Liberty City Zoning Code

SIGNS

§ 154.160 INTENT.

(A) It is the general intent of this chapter to prohibit signs of a commercial nature in districts in which commerce is barred; to limit signs in the commercial districts in relation to the intensity of the use of the district and its surroundings; and to control the number, area and location of signs in other districts.

(B) These regulations are designed, among other purposes, to stabilize and protect property values, maintain the visual attractiveness of the Town of Liberty and its environs and promote public safety.

(1981 Code, § 701) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004)

§ 154.161 SIGNS SUBJECT TO CONTROL.

(A) All signs visible from the public rights-of-way shall be erected, maintained and operated in accordance with this chapter and other relevant controls, unless specifically excepted.

(B) Signs not subject to the provisions of this chapter are listed in § 154.162 below.

(1981 Code, § 702) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004)

§ 154.162 SIGNS NOT SUBJECT TO CONTROL.

The following signs are not subject to the control of this chapter:

(A) Non-illuminated signs not exceeding 2 square feet in area, not of a commercial nature and bearing only property identification numbers and names, post office box numbers and name(s) of occupant(s) of the premises;

(B) Insignia of any government and historic markers erected by a governmental body;

(C) Legal notices, identification and informational signs and traffic directional signs erected by or on behalf of a governmental body;

(D) Integral decorative or architectural features of buildings, except letters, trademarks, moving parts or moving lights;

(E) Signs directing and guiding traffic on private property, but which bear no advertising matter and do not exceed 2 square feet in area. These signs are limited to on site only; and

(F) Incidental signs used in conjunction with equipment or other functional elements of a use or operation. These shall include, but not be limited to drive through window menu boards, signs on automatic teller machines, gas pumps, express mail drop boxes, vending machines or newspaper delivery boxes or signs painted or permanently attached to currently licensed motor vehicles that are not parked or located so as to function as a sign.

(1981 Code, § 703) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004)

§ 154.163 TRAFFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

The following practices in relation to signs are prohibited, notwithstanding any other provisions in this chapter, in order to preserve the safety of pedestrian and vehicular movement:

(A) No sign shall be erected so that any part of it intrudes into a sight preservation triangle established;

(B) No sign shall use words such as “stop,” “slow,” “caution,” “danger” or similar admonitions which may be confused with traffic directional signs erected by governmental agencies;

(C) No sign shall be erected so as, by its location, color, nature or message, to permit it to be confused with or obstruct the view of traffic signals or signs or so it would tend to be confused with the warning lights of an emergency or public safety vehicle; and

(D) No sign shall contain pulsating, rotating, occulting or flashing lights. Signs showing time and temperature information and electronic changeable copy are permitted.

(1981 Code, § 704) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004) Penalty, see § 154.999

§ 154.164 PROHIBITED LOCATIONS FOR SIGNS.

(A) Except where specifically exempted by this chapter, all signs shall be located outside of required setback yards and public rights-of-way.

(B) No sign shall be attached to any utility pole, tree, rock or other natural object.

(1981 Code, § 705) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004) Penalty, see § 154.999

§ 154.165 MAXIMUM SIZE FOR SIGNS.

The maximum permitted sign size shall be as permitted in § 154.177. No sign permitted by this section shall exceed 200 square feet in area per face where more than 1 face is permitted.

(1981 Code, § 706) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004) Penalty, see § 154.999

§ 154.166 MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR SIGNS.

No sign permitted by this chapter may exceed 20 feet in height.

(1981 Code, § 707) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004) Penalty, see § 154.999

§ 154.167 RESTRICTION ON DIRECT ILLUMINATION.

(A) No source of illumination on a sign, such as floodlights, spotlights, unshielded bulbs and the like, shall be directly visible from any public rights-of-way, from any residential district or from adjacent premises.

(B) No sign permitted in any Residential District may be illuminated except as permitted in § 154.177.

