(A) Automobile and truck service stations-convenience stores with gasoline pumps.
(1) Allowable signs.
(a) Brand identification signs.
1. One pole-mounted sign not exceeding 50 square feet per face. In addition, there may be attached to a pole sign an informational or changeable copy sign not exceeding 32 square feet;
2. One ground-mounted sign, in lieu of a pole-mounted sign, not exceed 50 square feet in size per face; and
3. One attached sign meeting the requirements of § 162.265(B)(2).
(b) Price signs. One price sign for each pole or ground-mounted sign and for each pump island not exceeding 16 square feet per face per sign, per price, not exceeding 48 square feet total;
(c) Self-service and/or full service signs. Two self service or full service signs per pump island not exceeding ten square feet per face per sign;
(d) Federal and state stamps, octane ratings, pump use directions, no smoking signs. As required by federal, state and local authorities; and
(e) Temporary signs.
1. No more than six temporary signs may be displayed on a zoning lot and the total sign area shall not exceed 120 square feet. Temporary signs may include light standard, banners and freestanding signs;
2. An event sign announcing a campaign, drive or event of a civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organization is excluded from the total allowable square footage requirement. The signs shall be displayed no more than 30 days before the campaign, drive or event and removed within seven days after the end of the campaign, drive or event;
3. On any corner lot, no temporary sign shall be located within 15 feet of a street intersection as measured from the street right-of-way at the corner;
4. At all vehicle driveways, there shall be no temporary signs placed within 15 feet of the intersection of the driveway and street right-of-way unless eight feet above grade;
Figure 7 - Temporary Signs
5. No sign shall be placed which impedes pedestrian or vehicular traffic;
6. Any sign that is deteriorating or weather worn shall be removed promptly upon notification by the Building Inspector; and
(2) Location and height.
(a) Brand identification signs.
(b) Price signs and self-service and/or full service signs. Shall be located on the pole or ground-mounted sign and/or at the ends of pump islands and may be affixed to the canopy, canopy supports, poles or end pumps.
(c) Federal and state stamps, octane ratings, pump use directions, no smoking signs. Shall be placed upon the body of the gasoline pump, or as required by the respective governmental authority.
(3) Other requirements. An attached or detached canopy may be used in addition to the permitted pole sign for the location of brand identification signs, price signs or company logos.
(B) Other temporary or portable signs.
(1) Temporary or portable signs not permanently affixed to the ground, a building or other appurtenant structure may be approved by issuance of a permit by the Building Inspector for up to a 30 day time period during any 12-month period. The signs may be extended beyond the 30-day time period, but only upon review and approval by the Building Inspector.
(2) Temporary or portable off-premises signs may be approved by issuance of a permit by the Building Inspector when necessary to direct traffic toward the location of a business or commercial property which has been made less accessible to traffic by the 2002-2003 closing of the Memorial Bridge provided that the permit shall be only for the duration of the bridge closing.
(1980 Code, § 29.1413) (Ord. 8898, passed 1-29-2001; Ord. 8986, passed 7-21-2003; Ord. 9104, passed 4-2-2007) Penalty, see § 162.999