5.1 PCSR 05-23-2017 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Propose Language Sec. 30 -873. - DD downtown district. (a) Temporary signs as permitted in section 30 -851 et seq. (b) Permanent signs. Signs should be designed to fit with the character, proportions and scale of the individual building and should complement, rather than compete with, the character of downtown. (1) One wall sign shall be allowed on each primary facade and on one secondary facade. One square foot of wall sign per one linear foot of unit width shall be allowed, and shall not project out more than eight inches. a. Wall signs shall not extend above the roofline of an adjoining building or- be liigher- fhffi the (2) One monument sign is permitted for each multi- tenant facility. a. Sign height shall be limited to one -half the average height of the primary structure, not to exceed 20 feet. b. Sign area, as measured in square feet, shall be limited to one -third of primary structure width, measured at the widest point parallel to the building address street, and shall not exceed 80 square feet. (3) One projecting sign shall be allowed on each primary facade, provided that: a. The sign does not exceed six square feet in area, shall not project perpendicularly more than four feet from facade and shall not be thicker than six inches. b. The projecting sign projects out perpendicular from facade. C. Projecting sign and structural elements are not lower than eight feet from the sidewalk, nor higher than the bottom of the sill of the second floor windows. d. The brackets and structure for projecting signs shall be ornamentally designed. (4) One portable sign is permitted per public entrance, and only one Sign may be displayed per facade. a. Two -sided portable signs (sandwich boards) may not exceed five feet in height, and six square feet in area. Such signs are only permitted during business hours, must be located in front of the business it identifies, and shall not obstruct pedestrian traffic nor impede vehicular traffic. b. Portable signs (sandwich boards) shall be set back a minimum of two feet from the back of curb of parking areas, public streets, or private drive aisles. (5) With the exception of individual letters and digital changeable copy signs, only externally illuminated signs are allowed. (6) Aside from a date and name stone not exceeding three square feet, no signage shall be placed within the parapet panel area. (c) Changeable copy signs as permitted in section 30 -864. (d) Prohibited signs: Back -lit signs (excluding individual letters), molded plastic cabinet signs, smooth /flat plastic signs and signs with strobe lights, flashing elements or distracting actions. (Ord. No. 09 -06, � 2, 7 -20 -2009; Ord. No. 13 -19, � 2, 12 -16 -2013) Editor's note— Section 2 of Ord. No. 13 -19, adopted Dec. 16, 2013, renumbered and amended former 30 -872 as 5 30 -873. Page 1