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§ 155.104  PERMITTED SIGNS.
   Sign requirements are as described on the table that follows:
 
ZoningDistricts
UA Urban Agriculture District
R-A Low Density Residential District
R-B Traditional Residential District
R-C High Density Residential District
NC Neighborhood Mixed Use Commercial District
LC Limited Mixed Use Commercial District
VC Vehicle Oriented Commercial District
General Commercial District
M Manufacturing District
OU Other Uses District
Additional Standards
ZoningDistricts
UA Urban Agriculture District
R-A Low Density Residential District
R-B Traditional Residential District
R-C High Density Residential District
NC Neighborhood Mixed Use Commercial District
LC Limited Mixed Use Commercial District
VC Vehicle Oriented Commercial District
General Commercial District
M Manufacturing District
OU Other Uses District
Additional Standards
Number of signs permitted per principal use (total)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
 
Maximum sign area for all signs associated with a principal use (sq. ft.)
10% of facade-area (40 sq. ft. max.)
10% of facade-area (40 sq. ft. max.)
10% of facade-area (40 sq. ft. max.)
10% of facade-area (40 sq. ft. max.)
1 sq. ft per foot of frontal width of structure (100 sq. ft. max.)
1 sq. ft per foot of frontal width of structure (100 sq. ft. max.)
1 sq. ft per foot of frontal width of structure (100 sq. ft. max.)
1 sq. ft per foot of frontal width of structure (100 sq. ft. max.)
1 sq. ft per foot of frontal width of structure (100 sq. ft. max.)
1 sq. ft per foot of frontal width of structure (100 sq. ft. max.)
 
Freestanding Sign (Ground or Monument Sign)
Sign permitted in this zoning district? (yes or no)
No*
No*
No*
No*
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
*Only permitted if principal use is a non- residential use
Maximum sign area (sq. ft.)
15
15
15
15
-
-
35*
35-
35*
35*
May be increased 20% (max. 42 sq. ft.) if sign is 7 ft. or less in height
Maximum sign height (ft.)
6
6
6
6
-
-
20
20
20
20
 
Minimum sign setback (ft.)
20
20
20
20
-
-
Equal to sign height
Equal to sign height
Equal to sign height
Equal to sign height
 
Freestanding Sign (Pole or Pylon Sign)
Sign permitted In this zoning district? (yes or no)
No*
No*
No*
No*
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
*Only permitted if principal use is a non- residential use
Additional criteria requited to permit this sign type
-
-
-
-
-
-
Frontage >200 ft.
Frontage >200 ft.
Frontage >200 ft.
Frontage >200 ft.
 
Maximum sign area (sq. ft.)
15
15
15
15
-
-
35*
35*
35*
35*
*May be increased 20% (max. 42 sq. ft.) if sign is 7 ft. or less in height
Maximum sign height (ft.)
6
6
6
6
-
-
20
20
20
20
 
Minimum sign setback (ft.)
20
20
20
20
-
-
Equal to sign height
Equal to sign height
Equal to sign height
Equal to sign height
 
Wall Sign
Sign permitted in this zoning district? (yes or no)
No*
No*
No*
No*
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
*Only permitted if principal use is a non- residential use
Maximum sign area (sq. ft.)
10% of facade-area (40 sq. ft. max.)
10% of facade-area (40 sq. ft. max.)
10% of facade-area (40 sq. ft. max.)
10% of facade-area (40 sq. ft. max.)
15% of facade area (50 sq. ft. max.)*
15% of facade area (50 sq. ft. max.)*
15% of facade area (50 sq. ft. max.)*
15% of facade area (50 sq. ft. max.)*
15% of facade area (50 sq. ft. max.)*
15% of facade area (50 sq. ft. max.)*
*For corner lots: wall sign(s), may be placed on either facade, both total area of wall sign shall not exceed 70 sq. ft.
Maximum sign height (ft.)
Main cornice of the building
Main cornice of the building
Main cornice of the building
Main cornice of the building
Main cornice of the building
Main cornice of the building
Main cornice of the building
Main cornice of the building
Main cornice of the building
Main cornice of the building
 
Projecting Sign
Sign permitted in this zoning district? (yes or no)
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
 
Maximum sign area (sq. ft.)
-
-
-
-
15
15
15
15
-
-
 
Maximum extension from building wall (ft.)
-
-
-
-
6
6
6
6
-
-
Projecting signs shall not extend into adjacent street right- of-way
Minimum sign height (feet)
-
-
-
-
12
12
12
12
-
-
 
Sign height (ft.)
-
-
-
-
Maximum height: top of first floor or 15 ft., whichever is less
Maximum height: top of first floor or 15 ft., whichever is less
Maximum height: top of first floor or 15 ft., whichever is less
Maximum height: top of first floor or 15 ft., whichever is less
-
-
 
Directional sign
Sign permitted in this zoning district? (yes or no)
No*
No*
No*
No*
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
*Only permitted  if principal use is a non- residential use
Maximum sign area (sq. ft.)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
 
Maximum sign height (ft.)
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
 
Minimum sign setback (ft.)
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
 
Number of signs permitted per principal use (total)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
 
Maximum sign area for ail signs associated with a principal use (sq. ft.)
10% of facade-area (40 sq. ft. max.)
10% of facade-area (40 sq. ft. max.)
10% of facade-area (40 sq. ft. max.)
10% of facade-area (40 sq. ft. max.)
1 sq. ft. per foot of frontal width of structure (100 sq. ft. max.)
1 sq. ft. per foot of frontal width of structure (100 sq. ft. max.)
1 sq. ft. per foot of frontal width of structure (100 sq. ft. max.)
1 sq. ft. per foot of frontal width of structure (100 sq. ft. max.)
1 sq. ft. per foot of frontal width of structure (100 sq. ft. max.)
1 sq. ft. per foot of frontal width of structure (100 sq. ft. max.)
 
Temporary Sign
Sign permitted In this zoning district? (yes or no)
No*
No*
No*
No*
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
*Only permitted if principal use is a non- residential use
Maximum sign area (sq. ft.)
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
 
Additional requirements
Temporary signs may be erected a maximum of 2 times during a 12-month period for up to 2 weeks at a time
 
A-Frame or Sandwich Board Signs
Sign permitted In this zoning district? (yes or no)
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Allowed on a sidewalk immediately in front of the business during hours of operation; a certificate of insurance naming the borough of Carnegie as an additional insured shall be provided. Permits shall be renewed annually from date of issue.
Maximum sign area (sq. ft.)
-
-
-
-
10
10
10
10
-
Additional requirements
-
-
-
-
1 sign allowed per business 5 ft. of clear pedestrian passage on the sidewalk must be maintained
-
Home Occupation Sign
Sign permitted In this zoning district? (yes or no)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
 
Maximum sign area (sq. ft.)
4
4
4
4
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Minimum sign setback (ft.)
10
10
10
10
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Off-Premises Advertising Sign
Sign permitted In this zoning district? (yes or no)
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Allowed as a conditional use
Maximum sign area (sq. ft.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Maximum sign height (ft.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Electronic Off-Premises Advertising Sign (Electronic Billboard)
Sign permitted In this zoning district? (yes or no)
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Allowed as a conditional use
Maximum sign area (sq. ft.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
 
(Ord. 1089, passed 5-19-2014)

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