Sec. 15.1.2

Signage

• AccessoryAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office. management office sign maximum area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One wall or projecting sign up to six (6) square feet in area.

• A-frame sidewalk clearance4 ft

  a four (4) foot unobstructed space must be maintained on the sidewalk in front of the business to meet ADA requirements.

• A-frame sign distance from door5 ft

  no farther than five (5) feet from the front door of the business to which the sign pertains

• A-frame sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.36 in

  no larger than twenty-four (24) inches in width and thirty-six (36) inches in height

• A-frame sign maximum width24 in

  no larger than twenty-four (24) inches in width and thirty-six (36) inches in height

• Auditorium sign maximum area5 pct

  Maximum Size: Limited to no more than 5% of the façade to which it is attached, inclusive of any Building Identification Signs mounted on the same building façade.

• Auditorium sign maximum count front2 signs

  Front: A maximum of two (2) signs located on the façade of the principal entrance.

• Auditorium sign maximum count side1 signs

  Side: A single sign located on one side of the building.

• Auditorium sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.33 pct

  Maximum Height: Limited to no more than thirty-three percent (33%) of the height of the façade to which it is attached.

• Bank maximum sign count without ATM2 signs

  Two (2) for banks without an ATM.

• Bank maximum sign count with ATM3 signs

  Three (3) for banks with an ATM, one of which shall be an ATM sign.

• Bulletin board changeable copy maximum area24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The changeable copy area may not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet of the total sign area.

• Bulletin board maximum area40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Two (2) bulletin boards per subdivision; must be constructed as monument signs not exceeding forty (40) square feet in area each.

• Bulletin board maximum count2 per subdivision

  Two (2) bulletin boards per subdivision; must be constructed as monument signs not exceeding forty (40) square feet in area each.

• Bulletin board maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft

  The Community bulletin boards shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.

• Directory sign maximum area15 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One (1) wall mounted sign per building placed near the principal entrance, up to fifteen (15) square feet in area.

• Drive-thru lane sign exempt area2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Drive-thru Lane Signs are Minor Signs, less than two (2) square feet, with no corporate identification, and are exempt from a Sign Permit.

• Flag maximum area16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Flags up to 16 square feet in size not containing any commercial advertising; provided, that no freestanding pole shall be erected in the public right-of-way, nor shall it be within five (5) feet of a service drive, travel lane or adjoining street.

• Flag pole maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.

  Freestanding flag posts shall not exceed the maximum building height of the zoning district where located.

• Flag pole setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.5 ft

  no freestanding pole shall be erected in the public right-of-way, nor shall it be within five (5) feet of a service drive, travel lane or adjoining street.

• FloodplainFloodplainLand expected to flood at a stated frequency, where building carries extra conditions. sign permit required

  Signs may be erected in a floodplain only after the issuance of a sign permit by the Zoning Administrator.

• Freestanding sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.25 ft

  Freestanding signs more than 25 feet in height.

• Freestanding sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.5 ft

  Five (5) feet from any public rights-of-way, service drive or entrance unless further restricted by the Zoning Administrator to eliminate a traffic safety hazard.

• Gateway overlayOverlay districtA second set of rules laid over the base district, adding requirements without replacing it. certificate of appropriateness required

  New signs or changes in text, color or composition to an existing permanent sign within the Gateway District require the approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness by either the Preservation Planner in accordance with Sec. 7.12.B Administrative Approval or the Board of Architectural Review in accordance with Sec. 7.12.C Board of Architectural Review Approval, and the issuance of a sign permit by the Zoning Administrator.

• H-1 overlayOverlay districtA second set of rules laid over the base district, adding requirements without replacing it. certificate of appropriateness required

  New signs or changes in text, color or composition to an existing permanent sign within the H-1 Old and Historic Overlay District require the approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness by either the Preservation Planner in accordance with Sec. 7.5.6 Administrative Approval of Certificate of Appropriateness or the Board of Architectural Review in accordance with Sec. 7.5.5 Certificate of Appropriateness and the issuance of a sign permit by the Zoning Administrator.

