The following principles shall control the computation of Sign area and height:
(a) Computation of Area of Single-faced Signs. The area of a Sign face shall be computed by means of the smallest square or rectangle that will encompass the extreme limits of the writing, representation, emblem, or other display, together with any material or color forming an integral part of the background of the display or used to differentiate the Sign from the backdrop or Structure against which it is placed, but not including any supporting framework, bracing, or decorative fence or wall when such fence or wall otherwise meets Zoning Ordinance regulations and is clearly incidental to the display itself.
(b) Computation of Area of Multi-faced Signs. The Sign area for a Sign with more than one face shall be computed by adding together the area of all Sign faces visible from any one point. When two identical Sign faces are placed back to back so that both faces cannot be viewed from any point at the same time, and when such Sign faces are part of the same Sign structure and not more than forty-two (42) inches apart, the Sign area shall be computed by the measurement of one of the faces, whichever has the greater area.
(c) Computation of Height. The height of a Sign shall be computed as the distance from the base of the Sign at normal grade to the top of the highest attached component of the Sign. Normal grade shall be construed to be either the (1) existing grade prior to construction or (2) the newly established grade after construction, exclusive of any filling, berming, mounding, or excavating solely for the purpose of locating the Sign. In cases in which the normal grade cannot reasonably be determined, Sign height shall be computed on the assumption that the elevation of the normal grade at the base of the Sign is equal to the elevation of the nearest point of the crown of a public Street or the grade of the land at the principal entrance to the Principal Structure on the Lot, whichever is lower.
(d) Maximum Size of Sign Types. Table 1331-1 summarizes the Sign Type and Design Standards for Signs requiring a permit. Section 1331.07
stipulates the maximum sizes for Signs not requiring a permit.
(e) Maximum Height of Sign Types. Table 1331-1 summarizes the Sign Type and Design Standards for Signs requiring a permit. Section 1331.07
stipulates the maximum sizes for Signs not requiring a permit.
(Ord. 2021-07. Passed 7-21-21.)