Ground mounted signs shall be permitted in compliance with the following regulations and additional criteria in Section 1149.10:
(a) Ground Mounted Residential Development Identification Signs. A ground mounted residential development identification sign shall be permitted for a residential development in compliance with the following requirements:
(1) Maximum Number of Ground Mounted Signs. A maximum of two (2) signs shall be permitted per development, one per street entrance, part of a decorative wood, brick, stone, or masonry wall or of some similar design compatible with the character of the neighborhood.
(2) Minimum Setback from Street. Such signs shall be located no closer than ten (10) feet from any street right-of-way line except as otherwise permitted in division (a)(3) below, and shall be placed so as not to obstruct sight lines for vehicles or pedestrians.
(3) Signs Located in the Right-of-Way. A ground mounted sign may be placed in the right-of-way provided such sign shall be located on the center island of a boulevard entrance, placed no closer than twenty-five (25) feet to the intersecting street's right-of-way.
(4) Minimum Setback from Side Lot Lines. Such signs shall be located no closer than twenty-five (25) feet to a side lot line.
(5) Illumination. Such signs may be externally illuminated only.
(b) Ground Mounted Institution Identification Signs in Residential Districts. Ground mounted institution identification signs in residential districts shall comply with the setback requirements for residential development identification signs, as outlined in division (a) above.
(c) Ground Mounted Business Identification Signs. In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 1149.08, a ground mounted sign or yard arm sign in the Business and Industrial Districts shall comply with the following:
(1) Maximum Number of Signs. Not more than one (1) ground mounted sign shall be permitted per project or development, except for facilities on corner lots or double frontage lots pursuant to Section 1149.10.
(2) Minimum Sign Setback from Street. Ground mounted or yard arm signs shall be located no closer to a street curb or edge of pavement than six (6) feet or fifty percent (50%) of the building setback, whichever is less, but shall not be placed within the public right-of-way.
(3) Minimum Sign Setback from Side Lot Lines. Ground mounted signs and yard arm signs shall be located no closer than ten (10) feet from any side property line, except that when a side lot coincides with a residential zoning district boundary line, the minimum setback shall be twenty-five (25) feet.
(4) Maximum Height of Ground Mounted Signs. All permitted ground mounted signs or yard arm signs shall not exceed a height of five (5) feet, except for directional signs which shall not exceed a height of four (4) feet.
(5) Multi-Tenant Facilities. When a ground mounted sign or yard arm sign is erected on a site that has more than one tenant, it is the property owner's responsibility to determine the sign area devoted to identification of the development, building, anchor tenant, all tenants, or some combination thereof.
(6) Additional Area for Corner Lots or Double Frontage Lots. One additional ground mounted or yard arm sign shall be permitted for a corner lot or double frontage lot provided that:
A. The total frontage of both streets is not less than 300 feet and there are at least two (2) curb cuts providing access to the lot;
B. The area of each ground mounted or yard arm sign complies with Section 1149.12 and the total area of both signs shall not exceed one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the maximum area permitted for a single sign;
C. The second ground mounted or yard arm sign is clearly located to provide identification along the secondary street; and
D. The two signs may be aggregated into a single sign at the corner provided that the area of any sign face shall not exceed the area specified in Section 1149.12.
(7) Landscaping. Ground mounted or yard arm signs shall be erected in a landscaped setting and shall not be permitted on sidewalks, drives or in parking lots.
(8) Ground Mounted Institution Identification Signs. Ground mounted institution identification signs located in business/industrial districts shall comply with the applicable supplemental regulations for ground mounted business identification signs, as outlined in subsections (c)(1) through (c)(7) above. (Ord. 2018-11. Passed 8-13-18.)