(a)
Temporary exterior signs.
These signs include a wide variety of visual communications placed in an exterior location which are to be removed after a temporary period of time. Individual types of temporary signs are more specifically defined in various parts of sections 3.13.012 and 3.13.013. Applicable regulations for temporary signs within the CPDD zones are the same as those regulations found in applicable subsections of sections 3.13.008, 3.13.012 and 3.13.013. Those regulations and subsections which apply specifically within the CPDD are set forth under regulations for temporary signs within the CPDD in subsequent sections of this division.
(b)
Permanent exterior commercial signs.
Permitted sign categories and types:
(1)
Detached signs (identifying ground level).
These are freestanding (not attached to a building nor supported by external supports) signs mounted to a solid base at ground level. Also identified as monument signs, the following specific types of detached (ground level identifying) signs are allowed:
(A)
Detached project signs.
Signs located near a street edge which identify a named project (development);
(B)
Detached premises signs.
Signs which identify individual businesses, buildings or organizations.
(C)
Detached premises sign - fuel.
A specialized detached premises sign used specifically for business or brand identification and fuel pricing information for a business establishment engaged in the sale of motor vehicle fuels.
(D)
Detached project/premises combination signs.
Signs located near a commercial development entry which identify both a named building or project (with multiple occupants or tenants) and the individual businesses/organizations located within that development project.
(2)
Detached signs (large development identifying - elevated).
A monument sign (freestanding, self-supporting sign mounted on a solid base) or landmark structure (e.g., water storage tank) constructed at an elevated level which is used to identify large-scale multitenant developments such as shopping centers and major office parks. These signs (when approved) may also be used to identify major tenants within the development.
(3)
Detached signs (flags).
Flags which represent governmental subdivisions, project developments or business establishment/organization identities used for aesthetic purposes or to attract attention to the displaying project or organization.
(4)
Attached premises signs.
Signs physically attached to the exterior of a building which identify or provide information about the building or the business establishments, organizations or tenants located within that building. Attached premises signs include the following specific types of attached signs:
(A)
Primary facade-mounted identification signs.
The main signage which identifies buildings, individual business establishments or organizations at the premises location. Such signs are mounted on upper portions of the building facade(s) and are considered the principal signs identifying the building or business/organization and its location. Such signs are often called “main storefront” signs. Note: Signs which provide information about services, products, locations or subordinate sections within an identified business establishment are not defined as identification signs and are not allowed.
(B)
Facade-mounted identification signs (fuel dispensing canopy).
Signage identifying an individual business or brand which is placed on the facade or fascia of a permanently constructed canopy located over the pumps of a retail fuel (e.g., gasoline) dispensing facility.
(C)
Blade identification signs.
Signage which identifies business establishments or organizations at occupied premises located on or along a pedestrian way. Such signs are mounted on a mast or bracket extending from the building facade over the pedestrian way.
(D)
Attached identification signs (other).
Signage applied or attached to lower levels of the building facade, doors, windows, awnings or other physical attachments to the building which provides additional identification for individual business establishments or organizations located within the premises.
(E)
Premises information signs.
Signage applied or attached to the exterior of the building facade, doors or windows which conveys information about a business/organization occupant(s) such as the address, hours of operation, entry/exit, phone number and e-mail address. Note: Advertising information is not included nor allowed as part of a premises information sign. Advertising information, including information about services, products, locations or subordinate sections within the business premises, is not allowed on the exterior of any building for any business establishment or other organization within the building premises.
(F)
Restaurant menu information signs.
Signage displayed near the entry to a restaurant which conveys information about that restaurant’s menu selections and prices. Such signage is sometimes described as a restaurant menu board sign.
(c)
Interior commercial signs.
Permanent or temporary signs attached to or displayed within the interior premises of a building, or business establishments/organizations located within the building, and that are readily visible from the exterior of the building, which provide information about the building, the occupants or the products/services provided by the occupant. Specific types of interior signs include:
(1)
Interior information signs.
Signage applied or attached to the interior of the premises such as on the entry door, windows or walls which conveys information about the business/organization such as the address, hours of operation, entry/exit, etc. Advertising information is not included and not considered as part of a premises information sign.
(2)
Interior advertising signs.
Signage displayed within the interior of a business establishment/organization premises which conveys information about the products, services, prices, and special events (i.e., sales and seasonal activity) offered or being promoted by the business establishment/organization.
(d)
Site directional and information signs.
Provide information to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic which is of assistance in finding and accessing locations on a large site or within a certain area. Such signs may also be used to provide sales, leasing and construction information within a development or project.
(e)
Permanent exterior residential signs.
Permitted categories and types:
(1)
Residential development identification signs.
Signs located at or near a residential development entry (or entries) which identify either a single-family or multifamily residential development by name.
(2)
Site directional and information signs.
Signage which provides information to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic which is of assistance in finding and accessing locations within the residential development area. Such signage may also be used to provide sales, leasing and construction information. (Note: These directional signs are not to be construed to mean town street signs which identify street names.)
(Ordinance 2006-017, sec. 152.10, adopted 8/1/06)