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(a) No signs shall be attached or otherwise applied to trees, bus shelters, utility poles, benches, trash receptacles, vending machines or any other unapproved supporting structure or otherwise placed in the public right-of-way, except signs that meet the standards of the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices or as approved by City Council;
(b) Pennants, streamers, festoons, spinners, balloons, balloon signs and similar type devices;
(c) No sign shall emit audible sounds including messages, announcements, music or sirens and the like;
(d) Signs which are not securely affixed to the ground or otherwise affixed in a permanent manner to an approved supporting structure, except where permitted under this chapter;
(e) Projecting signs, except in the B-1 Central Business District. No projecting sign shall extend above the wall or parapet of a building to which it is affixed;
(f) All blinking, flashing or intermittent lighting;
(g) Moving, revolving or rotating signs;
(h) Off-premise advertising signs except where expressly permitted in this chapter;
(i) Roof signs;
(j) Portable signs, except where expressly permitted in this chapter;
(k) Any sign which makes use of the words “Stop,” “Look” or “Danger,” or any other words, phrases, symbols or characters, in a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic;
(l) Any sign containing obscene, indecent or immoral matter;
(m) Real estate signs no longer valid due to the sale, rental or lease of the property;
(n) String lights used for commercial purposes, other than holiday decorations which must be mounted on the principal structure on the lot;
(o) Signs affixed to a parked motor vehicle or trailer which is being used principally for advertising purposes, rather than for transportation purposes, on public or private property;
(p) Any sign not expressly permitted;
(q) Abandoned signs;
(r) The tacking, pasting or otherwise affixing of signs of a miscellaneous character, visible from a public way, located on the walls of buildings, barns, sheds, on trees, poles, posts, fences or other structures is prohibited unless otherwise permitted by this chapter;
(s) The permanent use of searchlights shall be prohibited. Searchlights shall be considered temporary signage;
(t) LED and electronic message boards, except as otherwise permitted for electronic gasoline price signs in the B-2, Shopping Center District, and the B-3, Road Service Commercial District;
(u) Temporary signs with changeable copy;
(v) Neon signs where the tubing is exposed on all sides; and
(w) Portable changeable copy signs.
(Ord. 2003-99, passed 9-8-2003; Ord. 2015-89, passed 9-28-2015)
(a) Temporary signs shall be located on the premises to which they refer, except as permitted in division (d) below of this section.
(b) Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.
(c) Temporary signs shall be permitted as specified in the Temporary Sign Standards Table, except as permitted in division (d) below of this section.
Type of Temporary Sign | District(s) Permitted | Type of Sign Permitted | Maximum Size | Maximum Height | Maximum Number | Permit Required | Required Setback | Permitted Duration |
Type of Temporary Sign | District(s) Permitted | Type of Sign Permitted | Maximum Size | Maximum Height | Maximum Number | Permit Required | Required Setback | Permitted Duration |
Real estate - sale or lease of individual home or residential lot | Residen- tial | Ground | 6 sq. ft. | 4 ft. | l[b] | No | [d][h] | Remove within 30 days of sale or lease |
Real estate - sale or lease of individual business or vacant lot | Retail Office Industrial | Ground Wall | 32 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | l[b] | Yes | [d][h] | Remove within 30 days of sale or lease |
Real estate - sale or lease of unplatted vacant land | All | Ground | 32 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 1[b] | Yes | [d][h] | Remove within 30 days of sale or lease |
Construc- tion/real estate develop- ment sign | All | Ground Wall | 32 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | l[c] | Yes | [d][h] | Remove within 30 days after 90% of all units or lots are sold or leased |
Garage sale sign | Residen- tial | Ground Wall | 6 sq. ft. | 4 ft. | 1 | No | [d][h] | 7 consecu- tive days |
Promotion- al and information signs | All [i] | [e] | 32 sq. ft. | [e] | 1 | Yes | [a][h] | 4 permits per year not to exceed 15 days each |
Window sign | Business | Paper Paint Plastic Fabric | [f] | [f] | [f] | No | — | [g] |
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[a] The temporary sign shall comply with the setback requirements for the district in which it is located. | ||||||||
[b] On a corner parcel two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. | ||||||||
[c] One sign shall be permitted for each frontage on a secondary or major thoroughfare. | ||||||||
[d] The temporary sign may be located in the required setback area, but shall not be located within the road right-of-way. | ||||||||
[e] Promotional signs may include ground or wall signs, subject to obtaining a permit from the Zoning Administrator. Streamers, pennants or similar displays may be permitted subject to Zoning Board of Appeals approval. | ||||||||
[f] The total area of all temporary window signs shall not exceed ten square feet. The total area of all window signs, temporary and permanent, shall not exceed 50% of the total window area. | ||||||||
[g] Temporary window signs that are faded, yellowed, ripped or otherwise damaged shall be removed immediately. | ||||||||
[h] All temporary signs shall comply with § 1171.09. | ||||||||
[i] Promotional signage in residential districts permitted on nonresidential uses only. | ||||||||
(Ord. 2004-15, passed 3-8-2004)
(d) Temporary signs for community events sponsored in whole or in part by the city.
