Sec. 816

Signage

• Maximum A-frame sign area12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  These signs must not be more than an aggregate of 12 square feet or less in an a-frame design

• Maximum A-frame signs per 30 ft sidewalk1 count

  one sign per 30 linear feet of sidewalk

• Maximum A-frame signs per business1 count

  Only one such sign is permitted per business, or one sign per 30 linear feet of sidewalk, whichever is more restrictive.

• Maximum commemorative plaque area9 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Commemorative plaques and historical markers erected by a recognized historical organization or governmental body, not exceeding nine square feet in area.

• Maximum digital sign area20 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The maximum sign area of any digital sign shall be 20 square feet.

• Maximum freestanding sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.10 ft

  The maximum height of any freestanding sign shall be ten feet unless located on a parcel zoned B-2 and located on a property adjacent to a public street or highway that has a minimum posted speed limit of 45 miles per hour, in which case the maximum sign height shall be 20 feet.

• Maximum freestanding sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. on high-speed roads20 ft

  in which case the maximum sign height shall be 20 feet

• Maximum average illumination on sign face3 footcandles

  The average level of illumination on the face or vertical surface of any sign shall not exceed three footcandles.

• Maximum lettering area for internally lighted signs40 pct

  Lettering or symbols shall constitute no more than 40 percent of the surface area of the sign.

• Maximum sign area for non-residential uses in residential zones16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Non-residential uses located in residential zones R-1, R-2, R-3 shall be permitted to display one wall or freestanding monument sign of up to 16 square feet.

• Maximum sale/lease sign area in other districts16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  16 square feet in all other zoning districts

• Maximum sale/lease sign area in residential districts4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  limited to a maximum area of four square feet for parcels in residential zoning districts

• Maximum temporary sign area in non-residential districts8 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Temporary signs shall not exceed one sign per location, nor eight square feet in area and four feet in height.

• Maximum temporary sign area in residential districts16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Temporary signs in Residential Zoning Districts shall not exceed 16 square feet in area total per property.

• Maximum display duration for temporary signs30 days

  Temporary signs in non-residential zoning districts ... may be displayed for up to 30 consecutive days.

• Maximum temporary sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in non-residential districts4 ft

  nor eight square feet in area and four feet in height

• Maximum temporary sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in residential districts6 ft

  No sign shall exceed six feet in height.

• Maximum temporary window sign area in non-residential districts20 pct

  Temporary window signs shall not obstruct more than 20 percent of the area of the window on which the sign is located.

• Maximum temporary window sign area in residential districts25 pct

  Window signs shall not obstruct more than 25 percent of the total area of all windows on each building façade on the property.

• Minimum digital sign change rate15 sec

  The change rate between static messages shall be 15 seconds or greater.

• Minimum distance from residential districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2. for illuminated signs100 ft

  These signs shall not be located within 100 feet of a residential zoning district boundary.

• Minimum freestanding sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from right-of-way7 ft

  Freestanding signs should be appropriately landscaped and set back a minimum of seven (7) feet from the street right-of-way.