These regulations apply to all permanent signs located within
any CPDD or NFPDD zone:
(1)
Only
signs that are specifically allowed by this regulation may be displayed.
All other signs and types of signs not specifically permitted are
forbidden within the CPDD and NFPDD.
(2)
For
any multitenant development with more than one exterior identification
sign, the developer must prepare a governing set of rules and restrictions
for all exterior signs in the development. Such rules and restrictions
must ensure that the exterior building signs are constructed and displayed
in coordinated fashion for all tenants within the development.
(3)
A
sign shall not rotate, gyrate, blink, flash, or move in any fashion.
(4)
Off-premises
signs are not permitted.
(5)
Roof
signs are not permitted.
(6)
Sign
copy on any sign shall be coordinated in size, color and type style.
(7)
Sign
copy shall be applied in a manner which avoids shadow distortion.
(8)
Primary
attached building identification signs shall be mounted in a position
on the building facade. In no case shall a sign extend in height above
the horizontal line where the building wall plane intersects the building
roof line. When mounted on a parapet, no sign may extend above the
parapet wall.
(9)
Logo
symbols shall not exceed the maximum sign height or be 50% greater
than the actual letter height; symbols may not be located closer than
1/2 letter height to any building edge, window, door, column, corner,
mullion, sign band, canopy or other significant architectural feature.
Exceptions may be granted to these size and location requirements
when the logo is part of a registered trademark.
(10)
A change panel may be incorporated within the allowable sign area
where information is subject to change on a regular basis, for example,
price information signs at vehicle fueling stations and in the signs
of institutional organizations such as churches, schools, governmental
entities and nonprofit service agencies.
(11)
A sign’s background color shall be limited to one color only.
(12)
Copy color shall contrast with the background color.
(13)
When there are multiple individual identifying business signs on
a building (e.g., retail strip center), all signs must be coordinated
in size, color and type of sign.
(14)
Paint on nonferrous metals shall be a Matthews acrylic polyurethane
or equal self-etching primer.
(15)
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, any sign
authorized in this article may contain a noncommercial message in
lieu of a commercial message.
(Ordinance 2006-017, sec. 152.12(A),
adopted 8/1/06)
(a)
Permitted zones.
This sign is permitted with a special
use permit only in the following CPDD zones when specifically allowed
and approved as part of the overall project development site plan:
(b)
Governing requirements.
(1)
Location.
Must be located near the street frontage normally
within the landscape setback zone near the project entry.
(2)
Design.
The sign must be an elevated monument style
sign or an existing elevated landmark structure. (Pole signs are not
permitted.) If an elevated monument sign is used, the sign must be
designed and constructed incorporating materials and design elements
used in the project/building(s) being identified. The proposed design
of the sign (including all dimensions, materials and lighting) shall
be submitted as part of the project site plan for specific approval.
The sign copy for identified individual businesses (if used) must
be uniform in design and size.
(3)
Lighting.
The sign may be illuminated only with either:
(A)
Internal illumination that lights only the sign copy and not the
sign background;
(B)
Halo lighting; or
(C)
Other lighting specifically approved as part of the special use permit
approval.
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Notes: Neon lighting and internal illumination (other than specifically
permitted above) is not allowed. When not required for evening and
night business operation, security or other lighting needs, the town
encourages the reduction of sign lighting (dimming or turning off)
during time periods when sign illumination is unnecessary.
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(4)
Number of signs.
Only one sign of this type is permitted
per authorized project.
(Ordinance 2006-017, sec. 152.12(B),
adopted 8/1/06)
(a)
Permitted zones.
The following types of commercial signs
are permitted for general use in the following zones when constructed
according to the governing requirements for each sign:
(1)
CPDD zones.
(A)
Northern Ceremonial Parkway Zone (Zone A).
(B)
Northern Office Commercial Zone (Zone B).
(C)
Town Center Zone (Zone E).
(D)
Western Office Commercial Zone (Zone F).
(E)
Old Highway 5 Zone (Zone G).
(F)
Southern Ceremonial Parkway Zone (Zone J).
(G)
Southern Edge Commercial Zone (Zone K).
(H)
Northeastern Gateway Zone (Zone M).
(I)
Highway 5 Nonresidential Zone (Zone N).
(b)
Detached project sign.
(1)
Location.
Must be located near the street frontage within
the landscape setback zone near the project entry. The sign shall
be located so that it does not interfere with required line-of-sight
visibility needed for safe ingress/egress at the project entry.
(2)
Design.
