[Ord. 168, 8/11/1992, Art. 7; as amended by Ord. 240, 8/12/2009, Art. 8]
In order that the legitimate demands for signage can be met
without the unsightly intrusion of an unlimited number of signs of
inappropriate size, dimension and location, any sign erected in Old
Lycoming Township after the effective date of this chapter shall conform
to the following regulations.
[Ord. 168, 8/11/1992, Art. 7; as amended by Ord. 240, 8/12/2009, Art. 8; and by Ord. 265, 5/14/2013, Art. 5]
1.
Signage can include a variety of different types of signs, each with
unique functions. The following list itemizes and describes the types
of signs considered under the provisions of this Part:
A.
Advertising Sign Boards (Billboards). A sign or board which attracts
the attention of motorists or pedestrians to a product, place or activity
that exists or occurs at a location other than the location upon which
the sign is situated, excluding official notices or road signs of
a governmental body or other directional signs; i.e., an off-premises
sign. For the purposes of this chapter, advertising sign boards may
only be free-standing signs.
B.
Awning Signs. Signs that are displayed on or are attached flat against
the surface of an awning which identify the business to which they
are attached; i.e., business identification signs. Such signs shall
project from and be supported by the exterior wall of a building and
may be composed of rigid or non-rigid materials and/or fabric on a
supporting framework. For the purposes of this chapter, awning signs
may be either permanent or retractable.
C.
Business Identification Sign. A sign or board which attracts motorists
or pedestrians to a business, product, service or activity that is
sold, produced, or conducted on the same premises upon which the sign
is located; i.e., an on-premises sign. For the purposes of this chapter,
business identification signs may be either free-standing, parallel
or projecting wall signs, or roof signs, and may be either temporary
or permanent in nature.
D.
Business or Industrial Complex Identification Sign. A sign which
identifies the name of a business or industrial complex, i.e., a shopping
center or shopping mall, office building complex, industrial park,
or similar multi-tenant commercial or industrial facility. The names
of individual businesses or operations located within such complex
may also be displayed on such signs.
E.
Canopy Sign. A sign affixed to the visible surfaces of an attached
or freestanding canopy which identify the business to which they are
attached or accessory; i.e., business identification signs. Such signs
may be located on various sides of the canopy.
F.
Digital Sign. Any type of sign, including but not limited to a business
identification sign, product advertising sign, or billboard, that
consists of or incorporates into its overall design an image-changing
display and/or electronic message board. This definition does not
include basic time and temperature displays or basic scoreboards associated
with recreational uses.
G.
Directional Sign. A sign erected and maintained for the purpose of
providing direction and/or orientation for pedestrian or vehicular
traffic. Such signs may not contain any advertisement or promotional
information.
H.
Franchise Sign. A sign, usually free-standing in nature, which identifies
the name of a franchise(s) which is offered or available at the site
where the sign is located. For the purposes of this chapter, such
signs may be permitted where associated with outdoor businesses.
I.
Free-Standing Sign. A self-supported sign resting on the ground or
supported by means of poles or standards placed in or on the ground.
Such signs may advertise products or items offered for sale or that
are directly related to the premises on which they are located, i.e.,
a business identification sign, or may advertise a business, product
or event located elsewhere, i.e., an advertising sign board.
J.
Image-Changing Advertising Sign Board. An advertising sign board
which is designed so that its advertising face changes mechanically
on a designated frequency.
K.
Institutional Sign. A sign erected and maintained for the purpose
of identifying a school, church or place of worship, park or playground,
government building, library, museum or art gallery, nursing or personal
care home, day care center or nursery, medical clinic, or other institutional
building or use located on the same premises as the sign. Such signs
may be either free-standing or parallel wall signs.
L.
Parallel Wall Sign. A type of wall sign that is attached parallel
to the face of its supporting wall, or a wall sign consisting of individual
letters that are attached parallel to the face of their supporting
wall, and which does not project more than 12 inches from such wall.
M.
Permanent Sign. A sign which is permanently affixed to the ground,
excluding standard real estate or similar signs.
N.
Political Sign. A temporary sign erected to announce or support a
political candidate or issue in connection with any national, state
or local election.
O.
