City Council Agendas & Minutes
Regular MeetingFruit Heights, UT · November 1, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FRUIT HEIGHTS CITY
910 South Mountain Road
November 1, 2022
WELCOME: Mayor John Pohlman called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
PLEDGE & OPENING CEREMONY: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Manager
Brandon Green and the meeting was opened with Council Member Florence Sadler offering a
word of prayer.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor John Polman, Council Member George Ray, Diane
Anderson, Florence Sadler, Eileen Moss, and Gary Anderson.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brandon Green, Public Works Superintendent Darren
Frandsen, City Employee Hailee Ballingham and City Recording Secretary Lindsay Golightly
were present
VISITORS: Jeremy Tippetts, Carol Elliott, Youth Council Member Jeniel Byers, and Youth
Council Member Carsen Cox.
CITY COUNCIL TRAINING: Council Member Gary Andersen presented a training to the
Council on decorum. He explained that decorum is important to maintain in a meeting because it
is important that people get to feel that they have been heard. Council Member Gary Andersen
explained that decorum for the meeting is demonstrated by the meeting being conducted in an
orderly manner to ensure the public can have the opportunity to be heard, and that the
deliberative process is retained at all times. Decorum for the members of the public and city
employees attending the employees is demonstrated by not delaying or disturbing the order of
the meeting.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Youth Council Members Jeniel Byers and Carson Cox reported
that the Trunk or Treat on October 26, 2022 had to be moved downstairs due to adverse weather.
The Kaysville City Firefighters and Bomb Squad came to the event and there was good
community turnout.
At their next meeting on Monday November 7, 2022, they plan to do a mock ballot and voting
experience. Additionally, it is anticipated to do a tour of the jail sometimes in the next month.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
CITY BUSINESS:
Review/Discuss/Approve/Deny Amendments to Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 13 regulating
Private Swimming Pools (10:15)
City Manager Brandon Green provided background that there was conflict in the ordinance
between 20 and 30 feet. Eliminated the 30-foot requirement and changed it to 20 feet from a
neighboring dwelling and changed the wording in another section to “no closer than 10 feet from
an interior fence line.
After discussion about pickleball and tennis court regulations being allowed to be right up to the
fence Council Member Diane Andersen made the motion to approve to adopt the new ordinance.
Council Member George Ray seconded the motion. The Council then proceeded to vote by roll
call to approve the new ordinance and all of the Council Members voted unanimously to approve
the new ordinance. (15:20)
Review/Discuss/Approve/Deny Amendments to Title 10, Chapter 16, Signs and Outdoor
Advertising
City Manager Brandon Green provided background about what was determined in the City
Planning Commission. A section was added that talked about mobile signs, ie. trucks, trailers,
etc. the issue is that trucks/trailers are being parked for an extended fine, that the vehicle is not
just stationary. The vehicle is coming and going and a part of the business.
Council Member Eileen Moss questioned 16-10-4 talking about political signs and proposed that
they be changed to comply with state law. City Manager Brandon Green proposed to take it to
the Planning Commission to change the wording from a specific timeframe to, “must comply
with state law”.
After discussion, Council Member Eileen Moss moved to approve the past ordinance 20-22.006
pertaining to the outdoor signs and advertising in section 10 with the caveat that it be brought
back in the near future with the proposed change about political signs. Council Member
Florence Sadler seconded the motion followed by a unanimous roll call vote to approve the
changes to 10-16-4. (21:08)
Review/Discuss/Approve/Deny Rezone of approximately 21.316 acres from A-1 (Agricultural) to
R-1-12 (Single Family Residential)
Mayor John Polman announced that this item would be tabled for this meeting and re-presented
to them at a future meeting.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: None
UPCOMING EVENTS:
City Council Meeting – November 15
Planning Commission Meeting – November 15
City Christmas Celebration - December 6
CITY COUNCIL & STAFF REPORTS:
Mayor John Polman welcomed Lindsay Golightly as the new Recording Secretary.
