1335.17 SIGNS FOR GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
   On-premises signage in commercial areas is essential for the operation of a variety of uses. However, in lighter commercial developments, particularly those near residential development and neighboring residential districts, signage that is less intrusive by being smaller, shorter in height, and more uniform in sign type improves the aesthetic qualities of these and neighboring districts and limits the visual distraction of signage.
   (a)   Permitted sign use as accessory to dwellings shall be the same as for Section 1335.15.
   (b)   Permitted sign use as accessory to non-dwellings: a-frame sign, awning or canopy sign, banner, chalkboard sign, changeable copy sign, feather sign, freestanding sign, marquee sign, monument sign, wall sign, wicket sign, window sign, static electronic message display, static electronic message display with transition features, and partially animated electronic message display. Only one of each is permitted per use, except wall signs and window signs.
   (c)   No more than one (1) flag as accessory to a dwelling and no more than two (2) flags as accessory to a non-dwelling are permitted.
   (d)   Dimension Specifications Chart. All maximum sign area requirements include the sum total sign area of all signs per use.
 
Freestanding Signs
All Other Permanent Signs
Temporary Signs
Flags
Max. Sign Area
(each/total)
150 sq. ft./150 sq. ft.
50 sq. ft./100 sq. ft.
16 sq. ft./160 sq. ft.
16 sq. ft. each
Height
Max 120 ft.
Min 20 ft. from grade to bottom of sign face for signs extending over a right-of-way or sidewalk
Max 4 ft.
Max 25 ft.
(Ord. 785. Passed 9-16-19.)