Wall signs allowed in Winter Park, FL
(a)
Signable area determination. The occupancy displaying a wall sign shall determine the signable area by choosing one such area on the building facade and by then calculating the number of square feet which are enclosed by an imaginary rectangle or square which is drawn around this area.
(b)
Area limits. In all cases, wall sign areas refer to the area of copy rather than the area of the background.
(1)
Where an occupancy has no ground, roof or projecting sign on the same premises, 45 percent of the signable area may be used for copy.
(2)
Where an occupancy has a ground sign but no roof or projecting sign on the same premises, 30 percent of the signable area may be used for copy.
(3)
Where an advertiser has a projecting sign but no ground sign on the same premises, 15 percent of the signable area may be used for copy.
(c)
Interruption of architectural features. A wall sign shall not interrupt major architectural features of the building, and shall not project from the wall by more than 12 inches.
(d)
When unrestricted. One identification wall sign four square feet in area or less with non-illuminated letters up to but not exceeding three inches in height, is not restricted and shall be permitted in addition to regulated signage.
