The following additional regulations shall be followed on non-residential sign premises.
(A) Directional signs. No more than two directional signs shall be permitted per approved driveway, with a maximum sign area of four square feet. A business name, symbol or logo shall not be calculated as part of the allowable sign square footage as specified in the Table of Sign Regulations.
(B) Ground signs. Ground signs are an alternative to pylon signs, with a minimum setback of five feet from the right-of-way, when located to ensure adequate sight distance for motorists.
(C) Billboards. Shall comply with the Village of Birch Run Ordinance # 97-8.
(D) Wall, projecting and canopy signs. Canopy signs and projecting signs may be used as an alternative to wall signs listed in the Table of Regulations, provided that they meet the standards below.
(1) Any sign area on a canopy shall be included in calculations of maximum wall sign square footage.
(2) Projecting or canopy signs in all districts shall have a minimum ground clearance of ten feet, shall be set back at least six feet from any adjacent public right-of–way, not project over an alley or private access lane. A projecting sign shall not extend for more than two feet from the building to which it is attached.
(3) No wall, canopy or projecting sign shall extend above the roof or parapet of the structure to which it is attached by more than one foot.
(4) Wood posts or supporting arms shall not be used in conjunction with any projecting sign.
(5) Projecting signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area.
(6) Wall signs shall not project beyond or overhang the wall or any permanent architectural feature by more than one foot.
(E) Signs for temporary uses/seasonal events. Temporary uses meeting the standards of the Village of Birch Run Sign Permit and/or Special Event Ordinance shall be permitted to have on and off- premises signs provided the property contains a non-residential structure, and according to the following:
(1) A maximum of two on-premises signs with a combined maximum of 64 square feet;
(2) A maximum of 15 off- premises signs advertising the event, each no greater than four square feet in area, per side, and spaced at least 100 feet apart, the signs shall not be placed within the public street right-of-way line (the Zoning Administrator shall be consulted regarding sign placement). All off-premise signs shall be erected no earlier than three days prior to the event; and removed within one day following the event, for which they are erected. A map shall be provided illustrating locations for proposed off-premises signs.
(3) A nonrefundable fee shall be required for all signs to ensure all signs are removed within one business day following the termination of the temporary use or seasonal event.
(F) Special purpose signs. Any other temporary sign, subject to the restrictions outlined in the following Table of Special Purpose Sign Regulations and to the location restrictions for permanent sign setbacks. Each sign shall require a permit if it is to be posted more than 24 hours.
Table of Special Purpose Sign Regulations | |||
Sign Areas | Maximum Size (Square Feet) | Duration of Permit | Permits for Parcel/Business |
Residential** (commercial uses) | 32* | 14 days | 2 per year |
Residential (all others) | Not permitted | ||
Non-residential | 32* | 30 days | 2 per year |
Banners (permitted in non-residential areas only) | 45* | Weekly | Unlimited |
* Total area of special purpose signs may be in addition to the total sign area for the parcel as defined by the Table of Permanent Sign Regulations. | |||
** Illumination of special purpose signs in residential areas is prohibited. | |||
(G) Temporary land development project signs. Signs pertaining to the sale, lease, rent or development of a subdivision, planned shopping center, office building, industrial park or similar land parcel. Signs are allowed for a period of one year upon issuance of a permit. The permit may be extended for one additional year. Total number and size of signs allowed shall be controlled according to the following schedule:
Land Size | Total Number of Signs | Maximum Area Per Sign (Square Feet) |
Less than 1 acre | 1 | 50 |
Over 1 / less than 4 acres | 1 | 100 |
Over 4 / less than 20 acres | 2 | 150 |
Over 20 acres | 3 | 150 |
Project signs shall comply with height and placement regulations for the Zoning District in which they are located. | ||
(H) Temporary grand opening signs.
(1) One on–premises temporary grand opening sign, a maximum of 32 feet in surface display area per side, a maximum of six feet in height and setback a minimum five feet from any public street right-of- way may be permitted for a period not to exceed 30 days for those businesses which meet the following conditions:
(a) The business is new at the particular location;
(b) The business is under new ownership;
(c) The business has undergone a major expansion which has received a building permit; or
(d) The business has reopened after being closed for at least one year.
