Randolph City Zoning Code
ARTICLE IX
Signs and Advertising Devices
§ 200-47 Compliance required.
[Amended 11-3-1997 STM by Art. 13, approved 2-6-1998]
All signs and advertising devices shall comply with regulations for the erection and construction of signs contained in the current edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR) and other applicable Town regulations, except as shall be under the jurisdiction of the State Billboard Act (Chapter 584, Section 4, of the Acts of 1955, as amended).[1] Signs shall be permitted in accordance with the following regulations.
[1]
Editor's Note: See MGL c. 93, § 29.
§ 200-48 Definitions.
[Amended 5-22-2006 ATM by Art. 50, approved 10-17-2006]
See § 200-3.
§ 200-49 Nonconforming signs.
[Amended 11-3-1997 STM by Art. 13, approved 2-6-1998; 4-25-2005 ATM by Art. 5, approved 10-18-2005]
A.
Ground, pole, projecting, permanent window, roof or wall signs which were legally erected before the adoption of this article which do not conform to the provisions of this article may continue to be maintained without a permit; provided, however, that no such sign shall be permitted if, after the adoption of this article, it is enlarged, redesigned or altered in any way, except to conform to the requirements of this article; and provided, further, that any such sign which has deteriorated to such an extent that the cost of restoration would exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the replacement cost shall not be repaired or altered unless brought into conformity with this article. The exemption herein granted shall terminate with respect to any sign which:
(1)
Shall have been abandoned.
(2)
Advertises or calls attention to any products, businesses or activities which are no longer carried on or sold, whether generally or at the particular premises.
(3)
Shall not have been repaired or properly maintained after notice to that effect has been given by the Building Commissioner in accordance with the current edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR).
B.
Ground, pole, projecting, roof or wall signs which were legally erected before the adoption of this article which do not conform to the provisions of this article may continue to be maintained (grandfathered), provided that the business can document the sign through a photograph submitted to the Building Commissioner within six (6) months of the adoption of this section.
[Amended 5-22-2006 ATM by Art. 50, approved 10-17-2006]
§ 200-50 Administration.
[Added 11-3-1997 STM by Art. 13, approved 2-6-1998; amended 5-10-2000 ATM by Art. 8, approved 9-27-2000; 5-22-2006 ATM by Art. 50, approved 10-17-2006; 12-13-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-039]
A.
Permits. No sign, billboard or other advertising device shall be erected on the exterior of any building or any land, and no sign shall be altered or enlarged, until an application, on appropriate forms furnished by the Building Department, has been filed with the Building Commissioner and the Planning Department, or their successors, with such information, including photographs, plans and scaled drawings, as may be required; and a permit shall be issued by the Building Commissioner or designee and Planning Department, or their successors, for such erection, alteration or enlargement. The fee for such permits shall be determined from time to time by the Town Council. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to:
(3)
One (1) real estate sign, advertising the premises for sale or rent, of not over ten (10) square feet in area [five (5) square feet per side] located on the premises in question.
(4)
Nonaccessory signs located within the Sanitary Facility Zoning District and Industrial Zoning District, provided they shall first have obtained a permit from the Town Council for construction of said structure.
§ 200-51 Exclusions.
Specifically excluded from these regulations are the following:
A.
The displaying of national, state and corporate flags.
B.
Street signs, traffic control signs, directional signs or other lawful signs erected by the Town of Randolph or other governmental authority or agency.
D.
Bulletin boards or identification signs for houses of worship, public libraries or public museums; provided, however, that each sign shall be not more than thirty-two (32) square feet in area. A maximum of two (2) such signs is permitted.
§ 200-52 Political signs.
§ 200-53 Nursing care facilities.
A.
The Town Council may grant permits authorizing the erection of signs for directional purposes to nursing care facilities.
B.
Signs erected under these provisions shall be considered off-premises signs.
C.
No such signs shall be erected, altered or enlarged until an application (on a form furnished by the Building Department), plans, specifications and appropriate fees and/or bond shall be filed (and/or paid to the Town) through or with the Town Council. The Town Council may refer such application, plans and specifications to the Building Commissioner for review on compliance with this article and 780 CMR Article 29 (current edition).
[Amended 4-16-1996 ATM by Art. 11, approved 7-29-1996; 5-22-2006 ATM by Art. 50, approved 10-17-2006]
D.
Permits issued for nursing care facility signs are revocable and of limited duration. Such permits do not create property rights. Nothing herein is intended to, and nothing shall be construed to, create vested property rights of any kind.