The sign shall be a monument sign designed and
constructed in accordance with one of the following criteria:
(A)
Per diagram #54 of the Fairview Central Business District Guidelines.
The sign shall conform to the specified dimensions and the placement
of messages shown on diagram #54 and shall be constructed incorporating
the same materials used in the building(s) being identified. Project
name information may be substituted for corporate name information
shown in diagram #54.
(B)
A custom-designed monument sign which is not greater than 11 feet
in length or 5 feet in height. The sign must be primarily of masonry
construction and must incorporate the primary material used in the
construction of the building being identified. When the sign design
includes non-masonry materials in the sign face, that non-masonry
portion of the sign face may not exceed fifteen (15) square feet in
size and must be framed on at least three sides by the predominant
masonry construction. The sign must include the street number address
of the project being identified.
(3)
Lighting.
The sign may be illuminated only with either:
(A)
Concealed external shielded low-profile floodlights;
(B)
Internal illumination that lights only the sign copy and not the
sign background;
(C)
Halo lighting.
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Note: When not required for evening and night business operation,
security or other lighting needs, the town encourages the reduction
of sign lighting (dimming or turning off) during time periods when
sign illumination is unnecessary.
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(4)
Number of signs.
Only one sign of this type is permitted
per project. Where the project has frontage on more than one street,
one sign is permissible for each separate frontage location.
(c)
Detached premises sign.
(1)
Location.
Detached premises signs are located as follows
based on the conditions of their use:
(A)
When used to identify an individual business occupying a stand-alone
building, the sign may be located near the street edge within the
landscape setback area or it may be located outside the landscape
setback area away from the street in a separate landscape bed which
extends 2-1/2 feet from the base of the sign. The sign shall be located
so that it does not interfere with required line-of-sight visibility
needed for safe ingress/egress at the project entry.
(B)
When used to identify an individual business that occupies space
within a building housing multiple tenants, the sign must be located
outside the landscape setback zone and set on the business premises
in a separate landscape bed which extends at least 2-1/2 feet from
the base of the sign structure. Notwithstanding allowances for use
of this type sign, a permit for such sign may be withheld in those
circumstances where multiple signs within one project would create
confusion, clutter or excessive signage not in keeping with the project’s
overall design.
(2)
Design.
Must be built as a monument style sign incorporating
the materials used in the building being identified.
(A)
When a detached premises sign is located near the street edge within
the landscape setback zone, the sign shall be a monument sign designed
and constructed in accordance with one of the following criteria:
(i)
Per diagram #54 in the Fairview Central Business District Guidelines.
The sign shall conform to the specified dimensions and placement of
messages shown on the diagram. Individual business names and information
may be substituted in the sign face area for the corporate information
shown in the diagram.
(ii)
A custom-designed monument sign which is not greater than 11
feet in length or 5 feet in height. The sign must be primarily of
masonry construction and must incorporate the primary material used
in the construction of the building being identified. When the sign
design includes non-masonry materials in the sign face, that non-masonry
portion of the sign face may not exceed 15 square feet in size and
must be framed on at least three sides by the predominant masonry
construction. The sign must include the street number address of the
premises being identified.
(B)
When a detached premises sign is located away from a street edge
outside the landscape setback zone, the signs may be constructed according
to custom individual designs. The sign must not exceed 4 feet in height
nor exceed 5 feet in width. The sign may not exceed 15 square feet
of sign face area. (Note: Sign face area does not include a masonry
base or surrounding elements which may frame the sign.) When multiple
businesses are identified on the same sign, the sign copy identifying
the separate businesses must be uniform in design, color and size.
(Note: Variation is permitted for corporate logos used in conjunction
with the sign copy.)
(3)
Lighting.
The sign may be illuminated only with either:
(A)
Concealed external shielded low-profile floodlights;
(B)
Internal illumination that lights only the sign copy and not the
sign background;
(C)
Halo lighting.
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Note: When not required for evening and night business operation,
security or other lighting needs, the town encourages the reduction
of sign lighting (dimming or turning off) during time periods when
sign illumination is unnecessary.
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(4)
Number of signs.
Only one sign of this type is permitted
per individual business except where a business has frontage on more
than one street. When a business has frontage on more than one street,
one sign is permitted for each street frontage location.
(d)
Detached premises sign - fuel.
Permitted for use only
at a motor vehicle fuel dispensing business which is approved for
use in specific CPDD and NFPDD zones. Some zones require a special
use permit and have special requirements for fuel dispensing business
locations in those zones.
(1)
Location.
