ORD-2001-010 Establishment of EDD Subdistricts and Development Regulations

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52. 1. A sign plan must be submitted and approved as part of the comprehensive site development plan. 2. A lighting plan must be submitted and approved as part of the comprehensive site development plan. Freestanding Identification signs, 1. Only one freestanding identification sign is permitted for each development. However, a second sign may be used where a site has more than one vehicular entrance on different sides of the building. 2. A freestanding identification sign must be placed perpendicular to approaching vehicular traffic so that it is clearly visible and does not obstruct the view of any other identification or information sign. 3. A freestanding identification sign must be located at least 10 -feet from any property line or driveway. Wall Signs: I. Must be mounted on a building fascia panel designed specifically for that purpose or mounted flat against the building wall. 2. Only one wall sign per tenant or building occupant is allowed, and only the name of the tenant and /or identifying symbol may be displayed 3. Wall signs may not extend higher than the fascia panel or fagade of any structure. Information Signs: 1. Information signs must be placed perpendicular to approaching traffic so that they are visible and legible. 2. Signs must be located outside of the site distance triangle. 3. Information signs must be positioned to avid confusing backgrounds, particularly when they are intended to direct vehicular traffic on or to- and -from. the site. 4. Information signs may be placed no closer than six feet to the edge of a road or drive, and, in no case, _ may they be located within a street right-of-way unless they are erected by a governmental agency. 5. Information signs may not exceed 4'4' in height. 6. Information signs may not contain advertising material or exceed six square feet in area. Appearance and Illumination: 1. Sign colors must not be overpowering but must accent the building which the sign identifies or on which it is mounted. 2. Signs painted on exterior walls are not allowed unless approved by the Board of Commissioners. 3. The light from an illuminated sign must not be permitted to shine into any road right -of -way or across property lines. 4. Off premises advertising signs, billboards, roof signs, inflatable and portable signs are prohibited. 5. Except for time and temperature signs, signs with flashing or moving messa es are prohibited Temporary Signs: 1. Temporary signs maybe used for construction and real estate information, and future tenant identification. 2. The number and size of temporary signs allowed is governed by the Zoning Ordinance. 1. The form and color of the awnings must be consistent. 2. A minimum eight -foot vertical clearance must be maintained. 3. Signs on awnings must be painted on and limited to the awning's flap (valance) or end panels. 4. Plexiglas, metal, and glossy vinyl illuminated awnings are prohibited. Canvas, treated canvas, matte finish vinyl, and fabric awnings are permitted Lighting. 1. All lighting must be shielded to confine light spread within the site boundaries and provide uniform illumination in com fiance with the followin minimum levels: Building entrances 4.00 footcandles Si dewalks 1.00 -3.00 footcandles Pedestrian paths 1.00 footcandles Parking lots . 0.50 footcandles 2. Lighting must be high efficiency lighting systems and reduce lighting levels during non -use hours to ---Promote energv conservation.