§ 10.2. GENERAL SIGN REGULATIONS

A.

The regulations of this section 10.0 shall apply to all signs in all zoning districts including signs not requiring a sign permit, except for address numerals, street name signs, and bus stop signs.

B.

Signs may not be placed on or over public roads or rights-of-way unless approval from the Road and Bridge Director has been given. Signs may not be placed in road or access easements, except for utility warning signs. On private property, signs can be placed in private utility easements.

C.

No sign shall be located to impair traffic visibility or the health, safety or welfare of the public. Sight triangle standards for signs are contained in the Larimer County Rural Area Road Standards and the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards.

D.

Any light used to illuminate a sign must be oriented to reflect light away from nearby residential properties and away from the vision of passing motorists and pedestrians. See also section 8.4.5.B.6 regarding wildlife development standards for exterior lighting.

E.

All signs must be permanently affixed or attached to the ground or to a structure, except for those temporary signs and vehicle signs that are specifically allowed in this chapter 10.0.

F.

All electrical signs placed in Larimer County shall bear the label of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

G.

All electrical service to a freestanding sign shall be underground. [moved from section 10.16]

H.

In addition to sign permits and requirements as described in this section 10, signs and sign structures may be subject to other applicable requirements of the county including requirements for building permits and permit requirements of the State of Colorado.

(Res. No. 04012008R003, Exh. A, 4-1-2008; Res. No. 01112011R008, Exh. A, 1-11-2011; Res. No. 02142012R001, Exh. A, 2-14-2012)