staff Contact Information: John Wesley, Development Services Director Request to Planning and Zoning Commission (Agenda Language):  HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER repealing the existing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 6, Signs, and replacing it with a new Chapter 6, Signs, and amending portions of Section 1.12, Definitions, removing definitions for signs. Staff Summary (Background) In 2015 the US Supreme Court in a cases known as Reed v. Town of Gilbert ruled that sign ordinances cannot regulate signs based on content.  An example of this is allowing A-frame signs in certain locations based on the message of the sign but prohibiting the same sign if the message changes to one that is not allowed.  All cities and towns in the country that have sign regulations based on content have, over the last several years, been updating their sign ordinances to comply with this Court decision. Chapter 6 of the Zoning Ordinance establishes the rules and requirements associated with signage in the Town of Fountain Hills. The current sign ordinance contains regulations which are based on content.  Therefore, an update to the sign ordinance was necessary. To create the revised ordinance staff reviewed ordinances from other Valley cities that have completed their updates, held an internal meeting to consider what revisions are needed, and met with a group of stakeholders for their input on the current ordinance.  The staff and stakeholder groups have reviewed and provided comments on a draft of the new ordinance language. Following is an outline of the new ordinance with a summary of the primary changes. Section 1.12 Definitions This section contains all the definitions necessary for the Zoning Ordinance.  Included in the list are the definitions related to signs.  Staff believes that people involved in the implementation of the sign ordinance are not as likely to use other parts of the Zoning Ordinance.  For those using this chapter it is more user-friendly to have the definitions in the same chapter.  Therefore, all current sign definitions are being removed from Section 1.12.  Section 6.02 of the new sign ordinance contains all the definitions related to signs. Section 6.01  Changed the name from “Purpose” to Introduction1. Expanded this section significantly to provide the background and legal framework for the ordinance. 2. Section 6.02  In the current code this section number was not used.  It is now being used it for definitions.  Current sign definitions are contained in Chapter 1 of the Zoning Ordinance with other zoning definitions.  Staff felt it was more user friendly to have the sign definitions within this portion of the ordinance rather than having them in Chapter 1 of the Zoning Ordinance. 1. To create this section, staff started with the current definitions then removed ones that were no longer needed. 2. Added pictures of signs to help provide understanding to the definitions.3. Added definitions for the sign types used in the revised ordinance.4. Section 6.03  Changed the name from “Sign Permit; Fees” to “Building Permit; Fees” (the Town does not actually issue sign permits, we issue building permits for signs). 1. Broke current “A” into two sections, “A” and “B”.2. There is conflicting information in the current ordinance as to whether or not a permit is needed to simply change out a sign face in an existing sign.  Because it seems unnecessary for this type of activity to need a permit and to eliminate the confusion, removed changing the face of a sign from the list of what constitutes modification of a sign. 3. Shortened the list of signs not needing a permit based on removing references to signs based on content. 4. Added a new provision “F” that provides basic criteria for what should be submitted with the building permit application to facilitate review. 5. Section 6.04  This is a combination of what was 6.04 Violations and 6.05 Penalties.  It was felt these did not need to be separate sections. 1. The only significant change is to what is now 6.04 C 2 (was 6.05 A, B, and C) by increasing the fines for violations.  The proposal is to raise fines from $25 to $50 for the first offense, $50 to $100 for a second offense, and $100 to $250 for a third offense 2. Section 6.05  This is Section 6.06 in the current ordinance, no significant changes1. Section 6.06  The current ordinance has options for Master Sign Plans (Section 6.08 J 7) and Comprehensive Sign Plans (Section 6.08 Z).  Rather than having them tucked into these sections, it seemed more useful to give these options their own section for ease of locating the requirements. 1. The draft new code establishes just one type of sign plan, but it can be used like the master and comprehensive sign plans of the current ordinance.  A sign plan benefits the Town by having signage looked at holistically on a property and increasing the design quality of the signs. 2. Section 6.06 A provides the purpose of the sign plan which is to address unique situations and encourage more attractive signage. 3. Section 6.06 C includes an allowance to increase sign height, area, and number by up to 10 percent through use of the sign plan option.  This provides an incentive to use this approach. 4. Section 6.06 C 2 sets forth some additional, optional, criteria for creative design.  Signs which meet this criteria for creative design can get an additional 10% of sign area. 5. Section 6.06 D provides for Zoning Administrator approval of sign plans. This is consistent with the current code requirements and increases likelihood of use versus a requirement to go to a Board or Commission for review and approval. 6. Section 6.07  This is essentially the same as Section 6.07 in the current ordinance.  It has been re-organized to group topics and put them under subheadings to make it easier to find specific information.  There are a few changes which are outlined below. 1. Made a distinction between prohibited locations for signs (6.07 B 2) and prohibited signs (6.07 E).2. Section 6.07 D 1 b provides the rule for measuring sign area.  Staff has modified the calculation for measuring sign area for signs that use individual letters, logos, etc. to provide for using 2 geometric figures instead of just one and to allow using other geometric figures than just a rectangle.  This should allow for a little more creativity to signs and allow signs to be a little bigger because this approach will cut out some of the blank space previously included in the area calculation. 3. Section G is entirely new.  It was added to provide some additional guidance to sign design to help improve the quality of the sign and its connection to the building design.  This includes a provision that temporary signs are to be “professionally made.”  Because this would include what we today all garage sales signs, consideration should be given as to whether this should be changed to remove these words. 4. Section 6.08  In the current ordinance, this section provides all of the rules for specific types of signs.  This section still provides the basic sign requirements and allowances, but it has been significantly altered in terms of format and sign types.  With regards to the actual sign regulations, the goal was to be as consistent as possible to current allowances.  There are, however, some specific changes, these are outlined below. 1. The current ordinance has a requirement for a total aggregate sign area.  This has been removed because it is confusing and difficult to administer, particularly in multi-tenant buildings.  There have been some cases where signage for individual tenants was extremely limited or not allowed because other tenants had used up the allowed aggregate sign area on a building. 2. Information for each sign type is organized in the same manner to facilitate use and readability.3. 6.08 A 1 – A-frame signs.  Essentially the same, except now allowed in residential districts in a limited capacity. 4. The current ordinance also has “sunset” provision on the use of A-frame signs.  Staff has removed the termination provision for A-frames in that it seems unlikely the Council will ever vote to stop allowing them.  This can easily be put back in, however, based on public input and the desires of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. 6.08 A 2 – Awning Signs.  Essentially the same as current code5. 6.08 A 3 – Balloons.  Essentially the same as current code. In the current ordinance banners, balloons, and pennants were grouped together.  They have been pulled apart for the new ordinance to make it more clear what the rules are for each one.  Pennants are no longer listed as an allowed sign type.  This code continues to allow for only small 6. balloons; large blow up items such as gorillas are still not permitted.  Also, have continued to not allow the tubes with air that is blown in them to make the move. One of our ongoing questions has been whether or not to put a limit on the number of balloons.  