In the Transit Oriented Development, Murray City Center District and Mixed-Use Zones, on premises signs are permitted as follows:
A. Attached Signs:
1. Flat/wall mounted signs:
a. Sign area shall be calculated according to the standards of section 17.48.140 of this chapter.
b. Storefront signs shall be located on the first story facade and shall consist of external or internal illumination.
c. A maximum of one building identification sign is allowed per building face, and a maximum of one storefront sign is allowed per storefront.
d. Building identification signs may be internally illuminated if located above the top of the building.
2. Awning signs:
a. Sign area shall be calculated according to the standards of section 17.48.140 of this chapter. Signs are limited to street level businesses and may not exceed forty percent (40%) of the awning.
b. Shall consist of external illumination only.
c. Shall not extend more than six feet (6') from the face of the building, shall have a minimum clearance of eight feet (8'), and shall be set back a minimum of two feet (2') from the back of the curb.
3. Canopy signs:
a. Sign area shall be calculated according to the standards of section 17.48.140 of this chapter. Signage shall not occupy more than forty percent (40%) of the canopy face and shall not occupy any canopy roof.
b. Shall consist of external illumination only.
c. Shall be limited to the first story only, shall not project more than six feet (6') from the face of the building, shall have a minimum clearance of eight feet (8') and shall not be less than two feet (2') from back of curb.
4. Projecting or hanging signs:
a. Shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in total sign area and shall be measured as the square area that is occupied by the sign.
b. Shall not extend more than six feet (6') from building face, shall not have a spacing from wall to be less than six inches (6"), and no sign shall be within two feet (2') from back of curb.
c. Each sign shall be mounted at or below the top of the first floor of the building, at a height no less than eight feet (8') and no more than fifteen feet (15') as measured to the top of the sign.
d. No sign shall have a thickness greater than twelve inches (12") and signage shall be limited to the two (2) sides perpendicular to the street frontage.
e. Signs shall have a minimum separation of twenty feet (20') between other blade, hanging or projecting signs.
f. Hanging signs shall not project beyond the outside limit of the building facade.
g. If externally illuminated, the shielded light sources must be directed solely onto the sign without causing glare.
h. Businesses using this type of signage must have a public entrance directly onto a public street.
5. Window signs:
a. Shall be limited to the ground level only and to one sign per window.
b. Shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total window area.
B. Detached Signs:
1. Pole Signs:
a. Shall only be allowed for developments which provide a plaza, outdoor dining area, or other similar area and shall be located adjacent to said area.
b. Shall have a minimum clearance of eight feet (8') and shall not exceed a maximum height of fifteen feet (15').
c. The maximum sign area shall be limited to twenty four (24) square feet.
d. If externally illuminated, the shielded light sources must be directed solely onto the sign without causing glare.
2. Street Light/Banner Signs:
a. Banners may be attached to banner arms on light standards between sixteen feet (16') and twenty three feet (23') in height within the MCCD Zone (see figure 21 of this subsection B2a).
FIGURE 21
b. A top banner arm is required with a bottom eyelet, or eyebolt for a banner to be attached to a light standard within the MCCD Zone.
c. The bottom of a banner must be at least eight feet (8') above a walkway, surfaced area, or ground level below within the MCCD Zone.
3. Monument/Ground Signs: Shall comply with regulations found in section 17.48.140 of this chapter.
4. Permanent Wayfinding, Directional Kiosk: One portable or A-frame sign per ground floor business, and other similar type signage shall be exempt from the standards for detached on premises signs.
C. Sign Removal: Sign removal from a building shall include restoration of the building face to the original condition and design.
D. Prohibited Signs:
1. Internally illuminated awnings.
2. Wall mounted electronic message center signs.
3. Electronic message signs or electronic awning signs.
4. Off premises signs.
5. Signage shall not be permitted on the exterior facades of buildings or lease space that is not occupied by the business being promoted by the signage.
6. All other prohibited sign types as listed in section 17.48.100 of this chapter. (Ord. 19-14)