Must be located near the street frontage within
the landscape setback zone near the premises entry or entries. The
sign shall be located so that it does not interfere with required
line-of-sight visibility needed for safe ingress/egress at the project
entry.
(2)
Design.
The sign shall be a monument sign designed and
constructed incorporating the same materials used in the building
being identified.
(A)
The sign must include a masonry base and masonry sides enclosing
the sign face. The overall sign (including masonry elements) dimensions
may not exceed 5-1/2 feet in height and it may not exceed 9-1/2 feet
in length.
(B)
Brand, corporate or business identification logos must be placed
on a masonry background which is separated from the sign face providing
the fuel pricing information.
(C)
Fuel pricing information may be provided using electronic reader
board information with black background or with other numerical symbols
on a sign face which meet the lighting requirements for the sign.
(3)
Lighting.
The sign may be illuminated only with either:
(A)
Concealed external shielded floodlights;
(B)
Internal illumination that lights only the sign copy and not the
sign background;
(C)
Halo lighting.
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Note: When not required for evening and night business operation,
security or other lighting needs, the town encourages the reduction
of sign lighting (dimming or turning off) during time periods when
sign illumination is unnecessary.
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(4)
Number of signs.
Only one such sign of this type is
permitted per individual fuel dispensing business except where the
business has frontage on more than one street. Where a business has
frontage on more than one street, one sign is permitted for each street
frontage location.
(e)
Detached project/premises combination sign.
(1)
Location.
Must be located near the street frontage within
the landscape setback zone near the project entry.
(2)
Design.
The sign shall be a monument sign designed and
constructed incorporating the same materials used in the project being
identified.
(A)
The sign must include a masonry base and it must include masonry
or other horizontal and vertical construction elements to frame the
sign face.
(B)
The sign base must be set in a landscaped bed with dedicated landscaping
around the sign extending at least 2 feet from the sign base.
(C)
The overall sign (including the masonry base and frame around the
sign face) shall not exceed 6 feet in height nor exceed 8 feet in
length.
(D)
Copy elements of the sign face which identify individual tenants/occupants
within the building/development project must be done in one common
font style and one common color. (Multiple colors and font styles
may be allowed when a coordinated design plan for the sign is submitted
as part of the site plan for the development project.)
(E)
The sign must be constructed in accordance with project sign restrictions
or regulations prepared by or for the developer to govern signs within
the development project. Such project development regulations must
be consistent with requirements of this article and must be submitted
to the town prior to receiving an approved permit application for
any sign within the development.
(F)
The sign copy on individual sign faces which identify respective
tenants must conform to this article and those specified design requirements
of the project sign restrictions. These restrictions must include
a planned font pattern, letter size and color plan. When the sign
permit application is submitted to the town, the design standards
for individual tenant/occupant identification must be included with
the permit application.
(3)
Lighting.
The sign may be illuminated only with the
following approved lighting methods:
(A)
Concealed external shielded floodlights.
(B)
Internal illumination that lights only the sign copy and not the
sign background.
(C)
Halo lighting.
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Note: When not required for evening and night business operation,
security or other lighting needs, the town encourages the reduction
of sign lighting (dimming or turning off) during time periods when
sign illumination is unnecessary.
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(4)
Number of signs.
Only one sign of this type is permitted
per project. Where the project has frontage on more than one street,
one sign is permissible for each separate frontage location.
(Ordinance 2006-017, sec. 152.12(C),
adopted 8/1/06)
Flags may be displayed which represent governmental subdivisions,
project developments or business establishment/organization identities
in accordance with the following requirements:
(1)
Governmental flags.
Flags representing governmental
entities (e.g., the United States, the state, the county, and the
town) may be displayed subject to the following restrictions:
(A)
Only one governmental flag for each political entity may be displayed
as part of any flag grouping displayed for any project development
or organization being identified. Proper flag etiquette (established
by the respective government entities) must be observed in the display
of governmental flags.
(B)
Only one flag display grouping is allowed per site unless multiple
locations are identified and approved as part the project development
site plan.
(C)
Oversize (larger than 8.95' x 17') flags are not allowed for display
except for official purposes or otherwise approved as part of a development
site plan.
(D)
No pole used to display a flag(s) shall be higher than fifty (50)
feet, measured from ground level.
(2)
Identification flags.
A single flag may be used when
displayed on a commercially manufactured flagpole for purposes of
organization identification subject to the following requirements:
(A)
Identification flags may be displayed as part of a grouping with
governmental flags.
(B)
Only one identification flag may be displayed to identify any commercial
development project unless multiple flags or multiple locations are
identified and approved as part of the development’s site plan.
