(A) Design.
(1) Wall signage shall be integrated with the facade design, and not obscure architectural details and not protrude more than 12 inches out from the face of the building.
(2) Logos and other graphics shall not exceed 30% of the maximum permitted area of the sign.
(3) Script text is permitted as one continuous channel letter.
(4) Designation signs and ground signs shall include the words “of Noblesville” following any designation of an industrial park, office park, apartment development, subdivision development or shopping center name as an integral part of the sign design. The size of the words “of Noblesville” shall be a minimum of 50% of the height of the largest group of letters in the development’s name on the sign, and shall not be counted towards the maximum items of information allowed on the designation or ground sign. If the word “Noblesville” is already a part of the development’s name on the sign, there shall be no requirement for the location of the words “of Noblesville” on the sign. In any case, where “of Noblesville” is required on the sign, the design, and material used to include this wording shall be appropriate and similar to the other lettering on the sign.
(5) Ground and designation signs shall meet the minimum setback requirement from the right-of-way as per this subchapter and the Unified Development Ordinance.
(6) No ground or designation signs shall be located in a vision corner clearance triangle. (See § 159.120(A)(8).)
(7) Awnings may be constructed of canvas or cloth; however, no illuminated plastic or glossy or reflective materials shall be used.
(8) If a raceway is necessary, it shall not extend in width or height beyond the area of the sign. A raceway shall be finished to match the background surface to which it is attached or integrated into the overall design of the sign. Conduits and other electrical components shall be designed as an integral part of the overall sign structure and hidden from view to the extent technically feasible. Visible transformers are prohibited.
(B) Installation.
(1) All signs shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Indiana Building Code and the National Electrical Code.
(2) Illuminated signs shall not exceed the foot-candle standards of this subchapter.
(C) Maintenance.
(1) Permanent signs shall be kept and maintained in a good state of repair and in a safe condition at all times. Maintenance of the sign shall include but not limited to the replacement of defective parts, missing or damaged sign panels or supports; cleaning, cracked or peeling paint, and other similar acts required for maintenance of the sign. Weeds, grass, or vegetation that obscures the view of the sign message shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 94 in the Code of Ordinances.
(2) When a sign is not maintained within the provisions of this subchapter or the Code of Ordinances or determined otherwise to be unsafe, the Director of Planning and Development or his or her designee, shall send written notice to the property owner of record on which the sign is located to remove, repair, or alter the sign within 60 calendar days. Failure to remove, repair or alter the sign as requested shall result in the Director of Planning and Development seeking alternative remedies as provided by law.
(Ord. 17-5-09, passed 6-9-09; Am. Ord. 23-6-09, passed 6-23-09; Am. Ord. 12-2-11, passed 3-15-11; Am. Ord. 32-07-19, passed 7-23-19)