Staff has not found a good way to do this so has left it unspecified. 6.08 A 4 – Banners.  Essentially the same as current ordinance.  Because of being content neutral, can no longer single them out for grand opening, Chamber ribbon cutting, change of management, or church events.  There is an allowance for any banner permit for up to 30-days per calendar year with approval by the Zoning Administrator.  If someone wants more than that, e.g. the two 7-day periods per month, they can apply for a Temporary Use Permit.  Feather banners are not allowed. 7. 6.08 A 5 – Building Wall Signs.  Removed differing regulations for wall signs above the first floor.  Increased the allowable area from 1 foot of area to one foot of occupancy frontage to 1.5 feet of sign area per foot of occupancy frontage.  Allowing one sign for each 50 feet of occupancy frontage, or portion thereof.  (1 sign for 50’ or less; 2 signs 51’-100’; 3 signs 101’-150’; etc.) 8. 6.08 A 6 – Drive Thru Signs.  Essentially the same as the current Menu Board sign.  While the name implies a specific message on the sign, signs placed in the prescribed locations can convey any message. 9. 6.08 A 7 – Flags.  We can no longer regulate the message on a flag whether it is a United States flag or a flag with a business name on it.  Therefore we had lump them all in one big category and place reasonable allowances for them. 10. 6.08 A 8 – Freestanding Wall/Fence.  This is largely a replacement for subdivision entry signs for those cases when the sign is placed on the subdivision wall vs. a freestanding monument sign.  The regulations are essentially the same as for subdivision signs in the current ordinance. 11. 6.08 A 9 – Hanging or Under Canopy Sign. Essentially the same as current code.12. 6.08 A 10 – Monument Sign.  In the current code they are referred to as Freestanding signs and not allowed in residential districts.  Because they can be Subdivision signs, had to allow for them in residential zones.  The allowance for commercial properties is the same as current code, added provisions for the single and multiple residential which are slightly smaller and shorter.  The current code allows only one such sign per street front.  Based on a comment received about allowing more than one monument sign, added a provision (6.08 A 10 c) to allow one monument sign per 300 feet of frontage (would need 600’ of frontage for 2 monument signs). 13. 6.08 A 11 – On Site Directional Signs.  This is new category meant to provide for small on-site signs, generally used to provide directions, but could contain any message. 14. 6.08 A 12 – Post and Board Signs.  This is a replacement for real estate signs and future development signs.  Essentially the same as current code.  Divided out developed and undeveloped allowances to provide for future development signs contained in current code. 15. 6.08 A 13 – Projecting Sign.  Essentially the same as current code.16. 6.08 A 14 – Sign Walkers.  Essentially the same as current code.  It should be noted, however, that we currently have some cases of sign walkers being in residential areas to attract buyers to subdivisions that are not along the primary street system.  Need to consider if an allowance should be made for this type of use. 17. 6.08 A 15 – Vehicle Signs.  Current code creates a distinction between vehicles that are more or less than 3.5 tons.  In staff review of other towns, we could not find any other community that tried to make this distinction.  Regulating base on the rated tonnage of a vehicle has proven to be difficult in the past.  The new ordinance does essentially the same thing as the previous ordinance in not allowing vehicles to become additional permanent signs. 18. 6.08 A 16 – Window Signs.  Essentially the same as current code.  Because neon signs can only be used in windows, added the requirements for neon signs to this section. 19. 6.08 A 17 – Yard Signs.  This is a new category primarily to provide for open house and garage sale signage, but can be used for any message.  Because of the primary intended use they are allowed in all districts.  Standards are similar to the previous categories of garage sale and open signs. 20. 6.08 B covers electronic message centers.  This is significantly changed from current code in terms of format and language, but attempts to follow the current standards.  The major change is the proposal to measure the actual luminance of the sign rather than the illumination caused by the sign.  This option was discussed with and is supported by the Dark Sky committee. 21. 6.08 C provides for how many temporary signs are permitted on a property.  Signs can no longer be regulated by message, but there is still a need to allow for things such as "For Sale" signs on a single-family lot.  Therefore, the code needs to allow for temporary signs in all districts but the size and number can still be controlled.  Based on existing code allowances and review of other cities, numbers were selected for Table 6.08 D that seem reasonable.  Consideration should be given as to whether these are good, too much, or too little.  This section also includes a provision for signage on developing lots to provide for the current contractors sign allowance. 22. 6.08 D. This is the provision for Residential Directional Signs that was previously considered by the P&Z Commission as a way to address the allowance for and placement of primarily garage sale and open house signs.  This is included here rather than as a sign type because at least two sign types, A-frames and Yard Signs, could be used for this function. 23. Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle Zoning Ordinance Chapter 6, Signs Zoning Ordinance Section 1.12, Definitions Risk Analysis Not making the proposed change to the ordinance will continue the use of an ordinance which is not in full compliance with the Supreme Court ruling in Reed v. Town of Gilbert.  This would put the Town in some risk for legal action.  Approving the revised ordinance will reduce that risk. Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) N/A Staff Recommendation(s) Staff recommends approval of the new sign ordinance and the changes to Section 1.12 of the Zoning Staff recommends approval of the new sign ordinance and the changes to Section 1.12 of the Zoning Ordinance to remove sign definitions. SUGGESTED MOTION Staff will assist the Commission in drafting a motion. Attachments Draft Sign Ordinance  Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Development Services Director (Originator)John Wesley 04/30/2020 05:54 AM Form Started By: John Wesley Started On: 04/16/2020 08:55 AM Final Approval Date: 04/30/2020  Town of Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Draft Sign Ordinance February 13, 2020 Chapter 6 SIGN REGULATIONS (DRAFT) Sections: 6.01 Introduction 6.02 Definitions 6.03 Building Permits; Fees 6.04 Violations and Penalty 6.05 Enforcement and Remedies 6.06 Sign Plans 6.07 General Regulations 6.08 Sign Requirements and Allowances 2 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 Section 6.01 Introduction The regulations set forth in this Chapter are intended to encourage attractive signage for businesses and services, optimize the availability of information, and promote the general welfare by creating a more aesthetically appealing community. A. Findings and Purpose 1. Findings. Signs can obstruct views, distract motorists, obstruct pedestrians or vehicular traffic flow, create safety hazards, create aesthetic blight and visual clutter, and pose other problems that legitimately call for regulation. 2. Purpose. The purpose of this Sign Ordinance is to regulate the size, illumination, movement or appearance of movement, materials, location, height, and condition of all signs, as defined herein, and to allow and promote sign communication in a manner that: a. Preserves and protects public health, safety, and welfare within the Town of Fountain Hills; b. Assures the use of a variety of sign forms designed to be sensitive to the context of the location, as a reasonable method of visual communication between groups and individuals; c. Enhances the flow of traffic and the convenience, ease, and enjoyment of travel within the Town of Fountain Hills; d. Restricts circumstances that otherwise may result in injury or damage because of distractions, or obstructions of vision attributable to sign placement or size, or to the illumination of signs that may become a source of undue glare, distraction, or light pollution; e. Avoids visual clutter that may contribute to traffic accidents or be harmful to vehicular traffic or pedestrian safety; f. Promotes the aesthetic and environmental values of the community by providing for signs that do not impair dark skies, property values, business opportunities, community appearance, or the attractiveness of the Town as a place to visit, live, work, and shop; g. Allows signs that are appropriate in scale to the zoning district in which they are located; h. Provides for signs as an effective channel of communication, while ensuring that sign forms are aesthetically designed and proportioned in relation to 3 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 adjacent structures on the same lot or development site, and that are compatible with their surroundings; i. Promotes the effectiveness of signs by preventing their overconcentration, improper placement, deterioration, and excessive size and number; and, j. Supports and enhances commerce within the Town. B. Applicability 1. Subject of this Sign Ordinance. All signs as defined in this Sign Ordinance are subject to the provisions of this Sign Ordinance as it pertains to: a. The allowance of signs (principally the number, form, material, size, and structure of signs); b. The review and consideration of sign plans and permits; c. The entitlement and issuance of permits; d. The location and placement of signs on all buildings, structures, and land; e. The integration of the design of signs with associated building architecture; and, f. The maintenance of signs. 