(a) Purpose. A Comprehensive Sign Plan is intended to integrate the design of the signs proposed for a new development project, or an existing commercial property, with the design of the structures, into a unified architectural statement. A Comprehensive Sign Plan provides a means for defining common sign regulations for multi-user projects, to encourage maximum incentive and latitude in the design and display of multiple signs.
(b) Applicability. The approval of a Comprehensive Sign Plan shall be required when two (2) or more signs requiring a sign permit are proposed for a new development or existing site, or when a Joint Identification Sign is proposed.
(c) Approval Authority. The Planning and Zoning Board must approve a Comprehensive Sign Plan prior to the Community Development Coordinator issuing a sign permit.
(d) Application Requirements. An application for a Comprehensive Sign Plan shall include all information and materials required in Section 1153.09 and the filing fee.
(e) Standards. A Comprehensive Sign Plan shall comply with the following standards:
(1) The plan shall comply with the standards and purpose of this chapter and the overall intent of this section;
(2) The signs shall enhance the overall development, be in harmony with, and relate visually to other signs included in the comprehensive sign plan, to the structures and/or developments they identify, and to surrounding development;
(4) Only one (1) Wall Sign for each individual use not to exceed one (1) square foot for every lineal foot of the building width of each individual use that fronts any shopping center drive or parking area, not to exceed thirty (30) square feet. Where any such drive or parking abuts a residential district, the frontage of the building on such drive or parking area shall not be considered as frontage for location of a wall sign if the distance from the building to the nearest private property is less than one hundred fifty (150) feet.
(f) Revisions to Comprehensive Sign Plans. The Community Development Coordinator may approve the substitution of signs provided these signs meet the all the requirements of this Chapter and the adopted Comprehensive Sign Plan. If additional signage is proposed or if proposed signs are changed in any aspect to the intent of the original Comprehensive Sign Plan, approval from the Planning and Zoning Board is required.
(Ord. 19-20. Passed 11-4-20.)