E.
Without limitation in applying certain standards prospectively, the Town Council does not intend and shall not be deemed to grant any vested rights to any permit holder.
§ 200-54 General regulations.
[Amended 4-16-1996 ATM by Art. 11, approved 7-29-1996; 11-3-1997 STM by Art. 13, approved 2-6-1998]
A.
In all zoning districts, for safety reasons, any private outdoor lighting fixture, whether temporary or permanent, other than gaseous tube letters in signs, shall be so placed or hooded that the light source itself shall not be directly visible at any point beyond the lot lines of the premises illuminated. A sign (including temporary interior window displays or banners) or its illuminator shall not, by reason of its location, shape, size or color, interfere with traffic or be confused with or obstruct the view or effectiveness of any official traffic sign, traffic signal or traffic marking. Therefore, flashing or animated signs of red-, yellow- or green-colored lights are not permitted.
B.
A nonaccessory sign(s) shall be permitted within the Town of Randolph but only located within the Sanitary Facility Zoning District and the Industrial Zoning District as provided for in § 200-46 above. In all other zoning districts, no nonaccessory sign(s) and/or billboard or sign shall be permitted which does not relate to the identity or business of the owner or legal occupant of the premises upon which it is located, except as provided in § 200-46.
[Amended 5-22-2006 ATM by Art. 50, approved 10-17-2006; 10-25-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-040]
C.
In all districts, the limitations as to the number of signs permitted do not apply to traffic or directional signs which are necessary for the safety and direction of residents, employees, customers and visitors, whether in a vehicle or on foot, of any business, industry or residence.
[Amended 5-22-2006 ATM by Art. 50, approved 10-17-2006]
D.
In all districts, all signs, with the exception of roof signs, shall be freestanding and secured to a post or stake driven into the ground. Such signs shall not be attached to buildings, trees, fences, poles, rocks, etc. within the right-of way of any public way.
[Amended 4-28-2003 ATM by Art. 25, approved 10-1-2003; 5-22-2006 ATM by Art. 50, approved 10-17-2006]
E.
In the interest of the public's health and safety, the following are not permitted:
(1)
Flashing illuminated signs.
(2)
A sign any part of which moves or is designed to move by any means, except such portions of a sign as consist solely of indicators of time or temperature. This subsection shall include digital and digital scrolling signs.
(3)
Any noise-making signs.
(4)
Any sign within twenty-five (25) feet of an intersection of two (2) streets, so placed in any way as to obstruct clear vision in any direction.
(5)
Any device illuminating a sign which directs light toward a public way in such a manner as to cast its beam in the eyes of oncoming motorists or pedestrians.
(6)
Any sign on the exterior of any building or premises that advertises the sale of tobacco or alcohol by brand. Interior window signage is excluded from this subsection.
(7)
There shall be no flags, pennants, streamers, ribbons, spinners or other moving devices on the exterior of a building or premises. An exception may be granted upon approval of the Building Commissioner or designee, based upon a written application, and approval for the temporary erection of a sign advertising a grand opening, a public promotion of civic welfare (this does not include promotions of products or sales) or charitable purpose, a religious or educational event. Such sign shall not be up for a period exceeding thirty (30) days.
[Amended 5-10-2000 ATM by Art. 8, approved 9-27-2000; 5-22-2006 ATM by Art. 50, approved 10-17-2006]
F.
In all districts, no sign shall be illuminated except in accordance with the following restrictions:
(1)
Sign illumination is permitted only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., except that signs of retail establishments may be illuminated during any hours these establishments are open to the public.
(2)
Sign illumination for twenty-four (24) hours daily is permitted only where such illumination does not infringe upon residential property.
(3)
No more than three (3) colors shall be permitted. No red or green lights shall be used if, in the opinion of the Chief of Police, such colors would create a driving hazard.
[Amended 4-28-2003 ATM by Art. 27, approved 10-1-2003]
(4)
Exposed gaseous tube-type signs shall not exceed ten (10) square feet in area; signs illuminated by reflected or silhouette-type lighting are not subject to this limitation.
(5)
No illumination shall be permitted which casts glare onto any portion of any street or residential premises.
[Amended 5-22-2006 ATM by Art. 50, approved 10-17-2006]
G.
In all districts, portable signs are not permitted.
[Amended 5-22-2006 ATM by Art. 50, approved 10-17-2006]
I.
Crawford Square Business District general regulations.
