From time to time the sign code changes and this is a starting point to give you an idea of how much commercial signage may be available for your building or property.
(A)
Single Tenant Property
(1)
Freestanding Signs
(a)
One (1) freestanding sign per parcel for the primary frontage is permittable and shall comply with the following standards:
Table 14.2: Single Tenant Property Freestanding Sign Standards
| O-C, C-1, C-2, PLI and non-residential uses in the A, R-P, PUD and MUD | 40 | 8 | 10 | 60% of Length ofSign Face | 40 |
| I-1 and I-2 | 40 | 12 | 10 | 60% of Length ofSign Face | 40 |
| Zoning Districts | Maximum Area (sq. ft.) |
Maximum Height (ft.) |
Minimum Setbacks (ft.) |
Minimum Length of Base (%) | Minimum Landscaped Area (sq. ft.) |
(2)
Wall Signs
Wall signs shall be allowed and comply with the following standards:
Table 14.3: Single Tenant Property Wall Sign Standards
| C-1 and C-2 | Two (2) square feet per building front foot, not to exceed two hundred (200) square feet |
| O-C, PLI, I-1, I-2 and non-residential uses in the A, R-P, PUD and MUD | One (1) square foot per building front foot, not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet |
| Zoning Districts | Maximum Area |
(B)
Shopping Centers
(1)
Free Standing Signs
One (1) freestanding sign per parcel for the primary frontage is permittable and shall comply with the following standards:
Table 14.4: Shopping Center Freestanding Sign Standards
| 25,000 or less | 40 | 12 | Front: 10 Side: 50 or equidistant from side lot lines |
60% of Length of Sign Face | Equal in size to the maximumsign area for the proposed use |
| 25,001 up to 75,000 | 70 | 12 | Front: 10 Side: 50 or equidistant from side lot lines |
60% of Length of Sign Face | Equal in size to the maximumsign area for the proposed use |
| 75,001 up to 250,000 | 105 | 12 | Front: 10 Side: 50 or equidistant from side lot lines |
60% of Length of Sign Face | Equal in size to the maximumsign area for the proposed use |
| More than 250,000 | 140 | 12 | Front: 10 Side: 50 or equidistant from side lot lines |
60% of Length of Sign Face | Equal in size to the maximumsign area for the proposed use |
| Shopping Center Gross Floor Area (sq. ft.) |
Maximum Area (sq. ft.) |
Maximum Height (ft.) |
Minimum
Setback (ft.) |
Minimum Length of Base (%) | Minimum Landscaped Area (sq. ft.) |
(a)
The burden of responsibility to provide space on the freestanding sign for each occupancy of the shopping center shall remain with the owner of the shopping center.
(2)
Wall Signs
Individual occupancies in shopping centers may be permitted a maximum wall sign area of two (2) square feet for each building unit front foot not to exceed two hundred (200) square feet. Front feet shall be measured along the entrance side of individual stores.
(a)
In the case of corner occupancies, one (1) additional wall sign may be allowed only where the same or similar facade treatments are used on both the front and side facades, to a maximum wall sign area of two (2) square feet for side facade foot not to exceed two hundred (200) square feet.
(C)
Industrial Parks
(1)
Park Entrance Sign
One (1) freestanding sign shall be allowed for each public right-of-way entrance and shall comply with the following standards:
Table 14.5: Industrial Park Entrance Sign Standards
| 64 | 12 | 10 | 60% of Length ofSign Face | 64 |
| Maximum Area (sq. ft.) |
Maximum Height (ft.) |
Minimum Setback (ft.) |
Minimum Length of Base (%) | Minimum Landscaped Area (sq. ft.) |
(2)
Individual Premises
(a)
Freestanding Sign
One (1) freestanding sign is permittable and shall comply with the following standards:
Table 14.6: Industrial Park Individual Freestanding Sign Standards
| 40 | 12 | 10 | 60% of Length ofSign Face | 40 |
| Maximum Area (sq. ft.) |
Maximum Height (ft.) |
Minimum Setback (ft.) |
Minimum Length of Base (%) | Minimum Landscaped Area (sq. ft.) |
(b)
Wall Signs
Individual occupancies within a building may be permitted a maximum wall sign area of two (2) square feet per building unit front foot, not to exceed two hundred (200) square feet. Front feet shall be measured along the entrance side of individual units.
(D)
Office Parks
(1)
Park Entrance
Sign One (1) freestanding sign is permittable for each public right-of-way entrance and shall comply with the following standards:
Table 14.7. Office Park Entrance Sign Standards
| 48 | 12 | 10 | 60% of Length ofSign Face | 48 |
| Maximum Area (sq. ft.) |
Maximum Height (ft.) |
Minimum Setback (ft.) |
Minimum Length of Base(%) | Landscaped Area (sq. ft.) |
(2)
Individual Premises
(a)
Freestanding Sign
One (1) freestanding sign shall be allowed and comply with the following standards:
Table 14.8: Office Park Individual Freestanding Sign Standards
| 8 | 4 | 10 | 60% of Length ofSign Face | Length of Base |
| Maximum Area (sq. ft.) |
Maximum Height (ft.) |
Minimum Setback (ft.) |
Minimum Length of Base (%) | Minimum Landscaped Area (sq. ft.) |
(b)
Wall Signs
Individual occupancies of a building may be permitted a maximum wall sign area of one (1) square foot per building unit front foot, not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet. Front feet shall be measured along the entrance side of individual units.
(E)
Residential
(1)
Multi-Family
(a)
Freestanding Sign
One (1) freestanding sign per premises for the primary frontage is permittable and shall comply with the following standards:
Table 14.9: Multi-Family Freestanding Sign Standards
| ≤12 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 60% of Length of Sign Face |
16 |
| ≥13 | 32 | 8 | 10 | 60% of Length of Sign Face |
32 |
| Units | Maximum Area (sq. ft.) |
Maximum Height (ft.) |
Minimum Setback (ft.) |
Minimum Length of Base |
Landscaped Area (sq. ft.) |
(b)
Wall Signs
Wall signage per premises shall be allowed and comply with the following standards:
(i)
Twelve (12) units or less: Sixteen (16) square feet
(ii)
Thirteen (13) units or more: Thirty-two (32) square feet
(2)
Special Exception Uses
(a)
Freestanding Sign
One (1) freestanding sign per premises for the primary frontage is permittable and shall comply with the following standards:
Table 14.10: Special Exception Use Freestanding Sign Standards
| 20 | 6 | 10 | 60% of Length ofSign Face | 20 |
| Maximum Area (sq. ft.) |
Maximum Height (ft.) |
Minimum Setback (ft.) |
Minimum Length of Base (%) |
Minimum Landscaped Area (sq. ft.) |
(b)
Wall Signs
Individual occupancies of a building may be permitted a maximum wall sign area of one (1) square foot per building unit front foot, not to exceed sixteen (16) square feet. Front feet shall be measured along the entrance side of individual units.
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