Product or Service Advertising Sign. Devices, structures or objects
used to advertise a product, service, commodity, or activity available
or occurring on the same premises as the sign(s). Such signs shall
include, but need not be limited to, placards, boards, or other devices
which are mounted, hung or painted on the inside of windows and faced
outward, or are placed outside of a business, either on the building
itself or on the same lot as the building, which advertise or are
intended to advertise the variety, type, or pricing of available products
or services. Flags, pennants and banners which advertise specific
products or services shall also be considered product or service advertising
signs for the purposes of this chapter.
P.
Projecting Wall Sign. A type of wall sign which is wholly or partially
dependent on a building for support and which projects more than 12
inches from its supporting wall. Such signs shall be mounted at right
angles to their supporting wall and shall have two faces upon which
information can be displayed.
Q.
Roof Sign. A sign that is mounted on the roof of a building or which
is wholly dependent upon a building for support. For the purposes
of this chapter, such signs may be permitted only as business identification
signs.
R.
Temporary Sign. Flags, pennants, inflatables, portable signs, temporary
business identification signs, political signs, or other special promotional
or advertising devices or banners intended to be erected for a limited
period of time to call attention to a legally permissible business,
activity or special event.
S.
Traffic or Roadway Sign. A sign erected by or with the approval of
the Township or PennDOT which is intended to direct or inform the
general public about traffic or roadway conditions.
T.
Wall Sign. A sign attached to or painted on a wall or part of a wall
of a building.
[Ord. 168, 8/11/1992, Art. 7; as amended by Ord. 240, 8/12/2009, Art. 8; by Ord. 265, 5/14/2013, Art. 5;
and by Ord. 271, 11/10/2015, Art. 5]
1.
The following regulations shall apply to all permitted sign uses:
A.
Construction and Maintenance.
(1)
All signs permitted under this chapter shall be constructed
of durable materials and shall be adequately maintained to present
a legible appearance and to avoid deterioration, decay, or other conditions
which could endanger the public health, safety or welfare.
(2)
All free-standing signs shall be anchored, weighted, spring-loaded
or otherwise designed to minimize wind action and/or noise. The method
of anchoring to be used shall be indicated in the application for
said sign.
(3)
Each sign shall be removed when the circumstances leading to
its erection no longer apply.
B.
Sign Area.
(1)
For the purposes of this chapter, sign area shall include the
entire display face of a single side of a sign, excluding all structural
supports and structural margins not exceeding 12 inches in width on
each border of the sign.
(2)
A double-faced sign shall be considered a single sign, unless
the interior angle formed by the two sides of the sign is greater
than 45°, then each side of the sign shall be considered to be
a separate sign.
(3)
Where a sign consists of individual letters or symbols attached
to a building, the area of the sign shall be considered to be the
smallest rectangle or other regular geometric shape which encompasses
all of the letters and/or symbols.
C.
Placement.
(1)
No sign (whether temporary or permanent) shall be placed within the clear sight triangle of any intersection as per the requirements of § 27-505 of this chapter, nor at any other location that could obstruct or impair a motorist's clear vision. In addition, no sign shall be located where it could be an impediment to pedestrian traffic.
(2)
No sign, other than an official traffic sign, shall be erected
within the right-of-way of any public street or roadway, unless authorized
by the Township for a special purpose.
(3)
The main supporting structure(s) of all free-standing signs
(whether temporary or permanent) shall be set back from the edge of
the adjoining street right-of-way or front property line, whichever
is greater, as follows:
(a)
General use signs, including directional signs: five feet.
(b)
Institutional signs: 10 feet.
(c)
Business identification signs: 10 feet in Residential Districts,
and 15 feet in Commercial, Industrial and Interchange Commercial Districts.
(Temporary business identification signs: 10 feet.)
(d)
Outdoor business franchise signs: 15 feet.
(e)
Business or industrial complex identification signs: 15 feet.
(f)
Advertising sign boards or billboards: 15 feet.
(4)
All free-standing signs located in a Residential District shall
be set back to meet the side and rear yard requirements for accessory
structures in the district in which they are to be located. Free-standing
business identification signs, outdoor business franchise signs, business
or industrial complex identification signs, and advertising sign boards
or billboards located in a Commercial, Industrial, or Interchange
Commercial District shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from all
side and rear property lines.
(5)
When located in a parking, vehicular or pedestrian circulation
area, no freestanding sign shall be situated closer to the ground
than 10 feet, measured from the lowest part of the sign to the finished
grade of the site.
(6)
Signs placed in any identified floodplain district shall be subject to the regulations of the underlying district, except that no sign in any floodplain area may substantially impede natural drainage or the flow of water. (See also § 27-706.)
