(a) For each building unit, not more than one identification sign shall be displayed as either a wall sign, a canopy fascia sign, a window sign, or a free-standing sign, unless restricted in subsection (d)(1)-(23) hereof. It is the intent of this section to prohibit free-standing identification signs on lots with street frontage insufficient to provide the required minimum distance from lot lines. If frontage is less than sixty feet, free-standing identification signs are not permitted.
(b) Two business signs per unit permitted. Each business sign cannot be more than twenty percent (20%) of permitted total permanent sign area per sign. Business signs shall be displayed as either a wall sign, a canopy fascia sign, or a window sign, unless restricted in subsection (d)(1)-(22) hereof.
(c) Wall and canopy signs shall not extend above the wall or surface to which they are attached. Wall signs shall be set back from the ends of the building and party wall lines a minimum distance of three feet.
(d) Maximum total sign face area of all permanent signs shall be related to the width of the building or building unit. Maximum total permanent sign face area shall not exceed 300 square feet and shall be determined as follows:
Frontage width of building x 1.8 if building setback is less than 50 feet as measured from the right-of-way,
Frontage width of building x 2 if building setback is 50 to 300 feet as measured from the right-of-way
Frontage width of building x 2.2 if building setback is 301 to 600 feet as measured from the right-of-way
Frontage width of building x 2.4 if building setback is over 600 feet as measured from the right-of-way
(1) Free-standing identification signs. Free-standing identification signs if lot frontage is at least sixty feet but less than eighty feet in width:
- One per business unit
- Twenty square feet maximum sign face area
- Five feet height maximum
- Eight feet from street right-of-way
- Thirty feet from side and rear lot lines
(2) Free-standing identification signs. Free-standing identification signs if lot frontage is at least eighty feet but less than 125 feet in width:
- One per lot
- Fifty square feet maximum
- Twenty feet in height maximum
- Eight feet from street right-of-way
- Forty feet from side and rear lot lines
(3) Free-standing identification signs. Free-standing identification signs if lot frontage is at least 125 feet in width:
- Seventy-two square feet maximum
- Twenty-five feet in height maximum
- Eight feet from street right-of-way
- Sixty feet from side and rear lot lines
(4) Wall identification signs.
- One per business unit
- Maximum sign face area - width of building X 1.2 (subject to maximum limitations as calculated in this subsection
(5) Window identification signs.
- One per business unit
- Maximum sign face area not to exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of total window glass area (excluding door windows)
(6) Canopy identification signs.
- One per business unit
- Six square feet maximum for soffit
- Thirty-two square feet maximum for fascia
(7) Projecting identification signs. Not permitted.
(8) Free-standing business signs.
- One per business unit only if the business sign is a changeable copy sign and the changeable copy sign is attached to the same structure and in addition to a free-standing identification sign.
- Maximum size - twenty-five percent (25 %) of the permitted free-standing identification sign face area. This area is included within maximum sign face area and is not in addition to sign face area.
(9) Wall and/or window business signs. *Theaters only.
- Two per business unit
- Each sign cannot exceed twenty percent (20%) of permitted total permanent sign area.
- *Two per theater screen for current and coming attractions - total area not to exceed forty percent (40 %) of total sign area.
(10) Canopy business signs. Not permitted. *
- *Except for indoor theaters which shall be permitted canopy marquee signs announcing current or future attractions at a size not to exceed seventy-five percent (75 %) of the fascia of each side of the canopy or marquee.
(11) Projecting signs. Not permitted.
(12) Free-standing directional and information signs.
- Minimum number necessary as determined by Zoning Inspector
- Six square feet maximum
- Four feet in height maximum
- Ten feet from residential district line
- Eight feet from street right-of-way
- Five feet from side and rear lot lines
(13) Wall directional and information signs.
- Minimum number necessary as determined by Zoning Inspector
- Six square feet maximum
(14) Window directional and information signs.
- Minimum number necessary as determined by Zoning Inspector
- Six square feet maximum
(15) Canopy directional and information signs. Not permitted.
(16) Projecting directional and information signs.
- Minimum number necessary as determined by Zoning Inspector
- Four square feet maximum
(17) Free-standing real estate signs.
- One per street frontage
- Thirty-two square feet maximum
- Eight feet in height maximum
- Twenty feet from residential district line
- Eight feet from street right-of-way
(18) Wall or window real estate signs.
- One per street frontage
- Twenty square feet maximum
- No more than twenty-five percent (25 %) of window area
(19) Canopy real estate signs. Not permitted.
(20) Projecting real estate signs. Not permitted.
(21) Temporary free-standing signs. Not permitted.
- Exception: May be displayed by public and quasi public organizations for special purposes (See Section 1185.08
(a).)
(21) Wall and/or window temporary signs. Window only permitted.
(22) Temporary canopy signs. Not permitted.
(23) Temporary projecting signs. Not permitted.
(Ord. 04-965. Passed 7-6-04.)