(2) Conditions for a permitted temporary grand opening sign shall not include an addition or change in product line, new services, new management or other situations nor expressly provided for above.
Sign Locations3 | Total Sign Area Per Parcel1, 5 (Square Feet) | Sign Type | Setbacks (Feet) | Number of Signs Per Parcel5 | Maximum Sign Size Per Parcel1, 5 (Square Feet) | Height (Feet)
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Sign Locations3 | Total Sign Area Per Parcel1, 5 (Square Feet) | Sign Type | Setbacks (Feet) | Number of Signs Per Parcel5 | Maximum Sign Size Per Parcel1, 5 (Square Feet) | Height (Feet)
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Agricultural open space, R-1A4 (parcels 5 acres or larger only) | 107 | Ground sign (freestanding) | Front: 5@ | 1 | 32 | 6 |
Side: 5 | ||||||
Rear: 5 | ||||||
Wall | N/A | No limit | 50 | On wall | ||
Canopy | – | Not allowed | – | – | ||
Projection | – | Not allowed | – | – | ||
Roof | – | Not allowed | – | – | ||
Integral | N/A | 1 | 25 | On wall | ||
High profile: | – | Not allowed | – | – | ||
Residential, R-14 | Non-residential use (64) | Ground sign (freestanding) | Front: 5@ | 1 | 32 | 6 |
Side: 5 | ||||||
Rear: 5 | ||||||
Wall: | N/A | No limit | 32 | On wall | ||
Residential (27) | Wall | N/A | 1/dwelling | 2 | On wall | |
Canopy | – | Not allowed | – | – | ||
Projection | – | Not allowed | – | – | ||
Roof | – | Not allowed | – | – | ||
Integral | N/A | 1 / dwelling/ non- residential | 25 | On wall | ||
High profile: | – | Not allowed | – | – | ||
Sign Locations3 | Total Sign Area Per Parcel1, 5 (Square Feet) | Sign Type | Setbacks (Feet) | Number of Signs Per Parcel5 | Maximum Sign Size Per Parcel1, 5 (Square Feet) | Height (Feet)
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Sign Locations3 | Total Sign Area Per Parcel1, 5 (Square Feet) | Sign Type | Setbacks (Feet) | Number of Signs Per Parcel5 | Maximum Sign Size Per Parcel1, 5 (Square Feet) | Height (Feet)
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Residential, R-2A, R-2B, R-2C4 | 89 | Ground sign (freestanding) | Front: 5@ | 1 | 32 | 6 |
Side: 5 | ||||||
Rear: 5 | ||||||
Wall | N/A | 1 | 32 | On wall | ||
Canopy | – | Not allowed | – | – | ||
Projection | – | Not allowed | – | – | ||
Roof | – | Not allowed | – | – | ||
Integral | N/A | 1 | 25 | On wall | ||
High profile: | – | Not allowed | – | – | ||
Non-residential, C-1 | 240 (depends on number of businesses) | Ground sign (freestanding) | Front: 5@ | 1 | 42 | 14 |
Side: 5 | ||||||
Rear: 5 | ||||||
Ground sign joint identity2 | Front: 5@ | 1 per business | 65 | 14 | ||
Side: 5 | center | |||||
Rear: 5 | ||||||
Wall | N/A | 1 | 150 | On wall | ||
Canopy | # | 1 | – | On wall | ||
Projection | # | 1 | 32 | On wall | ||
Roof | – | Not allowed | – | – | ||
Integral | N/A | 1 | 25 | On wall | ||
Sign Locations3 | Total Sign Area Per Parcel1, 5 (Square Feet) | Sign Type | Setbacks (Feet) | Number of Signs Per Parcel5 | Maximum Sign Size Per Parcel1, 5 (Square Feet) | Height (Feet)
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Sign Locations3 | Total Sign Area Per Parcel1, 5 (Square Feet) | Sign Type | Setbacks (Feet) | Number of Signs Per Parcel5 | Maximum Sign Size Per Parcel1, 5 (Square Feet) | Height (Feet)
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Non-residential, C-2 | 240 (depends on number of businesses) | Ground sign (freestanding) | Front: 5@ | 1 | 42 | 6 |
Side: 5 | ||||||
Rear: 5 | ||||||
Ground sign joint identity2 | Front: 5@ | 1 per business | 65 | 6 | ||
Side: 5 | center | |||||
Rear: 5 | ||||||
Wall | N/A | No limit | 150 | On wall | ||
Canopy | # | 1 | – | On wall | ||
Projection | # | 1 | 32 | – | ||
Roof | – | Not allowed | – | – | ||
Integral | N/A | 1 | 25 | On wall | ||
