Subject to the more specific provisions of §
300-63, and except as expressly addressed in §
300-61, and notwithstanding any other contrary provision of this chapter, the following signs may be erected and maintained in any zoning district other than the Conservation District, without obtaining a zoning permit or paying the fee required for such permits, subject to the conditions and limitations hereinafter set forth:
A. Construction signs, provided that such signs are located within the
boundaries of such development project, are limited to not more than
one wall or ground sign per street frontage, are not more than 60
square feet in area and not more than 12 feet in height, are illuminated
only by a direct source of light and are maintained for not more than
14 days following the conclusion of the construction in question.
B. Environmental information or designation signs, provided that such
signs are limited to not more than one pole or ground sign per street
frontage, are not more than six square feet in area, are not more
than 12 feet in height, are illuminated only by a direct source of
light and contain no commercial advertising.
C. Flags or emblems of a government or of a political, civic, philanthropic,
educational or religious organization.
D. Governmental signs, provided that the content and size of any such
sign shall not exceed the requirements of the law, ordinance or regulation
pursuant to which such sign is erected.
E. Historical or architectural designation signs, provided that such
signs are limited to not more than one wall or ground sign, are not
more than six square feet in area, and not more than 12 feet in height,
are illuminated only by a direct source of light and contain no commercial
advertising.
F. Holiday decorations displayed for a period of not more than 60 consecutive
days nor more than 20 days following the holiday in connection with
which they are displayed.
G. Home occupation signs, provided that such signs are limited to not
more than one wall or window sign per dwelling unit, are not more
than two square feet in area and are not lighted.
H. Memorial signs, provided that such signs are limited to not more
than one wall or ground sign; are made of durable material (e.g.,
bronze, stone or concrete); are not more than four square feet in
area; and are illuminated only by a direct source of light.
I. Nameplate signs, provided that such signs are limited to not more
than one wall, projecting or ground sign per occupancy; are not more
than one square feet in area; and are illuminated only by a direct
source of light. No projecting sign shall extend more than six feet
from the face of a wall and no ground sign shall be higher than three
feet.
J. Official public safety and information signs displaying road names,
numbers and safety directions.
K. On-site identification signs, provided that such signs are limited
to not more than one wall, window or ground sign of not more than
two square feet in area and not more than 12 feet in height.
L. On-site informational signs, provided that such signs are limited
to not more than one wall, window or ground sign of not more than
two square feet in area and not more than 12 feet in height.
M. Political signs, provided that such signs are not more than 10 square
feet in area if located in a nonresidential zoning district or four
square feet in area if located in a residential zoning district; are
limited to not more than one per lot; are located entirely on private
property pursuant to the owner's consent; are clearly marked with
the name, address and telephone number of the person responsible for
the removal of such sign; are erected not more than 45 days prior
to such election; and are removed within 14 days following such election.
N. Private sale and private event signs, provided that such signs are
not more than four square feet in area; are located entirely on the
premises where such sale or event is to be conducted; are clearly
marked with the name, address and telephone number of the person responsible
for the removal of such sign; are erected not more than 12 hours in
advance of such sale or 45 hours in advance of such event, and are
removed on the day following the conclusion of such sale or event.
O. Real estate signs, provided that:
(1) Residential property with structure(s) less than 40 feet in height
and vacant land shall be limited to not more than one wall or ground
sign and not more than eight square feet in area;
(2) Residential property with structure(s) greater than or equal to 40
feet in height shall be limited to not more than two wall or ground
signs not more than 24 square feet in area each;
(3) Commercial property with or without structure(s) shall be limited
to not more than two wall or ground signs not more than 32 square
feet in area each;
(4) Such signs shall be removed within one week of settlement of the
sale or consummation of the lease or rental; and
(5) Such signs shall be set back five feet from the right-of-way and shall respect all sight triangles required by §
300-47B.
P. Trespassing signs or signs indicating the private nature of a road,
driveway or premises, and signs prohibiting or otherwise controlling
fishing or hunting, provided that the size of such sign does not exceed
six square feet.
Q. Warning signs, provided that such signs are limited to not more than
two wall or ground signs per property frontage, are not more than
four square feet in area each and are illuminated only by a direct
source of light.
