Sec. 21-748(a)(1)

Signage

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

  The maximum size of such sign shall be 32 square feet.

• Building name/date/commemorative signs allowed

  Names of buildings, dates of erection, monumental citations, commemorative tablets, insignia of local, state or federal government, and like when carved into stone, concrete or similar material or made of bronze, aluminum or other permanent type construction and made an integral part of the structure.

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

  The maximum aggregate sign area shall be 32 square feet for each street frontage.

• Non-commercial signs on private property allowed

  Signs with non-commercial messages may be displayed on private property, provided that all such signs shall be removed within 24 hours after the last day of the event to which they pertain.

• Parking lot sign illumination

  Signs may be internally or externally illuminated, except that signs in the downtown sign district shall be non-illuminated.

• Maximum parking lot sign area3 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  signs shall not exceed three square feet in area

• Maximum parking lot sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.3 ft

  and three feet in height.

• Parking lot signs at entrances/exits allowed

  Wall or freestanding signs at entrances and exits to a parking lot or driveway, but only when there is one-way traffic flow. No more than one sign shall be permitted for each driveway entrance or exit

• Signs for hospital/public building/college/parking/historicHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. area/tourist attraction allowed

  Signs located on private property identifying or locating a hospital, public building, college, parking area, historic area, major tourist attraction or similar public or quasi-public activity; and also including signs identifying parking lots, rest rooms, or other facilities relating to such places or activities. Such signs, including their size and location, shall be approved on a case-by-case basis by the city manager

• Maximum seasonal banner area10 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  seasonal banners not exceeding ten square feet in area each shall be allowed.

• Seasonal decorations allowed

  Seasonal decorations displayed between Thanksgiving and January 6, but excluding those prohibited by section 21-749 (signs prohibited in all zoning districts), except that seasonal banners not exceeding ten square feet in area each shall be allowed.

• Temporary sign display duration (business opening)30 days

  When a business opens, temporary building-mounted signs shall be permitted in the downtown, midtown and corridor sign districts, provided that such sign or signs shall not be displayed for more than 30 days.

• Temporary sign display duration (name change)8 weeks

  banners/hoods/covers over existing building-mounted and freestanding signs shall be allowed, while new signs are being manufactured, provided that such sign or signs shall not be displayed for more than eight weeks

• Maximum temporary sign area (construction)32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The maximum sign area of each such sign shall be 32 square feet.

• Maximum temporary sign area (lease/sale, residential)8 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The maximum aggregate sign area shall be eight square feet in single-family residential zoning districts

• Maximum temporary sign area (lease/sale, other)32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  and 32 square feet in all other zoning districts.

• Maximum temporary sign area (business opening)32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The maximum aggregate sign area shall be 32 square feet.

• Temporary signs permitted in all districts

  When buildings are under construction or sites are under development, signs may be displayed provided that they are removed upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The maximum sign area of each such sign shall be 32 square feet.

• Maximum yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. sale sign area8 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 eight square feet.

• YardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. sale signs allowed

  When a dwelling in a residential sign district is holding a yard sale, signs may be displayed only on the day of the event and on the property holding the event.