A. No sign shall cover or obstruct windows, doorways or other openings providing light, ventilation or exit facilities which are required by the building code or which are deemed by the fire department to be necessary to give the fire department access to the building, or to afford fire protection in the event of a fire.
B. Zones Other Than Downtown Zones: In zones other that downtown zones, flat signs, wall signs, banner signs and projecting signs meeting all other requirements of this title may cover transom.
C. Downtown Zones: In downtown zones (C-MU, C-ENT, H25, C-9, R-MFV, and R-MFH), signs otherwise allowed by this title, and including any wraps, artwork, or similar covering, may cover the transom, and may cover up to ten percent (10%) of window surface, whether inside or outside the window.
(Ord. 2013-12, 3-5-2013; amd. Ord. 2023-16, 4-11-2023)