High profile | N/A | Not allowed | – | – | ||
Non-residential, C-3, C-4 | 2,440 (depends on number of businesses) | Ground sign (freestanding) | Front: 5@ | 1 | 84 | 14 |
Side: 5 | ||||||
Rear: 5 | ||||||
Ground sign joint identity2 | Front: 5@ | 1 per business | 195 | 21 | ||
Side: 5 | center | |||||
Rear: 5 | ||||||
Wall | N/A | No limit | #6 | On wall | ||
Canopy | # | No limit | 150 | On wall | ||
Projection | # | 1 | 32 | – | ||
Roof | N/A | Not allowed | – | – | ||
Integral | N/A | 1 | 25 | On wall | ||
High profile | Previous established location | Share existing sign | 2 - 300 | Existing pole height plus new sign face | ||
3 - 350 | ||||||
4 - 400 | ||||||
Sign Locations3 | Total Sign Area Per Parcel1, 5 (Square Feet) | Sign Type | Setbacks (Feet) | Number of Signs Per Parcel5 | Maximum Sign Size Per Parcel1, 5 (Square Feet) | Height (Feet)
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Sign Locations3 | Total Sign Area Per Parcel1, 5 (Square Feet) | Sign Type | Setbacks (Feet) | Number of Signs Per Parcel5 | Maximum Sign Size Per Parcel1, 5 (Square Feet) | Height (Feet)
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Outlet shopping center | The typical sign schematics attached to Ordinance 03-2006 as Exhibit A shall become the overlay of signage for this use. The typical sign schematic is permitted and designed to afford the maximum esthetic compatibility and utilization of the signage to encourage the traveling public to utilize the facility, while informing the traveling public of particular locations, and maximizing the compatibility of the signage with the surrounding property and meeting the goals and Outlet Shopping objectives of this chapter. | |||||
The typical sign schematics attached to Ordinance 03-2006 as Exhibit A may be modified from time to time, upon approval by the Village Council. | ||||||
Non-residential, M-1, M-2 | 1,510 | Ground sign (freestanding) | Front: 5@ | 1 | 42 | 6 |
Side: 5 | ||||||
Rear: 5 | ||||||
Ground sign joint identity2 | Front: 5@ | 1 per business | 130 | 18 | ||
Side: 5 | center | |||||
Rear: 5 | ||||||
Wall | N/A | No limit | #6 | On wall | ||
Canopy | # | 1 | 150 | On wall | ||
Projection | # | 1 | 32 | On wall | ||
Roof | N/A | Not allowed | – | – | ||
Integral | N/A | 1 per building | 25 | On wall | ||
High profile | – | Not allowed | 2 - 300 | Existing pole height plus new sign face | ||
3 - 350 | ||||||
4 - 400 | ||||||
# Must be 10 feet above a sidewalk and 15 feet above a driveway; may be used as an alternate to wall signs. See § 155.002. | ||||||
@ May not obstruct vision of drivers. | ||||||
1 Doubled signage provision may not exceed the maximum sign size per ground sign. | ||||||
2 Advertising using this provision is limited to the C-2 regulations for any additional ground signs. | ||||||
3 References to property classifications within this ordinance are for reference purposes only. | ||||||
4 Illumination of signage in these areas is prohibited. | ||||||
5 Allowable signage doubled for thru lots in the commercial and industrial districts only (see § 155.002). | ||||||
6 20% of the building's road frontage area calculated by its length times its actual height. Not to exceed 600 square feet maximum for the building. | ||||||
(I) Design of ground signs. The following regulations shall be included in the design of all ground signs: A landscaped area shall be provided for each ground sign. The landscaped area must contain a minimum of two square feet for each square foot of the sign area. The area shall consist of a minimum of 50% perennial plantings. The landscape design must be approved by either the Planning Commission or the Building Department during their respective reviews.
(Ord. 03-2006, passed 4-24-2006)