(A) Sign Height: Sign height shall be measured by the total distance between the highest point on the sign to the average elevation of the ground upon which the sign supports are placed, except when:
1. The sign supports rest upon a berm or other area elevated above the surrounding ground; or
2. The sign supports rest upon a ditch or other area lower than the surrounding ground.
(B) In the cases detailed in Section 9-6-03(A)(1-2) above, the elevation of the centerline of the adjacent roadway shall be considered as the ground level.
(C) Sign Area:
1. Unless otherwise defined, sign area is determined by the total area enclosed by a continuous perimeter along the edges of a sign, including any frame or border.
2. The area of a sign composed of individually-affixed letters is determined by the total area of the smallest geometric shape enclosing the copy.
3. A maximum of two (2) geometric shapes may be utilized in sign area calculation.
4. The calculation for a double-faced sign shall be the area of one (1) face only.
Figure 6.2. Sign Area Measurement
Measurement of Sign Area | Measurement of Sign Area |
Measurement of sign area with individually affixed letters | Measurement of sign area with individually affixed letters |
(Ord. 23-0-05, 1-23-2023)