A. Permanent Signs Exempt From Permit Requirement: The following types of permanent signs are exempt from the sign permit requirements of section 10-3-9, "Sign Permit", of this title and are allowed in all zoning districts provided that they comply with the following standards.
1. Driveway access signs. Two (2) driveway access signs are allowed per driveway access from a public street. One driveway access sign is allowed per intersection of internal driveways. Driveway access signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area and four feet (4') in height per sign.
2. Flags.
3. Government signs.
4. Headstones.
5. Historical markers. Historical markers shall be constructed of bronze or other incombustible materials, and shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area per sign.
6. Miscellaneous information signs.
7. Parking lot signs. Parking lot signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area per sign.
8. Residential signs. One wall or window sign shall be allowed per lot in Residential Zoning Districts. Residential signs shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area and shall not be illuminated.
9. Street address signs. Street address signs shall not be internally-illuminated and shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area per sign in Single-Dwelling Unit Zoning Districts and six (6) square feet in area per sign in all other zoning districts.
10. Warning signs. Two (2) warning signs shall be allowed per zoning lot and warning signs shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area per sign.
11. Wayfinding signs.
B. Permanent Signs With Permit Requirement: The following permanent signs require a sign permit, in accordance with section 10-3-9, "Sign Permit", of this title, and shall comply with the following standards. Table 10-10-5-1, "Permanent Signs Permitted By District", of this subsection establishes the permitted districts for the listed sign types.
TABLE 10-10-5-1
PERMANENT SIGNS PERMITTED BY DISTRICT
PERMANENT SIGNS PERMITTED BY DISTRICT
• | = | Permitted, subject to the conditions of this chapter. |
= | Permitted for non-residential uses and multiple-unit dwelling uses, subject to the conditions of this chapter. |
Type | Residential Districts | Commercial Districts | Industrial Districts | |||
R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 | R-5, R-6 | C-1 | C-2 | I-1 | I-2 | |
Type | Residential Districts | Commercial Districts | Industrial Districts | |||
R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 | R-5, R-6 | C-1 | C-2 | I-1 | I-2 | |
Awning signs | • | • | • | • | ||
Canopy-mounted-signs | • | • | • | • | ||
Drive-through signs | • | • | ||||
Electronic message signs | • | |||||
Hanging signs | • | • | ||||
Manually changeable copy signs | • | • | • | • | ||
Marquee signs | • | • | ||||
Monument signs | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Projecting signs | • | • | ||||
Roof signs (painted) | • | • | ||||
Wall signs | • | • | • | • | ||
Window signs | • | • | • | • | ||
1. Awning Signs: Awnings that do not display signs are not subject to the regulations of this section. Refer to figure 10-10-5-1, "Awning Sign", of this subsection.
a. Location:
(1) Awning signs are allowed in the C-1, C-2, I-1, and I-2 Districts, and in all Residential Districts for non-residential uses and multiple-unit dwelling uses.
(2) An awning sign may project from the front, side, rear, or corner side facade of the building to which it is attached.
(3) An awning sign may project over the lot line, but shall not project more than four feet (4') from the facade of the building to which it is attached.
(4) No portion of the awning on which the awning sign is attached shall be located lower than eight feet (8') above grade.
(5) An awning sign shall not project higher than the highest point of the awning to which is it attached or lower than the lowest point of the awning to which it is attached.
(6) Awning signs shall be generally aligned with awning signs that are attached to adjacent buildings to maintain a sense of visual continuity.
b. Size: An awning sign shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the area of the awning on which it is located. For awnings extending across the building frontage of more than one ground floor tenant, the awning area for each tenant shall be measured from the limits of each building frontage. Awning signs are exempt from the measurement standard of subsection 10-10-3A1, "Signs With Backgrounds", of this chapter and shall follow the measurement standard of subsection 10-10-3A2, "Signs With Freestanding Letters And/Or Logos", of this chapter.
c. Illumination: Externally illuminated awning signs are allowed only in accordance with subsection 10-10-2D, "Illumination", of this chapter. Awning signs shall not be back-lit.
d. Display Standards:
(1) Awning signs shall be displayed on awnings constructed out of durable, weather-resistant material such as canvas, nylon, vinyl- coated fabric, or metal.
(2) Awning signs shall not be displayed on round, arched, bubble, box, or waterfall awnings.
