Recognized Market/Bridge Street District. This section and the requirements of Article IV shall be applicable to all property fronting on Market Street between Wall and Bridge and all property fronting on the following cross streets lying between Denison Parkway and Tioga: Wall, Cedar, Pine/Centerway, Walnut and Chestnut, and all property bordering on Bridge Street between the Chemung River and Ontario Street.
Permitted signs. The signs permitted in Market Street/Bridge Street
District described above shall be in accordance with Table 6-1[1], and the provisions of this chapter. Any sign type not
listed is not permitted. No more than one of each sign type shall
be permitted per first floor occupancy frontage with a width of 10
feet or greater.
Except as modified by Article VII, the total number of permitted signs on any lot shall not exceed two for residential use. The total number of permitted signs per first floor occupancy frontage with a facade width of 10 feet or greater for other than residential use shall comply with the following:
Gas-filled tubes. Except approved by the Design Review Committee
as being compatible with the building's historic and architectural
character, visible gas-filled tubes or other sign that utilizes bare
light sources, including neon or fluorescent, shall not be permitted.
Architectural features. Signs must not dominate building facades.
Signs must not destroy or obscure the architectural features or defining
characteristics of the building.
Attachments. Attachments for all signage and related conduits, etc.,
shall cause no irreversible damage to historic features of the building
materials.
Valance lettering shall not exceed 2/3 of the length of the canopy
or awning and shall consist of no more than one line of lettering
not exceeding six inches in height, and shall be located on the valance
of such canopy or awning.
In addition to the valance lettering described above, an identification
emblem, insignia, or other similar feature may be printed on, painted
on, or attached onto the remaining portion of the canopy or awning,
including the ends of such awning.
Community notice signs. Community notice signs shall not exceed the
aggregate area of three square feet, and shall be located within four
feet of the entrance door, on the inside face of the glass. No permit
is required for community notice signs.
Facade signs. Facade signs shall be located no higher than the windowsill
line of the second story windows and are permitted for nonresidential
uses only, and the area of such sign shall not exceed two square feet
per lineal foot of occupancy. The height of facade signs shall not
exceed 24 inches high. Facade signs are not permitted on buildings
where an awning sign exists unless such awning contains only valance
lettering as described herein.
Freestanding signs. Freestanding signs are permitted for nonresidential
uses only or multifamily complexes with 15 or more dwelling units,
and shall not exceed the value listed in Table 6-1. No more than one
freestanding sign shall be permitted per property.
Projecting signs. A projecting sign shall have a clearance of not
less than seven feet above grade to the bottom of such sign, and a
maximum height of 15 feet to the top. Projecting signs shall not extend
horizontally more than three feet from the plane of the building wall.
The mounting device of such sign shall be permitted to extend an additional
six inches. A projecting sign shall not project over a road.
Sandwich boards. Sandwich boards are permitted for nonresidential
uses located on the first floor only, and shall not exceed the value
listed in Table 6-1. Sandwich boards are only permitted where the
sidewalk exceeds eight feet in width and shall be located within four
feet of the curb.
Indoor event. Temporary signs for indoor events may be installed
no sooner than seven days prior to the event and shall be removed
two days after the event. Signage for the event shall not exceed 15
days. The event or similar events shall not be repeated more than
twice in a calendar year. No permit is required for temporary signs.
Signs shall comply with Tables 5-1 through 5-3.[2]
Outdoor event. Temporary signs for outdoor events may be installed
for a period not to exceed two days. Signage for the event or similar
events shall not be repeated more than once in a calendar year. No
permit is required for temporary signs. Signs shall comply with Table
6-1.
Multiple signs. A maximum of one window lettering sign is permitted
per window pane or framed window area on the ground floor and shall
not occupy more than 20% of the total transparent glass area of those
windows on the ground floor of that use; or
Single sign. A maximum of one window lettering sign is permitted
to be installed in only one window pane or framed window area on the
ground floor, and shall not occupy more than one square foot per two
linear feet of occupancy frontage on a public street. Such window
lettering shall not exceed 40% of the window area.
