(A) Overall district sign regulations.
(1) Sign regulations for permanent and temporary signs in the TWN District.
SIGN REGULATIONS FOR PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY SIGNS IN THE TWN DISTRICT
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Cumulative Total of Permanent Signs Permitted On Site | Cumulative Total of Temporary Signs Permitted On Site | Maximum Cumulative Area of Permanent Signs (square feet) | Permitted Signs | Prohibited Signs |
1 per each 200 feet of road frontage (unless otherwise stated by sign type) | 1 per tenant (unless otherwise stated by sign type) | Single-tenant structure: 60 square feet Multi-tenant structure: 40 square feet per tenant | Permanent signs: Awning Changeable copy Electronic Hanging Mural Projecting Unified development Wall sign Window Wayfinding Temporary signs: Banner Marker sign Sandwich board sign (only permitted during business hours) | Banner Bench sign Billboard Inflatable Marker sign Monument sign Off-premise Pole Portable Roof Vehicle |
(2) Illumination. All illuminated signs shall comply with the following standards:
(a) No sign shall have blinking, flashing, or fluttering lights, nor shall any device be utilized which has a changing light intensity, brightness of color, or give such illusion.
(b) All illuminating elements shall be kept in satisfactory working condition and repaired or replaced if damaged or inoperable within 14 days or as soon as possible if circumstances (e.g. weather or product availability) do not allow.
(c) The direct or reflected light from a primary light source shall not create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public and/or private roadways and parking lots.
(d) The light from any illuminated sign shall be so shaded, shielded, or directed such that the light intensity or brightness does not interfere with safety or visibility and does not project onto any adjacent property. No exposed light source is permitted.
(e) Neon light elements may be used for internal illumination and/or when permitted otherwise in this chapter.
(B) Permanent signs. The following signs are permitted as permanent signs and are subject to the development standards described for each type of sign respectively. All other types of signs are prohibited.
(1) Permanent awning sign standards.
(a) Prerequisites: None.
(b) Maximum quantity: none.
(c) Maximum area:
1. Single-tenant structure: 20 square feet.
2. Multi-tenant structure: ten square feet per tenant.
(d) Maximum height:
1. Maximum height of sign is two feet.
2. No part of the awning shall be less than nine feet above ground level.
3. Top of awning sign may not be located more than is feet above ground level.
(e) Other limitations: Sign shall not be illuminated by back-lighting.
(2) Permanent changeable copy sign standards.
(a) Prerequisites: Must be an integral part of a permanent wall sign.
(b) Maximum quantity: Per maximum quantity requirements for permanent wall signs.
(c) Maximum area: Up to 100% of a permanent wall sign.
(d) Maximum height: Per maximum height for permanent wall signs.
(e) Other limitations:
1. Only static messages are allowed which are placed text or electronic messages.
2. No scrolling, flashing, or cyclical changing of electronic messages is permitted.
(3) Permanent electronic/sign standards.
(a) Prerequisites: Must be an integral part of a permanent wall sign.
(b) Maximum quantity: Per maximum quantity requirements for permanent wall signs.
(c) Maximum area: Up to 100% of a permanent wall sign.
(d) Maximum height: Per maximum height for permanent wall sign.
(e) Other limitations:
1. Only static messages are allowed which are placed text or electronic messages.
2. No scrolling, flashing, or cyclical changing of electronic messages is permitted.
(4) Permanent hanging sign standards.
(a) Prerequisites: None.
(b) Maximum quantity: one per tenant.
(c) Maximum area:
1. Single-tenant structure: ten square feet.
2. Multi-tenant structure: ten square feet per tenant.
(d) Maximum height:
1. Maximum height of sign is two feet.
2. No part of the sign shall be less than nine feet above ground level.
3. Top of sign may not be located more than 15 feet above ground level.
(e) Other limitations: Sign shall not be illuminated.
(5) Permanent mural sign standards.
(a) Prerequisites: None.
(b) Maximum quantity:
1. Single-tenant structure: one sign per facade, maximum two signs per building.
2. Multi-tenant structure: one sign per tenant, maximum of three separate signs.
(c) Maximum area:
1. Single-tenant structure: 65 square feet; and
2. Multi-tenant structure: 50 square feet per tenant.
(d) Maximum height:
1. Maximum height of sign is four feet.
2. Sign may not be located more than 16 feet above ground level.
(e) Other limitations: No part of the sign may extend above the eaves of the roof or be mounted on the roof.
(6) Permanent projecting sign standards.
