[Amended 10-19-1993 by Ord. No. 93-08; 7-18-1995 by Ord. No. 95-15; 7-18-1995 by Ord. No. 95-16; 2-6-1996 by Ord. No. 96-03; 12-18-1996 by Ord. No.
96-34; 6-3-1998 by Ord. No. 98-05; 4-11-2007 by Ord. No. 07-09; 4-24-2012 by Ord. No. 12-14; 6-13-2017 by Ord. No.
17-05]
This article regulates all signs within the City of Englewood
visible from public rights-of-way and those that are visible from
adjacent properties to ensure that they are appropriate for their
respective uses in keeping with the appearance of the affected property
and surrounding environment and protective of the public health, safety,
and general welfare. The purposes of this chapter with respect to
signs are to:
A.
Ensure public safety by providing for the proper maintenance of signs,
sign materials, and supporting structures.
B.
Ensure public safety by preventing hindrances and distractions to
pedestrians and drivers of motor vehicles.
C.
Encourage quality in sign design and construction and to promote
a desirable visual environment.
D.
Promote and encourage signs that reflect the appropriate scale, character,
and architectural features of Englewood.
E.
Ensure readability of signs and relative consistency among signs
within zoning districts.
If any word, sentence, section, chapter or any other provision
or portion of this article or rules adopted hereunder is invalidated
by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining words, sentences,
sections, chapters, provisions, or portions will not be affected and
will continue in full force and effect.
Words and terms used in this article have the following meanings
given. Unless expressly stated otherwise, any pertinent word or term
not part of this listing but vital to the interpretation of this ordinance
shall be construed to have their legal definition, or, in absence
of a legal definition, their meaning as commonly accepted by practitioners
including civil engineers, surveyors, architects, landscape architects,
and planners.
A double-faced portable sign with an A-shaped frame composed
of a sign board on each face that is attached at the top and separated
at the bottom.
Any sign that remains on a building or front yard 20 or more
days after the signed business has vacated the premises.
A light roof-like structure, supported entirely by the exterior
wall of a building, that consists of a fixed or movable frame covered
with cloth, plastic or metal and extends over doors and/or windows
with the purpose of providing protection from sun and rain and/or
embellishment of the facade.
A type of sign applied to an awning.
An awning comprised of translucent covering material that
contains a lighting source within its framework.
A sign made of cloth, paper, plastic, canvas or other fabric
or flexible material.
Any source of electric light, whether portable or fixed,
the primary purpose of which is to cast a concentrated beam of light
generally skyward as a means of attracting attention to its location
rather than to illuminate any particular sign, structure, or other
object.
A sign that directs attention to a business, commodity, service,
entertainment or attraction that is sold, offered or existing elsewhere
than upon the same lot where such sign is displayed. Billboards offer
space that is generally leased or rented by the owner thereof to others
for the purpose of conveying a commercial or noncommercial message.
For the purposes of these regulations, a billboard shall be considered
an off-premises sign.
The linear width of a building measured in a single straight
line parallel, or essentially parallel, with the abutting public street.
A type of sign that is attached onto a building wall or onto
an awning, canopy, or marquee that is attached to or supported from
a building wall.
A light, roof-like structure, other than an awning, made
of fabric, metal, or other material that is supported by columns or
posts affixed to the ground and may also be connected to a building.
A type of sign that is part of, or attached to, a canopy.
A type of wall-mounted sign consisting of fabricated or formed
three-dimensional letters, applied to a wall, that may accommodate
an internal light source.
The distance between the lowest edge of a sign, including
any framework or other structural elements, and another specified
surface below such as a sidewalk or the ground.
A type of wall sign consisting of letters and/or shapes that
are individually attached to a wall or that are applied, printed,
or etched, onto a panel that is then attached to a wall.
The portion of a sign message made up of internally illuminated
components capable of changing the message periodically. Digital displays
may include but are not limited to LCD, LED, or plasma displays.
A type of sign that provides direction to pedestrian and
vehicular traffic into and out of, or within a site.
A type of sign mounted on a building that lists the names
of tenants within a building containing multiple tenants.
The part of a roof that meets or overhangs the walls of a
building.
A computer programmable part of a sign capable of displaying
words, symbols, figures, or picture images that can be altered or
rearranged on site or by remote means without altering the face or
surface of the sign.
Artificial light generated from a source not integrated into
a sign that lights a sign.
A type of illumination comprised of either a group of incandescent
lightbulbs hung or strung overhead or on a building or other structure,
or lightbulbs not shaded or hooded or otherwise screened to prevent
direct rays of light from shining on adjacent properties or rights-of-way.
A unit of illumination equal to one lumen per square foot
(10.764 lux), or the amount of light from a source of one candela
directly thrown on a square foot of surface at a distance of one foot.
A coordinated, three-dimensional display placed inside a
building behind a storefront window whose purpose is to showcase to
passersby the types of merchandise available for purchase or the types
of services offered within the building. Such displays may include
associated graphics providing information on seasonal or other periodic
sales.
A sign supported by structures or supports that are placed
on, or anchored in, the ground, and that is independent and detached
from any building or other structure.
A type of external illumination that produces a halo effect
around an object that emanates from behind the object.
Signs or displays including lighting which are a nonpermanent
installation celebrating national, state, and local holidays, religious
or cultural holidays, or other holiday seasons.
A sign illuminated by lighting of any kind, including, but
not limited to, lighting along the border of the sign, within the
sign itself, behind the sign, on the ground, or on poles.
A source of any artificial or reflected light, either directly
from a source of light incorporated in, or indirectly from an artificial
source.
A light source that is concealed or contained within the
sign and becomes visible in darkness through a translucent surface.
A word, abbreviation, initial, number, symbol, logo, or shape.
A type of freestanding sign with text and/or graphics affixed
or etched onto a single side of a solid surface that serves as a landscape
or retaining wall.
An illuminated sign that utilizes light-emitting diode technology.
A type of illuminated sign in which the light source is enclosed
or encased within the interior of the sign structure.
A nonpermanent sign that is displayed on a property for more
than 30 days, but not intended to be displayed for an indefinite period.
The use of visible or concealed light sources, including
neon tubes, fluorescent tubing and other surface-mounted or recessed
light sources which describe or outline the features of a structure
such as the roofline; all or part of the perimeter, the facade, walls,
soffit or other structural component; or a sign, which results in
the attraction of attention to the feature or structure.
A pictorial symbol, device or other visual representation
commonly utilized by, and associated with, a commercial business or
commercial service entity as a means of identifying or advertising
such entity.
A permanent structure, other than an awning or canopy, attached
to, supported by, and projecting from a building and providing protection
from the elements.
A type of sign attached to a marquee.
A type of sign that consists of either letters or words that
are changed manually or digital messages and graphics that can be
programmed by computer to change.
A type of freestanding sign permanently affixed to the ground
at its base, supported entirely by a base structure, and not mounted
on a pole or attached to any part of a building.
A hand-produced work of visual art that is tiled or painted
by hand directly to an exterior wall of a building. A mural that contains
the name or logo of a business or a specific brand of merchandise
sold within the building on which the mural is applied is considered
a sign.
A sign that identifies the resident of a house or the occupant
of a building.
A sign illuminated by a neon tube, or other visible light-emanating
gas tube, that is bent to form letters, symbols, and/or other graphics.
A photometric unit of measurement referring to luminance,
where one nit is equal to one cd/m2.
A sign that remains on a building or front yard within 20
days from when the signed business vacated the premises.
A sign that directs attention to a business, commodity, service
or entertainment conducted, sold, or offered elsewhere than on the
premises upon which the sign is located.
A sign whose message and design relate to an individual business,
profession, product, service, event, point of view, or other commercial
or noncommercial activity sold, offered, or conducted on the same
property where the sign is located.
A type of sign consisting of a lockable metal or wood framed
cabinet with transparent windows, typically containing a menu, map,
event poster, or other material, and mounted onto a building.
A type of sign drawn or applied directly onto a building
or structure with paint, ink, or dyes.
A triangular or irregular piece of fabric or other material,
commonly attached in strings or strands, or supported on small poles
intended to flap in the wind.
A type of freestanding sign that is permanently supported
in a fixed location by a structure of one pole, post, or upright from
the ground and not supported by a building or a base structure.
A temporary sign intended to advance a political statement,
cause, or candidate for office.
A type of sign designed to be transported or moved and not
permanently attached to the ground, a building, or other structure.
A type of freestanding sign consisting of a sign panel supported
along both sides by uprights or posts that are firmly attached to
or staked into the ground.
The most prominent sign on a facade and/or property.
A type of building-mounted, double-sided sign with the two
faces generally perpendicular to the building wall, not to include
signs located on an awning, canopy, or marquee.
Any single-family, multiple-family or townhouse residential
zoning district.
A type of channel letter sign comprised of individual letters
that are independently mounted to a wall or other surface, with lights
mounted behind the letters that face the wall behind. Lights illuminate
the space around the channel letters rather than the channel letters
themselves, creating a halo effect.
A sign erected, constructed, painted, or maintained on or
above the roof of a building, including any sign the top of which
extends above the roofline of a building to which it is attached.
Any sign on a facade and/or property other than the primary
sign.
A sign cast, painted, or embedded on a sidewalk, or a sign
consisting of messages and graphics projected onto the sidewalk using
light.
A clear line of vision at an intersection provided by a sight
triangle.
A triangle at an intersection, formed by the two roads or
rights-of-way and a third line, which must be kept clear of obstructions
so that motorists on one road can see cars approaching on the other
road.
Any object, device, display, structure, or part thereof,
situated outdoors or indoors, which is used to advertise, identify,
display, direct or attract attention to an object, person, institution,
organization, business, produce, service, event, or location by any
means, including words, letters, figures, designs, symbols, fixtures,
colors, illumination, or projected images. For the purposes of these
regulations, formal window displays and works of art, including murals
and sculptures, are not considered signs.
The flat, horizontal area on a building facade located above
the storefront and below the second story window sills where signs
are typically attached.
The physical sign message including any words, letters, numerals,
figures, symbols, logos and graphic elements comprising the message
of a sign.
The part of a sign on which sign copy is customarily placed.
A display made of lightweight, flexible materials, consisting
of long, narrow, wavy strips hung individually or in a series, with
or without a logo or advertising message printed or painted on them
and typically designed to move in the wind.
A sign intended for a limited period of display, including
a decorative display for a holiday or public demonstration.
A type of building-mounted sign attached parallel to an exterior
wall surface of a building.
A double-faced portable sign composed of a vertical panel
supported by a base structure that may be weighed down or configured
so as to maintain its standing position.
A type of sign applied onto or attached to the inside or
outside of a window or a transparent door. A sign within a building
and visible through a window or door but not attached to the window
or door is also considered a window sign.
A type of freestanding sign consisting of a sign panel supported
by one upright or post firmly attached to or staked into the ground.
