Department of Land Conservation and Development 
635 Capitol Street, Suite 150 
Salem, OR 97301-2540 
Theodore R. Kulongoski, Governor (503) 373-0050 
Fax (503) 378-5518 
www.lcd.state.or.us 
NOTICE OF ADOPTED AMENDMENT 
October 22, 2008 
TO: Subscribers to Notice of Adopted Plan or Land Use Regulation Amendments 
FROM: Mara Ulloa, Plan Amendment Program Specialist 
SUBJECT- City of Keizer Plan Amendment 
DLCD File Number 002-08 
The Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) received the attached notice of 
adoption. Copies of the adopted plan amendment are available for review at DLCD offices in Salem, 
the applicable field office, and at the local government office. 
Appeal Procedures* 
DLCD ACKNOWLEDGMENT or DEADLINE TO APPEAL: November 4, 2008 
This amendment was submitted to DLCD for review prior to adoption with less than the required 45-
day notice. Pursuant to ORS 197.830 (2)(b) only persons who participated in the local government 
proceedings leading to adoption of the amendment are eligible to appeal this decision to the Land 
Use Board of Appeals (LUBA). 
If you wish to appeal, you must file a notice of intent to appeal with the Land Use Board of Appeals 
(LUBA) no later than 21 days from the date the decision was mailed to you by the local government. 
If you have questions, check with the local government to determine the appeal deadline. Copies of 
the notice of intent to appeal must be served upon the local government and others who received 
written notice of the final decision from the local government. The notice of intent to appeal must be 
served and filed in the form and manner prescribed by LUBA, (OAR Chapter 661, Division 10). 
Please call LUBA at 503-373-1265, if you have questions about appeal procedures. 
*NOTE: THE APPEAL DEADLINE IS BASED UPON THE DATE THE DECISION 
WAS MAILED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT. A DECISION MAY HAVE 
BEEN MAILED TO YOU ON A DIFFERENT DATE THAN IT WAS MAILED 
TO DLCD. AS A RESULT YOUR APPEAL DEADLINE MAY BE EARLIER 
THAN THE DATE SPECIFIED ABOVE. 
Cc: Gloria Gardiner, DLCD Urban Planning Specialist 
Steve Oulman, DLCD Regional Representative 
Sam Litke, City of Keizer 
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Oregon 
1 2 Notice of Adoption 
THIS FORM MUST BE MAILED TO DLCD OCT 1 5 2008 
WITHIN 5 WORKING DAYS AFTER THE FINAL DECISION 
PER ORS 197.610, OAR CHAPTER 660 - DIVISION 18 AAW l^ ry-\ 
For DLCD Use Only 
Jurisdiction: Keizer Local file number: TA20Q8-10 
Date of Adoption: 1Q/6/2QQ8 Date Mailed: 10/13/2008 
Date original Notice of Proposed Amendment was mailed to DLCD: 5/14/2008 
I I Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment O Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 
^ Land Use Regulation Amendment O Zoning Map Amendment 
• New Land Use Regulation • Other: 
Summarize the adopted amendment. Do not use technical terms. Do not write "See Attached" 
Text amendment to Section 2.308 (Signs) of the Keizer Development Code to 
include new provisions relating to electronic signs. 
Describe how the adopted amendment differs from the proposed amendment. If it is the same, write "SAME' 
If you did not give Notice for the Proposed Amendment, write "N/A". 
Same _ _ _ _ 
Plan Map Changed from, n a to: _na 
Zone Map Changed from: na to: _na 
Location: n a Acres Involved: n a 
Specify Density: Previous: na New: na 
Applicable Statewide Planning Goals: na 
Was and Exception Adopted? • YES M NO 
DLCD File No.: 
Did the Department of Land Conservation and Development receive a Notice of Proposed Amendment 
Forty-five (45) days prior to first evidentiary hearing? IEI Yes • No 
If no, do the statewide planning goals apply? • Yes • No 
If no, did Emergency Circumstances require immediate adoption? • Yes • No 
Affected State or Federal Agencies, Local Governments or Special Districts: 
none 
Local Contact: Sam Litke, Senior Planner Phone: (503) 856-3442 Extension;. 
Address: 390 Chemawa Rd. City: Keizer 
Zip Code + 4: 97307- Email Address: litkes@keizer.org 
ADOPTION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS 
This form must be mailed to DLCD within 5 working days after the final decision 
perORS 197.610, OAR Chapter 660 - Division 18. 
1. Send this Form and TWO (2) Copies of the Adopted Amendment to: 
ATTENTION: PLAN AMENDMENT SPECIALIST 
DEPARTMENT OF LAND CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT 
635 CAPITOL STREET NE, SUITE 150 
SALEM, OREGON 97301-2540 
2. Submit TWO (2) copies the adopted material, if copies are bounded please submit TWO (2) 
complete copies of documents and maps. 
3. Please Note: Adopted materials must be sent to DLCD not later than FIVE (5) working days 
following the date of the final decision on the amendment. 
4. Submittal of this Notice of Adoption must include the text of the amendment plus adopted findings 
and supplementary information. 
5. The deadline to appeal will not be extended if you submit this notice of adoption within five working 
days of the final decision. Appeals to LUBA may be filed within TWENTY-ONE (21) days of the 
date, the Notice of Adoption is sent to DLCD. 
6. In addition to sending the Notice of Adoption to DLCD, you must notify persons who 
participated in the local hearing and requested notice of the final decision. 
7. Need More Copies? You can copy this form on to 8-1/2x11 green paper only: or call the DLCD 
Office at (503) 373-0050; or Fax your request to:(503) 378-5518; or Email your request to 
mara.ulloa@state.or.us - ATTENTION: PLAN AMENDMENT SPECIALIST. 
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1 BILL NO. 560 A BILL ORDINANCE NO. 
2 2008- 581 
3 FOR 
4 
5 AN ORDINANCE 
6 
7 AMENDING KEIZER SIGN REGULATIONS 
8 REGARDING ELECTRONIC MESSAGE SIGNS 
9 (SECTION 2.308); AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 
10 98-389 (KEIZER DEVELOPMENT CODE) 
11 
12 The City of Keizer ordains as follows: 
13 Section 1 FINDINGS. The City of Keizer makes the findings set forth in Exhibit 
14 "A" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. 
15 Section 2. AMENDMENT OF KEIZER DEVELOPMENT CODE 
16 (ORDINANCE NO. 98-389). The City of Keizer hereby adopts the amendments set forth 
17 in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. 
18 Section 3. OFFICIAL RECORD. One copy of the amendments referenced above 
19 shall be marked "Official Text" and kept on file in the office of the City Recorder. 
2 0 Section 4. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, 
21 or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any 
22 court or board of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, 
2 3 distinct, and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the 
2 4 remaining portions hereof. 
