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Article 6: Development Standards 75 <br /> Section 6.12: Signs <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, OI, El, 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, AS, MPD-CZ,ASE-CZ, REDA-CZ-1 and <br /> all of the Economic Development zoning districts. See Section 6.12.14(E)for <br /> additional standards for Awning Signs located in Economic Development <br /> 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 satisfaZaheight e Planning Director that rive- <br /> through menu sign is considered a cuscessory use to the pri pal <br /> business on the property and is necess normal operations the <br /> commercial operation. <br /> Signs shall be limited to 32 square feet <br /> (3) No external illumination shall be permit <br /> (4) A nd use that utilizes such a sign shape itted an independent <br /> spe er box, no greater than 12 squar a with a height no greater that <br /> four fee . <br /> 6.12.13 Sign Standards for Specific ses <br /> In addition to the requirements con 'ned herein, t following land uses shall adhere to these <br /> additional standards: <br /> (A) Changeable Copy Signs Utilize Churches or Public Entities <br /> (1) Shall not exceed 32 s are fee ' area. <br /> (2) Bulletin boards/re er boards may internally illuminated. <br /> (B) Service Stations/G Station <br /> (1) Signs m be erected above gas pumps subs t to the following standards: <br /> (a) No internal or external illumination shall b ermitted; <br /> Signs shall be limited to four square feet in are - and <br /> (c) Signs must advertise items for sale on the property. Under no <br /> circumstances may a sign advertise a sale, activity, b 'ness, or product <br /> not associated with the principal use of property. <br /> (2) Signs may be erected on the canopy covering gas pumps subject to th following <br /> standards: <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 6-90 <br />