(A) All signs permitted in the R-1A, R1-B and R-2 Districts;
(B) Unless limited by special exception or traditional neighborhood development design standards, the number of signs permitted shall be consistent with the following:
(1) RLC, C-1, C-2. Two permanent signs per street frontage; and
(2) HCLI. Three permanent signs per street frontage and one additional sign per each street frontage of more than 100 feet in width.
(C) Buildings or properties with multiple businesses may have one additional sign per each additional business located within the building or property. However, all signs must remain within any dimensional limits of Table 156.131 below;
(D) No freestanding signs within these districts may be erected within ten feet of a side or rear lot line. Any freestanding signs in excess of eight feet in height shall be set back from a property line or right-of-way by the height of the sign. The dimensions of signs shall be consistent with the following table:
Table 156.131: Business Sign Regulations | ||||
District | ||||
Sign Type | RLC Residential Limited Commercial | C-1/C-2 Commercial | HCLI Highway Commercial Light Industrial | I-1 Industrial |
Table 156.131: Business Sign Regulations | ||||
District | ||||
Sign Type | RLC Residential Limited Commercial | C-1/C-2 Commercial | HCLI Highway Commercial Light Industrial | I-1 Industrial |
Facade wall signs | Maximum size: 10% of one surface per street front | Maximum size: 15% of one surface per street front | Maximum size: 20% of one surface per street front | Maximum size: 20% of one surface per street front |
Freestanding monument signs | Maximum area: 32 square feet | Maximum area: 32 square feet | Maximum area: 40 square feet | Maximum area: 40 square feet |
Maximum height: 8 feet | Maximum height: 8 feet | Maximum height: 8 feet | Maximum height: 10 feet | |
Freestanding pole signs | Not permitted | Not permitted | Not permitted | 16 square feet only one freestanding pole sign per property |
Projecting signs | Maximum size: 9 square feet | Maximum size: 9 square feet | Maximum size: 16 square feet | Maximum size: 16 square feet |
Maximum height: the lowest part of the sign shall be no more than 12 feet above grade | Maximum height: the lowest part of the sign shall be no more than 15 feet above grade | Maximum height: the lowest part of the sign shall be no more than 15 feet above grade | Maximum height: the lowest part of the sign shall be no more than 15 feet above grade | |
Roof signs | Not permitted | Not permitted | Not permitted | Maximum area: 100 square feet |
Maximum height: 10 feet above building | ||||
(E) Signs may be illuminated by direct or indirect means. Illumination of the sign face shall not exceed 100 luxes (ten footcandles) measured at a distance of ten feet from the sign, unless any portion of the illuminated sign face is within 100 feet of an R-1, R-2 or R-3 Residential District and visible from an occupied dwelling in said district. In such cases, illumination shall be reduced to ten luxes (one footcandle) measured at a distance of ten feet from the sign;
(F) Temporary signs shall be permitted in building windows, and shall not require a permit:
(1) In the C-1 District, temporary sandwich board signs of up to four square feet in area are permitted on sidewalks during the hours the business is open; and
(2) Permanent window signs, banners and temporary business signs:
(a) Permanent window signs are permitted in the C-1, C-2 and HCLI Districts by right without a permit provided no more than 50% of each window surface and 25% of all building windows include such signs. Such permanent window signs do not count towards the allowed number of signs per district; and
(b) Temporary business signs, such as vinyl banner signs or manual changeable copy signs, are also permitted as accessory to all business uses, and do not require a permit. However, such signs remain subject to all setback requirements for business signs, and may not exceed 32 square feet in size. No temporary banner sign or changeable copy sign may be lighted except by indirect means. No temporary banner sign or changeable copy sign shall remain in place for more than 30 continuous days or 120 total days per calendar year.
(G) Projection of permanent signs into rights-of-way.
(1) Within the C-1 District, a sign attached to a building, otherwise lawful under division (D) above, may project into the public right-of-way up to six feet, provided:
(a) No structural support or portion of the signs is within eight feet of grade as measured vertically from the right-of-way line for a pedestrian right-of-way, and 14 feet of grade for a vehicular right-of-way; and
(b) Under no circumstances shall any portion of such projecting signs be placed nearer than two feet from a vehicular cartway, loading zone or on-street parking lane.
(2) Awning and canopy signs may project into rights-of-way in areas served by sidewalks only in the C-1 and C-2 Zoning Districts, and shall be subject to the following regulations.
(a) No portion of an awning or canopy shall be less than eight feet above the level of the public sidewalk.
(b) The awning or canopy shall be set back at least four feet from the curb or a public street.
(c) Awnings and canopies shall be constructed of canvas, vinyl or similar flexible, cloth-like material. Backlit or metal awnings or canopies are prohibited for signs within rights-of-way.
(d) Awnings and canopies shall be securely attached to the building. All frames and supports shall be made of metal or other rigid material.
(e) The name of the business or logo may be printed on the portion of the awning or canopy above the valance provided that such name or logo does not comprise more than 25% of the total canopy area.
(1980 Code, Ch. 28, Part 6, § 28-607) (Ord. 1419, passed 9-16-2013, § 606) Penalty, see § 156.999