Page 1 - ORDINANCE NO. 2008- 581 
Lien & Johnson 
Attorneys at Law 
4855 River Road North 
Keizer, Oregon 97303 
503-390-1635 
INTEGRA 
1 Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days 
2 after its passage. 
3 PASSED this 6th day of October , 2008. 
4 
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Lien & Johnson 
Attorneys at Law 
4855 River Road North 
Keizer, Oregon 97303 
503-390-1635 
EXHIBIT "A 
Findings regarding the adoption of amendments to the Keizer Development Code 
(Section 2.308, Sign Code) 
The review criteria are listed in Section 3.111 04 of the Keizer Development Code. 
The City of Keizer finds that: 
1. General Findings. 
a. The City of Keizer has set strong aesthetic and traffic safety standards for 
the welfare of the community, while maintaining reasonable standards 
governing the appropriate time and place of individual property owner's 
fundamental right of free speech. The proposed amendments are 
consistent with this standard. The purpose of these amendments is to 
allow electronic message signs that are consistent with the City's interest 
in maintaining aesthetic standards and traffic safety. 
b. There are a number of commercial businesses within the city limits. Many 
are stand alone businesses on individual separate lots, while other 
businesses are situated within an integrated business center. All 
businesses are allowed to have signs provided that the signs are consistent 
with the city's sign code regulations. This includes wall signs, and for 
most businesses, a free standing sign along the street adjacent to the 
business. Currently, the city's sign code regulations do not adequately 
address electronic message signs. 
c. The city's last update of the sign regulations was in 2005 was to allow 
secondary signage for businesses situated in integrated business centers. 
d. The particulars of this case are found within planning file text amendment 
2008-10. 
d. A demonstrated need exists for the product of the proposed 
amendment - Section 3.111.04.B. 
Findings: The proposed revision to the zone code reflects a demonstrated need. 
The City Council has recognized that from time to time the City's Development 
Code should be updated to avoid having the code become so out of date that it 
would require a massive and costly comprehensive update. The intent is to 
identify chapters that can be updated in a manageable format. The proposed 
Exhibit "A" 
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revision will allow for the zone code to be updated so that it is both easier to 
read and also eliminates identified confusions within the regulations. 
The proposed revision will modify Section 2.308 (Signs) and is specifically 
related to electronic message signs. Recent changes in sign technology have 
resulted in a new type of sign (electronic message signs) that are not adequately 
addressed in the city's development code. These signs can be of varying sizes 
and animated with frequent changes of text. The current code is silent on what 
is an appropriate time period that an electronic message can be displayed. This 
proposed revision would define an electronic message sign, would continue to 
require that this type of sign obtain a conditional use permit approval while 
clarifying the Conditional Use decision criteria, and specify the message change 
no faster than once an hour which would be a non variable standard. In 
addition, the text amendment allows additional mitigation measures may be 
required when these types of signs are adjacent to residential areas. 
The proposed limits on the brightness of such displays would be regulated under 
the provisions limiting the Nits produced by such signage. This is identical to 
the levels established in the proposed City of Salem code revision on this 
subject. This was done to accommodate a desire to keep standards uniform 
where possible between the two jurisdictions. 
Considering the advances in sign technology the city council found that it was 
appropriate to consider the proposed amendment and that a need was 
demonstrated for the proposed text amendment. This need was supported by the 
lack of guidance within the existing sign regulations governing electronic 
message signs. This included lack of clear definition as to what entailed an 
electronic message sign, brightness of signage, zone districts which are 
appropriate for this type of sign, and frequency that message may change. A 
clear definition of this type of sign was added. This defines Electronic Message 
Sign as signs that incorporate as part of, or wholly, an electronic message or 
display by means oflight emitting diodes, plasma, electronic ink, or other means 
that allow that display to be changed through electronic controls. An inclusion of 
limits on brightness based on Nits was included. The proposed signs may be 
located in an EG, P, IBP, CR,_CO, MU, CM or a CG zone. Electronic Message 
Signs that are proposed to be located in a P zone adjacent to residential areas shall 
include mitigation measures such as screening and buffering or other measures to 
mitigate any impacts onto adjacent properties. Further for Electronic Message 
Signs that are in the P zone and are proposed to be located adjacent to residential 
areas shall only be illuminated between the hours of 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM and 
may only be changed once in a 24 hour period. However, they be only free-
standing and not on wall signs. Further the message may be changed no more 
than once every 15 minutes the council determined the amendment was 
appropriate. Therefore, the proposed code revision complies with this review 
criterion. 
Exhibit "A" 
Page 2 of 6 
Electronic Message Signs are not allowed as wall signs. The City Council 
specifically finds that wall signs can be more distracting to motorists. In 
addition, the Council finds this provision will also limit the total number of 
Electronic Message Signs, thereby decreasing distractions and enhancing 
aesthetic standards. 
e. The proposed amendment to the Keizer Development Code complies 
with statewide land use goals and related administrative rules -
Section 3.111.04.C. 
FINDINGS: The proposed text amendment complies with the statewide land 
use planning goals as discussed below. 
Goal 1 - Citizen Involvement: The adoption of this ordinance followed notice 
to interested parties, a public process of decision making involving a public 
hearing, deliberation, and ordinance adoption. Public notice was provided in 
the KeizerTimes. Public hearings were held before the planning commission 
and the city council. Citizens were afforded the opportunity to participate in the 
public process. This process is consistent with the provision for providing an 
opportunity for citizens to be involved in all phases of this planning process as 
required by this Goal and with implementing administrative rules within Oregon 
Administrative Rules. 
Goal 2 - Land Use Planning: This ordinance amends the Keizer Development 
Code. The adoption proceeding was conducted in a manner consistent with 
requirements of the Keizer Comprehensive Plan, Keizer Development Code, 
and applicable state law. Notice was published in the Keizer Times. Public 
hearings were conducted before both the planning commission and city council 
where both verbal and written testimony was provided. Therefore, the proposed 
revision to the zone code is consistent with this statewide planning goal and 
administrative rules. 
Goal 3 - Farm Land: The purpose of this goal is to protect lands that are 
designated for agricultural uses. Within the city limits there is only one zone 
located in the northwest portion of the city near the city's urban growth 
boundary that is designated to allow for commercial agricultural uses. The 
amendment involves regulations within the boundaries of the city limits of 
Keizer. The amendment does not impact any properties that are designated to 
allow for agricultural uses. Therefore, the proposed amendment will comply 
with the Farm Land Goal and with any implementing administrative rules. 
Goal 4 - Forest Land: The intent of this goal is to protect lands that are 
designated for commercial forest uses. There are no lands designated within the 
city limits to allow for commercial forestry. The amendment to Section 2.308 of 
the zone code does not involve any land which is designated as Forest land, nor 
will it impact the use of any forest lands. Therefore, this Goal and 
Exhibit "A" 
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implementing administrative rules are not applicable to the proposed zone code 
amendments. 
