Part 3 Standards for Permanent Signs
Sec. 7.11. Standards for attached permanent signs.
1. Wall signs. Wall signs are allowed according to the standards in Table 7.11(1), Wall Signs, Fascia Signs, Window Signs, and Optional Storage Tank or Utility Cabinet or Pedestal Signs.
Zoning District |
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Type of Sign |
Residential (R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-MH1, R-MH2) |
Agriculture (A) |
Downtown (D-A, D-B) |
Commercial/Mixed-Use/Public (C-N, C-C, C-H52, P) |
Industrial and Employment (BLI, I, C-E) |
Standards |
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Wall Signs |
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Max. # of Signs |
2 per building elevation that faces a street + 1 per primary public entrance |
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Max. Sign Area |
• Single-family and duplex residential uses: 5 sf. • All other uses: 20% of signable area |
• Painted or applied wall signs in signable area larger than 10 ft. x 10 ft.: 70% of signable area • Bulletin boards: 6 sf. • All other wall signs (or painted or applied wall signs in signable area is less than 10 ft. x 10 ft.), 1 sign may be up to 40% of signable area, and all other signs may be up to 30% of signable area |
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Additional Standards |
Backlit cabinet signs are not allowed |
None |
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Fascia Signs |
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Max. # of Signs |
May be substituted for permissible wall signs |
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Max. Sign Area |
25% of signable area |
35% of signable area (if multiple signs are installed on a single fascia, the maximum sign area applies to the total sign area of all signs on the same fascia) |
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Additional Standards |
Cabinet signs are not allowed |
None |
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Alternative Configuration |
Fascia sign may be located above the eave line instead of upon the fascia if: • The fascia and eave line are part of a roof structure that is subordinate to and lower than the principal roof structure of the building; and • The height of the sign is not more than the vertical dimension of the fascia over which the sign is installed; and • The sign is composed of channel letters or sculpted elements (cabinet signs are not allowed above eave lines); and • Supporting structures are hidden from view |
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Window Signs |
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Max. # of Signs |
1 per window |
No specific limitation |
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Max. Sign Area |
1.5 sf. |
• 25% of the area of windows larger than 8 sf. may be covered with signs • 75% of the area of windows smaller than 8 sf. may be covered with signs • For the purposes of the standards above, window area is calculated as the total area of window panes that are situated within 6 inches of each other |
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Additional Standards |
None |
• Permanent applied window signs shall be affixed to the window in a professional manner (e.g., without wrinkles, bubbles, tape, etc.) |
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Optional Storage Tank or Utility Cabinet or Pedestal Signs |
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Standards |
100% of signable area of a storage tank or utility cabinet or pedestal may be used to display optional storage tank and utility cabinet or pedestal signs that meet the requirements of Section 7.5(5)(b). No other signs (except partially exempt signs) are allowed on storage tanks, utility cabinets, or utility pedestals |
2. Projecting, awning, and bracket signs. Projecting, awning, and bracket signs are allowed according to the standards in Table 7.11(2), Projecting, Awning, and Bracket Signs.
Zoning District |
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Type of Sign |
Residential (R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-MH1, R-MH2) |
Agriculture (A) |
Downtown (D-A, D-B) |
Commercial/Mixed-Use/Public (C-N, C-C, C-H52, P) |
Industrial and Employment (BLI, I, C-E) |
Standards |
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Projecting Signs |
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Max. # of Signs |
Not allowed |
May be substituted for permissible wall signs (see Table 7.11(1)) |
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Max. Sign Area |
Not applicable |
• If the elevation includes 1 projecting sign: 1 sf. per 2 lf. of front building elevation width • If the elevation includes 2 or more projecting signs: 1 sf. per 4 lf. of front building elevation width (each sign) |
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Additional Standards |
Not applicable |
• Signs shall not extend over parking aisles, parking spaces, fire lanes, or loading areas • Projecting signs must be spaced not less than 20 ft. from other projecting signs • Projecting signs that extend over pedestrian use areas must provide at least 8 ft. of sign clearance |
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Awning Signs |
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Max. # of Signs |
1 per principal nonresidential building, on awning located over principal entrance |
Not limited, but awning must shelter a window, a door, or an outdoor seating area |
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Max. Sign Area |
40% of signable area |
60% of signable area |
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Additional Standards |
• Signs shall not extend over parking aisles, parking spaces, fire lanes, or loading areas • Awning signs that extend over pedestrian use areas must provide at least 8 ft. of sign clearance • Signs must be stitched to, applied to, or printed or painted on awning; rivets and other fasteners are not allowed |
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Bracket Signs |
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Max. # of Signs |
1 per principal nonresidential building entrance |
May be substituted for permissible projecting signs |
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Max. Sign Area |
5 sf. |
6 sf. |
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Additional Standards |
• Signs shall not extend over parking aisles, parking spaces, fire lanes, or loading areas • Bracket signs that extend over pedestrian use areas must provide at least 8 ft. of sign clearance |
(Ord. 1216 §1 (Exh. A), 2016)