Council Member Diane Andersen asked if Mayor John Polman would conduct the training at the
next meeting. Council Member Diane Andersen also reported that her and her grandchildren
attended the Trunk or Treat and that the youth were amazing at navigating the changing weather
by moving the event indoors.
Council Member Florence Sadler agreed that she also had a good time at the Trunk or Treat.
Public Works Superintendent Daren Frandsen reported that 650 was paved today, that
Cherry/Jost was patched and taken care of. Last Friday the water lines were completed at 1400
North and was scheduled to be patched but was cancelled due to weather. Curbing was put in on
Nichols Road and the US 89 project is continuing as scheduled with the hope to open by the end
of the year. Mountain Road is hoped to be ready to paved the first of next week. The lighting at
400 N is good, with one light that needs to be worked on.
City Manager Brandon Green reported that there are currently two open seats on the Planning
commission in District 1 (North Baer/West US89) and District 2 (North Baer/East US89).
At 7:32 PM Council Member Diane Andersen made a motion to close the public hearing and to
open the closed meeting. Council Member Florence Sadler seconded the motion with unanimous
approval by the Council. (31:25)
CLOSED MEETING:
By motion of the Fruit Heights City Council, pursuant to Title 52, Chapter 4 of the Utah Code,
the City Council may move to hold a closed meeting for any of the purposes identified in that
chapter.
At 7:45 Council Member Gary Anderson made a motion to close the closed meeting and return
to an open meeting. Council Member George Ray seconded the motion with unanimous approval
by the Council.
At 7:46 PM Council Member Eileen Moss made a motion to close the meeting and Council
Member Gary Andersen seconded the motion to close the meeting with unanimous approval by
the Council.
Not approved until signed.
/s/:________________
Brandon Green, City Recorder
Date approved by City Council: January 17,2023
Agenda
FRUIT HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 1, 2022, Fruit Heights City Council Chambers
910 S Mountain Road Fruit Heights City, UT 84037
7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1. WELCOME: MAYOR JOHN POHLMAN
1.1. Pledge of Allegiance and Opening Ceremony (By Invitation)
1.2. Roll Call
1.3. City Council Training: City Council Member
2. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT(S) OF INTEREST
2.1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S)
2.1.1. Youth City Council Report
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS – The public may address the mayor regarding issues that are not on the agenda. We
ask that you please limit your comments to 3 minutes.
No action may be taken on any item not on the agenda
4. CITY BUSINESS:
4.1. Review/Discuss/Approve/Deny Amendments to Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 13 regulating Private
Swimming Pools
4.2. Review/Discuss/Approve/Deny Amendments to Title 10, Chapter 16, Signs and Outdoor Advertising
4.3. Review/Discuss/Approve/Deny Rezone of approximately 21.316 acres from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-1-12
(Single Family Residential).
5. ELECTRONIC MEETING: By motion of the Fruit Heights City Council, Elected Officials and City Staff
can participate in regularly scheduled meetings via electronic media when approved by the mayor.
Fruit Heights City is now streaming City Council Meetings on its YouTube Channel. Please use the
link below to join us!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIqHYd0U5RCpaDo8rquABw
6. CLOSED MEETING: By motion of the Fruit Heights City Council, pursuant to Title 52, Chapter 4 of the
Utah Code, the City Council may vote to hold a closed meeting for any of the purposes identified in that
chapter.
6.1. Closed Meeting to Discuss Purchase of Real Property
7. ADJOURNMENT:
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy of this agenda was posted on the City’s website, www.fruitheightscity.com, as
well as posted on the Utah State public notice website http://www.utah.gov/pmn/index.html, and was emailed to at
least one newspaper of general circulation within the jurisdiction of the public body.