2. The provisions of this Sign Ordinance do not apply to the following: a. Address numbers as required by the Fire Code; b. Government signs; c. Traffic control signs, markings, devices; d. Signs authorized or required by Arizona Revised Statutes; e. Public transportation signs; and, f. Signs specified as mandatory by any provision of the Fountain Hills Town Code. 3. Most Restrictive Provision Applies. Except when otherwise authorized by a Special Use Permit, Temporary Use Permit, or Variance, the most restrictive provision shall prevail in cases in which two or more provisions of this Sign Ordinance appear to conflict. 4. Controlling Document. This Sign Ordinance is not intended to repeal, abrogate, annul, or in any way impair or interfere with other Town provisions, allowances, or ordinances, except those specifically repealed by this Sign Ordinance. Where this Sign Ordinance imposes a greater restriction on a sign than is imposed or required by other Fountain Hills Town Codes, provisions, allowances, or ordinances, the provisions of this Sign Ordinance control. 5. Definitions Used. Definitions for specific terms used in this Sign Ordinance are principally found in Section 6.02 of this Sign Ordinance. Additional definitions are also provided in Chapter 1 4 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 of the Zoning Ordinance and in the Fountain Hills Town Code. Definitions not included in this Sign Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, or the Town Code should be given their plain and ordinary meaning where possible. 6. Effect on Previously Approved Sign Permits and Comprehensive Sign Plans. All sign permits and comprehensive sign plans approved and in effect prior to the effective date of this Sign Ordinance shall remain in effect. Signs authorized by such comprehensive sign plans shall be developed in accordance with the standards specified by that sign plan and any applicable conditions or stipulations associated with the approval of that sign plan. The development standards and requirements of this Sign Ordinance apply if not specifically modified by the applicable adopted sign plan. The Zoning Administrator may approve minor modifications to approved plans regarding design, height, number, or sign area that do not exceed the maximum(s) allowed by this Sign Ordinance. C. Repeal and Severability 1. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Sign 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 Sign Ordinance. The Town of Fountain Hills hereby declares that it would have passed this Sign Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, and phrase thereof, regardless whether any or one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional. 2. Effect on Previous Proceedings. Nothing contained in this Sign Ordinance affects rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that began before its effective date, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection C. 1. of this Section. D. Consent of Property Owner Required. Unless otherwise permitted, no person shall construct, place, display, or maintain any sign without the written consent of the property owner, the property owner’s agent, or an authorized representative. E. Noncommercial Message Substitutions Allowed. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Sign Ordinance to the contrary, any noncommercial message may be substituted for the message placed on any sign permitted by this Sign Ordinance. 5 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 F. Responsible Party 1. Posting Sign. The person, group, or organization directing the posting, installation, or erection of a sign is responsible for assuring the compliance of the sign with the requirements of this Sign Ordinance. This includes the placement, removal, maintenance, replacement, or alteration of the sign, as may be applicable. 2. Owner or Occupant. If the person directing the posting, installation, or erection of the sign does not remove, maintain, replace, or alter the sign in accordance with the requirements of this Sign Ordinance, then the property owner or occupant of the building where the sign is posted is responsible for either replacing the sign with a sign that complies with this Sign Ordinance or removing the sign. Section 6.02 Definitions A-frame or T-frame: A self-supporting, temporary, lightweight, portable sign made of durable, non-pliant material such as wood, sheet metal, plastic or other lightweight, rigid material that is designed to rest atop the ground without penetrating the ground. Awning or Canopy: A permanent sign that is applied to, placed on, affixed to, or painted on an awning or canopy. Balloon: A temporary sign professionally made from a bag or similar flexible, non-rigid enclosure that holds gas or air and is attached by a tether to a fixed place. 6 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 Banner Sign: A temporary sign made of canvas, plastic, vinyl, or other pliable material attached to a wall, frame, stakes, or other support structure. Building wall sign: A permanent sign mounted flat against or painted on the wall of a building with the exposed face of the sign in a plain parallel to the face of the wall. Drive-through Sign: A permanent, freestanding sign adjacent to a drive- through, typically placed in or near an area where orders are taken from occupants of a vehicle. 7 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 Electronic Message Centers: A permanent sign that is capable of displaying alternating, variable, or changeable copy that is electronically changed by remote or automatic means. Feather or Flag Banner: A temporary sign made of fabric or vinyl attached to a pole on one side. Flag: A fabric sheet of square, rectangular, or triangular shape that is mounted by a cable or rope to a pole at one end. 8 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 Freestanding Wall/Fence Sign: A permanent sign that is applied to, placed on, affixed to, or painted on a wall or fence that is not part of the building(s) on the property. Hanging or Under-Canopy Sign: A permanent sign suspended from and located entirely under a covered porch, covered walkway, awning, or canopy. Monument Sign: A permanent sign mounted on or incorporated into a solid, self-supporting base that is not part of a building or wall. Off-site Sign: A sign portraying information or directing attention to a business, activity, commodity, service, product, or event that is not conducted, sold, or offered on the premises upon which the sign is located. Includes signs commonly referred to as “Billboards.” 