Goal 5 - Natural Resources: The intent of the Natural Resources Goal is to 
protect various natural resources such as wetlands, waterways, big game habitat, 
etc. The proposed amendment to the zone code regulations will not affect any 
of the city's natural resources protection regulations or the lawful use of any 
properties that are within this overlay zone. Therefore, the amendment to the 
sign code regulations will be consistent with this goal and with administrative 
rules designed to implement this goal. 
Goal 6 - Air, Water and Land Quality: The intent of this goal is to protect the 
city's air, water and land qualities. The revision to the city's zone code will not 
impact the quality of air, water, or land resources and so complies with this goal 
and with administrative rules that implement this goal. 
Goal 7 - Natural Hazards: The purpose of this goal is to protect life and 
property from hazards resulting from flooding, steep slopes or other natural 
occurrences. The city has floodplain regulations that govern the placement of 
structures within identified 100-year floodplains. The revision to the zone code 
will neither impact this goal nor any administrative rules. 
Goal 8 - Recreation. This goal requires the city to identify and plan for the 
current and future recreation needs of the residents of the city. There are a 
number of parks, playgrounds, and other recreational opportunities within the 
city limits. The proposed amendment will have no impact on the recreational 
activities or uses within the city. Therefore, this goal and any related rules are 
not applicable. 
Goal 9 - Economic Development: The intent of this goal is to ensure that the 
city plans for its overall economic vitality. The proposed amendment will allow 
for businesses to utilize new sign technology. Specifically the amendment will 
allow the use of electronic message signs. Signage is an accepted means of 
conveying information to potential customers. Allowance for this type of new 
signs may result in increased sales to businesses that choose to use these types 
of signs which will therefore have a positive impact on the economic 
development activities or uses within the city. Therefore the proposal is 
consistent with this goal. 
Goal 10 - Housing: This goal requires the city to plan and provide for the 
housing needs of its residents. The proposed amendment to Section 2.308 will 
have no impact on either this goal or on any related rules. 
Goal 11- Public Facilities and Services: The intent of this goal is to develop a 
timely, orderly and efficient arrangement of public facilities and services 
necessary to serve the residents of Keizer. The proposed amendment to Section 
Exhibit "A" 
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2.308 will not impact any of the city's public facilities and services, and so this 
goal and any rules are not applicable. 
Goal 12 - Transportation. The city has an adopted Transportation System 
Plan that describes the city's transportation systems. This system includes 
streets, transit, bike, and pedestrian systems. The revision to Section 2.308 will 
not impact any of the city's public transportation systems, and so this goal and 
any rules are not applicable. 
Goal 13 - Energy Conservation. This goal seeks to maximize the 
conservation of energy. The allowance for the new electronic message signs 
will utilize low energy consumption light sources that will use less energy than 
current sign light bulbs. The proposed revision will be consistent with this goal 
and implementing administrative rules. 
Goal 14 - Urbanization: The intent of this goal to provide for an orderly and 
efficient transition from rural to urban land use. The city has an adopted 
Comprehensive Plan and zone code that complies with the goal. The proposed 
zone code revisions will have no impact on the intent of this goal as it only will 
involve land that is within the city limits and not the use of land being 
transitioned from rural to urbanized uses. 
Goal 15 - Willamette River: This goal seeks to protect, conserve, maintain the 
natural, scenic, historical, agricultural, economic and recreational qualities of 
lands along the Willamette River. While the Willamette River is located along 
the western flanks of Keizer the proposed text amendments will not impact the 
Willamette River. The revisions will have no impact on the ability of the city to 
regulate uses along the river or the Willamette River overlay zone regulations 
and so this goal is not applicable. 
Goal 16 (Estuarine Resources), Goal 17 (Coastal Shorelands), Goal 18 
(Beaches and Dunes), and Goal 19 (Ocean Resources): These goals govern 
areas along the ocean. Since Keizer is not located along the coast these goals 
are not applicable. 
In consideration of the above findings, the proposed zone code revision to 
Section 2.308 complies with all applicable statewide land use goals and with all 
applicable administrative rules which implement the relevant goal. 
f. The amendment is appropriate as measured by at least one of the 
following criteria - Section 3.111.04.D: 
a. It corrects identified error(s) in the previous plan. 
b. It represents a logical implementation of the plan. 
c. It is mandated by changes in federal, state, or local law. 
d. It is otherwise deemed by the council to the desirable, appropriate, and 
proper. 
Exhibit "A" 
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FINDINGS: The proposed amendment is not intended to correct any identified 
errors within the existing regulations but is rather a response to changes in sign 
technology. The proposed amendment to the zone code represents a logical 
implementation of the Keizer Comprehensive Plan. The only policy in the 
comprehensive plan that addresses the issue of signage is Special Land Use 
Policy 2 (d) (3) (f) that states that the city work with existing businesses, 
property owners and residents to establish a sign policy along North River 
Road. The proposed amendment is consistent with this policy because it should 
not result in a significant increase in businesses signage. The proposed 
amendment will not result in any increase in the number of free standing signs 
that a business is permitted to erect rather it would allow a property owner with 
an existing free standing to replace it with a newer model so there is not 
expected to be an overall increase in the, number of free standing signs. 
In addition, as a condition of approval through the conditional use process it 
will be a requirement that overall square footage is reduced by 25 per cent 
thereby allowing for a reduction in the total square footage of signage along 
River Road. The amendment will is intended to make a number of clarifications 
that will make the code easier to read. The proposed amendment is not 
mandated by any federal, state, or local laws. Considering the advances in sign 
technology the city council found that it was appropriate to consider the 
proposed amendment and that a need was demonstrated for the proposed text 
amendment. This need was supported by the lack of clear guidance within the 
existing sign regulations governing electronic message signs. This included lack 
of clear definition as to what entailed an electronic message sign, brightness of 
signage, zone districts which are appropriate for this type of sign, and frequency 
that message may change. The revisions contains a clear definition of electronic 
message signs, includes limits on brightness, where the electronic message signs 
can be placed (on free standing signs and not on wall or other type of signage), 
and the allowance that the messages may be changed no more than once every 
15 minutes. 
The City Council has, by this adoption, determined that the text revisions to 
Section 2.308 are desirable, appropriate, and proper. As such, the proposal 
complies with this criterion. 
