The purpose of this article is to protect the safety and orderly
development of the community through the regulation of signs and sign
structures.
Sign types shall be as depicted in Appendix C and the computation
of sign areas and heights as shown in Tables D, E and F.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said appendix and tables are on file in the
Township offices.
A.
Conformance to codes. Any sign hereafter erected shall conform to
the provisions of this article and the provisions of the International
Building Code and of any other ordinance or regulation within this
jurisdiction.
B.
Signs in rights-of-way. No sign other than an official traffic sign
or similar sign shall be erected within two feet (610 mm) of the right-of-way
of any street, unless specifically authorized by other ordinances
or regulations of this jurisdiction or by specific authorization of
the Code Official.
C.
Projections over streets. Signs projecting over streets shall be
permitted to do so only subject to the projection and clearance limits
either defined herein or, if not so defined, at a minimum height of
eight feet (2,438 mm) from grade level to the bottom of the sign.
Signs, architectural projections or sign structures projecting over
vehicular access areas must conform to the minimum height clearance
limitations imposed by the jurisdiction for such structures.
D.
Traffic visibility. No sign or sign structure shall be erected at
the intersection of any street or driveway in such a manner as to
obstruct free and clear vision, nor at any location where by its position,
shape or color it may interfere with or obstruct the view of or be
confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device.
E.
Computation of frontage. If a premises contains walls facing more
than one property line or encompasses property frontage bounded by
more than one street or other property usages, the sign area(s) for
each building wall or property frontage will be computed separately
for each building wall or property line facing a different frontage.
The sign area(s) thus calculated shall be permitted to then be applied
to permitted signs placed on each separate wall or property line frontage;
provided, however, notwithstanding any other provisions of this article,
that on lots of 30,000 square feet or less only one sign shall be
permitted on said lot.
F.
Animation, illumination and changeable messages. Animated signs, changeable signs and electronic message centers, except as prohibited in § 190-705, are permitted in all zoning districts. Illuminated and/or animated signs and electronic message centers shall be extinguished by 11:00 p.m. or whenever the site use or activity closes, whichever is later.
G.
Changeable signs, manually or electrically activated, are permitted
for nonresidential uses subject to all other provisions of this chapter.
(1)
Animated signs, electronic changeable signs and electronic message
centers shall come equipped with automatic dimming technology which
automatically adjusts brightness of display to changing ambient light
conditions. Said dimming function shall be enabled and operational
at all times.
(2)
Animated signs, changeable signs and electronic message centers
shall be only used to advertise activities or goods or services available
on the property on which the sign or message center is located, or
to present messages of a public service nature.
(3)
Animated signs, electronic changeable signs and electronic message
centers shall comprise no more than 40% of the total allowable square
footage of signage for any given site.
(4)
Within any given multitenant building or complex, only one animated
sign or electronic message center shall be allowed. Said sign or message
center shall comprise no more than 50% of the total allowable square
footage of signage for any given site.
(5)
Each message displayed on any of the above listed electronic
media must be static or depicted for a minimum of 10 seconds. Duration
time for fade out and fade in effects or scrolling of a message shall
be included as display time. The continuous scrolling of a message
is prohibited.
(6)
Maintenance, repair and removal. Every sign permitted by this
article shall be kept in good condition and repair. When any sign
becomes insecure, in danger of falling or is otherwise deemed unsafe
by the Code Official, or if any sign shall be unlawfully installed,
erected or maintained in violation of any of the provisions of this
article, the owner thereof or the person or firm using same shall,
upon written notice by the Code Official forthwith in the case within
not more than 10 days, make such sign conform to the provisions of
this article, or shall remove it. If within 10 days the order is not
complied with, the Code Official shall be permitted to remove or cause
such sign to be removed at the expense of the owner and/or the user
of the sign.
H.
Obsolete sign copy. Any sign copy that no longer advertises or identifies
a use conducted on the property on which said sign is erected must
have the sign copy covered or removed within 30 days after written
notification from the Code Official, and upon failure to comply with
such notice, the Code Official is hereby authorized to cause removal
of such sign copy, and any expense incident thereto shall be paid
by the owner of the building, structure or ground on which the sign
is located.
I.