9 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 On-site Directional: A small permanent sign located adjacent to a driveway or drive aisle. Post and Board Sign: A temporary sign constructed of plywood, sheet metal, thick plastic, or similar material attached to one or two posts fixed in the ground. Permanent Sign: A sign made of durable material that is intended to be and is constructed in a manner that is permanent. Such a sign may be either attached or anchored to a building or wall or have its own foundation and structural supports. When detached from a building, permanent sign structures are constructed of durable materials such as brick, stone, metal, concrete, or related materials. Projecting Sign: A permanent sign attached to a building in a manner such that its face is not parallel to the building to which it is attached. Residential Directional Sign: A-frame, T-frame, or yard signs used to direct traffic to a home. Residential directional signs are portable, temporary signs 10 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 that are placed on the ground or may be implanted into the ground without the use of any tools or equipment and can easily be picked up and carried by one person. Roof Sign: A sign affixed on, above, or over the roof of a building so that it projects above the roofline. The top of a parapet wall shall be considered the roofline. The highest point of a mansard roof shall be considered the roofline. Where a parapet wall is combined with a mansard roof, the roofline shall be the top of the parapet. Sign: Any device placed to attract attention by providing identification, advertising or directional information for a business, service, product, person, organization, place, or building when the display of this device is visible beyond the boundaries of the public or private property upon which the display is made. Included in this definition are graphic devices such as logos and attention-attracting items such as banners or logo sculptures. Sign Copy: The letters, numerals, figures, symbols, illustrations, logos, and graphic characters used to make up the sign message. Temporary Sign: A sign constructed of fabric, canvas, vinyl, foam-core, plywood, sheet metal, plastic, or other lightweight material that is neither permanently installed in the ground nor permanently affixed to a building or structure and that is intended to serve a short-term or temporary condition. Temporary signs include signs resting atop the ground, or affixed to the ground by a temporary anchoring system, including, but not limited to, stakes, ballasts, or by being embedded in the ground (for large temporary signs). Vehicle Sign: A sign painted, attached, or affixed to a trailer, watercraft, truck, automobile, or other form of motor vehicle. 11 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 Window Sign: Any poster, cut-out letters, painted text or graphics, or other text or visual presentation affixed to, or located within six (6) feet behind a window pane and placed to be read from the exterior of a building. Such signs may be permanent or temporary. Yard Sign: An easily portable temporary sign six (6) square feet in size that can be implanted in the ground without use of tools. Section 6.03 Building Permits; Fees A. Except as provided herein, it shall be unlawful to erect, install and/or modify any permanent sign within the Town without first applying for and obtaining a building permit from the Development Services Department. “Modify,” as it is used herein, shall mean any change to: 1. The size or shape of an existing sign; 2. Electrical components; 12 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 3. Design; and/or, 4. Supporting structures. B. A building permit shall not be required for the following activities or types of signs, provided, however, that such signs shall be subject to any and all applicable provisions of this ordinance, including Zoning Administrator approval when required: 1. Street address numbers. 2. Any sign four (4) square feet or less in area not otherwise prohibited by this ordinance. 3. Repainting. 4. Minor, nonstructural repairs to signs or sign supports. 5. Temporary signs. 6. Window signs. 7. Changes to a sign panel or copy on an existing sign. C. Failure to conform to the conditions of a building permit, including any conditions and/or stipulations attached thereto by the Town Council and/or Board of Adjustment, shall render such permit void. D. Fees for building permits shall be required and payable in such sums as the Town Council may from time to time establish as part of the Town’s annual budget or by separate resolution. E. A building permit for a sign does not include electrical work (a separate building permit application is needed for electrical work); however, this exemption shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in violation of the provisions of the Fountain Hills Town Code or any other laws or ordinances. F. Building permit applications for signs shall include sufficient information regarding the size of the property, the building, and the tenant occupancy; the dimensions and size of each sign; sign height and location; lighting, including information needed to determine compliance with Chapter 8, Outdoor Lighting Control, of the Zoning Ordinance; materials used; and, other pertinent information as needed to evaluate the proposed sign for compliance with this ordinance. Section 6.04 Violations and Penalty A. Any of the following shall be a violation of this Sign Ordinance and shall be subject to the enforcement remedies and penalties provided by the Town of Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance, and by state law, as applicable: 13 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 1. To install, create, erect or maintain any sign in a way that is inconsistent with any plan or permit governing such sign or the zone within which the sign is located. 2. To install, create, erect or maintain any sign requiring a permit without such a permit. 3. To fail to remove any sign that is installed, created, erected or maintained in violation of this ordinance, or for which the building permit has lapsed. B. If any such violation is continued, then each day of a continued violation shall be considered a separate violation when applying the penalty provisions set forth below. C. The violations set forth in Section 6.04 are declared to be civil in nature. The responsible parties for enforcement purposes are: 1. The owner or operator of the business identified on the sign, and 2. The owner of the property to which the sign is directing pedestrian or vehicular traffic. D. Enforcement of violations of this chapter shall be made through the use of the civil citation process set forth in Subsection 1-8-3 of the Town Code. Fines may be assessed according to the following schedule: 1. First offense, fine not to exceed $50.00 and confiscation of sign(s). 2. Second offense within twelve (12) calendar months of first offense, fine not to exceed $100.00 and confiscation of sign(s). 3. All subsequent violations within twelve (12) calendar months of the first offense, fine not to exceed $250.00 and confiscation of sign(s). Section 6.05 Enforcement and Remedies A. Any violation or attempted violation of this ordinance or of any condition or requirement adopted pursuant hereto may be restrained, corrected or abated, as the case may be, by injunction or other appropriate proceedings pursuant to state law. A violation of this chapter shall be considered a violation of the Zoning Ordinance. The remedies of the Town shall include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Issuing a civil citation for the violation; 2. Issuing a stop-work order for any and all work on any signs on the same lot; 3. Confiscation of sign(s); 14 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 4. Seeking an injunction or other order of restraint or abatement that requires the removal of the sign(s) or the correction of the nonconformity; 5. Imposing any penalties that can be imposed directly by the Town under the Zoning Ordinance; 6. Seeking in court the imposition of any penalties that can be imposed by such court under the Zoning Ordinance; and 7. In the case of a sign that poses an immediate danger to the public health or safety, the Town may take such measures as are available under the applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and Building Code for such circumstances. 8. The Town shall have such other remedies as are and as may from time to time be provided for or allowed by state law for the violation of the Zoning Ordinance. B. All such remedies provided herein shall be cumulative. To the extent that state law may limit the availability of a particular remedy set forth herein for a certain violation or a part thereof, such remedy shall remain available for other violations or other parts of the same violation. Section 6.06 Sign Plans Sign plans may be used to establish unique signage criteria to a given property or for a combination of properties that function as an integrated commercial complex. A. Purpose. The purpose of a sign plan is to: 1. Allow for unique sign design based on the unique or unusual physical characteristics of a given property; 2. Provide the opportunity to adjust the balance of attached and detached sign allowances; 3. Encourage unified signage in commercial and industrial complexes; and, 4. Encourage creative design of signs. B. Application Requirements. 1. A written request signed by the property owner(s) and payment of the required fee. 2. A written project narrative describing the proposed sign plan with any deviations from current code requirements being requested. 3. Graphic illustrations depicting, at a minimum: a. Proposed sign locations and sizes; b. The proposed signs include sign base/structure for detached signs; c. Type of illumination; and, d. Color and material boards for signs and sign structures. 15 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 C. Review Criteria and Sign Design. 