A.
Permitting requirements.
(1)
No sign shall be erected, placed, altered, relocated or replaced except in accordance with this article and unless a permit has been issued or the sign is exempt as per Subsection D hereof.
(2)
Alterations to an existing conforming sign shall require a permit
when the alterations are to the size, shape, and/or illumination of
the sign or to the name of the business on the sign.
B.
Permitting process.
(1)
Zoning Officer. An application for a sign permit shall be made
to the Zoning Officer on forms provided for such purposes. The application
shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the required fee
and all information required on the application and attendant forms.
Additionally and if not required on the forms, the application shall
be accompanied with photographs of the subject property, illustrations
of the proposed sign, written consent of the owner of the property
on which the sign is to be placed (if not the applicant), insurance
certifications, certificate of flame resistance for awnings and canopies,
signed contractor's registration, and electrical permits for sign
illumination.
(2)
Completeness determination. An application shall be reviewed
for completeness by the Zoning Officer. The Zoning Officer shall advise
the applicant in writing if the application is deficient within 45
days of submission. Resubmission shall initiate another 45 days for
the Zoning Officer's review.
(3)
Issuance of sign permit. The Planning Board (or the Zoning Board
of Adjustment under its ancillary power of granting site plan approval)
shall have the ultimate authority to approve signs, alone or as part
of site plan review of a development project, upon public notice and
hearing.
(4)
Automatic approval. The failure of the Zoning Officer or Planning
Board/Zoning Board to render a timely decision within the applicable
time period shall be deemed to constitute an approval of the application,
unless applicant has consented to an extension of such time period.
C.
Site plan requirements; exemption from site plan review.
(1)
If no sign permit is required, site plan review is not required.
(2)
Notwithstanding the requirement of a sign permit, site plan
review shall not be required with respect to alterations to or the
replacement of existing signage in the D-1, D-2, SBD, N-C, L-I, RIM
and RM-B Districts, so long as the alteration or replacement does
not exceed or conflict with design criteria set forth herein, as determined
by the Zoning Officer.
(3)
The foregoing exemption shall not apply if the building facade
on which existing signage is placed undergoes a renovation or rehabilitation,
and it is determined by the Zoning Officer that the proposed renovation
or rehabilitation is tantamount to new construction that would not
preserve existing nonconforming signs.
(4)
In all other instances, site plan review shall be required for
signs.
D.
Exempt signs. Subject to all applicable restrictions listed below
or anywhere else in this article, the following signs may be erected
on any premises within the City of Englewood without first obtaining
a permit. Exempt signs shall not be included in the determination
of the total allowable number of signs or total allowable sign area
for a site or project. However, exempted signs shall be required to
adhere to the regulations established for each sign type. Exemption
from a sign permit shall not relieve the owner of the sign from the
responsibility for its erection and maintenance in good and safe condition
and for complete compliance with the requirements of this article.
(1)
Signs erected by a government agency.
(2)
Address signs and nameplates in residential districts, not exceeding
two square feet in area.
(4)
Directional signs designating or calling attention to entrances,
exits, parking areas, and loading areas. Building-mounted directional
signs and the sign panels of any freestanding directional signs shall
be no larger than two square feet in area. The height of any freestanding
directional sign shall not exceed seven feet.
(5)
Flags and insignia of any government, except when displayed
in connection with commercial promotion.
(6)
Historical markers and tablets.
(7)
Holiday and seasonal decorations.
(8)
Names of buildings and dates of erection when cut into any masonry
surface or when constructed of wood, bronze, stainless steel or similar
material.
(9)
Personal expression signs of any sign type, including flags,
that do not exceed three square feet in area, are noncommercial in
nature, and are not illuminated.
(10)
Security and warning signs.
(11)
Signs inside a building, or other enclosed facility, which are
not meant to be viewed from the outside, and are located more than
three feet from the window.
(12)
Temporary and limited-duration signs.
E.
Prohibited signs and sign types. The following signs are prohibited
anywhere within the City of Englewood:
(2)
Signs carried or worn by a pedestrian that announces or calls
attention to any service, event, product, or to any place of business
and/or occupation.
(3)
Signs that contain lights that flash, blink, move, or that change
in color or intensity.
(4)
Signs that contain mirrors.
(5)
Signs that emit smoke, visible vapors, particulate matter, sound,
or odor or contain open flames.
(6)
Signs that exhibit statements, words, or pictures of obscene
or pornographic subjects as determined by City Council.
(7)
Signs that imitate, resemble, interfere with, or obstruct official
traffic lights, signs, or signals.
(8)
Signs mounted, attached, or painted on a trailer, boat, or motor
vehicle when parked, stored, or displayed conspicuously on private
premises in a manner intended to attract attention of the public for
the purpose of advertising or identifying the business premises. This
provision excludes signs indicating the name of the owner or business
that are permanently painted or wrapped on the surface of the vehicle
or to the interior or exterior surface of a vehicle window, or signs
magnetically attached to vehicles or that are actively used in the
daily conduct of the business.
(9)
Signs incorporating beacon, festoon, or strobe lighting.
(10)
Signs tacked, nailed, posted, pasted, glued, or otherwise attached
to trees, poles, stakes, fences, public benches, streetlights, or
other objects, or placed on any public property or in the public right-of-way
or on any private property without the permission of the property
owner.
(11)
Signs extending above the roofline of the building to which
it is attached.
(12)
Inflatable signs.
(13)
Linear lights.
(14)
Pennants, spinners, and streamers.
(15)
Sidewalk signs.
(16)
Pylon signs.
(17)
Video displays.
F.
Temporary signs. Temporary signs are exempt from standard permit
requirements. Temporary signs that comply with the requirements in
this subsection shall not be included in the determination of the
type, number, or area of signs allowed on a property.
(1)
Duration. Temporary signs may be displayed up to a maximum of
30 days.
(2)
Labeling. Temporary signs shall have a sticker and/or label
indicating, in permanent or weather-resistant ink, the date the sign
was erected and the name, address, and phone number of the party responsible
for posting the sign.
(3)
Construction and maintenance. All temporary signs must be made
of durable materials and shall be well-maintained. Temporary signs
that are frayed, torn, broken, or that are no longer legible will
be deemed unmaintained and required to be removed.
(4)
Placement and limitations.
(a)
Temporary signs shall only be allowed on private property with
permission of the property owner.
(b)
Temporary signs shall be limited to not more than one per private
property tax parcel per activity or event. In multitenant commercial
buildings, individual tenants may erect one temporary sign to be displayed
on a building face or window that abuts a public street or designated
access drive.
G.
Limited-duration signs. Limited-duration signs are exempt from standard
permit requirements. Such signs that comply with the requirements
in this subsection shall not be included in the determination of the
type, number, or area of signs allowed on a property.
(1)
Duration. Limited-duration signs may be displayed up to a maximum
of six months.
(2)
Labeling. Limited-duration signs shall have a sticker and/or
label indicating, in permanent or weather-resistant ink, the date
the sign was erected and the name, address, and phone number of the
party responsible for posting the sign.
(3)
Construction and maintenance. All limited-duration signs must
be made of durable materials and shall be well-maintained. Signs that
are frayed, torn, broken, or that are no longer legible will be deemed
unmaintained and required to be removed.
(4)
All prohibited signs and sign types as indicated in Subsection E apply to temporary "for sale" or "for lease" signs.
H.
Sign construction, safety and maintenance standards. The following
shall apply to all signs and sign structures.
(1)
Signs shall be constructed of durable materials and noncorrosive
fastenings.
(2)
Signs shall be structurally safe and erected or installed in
strict accordance with the applicable construction code.
(3)
Signs shall be maintained in safe condition and in good repair
at all times, with all sign information being clearly legible. Signs
of deterioration may include chipped or peeling surfaces; torn materials
or broken or damaged lettering or material of any kind; illegible
messages, whether by reason of fading or any other condition; and
a faded, dirty, torn, broken, or otherwise damaged awning, canopy,
or marquee.
(4)
Signs and their supporting structures shall not interfere with
surface and underground utility and communications lines or equipment.
(5)
Signs shall not prevent free ingress or egress from any door,
window, fire escape, or prevent free access from one part of a roof
to any other part. No sign other than a safety sign shall be attached
to a standpipe or fire escape.
(6)
Signs shall not be erected, constructed, painted, or maintained
on or above the roof of a building. No part of any sign shall extend
above the eave line of the building to which it is attached.
(7)
No sign or part thereof may interfere with sight triangles at
the intersection of any combination of rights-of-way, alleys, or driveways.
I.
Removal of unsafe or unlawful signs.
(1)
When a sign becomes insecure, in danger of falling, or otherwise
unsafe, the owner of the sign or the person or firm maintaining the
sign shall, upon written notice of the Zoning Officer, immediately
remove it.
(2)
If a sign is unlawfully installed, erected, or maintained in
violation of any of the provisions of this article, the owner of the
sign or the person or firm maintaining the sign shall, upon written
notice of the Zoning Officer, remove the sign within 10 days.
(3)
Written notice, as set forth above, shall be mailed by the Zoning
Officer to the owner or lessee of the premises by certified mail,
return receipt requested. If within 10 days following receipt of such
letter, or in the case of emergencies within such shorter time as
may be specified in the notice, the owner or lessee fails to comply
with the order, the Zoning Officer may revoke the permit and remove
or repair the sign at the expense of the owner as otherwise provided
by law.
(4)
In case the Zoning Officer shall be required to remove any sign
as herein provided, a record of the cost of such removal shall be
kept, and the owner of such sign shall be liable therefor.
(5)
No act of the Zoning Officer in connection with the inspection
and maintenance of signs shall relieve the owner of the premises or
the sign owner from his own responsibility for maintaining signs in
a safe condition or make the City of Englewood liable in case of damage
or injury.
J.
Obsolete and abandoned signs.
(1)
A sign shall be considered obsolete after the business occupying
a property ceases to operate or vacates the property. Obsolete signs
shall be removed from the property upon which the sign is located
within 20 days of becoming obsolete. Removal of an obsolete sign shall
include the removal of the entire sign including the sign face, supporting
structure, and structural trim.
(2)
An obsolete sign shall be considered abandoned if has not been
removed within 20 days of becoming obsolete. The City may remove an
abandoned sign and charge the owner of the property for expenses directly
incurred by the City to remove the sign. If the owner fails to reimburse
the City for such expenses, the City may file a lien upon the property
for the purpose of recovering all reasonable costs associated with
the removal of the sign.
L.
Nonconforming signs.
(1)
Any sign that lawfully existed prior to the effective date of
this chapter and that does not comply with the provisions of this
chapter will be considered a nonconforming sign.
(2)
All nonconforming signs and sign structures shall be brought
into conformance with the sign regulations when and if the following
occurs:
(a)
The sign is removed, relocated, or significantly altered. Significant
alterations include changes in the size or dimensions of the sign.