(a) Prerequisites: None.
(b) Maximum quantity: one per tenant.
(c) Maximum area:
1. Single-tenant structure: 15 square feet; and
2. Multi-tenant structure: ten square feet per tenant.
(d) Maximum height:
1. Maximum height of sign is ten feet.
2. No part of the sign shall be less than nine feet above ground level.
3. Top of sign may not be located more than 15 feet above ground level.
(e) Other limitations:
1. No part of the sign may protrude more than 18 inches from the wall it is attached.
2. No part of the sign may extend above the eaves of the roof or be mounted on the roof.
(7) Permanent unified development sign standards.
(a) Prerequisites:
1. For multi-tenant developments with at least five separate tenants and 12,000 sq. ft. of space that can be occupied in the building.
2. These signs are permitted in addition to all other permanent signs permitted within the development.
(b) Types:
1. Multi-tenant monument sign:
a. Maximum quantity: one sign is permitted at the primary entrance to the development.
b. Maximum area:
i. Twenty-five square feet per side.
ii. Maximum single tenant area is five square feet per side.
c. Maximum height: four feet above ground level.
d. Landscaping: The permanent base for a monument sign shall be landscaped as follows:
i. The base of the sign shall be effectively landscaped with living plant material or hardscape material (i.e. decorative brick or rock) and maintained in good condition at all times.
ii. The minimum landscaped area shall be equal to at least 50% of the total sign face area (cumulative of both sides), and extend beyond all faces or supporting structures in all directions. The landscaped area shall include all points where sign structural supports attach to the ground.
iii. Exposed foundations must be covered with a finish material such as brick, stone, or wood, or be screened with vegetation.
2. Wayfinding signs:
a. Maximum quantity: one per curb cut from a public street into the development.
b. Maximum area: two square feet.
c. Maximum height: three feet above ground level.
d. Other limitations: Signs shall contain language or icons to guide pedestrians or motor vehicles into, out of, or around a development.
(8) Permanent wall sign standards.
(a) Prerequisites: None.
(b) Maximum quantity:
1. Single-tenant structure: one sign per facade, maximum two signs per building.
2. Multi-tenant structure: one sign per tenant, maximum of three separate signs.
(c) Maximum area:
1. Single-tenant structure: 60 square feet.
2. Multi-tenant structure: 40 square feet per tenant.
(d) Maximum height:
1. Maximum height of sign is four feet.
2. Sign may not be located more than 16 feet above ground level.
(e) Other limitations:
1. No part of the sign may protrude more than eight inches from the wall it is attached.
2. No part of the sign may extend above the eaves of the roof or be mounted on the roof.
3. All signs in a multi-tenant structure must be consistent in type (i.e. reverse channel, or box) and be mounted consistently on the facade of the building in order to create a uniform appearance.
(9) Permanent window sign standards.
(a) Prerequisites: None.
(b) Maximum quantity:
1. Single-tenant structure: two.
2. Multi-tenant structure: one per tenant.
(c) Maximum area: 20 square feet.
(d) Maximum height: Maximum height of sign is four feet.
(e) Other limitations: None.
(C) Temporary signs. The following signs are permitted as temporary signs and are subject to the time, placement, and development standards described for each type of sign respectively. All other types of signs are prohibited.
(1) Temporary banner sign standards.
(a) Prerequisites: None.
(b) Duration: For the duration of the temporary event, but the event shall not to exceed seven consecutive days or 14 total days in any calendar year. The sign may be posted up to five days prior to the temporary event and must be taken down within seven days after the sign's purpose no longer exists.
(c) Placement; signs must be placed in window or affixed to an entrance door.
(d) Maximum quantity: one per tenant.
(e) Maximum area: four square feet.
(f) Maximum height: seven feet above ground level.
(g) Permit required: Yes. Each new sign or the posting/relocation of an existing sign requires a new permit.
(h) Other limitations: None.
(2) Temporary marker sign standards.
(a) Prerequisites:
1. For agricultural uses only.
2. Lot must have at least 300 feet of road frontage.
(b) Duration: For the duration of the temporary event, not to exceed seven days. The sign may be posted up to five days prior to the temporary event and must be taken down within seven days after the sign's purpose no longer exists.
(c) Maximum quantity: 60 per 300 feet of road frontage.
(d) Maximum area: four square feet per side.
(e) Maximum height: eight feet above ground level.
(f) Setback: ten feet from right-of-way or sidewalk, whichever is farthest.
(g) Permit required: no.
(h) Other limitations: None.