Table 9.1. Permitted Sign Locations and Permit Types
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Key:
PR: Permit required
E: Exempt (no permit required)
(T): Temporary
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Sign Type
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LDR
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MDR
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VC
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TC
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NC
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I
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LI
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RHR
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BMV
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Table Number
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Address
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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9.2.L
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A-frame (T)
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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9.2.Q
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Awning
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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9.2.A
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Banner (T)
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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9.2.R
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Canopy
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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9.2.B
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Corner
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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9.2.C
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Development (T)
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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9.2.S
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Directional
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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9.2.M
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Freestanding pole
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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9.2.D
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Flag signs
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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9.2.N
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Freestanding ground/monument
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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9.2.E
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Home occupation
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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9.2.P
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Marquee
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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9.2.F
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Off-premises sign
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PR
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9.2.J
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Projecting
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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9.2.G
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Personal expression signs
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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9.2.U
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Real estate (T)
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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9.2.T
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Security/warning
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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E
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9.2.O
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Wall
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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9.2.H
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Wall plaque
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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9.2.K
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Window
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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PR
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9.2.I
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NOTES:
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Not permitted signs are gray.
Additional district-specific standards can be found in § 155-9.8.
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Table 9.2. General Sign Type Standards and Regulations
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A.
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Awning Sign
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Description
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A sign painted on, printed on, or applied to a nonstructural
covering that projects from a wall for the purpose of shielding a
doorway or window. An awning can be fixed in place or can be raised
or retracted to a position against the building when not in use.
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Height
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Number (maximum)
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Sign Area (maximum)
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Copy Height (maximum)
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8 feet minimum - 15 feet maximum in compliance with § 155-3.6D(1)
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n/a
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25% of the area of the sloped plane
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12 inches for vertical plane
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Regulations
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(1)
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An awning without lettering or other advertising shall not be
regulated as a sign.
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(2)
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Shall meet the requirements of § 155-3.6, Projections.
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(3)
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Shall not exceed 30 feet in horizontal width.
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(4)
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Only one emblem or logo is permitted on an awning.
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(5)
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May project into the public right-of-way to within six feet of the curb and shall comply with § 155-3.6D(1).
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(6)
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Awning signs mounted on a multitenant building shall be similar
in terms of height and projection across all tenants in the building.
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Table 9.2. General Sign Type Standards and Regulations
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B.
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Canopy Sign
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Description
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A sign that is part of, or attached to, a canopy.
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Height
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Number (maximum)
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Sign Area (maximum)
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Copy Height (maximum)
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8 feet minimum - 15 feet maximum in compliance with § 155-3.6E(1)
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1 per entry
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40 square feet maximum per sign
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18 inches
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Regulations
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(1)
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A canopy without lettering or other advertising shall not be
regulated as a sign.
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(2)
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Shall meet the requirements of § 155-3.6, Projections.
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(3)
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Shall not exceed 30 feet in horizontal width.
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(4)
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Only one emblem or logo is permitted on a canopy.
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(5)
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May project into building setback to within six feet of the curb and shall comply with § 155-3.6E(1).
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(6)
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Canopy signs mounted on a multitenant building shall be similar
in terms of height and projection across all tenants in the building.
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(7)
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Canopy signs may be affixed to the sides or front face of the
canopy.
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Table 9.2. General Sign Type Standards and Regulations
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C.
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Corner Sign
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Description
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Height
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Number (maximum)
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Sign Area (maximum)
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Copy Height (maximum)
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n/a
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1 per building corner
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40 square feet
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18 inches
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Regulations
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(1)
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Corner signs may not extend above eaves or parapets.
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(2)
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A maximum projection of no more than 2 feet is permitted.
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Table 9.2. General Sign Type Standards and Regulations
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D.
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Freestanding Pole Sign
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Description
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A freestanding sign that is permanently supported in a fixed
location by a structure of one or more poles, posts, uprights, or
braces from the ground; and is not supported by a building or a base
structure
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Height
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Number (maximum)
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Sign Area (maximum)
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Copy Height (maximum)
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15 feet maximum
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1 per parcel
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40 square feet
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18 inches
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Regulations
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(1)
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Shall provide a minimum clearance of 10 feet.
