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ORD1995855AMENDED ORDINANCE #E55 COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO 0 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 30, TO CREATE SECTION 30.435 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF MUSKEGO (Building Code/Signs) THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS : I of the City of Muskego, Wisconsin, is hereby created and made a part of the Municipal Code as adopted by Ordinance #855, as amended. SECTION 1: Chapter 30, Section 30.435 of the Municipal Code Office of the City Clerk and open to public inspection for not less than two weeks prior to the date of this Ordinance and said Ordinance is hereby incorporated into the Municipal Code of the City. SECTION 2: A copy of said Ordinance has been on file in the SECTION 3: The several sections of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. If any section or portion thereof shall be declared by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, such decision shall apply only to the specific section or portion thereof directly specified in the decision, and not affect the validity of all other provisions, sections, or portion thereof of the Ordinance which terms are in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed as to those terms that conflict. 0 shall remain in full force and effect. Any other ordinance whose SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 14th DAY OF MARCH , 1995. /’ CITY OF MUSKE David L. De Angelis, Mayor First Reading 10/11/94 Deferred 10/25/94 ATTEST : Published on the 23rd day of March , 1995. STATE OF WISCONSIN ) Milwaukee County ) ) ss. Officmtice COMMON COUNCIL - AMENDED CITY OF MUSKEG0 ORDINANCE 6855 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 30, TO CREATE SECTION 30.435 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE ClTY OF . MUSKEG0 (Building Code/signe) THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MUSKEGO. WISCONSIN. DO ORDAIN AsFoLLows SEPON 1: Chapter 30, %&ion 30.43501 the Municipal Code of the City of Mushego. Wiseom+. is hereby created and made a part of the Municipal Code as adopted by Ordi- nance #855. as amended. SECTlON 2: A wpy of said Ordinan- has beenonfile~theOMfeoftheCityClerkand open to public inspedion for not leen two weekip+ to the date of this ordipanee and said Ordinance is hereby incarporated into the'Munidpal Code of !he City. . -.. .~: Odimnce are declared to be severable. If my SECTION 3: The several sections of this section or pdrficm thereofshall be dsld by adesisionofaeolutorwmpetentjurisdietion to hi invalid, unla+, or unenforceable. - section dr pofiio" thereofdirectly spedfied in sug,decimoo shall apply only to the specific the decision. and not aITect the validity of all - other pmvisidzis, sectioy, or partion thereof of the.(hdinance which nhall remain in full force and eITect.-Any other Ordinance whose terms e in codid with the provisions of thin Ordinance m- hereby repealed as to those terms that wnflict. SECTION 4: Thin Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and aAer it6 passage ~~ and publication. DAY OF MARCH, 1995. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 14th ClTY OF MUSKEGO a newspaper published at fl.U%GC) ~ . . . . . . Wisconsin and that an advertisement of which the annexed is a true copy, taken from said paper, was published therein on . . .. .. ...__ . .. .. ... .. BOOKKEEPER. Subscribed and sworn to beforg me this .A -=.d . dav of My Commission expires AP.R.1.L 6 19 97 v AlTEST David L. De Angelis. Mayor City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO AMENDED ORDINANCE #E55 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 30 TO CREATE SECTION 30.435 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF MUSKEGO THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MUSKEGO, WISCONSINl DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: Chapter 30, Section 30.435 of the Municipal Code of the City of Muskego, Wisconsin, is hereby created to read as follows: 30.435 SIGNS 30.435 A. WHERE TO REFERENCE (1) Basic design and construction standards for various sign types, begin at 30.435 B. (2) Sign size, height, location, appearance, permissibility and approval regulations can be found in Section 17:6.09 of the Zoning Ordinance. 30.435 6. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 0 Load Capacity. Signs and sign structures shall be designed and constructed to resist wind and seismic forces as specified in this Section. All bracing systems shall be designed and constructed to transfer lateral forces to the foundations. For signs on buildings the dead and lateral loads shall be transmitted through the structural frame of the building to the ground in such manner as not to overstress any of the elements thereof. The overturning moment produced from lateral forces shall in no case exceed two-thirds of the dead-load resisting moment. Uplift due to overturning shall be adequately resisted by proper anchorage to the ground or to the structural frame of the building. The weight of earth superimposed over footings may be used in determining the dead-load resisting moment. Such earth shall be carefully placed and thoroughly compacted. Wind Loads - Signs and sign structures shall be designed and constructed to resist wind forces as specified in Chapter Ind 53, State Building Code. constructed to resist seismic forces as specified in Chapter