1141.16 SIGNS IN SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICTS (U-4B).

   (a)    Area of Signs.  The total area of all permanent Signs shall not exceed one (1) square foot for each lineal foot of exterior perimeter wall of the main mall building as determined by the Building Commissioner. Total permanent Sign area may be allocated to any or all of the Sign types in Subsections (b) through (e) subject to the restrictions and requirements set forth herein.

   (b)    Wall Signs.  Wall Signs shall not project more than eighteen inches (18") in front of the building wall to which they are attached. Wall Signs may be backlit or externally illuminated. If internally illuminated, only letters and logos shall transmit light, backgrounds shall remain solid opaque. Wall Signs may include any or all of the following:

      (1)    Mall Signs. Wall Signs may be permitted on the main mall building only to identify mall entrances and for anchor tenants with exterior entrances.

      (2)    Streetscape Tenant Signs. Wall Signs for streetscape tenants with exterior entrances shall not exceed one (1) square foot per lineal foot of store frontage nor shall the length of such signs be more than seventy percent (70%) of the store frontage. Lighting of streetscape tenant signage shall be turned off during nonbusiness hours.

      (3)    Restaurant Signs. Wall Signs for free-standing restaurants shall not exceed one (1) square foot per lineal foot of wall frontage nor shall the length of any such Signs be more than seventy percent (70%) of the length of the wall to which it is attached. Illuminated restaurant signs shall be turned off during nonbusiness hours.

   (c)    Monument Signs.  The mall development shall be permitted a total of two (2) Monument Signs, which shall not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet in area nor ten feet (10') in height. One such Monument Sign may be located at the intersection of Cedar Road and George Zeiger Drive and the other at the intersection of Richmond Road and George Zeiger Drive. Monument Signs shall be located a minimum of ten feet (10') from all property boundary lines and the public right-of-way. Each Monument Sign shall be so designed and constructed of such materials as to be compatible with the architectural treatment of the principal mall building. The base and foundation of each Monument Sign shall be landscaped with plant material as approved by the Commission.

   (d)    Entrance Identification Signs.  The mall development shall be permitted two (2) entrance identification Signs at each driveway entrance to the site. Entrance identifications Signs shall not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet in area nor eight feet (8') in height and shall be located a minimum of ten feet (10') from all property boundary lines and the public right-of-way. Each entrance identification sign shall be so designed and constructed of such materials as to be compatible with the architectural treatment of the principal mall building. The base and foundation of each entrance identification sign shall be landscaped with plant material as approved by the Commission.

   (e)   Window Signs.  Window Signs shall be limited to one (1) such Sign per use or tenant which Sign shall not exceed a maximum of four (4) square feet in area.

   (f)   Wayfinding Signs. The mall development shall submit a Wayfinding Signage plan to the Commission as part of the Site Development Plan review process. The Commission may, at its sole discretion, authorize the installation of Wayfinding signs where it deems their use necessary and/or appropriate for guiding traffic flow on the site.  The Wayfinding Sign plan may include Monument identification Signs for freestanding tenants, provided that such Signs are located adjacent to the use and do not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area nor eight feet (8') in height. Wayfinding Signs approved by the Commission shall not be counted as part of the total permitted sign area as set forth in Subsection (a) hereof. The number, size, height, and location of Wayfinding Signs shall be as authorized by the Commission, provided however, that no such signs shall exceed a maximum of forty-eight (48) square feet in area or twelve feet (12') in height.

   (g)   Temporary Signs. Temporary Signs may be approved from time to time for such duration and in such manner as specifically authorized by the Safety Director and Building Commissioner. Temporary Signs shall require the approval of the Architectural Review Board.

(Ord. 2018-94.  Passed 10-21-19.)

1141.17 SIGNS IN OFFICE BUILDING AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS (U-7A, U-8, U-8A).

   (a)   Area of Signs.  The total area of all permanent Signs for each use, parcel, building, or land under common ownership or control shall not exceed one (1) square foot for each lineal foot of the building wall or facade which faces the principal street or contains the main entrance as determined by the Building Commissioner. 

   (b)   Secondary Entrances. Buildings or parcels having frontage or a facade facing a second street, may increase the permitted total Sign area for permanent Signs as calculated herein by fifty percent (50%).

   (c)   Permanent Signs. Total permanent Sign area may be allocated to any or all of the following Sign types subject to the restrictions and requirements set forth herein:

      (1)   Wall Signs. Wall Signs shall not project more than eighteen inches (18")  in front of the building wall to which they are attached nor shall more than twenty percent (20%) of the Sign's total height be extended above the top of the wall. 

