Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
44 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Signage
- Building sign minimum clearance above driveway15 ft
All building signs shall have a minimum clearance of ten (10) feet above a walkway 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 and fifteen (15) feet above a driveway, alley or parking space.
- Building sign area per linear foot for commercial/industrial/mixed use2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000./ft
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.
- Building sign maximum area per tenant for commercial/industrial200 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.
- Building sign maximum area for multifamilyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. and nonresidential in ag/residential districts24 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.
- 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; and the maximum sign height shall be three (3) feet.
- 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 area shall be five (5) square feet; and the maximum sign height shall be three (3) feet.
- Drive-up sign maximum area36 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
One (1) drive-up sign is permitted for each drive-up lane with a maximum sign area of thirty-six (36) square feet each.
- 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.
- Electronic message center maximum brightness0.3 foot candles
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 percentage of sign area75 pct
Electronic message centers shall be limited to seventy-five (75) percent of the sign area.
- Electronic message centers maximum per lot1 count
Where permitted, there shall be only one (1) electronic message center per lot with no more than two (2) sign faces.
- Light pole banner minimum clearance10 ft
Light pole banners, provided they are located on-site in commercial and mixed use developments, there are no more than two (2), double-faced banners per light standard, are limited to six (6) square feet in size per banner, have a minimum clearance of ten (10) feet above grade, and are placed no higher than the maximum height of the light pole.
- Light pole banner maximum area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Light pole banners, provided they are located on-site in commercial and mixed use developments, there are no more than two (2), double-faced banners per light standard, are limited to six (6) square feet in size per banner, have a minimum clearance of ten (10) feet above grade, and are placed no higher than the maximum height of the light pole.
- Monument sign maximum area in Four Corners Redevelopment DistrictZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.50 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
When located in the Four Corners Redevelopment District, monuments signs are limited to one (1) per lot with a maximum height of ten (10) feet and fifty (50) square feet of sign area, which may be increased to eighty (80) square feet when located in a shopping center.
- Monument sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in Four Corners Redevelopment DistrictZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.10 ft
When located in the Four Corners Redevelopment District, monuments signs are limited to one (1) per lot with a maximum height of ten (10) feet and fifty (50) square feet of sign area, which may be increased to eighty (80) square feet when located in a shopping center.
- Monument sign maximum area in industrial park100 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 and a maximum height of twelve (12) feet.
- Monument sign maximum area for public facilities/commercial/industrial/multifamilyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive.50 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
any lot containing a public facility, mixed use development, commercial, industrial or multifamily use is permitted one (1) monument sign per street frontage with each sign having a maximum height of twelve (12) feet and a maximum sign area of fifty (50) square feet.
- Monument sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for public facilities/commercial/industrial/multifamilyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive.12 ft
any lot containing a public facility, mixed use development, commercial, industrial or multifamily use is permitted one (1) monument sign per street frontage with each sign having a maximum height of twelve (12) feet and a maximum sign area of fifty (50) square feet.
- Monument sign maximum area for single family residential36 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.
- Monument signs for single family residential maximum count2 count
A maximum of two (2) monument signs are permitted at the entrance of any single family residential development.
- Monument sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for single family residential12 ft
The maximum height of such signs shall be twelve (12) feet.
- Monument sign minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from property line5 ft
Such signs shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from any property line.
- Monument sign maximum area in shopping center outside Four Corners60 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 and a maximum height of twelve (12) feet.
- Off-premises signs allowed districts
Off-premises signs shall only be located on property that is zoned B-1, B-2, B-3, I-1, I-2, and commercial areas of a PUD.
- 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 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 signs maximum per property2 count
There shall be a maximum of two (2) off-premises signs per property.
- 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.
Balloon signs, air-activated signs, pennants and spinners, roof signs, billboards are prohibited.
- Projecting sign minimum distance 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.
- Signs allowed by zoning districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2. table
Signs shall be permitted by district in accordance with the following table: ... (P=Permitted, X=Not Permitted, W=Requires a waiver)
- Temporary banner sign 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.
- Temporary signs maximum duration on nonresidential property120 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.
- Temporary signs maximum count on nonresidential property2 count
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.
- Temporary sign over 16 sq ftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000. 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.
- Temporary sign maximum area on single family property20 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.
- Temporary yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. sign maximum area on nonresidential property32 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.
- 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. on nonresidential property8 ft
The temporary yard sign shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height or thirty-two (32) square feet in area.
- 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. on single family property6 ft
Temporary yard signs shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.
- Wind sail sign 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 sign 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 sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from property line
Every wind sail sign shall be set back from any property line a distance equal to its height.
From the ordinance
General sign regulations: Signs obstruct views, distract motorists... The purpose of this section is to regulate the size, color, illumination, movement, materials, location, height and condition of all signs placed on private property for exterior observation...