(7)
No sign shall be painted, erected, affixed or maintained on
a tree, stone (except for ornamental or architectural stones that
may be used to identify a business or personal property), or other
natural object, except for property posting signs, nor shall any sign
be painted, erected, affixed, supported, or maintained on an accessory
storage trailer.
(8)
No sign shall be located on a sidewalk or other walkway which
obstructs or restricts a pedestrian's passage, including temporary
signs.
D.
Height.
(1)
Sign height shall be measured from the average finished grade
of the site beneath the sign to the highest point of the sign or sign
structure, whichever is greater. No person(s) shall artificially increase
the highest maximum height of a sign by altering the grade at the
base of the sign.
(2)
Maximum sign heights for free-standing signs shall be as follows:
(a)
General use signs, including directional signs: six feet.
(b)
Institutional signs: 10 feet.
(c)
Business identification signs: 10 feet in Residential Districts,
35 feet in Commercial and Industrial Districts, and 50 feet in Interchange
Commercial Districts. (Temporary business identification signs - 10
feet.)
(d)
Outdoor business franchise signs: 35 feet.
(e)
Business or industrial complex identification signs: 50 feet
in Commercial and Industrial Districts, and 65 feet in Interchange
Commercial Districts.
(f)
Advertising sign boards or billboards: 50 feet.
(3)
No portion of a wall sign, whether parallel or projecting, shall
extend above the top of the wall or roof line of the wall to which
it is attached, unless it is approved as a roof sign.
(4)
Roof signs may extend no more than five feet above the highest
point of the roof to which they are attached.
E.
Attachment and Projection.
(1)
All signs shall be constructed and fastened securely to prevent
their displacement by the elements. No sign shall be permitted to
swing; however, minimal movement shall be allowed in order to prevent
damage to said sign.
(2)
No sign shall be erected or maintained which could impair free
ingress or egress from any door, window, or fire escape, nor shall
any sign be attached to a vent pipe, fire escape, or the eave of any
building.
(3)
Parallel wall signs may not extend more than 12 inches from
the surface to which they are mounted or attached, nor in any way
interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
(4)
Projecting wall signs shall not extend or project more than
five feet from their supporting structure or wall, nor shall any such
sign extend over a public street or walkway.
(5)
Parallel or projecting wall signs shall have a clearance of
no less than 10 feet, measured from the ground or pavement immediately
beneath the sign to the bottom or lowest part of the sign.
F.
Illumination.
(1)
Illuminated signs shall cause no glare or other disturbance
which would be incompatible with the nature of the neighborhood where
the sign is located or which would in any way impair the vision of
passing motorists. Illumination shall be steady in nature, not flashing,
moving or changing in brilliance, color or intensity, except for approved
time and temperature signs. See also § 27-705.I for requirements
for digital signs.
(2)
To help preserve the character of the Township and avoid disturbing
neighbors in the vicinity of the sign, all internally illuminated
signage shall be lit with non-glaring bulbs or other lighting, and
all externally illuminated signs shall be lit from the top to the
bottom of the sign.
G.
State Regulations. All applicable State regulations shall be met
where signs are proposed in areas adjacent to highways included in
PennDOT's primary and interstate highway systems. Any person desiring
to erect a sign in these areas shall contact PennDOT to determine
if the State's regulations will affect his proposal.
H.
Nonconforming Signs. Signs which existed on or before August 17,
2009, (the effective date of this amendment), and which do not conform
to the requirements of this chapter shall be considered nonconforming
signs, and once removed, shall only be replaced with conforming signs.
Nonconforming signs may however be painted, repaired or maintained,
provided that such maintenance or repair does not extend the dimensions
of the existing sign as per the requirements of this Part.
I.
Special Event Signs. Temporary signs erected to advertise or call
attention to a legally permissible special event or purpose, i.e.,
an auction, a flea market, a carnival, a circus, a fair, festival
or fund-raising event, not including any business identification sign,
may be permitted in any zoning district subject to the following requirements:
(1)
The size or area of each sign shall not exceed 12 square feet.
(2)
Such signs shall not be located within any street right-of-way,
without prior approval of the Township.
(3)
Event signs shall not be displayed more than 30 days prior to
the event.
(4)
The signs shall be removed by the property owner or promoter
within seven days after the event.
J.
