(A) Permitted sings in B-1 Districts. In the B-1 Districts, business signs are permitted, subject to the following:
(1) All signs and nameplates permitted in the R-1 to R-5 Districts, inclusive.
(2) The gross area in square feet of all signs on a zoning lot shall not exceed three times the lineal feet of frontage of such zoning lot. The gross area of all flashing signs shall not exceed two times the lineal frontage of such lot.
(3) Location. The sign or signs shall front the principal street, a parking area, or in the case of a corner building, on that portion of the side street wall within 50 feet of the principal street.
(4) Projection. No sign shall project more than two inches across the property line into the public way, except as provided for awnings, marquees and canopies in this subchapter.
(5) Height. No sign shall project higher than 30 feet above curb level.
(B) Permitted signs in B-2, B-3, and B-4 Districts. In the B-2, B-3, and B-4 Districts, inclusive, business and advertising signs are permitted, subject to the following:
(1) All signs and nameplates permitted in the B-1 Districts.
(2) The gross area in square feet of all signs on a zoning lot shall not exceed three times the lineal feet of frontage of such zoning lot, provided that the gross area of flashing signs shall not exceed two times the lineal feet of frontage of such lot.
(3) Location. The sign or signs shall front the principal street, parking area, or in the case of a corner building, on that portion of the side street wall within 50 feet of the principal street.
(4) Projection.
(a) Signs suspended from any building shall not project more than 72 inches beyond the building line and the bottom of such sign shall not be less than eight feet above the finished grade of the sidewalk.
(b) Any sign projecting or suspended from a building shall not exceed 12 feet in height and its location and arrangement shall be subject to approval by the Health, Building and Zoning Officer.
(5) Height. No sign shall project higher than 30 feet above curb level.
('71 Code, § 11-19-2) (Ord. 1413, passed 9-13-60; Am. Ord. 1427, passed 12-11-61; Am. Ord. 2965, passed 3-13-95; Am. Ord. 3959, passed 5-13-19)
Penalty, see § 155.999
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