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Article 6: Development Standagit <br /> Section 6.12: Signs <br /> (3) Projecting signs shall be permitted within the following zoning districts: LC-1, NC- <br /> 2, CC-3, GC-4, EC-5, 0-4 , El, I-1, 1-2, 1-3, AS, MPD-CZ and all of the <br /> Economic Development zoning districts. <br /> (4) Projecting signs shall adhere to the minimum setback requirements established <br /> for all structures within the zoning district in which it is located. <br /> (5) Only one projecting signs shall be permitted per building facade even in cases of <br /> a building located on a corner lot. <br /> (6) The allowable sign area shall be determined as follows: <br /> (a) One square foot of sign area for every 1/2 foot of building length, facing a <br /> public right-of-way, not to exceed 32 square feet in area. <br /> (7) Projecting signs shall clear sidewalks and pedestrian paths by a height of at least <br /> ten feet above finished grade. <br /> (8) Projecting signs shall not extend above the soffit, parapet, or eave line of the <br /> building to which it is attached. <br /> (9) Projecting signs shall not be located at the corner of a building except at right <br /> angles to the building façade. <br /> (E) Window Signs <br /> (1) Window signs shall be permitted within the following zoning districts: LC-1, NC-2, <br /> CC-3, GC-4, EC-5,84 , El, 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, AS, MPD-CZ and all of the <br /> Economic Development zoning districts. <br /> (2) Window signs shall be limited to a maximum of 30% of the total window area <br /> where the sign is to be located. <br /> (3) Window signs may be utilized for advertising specials or sales within the <br /> business, or displaying the name and other pertinent business information <br /> associated with the principal use. <br /> (4) Signs may be etched, painted or otherwise attached to be made a permanent <br /> addition to the pane of glass. <br /> (F) Awning Signs <br /> (1) Awning signs shall be permitted within the following zoning districts: LC-1, NC-2, <br /> CC-3, GC-4, EC-5,84 , El, 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, AS, MPD-CZ and all of the <br /> Economic Development zoning districts. See Section 6.12.14(E) for additional <br /> standards for Awning Signs located in Economic Development Districts. <br /> (2) Awning Signs shall be located above the main entrance to a nonresidential land <br /> use and shall contain the name of the use. <br /> (3) Awning Sign area shall be limited to a maximum of 50% of the total awning area <br /> erected over the entrance of a nonresidential land use. Where an awning sign is <br /> utilized at a multi-use development, the amount of sign area shall be computed <br /> as part of the overall sign area allotted to wall signs, not to exceed 50% of the <br /> total awning area. <br /> (G) Drive-Through Menu Signs <br /> (1) Applicants must establish to the satisfaction of the Planning Director that a drive- <br /> through menu sign is considered a customary accessory use to the principal <br /> business on the property and is necessary for the normal operations of the <br /> commercial operation. <br /> (2) Signs shall be limited to 32 square feet in area. <br /> (3) No external illumination shall be permitted. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 6-89 <br />