R. Brandon Green
R. Brandon Green - City Recorder
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this
meeting should contact the City Manager, Brandon Green at (801)546-0861, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
10-11-13: PRIVATE SWIMMING POOLS: No such pool shall be allowed in any zone except as
an accessory use and unless it complies with the following conditions and requirements:
A. It is an accessory use to a main building and is located within the side or rear yard
thereof.
B. It may not be closer than ten 10 feet to any interior property line of the property on
which it is located.
C. It shall not be less than twenty feet (20') from any neighbor's dwelling.
D. The edge of the pool shall not be closer than seven (7’) feet from the top of a slope,
unless designed to support the water in the pool without soil support.
E. The swimming pool, or the entire property on which it is located, shall be walled, or
fenced to a minimum height of six feet (6'). Where a swimming pool is located less than
thirty feet (30') from any property line, the pool shall be enclosed with a wall or fence
not less than six feet (6') in height. All gates on said fences shall be fitted with a self-
closing and latching device located on the interior side of the gate.
F. If the pool is equipped with a Pool Safety Cover as specified in ASTM standard F 1346-91
and when installed and maintained properly and in accordance with the installation
instructions, a 6’ high fence may be eliminated on the side(s) and rear yards.
G. Landscaping in the yard where the pool is constructed shall be designed and maintained
in such a manner as to ensure that all drainage shall be collected and conveyed to the
public way without draining onto adjacent neighbors.
H. Where a swimming pool is completely enclosed in a building, the location requirements
for accessory and main buildings shall apply. Where a swimming pool is to be in the near
vicinity of any septic tank or sewage disposal drain field, the location must be approved
beforehand in writing by the Davis County health department.
I. Any pool lighting shall be installed and directed in such a manner as to not cause
disturbance to neighboring residents.
FRUIT HEIGHTS, UTAH
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-005
AN ORDINANCE OF FRUIT HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL AMENDING
TTTLE 10, CHAPTER 11, SECTION 13, PRIVATE SWIMMING POOLS
WHEREAS, the Fruit Heights City Council has determined that it will promote public
welfare to amend provisions of Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 13; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held public hearings and has considered the
amendment of the Ordinance and has forwarded a recommendation regarding the same; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has now determined that the Amendment is appropriate and
will benefit the residents of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF FRUIT
HEIGHTS CITY, STATE OF UTAH, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Repeal. All of Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 13, and Section 13-1.
Section 2. Replace. Title 10, Chapter 16, Section 1-9 of Fruit Heights City Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as more fully set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. Severability. If any section, part or provision of this Ordinance is held
invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any other portion of
this Ordinance, and all sections, parts and provisions of this Ordinance shall be severable.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective twenty (20) days
after publication or posting, or thirty (30) days after passage, whichever occurs first.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF FRUIT HEIGHTS CITY,
STATE OF UTAH, THIS 1st DAY OF NOVEMBER 2022.
FRUIT HEIGHTS CITY
ATTEST:
By:_________________________________________________________________________
Brandon Green John Pohlman
City Recorder Mayor
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910 South Mountain Road, Fruit Heights, Utah 84037
www.fruitheightscity.com (801)546-0861 Fax (801)546-0058
October 13, 2022
FRUIT HEIGHTS CITY
NOTICE OF A REZONE PETITION
Notice is hereby given that the Fruit Heights Planning Commission will consider on Tuesday, October 25,
2022 at 7:00 p.m. a review for a proposal to rezone approximately 21.316 acres from A-1 (Agricultural),
R-1-12 (Single Family Residential). For a location of the property being requested to be rezoned, refer to
the map on the reverse side of this notice.
The public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers, Fruit Heights City Hall, 910 South
Mountain Road, Fruit Heights, Utah. For more information, contact Brandon Green at (801) 546-0861
or at bgreen@fruitheightscity.com.
Individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids & services)
during this hearing should notify Fruit Heights City a minimum of 24 hours prior to the hearing.
