(A) Overall district sign regulations.
(1) Sign regulations for permanent and temporary signs in the GC, HC, GI and LI Districts.
SIGN REGULATIONS FOR PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY SIGNS IN THE GC, HC, GI AND LI DISTRICTS
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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 200 feet of road frontage (unless otherwise stated by sign type) | 1 per tenant (unless otherwise stated by sign type) | Single-tenant structure: 200 square feet Multi-tenant structure: 100 square feet per tenant | Permanent signs: Awning Changeable copy Hanging Monument sign Mural Unified development Wall sign Window Wayfinding Temporary signs: Banner Marker sign Monument sign | Banner Bench sign Billboard Electronic Inflatable Marker sign Off-premise Pole Portable Projecting 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: 30 square feet.
2. Multi-tenant structure: 20 square feet per tenant.
(d) Maximum height:
1. Maximum height of sign is three 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 monument sign.
(b) Maximum quantity: Per maximum quantity requirements for permanent monument signs and permanent wall signs respectively.
(c) Maximum area:
1. Monument sign: May not exceed 80% of the area of the permanent monument sign.
2. Wall sign: Up to 100% of a permanent wall sign.
(d) Maximum height: Per maximum height for permanent monument signs and permanent wall signs respectively.
(e) Setback: Per setback requirements for permanent monument signs.
(f) Landscaping: Per landscaping requirements for permanent monument signs.
(g) 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 monument sign.
(b) Maximum quantity: Per maximum quantity requirements for permanent monument signs and permanent wall signs respectively.
(c) Maximum area:
1. Monument sign: May not exceed 80% of the area of the permanent monument sign.
2. Wall sign: Up to 100% of a permanent wall sign.
(d) Maximum height: Per maximum height for permanent monument signs and permanent wall signs respectively.
(e) Setback: Per setback requirements for permanent monument signs.
(f) Landscaping: Per landscaping requirements for permanent monument signs.
(g) 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 marker sign standards.
(a) Prerequisites:
1. For agricultural uses only.
2. Lot must have at least 500 feet of road frontage.
(b) Maximum quantity: one sign.
(c) Maximum area: 16 square feet per side.
(d) Maximum height: 12 feet above ground level.
(e) Setback: five feet from right-of-way or sidewalk, whichever is farthest.
(f) Landscaping: The permanent base for a monument sign shall be landscaped as follows:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Exposed foundations must be covered with a finish material such as brick, stone, or wood, or be screened with vegetation.
(g) Other limitations: none.
(6) Permanent monument sign standards.
(a) Prerequisites: None.
(b) Maximum quantity:
1. Frontage on one public street: one.
2. Frontage on two or more public streets: one per frontage, maximum two signs.
(c) Maximum area:
1. Single-tenant structure: 60 square feet per side.
2. Multi-tenant structure: see permanent unified development standards below.
(d) Maximum height: six feet above ground level.
(e) Setback: ten feet from right-of-way or sidewalk, whichever is farthest.
(f) Landscaping: The permanent base for a monument sign shall be landscaped as follows:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Exposed foundations must be covered with a finish material such as brick, stone, or wood, or be screened with vegetation.
(g) Other limitations: No two signs shall be within 100 feet of one another.
(7) 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.
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.
(8) Permanent unified development sign standards.
(a) Prerequisites:
1. For multi-tenant developments with at least six 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. 100 square feet per side.
ii. Maximum single tenant area is 30 square feet per side.
c. Maximum height: six 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 ail 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 ail 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: four 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.
(9) 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: 90 square feet.
2. Multi-tenant structure: 50 square feet per tenant.
(d) Maximum height:
1. Maximum height of sign is six feet.
2. Sign may not be located more than 20 feet above ground level.
(e) Other limitations:
1. No part of the sign may protrude more than 12 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.
(10) 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.
(3) Temporary monument sign standards.
(a) Prerequisites: for single-tenant structures only.
(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:
1. Frontage on one public street: one.
2. Frontage on two or more public streets: one per frontage, maximum two signs.
(d) Maximum area: five square feet per side.
(e) Maximum height: four feet above ground level.
(f) Setback: five feet from right-of-way or sidewalk, whichever is farthest.
(g) Permit required: Yes. Each new sign or the posting/relocation of an existing sign requires a new permit.
(h) Other limitations:
1. Sign cannot be located on any public sidewalk.
2. Sign may not be permanently affixed to the ground.
3. Sign must be at least 15 feet from any other sign on the property.
4. Sign must be at least 80 feet from all other temporary signs on the property.