Within the Business 1 and 2 Districts as shown on the zoning map, only the following types of signs shall be permitted:
(A) Permanent wall signs shall be permitted for each separate business establishment provided the total allowable sign area for all such signs shall not exceed one-half square foot for each lineal foot of building wall facing a public street. The location and number of wall signs is at the option of the owner or tenant; however, where more than four signs are located on any lot, the fifth such sign and each succeeding sign, respectively, shall reduce the total allowable sign area by 20%. Wall signs shall not project higher than the building eave or 30 feet, whichever is lower. Street number numerals shall not count in this requirement;
(B) One identification sign per business establishment may be suspended from or attached to the underside of a canopy or marquee, provided such sign does not exceed six square feet in area and maintains a clear distance of at least seven and one-half feet between the sidewalk and the bottom of the sign;
(C) Restaurants shall be permitted one freestanding sign if the business is located on a corner lot or has at least 100 feet of street frontage. Such freestanding sign shall not exceed 20 feet in height or 20 square feet in sign area per side and shall be located on private property such that no part of the sign shall project over any public right-of-way or another lot; and
(D) Where there is a front yard of at least 50 feet in depth, a freestanding identification sign shall be permitted in the front yard. Such sign must be set back a minimum of ten feet from any property line or public right-of-way, shall not exceed 14 feet in height above ground level, and shall not exceed 160 square feet in area. Illumination shall be limited to indirect white lighting.
(Ord. passed 11-2-2011)