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(2)
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Shall have a minimum setback of 5 feet from the right-of-way
to the edge of the sign.
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(3)
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Shall only be externally illuminated or internally illuminated
by channel letters.
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(4)
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Manual changeable copy signs are permitted.
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Table 9.2. General Sign Type Standards and Regulations
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E.
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Freestanding Ground/Monument Sign
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Description
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A freestanding sign that is permanently supported by an internal
structural framework or integrated into landscaping or other solid
structural features (also known as a "ground sign")
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Height
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Number (maximum)
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Sign Area (maximum)
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Copy Height (maximum)
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4 feet maximum for 1 or 2 tenants or up to 8 feet maximum for
3 or more tenants
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1 per street frontage
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20 square feet for 1 or 2 tenants and 40 square feet for 3 or
more tenants
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18 inches
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Regulations
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(1)
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Maximum clearance to the bottom of the sign is one foot.
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(2)
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Shall have a minimum setback of 5 feet from the right-of-way.
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(3)
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The width of the top of the sign structure may be no more than
120% of the width of the base.
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(4)
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May be externally illuminated or internally illuminated by channel
letters.
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(5)
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Manual changeable copy signs are permitted.
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Table 9.2. General Sign Type Standards and Regulations
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F.
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Marquee Sigh
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Description
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A sign attached to a marquee.
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Height
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Number (maximum)
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Sign Area (maximum)
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Copy Height (maximum)
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n/a
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1 per frontage
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75 square feet
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24 inches
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Regulations
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(1)
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May be externally illuminated or internally illuminated by channel
letters.
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(2)
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May project into the public right-of-way; however, no closer
than six feet from the curb.
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(3)
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Shall only be located above the principal public entrance along
a frontage.
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(4)
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Manual changeable copy signs are permitted.
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Table 9.2. General Sign Type Standards and Regulations
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G.
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Projecting Sign
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Description
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A double-sided sign which is mounted perpendicular to a building's
facade.
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Height
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Number (maximum)
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Sign Area (maximum)
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Copy Height (maximum)
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n/a
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1 per tenant
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9 square feet per side
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8 inches
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Regulations
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(1)
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Shall have a minimum separation of 15 feet from another projecting
sign.
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(2)
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May project up to four feet from the building wall.
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(3)
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Supports shall be affixed to a building facade and shall not
obstruct upper story windows or openings.
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(4)
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May project into the public right-of-way; however, no closer
than six feet from the curb.
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(5)
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Only channel letters may be internally illuminated.
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Table 9.2. General Sign Type Standards and Regulations
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H.
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Wall Sign
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Description
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A sign erected against or painted on the wall of any building,
displayed on windows or doors.
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Height
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Number (maximum)
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Sign Area (maximum)
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Copy Height (maximum)
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n/a
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1 per tenant per storefront
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40 square feet maximum per sign
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18 inches or 30 inches if over 40 feet from ROW
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REGULATIONS
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(1)
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Shall not extend above a cornice, wall, parapet wall or building
façade.
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(2)
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May not obstruct windows or other building openings.
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(3)
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Only channel letters may be internally illuminated.
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Table 9.2. General Sign Type Standards and Regulations
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I.
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Window Sign
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Description
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A sign that is applied, painted, or affixed to a window, or
placed inside a window, within three feet of the glass, facing the
outside of the building, and easily seen from the outside.
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Height
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Number (maximum)
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Sign Area (maximum)
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Copy Height (maximum)
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n/a
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n/a
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10% of window
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n/a
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Regulations
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(1)
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The following window signs are permitted:
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(a)
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Letters painted directly on the window
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(b)
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Nonilluminated hanging signs hung behind the glass.
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(c)
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Vinyl applique letters applied to the window. Appliques shall
consist of individual letters or graphics with no visible background.
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(2)
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Window signs shall not obscure the interior view.