1. Review Criteria. The Zoning Administrator may approve a sign plan containing elements that exceed by up to ten (10) percent the permitted height and area of signs as specified in this Sign Ordinance if the sign plan conforms with at least one of the following criteria: a. The development contains unique or unusual physical conditions, such as topography, proportion, size, or relation to a public street that would limit or restrict normal sign visibility; or b. The proposed or existing development exhibits unique characteristics of land use, architectural style, site location, physical scale, historical interest, or other distinguishing feature(s) that represent a clear variation from conventional development; or c. The proposed signage incorporates special design features such as lighting, materials and craftsmanship, murals, or statuaries that reinforce or are integrated with the building architecture. 2. Creative Design. Applications for consideration of a sign plan should include creative design elements that incorporate the design of the sign into the architecture of the building. Signs which go beyond the minimum guidelines provided in Section 6.07 G by meeting the criteria below can increase their allowed sign area by an additional ten (10) percent. To qualify for the additional sign area, the sign shall: a. Constitute a substantial aesthetic improvement to the site and shall have a positive visual impact on the surrounding area; b. Be of unique design, and exhibit a high degree of thoughtfulness, imagination, inventiveness, and spirit; c. Utilize or enhance the architectural elements of the building; and d. Provide strong graphic character through the imaginative use of graphics, color, texture, quality materials, scale, and proportion. D. Approval. The sign plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Zoning Administrator. 16 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 Section 6.07 General Regulations A. Maintenance 1. Any sign hereafter erected or maintained shall maintain conformance to the provisions of this ordinance and the provisions of Town Code. 2. Every sign permitted by this ordinance must be kept in good condition and repair. 3. When any sign becomes in danger of falling, or is otherwise deemed unsafe by the Town’s Chief Building Official, or if any sign shall be unlawfully installed erected or maintained in violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance, the property owner, or the person or firm using the sign, shall, upon written notice by the Chief Building Official, or immediately in the case of immediate danger, and in any case within not more than ten (10) days after notice: a. Make such sign conform to the provisions of this ordinance; or b. Remove the sign. 4. If, within ten (10) days, the order is not complied with, the Chief Building Official may remove the sign or cause the sign to be removed at the expense of the property owner and/or user of the sign. B. Sign Location, Prohibited Locations. 1. Except as specifically provided for in Section 6.08 for some temporary signs, signs shall be placed on the property for which the business, activity, commodity, service, product, or event is conducted, sold, or offered. a. In the case of condominium developments, the common area can be used for signage for any occupancy within the condominium. b. As provided in Section 6.06 commercial and industrial developments that have multiple properties that utilize a common access and parking field may utilize a sign plan to allow for common street frontage monument signs that provide signage for individual businesses in the development but not on the same property as the sign. 2. Prohibited Locations. Signs are prohibited in the following locations: a. Within, on, or projecting over the right-of-way, including within center medians, unless specifically provided for in this Sign Ordinance. b. On public property, unless otherwise permitted by this Sign Ordinance. 17 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 c. Placed in a manner that interferes with pedestrian movement or obstructs ADA access. d. Placed in a manner that obstructs the visibility of any authorized traffic sign, traffic signal, or another traffic control device. e. Placed in a manner that blocks the vehicular line of sight at a street intersection, or the intersection of a street and driveway. f. Affixed to fuel tanks, storage containers, or solid waste receptacles, except signs related to the manufacturer’s or installer’s identification, warning signs, and placards, and information otherwise required by law. g. Tacked, painted, burned, cut, pasted, or otherwise affixed to trees, shrubs, posts, ladders, benches, or similar supports if visible from across a property boundary or from the right-of-way. h. Placed in a manner that obstructs ADA access or prevents ingress or egress from any window or door, or other access-way required by the Building Code or Fire Code as adopted by the Town of Fountain Hills. i. Covers the architectural features of a building such as dormers, insignias, pilasters, soffits, transoms, trims, or similar architectural elements or devices. j. Placed on the roof of a building or extends higher than the highest point of the portion of the building to which the sign is attached. k. Attached to a standpipe, gutter, drain, or fire escape, or placed in a manner that impairs roof access. l. Located contrary to the standards of horizontal and vertical clearance from electrical wires and conductors as specified in the Building Code as adopted by the Town of Fountain Hills. m. Temporary signs within the Shea Boulevard right-of-way, except post and board signs. C. Non-Conforming Signs. 1. Any sign legally existing at the time of the passage of this Sign Ordinance that, due to changes in this Sign Ordinance, no longer conforms in use, location, height or size with the regulations of this Sign Ordinance, shall be considered a legal non-conforming use and may continue in use until such time as it is removed or abandoned for a period of six or more continuous months. Except as otherwise set forth in subsections 6.07 (C) (2) and (3) below, any change in the sign, including a 50% or more change 18 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 of sign copy, shall be considered an abandonment and the legal non-conforming status of the sign shall become void. 2. Whenever the name of a business or other sign text changes, any legal non-conforming signs associated with the business shall be modified to bring them into conformance with this Sign Ordinance, even though the change is a change of sign copy only. This paragraph shall not apply to signs designed with interchangeable letters or panels or to the text area of a monument sign. 3. Legal non-conforming freestanding signs, sign structures, poles and other related equipment that have been abandoned or not in use for more than six months shall be removed and the building, land or site restored to its original state. D. Standards of Measurement 1. Sign Area Measurement. Sign area for all sign types is measured as follows: a. For sign copy mounted or painted on a background panel or area distinctively painted, textured or constructed, the sign area is the area within the outside dimensions of the background panel or surface. Example Sign Copy Area b. For sign copy consisting of individual letters and/or graphics affixed to a wall or portion of a building that has not been painted, textured, or otherwise altered to provide a distinctive background for the sign copy, the sign area is the area within the sum of the one (1) or two (2) smallest tangent rectangle(s) or other standard geometric shapes (e.g.: circle, triangle, regular ellipse, regular rhombus, or regular parallelogram), or combination of rectangles and standard regular geometric shapes that will enclose both the sign copy and background. When two (2) shapes are used, the shapes must include at least one (1) point of common tangency between the two (2) shapes. 19 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 Example Sign Area c. For sign copy mounted or painted on an internally- illuminated sign or internally-illuminated element of a building, the entire internally-illuminated surface or architectural element that contains sign copy will be counted as sign area. Example Illuminated Sign Area d. Multi-faced signs: i. One face – The sign area is the area of the single face only. ii. Two faces – If the interior angle between the two sign faces is forty-five (45) degrees or less, the sign area is the area of one face only; if the angle between the sign faces exceeds forty-five (45) degrees, the sign area is the sum of the areas of the two faces. iii. Three or more faces – The sign area is the sum of areas of the all the sign faces. 