There shall be permitted one (1) freestanding identification sign for each street frontage of a lot, or one (1) sign for each three hundred (300) feet of street frontage, whichever is greater. Freestanding identification signs shall include monument signs and project identification signs, as defined within this ordinance. Freestanding identification signs shall be constructed of Class 1 or Class 2 materials (as listed in the Architectural Standards, Section 175G.03(2) to match the exterior materials of the existing principal building. If building has exterior materials that do not meet the City’s Architectural Standards, then the sign shall still be constructed with Class 1 or Class 2 materials. The following type, size, height, and setback for free standing identification signs, shall be permitted within the following zoning districts by use.
Zoning Districts | Type of Sign | Maximum Size | Maximum Height | Minimum Setback from Front Setback Line |
Zoning Districts | Type of Sign | Maximum Size | Maximum Height | Minimum Setback from Front Setback Line |
A-R R | Project Identification Sign* | 40 sq. ft. (a) | 7 feet (b) | 10 feet |
C-O C-1 C-2 C-3 | Monument | 80 sq. ft. (a) | 7 feet (b) | 10 feet |
Project Identification Sign(c) | 200 sq. ft. | 25 feet | 15 feet | |
C-4 TC | Monument(d) | 80 sq. ft. | 7 feet | 10 feet (e) |
IC PC | Monument | 80 sq. ft. (a) | 7 feet (b) | 10 feet |
C-3 M-1 | Monument | 80 sq. ft. (a) | 7 feet (b) | 10 feet |
Interstate High Rise/Billboards | (f) | (f) | (f) | |
* Except for individual one and two family dwellings.
(a) The sign area may increase four (4) square feet in area for each additional one (1) foot of setback to a maximum area of eighty (80) square feet. The total area of a multiple sided ground sign’s exposed facings shall not be greater than twice the maximum sign size permitted at the signs proposed setbacks.
(b) The sign height may increase one (1) foot in height for each additional one (1) foot of setback to a maximum height of fifteen (15) feet.
(c) Identifies the name of a retail shopping center, or office or industrial complex with more than one (1) tenant on a lot of 100,000 sq. ft. or more and minimum 300 ft. of street frontage.
(d) Within the C-4 or TC district, if an individual or series of buildings that has a (0) foot front yard setback or no parking between the building and street, no freestanding identification sign is permitted due to the use of building signs in close proximity to the street.
(e) May be reduced to the building setback, however must be reviewed and approved at time of site plan submittal.
(f) Permitted only in the C-3 district and within 600 feet of the centerline of Highway 5. An interstate high-rise/billboard sign must be approved through the site plan review process and must adhere to regulations of Subsection 175H.10(2).