Sec. 59-F-3.4. Multiple Planes.

The area of a sign with more than one face or plane, including a three dimensional sign, is measured as follows:

   (a)   Generally.  All sides of a sign that can be seen at any one time from one vantage point outside the property line of the site where the sign is located, are included in the computation of sign area.  (See Figure 3.)

   (b)   Parallel faces.  Only the larger of two sides is measured if the sides are double faced or back to back.  The 2 planes must be parallel and less than 2 feet apart.  For parallel signs 2 feet or greater apart, the sum of all the planes or sides will be used in the computation of the sign area.  (See Figure 4.)

   (c)   "V" Shaped.  The area of a 2 sided sign constructed in the form of a "V" is calculated by the same method as parallel faces if the angle of the "V" is less than 30 degrees and the distance between the sides does not exceed 5 feet at any point.  If the angle is equal to or greater than 30 degrees or the distance between the sides is greater than 5 feet, the sum of all the planes will be used in the computation of the sign area unless the applicant demonstrates that only one side of the sign will be visible from any single vantage point.  (See Figure 5.)

   (d)   Three Dimensional.  Where three dimensional signs are used, the area of the sign is the total surface area of the sides that can be seen from a single vantage point outside the property lines of the site where the sign is located.  (See Figure 6.)

(Legislative History: Ord. No. 13-76, §1.)

   Editor’s note-Figures can be found on pages 59F-38 through 59F-47.