(C)
One identification flag may be displayed on any site occupied by
a single stand-alone business establishment or other organization.
(D)
One identification flag may be displayed on any site occupied by
multiple business establishments or other organizations.
(E)
Displayed advertising or identification flags may not exceed five
(5) feet in length or three (3) feet in width.
(F)
Identification flags may not be displayed on the same flagpole where
a governmental flag is displayed.
(G)
No pole used to display a flag(s) may exceed fifty (50) feet in height,
measured from ground level.
(3)
Flag group displays.
Governmental and identification
flags may be displayed in groups in accordance with the following
requirements:
(A)
No more than five (5) flagpoles are allowed within a display group
when flags are displayed to identify a commercial development project
within CPDD commercial zones. Displays of more than five (5) poles
may be approved when submitted and approved as part of a project site
plan. All pole heights within a display must be appropriate (according
to the flag manufacturer’s recommendations) for the size of
flags displayed.
(B)
No more than three (3) flagpoles are allowed within a display group
when flags are displayed to identify an individual business or organization
within commercial development project within CPDD commercial zones.
Displays of more than three (3) poles may be approved when submitted
and approved as part of a site plan. All pole heights within a display
must be in accordance with the flag manufacturer’s recommendations
for the size of flags displayed. No pole used to display a flag(s)
may exceed fifty (50) feet in height.
(C)
Identification flags may not be displayed on the same flagpole where
a governmental flag is displayed.
(Ordinance 2006-017, sec. 152.12(D),
adopted 8/1/06)
(a)
The
following category of commercial signs is permitted for general use
in the following zones when the sign is constructed and placed in
allowed locations according to the governing requirements for each
sign:
(1)
CPDD zones.
(A)
Northern Ceremonial Parkway Zone (Zone A).
(B)
Northern Office Commercial Zone (Zone B).
(C)
Town Center Zone (Zone E).
(D)
Western Office Commercial Zone (Zone F).
(E)
Old Highway 5 Zone (Zone G).
(F)
Southern Ceremonial Parkway Zone (Zone J).
(G)
Southern Edge Commercial Zone (Zone K).
(H)
Northeastern Gateway Zone (Zone M).
(I)
Highway 5 Nonresidential Zone (Zone N).
(b)
Primary facade-mounted identification sign.
(1)
Location.
Must be mounted on the upper level of the
masonry wall facade(s) of the building where the business being identified
is located in accordance with the following restrictions:
(A)
The sign must be contained within the horizontal limits of the premises
which it identifies.
(B)
The sign may not be mounted in an area on a facade face which is
vertically extended more than 6 feet above the building roof line
(or 6 feet above a horizontal line defined by the typical level of
the top edge of the building parapet) unless that facade is designed
and extended vertically as part of a primary architectural building
element. The architectural element must be characterized by building
depth, building form and roof form or parapet edge treatment per CPDD
architectural guidelines.
(C)
Some facade-mounted sign designs (see “Design” in the
following subsection) are restricted by location for use only in certain
zones or areas of the CPDD.
(2)
Design.
All primary facade-mounted signs on any one
building (with multiple signs) or on buildings within a multibuilding
development must be constructed and displayed in accordance with specified
project development restrictions (prepared by or for the project developer)
which govern sign types, numbers, size, mounting location and other
applicable project criteria. These signs must also be designed and
constructed according to one or more of the following town sign design
criteria and are subject to the specified restrictions for each of
the respective sign types:
(A)
A sign with dimensional, reverse channel symbols and letters.
(B)
A sign consisting of channel letters and symbols fabricated with
opaque metal sides and translucent plastic faces subject to the following
limitations:
(C)
A sign consisting of three-dimensional symbols and letters.
(D)
A combination sign which includes a reverse channel letter sign and
a subordinate (in size) cabinet sign where only the copy is illuminated
and the background of the sign face is totally opaque.
(E)
A flat sign with copy consisting of painted letters and symbols.
Copy on the flat sign may be raised (dimensional) if desired.
(F)
Other unique sign designs for major buildings with floor space in
excess of 50,000 square feet which are specifically submitted and
approved as part of a development site plan or amendment to a development
site plan.
(3)
Size.
These signs must fit within the orthogonal perimeter
allowed for each of the specified designs. The orthogonal perimeter
is determined by a line drawn in rectangular fashion at the outermost
points of a sign’s height and width. The following size restrictions
apply:
(A)
Reverse channel letter signs and copy.