• H-2 overlayOverlay districtA second set of rules laid over the base district, adding requirements without replacing it. certificate of appropriateness required

  New signs or changes in text, color or composition to an existing permanent sign within the H-2 Overlay District require the approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness by either the Preservation Planner in accordance with Sec. 3.11.14 Administrative Approval of Certificates or the Board of Architectural Review in accordance with Sec. 7.6.4 Certificates of Approval, and the issuance of a sign permit by the Zoning Administrator.

• Individual business maximum sign count2 signs

  Maximum Number of Signs Per Business: Two (2).

• Institutional bulletin board changeable copy maximum area24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Any changeable copy area or electronic message board sign display cannot exceed twenty-four (24) square feet of the total sign area.

• Institutional bulletin board illumination

  Institutional bulletin boards may be illuminated by white light only.

• Institutional bulletin board maximum area40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One monument style sign per use, not to exceed forty (40) square feet in area and, if a ground-mounted sign, six (6) feet in height.

• Institutional bulletin board maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft

  One monument style sign per use, not to exceed forty (40) square feet in area and, if a ground-mounted sign, six (6) feet in height.

• Institutional bulletin board separation100 ft

  Bulletin boards shall not be located closer than one hundred (100) feet from any other bulletin board.

• Institutional electronic message board changes per hour2 per hour

  Electronic Message Board displays shall be permitted to change message content twice (2) per hour.

• Institutional sign illumination prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. abutting residential

  These signs may not be illuminated when abutting a residential use.

• Institutional wall sign maximum area40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  In addition, each institutional use may be permitted one (1) wall sign identifying the name and address of the premises not to exceed forty (40) square feet in area.

• Kiosk sign illumination

  Illumination. Kiosk signs may only be externally illuminated.

• Kiosk sign maximum area40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Maximum Size. Forty (40) square feet inclusive of all sign faces of the kiosk.

• Kiosk sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.10 ft

  Maximum Height. Ten (10) feet.

• Kiosk sign minimum businesses20 businesses

  Location. Kiosk signs may only be utilized in developments with twenty (20) or more businesses are located in the development.

• Kiosk sign separation300 ft

  Minimum Separation. Kiosk signs must contain a three hundred (300) foot separation from other kiosk signs.

• Monument sign base exclusion18 in

  This calculation will exclude the first eighteen (18") inches of the base, provided it does not include any sign copy.

• Monument sign planter exclusion1 ft

  In addition, a planter structure which does not exceed one foot (1) in height or include sign copy will also be excluded from the area calculation.

• Multiple business maximum sign count2 signs

  Maximum Number of Signs Per Business: Two (2).

• Neon sign maximum area2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Neon signs, except in windows, limited to two (2) square feet of neon illumination if continuously lit and reading "OPEN" as a minor sign in accordance with Sec. 15.4.5, Exemptions.

• Non-commercial sign frequency1 per 12 months

  Any such sign shall not be erected more than once in any twelve (12) month period.

• Non-commercial sign maximum area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  On any property, non-commercial freestanding or wall signs not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet and which are removed within ninety (90) days after being erected.

• Non-commercial sign removal90 days

  On any property, non-commercial freestanding or wall signs not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet and which are removed within ninety (90) days after being erected.

• Non-commercial substitution allowed

  Whenever this Article permits a sign with commercial content, non-commercial content is also permitted subject to the same requirements of size, color, illumination, movement, materials, location, height, and construction.

• Office or industrial center sign maximum area40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  No such sign shall exceed forty (40) square feet in area or ten (10) feet in height.

• Office or industrial center sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.10 ft

  No such sign shall exceed forty (40) square feet in area or ten (10) feet in height.

• Other accessory useAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office. sign maximum area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One (1) wall or projecting sign up to six (6) square feet in area.

• Place of assembly flag sign maximum count1 signs

  Number: Limited to one (1).

• Place of assembly kiosk sign maximum area40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Maximum Size: Forty (40) square feet inclusive of all sign faces of the kiosk.

• Place of assembly kiosk sign maximum count3 signs

  One (1) kiosk sign per 100 linear foot of building frontage up to a maximum of three (3) kiosk signs.

• Place of assembly kiosk sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.10 ft

  Maximum Height: Ten (10) feet.

