If a ground sign sits on an ornamental or decorative base of brick, stone or other similar material, that base shall not exceed two feet in height above grade.
(1) Sign height. The height of a ground sign shall be measured from grade, which shall include the finished surface of the ground five feet from the base of the sign, to the highest point of the sign. See Example 7.5.A., below.
(2) Sign area. The sign surface area of a ground sign shall be the smallest rectangle that can encompass all items of information or the sign face, outside of support structures, whichever is applicable. The sign base shall not be included in the overall calculation of sign surface area, provided that no lettering, logo, text or other display of any kind shall be allowed on such base (except for informati on placed in compliance with Fire Code requireme nts). See Example 7.5.A., below.
(Ord. 52- 2022, passed 12- 12-2022)