Nonconforming signs. Any sign legally existing at the time of the
passage of this article that does not conform in use, location, height,
or size with the regulations of the zone in which such sign is located
shall be considered a legal nonconforming use or structure and shall
be permitted to continue in such status until such time as it is either
abandoned or removed by its owner, subject to the following limitations:
(1)
Structural alterations, enlargement or re-erection are permissible
only where such alterations will not increase the degree of nonconformity
of the signs.
(2)
Any legal nonconforming sign shall be removed or rebuilt without
increasing the existing height or area if it is damaged, or removed
if allowed to deteriorate to the extent that the cost of repair or
restoration exceeds 50% of the replacement cost of the sign as determined
by the Code Official.
J.
Special yard provisions. Notwithstanding any provisions of this article,
only one sign of any type (either wall, freestanding, canopy or marquee
signs, awning signs, projecting signs, under-canopy signs, roof signs
and menu boards) shall be permitted on property on which the sign
will face or abut a residential zone or use. Said sign shall be located
no closer than 40% of the width of the lot line of a residential zoned
lot or residential use on which the sign shall face. None of the above
signs shall be illuminated or animated.
The following signs shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter. No other sign shall be exempt from § 190-706.
A.
Official notices authorized by a court, public body or public safety
official.
B.
Directional, warning or information signs authorized by federal,
commonwealth or municipal governments.
C.
Memorial plaques, building identification signs and building cornerstones
when cut or carved into a masonry surface or when made of noncombustible
material and made an integral part of the building or structure.
D.
The flag of a government or noncommercial institution, such as a
school.
E.
Religious symbols and seasonal decorations within the appropriate
public holiday season.
F.
Works of fine art displayed in conjunction with a commercial enterprise
where the enterprise does not receive direct commercial gain.
H.
Noncommercial signs.
Prohibited signs. The following devices and locations shall
be specifically prohibited:
A.
Signs located in such a manner as to obstruct or otherwise interfere
with an official traffic sign, signal or device, or obstruct or interfere
with a driver's view of approaching, merging or intersecting traffic.
B.
Banner signs, except:
(1)
As nonprofit banner signs advertising special events, not erected
over a street, highway or right-of-way, and only with approval of
the landowner; or, if located over a street, highway or right-of-way
owned or maintained by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the County
of Westmoreland, with the approval of the appropriate governmental
unit; provided, further, that such banner sign located over a state
highway or right-of-way shall only be erected in accordance with Resolution
No. 25 of 1999 of Penn Township, as it may be from time to time amended;
or
C.
Signs which blink, flash or are animated by lighting in any fashion
that would cause such signs to have the appearance of traffic safety
signs and lights or municipal vehicle warnings from a distance.
D.
Portable signs except as allowed for temporary signs.
E.
Any sign attached to or placed on a vehicle or trailer parked on
public or private property, except for signs meeting the following
conditions:
(1)
The primary purpose of such a vehicle or trailer is not the
display of signs.
(2)
The signs are magnetic, decals or painted upon an integral part
of the vehicle or equipment as originally designed by the manufacturer,
and do not break the silhouette of the vehicle.
(3)
The vehicle or trailer is in operating condition, currently
registered and licensed to operate on public streets, when applicable,
and actively used or available for use in the daily function of the
business to which such signs relate.
F.
Vehicles and trailers are not used primarily as static displays,
advertising a product or service, nor utilized as storage, shelter
or distribution points for commercial products or services for the
general public.
G.
Balloons, dirigibles, streamers, pinwheels or an inflatable device,
except those temporarily displayed as part of a special sale, promotion
or community event. For the purposes of this subsection, "temporarily"
means no more than five consecutive days.
H.
All off-premises signs except as otherwise permitted in this chapter
or by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the County of Westmoreland
pursuant to the rules and regulations of each entity.
A.
Permits required. Unless specifically exempted, a permit must be
obtained from the Code Official for the erection and maintenance of
all signs erected or maintained within this jurisdiction and in accordance
with other ordinances of this jurisdiction. Exemptions from the necessity
of securing a permit, however, shall not be construed to relieve the
owner of the sign involved from responsibility for its erection and
maintenance in safe manner and in a manner in accordance with all
the other provisions of this article.
B.
Construction documents. Before any permit is granted for the erection
of a sign or sign structure requiring such permit, construction documents
shall be filed with the Code Official showing the dimensions, materials
and required details of construction, including loads, stresses, anchorage
and any other pertinent data. The permit application shall be accompanied
by the written consent of the owner or lessee of the premises upon
which the sign is to be erected and by engineering calculations signed
and sealed by a registered design professional where required by the
International Building Code, as may be in effect within Penn Township.