Changes to the sign copy or the replacement of a sign face on a nonconforming
sign shall not be considered a significant alteration.
(b)
If more than 50% of the sign area is damaged.
(c)
An alteration in the structure of a sign support.
(d)
A change in the mechanical facilities or type of illumination.
(e)
A change in the material of the sign face.
(f)
The property on which the nonconforming sign is located submits
a subdivision or land development application requiring site plan
review.
(g)
The property on which the nonconforming sign is located undergoes
a change of land use requiring the issuance of either a use and occupancy
permit or a change of use and occupancy permit.
(3)
Nonconforming signs shall be exempt from these provisions, under
the following conditions:
(a)
The nonconforming sign possesses documented historic value.
(b)
The nonconforming sign is of a unique nature or type by virtue
of its architectural value or design, as determined by the National
Park Service, State of New Jersey Historic Preservation Office, or
local historical commission.
(c)
When a nonconforming sign is required to be moved because of
public right-of-way improvements.
(4)
Any nonconforming sign must always comply with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Construction Code and with Chapter 317, Property Maintenance, of the Code of the City of Englewood and with all provisions of this chapter pertaining to proper and safe maintenance, operation, and abandonment procedures.
M.
Measurement of sign dimensions.
(1)
Measuring the area of a sign.
(a)
The area of a sign shall mean the area of all lettering, wording,
and accompanying designs, logos, and symbols. The area of a sign shall
not include any supporting framework, bracing or trim which is incidental
to the display, provided that it does not contain any lettering, words,
or symbols.
(b)
Where the sign consists of individual letters, designs, or symbols
attached to a building, awning, wall, or window, the area shall be
that of the smallest rectangle that encompasses all of the letters,
designs, and symbols.
(c)
Two-sided signs. Only one side shall be considered when determining
the sign area, provided that the faces are equal in size.
(d)
Signs that consist of, or have attached to them, one or more
three-dimensional or irregularly shaped objects, shall have a sign
area of the sum of two adjacent vertical sign faces of the smallest
cube encompassing the sign or object.
(2)
Measuring the height of a sign. Sign height shall be measured
as the vertical distance from the finished surface of the ground at
the base of a sign to the highest point of the sign.
N.
Illumination of signs. Signs may be illuminated, where permitted in § 250-105, in accordance with the following standards.
(1)
Externally illuminated signs.
(a)
External light sources for illuminating signs shall be directed
at the signs.
(b)
External light sources for illuminating signs shall be shielded
so that light is not visible from any public thoroughfare or residential
use and so that light does not cause glare to pedestrians, drivers
of motor vehicles, and occupants of adjacent properties through windows
or within their outdoor areas.
(c)
The intensity of external light sources for signs shall not
exceed that necessary to illuminate and make legible a sign from the
adjacent travel way or closest right-of-way.
(d)
External light sources for illuminating signs shall not flash,
blink, move, or change in color or intensity.
(2)
Internally illuminated signs.
(a)
The following types of internally illuminated signs are permitted:
(b)
The light within internally illuminated signs shall not flash,
blink, move, or change in color or intensity.
(3)
Permits. Permits for illuminated signs shall not be issued without
an approved electrical permit. Applications for electrical permits
shall be filed at the same time as the sign permit application.
(4)
Construction.
(a)
All work shall be completed in full compliance with the applicable
electrical and construction codes. Signs with electrical components
shall be constructed, inspected, and approved by the Underwriters
Laboratory (UL), or equal, and a label of approval from the laboratory
shall be affixed to the sign.
(b)
The electrical supply to all exterior signs, whether to the
sign itself or to lighting fixtures positioned to illuminate the sign,
shall be provided by means of concealed electrical cables. Electrical
supply to freestanding signs shall be provided by means of underground
cables.
O.
Sign composition, content, and language.
(1)
Signs shall not contain more than 10 items of information.
(2)
Signs shall not consist of more than four colors.
(3)
Signs with non-Latin/Roman letters, characters, or symbols.
Signs containing copy in non-Latin/Roman letters, characters, or symbols
shall include a generic description written in English, of the nature
of such business, in order to address the health, safety, and welfare
of vehicular and pedestrian customers trying to find the location
of said premises, as well as all emergency services personnel responding
to said premises.
A.
Permitted sign types by zoning district.
(1)
The following table includes illustrations that are intended
only to help the reader visualize the general characteristics of various
sign types regulated within the sign regulations. The illustrations
are provided for convenience and reference only. In case of any real
or apparent difference between any illustration and the text of the
sign regulations, the text prevails.
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(2)
The following table indicates permitted sign types by zoning
district. The letter "Y" indicates a permitted sign type, "N" indicates
a sign type that is not permitted, and "YC" indicates a sign type
that is permitted only under certain physical or other specified conditions.
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Zoning District→
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D-1
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D-2
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N-C
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SBD
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L-I
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RIM
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RM-B
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Downtown
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Downtown
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Neighbor-hood Center
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Service Business District
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Light Industrial
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Research, Industry, Medical
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Multi-family Res.
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Primary Building-Mounted Signs
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Wall sign
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Y
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Y
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Y
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Y
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Y
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Y
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YC1
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Projecting sign
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Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
N
|
N
|
N
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Awning and awning sign
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Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
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Canopy and canopy sign
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N
|
N
|
N
|
N
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YC2
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YC2
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Y
|
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Marquee and marquee sign
|
Y
|
Y
|
N
|
N
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
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Painted sign
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N
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N
|
N
|
N
|
Y
|
Y
|
N
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Primary Freestanding Signs
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Monument sign
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N
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YC3
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N
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YC3
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YC2
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YC2
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Y
|
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Landscape wall sign
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N
|
N
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N
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N
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YC2
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YC2
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N
|
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Post and panel sign
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N
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YC3
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N
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YC3
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N
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N
|
Y
|
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Yard sign
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N
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YC3
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N
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YC3
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N
|
N
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Y
|
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Secondary Signs
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Address sign
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Y
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Y
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Y
|
Y
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Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
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Directional sign4
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Y
|
Y
|
Y
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Y
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Y
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Y
|
Y
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Directory sign
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Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
|
Electronic message display
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N
|
N
|
N
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N
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YC5
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Y
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N
|
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Outdoor display case
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Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
N
|
N
|
N
|
N
|
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Portable sign
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Y (in D-1b, D-2b and D-2c only)
|
N
|
Y
|
N
|
N
|
N
|
N
|
|
Window sign
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Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
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N
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NOTES:
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1
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Permitted only on purpose-built office buildings with a flat roof as per § 250-105C.
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2
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Permitted only on properties where the principal structure
has a front yard setback of at least 10 feet.
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3
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Permitted only on properties where the principal structure
has a front yard setback of at least six feet.
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4
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5
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Permitted only on properties fronting roads on which
the speed limit is 50 mph or greater.
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B.
Standards by sign type. The table below lists standards for each sign type. Additional standards for sign types within specific zoning districts are indicated in Subsection C. Where standards regulate illumination, the reader should also review the general illumination standards in § 250-104. For awnings, canopies, and marquees, the reader should first refer to Chapter 380, Article IV, for permitting requirements and standards. For the convenience of the reader of these sign regulations, some of the standards from Chapter 380, Article IV, are repeated in the table in Subsection B(1).
(1)
Primary building-mounted signs. The following table contains
standards for primary building-mounted signs by sign type.
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Sign Type
|
Standards
| ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Wall sign
|
(a)
|
Types of wall signs. The following types of wall signs
are permitted:
| |
|
1.
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Flat panel sign. The sign copy is applied, printed,
or etched onto a panel or board, which is then mounted to a wall.
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2.
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Channel letters. The sign consists of three-dimensional
letters and/or shapes that each may contain a lighting source. The
letters and/or graphic elements are typically attached to a raceway
that is then mounted to a wall. Reverse channel letters are also permitted.
Open face channel letters are not permitted.
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3.
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Cut out letters. The sign content consists of letters
and/or shapes that are individually attached to a wall or that are
applied, printed, or etched, onto a panel that is then attached to
a wall.
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|
4.
|
Light box sign, or cabinet sign. The sign content is
applied, printed, or etched onto the face of a box, or cabinet that
contains a lighting source, which is then mounted to a wall. The face
of a light box, or cabinet, shall be opaque and the sign content shall
be translucent.
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|
(b)
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Placement.
| ||
|
1.
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Wall signs shall be placed to coordinate with architectural
features or elements of the facade. Wall signs shall not cover or
interrupt prominent architectural features of a building, including,
but not limited to, transoms, bays, pilasters, prismatic glass, and
insignias.
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|
2.
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Wall signs shall not interfere with the operation of
doors or windows.
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|
(c)
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Clearance. Wall signs shall have a minimum clearance
of eight feet from the ground.
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|
(d)
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Depth/projection. A wall sign, including any mounting
panel or raceway, shall not extend more than 12 inches from a building
facade.
| ||
|
(e)
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Sign copy. Wall signs shall consist only of the business
name and/or logo and any decorative trim.
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(f)
|
Illumination. Wall signs may be externally or internally
illuminated.
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|
(g)
|
Buildings with multiple tenants with storefronts. Wall
signs for each ground floor tenant of a multitenant building shall
be coordinated in terms of dimensions, placement, materials, and type
of wall sign.
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|
Projecting sign
|
(a)
|
Placement. Projecting signs shall be on a single plane
and project at a ninety-degree angle from the face of the building.
Sign panels may be double-sided.
| |
|
(b)
|
Projection. A projecting sign shall not extend more
than four feet from the building on which it is attached.
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|
(c)
|
Clearance. Projecting signs shall have a minimum clearance
of eight feet above the ground.
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|
(d)
|
Sign copy. Projecting signs shall consist only of the
business name and/or logo.
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|
(e)
|
Illumination. Projecting signs may be externally or
internally illuminated.
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|
Awning and awning sign
|
(a)
|
Projection. Awnings shall not project more than four
feet from the building on which they are attached.
| |
|
(b)
|
Clearance. Awnings shall have a minimum clearance of
eight feet above the ground.
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|
(c)
|
Sign copy. An awning sign shall contain only the business
name, logo, and/or address number.
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|
(d)
|
Illumination. Awnings and signs on awnings may be externally
illuminated. Internally illuminated awnings, or back-lit awnings,
are prohibited.
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|
(e)
|
Multitenant buildings. Awnings and awning signs on
a multitenant building with ground floor storefronts shall be similar
in terms of dimensions, placement, materials, color, and shape across
all tenants in the building.
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|
Canopy and canopy sign
|
(a)
|
Projection. Canopies are prohibited from projecting
over a public sidewalk.
| |
|
(b)
|
Clearance. Canopies shall have a minimum clearance
of eight feet above the ground.
| ||
|
(c)
|
Sign copy. Canopy signs shall consist only of the business
name, logo, and/or address number.
| ||
|
(d)
|
Illumination. The canopy may contain lighting underneath
the canopy to light the surface below. Internally illuminated canopies
and canopy signs are not permitted.