(i)
Maximum height for a sign with a single line of copy shall not
exceed either 36 inches or 50% of the display height of the wall facade
to which it is attached, whichever is less. (Note: Refer to “display
height” definition.)
(ii)
Maximum height for a sign with multiple lines of copy shall
not exceed either 48 inches or 62.5% of the display height of the
wall facade to which it is attached, whichever is less.
(iii)
Maximum width shall not exceed 75% of the width of the wall
facade for the premises to which it is attached.
(iv)
When a project development or building includes a dominant user(s)
that is significantly larger than other development/building tenants
(i.e., an anchor or junior anchor tenant), that dominant large user(s)
is allowed to have a larger sign in accordance with the following
requirements:
a.
Maximum height for signs with either single or multiple lines
of copy is 96 inches for buildings with 100,000 square feet of floor
space or greater.
b.
Maximum height for signs with either single or multiple lines
of copy is 72 inches for buildings with at least 50,000 square feet
but less than 100,000 square feet of floor space.
(B)
Channel letter signs and copy.
(i)
Maximum height for a sign with a single line of copy shall not
exceed either 30 inches or 37.5% of the display height of the wall
facade to which it is attached, whichever is less. (Note: Refer to
“display height” definition.)
(ii)
Maximum height for a sign with multiple lines of copy shall
not exceed either 36 inches or 50% of the display height of the wall
facade to which it is attached, whichever is less.
(iii)
Maximum width shall not exceed 75% of the width of the wall
facade to which it is attached.
(iv)
When a project development or building includes a dominant user(s)
that is significantly larger than other development/building tenants
(i.e., an anchor or junior anchor tenant), that dominant large user(s)
is allowed to have a larger sign in accordance with the following
requirements:
a.
Maximum height for signs with either single or multiple lines
of copy is 96 inches for buildings with 100,000 square feet of floor
space or greater.
b.
Maximum height for signs with either single or multiple lines
of copy is 72 inches for buildings with at least 50,000 square feet
but less than 100,000 square feet of floor space.
(C)
Dimensional letter signs and copy.
(i)
Maximum height for a sign with a single line of copy shall not
exceed either 30 inches or 37.5% of the display height of the wall
facade to which it is attached, whichever is less. (Note: Refer to
“display height” definition.)
(ii)
Maximum height for a sign with multiple lines of copy shall
not exceed either 36 inches or 50% of the display height of the wall
facade to which it is attached, whichever is less.
(iii)
Maximum width shall not exceed 75% of the width of the wall
facade for the premises to which it is attached.
(D)
Combination sign and copy.
(E)
Flat sign and copy.
(i)
Maximum height and width dimensions are the same as those dimensions
specified for channel letter signs and copy.
(ii)
Copy shall not be located any closer than 1/2 letter height
to any sign edge or other line of copy. Exceptions may be granted
when the copy includes or is part of a registered trademark.
(iii)
When more than one size of copy is used, distance requirements
to the sign edge are based on the size of the nearest line of copy.
(iv)
When more than one line of copy is used within a sign, distance
requirements between the lines of copy are based on the smaller size
line of copy.
(v)
When multiple lines of copy are abutted with no spacing between
them, the adjoined multiple lines are considered as one line of copy.
(F)
Other unique signs (for major buildings).
Specific dimensions
will be determined for the sign as part of the site plan approval
process for the building and sign.
(4)
Lighting.
Attached primary business identification signs
(facade-mounted) may be illuminated only by the following methods
as specifically prescribed for each type of sign:
(A)
Signs with reverse channel letters mounted directly on a building
facade may be illuminated with halo illumination only.
(B)
Channel letter signs at allowed locations within the CPDD may be
illuminated internally. (Note: Exposed raceways are not permitted.)
(C)
Signs with dimensional letters may be illuminated with external illumination
(cutoff, shielded fixtures) designed and mounted for the purpose of
illuminating only the sign and not the expanse of the building facade.
(D)
Combination signs made with both reverse channel letters and a cabinet
(box) element may be illuminated with a combination of halo illumination
(for reverse letters or silhouette type symbols) and internal illumination
lighting only the copy of the sign (for the cabinet part of the sign).
(E)
Flat panel signs may be illuminated only with downward directed,
shielded lights designed and mounted for the purpose of illuminating
only the sign and not the expanse of the building facade.
(F)
Other unique signs (for major buildings) approved as part of a site
plan approval must be lighted in accordance with the specific requirements
of that site plan approval.
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Note: When not required for evening and night business operation,
security or other lighting needs, the town encourages the reduction
of sign lighting (dimming or turning off) during time periods when
sign illumination is unnecessary.