(1) Signs for community events on city property.
A. The event must be sponsored in whole or in part by a city agency such as Parks and Recreation, Fire Department or Police Department.
B. The event must take place on the city property, including the community center facility.
C. Only one sign at the event location is permitted to list sponsors other than the city. Signs not at the event location are not permitted to include sponsors other than the city, except for a single co-sponsor having a typeface smaller than that used for the city and the title of the event. Commercial advertisements are not permitted.
D. Signs are permitted at all city property locations, with a maximum size of 32 square feet, for up to 15 days. Signs are permitted for only one event at a time at any one location.
(2) Signs for community center events at the Community Center.
A. The event must be sponsored in whole or in part by a city agency such as Parks and Recreation, Fire Department or Police Department.
B. The event must take place on city property, including the Community Center facility.
C. Only one sign at the event location on Lakeside Drive is permitted to list sponsors other than the city. Signs not at the event location are not permitted to include sponsors other than the city, except for a single co-sponsor having a type-face smaller than that used for the city and the title of the event. Commercial advertisements are not permitted.
D. Additional signs of up to 32 square feet are permitted on the Municipal Center frontage on Mason-Montgomery Road and in the parks, for up to 15 days. Signs are permitted for only one event at a time at any one location.
(3) Signs for community events not on city property.
A. Event must be sponsored in whole or in part by a city agency such as Parks and Recreation, Fire Department or Police Department.
B. The city must control the dates and times of the individual events. Seasonal sports and sign-ups for sports teams and programs not administered by the city are not included.
C. A maximum of six signs are permitted along city thoroughfares and in the parks, for a maximum of 32 square feet for up to 15 days. Signs are permitted for only one event at a time at any one location and all signs must have the permission of the property owner.
(4) Right-of-way. All temporary signs for community events must be out of the right-of-way and maintain the unobstructed sight distance in § 1171.09. Events not sponsored by the city, but taking place on city property must meet the temporary sign regulations in divisions (a) through (c) above of this section and Table 1187.07. Fees and permits are not required for temporary signs for community events that qualify for this division (d) of this section.
(Ord. 2003-99, passed 9-8-2003)
(a) Generally. A billboard is an off-premise advertising sign permitted in business and industrial districts located adjacent to an interstate highway. Billboards shall not be located on or over the roofs of buildings.
(b) Standards.
(1) Maximum size. No billboard sign shall exceed 400 square feet in area per sign. Each billboard sign shall have no more than one sign face. No more than one product, business, message and/or event shall be advertised on any billboard sign face.
(2) Maximum height. The maximum height for such signs shall be equal to the height restrictions set for principal structures within the zoning district in which it is located.
(3) Setbacks.
A. Highway right-of-way. No billboard sign shall be erected or maintained within 660 feet of the edge of the right-of-way of an interstate or state highway.
B. Property lines. Billboard signs shall comply with the building setback requirements for the district in which they are located.
C. Noncompatible use or structure. No part of any billboard sign shall be located closer than 500 feet to any residential dwelling unit, residential zoning district, park, school, church, hospital, cemetery, government building or interstate interchange.
D. Distance between billboards. There shall be a minimum of 2,000 feet between billboard signs. Only one billboard sign may be located on either side of an interstate or state highway for each 2,000 foot segment, including billboard signs in adjacent governmental jurisdictions.
E. Distance between billboards and on-premise signs. There shall be a minimum of 250 feet between any billboard sign and any on-premise sign.
(4) Content. Each face of the billboard sign shall exhibit no more than two pictorials and/or two written messages about one use, product, service, goods, event or facility located on other premises. No face of a sign shall be so designed as to give the impression of more than two signs.