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|
Marquee and marquee sign
|
(a)
|
Construction. Marquees, including anchors, bolts, supporting
rods, and braces thereof, shall be constructed of noncombustible materials
and shall be designed by a structural engineer and approved by the
Construction Code Official.
| |
|
(b)
|
Placement. A marquee shall be located above the principal
entrance of a building and shall be no wider than the entrance bay.
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|
(c)
|
Clearance. A marquee shall have a minimum clearance
of 10 feet above the ground.
| ||
|
(d)
|
Projection. A marquee shall not project more than four
feet over a public sidewalk.
| ||
|
(e)
|
Sign copy. A marquee sign shall consist of the business
name and/or address number only.
| ||
|
Painted sign
|
(a)
|
Placement.
| |
|
1.
|
A painted sign on the front of a building shall only
be applied to the sign band on the ground floor facade.
| ||
|
2.
|
A painted sign on the side of a building shall only
be applied to the wall of the ground floor.
| ||
|
(b)
|
Sign copy.
| ||
|
1.
|
A painted sign on the front facade of a building shall
consist only of the business name and/or logo, along with any decorative
trim or patterns.
| ||
|
2.
|
A painted sign on the side of a building shall consist
of the business name and/or logo. Additional artwork related to the
services provided or types of products sold by the business is permitted.
Such artwork shall not consist of depictions of specific brands of
products or services.
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|
(c)
|
Illumination. Painted signs may be externally illuminated.
| ||
(2)
Primary freestanding signs. The following table contains standards
for primary freestanding signs by sign type.
|
Sign Type
|
Standards
| ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Monument sign
|
(a)
|
Placement.
| |
|
1.
|
Monument signs shall be set back at least five feet
from the edge of a public sidewalk and at least five feet from the
edge of a driveway.
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|
2.
|
Monument signs shall be placed so as not to block sight
lines.
| ||
|
(b)
|
Sign content. Monument signs shall only contain the
business name and/or logo and the address number of the property.
| ||
|
(c)
|
Landscaping.
| ||
|
1.
|
The base of the sign shall be landscaped.
| ||
|
2.
|
Landscaping shall not obscure any sign content.
| ||
|
3.
|
Landscaping shall not block sight lines of the driveway
or circulation aisles.
| ||
|
(d)
|
Multitenant buildings.
| ||
|
1.
|
Sign copy. A monument sign on the property of a multitenant
building may include the names of tenants.
| ||
|
2.
|
Sign design. The information shall be presented in
a clear and consistent manner. Letter heights should be coordinated
across a monument sign.
| ||
|
Landscape wall sign
|
(a)
|
Sign copy. Landscape wall signs shall only contain
the business name, logo, and/or address number.
| |
|
(b)
|
Sign types.
| ||
|
1.
|
Landscape wall signs shall consist of a wall-mounted
sign, channel letters, or letters that are painted, applied, etched,
or carved directly into the wall.
| ||
|
2.
|
Light-box signs, or cabinet signs, are not permitted.
| ||
|
(c)
|
Illumination. Landscape wall signs may be externally
or internally illuminated.
| ||
|
Post and panel sign
|
(a)
|
Placement.
| |
|
1.
|
Post and panel signs shall be set back at least three
feet from the edge of a public sidewalk and at least five feet from
the edge of a driveway.
| ||
|
2.
|
Post and panel signs shall be placed so as not to block
sight lines.
| ||
|
(b)
|
Sign copy. Post and panel signs shall consist only
of the business name and/or logo.
| ||
|
(c)
|
Multitenant commercial buildings. Post and panel signs
are permitted to include names of building tenants.
| ||
|
Yard sign
|
(a)
|
Placement.
| |
|
1.
|
Yard signs shall be set back at least two feet from
the edge of a public sidewalk and at least five feet from the edge
of a driveway.
| ||
|
2.
|
Yard signs shall be placed so as not to block sight
lines.
| ||
|
(b)
|
Sign copy. Yard signs shall consist of the business
name and/or logo.
| ||
|
(c)
|
Multitenant commercial buildings. Yard signs are permitted
to include names of building tenants.
| ||
(3)
Secondary signs. The following table contains standards for
secondary signs by sign type.
|
Sign Type
|
Standards
| |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Window sign
|
(a)
|
Definition of window sign. A sign applied onto or attached
to the inside or outside of a window or a transparent door. A sign
within a building that is visible through the front window or door,
but not attached to the window or door, is also considered a window
sign.
| ||
|
(b)
|
Additional provisions. Products, screening, or other
objects that are located inside within three feet of the window, but
that are not part of a formal window display, shall be considered
window signs, subject to all provisions regulating window signs.
| |||
|
Address sign
|
(a)
|
Construction.
| ||
|
1.
|
Address signs shall be constructed of durable materials
and affixed firmly onto a surface.
| |||
|
2.
|
Address signs shall consist of a wall-mounted panel,
channel letters and numbers, or cut out numbers and letters applied
to a building face.
| |||
|
(b)
|
Placement.
| |||
|
1.
|
Address signs shall be visible and legible from the
street on which the address is located.
| |||
|
2.
|
Address signs shall be placed above or near the primary
entrance of a building. If such location for the address sign is not
visible and legible from the street, the address sign may be placed
at one edge of the building.
| |||
|
3.
|
Address signs shall not be placed higher than the ground
floor of a building.
| |||
|
4.
|
Properties with a freestanding sign shall include the
address number on the top of the sign.
| |||
|
(c)
|
Illumination. Address signs may be externally illuminated.
| |||
|
Outdoor display case
|
(a)
|
Placement. Outdoor display cases shall not be attached
to storefront windows.
| ||
|
(b)
|
Sign copy. The contents of outdoor display cases shall
be maintained and kept current. Outdated content shall be replaced
with up-to-date content.
| |||
|
(c)
|
Illumination. An outdoor display case may contain lighting
only to illuminate the content within the case.
| |||
|
Directional sign
|
(a)
|
Placement and dimensions by sign type.
| ||
|
1.
|
Wall-mounted directional signs shall have a minimum
clearance of four feet from the ground.
| |||
|
2.
|
Freestanding directional signs shall have a maximum
height of four feet.
| |||
|
3.
|
Projecting directional signs
| |||
|
a.
|
Projecting directional signs are only permitted on
the side and/or rear walls of buildings.
| |||
|
b.
|
Projecting directional signs shall project no more
than three feet from the building wall.
| |||
|
c.
|
Projecting directional signs shall have a minimum clearance
of eight feet.
| |||
|
(b)
|
Sign copy. Directional signs shall consist of copy
necessary for on-site circulation, parking and other site information,
such as, but not limited to, service entrances and loading docks.
Directional signs may contain the business name if critical to providing
circulation information.
| |||
|
(c)
|
Illumination. Directional signs may be externally illuminated.
| |||
|
Directory sign
|
(a)
|
Placement. Wall-mounted directory signs shall be attached
to a wall within 10 feet of the building entrance.
| ||
|
(b)
|
Sign copy. Directory signs shall consist of business
names and suite numbers or floor numbers.
| |||
|
Portable sign
|
(a)
|
Specifications. Portable signs shall consist of freestanding
"A-frame" signs where each face of the sign consists of a surface
for writing by hand a nonpermanent message to prospective customers.
| ||
|
(b)
|
Placement. The edge of a portable sign closest to the
building shall be located no more than four inches from the building
facade.
| |||
|
(c)
|
Duration of display. Portable signs shall be displayed
only during business hours.
| |||
|
(d)
|
Adverse weather conditions. Portable signs shall not
be displayed during high winds or other adverse weather conditions
where the sign may become unsafe to the public.
| |||
|
(e)
|
Illumination. Portable signs shall not contain any
illumination.
| |||
C.
Standards by zoning district. This article identifies sign standards by zoning district. It is recommended that the reader review § 250-104, which contains rules on how signs are measured.
(1)
Downtown (D-1) Districts. Signs in D-1 Districts, which includes
the D-1a and D-1b Districts, are subject to the following standards:
(a)
Quantity and/or area of signs allowed by sign type in the D-1
Districts. The quantity and/or area of signs allowed by sign type
in the D-1 Districts is indicated in the table below.
|
Primary Building-Mounted Signs
| |||
|
The total area of all primary building-mounted signs on the
front facade of a building shall not exceed 40 square feet
| |||
|
Primary Freestanding Signs
| |||
|
Freestanding signs are not permitted in D-1 Districts.
| |||
|
Secondary Signs
| |||
|
Address signs. One address sign is required.
| |||
|
Window signs.
| |||
|
1.
|
Maximum coverages. The maximum coverage of window signs on any
window shall not exceed 15% of the surface area of the window. The
maximum coverage of window signs on any door shall not exceed 10%
of the surface area of the door.
| ||
|
2.
|
Illuminated window signs.
| ||
|
a.
|
The total area of illuminated window signs on the windows and
doors on the front facade of a building shall be a maximum of six
square feet. The area of any illuminated window sign shall not exceed
four square feet.
| ||
|
b.
|
The area of illuminated window signs shall be included in the
calculation of maximum coverage of window signs.
| ||
|
c.
|
Illuminated window signs shall consist of white light only.
| ||
|
d.
|
Flashing, blinking, intermittent, and/or moving lights are prohibited.
| ||
|
Outdoor display case. One outdoor display case is permitted
per business.
| |||
|
Directional signs. One directional sign is permitted for properties
with on-site parking.
| |||
|
Directory signs. See "Additional Signs Permitted" in this subsection.
| |||
|
Portable signs. One portable sign is permitted per business
in the D-1b District only.
| |||
(b)
Additional signs permitted in the D-1 Districts. The following
additional signs are permitted in D-1 Districts.
[1]
Corner properties. Corner properties are permitted an additional
40 square feet of primary building-mounted signs on the second facade
that faces a public street. Windows signs may be placed on windows
and doors on the second facade with a maximum coverage of 15% of the
surface of any window and a maximum of 10% of the surface area of
any door.
[2]
Second-floor commercial tenants.
[b]
Directory signs. One directory sign is permitted
on a building with second-floor commercial tenants.
[c]
Projecting signs.
[i]
One projecting sign is permitted on the second
floor of a building with a second-floor commercial tenant. Such sign
shall have a maximum projection of two feet from the building surface
and a maximum height of four feet.
[ii]
The area of such signs shall not be included in the calculation of the total area of primary building-mounted signs as per Subsection C(1)(b)[2] [a].
[iii]
Projecting signs shall not extend below the second-floor
windows.
[3]
Buildings with multiple ground-floor commercial tenants.
