(a) Purpose. Building signs must comply with the following performance standards.
(b) Building sign types. Regulations for building signs are applicable to sign types that are permanently affixed to a building including, but not limited to, wall, projecting, suspended, canopy, and awning signs, as defined in § 21.304.07.
(c) Basic design elements of building signs.
(1) General standards.
(A) Building sign number allocation. The number of building signs allocated on a per elevation basis may not be reallocated from one building elevation to another to increase the number of signs on a particular elevation beyond the maximum number allowed in subsection (d) below.
(B) Building sign area allocation. Building signage areas allocated on a per elevation basis may not be reallocated from one building elevation to another to increase signage area on a particular elevation beyond the maximum amount allowed in subsection (d) below.
(C) Building signs must not extend above the roof or parapet wall line.
(2) Wall signs.
(A) Wall signs must not extend outward more than 24 inches from the building or structure wall.
(B) The linear measurement of any wall sign must not exceed 80% of the linear frontage of the applicable facade of the building.
(3) Awning signs.
(A) The frame for the awning must be non-corrosive galvanized metal or aluminum.
(B) Awnings must have a maximum projection of four feet.
(4) Projecting and suspended signs.
(A) Minimum clearance. Projecting and suspended signs must have a minimum clearance of eight feet above any sidewalk.
(d) Building sign standards. Building signs must comply with the requirements in the following table according to the sign district in which they are located:
Sign District | Building Sign Standards | ||
Maximum Number of Building Elevations with Signage | Maximum Number of Building Signs Allowed | Maximum Total Area of Allowed Signage per Building Elevation | |
Sign District | Building Sign Standards | ||
Maximum Number of Building Elevations with Signage | Maximum Number of Building Signs Allowed | Maximum Total Area of Allowed Signage per Building Elevation | |
Class I
(Building signs are only allowed for multiple-family residential buildings 20 units or greater and nonresidential uses) | 1 per public street frontage | 3 per building elevation | Residential uses - 40 sq. ft. Nonresidential uses - 50 sq. ft
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Class II
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1 per public street frontage | 3 per building elevation | Residential uses - 40 sq. ft. Nonresidential uses - 100 sq. ft. |
Class III
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4 | No limit | 1.25 sq. ft. per linear foot of tenant space or building frontage with no individual sign exceeding 250 square feet when visible from and within 250 feet of a dwelling on designated residential property |
Class IV (CX-2)
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Mixed use center identification sign | 4 | 1 per building elevation | 2,500 sq. ft. |
Tenant identification signs | 4 | 8 per building elevation | 1,000 sq. ft. |
Class V
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4 | Residential uses - 1 per building elevation Nonresidential uses - No limit | Residential uses - 50 sq. ft. Nonresidential uses - 1.25 sq. ft. per linear foot of tenant space or building frontage with no individual sign exceeding 250 square feet when visible from and within 250 feet of a dwelling on designated residential property |
(e) Special building sign provisions. The following special building sign provisions are applicable across all sign districts:
(1) Window signs. In addition to building signage allowed in subsection (d) above, window signs are allowed for retail uses only within a ground-level window, but limited to a maximum coverage of 25% of any individual window on which they are affixed or installed.
(2) Buildings seven stories or greater, nonresidential. Nonresidential buildings that are seven stories or greater in height are limited to one building sign per elevation located above the second story of the building. Building signs are allowed on all building elevations. The maximum total area of allowed building signage per building elevation is two square feet per linear foot of building frontage. No individual building sign may exceed 400 square feet in size.
(3) Service area canopy signs. In addition to building signage allowed in subsection (d) above, service area canopies may have two additional signs up to a maximum size of 40 square feet each per service area canopy.
(4) College campus signs. Building signs are allowed on all elevations of buildings associated with a college campus with a maximum number of eight signs per building elevation. Total signage area must not exceed one square foot per linear foot of building frontage.
(5) Signs on parking structures. Building signs may be installed on associated parking structures that are three stories or taller, with the following limitations:
(A) Building elevation limitations. Building signs installed on parking structures are limited to building elevations that face public or private streets only.
(B) Number of signs. The maximum number of signs allowed on an elevation of a parking structure is two signs.
(C) Sign size. The total area of building signage allowed on a single building elevation is 150 square feet.
(Ord. 2024-4, passed 2-26-2024)