(a) There is hereby established an Architectural Sign Overlay District (See Figure 1281-7) and a separate Interstate Sign Overlay District (See Figure 1281-8.) that establishes special sign requirements for all lots within the overlay district, regardless of what the established zoning district is for the lot
Figure 1281-7: Boundaries of the Architectural Sign Overlay District
(b ) Architectural Sign Overlay District. In addition to any specific standards stated in this chapter, all signs within the Architectural Sign Overlay District, shall be subject to architectural review in accordance with the following.
(1) All permanent signs associated with a protected property in the Architectural Sign Overlay District shall not be permitted unless it has first been issued a Certificate of Appropriateness by the City Architectural Review Board (ARB), pursuant to Chapter 1230 of the Codified Ordinances, Section 1230.08. In determining whether to grant approval, the ARB shall consider the following:
A. Is the sign appropriate in scale to the building with which it is associated?
B. Is the sign appropriate in design to the architectural style or period of the building with which it is associated?
C. Are the colors selected for the sign compatible with the building with which it is associated?
D. Is the sign located so as to reasonably minimize adverse aesthetic effects on the architectural design of the building with which it is associated?
(2) Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness is required with an application for the sign permit. Applications shall be on a form prescribed by the City, accompanied by a dimensioned scale drawing or dimensioned photograph of the sign indicating its typographic style, graphics, colors, supporting structure and other visual detail.
(Ord. O-21-6. Passed 6-17-21.)