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(3)
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Window signs shall not be lit except as below.
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(a)
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Neon signs within window displays shall be limited to one per
window opening, maximum coverage of 10% of the window size, and no
flashing.
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Table 9.2. General Sign Type Standards and Regulations
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J.
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Off-Premises Sign
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Description
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A sign which advertises a use not located on the premises on
which the sign is located.
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Height
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Number (maximum)
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Sign Area (maximum)
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Copy Height (maximum)
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20 feet minimum; 35 feet maximum
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n/a
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675 square feet
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48 inches
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Regulations
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(1)
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Sign shall not be mounted to the facade of any building.
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(2)
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Illumination shall be allowed only upon grant of a special exception
by the Zoning Hearing Board, subject to the following requirements:
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(a)
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The illumination of off-premises signs within 500 feet of a
residential zoning district or residential use shall not be permitted.
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(b)
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All illumination shall be external, shielded, and shall be mounted
directly above each illuminated face of the off-premises sign.
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(c)
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The location, luminaire type, wattage, and illumination patterns,
and the means of control shall be specified. The lighting shall be
designed to prevent the direct off-site transmission of light directly
from the light source, to shield the source of illumination and to
prevent glare as viewed from off-site.
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(d)
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The source of illumination shall be screened from view from
vehicles on adjacent roadways and from adjacent properties.
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(e)
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No light source emanating from behind, within or on the face
of the off-premises sign shall be permitted.
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(f)
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Rotating, flashing, pulsing, moving or oscillating light sources,
lasers, light emitting diodes (LEDs), organic LEDs, beacons or strobe
lighting shall not be permitted.
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(3)
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Separation.
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(a)
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The minimum distance between off-premises signs and any LDR,
MDR, VC, TC, and CAD District is 500 feet.
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(b)
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The minimum distance between off-premises signs is 1,500 feet.
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(c)
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The minimum distance between any off-premises sign and the entrance
or exit ramp or merging traffic lane of any limited access highway
is 1,000 feet.
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(d)
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Obstruction. No off-premises sign shall overhang a public or
private right-of-way nor shall it interfere with a 200-foot line of
sight in any direction at an intersection.
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Table 9.2. General Sign Type Standards and Regulations
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K.
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Wall Plaque Sign
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Height
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Number (maximum)
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Sign Area (maximum)
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Copy Height (maximum)
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5 feet maximum
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1 per entry
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6 square feet
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6 inches
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Regulations
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(1)
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Shall not project more than 3 inches from the building.
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(2)
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May be internally illuminated.
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Table 9.2. General Sign Type Standards and Regulations
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L.
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Address Sign
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Height
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Number (maximum)
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Sign Area (maximum)
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Copy Height (maximum)
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5 feet maximum
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1 per frontage
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3 square feet per sign face in LDR and 5 square feet in all
other districts
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n/a
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Regulations
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(1)
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Address signs shall be provided with a minimum of one at the
main entry.
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Table 9.2. General Sign Type Standards and Regulations
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M.
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Directional Sign
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Height
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Number (maximum)
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Sign Area (maximum)
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Copy Height (maximum)
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5 feet maximum
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1 per direction point per parcel
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4 square feet
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n/a
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Regulations
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(1)
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Permitted only in VC, TC, RHR, I, CAD
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Table 9.2. General Sign Type Standards and Regulations
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N.
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Flag Sign
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Description
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Signage on a flag advertising a business or use.
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Height
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Number (maximum)
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Sign Area (maximum)
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Copy Height (maximum)
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n/a
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2
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15 square feet
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n/a
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Regulations
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(1)
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Not permitted in LDR and MDR Districts.
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(2)
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Shall be spaced a minimum 50 feet apart.
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(3)
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Feather/flutter flags are not permitted.
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(4)
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No freestanding or ground-mounted installation for flag signs.
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Table 9.2. General Sign Type Standards and Regulations
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O.
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Security/Warning Sign
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Description
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Sign displaying restrictions associated with the property.
