Ground signs are permitted within the B-1 B-2 and the B-3 Zones. In the SC-1, SC-2 and in the ML-1 and ML-2 Zones, ground signs are permitted to identify major permitted housing projects. Ground signs are allowed in conjunction with the following approved conditional uses: houses of worship, public schools, private nonprofit schools and institutions of higher learning, nonprofit chartered membership organizations, farms, public buildings, playgrounds, golf clubs and offices of charitable organizations. See Subsections 23-7.3a17 and 23-7.3a18.

Within the B-2 Zone, a maximum total signage area of 10% of the front principal building facade is permitted.

Within the B-3 Zone, a maximum total signage area of 20% of the front principal building facade is permitted.

Two project identification ground signs are allowed within the SC-1, SC-2, ML-1 and the ML-2 Zones with a maximum signage area of 24 square feet per side, a maximum height of six feet and a setback of 10 feet. See Subsection 23-3.16b8. See Subsection 23-3.8Ab4 for signs permitted within the R-3B Zone.

Ground signs are allowed only where the principal building is set back at least 10 feet from the property line within the B-2 and B-3 Zones.

A ground sign can be a double-sided sign with a maximum sign area for one side of 18 square feet and a maximum height of six feet above the ground within the B-3 Zone.

A first-floor business shall use only the first-floor facade area when calculating total signage.

Ground signs may be illuminated, but only by a nonflashing light.

No ground sign shall be placed in such a position that it will cause confusion or danger to street traffic by obscuring the view. The traffic safety section of the Police Department must approve the sign location.