(1981 Code, § 708) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004) Penalty, see § 154.999

§ 154.168 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS.

All electric signs with internal wiring or lighting equipment, and all external lighting equipment used to direct light on signs, shall bear the seal of approval of an electrical testing laboratory that is nationally recognized as having the facilities for testing and requires proper installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code. All electrical connections shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

(1981 Code, § 709) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004) Penalty, see § 154.999

§ 154.169 ZONING COMPLIANCE PERMIT REQUIRED.

Before any sign, except those specifically exempted from a like requirement, shall be erected or structurally altered a sign zoning compliance permit shall be obtained.

(1981 Code, § 710) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004) Penalty, see § 154.999

§ 154.170 RESPONSIBLE PARTY IDENTIFIED.

Every sign for which a permit is required shall be plainly marked with the name of the person, firm or corporation responsible for the sign.

(1981 Code, § 711) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004) Penalty, see § 154.999

§ 154.171 TEMPORARY SIGNS.

(A) Not requiring permit. The following temporary, unlighted signs may be erected in the manner prescribed without the issuance of a zoning compliance permit.

(1) Real estate signs. A sign located on the premises and offering the premises for sale, rent, lease or development, shall not exceed the following area per sign face.

Residential Districts
Distance from All Street Right-of-way Lines	Maximum Sign Area Per Face 2/Sided
0 to 49 feet	12 square feet
50 to 99 feet	32 square feet
100 or more	64 square feet

Commercial/Industrial Districts
Distance from All Street Right-of-Way Lines	Maximum Sign Area Per Face 2/Sided
0 to 49 feet	32 square feet
50 to 99 feet	64 square feet
100 or more feet	96 square feet

(2) Real estate signs, off premises directional.

(a) Two temporary off-premise signs directing traffic to a property offered for sale, rent, lease or development may be permitted in any district.

(b) Signs may not exceed 3 square feet in area or 3 feet in height, shall not be located within the public rights-of-way, shall be limited to 1 sign per zoning lot, where located, with the permission of the property owner, may be located in required yards and must be removed upon sale or leasing of the property.

(3) Construction sign.

(a) A single construction site identification sign shall be permitted.

(b) It shall not exceed 32 square feet in area, shall be located at least 10 feet from the front property line and may contain in its message identification of the project, its owner and/or developer, architect, engineer, land planner, landscape architect, contractor and subcontractors.

(B) Signs requiring permits. The following temporary signs require a zoning compliance permit:

(1) On premises temporary signs or banners announcing openings, closings, management changes or special events.

(a) A permit may be issued for one temporary sign or banner per street on which any establishment is located;

(b) The permit may be issued for up to 30 consecutive days;

(d) A permit may be issued two times for any zoning lot within a calendar year;

(e) Signs or banners may be 12 square feet in size if located within ten feet from the rights-of-way; and up to 32 square feet if located over ten feet from the rights-of-way;

(f) Any sign or banner erected across any vehicle travel lane, parking area or emergency lane shall have a vertical height of at least 14 feet above the area. No such sign or banner shall be erected within any public street right-of-way.

(2) On premises temporary signs or banners announcing non-commercial civic or philanthropic events.

(a) A permit may be issued for one temporary sign or banner per street on which any establishments is located;

(b) The permit may be issued for up to 30 consecutive days;

(d) A permit may be issued two times for any zoning lot within a calendar year;

(e) Signs or banners may be up to 32 square feet;

(g) Signs described in this section shall be removed within 48 hours from the end of the event;

(h) Signs described in this section which will be displayed for a period of less than 14 days shall not require a zoning compliance permit. However, the following regulations shall apply: Only one temporary sign or banner may be erected per street on which any establishments is located; Signs or banners may be up to 32 square feet; any sign or banner erected across any vehicle travel lane, parking area or emergency lane shall have a vertical height of at least 14 feet above the area. No such sign or banner shall be erected within any public street right-of-way. Signs described in this section shall be removed within 14 days from erection or 48 hours from the end of the event, whichever is the least amount of time.

