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The following sign types are permitted on property located in the Town Center and Mixed Use Overlay Districts, except lots or parcels containing a single-unit residence or duplex. Permanent signs shall be permitted in accordance with Table 9.2-2, subject to the applicable standards of this Section and the provisions of any Master Sign Plan applicable to the site.
(A) Wall Sign at Entrance to Restaurant or Café
In addition to other signage, restaurants and cafés in the Town Center and MUOD shall be allowed one (1) wall-mounted display. The sign shall be located at or near the main entrance, and shall not exceed two (2) square feet in size. These additional signs shall not be calculated as part of the site's overall allowed sign area.
(B) Neon Signs
One (1) neon sign may be permitted for each business in the Town Center and MUOD based upon the following:
(1) The sign shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area.
(2) The sign shall be illuminated only during business hours.
(3) The sign shall be located on the interior side of a window.
(4) The sign shall meet safety requirements by having a backing and self-contained transformers. All components shall be UL approved.
(5) Text, logos and color are not restricted.
The following sign types are permitted in all zoning districts on property containing a single-family residence or duplex. Permanent signs shall be permitted in accordance with Table 9.2-3, subject to the applicable standards of this Section and the provisions of any Master Sign Plan applicable to the site.
(A) Permanent Flagpoles with Flags
There shall be no more than three (3) flagpoles and two (2) flags per pole. Flagpoles shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet in height, and flags shall not exceed five (5) feet by eight (8) feet in size. Flags shall contain no commercial message.
(B) Wall Signs
One wall sign is allowed on a single-unit residential unit (whether unit is attached or detached). The wall sign shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area, shall not be separately illuminated, and shall not contain any commercial message.
(C) Incidental Sign
Incidental signs shall be allowed provided that they contain no logo or commercial message and not exceed two (2) square feet in area.
(D) Window Signs
Signs shall be allowed on the inside or outside of window glass provided that they cover no more than twenty-five (25) percent of the glass area of each individual window pane, are not separately illuminated, and contain no commercial message. Signs permanently affixed to the external side of windows shall be a medium or premium grade vinyl, digital image using solvent coloring, or other similar type material and shall be maintained in good order.
(A) Required
A Master Sign Plan approved by the Planning Director is required for all residential subdivisions, multi-family and townhouse developments, planned developments, non-residential subdivisions, and all multi-building or multi-occupant commercial developments before any permanent signs for such development may be erected.
All owners, tenants, subtenants and purchasers of individual units within the development shall comply with the approved Master Sign Plan.
Residential developments that only have one (1) entrance monument and have no other signage requests shall not be required to submit a Master Sign Plan.
(B) Relation to Other Sections of This Ordinance
Requirements of the Master Sign Plan may be more restrictive, but not less restrictive, than the applicable requirements of Chapter 9.
(C) Elements
The master sign plan shall at a minimum address sign location, materials, size, color, and illumination.
(2) Consistent sign types, color patterns, and materials shall be used on buildings with a uniform façade. Font styles may vary, subject to property owner's approval.
(3) Two (2) sign style and/or color options may be introduced on buildings with architecturally-distinct building segments. Signs within each sign style shall be constructed of similar materials.
(4) Principal Ground Signs and other ground signs within a multi-occupant development plan project shall incorporate one (1) or more unifying elements, including, but not limited to, features such as style, illumination, colors, and materials.
(D) Allocation of Sign Area in Multi-tenant Developments
Unless specified otherwise in the Master Sign Plan, permanent sign area for a multi-tenant development shall be allocated in proportion to the frontage each tenant controls on the applicable wall.
(E) Amendment Procedures
A Master Sign Plan may be amended by filing a new master plan and application with the Planning Director.
(1) The application may be filed only by the owner of the land affected by the proposed change, or an agent, lessee or contract purchaser specifically authorized by the owner. Before filing the application, all land owners affected by the proposed change must give written authorization. If a governing board for the property affected exists, then the governing board may provide written authorization for all landowners affected.
(2) Any new or amended Master Sign Plan for non-residential developments (including those for planned developments) shall include a schedule that requires bringing all permanent signs not conforming to the proposed plan into conformance within ninety (90) days. This shall apply to all properties governed by said plan.
(3) Unless restricted by a zoning condition PDD master plan, residential neighborhoods or institutions within PDDs may submit an application to amend the Master Sign Plan for their individual subdivision entry feature or principal ground signs by proposing new criteria that calls for masonry material for structural supports, foundations and/or background material or by proposing criteria that meets the requirement for architectural compatibility between the principal ground sign and the principal building.
(F) Effect
After approval of an amendment to a Master Sign Plan, no permanent sign shall be erected, placed, painted, or maintained except in accordance with such plan, and such plan may be enforced in the same way as any provision of this chapter. In the case of any conflict between a provision of a lawfully-approved Master Sign Plan and one (1) or more provisions of this chapter, the Master Sign Plan shall control.
(A) Non-conforming Signs
(1) General
Nonconforming permanent signs, including signs indicated for amortization, shall comply with the provisions of Section 10.5.
(2) Signs in National Register Historic Districts
Existing permanent signs which are attached to, painted on, or an integral part of contributing historic structures within a National Register Historic District, and which retain the content, dimensions, location, and lighting that the sign possessed when the National Register District was designated shall enjoy the following privileges:
(a) May remain on roofs or exceed height limits found elsewhere in this chapter.
(b) May exceed dimensional limits found elsewhere in this chapter.
(c) May reference a product or business which is not related to the existing business on the property.
(d) Shall not, if the sign is not related to an existing business, have the sign area deducted from the total amount of square feet of the sign area granted by other standards of this chapter.
(e) May remain in a right-of-way unless they become a hazard to traffic.
(f) May retain their original lighting pattern and materials.
(g) May be restored to one hundred percent (100%) of the original design if damaged or destroyed.
(B) Signs for Non-conforming Uses
Owners of non-conforming uses located in residential districts may erect non-illuminated wall signs only. Such signs shall conform in all other ways with the size, placement, and other standards set forth for such signs in this Chapter 9.
(Ord. No. 2016-LDO-02, 12-8-16; Ord. No. 2018-LDO-01, 5-3-18; Ord. No. 2021-LDO-01, 6-24-21; Ord. No. 2022-LDO-02, 4-28-22; Ord. No. 2023-LDO-01, 2-9-23)
This Section 9.3 applies to temporary signs in all zoning districts.
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