In order to facilitate information legibility, traffic safety, general economic vitality and the preservation of unique historic resources, signs should be designed in a manner compatible with the character and style of immediate and neighboring buildings and signs.
More specifically, signs shall be designed in accordance with the following standards:
(a) Signs in Series. Signs to be seen in series shall be designed with continuity and compatibility in terms of style, materials, color, size and location.
(b) Color. The color of signs shall be compatible with the color of the building facade to which they relate.
(c) Installation. Wall signs shall be designed to fit within any given frame of the architectural space intended for signage. The installation of any sign shall not irreparably damage any building cornice, ornament or other architectural details.
(d) Lighting. Where permitted, lighting shall be in compliance with Chapter 1150 of this Planning and Zoning Code and designed and located so that light sources are shielded from creating glare in residential districts and streets and shall not be of excessive brightness or cause a glare hazardous to pedestrians or drivers.
(e) Construction. All letters, figures, characters or representations in cutout or irregular form, maintained in conjunction with, attached to or superimposed upon any sign shall be safely and securely built or attached to the sign structure.
(f) Wall Signs.
(1) Wall signs shall not be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to, or egress from any door, window or fire escape.
(2) Wall signs shall not cover wholly or partially any wall opening.
(3) Wall signs shall not project beyond the ends or top of the building wall to which it is attached or be set out more than six inches from the face of the building to which it is attached.
(g) Awnings and Canopies.
(1) Awnings or canopies shall not extend beyond a point twelve inches inside the curb line of the street.
(2) All awnings and canopies shall be constructed and erected so that the lowest portion thereof is at least eight feet above the level of the sidewalk.
(3) Awnings shall be constructed of such materials as may be approved by the Architectural Board of Review provided that all frames and support shall be metal. Every awning shall be attached to and supported by the building. Posts or columns beyond building lines shall not be permitted for awnings.
(4) Canopies shall be constructed of such materials as may be approved by the Architectural Board of Review. The framework of all canopies shall be approved by the Architectural Board of Review in compliance with the Building Code.
(Ord. 2019-39. Passed 8-13-19.)