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Fruit Heights, UT · November 1, 2022

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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 1 910 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 AndersonGary Anderson City Treasurer: Evelyn Zimmerman Eileen MossGeorge RayFlorence Sadler 10-16-1 10-16-2 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°). 2022 Fruit Heights City 10-16-2 10-16-2 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 July 2006 Fruit Heights City 10-16-2 10-16-2 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 July 2006 Fruit Heights City 10-16-10 10-16-10 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 Fruit Heights City 10-16-10 10-16-10 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) Fruit Heights City 10-16-10 10-16-10 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) Fruit Heights City 10-16-10 10-16-10 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 Fruit Heights City 10-16-10 10-16-10 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. Fruit Heights City 10-16-10 10-16-10 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. Fruit Heights City 10-16-10 10-16-10 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 1

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