[a]
The storefront of each ground floor tenant in a
building with multiple ground-floor commercial tenants is permitted
a maximum total area of primary building-mounted signs of 40 square
feet.
[b]
Signs for each ground-floor tenant in a building
with multiple ground-floor tenants shall be coordinated in terms of
dimensions, placement, and materials, and sign type.
[c]
Additional signs are permitted for corner properties and second floor commercial tenants as indicated in Subsection C(1)(b)[1] and [2] hereof.
(c)
Dimensional standards by sign type in the D-1 Districts. Dimensional
standards by sign type in the D-1 Districts are indicated in the table
below.
|
Primary Building-Mounted Signs
| ||
|
The total area of all primary building-mounted signs on the
front facade of a building shall not exceed 40 square feet.
| ||
|
Sign Type
|
Dimension
|
Dimensional Standard
|
|
Wall sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 8 inches
|
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 12 inches
| |
|
Projecting sign
|
Area of sign face
|
Maximum 9 square feet
|
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 8 inches
| |
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 12 inches
| |
|
Awning sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 8 inches
|
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 12 inches
| |
|
Marquee sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 8 inches
|
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 12 inches
| |
|
Primary Freestanding Sign Types
| ||
|
Freestanding signs are not permitted in D-1 Districts.
| ||
|
Secondary Signs
| ||
|
Address sign
|
Letter height
|
Minimum 3 inches
|
|
Window sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 6 inches on windows
|
|
Maximum 4 inches on doors
| ||
|
Outdoor display case
|
Area
|
Maximum 6 square feet
|
|
Directional sign
|
Area
|
Maximum 4 square feet
|
|
Directory sign
|
Area
|
Maximum 4 square feet
|
|
Portable sign
|
Height
|
Maximum 3 feet
|
|
Width
|
Maximum 2 feet
| |
(2)
Downtown (D-2) Districts. Signs in D-2 Districts, which includes
the D-2a, D-2b, D-2c, D-2d, and D-2e Districts, are subject to the
following standards:
(a)
Quantity and/or areas of signs in the D-2 Districts. The quantity
of signs allowed by sign type in the D-2 Districts is indicated in
the table below.
|
Primary Building-Mounted Signs
| |||
|
The total area of all primary building-mounted signs on the
front facade of a building shall not exceed 40 square feet.
| |||
|
Primary Freestanding Signs
| |||
|
Properties with a front yard setback of six feet or more are
permitted one primary freestanding sign. An address sign shall be
incorporated into the top of any primary freestanding sign.
| |||
|
Secondary Signs
| |||
|
Address signs. One address sign is required.
| |||
|
Window signs.
| |||
|
1.
|
Maximum coverages. The coverage of window signs on any window
shall not exceed 15% of the surface area of the window. The coverage
of window signs on any door shall not exceed 10% of the surface area
of the door.
| ||
|
2.
|
Illuminated window signs.
| ||
|
a.
|
The total area of illuminated window signs on the windows and
doors on the front facade of a building shall be a maximum of six
square feet. The area of any single illuminated window sign shall
not exceed four square feet.
| ||
|
b.
|
The area of illuminated window signs shall be included in the
calculation of maximum coverage of window signs.
| ||
|
c.
|
Illuminated window signs shall consist of white light only.
| ||
|
d.
|
Flashing, blinking, intermittent, and/or moving lights are prohibited.
| ||
|
Outdoor display case. One outdoor display case is permitted
per business.
| |||
|
Directional signs. One directional sign is permitted for properties
with on-site parking.
| |||
|
Directory signs. See "Additional signs permitted" within this
subsection.
| |||
|
Portable signs. One portable sign is permitted per business
in the D-2b and D-2c Districts only.
| |||
(b)
Additional signs permitted in the D-2 Districts. The following
additional signs are permitted in the D-2 Districts.
[1]
Corner properties. Corner properties are permitted an additional
40 square feet of primary building-mounted signs on the second facade
that faces a public street. Window signs may be placed on windows
and doors on the second facade with a maximum coverage of 15% of the
surface of any window and a maximum of 10% of the surface area of
any door.
[2]
Second-floor commercial tenants.
[b]
Directory signs. One directory sign is permitted
on a building with second-floor commercial tenants.
[c]
Projecting signs. One projecting sign is permitted
per tenant on the second floor of a building with a second-floor commercial
tenant. Such sign shall have a maximum projection of two feet from
the building surface and a maximum height of four feet. Such signs
shall not extend above the eaveline or below second story windows.
[3]
Buildings with multiple ground-floor commercial tenants.
[a]
The storefront of each ground floor tenant in a
building with multiple ground-floor commercial tenants is permitted
a maximum total area of primary building-mounted signs of 40 square
feet.
[b]
Signs for each ground-floor tenant in a building
with multiple ground-floor tenants shall be coordinated in terms of
dimensions, placement, and materials, and sign type.
[c]
Additional signs are permitted for corner properties and second floor commercial tenants as indicated in Subsection C(2)(b)[1] and [2] hereof.
(c)
Dimensional standards by sign type in the D-2 Districts. Dimensional
standards by sign type in the D-2 Districts are indicated in the table
below:
|
Sign Type
|
Dimension
|
Dimensional Standard
|
|---|---|---|
|
Primary Building-Mounted Signs
| ||
|
The total area of all primary building-mounted signs on the
front facade of a building shall not exceed 40 square feet.
| ||
|
Wall sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 8 inches
|
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 12 inches
| |
|
Projecting sign
|
Area of sign face
|
Maximum 9 square feet
|
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 8 inches
| |
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 12 inches
| |
|
Awning sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 8 inches
|
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 12 inches
| |
|
Marquee sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 8 inches
|
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 12 inches
| |
|
Primary Freestanding Sign Types
| ||
|
Monument sign
|
Height
|
Maximum 6 feet
|
|
Area
|
Maximum 30 square feet
| |
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 6 inches
| |
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 12 inches
| |
|
Post and panel sign
|
Height
|
Maximum 6 feet
|
|
Area of sign panel
|
Maximum 30 square feet
| |
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 6 inches
| |
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 12 inches
| |
|
Yard sign
|
Height
|
Maximum 6 feet
|
|
Area of sign panel
|
Maximum 8 square feet
| |
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 6 inches
| |
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 12 inches
| |
|
Secondary Signs
| ||
|
Address sign
|
Letter height
|
Minimum 3 inches
|
|
Window sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 6 inches on windows
|
|
Maximum 4 inches on doors
| ||
|
Outdoor display case
|
Area
|
Maximum 6 square feet
|
|
Directional sign
|
Area
|
Maximum 4 square feet
|
|
Directory sign
|
Area
|
Maximum 4 square feet
|
|
Portable sign
|
Height
|
Maximum 3 feet
|
|
Width
|
Maximum 2 feet
| |
(3)
Neighborhood Center (N-C) District. Signs in the N-C District
are subject to the following standards:
(a)
Quantity and/or area of signs allowed by sign type in the N-C
District. The quantity and/or area of signs allowed by sign type in
the N-C District is indicated in the table below.
|
Primary Building-Mounted Signs
| |||
|
The total area of all primary building-mounted signs on the
front facade of a building shall not exceed 40 square feet.
| |||
|
Primary Freestanding Signs
| |||
|
Primary freestanding signs are not permitted in the N-C District.
| |||
|
Secondary Signs
| |||
|
Address signs. One address sign is required.
| |||
|
Window signs.
| |||
|
1.
|
Maximum coverages. The coverage of window signs on any window
shall not exceed 15% of the surface area of the window. The coverage
of window signs on any door shall not exceed 10% of the surface area
of the door.
| ||
|
2.
|
Illuminated window signs.
| ||
|
a.
|
The total area of illuminated window signs on the windows and
doors on the front facade of a building shall be a maximum of six
square feet. The area of any single illuminated window sign shall
not exceed four square feet.
| ||
|
b.
|
The area of illuminated window signs shall be included in the
calculation of maximum coverage of window signs.
| ||
|
c.
|
Illuminated window signs shall consist of white light only.
| ||
|
d.
|
Flashing, blinking, intermittent, and/or moving lights are prohibited.
| ||
|
Outdoor display case. One outdoor display case is permitted
per business.
| |||
|
Directional signs. One directional sign is permitted for properties
with on-site parking.
| |||
|
Directory signs. See "Additional signs permitted" section of
this subsection.
| |||
|
Portable signs. One portable sign is permitted per business.
| |||
(b)
Additional signs permitted in the N-C District. The following
additional signs are permitted in N-C Districts.
[1]
Corner properties. Corner properties are permitted an additional
40 square feet of primary building-mounted signs on the second facade
that faces a public street. Window signs may be placed on windows
and doors on the second facade with a maximum coverage of 15% of the
surface of any window and a maximum of 10% of the surface area of
any door.
[2]
Second-floor commercial tenants.
[b]
Directory signs. One directory sign is permitted
on a building with second-floor commercial tenants.
[c]
Projecting signs. One project sign is permitted
on the second floor of a building with a second-floor commercial tenant.
Such sign shall have a maximum projection of two feet from the building
surface and a maximum height of four feet.
[3]
Buildings with multiple ground-floor commercial tenants.
[a]
The storefront of each ground floor tenant in a
building with multiple ground-floor commercial tenants is permitted
a maximum total area of primary building-mounted signs of 40 square
feet.
[b]
Signs for each ground-floor tenant in a building
with multiple ground-floor tenants shall be coordinated in terms of
dimensions, placement, materials, and sign type.
[c]
Additional signs are permitted for corner properties and second floor commercial tenants as indicated in Subsection C(3)(b)[1] and [2] hereof.