(3) On premises temporary signs or banners for a zoning lot where a permit has been issued for any of the following: flea markets; open air sales; temporary, produce sales; temporary, or seasonal sales; temporary:

(a) A permit may be issued for one temporary sign or banner per street on which any temporary establishments is located;

(b) The permit may be issued for up to 60 consecutive days;

(d) A permit may be issues two times for any temporary use, per zoning lot, within a calendar year;

(e) Signs or banners may be up to 32 square feet;

(4) Off premises temporary signs announcing a temporary use as described in division (B)(2) above or a special event.

(a) A permit may be issued for up to two temporary signs or banners per use described in division (B)(2) above;

(b) The permit shall specify that one sign shall be permitted on each of two zoning lots, each of which shall be identified;

(d) The permit may be issued for up to 30 consecutive days;

(e) The permit shall establish the dates for which the sign or banner will be erected;

(f) No more than three signs for different events, as described in division (B)(2) above, shall be active for any zoning lot at one time;

(g) Signs or banners may be up to 32 square feet;

(h) Any sign or banner erected across any vehicle travel lane, parking area or emergency lane shall have a vertical height of at least 14 feet above the area. No such sign or banner shall be erected within any public street right-of- way;

(i) Signs described in this section shall be removed within 48 hours from the end of the event;

(j) Signs described in this section which will be displayed for a period of less than 14 days shall not require a zoning compliance permit. However, the following regulations shall apply: only two such signs or banners may be erected per event. No more than three signs for different events, as described in division (B)(2) above, shall be active for any zoning lot at one time; signs or banners may be up to 32 square feet; any sign or banner erected across any vehicle travel lane, parking area or emergency lane shall have a vertical height of at least 14 feet above the area. No such sign or banner shall be erected within any public street right-of- way. Signs described in this section shall be removed within 14 days from erection or 48 hours from the end of the event, whichever is the least amount of time.

(5) Off premises temporary signs directing traffic to a temporary use as described in division (B)(2) above or a special event.

(a) No permit is required for temporary directional signs to direct traffic to the permitted use or special event;

(b) Such signs may be up to three square feet in area and three feet in height;

(c) Such signs may be displayed for up to seven days prior to the use or special event and shall be removed within 48 hours of the termination of the use or special event;

(d) Such temporary directional signs may be located within any zoning district;

(e) Such temporary directional signs may be located within the required front yard;

(f) Such temporary directional signs shall be limited to one sign per zoning lot, where located, with the permission of the property owner;

(g) Such temporary directional signs shall not be located within any public rights-of-way;

(6) No permit is required for the following additional temporary signs erected for a special event.

(a) Two four foot by five foot “A” frame signs directing traffic to a special event; and

(b) Two four foot by five foot “A” frame signs providing information about the special event;

(c) The signs directing traffic may be displayed for up to seven days prior to the special event and shall be removed within 48 hours of the termination of the special event;

(d) The signs for signs providing information may be displayed for up to 14 days prior to the special event and shall be removed within 48 hours of the termination of the special event;

(e) Such temporary signs may be located within any zoning district;

(f) Such temporary signs may be located within the required front yard;

(g) Such temporary signs shall be limited to one sign per zoning lot, where located, with the written permission of the property owner;

(h) Such temporary directional signs shall not be located within any public rights-of-way.

(7) Off premise temporary signs directing construction traffic during the time of construction for a project where a zoning compliance permit has been issued.

(a) A permit may be issued for temporary directional signs to direct traffic to the construction site;

(b) The permit shall limit such signs to three square feet in area and three feet in height;

(c) The permit may be issued for the time period from the issuance of the zoning compliance permit to seven days after the issuance of a certification of zoning compliance;

(d) Such temporary directional signs may be located within any nonresidential zoning district;

(e) Such temporary directional signs may be located within the required front yard;

(f) Such temporary directional signs shall be limited to one sign per zoning lot, where located, with the written permission of the property owner;

(g) Such temporary directional signs shall not be located within any public rights-of-way.