Mayor: John M. Pohlman Council Members
City Manager/Recorder: R. Brandon Green Diane AndersonGary Anderson
City Treasurer: Evelyn Zimmerman Eileen MossGeorge RayFlorence Sadler
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CHAPTER 16
SIGNS AND OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
SECTION:
10-16-1: Purpose
10-16-2: Definitions
10-16-3: General Requirements
10-16-4: Property Signs
10-16-5: Signs Allowed In All
10-16-6: Zones A-1, R-S And R-1
10-16-7: Zones
10-16-8: C-1 Zone
10-16-9: C-2 Zone
Political Signs
10-16-1: PURPOSE: The purpose and objective of this chapter is: to minimize
potential hazards to motorists and pedestrians; to
encourage signs which, by good design, integrate with and are harmonious
to the building and site; to encourage and improve the appearance of the
city; to enhance and safeguard property values; and to protect public and
private investment in buildings and open space. (Ord. 2004-03, 7-20-2004)
10-16-2: DEFINITIONS: The following words and phrases, whenever used in this
title, shall be construed as defined in this section:
ANIMATED SIGN: A sign which involves motion or rotation of any part by
mechanical or artificial means or displays flashing or
intermittent lights.
AREA: The area of a sign is that portion used for display purposes,
excluding the minimum frame and supports. In computing
sign area, only one side of a back-to-back or double face sign
covering the same subject shall be computed when the signs
are parallel or diverge from a common edge by an angle of
not more than forty five degrees (45°).
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BILLBOARD SIGN: See definition of Off Premises Sign. Billboards are not
permitted within the city limits of Fruit Heights City.
FLAT SIGN: A sign erected parallel to and attached to the outside wall of
a building and extending not more than eighteen inches
(18") from such wall.
FREESTANDING SIGN: A sign supported by a fixed permanent frame or support in
the ground.
GROUND SIGN: An on premises or identification sign having a minimum
height of six feet (6').
IDENTIFICATION SIGN: A sign displayed to indicate the name or nature of buildings
or uses other than commercial or industrial uses located
upon the premises, i.e., schools, churches, hospitals,
multiple-unit dwellings, PRUDs, etc.
NAMEPLATE SIGN: A sign indicating the name and/or occupation of a person
residing on the premises or legally occupying the premises
or indicating a home occupation legally existing on the
premises.
OFF PREMISES SIGN: An advertising sign which directs attention to a use,
product, commodity, or service not related to the premises
on which the sign is located. Off premises signs are not
permitted in any zone.
ON PREMISES SIGN: A sign which directs attention to a use conducted, product
or commodity sold, or service performed upon the premises
on which it is located.
POLITICAL SIGN: Any sign which is designed to influence the action of the
voters either for the passage or defeat of a measure
appearing on the ballot at any national, state or local
election, or which is designed to influence the action of the
voters for the election or defeat of a candidate for
nomination or election to any public office at any national,
state or local election. Political signs are temporary signs
supporting the
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candidacy for office or urging action on any other matter on
the ballot of primary, general, and special elections.
PORTABLE SIGN: A sign which is not permanently attached to the ground or a
building, including signs mounted on a stand or wheels.
PROJECTING SIGN: A sign attached to a building and extending in whole or in
part more than eighteen inches (18") beyond any wall of the
building.
PROPERTY SIGN: A sign related to the property on which it is located,
advertising contemplated improvements, or announcing the
name of the builder, owner, designer or developer of the
project, or warning against trespass.
PUBLIC NECESSITY A sign informing the public of any danger or hazard existing
SIGN: on or adjacent to the premises.
ROOF SIGN: A sign erected partly or wholly freestanding on or over the
roof of a building.
SERVICE SIGN: A sign which is incidental to a use lawfully occupying the
property upon which the sign is located, and which sign is
necessary to provide information to the public, such as
direction to parking lots, location of restrooms, sale of
agricultural products produced upon the premises and which
bear, as an incidental part of the sign, the name, address or
trademark of persons furnishing such sign to the owner of
the premises.
