The following signs are permitted in the designated zoning districts subject to the conditions in this subchapter.
(A) Commercial and industrial sign regulations, all districts;
(1) Signs not listed are not permitted.
(2) Sign permits are required unless specifically exempted.
(3) Properties in which the primary use is single- or two-family residential shall follow requirements for signs permitted in residential districts (§ 152.262).
(4) Sign lighting may be internal or external.
(a) External lighting shall be shielded in a way to direct light onto the sign only and minimize light trespass onto adjacent properties.
(b) External lighting shall not be permitted to be directed toward roads in a manner that could interfere with the vision of drivers.
(B) Signs permitted in C-1 and C-2 zones:
(1) The total combined sign face area for all permanent signs on any one lot shall be not more than the lesser of either:
(a) One and a half (1.5) square foot of sign face area per linear foot of lot line adjacent to the street right-of-way; or
(b) One hundred twenty (120) square feet total signage.
(c) The total allowance shall be not less than 50 square feet on any lot.
(d) Where the lot is a corner lot, the longer of the two rights-of-way may be used for the calculation of total sign face area.
(2) Freestanding signs.
(a) Maximum height for freestanding signs shall be 15 feet;
(b) Maximum sign area shall be 60 square feet;
(c) Freestanding signs may be monument type or pole type freestanding signs.
(d) Maximum of one freestanding sign per lot.
(3) Wall signs.
(a) Maximum sign area shall be 50 square feet; and
(b) Maximum of two signs per exterior wall.
(4) Projecting signs.
(a) Maximum sign area shall be 24 square feet;
(b) Shall require written approval from Town Council if projecting over a right-of-way;
(c) Shall require written approval from INDOT if projecting over a state owned right-of-way; and
(d) Minimum clearance between the bottom of the sign and level ground shall be nine feet.
(5) Roof signs.
(a) Maximum sign area shall be 50 square feet;
(b) Maximum of two signs;
(c) Signs which are flush with and an integral part of the surface of the roof are permitted; and
(d) Signs which extend above or protrude from the roof of a structure are permitted with a certified structural engineering report to verify wind shear and safety.
(6) Awning signs.
(a) Maximum sign area shall be 24 square feet; and
(b) Only the portion of the awning with signage shall be calculated.
(7) Changeable copy signs.
(a) Electronic changeable copy signs permitted with Plan Commission approval in C-1 Zone, not permitted in C-2 Zone;
(b) Manual changeable copy signs shall be permitted in both C-1 and C-2 Zones;
1. Maximum sign area for wall mounted sign shall be 32 square feet; and
2. Maximum sign area for freestanding signs shall make up no more than 50% of the total freestanding sign area and must be incorporated into the freestanding sign.
(8) Multi-tenant signs.
(a) 1. Buildings with multiple non-residential tenants shall be permitted one freestanding, multi-tenant sign per street frontage;
2. Maximum sign area shall be 30 square feet plus 24 square feet per tenant space;
(b) Properties utilizing multi-tenant signs will not be permitted additional freestanding signs for each tenant; and
(c) Multi-tenant signs are not calculated in total square footage allowed.
(C) Signs permitted in C-3, I-1 and I-2 zones:
(1) The total combined sign face area for all permanent signs on any one lot shall be not more than the lesser of either:
(a) One and a half (1.5) square foot of sign face area per linear foot of lot line adjacent to the street right-of-way; or
(b) Two hundred (200) square feet total signage.
(c) The total allowance shall be not less than 50 square feet on any lot.
(d) Where the lot is a corner lot, the longer of the two rights-of-way may be used for the calculation of total sign face area.
(2) Freestanding signs.
(a) Maximum height for freestanding signs shall be 26 feet;
(b) Freestanding signs may be monument type or pole type freestanding signs:
(c) Monument type signs. Maximum sign area shall be 120 square feet;
(d) Pole type signs. Maximum sign area shall be 80 square feet; and
(e) One freestanding sign per 500 linear feet of frontage, maximum of two freestanding signs.
(3) Wall signs. Maximum sign area shall be 60 square feet.
(4) Projecting signs.
(a) Maximum sign area shall be 24 square feet;
(b) Shall require written approval from Town Council if projecting over a right-of-way;
(c) Shall require written approval from INDOT if projecting over a state owned right-of-way; and
(d) Minimum clearance between the bottom of the sign and level ground shall be nine feet.
(5) Roof signs.
(a) Maximum sign area shall be 60 square feet;
(b) Maximum of two signs;
(c) Signs which are flush with and an integral part of the surface of the roof are permitted; and
(d) Signs which extend above or protrude from the roof of a structure are permitted with a certified structural engineering report to verify wind shear and safety.
(6) Awning signs.
(a) Maximum sign area shall be 24 square feet; and
(b) Only the portion of the awning with signage shall be calculated.
(7) Changeable copy signs.
(a) Electronic changeable copy signs;
1. Brightness levels to not exceed 0.5 foot candles above ambient light;
2. A minimum message hold time of five seconds;
3. Maximum sign area for wall mounted sign shall be 32 square feet; and
4. Maximum sign area for freestanding signs shall make up no more than 50% of the total freestanding sign area and must be incorporated into the freestanding sign.
(b) Manual changeable copy signs;
1. Maximum sign area for wall mounted sign shall be 32 square feet; and
2. Maximum sign area for freestanding signs shall make up no more than 50% of the total freestanding sign area and must be incorporated into the freestanding sign.
(8) Multi-tenant signs.
(a) Buildings with multiple non-residential tenants shall be permitted one freestanding, multi-tenant sign per street frontage. Maximum sign area shall be 40 square feet plus 32 square feet per tenant space;
(b) Properties utilizing multi-tenant signs will not be permitted additional freestanding signs for each tenant; and
(c) Multi-tenant signs are not calculated in total square footage allowed.
(Ord. 2017-06, passed 6-12-2017)