The sign area of a double-faced sign or two-sided or three-sided V-type sign not exceeding an angle of 60 degrees shall be calculated on one face of the sign only. The sign area of a four-sided sign is to be calculated as two signs, and the sign area of a triangular, three-sided sign shall be calculated on its largest face.
(A) Freestanding sign. The sign area of a freestanding sign shall be calculated by the area defined by the constructed or fabricated cabinet, panel, or frame. If the sign consists of more than one section or module, all areas will be totaled. If the sign does not have a defined cabinet, panel, or frame, or the cabinet, panel, or frame is of an irregular shape, the sign area shall be calculated the same as a wall sign
( B) Wall sign. The sign area of a wall sign shall be calculated by using up to a simple eight-sid ed geometric figure around the advertisi ng message and shall include any framing or border.
(C) Marquee sign. The sign area of a marque sign shall be counted toward the total allowable wall sign area of the parallel wall face to which the marquee is attached; the sign area of a marquee sign attached perpendicular to the wall shall be counted toward the allowed sign area of a projecting sign.
Simple Geometric Figures - Figure 2
Calculating the Area of a Wall Sign - Examples - Figure 3
Sign with a cabinet or panel - calculate the shaded area.
Sign made up of individual letters mounted on a wall - calculate the area around each word.
Sign painted on a wall - calculate the painted area including the painted background.
Calculating the Area of a Sign Constructed with Panels or Cabinets - Examples - Figure 4
The sum of the shaded area represents sign area.
Calculat ing the Area of a Sign Without a Defined Panel or Cabinet or Signs with an Irregular Shape - Examples - Figure 5
The sign area is calculated by using up to a simple eight-sided geometric figure around the advertising message and includes any frame or border. The dotted line represents the calculated sign area.