REYNOLDSBURG ZONING CODE D. Supplemental Signs Non-Residential Districts. In addition to the above-listed principal sign types the following supplemental sign types are exempt from zoning sign permits and may be permitted in nonresidential districts, as specified below, in accordance with the following provisions: i. Banner Signs. In all non-residential districts a maximum of one (1) banner sign may be permitted in accordance with the provisions set forth under this subsection. Banner signs shall be a maximum of thirty-two (32) square feet and shall be located a maximum of eight feet (8’) above grade. The display of banners shall be allowed for no more than forty-five (45) days per year. ii. Flags. Flags are permitted as a supplemental sign type in all non-residential districts. iii. Sandwich Board Signs. A maximum of one (1) sandwich board sign may be permitted in accordance with the provisions set forth under this subsection. Sandwich board signs shall have a maximum sign face area of six (6) square feet with a maximum board width of twenty-four inches (24”) and a maximum board height of thirty-six inches (36”). Any sandwich board located in accordance with this subsection shall be constructed of wood and shall be displayed for a maximum of twelve (12) hours per day. iv. Real Estate Signs. Any combination of free-standing, wall or window real estate signs may be located upon any non-residential property for a total of three (3) signs, provided that such signs do not exceed the permitted dimensions for the corresponding sign-type in the zoning district that is applicable to the subject property. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if freestanding signs are not permitted in the zoning district applicable to the subject property, then one free-standing sign not exceeding seven (7) feet in height with a maximum sign face of twenty (20) square feet may be located upon the subject property. All real estate signs located in accordance with this subsection shall be removed within five (5) calendar days from closing on the sale of the subject property. v. Window Sign. Up to two (2) window signs no larger than thirty percent (30%) of the surface area of the window or windows on which such sign or signs are placed. Any window sign located in accordance with this subsection shall be located on a window or windows on the front façade of the principal building vi. 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. E. Generally Applicable Regulations for all Signs. i. Sign height. The height of a sign shall be measured from the finished grade which shall be defined as that point where the grade line intersects the front wall of the building. The height of a sign may not be artificially increased beyond the permitted height by placement of the sign on an earth mound. ii. Sign setbacks. Signs shall be located in conformity with the side and rear yard requirements of the applicable zone or district. iii. Sign colors. No sign requiring a permit under the provisions of this chapter shall contain more than four (4) colors, including black and white. Where a corporate logo is used, the logo shall count as one of the four (4) colors. Where a multi-tenant sign is present, no individual sign face 139
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