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Exhibit "A" 
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DRAFT REVISIONS 6-20-08 
Deletions and additions in red 
2 . 3 0 8 S I G N S 
2.308.01 Purpose 
The purpose of these sign regulations is to provide equitable signage rights, 
reduce signage conflicts, promote traffic and pedestrian safety, and, increase 
the aesthetic value and economic viability of the city, all by classifying and 
regulating the location, size, type and number of signs and related matters, In 
a content-neutral manner. (5/98) 
2.308.02 Definitions 
For the purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply: (5/98) 
Alteration or Altered: Any change in the size, shape, method of 
illumination, position, location, construction, or supporting structure of a 
sign. A change in sign copy or sign face alone shall not be considered 
an alteration. (5/98) 
Area: The area of a sign shall be the 
entire area within any type of perimeter 
or border which encloses the outer 
limits of any writing, representation, 
emblem, figure, or character. If the sign 
is enclosed in a frame or cabinet the 
area is based on the inner dimensions 
of the frame or cabinet surrounding the 
sign face. When a sign is on a base 
material and attached without a frame, 
such as a wood board or Plexiglas panel, 
the dimensions of the base material are to 
be used. The area of a sign having no 
such perimeter, border, or base material 
shall be computed by enclosing the entire 
area within a parallelogram or a triangle of 
the smallest size sufficient to cover the 
entire message of the sign and computing 
the area of the parallelogram or a triangle. 
For the purpose of computing the number 
of signs, all writing included within such a 
border shall be considered one sign, 
except for multi-faced signs on a single sign structure, which shall be 
counted as one sign per structure. The area of multi-faced signs shall 
be calculated by including only one-half the total area of all sign faces. 
(5/98) 
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Sign Area 
Multi-Faced Sign 
Keizer Development Code - M a y 1998 (Printed 3/2006) 2.308 SIGNS 11 
Awning: A shelter supported entirely from the exterior 
wall of a building and composed of non-rigid materials, 
except for the supporting framework. (5/98) 
Building Face: The single wall surface of a building 
facing a given direction. (5/98) 
Building Frontage, Primary: The portion of a building 
face most closely in alignment with an adjacent right-of-
way or fronting a parking lot when so defined, as 
allowed in this chapter. A gasoline service station 
may use the overhanging canopy as a substitute for 
building frontage when computing the allowable sign 
area. The longest side of the canopy shall be used 
to compute the allowable sign area. (om. 2005-53311/05) 
Awning Sign 
Building Frontage and Face 
Building Frontage, Secondary: Buildings located on lots abutting more 
than one Right of Way or a parking lot may designate one building face 
as a secondary building frontage, (ord. 2005-53311/05) 
Canopy Sign: A sign hanging from a canopy or eve, at 
any angle relative to the adjacent wall, the lowest 
portion of which is at least eight (8) feet above the 
underlying grade. (5/98) 
Construct: Build, erect, attach, hang, place, suspend, 
paint in new or different word, affix, or otherwise bring 
into being. (5/98) 
Election Signs: Those signs which relate to an election, 
initiative or political viewpoint. Such signs will otherwise 
meet the specifications of Temporary Signs. ( 5 / 0 4 - o r d 
2004-498) Canopy Sign 
Electronic Message Sign: Signs that incorporate as part of, or wholly, 
an electronic message or display by means of light emitting diodes, 
plasma, electronic ink, or other means that allow that display to be 
changed through electronic controls. Further, an 
electronic message sign cannot be a wall sign. 
Finish Ground Level: The average elevation of the 
ground (excluding mounds or berms, etc. located only in 
the immediate area of the sign) adjoining the structure 
or building upon which the sign is erected, or the curb 
height of the closest street, which ever is the lowest. (5/98) 
Free-Standina Sign 
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Flashing Sign: A sign any part of which pulsates, scrolls, flutters, 
animates, lights intermittently, or blinks on and off._r 
Indirect Illumination 
Free-Standing Sign: A sign supported by one or more 
uprights, poles or braces placed in or upon the ground, or 
a sign supported by any structure primarily for the display 
and support of the sign. (5/98) 
Incidental Signs: A sign that is normally incidental to the 
allowed use of the property, but can contain any 
message or content. Such signs can be used for, but are 
not limited to, nameplate signs, warning or prohibition signs, and 
directional signs not otherwise allowed. (5/98) 
Indirect Illumination: A source of illumination directed 
toward such sign so that the beam of light falls upon the 
exterior surface of the sign. (5/98) 
Integrated Business Center: A group of two or more 
businesses which are planned or designed as a center, 
and share a common off-street parking area or access, 
whether or not the businesses, buildings or land are 
under common ownership. (5/98) 
Internal Illumination: A source of illumination from 
within a sign. (5/98) 
Joint Use Sign: When two of more businesses 
combine part or all of their total allowed sign area into 
free-standing sign for each common frontage of such 
business. (5/98) 
Nit: Nit is used as a measurement of luminance, 
where the Nit is equal to one candela per sguare meter 
(1cd/m2). A candela is a unit of measurement of the intensity of light, 
where one candela is the monochromatic radiation of 540THz with a 
radiant intensity of 1/683 watt per steradian in the same direction. By 
way of example, an ordinary wax candle generates approximately one 
candela. 
Small Integrated 
Business Center 
Large Integrated 
Business Center 
a^defined herein, A-sign which can change its-message 
Keizer Development Code - M a y 1998 (Printed 3/2006) 2.308 SIGNS 11 
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Internal Illumination 
Multi-faced Sign: A sign which has two or more identical sign faces, 
contained in a single sign structure. (5/98) 
Multi-family Dwelling: A residential structure or complex of structures 
that include three or more separate dwelling units, whether rented or 
owned by the occupants. (5/98) 
Mural: An illustration (with or without words or numbers) 
which is painted or otherwise applied (without projections) to 
an outside wall of a structure. (5/98) 
Nonconforming Sign: Any sign which lawfully exists prior to 
the effective date of this chapter but, which due to the 
reguirements adopted herein, no longer complies with the 
height, area and placement regulations or other provisions of Joint-Use Sign 
these regulations. (5/98) 
Owner: As used in these regulations, "owner" means owner or lessee 
of the sign. If the owner or lessee of the sign cannot be determined, 
then "owner" means owner or purchaser of the land on which the sign 
is placed. (5/98) 
Portable Sign: Any sign that is not originally designed to be 
permanently affixed to a building, structure, or the ground. 
A sign originally designed, regardless of its current 
modification, to be moved from place to place. These signs 
primarily include, but are not limited to, A-frame or sandwich 
board signs, signs attached to wood or metal frames and 
designed to be self supporting and movable, and also 
including trailer reader boards. Portable signs are not 
to be considered temporary signs as defined and used 
in this chapter (5/98) 
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Projecting Signs: A sign the face of which is not 
parallel to the wall on which it is mounted, (ord. 2005-533 
11/2005) 
Real Estate Sign: A sign for the purpose of rent, lease, 
sale, etc. of real property, building opportunities, or 
building space. (5/98) 
Roof Line and Roof Sign 
Projecting Sign 
Roof Line: Either the eaves of the roof or the top of the 
parapet, at the exterior wall. (A "mansard roof is below the top of a 
parapet and is considered a wall for sign purposes.) 
