§ 154.203 BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL SIGNAGE.

   Commercial signs must comply with the general sign provisions in § 154.201. The allowable signage includes all permitted uses in § 154.196.

   (A)   Allowable signs.

      (1)   Pole signs. One pole sign per lot and shall not have an aggregate (total from each side combined) surface area greater than three square feet for each foot of width of the principal structure on the premises. Total pole signage shall not exceed 300 square feet.

      (2)   Ground-mounted signs. One ground mounted sign per lot may be substituted for the allowable pole sign. Same surface area requirements as for pole signs.

      (3)   Attached signs. One attached sign for each side of the building not exceeding 10% of the total square footage of the building face upon which it is placed.

      (4)   Window/door signs. Shall not cover more than 50% of the total window area or door to which they are applied.

      (5)   Under canopy sign. One sign not exceeding two square feet in size displaying the name, occupation, address, and/or service located upon the premises.

      (6)   Directories. For buildings with multiple occupancies, a directory sign may be substituted in lieu of the allowable pole sign subject to review and approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals as to height and overall square footage.

   (B)   Location and height.

      (1)   Pole signs. Such signs shall not exceed 30 feet in height from the surrounding grade to the highest point on the sign and the overhang shall not be located any closer than one foot to any property line. Such signs shall meet the sight triangle requirements of §§ 154.175 through 154.181.

      (2)   Ground-mounted sign. Such signs shall not exceed six feet in height from the surrounding grade to the highest point on the sign and shall be located no closer than one foot to any property line. Such signs shall meet the sight triangle requirements of §§ 154.175 through 154.181.

      (3)   Attached signs. Shall be face-mounted on the building wall, projecting not more than 12 inches from the face of the building. Such signs shall not project above the parapet wall, mansard, or other roof line; shall maintain a clearance of eight feet above the ground or pavement; and shall be recessed where involving a pitched roof location.

      (4)   Window/door signs. Such signs may be attached to either the interior or exterior of a window or glass door and shall be maintained in good repair.

      (5)   Under canopy signs. Such signs may be attached to the building or canopy and shall maintain a head clearance of eight feet.

      (6)   Directories. As approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals.

   (C)   Other requirements.

      (1)   Canopy use. An attached or detached canopy sign may be used as an attached and/or pole sign. However, the canopy’s size does not add to the width or face of the building when calculating for allowable signage.

      (2)   Portable signs. The use of portable signs for the advertisement of cigarettes, food, or other sundry items is specifically prohibited.

      (3)   Changeable copy signs. A manual changeable copy sign may be incorporated as an integral part of the permanent pole, ground, or attached signage permitted upon the property.

(Ord. 01-04-01, passed 4-10-2001)