Sec. 31-29

Signage

• AccessoryAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office. structure sign maximum area2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs posted on accessory structures that are customarily found and incidental to any permitted nonresidential use, provided such sign is no greater than two (2) square feet in size.

• Building sign maximum projection5 ft

  No building sign shall project more than five (5) feet from the building front

• Building sign minimum clearance above driveway15 ft

  and fifteen (15) feet above a driveway, alley or parking space.

• Building sign minimum clearance above walkway10 ft

  All building signs shall have a minimum clearance of ten (10) feet above a walkway

• Building sign minimum clearance from curb2 ft

  nor closer than two (2) feet from any curb line.

• Commercial building sign maximum area per frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street.2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000. per linear foot

  Building signs for commercial and industrial uses, mixed use developments and public facilities shall not exceed two (2) square feet per linear foot of building or tenant frontage.

• Commercial building sign maximum area200 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The maximum sign area per tenant shall not exceed two hundred (200) square feet.

• Commercial monument sign maximum area50 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  a maximum sign area of fifty (50) square feet

• Commercial monument sign maximum count per frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street.1 sign per street frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street.

  any lot containing a public facility, mixed use development, commercial, industrial or multifamily use is permitted one (1) monument sign per street frontage

• Commercial monument sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.12 ft

  with each sign having a maximum height of twelve (12) feet

• Directional sign maximum area5 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The maximum sign area shall be five (5) square feet

• Directional sign maximum count per intersection1 sign per driveway intersection

  Where permitted, there shall be no more than one sign per driveway intersection with any street

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

  The maximum sign height shall be three (3) feet.

• Double-faced sign area measurement

  For double-faced signs, only one (1) display face shall be measured in computing total sign area provided the faces are either parallel or have an internal angle between its two (2) faces of no more than forty-five (45) degrees.

• Drive-up sign maximum area36 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  with a maximum sign area of thirty-six (36) square feet each

• Drive-up sign maximum count per lane1 sign per drive-up lane

  One (1) drive-up sign is permitted for each drive-up lane

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

  Each sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet in size.

• Election sign removal period3 days

  Signs shall be removed no later than three (3) days after the date of the election.

• Electronic message center maximum brightness0.3 foot candles over ambient

  The brightness level shall not exceed 0.3 foot candles over ambient levels as measured at a distance of one hundred fifty (150) feet.

• Electronic message center maximum count per lot1 center per lot

  Where permitted, there shall be only one (1) electronic message center per lot with no more than two (2) sign faces.

• Electronic message center maximum percentage of sign area75 pct

  Electronic message centers shall be limited to seventy-five (75) percent of the sign area.

• Exempt sign not visible from right-of-way maximum area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs not visible from the public right-of-way that do not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in sign area.

• Four Corners monument sign maximum area50 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  fifty (50) square feet of sign area

• Four Corners monument sign maximum count1 sign per lot

  When located in the Four Corners Redevelopment District, monuments signs are limited to one (1) per lot

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

  with a maximum height of ten (10) feet

• Four Corners shopping center monument sign maximum area80 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  which may be increased to eighty (80) square feet when located in a shopping center

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

  When located in an industrial park, monument signs are permitted a maximum sign area of one hundred (100) square feet

• Industrial park monument sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.12 ft

  and a maximum height of twelve (12) feet.

• Maximum internal illumination at lot line0.05 foot candles

  Internal illumination and halo illumination shall not be permitted to have an illumination spread of more than .05 foot candle at the lot line

• Internally illuminated wall sign restriction

  Internally illuminated wall signs shall not be placed on any building elevation that faces an adjacent residential property.

• Large temporary sign maximum duration90 days

  Signs having an area of sixteen (16) square feet or greater shall only be permitted for a maximum of ninety (90) days in a consecutive three hundred sixty-five (365) day period.

• Light pole banner maximum area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  are limited to six (6) square feet in size per banner

• Light pole banner maximum count2 banners per light standard

  there are no more than two (2), double-faced banners per light standard

• Light pole banner minimum clearance10 ft

  have a minimum clearance of ten (10) feet above grade

• MultifamilyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. building sign maximum area24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Building signs for multifamily uses and nonresidential uses in agricultural or residential districts shall be limited to a maximum sign area of twenty-four (24) square feet per building frontage.

