The area of a sign shall be construed to include all lettering,
wording and accompanying designs and symbols, together with the background,
whether open or enclosed, on which they are displayed, but not including
any supporting framework and bracing which are incidental to the display
itself.
A. The area of a sign painted upon or applied to a building shall be
considered to include all lettering, wording and accompanying designs
or symbols, together with any backing associated with the sign.
B. Where the sign consists of individual letters or symbols attached
to or painted on a surface, building, wall or window, the area shall
be considered to be that of the smallest rectangle or other regular
geometric shape that can enclose such letters or symbols.
C. In computing square foot area of a double-face sign, only one side
shall be considered, provided both faces are identical. If the interior
angle formed by the two faces of the double-faced sign is greater
than 45°, then both sides of such sign shall be considered in
calculating the sign area.
All signs, as defined in §
400-87, over six square feet in total overall area shall require the issuance of a sign permit before erection or replacement.