In addition to Section 1173.04, signs in the C-3 District shall comply with the following supplemental regulations. In the event these regulations conflict with other sections of this Chapter, these regulations shall govern.
(a) Signs attached to buildings shall be placed on the building façade in a manner that respects the historic placement of signs. Sign backgrounds shall be a maximum of four (4) feet high and shall not extend to within two (2) feet of the edge of the face of the building to which the sign is attached.
(b) Permanent signs shall be placed so that their lowest point is not less than nine (9) feet, and their highest point is not more than fourteen (14) feet above the sidewalk.
(1) Signs on adjacent buildings and storefronts shall be aligned vertically along the bottom of the sign.
(c) Sign letters shall not exceed one-half (½) the height of the background and signs composed of individual lettering shall have a maximum height of thirty (30) inches.
(d) All illuminated signs shall be lit externally except that backlit channel lettering may be allowed.
(e) Externally illuminated permanent signs shall comply with the following:
(1) Illumination shall not to exceed .02-foot candles.
(2) Lighting shall be placed so that the illuminated sign or direct lighting source are more than nine (9) feet above grade.
(f) Sign backgrounds shall be of an opaque material in a color harmonious with surrounding signs along the street on which the building fronts.
(g) Letters shall be constructed of metal, plastic or wood, or painted in a color harmonious with surrounding signs and buildings.
(Ord. 62-2023. Passed 1-16-24.)