Sec. 21-748(1)

Signage

• All signs replaced must comply

  In the event that all signs on the pole or supporting structure are proposed to be modified, all requirements of this subsection 21-748(1)b. shall be met.

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

  Maximum sign area: 32 square feet.

• Maximum freestanding sign area (shared sign)50 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Maximum sign area: 32 square feet for single business sign; 50 square feet for a sign shared by two or more businesses located on the same site.

• Maximum freestanding sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.12 ft

  Maximum height: 12 feet; except for decorative bar-iron cresting above the sign which may extend above the 12-foot height to a maximum height of 15 feet

• Maximum freestanding sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. with cresting15 ft

  except for decorative bar-iron cresting above the sign which may extend above the 12-foot height to a maximum height of 15 feet, provided that the bar-iron is no larger than 3/4-inch by 1½-inches in cross section.

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

  Illumination: Internally illuminated signs shall be prohibited.

• Maximum number of signs on one pole or supporting structure1 signs

  Maximum number of signs on one pole or supporting structure: One.

• NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. sign face replacement allowed

  Where signs identifying two or more businesses are mounted on one pole or supporting structure and do not meet the criteria of this subsection 21-748(1)b. pertaining to height, an individual business may replace its sign face without bringing the entire sign into compliance with the regulations, provided that: (1) The area of the sign complies with subsection 21-748(1)b.2. above; and (2) The changes are approved by the architectural review board.

• NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. sign replacement must comply

  Where signs identifying two or more businesses are mounted on one pole or supporting structure and do not meet the criteria of this subsection 21-748(1)b. pertaining to area and height, the sign being replaced shall be brought into compliance with these regulations.

• Sign location on city right-of-way prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Location on a city right-of-way: Prohibited.

• Sign projection over city right-of-way allowed

  Projection over a city right-of-way: Permitted if the following conditions are met: i. Bottom of sign shall be at least eight feet above ground level. ii. Edge of sign shall be at least three feet from curb line or edge of pavement. iii. Liability insurance policy shall be maintained in accordance with section 21-740.