Sec. 86-276(b)

Signage

• Maximum area for exempt awning signs10 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Nonilluminated signs painted, stamped, perforated or stitched on the surface area of an awning, canopy, roller curtain or umbrella not exceeding ten square feet in area

• Maximum area for exempt portable signs6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Temporary nonilluminated portable signs, not exceeding six square feet in area and six feet in height, in a business or industrial district

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for exempt portable signs6 ft

  Temporary nonilluminated portable signs, not exceeding six square feet in area and six feet in height, in a business or industrial district

• Maximum area for exempt temporary signs3 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Temporary nonilluminated signs not exceeding three square feet in sign area and erected for not more than 30 consecutive days

• Maximum area for exempt small signs2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  A wall or freestanding sign not exceeding two square feet in area, not exceeding four feet in height, and not illuminated.

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for exempt small signs4 ft

  A wall or freestanding sign not exceeding two square feet in area, not exceeding four feet in height, and not illuminated.

• Maximum combined freestanding sign area110 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  only one combined freestanding sign of 110 square feet or less will be permitted per parcel

• Maximum illumination during day10,000 fc

  Illumination shall be no greater than 10,000 foot candles from sunrise to sunset

• Maximum illumination at night700 fc

  or 700 foot candles from sunset to sunrise

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

  The LED panel shall not exceed 32 square feet in size

• Maximum sign area in required yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  one sign, accessory or otherwise, may occupy required yards ... if such sign is not more than 32 square feet in area

• Maximum sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.15 ft

  No sign shall exceed a height of 15 feet.

• Maximum number of signs per street frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street.1 count

  one sign in accordance with applicable regulations, for each street frontage, for each permitted use on the premises

• Minimum time between LED changes5 sec

  with no less than five seconds between changes

• ProhibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. sign types

  Flashing signs; Animated signs; Signs emitting sound, smoke, flame, scent, mist, aerosol, liquid, or gas; Abandoned sign structures; LED sign within the historic preservation overlay district

• Sign maintenance required

  All signs shall be maintained in good condition meaning, in appearance and structurally safe.

• Underground electronic service lines required

  Electronic service lines shall be underground.

• Wall sign prohibition near R-1 districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.100 ft

  There shall be no wall signs on the front of buildings or on side or rear walls facing, and within 100 feet of an R-1 suburban residential district.