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Roof Sign: A sign or any portion of which is displayed above the 
highest point of the roof, whether or not such sign also is a wall sign. 
(5/98) 
Rotating/Revolving Sign: A sign, all or a portion of which, moves in 
some manner. (5/98) 
Sign: Any writing, including letter, word, or numeral; 
pictorial presentation, including mural, illustration or 
decoration; emblem, including device, symbol or 
trademark; flag, including banner or pennant; or any 
other device, figure or similar thing which is a structure 
or any part thereof, or is attached to, painted on, or in 
any other manner represented on a building or 
structure or device; and is used to announce, direct 
attention to, or advertise; and is visible from any 
public right-of-way. (5/98) 
Sign Face: Surface of a sign containing the 
message. The sign face shall be measured as set 
forth in the definition for "area." 
Sign Height: The distance from the finish ground level 
the top of the sign or the highest portion of the sign 
structure or frame, whichever is greater. (5/98) 
Sign Structure: The supports, uprights, braces, 
framework and other structural components of the 
sign. (5/98) 
Street Frontage: That portion of a property that abuts Temporary Sign 
a paved street right-of-way and measured by the 
lineal distance of the property adjacent to such right-of-way. (5/98) 
Temporary Business: A business of a temporary nature authorized 
through a Temporary Business Permit issued by the City of Keizer. (5/98) 
Temporary Sign. A sign not permanently affixed to a structure on a 
property. These signs primarily include, but are not limited to, canvas, 
cloth, rigid plastic or paper, vinyl banners or posters hung on a building 
wall or on a permanent pole such as on a free-standing sign support. 
Paper signs may only be used for single day events. (5/04 ord. 2004-498) 
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Wall Sign: A sign attached to, erected against or painted on a wall of a 
building or structure, with the exposed face of the sign in a plane 
approximately parallel to the face of said wall. A sign painted on an 
awning in which the face of the sign is approximately parallel to the wall 
shall also be considered a wall sign. (5/98) 
2.308.03 Review Procedures 
A. Permit Required. Except as specifically excluded herein, no property 
owner, lessee or contractor shall construct or alter any sign without first 
obtaining a valid permit to do so. (5/98) 
B. Current Signs. Owners of conforming or nonconforming signs existing 
as of December 4, 1989 are not required to obtain a permit until the end 
of the abatement period described in Section 2.308.04.C.(5/98) 
C. Permit Fees. Permit fees shall be established from time to time by City 
Council resolution. (5/98) 
D. Application Requirements. An application for a sign permit shall be 
made on a form prescribed by the Zoning Administrator. The 
application shall include, at a minimum, a sketch drawn to scale 
indicating the proposed sign and identifying existing signs on the 
premises, the sign's location, graphic design, structural and mechanical 
design and engineering data which ensures its structural stability. The 
application shall also contain the names and address of the sign 
company, person authorizing erection of the sign and the owner of the 
subject property. (5/98) 
The Zoning Administrator shall issue a permit for a sign unless the sign 
is in violation of the provisions of these regulations or other provisions 
of the Keizer Zoning Ordinance. Sign permits mistakenly issued in 
violation of these regulations or other provisions of 
the Keizer Zoning Ordinance are void. The Zoning 
Administrator may revoke a sign permit if he finds 
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E. Design, Construction, and Maintenance. All signs 
shall be designed, constructed, and maintained according to the 
following standards: (5/98) 
1. Compliance with Building Codes. All signs shall comply with the 
applicable provisions of Uniform Building Code in effect at the 
time of the sign permit application and all other applicable 
structural, electrical and other regulations. The issuance of a 
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sign permit under these regulations does not relieve the 
applicant of complying with all other permit requirements. (5/98) 
2. Materials. Except for banners, flags, temporary signs, and 
window signs conforming in all respects with the requirements of 
these regulations, all signs shall be constructed of permanent 
materials and shall be permanently attached to the ground, a 
building, or other structure by direct attachment to a rigid wall, 
frame, or structure. (5/98) 
3. Maintenance. All signs shall be maintained in a good structural 
condition and readable at all times. (5/98) 
4. Owner Responsibility. The owner shall be responsible for its 
erection and maintenance and its compliance with the provisions 
of these regulations or other laws or Ordinances regulating 
signs. (5/98) 
2.308.04 Nonconforming Signs 
A. Alteration of Nonconforming Sign Faces. Nonconforming signs are 
subject to the following provisions regarding alteration: (5/98) 
1. Change Permitted. Within the abatement period described in 
Section 2.308.04.C., a change in sign face alone is allowed 
without requiring compliance with these regulations. (5/98) 
2. Termination of Nonconforming Sign. Within the abatement 
period described in Section 2.308.04.C., when a nonconforming 
sign face is damaged or destroyed by fire, flood, wind, or other 
calamity or act of God, such sign face may be restored to its 
original condition provided such work is completed within sixty 
(60) days of such calamity. However, a sign structure or support 
mechanisms so damaged shall not be replaced except in 
conformance with the provisions of these regulations. (5/98) 
B. Permits for Properties with Nonconforming Signs. (5/98) 
1. Businesses in Integrated Business Centers. For individual 
businesses in integrated business centers, all signs of the 
individual business must comply prior to issuance of sign permits 
for new or altered signs. No free-standing sign permits will be 
issued for the integrated business center, unless all free-
standing signs comply. (5/98) 
2. Businesses Not in Integrated Business Centers. No permits 
shall be issued for new or altered signs unless all signs of the 
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individual business comply with these regulations, except as set 
forth in Section 2.308.04.B.4. (5/98) 
3. Nonconforming Sign Area. Except as set forth above and in 
Section 2.308.08.B.4., all conforming and/or nonconforming 
signs in existence as of the date of the permit application shall 
be included in the total allowed area, number or size when 
reviewing applications for new or altered signs to be allowed on 
the property. (5/98) 
4. Exception for Non-Owned Signs. Signs which are not owned or 
controlled by the property owner or lessee prior to May 7, 1990, 
and which were constructed or installed prior to May 7, 1990, 
shall not be included in the total allowed area for sign permits 
granted prior to May 7,1997.(5/98) 
C. Abatement of Nonconforming Signs. Permanent signs in existence on 
May 7, 1990 that are not in conformance with the provisions of this 
Ordinance shall be regarded as nonconforming signs and must be 
removed, altered, or replaced so as to conform on or before May 7, 
1997. The period from the date of the enactment of these regulations 
to May 7, 1997, shall be described as the "abatement period." 
