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Signage

• Building mounted sign area based on effective frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street.

  For building mounted signs, the allowable area shall be determined by modifying the effective building frontage by a factor of one and one-half. Such signs may not be wall mounted below a height of 65 feet zero inches above grade, and may not exceed 1,000 square feet in area. No more than one such sign shall be allowed per Effective Frontage.

• Building mounted sign area for higher than two storiesStoreysHabitable floor levels. Whether a basement or attic counts is defined by the local code.

  For building mounted signs higher than two stories, the allowable area shall be determined by the effective building frontage as a direct relation to square footage. Such signs may not be wall mounted below a height of 30 feet zero inches and no higher than 65 feet zero inches above grade, and may not exceed 500 square feet in area. No more than one such sign shall be allowed per Effective Frontage in addition to that listed above.

• Building mounted sign area for two storiesStoreysHabitable floor levels. Whether a basement or attic counts is defined by the local code. or less

  For building mounted signs two stories or less in height, the allowable area shall be determined by the actual building frontage as a direct relation to square footage. Such signs may not be wall mounted higher than 30 feet zero inches above grade, and may not exceed 200 square feet in area. No more than one such sign shall be allowed per actual frontage in addition to that listed above.

• Commercial messages allowed

  Only when a permitted commercial use occurs on the property.

• Internal illumination permitted for building mounted signs

  Yes

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of building mounted signs

  Sign may not project above roofline

• Permit required for building mounted signs

  Yes

• Canopy mounted sign area

  For canopy mounted signs, the allowable area shall be determined by the actual frontage of the canopy from the side which the sign will be viewed as a direct relation to square footage. Such signs may not be mounted higher than 25 feet zero inches above grade, and may not exceed 100 square feet in area. No more than one such sign shall be allowed per actual frontage in addition to that listed above.

• Commercial messages allowed

  Only when a permitted commercial use occurs on the property.

• Internal illumination permitted for freestanding signs

  Yes

• Maximum area of freestanding signs72 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Freestanding signs, unless otherwise specified, shall not exceed 72 square feet in area, and shall not extend higher than 20 feet. No more than one freestanding sign shall be permitted for each building. Additional signs not exceeding 72 square feet in area and 20 feet in height shall be permitted when installed along interior roads and parking lots. No freestanding sign shall project beyond the property line.

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of freestanding signs20 ft

  shall not extend higher than 20 feet

• Permit required for freestanding signs

  Yes

• Heliport sign exemption

  Signs primarily oriented towards a heliport shall be exempt from regulation.

• Hospital freestanding sign

  No more than one freestanding sign shall be permitted for a general hospital, limited in area to 50 square feet, and shall not extend higher than 25 feet. No freestanding sign shall project beyond the property line.

• Medical center entrance sign

  One freestanding sign shall be limited for each entrance to the medical center from a public street or right-of-way. The freestanding signs shall be limited in area to 160 square feet and shall not extend higher than 25 feet. No freestanding sign shall project beyond the property line.

• Temporary signs with noncommercial messages

  Any number of temporary signs with noncommercial messages are permitted.

• Internal illumination permitted for temporary signs

  No

• Maximum number of temporary signs4

  maximum of four temporary signs

• Minimum number of temporary signs1

  minimum of one

• Permit required for temporary signs

  No

• Temporary sign ratio for commercial messages

  One temporary sign per 50 linear feet of lot width

• SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from property lines0 ft

  None

• Types of temporary signs authorized

  A-frame, chalkboard, portable sign, flag, banner