The following standards apply to signs for development complexes for properties with 2 or more tenants:
(A) Development complexes may display 1 development complex sign. This sign can be a freestanding sign, a monument sign, or a wall sign, and each sign shall be limited to the maximum wall size permitted in the district.
(B) Individual tenants of multiple occupancy structures shall not display separate business signs unless the tenants' business has an exclusive exterior entrance. The number of signs shall be limited to 1 wall sign per entrance, and each sign shall be limited to the maximum wall size permitted in the district. The signs shall be located only on exterior walls that are directly related to the use being identified.
(C) If there is a development complex with 3 or more tenants that does not have exclusive exterior entrances, a directory sign shall be permitted for each common public entrance. Each directory sign area shall not exceed a total of 24 square feet and shall be located within 25 feet of the common public entrance being served. The size of individual business identification signing within the directory shall be established during the review process. Attention shall be given to the possible number of tenant or occupancy bays that may be served by the common public entrance for which the directory sign is intended.
(D) A sign plan shall be required for all development complexes consisting of 3 or more tenant spaces in commercial areas. The plan shall be filed with the project application and shall be processed concurrently. The purpose of the plan shall be to integrate signs with building and landscaping design to form a unified architectural statement. This shall be achieved by:
(1) Using the same type of cabinet supports or method of mounting for signs and the same type of construction material for components, such as sign copy, cabinets, returns, and supports, allowing for uniformity and quality in appearance;
(2) Using the same form of illumination of the signs; and
(3) For wall signs, specifying uniform sign positioning for both anchor tenants and minor tenants.
(Ord. 2018-10-3, passed 10-9-2018)