A. The maximum height of any free-standing sign shall be twenty (20) feet.
B. A maximum of one free-standing sign per legal building lot, except corner lots may be allowed one sign per street frontage.
C. The support structure of all free-standing signs shall be fully enclosed and covered with material that complements the architectural theme and coloring of the principal building on the property. Decorative elements such as sculptured metal, wrought iron or other aesthetically-pleasing materials incorporated into the design that do not fully enclose the supports may be allowed as determined by the Zoning Administrator. Bare and/or exposed metal poles are prohibited.
D. All free-standing signs shall be placed within a landscaped area that is at least the size of the sign background area. For example, a sixty (60)-square foot sign must be located within a minimum sixty (60)-square foot area of landscaping. Said landscaped area shall include vegetation, sod, or other plant material. A street buffer shall be considered to meet the intent of this requirement.
E. All permanent, free-standing signs in non-residential zones shall include the street address(es) of the subject property. Numbering shall be a minimum of three and one-half inches (3.5") tall and be of a contrasting color.
F. No part of any free-standing sign, including the footing, shall be located closer than two (2) feet from the front property line and five (5) feet from the side and rear property lines.
G. Free-standing signs are allowed a maximum sign area of one hundred (100) square feet, without regard to the number of placards displayed. All placards displayed shall be totaled in the sign area, unless otherwise approved as a center sign.
H. Free-standing signs projecting over a public right-of-way must have at least fourteen (14) feet of ground clearance.
I. Residential subdivisions of more than twenty (20) lots shall be allowed one free standing identification sign at each major entrance to the subdivision. Said sign shall not be permitted on any public right-of-way, shall be no higher than nine (9) feet above natural grade, and shall not exceed a maximum sign area of fifty (50) square feet. (Ord. 232, 4-14-2010)