Garage, Porch or Yard Sale Signs. Temporary signs advertising garage,
porch or yard sales or other similar periodic events may be permitted
in any zoning district subject to the following requirements:
K.
Political Signs. Temporary signs used to announce or support a political
candidate may be permitted in any zoning district subject to the following
requirement:
(1)
Such signs shall not be located within any street right-of-way,
nor shall they be located within the clear sight triangle of any intersection
or in any other way obstruct or impair a motorist's clear vision.
(2)
All such signs shall be removed by the property owner, the candidate
or the candidate's representative within 14 days after the election
or the Township may remove any such sign without notice.
[Ord. 168, 8/11/1992, Art. 7; as amended by Ord. 240, 8/12/2009, Art. 8; by Ord. 265, 5/14/2013, Art. 5;
and by Ord. 271, 11/10/2015, Art. 5]
1.
Signs may be placed or located in the R-A, R-R, R-S and R-U Districts
subject to the specified requirements. (See also Sign Table at the
end of this Part.)
A.
General Use Signs. The following types and numbers of non-illuminated,
non-advertising general use signs may be permitted in the R-A, R-R,
R-S and R-U Districts as indicated below. Such signs may be designed
as either free-standing or parallel wall signs. (See also § 27-703.C
and D regarding placement and height requirements for such signs.)
(4)
Property or Development Sale and/or Rental Signs. Signs which
advertise the sale, rental or lease of property on which they are
located may be permitted as follows:
(5)
Directional Signs. Signs directing persons or motorists to the
location of churches, schools, non-profit or civic organizations,
places of business, or residential developments may be permitted as
follows:
(7)
Residential Development Identification Signs. Signs which identify
the name of the residential development upon which they are located
may be permitted as follows:
B.
Institutional Signs.
(1)
Externally or internally illuminated, non-advertising institutional
signs may be permitted in the R-A, R-R, R-S, and R-U Districts as
indicated below. Such signs may be designed as either free-standing
or parallel wall signs. (See also § 27-703.C and D regarding
placement and height requirements for such signs.)
(2)
Signs which display the name of a school, church or place of
worship, park or playground, government building, nursing or personal
care home, day care centers, medical or dental clinics, or any other
institutional building or use may be permitted as follows:
C.
Business Identification Signs. The following types of externally
or internally illuminated, business identification signs may be permitted
in the R-A, R-R, R-S, and R-U Districts as indicated below. Such signs
may be designed as either free-standing or parallel wall signs. (See
also § 27-703.C and D regarding placement and height requirements
for such signs.)
(1)
Existing Nonconforming Uses. Signs which identify the name of
an existing non-conforming use (whether a new sign or a replacement
for an existing sign) may be permitted as follows:
(2)
New Commercial Uses. Signs which identify the name of an approved commercial use or activity, including day care facilities, rooming or boarding houses, and professional offices, neighborhood retail activities, or other uses set forth in the District Regulations, §§ 27-303, 27-304, 27-305 and 27-306 may be permitted as follows:
D.
Digital Signs. Digital signs of any type shall be prohibited in residential
zoning districts.
[Ord. 168, 8/11/1992, Art. 7; as amended by Ord. 240, 8/12/2009, Art. 8; by Ord. 265, 5/14/2013, Art. 5;
and by Ord. 271, 11/10/2015, Art. 5]
1.
Signs may be placed or located in the C, I and IC Districts subject
to the specified requirements. (See also Sign Table at the end of
this Part.)
A.
General Use Signs. Those signs permitted in § 27-704.A,
"General Use Signs in the R-A, RR, R-S and R-U Districts," may also
be permitted in the C, I and IC Districts at the same size, in the
same quantity, and in the same style.
B.
Institutional Signs. Those signs permitted in § 27-704.B,
"Institutional Signs in the R-A, RR, R-S and R-U Districts," may also
be permitted in the C, I, and IC Districts, in the same size, same
quantity, and in the same style.
C.
Business Identification Signs. Where proposed in conjunction with
an approved commercial or industrial use or activity, externally or
internally illuminated business identification signs may be permitted
in the C, I and IC Districts as indicated below. Such signs may be
designed as free-standing signs, parallel or projecting wall signs,
canopy or awning signs or roof signs. (See also § 27-703.C
and D regarding placement and height requirements for such signs;
§ 27-705.E for business identification signs in business
or industrial complexes; and § 27-705.G for requirements
for temporary business identification signs.) Total sign area shall
not exceed 600 square feet per business, regardless of the type of
signs utilized or the number of frontages available.
