Dimensional standards
Height & bulk
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Extracted standards
34 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Signage
- Minimum static display time for changeable copy signs4 sec
The information displayed on a changeable copy sign shall remain static for a minimum period of four seconds at a time.
- Electronic signs prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. in residential districts
Electronic signs are prohibited in residential districts, except as an accessory to publicly owned government facilities.
- Illumination restriction within 200 feet of residential zones
Within 200 feet of off-site residential zones or uses, only internally illuminated signs that allow only the sign characters and logos to emit light or signs that are illuminated by means of a light that shines on the face of the sign shall be allowed.
- Maximum construction sign area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Such sign shall not exceed an area of 32 square feet.
- Maximum individual freestanding sign area60 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Individual freestanding signs shall not exceed 60 square feet.
- Maximum freestanding sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.25 ft
No part of any freestanding sign shall exceed 25 feet in height; monument signs shall not exceed eight feet in height.
- Maximum historicHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. property building-attached sign area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Signs attached to buildings shall not exceed six square feet in area.
- Maximum historicHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. property sign area15 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Such signs shall not be more than 15 square feet in area.
- Maximum marquee sign area300 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The message area may extend the full length of the marquee, to a maximum of 300 square feet.
- Maximum minor sign area in nonresidential districts12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Minor signs in nonresidential districts shall not exceed 12 square feet per sign.
- Maximum minor sign area in residential districts6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Minor signs in residential districts or Planned Unit Developments shall not exceed six square feet of area per sign or four feet in height.
- Maximum minor sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in residential districts4 ft
Minor signs in residential districts or Planned Unit Developments shall not exceed six square feet of area per sign or four feet in height.
- Maximum monument sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.8 ft
No part of any freestanding sign shall exceed 25 feet in height; monument signs shall not exceed eight feet in height.
- Maximum portable sign area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Such sign shall not exceed 32 square feet.
- Maximum consecutive days for portable sign display30 days
no sign shall be displayed for more than 30 consecutive days during a six-month calendar period.
- Maximum projecting sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.25 ft
No part of any projecting sign shall be higher than 25 feet from grade at principal entrance or street grade.
- Maximum projecting sign projection from wall36 in
Projecting signs shall not project more than 36 inches from the surface of the structure and shall not be allowed above the cornice line.
- Maximum real estate sign area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Such signs shall not exceed six square feet in area and four feet in height.
- Maximum real estate sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.4 ft
Such signs shall not exceed six square feet in area and four feet in height.
- Maximum distance from door for sandwich sign15 ft
No sandwich sign shall be located further than 15 feet from the door of the establishment advertised.
- Maximum sandwich sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.4 ft
Each sandwich sign shall not exceed two- and one-half feet in width and four feet in height.
- Maximum sandwich sign width2.5 ft
Each sandwich sign shall not exceed two- and one-half feet in width and four feet in height.
- Maximum number of signs per major street frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street.2 count
Any licensed business or nonresidential use may have no more than two permitted signs per major street frontage, plus additional sign for each additional street frontage unless otherwise specified.
- Maximum subdivision sign area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Such signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area or six feet in height.
- Maximum subdivision sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft
Such signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area or six feet in height.
- Maximum suspended sign area4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The sign area shall not exceed four square feet.
- Maximum temporary sign area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The sign area shall not exceed 32 square feet.
- Maximum consecutive days for temporary sign display60 days
The sign shall not be displayed for more than 60 consecutive days.
- Maximum wall sign area as percentage of wall15 pct
Wall signs for buildings housing a single tenant, or housing more than one tenant where each tenant has its own outside entrance, shall not exceed fifteen percent of the area of the wall in question and in no case exceeding a total of 400 square feet.
- Maximum wall sign area when setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. exceeds 250 feet440 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Wall signs for a building whose setback exceeds 250 feet may not exceed a total of 440 square feet.
- Maximum wall sign area400 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Wall signs for buildings housing a single tenant, or housing more than one tenant where each tenant has its own outside entrance, shall not exceed fifteen percent of the area of the wall in question and in no case exceeding a total of 400 square feet.
- Minimum landscaped area at sign base50 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The required landscaped area shall be at least 50 square feet in area.
- Minimum vertical clearance for suspended sign7.5 ft
The sign shall maintain a vertical clearance over a sidewalk of at least seven feet, six inches.
Roof signs, flashing or moving signs, off-premises advertising, signs within public right-of-way, and signs attached to fences, cliffs, trees, utility poles are prohibited.
From the ordinance
Any licensed business or nonresidential use may have no more than two permitted signs per major street frontage, plus additional sign for each additional street frontage unless otherwise specified.