Code Section: 602.14

Subject: Projecting sign, within lot line

Effective Date: 1/96

Interpretation:

   This Section defines "sign projection" as the distance a sign extends beyond the street line or building setback line. A "projecting sign" as such, is not defined. In the case where there is no required setback and the face of proposed signs would be perpendicular to the wall of the building to which they are attached but would NOT extend beyond the street LOT line, such signs will still be considered a projecting sign for purposes of controlling their number, size, height and illumination. Other types of signs in this situation, such as wall signs, window signs and freestanding signs are limited by Article 6 as to number, size, height and illumination even though they may be set back from the property line. Therefore, signs projecting from buildings must also be similarly controlled even when not projecting over the street or setback. The rules for sign projection only apply outward from the street lot line or required setback so the amount of projection from the building behind the street or required setback would be limited only by the SIZE limitation that applies to projecting signs in its zoning district.