Ind Seismic Loads - Signs and sign structures shall be designed and 53, State Building Code. Combined Loads - Wind and seismic loads need not be combined in the design of signs or sign structures; only that loading producing the larger stresses need be used. Vertical design loads, except roof live loads, shall be assumed to be acting simultaneously with the wind or seismic loads. Allowable Stresses - The design of wood, concrete, or steel members shall conform to the requirements of the State Building Code. Loads, both vertical and horizontal, exerted on the soil shall not produce stresses exceeding those specified in the State Building Code. The working stresses of wire rope and its fastenings shall not exceed 25% of the ultimate strength of the rope or fasteners. Working stresses for wind or seismic loads combined with dead Building Code. loads may be increased as specified in Chapter Ind 53, State Supports. The supports for all signs or sign structures shall be placed in or upon private property and shall be securely built, constructed, and erected in conformance with the requirements of this Code. Materials and Details. Materials of construction for signs and sign structures shall be of the quality and grade as specified for buildings in the State Building Code. of construction shall, in the absence of specified requirements, conform In all signs and sign structures the materials and details with the following: (a) Structural steel shall be of such quality as to conform with A.S.T.M. Standard A36. Secondary members in contact with or directly supporting the display surface may be formed of light gauge steel, provided such members are designed in accordance with the specifications of the design of light gauge steel as specified in A.S.T.M. Standard A36 and in addition shall be galvanized. Secondary members when formed integrally with the display surface, shall be not less than No. 24 gauge in thickness. When not formed integrally with the display surface, the minimum thickness of the secondary members shall be No. 12 gauge. The minimum thickness of hot-rolled steel members furnishing structural support for signs shall be one-fourth inch (1/4") except that if galvanized, such members shall be not less than one-eighth inch (1/8") thick. Steel pipes shall be of such quality as to conform with A.S.T.M. Standard A36. Steel members may be connected with one galvanized bolt provided the connection is adequate to transfer the stresses in the members. (b) Anchors and supports when of wood and embedded in the soil, or within six inches (6") of the soil, shall be of all heartwood of a durable species or shall be pressure-treated with an approved preservative. Such members shall be marked or branded by an approved agency. Anchors - Members supporting unbraced signs shall be so proportioned that the bearing loads imposed on the soil in either direction, horizontal or vertical, shall not exceed the safe values. Braced ground signs shall be direction. Anchors and supports shall be designed for safe bearing loads anchored to resist the specified wind or seismic load acting in any on the soil and for an effective resistance to pull-out amounting to a force 25% greater than the required resistance to overturning. Anchors the frost line. Signs attached to masonry, concrete, or steel shall be and supports shall penetrate to a depth below ground greater than that of safely and securely fastened thereto by means of metal anchors, bolts, or safely the loads applied. approved expansion screws of sufficient size and anchorage to support 0 NO wooden blocks or plugs or anchor8 with wood used in connection with of signs attached to wood framing. screws or nails shall be considered proper anchorage, except in the case No anchor or support of any sign shall be connected to, or supported by, an unbraced parapet wall, unless such wall is designed in accordance with the requirements for parapet walls specified in the State Building Code. (5) Display Surfaces - Display surfaces in all types of signs may be made of wood, metal, glass or approved plastics. Glass thickness and area limitations shall be as set forth in Table 4-A. Table NO. 4-A - size, Thickness and Type of Glass Panels in Signs. Maximum Size of Exposed Glass Panel Any Dimension Area (in Minimum Thickness (In Inches) Sq. Inches) of Glass (in Inches) Type Of Glass 30 500 1/8 45 700 3/18 144 3600 1/4 Plain, Plate or Wired Plain, Plate or Wired Plain, Plate or Wired Over 144 Over 3600 1/4 Wired Glass Sections of approved plastics on wall signs shall not exceed one hundred and fifty square feet (150 sq.ft.) in area. Exceptions: Sections of approved plastics on signs other than wall signs may be unlimited area if approved by the Building Official. Sections of approved plastics on wall signs shall be separated three feet (3') laterally and six feet (6') vertically by the required exterior wall construction. Sections of approved plastics on signs other than wall signs may not be required to be separated if approved by the Building Official. (6) Approved Plastics - The Building Official shall require that sufficient technical data be submitted to substantiate the proposed use of any plastic material and, if it is determined that the evidence submitted is satisfactory for the use intended, he may approve its use. (7) Clearance Requirements. General - All types of signs shall conform to the clearance requirements of this section. Clearance