FIGURE 10-10-5-1
AWNING SIGN
AWNING SIGN
Front view Side view
2. Canopy-Mounted Signs: Refer to figure 10-10-5-2, "Canopy- Mounted Sign", of this subsection.
a. Location:
(1) Canopy-mounted signs are allowed in the C-1, C-2, I-1, and I-2 Districts, and in all Residential Districts for non- residential uses and multiple-unit dwelling uses.
(2) The canopy upon which the canopy-mounted sign is displayed may project from the front, side, rear, or corner side facade of the building to which it is attached.
(3) A canopy-mounted sign may project over the lot line, but shall not project more than four feet (4') from the facade of the building to which it is attached.
(4) The canopy upon which the canopy-mounted sign is displayed shall be located at least eight feet (8') above grade, and the canopy-mounted sign shall not extend below the lowest point of the canopy on which it is displayed.
(5) Canopy-mounted signs shall be generally aligned with canopy- mounted signs that are attached to adjacent buildings to maintain a sense of visual continuity.
b. Quantity: One canopy-mounted sign is allowed per tenant entrance.
c. Size:
(1) Area: The total area of canopy-mounted signs shall not exceed one square foot of sign area per linear foot of the building facade to which the sign will be affixed.
(2) Height: Canopy-mounted signs shall not exceed two feet (2') in height as measured from the top of the canopy.
d. Illumination: Internally and externally illuminated canopy- mounted signs are allowed only in accordance with subsection 10-10-2D, "Illumination", of this chapter.
e. Gas Station Canopies: Gas station canopies may have one sign per canopy facade. Gas station canopy signs shall not exceed three and one-half feet (31/2') in height and may not project above or below the canopy. Externally illuminated gas station canopy signs are allowed only in accordance with subsection 10-10-2D, "Illumination", of this chapter.
FIGURE 10-10-5-2
CANOPY-MOUNTED SIGN
CANOPY-MOUNTED SIGN
Front view Side view
3. Drive-Through Signs: Refer to figure 10-10-5-3, "Drive-Through Sign", of this subsection.
a. Location:
(1) Drive-through signs are allowed for any drive-through establishment.
(2) Drive-through signs shall be located a minimum of fifteen feet (15') from the lot line of any lot in a Residential Zoning District.
b. Quantity: One drive-through sign is allowed per drive-through lane. One additional Presell menu board is permitted per drive-through establishment subject to Zoning Administrator approval of design and location.
c. Size: Drive-through signs shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet in area and six feet (6') in height.
d. Illumination:
(1) Internally illuminated drive-through signs are allowed only in accordance with subsection 10-10-2D, "Illumination", of this chapter.
(2) Drive-through signs may include a speaker and an electronic screen to display information to customers.
e. Display Standards: Drive-through signs shall be displayed as wall signs or monument signs. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this subsection B3 and the applicable provisions of subsection B8, "Monument Signs", of this section, the provisions of this subsection B3 shall control.
FIGURE 10-10-5-3
DRIVE-THROUGH SIGN
DRIVE-THROUGH SIGN
4. Electronic Message Signs: Refer to figure 10-10-5-4, "Electronic Message Sign", of this subsection.
a. Location:
(1) Electronic message signs are allowed in the C-2 District and in all Residential Districts for parks, schools, libraries, and places of worship only.
(2) Electronic message signs shall be allowed as components of marquee or monument signs. An electronic message sign is subject to the regulations pertaining to the sign type upon which it is located.
(3) Electronic message signs shall not be located within one mile of the property line of a lot containing another electronic message sign, as measured along the nearest roadway.
b. Quantity: One electronic message sign is allowed per zoning lot.
c. Size: An electronic message sign shall not occupy more than fifty percent (50%) of the total sign area of the marquee or monument sign on which it is displayed.
d. Illumination:
(1) Internally illuminated electronic message signs are allowed only in accordance with subsection 10-10-2D, "Illumination", of this chapter.
(2) Electronic message signs are allowed to change their message once every ten (10) seconds, and the transitions between messages shall be instantaneous.
(3) Electronic message signs shall display static messages that do not contain a light source that flashes, blinks, strobes, travels, chases, rotates, or changes in intensity, brightness, or color.
(4) Electronic message signs shall be designed to default to a static display in the event of mechanical failure.
FIGURE 10-10-5-4
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE SIGN
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE SIGN
5. Hanging Signs: Refer to figure 10-10-5-5, "Hanging Sign", of this subsection.
a. Location:
(1) Hanging signs are allowed in the C-1 and C-2 Districts.