(8) “A” and “T” frame portable signs may be permitted to be used as temporary signs as described in divisions (B) above. All “A” and “T” frame signs shall have an approved type of tie-down provision to prevent them from becoming a hazard during high winds. Tie-down provisions will not change a sign's status from a portable sign to a ground sign.

(1981 Code, § 712) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004; Am. Ord. passed - - ) Penalty, see § 154.999

§ 154.172 TRAILER, MOBILE, A-FRAME AND T-FRAME PORTABLE SIGNS PROHIBITED.

(A) Trailer and mobile, portable signs are prohibited from location or use within the Town of Liberty and its extraterritorial planning jurisdiction.

(B) A frame and T frame portable signs are prohibited from location or use within the Town of Liberty and its extraterritorial planning jurisdiction, except as permitted in § 154.171(B)(8) above.

(1981 Code, § 713) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004; Am. Ord. passed - - ) Penalty, see § 154.999

§ 154.173 BILLBOARDS (OFF-PREMISES BUSINESS SIGNS) PROHIBITED.

Billboards or off-premises business signs are not permitted within the jurisdiction of the Town of Liberty

(1981 Code, § 714) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004) Penalty, see § 154.999

§ 154.174 MAINTENANCE REQUIRED.

(A) All signs, together with braces, guys and supports shall at all times be kept in good repair.

(B) If at any time a sign should become unsafe or poorly maintained, the Zoning Administrator shall notify the owner of the condition, and upon failure of the owner to correct the condition, the Zoning Administrator shall take appropriate legal action to have the signs repaired or removed.

(1981 Code, § 715) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004) Penalty, see § 154.999

§ 154.175 REMOVAL OF OBSOLETE SIGNS.

Signs identifying business establishments no longer in existence, products no longer being sold and services no longer being rendered shall be removed from the premises within 60 days from the termination of the activities. Upon failure of the owner to remove the signs within the prescribed time period, the Zoning Administrator shall take appropriate legal action to have the signs removed.

(1981 Code, § 716) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004) Penalty, see § 154.999

§ 154.176 ALL OTHER SIGN TYPES.

The above and all other sign types shall be regulated as per § 154.177.

(1981 Code, § 717) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004)

§ 154.177 SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED AND PERMISSIBLE SIGNS.

The following is a table of permitted and permissible signs.

Permitted and Permissible Signs
Sign Type	R40	R12	R6	RMF	B2	B1	I	IP	Note
Auction signs (on and off premises)	T	T	T	T	T	T	T	T	7
Awning type signs; advertising	P 2 1 No	P 2 1 No	P 2 1 No	P 2 2 No	P 30% 2 Yes	P 15% 2 Yes	P 30% 2 Yes	P 30% 2 Yes	6
Billboard /off premise - advertising
Changeable electronic copy signs (see specific type of signs, i.e.,wall, pole, ground and the like)					P	P	P	P	20
Church directional; off premises	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	11
Church sign directory or identification	P 25 to 40 1 S/F Yes	P 25 to 40 1 S/F Yes	P 25 to 40 1 S/F Yes	P Per District regs Yes	P Per District regs Yes	P Per District regs Yes	P Per District regs Yes	P Per District regs Yes	21
Directional sign; off premises	P				P	P	P	P	12
Entrance and exit (no advertising)	P 2 No	P 2 No	P 2 No	P 2 No	P 2 Yes	P 2 Yes	P 2 Yes	P 2 Yes	3
Free standing (pole)					P 150 Yes	P 75 Yes	P 150 Yes	P 150 Yes	8
Ground sign					P 150 Yes	P 75 Yes	P 150 Yes	P 150 Yes	9
Incidental sign (§ 154.162 Sign types)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	10
Marquee sign (same as awning sign)	P 2 1 No	P 2 1 No	P 2 1 No	P 2 1 No	P 30% 2 Yes	P 15% 2 Yes	P 30% 2 Yes	P 30% 2 Yes
Non-commercial civic or philanthropic events signs	T	T	T	T	T	T	T	T	15
Nonconforming signs	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	4
Off premise advertising /billboard									2
Political sign	T	T	T	T	T	T	T	T	14
Projection sign					P 15 1 Yes	P 15 1 Yes	P 15 1 Yes	P 15 1 Yes	5
Real estate directional; off premises	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	13
Real estate sign; on site	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	15
Roof sign; attached									16
Special event signs	T	T	T	T	T	T	T	T	22
Special event sign (off premises)					T	T	T	T	22
Subdivision sign	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	17
Suspended sign					P 15 1 Yes	P 15 1 Yes	P 15 1 Yes	P 15 1 Yes
Temporary civic sign					T	T	T	T	15
Wall					P 30% Yes	P 20% Yes	P 30% Yes	P 30% Yes	18
Window					P	P	P	P	19
P=permitted. S=Permitted by special use permit only. T=Permitted as a temporary sign.
First numeric figure=square footage permitted or percentage of coverage if wall sign. Second numeric figure=number of signs permitted (SF=street frontage).
Yes or No=Illumination permitted (Applies to Residential Districts only).