20 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 Example Sign Face Area iv. Three dimensional, sculptural or other non-planar signs – the sign area will be the sum of the areas of the vertical faces of the smallest polyhedron that will encompass the sign structure. Example Dimensional Sign Area 2. Sign Height Measurement. Sign height is measured as follows: a. Freestanding Sign: Sign height is the distance from the top of the sign face or structure (except for architectural embellishment as provided below), whichever is taller, to the top of curb of the public road nearest the sign, or to the crown of public road nearest the sign if no curb exists. Example Freestanding Sign Height Tha n 4 5 Up to 45Greater 2 faces 1 face 21 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 b. Wall or Fascia Mounted Signs: Sign height is the distance measured from a point perpendicular to the top of the midpoint of the sign structure, to the top of the finished floor of the ground floor level directly below the midpoint of the sign. Example Midpoint of Sign E. Prohibited Signs. Signs not specifically authorized herein are prohibited, including, but not limited to the following: 1. Neon signs, except as permitted in subsection 6.08 (B). 2. Any sign emitting sound. 3. Any animated or moving sign, including televisions or signs with streaming video. 4. Mobile signs, except for sign walkers or as otherwise specifically permitted. 5. Billboards. 6. Non-electrically illuminated signs. 7. Any non-public signs in public right-of-way or on public property, except as otherwise specifically permitted. 8. All off-site signs, except as specifically permitted. 9. All banners, pennants, streamers, feather signs, balloons, flags, searchlights, strobe lights, beacons, inflatable signs, except as specifically defined and permitted. 10. Any sign imitating an official traffic control sign and any sign or device obscuring one or more traffic control signs or devices. Any sign which is structurally unsafe, unsafely installed, or otherwise hazardous to physical safety. 11. Signs not authorized by the property owner, except as specifically permitted. F. Illumination. 1. Temporary signs shall not be illuminated. 2. Sign illumination, where allowed, shall be in conformance with provisions of Chapter 8, Outdoor Lighting Control, of the Zoning Ordinance. Midpoint of Sig n Midpoint of Sig n 22 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 3. When externally illuminated, the source of a sign’s illumination shall not be visible from any adjacent residential streets or neighborhoods. 4. No illuminated sign shall be placed or constructed on a vacant or undeveloped lot or parcel. 5. The following types of illumination are prohibited: a. Flashing, blinking, or rotating lights; b. Metal halide lighting; c. High- or low-pressure sodium light bulbs; and, d. Mercury vapor light sources. 6. See Section 6.08 C for luminance standards for electronic message centers. G. Design Guidelines and Standards for Signs and Sign Structures 1. Permanent signs and sign structures should: a. Be designed to be attractive and artistic; b. Incorporate design features associated with the buildings or structures, and should constitute an architectural component of the overall development that is compatible with, and not incongruous to, the architectural style and character of the development of the property associated with the sign; and, c. Utilize materials and design themes consistent with the architectural design theme of the development, as expressed by the building architecture, landscaping, and overall site development. 2. Permanent signs and sign structures: a. Shall be mounted so that the attachment device is not visible. b. Letters attached or anchored to the face of an exposed standard raceway should be architecturally designed and integrated into the building. c. Raceways shall either: i. Be finished to match the color of the building adjacent to the raceway and design elements of the building, or ii. When a raceway is provided as an architectural enhancement to the building elevation, the raceway must be in a contrasting color and material. 3. Temporary signs shall be made of durable materials and properly maintained in good repair. 23 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 Section 6.08 Sign Requirements and Allowances A. Sign Types. The following sign types are allowed in Fountain Hills. 1. A-frame and T-frame signs. a. Zoning/Use: i. Allowed single-family and multi-family residential zoning districts only when in compliance with Section 6.08 D. ii. Commercial or industrial zoning districts; and, iii. PAD’s with commercial or industrial uses. b. Size/Height: Maximum sign area is six (6) square feet. Maximum sign height is three (3) feet. c. Number: i. In single-family and multi-family districts, as allowed by Section 6.08 D. ii. One per business in commercial or industrial districts. d. Location: Shall not be used as an off-premises sign, except when used as a Residential Directional Sign or as provided below: i. On property held in common by members of a property owner’s association. ii. On property owned by the business owner’s landlord. iii. Along a public street subject to: 1. Shall not be located on the paved portion of any public street, any sidewalk, or in any median. 2. Shall not be located within a designated parking or loading area. 3. Shall not be located in a manner that poses a traffic vision hazard. 4. Must be placed at least one (1) foot behind the curb. If no curb is present, signs shall be located at least one (1) foot from the edge of the paved portion of the public right-of-way. iv. Landscaping cannot be modified or damaged to accommodate an A-frame sign. e. Miscellaneous requirements: i. Attachments to A-frame signs are limited to not more than four (4) balloons or flags, no more than one (1) square foot in size, flown no higher than six (6) feet from the ground. If attachments are used, the A-frame sign must be set back from the curb a minimum of three (3) feet; if no curb is present, the A-frame sign shall be located at least three (3) feet 24 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 from the edge of the paved portion of the public right-of-way. ii. Shall only be displayed between dawn and dusk. 2. Awning or Canopy Sign. a. Zoning/Use: i. Permitted non-residential uses in a residential zoning district; ii. An apartment building in a multi-family zoning district; iii. Commercial or industrial zoning districts; and, iv. PAD’s with similar uses. b. Size/Height: i. A sign placed on the side or face of an awning or canopy may not exceed 25% of the area of the face of the awning or canopy on which the sign is placed. ii. A sign placed on top of a canopy may not exceed one (1) sq. ft. of area for each linear foot of the length of the canopy on the side containing the sign for single occupancies and for the length of the occupancy for multiple occupancy buildings. c. Number: One (1) sign per occupancy. d. Location: On an approved canopy. e. Miscellaneous requirements: i. When placed on top of a canopy, must consist of individual alphanumeric characters only. 3. Balloons. a. Zoning/Use: i. Permitted non-residential uses in residential zoning districts; ii. Commercial or industrial zoning districts; and, iii. PAD’s with similar uses. b. Size/Height: No balloon shall be bigger than twenty-four (24) inches in diameter and can be no higher than six (6) feet from the ground. c. Number: N/A d. Location: i. When part of a business, within the area leased by the business. ii. When adjacent to a building, not more than four (4) feet from the face of the building and within twenty (20) feet of the main building entrance. iii. When attached to an authorized temporary sign, in locations where the temporary signs are permitted 25 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 iv. Shall not be displayed within the perimeter landscape area. v. Shall not encroach within onsite fire lanes. vi. Shall not be attached to or hung from a tree or shrub. vii. Shall not be erected at the intersection of any street or pedestrian walkway in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision, or at any location where, by its position, shape or color, it may interfere with or obstruct the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic signal, sign or device. e. Miscellaneous Requirements: i. Balloons must be tethered to a secure location that prevents high winds from removing the balloon or causing it to create an obstruction. ii. May be displayed for a maximum of thirty (30) days per calendar year. Additional days may be approved through approval of a Temporary Use Permit. 