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Regular Meeting

Fruit Heights, UT · October 25, 2022

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING FRUIT HEIGHTS CITY 910 South Mountain Road October 25, 2022 WELCOME: Curtis Tanner called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. PLEDGE & OPENING CEREMONY: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Manager Brandon Green and the meeting was opened with Planning Commission Member Curtis Tanner offering a word of prayer. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Sam Brady, Chairman Curtis Tanner, Carrie Carroll, Brain Bare, and Kevin Paulsen were all present. CITY STAFF PRESENT: Council Member Diane Anderson and City Manager Brandon Green, City Planner Jeff Oyler, Public Works Superintendent Darren Frandsen, and City Employee Hailee Ballingham. VISITORS: John Barker, Jody Trujillo, Cara Trujillo, Jed F. Barker, Fawn Morgan, and Jim Morgan. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: None PUBLIC HEARING: Planning Commission Member Kevin Paulsen made a motion to open the public hearing regarding modifications of zoning ordinances. The motion was seconded by C Brain Bare and it was approved unanimously by the Commission members present. City Manager Brandon Green provided background information regarding a conflict within the pool ordinance where one section requires 30 feet from dwelling and another section that only requires 20 feet from a dwelling. The conflict within the ordinance is holding up two pool permits. One of the concerns that was raised was the locations of the pools in proximity to neighbors house and the noise that was a potential issue. The Planning Commission discussed requirements in surrounding cities regarding space from buildings, property lines, slope, and landscaping in regards to safety of structures, property, and lives. After Chairman Curtis Tanner remarked that there was time available for people to put word in on the change to the sign ordinance Planning Commission Member Brian Bare made a motion to end the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Planning Commission Member Kevin Paulsen. The Planning Commission members present at the meeting approved the motion unanimously. (28:45) REVIEW OVER RE-ZONE: 21.316 acres from A-1 (agriculture) to R-1-12 (Single Family Residential). Chairman Curtis Tanner reopens the public hearing at 7:30 pm, the Planning Commission members present at the meeting approved the motion. 21.316 acres located at 260 N Mountain Road from A-1 to R-1-12 Branden Green Background. Barker family property rezone request, it has been posted in the newspaper, property, and notice to surrounding neighbors of the request of changing the zone from an agricultural to a R-1-12. The lot layout will likely change each lot has to have at least 5,000 square feet of buildable lot under 30%. Public Comments: “After all of the notices went out, in behalf of a neighbor, how much will the houses cost?” After discussion, Planning Commission Member Carrie Carroll made a motion to close the public hearing, and it was seconded by Planning Commission Member Kevin Paulsen. The Planning Commission members present at the meeting approved the motion unanimously. (38:45) Review/discuss/approve/deny request to rezone City Planning Commission discussed specific parts of the property talking about geotechnical testing, slope, lot size, single family dwelling, and roads. After discussion, Planning Commission Member Brian Bare made a motion to approve the zoning change from A-1 to R-1-12 for 260 N Mountain Road and was seconded by Planning Commission Member Sam Brady. The Planning Commission members present at the meeting approved the motion unanimously. (48:30) Pool Ordinance: It was discussed to move the 5 feet from property line to 10 feet from property line and 20 foot to neighbors dwelling and 15 feet from non-livable structures with existing pools being grandfathered in. After discussion it was concluded that in the Fruit Heights City Code Chapter 10-11-13 Titled “Swimming Pools and Tennis Courts” that Planning Commission Member Kevin Paulsen made a motion to repeal City Code Chapter 10-11-13 and in its place enter Chapter 10-11-13 with the following changes to the subpoints: A would remain the same, B would change from 5 ft to 10 ft from interior property lines, C keep the first clause and keep the second sub clause, D and E would be struck, F would remain the same, G wording was changed to remove that vegetation on or near such a fence may not be view obstructing, H would correct “ear” to “rear”, I will remain the same. The motion was seconded by Planning Commission Member Carrie Carroll. The following Planning Commission members in are in favor of the revision of chapter 10-11-13, Sam Brady, Chairman Curtis Tanner, Carrie Carroll, and Kevin Paulsen with Brian Bare opposed. (1:18:24) SIGN ORDINANCE: 10-16-6 Signs and Outdoor Advertising, specifically “Portable and/or/Mobile Signs” Brandon Green provides background regarding complaints the city has received complaints about a specific trailer with advertising parking around the city. The following addition to City Code Chapter 10-11 was discussed and reviewed. 10-16-6: PROHIBITED SIGN DEVICES: A. Enumerated: The following signs are prohibited in any zone in Clearfield 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 advertising message or logo displayed to attract attention to a business, product, or promotion, unless such vehicle is used on a daily basis for personal or business transportation. The Planning and Zoning Administrator or designee may require the removal of such vehicle I 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. (Ord. 2010-12, 6-22-2010) 11. Flags shall not be allowed for advertising purposes except as allowed by this chapter. (Ord. 2017-13, 7-25-2017) Planning Commission Member Kevin Paulsen made a motion to add chapter 10-16-6 with the following changes: Subsection A “Clearfield City” be changed to “Fruit Heights City” and in Subsections 10 and 11 the Ordinances be stricken. The motion was seconded by Planning Commission Member Carrie Carroll. The following Planning Commission members in are in favor of the addition of chapter 10-16-6 Prohibited Sign Devices Sam Brady, Chairman Curtis Tanner, Carrie Carroll, and Kevin Paulsen with Brian Bare opposed. (1:42:50) Motion to Adjourn made by Planning Commission Member Keven Paulsen. Motion seconded by Planning Commission Member Brian Bare seconded the motion. The Planning Commission members present at the meeting approved the motion unanimously. (1:46:45) UPCOMING EVENTS: November 15, 2022. City Christmas Party December 6, 2022 CITY COUNCIL & STAFF REPORTS: None Not approved until signed. /s/:________________ Brandon Green, City Recorder Date approved by City Council:

