Sec 42-403

Signage

• Address sign maximum area2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One permanent address sign, affixed to the front of a structure, not to exceed 2 square feet, shall be permitted. The address sign shall not be counted towards the sign area or number of signs otherwise permitted for the use. No sign permit shall be required for such sign.

• Art display requirements

  The Art Display's components, including its structure and construction materials, are securely attached to the surface or base upon which it is affixed. The Art Display is not installed in a location that conflicts with the setback requirements of the zoning district in which it is located. The Art Display does not obstruct pedestrian traffic; and The Art Display is designed and constructed by an artist who has demonstrated expertise in Art Display design and construction.

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

  The area of a sign shall not exceed ten square feet.

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

  The total area of a banner sign shall not exceed 30 square feet. A freestanding banner sign shall be set back at least five feet from the property boundary. The sign shall only be a temporary sign, and shall be subject to the applicable requirements of section 42-407.

• Banner sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from property boundary5 ft

  A freestanding banner sign shall be set back at least five feet from the property boundary.

• Bulletin board maximum area10 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The sign area shall not exceed ten square feet.

• Canopy sign maximum area per side20 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The area of each sign on each side of a canopy shall not exceed 20 square feet.

• Canopy sign limits

  No more than one sign on a side is allowed and signs are allowed on no more than two sides of a single canopy. The area of each sign on each side of a canopy shall not exceed 20 square feet. The canopy fascia and signage thereon shall be non-illuminated.

• Flag or pennant minimum clearance over walkway8 ft

  Such signs must hang at least eight feet above grade if hanging over a pedestrian walkway.

• Flag or pennant requirements

  The area of such signs shall not be included in the total square footage allowed for a use, business or development. Such signs must hang at least eight feet above grade if hanging over a pedestrian walkway, and such signs shall not hang over any portion of a public street right-of-way. No permit is required.

• Sign illumination restrictions

  Internally illuminated signs, including backlit or neon signs or signs comprised of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), shall be prohibited, except where expressly permitted in this article. The exterior illumination of signs shall be focused only upon the sign face and shall not cast distracting glare or reflect light beyond the property upon which the sign is located. Illumination of signage shall not, nor shall it cause the sign or copy to appear to, move, flash or be animated.

• Lawn sign maximum area4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Such signs shall not be more than 4 square feet in area or 4 feet in height.

• Lawn sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.4 ft

  Such signs shall not be more than 4 square feet in area or 4 feet in height.

• Maximum number of sign faces2 count

  No sign shall have more than two sign faces.

• Monument sign requirements

  Number of sign faces: No sign shall have more than two faces. Illumination: White external lights only.

• Mural requirements

  The Mural's components, including its structure and construction materials shall be securely attached to the structure to which it is applied. The Mural is located on a side or rear wall of the structure. The Mural does not cover windows or doors and does not extend beyond the eaves or edges of the structure. The Mural is designed and constructed by an artist who has demonstrated expertise in mural design and construction. A mural does not count against the number of signs or total sign area permitted on the property. A mural containing text or brands other than the artist's signature or sponsor name or logo, shall be administered as a wall sign.

• Pole sign requirements

  Maximum signs per lot: One, except where otherwise specifically provided in this article. Number of sign faces: No sign shall have more than two faces. Illumination: White external lights only.

• Portable sign maximum area (double-sided)24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Such signs are allowed up to 24 square feet for a two-sided sign or A-frame sign.

• Portable sign maximum area (single-sided)12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Such signs are allowed up to 12 square feet for a single-sided sign.

• Portable sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.4 ft

  The maximum height shall be four feet.

• Portable sign limits

  Such signs are allowed up to 12 square feet for a single-sided sign and 24 square feet for a two-sided sign or A-frame sign. The maximum height shall be four feet. Such signs shall not be displayed after business hours and shall not be placed in the public right-of-way or public access easement in a manner that blocks pedestrian travel on the public sidewalk. Portable signs are authorized on a continuous basis and shall not be considered temporary signs subject to the time restrictions set forth in section 42-407. No permit is required.

