Sec. 6-45 to 6-52

Signage

• A-frame sign distance from building25 ft

  Signs shall be located within 25 feet of a building or designated site entrance that provides access to the use.

• Maximum A-frame sign area16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  A single A-frame sign not to exceed 16 square feet in area and a height of four feet is allowed.

• Maximum A-frame sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.4 ft

  A single A-frame sign not to exceed 16 square feet in area and a height of four feet is allowed.

• Minimum sidewalk width for A-frame signs4 ft

  Such signs shall not project over any portion of a street nor shall they obstruct the sidewalk to less than four feet in width.

• Maximum bulletin board area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Not more than two bulletin boards with an aggregate area not exceeding 32 square feet shall be mounted on a wall.

• Additional construction sign area for multiple frontages32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  For lots containing multiple road frontages, one additional sign per street frontage is allowed, limited to 32 square feet in area and a height of eight feet.

• Additional construction sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.8 ft

  For lots containing multiple road frontages, one additional sign per street frontage is allowed, limited to 32 square feet in area and a height of eight feet.

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

  For a new residential, commercial or industrial development, one sign per development, not to exceed 60 square feet in area and a height of ten feet.

• Maximum construction sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.10 ft

  For a new residential, commercial or industrial development, one sign per development, not to exceed 60 square feet in area and a height of ten feet.

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

  On-premises directional signs not exceeding four square feet in sign area, and four feet in height for freestanding directional signs.

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

  On-premises directional signs not exceeding four square feet in sign area, and four feet in height for freestanding directional signs.

• Directional sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.3 ft

  Directional signs shall be located at least three feet from a street line or other property line.

• Maximum for-sale sign area for multi-familyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive.12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Sign(s) located on a property developed with, or planned for development of, a multiple family dwelling unit cannot exceed 12 square feet in area and a height of eight feet.

• Maximum for-sale sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for multi-familyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive.8 ft

  Sign(s) located on a property developed with, or planned for development of, a multiple family dwelling unit cannot exceed 12 square feet in area and a height of eight feet.

• Maximum for-sale sign area for nonresidential32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Sign(s) located on a property developed with, or planned for development of, any nonresidential use, cannot exceed 32 square feet in area and a height of eight feet.

• Maximum for-sale sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for nonresidential8 ft

  Sign(s) located on a property developed with, or planned for development of, any nonresidential use, cannot exceed 32 square feet in area and a height of eight feet.

• Maximum for-sale sign area for single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours.6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Sign(s) located on a property developed with, or planned for development of, a single-family detached or attached dwelling unit, cannot exceed six square feet in area and a height of six feet.

• Maximum for-sale sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours.6 ft

  Sign(s) located on a property developed with, or planned for development of, a single-family detached or attached dwelling unit, cannot exceed six square feet in area and a height of six feet.

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

  Gasoline service stations... are permitted two additional square foot of sign area for fuel pump signs to be displayed on top of each fuel dispenser.

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

  Signs erected by governmental agencies that do not to exceed 32 square feet in area.

• Maximum illumination for signs100 lumens

  In no event shall the illumination of any sign resulting from any internal or external artificial light source exceed 100 lumens.

• Maximum nonresidential temporary sign area24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  For nonresidential uses located on a lot with frontage on a public right-of-way, building-mounted and freestanding temporary signs are allowed, not to exceed 24 square feet in total sign area per lot.

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

  If freestanding, no more than two such signs are allowed per lot with a maximum height of four feet.

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

  Signs displaying only the word 'open' or 'closed'... do not exceed four square feet in sign area.

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

  Flashing or revolving lights, beacon or searchlight signs, portable signs (except A-frame), roof signs (except in CB), inflatable signs (except special event), and signs that obscure traffic control devices are prohibited.

• Maximum public/civic bulletin board area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Not more than two bulletin or notice boards with an aggregate area not exceeding 32 square feet.

• Maximum public/civic sign area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs not exceeding in the aggregate 32 square feet in area along each street frontage.

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

  Signs on any lot developed with a residential use cannot exceed 12 square feet in total area and a height of four feet.

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

  Signs on any lot developed with a residential use cannot exceed 12 square feet in total area and a height of four feet.

• Maximum single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. construction sign area4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  For an individual single-family dwelling unit undergoing construction, improvement or renovation, one sign, not to exceed four square feet in area or a height of four feet is allowed.

• Maximum single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. construction sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.4 ft

  For an individual single-family dwelling unit undergoing construction, improvement or renovation, one sign, not to exceed four square feet in area or a height of four feet is allowed.

• Special event sign permit limit12 days per year

  Permits for such signs shall be limited to 12 days per calendar year per lot.

• Special event sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.15 ft

  Such signs shall not be located within 15 feet of any street line or other property line.

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

  Street address signs, not exceeding four square feet in area.

• Temporary sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.5 ft

  Unless otherwise noted, all temporary signs shall be located no closer than five feet from any street line or other property line.

• Maximum window sign coverage25 pct

  The total window and glass door sign display area at a given establishment shall not cover more than 25 percent of the total window and glass door area on the lot.