(A) The following signs are permitted within a C-l, C-1R, M-l and M-2 zoning district after first having obtained a permit therefore:
(1) Signs affixed to the building wall of the structure upon the lot. The signs may not exceed 25% of the building wall upon which the sign is attached or 672 square feet in area, whichever is less. The signs may be illuminated; and
(2) Signs mounted atop a pole(s). The signs may not be larger than 144 square feet and may only identify or advertise the products or services provided by the occupants of the property. Additional restrictions include a maximum height of 35 feet as measured to the top of the sign, no part of the sign may extend over any public right-of-way. Each pole or standard supporting the sign may not exceed a width or diameter to excess of two feet at any intersection or driveway exit from the property and may not be located nearer than ten feet of each other if multiple poles or standards are necessary to support the sign. In all cases no sign shall be located so as to interfere with the visibility of motorist at any intersection or driveway and may not be less than ten feet to the bottom for an elevated sign.
(B) Signs placed at ground level may not exceed a height of three feet at any intersection or driveway exit from the property.
(C) All signs may be illuminated, but shall not be placed so as to interfere with the visibility of motorist. Flashing or rotating signs may not resemble lighted traffic controls or emergency vehicles or interfere with the motoring public in any way.
(Ord. 83, passed - -2004) Penalty, see § 10.99