Unified Land Development Code - Town of Gilbert

GILBERT UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
requirements shall apply. Signs maintained contrary to the provisions of this Article are declared
to be nuisances, and may be abated as provided by law.
3.23 Sign Permit Application
Application for a sign permit shall be made on forms provided by the Town. The application shall
contain the location by street and number of the proposed signs, as well as the name and address of
the business owner and/ or the. sign contractor. Two (2) copies of plans and specifications shall be
submitted with the application for each sign. One (1) copy will be returned to the applicant at the time
the permit is issued. The submitted plans and specifications shall include, at a minimum, the
following information:
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A plot plan showing location of the sign on the premises and position of such sign and its
relation to adjacent buildings or structures;
B. A plan/ document depicting the design, size, material, and colors of the sign(s), method of
support or attachments, method of illumination, and the location on the premises of such
signs or sign structures, as well as the name and address of the persons or firm designing
said sign;
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A plan depicting the size, dimension, and location of existing on-premise freestanding signs,
as well as any existing permanent wall/ window sign relating to the particular business
making such application;
A permit fee, as established by resolution of the Town Council; and such other information
as the Planning Director, or Building Official, or his/her designee may require showing full
compliance with applicable provisions of this Article and all other related codes of the T
own.
3.24 Signs Not Requiring a Sign Permit;
A. Signs erected by governmental entities are exempt from provisions of this Article.
B. The following signs may be erected, constructed, affixed, or placed "Without a sign
permit upon compliance with the following requirements:
1. One customary identification sign per building entrance not to
exceed six (6) square feet, which indicates name, type of business, and! or
hours of operation) attached to or painted on a window, door, or building area next to the main
entrance, or on a vehicle door;
2. Non-portable regulatory and parking signs, not to exceed six (6) square feet in area or SL'{
(6) feet in height, and non-portable building-mounted signs of an informational nature and not
including business identification copy, such as signs identifying service or delivery
entrances, 110t to exceed six (6) square feet in area.
3. Residential real estate signs not to exceed six (6) square feet in area, or six (6) feet in height.
Signs are allowed only on the property offered for sale or lease with no more than one sign per
street frontage. Said signs shall be removed from the site no later than five (5) days after the
sale or lease of property;
4. Political signs not to exceed sixteen (16) square feet on residential property and thirty
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