Sandwich board signs offer businesses in pedestrian-oriented zoning districts an effective and creative way to market products or services. However, unless carefully regulated, sandwich board signs can create hazards for pedestrians and a cluttered and unattractive appearance. The following design standards are established to permit sandwich board signs to be utilized in a fashion which meets community safety and design expectations, as well as the need for businesses to market their products and services.
(A) Sandwich board signs shall not exceed four feet in height and 30 inches in width.
(B) Sandwich board signs shall be located only on sidewalks that serve the establishment with which they are associated.
(C) Five feet of sidewalk clearance shall be provided along at least one side of the sign to allow for unobstructed pedestrian access in accordance with ADA regulations.
(D) Sandwich board signs are intended to inform and orient pedestrians to business locations and available products and services. Consequently, such signs shall be placed within 20 feet of the primary public entrance to the occupancy with which they are associated and shall be oriented to communicate information primarily to pedestrian traffic utilizing the sidewalk on which they are located as opposed to vehicular traffic utilizing nearby public or private streets or private drives and parking areas.
(E) Sandwich board signs shall be moved to an indoor location for storage during times when the associated businesses are not open for customers.
(Ord. passed 2-20-2012; Ord. passed 3-17-2014; Ord. passed - -2022)