Article XXII, § 22.3(B)

Signage

• Abandoned sign period2 years

  Before a sign which has been abandoned for two years or more may be put into use it must be brought into compliance with this article.

• Flashing signs prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  It shall be unlawful to erect or maintain any lighted sign on an intermittent or flashing circuit.

• Maximum athletic field sign area48 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Advertising signs not exceeding 48 square feet in area facing inward toward athletic fields

• Bench signs prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.0 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  It is unlawful to erect or maintain a sign on a bench or other exterior furniture under this ordinance.

• Maximum building mounted sign area in Downtown Service Tax DistrictZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.100 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The maximum sign area for building mounted signs located in the 'Downtown Service Tax District' ... shall not exceed two square feet of building mounted sign area for each lineal foot of building frontage ... not to exceed a total of 100 square feet

• Building mounted sign area increase per foot over 100 ft frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street.0.25 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000./ft

  the maximum square footage of building mounted signs ... may be increased by .25 square foot for each lineal foot of building frontage in excess of one hundred (100) lineal feet.

• Maximum building mounted sign area per frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street. foot in Downtown Service Tax DistrictZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000./ft

  The maximum sign area for building mounted signs located in the 'Downtown Service Tax District' ... shall not exceed two square feet of building mounted sign area for each lineal foot of building frontage

• Maximum building mounted sign area per frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street. foot1 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000./ft

  The maximum sign area for building mounted signs shall not exceed one square foot of building mounted sign area for each lineal foot of building frontage

• Maximum building mounted sign area per width foot on rear facing parking1 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000./ft

  additional signage shall be allowed on the rear of the building, not to exceed one square foot of building mounted sign area for each lineal foot of building width facing the parking lot

• Maximum building mounted sign area on rear facing parking100 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  additional signage shall be allowed on the rear of the building, not to exceed one square foot of building mounted sign area for each lineal foot of building width facing the parking lot, not to exceed a total of 100 square feet in area

• Maximum building mounted sign area100 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The maximum sign area for building mounted signs shall not exceed one square foot of building mounted sign area for each lineal foot of building frontage facing a public street or a public access easement not to exceed a total of 100 square feet in area facing each public street

• Maximum business opening sign area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Such sign shall not be larger than 32 square feet in size

• Maximum business opening sign display days30 days

  shall not remain on the property for more than a 30-day period.

• Maximum nonadvertising directional sign area2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Nonadvertising directional signs or symbols ... not to exceed two square feet in area.

• Maximum directory sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.40 in

  free standing directory signs with a maximum height of 40 inches

• Maximum directory sign tenant identification area120 sqin

  a maximum tenant identification area of four inches by 30 inches

• Maximum directory sign width30 in

  a maximum width of 30 inches

• Maximum drive-through menu sign area36 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  a drive-through restaurant shall be permitted one menu sign ... shall have a surface area not exceeding 36 square feet.

• Maximum external illumination bulbs per face2 count

  Not more than two bulbs per face, which shall be white light, shall be used to illuminate any externally illuminated sign

• Maximum external illumination bulb wattage200 watts

  these bulbs shall each be of a capacity not exceeding 200 watts.

• Maximum flag size15 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  flags not exceeding 15 square feet in size of any other governmental entity any religious or fraternal organization or seasonal flags.

• Maximum freestanding sign area64 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The maximum sign area for any freestanding sign shall be 64 square feet per face

• Maximum freestanding sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.20 ft

  The maximum height of a freestanding sign shall be 20 feet

• Maximum freestanding signs per lot1 count

  No more than one freestanding sign shall be permitted on a lot.

• Maximum garage/yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. sale sign area (exempt)6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One garage or yard sale sign having a surface area not exceeding six square feet.

• Maximum garage/yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. sale sign area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One garage or yard sale sign having a surface area not exceeding six square feet may be displayed for a single time period not longer than five days in any six-month period.

• Maximum garage/yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. sale sign display days5 days

  One garage or yard sale sign having a surface area not exceeding six square feet may be displayed for a single time period not longer than five days in any six-month period.

• Maximum gasoline price sign area24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  gasoline stations shall be permitted to erect and maintain up to two changeable message signs not to exceed 12 square feet on each face or one changeable message sign not to exceed 24 square feet per face

• Maximum memorial/historicHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. tablet area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Memorial or historic tablets ... not exceeding six square feet.

• Maximum occupant sign area2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One sign displaying the occupant's name may be placed on each residential dwelling unit, the surface area of which shall not exceed two square feet.

• Maximum pedestrian sign lettering heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.4 in

  The height of pedestrian sign lettering or symbols shall not exceed four inches.

