(a) The surface area of a sign shall be computed as including the entire display area within a regular geometric form, or combination of regular, geometric forms, comprising all the display area of the sign and including all the elements of the matter displayed, together with any material or color used to differentiate the sign from the environment or surroundings in which it is placed.
Figure 1141-A: Sign Area Shape
(b) Structural members or base foundations of monument signs bearing no sign copy shall not be included in sign measurement.
(c) In computing the area of a double-faced freestanding sign, only one (1) side shall be considered in the calculation of the area provided that the two display surfaces are joined at an angle not greater than fifteen (15) degrees. If greater than fifteen (15) degrees, both sides are counted as sign area.
(d) In computing the area of a sign comprised of multiple faces, the surface area of the sign is equal to one-half (1/2) of the total surface area.
(Ord. 30-22. Passed 12-12-22.)