Article 15: Signs

Signage

• Maximum A-frame sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for business34 in

  Twenty-four (24) inches in width and thirty-four (34) inches in height.

• Maximum A-frame sign width for business24 in

  Twenty-four (24) inches in width and thirty-four (34) inches in height.

• A-frame sign distance from front door5 ft

  no farther than five (5) feet from the front door of the business

• Maximum A-frame sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.36 in

  no larger than twenty-four (24) inches in width and thirty-six (36) inches in height

• Maximum A-frame sign width24 in

  no larger than twenty-four (24) inches in width and thirty-six (36) inches in height

• A-frame sign sidewalk clearance4 ft

  a four (4) foot unobstructed space must be maintained on the sidewalk

• Maximum ATM sign area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Each ATM may include more than one sign but shall be limited to a cumulative area of six (6) square feet.

• Maximum auditorium sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. as percentage of façade heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.33 pct

  Limited to no more than thirty-three percent (33%) of the height of the façade to which it is attached.

• Maximum auditorium sign area as percentage of façade5 pct

  Limited to no more than 5% of the façade to which it is attached

• Maximum awning/canopy sign area20 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One (1) square foot per linear foot of the awning or canopy, up to twenty (20) square feet.

• Maximum bank ground sign clearance30 in

  There shall be no more than thirty (30) inches clearance from the bottom of the sign to the ground below.

• Maximum bank ground sign area40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One (1) square foot per five (5) linear feet of street frontage, up to a maximum size of forty (40) square feet.

• Maximum number of signs for bank2 count

  Two (2) for banks without an ATM.

• Maximum bank monument sign area40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One (1) square foot per five linear feet of lot frontage on which the sign is to be located, up to a maximum size of forty (40) square feet

• Maximum bank monument sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.10 ft

  and a maximum height of ten (10) feet.

• Maximum bank projecting sign area12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One (1) square foot per linear foot of building frontage on which the sign is to be attached, up to twelve (12) square feet.

• Maximum bank wall sign area100 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One (1) square foot per linear foot of building frontage on which the sign or signs are to be attached, up to a maximum aggregate of one hundred (100) square feet.

• Maximum bank window sign area16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  or sixteen (16) square feet, whichever is less.

• Maximum bank window sign area percentage25 pct

  Permanent window signs shall be limited to twenty-five percent (12%) of the total square footage of window area

• Maximum number of signs for bank with ATM3 count

  Three (3) for banks with an ATM, one of which shall be an ATM sign.

• Comprehensive sign plan required for multiple tenant developments

  All signs (excluding temporary signs) are subject to the approval requirements of any applicable comprehensive sign plan

• Maximum courtesy sign area3 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Each sign is restricted to no more than three (3) square feet in area

• Maximum courtesy sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.3 ft

  and three (3) feet in height.

• Maximum directory sign area15 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One (1) wall mounted sign per building placed near the principal entrance, up to fifteen (15) square feet in area.

• Maximum drive-thru lane sign area2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Drive-thru Lane Signs are Minor Signs, less than two (2) square feet

• Maximum electronic message board area24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Electronic Message Board Displays for institutional uses may be a maximum of twenty-four (24) square feet

• Maximum flag area16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Flags up to 16 square feet in size not containing any commercial advertising

• Flag pole setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from service drive/travel lane5 ft

  no freestanding pole shall be erected in the public right-of-way, nor shall it be within five (5) feet of a service drive, travel lane or adjoining street.

• Sign permit required in floodplainFloodplainLand expected to flood at a stated frequency, where building carries extra conditions.

  Signs may be erected in a floodplain only after the issuance of a sign permit by the Zoning Administrator.

• Maximum for sale/rent sign area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  On any property for sale or rent, no single sign shall exceed thirty-two (32) square feet and a maximum height of six (6) feet.

• Maximum for sale/rent sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft

  On any property for sale or rent, no single sign shall exceed thirty-two (32) square feet and a maximum height of six (6) feet.

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

  Freestanding Projecting Sign: Eight (8) square feet.

• Maximum freestanding sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.25 ft

  Freestanding signs more than 25 feet in height are prohibited.

• Freestanding sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from street right-of-way5 ft

  all freestanding signs shall be set back at least five (5) feet from any street right-of-way

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

  Signage for each gas pump shall not exceed eight (8) square feet.

• Maximum ground sign clearance from ground30 in

  There shall be no more than 30 inches clearance from the bottom of the sign to the ground below.

• Maximum ground sign area40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One (1) square foot per five (5) linear feet of street frontage, up to a maximum size of forty (40) square feet.

• Maximum incidental sign area per garage bay6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Incidental Signs (for Vehicle Service Garage Bays): Six (6) square feet maximum for each vehicle service garage bay.