(1981 Code, Article 700, Table 700-1) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004; Am. Ord. passed - - )

§ 154.178 NOTE FILE FOR § 154.177.

(A) Note 2: Billboard/off-premises advertising and off-premises advertising/billboard signs are not permitted in any zoning district within the zoning jurisdiction of the Town of Liberty.

(B) Note 3: Signs directing and guiding traffic, but which bear no advertising matter and do not exceed 4 square feet in area. Presented signs shall be subject to § 154.163. Signs located in Commercial and Industrial Districts may be illuminated subject to § 154.167. Signs are limited to 2 per drive. Signs may be permitted within public rights-of-way after review on an individual basis and approved by the Town Manager and, when located on a state maintained road/street, by the NCDOT. No sign located within public rights-of-way shall be over 2 feet in height.

(C) Note 4: Nonconforming signs legally established prior to the effective date of this chapter or subsequent amendment, which is not in full compliance with the regulations of this chapter subject to §§ 154.250 through 154.254.

(D) Note 5: Projecting and suspended signs are permitted within the B1, B2 and IP Districts subject to the following:

(1) Only 1 projecting or suspended sign shall be permitted per principal structure;

(2) All projecting and suspended signs shall be set back at least 2 feet from the back face of the curb or outer edge of the pavement where there is no curb. Set back distances for projecting signs which front on state roads or streets shall be approved by NCDOT, approval shall be presented when applying for a sign permit. Subject to the above, no projecting or suspended sign shall project horizontally more than 6 feet;

(3) All projecting and suspended signs shall be erected at a height of not less than 9 feet above the sidewalk, walkway or any pedestrian passageway;

(4) No projecting or suspended sign shall exceed 15 square feet in area per feet; and

(5) Projecting and suspended signs may be 2-sided.

(E) Note 6:

(1) Area is calculated based on the area of the awning that appears as a vertical surface and may be viewed from 1 vantage point. Not more than 100 square feet in the B1 District and not more that 200 square feet in the B2, I and IP Districts;

(2) An awning or marquee sign shall be located at least 9 feet above the sidewalk, walkway or pedestrian passageway over which it projects; and

(3) Those signs shall not extend above the roofline of the building on which it is attached.

(F) Note 7: Auction signs:

(1) On-premise shall be regulated by § 154.171(A)(1); and

(2) Off-premise shall be regulated by § 154.171(B)(4).

