(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)