(a) Signable area. The signable area of a building is designated as the area of the facade of the building up to the roof line which is free of windows and doors or major architectural detail on which signs may be displayed. In computing signable area, any facade which faces or abuts a public right-of-way may be utilized. Calculations may include parapet walls but shall exclude door and window openings.
(b) Measuring sign face. In calculating the area of a sign to determine whether it meets the requirements of this article, the Clerk shall include the sign copy and any border or frame surrounding that copy. Supporting posts or foundations shall be excluded from the area calculation. The area of irregularly shaped signs or signs containing two or more detached elements shall be determined by the area of the smallest regular polygon that will encompass all elements of the sign.
(c) Measuring sign height. The sign height shall be the vertical distance measured from the grade at the base of the sign structure to the highest point of such sign or sign structure. In the case where a sign is to be located in a raised planting bed or berm, the grade shall be determined by the average of the grades measured at the grade of the planting bed or the toes of the slope at the front and back of the bed or berm.
(Ord. passed 1-18-2021)