(G) Note 8: Freestanding signs may be allowed as follows:

(1) One freestanding sign may be permitted for each street frontage of the zoning lot, provided no ground sign is located on the same street frontage;

(2) A consolidated sign of unified design and construction shall be used where more than 1 use is located on a single lot;

(3) A maximum height of 20 feet;

(4) All freestanding signs shall observe a maximum sign area of:

(a) Signs in B1 shall not display more than 75 square feet of sign area;

(b) Signs in B2 shall not display more that 150 square feet of sign area; and

(5) A freestanding sign may have 2 faces. In the case of a double-faced sign, which is constructed in the form of a “V” when viewed from above, the angle of the “V” measured at the apex shall not exceed 45 degrees. Each face may contain up to the maximum are indicated above;

(6) Not counted as freestanding signs are entrance and exit signs and signs not subject to control (§ 154.162); and

(7) Any freestanding sign shall be setback 5 feet from any property line.

(H) Note 9: Ground signs may be allowed as follows:

(1) One ground sign may be permitted for each street frontage of the zoning lot, provided no freestanding ground sign is located on the same street frontage;

(2) A consolidated sign of unified design and construction shall be used where more than 1 use is located on a single lot. Consolidated signs may not exceed district maximum;

(3) A maximum height of 20 feet;

(4) All ground signs shall observe a maximum sign area of:

(a) Signs in B1 shall not display more than 75 square feet of sign area;

(b) Signs in B2 shall not display more than 150 square feet of sign area; and

(5) A ground sign may have 2 faces. In the case of a double-faced sign, which is constructed in the form of a “V” when viewed from above, the angle of the “V” measured at the apex shall not exceed 45 degrees. Each face may contain up to the maximum are indicated above;

(6) Not counted as ground signs are entrance and exit signs and signs not subject to control (§ 154.162); and

(7) Any ground sign shall be setback 5 feet from any property line.

(I) Note 10: Signs described in § 154.162 which are not subject to control by this chapter.

(J) Note 11: Off premises directional signs for churches or non-profit civic organizations are permitted in any district. If located outside of the public right-of-way, the written permission of the property owner shall be required. Signs may be permitted within public right-of-way after review on an individual basis and approval by the Town Manager and when located on a state maintained road/street, by the NCDOT. Signs are limited to 2 square feet in area.

(K) Note 12: The Zoning Administrator may issue to a qualifying use a zoning compliance permit for a single off premise directional sign provided the following standards are met:

(1) The principal use for which sign is erected is located in a Bl, B2, I or IP District;

(2) Any sign located in BI, B2, I or IP District shall not exceed 8 square feet per establishment nor 32 square feet for 3 or more establishments utilizing a single sign. Signs providing directions to multiple establishments shall be of unified design. Signs shall be limited to 6 feet in height;

(3) Signs located within the R40 district shall be limited to 2 square feet in area and 3 feet in height;

(4) Signs shall not be located within any residential district, except the R40 District;

(5) No off-premises directional signs shall be permitted within the defined sight triangle;

(6) Off premises directional signs shall be limited to 1 per zoning lot where the signs are permitted to be erected. Signs are permitted on any lot within R40, Bl, B2, IP Districts, and I provided the lot is located at a street intersection;

(7) Written permission of the property owner shall be submitted at the time of application for a sign zoning compliance permit;

(8) All signs permitted shall be of a permanent construction and no portable signs shall be permitted; and

(9) For the purpose of determining zoning lots; railroad rights-of-way shall be considered 1 lot per street block.

(L) Note 13: Subject to § 154.171(A)(2).

(M) Note 14: Non-illuminated political signs, not exceeding 16 square feet in area, are permitted in required front yards. Signs shall be removed within 2 days subsequent to the election or campaign to which they pertain. No political sign shall be posted on any utility pole. Political signs of up to 32 square feet may be permitted within commercial and/or industrial districts as long as they are located outside of any public rights-of-way.

(N) Note 15: Subject to § 154.171.

(O) Note 16: Roof signs are not permitted in any Zoning District within the zoning jurisdiction of the Town of Liberty.