4. Banners. a. Zoning/Use: i. Permitted non-residential uses in residential zoning districts; ii. Apartment complexes containing more than twenty (20) units in multi-family or commercial zoning districts; iii. Commercial or industrial zoning districts; and, iv. PAD’s with similar uses. b. Size/Height: Maximum sign area shall be thirty-two (32) square feet. c. Number: One (1) per occupancy. d. Location: i. Within the area owned or leased by the business or use. ii. Shall not be displayed in any parking space, drive aisle or the required perimeter landscape area. iii. Shall not encroach within onsite fire lanes. iv. Shall not be attached to or hung from a tree or shrub. v. Shall not be erected at the intersection of any street or pedestrian walkway in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision, or at any location where, by its position, shape or color, it may interfere with or obstruct the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic signal, sign or device. 26 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 e. Miscellaneous Requirements: i. Banners must be affixed to a secure location prevents high winds from removing the banner or causing it to create an obstruction. ii. May be displayed for a maximum of thirty (30) days per calendar year. Additional days may be approved through approval of a Temporary Use Permit. 5. Building Wall Sign. a. Zoning/Use: i. Permitted non-residential uses in residential zoning districts; ii. Apartments containing more than twenty (20) units in multi-family or commercial zoning districts; iii. Commercial or industrial zoning districts; and, iv. PAD’s with similar uses. b. Size/Height: i. One and one-half (1.5) square-foot of sign area is allowed for each lineal foot of occupancy frontage along a street. All occupancies with an exterior wall are allowed a minimum of twenty-four (24) square feet of signage. The maximum allowed sign area for an individual sign is one hundred (100) square feet. ii. Corner buildings may transfer up to 25% of the area from one building frontage to the other if the angle of the building at the corner is between forty-five degrees (45˚) and ninety degrees (90˚). Each side of corner buildings with building frontages less than forty-five degrees (45˚) and between ninety degrees (90˚) and one hundred eighty degrees (180˚) shall be considered as one frontage and my not transfer sign area. iii. Sign area must allow a minimum of a two (2) foot border from the edge of the building or suite frontage, or a minimum two (2) foot separation between signs, whichever is greater. c. Number: One sign for each fifty (50) feet of occupancy per street frontage, or portion thereof. d. Location: Shall not be located in manner that is prohibited in Section 6.07 B 2 h-l. e. Miscellaneous Requirements: i. Each wall sign may project no more than twelve (12) inches from the surface of the wall to which is it attached. 27 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 ii. Reverse pan channel letters with halo illumination must not exceed a one and three-quarter (1.75) inch separation from the wall. iii. In the C-2, C-3, and TCCD zoning districts, a building wall sign may be added to a secondary entrance in addition to total aggregate sign area if the following criteria are met: 1. Sign area shall not exceed 25% of the primary total aggregate sign area. 2. The secondary entrance must not be visible from the main public entrance. 3. The secondary entrance must face a rear parking area, common area or public use frontage. 6. Drive-through Sign. a. Zoning/Use: Commercial or industrial zoning districts or PAD with similar uses. b. Size/Height: Maximum sign area shall be twenty (20) square feet. Maximum sign height is five (5) feet. c. Number: Maximum of one (1) per drive-through lane. d. Location: i. Within five (5) feet of a drive-through lane. ii. Cannot be readable from any public street or alley. iii. Must be at least one hundred fifty (150) feet from any residential zoning district or fully screened from residential view by a masonry wall. e. Miscellaneous Requirements: i. Minimum of four (4) square feet of landscaping per one (1) square foot of sign area shall be provided at the base of the sign. 7. Flags. a. Zoning/Use: Allowed in all zoning districts b. Size/Height: The maximum size of a flag is sixty (60) square feet. The maximum flagpole height is the height allowed in the zoning district. c. Number: Each flagpole may contain up to two (2) flags. d. Location: Must be located so that if the pole should fall, it will remain on the property containing the pole. e. Miscellaneous Requirements: i. Developed single-family lots may contain one flagpole. ii. Model home complexes may have two (2) flagpoles on one (1) lot and one (1) flagpole on additional lots up to a maximum of five (5) flagpoles. 28 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 iii. All other properties may have up to two (2) flagpoles. iv. The length of the flag, which is the longer side of the flag that is perpendicular to the flagpole, shall not exceed one-third (1/3) of the in-ground pole height. 8. Freestanding Wall/Fence Sign. a. Zoning/Use: i. Subdivision entry feature for single-family and multi- family developments in all residential zoning districts; ii. Commercial or industrial zoning districts; and, iii. PAD’s with similar uses. b. Size/Height: Maximum sign area is twenty-four (24) square feet. Maximum sign height is six (6) feet. c. Number: One per development entry d. Location: Part of or attached to a perimeter wall surrounding a development. e. Miscellaneous Requirements: i. A minimum of two (2) square feet of landscape area per one (1) square foot of sign area shall be provided at the base of the sign. ii. Sign area may be back-lit such that the source of illumination is not visible; provided, however, that back-lit, non-opaque panels are not permitted. iii. The text area of the sign may be illuminated by fully shielded, ground mounted directional lighting. 9. Hanging or Under-Canopy Sign. a. Zoning/Use: Any commercial or industrial zoning district and PAD’s with similar uses. b. Size/Height: Maximum sign width is twenty-four (24) inches, maximum sign height is twelve (12) inches. Minimum clearance is at least than eight (8) feet from the bottom of the sign to the sidewalk or surface beneath the sign. c. Number: One (1) per occupancy d. Location: Under an awning or canopy associated with the business or activity. e. Miscellaneous Requirements: i. If located over an abutting Town right-of-way, must obtain an encroachment permit from the Town. 10. Monument Sign. a. Zoning/Use: i. Permitted non-residential uses in residential zoning districts; 29 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 ii. Entry feature into a subdivision in single-residence zoning districts; iii. Apartment or condominium complex containing more than twenty (20) dwellings in multi-family zoning districts; iv. Commercial or industrial zoning districts; and, v. PAD’s with similar uses. b. Size/Height: Table 6.08 B: Size and Height Allowances for Monument Signs Zoning District Maximum Size Maximum Height Single Residential 32 sq. ft. 6 feet Multi-Residential 32 sq. ft. 8 feet Commercial/Industrial 50 sq. ft. for an individual sign. 12 feet c. Number: One monument sign per lot or parcel for each full three hundred (300) feet of street frontage. d. Location: i. Along a street frontage, but not within a public right- of-way. ii. Must be separated from any other monument sign on the same property by at least one hundred fifty (150) feet. e. Miscellaneous Requirements: i. A minimum of two (2) square feet of landscaping per one (1) square foot of sign area provided at the base of the sign. ii. Sign may be internally illuminated. iii. Sign area may be back-lit such that the source of illumination is not visible; provided, however, that back-lit, non-opaque panels are not permitted. iv. The text area of the sign may be illuminated by fully shielded, ground mounted directional lighting. 11. On-site Directional Sign. a. Zoning/Uses: Commercial or industrial zoning districts and PAD’s with similar uses. b. Size/Height: Maximum sign area is four (4) square feet. Maximum sign height is five (5) feet. c. Number: As needed. d. Location: At least twenty (20) feet from a public street and within five (5) feet of a driveway or drive aisle. 12. Post and Board Sign. a. Zoning/Uses: Allowed in all zoning districts. 30 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 b. Size/Height: i. Developed properties and undeveloped properties five (5) acres or less in size the maximum sign area is six (6) square feet. Maximum sign height is five (5) feet in residentially zoned property and eight (8) feet in non-residentially zoned property. ii. Undeveloped property more than five (5) acres in size maximum sign area is thirty-two (32) square feet. Maximum height is eight (8) feet. c. Number: One (1) sign per street front. d. Location: On private property at least six (6) feet behind the curb or edge of pavement. 