Agenda

910 South Mountain Road, Fruit Heights, Utah 84037 www.fruitheightscity.com (801)546-0861 Fax (801)546-0058 AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING October 25, 2022 Regular Meeting: 7:00 pm - City Council Room 1. Welcome and Opening Ceremony 2. Roll Call: Brandon Green 3. Review and Approve Meeting Minutes for: 4. PUBLIC HEARING: The Fruit Heights Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 25, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Fruit Heights City Hall to consider modifications to the Fruit Heights City Zoning Ordinance for the following Chapters: 1. Fruit Heights City Code Chapter 10-11-13: Amendment that Repeals Chapter 10-11-13 SWIMMING POOLS AND TENNIS COURTS. 2. Fruit Heights City Code Chapter 10-11-13-1: Amendments to clarify PRIVATE SWIMMING POOLS as it relates to pool setbacks and pool locations on private property. 3. Fruit Heights City Code Chapter 10-16: Amendments to the Ordinance that regulate SIGNS AND OUTDOOR ADVERTISING 5. Notice is hereby given that the Fruit Heights Planning Commission will consider on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. 1. Review of a proposal to rezone approximately 21.316 acres located at 260 North Mountain Road from A-1 (Agriculture) to R-1-12 Single Family Residential). The public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers, Fruit Heights City Hall, 910 S Mountain Road, Fruit Heights, Utah. 6. SUBDIVISION REVIEW 1. Review/Discuss/Approve/Deny Request to rezone approximately 21.316 acres located at 260 North Mountain Road from A-1 (Agriculture) to R-1-12 Single Family Residential). 7. ORDIANACE REVIEW 1. Review, Discuss, Approve, Deny Amendments to Title 10 Chapter 11 Section 13 Swimming Pools and Tennis Courts 2. Review, Discuss, Approve, Deny Amendments to Chapter 16: Signs and Outdoor Advertising, specifically “Portable and/or Mobile Signs” 8. OTHER BUSINESS: Miscellaneous, Correspondence, etc. Fruit Heights Planning Commission Diane Anderson: City Council Representative Chairman: Curtis Tanner Manager/Recorder: R. Brandon Green Sam Brady Kevin Paulson  Carrie Carroll  Brian Bare Planner: Jeff Oyler 9. CALENDAR: 1. Next Planning Commission Meeting is scheduled for November 15, 2022. 10. ELECTRONIC MEETING: By motion of the Fruit Heights City Council, Elected Officials, Planning Commission, and City Staff can participate in regularly scheduled meetings via electronic media when approved by the Planning Commission Chairman. YouTube Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8YTyXDIppc 11. ADJOURN: I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy of this agenda was posted on the City’s Website as well as posted on the State of Utah's Website. R. Brandon Green R. Brandon Green - 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. : SWIMMING POOLS AND TENNIS COURTS: A private outdoor swimming pool or tennis court may be constructed within the side or rear yard, as an accessory use to a main building, not less than four feet (4') from the side and rear lot lines and not less than thirty feet (30') from any dwelling on any adjacent lot. Where an adjacent lot is vacant, a swimming pool or tennis court must be located at least fifteen feet (15') from any side lot line of any neighboring lot. Where a swimming pool is completely enclosed in a building, the location requirements for accessory buildings shall apply. Where any swimming pool is to be located in the vicinity of any septic tank or sewage disposal field, the location of the same shall first be approved by the county health department. (Ord. 2004-08, 11-6-2004) : 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 four feet (4') five feet (5) to any 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, or fifteen feet (15') from any side lot line of an adjacent vacant lot. D. It shall not be less than fifteen feet (15') from any neighbor's non livable area of their dwelling, which includes, but is not limited to, the garage, carport or storage areas. E. If on a corner lot where the rear lot line is coterminous with the side lot line of an adjoining lot, it shall be located not less than fifteen feet (15') from such lot line. Formatted: Font: (Default) +Body (Calibri), 12 pt E.F. It shall be no closer than seven (7’) feet from the top of a slope, unless designed to Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5", No bullets or support the water in the pool without soil support. G. 