(a) The owners or developers of two or more contiguous lots or any multitenant use of a commercial property, including, but not limited to, shopping centers, convenience centers, or office complexes, shall submit a unified sign plan for approval as part of their site plan application, or at a later date. No sign permit application will be accepted for such property or use until a unified sign plan is approved by the planning department.
(b) An application for a unified sign plan shall be filed with the planning department. The applicant shall indicate the standards of consistency for all signs on the subject property with regard to:
(1) Colors.
(2) Letter/graphics style. Note: Federal and state registered trademarks may be employed in addition to the specified letter style and colors, but may not exceed 12 square feet in copy area.
(3) Location of each sign.
(4) Materials to be used in construction.
(5) Maximum dimensions and proportions.
(6) Other standards imposed by the applicant.
A copy of the approved unified sign plan, including any amendments, must be kept on file in the planning department.
(c) It shall be the responsibility of the applicant and/or property owner to enforce the terms of the approved unified sign plan.
(Ord. of 7-10-2000, §§ 11.12, 11.12.1, 11.12.2)