Sec. 22-190

Signage

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

  Signs that revolve or are animated or that utilize movement or apparent movement to attract the attention of the public are prohibited.

• Maximum off-premises sign area50 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  shall not be any larger than 50 square feet in total sign area.

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

  Off-premises signs shall not exceed 25 feet in height

• Off-premises signs allowed districts

  No off-premises signs (except those exempted from regulation or from permit requirements under Section 22-180 or 22-181) may be located in any district other than the CG-2 and BP districts.

• Secure fastening required

  Freestanding signs shall be securely fastened to the ground or to some other substantial supportive structure so that there is virtually no danger that either the sign or the supportive structure may be moved by the wind or other forces of nature and cause injury to persons or property.

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

  No sign may be erected so that by its location, color, size, shape, nature, or message it would tend to obstruct the view of or be confused with official traffic signs or other signs erected by governmental agencies.