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(5)
Number of signs.
One sign of this type is permitted
for each street facing (or public parking lot facing) building facade
of the business establishment or organization being identified.
(6)
Other limitations.
Advertising information (including
information about services, products, locations or subordinate sections
within the business premises) is not defined as an identification
sign and is not allowed on the exterior of any building for any business
establishment or for other organizations within the building premises.
(c)
Facade-mounted identification sign (fuel dispensing canopy).
(1)
Location.
Must be mounted on the canopy facade in a
position which is centered in the vertical dimension of the facade
and located within the first fifteen (15) feet from the canopy corner
in the horizontal dimension. The sign must be contained within the
vertical facade limits of the canopy and may not extend above the
canopy roof line. Except for an allowed accent strip (see below),
the sign must be contained horizontally within the allowed fifteen
(15) feet limit, including any color treatment normally identified
with a particular fuel brand. Some of the allowed sign designs (see
“Design” in the following subsection) are restricted by
location for use in certain zones and areas of the CPDD.
(2)
Design.
(A)
All facade-mounted signs on any canopy must be part of a specified
design theme with respect to sign type, size, and mounting location.
These signs must be designed and constructed as one of the following
sign types:
(i)
A sign with dimensional, reverse channel symbols and letters.
(ii)
A sign consisting of channel letters and symbols fabricated
with opaque metal sides and translucent plastic letters subject to
the following limitations:
(iii)
A sign consisting of three-dimensional letters and symbols.
(iv)
A combination sign which includes a reverse channel letter sign
and a subordinate (in size) cabinet sign where only the copy is illuminated
and the background of the sign face is totally opaque.
(v)
A flat panel sign.
(B)
The color of any canopy fascia must comply with CPDD building color
requirements of exhibit B, paragraph III, 1.f.v. Accent striping (if
used) must be limited to one complementary color and shall consist
of only one accent stripe per fascia which is not wider than 12 inches.
(3)
Size.
These signs must fit within the orthogonal perimeter
allowed for each of the specified designs. The orthogonal perimeter
is determined by a line drawn in rectangular fashion at the outmost
points of a sign’s height and width. The following size restrictions
apply:
(A)
Reverse channel letter signs and copy.
(i)
Maximum height for a sign with a single line of copy shall not
exceed 36 inches or 50% of the height of the canopy facade to which
it is attached.
(ii)
Maximum height for a sign with multiple lines of copy shall
not exceed 48 inches or 62.5% of the height of the canopy facade to
which it is attached.
(iii)
Maximum width shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
(B)
Channel letter signs and copy.
(i)
Maximum height for a sign with a single line of copy shall not
exceed 30 inches or 37.5% of the height of the canopy facade to which
it is attached.
(ii)
Maximum height for a sign with multiple lines of copy shall
not exceed 36 inches or 50% of the height of the canopy facade to
which it is attached.
(iii)
Maximum width shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
(C)
Dimensional letter signs and copy.
(i)
Maximum height for a sign with a single line of copy shall not
exceed 30 inches or 37.5% of the height of the canopy facade to which
it is attached.
(ii)
Maximum height for a sign with multiple lines of copy shall
not exceed 36 inches or 50% of the height of the canopy facade to
which it is attached.
(iii)
Maximum width shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
(E)
Flat sign and copy.
(i)
Maximum height and width dimensions are the same as those dimensions
specified for channel letter signs and copy.
(ii)
Copy shall not be located any closer than 1/4 letter height
to any sign edge or other line of copy.
(iii)
When more than one size of copy is used, distance requirements
to the sign edge are based on the size of the largest line of copy.
(iv)
When multiple lines of copy are abutted with no spacing between
them, the adjoined multiple lines are considered as one line of copy.
(4)
Lighting.
Attached canopy signs (facade-mounted) may
be illuminated only by the following methods as specifically prescribed
for each type of sign:
(A)
Signs with reverse channel letters mounted directly on a canopy facade
may be illuminated with halo illumination only.
(B)
Channel letter signs at allowed locations within the CPDD may be
illuminated internally. (Note: Exposed raceways are not permitted.)
(C)
Signs with dimensional letters may be illuminated with external illumination
(cutoff, shielded fixtures) designed and mounted for the purpose of
illuminating only the sign and not the expanse of the canopy facade.
(D)
Combination signs made with both reverse channel letters and a cabinet
(box) element may be illuminated with a combination of halo illumination
(for reverse letters or silhouette type symbols) and internal illumination
lighting only the copy of the sign (for the cabinet part of the sign).
