Particular types of permanent sign types shall be permitted in specific zoning districts as cited in Section 1177.14 of this chapter. Permanent signs shall also be subject to the following requirements:
(a) Wall Sign.
(1) Standards.
A. Signs should align with a building’s entablature, and placed to fit harmoniously with horizontal molding, friezes, sills, or other omament.
B. Wall signs must generally be placed on higher than the window sills of the second floor.
C. Wall signs may be placed under the window sills of upper stories by special permit.
D. Information displayed should be limited to business name, address, and logo. Additional information is prohibited.
(b) Canopy/Awning Sign.
(1) Standards.
A. Signage located on the sloping portion of an awning is only permitted for storefronts where the typical area for a wall sign is missing.
B. Signage is prohibited on upper story awnings and on the side of awnings with closed ends.
C. Information type is limited to business name, logo, and addresses. Additional information is prohibited.
D. Awning signs shall not be internally illuminated or backlit.
(c) Projecting Sign.
(1) Standards.
A. Sign may be oriented at a 45-degree angle from a building corner.
B. A projecting sign must be at least 25 feet from any other projecting sign.
C. When located over driveways or alleys, projecting signs shall have a minimum clear height of 16 feet.
(d) Window Sign.
(1) Standards.
A. Window signs must be applied directly to inside of the windows glass, at or above eye level, and have a transparent background.
B. Information type is limited to business name, logo, hours of operations, and product types.
C. Additional information and signs that flash or blink intermittently are prohibited.
D. Applied plastic or vinyl cut letters are strongly discouraged.
E. A window sign cannot be illuminated.
F. A window sign will be measured in its entirety.
(e) Monument Sign.
(1) Standards.
A. The location, height and other characteristics of freestanding signs must meet the requirements of this chapter.
B. No portion of any freestanding ground sign shall be erected over the street right-of-way.
C. Freestanding ground signs, where permitted, shall be designed and constructed so as to be compatible with the design and materials of the structure with which the sign is associated.
(Ord. 13-2022. Passed 7-5-22.)