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Note: This table is viewable in PDF, click TABLE 1292.06
Zoning District
| On-Premises Sign Purpose
| Total Number of Signs/Max. (sq. ft.)
| Permitted Sign Type
| Max. Sign Area (sq. ft.)
| Max. Sign Height (sq. ft.)
| Setback From R.O.W. (ft.) **
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Wall
| Ground
| Projecting
| Window |
Zoning District
| On-Premises Sign Purpose
| Total Number of Signs/Max. (sq. ft.)
| Permitted Sign Type
| Max. Sign Area (sq. ft.)
| Max. Sign Height (sq. ft.)
| Setback From R.O.W. (ft.) **
| |||
Wall
| Ground
| Projecting
| Window | ||||||
Rural District (AGR): For each lot in this district, on-premises signs are allowed as identified, up to a max of 32 sq. ft. of sign area or one square foot for each one linear foot of public street frontage, whichever is less. | Business Promotion | 1 per street frontage | ^ | 9 | |||||
^ | 32 | 10 | |||||||
Name Plate | 1 of the following | ^ | ^ | ^ | 1.5 | 5 | |||
Home Occupation Identification | 1 of the following | ^ | ^ | ^ | 2 | 5 | |||
Residential Districts (R): For each lot in this district, one of each of the identified on-premises signs are allowed, with the exception of one Project Identification sign allowed per major subdivision entrance. | Name Plate | 1 of the following | ^ | ^ | ^ | ** | 1.5 | 5 | |
Home Occupation Identification | 1 of the following | ^ | ^ | ^ | 2 | 5 | |||
Project Identification* | 1 per entrance | ^ | 9 | 5 | |||||
Suburban Office District (O): For each lot in this district, one of each of the identified on-premises signs are allowed as identified. | Business Promotion | 1 of the following | ^ | 1.2 | 8 | ||||
^ | 12 | 8 | 10 | ||||||
^ | 10 | ||||||||
Name Plate | 1 of the following | ^ | ^ | ^ | 1.5 | 8 | 5 | ||
Neighborhood Commercial District* (C1): For each lot in this district, on-premises signs are allowed as identified & not more than one promotional sign per street frontage. Co-op signs are counted as promotional signs. | Business Promotion | 1 of the following per street frontage | ^ | 20 | 15 | 5 | |||
^ | 12 | 15 | |||||||
^ | 25 | 5 | |||||||
CO-OP | 1 per street frontage | ^ | ^ | 12 | 15 | ||||
Name Plate | 1 of the following | ^ | ^ | 1.5 | |||||
Central Business/Mixed Use District (C2): For each lot in this district, on-premises signs are allowed as identified up to a max of one NP, HO sign, and one promotional sign. | Business Promotion | 1 of the following | ^ | 12 | 15 | ||||
^ | 12 | ||||||||
Name Plate | 1 of the following | ^ | ^ | ^ | ^ | 1.5 | |||
Home Occupation Identification | 1 of the following | ^ | 2 | 15 | |||||
Community & Highway Commercial Districts* (C3 and C4): For each lot in this district, on-premises signs are allowed as identified. | Business Promotion | 1 per street frontage (per building) | ^ | 50 | 15 | 5 | |||
1 per business | ^ | 16 | |||||||
^ | 25 | ||||||||
Name Plate | 1 of the following | ^ | ^ | ^ | 1.5 | ||||
Digital Message Board | See Section 1292.09 | ||||||||
General Industrial District* (M): For each lot in this district, on-premises and off-premises signs are permitted as identified, up to a max of 150 sq. ft. of sign area. | Business Promotion | 1 per street frontage | ^ | 50 | 15 | 10 | |||
1 per business | ^ | 15 | |||||||
^ | 25 | ||||||||
Name Plate | 1 of the following | ^ | ^ | ^ | 1.5 | ||||
Restricted Industrial District* (M1): For each lot in this district, on-premises signs are allowed as identified. | Business Promotion | 1 per street frontage | ^ | 20 | 15 | 10 | |||
1 per business | ^ | 15 | |||||||
^ | 25 | ||||||||
Name Plate | 1 of the following | ^ | ^ | ^ | 1.5 | 20 | |||
Digital Message Board | See Section 1292.09 | ||||||||
Special Uses (schools/parks): Uses may use signs in accordance with the district in which they are located, or: | Church Identification | ^ | ^ | 15 | 5 | ||||
Public Facility Identification | ^ | 15 | 5 | 10 | |||||
* Property owner may submit a comprehensive sign plan for the entire site to Planning and Zoning Commission in these zoning districts in lieu of above.
** "Setback from R.O.W." applies to ground signs only.
*** Where two or more businesses occupy the same building, a comprehensive sign plan is required if more than fifty square feet of total sign face is requested.
Name Plate (NP): Signs of a permanent nature, including lettering to indicate only the street number and/or the name of the business service or facility on the premises and lettering that is part of a trademark.
Business Promotion: Signs including lettering to indicate the street number, the name and type of business, service or facility on the premises and/or the name of products which are related to the primary facility or service conducted on the premises.
Home Occupation Identification (HO): Permanent advertisement signs for businesses located within a residential property, including lettering to indicate the street number and the name and/or type of business, service, or facility on the premises.
Project Identification (PID): Permanent development signs located at the entrance to a particular subdivision.
Co-op: An on-premises graphic that both identifies and promotes an establishment on the site and promotes a specific product or service that is not the principal product or service available at the site. These are permitted in C-1 districts where no more than twenty-five percent of the total sign face promotes a specific product or service that is not the principal product of the site (See Section 1292.09(b)(4)).
(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14; Ord. 2019-29. Passed 12-3-19.)
