A. Permitted Signs: Permitted signs include low profile monument type signs (1 per parcel of property or complex), provided they are wood carved, sandblasted or engraved metal and do not exceed four feet (4') in height and are not more than sixteen (16) square feet in area for individual business, or twenty four (24) square feet for multiple businesses. Uplighting is permitted with four feet (4') of sign. All other signs must comply with subsection 10-22-7A8 of this title.
B. Prohibited Signs:
1. Roof signs, or any sign projecting above the roofline.
2. Off premises signs.
3. Flashing signs, including any sign or device in which the artificial light is not maintained stationary and constant in intensity or color at all times when in use.
4. Signs made of cardboard, paper, canvas or similar impermanent material.
5. Bubble shaped awnings and awnings with a shiny or wet look.
6. Other prohibited signs identified in the City sign ordinance.
C. Additional Provisions:
1. Painted signs should be in subdued earth tone colors only. Day-glo or fluorescent signs are not permitted.
2. Electric signs, including neon, are permitted.
3. The lettering style should be simple and in keeping with the architectural character of the neighborhood. The amount of information on a sign should be kept to a minimum. A variation in lettering styles is permissible, but should be kept to a minimum.
4. All permanent signs shall be integrated into the architectural design of the building on which they are placed and into the overall sign layout of the project in character and quality. (Ord. 2012.04, 1-18-2012; amd. 2014 Code)
D. Request For Permit Or Appeal: Requests for a permit to place a sign in the Historic District must be submitted to the Historic Commission for their approval. The applicant for a permit may make an appeal of such decision to the Appeal Authority. The decision of the Appeal Authority will be final. (Ord. 2018.07, 12-13-2018)