(A) Generally.
(1) The sign, pole or standard shall not extend beyond the property line or into the public right-of-way.
(2) Freestanding signs shall be designed so that all framework for the lateral support of the sign shall be contained within the body of the sign or within the structure to which it is attached and shall not be visible. Exposed guy wires, chains or other connections shall not be made a permanent part of the sign.
(B) Height.
(1) The maximum height of freestanding signs located along other than limited access highways shall vary with the width of the lot on which the sign is located as follows.
Lot Width
|
Maximum Height
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0 – 50 feet | 25 feet |
51 or over | 35 feet |
(2) Along limited access highways, the maximum height of freestanding signs shall be 35 feet, subject to approval by the Board of Appeals, provided that:
(a) Such signs shall identify highway-oriented uses, such as automobile service stations, motels and restaurants, located within 2,000 feet of the centerline of the interchange; and
(b) A variance may be granted by the Board of Appeals permitting signs in excess of 35 feet where a physical obstruction exists which would otherwise restrict the visibility of the sign, provided that in no case shall the visual height of the sign, as viewed from the highway, exceed 85 feet above the grade of the highway.
(3) Freestanding signs which function as directional signs shall have a maximum height of three feet. Freestanding signs located within 25 feet of the street pavement shall have a minimum clearance of the ten feet above the grade of the right-of-way and the lowest point of the sign, except that, for the purposes of this chapter, decorative pole covers shall not be considered to be part of the sign.
(C) Location.
(1) Freestanding signs shall be located a minimum of ten feet from the right-of-way line of other than limited access highways, provided, however, that a setback of five feet may be permitted by the granting of a variance by the Board of Appeals where a physical obstruction exists which would otherwise restrict the visibility of the sign.
(2) Along limited access highways, freestanding signs shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from the right-of-way line.
(3) Freestanding signs which function as directional signs shall be located a minimum of five feet from the right-of-way line.
(Ord. 13-93, passed 7-26-1993)