13. Projecting Sign. a. Zoning/Uses: Commercial or industrial zoning districts and PAD’s with similar uses. b. Size/Height: Maximum sign width is three and one-half (3.5) feet. Maximum sign height is six (6) feet. Minimum clearance is eight (8) feet from the bottom of the sign to the sidewalk or surface beneath the sign. c. Number: One per building. d. Location: On the building outside the tenant space for which the sign is located. e. Miscellaneous Requirements: i. If encroaching over an abutting Town right-of-way line, must obtain an encroachment permit from the Town. 14. Sign Walkers. a. Zoning/Uses: Commercial or industrial zoning districts and PAD’s with similar uses. b. Size/Height: Maximum sign area is five (5) square. c. Number: One sign per business. d. Location: i. If located in the right-of-way, a sign walker shall be positioned behind the curb, or, if no curb is present, ten (10) feet behind the edge of pavement. ii. Sign walkers shall be positioned so as to not obstruct vehicle sight lines and road “clear zones” established by the Town Engineer in accordance with traffic engineering standards. iii. Sign walkers shall not obstruct the free movement of pedestrians on sidewalks. iv. Sign walkers are not allowed in the medians of public or private streets. e. Miscellaneous Requirements: 31 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 i. Sign walkers shall not erect or place tents, temporary structures, umbrellas, chairs or stools anywhere within the public right-of-way or on adjacent property. 15. Vehicle Sign: a. Zoning/Uses: Commercial and industrial zoning districts and PAD’s with similar uses. b. Size/Height: N/A c. Number: N/A d. Location: Vehicle must be parked in an authorized location and in a lawful manner that is not distinct or different from the pre-determined parking area design. e. Miscellaneous Requirements: i. The vehicle must be operable and currently registered per Town Code. The primary purpose of the vehicle shall be in the operation of the business, e.g. transporting goods or providing services, and not displaying a sign. ii. Business or commercial vehicles displaying signage or advertising as a normal part of business activity may be parked in an off-street parking space adjacent to the business to which the vehicle relates as far from the public right of way as possible. If the vehicle is visible from the public right-of-way it shall not remain in the same parking space for more than forty-eight (48) hours. iii. Unless otherwise permitted, signs mounted, attached or painted on trailers, boats, motor vehicles or any moveable object placed on premises specifically to serve as additional signage are prohibited; they shall not become additional, permanent freestanding signs. iv. No sign shall be erected or attached to any vehicle except for signs that are magnetically attached to or permanently painted or wrapped on the surface of a vehicle. 16. Window Sign: a. Zoning/Uses: Commercial or industrial zoning districts and PAD’s with similar uses. b. Size/Height: May not cover more than fifty (50) percent of any window. c. Number: N/A 32 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 d. Location: On a window or within six (6) feet behind a window when intended to be viewed from outside the building. e. Miscellaneous: May use neon signs for interior window displays in commercial and industrial districts. The total amount of neon signage for any one business shall be six (6) square feet. No more than two (2) neon signs shall be allowed for any business. 17. Yard Signs. a. Zoning: Allowed in all zoning districts. b. Size/Height: Maximum sign area is six (6) square feet in single-family zoning districts and eight (8) square feet in all other zoning districts. Maximum sign height is three (3) feet in single-family zoning districts and five (5) feet in all other zoning districts. c. Number: One (1) sign per lot. d. Location: On private property at least two (2) feet behind a public sidewalk or six feet from a curb, whichever is greater. B. Electronic Message Centers. Electronic message centers are permitted in commercial and industrial zoning districts, and for permitted non- residential uses in residential zoning districts consistent with the following requirements: 1. There shall be no moving or flashing green or red features that can be mistaken as traffic control devices 2. Each message on the sign must be displayed a minimum of eight (8) seconds. 3. Electronic message centers shall contain static messages only and shall not have movement, or the appearance or optical illusion of movement of any part of the sign structure, design or pictorial segment of the sign, including movement or appearance of movement or any illumination of the flashing, scintillating or varying of light intensity. The transition duration shall be instantaneous, one message will instantly transition to the next message. 4. Between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.: a. There shall be no changes to the face or copy of the sign; b. Signs within one thousand (1000) feet of residential zoning districts shall be turned off. c. Signs in excess of one thousand (1000) feet of a residential district shall have a luminance limit of forty (40) nits. 33 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 5. Measurement Criteria: The luminance of an electronic message center shall be measured with a luminance meter set to measure candelas per square meter (nits) traceable to a National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) standard. A meter measuring luminance of a field view of one-half of one degree or less shall be used. Luminance shall be measured with the electronic message center off and again with the electronic message center displaying a white image for a full color capable electronic message center, or a solid message for a single color electronic message center. All measurements shall be taken as close as practical to perpendicular plane of the sign at a distance which allows the white (or solid) image to completely fill the measurement area of the luminance meter. Five measurements shall be recorded in different areas of the sign, if possible, and averaged to provide the final measurement. 6. All permitted electronic message centers shall be equipped with a sensor or other device that automatically determines the ambient illumination and programmed to automatically dim according to ambient light conditions, or that can be adjusted to comply with the 40 nits maximum luminance requirement. 7. In the event of a sign is found to be out of compliance with the luminance levels required by this ordinance, the sign shall remain unlit until the sign is brought into compliance. C. Temporary Sign Allowances. 1. The aggregate temporary sign allowances per occupancy are as follows: Table 6.08 D: Aggregate Temporary Sign Allowance by Use per Occupancy Use Maximum Total Area for all Temporary Signs Maximum Number of Signs per Street Front Minimum Separation Single-Family, attached or detached 12 sq. ft. 2 N/A Multi-Family, Office, Non-residential in a single-family district 32 sq. ft. 2 50-feet Commercial 48 sq. ft. 3 75-feet Industrial 64 sq. ft. 2 N/A 2. Construction on Undeveloped Property. Undeveloped properties with valid building permits may display one (1) temporary sign not to exceed eight (8) square feet in size and a maximum 34 Draft Sign Ordinance April 21, 2020 height of five (5) feet. The sign must be on the construction site. The sign must be removed no later than the date when the final inspection is completed. D. Residential Directional Sign. These temporary signs are allowed subject to the following requirements. 1. Allowed in all residential zoning districts and residential PAD’s and along streets leading to the activity regardless of zoning. 2. Each single-family lot, condominium unit, or model home may place one (1) sign anywhere on the property. Further, each single-family home, condominium complex, or model home cluster may place one (1) additional sign at each turning movement beginning at the subject property out to a major street with a maximum of five (5) additional signs. 3. Must be placed at least one (1) foot behind the curb. If no curb is present, signs shall be located at least one (1) foot from the edge of the paved portion of the public right of way. Shall not be placed on sidewalks or within the center medians that divide portions of paved or unpaved roadways. A sign may be placed in a median between a frontage road and the primary, parallel street but only where the primary street intersects with another roadway. Signs must be placed so as to not create a sight visibility problem at the intersection. 4. Miscellaneous Requirements: a. No such sign shall be permitted on or within 150 feet of the curb along Shea Boulevard. b. Signs may only be displayed between from dawn to dusk. c. No sign may be attached to any utility pole or box, light pole, street sign, bus shelter, or any structure within the public right-of-way. d. Signs shall not damage any vegetation or rest against other objects or vegetation.