COMMON REGULATIONS closing on the sale of the subject property. 7. Temporary Signs. Temporary signs are permitted provided that any temporary sign may have a maximum area of two (2) square feet and may be located a maximum of three feet (3’) above grade. Any temporary sign located in accordance with these provisions shall be constructed of vinyl with metal supports. vii. Signs in Commercial and Mixed-Use Zones. (BMD/EMD Districts, CC Zone, and Innovation Zone). Subject to the approval of the Planning and Zoning Administrator or the Planning Commission, as applicable, in conjunction with the site plan and design review process required under Section 1109.19, signs shall be permitted in commercial and mixed-use zones as established in Table 1105.03A and in conformity with the following specific provisions: 1. Wall sign. One (1) wall sign may be erected on the wall of a building which most nearly parallels a street, parking lot or service drive, as determined by the Planning and Zoning Administrator. The total permitted area for any wall sign is two (2) square feet per lineal foot of building façade or tenant space, as applicable. A wall sign shall be attached parallel to the building wall and shall not extend outward from the building wall more than fourteen inches (14”). A sign may be attached to a canopy, marquee or roof that projects beyond a structure provided that no part of such sign extends more than two feet (2’) beyond such roof, canopy or marquee. Where a building is located on a corner lot, wall signs may be permitted on both walls which parallel the intersecting streets. Wall signs shall be composed of wood or metal frames with a face of wood, metal or polycarbonate materials. 2. Projecting Sign. One (1) projecting sign, including its mounting structure, may be mounted upon and be perpendicular to the wall of a building and shall not extend beyond any other dimension of the wall. It shall not project more than four feet (4’) from the wall, and shall not use a guy wire or angle iron support structure unless within the plane of the sign. A projected sign shall be located no less than eight feet (8’) above the sidewalk or ground level and no closer than six feet (6’) to a street’s pavement or curb. Any applicant requesting a permit for a projecting sign which extends over a public right-of-way shall provide for a hold-harmless agreement with the City. 3. Awnings. Awnings may be permitted in addition to or in lieu of a wall sign. Where awnings are used as the primary sign identification, the standards for wall signs shall apply. All new awnings, or changes to awning colors in the design review districts shall be subject to a certificate of appropriateness. Removal and replacement of awning materials that does not involve changes to the awning support structures shall be considered a sign face change. Changes to awning lettering that involve no material or color changes shall not require a zoning sign permit. Awning lettering may not exceed twelve inches (12”) in height. 4. Monument Sign. One (1) monument sign with a base constructed of stone or brick may be installed in commercial or mixed-use zones. In the EMD or BMD the base shall be constructed of brick only. The monument sign may be a maximum of six feet (6’) in height with a maximum surface area of twenty-four (24) square feet. Any monument sign located in accordance with this subsection shall be setback a minimum of ten feet (10’) from the front property line or easement line, as applicable. viii. Signs in Open Space/Schools Zone. Signs in the OS zone shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Administrator or the Planning Commission, as applicable. 138
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