A. 
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.
B. 
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.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said table is located at the end of this chapter.
C. 
Number of signs.
(1) 
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:
(a) 
Front occupancy facade: A maximum number of three signs will be permitted.
(b) 
Rear occupancy facade: A maximum number of two signs will be permitted.
(c) 
Side occupancy facade: Where a building side facade faces a parking lot or street, a maximum number of one sign will be permitted.
(2) 
No more than one of each sign type shall be permitted per occupancy facade.
D. 
Area of sign. The area of any sign permitted shall not exceed the value listed in Table 6-1.
E. 
Height above grade. The total height of any sign permitted shall not exceed the value listed in Table 6-1.
F. 
Setbacks. Except as described otherwise in these regulations, each sign shall be set back a minimum of six feet from any lot line or right-of-way.
G. 
Sign illumination. Illuminated permanent signs are permitted in accordance with Table 6-1.
H. 
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.
I. 
Shared entrance. If two or more business occupants share a common door, signs placed in or on such common area shall be shared equally between them.
J. 
Character of the district. Any new sign and any change in an existing sign shall not be incongruous to the character of the district.
K. 
Architectural features. Signs must not dominate building facades. Signs must not destroy or obscure the architectural features or defining characteristics of the building.
L. 
Scale. The size of signs and letters should be an appropriate scale for pedestrians and slow-moving traffic.
M. 
Adjacent buildings. Signs on adjacent buildings should be coordinated in height and proportion.
N. 
Attachments. Attachments for all signage and related conduits, etc., shall cause no irreversible damage to historic features of the building materials.
A. 
Awning signs. Signs printed on, painted on, or attached onto a canopy or awning shall comply with the following:
(1) 
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.
(2) 
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.
(3) 
Such feature shall not exceed 20% of the total awning area, and the lettering shall not exceed 18 inches in height.
(4) 
Canopy and awning signs are limited to the ground floor.
(5) 
Each separate awning as described above shall be considered a separate sign.
(6) 
Awning signs are not permitted on buildings where a facade sign exists unless such awning contains only valance lettering as described herein.
B. 
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.
C. 
Copy-change signs. Copy-change signs are permitted for nonresidential uses only, and shall not exceed the value listed in Table 6-1.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said table is located at the end of this chapter.
D. 
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.
E. 
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.
F. 
Home occupation signs. Home occupation signs are the only signs permitted for an approved home occupation.
G. 
Nameplate signs. Nameplate signs are permitted for residential uses only, and shall not exceed the value listed in Table 6-1.
H. 
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.
I. 
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.
J. 
Temporary signs. Only one temporary sign may be installed per occupancy frontage, and shall comply with the following:
(1) 
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]
[2]
Editor's Note: Said tables are located at the end of this chapter.
(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.
K. 
Window lettering/signs. Window lettering and window signs shall comply with Table 6-1 and the following:
(1) 
Window lettering sign area. Area of window lettering signs shall comply with one of the following:
(a) 
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
(b) 
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.
(2) 
Visual obstruction. Window lettering shall not be situated to form a major visual obstruction to the display or into the building.
(3) 
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.
A. 
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.
B. 
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.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said table is located at the end of this chapter.
C. 
Number of signs.
(1) 
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:
(a) 
Front occupancy facade: A maximum number of three signs will be permitted.
(b) 
Other occupancy facades: A maximum number of two signs will be permitted per facade not to exceed five signs cumulatively for the occupancy.
(2) 
No more than one of each sign type shall be permitted per occupancy facade.
D. 
Area of sign. The area of any sign permitted shall not exceed the value listed in Table 5-3.
E. 
Height above grade. The total height of any sign permitted shall not exceed the value listed in Table 5-3.
F. 
Setbacks. Except as described otherwise in these regulations, each sign shall be set back a minimum of six feet from any lot line or right-of-way.
G. 
Sign illumination. Illuminated permanent signs are permitted in accordance with Table 5-3.
H. 
Shared entrance. If two or more business occupants share a common door, signs placed in or on such common area shall be shared equally between them.
I. 
Character of the district. Any new sign and any change in an existing sign shall not be incongruous to the character of the district.
J. 
Architectural features. Signs must not dominate building facades or obscure their architectural features.
K. 
Scale. The size of signs and letters should be an appropriate scale for pedestrians and slow-moving traffic.
L. 
Adjacent buildings. Signs on adjacent buildings should be coordinated in height and proportion.
M. 
Attachments. Attachments for all signage and related conduits, etc., shall cause no irreversible damage to historic features of the building materials.
N. 
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.
[2]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 194, Special Events.
A. 
Awning signs. Signs printed on, painted on, or attached onto a canopy or awning shall comply with the following:
(1) 
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.
(2) 
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.
(3) 
Such feature shall not exceed 20% of the total awning area, and the lettering shall not exceed 18 inches in height.
(4) 
Canopy and awning signs are limited to the ground floor.
(5) 
Each separate awning as described above shall be considered a separate sign.
(6) 
Awning signs are not permitted on buildings where a facade sign exists unless such awning contains only valance lettering as described herein.
B. 
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.
C. 
Copy-change signs. Copy-change signs are permitted for nonresidential uses only, and shall not exceed the value listed in Table 5-3.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said table is located at the end of this chapter.
D. 
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.
E. 
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.
F. 
Home occupation signs. Home occupation signs are the only signs permitted for an approved home occupation.
G. 
Nameplate signs. Nameplate signs are permitted for residential uses only, and shall not exceed the value listed in Table 5-3.
H. 
Pole sign. Only one pole sign per property is permitted.
I. 
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.
J. 
Temporary signs. Only one temporary sign may be installed per occupancy frontage, and shall comply with the following:
(1) 
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]
[2]
Editor's Note: Said tables are located at the end of this chapter.
(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.
K. 
Window lettering/signs. Window lettering and window signs shall comply with Table 5-3 and the following:
(1) 
Window lettering sign area. Area of window lettering signs shall comply with one of the following:
(a) 
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
(b) 
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.
(2) 
Visual obstruction. Window lettering shall not be situated to form a major visual obstruction to the display or into the building.
(3) 
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.