(a) The regulations contained in this section shall apply to signs outside of the public right-of-way.
(b) A sign may only be erected, established, painted, created or maintained in conformance with the standards, procedures, exemptions and other requirements of this chapter.
(c) All permanent signs shall comply with the sign design guidelines set forth in § 1286.13, Design Standards.
(d) Architectural features that are either part of the building or part of a freestanding structure are not considered signs but shall conform to § 1286.09(c). Architectural features include:
(1) Any construction attending to, but not an integral part of the sign, and which may consist of landscape or building or structural forms that enhance the site in general; and
(2) Graphic stripes and other architectural painting techniques applied to a structure that serves a functional purpose or to a building when the stripes of other painting technique do not include lettering, logos or pictures.
(Ord. 04-O-28, passed 8-23-2004)