Sec. 22.3

Signage

• Abandoned sign reactivation compliance2 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.

• Athletic field sign maximum 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.

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

• Building outline lights prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  It is also unlawful to outline the exterior of any buildings with lights — Except during governmentally recognized holidays, holiday seasons and city celebrations when authorized by the zoning administrator.

• Business opening sign maximum 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

• Business opening sign maximum duration30 days

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

• Canopy/awning minimum 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.

• Construction sign maximum after days30 days

  It must be removed within 30 days after completion of construction.

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

  A construction sign not exceeding 32 square feet may be permitted on any lot

• Construction sign maximum early days30 days

  if erected not more than 30 days prior to construction

• Directional sign maximum per intersection4 signs

  no more than one directional sign per property. Placement of the signs is limited to intersections only and will not be permitted in medians, parkway strips, slopes, etc.

• Directional sign maximum size216 sqin

  A generic nonadvertising directional sign displaying an arrow shall not exceed 9 inches by 24 inches

• Directional sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from roadway2 ft

  Placement of generic directional signs must be 2 feet from the edge of the roadway/edge of sidewalk for safety purposes.

• Directory sign maximum 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

• Directory sign maximum tenant area120 sqin

  a maximum tenant identification area of four inches by 30 inches

• Directory sign maximum width30 in

  a maximum width of 30 inches

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

  shall have a surface area not exceeding 36 square feet

• 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

• Maximum external illumination bulbs2 bulbs

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

• Maximum external illumination wattage200 watts

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

• Flag maximum 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

• 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 flexible sign display days5 days

  maximum of five days per promotion in any single calendar month in business and industrial districts

• Flexible sign notice required3 days

  The person or business erecting or putting up such displays shall notify the zoning administrator in writing at least three business days prior to erecting or putting up such displays

• Flexible sign 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

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

  It shall be unlawful to erect or put up any flexible, moving or fluttering banners, flags, balloons or other devices to attract attention, except 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.

• Garage/yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. sale sign maximum 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

• Garage/yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. sale sign maximum duration5 days

  may be displayed for a single time period not longer than five days in any six-month period

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

  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

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

  Unshielded illuminated devices that produce glare or are a hazard to motorists are prohibited.

• Intersection visibility clearance

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

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

  Memorial or historic tablets, information as to the name of the building, date of erection, special description or other material of historic interest, when cut into a masonry surface or constructed of bronze or other similar material and not exceeding six square feet.

• Motor vehicle 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.

• Nonadvertising directional sign maximum 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 (e.g. entrance, exit, caution, slow, no trespassing) located on and pertaining to a parcel of real private property, not to exceed two square feet in area.

• Nonresidential real estate sign maximum area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  All real estate signs advertising property other than residential property shall not exceed 32 square feet in sign area per sign face

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

  maximum sign area shall be 32 square feet per face

• Nonresidential sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.7 ft

  maximum height shall be seven (7) feet above the average ground level

• Occupant sign maximum 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.

• Open house sign maximum area8 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Off premises real estate signs advertising the sale, lease or rental of property shall be allowed in conjunction with an open-house showing only and shall be limited to eight square feet in size.

• Open house sign maximum duration72 hours

  Open-house directional signs shall not be displayed for more than 72 consecutive hours

• Pedestrian sign maximum letter 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.

• Political sign maximum days after election5 days

  removed five days subsequent to the election

• Political sign maximum days before election90 days

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

• Portable sign egress clearance

  Such portable signs shall not obstruct the means of egress from the building or any accessible route as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• 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

• Maximum portable sign width2.5 ft

  2 1/2 feet in width

• Portable sign removal required

  Such signs must be maintained in good condition and removed each day by the close of business, in inclement weather or in extremely windy conditions.

• Portable signs allowed

  portable unlighted signs not exceeding four feet in height and 2 1/2 feet in width may be placed on sidewalks in front of businesses located in other than residential districts unless approved as part of a special exception or conditional use

• Professional nameplate maximum 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.

• Real estate sign maximum per frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street.1 signs

  There shall be no more than one real estate sign advertising a single tract for sale or lease on each street frontage.

• Real estate sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from pavement8 ft

  No real estate sign shall be placed within less than eight feet from the edge of the pavement of any public street

• Residence/farm identification sign maximum 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.

• Residential real estate sign maximum area8 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  All real estate signs advertising residential property for sale or lease must be nonilluminated and not exceed eight square feet in sign area per sign face.

• Revolving 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.

• Sales office/model home sign illumination prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. hours

  No signs shall be illuminated between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

• Sales office/model home sign maximum area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs shall not exceed a maximum size of 32 square feet.

• Sales office/model home sign maximum duration2 years

  No sign may be erected for more than two years.

• Sales office/model home sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.7 ft

  Signs shall not exceed a maximum height of seven (7) feet.

• Sales office/model home sign maximum per builder1 signs

  Only one sign advertising a model home may be permitted per builder in the subdivision.

• Sales office/model home sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from right-of-way8 ft

  Sign must be located on the site of the model home/sales office and shall be set back a minimum of eight (8) feet from the public right of way.

• Sign bulb color

  Bulbs used on signs shall be only white in color.

• Sign maintenance visibility distance300 ft

  All lettering, advertising copy and painted surfaces must be free of chipping, peeling, and fading detectable within three hundred feet of the sign.

• 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) of this section.

• Sign permit revocation days30 days

  The zoning administrator is hereby authorized and empowered to revoke any permit issued upon failure of the holder thereof to comply with the provisions of this section within 30 days after notification in writing.

• Sign violation fine100 dollars

  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.

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

  a real estate sign not exceeding 32 square feet may be placed in the subdivision or at the entrance to the subdivision

• Subdivision sign maximum duration24 months

  shall be allowed to remain for not more than 24 months or until 80% of the lots are sold

• Temporary banner maximum days10 days

  for a period not exceeding ten days

• Temporary banner minimum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.25 ft

  banners made of cloth or other material not less than 25 feet above the surface of the street

• Theater extra 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.

• Theater sign maximum 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

• Tourist/B&B electric signs prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  No electric or neon signs shall be permitted

• Tourist/B&B sign maximum area8 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  advertising area of no more than eight square feet

• Tourist/B&B sign maximum bulbs2 bulbs

  not more than two incandescent bulbs of 25 watts or less shall be used to illuminate the sign

• Tourist/B&B sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft

  the top of such signs no more than six feet above the average ground level of the yard

• Tourist/B&B sign maximum per residence1 signs

  No more than one such sign shall be permitted at each residence.

• Tourist/B&B sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from property line7 ft

  no portion of such signs shall be closer than seven feet from the owner's property line

• Traffic control resembling signs 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.

• Warning sign maximum 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.

• Window sign exempt maximum coverage30 pct

  Window signs which identify or advertise the business which occupies the premises, community activities, services, goods, or products available within the building, and which collectively cover 30 percent or less of the window glass surface area.

• Window sign maximum coverage30 pct

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