(E)
Flat panel signs may be illuminated only with shielded lights (cutoff
type preferred) designed and mounted for the purpose of illuminating
only the sign and not the expanse of the canopy facade.
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Note: When not required for evening and night business operation,
security or other lighting needs, the town encourages the reduction
of sign lighting (dimming or turning off) during time periods when
sign illumination is unnecessary.
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(5)
Number of signs.
One sign of this type is permitted
for each street facing canopy facade.
(d)
Blade identification sign.
(1)
Location.
Blade identification signs along a pedestrian-oriented
street, promenade or walkway must be mounted perpendicular to the
building plane so as to hang out over the pedestrian way/sidewalk
or business entry. All such signage must be hung from a simple horizontal
mast or bracket at a height (minimum 7 feet above finished floor)
appropriate to the building facade and business entry. Such mounting
height should be consistent with other signs along the nearby pedestrian
walkway. (Refer to diagram #72, exhibit B, CPDD guidelines).
(2)
Design.
Blade identification signs must comply with
the following design and construction requirements:
(A)
Must include the business/organization name and may include a logo
or symbol indicating the establishment’s function or type of
business.
(B)
The sign may be fabricated with wood, metal, fiberglass or exterior
grade foam with weather-resistant coating. Molded, vacuum-formed fiberglass
or plastic blade signs are not allowed.
(C)
Signs may be no larger than twelve (12) square feet in sign face
area.
(D)
Sign thickness shall not be less than one and one-half inches (1.5").
(E)
Customization of painted or other type graphics on the sign face
is allowed as are the edge pattern and the shape of the sign itself
(refer to diagram #72, exhibit B, CPDD guidelines).
(3)
Lighting.
Attached blade signs along pedestrian ways
may be illuminated by the ambient light of the pedestrian area. However,
where desired, individual blade signs may also be lighted with adjacent
external illumination such as mast or sign attached shielded floodlights
(maximum wattage of 40 watts per light). Internal illumination is
not allowed for blade signs.
(4)
Number of signs.
One sign of this type is permitted
for each separate public entry to the business from the public pedestrian
way, sidewalk or parking lot.
(e)
Attached identification sign (other).
(1)
Location.
These signs may be attached or applied within
the horizontal limits of the premises for the identified business/organization
to any location on the lower half of the building facade; to doors,
windows, awnings, canopies, overhangs or other constructed attachments
to the building.
(2)
Design.
Must be consistent with the primary business
identification signs (facade or blade) of the identified business
and may include corporate or business logos. These business identification
signs (other) are considered as secondary identification signs which
must be subordinate in size and prominence to the primary facade or
blade identification signs of the business/organization being identified.
(3)
Lighting.
Most secondary business identification signs
of this type will not require special lighting. However, when used,
it must be either:
(A)
Halo lighting;
(B)
Shielded floodlights designed to illuminate only the sign and not
the building facade or other building element to which the sign is
attached.
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Note: When not required for evening and night business operation,
security or other reasonable lighting needs, the town encourages the
reduction of sign lighting (dimming or turning off) during time periods
when sign illumination is unnecessary.
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(4)
Number of signs and other limitations.
Secondary business
identification signs (other) shall be subject to the following additional
restrictions:
(A)
No more than two secondary business identification signs shall be
allowed per 50 feet of building frontage facing a front or side street.
(B)
Flat, painted plastic or metal signs may not be applied to any building
facade.
(C)
Advertising information (including information about services, products,
locations or subordinate sections within the business premises) is
not defined as an identification sign and is not allowed on the exterior
of any building for any business establishment or for other organizations
within a building premises.
(f)
Premises information signs.
(1)
Location.
This informational signage may be attached
within the horizontal limits of the premises to any location on the
exterior building facade, doors or windows. However, as a minimum,
address information (street number) must be in a visible location
which is consistent for all individual premises within the same building.
(2)
Design.
Customized design is allowed for business information
signage.
(3)
Lighting.
Most business information signs of this type will not require special lighting. However, when used, it must be shielded, must not shine directly into viewers’ eyes and must be limited in wattage consistent with the sign’s intended purpose. Neon lighting is not allowed except as permitted in subsection (4) which follows.
(4)
Number of signs and other limitations.
Business information
signs are subject to the following additional restrictions:
(A)
Business information signs may not cover more than 25% of any window,
facade or door to which such signage is applied. (Note: Sign size
is determined by an orthogonal measurement of the outer edges of the
sign information.)
(B)
One neon sign per street facing facade is allowed for any business.
