Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
29 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Signage
- Building-mounted maximum sign area per linear foot of frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street.1 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000./ft
the total maximum sign area for all building-mounted signs... shall not exceed one square foot of sign area for every linear foot of building with street frontage
- Freestanding sign maximum area for developments 10 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones. or more100 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The freestanding sign shall not exceed one hundred square feet in sign area.
- Freestanding sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for developments 10 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones. or more12 ft
The freestanding sign shall not exceed twelve feet in height.
- Freestanding sign minimum spacing for developments 10 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones. or more200 ft
The freestanding sign shall be at least two hundred feet from any other freestanding sign.
- Freestanding sign maximum area for multi-tenant centers (3+ tenants)32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Freestanding signs shall not exceed thirty-two square feet in sign area
- Freestanding sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for multi-tenant centers6 ft
Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height.
- Freestanding sign maximum number per 300 linear feet of frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street.1 count
No more than one freestanding sign shall be permitted per three hundred linear feet of street frontage.
- Freestanding sign minimum spacing between signs200 ft
Freestanding signs shall be at least two hundred feet apart from any other freestanding sign.
- Freestanding sign maximum area for small centers (1-2 businesses)32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Freestanding signs shall not exceed thirty-two square feet in sign area
- Freestanding sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for small centers6 ft
Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height.
- Freestanding sign maximum number per street frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street. for small centers1 count
No more than one sign per street frontage.
- Highway-oriented sign maximum area on Highway 101 for multi-tenant center300 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Three hundred square feet in sign area for a multi-tenant center
- Highway-oriented sign maximum area on Highway 101 for single tenant150 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
One hundred fifty square feet in sign area for a single tenant property.
- Highway-oriented sign maximum area on Highway 46 for multi-tenant center150 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
One hundred fifty square feet in sign area for a multi-tenant center
- Highway-oriented sign maximum area on Highway 46 for single tenant60 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Sixty square feet in sign area for a single tenant property.
- Highway-oriented sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.30 ft
The height of highway-oriented signs shall be limited to thirty feet.
- Highway-oriented sign maximum number per acreacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.1 count/acreacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.
No more than one highway-oriented sign per acre of property shall be permitted.
- Highway-oriented sign minimum property size1 acreacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.
Highway-oriented signs are permitted on sites with a one-acre minimum size
- Master sign program required for commercial centers with 5+ tenants5 tenants
A master sign program is required for a commercial center or building with five or more tenants.
- Noncommercial signs permitted wherever commercial signs are permitted
In each instance and under the same conditions to which this chapter permits any sign, a sign containing an ideological, religious, or other noncommercial speech shall be permitted wherever commercial signage is permitted.
- Projecting sign maximum area25 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
A projecting sign shall be limited to a maximum sign area of twenty-five square feet
- Projecting sign minimum vertical clearance8.5 ft
A projecting sign shall have a minimum vertical clearance of eight feet and six inches above a public or private sidewalk or driveway.
- Permanent signs allowed in residential districts only for certain uses
In a residential zoning district, permanent signs are allowed as follows: to identify a subdivision or multi-unit project; and/or to identify a legally established business that is the primary use on the property (specifically excluding home occupation businesses, family day care homes, limited residential care facilities, and similar uses where residential use is the primary use on the property).
- Roof sign maximum projection above ridge0 ft
Roof signs shall not project above the highest ridge or parapet.
- Sign color restrictions
Sign colors and materials shall complement the colors and architecture of the building. The use of fluorescent colors for sign backgrounds are not allowed. The use of stark white for an internally illuminated background is not allowed.
- Sign design compatibility with architecture
Signs shall be designed with motifs that are compatible with the architecture and color of the buildings on-site.
- Sign illumination glare restriction
All illuminated signs shall be designed in such a way as to avoid undue glare or reflection of light on private property in the surrounding area. High-intensity lights shall be avoided.
- Sign proportional to building
Signs shall be designed in scale and proportion to the building they serve.
- Wall-mounted sign additional area for shopping centers with parking lot entrances50 pct
For shopping centers with buildings that have entrances oriented toward a parking lot, they shall be allowed an additional fifty percent more sign area
From the ordinance
All signs under this section shall be subject to the following sign standards... Building-Mounted Maximum Sign Area: one square foot of sign area for every linear foot of building with street frontage... Freestanding signs: ...