Here’s some information about wall signs, fascia signs in Orange City, FL. Sign code changes from time to time, so check back.
Wall signs.
A.
Multi-tenant building wall signage may be provided not to exceed a maximum of 1.5 square feet of signage per lineal foot of tenant storefront facade length, except that signage in the historic preservation area shall not exceed one square foot of signage per lineal foot of tenant storefront facade length. Only the first-floor occupants of such buildings with individual separate entrances from the exterior of the building shall be allowed wall, fascia or canopy signage. Multitenant office buildings that do not have individual separate entrances to the exterior of the building shall not be considered multiple-tenant buildings for the application of these standards. Typical tenant signage for multiple-tenant buildings shall be reviewed pursuant to the site plan review process.
B.
Single-occupant building wall signage may be provided not to exceed a maximum of 1.5 square feet of signage per lineal foot of building frontage at the street right-of-way to a maximum of 80 square feet of total sign area. Office and/or industrial buildings where there are multiple tenants that do not have individual separate entrances to the exterior of the building shall be considered single-tenant buildings for the application of these standards. Applications for single-tenant signage shall be reviewed pursuant to the site plan review process.
C.
Wall signs must be mounted parallel to a building facade or other vertical surface. Wall signs shall not extend above or below the edge of any wall or other surface to which they are mounted nor shall they project more than 18 inches from the wall surface. (See Illustration No. 2.)
9.6.3.
Fascia signs. Illustration No. 2 graphically illustrates some examples of fascia signs.
A.
Maximum fascia sign size (in square feet) shall conform to the requirements of section 9.6.1.B. of this chapter.
B.
Shielded spotlight and internally illuminated message fascia signs are permitted in all districts. Internally illuminated, backlight and neon fascia signs are permitted in the CG-1, CG-2, MX-1, MX-2, CR, I-1 and I-2 zoning districts.
C.
Placement. A sign measuring a maximum two feet in height may be placed upon a building fascia which measures less than two feet in height. Said sign shall not be placed to extend above the top edge of the fascia overhang and shall be placed below the lowest roofline. Alternatively, a sign meeting the dimensional requirements of a fascia sign but not exceeding two feet in height may be placed below the fascia. This concept is illustrated in Illustration No. 2.
9.6.4.
Awning or canopy signs. Illustration No. 1 graphically illustrates an example of awning and canopy signs. Undercanopy and underawning signs shall also be considered awning or canopy signs; however, such signs shall not apply to the maximum sign area limitations contained in section 9.6.1.B. of this chapter.
A.
Maximum awning and canopy sign size (in square feet) shall conform to the requirements of section 9.6.1.B. of this code.
B.
Shielded spotlight and internally illuminated message awning and canopy signs are permitted in all districts. Internally illuminated, backlight and neon awning and canopy signs are permitted in the CG-1, CG-2, MX-1, MX-2, I-1 and I-2 zoning districts.
C.
Minimum height of awning and canopy signs. Awning and canopy signs in shall maintain the minimum clearance from the surrounding grade established in the Florida Building Code.
9.6.5.
Undercanopy signs. Signs shall be permitted to be located under canopies and/or awnings for pedestrian view only. Undercanopy signs shall meet the following standards:
A.
Undercanopy signs shall be limited in size to a maximum of four square feet in area.
B.
Undercanopy signs shall not be counted towards the maximum permitted sign area.
C.
Undercanopy signs shall be limited to one such sign per business.
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