The following signs are permitted and shall be regulated as follows in regards to number, size and location:
(a) Canopy Signs:
(1) Signage shall not exceed thirty three percent (33%) of the full canopy. Where there is more than one entrance or exit way to the building, each canopy used will be calculated separately.
(2) Shall have a minimum clearance of at least eight (8) feet from the lowest point of the sign to the ground level, sidewalk or landing directly beneath it.
(b) Free Standing Sign:
(1) No more than one (1) free standing sign shall be permitted per place of business.
(2) Square footage of a free standing sign shall be a maximum of one times the street frontage but shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet per business premise. (Example: 1 x 50’ street frontage = 50 square feet of permitted signage).
(3) Shall not be placed closer than ten (10) feet from public right of way.
(4) Shall be at least nine (9) feet above grade.
(5) In no case shall a business be permitted both a free standing and a ground sign.
(c) Ground Sign:
(1) Ground signs shall be limited to a total of one (1) per street frontage. The area surrounding the sign shall contain low-growing materials such as vegetative ground cover, perennials or shrubs which shall be bordered by acceptable curbing materials such as wood, concrete, etc. Such curbing shall be located in such a manner so as to prevent automobiles from contacting the sign when maneuvering. The perimeter of the landscaped area shall extend outward from the ground sign by at least two (2) feet.
(2) Ground signs shall not exceed twenty five (25) square feet in area per facing or eight (8) feet in height measured from grade at the base of the sign and shall be set a minimum of ten (10) feet from the public right of way.
(3) When a ground sign is utilized, a pole sign shall not be allowed.
(d) Identification Sign:
(1) One (1) permitted per multi-tenant use.
(2) Permitted square footage of sign shall be a maximum of two (2) times the street frontage but shall not exceed four hundred (400) square feet regardless of street frontage. (Example: 2 x 150’ = 300 square feet of permitted signage.)
(3) Maximum height of thirty five (35) feet.
(4) Set back from right of way minimum of ten (10) feet.
(5) The maximum square footage permitted shall include each individual sign placed within the perimeters of the identification sign.
(e) Portable:
(1) One portable sign per location.
(2) Shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet.
(3) Permitted only in the B-2 zoning district.
(4) Shall be set back twenty (20) feet from public right of way.
(5) May be utilized for a maximum of ninety (90) days in one calendar year (January 1 thru December 31).
(6) Shall not be permanently affixed to ground, building or structure by any means.
(f) Projecting:
(1) One (1) projecting sign permitted per business location.
(2) Square footage of a projecting sign shall be a maximum of one-half (1/2) times the building frontage. (Example: ½ x 40’ building frontage = 20 square feet signage permitted.)
(3) Shall not be less than eight (8) feet above the ground level or the finished grade surface of a sidewalk, street, driveway or landing directly beneath it.
(g) Public Service Message or Marquee:
(1) One (1) public service message or marquee sign per street frontage.
(2) Maximum of thirty two (32) square feet.
(3) Shall have a minimum clearance of eight (8) feet above the ground level or the finished grade surface of a sidewalk, street, driveway or landing directly beneath it.
(h) Pylon:
(1) One (1) pylon sign per location.
(2) Square footage of a pylon sign shall be a maximum of two (2) times the street frontage but shall not exceed a total of four hundred (400) square feet regardless of street frontage. (Example: 2 x 150’ street frontage = 300 square feet of signage permitted.)
(3) Shall not extend more than forty (40) feet above ground level.
(4) Set back shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet from right of way.
(i) Reader Board:
(1) One (1) reader board permitted per location whether it be utilized as a wall, free-standing or ground sign.
(2) Shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet.
(3) Shall not be more than six (6) feet in height.
(4) May be illuminated, but shall not utilize flashing or rotating lighting.
(5) Set back shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet from right of way.
(j) Roof:
(1) Shall be permitted only within the B-2 zoning district.
(2) One (1) roof sign permitted per place of business.
(3) Height of the sign shall not extend more than three (3) feet above the roof line.
(4) Square footage of roof sign shall be a maximum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the street frontage. (Example: 0.75 x 100’ street frontage = 75 square feet of permitted signage.)
(5) The supporting members of a roof mounted sign shall appear to be free of any extra bracing, angle irons, guy wires or cables. Supports shall appear to be an architectural and integral part of the building. Supporting columns of round, square or shaped steel members may be erected if the required bracing which is visible to the public is minimized or covered.
(k) Subdivision:
(1) One (1) sign permitted at each entrance of subdivision. When incorporated in with an architectural wall, then one (1) sign permitted for each entrance wall.
(2) Shall have a maximum of thirty (30) square feet.
(3) Maximum height shall be eight (8) feet.
(l) Wall:
(1) One (1) wall sign shall be permitted per business with the exception of a business on a corner lot, then each side of the structure facing the street shall be permitted one (1) sign per street frontage.
(2) Square footage of a wall sign shall be a maximum of one (1) times the building frontage, (Example: 1 x 60’ building frontage = 60 square feet of permitted signage.) but shall not exceed two hundred (200) square feet regardless of building frontage.
(3) Shall not extend out from structure more than twelve (12) inches.
SIGNS REQUIRING PERMITS
SIGN | # ALLOWED PER SITE | DISPLAY AREA SQ. FT. | PERMITTED ZONING DISTRICT | REMARKS |
CANOPY | Unlimited | 33% | B-1 thru B-4 M-1 thru M-3 | 8' from lowest point of sign to ground. |
FREE STANDING | 1 | 1 times street frontage | B-1 thru B-4 M-1 thru M-3 | 9' above grade, 1 sign per premise |
GROUND | 1 | 25 per facing | B-1 thru B-4 M-1 thru M-3 | 8' in height |
IDENTIFICATION | 1 | 2 times street frontage | B-1 thru B-4 M-1 thru M-3 | Maximum 400 sq. ft., 35' height |
PORTABLE | 1 | 32 | B-2 | 90 days |
PROJECTING | 1 | ½ times building frontage | B-1 thru B-4 M-1 thru M-3 | 8' above ground level |
PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE/ MARQUEE | 1 per street frontage | 32 | B-1 thru B-4 M-1 thru M-3 | 6' above ground level |
PYLON | 1 | 2 times street frontage | B-1 thru B-4 M-1 thru M-3 | Maximum 400 sq. ft. above ground level |
READER BOARD | 1 | 32 | B-1 thru B-4 M-1 thru M-3 | 6' maximum height |
ROOF | 1 | 75% of street frontage | B-2 | Not to exceed 300 sq. ft. |
SUBDIVISION | 1 per entrance | 30 | ALL | 8' max. height |
WALL | 1 | 1 times building frontage | B-1 thru B-4 M-1 thru M-3 | Maximum of 12" from structure |
(Ord. 0-1192. Passed 6-14-05.)