C.
Changes to signs. No sign shall be altered, enlarged or relocated,
except in conformity to the provisions herein, and only after obtaining
a proper permit. The changing of copy, business names, lettering,
sign faces, colors, display and/or graphic matter, or the content
of any sign shall require a permit. The changing or maintenance of
the movable parts or components of an approved sign that is designed
for such changes shall not be deemed an alteration of the sign.
D.
Permit fees. Permit fees to erect, alter, enlarge or relocate a sign
shall be in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by the Board
of Commissioners.
A.
Identification signs. Identification signs shall be in accordance with Subsection A(1) through A(3).
(1)
Wall signs. Every multiple-family residential complex, commercial
or industrial building, and every separate nonresidential building
or use facing the front, rear or side lot of a residential use, may
display one wall sign subject to the limiting standards set forth
in Table 700A.[1] For shopping centers, planned industrial parks or other
multiple-occupancy nonresidential buildings, the building face or
wall shall be calculated separately for each separate occupancy, but
in no event will the allowed area for any separate occupancy be less
than 10 square feet.
[1]
Editor's Note: This table is included at the end of this article.
(2)
Freestanding signs. In addition to any allowable wall signs, every
single-family residential subdivision, multiple-family residential
complex, commercial or industrial building, and every separate nonresidential
building or use in a residential zone shall be permitted to display
freestanding or combination signs per street frontage subject to the
limiting standards set forth in Table 700B.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: This table is included at the end of this article.
(3)
Directional signs. Directional signs shall be permitted in all zoning
districts subject to the following limitations:
(a)
No more than two on-premises directional signs shall be permitted
per street entrance to any lot. There shall be no limit to the number
of directional signs providing directional information interior to
a lot. In all zones, the maximum area for directional signs shall
be six square feet. Not more than 25% of the area of any directional
sign shall be permitted to be devoted to business identification or
logo, which area shall not be assessed as identification sign area.
(b)
Off-premises directional signs shall be permitted for use only
by worship facilities, schools and other nonprofit organizations subject
to the following limitations:
[1]
The maximum area for off-premises directional signs shall be
six square feet. No more than 25% of the area of any off-premises
directional sign shall be devoted to the organization or entity identification
or logo.
[2]
The maximum number of off-premises directional signs permitted
per organization or entity shall be four.
[3]
No off-premises directional sign shall be placed further than
1/2 of one mile (2,640 feet) from the location of the referenced organization
or entity as delineated from a circle whose center represents the
location of said organization or entity.
(c)
Any annual off-premises directional sign considered unlawfully
installed will be subject to removal with no additional notice required.
B.
(1)
Real estate signs. Real estate signs shall be permitted in all
zoning districts, subject to the following limitations:
(a)
Real estate signs located on a single residential lot shall
be limited to one sign, not greater than six feet in height and nine
square feet in area.
(b)
Real estate signs advertising the sale of lots located within
a subdivision shall be limited to one sign per entrance to the subdivision,
and each sign shall be no greater than 30 square feet in area nor
six feet in height. All signs permitted under this section shall be
removed within 10 days after sale of last original lot.
(c)
Real estate signs advertising the sale or lease of space within
commercial or industrial buildings shall be no greater than 100 square
feet in area nor 20 feet in height and shall be limited to one sign
per street front.
(d)
Real estate signs advertising the sale or lease of vacant business
or industrial land shall be limited to one sign per street front,
and each sign shall be no greater than 20 feet in height, and 75 square
feet for property of 10 acres or less, or 100 square feet for property
exceeding 10 acres.
(2)
Development and construction signs. Signs temporarily erected
during construction to inform the public of the developer, contractors,
architects, engineers, the nature of the project or anticipated completion
dates, shall be permitted in all zoning districts, subject to the
following limitations:
(a)
Such signs on a single residential lot shall be limited to one
sign, not greater than nine feet in height and six square feet in
area.
(b)
Such signs for a residential subdivision or multiple residential
lots shall be limited to one sign at each entrance to the subdivision
or on one of the lots to be built upon and shall be no greater than
15 feet in height and six square feet in area.
