Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
25 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Signage
- Maximum area for A-frame signs16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
For nonresidential uses, a single A-frame sign not to exceed 16 square feet in area and a height of four feet is allowed.
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for A-frame signs4 ft
For nonresidential uses, a single A-frame sign not to exceed 16 square feet in area and a height of four feet is allowed.
- Maximum area for on-premises directional signs4 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 heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for freestanding directional signs4 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. from street/property line3 ft
Directional signs shall be located at least three feet from a street line or other property line, with no more than one sign per one-way curb cut and two directional signs per two-way curb cut.
- Maximum area for fuel pump signs2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Gasoline service stations, self-service gasoline stations and auto service centers are permitted two additional square foot of sign area for fuel pump signs to be displayed on top of each fuel dispenser.
- Maximum area for government signs32 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.
- HistoricHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. signs allowed in specific districts
A historic sign shall only be allowed in the following zoning districts: CB, GB, RB, M-1, and M-2.
- No direct glare from illuminated signs
No light from any illuminated sign shall cause direct glare into or upon any building other than the building to which the sign is related, or onto any adjoining piece of property or any adjoining right-of-way.
- 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 area for temporary signs on nonresidential lots24 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 area for public/civic signs32 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 area for temporary signs on residential lots12 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 heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for temporary signs on residential lots4 ft
Signs on any lot developed with a residential use cannot exceed 12 square feet in total area and a height of four feet.
- Rooftop screening wall signs only in CB
This sign type shall only be allowed in the CB central business district.
- Signs affixed to existing sign structures or light poles prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
No sign shall be permitted to be nailed or otherwise affixed to any existing sign structure or light pole unless it is to become an integral part of such existing sign structure.
- Signs shall not extend beyond property lines
Except as specifically permitted in the CB district, no portion of any sign or its supporting structure shall extend beyond the property lines of the lot on which it is located or extend into or project over the right-of-way of a public street or alley.
- Sign permit required
No sign, unless specifically exempted by the provisions of this division, shall be erected or installed unless a sign permit for such sign has been issued by the zoning administrator.
- Signs shall not interfere with traffic
No sign shall be located, arranged or designed so that it interferes with traffic by any of the following means: glare; blocking of reasonable sight lines for streets, sidewalks or driveways; confusion with a traffic control device because of its color, location, shape, or other characteristic; or any other means.
- Special event signs shall not be illuminated
Signs permitted in this subsection shall not be illuminated or utilize lighting in any form.
- Maximum days per year for special event signs12 days
Permits for such signs shall be limited to 12 days per calendar year per lot.
- Special event sign permit required
A special event sign permit shall be required to allow for the display of any signs included in this subsection.
- Special event sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from street/property line15 ft
Such signs shall not be located within 15 feet of any street line or other property line.
- Temporary sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from street/property line5 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, both permanent and temporary, 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.
From the ordinance
All signs shall conform to applicable provisions of the Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) and all amendments thereto. Moving or windblown signs, including pennants, streamers, and balloons, and inflatable signs shall be permitted as special event signs in the R-B, CB, GB, M-1, or M-2 districts, provided such signs meet the following requirements: ...