Article 10, Section O

Signage

• Combined sign area formula for wall, canopy, awning, marquee

  The combined sign area of wall, canopy, awning, and marquee signs shall not exceed the sum of: 2 sq ft per linear foot of primary wall frontage for first 200 ft, 1 sq ft per linear foot beyond 200 ft, plus 2 sq ft per vertical foot for every foot over 20 ft building height.

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

  nor located within five (5) feet of any street right-of-way line.

• Freestanding sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from right-of-way/property line5 ft

  and shall not be located within five (5) feet of any public street right-of-way, property line, alley, private street or driveway intersecting a public or private street.

• Gasoline pump island sign regulations

  Two (2) non-illuminated 'self-serve' or 'full-serve' signs per pump island not to exceed two (2) square feet each; and one (1) fuel price or promotional information sign per fuel pump not to exceed two (2) square feet.

• HistoricHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. Preservation Overlay DistrictOverlay districtA second set of rules laid over the base district, adding requirements without replacing it. sign approval

  In the HP-O District, the Review Commission shall approve the design compatibility of signs in accordance with Article 3.Q and may authorize an alternative signage plan that does not strictly adhere to the area, number, height and location criteria within the HP-O District if it is determined that the design is more consistent with the architectural character of the building to which it relates and other surrounding properties.

• Maximum awning/canopy/marquee signs per establishment1 count

  One (1) awning, canopy or marquee sign shall be permitted for each establishment on the premises.

• Maximum directional sign area4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Directional signs limited in area to four (4) square feet shall be permitted as accessory signs and not included in any computation of sign area.

• Maximum directional sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.3 ft

  One (1) per entrance not to exceed three (3) feet in height

• Maximum architectural area for freestanding directory sign24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  When directory is freestanding, an additional area not exceeding twenty-four (24) square feet may be devoted to architectural elements which serve as support or base for such sign and which are not part of the message portion of the sign.

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

  Such directory signs shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area.

• Maximum architectural area for group freestanding sign32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  An additional area not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet may be devoted to architectural elements which serve as support or base for such sign and which are not part of the message portion of the sign.

• Maximum architectural area for single occupant freestanding sign22 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  An additional area not exceeding twenty-two (22) square feet may be devoted to architectural elements which serve as support or base for such sign and which are not part of the message portion of the sign.

• Maximum freestanding sign area for group of 2+ stores24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The combined sign shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area.

• Maximum freestanding sign area for single occupant16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One (1) freestanding sign for identification of a single business establishment shall be permitted. Such sign shall be limited in area to sixteen (16) square feet.

• Maximum freestanding sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.12 ft

  All freestanding signs in these districts shall have a maximum height of twelve (12) feet

• Maximum projecting sign area50 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  with a maximum of fifty (50) square feet per projecting sign or banner

• Maximum projecting signs per establishment4 count

  Four (4) projecting signs (including projecting banners) shall be permitted for each establishment on the premises

• Maximum projecting signs per wall frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street.2 count

  no more than two (2) projecting signs or banners per wall frontage per street or internal parking area

• Maximum total projecting sign area per wall frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street.100 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  and a maximum total of one hundred (100) square feet per wall frontage may be used for projecting wall or banner signs.

• Minimum projecting sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. over pedestrian/auto area10 ft

  The minimum height of a projecting wall of a projecting wall or banner type signage shall be ten (10) feet over any area accessible to a pedestrian or automobile.

• Non-illuminated residential districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2. signs allowed

  Non-illuminated signs permitted in all residential districts shall be permitted in the TW-C Commercial District, provided that signs identifying uses which are permitted in the residential districts shall be subject to the regulations set forth in that section.