A.
General. 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.
A.
Amount permitted. Only one electronic changeable message center is
permitted per lot of record.
B.
Maximum sign area. The maximum sign area of the electronic changeable
message center at any sign shall not exceed 32 square feet or 40%
of a sign that such message center is incorporated into; whichever
is smaller.
C.
Specifications.
(1)
Electronic changeable message centers are permitted, provided
that the copy does not change more than once every 30 seconds and
the electronic changeable message center does not exceed 50% of the
total area of all signs that is permitted at the lot of record.
(2)
All electronic changeable message centers are required to have
automatic dimming capability that adjusts the brightness to the ambient
light at all times of the day and night.
(3)
All electronic changeable message centers shall be made available
for amber alerts and other emergency community notifications as deemed
necessary by the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction.
(4)
All electronic changeable message centers shall contain a default
design that will freeze the message in one position in the event of
a malfunction.
(5)
All electronic changeable message centers shall be tested for
electromagnetic compatibility and electromagnetic interference to
avoid radio frequency interference from such sign with radios, cellular
telephones, radar, TV signals, hospital equipment, etc.
(6)
No electronic message is permitted to be repeated by flashing
more than once every 16 seconds.
Manual changeable message centers may be incorporated into signage
as follows:
A.
Manual changeable message centers are only permitted at permanent
signs or marquee signs, which enclose the message center component
on all sides with a finish of brick, stone, stucco, powder coated
or comparably finished metal, or sign face that extends not less than
one foot from the message center in all directions. Gaps between the
message center and the finish are permitted to accommodate locks and
hinges for a cover for the message center component, but only to the
extent necessary for such locks and hinges to operate.
B.
Manual changeable message centers shall not be internally lit unless:
(1)
Such centers use opaque inserts with translucent letters, numbers,
or symbols; and
(2)
Blank opaque inserts that are the same color as the opaque portions
of the letters, numbers, and symbols are used over all areas of the
sign where copy is not present; and
(3)
The opaque portion of the letters, numbers, and symbols is the
same color.
A home occupation shall be permitted to have one sign that conforms
to the following:
Landmark signs shall be exempt from size, height, and setback regulations but shall comply with all other regulations set forth in this Part 5.
A.
General. Marquee signs, which may include changeable message centers,
whether electronic or manual, shall be allowed only at assembly uses
intended for the production and viewing of the performing arts or
motion pictures. Such changeable message center may cover no more
than one square foot of sign area for each linear foot of such occupancy's
building frontage.
B.
Projection. Marquee signs, whether on the front or side, shall not
project beyond the perimeter of the marquee.
Menu boards shall be allowed only as an accessory use to assembly
uses intended for food and/or drink consumption having a drive-through
window, provided that:
The purpose of regulating murals is to ensure the continued
visual aesthetic of the community, by allowing for compatible artistic
and creative expression through murals in appropriate locations and
designs. The following criteria seek to establish guidance as to the
compatibility and appropriateness of the theme, location and design
of murals, with minimal intrusion into artistic expression and/or
the substantive, personal or political expressive content of the artwork.
A.
Design.
(1)
The scale of the mural shall be appropriate to the building
and the site.
(2)
The mural shall be appropriate within the context of the surrounding
neighborhood.
(3)
The mural shall be an original design.
(4)
Sponsor and artist names may be incorporated but shall be discreet
and not exceed five 5% of the design.
(5)
Paint utilized should be of a professional quality and intended
for exterior use. Generally reflective, neon, and fluorescent paints
should not be used.
(6)
The mural shall have a weatherproof and vandalism-resistant
coating.
A.
Number per lot of record. Only one off-premises sign is permitted
on a lot of record.
B.
Off-premises advertising sign.
(1)
Area. The maximum sign area of an off-premises advertising sign
shall be 160 square feet per sign face, one sign face per directional
flow of traffic per sign structure.
(2)
Height. The maximum height of an off-premises directional sign
shall be 20 feet.
(3)
Location. The location of an off-premises advertising sign shall
comply with all of the following:
(a)
Off-premises advertising signs shall be located only on a lot
of record contiguous to an NYS designated road. Furthermore, off-premises
advertising signs shall be located in the vicinity of an NYS designated
road that requires such signs to be regulated by the NYS Signs Program,
which is administered by the NYSDOT.
(b)
Off-premises advertising signs shall not be located within a
300-foot radius of an intersection of two or more public roads or
from any bridge.
(c)
Off-premises advertising signs shall not be located closer than
300 linear feet from any other off-premises advertising sign measured
from either side of the same road.
(d)
Off-premises advertising signs shall not be located within a
300-foot radius of any cemetery, place of worship, park or school.
(4)
Setback. The setbacks of an off-premises advertising sign shall
comply with all of the following:
(a)
An off-premises advertising sign shall be set back 10 feet from
the right-of-way of a public road and 25 feet from any side lot line.
(b)
An off-premises advertising sign shall not be located in a rear
yard at a lot of record.
(c)
An off-premises advertising sign shall be set back 25 feet from
any building and/or structure.
C.
Off-premises directional sign. Where permitted by this Part 5, off-premises directional signs shall comply with the following regulations:
(1)
Area. The maximum sign area of an off-premises directional sign
shall be 32 square feet.
(2)
Height. The maximum height of an off-premises directional sign
shall be 15 feet.
(3)
Location.
(a)
Off-premises directional signs may be located near intersections
on a county-, state- and/or Town-designated road but shall not be
located in the visibility triangle as prescribed in this chapter.
Such signs shall take advantage of natural terrain, shall have minimal
impact on the scenic environment, and shall avoid visual conflict
with other signs, signals, or devices within the road's right-of-way.
(b)
Each advertised facility shall be limited to one off-premises
directional sign for each direction of travel on a road.
(c)
An advertised facility shall be within five miles from the road
containing the off-premises directional sign. In very rare circumstances,
an advertised facility may be more than five miles if such facility
is of significant tourist interest, as determined by designated approving
authority.
(d)
Off-premises directional signs shall not be located closer than
100 linear feet from any other off-premises directional sign measured
from either side of the same road.
(4)
Setback. The setbacks of an off-premises directional sign shall
comply with all of the following:
(a)
An off-premises directional sign shall be set back 10 feet from
the right-of-way of a public road and 10 feet from any side lot line.
(b)
An off-premises directional sign shall not be located in a rear
yard at a lot of record.
(c)
An off-premises direction sign shall be set back 25 feet from
any building and/or structure.
A.
General. Projecting signs shall be permitted on any building elevation
but shall be limited to one sign per occupancy along any frontage
with public entrance to such occupancy, and shall have a clearance
of not less than eight feet above the sidewalk or surrounding grade
plane and not less than 15 feet above any public driveway or road.
Such sign shall not project into any public right-of-way without authorization
granted by the AHJ.
B.
Attachment. Projecting signs shall be safely and securely attached
to a building or structure.
B.
Attachment. Wall signs shall be safely and securely attached to the
wall to which the signs are attached. Wood blocks shall not be used
for anchorage, except in the case of wall signs attached to buildings
with walls of wood. A wall sign shall not be supported by anchorages
secured to an unbraced parapet wall.
Window signs subject to the following limitations:
A.
Permanent window signs shall not exceed 40% of the area of a window
and the total area of all window signs, including both permanent and
temporary, shall not exceed 50% of the window area.
B.
Window panels separated by muntins or mullions shall be considered
as one continuous window area.
C.
Window signs shall not be assessed against the sign area permitted
for other sign types.
D.
The display of merchandise available to be purchased shall not be
considered as a sign.
