For regulating signs as described in this chapter the following shall apply.
(A) Sign area. Computation of sign area shall include the combination of the writing, emblem, illustrations, or other display, together with any background material or color forming an integral part of the display, but not including the supporting framework. On a multi-face sign the area is computed only from one face. Where the frame or cabinet is not in the shape of a rectangle, square, triangle or circle, the sign face area shall be determined by calculating the area of an imaginary rectangle drawn around the frame or cabinet.
(B) Height. Height shall be measured from the average ground level exclusive of any filling, berming, mounding, or excavat ing solely for locating the sign, to the highest point of the sign, or support structure, whichever is taller.
(C) Projection. Any building sign extending more than six inches from the wall to which it is attached shall allow a minimu m of ten feet of clearance from the average ground level, as measur ed in division (B) above.
(D) Setback. The setback of a sign is measured from the propert y line to the line projected to the ground plane of the nearest portion of the sign.
(E) Number of faces. No sign shall have more than two faces. Sign faces shall be parallel, unless determined by the city to be consistent with the architectural character of the building.
(Ord. 2023- 13, passed 7-25- 2023)