Directory signs shall be permitted in the B1, B2, B3, CPD, M1 and M2 Zoning Districts and erected in accordance with the following standards:
(A) Directory signs shall only be permitted for planned multiple-occupancy developments, such as a regional shopping center, an industrial park or a business park;
(B) Directory signs shall be a free-standing (pole, pylon or monument) sign, which may be located on the premises or in the immediate vicinity. If the sign is located on a lot other than which it advertises, the sign must be located in a recorded easement that permits the installation of a sign and authorizes access to the party responsible for maintenance and repair of the sign;
Figure 152.206: Directory Sign
(C) One sign shall be allowed at each point of vehicular access. No more than two directory signs shall be permitted for planned multiple-occupancy developments. Planned developments with property adjacent to Interstate 74 or U.S. Highway 34, are allowed one additional directory sign at the property line adjacent to Interstate 74 or U.S. Highway 34;
(D) Maximum of two sides per sign;
(E) Maximum sign area for a free-standing (pole, pylon or monument) sign shall be no more than 300 square feet per side for planned multiple-occupancy developments;
(F) No portion of any sign shall be located closer than ten feet from front property lines and 18 inches from all rear and side property lines;
(G) Maximum height for a free-standing pole, pylon or monument sign shall be 35 feet; and
(H) The tenant panels shall only indicate the name and/or logo of the businesses within the planned development. Tenant panels may be used to display the sale, lease or rental of tenant space or outlots, but shall be removed within 14 days after the sale, lease or rental.
(Ord. 10-3277, § 3-3.2, passed 1-4-2010)