Extracted standards
6 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Signage
- Maximum minor exception increase in sign area or heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.10 pct
The maximum exception allowed is a ten percent increase in sign area and/or ten percent increase in sign height for any individual sign, and only to the extent necessary to mitigate the special circumstances at the property.
- Sign permit expiration period12 months
A sign permit expires 12 months after the date of approval unless the sign has been installed or a different expiration date is stipulated in the approval.
- Sign permit expiration upon sign removal90 days
A sign permit expires when a sign is removed from the approved location for more than 90 days or a new permit is approved for a replacement sign.
- Sign permit expiration upon use cessation90 days
A sign permit expires when the activity, product, business, service, or other use that is being advertised or identified has ceased for a period of not less than 90 days or has moved from the location where the sign was allowed.
- Maximum sign permit extension period12 months
Upon written request by the applicant, the director may extend a sign permit up to an additional 12 months from the original date of expiration.
- Sign program required for parcels with four or more businesses4 businesses
A sign program approved by the planning commission is required for any parcel with four or more businesses or commercial tenant spaces, regardless of whether the tenant spaces are occupied.
From the ordinance
A sign program approved by the planning commission is required for any parcel with four or more businesses or commercial tenant spaces, regardless of whether the tenant spaces are occupied.