Such sign must be mounted within the business interior premises and
may not exceed 1.5 square feet in size. (Note: Sign size is determined
by an orthogonal measurement of the outer edges of the sign perimeter.)
(C)
Advertising information (including information about services, products,
locations or subordinate sections within the business premises) is
not defined as a business information sign and is not allowed on the
exterior of any building for any business establishment or for other
organizations within a building premises.
(g)
Restaurant menu information signs.
(1)
Location.
Restaurant menu informational signage (menu
boards) may be attached within the horizontal limits of the restaurant
premises to any location on the exterior building facade near the
restaurant entry. As an alternative location, menu boards may be installed
permanently as a freestanding sign in a common area within 10 feet
of the restaurant entrance.
(3)
Lighting.
Menu boards attached to a building facade
must be illuminated with low wattage (not to exceed 20 watts), downwardly
directed and shielded luminaires designed to illuminate only the sign
and not the building facade. Freestanding menu boards, if illuminated,
may be illuminated with downwardly directed and shielded low wattage
luminaires for each side of the sign. Note: When not required for
evening and night business operation, security or other reasonable
lighting needs, the town encourages the reduction of sign lighting
(dimming or turning off) during time periods when sign illumination
is unnecessary.
(4)
Number of signs.
One menu board sign is allowed for
each primary customer entrance to the restaurant premises.
(Ordinance 2006-017, sec. 152.12(E),
adopted 8/1/06; Ordinance
2010-5-4A, sec. 1, adopted 5/4/10)
The following requirements govern the display of permanent interior
signs within business establishments and other organizations within
the CPDD that are either open to the public or to participating members/invitees
of the establishment:
(1)
General requirements.
(A)
Permanent interior signs may be used for business information purposes
only. Advertising is not allowed on permanent interior signs.
(B)
Any interior signs affixed or attached to storefront doors or windows
are subject to the rules and requirements of this article pertaining
to interior signage.
(C)
Other signs within the interior premises of a business or organizational
establishment are exempt from the requirements of this article.
(D)
Permanent interior signs do not require a sign permit from the town.
(2)
Location and size.
(A)
Interior signage, whether temporary or permanent, may not collectively
cover, occupy or exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total area
of the storefront windows or doors visible to the public from the
exterior of the premises.
(B)
Interior signage, whether temporary or permanent, may not collectively
cover, occupy or exceed fifty percent (50%) of the area of any individual
storefront window or door visible to the public from the exterior
of the premises.
(C)
No interior signage may be placed in a location on windows or doors
which obscures clear public view (at normal adult eye levels) into
the business/organizational establishment from the exterior of the
premises.
(3)
Design.
Custom design is allowed. Signs must be professionally
prepared and properly attached to the interior of the windows or doors
to which they are affixed.
(4)
Lighting.
(A)
Lighting of interior commercial signs is not allowed, with the following
exception: One neon (or similar gas) sign per business establishment
is allowed for each street facing frontage for purposes of providing
basic business or product/service information (e.g., “Open,”
“Cleaners,” “Donuts,” etc.). Copy for such
signs is limited to two words.
(B)
No neon sign of this type may exceed three (3) square feet in size.
Location requirements for interior signs must be observed.
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Note: When not required for evening and night business operation,
security or other reasonable lighting needs, the town encourages the
reduction of sign lighting (dimming or turning off) during time periods
when sign illumination is unnecessary.
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(Ordinance 2006-017, sec. 152.12(F),
adopted 8/1/06)
These signs are intended to move pedestrians and vehicles in
an orderly fashion to specific locations within a development.
(1)
Location.
Uniform in location sites chosen within the
development.
(2)
Design.
Must be of a uniform design as specified in
the CPDD guidelines (exhibit B) unless a different design is approved
as part of the development site plan. The CPDD guidelines (exhibit
B) require that signs be mounted on a 3-1/2-inch diameter (square
cross-section) tubular pole at a uniform height of 6 feet above grade.
The poles must be colored dark bronze (and painted with polyester
urethane paint).
(3)
Lighting.
Directional and information signs are not
required to be illuminated. If such signs are illuminated, the following
lighting is permitted:
(A)
Shielded, downward directed floodlights designed to illuminate only
the sign.
(B)
Internal illumination which lights only the copy of the sign and
not the face or background of the sign.
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Note: When not required for evening and night business operation,
security or other reasonable lighting needs, the town encourages the
reduction of sign lighting (dimming or turning off) during time periods
when sign illumination is unnecessary.
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(Ordinance 2006-017, sec. 152.12(G),
adopted 8/1/06)