(5) Billboard not used for advertising purposes. Any billboard sign not in use for advertising purposes shall have unused surfaces kept uniformly white in color overall. However, the owner of the sign shall be permitted to place a phone number on it to which inquiries for advertisement may be directed.
(6) Additional requirements. All outdoor advertising signs shall comply with all applicable requirements and conditions to the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code for advertising device control.
(Ord. 2003-99, passed 9-8-2003)
(a) Permitted signs. The following signs shall be permitted in residential zoning districts.
(1) Signs without a permit. Signs permitted without a permit, such as a name plate sign and street address, are allowed subject to the provisions of § 1187.05.
(2) Temporary signs. Real estate signs and other temporary signs shall be permitted in accordance with § 1187.07.
(3) Residential entranceway or identification signs. Permanent residential entranceway or identification signs shall be permitted in accordance with the following regulations.
A. There shall be no more than one sign located at each entrance to a subdivision or other residential development. The sign shall display the name of the development only. Names of developers, homebuilders or contractors shall not be displayed anywhere on the sign.
B. Sign materials shall compliment the construction materials and architectural style of the houses within the subdivision. Landscaping shall be provided to create an aesthetically pleasing and safe identification for the residential development.
C. Entranceway structures shall not exceed eight feet in height.
D. Entranceway signs shall be externally illuminated.
E. All freestanding signs shall comply with the setback and location requirements of § 1187.02.
(4) Home occupation signs.
A. No more than one nonilluminated sign shall be allowed for each home occupation. The sign shall be located on the facade of the structure in which the home occupation is conducted or on the mailbox of the residence provided that the mailbox is on or abuts the residence where the home occupation is located.
B. The sign shall display only the name and occupation of the residents on the premises.
C. Signs placed on the facade of the structure where the home occupation is located shall have no more than one face, nor shall the sign face exceed three square feet in area. Signs placed on the mailbox shall not exceed one square foot in area.
(b) Signs permitted for nonresidential uses in residential districts. Nonresidential uses in residential districts, such as schools, colleges, public parks, museums, municipal buildings, churches and country clubs shall be permitted to erect the following signage.
(1) Signs without a permit. Signs permitted without a permit, such as a name plate sign and street address, are allowed subject to the provisions of § 1187.05.
(2) Temporary signs. Real estate signs and other temporary signs shall be permitted in accordance with § 1187.07.
(3) Ground mounted signs including bulletin boards.
A. Size. There shall be no more than one ground mounted sign per road frontage for a maximum number of two ground mounted signs per lot. The total area of the permitted ground mounted sign adjacent to a local or collector street shall not exceed 16 square feet. The total area of the permitted ground mounted sign adjacent to a minor or major arterial street shall not exceed 64 square feet.
B. Setbacks. Ground mounted signs shall be set back as required in § 1187.02(b).
C. Height. The maximum height of any ground mounted sign facing a local or collector street shall be six feet. The maximum height of any ground mounted sign facing a minor or major arterial street shall be eight feet.
D. Landscaping. A landscaping area around the base of the ground mounted sign shall be provided equal to the area of the sign face, A mixture of live plant material shall be provided in the landscape area and should include a combination of shrubs, annuals and perennials to create a pleasing identification for the development it advertises.
E. Lighting. Ground mounted signs shall be externally lit with shielded and diffused lights.
(4) Wall signs.
A. Size. There shall be no more than one wall sign per parcel. The total area of wall sign shall not exceed one square foot per linear foot of building frontage, not to exceed 32 square feet in area.
B. Location. Wall signs shall be permitted only on the side of a building which faces the front lot line. Wall signs shall be mounted on a flush surface.
C. Height. The top of a wall sign shall not be higher than 15 feet.
(Ord. 2003-99, passed 9-8-2003)
(a) Permitted signs.
(1) Signs without a permit. Signs permitted without a permit, such as a name plate sign and street address, are allowed subject to the provisions of § 1187.05.
(2) Temporary signs. Real estate signs and other temporary signs shall be permitted in accordance with § 1187.07.
(3) Residential entranceway or identification signs. Permanent residential entranceway or identification signs shall be permitted in accordance with the following regulations.
A. There shall be no more than one sign located at each entrance to a subdivision or other residential development. The sign shall display the name of the development only. Names of developers, homebuilders or contractors shall not be displayed anywhere on the sign.
