(a) Signs within the B-1, B-2, I, where any lot is devoted to a non-residential use, in addition to any other applicable requirements of this chapter and Code, shall conform to the standards set forth in this section or, if located in a special overlay district, to the standards for that district but only to the extent those standards vary from those set forth herein.
SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS | ||||
Type | Maximum Number | Maximum Area | ||
B-1 | B-2 | I | ||
SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS | ||||
Type | Maximum Number | Maximum Area | ||
B-1 | B-2 | I | ||
Address sign | 1 | 2 sq. ft. | 2 sq. ft. | 2 sq. ft. |
Wall sign | 2 | 2.5 sq. ft. per 1 linear foot of building frontage | 2.5 sq. ft. per 1 linear foot of building frontage | 2.5 sq. ft. per 1 linear foot of building frontage |
Window/Door sign | - | 25% glass area per window/ door | 25% glass area per window/ door | 25% glass area per window/ door |
Instructional signs | Shall be exempt from regulations when in compliance with 1293.09(a). | |||
A-Frame Signs | 1 | 28"w 36"h | 28"w 36"h | - |
Temporary Signs | 2 | 4 sq. ft. per sign | 4 sq. ft. per sign | 4 sq. ft. per sign |
Ground Signs | 1 | See Section 1293.06(b). | ||
(b) Ground Signs. The permitted area, height, width, and setbacks for ground signs shall be based on the following standards:
PERMANENT GROUND SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS | ||||
Type | Maximum Number | Maximum Area | Maximum Height | Minimum Setback |
Building setback 30 ft | 1 per lot | 40 sq ft | 8 sq ft | 15 ft front, 5 ft side |
Building setback 15 ft but 30 ft | 1 per lot | 30 sq ft | 6 ft | 0 ft front, 5 ft side |
SECONDARY GROUND SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS | ||||
Maximum Area | Maximum Height | Maximum Width | Minimum Setback | |
One hundred fifty feet minimum between ground signs | 24 sq ft | 6 sq ft | 4 sq ft | 5 ft front, 15 ft side |
(1) Number. One additional ground sign may be permitted for development units with more than 300 feet of frontage if the development unit satisfies the following criteria:
A. If the development unit has an additional access drive from a public right-of-way to the development unit for the purpose of public ingress/egress of vehicular traffic, an additional ground sign may be erected adjacent to that access drive, taking into consideration preservation of the sight triangle and the following requirements:
B. If the development unit has both frontage on a public right-of-way and a vehicular access drive from that public right-of-way, the sign shall be located in close proximity to that principal access drive, taking into consideration preservation of the sight triangle.
C. If the development unit does not have frontage on a public right-of-way, the sign shall be located in close proximity to the principal vehicular access drive on the lot upon which the development unit is sited, taking into consideration preservation of the sight triangle.
(2) Permanent ground sign construction. When a ground sign is required to be of permanent construction pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, then, the ground sign shall comply with the following design requirements:
A. Ground signs shall only be erected within the area of the lot frontage.
B. The supporting structure, including but not limited to pillars, end and top caps, are all part of the allowable sign area.
C. Ground signs shall not have gaps, cut-outs, or penetrations but instead should be a solid face or area without openings. Ground signs that require internal support members or posts shall not have them exposed or visible whatsoever from external view at a height greater than two feet above grade.
D. A ground sign, inclusive of related structures, shall not have a depth in excess of twenty-four inches.
E. The sign shall be installed with a permanent footer in accordance with all applicable county building code requirements.
F. A metal skirt may be used to cover the base area provided that it is no higher than two feet above grade.
G. If metal is used as a skirt or cover for support members or posts, it shall be at least twenty-four gauge if sheet metal is used and at least .063 inches if aluminum is used. The metal shall be finished in a color that either matches that of the principal color used within the background of the copy area, or, in a dark or neutral earth tone color.
H. Plywood, particle board, T-111 and other such materials shall not be used as a skirt or cover for support members or posts.
(3) Location.
A. All signs shall be placed so as not to obstruct: sight lines for motorists or pedestrians; fire lanes, exits or standpipes for emergency-response vehicles; or any window such that light and/or ventilation is reduced below minimum standards required by any applicable law or building code.
B. Freestanding signs larger than six square feet shall be set back a minimum of five feet from the pavement of an entrance/exit drive.
(c) Wall Signs. The following additional regulations apply to all wall signs:
(1) The permitted area for wall signs is 2.5 square feet per one linear foot of the building frontage which corresponds to the dimensions of the building unit.
(2) A wall sign may only be located on the portion of the front wall which corresponds to the interior dimensions of the building unit and shall be centered thereon (excepting only side wall signs erected in accordance with the provisions of this chapter). Minimum distance separation between such wall signs shall be three feet.
(3) Wall signs shall be placed at a uniform height across the building frontage. If the building has a sign band, wall signs shall be erected within that area.
(4) Wall signs shall not be erected on the rear wall of a building.
(5) The permitted area for wall signs as calculated by Section 1293.06(a) may be divided between front and side walls of the building.
(6) No side wall sign, or cumulative total of all side wall signs, shall exceed forty square feet on any one building elevation.
(7) A wall sign shall project no more than eighteen inches from the surface or wall to which it is attached. No wall sign shall extend any closer than twelve inches to either the top or side edges of the surface or wall to which it is attached. No wall sign shall cover or obscure any wall opening.
(8) No wall sign shall be erected at a height greater than thirty feet above grade.
(d) Window and Door Signs.
(1) No more than twenty-five percent of the square footage of each window and clear door that is visible to the public from a public thoroughfare, sidewalk, or parking lot of any retail store shall bear signs.
(2) The area covered by a sign is calculated using the perimeter of the sign and includes any clear areas or spaces within the sign, such as the clear area within a neon sign. For irregularly shaped signs, the area is that of the smallest rectangle that wholly contains the sign.
(3) For purposes of this section, signs that are not physically attached to the windows or clear doors but that are visible from the exterior of the building in the same manner as if they were physically attached to the windows or clear doors shall constitute a sign.
(e) Electronic Message Centers.
(1) A maximum of forty percent of the permitted ground sign area may be devoted to changeable copy/electronic message board.
(2) The changeable copy/electronic message board shall not be changed more than every eight seconds.
(3) Animation which uses movement or change of lighting to depict action or to create a special effect or scene is prohibited.
(4) Electronic message boards can only be activated or displayed from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.
(5) No electronic message boards shall be placed within 125 feet of a residential structure.
(f) Building Marker. One building marker is permitted per building. It shall only be located on the ground floor of the building and adjacent to its principal entrance. The maximum size of a building marker shall not exceed four square feet in area.
(g) Temporary Signs: Banners. All banners require a temporary sign permit.
(1) A banner may be displayed for the first thirty days after a change in the ownership or the commencement of a new occupancy.
(2) If a permanent ground sign exists, a banner may be placed on the sign, but not to exceed the permitted area for a ground sign. If no permanent ground sign exists, freestanding banner shall not be displayed, but, a ground sign of temporary construction may be erected of the size allowed for a permanent ground sign in accordance with Section 1293.06(b).
(3) If the user has no wall signage, then, a banner may be erected in place of a wall sign, but subject to all applicable wall sign regulations.
(4) A banner in all cases must be secured firmly so as to withstand wind and environmental loads.
(5) An approved banner shall be removed immediately once the permanent sign improvement is erected, but in no event shall it be displayed in excess of the thirty day time limit.
(Ord. 3227. Passed 4-23-18.)