The area of all signs shall be computed by measuring the area of the regular shaped envelope required to enclose the lettering and/or logo and the structures to which the letters and/or logo are attached.
(A) Wall sign area shall be computed using the envelope around the letters.
(B) Double-faced freestanding area sign shall be computed using only one face of the sign provided that:
(1) The outline and dimensions of both faces are identical, and
(2) The faces are back-to-back so that only one face is visible at any given location.
(C) Monolith sign area shall be computed by measuring the entire vertical surface of a face upon which the letters and/or logo are attached. In the case of a double-faced or multi-faced monolith sign, the area of the sign shall be computed using only one face of the sign. The area of a cylindrical monolith sign shall be computed by multiplying the diameter of the cylinder by its height.
(D) A sign support shall not be considered when measuring the area of ground or freestanding sign.
(E) In determining conformance with setback standards and distance requirements, the following guidelines shall be used:
(1) The distance between two signs shall be measured along a straight horizontal line that represents the shortest distance between the two signs.
(2) The distance between a sign and a parking lot shall be measured along a straight horizontal line that represents the shortest distance between the sign and the outer edge of the parking lot.
(3) The distance between a sign and a building or property line shall be measured along a straight horizontal line that represents the shortest distance between the sign and the building.
(Ord. 792, passed 12-3-01)