[Added 5-25-2005 ATM by Art. 5, approved 10-18-2005]
(1)
In the CSBD, for safety reasons, any private outdoor lighting fixture, whether temporary or permanent, other than gaseous tube letters in signs, shall be so placed or hooded that the light source itself shall not be directly visible at any point beyond the lot lines of the premises illuminated. A sign (including temporary interior window displays or banners) or its illuminators shall not, by reason of its location, shape, size or color, interfere with traffic or be confused with or obstruct the view or effectiveness of any official traffic sign, traffic signal or traffic marking. Therefore, flashing or animated signs are not permitted.
(3)
The limitations on the number of signs permitted do not apply to traffic or directional signs which are necessary for the safety and direction of residents, employees, customers, and visitors, whether in a vehicle or on foot, of any business or residence.
(4)
No commercial advertising shall be affixed upon or painted upon any rock, tree, utility pole, or fence in the Town of Randolph.
(5)
In the interest of public safety, the following are not permitted:
(a)
Flashing illuminated signs.
(b)
A sign any part of which moves or is designed to move by any means, except such portions of a sign as consist solely of indicators of time or temperature.
(c)
Any noise-making sign.
(d)
Any sign within twenty-five (25) feet of an intersection of two (2) streets, so placed in any way as to obstruct clear vision in any direction.
(e)
Any device illuminating a sign which directs light toward a public way in such a manner as to cast its beam in the eyes of oncoming motorists or pedestrians.
(f)
There shall be no flags, pennants, streamers, ribbons, spinners, or other moving devices on the exterior of a building or premises. An exception may be granted upon approval of the Building Commissioner or designee, based upon written application, and approval for the temporary erection of a sign advertising a grand opening, a public promotion of civic welfare or charitable purpose, a religious or educational event. Such sign shall not be up for a period exceeding thirty (30) days.
(6)
No sign shall be illuminated except in accordance with the following restriction:
(a)
Sign illumination is permitted only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., except that signs of retail establishments may be illuminated during any hours these establishments are open to the public.
(b)
Sign illumination for twenty-four (24) hours daily is permitted only where such illumination does not infringe upon residential property.
(c)
No more than three (3) colors shall be used. No red or green lights shall be used if, in the opinion of the Police Chief, such colors will present a driving hazard.
(d)
Exposed gaseous tube-type signs shall not exceed ten (10) square feet in area. Signs illuminated by reflected or silhouette-type lighting are not subject to this limitation.
(e)
No illumination shall be permitted which casts glare onto any portion of any street or residential premises.
(f)
All wall signs shall (if illuminated) be with white light by direct method only.
(7)
Portable signs are not permitted.
§ 200-55 Permitted signs.
[Amended 11-3-1997 STM by Art. 13, approved 2-6-1998; 5-22-2006 ATM by Art. 50, approved 10-17-2006]
A.
The following signs shall be permitted in Residential HD, Residential MD, Multifamily, Multifamily 55+, Business HA and Business Professional Districts:
(1)
One (1) professional nameplate for each medical doctor or dental practitioner, provided that such sign shall not exceed two and one-half (2 1/2) square feet in surface area.
(2)
One (1) identification sign for each dwelling unit, provided that such sign shall not exceed one (1) square foot in surface area; if lighted, it shall be illuminated with white light by indirect method only; and it shall not be used other than for identifying the occupancy.
(3)
One (1) identification sign for each membership club, funeral establishment, hospital, house of worship, other place of public assembly, community facility or public utility use, provided that the sign shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in surface area; if lighted, it shall be illuminated with white light by indirect method only; and it shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from the lot line.
(4)
One (1) unlighted temporary sign offering premises for sale, rent or lease for each parcel in one (1) ownership, provided that it shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in surface area and it shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from the lot line.
(5)
One (1) unlighted temporary sign of an architect, engineer or contractor erected during the period that such person is performing work on the premises on which such sign is erected, provided that it shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in surface area. A double-faced sign shall be one (1) sign except both sides shall be computed in determining area of sign, and it shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from the lot line.
(6)
One (1) unlighted temporary sign relating to a new residential subdivision during the actual period of construction, provided that it shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in surface area and it shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from any lot line.
(7)
On a premises with an authorized use variance, one (1) wall sign, one (1) pole sign and one (1) ground sign as permitted in Subsection B below.
(8)
Nonaccessory signs are not allowed.
[Added by Ord. No. 2010-041]
B.