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

  If damaged to an extent greater than fifty (50) percent of its replacement value, it shall not be rebuilt.

• NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. sign restoration period2 years

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

• Nonresidential temporary banner maximum area20 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 single banner or building sign shall be twenty (20) square feet.

• Nonresidential temporary sign maximum duration120 days

  Up to two (2) of the following signs, or any combination thereof, may be displayed on nonresidential property, multifamily property or mixed use property for a maximum of one hundred twenty (120) days within a consecutive three hundred sixty-five (365) day period

• Nonresidential temporary yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. sign maximum area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The temporary yard sign shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height or thirty-two (32) square feet in area.

• Nonresidential temporary yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.8 ft

  The temporary yard sign shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height or thirty-two (32) square feet in area.

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

  Off-premises signs shall have a maximum height of eight (8) feet and a maximum sign area of thirty-two (32) square feet.

• Off-premises sign maximum count2 signs per property

  There shall be a maximum of two (2) off-premises signs per property.

• Off-premises sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.8 ft

  Off-premises signs shall have a maximum height of eight (8) feet and a maximum sign area of thirty-two (32) square feet.

• Off-premises sign permit validity6 months

  An off-premises sign permit is only valid for six (6) months, but may be renewed for another six (6) months up to two (2) times.

• Polling station sign minimum distance40 ft

  any sign no greater than six (6) square feet may be placed at a polling station, provided it is located no closer than forty (40) feet from any polling station entrance

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

  Balloon signs. Air-activated signs. Pennants and spinners. Roof signs. Billboards.

• Projecting sign minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from property line5 ft

  Projecting signs shall be no closer than five (5) feet to a property line.

• Reader board maximum percentage of sign area50 pct

  Reader boards are permitted as part of any canopy or monument sign provided the reader board does not exceed fifty (50) percent of the sign area.

• Single family monument sign maximum area36 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The sign area shall be a maximum of thirty-six (36) square feet per sign.

• Single family monument sign maximum count2 signs

  A maximum of two (2) monument signs are permitted at the entrance of any single family residential development.

• Single family monument sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.12 ft

  The maximum height of such signs shall be twelve (12) feet.

• Single family monument sign minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.5 ft

  Such signs shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from any property line.

• Shopping center monument sign maximum area60 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  When located in a shopping center outside the Four Corners Redevelopment District, monument signs are permitted a maximum sign area of sixty (60) square feet

• Shopping center monument sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.12 ft

  and a maximum height of twelve (12) feet.

• Sign area measurement

  Sign area is the area within a circle, triangle, parallelogram, or trapezoid enclosing the extreme limits of any message

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

  Sign height shall be measured from the average grade at the base of the sign to the highest point of the sign structure.

• Sign illumination requirement

  Lighting shall be the minimum necessary to be visible at nighttime and shall not create a distraction or other hazard, such as pinpoint glare, to vehicular traffic.

• Sign permit required

  Except for those signs listed in subsection (h) below, no sign shall be erected, posted, painted, altered, or relocated until a permit for such sign has been issued by the zoning administrator.

• Sign permit validity6 months

  A sign permit shall become null and void if the work for which the permit was issued has not been completed within a period of six (6) months after the date of the issuance of the permit.

• Single family temporary sign maximum area20 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  A maximum of twenty (20) square feet of temporary signage is permitted.

• Single family temporary yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft

  Temporary yard signs shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.

• Temporary sign for sale/lease maximum count1 sign

  One temporary sign may be placed on a lot for sale or lease.

• Temporary sign for sale/lease minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.10 ft

  Signs shall be located no closer than ten (10) feet from any property line.

• Temporary sign for sale/lease removal period14 days

  Signs shall be removed no later than fourteen (14) days following the date on which a sale or lease contract was executed.

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

  The maximum dimensions of a wind sail sign shall be fifteen (15) feet in height and three (3) feet in width.

• Wind sail maximum width3 ft

  The maximum dimensions of a wind sail sign shall be fifteen (15) feet in height and three (3) feet in width.

• Wind sail setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. requirement

  Every wind sail sign shall be set back from any property line a distance equal to its height.

• Window sign maximum coverage50 pct

  Window signs, provided coverage does not exceed fifty (50) percent of the window area.