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Airpark Directional Signage Program
Airpark Signage Specifications (pdf/1.3mb/2pp)
The City of Scottsdale Current Planning Staff developed a signage option for businesses located in the industrially zoned districts of the city, such as the Airpark.
This signage alternative was developed in response to concerns that multi-tenant buildings in industrial areas have limited options for providing business identification. Industrial park tenants are additionally hampered by buildings that are often oriented perpendicular to the street which results in tenants in the back of the site without street exposure.
The Airpark Directional Signage Program was also developed to allow multi-tenant buildings to identify their businesses along the street in-lieu of A-frame signs, which are prohibited by code.
Airpark building and business owners are encouraged to utilize this option.
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Staff worked with a local sign company, Royal Sign Company, to develop a directional sign that:
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This solution will provide business identity along the street via a specified directional sign standard that is limited to use in industrially zoned areas of the city. A prototype was recently installed at 7845 E. Redfield (see attached photo).
A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
An Airpark business or property owner may select any sign company they wish to assist them in manufacturing and installing an Airpark Directional Sign.
Airpark business and property owners who would like to utilize Airpark Directional Signage to advertise the location of a business must meet the following requirements:
1. Airpark Directional Signs must exactly match the specifications outlined here: Airpark Directional Signage Specifications (pdf/1.3mb/2pp)
2. Airpark Directional Signs cannot encroach into the public right-of-way or the traffic visibility zone at street corners or driveways.
3. A maximum of four (4) tenant panels are allowed per sign, double-sided. Only one business is allowed a maximum of one panel.
4. The maximum number of Airpark Directional Signs per development or parcel is one per driveway.
5. Only the business name is allowed on the signs. No logos are allowed, and font, letterstyle and color of the business must meet the Airpark Directional Signage Specifications.
6. Airpark Directional Signs located within a public utility easement (P.U.E.) must obtain written approval from all affected utility companies.
B. submittal requirements
No permit is required to install an Airpark Directional Sign; however, the City of Scottsdale does require a courtesy site plan approval to review compliance with the Sign Ordinance.
A site plan approval may be obtained at the One Stop Shop, located on the 1st floor of One Civic Center, 7447 E. Indian School Road, Suite 105. Please provide the following when applying for an Airpark Directional Signage site plan approval:
1. A copy of the Airpark Directional Signage Specifications.
2. A site plan of the location where the sign(s) will be located. Show all property lines, and dimensions to the sign from the back-of-street curb, internal driveway curbs and the centerline of the street. Also show the location of all public utility easements.
3. Landlord approval letter.
4. Property owner/business owner phone number and address.
5. Approval letters from all affected utility companies if the sign is proposed in a public utility easement. Utility company contacts may be obtained by calling Current Planning Staff at 480-312-7828 or e-mail: signs@scottsdaleaz.gov.
Questions on the Airpark Directional Signage Program?
Please contact Current Planning Staff at 480-312-7828 or e-mail: signs@scottsdaleaz.gov