The following signs shall be permitted in the Crawford Square BD, North Randolph BD, West Corners BD, General BD, Sanitary Facility D Districts:
(2)
One (1) wall sign for each establishment, provided that it shall be attached and parallel to the main wall of a building; it shall not project horizontally more than fifteen (15) inches therefrom; the surface area of the sign shall not aggregate more than ten percent (10%) of the area of the wall on which it is displayed or one hundred forty (140) square feet, whichever is less; and, if lighted, it shall be illuminated internally or by direct method with white light only.
(3)
One (1) projecting sign and/or canopy for each building, provided that it shall be attached and parallel to the main wall of the building; it shall not project horizontally beyond a line drawn perpendicularly upward from two (2) feet inside the street line; it shall be erected at a height not less than ten (10) feet nor more than twenty-two (22) feet in height above the ground or sidewalk; it shall not exceed forty (40) square feet in surface area for a two-sided sign and twenty (20) square feet in surface area for a one-sided sign; and, if lighted, it shall be illuminated by indirect method white light only.
(4)
One (1) pole sign for each lot, provided that it shall not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet of surface area; no portion of it shall be set back less than ten (10) feet from the lot line; it shall not be erected so that any portion of it is over thirty (30) feet above the ground or the sidewalk; and, if lighted, it shall be illuminated internally by white light only. A double-faced sign shall be deemed to be one (1) sign, except that both sides shall be computed in determining area of the sign [one (1) pole].
(5)
One (1) ground sign for each business lot, single principal business, provided that it shall not exceed one hundred twenty-five (125) square feet in surface area; it shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from any street or lot line; it shall not be erected so that any portion of it is over ten (10) feet in height above the ground or sidewalk; and, if lighted, it shall be illuminated by indirect method by white light or internally illuminated by white light only. A double-faced sign shall be deemed to be one (1) sign, except that both sides shall be computed in determining area of the sign [two (2) poles].
(6)
One (1) ground sign for each business lot, multiple principal businesses [three (3) or more], provided that it shall not exceed one hundred twenty-five (125) square feet in surface area; it shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from any street or lot line; it shall not be erected so that any portion of it is over twenty (20) feet in height above the ground or sidewalk; and, if lighted, it shall be illuminated by indirect method by white light only or internally illuminated by white light only. A double-faced sign shall be deemed to be one (1) sign, except that both sides shall be computed in determining area of the sign [two (2) poles].
(7)
Roof signs are not allowed.
(8)
Window signs shall not occupy more than fifty percent (50%) of the individual window or thirty percent (30%) of the gross window area of the facade or window wall in question. Window signage is permitted to cover more than fifty percent (50%) of an individual window if the total signage for the gross window area is under the thirty-percent limit.
(10)
A wall sign shall be eligible for internal illumination, provided it is part of a shopping center having five (5) or more tenant spaces and where the majority of which entrances are fronted on a road and are located at least thirty-five (35) feet from said road (If the stores front on a parking lot which is a common area for a grouping of stores facing each other, that shall not be considered fronting on a street regardless if they meet the thirty-five-foot requirement.); provided that all signs are consistent with and continue to comply with an approved scheme or system for that shopping center.
(11)
Nonaccessory signs are permitted in the Sanitary Facility District but are not allowed in Crawford Square BD, North Randolph BD, West Corners BD and General BD.
[Added by Ord. No. 2010-041]
C.
The following signs shall be permitted in the Blue Hill River HD, Great Bear Swamp HD:
(2)
One (1) wall sign for each establishment, provided that it shall be attached and parallel to the main wall of a building; it shall not project horizontally more than fifteen (15) inches therefrom; the surface area of the sign shall not aggregate more than ten percent (10%) of the area of the wall on which it is displayed or one hundred forty (140) square feet, whichever is less; and, if illuminated, it shall be illuminated by indirect method with white light or internally illuminated by white light only.
(3)
One (1) projecting sign and/or canopy for each building, provided that it shall be attached and parallel to the main wall of the building; it shall not project horizontally beyond a line drawn perpendicularly upward from two (2) feet inside the street line; it shall be erected at a height not less than ten (10) feet nor more than thirty (30) feet above the ground or sidewalk; it shall not exceed forty (40) square feet in surface area for a two-sided sign and twenty (20) square feet in surface area for a one-sided sign; and, if lighted, it shall be illuminated by indirect method by white light only.