R. Window signs.
(1) Unless otherwise provided for herein, permanent, nonilluminated window
signs or similar window obstructions, provided that the aggregate
area of all such window signs or obstructions do not exceed 33% of
the area of the window in which they are exhibited nor block any window
area required for light, ventilation or emergency exit by any applicable
code.
(2) Temporary, nonilluminated window signs advertising coming events,
special sales, contests, promotional activities and civic or political
activities maintained for a period of no longer than 45 days before
such event nor more than three days after such event.
Subject to the more specific provisions of §
300-63, the following signs are prohibited in all zoning districts and shall not be erected, maintained or permitted to continue in any zoning district:
A. Animated or moving signs, except as expressly authorized by specific
zoning district regulations;
B. Portable (A-frame, sandwich board, sidewalk and curb) signs, except
as specifically authorized by specific district regulations;
C. Signs which are nailed, tacked, glued, taped, painted on or otherwise
affixed to any tree, utility pole, utility cabinet, rock, ledge or
other natural feature, whether on public or private property;
D. Signs which contain statements, words or pictures of an obscene character
or which contain advertising matter which is untruthful; and
E. Temporary signs, except as expressly authorized herein;
Subject to the more specific provisions of §
300-63:
A. Regulations for signs accessory to a permitted principal or conditional
use, as well as all nonconforming uses, in the SFR & RD Zoning
Districts.
(1) Functional types permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
(b)
Bulletin board signs, when accessory to a nonresidential use.
(c)
Identification signs, when accessory to a nonresidential use
and when accessory to a defined residential project of more than eight
units.
(2) Structural types permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60;
(c)
Wall signs, when accessory to a nonresidential use; and
(d)
Window signs, when accessory to a nonresidential use.
(3) Number of signs permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
(b)
Ground sign: one per street frontage.
(c)
Wall sign: one per building elevation.
(d)
Window sign: one per nonresidential use.
(4) Maximum gross surface area of signs permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
(b)
Ground sign: 15 square feet per sign face and not more than
two, back-to-back sign faces.
(c)
Wall sign: 10 square feet per sign face and not more than one
sign face.
(d)
Window signs: not to exceed 33% of the nonresidential window
in which they are exhibited, nor block any window area required for
light, ventilation or emergency exit by any applicable code.
(5) Maximum height of signs permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
(b)
Ground signs: three feet.
(c)
Wall signs: the lower of 15 feet or the 2nd floor window sill.
(d)
Window signs: no higher than within a window on the level at
which the principal use takes place.
(6) Minimum setback required for ground signs: five feet from all lot
lines.
(7) Illumination. In addition to the regulations established under §
300-58B, no window sign installed in a window above the ground floor shall be illuminated.
B. Regulations for signs accessory to a permitted principal or conditional
use, as well as all nonconforming uses, in the in the MF, WR and NC
Zoning Districts, and the Franklin Boulevard Professional Office Overlay,
the Main Street Neighborhood Commercial Overlay and the New Road Professional
Office Overlay.
(1) Functional types permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
(b)
Bulletin board signs, when accessory to a nonresidential use.
(c)
Identification signs, when accessory to a nonresidential use
and when accessory to a defined residential project of more than eight
units in the MF and WF Zoning Districts.
(d)
Joint identification signs, when accessory to a nonresidential
use and when accessory to a defined residential project of more than
eight units in the MF and WF Zoning Districts.
(2) Structural types permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60;
(b)
Awning, canopy or marquee signs;
(d)
Wall signs, when accessory to a nonresidential use; and
(e)
Window signs, when accessory to a nonresidential use.
(3) Number of signs permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
(b)
One awning, canopy or marquee sign, projecting sign or window
sign per building elevation.
(c)
One ground sign, portable sign or wall sign per street frontage.
(4) Maximum gross surface area of signs permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
(b)
Awning, canopy or marquee signs: not to exceed 50% of the area
of the awning, canopy, marquee on which they are placed.
(c)
Ground signs: 25 square feet per sign face and not more than
two, back-to-back sign faces per street frontage.
(d)
Portable signs: 15 square feet per sign face and not more than
two, back-to-back sign faces per street frontage.