(c)
Dimensional standards by sign type in the N-C District. Dimensional
standards by sign type in the N-C District are indicated in the table
below.
|
Primary Building-Mounted Signs
| ||
|
The total area of all primary building-mounted signs on the
front facade of a building shall not exceed 40 square feet.
| ||
|
Sign Type
|
Dimension
|
Dimensional Standard
|
|
Wall sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 8 inches
|
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 12 inches
| |
|
Projecting sign
|
Area of sign face
|
Maximum 9 square feet
|
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 8 inches
| |
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 12 inches
| |
|
Awning sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 8 inches
|
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 12 inches
| |
|
Marquee sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 8 inches
|
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 12 inches
| |
|
Primary Freestanding Sign Types
| ||
|
Primary freestanding signs are not permitted in the N-C District.
| ||
|
Secondary Signs
| ||
|
Address sign
|
Letter height
|
Minimum 3 inches
|
|
Window sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 6 inches on windows
|
|
Maximum 4 inches on doors
| ||
|
Outdoor display case
|
Area
|
Maximum 6 square feet
|
|
Directional sign
|
Area
|
Maximum 4 square feet
|
|
Directory sign
|
Area
|
Maximum 4 square feet
|
|
Portable sign
|
Height
|
Maximum 3 feet
|
|
Width
|
Maximum 2 feet
| |
(4)
Service Business District (SBD). Signs in the SBD District are
subject to the following standards:
(a)
Quantity and/or area of signs allowed by sign type in the SBD
District. The quantity and/or area of signs allowed by sign type in
the SBD District is indicated in the table below.
|
Primary Building-Mounted Signs
| |||
|
The total area of primary building-mounted signs on the front
facade of a building shall not exceed 1.5 square feet per linear foot
of building frontage. All properties are permitted a minimum total
area of such signs of 40 square feet.
| |||
|
Primary Freestanding Signs
| |||
|
Quantity. Properties with a front yard setback of six feet or
more are permitted one primary freestanding sign.
| |||
|
Secondary Signs
| |||
|
Address signs. One address sign is required. An address sign
shall be incorporated into the top of any primary freestanding sign.
| |||
|
Window signs.
| |||
|
1.
|
Maximum coverages. The coverage of window signs on any window
shall not exceed 15% of the surface area of the window. The coverage
of window signs on any door shall not exceed 10% of the surface area
of the door.
| ||
|
2.
|
Illuminated window signs.
| ||
|
a.
|
The total area of illuminated window signs on the windows and
doors on the front facade of a building shall be a maximum of six
square feet. The area of any single illuminated window sign shall
not exceed four square feet.
| ||
|
b.
|
The area of illuminated window signs shall be included in the
calculation of maximum coverage of window signs.
| ||
|
c.
|
Illuminated window signs shall consist of white light only.
| ||
|
d.
|
Flashing, blinking, intermittent, and/or moving lights are prohibited.
| ||
|
Outdoor display case. One outdoor display case is permitted
per business.
| |||
|
Directional signs. One directional sign is permitted for properties
with on-site parking.
| |||
|
Directory signs. See "Additional signs permitted" in this subsection.
| |||
|
Portable signs. One portable sign is permitted per business.
| |||
(b)
Additional signs permitted in the SBD District. The following
additional signs are permitted in the SBD District.
[1]
Corner properties. Corner properties are permitted the same
area of primary building-mounted signs on the second facade that faces
a public street as on the front facade. Window signs may be placed
on windows and doors on the second facade with a maximum coverage
of 15% of the surface of any window and a maximum of 10% of the surface
area of any door.
[2]
[3]
Buildings with multiple ground-floor commercial tenants.
[a]
The storefront of each ground-floor tenant in a
building with multiple ground-floor commercial tenants is permitted
a maximum total area of primary building-mounted signs of 1.5 square
feet per linear foot of frontage.
[b]
Signs for each ground-floor tenant in a building
with multiple ground-floor tenants shall be coordinated in terms of
dimensions, placement, materials, and sign type.
[c]
Additional signs are permitted for corner properties and second floor commercial tenants as indicated in Subsection C(4)(b)[1] and [2] hereof.
(c)
Dimensional standards by sign type in the SBD District. Dimensional
standards by sign type in the SBD District are indicated in the table
below. Within the table below, "frontage" shall refer to building
frontage.
|
Primary Building-Mounted Signs
| ||
|
The total area of primary building-mounted signs on the front
facade of a building shall not exceed 1.5 square feet per linear foot
of building frontage. All properties are permitted a minimum total
area of primary building-mounted signs of 40 square feet.
| ||
|
Sign Type
|
Dimension
|
Dimensional Standard
|
|
Wall sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 10 inches
|
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 14 inches
| |
|
Projecting sign
|
Area of sign face
|
Maximum 9 square feet
|
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 10 inches
| |
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 12 inches
| |
|
Awning sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 10 inches
|
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 14 inches
| |
|
Marquee sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 10 inches
|
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 14 inches
| |
|
Primary Freestanding Sign Types
| ||
|
Monument sign
|
Height
|
Maximum 8 feet
|
|
Area
|
Maximum 40 square feet
| |
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 8 inches
| |
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 12 inches
| |
|
Post and panel sign
|
Height
|
Maximum 8 feet
|
|
Area of sign panel
|
Maximum 40 square feet
| |
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 8 inches
| |
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 12 inches
| |
|
Yard sign
|
Height
|
Maximum 6 feet
|
|
Area of sign panel
|
Maximum 8 square feet
| |
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 6 inches
| |
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 12 inches
| |
|
Secondary Signs
| ||
|
Address signs
|
Letter height
|
Minimum 3 inches
|
|
Window signs
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 8 inches on windows
|
|
Maximum 6 inches on doors
| ||
|
Directional sign
|
Area
|
Maximum 4 square feet
|
|
Directory sign
|
Area
|
Maximum 6 square feet
|
(d)
Additional standards for signs in the SBD District.
[1]
Maximum height of logos containing acronyms and/or words. Logos containing acronyms, names, and/or words shall have a maximum height as specified under "Letter Height" in Subsection C(4)(c).
[2]
Minimum letter height. The minimum height of letters on any
primary building-mounted or freestanding sign shall be two inches.
(5)
Signs in the Light Industrial (L-I) District. Signs in the L-I
District are subject to the following standards.
(a)
Quantity and/or area of signs allowed by sign type in the L-I
District. The quantity and/or area of signs allowed by sign type in
the L-I District is indicated in the table below.
|
Primary Building-Mounted Signs
| |||
|
The total area of primary building-mounted signs on the front
facade of a building shall not exceed 1.5 square feet per linear foot
of building frontage.
| |||
|
Primary Freestanding Signs
| |||
|
Properties with a front yard setback of 10 feet or more are
permitted one primary freestanding sign.
| |||
|
Secondary Signs
| |||
|
Address signs. One address sign is required. An address sign
shall be incorporated into the top of any primary freestanding sign.
| |||
|
Window signs.
| |||
|
1.
|
Maximum coverages. The coverage of window signs on any window
shall not exceed 15% of the surface area of the window. The coverage
of window signs on any door shall not exceed 10% of the surface area
of the door.
| ||
|
2.
|
Illuminated window signs.
| ||
|
a.
|
The total area of illuminated window signs on the windows and
doors on the front facade of a building shall be a maximum of 6 square
feet. The area of any single illuminated window sign shall not exceed
4 square feet.
| ||
|
b.
|
The area of illuminated window signs shall be included in the
calculation of maximum coverage of window signs.
| ||
|
c.
|
Illuminated window signs shall consist of white light only.
| ||
|
d.
|
Flashing, blinking, intermittent, and/or moving lights are prohibited.
| ||
|
Directional signs.
| |||
|
1.
|
Three directional signs are permitted for properties with on-site
parking.
| ||
|
2.
|
Two directional signs are permitted for properties without on-site
parking.
| ||
|
Directory signs. See "Additional signs permitted" in this subsection.
| |||
(b)
Additional signs permitted in the L-I District. The following
additional signs are permitted in the L-I District.
[1]
Corner properties. Corner properties are permitted the same
area of primary building-mounted signs on the second facade that faces
a public street as on the front facade. Window signs may be placed
on windows and doors on the second facade with a maximum coverage
of 15% of the surface of any window and a maximum of 10% of the surface
area of any door.
[2]
Billboards. Billboards are permitted as a conditional use in
the Light Industrial Zone on properties with frontage on limited-access
highways with a speed limit of 50 mph or greater, in accordance with
the following conditions:
[Amended 9-17-2018 by Ord. No. 18-10]
[a]
No more than one billboard structure (double-sided)
shall be permitted on any lot.
[b]
No part of any billboard shall be located within
600 feet of a residential district, nor within 1,000 feet of another
billboard.
[c]
No part of any billboard shall be higher than 35
feet above grade of the adjoining roadway.
[d]
Billboards shall meet the requirements of N.J.A.C.
16:41C (Title 16: Transportation, Chapter 41C. Roadside Sign Control
and Outdoor Advertising).
[e]
"Frontage" is defined as follows: "That side of
a lot abutting a street; the front lot line."
[3]
[4]
Buildings with multiple ground-floor commercial tenants.
[a]
The facade of each ground-floor tenant in a building
with multiple ground-floor commercial tenants is permitted a maximum
total area of primary building-mounted signs of 1.5 square feet per
linear foot of frontage.
[b]
Signs for each ground-floor tenant in a building
with multiple ground-floor tenants shall be coordinated in terms of
dimensions, placement, materials, and sign type.
[c]
Additional signs are permitted for corner properties
and second-floor commercial tenants as indicated above within this
subsection.
(c)
Dimensional standards by sign type in the L-I District. Dimensional
standards by sign type in the L-I District are indicated in the table
below. Within the table below, "frontage" shall refer to building
frontage.
|
Primary Building-Mounted Signs
| ||
|
The total area of primary building-mounted signs on the front
facade of a building shall not exceed 1.5 square feet per linear foot
of building frontage.
| ||
|
Sign Type
|
Dimension
|
Dimensional Standard
|
|
Wall sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 14 inches
|
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 18 inches
| |
|
Awning sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 14 inches
|
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 18 inches
| |
|
Canopy sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 14 inches
|
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 18 inches
| |
|
Marquee sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 14 inches
|
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 18 inches
| |
|
Primary Freestanding Sign Types
| ||
|
Monument sign
|
Height
|
Maximum 8 feet
|
|
Area
|
Maximum 40 square feet
| |
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 10 inches
| |
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 14 inches
| |
|
Landscape wall sign
|
Area of sign
|
Maximum 40 square feet
|
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 10 inches
| |
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 14 inches
| |
|
Secondary Signs
| ||
|
Address sign
|
Letter height
|
Minimum 4 inches
|
|
Window sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 10 inches on windows
|
|
Maximum 8 inches on doors
| ||
|
Directional sign
|
Area
|
Maximum 8 square feet
|
|
Directory sign
|
Area
|
Maximum 6 square feet
|
(d)
Additional standards for signs in the L-I District.
[1]
Maximum height of logos containing acronyms and/or words. Logos containing acronyms, names, and/or words shall have a maximum height as specified under "Letter height" in Subsection C(5)(c).
[2]
Minimum letter height. The height of letters on any primary
building-mounted or freestanding sign shall be a minimum of three
inches.
[3]
Wall signs.
[a]
On single-story buildings, wall signs shall have
a minimum clearance of four inches below the eaveline.
[b]
On multistory buildings, wall signs may be placed
either on the ground-floor facade or the top-floor facade. Wall signs
on the ground floor shall be placed a minimum of four inches below
the eaveline. Wall signs on the top floor facade shall be placed a
minimum of 10 inches below the eaveline.
[5]
Directional signs. Directional signs may be internally or externally
illuminated.
[6]
Signs on properties along roads with a speed limit of 50 mph
or more. The following additional provisions apply to signs on properties
along roads where the posted speed limit is 50 mph or more.
[a]
Primary building-mounted signs.
[i]
One building-mounted sign is permitted per property.
[ii]
The total area of primary building-mounted signs
on the front facade of all buildings shall not exceed 80 square feet.
