(a) In furtherance of the purposes and intents of this chapter, the Comprehensive Plan, and the legislative findings accompanying enactment of this chapter, the Old Village Commercial corridor shall be a special overlay district and, together with lands zoned OV, signs within the Old Village Commercial Corridor and OV district, in addition to any other applicable requirements of this chapter and Code, shall conform to the standards set forth in this section.
(b) Permitted Sign Types.
(1) Permitted sign types are the following:
A. Ground;
B. Wall;
C. Building marker;
D. Window and door; and
E. Banner.
(2) The following sign types are not permitted as of right, but may be permitted (i) as part of an architectural feature approved for construction by the Planning Commission in accord with the City's Design Guidelines and guidelines promulgated for structures on the National Register, if applicable and (ii) when the proposed sign is aesthetically consistent with the architecture of the building on which it is placed, with the surrounding area, and not detrimental to its status on the National Register, if applicable.
A. Canopy;
B. Marquee; and
C. Projecting.
When permitted, the allowable sign area for canopy and marquee signs shall be computed using the same formula for wall signs. Canopy, marquee and projecting signage is in lieu of wall sign area, not in addition to any permissible area for wall signs.
Dimension, location, and other additional regulations for projecting signs are as set forth herein below.
(4) All other sign types are unlawful.
(c) Electronic message centers are prohibited.
(d) Building Marker. Only one building marker is permitted per building. It shall only be located on the ground floor of the building and adjacent to its principal entrance. The maximum size of a building marker shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area.
(e) Ground Signs. One ground sign may be erected, per development unit, subject to the standards set forth in this section and all other applicable requirements of this chapter.
(1) The permitted area, height, width, and setbacks for ground signs shall be based on the following standards:
A. Maximum area: Thirty-two (32) square feet
B. Maximum height: Eight (8) feet
C. Maximum width: Four (4) feet
D. Front setback: Five (5) feet minimum from any right-of- way line
E. Side yard setback: Fifteen (15) feet minimum from the lot line
(3) Ground signs of a cabinet design with internal illumination shall limit the illumination to the copy itself. The background, border, and any related structure shall not be internally illuminated.
(4) Colors used in the background and all structural components must be neutral, muted earth tones. Bright colors or colors with a florescent appearance are not permitted.
(f) Wall Signs. The following additional regulations apply to all wall signs:
(1) The permitted area for wall signs is the lesser of: (i) 1.5 square feet per 1 linear foot of the building frontage which corresponds to the dimensions of the building unit, or (ii) 50 square feet.
(2) A wall sign may only be located on the portion of the front wall which corresponds to the interior dimensions of the building unit. Minimum distance separation between such walls signs shall be three (3) feet. Wall signs shall be placed at a uniform height across the building frontage. If the building has a sign band, wall signs shall be erected within that area.
(3) Wall signs shall only be erected on the building unit's own exterior wall.
(4) The permitted area for wall signs as calculated by subsection (f)(1) above may be divided between front and side walls of the building unit, and, where permitted a canopy or marquee, but subject to the area limitations set forth in subsection (g)(5) below.
(5) No side wall sign, or cumulative total of all side wall signs, shall exceed twenty (20) square feet on any one building elevation.
(6) Wall signs shall not be of cabinet design.
(7) Any internal illumination for wall signs shall be limited to the copy and not the sign background. Reverse channel letters may be internally illuminated. Back-lighted letters are permitted.
(g) Projecting Signs.
(1) A permit is required for a projecting sign.
(2) One projecting sign is permitted per building unit except that no projecting sign is permitted within twenty (20) feet of another projecting sign.
(3) A projecting sign shall be in lieu of both ground and side wall signs that may otherwise be permitted and, further, shall be included in the area permitted for wall signage as computed by subsection (f)(1) above.
(4) The permitted area, height, and width for projecting signs shall be based on the following standards:
A. | Maximum area: | 1. single story building: | 17.5 square feet |
2. two-story building: | 30 square feet | ||
B. | Maximum height: | 1. single-story building: | 5 feet |
2. two-story building: | 10 feet | ||
C. | Minimum ground clearance: | 1. 8 feet above grade or, if applicable, | |
2. 15 feet above a vehicular driveway | |||
D. | Maximum width: | 3.5 feet from the wall face | |
(5) The sign shall not project into the airspace above a public right-of-way.
(6) The sign shall not extend vertically higher than the roof line.
(7) The sign shall project at a ninety degree angle from the wall face.
(8) The sign shall not have any changeable copy area.
(9) No projecting sign shall be of a cabinet design but, rather, shall be no greater than six (6) inches in depth and constructed of wood or metal, if it is resistant to corrosion. Use of plastic or such other similar building material may be permitted only if the material has the aesthetic ability to substantially mimic wood or metal. Material samples shall be provided as part of the permit application.
(10) Colors used in the background and all structural components must be neutral, muted earth tones. Bright colors or colors with a florescent appearance are not permitted.
(Ord. 12-O-60. Passed 9-4-12.)