1159.07 SIGNS PERMITTED IN COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE DISTRICTS (C-1, C-2, C-3 AND O-1 DISTRICTS).
(a) Exempt Signs. Exempt signs shall be permitted in residential districts, pursuant to Section 1159.04(a).
(b) Temporary Signs. Temporary signs specified in Section 1159.04(c) shall be permitted in commercial and office districts.
(c) Nonconforming Signs. Nonconforming signs in commercial and office districts shall be subject to the requirements in Section 1159.03(d).
(d) Signs for One Commercial Business on a Parcel.
(1) Ground or Planter Signs.
A. Maximum number: one (1) ground or planter sign shall be permitted per road frontage for each business.
B. Maximum size: the total area of a ground or planter sign shall not exceed one-half (½) of a square foot per lineal foot of frontage, but in no case shall the sign exceed sixty-four (64) square feet. On corner lots, where the applicant wishes to have one (1) sign on each frontage, the frontage shall be measured independently for each frontage.
C. Maximum height: a ground or planter sign shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height.
D. Electronic display: Electronic changeable copy signs and electronic graphic display signs are permitted on ground and planter signs, subject to the requirements in Section 1159.04(e).
(2) Business Identification Wall Signs.
A. Maximum number: one (1) business identification wall sign shall be permitted per street frontage. Where more than one wall sign is permitted, the signs shall be proportionate in size to each other and to the building faces on which they are mounted.
B. Maximum size: the total area of a business identification wall sign shall not exceed one and one-half (1½) square feet per lineal foot of building frontage, but in no case shall the sign exceed forty-eight (48) square feet in area.
C. Location: one (1) business identification wall sign may be located on each side of a building that faces a street.
D. Vertical dimensions: the vertical dimension of a business identification wall sign shall not exceed one-third (1/3) of the building height.
E. Horizontal dimensions: the horizontal dimension of a business identification wall sign shall not exceed three-fourths (3/4) of the building width.
(3) Directional Wall Signs. Wall signs to identify service or delivery entrances and provide general site directions shall be permitted, subject to the following regulations:
A. Maximum size: five (5) square feet
B. Maximum height: as needed
C. Maximum number: no more than four (4) per building
(4) Canopy Signs.
A. Maximum number: one (1) sign shall be permitted on each side of a building offering customer access.
B. Maximum size: six (6) square feet
C. Minimum clearance: eight (8) feet, measured from grade level to the bottom of the sign.
D. Location: canopy signs shall be located under a canopy, attached to the principal building or the underside of the canopy, where it will be visible to pedestrians
E. Orientation: canopy signs shall be hung at 90o to the store front.
(5) Window Signs. Temporary window signs are permitted in commercial and office districts subject to the regulations in Section 1159.04(c). Permanent window signs are permitted subject to the following regulations:
A. Maximum window coverage: permanent window signs shall not cover more than twenty percent (20%) of the window and glass area on the side of the building on which the signs will be located.
B. Temporary and permanent window coverage: the area allowed for temporary plus permanent signs shall not cover more than forty percent (40%) of the window and glass area on the side of the building on which the signs will be located.
C. Location: permanent window signs shall be located on the inside, with the intent of being viewed from the outside.
D. Maximum number: two (2) permanent signs per building face.
E. Materials: such signs shall be constructed of permanent materials.
(6) Supplemental Commercial Signs. Supplemental commercial signs are permitted, subject to Section 1159.04(c).
(7) Awning Signs. Awning signs shall be permitted, subject to the following regulations:
A. Message location. The letters, numbers and graphics, shall be located only on the vertical front valance and side of the awning.
B. Dimensions. Letters, numbers and graphics shall be no more than eight (8) inches in height. On the front face the message shall be at least one (1) foot from each end of the awning.
C. Maximum message size: ten (10) square feet. The area of signs on awnings shall be counted in determining compliance with the requirements for total area of wall signs permitted on a parcel.
(9) Gasoline Price Signs. Gasoline price signs are permitted, subject to the following regulations:
A. Number: One (1) gasoline price sign shall be permitted as part of each permitted ground or planted sign on the site.
B. Size: Gasoline price signs shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in area. Gasoline price signs shall be counted in determining compliance with the requirements for total area of ground or planter signs permitted on the parcel.
C. Setback: Gasoline price signs shall comply with the setback and height requirements specified for ground or planter signs.
(10) Pedestrian Blade Signs. Pedestrian blade signs are permitted, subject to the following requirements:
A. Number: One (1) pedestrian blade sign shall be permitted on each side of a building offering customer access, provided that such signs are spaced not less than twenty (20) feet apart horizontally.
B. Orientation: Pedestrian blade signs shall project perpendicularly from the building wall from which it protrudes at a 90o angle.
C. Height: Pedestrian blade signs shall be placed so that there is a minimum distance of eight (8) feet between the sidewalk underneath and the bottom edge of the sign. Blade signs shall not extend vertically beyond the bottom of the second story windowsill, if one exists, and shall not exceed a height above the roofline of the building to which it is attached.
D. Size: Pedestrian blade signs shall not exceed a display area of six (6) square feet per sign face and no such sign shall have more than two (2) faces.