      (2)   Projecting Signs. Projecting Signs shall be limited to one (1) Sign for each establishment or store front and shall not exceed a maximum of eight (8) square feet in area. Any face of a Projecting Sign shall be not less than five feet (5') from a side lot line or party wall of another store unit. The amount of projection from the wall surface shall be as determined by the Building Commissioner. Projecting Signs shall not extend above the roof line of the building to which they are affixed.

      (3)   Marquee Signs. Marquee Signs may extend above the face or topside, but the vertical dimension of such Sign, including the exposed portion of the face, shall not exceed four feet (4').

      (4)   Monument Signs. Each use, parcel, building, or land under common ownership or control shall be permitted one (1) Monument Sign which shall not exceed forty (40) square feet in area nor eight feet (8') in height. Parcels which have frontage on two or more streets may have a second Monument Sign provided that the second Monument Sign is located on a different street and does not exceed forty (40) square feet in area nor eight feet (8') in height. Monument Signs shall be located a minimum of ten feet (10') from the right-of-way line of any street and all property boundary lines, and shall be located a minimum of twenty-five feet (25') from any residential zoning district line. Each Monument Sign shall be so designed and constructed of such materials as to be compatible with the architectural treatment of the principal building. The base and foundation of each Monument Sign shall be landscaped with plant material as approved by the Building Commissioner.

      (5)   Window Signs. Window Signs shall be limited to one (1) such Sign per use or tenant which Sign shall not exceed a maximum of four (4) square feet in area.

   (d)   Wayfinding Signs. Buildings, lots, and parcels with multiple tenants and/or uses may submit a Wayfinding Signage plan to the Commission as part of the Site Development Plan review process.  The Commission may, at its sole discretion, authorize the installation of Wayfinding Signs where it deems their use necessary and/or appropriate for guiding traffic flow on the site.  Wayfinding Signs approved by the Commission shall not be counted as part of the total permitted Sign area as set forth in subsections (a) and (b) hereof.  The number, size, height, and location of Wayfinding Signs shall be as authorized by the Commission, provided however, that no such Signs shall exceed a maximum of thirty (30) square feet in area or eight feet (8') in height.

   (e)   Temporary Signs.

      (1)   One sign, which may be either a Wall or free-standing Sign, not exceeding twenty (20) square feet in area shall be permitted for each lot for not more than two (2) thirty (30) day periods per year. Free-standing Signs shall not exceed six feet (6') in height nor shall such Signs be located less than ten feet (10') from the right-of-way line of any street or any side lot line.

      (2)   One Temporary free-standing Sign may be erected on a site during construction or reconstruction of a building for which a valid building permit has been obtained. Such Sign shall not exceed forty (40) square feet in area nor eight feet (8') in height. Each such Sign shall be located a minimum of ten feet (10') from the right-of-way line of any street or any property line and shall be removed within five (5) days of issuance of an Occupancy Permit by the Building Commissioner.

      (3)   One Temporary free-standing Sign not exceeding six (6) square feet in area and six feet (6') in height may be erected on a site indicating the availability of said site for sale or lease.  A permit shall be obtained from the Building Commissioner for each such Sign, however, said Signs shall not require the approval of the Architectural Review Board.

         (Ord. 2018-94.  Passed 10-21-19.)

1141.18 SIGNS IN MOTOR SERVICE DISTRICTS (U-9).

   (a)   Area of Signs.  The total area of all permanent Signs for each use, parcel, building, or land under common ownership or control shall not exceed three (3) square feet for each lineal foot of the building wall or facade which faces the principal street or contains the main entrance as determined by the Building Commissioner up to eighty lineal feet (80') and one (1) square foot of each additional lineal foot of building wall or facade in excess of eighty feet (80').

   (b)   Secondary Entrances. Buildings or parcels having frontage or a facade facing a second street, may increase the permitted total sign area for permanent Signs as calculated herein by twenty-five percent (25%).

   (c)   Permanent Signs. Total permanent Sign area may be allocated to any or all of the following Sign types subject to the restrictions and requirements set forth herein:

      (1)   Wall Signs. Wall Signs shall not project more than eighteen inches (18") in front of the building wall to which they are attached nor shall more than twenty percent (20%) of the Sign's total height be extended above the top of the wall.

      (2)   Marquee Signs. Marquee Signs may extend above the face or topside, but the vertical dimension of such Sign, including the exposed portion of the face, shall not exceed four feet (4').

