§ 420-13.4, § 420-13.9

Signage

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

  Flashing signs, moving/rotating signs, off-premises signs, inflatable signs, roof signs extending beyond building perimeter, sodium halide illuminated signs, electronic message boards, abandoned sign structures, changeable-copy signs (except as permitted), signs affixed to structures/trees/rocks/poles, signs obstructing traffic or sight-distance, portable signs (except A-frame), signs preventing egress, signs emitting smoke/sound/odor, mirrors, vehicle signs, signs in public right-of-way, mobile billboards, obscene signs, signs advertising illegal activities.

• Real estate sign exemption

  Any property actively offered for sale or lease may display one sign per street frontage, max 16 sq ft in commercial districts (R-LC, C-1, C-2) and 8 sq ft in all other districts.

• Sign area computation

  Surface area measured as entire face of sign, including wall work, excluding support elements; individual letters include space between; double-faced signs count one side only.

• Sign lighting restriction

  No sign shall be illuminated in such a way that light may shine into oncoming traffic, affect highway safety, or shine directly into a residential dwelling unit zoned R-1, R-2, or R-M.

• Structural and maintenance requirements

  All signs shall be maintained in good condition and remain structurally safe. Any sign deteriorated to peeling, cracking, splitting, fading or rusting is in violation.

• Sign permit required

  No sign shall be erected, constructed, posted, painted, altered, or relocated, unless and until a zoning permit has been issued by the Zoning Administrator.

• Noncommercial substitution

  Wherever this article permits a sign with commercial content, noncommercial content is also permitted subject to the same requirements.