(1)
Free-Standing Signs.
(2)
Parallel or Projecting Wall Signs, Canopy Signs or Awning Signs.
(a)
No more than one parallel or projecting business identification
wall sign may be erected and maintained on a lot in the C, I or IC
District, regardless of the road frontages available for the use.
(b)
No parallel or projecting wall sign shall exceed 300 square
feet in area.
(c)
No wall sign shall occupy more than 25% of the wall to which
it is attached, nor shall any projecting wall sign exceed 20 feet
in length measured vertically.
(d)
Where canopy and/or awning signs are proposed to be used in
addition to a parallel or projecting wall sign, the maximum size of
such wall sign shall be decreased by the amount of area devoted to
the canopy and/or awning signs.
(e)
The maximum area of canopy or awning signs shall not exceed
150 square feet per business.
(f)
The total sign area of canopy or awning signs shall not exceed
25% of the background or face area of the canopy or awning surface
to which such signage is applied or affixed. Neither the background
color of the canopy or awning, nor any patterns located thereon shall
be included in the computation of permissible sign area.
(3)
Roof Signs.
(a)
No more than one roof sign may be erected or maintained on a
lot in the C, I or IC District.
(b)
Business identification roof signs shall not exceed 50 square
feet for each 25,000 square feet, or fraction thereof, of gross floor
area in the building to which they are attached, up to a maximum of
250 square feet in area.
D.
Outdoor Business Franchise Signs. Where proposed in conjunction with
an approved outdoor business (those with a majority of their inventory
situated outside of an enclosed building; i.e., automobile or manufactured
housing dealerships) applicants may be permitted to erect and maintain
signs recognizing the various franchises available or offered on their
site in addition to the business identification signage permitted
in § 27-705.C of this chapter. Such signs may be externally
or internally illuminated and may be designed as either free-standing
or parallel wall signs. They shall also meet the requirements set
forth below. (See also § 27-703.C and D regarding placement
and height requirements for such signs.)
(1)
No more than one free-standing or parallel wall sign may be
provided for each franchise.
(2)
No one franchise sign shall exceed 75 square feet in area.
(3)
The total area of franchise signage per commercial or industrial
operation shall not exceed 50 square feet for each 25,000 square feet,
or fraction thereof, of area devoted to the outdoor business, up to
a maximum of 225 square feet in area.
(4)
Free-standing signs shall be located no closer than 25 feet
to each other.
E.
Business or Industrial Complex Identification Signs. Where proposed
in conjunction with an approved commercial or industrial complex,
shopping mall or shopping center, industrial park, or similar multi-tenant
facility, externally or internally illuminated complex identification
signs may be permitted in the C, I or IC Districts as indicated below.
Such signs may only be designed as free-standing signs. (See also
§ 27-703.C and D regarding placement and height requirements
for such signs.)
(1)
There shall be no more than one commercial or industrial complex
identification sign for each such complex, except that where such
facilities have frontage on two streets or have more than one entrance,
one complex identification sign may be erected on each frontage or
at each entrance.
(2)
In the C and I Districts, business or industrial complex identification
signs shall not exceed 300 square feet in area per face, nor extend
more than 50 feet in height above the average finished grade of the
proposed sign site within a twenty-foot radius of the supporting pole.
In the IC District, such signs shall not exceed 300 square feet in
area per face, nor extend more than 65 feet in height.
(3)
Business or industrial complex identification signs may also
include or display the name of individual businesses or operations
located within the complex, but shall not exceed the size and height
set forth above.
(4)
Individual stores within the complex may be permitted one business
identification parallel wall sign, which shall not exceed more 150
square feet in area, nor more than 25% of the face of the wall to
which it is attached. No free-standing business identification signs
shall be permitted in such complexes.
F.
Product or Service Advertising Signs. Where proposed in conjunction
with an approved commercial or industrial use, non-illuminated product
or service advertising signs may be permitted in the C, I and IC Districts
as indicated below:
(1)
The total amount of permissible product or service advertising
signage per commercial or industrial establishment shall not exceed
50 square feet for establishments containing less than 10,000 square
feet of gross floor area; 75 square feet for establishments containing
between 10,000 and 25,000 square feet of gross floor area; and 100
square feet for establishments containing more than 25,000 square
feet of gross floor area.
(2)
All such signs shall be located on the same lot as the business
or product they are advertising.