• Place of assembly marquee sign clearance15 ft

  Clearance: The bottom of the sign shall be no less than fifteen feet (15') from ground level directly beneath the marquee sign.

• Place of assembly marquee sign maximum area10 pct

  Maximum Size: Limited to no more than ten percent (10%) of the façade to which it is attached.

• Place of assembly monument sign maximum area80 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Maximum Size: Limited to one (1) square foot per five linear feet of lot frontage on which sign is to be located, up to a maximum size of eighty (80) square feet and a maximum height of ten (10) feet.

• Place of assembly monument sign maximum count1 signs

  Number: Limited to one (1) monument sign.

• Place of assembly monument sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.10 ft

  Maximum Size: Limited to one (1) square foot per five linear feet of lot frontage on which sign is to be located, up to a maximum size of eighty (80) square feet and a maximum height of ten (10) feet.

• Place of assembly projecting sign clearance10 ft

  Clearance: The bottom of the sign shall be no less than ten feet (10') from ground level directly beneath the sign.

• Place of assembly projecting sign maximum area24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Maximum Size: Limited to no more than twenty-four (24) square feet per sign.

• Place of assembly projecting sign maximum count3 signs

  The permitted number of projecting signs shall be computed at a rate of one (1) sign per 100 linear feet of building to which the sign will be attached up to a maximum of three (3) projecting signs for any one façade.

• Place of assembly projecting sign projection3 ft

  Projection: A projecting sign shall not extend more than three (3) feet from the façade, or cornice of the building where mounted.

• Place of assembly sign maximum area25 pct

  Maximum Size. Limited to no more than 25% of the building's façade on which the sign is located.

• Place of assembly temporary sign duration after event10 days

  Signs may be placed/installed fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the event and removed within ten (10) calendar days after the event has ended.

• Place of assembly temporary sign duration before event14 days

  Signs may be placed/installed fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the event and removed within ten (10) calendar days after the event has ended.

• Place of assembly temporary sign maximum area64 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Maximum Size: Interchangeable banners, affixed to a support structure, shall not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet in size.

• Place of assembly temporary sign support maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft

  Shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.

• Property for sale sign maximum area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  On any property for sale or rent, no single sign shall exceed thirty-two (32) square feet and a maximum height of six (6) feet.

• Property for sale sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft

  On any property for sale or rent, no single sign shall exceed thirty-two (32) square feet and a maximum height of six (6) feet.

• Property for sale sign removal10 days

  Such signs shall be removed within ten (10) days of sale or leasing of the property.

• Residential development sign maximum area

  The identification signs shall be designed as monument signs or as part of an entrance feature (wall), with the maximum sign area as follows: [table not provided]

• Residential signs prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  None permitted except for those signs exempt from permit requirements and temporary signs authorized in 15.4 Exemptions.

• Roof-mounted flag pole maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft

  Roof-mounted flag poles shall not exceed six (6) feet above the roof surface or parapet wall.

• Secondary wall sign maximum area12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Maximum Size: Limited to a maximum of twelve (12) square feet.

• Service station canopy sign maximum area50 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One (1) square foot per linear foot of the canopy or awning, with signage comprised of a single reference to the name of the service station and/or identification logo, up to a maximum fifty (50) square feet per sign.

• Service station fuel price sign maximum area24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  may include within the allowable square footage a provision for changeable fuel price sign totaling up to twenty-four (24) square feet in area when integrated into a permitted monument sign.

• Service station gas pump sign maximum area8 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signage for each gas pump shall not exceed eight (8) square feet.

• Service station incidental sign maximum area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Incidental Sign (for Vehicle Service Garage Bay). Six (6) square feet maximum for each vehicle service garage bay.

• Service station inspection sign maximum area10 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One (1) state inspection sign and one emission inspection sign on each frontage, provided no single sign exceeds six (10) square feet in area.

• Service station maximum sign count3 signs

  Maximum Number of Signs: Three (3) not including state required emissions and inspections signs.

• Service station wall sign maximum area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Wall signs may not exceed six square feet in area for each sign identifying the special functions of various service bays in the building façade.

• Shingle sign illumination restriction

  If illuminated, shingle signs shall only be indirectly illuminated or have shielded direct lighting, unless otherwise prohibited within this Article.

