§ 1266.15 GROUND SIGN LANDSCAPING.

   (a)   Signage that is required to comply with this Zoning Code per the requirements of § 1264.03 Scope, is also subject to the requirements of § 1266.15 Ground Sign Landscaping if it is one of the following sign types:

      (1)   Ground sign;

      (2)   Pole sign;

      (3)   Monument sign; or

      (4)   Subdivision entry sign.

   (b)   Landscaped area shall be required around the base of a sign and shall be the greater of the two formulations:

      (1)   Two square feet per one square foot of sign area; or

      (2)   Two feet horizontal distance on all sides of the sign's perimeter.

   (c)   Plant material should be selected with careful consideration for height so as to prevent blocking the sign's graphic and message.

(Ord. 2012-20, passed 4-17-2012)