The area of a sign shall be determined by the smallest rectangle that encompasses all the letters or symbols which form an integral part of the display.

The area of a two-sided sign shall be the smallest rectangle that encompasses all the letters or symbols which form an integral part of the larger of the two displays.

No more than one freestanding sign shall be allowed per parcel.

No more than one perpendicular sign shall be allowed per business.

The total area of all signs shall not exceed the total allowable sign area.

The maximum letter height for all freestanding signs within 36 feet of the curbline shall be as follows:

Where freestanding signs are located beyond 36 feet from the curbline, the maximum letter height may be increased one inch for each additional 10 feet of setback.

Internally illuminated signs, logos and graphics are prohibited.

External sign illumination shall not shine directly onto residential properties. In addition, reflected light (light trespass) shall not exceed five footcandles at any point beyond the property line.

Attached signs shall not extend above the eave line or building face, except in the case of a mansard roof extending down to the top of the first-floor facade.

No sign shall create a traffic or pedestrian hazard.

No signs shall appear to regulate traffic, to warn, or to resemble official traffic signs, signals or devices.

No sign or promotional device, including flags and pennants, shall move or flash or include any device on which the artificial light is not maintained stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times, except one single cloth flag per business establishment.

The outlining by direct or internal illumination of all or part of a building, structure, or landscaping element, including but not limited to an awning, gable, roof, wall, side or corner, tree, or shrub, is prohibited.

No exterior sign, except for window graphics, shall cover any window, nor shall any sign block any door or fire exit.

Portable signs are prohibited in all districts.

All signs associated with a business shall be removed within 30 days after cessation of the business.

Temporary signs, banners or posters may be displayed only if a temporary sign permit has been issued.

Temporary signs shall be no larger than 16 square feet in area. Temporary window graphics or signs, such as those advertising sales, special promotions and the like, may occupy no more than 20% of the total window area. Temporary signs, other than political signs, may be displayed a maximum of five days before the event, up to five days during the event, and not more than four days after the event.

Not more than three temporary sign permits shall be issued in any calendar year per business.

No temporary sign shall exceed 16 square feet nor be located in any manner which creates a public hazard or disturbance.

Temporary signs may not be hung in such a manner as to impair or impede sight distances.

Temporary signs must be removed within 48 hours after the expiration of the permit. There will be a penalty, as determined by the Village of Cobleskill Board of Trustees, for each day said sign is not removed after expiration of the permit. Alternatively, the Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to cause the removal of the sign. The cost of the removal shall be borne by the owner of the property on which such sign was erected and shall become a lien upon such property until paid.

These standards are designed to provide an avenue for commercial establishments to effectively communicate with the pedestrian public while maintaining an orderly and attractive streetscape. Sandwich board signs:

No business shall have more than one sandwich board sign.

It shall be the responsibility of the property owner and/or the person responsible for the sign to ensure that all signs placed on his property:

No sign shall create a public hazard.

Unsafe signs. Should a sign be or become insecure or in danger of falling or otherwise unsafe as determined by the Code Enforcement Official, the owner thereof or the person maintaining the same shall, upon receipt of written notice from the Code Enforcement Official and in any case within five days thereafter, secure the same in a manner to be approved by the Code Enforcement Official. If such order is not complied with, the Code Enforcement Official is hereby authorized to cause removal of the unsafe sign, and the owner of the building, structure or premises on which such sign is located shall pay any expense thereby incurred. When any sign is in such dangerous condition as to be immediately dangerous to the safety of the public, the Code Enforcement Official is hereby authorized to take such action as in his opinion shall be necessary to protect the public or property. The owner of the property on which such sign was erected shall bear the cost of the removal, and the cost shall become a lien upon such property until paid.