§ 2211. Location, number and dimension of permitted signs.

(a)

Sign districts. Signs of certain types, characteristics, numbers and dimensions are permitted in specific locations, and according to standards established by this section and other applicable sections of this article. For the purposes of categorizing suitable signs by location in the county, the following sign districts are established:

(1)

Sign district 1 includes the AG-5 district and any residential district (AG-5, R-80, R-40, R-25, R-15, R-2, R-3, and MHP).

(2)

Sign district 2 is the HC, GC, NC, PUD, HI, and LI zoning districts on state and federal highway systems, except for those specific state and federal highway segments identified and included within sign district 3.

(3)

Sign district 3 is the HC, GC, NC, PUD, HI, and LI zoning districts on thoroughfares not part of the state or federal highway system.

(b)

Exempt and prohibited signs. Certain signs are exempt from permit requirements pursuant to section 2204 of this article, and certain signs are prohibited pursuant to section 2205 of this article. These exempt and prohibited signs are not listed in table 1, and any exempt signs on a lot should not be included in computing the maximum sign areas in tables 2, 3, and 4.

(c)

Type, number, and maximum area of signs. The type, number, and maximum area of signs shall be as set forth in tables 1, 2, 3, and 4 as follows:

Table 1: Permitted Signs by Type and Sign District
Sign Type	Sign District 1			Sign District 2	Sign District 3
	Residence on an individual lot	Residential development or subdivision	Nonresidential property
Freestanding
Billboard	Prohibited	Prohibited	Prohibited	Needs a permit	Prohibited
Monument	Prohibited	Needs a permit	Needs a permit	Needs a permit	Needs a permit
Stanchion	Prohibited	Prohibited	Prohibited	Needs a permit	Needs a permit
Building
Canopy	Prohibited	Prohibited	Prohibited	Needs a permit	Needs a permit
Marquee	Prohibited	Prohibited	Prohibited	Needs a permit	Needs a permit
Roof	Prohibited	Prohibited	Prohibited	Needs a permit	Needs a permit
Wall	Prohibited	Needs a permit	Needs a permit	Needs a permit	Needs a permit
Changeable Signs
Changeable Copy Signs	Prohibited	Prohibited	Prohibited	Needs a permit	Needs a permit
Electronic Message Center Signs	Prohibited	Prohibited	Prohibited	Needs as permit	Needs a permit
Miscellaneous
Banner	Needs a permit	Needs a permit	Needs a permit	Needs a permit	Needs a permit
Temporary	Needs a permit	Needs a permit	Needs a permit	Needs a permit	Needs a permit

 

 Roof signs, where permitted, shall be subject to the provisions of section 2205(f).

 Signs listed as "miscellaneous" within this table do not form part of the "aggregate sign area" for a parcel as defined in section 2202, or tables 2, 3, and 4 as provided within this article.

Table 2: Sign District 1 — Residential District (AG-5, R-80, R-40, R-25, R-15, R-2, R-3, MHP)
	Residence on an Individual Lot	Residential Development or Subdivision	Non-residential Use
Aggregate Sign Area :
Maximum Number of Total Square Feet (SF)	N/A	Varies (All signs within a residential development or subdivision must be constructed of brick, stone, masonry, wood, or equal architectural material)	80 square feet
Freestanding Signs:
1. Freestanding Sign Maximum Square Feet	N/A	40 square feet (Per development entrance sign) 18 square feet (Per sign identifying a development common area or facility)	40 square feet
2. Maximum Height	N/A	6 feet	8 feet
3. Setback Requirements	N/A	5 feet	5 feet
4. Number of Freestanding Signs Allowed	N/A	Two sign structures per entrance to the development or subdivision.	One sign structure per road frontage not to exceed the maximum allowable square footage & a total of two such signs
Building Signs :
1. Maximum Number of Total Square Feet	N/A	18 square feet	40 square feet
2. Maximum Height	N/A	Building Elevation	Building Elevation
3. Number of Building Signs Allowed	N/A	One per building serving as the principal structure in a common area or facility.	One per building elevation with street frontage

 

 Per the purposes of this article, "residences on an individual lot" refers to any individual lot principally serving as a single-family residential dwelling [attached, detached, townhouse, etc.] or a duplex.

 Per the purposes of this article signage related to a "residential development or subdivision" includes all common entry signage into the development, and all signage related to common areas and facilities.

 As provided in section 2202 and table 1 herein, "aggregate sign area" includes the combined sign area of all permanent signs that require a permit except for billboards, including portions of any signs that are changeable copy or electronic message centers.

 Excludes billboards. Billboards shall be subject to the provisions of section 2212 of this article.

 Permit required, no fee will be charged.

 Unless incorporated into the street right-of-way as part of landscaped entryway feature — in which case only one sign structure may be located at the entrance.

(NOTE: Illumination of freestanding or building signs is prohibited on any individual lot principally serving as single-family residential dwelling [attached, detached, townhouse, etc.] or a duplex. Land uses within sign district 1 which may otherwise utilize illumination shall not incorporate internal illumination.)

