For the purposes of this chapter, the total area of a sign shall be expressed in square feet and shall be computed as follows:
(a) Single-Face Sign. The total area of a single-face sign shall be computed as the number of square feet within any single or combination of geometric shapes (such as a square, rectangle, triangle or circle) encompassing the extreme limits of an individual letter(s), word(s), message(s), representation, emblem or any similar figure, including open space(s), together with any frame or other material forming an integral part of display used to differentiate such sign from the background against which it is placed.
(b) Double-Face Signs: For double-face signs having two (2) faces of equal size arranged and/or positioned back to back, parallel to each other, with no more than a two (2) foot space between the two faces; the area of the sign shall be computed as one-half (½) the total area of the two (2) faces. When the faces of such a sign are not of equal area, then the area of the sign shall be computed as the total area of the largest face.
(c) Three-Dimensional Signs. For signs which are designed as a three- dimensioned geometric form such as a sphere, cone, cylinder, or cube; the area shall be computed as one- half (½) the total surface of the geometric form.
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(Ord. 1166. Passed 9-24-01.)