(4)
One (1) pole sign for each lot, provided that it shall not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet of surface area; no portion of it shall be set back less than ten (10) feet from any lot line; it shall not be erected so that any portion of it is over twenty (20) feet in height above the ground or sidewalk; and, if lighted, it shall be illuminated by indirect method by white light or internally by white light only. A double-faced sign shall be deemed to be one (1) sign, except that both sides shall be computed in determining area of the sign [one (1) pole].
(5)
One (1) ground sign for each business lot, single principal business, provided that it shall not exceed one hundred twenty-five (125) square feet in surface area; it shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from any street or lot line; it shall not be erected so that any portion of it is over ten (10) feet in height above the ground or sidewalk; and, if lighted, it shall be illuminated by indirect method by white light or internally illuminated by white light only. A double-faced sign shall be deemed to be one (1) sign, except that both sides shall be computed in determining area of the sign [two (2) poles].
(6)
One (1) ground sign for each business lot, multiple principal businesses [three (3) or more], provided that it shall not exceed two hundred fifty (250) square feet in surface area; it shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from any street or lot line; it shall not be erected so that any portion of it is over twenty (20) feet in height above the ground or sidewalk; and, if lighted, it shall be illuminated by indirect method by white light only or internally illuminated by white light only. A double-faced sign shall be deemed to be one (1) sign, except that both sides shall be computed in determining area of the sign [two (2) poles].
(7)
One (1) roof sign for each building, provided that it shall not exceed two hundred fifty (250) square feet in area. A double-faced sign shall be deemed to be one (1) sign, except that both sides shall be computed in determining area. The top roof sign shall not exceed fifty (50) feet as measured from the ground to the top of the sign.
(8)
Window signs shall not occupy more than fifty percent (50%) of an individual window or thirty percent (30%) of the gross window area of the facade or window wall in question. Window signage is permitted to cover more than fifty percent (50%) of an individual window if the total signage for the gross window area is under the thirty-percent limit.
(10)
Nonaccessory signs are not allowed.
[Added by Ord. No. 2010-041]
D.
The following signs shall be permitted in Industrial Districts and Great Pond Commerce Center Overlay District:
(2)
One (1) wall sign for each establishment, provided that it shall be attached and parallel to the main wall of a building; it shall not project horizontally more than fifteen (15) inches therefrom; the surface area of the sign shall not aggregate more than ten percent (10%) of the area of the wall on which it is displayed or one hundred forty (140) square feet, whichever is less; and, if illuminated, it shall be illuminated by indirect method by white light only.
(3)
One (1) projecting sign and/or canopy for each building, provided that it shall be attached and parallel to the main wall of the building; it shall not project horizontally beyond a line drawn perpendicularly upward from two (2) feet inside the street line; it shall be erected at a height not less than ten (10) feet nor more than thirty (30) feet above the ground or sidewalk; it shall not exceed forty (40) square feet in surface area for a two-sided sign and twenty (20) square feet in surface area for a one-sided sign; and, if lighted, it shall be illuminated by indirect method by white light only.
(4)
One (1) pole sign for each lot, provided that it shall not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet of surface area; no portion of it shall be set back less than ten (10) feet from any lot line; it shall not be erected so that any portion of it is over twenty (20) feet in height above the ground or sidewalk; and, if lighted, it shall be illuminated by indirect method by white light or internally by white light only. A double-faced sign shall be deemed to be one (1) sign, except that both sides shall be computed in determining area of the sign [one (1) pole].
(5)
One (1) ground sign for each business lot, single principal business, provided that it shall not exceed one hundred twenty-five (125) square feet in surface area; it shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from any street or lot line; it shall not be erected so that any portion of it is over ten (10) feet in height above the ground or sidewalk; and, if lighted, it shall be illuminated by indirect method by white light or internally illuminated by white light only. A double-faced sign shall be deemed to be one (1) sign, except that both sides shall be computed in determining area of the sign [two (2) poles].
(6)
One (1) ground sign for each business lot, multiple principal businesses [three (3) or more], provided that it shall not exceed two hundred fifty (250) square feet in surface area; it shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from any street or lot line; it shall not be erected so that any portion of it is over twenty (20) feet in height above the ground or sidewalk; and, if lighted, it shall be illuminated by indirect method by white light only or internally illuminated by white light only. A double-faced sign shall be deemed to be one (1) sign, except that both sides shall be computed in determining area of sign [two (2) poles].