E. Materials: Pedestrian blade signs shall be constructed of durable rigid material such as wood, metal, MDO plywood, etc., and maintained in such a manner as to continue its original appearance and to assure safety to pedestrians.
(e) Signs for Business Complexes. The following regulations apply where multiple businesses are established on the same parcel in such a manner as to constitute a "business complex" as defined in this Ordinance.
(1) Entranceway Signs. Business complex entranceway signs are permitted subject to Section 1159.04(f).
(2) Signs for Individual Ground Floor Businesses.
A. Business Identification Wall Signs.
1. Maximum number: one (1) business identification wall sign shall be permitted per street or business frontage. Where more than one wall sign is permitted, the signs shall be proportionate in size to each other and to the building faces on which they are mounted.
2. Maximum size: the total area of a business identification wall sign shall not exceed one and one-half (1 ½) square feet per lineal foot of building frontage, but in no case shall the sign exceed forty-eight (48) square feet in area. A business located in a shopping center or other business complex that has multiple units shall use its business frontage to calculate permitted wall sign area.
3. Location: one (1) business identification wall sign may be located on each side of a building on which the business has frontage.
B. Directional Wall Signs. Wall signs to identify service or delivery entrances and provide general site directions shall be permitted, subject to the following regulations:
1. Maximum size: five (5) square feet
2. Maximum height: six (6) feet above grade
3. Maximum number: no more than four (4) per building
C. Canopy Signs.
1. Maximum number: one (1) sign shall be permitted on each side of a building offering customer access.
2. Maximum size: six (6) square feet
3. Minimum clearance: eight (8) feet, measured from grade level to the bottom of the sign.
4. Location: canopy signs shall be located under a canopy, attached to the principal building or the underside of the canopy, where it will be visible to pedestrians
5. Orientation: canopy signs shall be hung at 90o to the store front.
D. Window Signs. Businesses in business complexes are permitted to have temporary window signs, subject to the regulations in Section 1159.04(c). Permanent window signs are permitted subject to the following regulations:
1. Maximum window coverage: permanent window signs shall not cover more than twenty percent (20%) of the window and glass area on the side of the building on which the signs will be located.
2. Temporary and permanent window coverage: the area allowed for temporary plus permanent signs shall not cover more than forty percent (40%) of the window and glass area on the side of the building on which the signs will be located.
3. Location: permanent window signs shall be located on the inside, with the intent of being viewed from the outside.
4. Maximum number: two (2) permanent window signs per building face.
5. Materials: such signs shall be constructed of permanent materials.
E. Supplemental Commercial Signs. Supplemental commercial signs are permitted, subject to Section 1159.04(c).
F. Awning Signs. Individual businesses in a business complex may have one (1) awning sign, subject to the following regulations:
1. Message location. The letters, numbers and graphics, shall be located only on the vertical front valance and side of the awning.
2. Dimensions. Letters, numbers and graphics shall be no more than eight (8) inches in height. On the front face the message shall be at least one (1) foot from each end of the awning.
3. Maximum message size: ten (10) square feet. The area of signs on awnings shall be counted in determining compliance with the requirements for total area of wall signs permitted on a parcel.
H. Pedestrian Blade Signs. Pedestrian blade signs are permitted, subject to the following requirements:
1. Number: One (1) pedestrian blade sign shall be permitted on each side of a building offering customer access, provided that such signs are spaced not less than twenty (20) feet apart horizontally.
2. Orientation: Pedestrian blade signs shall project perpendicularly from the building wall from which it protrudes at a 90o angle.
3. Height: Pedestrian blade signs shall be placed so that there is a minimum distance of eight (8) feet between the sidewalk underneath and the bottom edge of the sign. Blade signs shall not extend vertically beyond the bottom of the second story windowsill, if one exists, and shall not exceed a height above the roofline of the building to which it is attached.
4. Size: Pedestrian blade signs shall not exceed a display area of six (6) square feet per sign face and no such sign shall have more than two (2) faces.
5. Materials: Pedestrian blade signs shall be constructed of durable rigid material such as wood, metal, MDO plywood, etc., and maintained in such a manner as to continue its original appearance and to assure safety to pedestrian
(3) Signs for Individual Businesses Above Ground Floor.
A. Window Signs. Businesses above the ground floor in business complexes are permitted to have window signs only. Temporary window signs shall be subject to the regulations in Section 1159.04(c). Permanent window signs are permitted subject to the following regulations:
1. Maximum window coverage: permanent window signs shall not cover more than twenty percent (20%) of the window and glass area on the side of the building on which the signs will be located.
2. Temporary and permanent window coverage: the area allowed for temporary plus permanent signs shall not cover more than forty percent (40%) of the window and glass area on the side of the building on which the signs will be located.
3. Location: permanent window signs shall be located on the inside, with the intent of being viewed from the outside.
4. Maximum number: two (2) permanent window signs per building face.
5. Materials: such signs shall be constructed of permanent materials.
(Ord. 2013-128. Passed 3-10-14.)
(Ord. 2013-128. Passed 3-10-14.)