Table 3: Sign District 2 — HC, GC, NC, HI, LI, PUD Zoning Districts on State and Federal Highway Systems
	Sign for an Individual Establishment on an Individual Lot	Major sign for planned commercial or industrial center or development	Individual establishments, shops, etc., within a planned commercial or industrial center
Aggregate Sign Area :
Maximum number of Total Square Feet (SF)	250 square feet	Sign is based upon the overall floor space of the center as follows: 0—50,000 sq. ft. = 100 sq. ft. >50,000 sq. ft. = 150 sq. ft.	Not applicable
Freestanding Signs :
1. Maximum Square Feet	150 square feet	Size is based upon the overall floor space of the center as follows: 0—50,000 sq. ft. = 100 sq. ft. >50,000 sq. ft. = 150 sq. ft.	Not applicable
2. Maximum Height	20' on St. or Fed. Frontage 10' on local frontage	25' on St. or Fed. front 15' on local frontage	Not applicable
3. Setback Requirements	10 feet from property line	10 feet from property line	Not applicable
4. Number of Freestanding Signs allowed	One sign structure per road frontage not to exceed the maximum allowable square footage and a total of two such signs	One sign structure per road frontage not to exceed the maximum allowable square footage and a total of two such signs	Not allowed
Building Signs:
1. Maximum Square Feet	125 square feet	60 square feet	The greater of 60 sq. ft. or 5% of wall areas, allotted to the individual establishment
2. Maximum Height	Building elevation	Building elevation	Building elevation
3. Number of Wall Signs allowed	One per elevation	One sign per common entrance	One per building elevation per tenant

 

 As provided in section 2202 and table 1 herein, "aggregate sign area" includes the combined sign area of all permanent signs that require a permit except for billboards, including portions of any signs that are changeable copy or electronic message centers.

 Excludes billboards. Billboards shall be subject to the provisions of section 2212 of this article.

Table 4: Sign District 3 — HC, GC, NC, HI, LI, PUD Zoning Districts Not on State and Federal Highway Systems
	Business Sign for an Individual Establishment on an Individual Lot	Major Sign for Planned Commercial or Industrial Center or Development	Individual Establishments, Shops, etc., within a Planned Commercial or Industrial Center
Aggregate Sign Area :
Maximum number of Total Square Feet (SF)	100 square feet	Size is based upon the overall floor space of the center as follows: 0—50,000 sq. ft. = 100 sq. ft. >50,000 sq. ft. = 150 sq. ft.	Not applicable
Freestanding Signs :
1. Maximum square feet	60 square feet	Size is based upon the overall floor space of the center as follows: 0—50,000 sq. ft.= 100 sq. ft. >50,000 sq. ft. = 150 sq. ft.	Not applicable
2. Maximum Height	10 feet	15 feet	Not applicable
3. Setback Requirements	10 feet from property line	10 feet from property line	Not applicable
4. Number of Freestanding Signs allowed	One sign structure per road frontage not to exceed the maximum allowable square footage and a total of two such signs	One sign structure per road frontage not to exceed the maximum allowable square footage and a total of two such signs	Not allowed
Building Signs:
1. Maximum Square Feet	50 sq. ft.	60 square feet	The greater of 60 sq. ft. or 5% of wall areas, allotted to the individual establishment
2. Maximum Height	Building elevation	Building elevation	Building elevation
3. Number of Wall Signs allowed	One per elevation	One sign per common entrance	One per building elevation per tenant

 

 As provided in section 2202 and table 1 herein, "aggregate sign area" includes the combined sign area of all permanent signs that require a permit except for billboards, including portions of any signs that are changeable copy or electronic message centers.

 Excludes billboards. Billboards shall be subject to the provisions of section 2212 of this article.

(d)

Dimensional standards by sign district. Signs may be erected in those districts where the applicable sign type is allowed as provided within the tables 2, 3, and 4 contained in this section. The following principles shall control when computing the sign area, height and other miscellaneous provisions provided in tables 2, 3, and 4:

(1)

Computation of area of individual signs. The area of a sign face shall be calculated by means of the smallest shape (i.e., square, circle, rectangle) that surrounds the extreme limits of writing or other display, together with any material or color forming an integral part of the background of the display or used to differentiate the sign from the backdrop or structure against which it is placed, but not including any supporting framework.

(2)

Computation of area of multifaced signs. The area of a sign with more than one face shall be calculated by totaling the areas of all sign faces visible from any one point. When two faces are identical and back-to-back, so that both faces cannot be viewed from any one point at the same time, the sign shall be computed by the measurement of one of the faces.

(3)

Computation of height. The height of a sign shall be calculated as the distance from the base of the sign at normal grade to the top of the highest attached component of the sign.

(4)

Computation of aggregate sign area for a lot. The aggregate sign area for a lot shall be computed by adding together the area of all permanent signs on the lot that require a permit except for billboards, including portions of any signs that are changeable copy or electronic message centers.

(Amd. of 4-5-11(2); Amd. of 3-6-12)