Article VIII, Division 4, Sections 8-4-1 through 8-4-6

Signage

• Changeable message minimum interval12 sec

  The message shall not be changed more than once every 12 seconds

• Maximum construction sign area16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Such signs shall not exceed an area of 16 square feet and a height of six feet.

• Maximum construction sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft

  Such signs shall not exceed an area of 16 square feet and a height of six feet.

• Construction sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from property lines20 ft

  Each sign shall be at least 20 feet from contiguous property lines of adjacent landowners

• Construction sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from right-of-way5 ft

  at least five feet from any right-of-way

• Maximum daytime illumination10,000 nits

  Illumination shall be no greater than 10,000 nits or footcandles from sunrise to sunset

• Maximum nighttime illumination700 nits

  700 nits or footcandles from sunset to sunrise

• ProhibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. sign types

  Signs on roof, off-premise, flashing, wind signs, signs emitting sound/smoke/flame, etc.

• Projecting sign maximum extension from building6 ft

  Projecting signs shall not extend more than six feet beyond the face of the building

• Projecting sign minimum clearance over walkway8 ft

  Signs projecting over public walkways shall be a minimum height of eight feet from grade level to the bottom of the sign.

• Maximum temporary off-premise sign area on residential parcels32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Temporary off-premise signage is not to exceed 32 square feet.

• Minimum sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from right-of-way0.5 ratio of heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.

  The minimum setback from any right-of-way, unless otherwise specified, is half the height of the sign.

• Temporary sign permit duration30 days per quarter

  Temporary sign permits shall be issued for no more than 30 days per quarter.