(A) The surface area of any sign is the entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of lettering, representations, emblems, or other figures, together with any material or color forming an integral part of the display or used to differentiate the sign from the background against which it is placed. Structural members bearing no sign copy shall not be included. Only one side of a free standing or projecting double faced sign shall be included in calculating surface area, providing that the two display surfaces are joined at an angle no greater than 60 degrees. All sides of multi-faced signs, visible from any one street, shall be included in the calculation of surface area.
(B) Area measurement for any sign consisting of separate letters or designs or symbols or parts thereof that are constructed without being fixed to a background structure shall be made by measuring the overall area occupied by the letters, designs or symbols.
(Ord. 8-96, § 701.17, passed 5-20-96; Am. Ord. 09-2022, passed 12-5-22) Penalty, see § 153.999