§ 3372.806. Graphics.  


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  • Graphics standards are as follows:

    A.

    In addition to signs prohibited in Chapter 3375, the following types of signs are not permitted: off-premises signs, billboards, signs with flashing lights or bare bulbs, rotating signs, pole signs, automatic changeable copy signs, bench signs, and roof signs.

    B.

    Pickup unit signs are permitted in addition to a use's primary sign but shall not be visible from the public right-of-way or from adjacent residentially zoned property.

    C.

    Standards for ground signs for commercially zoned parcels less than five acres, the following standards shall apply:

    The minimum sign setback shall be six feet from the right-of-way. Signs located between the minimum setback and ten feet from the right-of-way shall not exceed six feet in height, have a maximum overall sign area of 60 square feet, with the graphic area not exceeding 40 square feet. Signs set back greater than ten feet from the right-of-way shall not exceed eight feet in height, have a maximum overall sign area not exceeding 80 square feet, with the graphic area not exceeding 50 square feet.

    D.

    Standards for ground signs for commercially zoned parcels equal to or greater than five acres, the following standards shall apply:

    1.

    Single-tenant buildings.

    (a)

    The sign shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the right-of-way.

    (b)

    The sign height shall not exceed 20 feet.

    (c)

    The overall sign area shall not exceed 160 square feet with the graphic area not to exceed 80 square feet.

    2.

    Multi-tenant buildings.

    (a)

    The sign shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the right-of-way.

    (b)

    The sign height shall not exceed 30 feet.

    (c)

    The overall sign area shall not exceed 320 square feet with the graphic area not to exceed 160 square feet.

    E.

    General Standards for all Ground Signs

    1.

    The sign base shall be between 18 inches to 36 inches in height and as long and wide as the sign structure itself.

    2.

    The sign base shall be landscaped with either low shrubs or perennial plantings for a minimum two feet perimeter around the sign base.

    3.

    The sign base shall be constructed of limestone or limestone veneer, horizontally coursed with flush raked mortar joints. Any caps on walls or piers should be continuous natural stone caps) shall be incorporated into the sign design. The stone shall be used as the sign base, but is not limited to this part of the sign.

    F.

    Cemetery Signs. In lieu of a monument sign, a lot that is used specifically for a cemetery is permitted to incorporate a sign into an entrance gate or fence adjacent to the corridor.

(Ord. 0854-2008 § 34; Ord. No. 0544-2009, § 14, 6-22-2009; Ord. No. 1537-2009, § 31, 5-3-2010; Ord. No. 1145-2014, § 3, 5-11-2015; Ord. No. 1200-2017 , § 45, 6-12-2017)