(2) The hanging sign shall be located entirely underneath the awning or canopy to which it is attached. Hanging signs shall not be attached to marquee signs.
b. Quantity: One hanging sign is allowed per street frontage per tenant located on the ground floor.
c. Size:
(1) Area: Hanging signs shall not exceed eight (8) square feet in area per sign.
(2) Height: Hanging signs shall be located at least eight feet (8') above grade.
d. Illumination: Internally and externally illuminated hanging signs are allowed only in accordance with subsection 10-10-2D, "Illumination", of this chapter.
FIGURE 10-10-5-5
HANGING SIGN
HANGING SIGN
6. Manually Changeable Copy Signs: Refer to figure 10-10-5-6, "Manually Changeable Copy Sign", of this subsection.
a. Location:
(1) Manually changeable copy signs are allowed in the C-1, C-2, I-1, and I-2, and in all Residential Districts for non- residential uses.
(2) Manually changeable copy signs shall be allowed as components of marquee or monument signs. A manually changeable copy sign is subject to the regulations pertaining to the sign type upon which it is located.
b. Quantity: One manually changeable copy sign or electronic message sign is allowed per zoning lot.
c. Size: A manually changeable copy sign shall not occupy more than eighty percent (80%) of the total sign area of the marquee, monument, or wall sign on which it is displayed.
d. Illumination: Internally illuminated manually changeable copy signs are allowed only in accordance with subsection 10-10-2D, "Illumination", of this chapter.
FIGURE 10-10-5-6
MANUALLY CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN
MANUALLY CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN
7. Marquee Signs: Refer to figure 10-10-5-7, "Marquee Sign", of this subsection.
a. Location:
(1) Marquee signs are allowed in the C-1 and C-2 Districts.
(2) A marquee sign may project from the front or corner side facade of the building to which it is attached, but shall not project beyond the curb line.
(3) A marquee sign must be located a minimum of one foot (1') from the edges of the facade to which it is attached, except for marquee signs that wrap around a building corner.
(4) Marquee signs shall be located at least eight feet (8') above grade.
b. Quantity: One marquee sign is allowed per frontage containing primary tenant entrance.
c. Size: Marquee signs shall not exceed three (3) square feet of sign area per one linear foot of building frontage, including any individual letters, logos, and/or representation mounted on top of the roof of the marquee.
d. Components: An electronic message sign or manually changeable copy sign is allowed as a component of a marquee sign, in accordance with subsections B4, "Electronic Message Signs", and B6, "Manually Changeable Copy Signs", of this section.
e. Illumination: Internally illuminated marquee signs are allowed in accordance with subsection 10-10-2D, "Illumination", of this chapter.
f. Display Standards: A marquee sign shall be supported solely by the building to which it is attached, and shall not be supported by ground-mounted columns or posts.
FIGURE 10-10-5-7
MARQUEE SIGN
MARQUEE SIGN
8. Monument Signs: Refer to figure 10-10-5-8, "Monument Sign", of this subsection.
a. Location:
(1) Monument signs are allowed in the C-1, C-2, I-1, and I-2 Districts, and in all Residential Districts for residential development identification and non-residential uses.
(2) Monument signs shall be located a minimum of five feet (5') from any front or corner side lot line, and ten feet (10') from any interior side lot line.
b. Quantity:
(1) For zoning lots with less than three hundred feet (300') of lot width, one monument sign is allowed per street frontage.
(2) For zoning lots with three hundred feet (300') or more of lot width, two (2) monument signs are allowed per street frontage. A minimum distance of one hundred fifty feet (150') is required between any monument signs on a zoning lot.
c. Size: Monument signs shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet in area per sign and eight feet (8') in height.
d. Components: An electronic message sign or manually changeable copy sign is allowed as a component of a monument sign, in accordance with subsections B4, "Electronic Message Signs", and B6, "Manually Changeable Copy Signs", of this section.
e. Illumination: Internally and externally illuminated monument signs are allowed only in accordance with subsection 10-10-2D, "Illumination", of this chapter.
f. Landscape: The area surrounding the base of all monument signs must be landscaped. The landscape area shall extend a minimum of three feet (3') in width on all sides of the sign base and consist of shrubs, perennials, and/or other vegetative groundcover. A landscape plan shall be submitted as part of any sign permit application (see section 10-3-9, "Sign Permit", of this title), and approved by the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may approve alternative landscape designs when soil conditions, space constraints, or other factors beyond reasonable control of the applicant preclude the applicant from meeting the requirements set forth in this section.
g. Materials: Monument signs shall be constructed of masonry, finished split face block, stone, hardwood, polymer material with a wood appearance, metal, or other sturdy material that matches or complements the face of the sign. If the primary building on- site uses decorative masonry, the sign base should use the same material.
