Sign Type | UR-1 | UR-2 | AR-1 |
General Provisions | 1. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, neon signs shall not be permitted. | 1. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, neon signs shall not be permitted. | 1. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, neon signs shall not be permitted. |
2. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, internal illumination of a sign is not permitted. | 2. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, internal illumination of a sign is not permitted. | 2. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, internal illumination of a sign is not permitted. | |
3. The maximum total square footage of all signs on any lot will be calculated as 1.5 square foot of signage per 100 square feet of gross lease area. | 3. The maximum total square footage of all signs on any lot will be calculated as 1.5 square foot of signage per 100 square feet of gross lease area. | 3. The maximum total square footage of all signs on any lot will be calculated as 1.5 square foot of signage per 100 square feet of gross lease area. | |
4. Changeable copy signs are not permitted. | 4. Changeable copy signs are not permitted. | 4. Changeable copy signs are not permitted. | |
5. Animated signs are not permitted. | 5. Animated signs are not permitted. | 5. Animated signs are not permitted. | |
Residential1 | 1. Permitted with no commercial message. | 1. Permitted with no commercial message. | 1. Permitted with no commercial message. |
2. Maximum size is 4 square feet. | 2. Maximum size is 4 square feet. | 2. Maximum size is 4 square feet. | |
Incidental2 | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. |
Monument | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. |
Building Marker3 | 1. Permitted. | 1. Permitted. | 1. Permitted. |
2. Maximum size is (6) square feet. | 2. Maximum size is (6) square feet. | 2. Maximum size is (6) square feet. | |
3. Must be cut or etched into stone, masonry bronze or similar material. | 3. Must be cut or etched into stone, masonry bronze or similar material. | 3. Must be cut or etched into stone, masonry bronze or similar material. | |
Sign Type | UR-1 | UR-2 | AR-1 |
Canopy/Awning | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. |
Identification4 | 1. Permitted. | 1. Permitted. | 1. Permitted. |
2. Only name and address permitted. | 2. Only name and address permitted. | 2. Only name and address permitted. | |
3. Maximum size is to be 4 square feet. | 3. Maximum size is to be 4 square feet. | 3. Maximum size is to be 4 square feet. | |
Marquee5 | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. |
Projecting5 | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. |
Wall Sign | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. |
Window Signs. | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. |
Sidewalk Signs. | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. |
Sign Type | GCC-1 | GCC-2 | LM |
General Provisions | 1. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, neon signs shall not be permitted. This does not include “OPEN” signs less than 3 square feet in size. | 1. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, neon signs shall not be permitted. This does not include “OPEN” signs less than 3 square feet in size. | 1. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, neon signs shall not be permitted. This does not include “OPEN” signs less than 3 square feet in size. |
2. The maximum total square footage of all signs on any lot will be calculated as 1.5 square foot of signage per 100 square feet of gross lease area. | 2. The maximum total square footage of all signs on any lot will be calculated as 1.5 square foot of signage per 100 square feet of gross lease area. | 2. The maximum total square footage of all signs on any lot will be calculated as 1.5 square foot of signage per 100 square feet of gross lease area. | |
Residential1 | 1. Permitted with no commercial message. | 1. Permitted with no commercial message. | 1. Permitted with no commercial message. |
2. Maximum size is 4 square feet. | 2. Maximum size is 4 square feet. | 2. Maximum size is 4 square feet. |
Sign Type | GCC-1 | GCC-2 | LM |
Incidental2 | 1. Permitted with no commercial message. | 1. Permitted with no commercial message. | 1. Permitted with no commercial message. |
2. Maximum size is 4 square feet. | 2. Maximum size is 4 square feet. | 2. Maximum size is 4 square feet. | |
3. Maximum height is 4 feet. | 3. Maximum height is 4 feet. | 3. Maximum height is 4 feet. | |
4. Maximum number is 4 per lot. | 4. Maximum number is 4 per lot. | 4. Maximum number is 4 per lot. | |
Monument | 1. Permitted. Internal illumination is permitted. | 1. Permitted. Internal illumination is permitted. | 1. Permitted. Internal illumination is permitted. |
2. Maximum size is 50 square feet. (A). | 2. Maximum size is 50 square feet. (A) | 2. Maximum size is .0025 square feet for each square foot of building size with a maximum size of 150 square feet. Any business 20,000 square feet or less may have up to a 50 square foot sign.(A) | |
3. Maximum height is 15 feet. (B) | 3. Maximum height is 15 feet. (B) | 3. Maximum height is 1 foot for every 2 foot setback from edge of pavement with a 17 feet max. The maximum base height is 5 feet from the natural grade. (B) | |
4. Maximum number is one per lot. | 4. Maximum number is one per lot. | 4. Maximum number is one per lot. | |
