22.114.130

Signage

• Maximum projection beyond building face

  Projecting business signs shall not project beyond the face of the building in excess of the limitations set forth in Figure 22.114.130-A, below, provided, however, that: a. Signs projecting over public rights-of-way are subject to Title 26 (Building Code) of the County Code; and b. At street corners, signs may project the maximum distance measured at an angle of 45 degrees.

• Multiple-faced projecting sign area factor2 x

  If a projecting business sign has two or more faces, the maximum total sign area that shall be permitted is twice the sign area permitted for that sign.

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

  Projecting business signs shall not extend above the highest point of a parapet wall, except that such sign may extend one-third of its height or five feet, whichever is less, above a parapet wall, provided that a new parapet line, approximately parallel to the existing parapet line, is established for at least 80 percent of the building frontage; or the lowest point of a sloping roof, except that such sign may extend four feet above the eave line, provided that a new eave line, approximately parallel to the existing eave line, is established for at least 80 percent of the building frontage.

• Projecting sign area substitution ratio0.5 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000. projecting per sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000. wall

  Each ground-floor business may substitute projecting business sign area for wall sign area on the basis of one-half square foot of permitted projecting sign area for each one square foot of permitted wall sign area.