      (3)   Monument Signs. Each use, parcel, building, or land under common ownership or control shall be permitted one (1) Monument Sign which shall not exceed forty (40) square feet in area nor eight feet (8') in height. Parcels which have frontage on two (2) or more streets may have a second Monument Sign provided that the second Monument Sign is located on a different street and does not exceed forty (40) square feet in area nor eight feet (8') in height. Monument Signs shall be located a minimum of ten feet (10') from all property boundary lines and the public right-of-way, and shall be located a minimum of twenty-five feet (25') from any residential zoning district line. Each Monument Sign shall be so designed and constructed of such materials as to be compatible with the architectural treatment of the principal building. The base and foundation of each Monument Sign shall be landscaped with plant material as approved by the Building Commissioner.

      (4)   Window Signs. Window Signs shall be limited to one (1) such sign per use or tenant which Sign shall not exceed a maximum of four (4) square feet in area.

      (5)   Pole Signs.  One (1) Pole Sign shall be permitted on a parcel which contains a permitted U-9 use and which directly abuts the freeway right-of-way.  Pole Signs shall not exceed fifty feet (50') in height or three hundred (300) square feet in area per Sign face.  The maximum number of faces on any Pole Sign shall be two (2).  Pole Signs shall be setback a minimum of twenty feet (20') from any property line and must be located a minimum of two hundred feet (200') from any other Pole Sign.  Such Pole Signs shall only be used to identify or advertise U-9 uses.  Pole Signs shall not be calculated as part of the maximum area of permitted signage under Section 1141.16(a).

      (6)   Changeable Copy Signs.  Automobile agencies with new and used vehicle sales and service shall be permitted one (1) permanent Monument Changeable Copy Sign with a maximum of two (2) faces which shall not exceed forty (40) square feet in area per face and which shall not exceed a maximum of eight feet (8') in total height.  Said Sign shall be in addition to such other signage as may be authorized herein, and shall not be included in the calculation of maximum Sign area.  Such Sign shall be placed on a permanent foundation and may be illuminated.

   (d)   Temporary Signs.

      (1)   One (1) Temporary Sign, which may be either a Wall or free-standing Sign, not exceeding twenty (20) square feet in area shall be permitted for each lot for not more than two (2) thirty (30) day periods per year. Free-standing Signs shall not exceed six feet (6') in height nor shall such Signs be located less than ten feet (10') from the public right-of-way line of any street or any side lot line.

      (2)   One (1) Temporary, free-standing Sign may be erected on a site during construction or reconstruction of a building for which a valid building permit has been obtained. Such Sign shall not exceed forty (40) square feet in area nor eight feet (8') in height. Each such Sign shall be located a minimum of ten feet (10') from the right-of-way line of any street or any side lot line and shall be removed within five (5) days of issuance of an Occupancy Permit by the Building Commissioner.

      (3)   One (1) Temporary, free-standing Sign not exceeding six (6) square feet in area and six feet (6') in height may be erected on a site indicating the availability of said site for sale or lease.  A permit shall be obtained from the Building Commissioner for each such Sign, however, said Signs shall not require the approval of the Architectural Review Board

   (e)    Wayfinding Signs. Buildings, lots, and parcels with multiple tenants and/or uses may submit a Wayfinding Signage plan to the Commission as part of the Site Development Plan review process. The may, at its sole discretion, authorize the installation of Wayfinding Signs where it deems their use necessary and/or appropriate for guiding traffic flow on the site. Wayfinding Signs approved by the Commission shall not be counted as part of the total permitted Sign area as set forth in subsections (a) and (b) hereof. The number, size, height, and location of Wayfinding Signs shall be as authorized by the Commission, provided however, that no such signs shall exceed a maximum of thirty (30) square feet in area or eight feet (8') in height.

(Ord. 2018-94.  Passed 10-21-19.)

1141.19 SIGNS IN PLANNED MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS (U-10).

   Signs in the Planned Mixed Use Development District shall be reviewed and approved by the Commission as part of Site Development Plan approval pursuant to Section 1108.03.

(Ord. 2018-94.  Passed 10-21-19.)

1141.20 NONCONFORMING SIGNS.

   Signs which were legally in existence prior to the effective date of this Chapter, but which do not conform with the provisions hereof, may be maintained as a matter of right provided that such Signs comply with the provisions of Part Thirteen of the Building Code regarding safety, maintenance, and repair.  Normal maintenance such as painting, cleaning, or minor repairs shall be permitted on all such nonconforming signs.  Relocation or replacement of a nonconforming Sign or any alteration in the size or structure of such Sign, shall cause the Sign to lose its status as legally nonconforming and said Sign shall be immediately brought into compliance with this Chapter.  (Ord. 2018-94.  Passed 10-21-19.)