from High Voltage Power Lines - Signs shall be located vertically from overhead electrical conductors which are energized not less than six feet (6') horizontally or twelve feet (12') this Section means any electrical conductor, either bare or in excess of 750 volts. The term "overhead conductors" as used in enclosed in iron pipe or other material covering of equal strength. insulated, installed above the ground except such conductors as are Clearance from Fire Escapes or Exits - No sign or sign structure shall be erected in such a manner that any portion of its surface or supports will interfere in any way with the free use of any fire escape or exit. Obstruction of Openings - No sign shall obstruct any openings to such an extent that light or ventilation is reduced to a point below that required by this Code. wall in which there are openings within the area of the sign, shall be Internally illuminated signs erected within five feet (5') of an exterior constructed of incombustible material or approved plastics. 30.435 C. FREESTANDING SIGNS (1) Materials. Freestanding signs shall be constructed of any material as provided in sec. 30.435 8. (2) Supports. All supports of freestanding signs shall be placed upon private property and shall be securely built, constructed and erected to conform with requirements specified in sec. 30.435 B. 30.435 D. PROJECTING SIGNS Materials. Projecting Signs shall be constructed of any material as provided in sec. 30.435 B. Design. Projecting Signs shall be thoroughly secured and anchored to the frame of the building to which they are constructed and ,erected, and shall be designed in accordance with the requirements specified in sec. 30.435 B. 435 E. WALL SIGNS Materials. Wall signs shall be constructed of any material as provided in sec. 30.435 8. Design. Wall signs shall be designed in accordance with the requirements specified in sec. 30.435 A. 30.435 F. MARQUEES. Signs may be placed on, attached to, or constructed in a marquee. Such signs shall, for the purpose of determining projection, clearance, height and material, be considered a part of and shall meet the requirements for a marquee as specified in the State Building Code. 30.435 G. ELECTRIC SIGNS. (1) Incombustible Materials. The display area of electric signs shall be constructed of incombustible materials. (2) Watertight Shell - The enclosed shell of electric signs shall be watertight, excepting that service holes fitted with covers shall be provided into each compartment of such signs. (3) Installation - Electrical equipment used in connection with display signa electrical installation. shall be installed in accordance with local ordinances regulating (4) Erector's Name - Every electric sign shall have painted on the surface of the sign the name of the sign erector and date of erection. Such name and date shall be of sufficient size and contrast to be readable from a grounds for rejection of the sign by the Building Official. reasonable distance. Failure to provide such name and date shall be 30.435 H. TEMPORRRY SIGNS See Section 6.09(13) of the Zoning Ordinance. TXTCITY/MUNICD:CHPTR304.35 Ordinance #E55 SECTION 2: The several sections of this ordinance are declared to be severable. If any section or portion thereof shall be declared by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, such decision shall apply only to the specific section or portion thereof directly specified in the decision, and not affect the validity of all other provisions, sections, or portion thereof of the ordinance which shall remain conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed in full force and effect. Any other ordinance whose terms are in as to those terms that conflict. SECTION 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 14th DAY OF MARCH ATTEST : 10/94 jmb First Reading 10/11/94 Deferred 10/25/94 Cover Ordinance published on the 23rd day of March, 1995. PROPOSED AMENDMENT COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEG0 ORDINANCE #855 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 30, TO CREATE SECTION 30.435 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF MUSKEG0 \ (Building Code/Signs) THE COMMON COUNCIAOF THE CITY OF MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS : \ \ SECTION 1: ChapFer 30, Section 30.435 of the Municipal Code of the City of Muskego,, Wisconsin, is hereby created and made a part of the Municipal Office of the City Cle than two weeks prior to t Ordinance is hereby incor ted into the Municipal Code of the SECTION 2: A copy said Ordinance has been on file in the city. SECTION 3: The several tions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. If be declared by a decis be invalid, unlawful, only to the specific s in the decision, and not affect t provisions, sections, shall remain in full f terms are in conflict with the provi Any other ordinance whose s of this Ordinance are hereby repealed as to those terms th SECTION 4: This from and after its pas PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ATTEST : City Clerk First Reading 10/11/94 Deferred 10/25/94 Published on the day of , 1995. PROPOSED AMENDMENT ORDINANCE #E55 COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 30 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF MUSKEGO TO CREATE SECTION 30.435 THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: Chapter 30, Section 30.435 of the Municipal Code of the City of Muskego, Wisconsin, is hereby created to read as follows: 30.435 SIGNS 30.435 A. WHERE TO REFERENCE (1) Basic design and constructions standards for various sign types, begin at 30.435 (B) (2) Sign size, height, location, appearance, permissibility and approval regulations can be found in Section 17:6.09 of the Zoning Ordinance. 