The following general provisions apply to all signs in all zoning districts.
(A) No portion of any sign may be erected within ten feet of a public right-of-way.
(B) Detached (freestanding) signs shall be no closer to the side property line than a distance equal to 35% of the frontage of the property upon which said sign is to be located. In no event shall such sign be closer than 15 feet to the side property line.
(C) Detached (freestanding) signs shall be no higher than 25 feet, and only on the zoning lot where the business is conducted unless otherwise permitted in § 151.13.
(D) No portion of any sign may be erected so as to obstruct sight lines along any right-of-way or on a private commercial or residential drive so as to obstruct sight lines to traffic-control devices, street name signs at intersections, directional signs or signals and/or crosswalks. Vision clearance shall be maintained as further described within this chapter.
(E) Sign illumination shall be designed and placed as to not cause glare which may result in traffic hazards or which may interfere with the customary use of nearby residences in accordance with the performance standards of this chapter.
(F) The area of a sign shall be determined by the smallest circle, triangle or rectangle that can be used to enclose the sign, exclusive of supporting members that bear no message.
(Ord. 2003-0005, passed 12-18-2003) Penalty, see § 10.99