§ 165-704.05

Signage

• Illumination restrictions

  Neither the direct nor reflected light from any illuminated interstate overlay sign shall create an increase in the ambient footcandle at the property line, create glare into or upon other structures or create glare onto a public thoroughfare so as to create a traffic hazard for operators of motor vehicles.

• Maximum combined sign area on single support structure500 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  When more than one qualifying use is located on a single parcel within the Interstate Area Overlay District, a single support structure may be erected which contains one or more signs, the total combined square footage of which shall not exceed 500 square feet in area.

• Maximum interstate overlayOverlay districtA second set of rules laid over the base district, adding requirements without replacing it. sign area300 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  No interstate overlay sign shall exceed a total of 300 square feet in area.

• Maximum sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. based on exit number

  The maximum height for interstate overlay signs shall be determined by the nearest interstate exit number and shall be based on an elevation above mean sea level as set out below:

• Minimum sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. above base25 ft

  All interstate overlay signs shall be located a minimum of 25 feet in height above the base of the sign support structure.

• Minimum sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from lot lines10 ft

  All portions of an interstate overlay sign shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any lot line or property boundary line and shall meet all other applicable setback requirements.