(c)
Such signs for nonresidential uses in residential districts
shall be limited to one sign and shall be no greater than six feet
in height and 15 square feet in area.
(d)
Such signs for commercial or industrial projects shall be limited
to one sign per street front, not to exceed 20 feet in height and
75 square feet for projects on parcels five acres or less in size,
and not to exceed 20 feet in height and 100 square feet for projects
on parcels larger than five acres.
(e)
Development and construction signs may not be displayed until
after the issuance of construction permits by the Building Official
and must be removed not later than 24 hours following issuance of
an occupancy permit for any or all portions of the project.
(3)
Special promotion, event and grand opening signs. Signs, except
as provided in this section, temporarily displayed to advertise special
promotions, events and grand openings shall be permitted for nonresidential
uses in a residential district and for all commercial and industrial
districts, subject to the following limitations:
(a)
Such signs shall be limited to one sign per street front.
(b)
Such signs may be displayed for not more than 30 consecutive
days and shall be removed not more than three days after the special
event, promotion or grand opening.
(c)
The total area of all such signs shall not exceed 32 square
feet in any single-family residential district, 32 square feet in
any multiple-family residential district and 32 square feet in any
commercial or industrial district.
(4)
Portable signs. Portable signs shall be permitted in all zoning
districts, as designated in this chapter, subject to the following
limitations:
(a)
No more than one such sign may be displayed on any property
and shall not exceed a height of six feet nor an area of 32 square
feet.
(b)
Such signs shall be displayed not more than 30 days in any calendar
year.
(c)
Any electrical portable signs shall comply with the ICC Electrical
Code, as adopted in this jurisdiction.
(d)
No portable sign shall be displayed prior to obtaining a sign
permit.
C.
Requirements for specific sign types. Signs of specific type shall be in accordance with Subsection C(1) through C(7).
(1)
Canopy and marquee signs.
(a)
The permanently affixed copy area of canopy or marquee signs
shall not exceed an area equal to 25% of the face area of the canopy,
marquee or architectural projection upon which such sign is affixed
or applied.
(b)
Graphic striping, patterns or color bands on the face of a building,
canopy, marquee or architectural projection shall not be included
in the computation of sign copy area.
(2)
Awning signs.
(a)
The copy area of awning signs shall not exceed an area equal
to 25% of the background area of the awning or awning surface to which
such a sign is affixed or applied, or the permitted area for wall
or fascia signs, whichever is less.
(b)
Neither the background color of an awning, nor any graphic treatment
or embellishment thereto such as striping, patterns or valances, shall
be included in the computation of sign copy area.
(3)
Projecting signs.
(a)
Projecting signs shall be permitted in lieu of freestanding
signage on any street frontage, limited to one sign per occupancy
along any street frontage with public entrance to such an occupancy,
and shall be limited in height and area to one square foot per each
one lineal foot of building frontage, except that no such sign shall
exceed an area of 150 square feet.
(b)
No such sign shall extend vertically above the highest point
of the building facade upon which it is mounted by more than 50% of
the height of the building facade.
(c)
Such signs shall not extend over a public sidewalk in excess
of 50% of the width of the sidewalk.
(d)
Such signs shall maintain a clear vertical distance above any
street a minimum of 17 feet.
(e)
No such sign shall be erected with its closest point less than
two feet from an established right-of-way line.
(4)
Under-canopy signs.
(5)
Roof signs.
(a)
Roof signs shall be permitted in industrial districts only.
(b)
Such signs shall be limited to a height above the roofline of
the elevation parallel to the sign face of no more 20% of the height
of the roofline in industrial districts.
(c)
The sign area for roof signs shall be assessed against the aggregate
permitted area for wall signs on the elevation of the building most
closely parallel to the face of the sign.
(6)
Window signs. Window signs shall be permitted for any nonresidential
use in a residential district and for all commercial and industrial
districts, subject to the following limitations:
(a)
The aggregate area of all such signs shall not exceed 25% of
the window area on which such signs are displayed. Window panels separated
by mullions shall be considered as one continuous window area. Said
sign shall be either on the inside surface of the glass or affixed
on the exterior side of the glass.
(b)
Window signs shall not be assessed against the sign area permitted
for other sign types.
(7)
Menu boards. Menu board signs shall not be permitted to exceed
50 square feet.
A.
