As with other structural, architectural or visual elements of design, signage in the Historic Downtown District, or any subsequently established historic district, shall be governed by the rules and decisions of the Historic Preservation Commission (“HPC”). As in the case of structural alteration, new construction, and demolition, all new signage or alterations to signage shall be required to receive a certificate of appropriateness and subsequent approval by the HPC or those designated to provide approval as provided for in Greensburg Code of Ordinances §§ 155.266 et seq. The resulting high quality in both sign design and construction will strengthen the integrity of the historic district. Generally, signs may be permitted by the HPC in those parts of historic districts which are classified as business or industrial in the zoning code, except for home occupation uses or certain special exceptions. Guidelines for signage are available from the City of Greensburg website, www.cityofgreensburg.com. To afford control, the HPC, or staff authorized to approve pursuant to Ordinance Code § 155.267, will review and approve all proposed signs and changes to signs as to their appropriateness within the historic district. Each sign application shall be reviewed as a unique case and should be designed in accordance with the HPC guidelines.
(Ord. 2013-01, passed 6-3-13)