A. Allowable signs:
1. Pole signs: One pole sign per lot and shall not have an aggregate (total from each side combined) surface area greater than three square feet for each foot of width of the principal structure on the premises. Total pole signage shall not exceed 300 square feet.
2. Ground-mounted signs: One ground mounted sign per lot may be substituted for the allowable pole sign. Same surface area requirements as for pole signs.
3. Attached signs: One attached sign for each side of the building not exceeding 10% of the total square footage of the building face upon which it is placed.
4. Window/door signs: Shall not cover more than 50% of the total window area or door to which they are applied.
5. Under canopy sign: One sign not exceeding two square feet in size displaying the name, occupation, address, and/or service located upon the premises.
6. Directories: For buildings with multiple occupancies, a directory sign may be substituted in lieu of the allowable pole sign subject to review and approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals as to height and overall square footage.
7. Electronic message centers shall be allowed with the following restrictions:
a. No electronic message shall change more rapidly than once every one and one-half seconds.
b. No message shall require more than ten (10) seconds to display any message in its entirety.
c. The message shall not display or appear to move toward or away from the viewer, expand or contract, bounce, rotate, spin, twist or otherwise portray movement or animation as it comes onto, is displayed on, or leaves the message center.
d. The message center shall not appear to flash, undulate, pulse, or portray explosions, fireworks, flashes of light or blinking or chasing lights, unless a Special Exception is approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
e. Electronic message centers are allowed at community centers, schools, parks and fire stations regardless of zoning classification.
f. One (1) electronic message center per lot or parcel is allowable.
g. The maximum height of an electronic message center shall not exceed the height allowable in the district.
h. Electronic message centers are prohibited in Agricultural Districts (A-1) and Residential Districts (R-1, R-2 and R-3).
i. The allowable size of an electronic message center shall be in accordance with Figure 11.08.
Zoning Classification | Street Classification | Maximum Allowable Size of Electronic Message Center |
I-1, I-2, CBD, LB, GB | Local street Collector street Arterial road County-maintained | 50 square feet 65 square feet 85 square feet 65 square feet |
Note: Street classification shall be determined by the road on which the message center will be viewed.
B. Location and height.
1. Pole signs: Such signs shall not exceed 30 feet in height from the surrounding grade to the highest point on the sign and the overhang shall not be located any closer than 1 foot to any property line. Such signs shall meet the sight triangle requirements of Chapter 10.
2. Ground-mounted sign: Such signs shall not exceed six feet in height from the surrounding grade to the highest point on the sign and shall be located no closer than one foot to any property line. Such signs shall meet the sight triangle requirements of Chapter 10.
3. Attached signs: Shall be face mounted on the building wall, projecting not more than 12 inches from the face of the building. Such signs shall not project above the parapet wall, mansard, or other roof line, shall maintain a clearance of eight feet above the ground or pavement, and shall be recessed where involving a pitched roof location.
4. Window/door signs: Such signs may be attached to either the interior or exterior of a window or glass door and shall be maintained in good repair.
5. Under canopy signs: Such signs may be attached to the building or canopy and shall maintain a head clearance of eight feet.
6. Directories: As approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
C. Other requirements.
1. Canopy use: An attached or detached canopy sign may be used as an attached and/or pole sign. However, the canopy’s size does not add to the width or face of the building when calculating for allowable signage.
2. Portable signs: The use of portable signs for the advertisement of cigarettes, food, or other sundry items is specifically prohibited.
3. Changeable copy signs: A manual changeable copy sign may be incorporated as an integral part of the permanent pole, ground, or attached signage permitted upon the property.
(1980 Code, Ch. 156, § 11.10) (Ord. 1995-7, passed 6-5-1995; Am. Ord. 2013-15, passed 5-28-2013)