(A) Service stations.
(1) The following on-premise signs are permitted on the premises of motor vehicle service stations in addition to those signs otherwise permitted.
(a) Signage is permitted on the gas dispenser and shall not exceed a total copy area of four square feet per pump side.
(b) Eleven additional "vendor" signs per parcel, not exceeding six square feet individually are permitted for the use of vendor advertising area. Of these signs, no more than three may be placed on any wall and no more than eight may be placed elsewhere on the property. These signs are permitted on fences, so long as they face inwards towards the property.
(B) Churches and institutions. All churches and institutions such as libraries, governmental facilities and other similar uses as determined by the Director in residential districts shall be permitted one on-premise sign per road frontage from the following list to be included as a part of their special exception request when approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(1) Sign classification: wall sign:
(a) Animation: static;
(b) Maximum sign area: 16 square feet;
(c) Maximum sign height: 10 feet;
(d) Illumination: none;
(e) Other: See wall sign definition.
(2) Sign classification: ground sign:
(a) Animation: static;
(b) Maximum sign area: 16 square feet;
(c) Maximum sign height: 6 feet;
(d) Location: prohibited from corner vision clearance area and must be set back five feet from any property line;
(e) Illumination: none;
(f) Other: see ground sign definition.
(C) Public and private educational facilities.
(1) All public and private educational facilities, such as schools and higher education facilities shall be permitted one on-premise sign from each of the following lists. Temporary signs promoting school pride do not count towards these allowances.
(2) One sign per facility which may identify the name of the facility.
(a) Sign classification: wall sign:
1. Animation: static;
2. Maximum sign area: 20 square feet;
3. Maximum sign height: 10 feet;
4. Illumination: yes;
5. Other: see wall sign definition.
(3) One sign per road frontage from the following list.
(a) Sign classification: ground sign:
1. Animation: static;
2. Maximum sign area: 20 square feet;
3. Maximum sign height: 6 feet;
4. Illumination: yes;
5. Other: see ground sign definition.
(D) Athletic facilities.
(1) All athletic facilities are permitted three off-premise signs per field, court of other playing surface which are visible from public rights-of-way. Signs are not to exceed nine square feet each and may not be taller than 12 feet. Signs not visible from public rights-of-way, such as those facing the center of the playing surface, are not limited by §§ 158.030.01 through 158.030.12. Facilities that contain scoreboards are limited to 16 square feet of advertising space on the scoreboards, when they can be viewed from public rights-of-way. These signs are exempt from the permit requirements of §§ 158.030.01 through 158.030.12.
(2) Signs and banners showing school pride and athletic support are permitted on these parcels. These signs are not limited in size or quantity, but should be kept to a minimum. The Director has the authority to determine when signage; is excessive and should be referred to the Board of Zoning Appeals for further approval. These signs are exempt from the permit requirements of §§ 158.030.01 through 158.030.12.
(E) Banks and financial institutions.
(1) Signs advertising interest, loan and similar rates for financial institutions are permitted to be located on the premise of such institutions. Signs are limited to one ground sign per road frontage, no more than six feet in height and no more than six square feet in size. Such signs are prohibited from the corner vision clearance area and must be set back five feet from all property lines. These signs are exempt from the permit requirements of §§ 158.030.01 through 158.030.12.
(2) ATM (automated teller machine) shall constitute as one sign, provided that the total area of any signage does not exceed more than 25% of each ATM wall. These percentages cannot be combined on multiple walls to exceed 25%. Where signage exceeds 25% of a given wall, each sign or ATM wall shall be counted independently as deemed appropriate by the Director.
(F) Residential subdivisions. Signs identifying a residential subdivision are permitted at the entrance of each subdivision. Signs must not interfere with vehicular lines of sight for traffic safety purposes and must be set back five feet from rights-of-way. Signs are limited to one of the following:
(1) When located in a center median, one ground sign per entrance, no more than four feet in height and no more than six square feet in size.
(2) When located on one or more sides up a subdivision entrance, one ground sign per side, no more than four feet in height and no more than six square feet in size.
(G) Parks. Public park or other recreational areas are permitted one sign per entrance or road frontage (whichever is more restrictive) for the purposes of identifying the area. Signs shall be limited to 16 square feet in size, eight feet in height, and set back five feet from all lots.
(Ord. 4-C-10, passed 4-13-10)