Wall signage is sometimes known as facade signs. The exterior of a commercial building can have unique features and proper measurement is important. The wall signs in St Cloud, FL can be measured a couple of ways for signs to meet code. Here’s an example of the St. Cloud, FL sign code at this time.
Facade signs. Facade (wall) signs or awning signs are allowed in the following districts: Highway business (HB), business commercial (BC), neighborhood business (NB), professional (P), central business district I and II (CBD-1 and 2), commercial PUD, industrial 1, 2 and 3 (I-1, I-2, I-3):
Front facade signs shall not exceed the greater of either:
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An amount equal to ten percent of the area of the front elevation, not including fenced, gated, or open to above additions such as storage or garden centers, up to a maximum of 600 square feet; or
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One square foot of sign area per each linear foot of building frontage, not including fenced, gated, or open to above additions such as storage or garden centers, up to a maximum of 600 square feet.
Additional signage may be placed on the side and rear facades of the unit with the total amount not to exceed 50 percent of that permitted on the front facade. So, you may have two signs!
Keep in mind the sign code can change from time to time. The facade signs can typically be either raceway mounted, sign cans or direct mount letters. This depends on the building owner and comparable signs in the complex. We suggest a survey of the property and a lease appendix if applicable to discuss the requirements from the landlord for wall signs. Commercial building signs can vary by complex.
The design of the wall sign can of course be custom and offer illumination if helpful. If internal illumination is important, we use LED type lights.
If you are interested in Free standing signs or monument signs we can help also. Some of the St. Cloud regulations at this time include the following.
Freestanding signs. Setbacks for freestanding signs shall be measured from the property line to the nearest drip edge of the sign. Freestanding signs are allowed in the following districts:
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Highway business (HB), business commercial (BC), and commercial PUD lots of 75 feet or greater frontage and industrial 1, 2 and 3 (I-1, I-2 and I-3).
Size: Except as otherwise provided herein, one sign per parcel with a maximum of 64 square feet
Setbacks: Front—Five feet
Side: Ten feet provided that such sign shall be located no closer than 25 feet from any other freestanding sign and a minimum of 50 feet from any residential zoning district.
Height: Twenty feet with provisions that such sign is not located within a site area that would cause any sight obstructions.
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Those parcels that are adjacent to two or more public rights-of-way shall be allowed one additional freestanding sign consistent with all setback, size and height provisions as identified above. Such additional signage shall only be permitted if the subject property is a minimum of one acre and the linear length of each side adjacent to the public rights-of-way is a minimum of 175 feet in length.
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Neighborhood business (NB), professional (P), commercial PUD, business commercial (BC),and highway business (HB) lots of less than 75-foot frontage
Size: One sign per parcel not to exceed 32 square feet.
Setbacks: Front—Five feet
Side: Ten feet provided that such sign shall be located no closer than 25 feet from any other freestanding sign and a minimum of 50 feet from any residential zoning district.
Height: Six feet above finished grade provided such signs are not located within a site area that would cause any sight obstructions.
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