• Shopping center courtesy sign maximum area3 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Each sign is restricted to no more than three (3) square feet in area and three (3) feet in height.

• Shopping center courtesy sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.3 ft

  Each sign is restricted to no more than three (3) square feet in area and three (3) feet in height.

• Shopping center courtesy sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.5 ft

  In addition, shopping center courtesy signs are permitted, one (1) sign at each entrance/exit only, located at least five (5) feet from the public right-of-way.

• Shopping center identification sign maximum area40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One monument sign with an area of one (1) square foot per five (5) linear feet of lot frontage on which the sign is to be erected, up to a maximum of forty (40) square feet and a maximum height of ten (10) feet.

• Shopping center identification sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.10 ft

  One monument sign with an area of one (1) square foot per five (5) linear feet of lot frontage on which the sign is to be erected, up to a maximum of forty (40) square feet and a maximum height of ten (10) feet.

• Sign illumination allowed

  All permitted signs may be backlit, internally illuminated or indirectly illuminated unless such lighting is specifically prohibited in this Article.

• Sign illumination shielding required

  In the case of indirect lighting, the source of illumination shall be shielded so that it only illuminates the face of the sign.

• Sign maximum faces2 faces

  No sign shall have more than two (2) sign faces unless permitted as a kiosk sign.

• Sign permit processing time10 business days

  The Town's Zoning Administrator or designee shall promptly process the sign permit application and approve the application, disapprove the application, or notify the applicant of deficiencies in the application within 10 business days after receipt.

• Sign permit required

  A sign permit is required prior to the display, installation use, alteration, relocation, replacement and/or reconstruction of any sign except as provided in Sec. 15.4 of this Article.

• Sign permit void if not installed6 months

  If a sign is not installed within six (6) months following the issuance of a sign permit the permit shall be void.

• Sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from right of way5 ft

  Except as otherwise permitted, all freestanding signs shall be set back at least five (5) feet from any street right-of-way unless further restricted by the Zoning Administrator in order to eliminate a traffic safety hazard.

• Temporary sign maximum area24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Temporary signs shall have a sign area no larger than 24 square feet.

• Temporary sign permit void if not installed30 days

  If a sign is not installed within thirty (30) days following the issuance of a temporary sign permit, the permit shall be void.

• Temporary window sign duration4 weeks

  Any such sign shall not be illuminated and shall not remain in place for more than four (4) weeks.

• Temporary window sign maximum area50 pct

  the aggregate area of all window signs on each window or door does not exceed 50% of the total area of the window or door and not exceeding 32 square feet in area.

• Temporary window sign maximum area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  the aggregate area of all window signs on each window or door does not exceed 50% of the total area of the window or door and not exceeding 32 square feet in area.

• Theater movie poster maximum area8 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Movie posters shall not exceed eight (8) square feet in size.

• Theater movie poster maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.8 ft

  movie posters shall be located no higher on the wall than eight (8) feet off the ground to the top of the poster.

• Vehicle sales dealership maximum sign count2 signs

  Maximum Number of Signs: Two (2) not including individual vehicle division signs or incidental signs for service garage bays.

• Vehicle sign distance from curb15 ft

  Vehicle signs must be parked no closer than forty (40) feet from a public right of way line or in a location that is more than fifteen (15) feet from the curb line of the paved parking lot perimeter in a designated and approved striped parking space, whichever is farther.

• Vehicle sign distance from right of way40 ft

  Vehicle signs must be parked no closer than forty (40) feet from a public right of way line or in a location that is more than fifteen (15) feet from the curb line of the paved parking lot perimeter in a designated and approved striped parking space, whichever is farther.

• Wall-mounted sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.25 ft

  Unless otherwise specified, maximum wall-mounted sign height shall be twenty-five feet (25'), or the height of the bottom sill of any second story window, whichever is lowest.

• Wall sign maximum area100 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The size shall be limited to one (1) square foot per linear foot of building frontage for the establishment, up to a maximum of one hundred (100) square feet.

• Wall sign maximum area per linear foot1 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000. per linear ft

  The size shall be limited to one (1) square foot per linear foot of building frontage for the establishment, up to a maximum of one hundred (100) square feet.