TEMPORARY SIGN: A sign, banner, pennant, valance, or advertising display
intended to be displayed out of doors for a short period of
time. Such signs are usually, but not necessarily, constructed
of paper, cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard, or
other light materials, with or without frames.
WALL SIGN: A sign that is either painted on an exterior wall or its facing,
or is painted in such a way that it
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gives the visual appearance of being painted on a wall or facing by not having a frame or
separation from the wall or facing. (Ord. 2004-03, 7-20-2004; amd. Ord. 2005-06, 8-16-
2005; Ord.
2006-01, 1-17-2006)
10-16-3: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The following provisions apply to all
signs located in the city. No sign shall be erected,
replaced, reconstructed, maintained, enlarged, or moved to a new location
unless it complies with the requirements set forth in this section:
A. Permit Required: No sign shall be erected in the city without first having obtained a
permit from the building inspector. All applications for a sign permit shall be
reviewed and approved by the zoning administrator. Applications for sign permits
shall be accompanied by a plot plan drawn to scale showing the size and location of
the sign on the premises.
B. Lighted Signs: No lighted or animated sign shall be installed or located to permit
the direct rays of light to project beyond the property on which the sign is located
so as to constitute a nuisance or hazard to the adjacent property owners.
C. Projection Of Signs: No part of any sign shall be attached to any building or other
structure or otherwise be located in such a way as to project across any property
lines.
D. Clearance: There shall be a minimum clearance of ten feet (1O') between a
pedestrian walkway or vehicular accessway and any part of a projecting or
freestanding sign.
E. Signs On Public Property: No sign or pole shall be erected on publicly owned land
or inside street rights of way. No sign, handbill, poster, advertisement or notice of
any kind, whether political or otherwise, shall be fastened, placed, posted, painted
or attached in any way in or upon any curbstone, lamppost, telephone pole, power
pole, electric line, hydrant, tree, rock, sidewalk or street; except that signs owned
and erected by a public agency or its authorized representative that are required by
law or which are for the direction and/or safety of the public may be erected on
publicly owned land.
F. Animated And Flashing Signs: No sign shall be erected within the city which is so
designed and/or operated to have moving mechanical parts or to be flashing, nor
shall signs be located in such a manner that they will materially or practically tend
to create a traffic hazard.
G. Sound: No signs shall be permitted which has been designed for the purpose of
emitting sounds.
H. Maintenance: Every sign shall be kept in good and sightly condition. The zoning
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administrator may require dilapidated and/or unsafe signs to be put in good
condition, and upon failure of the owner to do so within thirty (30) days of
receiving written notice, the city may order such sign to be removed or demolished
at the expense of the owner.
I. Exemptions: Signs for a temporary, personal, or nonbusiness event shall be exempt
from the provisions of this chapter. Such signs include notices for garage sales,
open house signs, lost and found notices, etc. (Ord. 2004-03, 7-20-2004)
10-16-4: PROPERTY SIGNS: Property signs in any zone shall conform to the
following regulations and standards:
A. Number: There may be two (2) property signs for a subdivision or building project
of up to twenty-five (25) lots or units, plus one additional sign for each fifty (50)
lots or units, or major fraction thereof.
B. Maximum Size: A property sign shall be no larger than forty-eight
(48) square feet (counting 1 side of a 2-sided sign).
C. Location: A property sign may be displayed as a wall, flat, ground, or freestanding
sign. As a freestanding sign, a property sign shall be no higher than ten feet (1O').
D. Duration: A property sign shall be allowed only during the construction and initial
sales period of any subdivision or building development, to a maximum period of
two (2) years. An extension for up to one additional year may be granted by the
planning commission. (Ord. 2004-03, 7-20-2004)
10-16-5: SIGNS ALLOWED IN ALL ZONES:
A. Identification Signs: One or two (2) identification signs not to exceed four (4)
square feet in combined area and unlighted, to include
B. nameplates, signs of a civic or religious nature, bulletin boards or signs pertaining
to the prospective sale, lease or rental of the premises on which they are located, or
advertising the products manufactured or produced or the business conducted
thereon, shall be allowed in any required yard area in all zones.