Building Marker3 | 1. Permitted. | 1. Permitted. | 1. Permitted. |
2. Maximum size is (6) square feet. | 2. Maximum size is (6) square feet. | 2. Maximum size is (6) square feet. | |
3. Must be cut or etched into stone, masonry bronze or similar material. | 3. Must be cut or etched into stone, masonry bronze or similar material. | 3. Must be cut or etched into stone, masonry bronze or similar material. | |
Sign Type | GCC-1 | GCC-2 | LM |
Canopy/Awning | 1. Permitted. | 1. Permitted. | 1. Permitted. |
2. Maximum size is 6 square feet or 25% of the surface area of the canopy, whichever is less. (A) Sign is limited to valance face only. | 2. Maximum size is 6 square feet or 25% of the surface area of the canopy, whichever is less. (A) Sign is limited to valance face only. | 2. Maximum size is 6 square feet or 25% of the surface area of the canopy, whichever is less. (A) Sign is limited to valance face only. | |
3. Shopfront width is maximum width allowed. (B) | 3. Shopfront width is maximum width allowed.(B) | 3. Shopfront width is maximum width allowed. (B) | |
4. 8' minimum clearance (C) | 4. 8' minimum clearance (C) | 4. 8' minimum clearance (C) | |
5. Letter height minimum 5" and maximum 10" (D) | 5. Letter height minimum 5" and maximum 10" (D) | 5. Letter height minimum 5" and maximum 10" (D) | |
6. The maximum number is one per business. | 6. The maximum number is one per business. | 6. The maximum number is one per business. | |
7. Maximum number of colors is one in addition to the canopy color. | 7. Maximum number of colors is one in addition to the canopy color. | 7. Maximum number of colors is one in addition to the canopy color. | |
Identification4 | 1. Permitted. | 1. Permitted. | 1. Permitted. |
2. Only name and address permitted. | 2. Only name and address permitted. | 2. Only name and address permitted. | |
3. Maximum size is to be 4 square feet. | 3. Maximum size is to be 4 square feet. | 3. Maximum size is to be 4 square feet. | |
Marquee5 | 1. Permitted as secondary to primary sign. | 1. Permitted as secondary to primary sign. | 1. Permitted as secondary to primary sign. |
2. Electronic scrolling marquee are permitted with maximum letter height not to exceed 6". | 2. Electronic scrolling marquee are permitted with maximum letter height not to exceed 6". | 2. Electronic scrolling marquee are permitted with maximum letter height not to exceed 6". | |
Projecting5 | 1. Permitted. | 1. Permitted. | 1. Permitted. |
2. Maximum size is 10 square feet.(A) Maximum length is 6 feet (B). Maximum height is 4 feet (C). | 2. Maximum size is 10 square feet.(A) Maximum length is 6 feet (B). Maximum height is 4 feet (C). | 2. Maximum size is 10 square feet. (A). Maximum length is 6 feet (B). Maximum height is 4 feet (C). | |
3. Maximum number is one per business. | 3. Maximum number is one per business. | 3. Maximum number is one per business. | |
Sign Type | GCC-1 | GCC-2 | LM |
Projecting5 (CONT.) | 4. Maximum clearance is 8 feet. (D). Maximum projection is 6 feet (E). | 4. Maximum clearance is 8 feet (D). Maximum projection is 6 feet (E). | 4. Maximum clearance is 8 feet (D). Maximum projection is 6 feet (E). |
Wall Sign | 1. Permitted. Internal illumination prohibited. | 1. Permitted. Internal illumination prohibited. | 1. Permitted. Internal illumination prohibited. |
2. Maximum size is 1.5 square feet/lineal feet of building frontage. (A) | 2. Maximum size is 1.5 square feet/lineal feet of building frontage. (A) | 2. Maximum size is 1.5 square feet/lineal feet of building frontage. (A) | |
3. Maximum width is 80% facade length (B). Maximum height is 4 feet (C) | 3. Maximum width is 80% facade length (B). Maximum height is 4 feet (C) | 3. Maximum width is 80% facade length (B). Maximum height is 4 feet (C) | |
4. 8' minimum clearance (D). and 7 inch maximum projection (E). | 4. 8' minimum clearance (D). and 7 inch maximum projection (E) | 4. 8' minimum clearance (D). and 7 inch maximum projection (E) | |
5. Maximum number is one per building | 5. Maximum number is one per building | 5. Maximum number is one per building | |
Window Signs | 1. Window signs are permitted in the first floor windows only. | 1. Window signs are permitted in the first floor windows only. | 1. Window signs are permitted in the first floor windows only. |
2. Window signs shall not exceed 25% per individual window (A). | 2. Window signs shall not exceed 25% per individual window (A). | 2. Window signs shall not exceed 25% per individual window (A) | |
3. Maximum length is 4 feet, maximum height is 4 feet | 3. Maximum length is 4 feet, maximum height is 4 feet | 3. Maximum length is 4 feet, maximum height is 4 feet | |
4. Neon window signs, which advertise products sold by a business or services given, are not permitted. | 4. Neon window signs, which advertise products sold by a business or services given, are not permitted. | 4. Neon window signs, which advertise products sold by a business or services given, are not permitted. | |
Sidewalk Signs | 1. Permitted. | 1. Permitted with variance. | 1. Permitted with variance. |
2. Maximum of 10 square feet per side. | 2. Maximum of 10 square feet per side. | 2. Maximum of 10 square feet per side. | |
Sign Type | GCC-1 | GCC-2 | LM |