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

  Signs with any of the following characteristics are prohibited: Signs Not Enumerated; Teardrop and feather signs; Off-Premises Signs; Snipe Signs; Attention-Getting Devices (balloons, feather signs, inflated devices, animated signs); Traffic Hazards; Obscene Signs; Illegal Activity; Signs with Neon/Lighted Outlines; Animated Signs; Roof signs; Signs in the public right-of-way without permission.

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

  The area of a projecting sign may be one square foot per linear foot of building facade on which the sign is to be attached, up to 12 square feet.

• Projecting sign maximum extension3 ft

  A projecting sign may extend horizontally from the building to which it is mounted no more than three feet.

• Projecting sign minimum clearance over walkway8 ft

  If located over a pedestrian walkway, the bottom of a projecting sign shall be at least eight feet above the walking surface of the walkway.

• Projecting sign limits

  A projecting sign may extend horizontally from the building to which it is mounted no more than three feet. If located over a pedestrian walkway, the bottom of a projecting sign shall be at least eight feet above the walking surface of the walkway and may not overhang a public right-of-way or walkway or private access easement or obstruct any walkway, window, or balcony of an adjoining property. The area of a projecting sign may be one square foot per linear foot of building facade on which the sign is to be attached, up to 12 square feet. Setbacks: None.

• Security, directional, and warning sign limits

  Such signs shall be permitted in all zoning districts. Signs shall not exceed 2 square feet in area or 6 feet in height. No permit is required.

• Security, directional, and warning sign maximum area2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs shall not exceed 2 square feet in area.

• Security, directional, and warning sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft

  Signs shall not exceed 6 feet in height.

• Sign area determination

  The sign area is a measure of the surface area which encompasses any regular geometric figure (square, circle, rectangle, or triangle) enclosing all parts of the sign face.

• Sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. measurement

  The height of a sign shall be measured from the ground level to the top-most portion of the sign structure.

• Sign permit required

  Any sign that is erected, installed, affixed, relocated, or replaced in any zoning district shall require a sign permit, except as otherwise provided in this article.

• Two-face sign area calculation

  Sign faces separated by an interior angle of 45 degrees or greater, both sign faces shall be included in the sign area. Sign faces separated by an interior angle of less than 45 degrees, one sign face shall be included; provided, however, the area of the largest sign face shall be used when two faces are unequal in areas.

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

  The maximum area of any wall sign shall not exceed one square foot for each linear foot in length of the building facade, or facade of an individual business space, to which such sign is attached up to a maximum aggregate of 100 square feet.

• Wall sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. above grade25 ft

  No part of a wall sign shall be located at height exceeding 25 feet above the finished grade directly beneath the sign.

• Wall sign limits

  No wall sign shall cover, cross, or otherwise hide windows, columns, or other architectural features of a building. The maximum area of any wall sign shall not exceed one square foot for each linear foot in length of the building facade, or facade of an individual business space, to which such sign is attached up to a maximum aggregate of 100 square feet. No part of a wall sign shall be located at height exceeding 25 feet above the finished grade directly beneath the sign. Setbacks: None.

• Window sign internally illuminated maximum area2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Any such window sign may include not more than one internally-illuminated (e.g., backlit, neon or LED-type) sign per individual establishment, not to exceed a maximum area of two square feet.

• Window sign maximum coverage percentage20 pct

  Such signs shall cover no more than 20 percent of the total window area in which they are placed.

• Window sign limits

  Such signs shall cover no more than 20 percent of the total window area in which they are placed and shall be located no higher than the first floor of a building, unless permitted under an approved comprehensive signage plan or as authorized by section 42-405. Any such window sign may include not more than one internally-illuminated (e.g., backlit, neon or LED-type) sign per individual establishment, not to exceed a maximum area of two square feet, which may be displayed on a continuous basis, provided such sign shall be illuminated only during hours of operation and shall be subject to the restrictions of section 42-403(a)(6)(c).