(a) Sidewalk signs shall only be permitted in that part of the C-1 Central Business District bounded by Lorain, Pleasant, Vine and Professor Streets the C-1 Central Business District.
(b) A sidewalk sign shall be located on the sidewalk in front of the building in which the business of the sign owner is located. The sign shall be located as close to the front wall of the building as possible. Sidewalk signs for buildings that do not abut a public sidewalk may be located on the sidewalk nearest the front of the building location.
(c) A sidewalk sign shall not be located in a manner which reduces the open portion of the public sidewalk to less than five feet (5') in all directions from the sign (except the side abutting the building or other object as approved in the permit). This area shall be clear of all obstructions including but not limited to poles, public signs, street lighting, benches, trees, bicycle racks, trash receptacles, and other sidewalk signs.
(d) A sidewalk sign shall not be located closer than five feet (5') to the customer entrance door of any building on abutting property and shall not obstruct access to pedestrian street crossings, handicap facilities, or emergency exits. Where a building is located on a street corner, signs shall be located at least five feet (5') from the corner of the building.
(Ord. 19-56AC CMS. Passed 10-21-19.)