The area of a sign shall be considered to be that of the smallest figure which encompasses all lettering, wording, design or symbols, but which shall have a continuous perimeter of not more than eight straight lines, together with any background difference on which the sign is located if such background is designed as an integral part of and related to the sign. Any cutouts or extensions shall be included in the area of the sign, but supports and bracing which are not intended as part of the message shall be excluded. In the case of a double-faced sign, where the faces are part of the same sign structure and not more than 36 inches apart, the area of the sign shall be considered to include all faces visible from any one point. The area of a wall or window sign consisting of individual letters or symbols attached to or painted on a surface, building, wall or window shall be considered to be that of the smallest rectangle which encompasses all of the letters or symbols.
(Ord. passed 3-1-10)