B. Sign materials shall compliment the construction materials and architectural style of the houses within the subdivision. Landscaping shall be provided to create an aesthetically pleasing and safe identification for the residential development.
C. Entranceway structures shall not exceed eight feet in height.
D. Entranceway signs shall be externally illuminated.
E. All ground mounted signs shall comply with the setback and location requirements of § 1187.02.
(4) Home occupation signs.
A. Permits for home occupation signs shall be issued by the Zoning Administrator.
B. Home occupation signs shall be limited to signs placed on the facade of the structure in which the home occupation is conducted.
C. No more than one nonilluminated sign shall be allowed for each home occupation. The sign shall display only the name and occupation of the residents on the premises.
D. No sign for a home occupation shall have more than one face, nor shall any sign face exceed one square feet in area.
(5) Management office identification. Rental or management offices in the residential district shall be permitted one identification sign not to exceed six square feet in area.
(b) Signs permitted for nonresidential uses in residential districts. Nonresidential uses in residential districts, such as schools, public parks, colleges, museums, municipal buildings, churches and country clubs shall be permitted to erect the following signage.
(1) Signs without a permit. Signs permitted without a permit, such as a name plate sign and street address, are allowed subject to the provisions of § 1187.05.
(2) Temporary signs. Real estate signs and other temporary signs shall be permitted in accordance with § 1187.07.
(3) Ground mounted signs including bulletin boards.
A. Size. There shall be no more than one ground mounted sign per road frontage for a maximum number of two ground mounted signs per lot. The total area of the permitted ground mounted sign adjacent to a local or collector street shall not exceed 16 square feet. The total area of the permitted ground mounted sign adjacent to a minor or major arterial street shall not exceed 64 square feet.
B. Setbacks. Ground mounted signs shall be set back as required in § 1187.02(b).
C. Height. The maximum height of any ground mounted sign facing a local or collector street shall be six feet. The maximum height of any ground mounted sign facing a minor or major arterial street shall be eight feet.
D. Landscaping. A landscaping area around the base of the ground mounted sign shall be provided equal to the area of the sign face. A mixture of live plant material shall be provided in the landscape area and should include a combination of shrubs, annuals and perennials to create a pleasing identification for the development it advertises.
E. Lighting. Ground mounted signs shall be externally lit with shielded and diffused lights.
(4) Wall signs.
A. Size. There shall be no more than one wall sign per parcel. The total area of wall sign shall not exceed one square foot per linear foot of building frontage, not to exceed 32 square feet in area.
B. Location. Wall signs shall be permitted only on the side of a building which faces the front lot line. Wall signs shall be mounted on a flush surface.
C. Height. The top of a wall sign shall not be higher than 15 feet.
(Ord. 2003-99, passed 9-8-2003)
(a) Number. No more than two sign types shall be allowed per lot.
(b) Permitted signs. Awning, wall, projecting and ground mounted signs are permitted in the B-1 District.
(2) Signs without a permit. Signs permitted without a permit, such as a name plate sign and street address, are allowed subject to the provisions of § 1187.05.
(3) Temporary signs. Real estate signs and other temporary signs shall be permitted in accordance with § 1187.07.
(4) Wall signs.
A. Number and location. One wall sign shall be permitted per street frontage on each parcel for a maximum of two wall signs per parcel, except one additional wall sign shall be permitted on the side of the structure that does not have road frontage but does face a side or rear parking lot. Wall signs shall be mounted on a flush surface.
B. Size. The total area of a wall sign shall not exceed one square foot per lineal foot of building frontage not to exceed 32 square feet for wall signs facing a street right-of-way and wall signs facing a side or rear parking lot shall not exceed 18 square feet.
C. Vertical dimensions. The maximum vertical dimension of any wall sign shall not exceed 30% of the building height.
D. Horizontal dimensions. The maximum horizontal dimension of any wall-mounted sign shall not exceed 75% of the width of the building.
E. Height. The top of a wall sign shall not be higher than whichever is lowest:
1. The maximum height specified for the district in which the sign is located;
2. The top of the sills at the first level of windows above the first story; or
3. The height of the building facing the street on which the sign is located.
(5) Ground mounted signs.
A. Number. One ground mounted sign shall be permitted per parcel.
B. Size. The total area of the ground mounted sign shall not exceed one square foot per lineal foot of building frontage, not to exceed 36 square feet.
