The following shall determine the sign area:
(A) Support structures or bracing shall not be considered part of the sign area unless used as a part of the sign message.
(B) In the case of two identical message faces back to back, and sandwich board signs, the area of only one face shall be considered the sign area. If a sign has more than one display face, and is not identical and back-to-back, each face shall be considered a separate sign.
(C) The entire surface area of freestanding, projecting, roof and marquee signs shall be considered the sign area.
(D) When a message is applied to a background that provides no boarder or frame, the sign area shall be the smallest rectangle which can encompass all words, letters, figures, emblems and other elements of the sign message.
(Ord. 879, passed 10-28-2020)