(a) Purpose. A Comprehensive Sign Program is intended to integrate the design of the signs proposed for a development project with the design of the structures, into a unified architectural statement. A Comprehensive Sign Program provides a means for defining common sign regulations for multi-tenant projects, to encourage maximum incentive and latitude in the design and display of multiple signs and to achieve, not circumvent, the intent of this Chapter.
(b) Applicability. The approval of a Comprehensive Sign Program shall be required when two (2) or more non-exempt signs are proposed for a new or existing development or if a joint identification sign is proposed.
(c) Approval Authority. The Planning and Zoning Commission must approve a Comprehensive Sign Program prior to issuance of a Sign Permit by the Zoning Inspector.
(d) Application Requirements. An application for a Comprehensive Sign Program shall include all information and materials required in Section 1175.09 and the filing fee set by Council.
(e) Standards. A Comprehensive Sign Program shall comply with the following standards:
(1) The program shall comply with the purpose of this Chapter and the overall intent of this Section;
(2) The signs shall enhance the overall development, be in harmony with, and relate visually to other signs included in the comprehensive sign program, to the structures and/or developments they identify, and to surrounding development;
(3) The Program shall accommodate future revisions that may be required because of changes in use or tenants; and
(4) The Program shall comply with the standards of this Chapter.
(f) Revisions to Comprehensive Sign Programs. The Zoning Inspector may approve the substitution of sign panels provided the panels meet the all the requirements of Chapter 1175. If additional signage is proposed or if any aspect of the original Comprehensive Sign Program is modified with the exception of sign panels, approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission is required. (Ord. 24-08. Passed 6-9-08.)