[iii]
Letters on any primary building-mounted sign
shall have a maximum height of 16 inches.
[iv]
A logo on any primary building-mounted sign shall
have a maximum height of 22 inches.
[b]
Primary freestanding signs.
[i]
One monument sign is permitted per property with
a maximum height of 16 feet and maximum width of five feet. A static
electronic message display is permitted to be integrated into any
monument sign for the purpose of communicating consumer information.
[ii]
Freestanding canopies and canopy signs are permitted.
A sign on a freestanding canopy shall not exceed 25% of the area of
the side of the canopy upon which it is located. No side shall contain
more than one sign.
[iii]
Letters on any primary freestanding sign shall
not exceed a height of 16 inches.
[d]
Signs as required by state and/or federal regulations
are permitted.
(6)
Signs in the Research, Industry, Medical (RIM) District. Signs
in the RIM District are subject to the following standards:
(a)
Quantity of signs allowed by sign type in the RIM District.
The quantity of signs allowed by sign type in the RIM District is
indicated in the table below.
|
Primary Building-Mounted Signs
| ||
|
The total area of primary building-mounted signs on the front
facade of a building shall not exceed 1.5 square feet per linear foot
of building frontage.
| ||
|
Primary Freestanding Signs
| ||
|
Properties with a front yard setback of 10 feet or more are
permitted one primary freestanding sign. An address sign shall be
incorporated into the top of any primary freestanding sign.
| ||
|
Secondary Signs
| ||
|
Address signs. One address sign is required.
| ||
|
Window signs. Window signs are permitted on transparent doors.
The coverage of window signs on any door shall not exceed 10% of the
surface area of the door.
| ||
|
Directional signs.
| ||
|
1.
|
Three directional signs are permitted for properties with on-site
parking.
| |
|
2.
|
Two directional signs are permitted for properties without on-site
parking.
| |
|
Directory signs. See "Additional signs permitted" in this subsection.
| ||
(b)
Additional signs permitted in the RIM District. The following
additional signs are permitted in the RIM District.
[1]
Wall signs on single-story buildings. Wall signs on single-story
buildings shall have a minimum clearance of at least four inches below
the eaveline.
[2]
Wall signs on the top floor of buildings with two or more stories.
[a]
Quantity, placement, and dimensions. One wall sign
consisting of channel letters or cutout letters only is permitted
to be placed on the top floor of the front facade of a building. One
such sign is also permitted to be placed on the top floor of a side
facade of the same building. Such signs shall be placed a minimum
of 10 inches below the eaveline and shall have a maximum letter height
of 24 inches and a maximum logo height of 36 inches. Logos containing
acronyms, names, or words shall have a maximum height of 24 inches.
[b]
Sign copy. The sign copy shall consist of the name of the principal tenant or owner, which shall occupy at least 50% of the leasable floor area of the building, and the tenant or owner's logo. In lieu of the preceding, the sign copy may consist of the name and associated logo of the building, provided that the name generally pertains to the products and/or services of its tenants (e.g., "Englewood Design Center"), does not conflict with any definitions included in § 250-34A, and does not create any confusion or misdirection that may harm public safety.
[3]
Signs on side facades. One side facade of a non-corner property
is permitted a total area of building-mounted signs of 0.75 per linear
foot of the length of the side wall.
[4]
Corner properties. Corner properties are permitted the same
area of primary building-mounted signs on the second facade that faces
a public street as on the front facade. Windows signs may be placed
on transparent doors on the second facade with a maximum coverage
of 10% of the surface area of any door.
[5]
Buildings with multiple ground-floor commercial tenants.
[a]
The facade of each ground-floor tenant in a building
with multiple ground-floor commercial tenants is permitted a maximum
total area of primary building-mounted signs of 1.5 square feet per
linear foot of frontage.
[b]
Signs for each ground-floor tenant in a building
with multiple ground-floor tenants shall be coordinated in terms of
dimensions, placement, materials, and sign type.
(c)
Dimensional standards by sign type in the RIM District. Dimensional
standards by sign type in the RIM District are indicated in the table
below. Within the table below, "frontage" shall refer to building
frontage.
|
Sign Type
|
Dimension
|
Dimensional Standard
|
|---|---|---|
|
Primary Building-Mounted Signs
| ||
|
The total area of primary building-mounted signs on the front
facade of a building shall not exceed 1.5 square feet per linear foot
of building frontage.
| ||
|
Wall sign
|
Width
|
See (c)
|
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 14 inches
| |
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 20 inches
| |
|
Awning sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 14 inches
|
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 20 inches
| |
|
Canopy sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 14 inches
|
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 20 inches
| |
|
Marquee sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 14 inches
|
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 20 inches
| |
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Primary Freestanding Sign Types
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Monument sign
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Height
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Maximum 8 feet
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Area
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Maximum 48 square feet
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Letter height
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Maximum 10 inches
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Logo height
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Maximum 14 inches
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Landscape wall sign
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Area of sign copy
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Maximum 48 square feet
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Letter height
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Maximum 10 inches
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Logo height
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Maximum 14 inches
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Secondary Signs
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Address sign
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Letter height
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Minimum 4 inches
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Window sign
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Letter height
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Maximum 6 inches on doors
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Directional sign
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Area
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Maximum 8 square feet
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Directory sign
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Area
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Maximum 6 square feet
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Electronic message display
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Area
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Maximum 60% of the area of the sign on which it is installed
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(d)
Additional standards for signs in the RIM District.
[1]
Maximum height of logos containing acronyms and/or words. Logos containing acronyms, names, and/or words shall have a maximum height as specified under "Letter height" in Subsection C(6)(b).
[2]
Minimum letter height. The height of letters on any primary
building-mounted or freestanding sign shall be a minimum of three
inches.
[4]
Directional signs. Directional signs may be internally or externally
illuminated.
[5]
Signs on properties along roads with a speed limit of 50 mph
or more. The following additional provisions apply to signs on properties
along roads where the posted speed limit is 50 mph or more.
[a]
Primary building-mounted signs.
[i]
One building-mounted sign is permitted per property.
[ii]
The total area of primary building-mounted signs
on the front facade of all buildings shall not exceed 80 square feet.
[iii]
Letters on any primary building-mounted sign
shall have a maximum height of 16 inches.
[iv]
A logo on any primary building-mounted sign shall
have a maximum height of 22 inches.
[b]
Primary freestanding signs.
[i]
One monument sign is permitted per property with
a maximum height of 16 feet and maximum width of five feet. A static
electronic message display is permitted to be integrated into any
monument sign for the purpose of communicating consumer information.
[ii]
Freestanding canopies and canopy signs are permitted.
A sign on a freestanding canopy shall not exceed 25% of the area of
the side of the canopy upon which it is located. No side shall contain
more than one sign.
[iii]
Letters on any primary freestanding sign shall
not exceed a height of 16 inches.
[d]
Signs as required by state and/or federal regulations
are permitted.
(7)
Signs in the Multifamily Residence (RM-B) District. Signs in
the RM-B District are subject to the following standards:
(a)
Quantity of signs allowed by sign type in the RM-B District.
The quantity of signs allowed by sign type in the RM-B District is
indicated in the table below.
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Primary Building-Mounted Signs
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The total area of all primary building-mounted signs on the
front facade of a building shall not exceed 40 square feet.
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Primary Freestanding Signs
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One primary freestanding sign is permitted. An address sign
shall be incorporated into the top of any primary freestanding sign.
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Secondary Signs
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Address signs. One address sign is required.
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Directional signs. One directional sign is permitted for properties
with on-site parking.
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Directory signs. See "Additional signs permitted" in this subsection.
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(b)
Dimensional standards by sign type in the RM-B District. Dimensional
standards by sign type in the RM-B District are indicated in the table
below.
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Sign Type
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Dimension
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Dimensional Standard
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|---|---|---|
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Primary Building-Mounted Signs
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The total area of all primary building-mounted signs on the
front facade of a building shall not exceed 40 square feet.
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Wall signs
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Letter height
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Maximum 10 inches
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Logo height
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Maximum 14 inches
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Awning sign
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Letter height
|
Maximum 10 inches
|
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Logo height
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Maximum 14 inches
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|
Canopy sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 10 inches
|
|
Logo height
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Maximum 14 inches
| |
|
Marquee sign
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 10 inches
|
|
Logo height
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Maximum 14 inches
| |
|
Primary Freestanding Sign Types
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Monument sign
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Height
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Maximum 7 feet
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Area
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Maximum 35 square feet
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Letter height
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Maximum 8 inches
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|
Logo height
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Maximum 12 inches
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Post and panel sign
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Height
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Maximum 7 feet
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Area of sign panel
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Maximum 35 square feet
| |
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Letter height
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Maximum 8 inches
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Logo height
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Maximum 12 inches
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Yard sign
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Height
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Maximum 6 feet
|
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Area of sign panel
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Maximum 16 square feet
| |
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Letter height
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Maximum 8 inches
| |
|
Logo height
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Maximum 12 inches
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Secondary Signs
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Address sign
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Letter height
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Minimum 3 inches
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Directional sign
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Area
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Maximum 4 square feet
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Directory sign
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Area
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Maximum 8 square feet
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(c)
Additional standards for signs in the RM-B District.
[1]
Minimum letter height. The height of letters on any primary
sign shall be a minimum of two inches.
[2]
Wall signs.
[a]
Wall signs are only permitted on purpose-built
office buildings.
[b]
Wall signs shall consist of channel letters or
cutout letters. Lightbox or cabinet wall signs are not permitted.
[c]
Wall signs shall be placed on either the top floor
facade and at a minimum of four inches below the eaveline.
[d]
Wall signs may be externally illuminated only.
[4]
Directional signs. Directional signs may be externally illuminated.
The following regulations apply to all multifamily and single-family residential districts, except for the RM-B District, which is regulated in § 250-105.
A.
Single-family dwelling units.
B.
Institutional uses within a residential district.
(1)
Quantity of signs allowed by sign type. The quantity of signs
allowed for institutional uses are indicated in the table below.
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Primary Building-Mounted Signs
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One building-mounted sign is permitted on the front facade of
a building.
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Primary Freestanding Signs
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One primary freestanding sign is permitted. An address sign
shall be incorporated into the top of any primary freestanding sign.
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Secondary Signs
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Address signs. One address sign is required.
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Window signs. Window signs are permitted on transparent doors.
The coverage of window signs on any door shall not exceed 10% of the
surface area of the door.
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Directional signs
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1.
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Three directional signs are permitted for properties with on-site
parking.
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2.
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Two directional signs are permitted for properties without on-site
parking.
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(2)
Dimensional standards by sign type. Dimensional standards by
sign type for institutional uses are indicated in the table below.
