A. General.
1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this section is to allow some magnitude of flexibility in creating a comprehensive set of design standards applicable to all signage within a multi-tenant development. The intent is to promote uniformity and compatibility between multiple signs (within a single development) and with project architecture, in order to maximize the aesthetic character and overall quality of the development. Flexibility is intended to allow deviations from the standards in this Article, when justified and proven to still further the intent and objectives of this chapter with respect to signage appearance, scale, architectural compatibility and visibility.
2. Applicability. A sign program shall be required for all sign types within non- residential and mixed use developments containing multiple tenants. The sign program shall be processed in accordance with site plan review. The sign program shall regulate every type of permanent sign proposed within the development.
3. Permits Required. No permit shall be issued for an individual sign within a development containing multiple tenants, unless the sign conforms to the approved or pending sign program. If a sign program has not been approved, the proposed sign shall incorporate the desired design features and characteristics of the majority of signs within the development, or be designed to represent the desired sign style and appearance to ultimately be achieved by a pending or future sign program.
4. Relief from Standards. Any deviation from the requirements of this section shall require the submittal of a community design plan appeal (CDPA) or through a landlord initiated amendment to the approved Sign Program, which is subject to review and approval by the City Commission. A request for a CDPA shall be reviewed in accordance with Chapter 2, Article II, Section 4.B.
B. Standards. The sign program shall consist of a set of standards, including but not limited to the sign sizes, number, locations, materials, lettering (size and font), sign types and colors to be used within the development. The sign program shall be in compliance with the purpose and intent of this article.
C. Review Process. A new or proposed modification to an existing sign program shall be reviewed in accordance with Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2.E.
(Ord. 10-025, passed 12-7-10; Am. Ord. 21-031, passed 1-4-22)