C. Height. The height of a ground mounted sign shall not exceed six feet in height.
E. Landscaping. A landscaping area around the base of the ground mounted sign shall be provided equal to the area of the sign face. A mixture of live plant material shall be provided in the landscape area and should include a combination of shrubs, annuals and perennials to create a pleasing identification for the development it advertises.
F. Street address. The street address number shall be clearly displayed on the sign in numerals not less than four inches or no more than eight inches in height. Required street address numbers are not counted in the total area of the sign.
(6) Projecting sign.
A. Number. One projecting sign shall be permitted per parcel.
B. Size. The total area of the projecting sign shall not exceed six square feet for one-story structures and eight square feet for two-story structures. The opposite sign face shall not be counted in the total sign area if both sign faces are an exact replica. The opposite faces of a projecting sign shall not be separated by more than four inches.
C. Height. A projecting sign shall be attached to the building so that no part of the sign or sign support structure is less than eight feet from the surface of the established grade under the sign. No part of a projecting sign or sign support structure shall be more than 15 feet above the surface of the established grade under the sign.
D. Sign overhang into public right-of-way. A projecting sign may protrude into the air space over a public sidewalk by not more than three and one-half feet. However, in no event shall the projecting sign obstruct the movement of vehicles or vision of vehicle drivers or vision of pedestrians so as to create a public safety hazard. In the event that a projecting sign will create a hazard even though the overhang is three feet or less, the sign design or sign location must be adjusted to eliminate the potential hazard. Projecting signs shall be set back a minimum of six feet from any curb.
E. Maximum distance from wall of building. The nearest edge of a projecting sign shall be located no further than six inches from the wall of the building where the projecting sign is anchored.
F. Lighting. The projecting sign shall not be internally illuminated. Any lighting for the sign shall be from an external source. External lighting shall be properly shielded and directed so that glare from the light source will not create a visual hazard for vehicles or create a visual nuisance for occupants of nearby dwellings, particularly dwellings located on upper floors of downtown buildings.
(7) Awnings and canopies.
A. Coverage. The total area of the lettering and logo shall not exceed 25% of the total area of the awning or canopy that would be visible in a drawing of a facade on which the awning is located.
B. Compliance with size requirements for wall signs. The area of signs on awnings or canopies shall be counted in determining compliance with the standards for total area of wall signs permitted on the parcel.
C. Height. An awning sign shall be attached to the building so that no part of the awning or awning support structure is less than eight feet from the surface of the established grade under the sign. No part of an awning sign or support structure shall be more than 12 feet above the surface of the established grade under the awning sign.
D. Maximum projection. An awning or canopy sign can project out from the wall to which it is attached no more than four feet.
E. Sign overhang into public right-of-way. An awning sign may protrude into the air space over a public sidewalk but they can be located no closer than six feet to any curb. However, in no event shall the awning sign obstruct the movement of vehicles or vision of vehicle drivers or vision of pedestrians so as to create a public safety hazard. In the event that a projecting sign will create a hazard, the awning sign design or location must be adjusted to eliminate the potential hazard.
F. Lighting. Internally lighted canopies and awnings are prohibited.
(8) Window signs. Temporary, incidental, and permanent window signs shall be permitted on the inside in business districts provided that the total combined area of such signs shall not exceed 50% of the total window area. Window signs shall be kept in good repair. Faded, curled, or partially attached window signs are shall be removed.
(9) Folding portable. One 20-inch wide by 30-inch tall folding portable sign is permitted per lot provide that the folding portable sign is located on private property completely out of the public right-of-way. Folding portable signs shall be displayed only when the business it advertises is open.
(Ord. 2003-99, passed 9-8-2003)
(a) Signs without a permit. Signs permitted without a permit, such as a name plate sign and street address, are allowed subject to the provisions of § 1187.05.
(b) Temporary signs. Real estate signs and other temporary signs shall be permitted in accordance with § 1187.07.
(c) Wall signs.
(1) Number and locations. One wall sign shall be permitted per street frontage on each parcel for a maximum of two wall signs per parcel. In the case of a multi-tenant building or shopping center, one wall sign shall be permitted for each tenant having an individual means of public access. Only one wall sign shall be permitted where several tenants use a common entrance in a multi-tenant structure, but the total sign area may be allocated on an equal basis to all tenants provided that the total wall sign area does not exceed that allowed for a single tenant building or 64 square feet. Wall signs shall be mounted on a flush surface.