Nonconforming signs remaining after the abatement period ends shall 
be considered illegal signs. Temporary and portable signs that are not 
in conformance with the provisions of this Ordinance shall be regarded 
as nonconforming and shall be removed on or before September 7, 
1990.(5/98) 
The Zoning Administrator shall notify non-conforming permanent sign 
owners by certified mail of the conformance deadline at least two years 
prior to such deadline as a public service. Failure to be notified of the 
deadline shall not relieve the owner of responsibility to conform with this 
Ordinance within the time period herein. Properties annexed to the City 
after the effective date of this Ordinance shall have 7 years following 
annexation in which to conform to these regulations, with the exception 
of temporary signs that shall conform to the regulations within 90 days 
following annexation. (5/98) 
Electronic Message Signs which are legally placed and maintained in 
all respects on or before October 6. 2008 shall be allowed to remain as 
non-conforming signs and do not have to be brought into compliance. 
However, once a non-conforming Electronic Message Sign is removed, 
any replacement sign must comply in all respects with these 
regulations. (10/2008) 
D. Abandoned Signs. All signs for a business shall be removed within 30 
days after that business ceases to operate on a regular basis, and the 
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entire sign structure or structures shall be removed within 12 months of 
such cessation of operation. (5/98) 
E. Minor Nonconforming Signs. Individual signs that otherwise comply 
and are existing as of May 7,1990, that are within 5% of both the 
allowed area (total and per sign) and the allowed height as set forth in 
these regulations are allowed to remain as nonconforming signs and do 
not have to be brought into compliance. However, once a 
nonconforming sign is removed, any replacement sign must comply in 
all respects with these regulations. (5/98) 
2.308.05 Signs Generally Permitted 
Subject to the limitations in Sections 2.308.04.C., 2.308.07 and 2.308.08, the 
following signs and sign work are permitted in all zones. These signs shall not 
require a permit, and shall not be included when determining compliance with 
total allowed area: (5/98) 
A. Sign Copy. Painting, change of sign face or copy and maintenance of 
signs legally existing on the effective date of this Ordinance. If 
structural changes are made, the sign shall conform in all respects with 
these regulations. (5/98) 
B. Temporary Signs. Temporary signs that do not exceed 16 square feet 
in area. No lot may display temporary signs for more than 90 days in 
any 365 day period. Only one temporary sign per lot may be displayed 
at a time except during the period 45 days preceding and seven days 
following elections, signs which relate to such elections may be 
unlimited in number. (5/04ord. 2004-498) 
C. Real Estate Signs. Real estate signs not exceeding 32 square feet that 
advertise the sale, rental or lease of premises upon which the sign is 
located. Real estate signs may be used up to two years without a 
permit. (5/98) 
D. Government Signs. Signs posted by or under governmental authority 
including legal notices, traffic, danger, no trespassing, emergency, city 
identification and signs related to public services or safety, (ord 2005-533 
11/2005) 
E. Development Signs. One sign not over 32 square feet for a residential 
development or subdivision, and located at each street entrance to the 
development. (5/98) 
F. Incidental. Incidental signs that do not exceed 6 square feet. Such 
signs shall not be mounted on permitted freestanding sign structures. 
(5/98) 
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G. Flags. Flags on permanent flag poles that are designed to allow raising 
and lowering of the flags. Flagpoles shall either be freestanding or shall 
be mounted on the building but if mounted on the building may not be 
taller than the peak of the roof. Flags shall not exceed 25 square feet in 
area. (5/98) 
H. Interior Signs. Signs within a building. (5/98) 
I. Window Signs. For commercial or industrial buildings, signs painted or 
hung on the inside of windows. (5/98) 
J. Non-profit Signs. A non-profit organization may display a portable sign 
subject to the following: (5/98) 
1. Three signs per organization at one time. (5/98) 
2. Maximum sign area: 16 square feet. (5/98) 
3. The sign shall be displayed no more than six times in any 365 
day period, and shall not be displayed longer than five days 
each time. (5/98) 
4. The sign shall not be placed on public property or in any right-of-
w a y . (5/98) 
5. The non-profit organization shall request and receive consent 
from the property owner of the property on which the sign is 
placed. (5/98) 
6. If requested, the non-profit organization shall provide appropriate 
proof that such organization is organized not to make a profit, 
but for charitable, educational, religious, or philanthropic 
purposes. (5/98) 
K. Residential Signs. Residential signs, pursuant to requirements in 
Section 2.308.07. (5/98) 
L. Election Signs. During the period of forty-five (45) days prior and seven 
(7) days after any governmental election, signs which meet the 
definition of temporary signs, and which pertain to such election, may 
be unlimited in number, (sm ord. 2004-498). 
2.308.06 Prohibited Signs 
The following signs are prohibited: (5/98) 
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A. Tethered Signs. Balloons or similar types of tethered objects, including 
strings of pennants. (5/98) 
B. Portable Signs. Portable signs (except as noted in Section 2.308.05.J. 
(5/98) 
C. Roof Signs. Roof signs or signs which extend higher than the roof line. 
(5/98) 
D. Odor, Visible Matter. Signs that emit odor, visible matter, or sound, 
however an intercom system for customers remaining in their vehicles, 
such as used in banks and "drive through" restaurants, shall be 
allowed. (5/98) 
E. Wire Supports. Signs that use or employ side guy lines of any type. 
(5/98) 
F Obstructing Signs. Signs that obstruct any fire escape, required exit, 
window or door opening used as a means of egress. (5/98) 
G. Utility Lines. Signs closer than 24 inches horizontally or vertically from 
any overhead power line or public utility guy wire. (5/98) 
H. Vehicle, Trailer Signs. No vehicle or trailer shall be parked on a public 
right-of-way or public property, or on private property so as to be visible 
from a public right-of-way which has attached thereto or located thereon 
any sign or advertising device for the basic purpose of providing 
advertisement of products or directing people to a business or activity 
located on the same or nearby premises. This provision applies where 
the primary purpose of a vehicle is for advertising purposes and is not 
intended to prohibit any form of vehicular sign, such as a sign attached 
to a motor vehicle which is primarily used for business purposes, other 
than advertising. (5/98) 
Rotating/revolving Signs. 
K. Projection Signs. Projecting signs exceeding 24 inches and private 
signs that project into or over driveways and public right-of-ways, 
except signs under a canopy that projects over a public sidewalk and 
the sign is 8 feet or more above the sidewalk. (Ord 2005-53311/2005) 
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L. View Obstruction. Signs that obstruct required vision clearance area or 
obstruct a vehicle driver's view of official traffic control signs and 
approaching or merging traffic, or which present a traffic hazard. (5/98) 
M. Safety Interference. Signs that interfere with, imitate, or resemble any 
official traffic control sign, signal or device, emergency lights, or 
appears to direct traffic, such as a beacon light. (5/98) 
N. Use of Utility Poles. Signs attached to any pole, post, utility pole or 
placed on its own stake and placed into the ground in the public right-
of-way. (5/98) 
O P. Vacant Land. Any sign on unimproved property, unless allowed as a 
temporary sign. (5/98) 
P. Electronic Message Signs. Electronic message signsrinctuding Time 
and-Temperature Displays^except by conditional use permit. 