30.435 B. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION (1) Load Capacity. Signs and sign structures shall be designed and constructed to resist wind and seismic forces as specified in this Section. All bracing systems shall be designed and constructed to transfer lateral forces to the foundations. For signs on buildings the dead and lateral loads shall be transmitted through the structural frame of the building to the ground in such manner as not to overstress any of the elements thereof. The overturning moment produced from lateral forces shall in no case exceed two-thirds of the dead-load resisting moment. Uplift due to overturning shall be adequately resisted by proper anchorage to the ground or to the structural frame of the building. The weight of earth superimposed over footings may be used in determining the dead-load resisting moment. Such earth shall be carefully placed and thoroughly compacted. constructed to resist wind forces as specified in Chapter Ind 53, State (a) Wind Loads - Signs and sign structures shall be designed and Building Code. (b) Seismic Loads - Signs and sign structures shall be designed and constructed to resist seismic forces as specified in Chapter Ind 53, State Building Code. (c) Combined Loads - Wind and seismic loads need not be combined producing the larger stresses need be used. in the design of signs or sign structures; only that loading assumed to be acting simultaneously with the wind or seismic loads. members shall conform to the requirements of the State Building (d) Allowable Stresses - The design of wood, concrete, or steel Code. Loads, both vertical and horizontal, exerted on the soil Building Code. shall not produce stresses exceeding those specified in the State The working stresses of wire rope and its fastenings shall not exceed 25% of the ultimate strength of the rope or fasteners. loads may be increased as specified in Chapter Ind 53, State Working stresses for wind or seismic loads combined with dead Building Code. shall be placed in or upon private property and shall be securely (2) Supports. The supports for all signs or sign structures Vertical design loads, except roof live loads, shall be .a requirements of this Code. built, constructed, and erected in conformance with the and sign structures shall be of the quality and grade a specified (3) Materials and Details. Materials of construction for signs for buildings in the State Building Code. In all signs and sign structures the materials and details of construction shall, in the absence of specified requirements, conform with the following: A.S.T.M. Standard A36. Secondary members in contact with or (a) Structural steel shall be of such quality as to conform with directly supporting the display surface may be formed of light gauge steel, provided such members are designed in accordance with the specifications of the design of light gauge steel as specified in A.S.T.M. Standard A36 and in addition shall be galvanized. Secondary members when formed integrally with the thickness. display surface, shall be not less than No. 24 gauge in When not formed integrally with the display surface, the minimum thickness of the secondary members shall be No. 12 gauge. The minimum thickness of hot-rolled steel members furnishing structural support for signs shall be one-fourth inch (1/4") except that if galvanized, such members shall be not less than one-eight inch (l/e") thick. Steel pipes shall be of such may be connected with one galvanized bolt provided the connection quality as to conform with A.S.T.M. Standard A36. Steel members is adequate to transfer the stresses in the members. or within six inches (6") of the soil, shall be of all heartwood (b) Anchors and supports when of wood and embedded in the soil, of a durable species or shall be pressure-treated with an approved preservative. Such members shall be marked or branded by an approved agency. (4) Anchors - Members supporting unbraced signs shall be so proportioned that the bearing loads imposed on the soil in either direction, horizontal or vertical, shall not exceed the safe values. Braced ground signs shall be anchored to resist the specified wind or seismic load acting in any direction. Anchors and supports shall be designed for safe bearing loads on the soil an for an effective resistance to pull-out amounting to a force 25% greater than the required resistance to overturning. Anchors and supports shall penetrate to a depth below ground greater than that of the frost line. Signs attached to masonry, concrete, or steel shall be safely and securely fastened thereto by means of metal anchors, bolts, or approved expansion screws of sufficient size and anchorage to support safely the loads applied. connection with screws or nails shall be considered proper No wooden blocks or plugs or anchors with wood used in anchorage, except in the case of signs attached to wood framing. supported by, an unbraced parapet wall, unless such wall is No anchor or support of any sign shall be connected to, or designed in accordance with the requirements for parapet walls specified in the State