§ 40-2. Sign restrictions applicable in all districts.

(a)

Ground signs. No ground signs shall be at any point over 25 feet above the ground level and shall have an open space of three feet between the lower edge of such sign and the ground level, 50 percent of which space may be filled in with a platform and decorative lattice-work of light wooden construction. Every ground sign shall be stoutly constructed in a secure and substantial manner. The ends of all such signs shall be at least six feet distant from any wall or fence or any obstruction that would prevent a clear passage around the ends and shall be at least ten feet from any lot line.

(b)

Wall signs. No wall sign shall extend beyond the building more than 12 inches. No wall sign shall be so erected as to cover the doors or windows of any building or otherwise prevent free ingress or egress to or from any window, door, or any fire escape of any building.

(c)

Projecting signs. Projecting signs may extend not more than four feet six inches from the building into the front yard.

(d)

Post signs. No post sign shall extend downward nearer than ten feet to the ground or pavement. The maximum square foot area for each face of a post sign shall not exceed a total area of 50 square feet per face or a total of 100 square feet for all faces.

(e)

Marquee signs. Marquees may extend eight feet into a front yard. Marquees shall be not less than 10 feet above the ground at their lowest level. A sign may be placed upon a marquee provided such sign does not extend more than three feet above nor one foot below such marquee.

(f)

Portable signs. Portable signs are prohibited except that there may be such portable signs on parking lots as permitted by the building official as being necessary to the satisfactory operation of the lot and except that each filling station may have one portable sign not exceeding 12 square feet of total sign area restricted solely to stating the price of gasoline.

(g)

Paper posters and certain signs or devices prohibited. Paper posters applied directly to the wall or building or pole or other support and letters or pictures in the form of advertising printed or applied directly on the wall of a building are prohibited.

(h)

Temporary signs. Temporary signs may be displayed in or attached to the inside of a show or display windows provided the total sign area does not exceed 20 percent of the show or display window area. Signs or devices which by color, location, or design resemble or conflict with traffic control signs or devices are prohibited.

(Ord. No. 156, § 8.204, 6-8-1981)