Article XIV, § 171-66 through § 171-71.6

Signage

• Zones where animated signs are permitted

  Animated signs are only permitted in Neighborhood Commercial, General Commercial, and Industrial Zones.

• Maximum area of construction sign32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  no such signs shall exceed an area of 32 square feet, nor shall they remain standing after construction has been completed.

• Zones where electronic message signs are allowed

  Electronically and manually activated message signs are allowed in NC, CC, GC and Industrial Zones.

• Maximum area of entrance/exit sign2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  No more than two 'entrance' or 'exit' signs at each vehicular entrance to and exit from a parking lot, not to exceed two square feet each.

• Maximum area of individual flag50 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Flags flying from a flagpole, where no more than three flags are displayed at any one time, no individual flag exceeding 50 square feet in area.

• Maximum area of functional sign6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs regulating on-premises traffic, parking or indicating other functional information such as lavatory facilities or telephone and signs denoting functions of other sections of a building such as 'fabrication,' or 'office,' when less than six square feet in area and bearing no commercial advertising.

• Maximum area of gasoline price signs12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Gasoline price signs, provided that the total area of all such signs is 12 square feet or less.

• Maximum area of historicHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. marker15 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Historic markers of an area less than 15 square feet when approved by the Board of Architectural Review.

• Maximum area of home occupationHome occupationA business run from a dwelling, permitted so long as it stays subordinate to living there. sign1 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs identifying the home occupation or office of the resident, of not more than one square foot in area, and attached to the wall of the building or other existing permanent structure.

• Maximum area of hours of operation window sign2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs indicating the hours of operation for a business (other than a home occupation), where located in the window of a business and not in excess of two square feet.

• Maximum sign area on marquee (non-theater)20 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs on marquees for establishments other than theaters shall not exceed 20 square feet on any side or front section of the marquee.

• Maximum vertical dimension of marquee and sign (non-theater)3 ft

  the vertical dimension of the structure, including both marquee and sign, shall not exceed three feet.

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of freestanding or projecting signs15 ft

  No part of any freestanding or projecting sign shall be higher than 15 feet from grade with the exception of signs within a two-mile radius of Interstate Route 77, which signs shall be allowed up to 25 feet in height.

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of freestanding or projecting signs within 2 miles of I-7725 ft

  with the exception of signs within a two-mile radius of Interstate Route 77, which signs shall be allowed up to 25 feet in height.

• Maximum number of freestanding signs per parcel1 count

  Only one sign per parcel as designated on the Town real property tax maps may be freestanding or projecting except as provided in Subsection J of this section.

• Maximum number of signs per establishment

  any establishment may have no more than two signs per major street frontage and one additional sign for each additional street frontage unless stated otherwise.

• Maximum area of menu/daily special sign4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Menu/daily special signs, not exceeding four square feet in size, provided that the sign is attached to a building facade.

• Maximum area of municipal/religious building sign25 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs not over 25 feet in area identifying municipal or governmental buildings and offices or buildings used for religious purposes, when erected upon the building or land upon which such building is located.

• Maximum area of no trespassing sign1 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  'No Trespassing' signs of not more than one square foot in area.

• Maximum area of parking lot sign6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs designating entrances, exits or conditions of use for parking lots. Such signs shall not exceed six square feet in area.

• Maximum area of parking restriction sign3 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs specifying parking restrictions, not to exceed three square feet each, may be affixed to a wall and located no less than 25 feet apart.

• Maximum area of private drive sign2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs containing the words 'private drive,' not exceeding two square feet, limited to one sign per entrance drive.

• Maximum area of professional nameplate1 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Professional nameplates not exceeding one square foot in area when placed upon the wall of the building.

• Maximum area of public convenience sign3 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs displayed for the direction or convenience of the public, including signs which identify restrooms, location of public telephones, public entrances, freight entrances or the like, provided that such signs do not exceed a total surface area of three square feet per sign on any lot or parcel.

• Minimum public liability insurance for signs over public property300,000 dollars

  a public liability insurance policy with a minimum of $300,000 single limit coverage is in force during the term of this permit.

• Maximum area of real estate sign (no permit required)6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Real estate signs not exceeding six square feet in area which advertise for sale or rental the land or building upon which such signs are located.

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of real estate sign4 ft

  Such signs shall not be illuminated and shall not be more than four feet in height.

• Reduction in sign area for replacement/consolidation30 pct

  Thirty percent less than the total sign surface area of the signs being replaced or consolidated; or the area permitted by Subsection M of this section, whichever is greater.

• Maximum area of resident name/address sign1 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs showing the name and address of the resident, but not to include any commercial advertising and not more than one square foot in area.

• Shopping center freestanding signs per street frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street.1 count

  Shopping centers shall be permitted one freestanding sign per street frontage.

• Minimum clearance over public walkways8 ft

  Signs projecting over public walkways shall be permitted to do so only subject to the projection and clearance limits either defined herein or, if not so defined, at a minimum height of eight feet (2,438 mm) from grade level to the bottom of the sign.

• Minimum distance from street line5 ft

  No sign other than an official traffic sign or similar sign shall be erected within five feet of the lines of any street, or within any public way, unless specifically authorized by other ordinances or regulations of this jurisdiction or by specific authorization of the Zoning Administrator.

• Maximum area of street address sign6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Street address signs and combination nameplate and street address signs that contain no advertising copy and which do not exceed six square feet (0.56 square meters) in area.

• Maximum area of subdivision sign25 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Subdivision or housing development signs. Such signs shall not exceed six feet in height, 25 square feet in area

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of subdivision sign6 ft

  Subdivision or housing development signs. Such signs shall not exceed six feet in height, 25 square feet in area

• Maximum area of temporary directional/political/informational sign6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Temporary directional, political or informational signs not over six square feet in area

• Maximum temporary sign area per lot32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Temporary sign area per lot shall not exceed 32 square feet.

• Maximum display period for temporary signs (non-event)14 days

  For all other temporary signs, a maximum posting period of 14 consecutive calendar days is permitted, up to five times per calendar year.

• Maximum number of temporary sign postings per year5 count

  up to five times per calendar year.

• Minimum clearance below theater marquee sign10 ft

  a clearance of 10 feet is maintained between the bottom of the sign and the sidewalk or floor.

• Maximum vertical dimension of theater marquee5 ft

  Theater marquees shall not exceed five feet in the vertical dimension.

• Maximum depth of under-marquee sign12 in

  Such signs shall not exceed 12 inches in depth with not more than an additional three inches in depth to include the supports and hangers attaching the sign to the marquee.