(a) Roof Signs. Roof signs shall not be permitted except upon approval by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission may grant approval for a roof sign only in those cases where the applicant demonstrates practical difficulties in utilizing a wall sign or a freestanding sign and demonstrates that the roof sign will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of this chapter.
(b) Billboards. Off premises signs may be permitted as a conditional use in a B-3, B-5, and L-I District provided that such signs shall not be greater than 150 square feet. Signs that are designed for displaying two (2) sides of a display area shall not exceed 300 square feet in total area, provided that both sign surfaces are on the same plane and all parts of the advertising surfaces of both sides are not more than thirty (30) inches apart, provided further that such signs shall not be located closer than fifty (50) feet to any adjoining property line and public road right-of-way, or closer than 100 feet to any adjoining residential district.
(Ord. 99-1966. Passed 5-4-99.)