The following requirements apply to medium profile ground signs:
A. A Sign Permit is required.
B. The maximum sign height is limited to 8 feet.
C. The maximum sign face area is limited to 60 square feet.
D. The maximum sign width is limited to 20 feet.
E. The minimum setback from street curb is 18 feet.
F. The minimum setback from any entrance/exit drive is 10 feet.
G. The minimum side yard setback is 10 feet.
H. For every 3 square feet of sign face area, the sign shall also include at least 1 square foot of brick, stone, metal, and/or other building materials as permitted in Sec. 1109.0500 Building Façade Materials and Color. Materials shall be selected and designed to match the architecture of the principal building.
I. An Electronic Message Center (EMC) is permitted as a part of a medium profile ground sign, and may sized up to one-half (1/2) of the utilized sign face area.
1. If an EMC is included on a medium profile ground sign, the EMC cabinet must be surrounded on at least 2 complete sides by another material, such as a base, header, building materials or metal framing. Materials shall be chosen to match the principal building in material and/or color.
J. Visible support poles are prohibited.
K. See Sec. 1113.0403 Ground Sign Standards.
(Ord. 166-24. Passed 4-10-24.)