Building Code. be made of wood, metal, glass or approved plastics. Glass (5) Display Surfaces - Display surfaces in all types of signs may thickness and area limitations shall be as set forth in Table 4-A. Table No. 4-A - Size, Thickness and Type of Glass Panels in Signs. Maximum Size of Exposed Glass Panel Area Minimum Thickness Any Dimension (In Inches) (In Square Inches) Of Glass (In Inches) Type Of Glass 30 45 144 500 700 3600 Over 144 Over 3600 1/8 Plain, Plate Wired or 3/18 Plain, Plate Wired or 1/4 Plain, Plate Wired or 1/4 Wired Glass Sections of approved plastics on wall signs shall not exceed one hundred and fifty square feet (150 sq. ft.) in area. Exceptions: Sections of approved plastics on signs other than wall signs Sections of approved plastics on wall signs'shall be separated three may be unlimited area if approved by the Building Official. feet (3') laterally and six feet (6') vertically by the required exterior wall construction. may not be required to be separated if approved by the Building Official. (6) Approved Plastics - The Building Official shall require that sufficient technical data be submitted to SubStantiate the that the evidence submitted is satisfactory for the use intended, proposed use of any plastic material and, if it is determined he may approve its use. (7) Clearance Requirements. General - All types of signs shall conform to the clearance requirements of this section. Sections of approved plastics on signs other than wall signs located not less than six feet (6') horizontally or twelve feet (a) Clearance from High Voltage Power Lines - Signs shall be (12') vertically from overhead electrical conductors which are energized in excess of 750 volts. The term "overhead conductors" bare or insulated, installed above the ground except such as used in this Section means any electrical conductor, either conductors as are enclosed in iron pipe or other material covering of equal strength. (b) Clearance from Fire Escapes or Exits - No sign or sign structure shall be erected in such a manner that any portion of its surface or supports will interfere in any way with the free use of any fire escape or exit. to such an extent that light or ventilation is reduced to a point (c) Obstruction of Openings - No sign shall obstruct any openings below that required by this Code. exterior wall in which there are openings within the area of the Internally illuminated signs erected within five feet (5') of an sign, shall be constructed of incombustible material or approved plastics. Constructed of any material as provided in sec._3- 30,335 0. 30.435 c. FREESTANDING SIGNS (1) Materials. Freestanding signs shall be (2) Supports. All supports of freestanding signs shall be placed upon private property and shall be securely built, constructed and erected to conform with requirements specified in sec. 30.435 D. PROJECTING SIGNS (1) Materials. Projecting Signs shall be constructed of any material as provided in sec..m ~a.-l35 13. (2) Design. Projecting Signs shall be thoroughly secured and anchored to the frame of the building to which they are the requirements specified in sec. M. 9.Y356. constructed and erected, and shall be designed in accordance with JL20 E. WALL SIGNS (1) Materials. Wall signs shall be constructed of 0 3.435 0, Jd f35 any material as provided in sec. .SZUT. ?O,q35 6. requirements specified in sec. 30.435 (A). (2) Design. Wall signs shall be designed in accordance with the 30.435 F. MARQUEES. Signs may be placed on, attached to, or constructed clearance, height and material, be considered a part of and shall meet the in a marquee. Such signs shall, for the purpose of determining projection, requirements for a marquee as specified in the State Building Code. 30.435 G. ELECTRIC SIGNS. (1) Incombustible Materials. The display area of electric signs shall be constructed of incombustible materials. 0 (2) Watertight Shell - The enclosed shell of electric signs shall be watertight, excepting that service holes fitted with covers shall be provided into each compartment of such signs. display signs shall be installed in accordance with local (3) Installation - Electrical equipment used in connection with ordinance9 regulating electrical installation. (4) Erector's Name - Every electric sign shall have painted on the surface of the sign the name of the sign erector and date of erection. Such name and date shall be of sufficient size and contrast to be readable from a reasonable distance. Failure to provide such name and date shall be grounds for rejection of the sign by the Euilding Official. 30.435 H. TEMPORARY SIGNS - See Section 6.09(13) of the Zoning Ordinance. 0 0 Ordinance #855 SECTION 2: The several sections of this ordinance are declared to be severable. If any section or portion thereof shall be declared by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, such decision shall apply only to the specific section or portion thereof directly specified in the decision, and not affect the validity of all other provisions, sections, or portion thereof of the ordinance which shall remain conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed in full force and effect. Any other ordinance whose terms are in as to those terms that conflict. SECTION 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1995. David L. De Angelis, Mayor First Reading 10/11/94 Deferred 10/25/94 ATTEST : City Clerk 10/94 jmb Published on the of - day , 1995.