(A) Exterior illuminated sign regulations.
(1) No red, yellow, green or other colored light shall be used at any location in such a manner as to confuse or interfere with vehicular traffic.
(2) Beacon lights and illumination by flame are prohibited.
(3) The light which is cast upon any illuminated signs shall be shaded, shielded or directed so as to avoid the creation or continuation of any nuisance or traffic hazard.
(4) No exposed reflective type bulb or incandescent lamp which exceeds 15 watts shall be used with any sign in such a manner as to expose the face of the bulb, light or lamp to any public street or to adjacent property.
(5) In no case shall the lighting intensity of any sign exceed the limit of 75 foot-candles measured with a standard light meter perpendicular to the face of the sign at a distance equal to the narrowest dimension of the sign, whether it be the height or width.
(6) No sign shall be either directly or indirectly illuminated in such manner as to adversely affect the use and enjoyment of nearby buildings.
(B) Wall sign regulations.
(1) No wall signs shall wholly or partially cover any wall opening nor project beyond the ends of the wall or beyond the top of the building facade to which it is affixed.
(2) Wall signs must be affixed flat against the building wall. Any projection shall be limited to the necessary mounting frame and shall not exceed 12 inches.
(3) The wall sign shall be safely and securely affixed to the building wall.
(C) Projecting sign regulations.
(1) Every projecting sign, including the frames, braces and supports thereof, shall be securely built and designed.
(2) Projecting signs are not permitted at the intersection of streets, except at right angles to a building front.
(3) No parts of the sign or of its supports or appurtenances shall project into the line of any street, sidewalk, alley or other public right-of-way beyond a point of two feet inside the curb line. No projecting sign shall, at its lowest point, be less than ten feet above the sidewalk or ground level.
(D) Freestanding sign regulations. All freestanding signs shall be securely built, constructed, erected and certified safe by a registered architect or engineer upon post and standards sunk below the natural surface sufficient to prevent overturning.
(E) Marquee regulations.
(1) The roofs of all marquees shall be used for no other purpose than to form and constitute a roof, except for businesses providing live entertainment or motion pictures.
(2) No portion of a marquee or a sign attached to a marquee shall be less than 90 inches above the level of the sidewalk or other public way.
(3) No marquee shall be permitted to extend beyond a point two feet inside the curb line.
(4) Marquees shall be supported solely by the building to which they are attached and no columns or posts shall be permitted as supports.
(5) The roof of any marquee shall be designed and constructed to support a live load of not less than 60 pounds per square foot.
(6) Marquees shall be designed to withstand a wind pressure of not less than 80 mph.
(7) Signs attached to a marquee shall be considered a part of the marquee for purposes of this chapter.
(F) Awning and canopy regulations.
(1) No awning or canopy shall be constructed and erected so that the lowest solid element is less than 90 inches above the sidewalk or public way. Non-solid components of an awning or canopy, such as fringe or a vinyl or canvas flap shall be not less than 84 inches above the sidewalk or public way.
(2) Every awning shall be securely attached to and supported by the building.
(3) No awning or canopy shall be permitted to extend beyond a point two feet inside the curb line.
(4) All canopy supports shall be designed and constructed so as to not obstruct the continuous flow of pedestrian traffic along any sidewalk.
(G) Zoning restrictions.
(1) Signs shall be permitted in each zoning district established under Chapter 155 as an accessory use.
(2) Only the following types and classifications of signs shall be permitted in the A Residential District and B Multiple Residential District established pursuant to Chapter 155:
(a) Signs permitted under the provisions of § 153.09; and
(b) Bulletins or announcement signs as defined in § 153.06. In Residential Zoning Districts, such signs shall not exceed 24 square feet in surface area and shall not be closer than 15 feet to any lot line. The height of the sign shall not exceed six feet.
(H) Murals. Murals may be placed on the side or rear exterior wall of a commercial building, but not on the primary facade, subject to the following restrictions:
(1) A mural shall not contain text (letters or numbers) over more than 3% of the mural area;
(3) The creator of a mural shall be exempt from the license requirements of § 153.15;
(4) Murals are exempt from the limitation of § 153.3(E) and (F);
(5) Murals may be placed only on property located in the B-1, CBD, C-1, C-2, F, D, E, E-1 and R Riverfront Zoning Districts;
(6) Murals are subject to the provisions of § 153.08;
(8) Murals to be placed on designated historic buildings or contributing buildings within the Historic District of the city shall be presented to the Historic Preservation Committee for review, comment and suggestions prior to issuance of a sign permit. Such murals shall be created on a surface which can be attached to the wall of an historic or contributing building and later removed, without significant damage to the historic building;
(9) The paint used in the creation of a mural shall be appropriate for use in an outdoor location, shall be appropriate for an artistic rendition and shall be long lasting. Reflective neon and fluorescent paint shall not be used;
(10) A mural shall be designed and painted in consultation with a qualified mural artist or artists with knowledge and experience in the design and creation of wall murals; and
(11) All murals are subject to the maintenance requirements of § 153.14(B).
(Prior Code, § 8-7-10) (Ord. 406, passed 1-20-1992; Ord. 432, passed 12-7-1992; Ord. 470, passed 3-18-1996; Ord. 842, passed 2-4-2019) Penalty, see § 153.99