§ 1187.12 SIGNS IN THE B-2 SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT; 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 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)

§ 1187.10 SIGNS IN THE R-6 CONDOMINIUM AND LANDOMINIUM AND R-7 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.

(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.

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.

B. Setbacks. Ground mounted signs shall be set back as required in § 1187.02(b).

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)

§ 1187.11 SIGNS IN THE B-1 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT.

(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.

(1) Signs for residential uses in a nonresidential district. Signs for nonconforming residential uses in nonresidential districts shall be governed by the sign regulations for residential district uses set forth in § 1187.09 or § 1187.10.

(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.

D. Setbacks. All ground mounted signs shall comply with the setback and location requirements of § 1187.02, except for § 1187.02(b)(l).

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)

§ 1187.12 SIGNS IN THE B-2 SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT; PERMITTED SIGNS.

(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.

(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)

§ 1187.13 SIGNS IN THE B-3 ROAD SERVICE DISTRICT; PERMITTED SIGNS.

(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.

(1) Number and location. 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 80 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 and one-half square foot per lineal foot of building frontage not to exceed 80 square feet.

B. Multi-tenant building. The total area of a wall sign shall not exceed one and one-half square foot per lineal foot of building frontage not to exceed 64 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 street frontage on each parcel provided that access is provided to the parcel via a curb cut and drive on each street frontage. However, only one sign shall be permitted on lots having frontage on more than one street if a single sign can be located such that it is visible from both streets. 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 one square feet per lineal foot of lot-frontage, not to exceed 80 square feet.

B. Multi-tenant building. The total area of the ground mounted sign shall not exceed one square feet per lineal foot of lot-frontage, not to exceed 120 square feet.

(3) Height.

A. Single-tenant building. The height of a ground mounted sign in a B-3 District shall not exceed six feet in height advertising a single tenant building.

B. Multi-tenant building. The height of a ground mounted sign in a B-3 District shall not exceed ten 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.

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.

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-3 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-3 District and § 1187.02.

(4) Number. One marquee shall be permitted per lot.

(f) Awnings and canopies. Signs on awnings and canopies in commercial and industrial districts shall be permitted, subject to the following standards.

(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 total area of wall signs permitted on the parcel.

(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 such signs shall not exceed 30% of the total window area.

(Ord. 2003-99, passed 9-8-2003; Ord. 2015-89, passed 9-28-2015)

§ 1187.14 SIGNS IN THE B-4 PRIVATE RECREATION DISTRICT.

(a) Generally. This section regulates signs advertising private recreation establishments that are directed toward and seen from adjacent public road right-of-ways.

(b) Permitted signs. Private recreational signs located internal to the private recreational establishment shall be exempt from these regulations unless any sign causes a distraction or nuisance on adjacent public rights-of-way.

(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) Wall signs.

A. Number. One wall sign shall be permitted per street frontage on each parcel.

B. Size. The total area of a wall sign shall not exceed one square foot per lineal foot of building frontage not to exceed 100 square feet.

C. Height. The maximum height specified for the district in which the sign is located.

(4) Freestanding signs.

A. Number. One freestanding sign shall be permitted per street frontage on each parcel.

B. Size. The total area of the freestanding sign shall not exceed one square foot per lineal foot of lot-frontage, not to exceed 500 square feet.

C. Height. The height of a freestanding sign a B-4 District shall not exceed 12 feet in height for each 1,000 lineal feet of lot frontage not to exceed 84 feet in height.

(Ord. 2004-155, passed 1-10-2005)

D. Setbacks. All freestanding signs shall comply with the setback and location requirements of § 1187.02.

(Ord. 2003-99, passed 9-8-2003)

§ 1187.15 SIGNS IN THE O-1 OFFICE PARK, HT-1 HIGH TECH LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AND I-2 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; PERMITTED SIGNS.

(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.

(1) Single tenant building. One wall sign shall be permitted per street frontage per parcel and may be located on any building wall. The total area of each wall sign shall not exceed one square foot per lineal foot of building frontage, not to exceed 200 square feet; except for wall signs that face residentially zoned property shall not exceed 100 square feet. One additional wall sign shall be permitted for each side of the structure that does not have road frontage but does have a public entrance or faces a side or rear parking lot. The total area of each sign shall not exceed one square foot per lineal foot of building frontage, not to exceed 100 square feet; except for wall signs that face residentially zoned property shall not exceed 50 square feet. A maximum of four wall signs per building is permitted.

(2) Multi-tenant building. One wall sign shall be permitted for each tenant of a multi-tenant structure having an individual and exterior means of public access. The total area of a wall sign shall not exceed one square foot per lineal foot of building frontage not to exceed 100 square feet. The center of the wall sign shall be placed in the center of the unit on which it is affixed.

(3) Height. The maximum height specified for the district in which the sign is located provided that no part of the wall sign extends past the roof line of the wall to which it is attached.

(d) Ground mounted signs.

(1) Number. One ground mounted sign shall be permitted per street frontage on each parcel.

(2) Size. The total area of the ground mounted sign shall not exceed one square foot per lineal foot of lot-frontage, not to exceed 80 square feet, except wall signs that face residentially zoned land shall not exceed 64 square feet.

(3) Setbacks. All ground mounted signs shall comply with the setback and location requirements of § 1187.02.

(4) 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.

(5) 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.

(e) Monument sign. Monument entranceway signs shall be permitted in accordance with the following regulations.

(1) There shall be no more than one monument sign located at each primary entrance leading into a office or industrial park. The entrance leading into the office or industrial park must be a public thoroughfare. The total area of the monument sign shall not exceed 150 square feet. The sign shall display the name of the development only. Names of developers or contractors shall not be displayed anywhere on such signage.

(2) Monument signs shall not exceed ten feet in height.

(3) Monument signs shall be externally illuminated.

(4) A landscaping area equal to the sign area shall be provided around the sign base. The landscape area shall include living plants aesthetically located and maintained. Impervious material shall not be permitted within the landscape area.

(5) All monument signs shall comply with the setback and location requirements of § 1187.02.

(f) Directory signs. Directory signs shall be permitted to direct traffic within office and industrial parks that have at least 20 businesses on individual lots, subject to the following conditions.

(1) One directory sign may be located at the entrance of an office or industrial park provided that the directory sign cannot be seen from the road right-of-way providing access to the office or industrial park.

(2) The sign shall be located away from any public right-of-way within the office or industrial park, so that drivers can conveniently pull up to and read the directory without impeding traffic on any road, driveway or entrance serving the office or industrial park.

(3) The sign may contain an unlimited number of pieces of information, but letters shall not be more than three inches in height and shall not be legible from any public right-of-way.

(4) The sign may not exceed ten square feet in area and eight feet in height.

(5) One additional directory sign may be provided internal to the office or industrial park for each additional 20 single-tenant buildings located within the office or industrial park.

(6) Directory signs shall not be illuminated.

(Ord. 2003-99, passed 9-8-2003; Ord. 04-15, passed 3-8-2004; Ord. 2015-89, passed 9-28-2015)

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