(2) Size.
A. Single-tenant building. The total area of a wall sign shall not exceed one square foot per lineal foot of building frontage not to exceed 64 square feet.
B. Multi-tenant building. The total area of a wall sign shall not exceed one square foot per lineal foot of building frontage not to exceed 48 square feet. The center of the wall sign shall be placed in the center of the unit on which it is affixed.
C. Height. The top of a wall sign shall not be higher than whichever is lowest:
1. The maximum height specified for the district in which the sign is located; or
2. The height of the building facing the street on which the sign is located.
(d) Ground mounted signs.
(1) Number. One ground mounted sign shall be permitted per parcel. In multi-tenant buildings or shopping centers the sign area may be allocated for use by individual tenants.
(2) Size.
A. Single-tenant building. The total area of the ground mounted sign shall not exceed 80 square feet.
B. Multi-tenant building. The total area of the ground mounted sign shall not exceed 120 square feet.
(3) Height.
A. Single-tenant building. The height of a ground mounted sign in a B-2 District shall not exceed eight feet in height advertising a single- tenant building.
B. Multi-tenant building. The height of a ground mounted sign in a B-2 District shall not exceed eight feet in height advertising a multi-tenant building.
(4) Setbacks. All ground mounted signs shall comply with the setback and location requirements of § 1187.02.
(5) Landscaping. A landscaping area around the base of the ground mounted sign shall be provided equal to the area of the sign face. A mixture of live plant material shall be provided in the landscape area and should include a combination of shrubs, annuals and perennials to create a pleasing identification for the development it advertises.
(6) Street address. The street address number shall be clearly displayed on the sign in numerals not less than six inches or no more than 12 inches in height. Required street address numbers are not counted in the total area of the sign.
(7) Gasoline price signs. One gasoline price sign with either manual or electronic changeable copy shall be permitted to be displayed provided that the gasoline price sign is integrated with a ground mounted sign and shall not exceed 25 square feet in area. The area of a gasoline price sign shall be included in the maximum area allowed for a ground mounted sign. Electronic gasoline price signs shall also be subject to the following restrictions:
A. The electronic gasoline price numbers shall not exceed 12 inches in height.
B. Electronic gasoline price signs are not permitted on fuel canopies.
C. Electronic gasoline price signs shall use light emitting diode (LED) technology that displays the appearance of a single color.
D. Electronic gasoline price signs shall come equipped with automatic dimming capabilities and shall automatically dim to a corresponding reduction in ambient light. In no instance shall the electronic gasoline price sign cause light trespass onto an adjacent residential district or use.
E. The maximum daytime brightness shall be 7500 nits and the maximum nighttime brightness shall be 500 nits.
F. Electronic gasoline price signs shall be static and may not display animated, scrolling, moving, or flashing messages or video.
(e) Marquee signs. Marquee signs shall be permitted for theaters located in the B-2 District subject to the following requirements.
(1) Message. The written message shall be affixed flat to the vertical face of the marquee.
(2) Vertical clearance. A minimum vertical clearance of ten feet shall be provided beneath any marquee.
(3) Setbacks. Marquee signs shall comply with the setback requirements for the B-2 District and § 1187.02.
(4) Number. One marquee sign shall be permitted per lot.
(f) Awnings and canopies.
(1) Coverage. The total area of the lettering and logo shall not exceed 25% of the total area of the awning or canopy that would be visible in a drawing of a facade on which the awning is located.
(2) Compliance with size requirements for wall signs. The area of signs on awnings or canopies shall be counted in determining compliance with the standards for the total area of wall signs permitted on the parcel.
(3) Height. An awning sign shall be attached to the building so that no part of the awning or awning support structure is less than seven feet from the surface of the established grade under the sign. No part of an awning sign or support structure shall be more than 12 feet above the surface of the established grade under the awning sign.
(4) Maximum projection. An awning or canopy sign can project out from the wall to which it is attached no more than six feet.
(5) Lighting. Internally lighted canopies and awnings are prohibited.
(g) Window signs. Temporary, incidental and permanent window signs shall be permitted on the inside in business districts provided that the total combined area of the signs shall not exceed 40% of the total window area.
(Ord. 2003-99, passed 9-8-2003; Ord. 2015-89, passed 9-28-2015)
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