FIGURE 10-10-5-8
MONUMENT SIGN
MONUMENT SIGN
9. Projecting Signs: Refer to figure 10-10-5-9, "Projecting Sign", of this subsection.
a. Location:
(1) Projecting signs are allowed in the C-1 and C-2 Districts.
(2) Projecting signs shall be located at least eight feet (8') above grade.
(3) A projecting sign shall not project more than five feet (5') from the face of the building to which it is attached, including the area between the sign and the face of the building.
(4) A projecting sign and its structural supports shall not project above the roof of the building to which the sign is attached. All structural supports shall be attached to the facade of the building, and shall not be attached to the roof.
b. Quantity: One projecting sign is allowed per street frontage per tenant located on the ground floor.
c. Size:
(1) Area: Projecting signs shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area per sign.
(2) Height: Projecting signs shall not exceed six feet (6') in height.
d. Illumination: Internally illuminated projecting signs are allowed in the C-2 District and externally illuminated projecting signs are allowed in the C-1 District only in accordance with subsection 10-10-2D, "Illumination", of this chapter.
FIGURE 10-10-5-9
PROJECTING SIGN
PROJECTING SIGN
10. Roof Signs (Painted): Refer to figure 10-10-5-10, "Roof Sign (Painted)", of this subsection.
a. Location: Roof signs (painted) are allowed in the I-1 and I-2 Districts. Roof signs (painted) shall be painted directly on the surface of the roof and shall not be visible from the right-of- way at ground level.
b. Quantity: One roof sign (painted) is allowed per roof only for roofs that have a minimum area of two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) square feet.
c. Materials: Roof signs (painted) shall not utilize reflective paint.
d. Illumination: Roof signs (painted) shall not be illuminated.
FIGURE 10-10-5-10
ROOF SIGN (PAINTED)
ROOF SIGN (PAINTED)
11. Wall Signs: Refer to figure 10-10-5-11, "Wall Sign", of this subsection.
a. Location:
(1) Wall signs are allowed in the C-1, C-2, I-1, and I-2 Districts, and in all Residential Districts for non-residential uses and multiple-unit dwelling uses.
(2) Wall signs shall be installed on the building facade and shall not project more than one foot (1') from the face of the building.
(3) Wall signs shall be located at a generally uniform height throughout multi-tenant commercial developments.
(4) A wall sign shall not project above the top of the wall to which it is attached.
(5) Painted wall signs displaying a business name, products, or services may be displayed on all building facades, if such signs are professionally painted.
b. Quantity:
(1) One wall sign is allowed per street frontage per tenant.
(2) One additional wall sign is allowed per tenant on the side or rear facade of the building.
c. Size:
(1) The total area of wall signs on the front or corner side facade shall not exceed one and one-half (11/2) square feet of sign area per linear foot of the building facade to which the sign will be affixed, as measured along the front or corner side facade, or forty (40) square feet, whichever is greater.
(2) The total area of wall signs on the rear or interior side facade shall not exceed one square foot of sign area per linear foot of the building facade to which the sign will be affixed.
(3) The allowable wall sign area measured for any facade shall only be applicable for use on that facade, and is not transferable to other facades.
d. Illumination: Internally and externally illuminated wall signs are allowed only in accordance with subsection 10-10-2D, "Illumination", of this chapter.
FIGURE 10-10-5-11
WALL SIGN
WALL SIGN
12. Window Signs: Refer to figure 10-10-5-12, "Window Sign" of this subsection.
a. Location: Window signs are allowed in the C-1, C-2, I-1, and I-2 Districts, and in all Residential Districts for non- residential uses and multiple-unit dwelling uses.
b. Size: Window signs shall not occupy more than twenty five percent (25%) of the total ground floor window area of each establishment. Window signs located in stories above the ground floor shall not occupy more than twenty five percent (25%) of the total window area of that story on each building facade.
c. Illumination: Internally illuminated window signs, including neon signs that do not exceed six (6) square feet in area per sign, are allowed only in accordance with subsection 10-10-2D, "Illumination", of this chapter.
FIGURE 10-10-5-12
WINDOW SIGN
WINDOW SIGN
(Ord. 67-2018, 12-18-2018; amd. Ord. O-30-2022, 8-23-2022)