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Height
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Number (maximum)
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Sign Area (maximum)
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Copy Height (maximum)
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n/a
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1 per frontage
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1 square foot
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n/a
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Regulations
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(1)
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Shall not project more than 3 inches from the building.
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(2)
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May be internally illuminated.
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Table 9.2. General Sign Type Standards and Regulations
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P.
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Home Occupation Sign
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Description
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Sign advertising a home business.
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Height
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Number (maximum)
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Sign Area (maximum)
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Copy Height (maximum)
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n/a
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1 per parcel
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1 square foot
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n/a
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Regulations
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(1)
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Historic home occupation is limited to 2 square feet of sign
area.
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Table 9.2. General Sign Type Standards and Regulations
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Q.
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A-Frame Sidewalk (Temporary) Sign
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Description
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A type of freestanding, portable sign consisting of two faces
connected and hinged at the top and whose message is targeted to pedestrians
(also known as a "sandwich board" sign).
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Height
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Number (maximum)
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Sign Area (maximum)
|
Copy Height (maximum)
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3.5 feet minimum
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1 per ground floor tenant
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8.75 square feet
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n/a
| |
Regulations
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(1)
|
May be located in the public right-of-way and shall be no closer
than three feet from the curb and shall maintain a minimum clear pedestrian
pathway of four feet.
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(2)
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May only be displayed during business hours.
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(3)
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Shall be weighted, temporarily secured, or placed so as to avoid
being carried away by high winds. A-frame signs must be taken in during
inclement weather.
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(4)
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Illumination of any A-frame sign is prohibited.
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Table 9.2. General Sign Type Standards and Regulations
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R.
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Banner (Temporary)
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Description
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A sign consisting of cloth, bunting, plastic, paper, or similar
nonrigid material attached to a structure, pole, rope, wire, or framing
which is anchored on two or more edges or at all four corners. Banners
are temporary in nature and do not include flag signs.
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Height
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Number (maximum)
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Sign Area (maximum)
|
Copy Height (maximum)
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10 feet minimum
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1 per parcel
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25 square feet
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18 inches
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Regulations
| ||||
(1)
|
Shall be spaced a minimum of 20 feet from each other.
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(2)
|
May be erected for a period of time not to exceed 30 cumulative
days in a calendar year.
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(3)
|
Limited to two permits per parcel per 12-month period.
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(4)
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Shall be removed within 14 days of the end of occupancy, unless
otherwise specified in this chapter.
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Table 9.2. General Sign Type Standards and Regulations
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S.
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Development Sign (Construction) (Temporary)
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Height
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Number (maximum)
|
Sign Area (maximum)
|
Copy Height (maximum)
| |
6 feet maximum
|
1 per frontage
|
10 square feet
|
12 inches
| |
Regulations
| ||||
(1)
|
May not be erected until final approval of the development by
the Board of Commissioners and shall be removed upon completion of
active work. Active work shall be interpreted by the Director of Building
and Planning.
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(2)
|
Shall be removed within 14 days of the end of occupancy, unless
otherwise specified in this chapter.
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(3)
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Shall not be located within a public right-of-way.
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Table 9.2. General Sign Type Standards and Regulations
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T.
|
Real Estate Sign(Temporary)
| |||
Height
|
Number (maximum)
|
Sign Area (maximum)
|
Copy Height (maximum)
| |
5 feet maximum
|
1 per frontage
|
6 square feet
|
12 inches
| |
Regulations
| ||||
(1)
|
Shall be removed upon transfer of the property.
| |||
(2)
|
Shall not be located within a public right-of-way.
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Table 9.2. General Sign Type Standards and Regulations
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U.
|
Personal Expression Sign
| |||
Description
| ||||
An on-premises sign that expresses an opinion, interest, position,
or other noncommercial message.
| ||||
Height
|
Number (maximum)
|
Sign Area (maximum)
|
Copy Height (maximum)
| |
5 feet maximum
|
n/a
|
12 square feet
|
n/a
| |
Regulations
| ||||
(1)
|
May not be commercial in nature.
| |||
(2)
|
Shall not be illuminated.
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