(a) Sign Area Measurement
(1) Signs shall be computed by including the entire area within the sign faces. In computing the sign measurement of a double-faced sign, use one face only. Border trim and structural supports not bearing advertising matter shall not be included in computing the sign area.
(b) Use of Building Walls for Signs
(1) No sign shall be painted on any wall displaying or advertising a product or service offered within the building.
(2) In commercial and industrial districts, wall signs shall be flat on the face of the building or any architecturally designed extension thereof and shall not project more than twelve inches. Wall signs shall not extend above the parapet of the building.
(c) Roof Signs All roof signs shall be prohibited.
(d) Double-faced Signs All signs, except those erected parallel to any right-of-way, in front of permanent structure or natural barrier, shall be double-faced.
(e) Monument and Pole (Free Standing) On-Premise Signs
(1) There shall be allowed one on-premise sign per building and each sign shall be placed at a location approved by the Building Official. No sign shall be located to create a nuisance or traffic hazard or, in the opinion of the Building Official, a hazard of any kind
(2) The entire sign, including all support structures, base, and associated landscaping shall not be less than ten feet from any adjoining lot line.
(f) Awnings and Canopies
(1) Setback from curb lines. No awning or canopy shall be permitted to extend beyond a point of twelve inches inside the curb line.
(2) Height above sidewalk. All awnings and canopies shall be constructed and erected so that the lowest portion thereof is not less than eight feet above the level of the sidewalk.
(3) Advertising. No advertising shall be placed on any awning or canopy, except that the name of the owner and the business, industry or pursuit conducted within the premises may be painted or otherwise permanently placed on a space not exceeding eight inches in height on the front and side portions thereof. Any advertising space used on an awning or canopy shall be considered as part of the total permitted signage for a building or structure. (Ord. 36-03. Passed 5-19-03.)