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Sign Type
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Dimension
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Dimensional Standard
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|---|---|---|
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Primary Building-Mounted Signs
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Wall sign
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Area of sign
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Maximum 15 square feet
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Letter height
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Maximum 10 inches
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Logo height
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Maximum 14 inches
| |
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Awning sign
|
Area of sign
|
Maximum 15 square feet
|
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 10 inches
| |
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 14 inches
| |
|
Canopy sign
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Area of sign
|
Maximum 15 square feet
|
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 10 inches
| |
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 14 inches
| |
|
Marquee sign
|
Area of sign
|
Maximum 15 square feet
|
|
Letter height
|
Maximum 10 inches
| |
|
Logo height
|
Maximum 14 inches
| |
|
Primary Freestanding Sign Types
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Monument sign
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Height
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Maximum 6 feet
|
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Area
|
Maximum 30 square feet
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|
Letter height
|
Maximum 10 inches
| |
|
Logo height
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Maximum 14 inches
| |
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Post and panel sign
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Height
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Maximum 6 feet
|
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Area
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Maximum 30 square feet
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|
Letter height
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Maximum 10 inches
| |
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Logo height
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Maximum 14 inches
| |
|
Secondary Signs
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|
Address sign
|
Letter height
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Minimum 3 inches
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Window sign
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Letter height
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Maximum 6 inches on doors
|
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Directional sign
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Area
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Maximum 8 square feet
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C.
Nonconforming business or industrial establishment in a residential
district. Wall-mounted signs or window signs are permitted subject
to the following limitations:
(1)
Wall-mounted signs shall be a maximum of 15 square feet in area.
(2)
Signs may be externally illuminated.
(3)
Except as provided for in Subsection C(3), immediately hereafter, only one sign may face each street on which the premises is located.
(5)
The area of a window sign shall not exceed 15% of the window
on which it is located.
D.
A sign within a residential district may be illuminated by a maximum
of 150 watts of white light only.
[Added 10-29-2019 by Ord.
No. 19-14]
A.
Purpose. This section regulates all murals and public art installations
within the City of Englewood visible from the public right-of-way
and those that are visible from adjacent properties to ensure that
they are appropriate for their respective uses in keeping the appearance
of the affected property and surrounding environment and protective
of the public health, safety, and general welfare. The purposes of
this section with respect to murals and public art installations are
to:
(1)
Ensure public welfare by providing proper maintenance of murals
and public art installations.
(2)
Ensure public safety by preventing hindrances and distractions
to pedestrians and drivers of motor vehicles.
(3)
Encourage quality in design and application and to promote a
desirable visual environment.
(4)
Encourage artistic expression and foster a sense of pride.
(5)
Guarantee that murals and other public art installations contain
no commercial advertising.
(6)
Prevent visual expression that may be offensive, obscene, contain
elements of fighting words, incitement, defamation or is derogatory,
or that constitutes off-premises advertising.
B.
Severability. If any word, sentence, section, chapter or any other
provision or portion of this section or rules adopted hereunder is
invalidated by any court or competent jurisdiction, the remaining
words, sentences, chapters, provisions, or portions will not be affected
and will continue in full force.
C.
ALTERATION
COMMERCIAL MESSAGE
GRAFFITI
MURAL
PUBLIC ART
Definitions. Words and terms used in this section have the following
meanings given. Unless expressly stated otherwise, any pertinent word
or term not part of this listing but vital to the interpretation of
this section shall be construed to have its legal definition, its
meaning as commonly accepted by practitioners, including civil engineers,
surveyors, architects, landscape architects and planners, designers
and artists.
Any change or rearrangement that enlarges or diminishes the
work, or a change in location, excluding normal repairs and maintenance.
A message or symbol that advertises a business conducted,
services rendered, or goods produced or sold.
The etching, writing, painting, covering, drawing upon or
otherwise placing a mark of paint, ink, chalk or dye upon public or
private property, regardless of the content, with intent to damage
such property and is not authorized or permitted by the property owner.
A hand-produced work of visual art that is tiled, digitally
printed and mounted directly to an exterior wall, a vinyl applique
or painted by hand directly to an exterior wall of a building. A mural
that contains the name or logo of a business or a specific brand of
merchandise sold within the building on which the mural is applied
is considered a sign. Murals may not contain any promotional material.
All forms of visual art that do not contain any commercial
message that are located within the City right-of-way or on public
land or on private property visible from a sidewalk, street or other
right-of-way within the City of Englewood and which meets the requirements
within this section.
D.
General regulations.
(1)
An original art mural or public art that meets all of the following
requirements will be permitted upon satisfaction of the applicable
procedures.
(2)
No mural or public art shall be erected, placed, altered, relocated
or replaced except in accordance with this section and unless a permit
has been issued. This is applicable, but not limited, to all walls,
utility boxes, benches and trash receptacles, streets and sidewalks.
(3)
All murals and public art installations shall be maintained
in good repair, free from peeling paint or damage due to age, weather,
vandalism or the like. Failure to maintain a mural or public art installation
in good repair may result in notification of the Code Enforcement
Officer, and if necessary, appropriate enforcement action by the City,
including recovery of related expenses for enforcement.
(4)
Murals may only be placed on a building or structure in accordance
with the restrictions set forth herein. However, should an applicant
desire to have a mural constructed off site in moveable panels or
vinyl appliques to be installed on said facade, the attachment of
said panels must comply with applicable building codes, subject to
permits and inspection, the attachment devices must not compromise
the structural integrity of the surface to which the panels are attached,
and said panels must be securely attached to prevent failure due to
weather conditions, vandalism or age.
(5)
The mural or public art installation shall remain in place,
without alteration, for a minimum period of one year. "Alterations"
include any change to a permitted mural or art installation, including,
but not limited to, any change to the image(s), materials, colors
or size of the permitted mural. "Alteration" does not mean any naturally
occurring changes to the mural caused by exposure to the elements
or the passage of time. Minor changes to the permitted items that
result from the maintenance or repair of the mural shall not be considered
an alteration. Such minor changes may include slight unintended deviations
from the original image, colors, or materials that occur when the
permitted mural is repaired due to the passage of time or as a result
of vandalism.
(6)
No part of a mural shall exceed the height or width of the structure
to which it is tiled, painted or affixed.
(7)
No part of a mural shall extend more than six inches from the
plane of the wall upon which it is tiled, painted or affixed where
allowable.
(8)
No part of a mural shall exceed the allowable height above the
grade within each district.
(9)
No mural or public art installation may consist of, or contain,
electrical or mechanical components, or changing images, moving structural
elements, flashing or sequential lights, kinetic art or lighting elements,
or other automated methods that result in movement, the appearance
of movement, or change of mural image or message, not including static
illumination turned off and back on not more than once every 24 hours.
(10)
No mural or public art installation may be placed over the exterior
surface of any building opening, including, but not limited to, windows,
doors, fire escapes, vents, unless those openings have been permanently
sealed.
(11)
No mural or public art installation shall be arranged and illuminated
in a manner that will produce a light intensity of greater than three
footcandles above ambient lighting as measured at the property line
of the nearest residentially zoned property. Any mural or public art
installed within a residential zone shall not be permitted to be illuminated
between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
(12)
Not more than one mural or public art installation may be located
within 200 feet of another mural or public art installation unless
it is part of an approved ensemble.
(13)
If vandalism to the mural or the public art installation occurs,
it is the responsibility of the property owner or tenant to remove
the graffiti, in consultation with the artist, within 48 hours. The
City reserves the right to remove or fine the property owner for any
unmaintained murals or public art installation.
E.
Review and permitting process.
(1)
An application for a mural or public art permit shall be made
to the Zoning Officer on forms provided for such purposes.
(2)
The application shall include, but not necessarily be limited
to: the required fee and all information required on the application
and attendant forms.
(3)
The applications shall be accompanied by:
(a)
Photographs of the subject property and surrounding buildings;
(b)
Illustration of the proposed mural or public art installation,
color renderings of mural, to scale and with indicated dimensions
of both the mural and the wall it is to be applied to;
(c)
Project description, including purpose. Detailed information
regarding the material to be used to apply or install the mural or
public art installation, and any specialized equipment necessary for
the project;
(d)
Information regarding the expected life span of the mural or
art installation;
(e)
Maintenance plan which specifies the frequency of maintenance,
provisions to address fading and vandalism, and general maintenance
for the life of the mural or public art installation. A plan for the
restoration of the surface substrate at its conclusion;
(f)
Project time line and budget;
(g)
Written, notarized consent of the property owner and the property
tenant on which the mural is to be placed;
(h)
Certificates of insurance, including contractor/artist registration;
(i)
Hold harmless agreement with the City of Englewood;
(j)
Certification by the Police Department (Traffic Division) to
ensure pedestrian, driver and traffic safety at the site;
(k)
A guarantee in the form of a bond from the property owner or
tenant with the City of Englewood that the mural will comply at all
times with this section, and that there will be guaranteed maintenance
of the mural on a weekly (as needed) basis for the life of the project;
(l)
Application fee, as determined by the City Council and escrow
deposit for professional review fees.
F.
Completeness determination. An application shall be reviewed for
completeness by the Zoning Officer and forwarded to the Sign and Facade
Subcommittee of the Planning Board for review of appropriateness of
the mural or public art installation. The Zoning Officer shall advise
the applicant, in writing, if the application is deficient within
45 days of submission. Resubmission shall initiate another 45 days
for the Zoning Officer's review.
G.
Mural/public art installation permit.
(1)
The Planning Board shall have the ultimate authority to approve
all murals and public art installations alone or as part of site plan
review of a development project upon public notice and hearing. Such
review shall be limited to the provisions of this section and shall
not be content based.
(2)
Alterations to an existing mural or public art installation
shall require a permit when the alterations are to the size, shape,
location or design of the mural or public art installation.
H.
Site plan review. Site plan review shall be required for all murals
and public art installations at a regularly scheduled meeting of the
Planning Board of the City of Englewood.
I.
Maintenance of permitted murals and public art installations. The
building owner is responsible for ensuring that a permitted mural
or public art installation is maintained in good condition, fading
is addressed and the mural or object is repaired in the case of vandalism
or accidental destruction in accordance with approved maintenance
plans.
J.
Removal of a permitted mural or public art installation. Prior to
the removal of a mural or art installation, the property owner must
notify the Chief Building Inspector or Subcode official at least 30
days prior to its/their removal with a letter stating the intent to
remove the mural or public art. Any associated materials that were
used to affix or secure the mural to the wall must also be removed
at the time of the removal. This includes, but is not limited to,
mounting brackets, hardware, caulk or grout, adhesives and glues.
Complete restoration of the surface substrate is required.
K.
Alterations to a permitted mural or public art installation. Alterations
of a mural or a public art installation must be approved by obtaining
a new permit.
L.
Enforcement. It is unlawful to violate any provisions of this section.
The regulations of this section are enforced by the Chief Inspector
of the City of Englewood.