C. Sale Of Agricultural Products: One or more wall or ground signs, totaling not more
than forty-eight (48) square feet in combined area, advertising the sale of
homegrown agricultural products, may be allowed for up to ninety (90) days in a
given continuous twelve (12) month period.
D. Bulletin Boards: A bulletin board, not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area,
erected upon the premises of a church or other noncommercial institution for the
purpose of displaying the name and activities of services therein may be allowed in
any required yard area, provided it is located no closer than ten feet (1O') to any lot
line. (Ord. 2004-03, 7-20-2004)
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10-16-6: PROHIBITED SIGN DEVICES:
A. Enumerated: The following signs are prohibited in any zone in Fruit Heights City.
Any sign not specifically allowed by this chapter shall also be prohibited:
1. Balloons or other inflatable objects, except as specifically allowed by this
chapter.
2. Any sign that flashes, blinks, uses chaser lights, etc., or moves in any way,
animate or inanimate. (Commercial signs may be approved with
time/temperature or electronic message center capability.) Subtle lighting
changes of low intensity are allowed.
3. Roof signs.
4. Signs placed over other signs.
5. Temporary signs, except those provided for in this chapter.
6. Any truck, trailer, or other vehicle conspicuously or regularly parked on or
off premises with an advertising message or logo displayed to attract attention
to a business, product, or promotion, unless such vehicle is used daily for
personal or business transportation. The Planning and Zoning Administrator or
designee may require the removal of such vehicle if in his opinion such vehicle
is being utilized for advertising purposes.
7. Strobe lights.
8. Graffiti.
9. Spotlights directed into the night sky except as part of an approved
promotional period for temporary signs.
10. Off premises signs, except as allowed by this chapter.
11. Flags shall not be allowed for advertising purposes except as allowed by
this chapter.
10-16-7 A-1, R-S AND R-1 ZONES: In addition to those signs allowed in all zones
as set forth in sections 10-16-4 and 10-16-5 of
this chapter, there shall be allowed in zones A-1, R-S and R-1 the following signs, subject
to the specified restrictions and conditions:
A. Identification And Service Signs: One or more wall or ground signs, totaling not
more than forty-eight (48) square feet in combined area, for institutions, multi-
family dwellings or allowed nonresidential buildings. Permitted signs on
institutional or other nonresidential buildings may be illuminated by floodlighting.
(Ord. 2004-03, 7-20-2004)
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10-16-8: C-1 ZONE: In addition to those signs allowed in all zones as set forth in
sections 10-16-4 and 10-16-5 of this chapter, there
shall be allowed in the C-1 commercial zone the following signs, subject to the specified
restrictions and conditions:
A. On Premises Signs: One or more wall or projecting signs totaling not more than
seventy-five (75) square feet in combined area, and one ground or freestanding
sign not to exceed fifty (50) square feet in area and not to exceed twenty feet
(20') in height. All such signs may be directly or indirectly lighted.
B. Temporary Signs: One or more wall, projecting, ground or freestanding signs
totaling not more than fifty (50) square feet in combined area and not to exceed
twenty feet (20') in height. Temporary signs may be displayed for up to thirty
(30) days within a continuous twelve (12) month period. (Ord. 2004-03, 7-20-
2004)
10-16-9: C-2 ZONE: In addition to those signs allowed in all zones as set forth in
sections 10-16-4 and 10-16-5 of this chapter, there
shall be allowed in the C-2 commercial zone the following signs, subject to the specified
restrictions and conditions:
A. On Premises Signs: One or more wall or projecting signs totaling not more than
one hundred fifty (150) square feet in combined area, and one ground or
freestanding sign not to exceed seventy-five (75) square feet in area and not to
exceed twenty-five feet (25') in height. On properties adjacent to Highway 89, a
freestanding sign may be permitted not to exceed two hundred (200) square feet
in area and not to exceed forty feet (40') in height. All such signs may be
directly or indirectly lighted.
