All signs which are listed in Section 11-14-5 of this chapter are listed below. The following regulations govern the use of specific types of signs which are allowed within the applicable zoning districts. Subsections 11-14-6A through H of this section explain the standards, phrases, and abbreviations subsequently used for each type of sign.
A. Type:
1. Each sign has a "type str." item which shows the permitted type of sign structure which is permitted as shown in the applicable table.
One Face | A sign structure with not more than one sign surface. |
Two Face | A sign with one sign surface or not more than two sign surfaces where the two sign surfaces back to each other and face opposite or nearly opposite directions. |
Bldg | Signs attached to a building. |
Mon | A ground mounted monument sign. |
Pole | A sign mounted upon a pole or poles raised up seven feet above ground level. |
2. Types of signs not listed below are not permitted for that sign.
B. Size: Any sign shall not exceed the maximum number of square feet listed for that sign on any one side or surface as shown in the applicable table.
C. Illumination: Signs may be illuminated when indicated in the applicable table by one of the following general methods shown as "Ill."
Back | An illumination permitted by producing a sign translucent in total or in part and placing light behind and within the structure of such sign. |
EPS | Electronic programmable sign. A sign that is electronically programmable to change copy, display graphics, or images. Electronic programmable signs shall not permit same to change at a rate faster than once every six seconds. Flashing is prohibited. Video is prohibited. Alphanumeric scrolling messages are allowed. |
Exp | An exposed lighting source that is not obscured by any part of the sign structure. |
Flood | An illumination permitted by a light shining upon the sign located apart from the sign structure and directed toward the sign. |
None | No illumination permitted at all. |
Sil | An illumination permitted by producing a sign with opaque characteristics and placing a light behind the characteristics so as to outline the characteristic with the glow from the lighting source creating a silhouette. |
D. Height: Any sign shall not exceed the maximum height in feet above average ground level listed for that sign as shown in the applicable table. The bottom of any pole sign shall not be lower than seven feet above average ground level.
NTE | Not to exceed. |
E. Location: Signs (not attached to buildings) are permitted on that portion of each parcel indicated for that sign as shown on the applicable table.
NCT | A sign must be located "not closer than" the designated distance from the property line. |
None | No restriction as to location on the parcel other than those written in Section 11-10D-3 of this title. |
F. Number: No category of sign shall be displayed in greater number than listed in the applicable table except the phrase "one per interior lot" shall also mean two (2) per corner lot with one sign oriented to each of the streets forming the corner.
G. Special Conditions: Each sign may have a "special conditions" item which may indicate other condition or restriction not previously listed.
H. Projection: Sign may project from a building into the setback by not more than the applicable number shown in the table below. (See Section 11-14-7.) (Ord. 35-17, 10-17-2017)