Master sign plan required. All landlord or single-owner-controlled multiple-occupancy development complexes, including but not limited to shopping centers, planned industrial parks, or multi-unit business or retail centers, shall submit to the Code Official a master sign plan prior to issuance of any new sign permit. The master sign plan shall establish standards and criteria as set forth in Article VII of this chapter of the Code for all signs in the complex that require permits and shall address, at a minimum, the following:
C.
Compliance with master sign plan. All applications for sign permits
for signage within a multiple-occupancy development complex shall
comply with the master sign plan.
D.
Amendments. Any change to a master sign plan must be signed and approved
by the owner(s) of the development complex before such change will
become effective.
Additional requirements for outdoor advertising structures.
Outdoor advertising structures shall be subject to all of the following
requirements:
A.
Location. Off-premises outdoor advertising structures may be authorized
as a permitted use only in IC District, provided that all of the following
requirements are met:
(1)
Outdoor advertising structures shall not be erected within 500
feet of the boundary line of any R District or within 500 feet of
any public or private school, church or cemetery, said 500 feet being
measured along the radius of a circle from the center-most point of
the outdoor advertising structure extending in all directions.
(2)
On interstate and limited access highways, outdoor advertising
structures shall not be erected within 500 feet of an interchange
or safety rest area, measured along the interstate or limited access
highway from the beginning or ending of the pavement widening at the
exit from or entrance to the main traveled way.
(3)
Outdoor advertising structures shall maintain a lateral minimum
spacing between any existing or proposed outdoor advertising structure
of 1,000 feet. Required spacing shall be measured along both sides
of the same roadway frontage from the center-most point of the billboard
structure along a line extending from the center-most point of the
outdoor advertising structure which is parallel to the center line
of the roadway to which the outdoor advertising structure is oriented.
(4)
No outdoor advertising structure shall be located closer than
10 feet to any public street right-of-way.
(5)
The minimum side and rear yard requirements applying to a principal
structure as set forth within the zoning district in which the outdoor
advertising structure is to be located shall apply to each outdoor
advertising structure.
(6)
No outdoor advertising structure shall be erected in such a
manner as to block the view from the road or street of any existing
business identification sign or residential or nonresidential structure
or limit or reduce the light and ventilation requirements.
(7)
No outdoor advertising structure shall be constructed within
the clear sight triangle of the public street or road on which it
is situated and such structure shall not, in any case, obstruct or
impede traffic safety.
(8)
No outdoor advertising structure shall be erected over any sidewalk
or public right-of-way.
(9)
Outdoor advertising structures shall not be part of a roof or
wall, nor shall they be mounted on the roof, wall or other part of
a building or any other structure.
B.
Size and height. An off-premises outdoor advertising structure shall
have a maximum allowable gross surface area of 450 square feet per
sign face. This gross surface shall be permitted, provided that all
of the following additional requirements are met:
(1)
An outdoor advertising structure shall have no more than two
sign faces per outdoor advertising structure, which may be placed
back to back or in a V-shaped configuration having an interior angle
of 90° or less.
(2)
The dimensions of the gross surface area of the outdoor advertising
structure sign face shall not exceed 20 feet in total height or 25
feet in total length, provided that the total allowable gross surface
area for the sign face is not exceeded.
(3)
An outdoor advertising structure shall have a maximum height
above the surface of the roadway from which it is intended to be viewed
of 40 feet.
C.
Construction methods. Off-premises outdoor advertising structures
shall be constructed in accordance with applicable provisions of the
Township Building Code, as now or hereafter adopted, and shall meet
all of the following additional requirements:
(1)
An outdoor advertising structure shall have a maximum of one
vertical support, being a maximum of three feet in diameter or width
and without additional bracing or vertical supports.
(2)
An outdoor advertising structure sign face shall be independently
supported and shall have vertical supports of metal which are galvanized
or constructed of approved corrosive-resistant, combustible materials.
Outdoor advertising structures constructed with galvanized metal shall
not be painted.
(3)
The one vertical support shall be capable of enabling the entire
sign face to be able to withstand a minimum one-hundred-mile-per-hour
wind load. Structural design computations shall be made and certified
by a registered engineer and shall be submitted to the Township with
the application for conditional use.
(4)
The base shall be installed using a foundation and footings
approved by the Township Community Development Department for the
type of construction proposed.