(e)
Projecting signs: 12 square feet per sign face and not more
than two back-to-back sign faces per building elevation.
(f)
Wall sign: one sign face not to exceed 7.5% of the total wall
surface per elevation.
(g)
Window signs: not to exceed 25% of the area of the window in
which they are exhibited nor block any window area required for light,
ventilation or emergency exit by any applicable code.
(5) Maximum height of signs permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
(b)
Awning canopy or marquee signs projecting signs: the lower of
20 feet or the second-floor window sill.
(c)
Ground signs and portable signs: five feet.
(d)
Wall signs: the lower of 20 feet or the second-floor window
sill.
(e)
Window signs: no higher than within a window on the level at
which the principal use takes place.
(6) Minimum setback required:
(a)
Awning, canopy or marquee signs. No such sign shall project
beyond the physical dimensions of the awning, canopy or marquee on
which it is attached.
(b)
Projecting signs. No greater than six feet from the structure
on which such sign is attached.
(c)
Ground signs and portable signs: five feet from all lot lines.
(7) Illumination. In addition to the regulations established under §
300-58B:
(a)
Neon or other gas-tube illumination is permitted.
(b)
No window sign installed in a window above the ground floor
shall be illuminated.
(c)
Awning, canopy and marquee signs may be illuminated along the
front or side facade by interior or direct illumination, the source
for which shall in no case extend beyond the surface of the sign on
which such source of illumination is to be installed.
C. Regulations for signs accessory to a permitted principal or conditional
use, as well as all nonconforming uses, in the CBD, GC, RC, LI and
BMU Zoning Districts, and the Bayside Mixed-Use Overlay and City Center
Support Overlay.
(1) Functional types permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60;
(c)
Identification signs and joint-identification signs; and
(d)
Advertising signs, provided that no advertising material shall
be placed upon the top of any awing, canopy or marquee.
(2) Structural types permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60;
(b)
All structural types specified in §
300-59B, except freestanding/pole and roof signs; except that hotels/motels in the GC and RC Zone shall be permitted one freestanding/pole sign.
(3) Number of signs permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
(b)
Awning, canopy or marquee signs, projecting signs, wall signs
and window signs: one sign per building elevation.
(c)
Ground signs, portable signs: one sign per street frontage.
(d)
For hotel/motel uses in the GC and RC Zoning Districts: one
freestanding/pole sign.
(4) Maximum gross surface area of signs permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
(b)
Awning, canopy, marquee signs: not to exceed 50% of the area
of the awning, canopy, marquee on which they are placed.
(c)
Ground signs: 50 square feet per sign face and not more than
two back-to-back sign faces per street frontage.
(d)
Portable signs: 15 square feet per sign face and not more than
two back-to-back sign faces per street frontage.
(e)
Projecting signs: 12 square feet per sign face and not more
than two back-to-back sign faces per building elevation.
(f)
Wall sign: one sign face not to exceed 20% of the total wall
surface per building elevation.
(g)
Window signs: not to exceed 25% of the area of the window in
which they are exhibited nor block any window area required for light,
ventilation or emergency exit by any applicable code.
(h)
Freestanding/pole signs for hotel/motel uses in the GC and RC
Zoning Districts: not to exceed 25 square feet in area.
(5) Maximum height of signs permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
(b)
Awning, canopy or marquee signs and projecting signs: the lower
of 20 feet or the 2nd floor window sill.
(c)
Ground signs and portable signs: five feet.
(d)
Wall signs: no higher than the roofline of the wall supporting
said sign.
(e)
Window signs: no higher than within a window on the level at
which the principal use takes place.
(f)
Freestanding/pole signs for hotel/motel uses in the GC and RC
Zoning Districts: 15 feet.
(6) Minimum setback required for ground signs and freestanding/pole signs.
(a)
Five feet from all lot lines.
(b)
For hotel/motel uses in the GC and RC Zoning Districts: 10 feet
from the front lot line, five feet from all remaining lot lines.
(c)
No such sign or supporting elements shall be located within
any sight triangle.
(7) Illumination. In addition to the regulations established under § 300-58B.:
(a)
Neon or other gas-tube illumination is permitted.
