Sec. 130-124

Signage

• Maximum flag area in B-312 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Businesses in the B-3 district may have up to two commercial flags per entrance. The maximum sign area of each flag is 12 square feet.

• Maximum commercial flag area in B/I/P50 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  A single commercial flag of no more than 50 square feet sign area is permitted per business in any B (except B-3), I, or P district.

• Maximum flag area in residential districts24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The maximum sign area of any flag in a residential district is 24 square feet.

• Maximum flagpole heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.30 ft

  The maximum height of a flagpole is 30 feet.

• Maximum for sale sign area for other properties18 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  On a property under construction or renovation, for sale, or for rent, signs not exceeding four square feet for single-family detached properties or 18 square feet for all other residential, non-residential, or mixed-use properties.

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

  On a property under construction or renovation, for sale, or for rent, signs not exceeding four square feet for single-family detached properties or 18 square feet for all other residential, non-residential, or mixed-use properties.

• Maximum illumination spread at lot line0.05 footcandles

  No sign shall be permitted to have an illumination spread of more than .05-footcandle at the lot line

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

  Minor signs up to three square feet in sign area.

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

  The maximum height for any sign shall be 25 feet unless otherwise specified within this chapter.

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

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

• Maximum window sign area as percentage of transparent area25 pct

  Window signs, provided the aggregate sign area of all window signs does not exceed 25 percent of the total transparent area of the windows and doors on the building wall.

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

  Outdoor advertising signs and billboards.

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

  Off-site signs, unless specifically permitted by this chapter.

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

  Signs on the roof surface or extending above the roofline of a building or its parapet wall.

• Freestanding sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from street ROW0.5 ratio

  all freestanding signs shall be set back from any street right-of-way at distance of at least half the height of the sign.