Credit card and similar graphics. Credit card decals and similar
graphics, displays or sign panels with lettering less than one inch
high and occupying one square foot or less shall not be considered
a window lettering sign subject to these provisions. Such graphics
shall occupy no more than two square feet per entrance.
Recognized Denison Parkway District. This section and the requirements of Article IV shall be applicable to all property bordering on Denison Parkway and all property fronting on the following cross streets lying between First and Denison Parkway: State, Chestnut, Walnut, Pine, Cedar, Wall, Chemung, Pearl, Columbia, Steuben and Conhocton.
Permitted signs. The signs permitted in the Denison Parkway District
as described above shall be in accordance with Table 5-3,[1] and the provisions of this chapter. Any sign type not
listed is not permitted. No more than one of each sign type shall
be permitted per building facade.
Except as modified by Article VII, the total number of permitted signs on any lot shall not exceed two for residential use. The total number of permitted signs per first floor occupancy frontage with a facade width of 10 feet or greater for other than residential use shall comply with the following:
Attachments. Attachments for all signage and related conduits, etc.,
shall cause no irreversible damage to historic features of the building
materials.
Signs on or over public property. Certain signs may be allowed to be located on public sidewalks in the Market Street and Bridge Street Districts; however, no civil action shall be maintained against the City of Corning or its officers, agents or employees for damages or injuries to person or property sustained in consequence of any sign or display being placed on such public property. Signs located over public property, including but not limited to streets and alleys, shall be approved through the procedures for special events as described in Chapter 194[2] of the City of Corning Code.
Valance lettering shall not exceed 2/3 of the length of the canopy
or awning and shall consist of no more than one line of lettering
not exceeding six inches in height, and shall be located on the valance
of such canopy or awning.
In addition to the valance lettering described above, an identification
emblem, insignia, or other similar feature may be printed on, painted
on, or attached onto the remaining portion of the canopy or awning,
including the ends of such awning.
Community notice signs. Community notice signs shall not exceed the
aggregate area of three square feet, and shall be located within four
feet of the entrance door, on the inside face of the glass. No permit
is required for community notice signs.
Facade signs. Facade signs shall be located no higher than the windowsill
line of the second story windows or 18 feet from ground level, whichever
is lower. The area of such sign shall not exceed two square feet per
lineal foot of occupancy. The height of facade signs shall not exceed
36 inches high. Facade signs are not permitted on buildings where
an awning sign exists unless such awning contains only valance lettering
as described herein.
Freestanding signs. Freestanding signs are permitted for nonresidential
uses or multifamily complexes with 15 or more dwelling units only,
and shall not exceed the value listed in Table 5-3. Only one freestanding
sign shall be permitted per property.
Projecting signs. A projecting sign shall have a clearance of not
less than seven feet above grade to the bottom of such sign, and a
maximum height of 15 feet to the top. Projecting signs shall not extend
horizontally more than three feet from the plane of the building wall.
The mounting device of such sign shall be permitted to extend an additional
six inches. A projecting sign shall not project over a road.
Indoor event. Temporary signs for indoor events may be installed
no sooner than seven days prior to the event and shall be removed
two days after the event. Signage for the event shall not exceed 15
days. The event or similar events shall not be repeated more than
twice in a calendar year. No permit is required for temporary signs.
Signs shall comply with Tables 5-1 through 5-3.[2]
Outdoor event. Temporary signs for outdoor events may be installed
for a period not to exceed two days. Signage for the event or similar
events shall not be repeated more than once in a calendar year. No
permit is required for temporary signs. Signs shall comply with Table
5-3.
Multiple signs. A maximum of one window lettering sign is permitted
per window pane or framed window area on the ground floor and shall
not occupy more than 20% of the total transparent glass area of those
windows on the ground floor of that use; or
Single sign. A maximum of one window lettering sign is permitted
to be installed in only one window pane or framed window area on the
ground floor, and shall not occupy more than one square foot per two
linear feet of occupancy frontage on a public street. Such window
lettering shall not exceed 40% of the window area.
Credit card and similar graphics. Credit card decals and similar
graphics, displays or sign panels with lettering less than one inch
high and occupying one square foot or less, shall not be considered
a window lettering sign subject to these provisions. Such graphics
shall occupy no more than two square feet per entrance.