(A) Character. All signage shall be compliant with the requirements of the city zoning chapter.
(B) Height. Signs shall not extend above the lowest point of the roof or parapet of the building on which the sign is located unless allowed through a conditional use permit, as specified in the zoning chapter. Pylon signage shall not be allowed. Monument signs shall be allowed as specified in the zoning chapter.
(C) Placement/location. Notwithstanding other sign regulations, projecting signs shall be allowed subject to the regulations and policies in this chapter. Projecting signs shall not exceed eight square feet of sign space (except per conditional use permit), extend more than five feet into the public right-of-way, nor be lower than seven feet above the public sidewalk.
(D) Size and number.
(1) Businesses shall not display more than three permanent signs, whether the signs be projecting, wall, monument, window or located at the rear entrances of commercial businesses that abut public parking or trails.
(2) Building bays shall not display more than three sign panels, whether the signs are wall signs or projecting signs. Window lettering signs of less than six square feet shall be excluded from this regulation. In any one building bay, no more than one sign of any type (wall, projecting or window) shall be displayed. For multi-tenant buildings, more than three signs may be allowed, provided that the aggregate square footage of sign space is complied with and an administrative permit is approved by the city.
(3) Total sign area shall be limited to the allowances as specified for in the underlying zoning districts within the zoning chapter.
(E) Materials and illumination. Signs shall not be internally illuminated, nor utilize backlit plastic panels.
(F) Sign type.
(1) Temporary signs. Display of temporary sign messages shall not exceed 15% of any individual window pane.
(2) Portable signs.
(a) Portable signs are permitted to occupy the public or private sidewalk area within five feet of the entryway to the subject business, provided that the signs display messages to pedestrians, no electrical connections are utilized and display of the signs is permitted only during the business hours of the subject business.
(b) Portable signs may only be constructed of wood or other materials which are subject to the approval of the city. Portable signs shall be consistent with the area and height requirements of the city sign regulations.
(Prior Code, § 11-76-8) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)