Electronic message signs that change more freguently than once per 
fifteen (15) minutes houf-are prohibited 
h Further, any change made with the use of scrolling, 
flashing, fluttering or other animated effects is prohibited. Variances to 
any of these reguirements are not allowed. 
2.308.07 Non-Commercial Signs 
The following regulations apply to signs for residences, public or semi-public 
buildings and similar non-commercial, non-industrial uses: (5/98) 
A. Sign types. The following sign types are allowed: (5/98) 
1 Wall, canopy and window signs subject to the limitations in 
2.308.0 7. C. (5/98) 
2 Free-standing signs subject to the limitations in 2.308.07.C. (5/98) 
3. Temporary displays consisting of any sign type for a period not 
to exceed 21 days in any 365 day period, however the owners or 
responsible parties of such displays shall be responsible for any 
public or private nuisance. (5/98) 
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B. Maximum number. Any combination of wall, canopy or free-standing 
signs not exceeding the sign area and height limitations of this Section; 
plus signs allowed in Section 2.308.07.A.3. (5/98) 
C. Maximum Sign Area. Maximum total sign area for property on which 
the building or buildings are located. (5/98) 
1. Single-family and two-family (duplex) dwelling: 6 square feet. 
(5/98) 
2. Multiple family dwelling: 32 square feet. (5/98) 
3. Public and semi-public: 64 square feet. (5/98) 
D. Maximum sign height: 
1. Wall, canopy or window sign: 8 feet. (5/98) 
2. Free-standing sign: 6 feet. (5/98) 
E. Location: (5/98) 
1. Wall, canopy or window sign shall be set back from the property 
lines of the lot on which it is located, the same distance as the 
building containing the permitted use; provided that wall signs 
may project into the required setback space up to 1.5 feet. (5/98) 
2. Free-standing signs are permitted where fences are allowed. 
(5/98) 
F Illumination. Except for Electronic Message Signs, non-commercial 
sSigns may only be indirectly illuminated by a concealed light source, 
shall not remain illuminated between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 
a.m., (except by conditional use permit) and shall not flash, blink, 
fluctuate or produce glare. (5/98) 
2.308.08 Commercial and Industrial Signs 
The following regulations apply to signs for commercial and industrial uses: 
(5/98) 
A. Non-integrated Business Centers: 
1 Total allowed area. One and one-half square feet of total 
allowed sign area for each lineal foot of building frontage, up to a 
maximum total allowed area of 150 square feet. (5/98) 
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2. Type, maximum number and size of signs. Within the total 
allowed area, one free standing sign per street frontage and an 
unlimited number of wall, canopy or projecting signs. 
Regardless of total allowed area, the free-standing signs shall be 
limited to a maximum of 100 square feet in area, shall not 
exceed one sign on each frontage, and shall be oriented to face 
the traffic flow on the street upon which then front. (5/98) 
3. Maximum sign height: (5/98) 
a. Wall and canopy signs shall not project above the 
parapet or roof eaves. (5/98) 
b. Free-standing signs: 20 feet. (5/98) 
4. Location: (5/98) 
a. Wall or projecting signs may project up to 2 feet from the 
b u i l d i n g . (5/98) 
b. Free-standing signs have no limitations except the signs 
shall not project over street right-of-way and shall comply 
with requirements for vision clearance areas and special 
street setbacks. (5/98) 
B. Integrated Business Centers: 
1 Allowed area. For wall, canopy and projecting signs on 
individual businesses within an integrated business center, one 
and one-half square feet of total allowed sign area for each lineal 
foot of building frontage for the individual business, up to a total 
maximum of 150 square feet per business. The sign area of a 
projecting sign shall be calculated as a free-standing sign. 
Individual businesses may not assign their unused allowed area 
to other businesses in the integrated business center. Free 
standing signs are permitted only as set forth below and in 
Section 2.308.08.C. (Ord 2005-53311/2005) 
2. On a Secondary Building Frontage, one wall sign shall be 
allowed, in addition to that listed above, at the rate of 0.75 sq ft 
per lineal foot of that portion of the building designated a 
Secondary Building Frontage, up to a maximum of 75 sq ft. (Ord 
2005-533 11/2005) 
3. Free-standing Sign. For each integrated business center, 1 free-
standing sign per street frontage not to exceed 100 square feet 
in area. Free-standing signs shall not exceed one sign on each 
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frontage and shall be oriented to face the traffic flow on the 
street upon which they front. <ord 2005-53311/2005) 
4. Maximum sign height: (5/98) 
a. Wall and canopy signs shall not project above the 
parapet or roof eaves. (5/98) 
b. Free-standing signs: 20 feet. (5/98) 
5. Location: 
a. Wall or projecting signs may be located on any face of the 
building, except as provided in 2.308.08.B.4.b, and may 
project up to 2 feet from the building. (Ord 2005-53311/2005) 
b. Wall signage located on a Secondary Building Frontage 
shall be limited to only one sign, limited in size as 
provided in 2.308.08.A.2. In no case may any signage 
derived on the primary building frontage be located on the 
secondary building frontage. (Ord 2005-53311/2005) 
c. Free-standing signs have no limitations except the signs 
shall not project over street right-of-way and shall comply 
with requirements for vision clearance areas and special 
street setbacks. (5/98) 
C. Mixed Use Developments. Signs for developments containing a 
mixture of commercial and residential uses shall be subject to the 
following restrictions: (5/98) 
1 Non-commercial uses shall be subject to the provisions in 
Section 2.308.07. (5/98) 
2. Commercial-industrial uses shall be subject to the provisions for 
integrated business centers in Section 2.308.8.B. (5/98) 
3. Free-standing signs shall be subject to the provisions in Section 
2.308.08.B.2. (5/98) 
D. Additional Signs. Within the limitations of this subsection, the signs 
below do not require a permit and are not included in calculating 
allowed area and number of signs. (5/98) 
1. Secondary Entrance. When a business has two public 
entrances, each on a separate building wall, there is permitted 
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one additional wall sign not to exceed 10 square feet in area for 
the wall where the entrance is not the primary entrance. (5/98) 
2. Directional Signs. Directional signs, such as "Exit" or 
"Entrance", are allowed either as wall or freestanding signs. 
