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All free-standing sign structures or poles shall be self-supporting structures erected on and permanently attached to concrete foundations. Foundations shall be designed to carry weight and wind load of the sign, in soil in which it is placed. These structures or poles shall be fabricated only from painted or galvanized steel, or other materials as may provide equal strength.
(1969 Code, § 15-123) (Ord. 1994-20, passed 7-11-1994) Penalty, see § 10.99
All electric signs shall conform to the standards of the city electrical code. The full number of illuminating elements thereof shall be kept in safe and working condition, or immediately repaired or replaced if faulty. Signs that are only partially illuminated shall meet all electrical requirements for that portion directly illuminated. All electric signs shall have a disconnect switch located in accordance with the provisions of the city building code.
(1969 Code, § 15-124) (Ord. 1994-20, passed 7-11-1994) Penalty, see § 10.99
When glass is used for sign letters or transparent or translucent panels, it shall be at least double strength thickness for sign areas up to and including 300 square inches. When glass is used for sign letters or transparent or translucent panels for sign areas in excess of 300 square inches, at least 0.25-inch wire glass shall be used and the maximum span between supports shall be 4 feet.
(1969 Code, § 15-125) (Ord. 1994-20, passed 7-11-1994) Penalty, see § 10.99
Plastic shall be of thickness and shape necessary to withstand wind loadings specified in § 158.43 of this code. Proper allowance or provision shall be made in connections to provide for thermal contraction and expansion.
(1969 Code, § 15-126) (Ord. 1994-20, passed 7-11-1994) Penalty, see § 10.99
A parapet, wall, or roof must be designed for and have sufficient strength to support any sign which is attached thereto.
(1969 Code, § 15-127) (Ord. 1994-20, passed 7-11-1994) Penalty, see § 10.99
Metal supports or braces shall be adequate for wind loadings, specified in § 158.43 below. Wire or cable supports shall have a safety factor of 4. All metal wire cable support and braces, and all bolts used to attach the sign to bracket or brackets and signs to the supporting building or structure shall be of galvanized steel or of an equivalent material. All sign supports shall be an integral part of the sign design.
(1969 Code, § 15-128) (Ord. 1994-20, passed 7-11-1994) Penalty, see § 10.99
All signs, except those attached flat against the wall of a building, shall be constructed to withstand wind loads as follows:
(A) For solid signs, 30 pounds per square foot on 1 face of the sign; and
(B) For signs that are not solid, 36 pounds per square foot of the total face area of the letters and other sign surfaces, or 10 pounds per square foot of the gross area of the sign as determined by the overall dimensions of the sign, whichever is greater.
(1969 Code, § 15-129) (Ord. 1994-20, passed 7-11-1994) Penalty, see § 10.99
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