(A) A sign in any commercial or industrial district is permitted only where it advertises a business occupying the same lot of land upon which the sign is erected.
(B) Signs shall conform to the building setback and height requirements and, in addition, shall conform to the requirements provided below:
(1) In any commercial or industrial district, a sign may be affixed flat against the wall of the building, or may project therefrom not more than 48 inches, provided that the signs do not project over a sidewalk or public right-of-way. Projecting signs shall be at least 12 feet above finished grade. The total sign area shall not exceed one square foot for each foot in length or height of the wall, whichever is greater, to which it is affixed. No sign shall extend more than four feet in height above the building to which it is affixed;
(2) One freestanding identification sign may be erected for a shopping center or other integrated group of stores or commercial buildings. The area for the sign shall be based on one square foot for each foot of building frontage, however, it shall not exceed 200 square feet in area, not be closer to the front, side, or rear property line than one-third the distance of the required building setback;
(3) One freestanding identification sign may be erected for each separate enterprise situated on an individual lot not located within a shopping center. The sign shall not exceed 80 square feet in area, except in the CS Community Service Commercial District. The signs shall not exceed 36 square feet in area, nor be closer to the front, side, or rear property line, than one-third the distance of the required building setback; and
(4) All signs may be illuminated internally or by reflected light provided the source of light is not directly visible and is so arranged to reflect away from the adjoining premises and provided that the illumination shall not be placed as to cause confusion or a hazard to traffic or conflict with traffic control signs or light. No illumination involving movement by reason of the lighting arrangement or other devices shall be permitted.
(Prior Code, § 748.04) Penalty, see § 10.99