Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) Districts are usually abutting residential areas and are within walking distance of residential housing. In order to maintain an aesthetically appealing and pleasant environment for the residents abutting the commercial use, the following shall apply:
(a) A business located within a neighborhood commercial district shall be allowed a maximum of two (2) signs, which may be a combination of any of the following:
(1) A wall sign not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the buildings wall area where the sign is mounted.
(2) A free-standing sign not to exceed fifteen (15) feet in height with a maximum of fifteen (15) square feet of sign area. Only one free-standing sign will be allowed per building.
(3) Secondary signs attached to a free-standing sign, if more than one business is located in a single building. Secondary signs may not exceed ten (10) square feet of sign area.
(4) A projecting sign not to exceed fifteen (15) square feet.
(b) One sign may be illuminated per business. Flashing signs or internally illuminated signs are not permitted.
(c) Any variance from the above shall require approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(Ord. 05-08. Passed 4-10-08.)