• Indirect lighting shield required

  In the case of indirect lighting, the source of illumination shall be shielded so that it only illuminates the face of the sign.

• Maximum number of signs per individual business2 count

  Maximum Number of Signs Per Business: Two (2).

• Maximum inspection sign area10 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One (1) state inspection sign and one emission inspection sign on each frontage, provided no single sign exceeds six (10) square feet in area.

• Maximum institutional bulletin board area40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One monument style sign per use, not to exceed forty (40) square feet in area

• Maximum institutional bulletin board heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft

  if a ground-mounted sign, six (6) feet in height

• Institutional bulletin board separation distance100 ft

  Bulletin boards shall not be located closer than one hundred (100) feet from any other bulletin board.

• Maximum institutional changeable copy area24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Any changeable copy area or electronic message board sign display cannot exceed twenty-four (24) square feet of the total sign area.

• Maximum institutional wall sign area40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  each institutional use may be permitted one (1) wall sign identifying the name and address of the premises not to exceed forty (40) square feet in area.

• Maximum kiosk sign area40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Maximum Size: Forty (40) square feet inclusive of all sign faces of the kiosk.

• Maximum kiosk sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.10 ft

  Maximum Height: Ten (10) feet.

• Kiosk sign separation distance300 ft

  Kiosk signs must contain a three hundred (300) foot separation from other kiosk signs.

• Marquee sign clearance from ground15 ft

  The bottom of the sign shall be no less than fifteen feet (15') from ground level directly beneath the marquee sign.

• Maximum marquee sign area as percentage of façade10 pct

  Limited to no more than ten percent (10%) of the façade to which it is attached.

• Monument sign base exclusion from area calculation18 in

  This calculation will exclude the first eighteen (18") inches of the base, provided it does not include any sign copy.

• Maximum monument sign area40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One (1) square foot per five linear feet of lot frontage on which the sign is to be located, up to a maximum size of forty (40) square feet

• Maximum monument sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.10 ft

  and a maximum height of ten (10) feet.

• Maximum neon sign area for business4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The square footage of any single neon sign shall not exceed (4) square feet.

• Maximum neon sign area in window2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Neon signs, except in windows, limited to two (2) square feet of neon illumination if continuously lit and reading 'OPEN'

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

  On any property, non-commercial freestanding or wall signs not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet

• Non-commercial sign substitution allowed

  Whenever this Article permits a sign with commercial content, non-commercial content is also permitted subject to the same requirements

• NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. sign restoration threshold50 pct

  A nonconforming sign that is destroyed or damaged by any casualty to an extent not exceeding 50% of its area may be restored within two (2) years

• NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. sign removal after cessation of use2 years

  a nonconforming sign structure shall be removed by the owner or lessee of the property if the use to which it is accessory has ceased operations for a period of two (2) years or more.

• Maximum office/industrial monument sign area40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  No such sign shall exceed forty (40) square feet in area or ten (10) feet in height.

• Maximum office/industrial monument sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.10 ft

  No such sign shall exceed forty (40) square feet in area or ten (10) feet in height.

• Maximum kiosk sign area for place of assembly40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Maximum Size: Forty (40) square feet inclusive of all sign faces of the kiosk.

• Maximum number of kiosk signs for place of assembly3 count

  One (1) kiosk sign per 100 linear foot of building frontage up to a maximum of three (3) kiosk signs.

• Maximum kiosk sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for place of assembly10 ft

  Maximum Height: Ten (10) feet.

• Maximum monument sign area for place of assembly80 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Limited to one (1) square foot per five linear feet of lot frontage on which sign is to be located, up to a maximum size of eighty (80) square feet

• Maximum monument sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for place of assembly10 ft

  and a maximum height of ten (10) feet.

• Projecting sign clearance for place of assembly10 ft

  The bottom of the sign shall be no less than ten feet (10') from ground level directly beneath the sign.

• Maximum projecting sign area for place of assembly24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Limited to no more than twenty-four (24) square feet per sign.

• Maximum projecting sign projection from façade3 ft

  A projecting sign shall not extend more than three (3) feet from the façade, or cornice of the building where mounted.

• Maximum place of assembly sign area as percentage of façade25 pct

  Limited to no more than 25% of the building's façade on which the sign is located.

• Maximum temporary sign area for place of assembly64 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Interchangeable banners, affixed to a support structure, shall not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet in size.

• Maximum temporary sign support structure heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft

  Shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.

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

  Animated signs are prohibited.

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

  Flashing signs or other signs displaying flashing, scrolling or intermittent lights are prohibited.

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

  Inflatable signs are prohibited.