G.
Temporary Business Identification Signs. Where proposed in conjunction
with an approved commercial or industrial use or activity, externally
illuminated business identification signs may be permitted on a temporary
basis in the C, I and IC Districts as indicated below. Such signs
may only be designed as free-standing signs. (See also § 27-703.C
and D regarding placement and height requirements for such signs and
§ 27-705.C for standards for permanent business identification
signs.)
(1)
No more than one temporary business identification sign may
be erected and maintained on a lot in the C, I or IC District.
(2)
Temporary business identification signs shall not exceed 32
square feet in area.
(3)
Such temporary signs shall not be displayed for more than 90
days in any six-month period.
(4)
Temporary signs shall be removed by the property or business
owner at the conclusion of the permitted temporary period, at no cost
to the Township.
H.
Advertising Sign Boards (Billboards). Externally illuminated advertising
sign boards or billboards may be permitted in the IC District as indicated
below. Such signs may only be designed as freestanding signs. (See
also § 27-703.B, C, D, F and G regarding area calculations,
placement, height and illumination requirements and State regulations
for such signs.)
(1)
No more than one advertising sign board may be erected and maintained
on a single lot in the IC District.
(2)
Maximum sign area shall not exceed 300 square feet per face.
Advertising sign boards may have two parallel faces, but may not be
vertically or horizontally doubled, nor multiplied further in any
fashion.
(3)
Advertising sign boards shall be located no closer than 1,000
feet (measured on the same side of the street) to any other advertising
sign board, no closer than 500 feet to any residence, and no closer
than 250 feet to the right-of-way of any intersection or highway interchange
exit or entrance ramp.
I.
Digital Signs. Digital signs may be permitted in the C, I, and I-C
Zoning Districts as indicated below:
(1)
No more than one digital sign may be erected and maintained
on a lot in the C, I, and I-C Zoning Districts.
(2)
Digital signs of up to 48 square feet per face shall be permitted
in the C, I, and I-C Zoning Districts. Digital signs exceeding the
maximum permitted area of 48 square feet per face, except for digital
billboards, may be permitted by special exception.
(3)
Digital billboards of up to 300 square feet per face shall be
permitted as a special exception use only in the I-C Zoning District.
[Ord. 168, 8/11/1992, Art. 7; as amended by Ord. 240, 8/12/2009, Art. 8; by Ord. 266, 12/10/2013, Art. 5;
and by Ord. 276, 11/10/2015, Art. 5]
1.
No signs, except property posting signs with a maximum size of two
square feet, shall be permitted in the AE, A or FW Districts, except
as might be necessary by Federal, State or local governments to protect
the health, safety and welfare of the people. If such signs are necessary,
they shall be designed and placed to avoid impeding the natural drainage
or flow of water. (See also Sign Table at the end of this Part.)
2.
Where approval is necessary from PennDOT, the requirements of that
agency shall be met prior to the issuance of a zoning permit.
[Ord. 168, 8/11/1992, Art. 7; as amended by Ord. 240, 8/12/2009, Art. 8]
1.
A zoning permit shall be required for the placement, erection, or alteration of all permanent signs, except as may exempted in Subsection 3 below. All applications for signs being erected on property other than that owned by the applicant shall also include notarized permission from the property owner.
2.
Fees for the issuance of zoning permits for signs shall be paid to
the Township upon filing of an application for such use. All such
fees shall be in accordance with the schedule of fees established
by resolution of the Township. There shall be no fee for the erection
of any sign necessary for the public welfare.
3.
No zoning permits shall be required for the following types of signs, although the requirements of §§ 27-703 and 27-704.A shall remain applicable.
A.
Property posting signs.
B.
Name plates or personal identification signs.
C.
Property or development sale or rental signs.
D.
Special event signs, garage, porch or yard sale signs, or political
signs.
E.
Artisan's signs or other temporary signs intended to be displayed
for a period of time of 30 days or less.
F.
Informational or public service signs, including those advertising
the availability of rest rooms, public telephones, or other public
conveniences, provided that such signs do not advertise any commercial
establishment, activity, product, or goods or services.
[Ord. 168, 8/11/1992, Art. 7; as amended by Ord. 240, 8/12/2009, Art. 8; by Ord. 265, 5/14/2013, Art. 5;
by Ord. 266, 12/10/2013, Art. 5; by Ord. 271, 11/10/2015, Art. 5; and by Ord.