B. Temporary Signs: One or more wall, projecting, ground, or freestanding signs
totaling
not more than fifty (50) square feet in combined area and not to exceed twenty
feet (20') in height. Temporary signs may be displayed for up to thirty (30) days
within a continuous twelve (12) month period. (Ord. 2004-03, 7-20-2004)
10-16-10: POLITICAL SIGNS: Sign permits are not required for political signs.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in
this chapter, the following provisions shall apply only to political signs erected out of
doors:
A. Location And Type:
1. Political signs are permitted in single-family residential districts only upon lots
in which a residence is located without prior approval of the building
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department, provided that permission has been obtained from the property
owner(s). If permission has not been obtained from the property owner(s) and
the sign is within the owner's legal property rights and boundaries, the owner(s)
of the property may remove the sign and contact the city to have the sign picked
up. Upon notification to the city, the zoning administrator or authorized agents
shall immediately notify by telephone the candidate, committee, or person
responsible for the posting of such sign in violation of this section, indicating
the location of the sign and that the sign shall be removed within twenty-four
(24) hours. After that time the sign can be destroyed.
2. The dimensions of such signs shall not exceed a maximum area of twelve (12)
square feet and four feet (4') in height, and further provided that only one sign
per office or measure shall be placed upon that lot or parcel of land regardless
of the size of such parcel.
3. Political signs shall be temporary, stationary, and unlighted.
4. No political signs may be erected earlier than thirty (30) days before the
election to which it relates.
a. When a primary election is required for a public office, signs for candidates
seeking election may be displayed thirty (30) days in advance of the primary
election. Candidates successful in the primary election may leave their signs
in place for the upcoming general election.
b. When a primary region or national election is required for a public office,
signs for candidates seeking election may be displayed forty-five (45) days
in advance of the primary election. Candidates successful in the primary
election may leave their signs in place for the upcoming general election.
c. Signs for referenda or initiatives that are held in conjunction with regularly
scheduled elections shall be limited to thirty (30) calendar days preceding
the election.
d. Signs for any special election shall be limited to a period immediately
preceding the election of seven (7) calendar days.
5. Political signs shall not be attached to any utility pole, fence, tree or other
vegetation in any public right of way.
6. Political signs shall not be erected in such a manner that they will or reasonably
may be expected to interfere with, obstruct, confuse, or mislead traffic.
7. Political signs shall be self-contained and freestanding and shall not be attached
to any structure, except that the sign may be placed in a window.
8. Political signs may not be located on trees or lawn owned by the city or on any
property owned, leased, maintained, or operated by the city.
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9. Political signs are not allowed on medians or in park strips.
B. Responsible Person: In a campaign for elective office, the candidate for such office
shall be deemed the person responsible for the posting of campaign signs, unless
the candidate first notifies the city recorder and the zoning administrator of another
person who is responsible. In such case, the candidate shall provide the name,
address, telephone number, and signed consent of such other responsible person. In
a campaign regarding a ballot measure, the president of the committee supporting
or opposing such ballot measure shall be deemed responsible, unless said person
first notifies the city recorder and zoning administrator of some other person
responsible, in the manner described above. The candidate, or in the case of a ballot
measure, the committee president or other responsible person if so designated, shall
be liable to pay any fees or costs for the removal and storage of illegal signs, as set
out herein. Further, such candidate, committee president, or other designated
person, shall be subject to prosecution for any violation of this chapter.
C. Removal Of Illegal Signs:
1. Illegal Signs, Public Nuisance: Campaign signs in violation of this section are
hereby declared to be public nuisances and may be abated as such by the city.