Such signs shall be limited to 3 square feet in area and 2 per 
driveway. Free standing directional signs shall be limited to a 
height of 6 feet. (5/98) 
3. Menu Boards. Order signs describing products and/or order 
instructions to a customer, such as menu boards on the exterior 
of a drive-through restaurant are allowed as follows: one per 
business limited to 40 square feet in area and a maximum height 
of 8 feet. Any order sign greater than 10 square feet in area 
and/or 6 feet in height must be screened from adjacent streets 
by a sight obscuring fence, wall or hedge, (ord 2005-53311/2005) 
E. Signs for Temporary Businesses. Temporary businesses may display 
temporary or portable signs, other than trailer mounted reader boards 
or any sign that includes flashing or rotating lights or moving parts. The 
cumulative size of all such signs may not exceed 32 square feet All 
temporary signs must be placed within 10 feet of the structure or 
vehicle used for the temporary business and may not be placed within 
any public right-of-way. (5/98) 
F Special Commercial Signs 
1. Home Occupation. Maximum area shall be 6 square feet and 
subject to the location provisions in Section 2.306.07 (5/98) 
2. Residential Sales Office. Maximum area shall be 16 square feet 
and subject to the location provisions in Section 2.306.07. (5/98) 
3. Bed and Breakfast. Maximum area shall be 16 square feet and 
subject to the location provisions in Section 2.306.07 (5/98) 
4 Signs for stadiums in the IBP zone. Notwithstanding any other 
regulations in this Chapter, in the IBP zone for stadiums with 
seating for less than 4,000 persons, the following shall apply: (ord 
2005-533 11/2005) 
a. Total allowed area. 760 square feet, (ord 2005-53311/2005) 
b. Type, maximum number and size of signs. Within the 
total allowed area, one (1) free standing sign, and a total 
of no more than two (2) wall or canopy signs. Regardless 
of the total allowed area, the free standing sign shall be 
limited to a maximum of 680 square feet. (Ord 2005-53311/2005) 
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c. Maximum sign height: (Ord 2005-53311/2005) 
1. Wall and canopy signs - shall not project above 
the parapet or roof eaves. <ord 2005-53311/2005) 
2. Free standing sign - maximum total height of fifty 
(50) feet. (Ord 2005-53311/2005) 
d. Location: 
1. Wall signs - may project up to 1.5 feet from the 
building. <ord 2005-53311/2005) 
2. Free standing sign - no limitation except shall not 
project over street right-of-way and shall comply 
with requirements for vision clearance areas and 
special street setbacks, (o rd 2005-53311/2005) 
2.308.09 Conditional Uses 
A. Procedures. Applications for conditional use permits for illumination of 
non-commercial signs, flashing, rotating/revolving signs or electronic 
message signs shall be processed according to the procedure set forth 
in Section 3.103 of this Ordinance. The criteria to be reviewed and 
applied in conditional use permit proceedings for flashing 
rotating/revolving signs or illumination of non-commercial signs or 
electronic message signs are set forth in this Section. 
The 
criteria of Section 3.103 shall not be applied. (Ord 2005-53311/2005) 
B. Decision Criteria. The following criteria shall be used to review and 
decide conditional use permit applications for flashing, 
rotating/revolving, the illumination of non-commercial and electronic 
message signs: (5/98) 
1 The proposed sign is located in an EG, P, IBP, CR, CO, MU, CM 
or a CG zone. (5/98) 
2. The proposed sign, when conditioned, will not either: a) 
significantly Increase or lead to street level sign clutter, or b) lead 
to signs adversely dominate ing the visual image of the area. 
(5/98) 
3. The proposed sign, as conditioned; will not adversely impact the 
surrounding area to a significant degree. (5/98) Electronic 
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Message Signs that are proposed to be located in a P zone 
adjacent to residential areas shall include mitigation measures 
such as screening and buffering or other measures to mitigate 
any impacts onto adjacent properties. Fwthe^for Electronic 
Message Signs thafin-the P zone and are proposed to be 
located in the P zone adjacent to residential areas shall only be 
illuminated between the hours of 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM and 
may only be changed once in a 24 hour period. 
4. The proposed sign will not present a traffic or safety hazard. (5/98) 
5 If the application is for the illumination of non-commercial or a 
flashmg-and/oi^electronic message sign, no rotary beacon lights, 
zip lights, strobe lights, or similar devices shall be allowed. No 
chaser effect or other flashing effect consisting of external lights, 
lamps, bulbs or neon tubes are allowed. 
Electronic Message Signs. Electronic Message signs must 
remain static and unchanging for a period no less than fifteen 
time displays. Further, the level of illumination must be limited in 
the following ways. 
(A) An electronic message sign that contains a changeable display 
produced by light emitting diodes, incandescent or low-voltage 
lamps or bulbs, or cathode ray tubes shall include automatic 
brightness compensation features to adjust brightness to 
compensate for the angle and ambient light conditions. 
(B) No electronic message sign may be illuminated to a degree of 
brightness that is greater than 7,500 nits in the daytime and 1,000 
nits between sunrise and sunset; provided that electronic message 
signs comprised solely of one color may not be illuminated to a 
degree of brightness exceeding the following illumination levels. 
(i) For a display comprised of red only, the degree of 
brightness shall not be greater than 3,150 Nits in the 
daytime and 450 between sunrise and sunset: 
(ii) For a display comprised of green only, the degree of 
brightness shall not be greater than 6,300 nits in the 
daytime and 900 nits between sunrise and sunset; 
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(iii) For a display comprised of amber only, the degree of 
brightness shall not be greater than 4,690 Nits in the 
daytime and 670 nits between sunrise and sunset-
individual element of the sign but can not alternate between the 
76, The total allowed sign area for a business shall be reduced by 
25% if the business has an 
electronic message sign. (5/98) 
87. The proposed sign will comply with all other regulations, 
including, but not limited to height and placement restrictions. 
(5/98) 
2.308.10 Variances 
A. Procedure. Any allowance for signs not complying with the standards 
set forth in these regulations shall be by variance. Minor variances 
under Section 3.105.04 of this Ordinance shall not be allowed. 
Variances to this Section will be processed according to the procedures 
in Section 3.202.02 as a Type l-B procedure. The criteria in Section 
3.105 shall not be used, but instead the following criteria shall be used 
to review and decide variance applications: (ord 2005-53311/2005) 
1 There are unique circumstances of conditions of the lot, building 
or traffic pattern such that: (5/98) 
a. The existing sign regulations create an undue hardship; 
(5/98) 
b. The requested variance is consistent with the purpose of 
this chapter as stated in Section 2.308.01; and 
c. The granting of the variance compensates for those 
circumstances in a manner equitable with other property 
owners and is thus not a special privilege to any other 
business. The variance requested shall be the minimum 
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necessary to compensate for those conditions and 
achieve the purpose of this chapter. (5/98) 
The granting of the variance shall not: (5/98) 
a. Decrease traffic safety nor detrimentally affect any other 
identified items of public welfare. (5/98) 
b. Result in a special advertising advantage in relation to 
neighboring businesses or businesses of a similar nature. 
The desire to match standard sign sizes (for example, 
chain store signs) shall not be listed or considered as a 
reason for a variance. (5/98) 
c. Be the result of a self-imposed condition or hardship. (5/98) 
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CITY OF KEIZER 
OMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 
P.O. BOX 21000 
KEIZER, OR 97307-1000 
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