(5)
The entire base of the outdoor advertising structure parallel
to the sign face shall be permanently landscaped with suitable shrubbery
and/or bushes of a minimum height of three feet, placed in such a
manner as to screen the foundation of the structure.
(6)
Landscaping shall be maintained by the sign owner in an attractive
and healthy manner in accordance with accepted conservation practices.
(7)
No bare cuts shall be permitted on a hillside.
(8)
All cuts or fills shall be permanently seeded or planted.
(9)
An outdoor advertising structure with display lighting shall
be constructed so that it does not glare upon adjoining property and
shall not exceed a maximum foot-candle of 1.5 upon the adjoining property.
(10)
Display lighting shall not operate between 12:00 midnight and
5:00 a.m., prevailing local time.
(11)
No outdoor advertising structure, sign face or display lighting
shall move, flash or emit noise. No display lighting shall cause distractions,
confusion, nuisance or hazards to traffic, aircraft or other properties.
D.
Maintenance.
(1)
An off-premises outdoor advertising structure shall be entirely
painted every three years, unless constructed of an approved corrosive-resistant
material.
(2)
Every 10 years, the owner of the outdoor advertising structure
shall have a structural inspection made of the outdoor advertising
structure by a qualified Pennsylvania-registered engineer and shall
provide to the Township a certificate from the engineer certifying
that the outdoor advertising structure is structurally sound.
(3)
Annual inspections of the outdoor advertising structure shall
be conducted by the Township to determine compliance with this chapter.
(4)
Outdoor advertising structures found to be in violation of this
chapter shall be brought into compliance or removed within 30 days,
upon proper notification by the Township.
(5)
Outdoor advertising structures using removable paper or other
materials shall be maintained in such condition as to eliminate loose
or frayed material protruding or hanging from the structure. All paper
and other waste materials shall be removed from the site and disposed
of properly whenever any sign face is changed.
E.
Liability insurance. The applicant for a sign permit to erect an
off-premises outdoor advertising structure shall provide a certificate
of insurance for public liability and property damage which holds
the Township harmless. The amount of insurance to be maintained shall
be determined and adjusted from time to time by resolution of the
Township Commissioners. The insurance certificate shall contain a
clause stating that the insurance shall not be cancelled or reduced
without first giving 30 days' notice to the Township.
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Table 700A - Identification Sign Standards - Wall Signs
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Land Use
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Aggregate Area
(square feet)
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Single-family residential
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Not permitted
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Multiple-family residential
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10 square feet
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Nonresidential building or use in a residential zone
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25 square feet, aggregate
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Business and industrial
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See Table 700B
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Table 700B — Sign Area
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Distance of sign from road or adjacent commercial or industrial
zone
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Percentage of building elevation in square feet permitted
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0 to 100 feet
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5%
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101 to 300 feet
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10%
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Over 301 feet
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20%
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Table 700C - Identification Sign Standards - Freestanding
Signs A, B, C
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Land Use
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Number of Signs
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Height
(feet)
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Square Feet
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Area Spacing
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Single-family
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Residential subdivision entrance
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2 per entrance
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6 (maximum)
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15 each, 30 in the aggregate
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2 per subdivision entrance (see Subsection F below)
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Multiple-family residential
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2 per entrance
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6 (maximum)
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15 each, 30 in the aggregate
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1 per driveway (see Subsection F below)
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Nonresidential in a residential area
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2 per entrance
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6 (maximum)
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15 each, 30 in the aggregate
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300 (see Subsection F below)
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Commercial and industrial
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2 per entrance
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8 (maximum)
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24 each, 48 in aggregate, § 190-640
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150 (see Subsection G below)
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F.
For subdivision or apartment identification signs placed on a decorative
entry wall approved by the Code Official, two identification signs
shall be permitted to be placed at each entrance to the subdivision
or apartment complex, one on each side of the driveway or entry drive.
G.
For shopping centers or planned industrial parks, two monument-style
freestanding signs not exceeding 50% each of the permitted height
and area, and spaced not closer than 100 feet to any other freestanding
identification sign, shall be permitted to be allowed in lieu of any
freestanding sign otherwise permitted in Table 700B.
H.
For any commercial or industrial development complex exceeding 1,000,000
square feet of gross leasable area or 40 acres in size, such as regional
shopping centers, auto malls or planned commerce parks, one freestanding
sign per street front shall be permitted to be increased in sign area
by up to 50%.