(b)
No window sign installed in a window above the ground floor
shall be illuminated.
(c)
Awning, canopy and marquee signs may be illuminated along the
front or side facade by interior or direct illumination, the source
for which shall in no case extend beyond the surface of the sign on
which such source of illumination is to be installed.
D. Regulations for signs accessory to a permitted principal or conditional
use, as well as all nonconforming uses, in the RSC Zoning District
(1) Hotel/motel uses.
(a)
Functional types permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60; and
[2]
Identification and joint-identification signs.
(b)
Structural types permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60;
[2]
Freestanding/pole signs; and
(c)
Number of signs permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
[2]
Freestanding/pole signs: one.
(d)
Maximum gross surface area of signs permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
[2]
Freestanding/pole signs: not to exceed 150 square feet per sign
side.
[3]
Wall signs: not to exceed 20% of the area of wall on which such
sign is mounted.
(e)
Maximum height of signs permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
[2]
Freestanding/pole signs: 25 feet.
[3]
Wall signs: no higher than the roofline of the wall supporting
said sign.
(f)
Minimum setback required.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60;
[2]
Wall signs shall not extend more than 16 inches from the building
on which such sign is mounted.
(g)
Illumination. In addition to the regulations established under §
300-58B, neon or other gas-tube illumination is permitted;
(2) Commercial/retail uses.
(a)
Functional types permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60; and
[2]
Identification and joint-identification signs.
(b)
Structural types permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60;
[2]
Freestanding/pole signs; and
(c)
Number of signs permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60:
[2]
Freestanding/pole signs: one.
[3]
Wall-mounted identification signs: one.
[4]
Wall-mounted joint-identification signs: one sign per tenant
or use.
(d)
Maximum gross surface area of signs permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
[2]
Freestanding/pole signs: not to exceed 150 square feet per sign
side.
[3]
Wall-mounted identification signs: 200 square feet, configured
not more than 40 feet in length and not more than five feet in height.
[4]
Wall-mounted joint-identification signs: not more than 30 feet
in height and not more than 70% of the frontage of the use to which
such sign is accessory.
(e)
Maximum height of signs permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
[2]
Freestanding/pole signs: 25 feet.
[3]
Wall signs: no higher than the roofline of the wall supporting
said sign.
(f)
Minimum setback required.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
[5]
Wall mounted identification signs: not to extend more than 16
inches from the building on which such sign is mounted.
[6]
Wall-mounted joint-identification signs: not to extend more
than 12 inches from the building on which such sign is mounted.
(g)
Illumination. In addition to the regulations established under §
300-58B, neon or other gas-tube illumination is permitted.
(3) Office buildings, administrative and educational uses.
(a)
Functional types permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
[2]
Identification and joint-identification signs.
(b)
Structural types permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60;
[2]
Freestanding/pole signs; and
(c)
Number of signs permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
[2]
Freestanding/pole signs: one per building.
(d)
Maximum gross surface area of signs permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
[2]
Freestanding/pole signs: not to exceed 150 square feet per sign
side.
[3]
Wall signs: not more than five feet in height and not more than
40 feet in length, but in no case more than 10% of the wall on which
such sign is mounted.
(e)
Maximum height of signs permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
[2]
Freestanding/pole signs: 12 feet
[3]
Wall signs: no higher than the roofline of the wall supporting
said sign.
(f)
Minimum setback required.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
[5]
Wall-mounted identification signs: not to extend more than 16
inches from the building on which such sign is mounted.
[6]
Wall-mounted joint-identification signs: not to extend more
than 12 inches from the building on which such sign is mounted.
(g)
Illumination. In addition to the regulations established under §
300-58B, neon or other gas-tube illumination is permitted.
(4) Food and beverage uses.
(a)
Functional types permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
[2]
Identification and joint-identification signs.
(b)
Structural types permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60;
[2]
Freestanding/pole signs; and
(c)
Number of signs permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
[2]
Freestanding/pole signs: one per building.
[3]
Wall signs: one per building.
(d)
Maximum gross surface area of signs permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
[2]
Freestanding/pole signs: not to exceed 120 square feet per sign
side.