(P) Note 17:

(1) Name markers for subdivisions may be located within the street rights-of-way on NCDOT secondary roads or town maintained streets (after review on an individual basis and approved by NCDOT where applicable), or within the required front yard at the beginning of a subdivision road upon issuance of a zoning compliance permit, provided the location of the marker is outside the intersection sight triangle and the normal maintenance limits; and

(2) In non-residential districts markers may include a listing of the occupants of the subdivision. Issuance of a zoning compliance permit shall be subject to the following conditions:

(a) Property sight distances shall be maintained at all intersections of streets. There shall be a clear sight distance in the triangular area formed by the intersecting street rights-of-way lines and a straight line connecting points on the street rights-of-way lines in accordance with the current edition of the NCDOT Division of Highways Minimum Construction Standards for Subdivision Roads. The sight distance shall be surveyed and platted as street rights-of-way, and no obstruction shall be permitted in this area;

(b) All costs will be the responsibility of the applicant;

(c) Neither the town nor the North Carolina Division of Highways shall maintain the marker or the area around the marker;

(d) The markers shall be removed, if not properly maintained or if required for street improvement purposes, at no expense to the public;

(e) One marker shall be permitted for each intersection and a maximum of 2 markers shall be permitted for each subdivision;

(f) If the sign is to be located within the rights-of-way of any North Carolina state system road, approval of the Division of Highways shall be required;

(g) The applicant shall assume liability for the marker;

(h) Size is limited to 40 square feet and height is limited to 6 feet;

(i) Markers in non-residential districts which list the occupants of the subdivision shall also be subject to the following requirements:

1. A rendering indicating color, size, shape and lighting mechanisms for the marker shall be submitted; and

2. All marker panels shall be of unified design (color, size, shape) and shall not include company logos.

(j) The light source for the marker shall not be directly visible from adjoining properties or rights-of-way; and

(k) The applicant shall agree in writing to these conditions.

(Q) Note 18: Wall signs shall be allowed as follows:

(1) No wall sign shall extend above the roofline of the structure to which it is attached;

(2) Wall signs may be permitted to exceed the district height limit. However, any wall sign shall be limited to identification purposes only;

(3) Wall signs in B1:

(a) No wall sign shall encompass, cover or delineate more than 20% of the exterior building wall upon which it is mounted or painted, provided that no exterior building wall shall display more than 200 square feet of sign area; and

(b) No part of the sign shall extend more than 18 inches from the wall.

(4) Wall signs in B2:

(a) No wall sign shall encompass, cover or delineate more than 30% of the exterior building wall upon which it is mounted or painted provided that no exterior building wall shall display more that 200 square feet of sign area; and

(b) No wall sign shall exceed more than 18 inches from the wall on which it is mounted;

(5) Wall signs in I and IP: no wall sign shall encompass, cover or delineate more than 30% of the exterior building wall upon which it is mounted or painted and no wall sign shall exceed a total of 200 square feet. No wall sign shall extend more than 18 inches from the wall on which it is mounted; and

(6) One or more wall signs are permitted per wall, subject to the total display are per wall listed above.

(R) Note 19: Window signs shall be considered as wall signs and shall be added to the sign area for any wall sign area designated. See Note 18 in division (Q) above.

(S) Note 20: Changeable electronic copy signs are allowed at maximum size up to 80% of the amount of sign face area of the type sign utilized (i.e., freestanding, ground, wall) for the district in which the sign is located.

(T) Note 21: In residential districts, 25 square feet maximum if sign is located less than 40 feet from street rights-of-way. If sign is located more than 40 feet from street rights-of-way, then a maximum of up to 40 square feet may be permitted. In Commercial and Industrial Districts all signs shall meet district regulations.

(U) Note 22: Subject to § 154.171.

(1981 Code, Article 700, Note File) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004; Am. Ord. passed 3-24-2003; Am. Ord. passed - - )