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1. Accessory On-Premise Signs:
A. Wall Signs: Wall signs may be displayed in accordance with the standards set forth in Table 11-010.1 and the following:
(1) Wall signs shall not project above the wall.
(2) Wall signs shall face the street or streets which the building faces, except that a sign on a building wall in a commercial, office or industrial zone that does not face a street may be permitted according to the following:
(a) The sign background area may be borrowed from that allowed on the building wall facing the street; and
(b) The sign area may not exceed 10% of the building wall; and
(c) The adjoining property is zoned commercial, office or industrial.
(3) Number Allowed: In commercial, office and industrial zones the area allowed may be divided among multiple signs.
Zoning District | Maximum Sign Area |
R (multi-family and non-residential signs) and A zones | One square foot per three lineal feet of building facing street. Maximum 50 square feet. |
L-O, N-O, R-O, HS | One square foot per two lineal feet of building facing street. Maximum 75 square feet. |
C-1, C-4, PC, M-4 | 15% of building wall facing the street. |
C-2, C-3, C-5, M-1, M-2, T-1, T-2 | 20% of building wall facing the street. |
B. Free-Standing Signs (Accessory): Free-Standing accessory signs may be displayed in accordance with the standards set forth in Table 11-010.2 and the following. Free-standing signs:
(1) Signs shall be located within a landscaped area no smaller than the background area of the sign. New landscaped areas shall be reviewed as part of the sign application. Decorative rock or part may be a component of the landscaping.
(2) Shall include the street address in letters at least 3.5 inches tall;
(3) Shall be oriented to the street providing frontage to the business and be located toward the front of the parcel and as close to the main vehicle entrance as possible. Orientation to interstate highways is prohibited;
(4) Shall be set back at least five feet from the front property line in residential and office zones; one foot in other zones. Setback shall be five feet from side property lines.
(5) Number Allowed: One per street frontage. Where two signs are allowed for a business on a street corner, each sign must be designed and located so as to be viewed only from the street on which it is located. In lieu of two signs, one corner sign designed to be viewed from both streets is allowed, provided it complies with other provisions of this code.
(6) May have architectural appurtenances with no text extend up to 2 feet over the allowed height.
Zoning District | Maximum Background Area (square feet) | Maximum Height (feet) | Gateway (feet) |
R-1, R-2, R-3, A-1, A-2 | 1 per 3 lineal ft. of street frontage up to 50 | 6 | 6 |
L-O, N-O, R-O, HS, T-1 | 1 per 3 lineal ft. of street frontage up to 50 | 8 | 8 |
C-1, C-4, C-5, M-1, M-2, T-2 | 70 | 15 | 12 |
C-2, C-3 | 80 | 20 | 12 |
C. Master Sign Plan: For multi-tenant commercial developments on at least two acres that are planned and developed as a unit including but not limited to, hospital complexes, office centers (multiple buildings on at least 2 acres) and industrial parks (multiple buildings on at least five acres), a master sign plan is required prior to the placement of any signs.
(1) The master sign plan shall establish standards and criteria for all signs that require sign permits and shall address location, materials, design and quantity.
(2) One free standing center sign is permitted on each street frontage (maximum of two) according to the provisions of the following table. Where there is more than 1,000 feet of frontage on a street, a second sign is allowed. Center signs on Gateway Streets may not exceed the Gateway Street height standards.
(3) Free-standing signs shall be located as near to the primary access driveway as practical. Free-standing signs in commercial and industrial zones shall not be closer than 150 feet from any residentially zoned property.
(4) Separate building pads within centers and parks are allowed one monument style sign with a maximum height of 8 feet and maximum background sign area of 32 square feet, but may not exceed the standards in Table 11-010.2.
(5) Attached signs are permitted in any number, location, or orientation, except toward an adjoining residential property, provided that the total square footage does not exceed 18% of the wall face upon which the signs are placed.
(6) Sign height and placement shall be consistent throughout the development.
(7) Design: Signs shall incorporate materials, colors and design motifs that are compatible with buildings in the development.
D. Directional Signs:
(1) Up to two directional signs shall be permitted at the street entrance to any parcel. The maximum area is four square feet and the maximum height is four feet.
(2) Non-accessory directional signs may be erected by governments giving direction to places of general interest such as colleges, parks, hospitals, etc. Such signs shall be subject to approval by the Director as to the size, location and method of erection.
2. Temporary Signs:
A. Real Estate Signs: Non-illuminated real estate signs shall be allowed in all zones without permits subject to the following:
(1) Number:
(a) One per residential parcel.
(b) One per frontage for nonresidential.
(2) Size:
(a) Six square feet for a single residential lot.
(b) 32 square feet in residential and office zones.
(c) 64 square feet in commercial and industrial zones.
B. Development And Construction Signs: Non-illuminated signs temporarily erected during construction to inform the public of the nature of the project shall be allowed in all zones subject to the following:
(1) Number:
(a) One per residential parcel.
(b) One per frontage for nonresidential parcel.
(2) Size:
(a) Six square feet for a single residential lot.
(b) 64 square feet in residential and office zones.
(c) 96 square feet in commercial and industrial zones.
(3) Display Duration: Such signs may not be displayed until after the issuance of construction permits and must be removed not later than 24 hours following issuance of an occupancy permit for any portion of the project.
C. Special Promotions, Event And Grand Opening Signs: Any lawful business location (except a home occupation) may utilize one temporary, portable sign after obtaining a permit and in accordance with the following:
(1) Within any calendar year, a business shall be limited to the display of one temporary sign for a maximum of three 30 consecutive day periods. Each 30 day period shall be separated by at least 30 days.
(2) Maximum sign area is 32 square feet for free-standing signs the maximum height is 8 feet.
D. Special Community Event Signs: Signs advertising a special community event shall be permitted, including in or over public rights-of-way, subject to approval by the Director as to the size, location and method of erection. Signs that might impair safety or obstruct traffic visibility may not be approved.
E. Political Signs: Political signs shall be allowed in all zoning districts without permits. Such signs shall not be placed in any public right-of-way and may not obstruct traffic visibility.
F. Community Events Within The Grove: Pennants, flags, banner, balloons and promotional sandwich boards may be permitted during and for community events in the Grove. Signs may not remain in place overnight. Sandwich boards shall not exceed a height of four feet or a width of three feet. Permits are not required.