Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
10 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Signage
- Maximum A-frame sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.4 ft
A-frame sign means a two-faced sign with supports that are connected at the top and separated at the base, forming an 'A' shape not more than four feet high.
- Maximum electronic message board area10 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Be no larger than ten (10) square feet;
- Maximum electronic message board intensity0.3 foot-candles
Not operate at an intensity level of more than 0.3 foot-candles over ambient light as measured at a distance of thirty (30) feet;
- Maximum flag area without permit16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Flags up to 16 square feet in size not containing any commercial advertising;
- Maximum sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.25 ft
The maximum height for any sign shall be 25 feet unless otherwise specified within this chapter.
- Maximum minor sign area2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Minor sign means a wall or freestanding sign not exceeding two (2) square feet in area, not exceeding four feet in height, and not illuminated.
- Maximum minor sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.4 ft
Minor sign means a wall or freestanding sign not exceeding two (2) square feet in area, not exceeding four feet in height, and not illuminated.
Inflatable signs; signs that emit smoke, flame, scent, mist, aerosol, liquid, or gas; signs that emit sound; permanent off-premises business signs unless permitted; signs extending above roofline; signs that obstruct free or clear vision; signs attached to natural vegetation; signs simulating traffic control signs.
- Maximum duration of temporary sign30 days
Temporary sign means a sign that can be is displayed for no more than 30 consecutive days at one time; for a maximum of two (2) 30-day periods, separated by no less than one week, during a calendar year.
- Maximum window sign area as percentage of window25 pct
One or more permanent window signs which do not exceed 25% of the area of a single window, where the aggregate area of window signs on the same elevation does not exceed 25% of the gross window area of the same elevation.
From the ordinance
Signs obstruct views, distract motorists, displace alternative uses for land, and pose other problems that legitimately call for regulation.