The collection of removal fees shall not preclude the city from prosecuting any
person for violating this chapter.
2. Removal Of Illegal Campaign Signs: The zoning administrator or authorized
agents are authorized to remove any campaign sign found posted within the
corporate limits of the city when such sign is in violation of the provisions of
this section. For the purpose of removing campaign signs, the zoning
administrator or authorized agents are empowered to take all steps necessary to
remove the unauthorized sign including, but not limited to, enlisting the aid or
assistance of any other department of the city and to secure legal process to the
end that all such signs shall be expeditiously removed from any property where
posted.
3. Notice: Upon discovery, the zoning administrator or authorized agents shall
immediately notify by telephone the candidate, committee, or person
responsible for the posting of any sign in violation of this section, indicating the
location of the sign and that the sign must be removed within five (5) working
days. If the address or phone number of the person responsible for the violating
sign is not known, the sign shall be removed under the provisions as set forth in
subsection C2 of this section.
4. Storage And Return: If after the five (5) day notice has been given under
subsection C3 of this section, any campaign sign has not been removed, the
zoning administrator or authorized agents shall remove said campaign sign and
keep a record of the location from which the sign was removed. He/she shall
store the sign in a safe location for at least thirty (30) days. The zoning
administrator or authorized agents shall return any campaign sign upon the
payment of the fee provided in subsection E of this section.
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5. Signs shall not be allowed and shall be removed when they are attached to any
regulatory sign. These shall include, but will not be limited to stop signs, yield
signs, speed limit signs, caution signs and school crossing signs.
D. Postelection Sign Removal: The person, party, or parties responsible for the
erection or distribution of any such signs shall be jointly and severally liable for the
removal of them within five (5) calendar days after the election to which they refer.
E. Charge For Sign Removal: Failure to remove signs within the specified time limit
may require city officials to remove the signs. Each candidate found not to have
substantially complied with the removal of the signs shall be charged for staff time
and expense of sign removal. Such charge shall not be less than two dollars fifty
cents ($2.50) per sign removed. This charge applies to both subsections C and D of
this section and will be deducted from the deposit held by the city.
F. Signs In Public Right of Way:
1. Placement of signs is encouraged within private property. Any sign placed in
public right of way is subject to removal by city staff. When signs are removed
for this reason, the responsible party shall be notified of the reason for the
removal and the location. The sign will be made available for five (5) calendar
days to be picked up. After that time, it will be destroyed.
G. Destruction Of Political Signs: Wanton destruction of political signs shall constitute
a class C misdemeanor and shall be punishable in accordance with other personal
property destruction statutes. (Ord. 2006-01, 1-17-2006)
Fruit Heights City
FRUIT HEIGHTS, UTAH
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-006
AN ORDINANCE OF FRUIT HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL AMENDING
TTTLE 10, CHAPTER 16 SIGNS AND OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
WHEREAS, the Fruit Heights City Council has determined that it will promote public
welfare to amend provisions of Title 10, Chapter 16; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held public hearings and has considered the
amendment of the Ordinance and has forwarded a recommendation regarding the same; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has now determined that the Amendment is appropriate and
will benefit the residents of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF FRUIT
HEIGHTS CITY, STATE OF UTAH, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment. Title 10, Chapter 16, Section 1-9 of Fruit Heights City
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as more fully set forth in Exhibit A,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. Severability. If any section, part or provision of this Ordinance is held
invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any other portion of
this Ordinance, and all sections, parts and provisions of this Ordinance shall be severable.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective twenty (20) days
after publication or posting, or thirty (30) days after passage, whichever occurs first.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF FRUIT HEIGHTS CITY,
STATE OF UTAH, THIS 1ST DAY OF NOVEMBER 2022.
FRUIT HEIGHTS CITY
ATTEST:
By:__________________________________________________________________________
Brandon Green John Pohlman
City Recorder Mayor
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