• Maximum portable sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.4 ft

  portable unlighted signs not exceeding four feet in height and 2½ feet in width may be placed on sidewalks in front of businesses located in other than residential districts

• Maximum portable sign width2.5 ft

  portable unlighted signs not exceeding four feet in height and 2½ feet in width may be placed on sidewalks in front of businesses located in other than residential districts

• Maximum professional nameplate area3 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One professional name plate attached to the building not exceeding three square feet in area.

• Maximum projecting sign area15 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The maximum size for these signs shall be 15 square feet per face

• Maximum projecting sign projection5 ft

  Projecting signs and signs attached to the bottom of a marquee or roof overhang shall not project more than five feet from the building front

• Maximum residence/farm identification sign area2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Identification signs at the entrance drive of residences and farms which do not exceed two square feet in area.

• Maximum temporary banner display days5 days

  cloth flags (including American flags), cloth or plastic banners or latex balloons to advertise any commercial or noncommercial activity for a maximum of five days per promotion in any single calendar month in business and industrial districts.

• Maximum display days for temporary banners over streets10 days

  The zoning administrator may permit the hanging, stringing or placing of banners made of cloth or other material not less than 25 feet above the surface of the street for a period not exceeding ten days

• Minimum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for temporary banners over streets25 ft

  The zoning administrator may permit the hanging, stringing or placing of banners made of cloth or other material not less than 25 feet above the surface of the street for a period not exceeding ten days

• Maximum theater sign area per additional theater16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Any building in which is located two or more theaters shall be permitted an extra 16 square feet of surface area per additional theater.

• Maximum theater sign area64 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  a theater shall be permitted a changeable message sign, the surface area of which shall not exceed 64 square feet.

• Maximum warning sign area2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Warning signs. 'No Soliciting,' 'No Trespassing,' 'Beware of Dog,' and similarly worded warning signs which have a surface area not exceeding two square feet.

• Maximum window sign coverage30 pct

  Such window signage shall not obstruct more than 30 percent of each window area located on the ground floor of the building.

• Minimum building mounted sign area15 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  no sign shall be required to be less than 15 square feet in area

• Minimum canopy/awning clearance8 ft

  No portion of any canopy or awning shall be less than eight feet above the level of the sidewalk or other surface over which it projects.

• Minimum drive-through menu sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.40 ft

  Such sign shall be positioned at least 40 feet from any street right-of-way or residentially zoned property

• Minimum freestanding sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from right-of-way8 ft

  All portions of every freestanding sign must be erected at least eight feet from a city right of way or other public property

• Minimum projecting sign clearance above sidewalk8 ft

  they shall have a minimum clearance of eight feet above a public sidewalk, public street, or public alley.

• Minimum projecting sign clearance from curb2 ft

  nor closer than two feet from any curb line

• Minimum landscaping around sign base3 ft

  Landscaping similar to that surrounding the building shall extend a minimum of three (3) feet around the perimeter of the sign base of all signs.

• Minimum temporary banner setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from right-of-way10 ft

  In any business or industrial district except the B-2 central commercial district such displays shall not be erected or put up within ten feet of the public right-of-way

• Motor vehicle advertising signs prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Signs attached to the exterior of a motor vehicle or painted on to a motor vehicle parked on or beside a public street for the sole purpose of advertising are prohibited.

• Political sign days after election5 days

  removed five days subsequent to the election

• Political sign days before election90 days

  Political signs shall be allowed only for a period commencing 90 days prior to any election

• Revolving or moving signs prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  It shall be unlawful to erect or maintain a revolving or otherwise moving sign.

• Roof signs prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  It shall be unlawful to erect or maintain a roof sign except for holiday decorations.

• Sign bulb color

  Bulbs used on signs shall be only white in color.

• Sign permit duration6 months

  A sign permit shall become null and void if the sign for which the permit was issued has not been completed within a period of six months after the date of issuance.

• Sign permit required

  It shall be unlawful to erect, alter or relocate any sign without first obtaining a sign permit from the zoning administrator unless the sign is exempt under subsection 22.4(d)

• Sign violation fine100 usd

  Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than $100.00.

• Signs resembling traffic controls prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Lights and signs that resemble any traffic control device, official traffic control signs, or emergency vehicle markings are prohibited.

• Visibility triangle maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.10 ft

  At all public street intersections, there shall be no sign erected between the heights of three (3) feet and ten (10) feet

• Visibility triangle minimum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.3 ft

  At all public street intersections, there shall be no sign erected between the heights of three (3) feet and ten (10) feet

• Visibility triangle maximum post width12 in

  no obstruction to vision between those heights other than a single post or column which does not exceed twelve (12) inches in its greatest cross sectional dimension