Subpart C. On-Premise Sign Standards

42-218. General

The sign standards of this subpart provide requirements for signs based on the general use district in which they are located. This subpart provides general standards for all signs within a general use district as well as sign specific standards for certain types of signs associated with certain uses or types of development. The following standards shall be in effect to provide appropriate signage for uses, and compliance therewith is required for the erection of a new sign.

42-219. Residential and Local Commercial Zoning Districts

The following sign regulations shall apply in residential and local commercial zoning districts.

  1. Freestanding Signs. Freestanding signs are permitted where intended to identify entrances to a community, single-tenant development, or multi-tenant development and shall adhere to the following standards.
    1. Sign Type. Monument or ground signs only are permitted.
    2. Maximum Number by Sign Type.
      1. Community Identification Entrance Sign. One (1) double-faced or two (2) single-faced freestanding signs is/are permitted per community entrance (but shall be placed at to no more than two (2) entrances).
      2. Single-Tenant Development Sign. One (1) freestanding sign is permitted per lot. One (1) additional freestanding sign is allowed for corner or double-fronted lots.
    3. Maximum Area. Thirty-two (32) square feet per face.
    4. Maximum Faces. Two (2) faces per sign.
    5. Maximum Height. Ten (10) feet.
    6. Illumination. Lighting of signs shall be installed in such a manner that the source of light (the bulb) is shielded and not visible from adjacent roadways.
  2. Attached Signs. Attached signs shall adhere to the following standards.
    1. Sign Type. Window, wall, suspended, awning and changeable copy (as part of a permanent sign) signs only are permitted.
    2. Sign Clearance. Any attached sign projecting 12 inches from a wall shall have a minimum nine (9) foot clearance over sidewalks and 14 foot clearance over roads, drives and alleys (no projection is allowed in any right-of-way).
    3. Maximum Area. Ten (10) percent of any wall area fronting a road and/or building facade, up to a maximum of 250 square feet. a
    4. Illumination. Lighting of signs shall be installed in such a manner that the source of light (the bulb) is shielded and not visible from adjacent roadways.
  3. Prohibited Signs. Portable, animated and flashing signs are prohibited.
  4. Electronic Message Sign. Electronic message signs are allowed with a special use permit in the residential and local commercial zoning districts.
42-220. Office, Institutional, and Commercial Zoning Districts

The following sign regulations shall apply in office institutional, commercial and industrial districts (excluding the local commercial zoning district):

  1. Freestanding Signs.
    1. Sign Type. Monument or ground signs only are permitted when the sign height is 18 feet or less. Pole, monument  and ground signs are permitted when the sign height is greater than 18 feet.
    2. Maximum Number by Sign Type.
      1. Single-Tenant Development Sign. One (1) freestanding sign is permitted per lot. One (1) additional freestanding sign is allowed for corner or double-fronted lots.
      2. Multi-Tenant Development Sign. One (1) double-faced or two (2) single-faced signs is/are permitted per development entrance (but shall be placed at to no more than two (2) entrances).
      3. Office Institutional and Commercial Subdivision Entrance Sign. One (1) double-faced or two (2) single-faced signs is/are permitted per subdivision entrance (but shall be placed at to no more than two (2) entrances).
    3. Maximum Area. Seventy-two (72) square feet per face. Where a sign is located within 500 feet of the right-of-way line of Interstate 26 the maximum area shall be 200 square feet per face.
    4. Maximum Faces. Two (2) faces per sign.
    5. Maximum Height. Eighteen (18) feet. Where a sign is located within 500 feet of the right-of–way line of Interstate 26 the maximum height shall be 75 feet (as measured from the road grade of the interstate).
    6. Illumination. Lighting of signs shall be installed in such a manner that the source of light (the bulb) is shielded and not visible from adjacent roadways.
  2. Attached Signs.
    1. Sign Type. All attached signs are permitted.
    2. Sign Clearance. Any attached sign projecting 12 inches from a wall shall have a minimum nine (9) foot clearance over sidewalks and 14 foot clearance over roads, drives and alleys (no projection is allowed in any right-of-way).
    3. Maximum Area. Ten (10) percent of any wall area fronting a road and/or building facade, up to a maximum of 250 square feet.
    4. Illumination. Lighting of signs shall be installed in such a manner that the source of light ( the bulb) is shielded and not visible from adjacent  roadways.
  3. Prohibited Sign.  Portable, animated and flashing signs are prohibited.
  4. Electronic Message Sign. Electronic message signs are allowed.
42-221. Industrial Zoning District

The following sign regulations shall apply in Industrial Districts.

  1. Freestanding Signs.
    1. Sign Type. All freestanding signs are permitted.
    2. Maximum Number by Sign Type.
      1. Single-Tenant Development Sign. One (1) freestanding sign is permitted per lot. One (1) additional freestanding sign is allowed for corner or double-fronted lots.
      2. Multi-Tenant Development Sign. One (1) double-faced or two (2) single-faced signs is/are permitted per development entrance (but shall be placed at to no more than two (2) entrances).
      3. Industrial Subdivision Sign. One (1) double-faced or two (2) single-faced signs is/are permitted per subdivision entrance (but shall be placed at to no more than two (2) entrances).
    3. Maximum Area. Seventy-two (72) square feet per face.
    4. Maximum Faces. Two (2) faces per sign.
    5. Maximum Height. Eighteen (18) feet. Where a sign is located within 500 feet of the right-of-way of Interstate 26 the maximum height shall be 75 feet (as measured from the road grade of the interstate).
    6. Illumination. Lighting of signs shall be installed in such a manner that the source of light (the bulb) is shielded and not visible from adjacent roadways.
  2. Attached Signs.
    1. Sign Type. All attached signs are permitted.
    2. Sign Clearance. Any attached sign projecting 12 inches from a wall shall have a minimum nine (9) foot clearance over sidewalks and 14 foot clearance over roads, drives and alleys (no projection is allowed in any right-of-way).
    3. Maximum Area. Ten (10) percent of any wall area fronting a road and/or building facade, up to a maximum of 250 square feet.
    4. Illumination. Lighting of signs shall be installed in such a manner that the source of light (the bulb) is shielded and not visible from adjacent roadways.
  3. Prohibited Sign. Portable, animated and flashing signs are prohibited.
  4. Electronic Message Sign. Electronic message signs are allowed.