The following signs are authorized in the CBD Zoning Districts. See § 153.219 of this chapter for all dimensional requirements.
(A) Signs not requiring a sign permit. Subject to any other applicable requirements and permits, the following signs are authorized without a sign permit:
(1) Signs authorized by § 153.206(B) of this chapter;
(2) Temporary signs less than or equal to 16 square feet in sign face area and less than eight feet in height. Such signs shall be removed within seven days after the activity referenced has concluded;
(3) External neon signs no larger than two square feet in sign face area;
(4) One commercial flag per business. See § 153.208(G) of this chapter; and
(5) Portable signs. See § 153.208(H) of this chapter.
(B) Signs requiring a sign permit. Subject to any other applicable requirements and permits, the following signs are authorized after issuance of a sign permit:
(1) Temporary signs greater than 16 square feet in sign face area but not to exceed 36 square feet and less than eight feet in height. Such signs shall be removed within seven days after activity referenced has concluded;
(2) On-premises awning, canopy, marquee sign;
(3) On-premises ground sign;
(4) On-premises projecting sign; and
(5) On-premises wall sign.
(C) Commercial properties on Bridge Park Drive located beneath Bridge Park.
(1) Each business may attach a sign less than or equal to two square feet in the sign face area on the Bridge Park railing above the location of their business. A sign permit must be obtained, which must also be approved by the City Manager. The method of sign attachment must be included in the sign permit application. A sign permit approved under this division is valid only for the permit applicant and cannot be transferred to another entity.
(2) One multi-tenant business center sign meeting § 153.209(A)(3)(a) may be placed at the northwest corner of the parcel, directly in front of the mechanical units of the building. The sign will be no more than seven feet wide and shall not extend beyond seven feet above the ground. The sign shall follow the sign permit requirements, and shall, in the opinion and with the approval of the City Manager, complement the wayfinding signage of the city. The sign may include the specific logo identity of the establishments located within the building.
(Prior Code, § 5.111) (Ord. 789, passed 3-19-2018; Ord. 834, passed 1-2-2023; Ord. 849, passed 6-3-2024)