22.114.190
Extracted standards
5 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Signage
- Maximum directional/informational sign area12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Directional or informational signs shall not exceed 12 square feet in sign area or 24 square feet in total sign area.
- Maximum freestanding directional sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft
In Zones A-1, A-2, O-S, R-R, and W, six feet measured vertically from the base of the sign
- Maximum freestanding directional sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.12 ft
In all other permitted zones, 12 feet measured vertically from the base of the sign.
- Maximum incandescent lamp wattage for directional signs25 watts
In Zones A-1, A-2, O-S, R-R, and W, no exposed incandescent lamp used shall exceed a rated wattage of 25 watts.
- Directional sign location in front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.10 ft
In Zones A-1, A-2, O-S, R-R, and W, directional or informational signs may be located on-site and off-site, provided that where located within a front or corner side yard, such sign shall not be nearer than 10 feet to any street or highway upon which the property fronts
From the ordinance
Freestanding or wall-mounted directional or informational signs are permitted in Zones A-1, A-2, O-S, R-R, W, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-M, C-MJ, C-R, M-1, M-1.5, M-2, M-2.5, M-3, B-1, C-RU, MXD-RU, MXD, and P-R, subject to this Section.