(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)