A. Sign Face Area Shall be Computed by Means of:
1. The area of the sign shall encompass the outer limits of the sign cabinet frame for signs within a cabinet;
2. For signs with individual components, the measurement shall be based on the letters, emblem, or other display, together with any material or color forming an integral part of the background of the area used to differentiate the sign from its backdrop. When there is no background color differentiation; letters, emblems or logos will be measured from the tallest and widest portions (see figure 10-40-45).
B. Height: The height of a freestanding sign shall be measured from the top of the nearest City curb, or if no curb the crown of the nearest road to the highest portion of the freestanding sign, it is prohibited to build grade to a higher level to increase the allowed sign height. See 'Height, Sign' Chapter 10-62 for details on height measurement.
C. Clearance: All permitted other than monument signs must have a minimum clearance of eight and one-half feet (8.5') from the finished grade to the bottom of the sign. Monument signs shall have a base no more than twenty-four inches (24") between the bottom of the sign and finished grade and base shall be solid.
Figure 10-40-45: Sign Measurement
(Ord. 2019-04, 10-16-2019)