(a) Continuance.
(1) The continuance of an existing sign that does not meet the requirements of this chapter shall be deemed a nonconforming sign which shall terminate by abandonment. A sign shall be considered abandoned when:
A. The sign is associated with an abandoned use.
B. The sign remains after the termination of a business. A business has ceased operations if it is closed to the public for at least ninety consecutive days. Seasonal businesses are exempt from this determination.
C. The sign is not maintained or does not conform to the following:
1. All signs, together with all supports, braces, guys and anchors, shall be kept in repair and in a proper state of preservation.
2. Every sign and the immediately surrounding premises shall be maintained by the owner or person in charge thereof in a clean, sanitary and inoffensive condition, free and clear of all obnoxious substances, rubbish and weeds.
(2) Abandonment shall be determined by the City Manager or his or her designee, based upon the above criteria or at a public hearing or meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Upon a finding that the signage is abandoned, the right to maintain and use such a sign shall terminate immediately.
(3) Physical removal of a sign may be accomplished pursuant to the nuisance abatement ordinance of the Municipality.
(b) Relocation; Replacement.
(1) A nonconforming sign shall not be structurally relocated or replaced, unless it is brought into compliance with this chapter. Should any replacement or relocation take place without being brought into compliance, the sign shall be existing illegally.
(2) A nonconforming sign shall be maintained or repaired in accordance with the following:
A. The size and structural shape shall not be changed or altered. The copy may be changed, provided that the change applies to the original nonconforming use associated with the sign and that the change is made by the owner of the sign at the time the sign became nonconforming. The copy shall not be enlarged. Any subsequent owner or user shall bring the sign into compliance within thirty days.
B. If damage occurs to a sign to the extent of fifty percent of more of either the structure or the depreciated value of the sign, the sign shall be brought into compliance. Where damage to the sign is less than fifty percent of the structure or its depreciated value, the sign shall be repaired within sixty days.
(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)
(a) (1) For purposes of this chapter, the Olde Downtown Pickerington Village Area shall consist of those properties located within the area being: south of the railroad; north of Park Alley between Hill Road South and East Street; fronting on East Columbus Street between the railroad and East Street; and those properties fronting on the west side of Hill Road North and South, from the railroad to Park Alley.
(2) For purposes of this chapter, "portable (sandwich board) sign" means a sign usually hinged at the top, consisting of two self-supporting, equal panels.
(b) Portable (sandwich board) signs and its supports are permitted in the area described in subsection (a) above. There is a limit of one such sign per business. The portable (sandwich board) sign shall be located on such business's property or the sidewalk of tree lawn area immediately adjacent to the business's property. The minimum clear width of the sidewalk shall comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.
(c) A portable (sandwich board) sign shall not exceed three feet in height or two feet in width. The total sign area shall not exceed six square feet. The sign shall be constructed of wood or plastic and constructed in such a manner as to not create a safety hazard to pedestrians or vehicle traffic. Plastic or wood signs shall be an earth tone color or white with a textured finish. A restaurant business may have a chalkboard area on the sign for editable copy. Portable (sandwich board) signs shall not have lights attached to the sign.
(d) A portable (sandwich board) sign shall be displayed no earlier than one-half hour before the opening of the business and shall be removed no later than one-half hour after the closing of the business.
(e) Portable (sandwich board) signs shall be approved administratively if they comply with the regulations in this section and all other City regulations. The applicant shall submit a zoning application with an elevation and site plan for staff review.
(f) Community activities.(i.e., schools, Chamber of Commerce, churches, charities, youth sports, non-profits, etc.) upon application and approval as provided in subsection (e) above, except that the zoning certificate fee shall not be imposed, may display up to two portable (sandwich board) signs off-premises in the area described in this section. Such sign may be displayed continually for a period not to exceed fourteen days.
(g) No portable (sandwich board) sign shall be located in the sight triangle of any intersection.
(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)
(a) Definitions.
(1) "Digital menu board (DMB)" means an electronic, changeable sign or portion of sign that emits light to display messages and images, and whose variable message and graphic presentation capability can be altered from a remote location.
(b) Requirements. All DMBs are subject to the following requirements:
(1) Comprehensive sign plan approval. The DMB shall require a comprehensive sign plan approval.
(2) Location. The DMB shall be oriented solely for the use of patrons utilizing the drive thru.
(3) Setbacks. The DMB shall be located not less than the minimum required building setback of the zoning district.
(4) Allotment. No more than one DMB shall be displayed per drive thru lane. No more than two total DMBs shall be displayed per restaurant location.
(5) Measurements. The total display area of the DMB shall not exceed thirty- six square feet. The height of a DMB shall not exceed seven feet.
(6) Sign colors. The exterior color of the DMB shall be limited to amber (brownish), white, or a similar color. Multiple colors may be permitted for the display area. Any material change shall require comprehensive sign plan approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(7) Display content. DMB shall only be utilized for the promotion of a business, products or services available on the premises where the DMB is located.
(8) Intensity of light. The maximum luminescence produced by the sign shall not exceed three-tenths foot candle greater than the ambient light level. The light level produced by the sign shall be measured using the following equation based on a typical sign-to-viewer distance: the square root of the product of the sign area multiplied by 100. Example using a twelve square foot sign:
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measuring distance. Automatic dimming capability shall be implemented to adjust the signs illumination to the ambient light at all times of the day or night.
(9) Maintenance. Regular maintenance is required to ensure that each component and part operates as designated. If more than ten percent of the illumination area are not functioning, the use of DMB shall cease until it is repaired and fully functioning.
(c) Prohibited. Flashing content is prohibited on a drive thru DMB.
(Ord. 2019-29. Passed 12-3-19.)