1. Lettering shall be allowed on awning valances only and shall not exceed eight inches in height. Logos, symbols, and graphics that do not include text may be allowed on the shed (slope) portion of an awning and shall not exceed four square feet in area for each awning.

2. Lettering shall be located within the middle seventy percent of the valance area.

3. Only permanent signs that are an integral part of the awning or architectural projection shall be allowed. Temporary signs shall not be placed on awnings.

4. Awning signs shall only be allowed for first-story occupancies.

5. Awnings shall not be lighted from under the awning (backlit) so that the awning appears internally illuminated. Lighting directed downwards that does not illuminate the awning is allowed.

6. Awnings shall be regularly cleaned and kept free of dust and visible defects.

1. Freestanding signs include monument and pylon signs and shall be allowed only for frontages adjoining a public street.

2. Freestanding signs shall be set back a minimum of five feet from a street property line, a minimum of five feet from an interior property line, and a minimum of ten feet from the edge of a driveway. See Figure 3-9 (Location of Freestanding Signs).

3. There shall be a minimum of two hundred fifty feet between freestanding signs on the same site or thirty feet between signs on adjoining sites to ensure adequate visibility for all signs.

4. For corner lots, freestanding signs shall not be located in the required twenty-five-foot vision triangle. On a case-by-case basis, this requirement may be waived by the community development director. See Figure 3-9 (Location of Freestanding Signs).

5. Freestanding signs shall be a minimum of fifty feet from a lot line of any residentially zoned property.

6. Freestanding signs shall not project over any building or over any on-site driveway or vehicle circulation area in a parking facility.

7. No more than six tenants are allowed for each freestanding sign.

8. The supporting structure of a freestanding sign shall not include exposed metal pole(s), but should be surrounded by a decorative pole cover architecturally compatible with the sign cabinet.

9. Freestanding signs shall contain an address plate identifying the subject property. Numbers shall be a minimum of six inches in height and shall be clearly visible from the public right-of-way. Address plates shall not be calculated against the allowed sign area.

1. Neon signs and linear tubing shall be UL (Underwriters Laboratories) listed with a maximum thirty milliamps per circuit and be designed to accommodate a dimmer in order to reduce the brightness of the neon.

2. The neon manufacturer shall be registered with Underwriters Laboratories.

3. Neon tubing shall not exceed one-half inch in diameter.

4. Neon lighting adjacent to residential uses shall not exceed one-half foot-candle measured at the property line.

5. Neon tubing shall not be combined with any reflective materials (e.g., highly glazed tiles, mirrors, polished metal, or other similar materials).

6. When used as an architectural element, neon tubing shall be used only to reinforce specific architectural elements of the structure and shall be concealed from view whenever possible through the use of cornices, ledges, or parapets.

7. Neon signs placed within five feet of a storefront window shall not occupy more than twenty-five percent of the window area.

8. Neon lighting that completely surrounds/outlines a door, window, or similar architectural element is not allowed.

1. Projecting signs shall not be less than eight feet above the surface over which they project in pedestrian areas. Signs projecting into the public right-of-way shall require an encroachment permit and shall not project closer than two feet to a curb.

2. Projecting signs shall not project into an alley more than three feet and shall not be less than fourteen feet above the alley surface where vehicles are allowed.

3. Projecting signs may have a maximum thickness of twelve inches.

4. Projecting signs shall not be closer than fifteen feet to another projecting sign or to a freestanding sign or five feet from an interior property line or line dividing two separate business frontages. The community development director may waive this requirement where it can be clearly demonstrated that it severely limits proper sign placement.

5. Projecting signs shall not project above a parapet eave or parapet, including the eave of a simulated hipped or mansard roof.

6. Projecting signs shall not be attached to the sloping face of mansard overhangs or other architectural devices intended to resemble or imitate roof structures.

1. Signs shall not be placed on a building façade that does not have frontage on a public street or alley, or on a driveway, parking area, or internal pedestrian arcade/courtyard/plaza that is directly associated with and under the control of the subject property.

2. The allowable number of signs shall be computed for each separate primary or secondary building frontage. Allowances are not transferable from one street frontage to another.

1. Signs shall be located only on a primary or secondary building frontage and shall not extend above an eave or parapet, or above or below a fascia on which they are located.

2. Signs shall consist of individual letters only and may be either internally or externally illuminated. Cabinet signs are prohibited for use as wall signs.

3. Electrical raceways and conduits shall be placed so that they are not within public view. Where this is physically impractical or doing so would damage significant architectural features or materials, the community development director may grant a waiver of this requirement, provided all conduits, raceways, and similar devices are kept as small as possible and are painted the same colors as adjacent wall surfaces.

4. Signs shall be placed flat against the wall and shall not project from the wall more than required for normal construction purposes and in no case more than twelve inches. The community development director may modify this requirement in special circumstances where a projection greater than twelve inches may be desirable to allow the creation of an especially creative and unique sign design.

5. Signs shall be located within the middle seventy percent of the building’s or occupancy’s frontage measured from lease line to lease line. The community development director may modify this requirement where it can be clearly demonstrated that it severely limits proper sign placement. See Figure 3-10 (Sign Location on Façade).

6. Signs shall not be placed to obstruct any portion of a window or cover architectural elements (e.g., cornices, transom windows, vertical piers, and similar elements).

1. Signs shall be allowed only on windows located on the ground floor and second story of a building frontage.

2. Signs shall be permanently painted or mounted on the inside of doors and windows except for allowed temporary signs. Loud fluorescent temporary paints will not be permitted.

3. Signs within five feet of a storefront window shall be counted as a window sign.

1. Vehicle Dealer, Banners, Flags, Pennants, Etc. Banners, flags, pennants, etc., for new or used vehicle dealers may be allowed if approved through a master sign plan. Banners, etc., may be applied for by an association of dealerships or by individual dealers. The banners’ locations shall be limited to light poles or other similar devices as specified on a site plan. An inspection of the site shall be required as a condition of approval based upon the longevity of the materials used.

2. Theater Signs. A creative sign permit for a cinema or theater may authorize signs deviating from the standards of this chapter, subject to review by the community development director and approval by the planning commission. The creative sign permit may allow brighter lights, marquee signs, and other features not otherwise authorized by this chapter if the modifications are consistent with the type of use.

3. Service Station Signs. In addition to all other provisions of this chapter, the following regulations shall be applicable to service stations:

4. Menu Board Signs. Two menu board signs per business shall be allowed. The maximum allowable size is six square feet per sign. (Ord. 706 §3 (Exh. A), 2019).