Arm Signs | 1. Arm signs shall not exceed eight (8) sq. ft. Maximum height shall not exceed six (6) feet. Bottom of sign panels should maintain a minimum three (3) feet clearance from grade. | 1. Arm signs shall not exceed eight (8) sq. ft. Maximum height shall not exceed six (6) feet. Bottom of sign panels should maintain a minimum three (3) feet clearance from grade. | 1. Arm signs shall not exceed eight (8) sq. ft. Maximum height shall not exceed six (6) feet. Bottom of sign panels should maintain a minimum three (3) feet clearance from grade. |
2. All arm signs shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet behind any right-of-way. | 2. All arm signs shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet behind any right-of-way. | 2. All arm signs shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet behind any right-of-way. | |
3. A ten (10) foot side-yard setback shall be required if the side lot line abuts a residential district | 3. A ten (10) foot side-yard setback shall be required if the side lot line abuts a residential district | 3. A ten (10) foot side-yard setback shall be required if the side lot line abuts a residential district | |
Sign Type | SR-1 | SR-2 | OS & FP |
General Provisions | 1. The maximum number of colors in any sign is three. | 1. The maximum number of colors in any sign is three. | 1. The maximum number of colors in any sign is three. |
2. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, neon signs shall not be permitted. | 2. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, neon signs shall not be permitted. | 2. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, neon signs shall not be permitted. | |
3. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, internal illumination of a sign is not permitted. | 3. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, internal illumination of a sign is not permitted. | 3. Unless otherwise stated in a specific district, internal illumination of a sign is not permitted. | |
4. The maximum total square footage of all signs on any lot is 6 square feet. | 4. The maximum total square footage of all signs on any lot is 6 square feet. | 4. The maximum total square footage of all signs on any lot is 6 square feet. | |
5. Changeable copy signs are not permitted. | 5. Changeable copy signs are not permitted. | 5. Changeable copy signs are not permitted. | |
6. Animated signs are not permitted. | 6. Animated signs are not permitted. | 6. Animated signs are not permitted. | |
Sign Type | SR-1 | SR-2 | OS & FP |
Residential1 | 1. Permitted with no commercial message. | 1. Permitted with no commercial message. | 1. Permitted with no commercial message. |
2. Maximum size is 4 square feet. | 2. Maximum size is 4 square feet. | 2. Maximum size is 4 square feet. | |
Incidental2 | 1. Permitted with no commercial message. | 1. Permitted with no commercial message. | 1. Permitted with no commercial message. |
2. Maximum size is 4 square feet. | 2. Maximum size is 4 square feet. | 2. Maximum size is 4 square feet. | |
3. Maximum height is 4 feet. | 3. Maximum height is 4 feet. | 3. Maximum height is 4 feet. | |
4. Maximum number is 4 per lot. | 4. Maximum number is 4 per lot. | 4. Maximum number is 4 per lot. | |
Sign Type | SR-1 | SR-2 | OS & FP |
Monument | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. |
Building Marker3 | 1. Permitted. | 1. Permitted. | 1. Permitted. |
2. Maximum size is (6) square feet. | 2. Maximum size is (6) square feet. | 2. Maximum size is (6) square feet. | |
3. Must be cut or etched into stone, masonry bronze or similar material. | 3. Must be cut or etched into stone, masonry bronze or similar material. | 3. Must be cut or etched into stone, masonry bronze or similar material. | |
Canopy/Awning | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. |
Identification 4 | 1. Permitted. | 1. Permitted. | 1. Permitted. |
2. Only name and address permitted. | 2. Only name and address permitted. | 2. Only name and address permitted. | |
3. Maximum size is to be (4) square feet. | 3. Maximum size is to be (4) square feet. | 3. Maximum size is to be (4) square feet. | |
Marquee5 | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. |
Projecting | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. |
Wall Sign | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. |
Window Signs | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. |
Sidewalk Signs | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. |
Deviations | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. | 1. Not permitted. |
NOTES:
1. No commercial message allowed on sign, except for a commercial message drawing attention to an activity legally offered on the premises.
2. No commercial message of any kind allowed on sign if such message is legible from any location off the lot on which the sign is located.
3. May include only building name, date of construct, historic data on historic site; must be cut or etched into masonry, bronze or similar material.
4. Only address and name of occupant allowed on sign.
5. If such sign is suspended or projects are above a public right of way; the issuance and continuation of a sign permit shall be condition on the sign owner obtaining and maintaining in force liability insurance for such a sign in such amount as the City Council may reasonably from time to time determine, provided that the amount of such liability insurance shall be at least five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) per occurrence per sign.
(Ord. 13-2022. Passed 7-5-22.)