(A) Wall signs. One wall sign is allowed per each building side visible from a public roadway.
The maximum area allowed for wall signs is as follows:
Building Frontage | Surface |
1 - 50 linear feet | 40 square foot sign per side |
51 -100 linear feet | 50 square foot sign per side |
101-150 linear feet | 55 square foot sign per side |
Over 150 linear feet | 60 square foot sign per side |
(B) Pole signs.
(1) Pole signs are only allowed on commercial property (Zoned B-1, B2, or GI-1).
(2) Only one pole sign is allowed per site (platted lot).
(3) There shall be only two display faces for each pole sign (back-to-back or splayed).
(4) Signs must be set a minimum of five feet outside of an existing right-of-way.
(5) No pole sign may be allowed closer than 50 feet of any residentially-zoned area.
(6) Signs may not be attached to any structure and must be a uni-pole or bi-pole constructed of steel.
(7) Signs must be designed and installed to meet the requirements of the ICC Building Code or current adopted City of Canton Building Code and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
(8) No lighting will be allowed which flashes or creates glare on public streets or on the adjacent property.
(9) The maximum area allowed for pole signs is as follows:
Building Frontage | Minimum Ground Clearance | Maximum Surface | Maximum Sign Height |
1-50 linear feet | 8 feet | 100 s.f. per side | 18 feet |
51-100 linear feet | 8 feet | 150 s.f. per side | 20 feet |
101-150 linear feet | 12 feet | 200 s.f. per side | 25 feet |
Over 150 linear feet | 15 feet | 250 s.f. per side | 35 feet |
(10) Pole signs on property located within 660 feet of the I-20 right-of-way require engineered plans stamped by a P.E. The maximum area allowed is as follows:
Minimum Ground Clearance | Maximum Surface | Maximum Sign Height |
18 feet | 300 s.f. per side | 94 feet |
(C) Marquee signs. Marquee signs are considered “theater type” signs with blocked case for paper/ cardboard signs.
(1) Use of a marquee sign shall be limited to entertainment-oriented land uses (movie theaters, civic centers, opera houses, restaurants, etc.). Verification of this fact is required on the sign permit.
(2) Marquee signs must not project more than six feet from the building surface. A distance of two feet must be maintained from the outer edge of the marquee sign and any traffic control sign.
(3) The lowest portion of a marquee sign must be no less than eight feet and no higher than 20 feet above the sidewalk.
(4) Only one marquee sign is allowed per business.
(5) Marquee signs must be a minimum of 30 feet from any neighboring sign, measured by the nearest face to the nearest face.
(D) Projecting signs.
(1) Projecting signs may not extend more than six feet from the building surface and must be at least eight feet above the sidewalk or walking path and no higher than 20 feet above the sidewalk.
(2) Only one projecting sign per business is allowed.
(E) Monument signs. Monument signs shall be set onto a base present a solid, attractive and well-proportioned appearance that complements the building design and materials. Monument signs are not visibly supported by poles or posts. They shall be attached directly to the ground and shall not exceed ten feet in height measured from the adjacent existing grade and zero feet from the ROW. All signs shall be engineered to 2006 IBC or the edition then being used by the City of Canton.
(1) Size of monument signs.
(a) Maximum width of ten feet, including total structure.
(b) Maximum height of ten feet. A series of contiguous properties may combine signage and square feet into a single monument sign. However, each individual property would not be allowed their own individual monument sign in addition to the combined sign. Signs must be spaced a minimum of 75 feet apart and 25 feet from another lot. Wall signs may be placed on the building and shall not exceed 5% of the total area of the elevation.
(2) Monument signs shall be set into a base presenting a solid and well-proportioned appearance that complements the building design and materials.
(3) Monument signs must be at least five feet from the right-of-way.
(Ord. 2016-22, passed 9-11-2012)