[3]
Wall signs: not more than three feet in height and not more
than 25 feet in length, but in no case more than 10% of the wall on
which such sign is mounted.
(e)
Maximum height of signs permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
[2]
Freestanding/pole signs: 12 feet.
[3]
Wall signs: not to extend higher than the roof on which such
sign is mounted.
(f)
Minimum setback required.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
[5]
Wall signs: not to extend more than 16 inches from the building
on which such sign is mounted.
(g)
Illumination. In addition to the regulations established under §
300-58B, neon or other gas-tube illumination is permitted.
(5) Other permitted uses.
(a)
Functional types permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
[2]
Identification and joint-identification signs.
(b)
Structural types permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60;
[2]
Freestanding/pole signs; and
(c)
Number of signs permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
[2]
Freestanding/pole signs: one per building.
[3]
Wall signs: one per building.
(d)
Maximum gross surface area of signs permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
[2]
Freestanding/pole signs: not to exceed 120 square feet per sign
side.
[3]
Wall signs: not more than three feet in height and not more
than 25 feet in length, but in no case more than 10% of the wall on
which such sign is mounted.
(e)
Maximum height of signs permitted.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
[2]
Freestanding/pole signs: 12 feet.
[3]
Wall signs: not to extend higher than the roof on which such
sign is mounted.
(f)
Minimum setback required.
[1]
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
[5]
Wall signs: not to extend more than 16 inches from the building
on which such sign is mounted.
(g)
Illumination. In addition to the regulations established under §
300-58B, neon or other gas-tube illumination is permitted.
E. Regulations for signs accessory to a permitted principal or conditional
use, as well as all nonconforming uses, in the CEM Zoning District.
(1) Functional types permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60;
(2) Structural types permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
(d)
Inscriptions or engravings on mausoleums, headstones and grave
markers shall not be considered signs.
(3) Number of signs permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
(b)
One ground or freestanding/pole sign at each entrance to the
cemetery.
(4) Maximum gross surface area of signs permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
(b)
Ground signs: 50 square feet per sign face and not more than
two back-to-back sign faces per street frontage.
(c)
Freestanding/pole signs: 25 square feet per sign face and not
more than two back-to-back sign faces per street frontage.
(5) Maximum height of signs permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
(c)
Freestanding/pole signs: 15 feet.
(6) Minimum setback required for ground and freestanding/pole signs:
five feet from all lot lines.
(7) Illumination.
(a)
Direct or internal illumination is permitted.
(b)
Animated signs are prohibited.
F. Regulations for signs accessory to a permitted principal or conditional
use, as well as all nonconforming uses, in the CONSERV Zoning District.
(1) Functional types permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60;
(c)
Environmental information or designation signs;
(2) Structural types permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
(3) Number of signs permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
(b)
One ground sign per 250 feet of street frontage, placed at the
edges of the CONSERV Zoning District(s). Where more than one such
sign is permitted, no sign shall be placed closer than 250 feet from
any other sign.
(4) Maximum gross surface area of signs permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
(b)
Ground signs: six square feet.
(5) Maximum height of signs permitted.
(a)
Signs permitted in any zoning district without permit or fee under §
300-60.
(b)
Ground signs: three feet.
(6) Minimum setback required for ground signs: five feet from all lot
lines.
(7) Illumination: no sign shall be illuminated.
Subject to the requirements of each individual redevelopment
plan, signage regulations for portions of the City under an adopted
redevelopment plan shall be:
A. Block 189 Rehabilitation Area: as specified for the SFR-75 Zoning
District.
B. California Avenue Rehabilitation Area: as specified for the SFR-75
Zoning District.
C. Cambria Avenue Redevelopment Area: as specified in the amended and
restated redevelopment plan for the Cambria Avenue Redevelopment Area.
D. City Center Redevelopment Area: as specified for the BMU Zoning District.
E. Lakes Bay Waterfront Redevelopment Area: as specified for the SFR-75
Zoning District.
F. Narcissus Avenue Rehabilitation Area: as specified for the RD Zoning
District.
G. Woodland Terrace Rehabilitation Area: as specified for the RD Zoning
District.