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 view obstructing wall or fence not less than six feet (6') in height. Vegetation on or near such a fence mayshall not be considered view obstructing. All gates on said fences shall be fitted with a self-closing and latching device located on the interior side of the gate. Formatted: Font: (Default) +Body (Calibri), 12 pt H. If the pool is equipped with a Pool Safety Cover as specified in ASTM standard F 1346-91 Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5", No bullets or and when installed and maintained properly and in accordance to the installation instructions, a 6’ high fence may be eliminated on the side(s) and year yards Formatted: Font: (Default) +Body (Calibri), 12 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) +Body (Calibri), 12 pt F.I. Landscaping in the yard where the pool is constructed shall be designed and maintained Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5", No bullets or in such a manner as to ensure that all drainage shall be collected and conveyed to the public way without draining onto adjacent neighbors. G.J. 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 located 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. H.K. Any pool lighting shall be installed and directed in such a manner as to not cause disturbance to neighboring residents. (Ord. 2005-09, 11-15-2005) 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 Zones 10-16-6: A-1, R-S And R-1 Zones 10-16-7: C-1 Zone 10-16-8: C-2 Zone 10-16-9: 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. An advertising sign which directs attention to a use, product, OFF PREMISES SIGN: commodity, or service not related to the premises on which the sign is located. Off premises signs are not permitted in any zone. A sign which directs attention to a use conducted, product or commodity sold, or service performed upon the premises on ON PREMISES SIGN: which it is located. Any sign which is designed to influence the action of the voters either for the passage or defeat of a measure appearing on the POLITICAL SIGN: 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. A sign related to the property on which it is located, advertising PROPERTY SIGN: contemplated improvements, or announcing the name of the builder, owner, designer or developer of the project, or warning against trespass. PUBLIC NECESSITY SIGN: A sign informing the public of any danger or hazard existing 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 sepa­ ration 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 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) Fruit Heights City 10-16-10 10-16-10 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) 10-16-6: PROHIBITED SIGN DEVICES: A. Enumerated: The following signs are prohibited in any zone in Clearfield 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 Fruit Heights City 10-16-10 10-16-10 business, product, or promotion, unless such vehicle is used on a daily basis 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. (Ord. 2010-12, 6-22-2010) 11. Flags shall not be allowed for advertising purposes except as allowed by this chapter. (Ord. 2017-13, 7-25-2017) 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) 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 Fruit Heights City 10-16-10 10-16-10 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 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. Fruit Heights City 10-16-10 10-16-10 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. 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 Fruit Heights City 10-16-10 10-16-10 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. 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 CITY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Fruit Heights Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 25, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Fruit Heights City Hall located at 910 S Mountain Road, Fruit Heights, to consider modifications to the Fruit Heights City Zoning Ordinance for the following Chapters: Fruit Heights City Code Chapter 10-11-13: Amendment that Repeals Chapter 10-11-13 SWIMMING POOLS AND TENNIS COURTS. Fruit Heights City Code Chapter 10-11-13-1: Amendments to clarify PRIVATE SWIMMING POOLS as it relates to pool setbacks and pool locations on private property. Fruit Heights City Code Chapter 10-16: Amendments to the Ordinance that regulate SIGNS AND OUTDOOR ADVERTISING Comments may be submitted by attending the public hearing. Should you have any questions, please contact Brandon Green at (801) 546-0861 or by email at bgreen@fruitheightscity.com. Notice is hereby given that the Fruit Heights Planning Commission will consider on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. a review of a proposal to rezone approximately 21.316 acres located at 260 North Mountain Road from A-1 (Agriculture) to R-1-12 Single Family Residential). The public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers, Fruit Heights City Hall, 910 S Mountain Road, Fruit Heights, Utah. For more information, contact Brandon Green at (801) 546-0861 or by email at bgreen@fruitheightscity.com. Individuals with special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids & services) during this hearing should notify Fruit Heights City a minimum of 24 hours prior to the hearing. Respectfully, Brandon Green Fruit Heights City

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