276, 11/10/2015, Art. 5]
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Sign Type
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R-A, R-R, R-S, & R-U
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IC
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AE, A & FW
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I.
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GENERAL USE SIGNS
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A.
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Maximum Size
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Varies
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Varies
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Varies
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2 square feet
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B.
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Minimum Front Yard Setback
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5 feet from R/W
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NA
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C.
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Maximum Height
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6 feet
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6 feet
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6 feet
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NA
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II.
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INSTITUTIONAL SIGNS
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A.
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Maximum Size
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20 square feet
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20 square feet
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20 square feet
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—
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B.
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Minimum Front Yard Setback
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10 feet from R/W
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—
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C.
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Maximum Height
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10 feet
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10 feet
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10 feet
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—
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D.
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Total Number Per Lot
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1 per frontage
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—
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III.
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BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION SIGNS (On-Premises Signs)
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A.
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Free-Standing Signs
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1.
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Maximum Size
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20 square feet
|
300 square feet
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300 square feet
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—
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2.
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Minimum Front Yard Setback
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10 feet from R/W
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15 feet from R/W
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—
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3.
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Maximum Height
|
10 feet
|
35 feet
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50 feet
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—
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4.
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Total Number Per Lot
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
—
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|
B.
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Wall Signs
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1.
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Maximum Size
|
20 square feet
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300 square feet
|
300 square feet
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—
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2.
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Maximum Height
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Top of wall to which attached
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—
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3.
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Total Number Per Lot
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1
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1
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1
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—
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C.
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Roof Signs
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1.
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Maximum Size
|
—
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50 square feet for each 25,000 square feet of gross floor area
- max. 250 square feet
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—
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2.
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Maximum Height
|
—
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5 feet above highest point of roof
|
—
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3.
|
Total Number Per Lot
|
—
|
1
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1
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—
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D.
|
Outdoor Business Franchise Signs
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|
1.
|
Maximum Size
|
—
|
75 feet/franchise - max. 225 square feet
|
—
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2.
|
Minimum Front Yard Setback
|
—
|
15 feet from R/W
|
—
| |||
|
3.
|
Maximum Height
|
—
|
35 feet
|
—
| |||
|
4.
|
Total Number Per Lot
|
—
|
1 per franchise
|
—
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|
E.
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Business or Industrial Complex Identification Signs
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|
1.
|
Maximum Size
|
—
|
300 square feet
|
300 square feet
|
—
| ||
|
2.
|
Minimum Front Yard Setback
|
—
|
15 feet from R/W
|
—
| |||
|
3.
|
Maximum Height
|
—
|
50 feet
|
65 feet
|
—
| ||
|
4.
|
Total Number Per Lot
|
—
|
1 per frontage
|
—
| |||
|
5.
|
Individual Complex Stores (Wall Signs Only)
|
—
|
No more than 25% of wall to which attached - max. 150 square
feet
|
—
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F.
|
Temporary Business Identification Signs
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|
1.
|
Maximum Size
|
—
|
32 square feet
|
—
| |||
|
2.
|
Minimum Front Yard
|
—
|
10 feet from R/W
|
—
| |||
|
3.
|
Maximum Height
|
—
|
10 feet 10 feet
|
—
| |||
|
4.
|
Total Number Per Lot
|
—
|
1
|
1
|
—
| ||
|
IV.
|
ADVERTISING SIGN BOARDS (Off-Premises Signs)
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|
A.
|
Maximum Size
|
—
|
—
|
300 square feet
|
—
| ||
|
B.
|
Minimum Front Yard Setback
|
—
|
—
|
15 feet from R/W
|
—
| ||
|
C.
|
Maximum Height
|
—
|
—
|
50 feet
|
—
| ||
|
D.
|
Total Number Per Lot
|
—
|
—
|
1
|
—
| ||
|
V.
|
DIGITAL SIGNS
| ||||||
|
A.
|
Maximum Size
|
—
|
48 square feet larger by SE, except billboards
|
48 square feet larger by SE, except billboards
Billboards - 300 square feet, by SE
|
—
| ||
|
B.
|
Minimum Front Yard Setback
|
—
|
See applicable district regs.
|
15 feet from R/W
|
—
| ||
|
C.
|
Maximum Height
|
—
|
See applicable district regs.
|
50 feet
|
—
| ||
|
D.
|
Total Number Per Lot
|
—
|
1
|
1
|
—
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