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A. Awnings shall be traditional in design; they shall be triangular in section, sloping outward and down from the top of the opening. First floor awning sides shall be open to increase sight lines towards storefronts along the street. Round-top, halfround, box, or other unusual awning shapes are prohibited unless approved in writing by the Plan Director. Internally lighted awnings are also prohibited. Signage on awnings shall be allowed as long as it meets appropriate portions of the requirements of Sec. 1103.1413. Internally illuminated awnings are prohibited.
B. Canopies shall be narrow in elevation, six (6") inches to twelve (12") inches, and flat. Typically such canopies would have internal drainage. Canopies shall be self-supporting or supported by tension rods. Canopy projections are limited to thirty-six (36") inches. Sloping or unusually shaped canopies are prohibited.
(Ord. 8-14. Passed 1-2-14.)
Signage shall comply, Signs Permitted in Zoning Districts, and the following regulations:
A. Building signs shall be located above the main entrance in the sign band area, on the upper facade wall. The sign shall be sized to allow the masonry to be fully exposed around the sign.
B. No sign or part of a sign shall be located above the parapet of any facade. Roof mounted signs are prohibited.
C. Building signs shall not exceed 75% of the width of the storefront opening.
D. The shape of building signs shall be rectangular, or slight variations of rectangular forms, except business logos and/or corporate identity symbols are allowed.
E. Projecting signs are allowed. The maximum projection is three and one-half (3½') feet and the minimum mounting height to the bottom of the sign shall be seven (7') feet.
F. Window signs are allowed.
G. Raceways, cabinets, box signs
H. Moving, animated or intensely lighted signs, roof signs or signs that extend above a building roofline or parapet, and pole mounted signs are prohibited.
I. Monument or ground signs are allowed.
J. Each building shall display a street address as per City of Toledo Municipal Code. The street address shall also appear on any alley building elevation.
(Ord. 8-14. Passed 1-2-14; Ord. 166-24. Passed 4-10-24.)
The Warehouse District Urban Overlay District is intended to:
A. Provide a review process for proposed physical changes to existing structures, new construction, and public spaces within the Warehouse District;
B. Implement appropriate building and parking setbacks that accommodate redevelopment that are compatible with historical building patterns; and
C. Promote development that features retail display windows, parking lots, and other pedestrian-oriented site design features.
(Ord. 9-14. Passed 1-2-14; Ord. 84-20. Passed 2-25-20.)
The Warehouse UNO District is an overlay zoning classification to be established as an Urban Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) District under the provisions of Sec. 1103.0500. The overlay zoning district establishes additional design standards for development allowed by the underlying zoning district. In the event of conflict between the Warehouse District Urban Overlay District regulations and the regulations of the underlying base zoning district, the UNO regulations govern. In all cases, the most restrictive provision of the Warehouse District Urban Overlay District or the underlying zoning regulations govern.
(Ord. 9-14. Passed 1-2-14; Ord. 84-20. Passed 2-25-20.)
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