Newtown City Zoning Code
§ B70-6.04
Sign area and design.
[Amended 2-12-2014, effective 3-3-2014]
A.
Computation of Sign Area:
(1)
The area of a sign shall be computed from the outer dimensions of the frame, trim or molding by which the sign is enclosed. When a sign consists of freestanding letters, symbols or characters its area shall be computed as the area of the smallest rectangle which encloses all of the letters, symbols or characters.
(2)
When a sign consists of two or more faces, only one face of the sign shall be used in computing the sign area if the faces are parallel to and within 12 inches of each other. Otherwise, all faces of the sign shall be used to compute the sign area.
(3)
When a sign consists of two or more faces, only one face of the sign shall be used in computing the sign area if the faces are parallel to each other and part of a single sign structure. Otherwise, all faces of the sign shall be used to compute the sign area.
B.
Design: The design of the sign shall not include moving parts or a material giving the appearance of motion.