Article 14, Sec. 14-2-18
Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
36 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Signage
- Building-mounted sign maximum area per linear foot of building length1.5 sqft_per_ft
Individual shops may only have building-mounted signs not to exceed 1½ square feet per linear foot of building length.
- Commercial flag maximum area24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
the flag shall not exceed 24 square feet in size
- Commercial flag maximum per lot1 flags
not more than one flag may be flown on a lot, provided that if the lot is four acres or larger, then one additional flag may be flown
- Commercial temporary 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 32 square feet in area and the duration of such permit shall not exceed 30 days.
- Commercial temporary sign maximum duration30 days
Signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and the duration of such permit shall not exceed 30 days.
- On-premises directional sign maximum area3 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
On-premises directional signs, not exceeding three square feet in area and three feet in height
- On-premises directional sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.3 ft
On-premises directional signs, not exceeding three square feet in area and three feet in height
- Drive-thru sales board maximum area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
does not exceed an aggregate or individual area of 32 square feet.
- Electronic message center maximum area24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
An electronic message center has a maximum size limit of 24 square feet and shall be considered as part of the aggregate sign area for the building or storefront.
- Electronic message center permit requirement
A message center or reader board composed of a series of lights that is electronically or electrically controlled which displays on a single sign cabinet, a wide variety of messages in words, digits, or symbols and is allowed in all zoning districts by a special use permit.
- Event banner maximum aggregate area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The aggregate area of all such banners erected for any single event shall not exceed 32 square feet.
- Event banner maximum duration30 days
no banner shall be permitted to remain in place for any event for more than 30 days between the first appearance and removal of the banner.
- Event banner maximum per year6 banners
Permitted uses shall not exceed six banners in a given year.
- Home business identification sign maximum area16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Home businesses, home occupations and home professional offices shall not have advertising other than a non-illuminated identification sign of not more than 16 square feet in area.
- Identification and directional board maximum area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
do not exceed 32 square feet
- LED gas pricing sign maximum area50 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
No such sign shall exceed 50 square feet with a maximum height of 15 feet.
- LED gas pricing sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.15 ft
No such sign shall exceed 50 square feet with a maximum height of 15 feet.
- LED gas pricing sign numerals maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.12 in
The LED numerals may not exceed 12 inches in height.
- LED gas pricing sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from right-of-way5 ft
All ground-mounted signs shall be located a minimum of five feet behind the street right-of-way and will be considered a freestanding sign and meet all height and area regulations.
- LED gas pricing sign maximum spillover light0.5 footcandle
Spillover light from the sign shall not exceed one-half footcandle at the property line.
- Noncommercial flag maximum area24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
the flag shall not exceed 24 square feet in size
- Non-commercial temporary 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 32 square feet in area and the duration shall not exceed 30 days.
- Non-commercial temporary sign maximum duration30 days
signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and the duration shall not exceed 30 days.
- Non-commercial temporary sign maximum per year6 signs
No more than six per calendar year.
- Non-conforming sign damage replacement threshold50 pct
A non-conforming sign that is destroyed or damaged as a result of factors beyond the control of the owner of the sign and the owner of the lot on which the sign is located, to an extent the destruction or damage exceeds 50 percent of its appraised value, shall not be replaced or restored unless it complies with this ordinance.
- Non-conforming sign restoration time limit2 years
may be replaced or restored provided that the replacement or restoration is completed within two years after the date of the destruction or damage
- Non-conforming sign structural alteration reduction percentage25 pct
each time the non-conforming sign is structurally altered, the sign area and sign height shall be reduced by at least 25 percent of its current area and height until the sign area and the sign height are conforming.
Any sign which by reason of position, shape or color may interfere with, be confused with, or obstruct the view of any traffic sign, signal or device. Any signs which flashes, rotates, visually moves, or is physically agitated. Moored balloons or other floating signs that are tethered to a structure or the ground. Offsite advertising signs excluding temporary signs. Roof signs. Pennants. Portable signs excluding A-frame moveable signs. Advertising vehicles. Billboards.
- Residence sign maximum area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Residence signs not exceeding six square feet.
- Shopping center or multi-tenant sign maximum area150 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The maximum area of the sign shall be 150 square feet limited in height to 20 feet.
- Shopping center or multi-tenant sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.20 ft
The maximum area of the sign shall be 150 square feet limited in height to 20 feet.
- Shopping center or multi-tenant sign minimum tenants4 tenants
The sign shall be allowed for a minimum of four individual tenants or storefronts.
- Sight distance triangle clearance heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. range
A sight distance triangle area must contain no signs between 42 inches and eight feet above the existing street grade.
- Maximum sign projection from building side4 ft
No sign shall extend more than four feet from the side of a building.
- Warning sign maximum area4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Non-illuminated signs warning trespassers or announcing property as posted, not to exceed four square feet per sign.
- Window sign maximum coverage25 pct
such signs shall not occupy more than 25 percent of the total area of the window in which they are displayed.
From the ordinance
An electronic message center has a maximum size limit of 24 square feet and shall be considered as part of the aggregate sign area for the building or storefront.