• Signs obstructing vision prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  A sign that obstructs free or clear vision, or otherwise causes a safety hazard is prohibited.

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

  Off-premises signs are prohibited.

• Signs painted directly on building prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Signs painted directly on a building are prohibited.

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

  Pole signs are prohibited.

• Portable signs prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. except A-frame

  Portable signs, except A-frame/sandwich board signs where otherwise permitted, are prohibited.

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

  Signs on the roof surface or sloped surface of awnings or signs extending above the roof line are prohibited.

• Maximum projecting sign area12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One (1) square foot per linear foot of building frontage on which the sign is to be attached, up to twelve (12) square feet.

• Maximum residential accessoryAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office. sign area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One wall or projecting sign up to six (6) square feet in area.

• Roof-mounted flag pole maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. above roof6 ft

  Roof-mounted flag poles shall not exceed six (6) feet above the roof surface or parapet wall

• Maximum secondary wall sign area12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Limited to a maximum of twelve (12) square feet.

• Maximum service station canopy sign area50 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One (1) square foot per linear foot of the canopy or awning, with signage comprised of a single reference to the name of the service station and/or identification logo, up to a maximum fifty (50) square feet per sign.

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

  may include within the allowable square footage a provision for changeable fuel price sign totaling up to twenty-four (24) square feet in area

• Maximum number of signs for service station3 count

  Maximum Number of Signs: Three (3) not including state required emissions and inspections signs.

• Maximum service station wall sign area for service bays6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Wall signs may not exceed six square feet in area for each sign identifying the special functions of various service bays

• Maximum shopping center monument sign area40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One monument sign with an area of one (1) square foot per five (5) linear feet of lot frontage on which the sign is to be erected, up to a maximum of forty (40) square feet

• Maximum shopping center monument sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.10 ft

  and a maximum height of ten (10) feet.

• Maximum number of sign faces2 count

  No sign shall have more than two (2) sign faces unless permitted as a kiosk sign.

• Sign illumination allowed

  All permitted signs may be backlit, internally illuminated or indirectly illuminated unless such lighting is specifically prohibited in this Article.

• Sign maintenance required

  All signs and components thereof shall be maintained in good repair and in a safe, neat and clean condition.

• Sign permit duration6 months

  If a sign is not installed within six (6) months following the issuance of a sign permit the permit shall be void.

• Sign permit application processing time10 days

  The Town's Zoning Administrator or designee shall promptly process the sign permit application and approve the application, disapprove the application, or notify the applicant of deficiencies in the application within 10 business days after receipt.

• Sign permit required

  A sign permit is required prior to the display, installation use, alteration, relocation, replacement and/or reconstruction of any sign except as provided in Sec. 15.4.

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

  Temporary signs shall have a sign area no larger than 24 square feet.

• Maximum temporary window sign duration4 weeks

  shall not remain in place for more than four (4) weeks

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

  not exceeding 32 square feet in area

• Maximum temporary window sign area percentage50 pct

  aggregate area of all window signs on each window or door does not exceed 50% of the total area of the window or door

• Temporary sign permit installation deadline30 days

  If a sign is not installed within thirty (30) days following the issuance of a temporary sign permit, the permit shall be void.

• Maximum theater movie poster area8 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Movie posters shall not exceed eight (8) square feet in size.

• Maximum theater movie poster heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. from ground8 ft

  movie posters shall be located no higher on the wall than eight (8) feet off the ground to the top of the poster.

• Maximum vehicle division sign area30 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Vehicle Division Sign: Thirty (30) square feet maximum for each corporate vehicle division sold at the Vehicle Sales dealership.

• Maximum number of signs for vehicle sales dealership2 count

  Maximum Number of Signs: Two (2) not including individual vehicle division signs or incidental signs for service garage bays.

• Maximum vehicle sales wall sign area100 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One (1) square foot per linear foot of building frontage on which the sign is attached up to a maximum of one hundred (100) square feet for any one sign.

• Vehicle sign distance from curb15 ft

  or in a location that is more than fifteen (15) feet from the curb line

• Vehicle sign distance from public right-of-way40 ft

  Vehicle signs must be parked no closer than forty (40) feet from a public right of way line

• Maximum wall sign area100 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One (1) square foot per linear foot of building frontage on which the sign or signs are to be attached, up to a maximum aggregate of one hundred (100) square feet.

• Maximum wall-mounted sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.25 ft

  maximum wall-mounted sign height shall be twenty-five feet (25'), or the height of the bottom sill of any second story window, whichever is lowest.

• Maximum permanent window sign area16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  or sixteen (16) square feet, whichever is less.

• Maximum permanent window sign area percentage25 pct

  Permanent window signs shall be limited to twenty-five percent (25%) of the total square footage of window area