(7)
One (1) roof sign for each building, provided that it shall not exceed two hundred fifty (250) square feet in area. A double-faced sign shall be deemed to be one (1) sign, except that both sides shall be computed in determining area. The top roof sign shall not exceed fifty (50) feet as measured from the ground to the top of the sign.
(8)
Window signs shall not occupy more than fifty percent (50%) of an individual window or thirty percent (30%) of the gross window area of the facade or window wall in question. Window signage is permitted to cover more than fifty percent (50%) of an individual window if the total signage for the gross window area is under the thirty-percent limit.
(10)
Nonaccessory signs are allowed in Industrial Districts, but not allowed in the Great Pond Commerce Center OD.
[Added by Ord. No. 2010-041]
E.
Wetland and Watershed Protection Overlay District: shall be that of the underlying zoning district.
F.
Institutional Open Space District. (This section intentionally left blank).
§ 200-55.1 Permitted signs in Crawford Square Business District.
[Added 4-25-2005 ATM by Art. 5, approved 10-18-2005]
A.
The following signs shall be permitted in the Crawford Square Business District:
(1)
One (1) professional nameplate for each medical doctor or dental practitioner, provided that such sign shall not exceed two and one-half (2 1/2) square feet in surface area.
(2)
One (1) identification sign for each dwelling unit, provided that such sign shall not exceed one (1) square foot in surface area; if lighted, it shall be illuminated with white light by indirect method only; and it shall not be used other than for identifying the occupancy.
(3)
One (1) identification sign for each membership club, funeral establishment, hospital, house of worship, other place of public assembly, community facility, or public utility use, provided that the sign shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in surface area; if lighted, it shall be illuminated with white light by indirect method only; and it shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from any lot line.
(4)
One (1) unlighted temporary sign offering premises for sale, rent or lease for each parcel in one (1) ownership, provided that it shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in surface area and it shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from any lot line.
(5)
One (1) unlighted temporary sign of an architect, engineer, or contractor erected during the period that such person is performing work on the premises on which such sign is erected, provided that it shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in surface area. A double-faced sign shall be one (1) sign, except that both sides shall be computed in determining area of the sign, and it shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from any lot line.
(6)
One (1) unlighted temporary sign relating to a new residential subdivision during the actual period of construction, provided that it shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in surface area and it shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from any lot line.
B.
The following signs shall be permitted in the Crawford Square Business District:
(2)
One (1) wall sign for each establishment, provided that it shall be attached and parallel to the main wall of a building; it shall not project horizontally more than fifteen (15) inches therefrom; the surface area of the sign shall not aggregate more than ten percent (10%) of the area of the wall on which it is displayed or one hundred forty (140) square feet, whichever is less; and, if illuminated, it shall be illuminated by direct method with white light only.
(3)
Projecting signs are not allowed.
(4)
One (1) canopy for each building, provided that it shall be attached to the same wall of the building; it shall be erected at a height not less than ten (10) feet nor more than thirty (30) feet above the ground or sidewalk; it shall not exceed forty (40) square feet in surface area; and, if lighted, it shall be by indirect method only by white light.
(5)
One (1) pole sign for each lot, provided that it shall not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet of surface area; no portion of it shall be set back less than ten (10) feet from any lot line; it shall not be erected so that any portion of it is over twenty (20) feet in height above the ground or sidewalk; and, if lighted, it shall be illuminated by indirect method by white light or internally by white light only. A double-faced sign shall be deemed to be one (1) sign, except that both sides shall be computed in determining area of the sign [one (1) pole].
(6)
One (1) ground sign for each business lot, provided that it shall not exceed one hundred twenty-five (125) square feet in surface area; it shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from any street or lot line; it shall not be erected so that any portion of it is over twenty (20) feet in height above the ground or sidewalk; and, if lighted, it shall be illuminated by indirect method by white light or internally illuminated by white light only. A double-faced sign shall be deemed to be one (1) sign, except that both sides shall be computed in determining area of the sign [two (2) poles].
(7)
Roof signs are not allowed.
(8)
Window signs shall not occupy more than fifty percent (50%) of the individual window or thirty percent (30%) of the gross window area of the facade or window wall in question. Window signage is permitted to cover more than fifty percent (50%) of an individual window if the total signage for the gross window area is under the thirty-percent limit.
§ 200-56 Severability.
[Added 11-3-1997 STM by Art. 13, approved 2-6-1998]
The invalidity of any section or provision of this article shall not invalidate any other section or provision hereof.