7A.6.2. MAXIMUM SIGN AREA

   A.   Maximum sign area refers to total allowable sign area derived from a calculation of the length of a premise fronting on a public or private street multiplied by the allowable sign area ratio in the applicable zone category, special district , or additional standard. This is not applicable to Section 7A.11.1 Historic Districts.

   B.   Maximum sign area for individual sign types is determined in accordance with Section 7A.10.2.C Permanent Signs Additional Sign Type Standards.

   C.   The maximum sign area for permanent signs on a premise includes all lots and tenants within the premise's boundaries unless the sign complies with the Section 7A.7 Sign Design Option.

   D.   In the case where a street  frontage or portion of street  frontage is within 250 feet of a freeway , the street  frontage  sign area calculation for a commercial, office or industrial use is four feet per lineal foot of the affected street  frontage .