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3 . 5 SIGNS AND LIGHTING <br /> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <br /> 1 . A sign plan must be submitted and approved as part of the comprehensive site development plan . <br /> 2 . A lighting plan must be submitted and approved as part of the comprehensive site development plan . <br /> Freestanding Identification signs . <br /> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <br /> low <br /> 1 . Only one freestanding identification sign is permitted for each development . However , a second sign may11 <br /> be used where a site has more than one vehicular entrance on different sides of the building . <br /> memo <br /> 2 . A freestanding identification sign must be placed perpendicular to approaching vehicular traffic so that it is <br /> clearly visible and does not obstruct the view of any other identification or information sign . <br /> 3 . A freestanding identification sign must be located at least 10 - feet from any property line or driveway . <br /> Wall Signs . <br /> 1 . Must be mounted on a building fascia panel designed specifically for that purpose or mounted flat against <br /> the building wall . <br /> 2 . Only one wall sign per tenant or building occupant is allowed , and only the name of the tenant and /or <br /> identifying symbol may be displayed <br /> 3 . Wall signs may not extend higher than the fascia panel or fapade of any structure . <br /> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <br /> Information Signs : <br /> So <br /> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <br /> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <br /> 1 . Information signs must be placed perpendicular to approaching traffic so that they are visible and legible . <br /> 2 . Signs must be located outside of the site distance triangle . <br /> 3 . Information signs must be positioned to avid confusing backgrounds , particularly when they are intended <br /> to direct vehicular traffic on or to - and -from the site . <br /> 4 . Information signs may be placed no closer than six feet to the edge of a road or drive , and , in no case , <br /> may they be located within a street right-of-way rightoommofmomway unless they are erected by a governmental agency . <br /> Poll <br /> 5 . Information signs may not exceed 4 '- 0 " in height . <br /> - - - - - - - - - - - - <br /> 6 . Information signs may not contain advertising material or exceed six square feet in area . me . me <br /> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <br /> Appearance and Illumination . <br /> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <br /> 1 . Sign colors must not be overpowering but must accent the building which the sign identifies or on which it <br /> is mounted . 1111111111119111111 . 106111 <br /> 1 me <br /> 11q , 111 . 111 IV . , <br /> 2 . Signs painted on exterior walls are not allowed unless approved by the Board of Commissioners . <br /> 3 . The light from an illuminated sign must not be permitted to shine into any road right- of-way or across <br /> property lines . <br /> 4 . Off premises advertising signs , billboards , roof signs , inflatable and portable signs are prohibited . <br /> 5 . Except for time and temperature signs , signs with flashing or moving messages are prohibited , <br /> Temporary Signs : <br /> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <br /> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <br /> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . q . . . . . . <br /> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <br /> 1 . Temporary signs may be used for construction and real estate information , and future tenant identification . <br /> 2 . The number and size of temporary signs allowed is governed by the Zoning Ordinance . <br /> Awnings . <br /> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <br /> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <br /> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <br /> 1 . The form and color of the awnings must be consistent . <br /> 2 . A minimum eight- foot vertical clearance must be maintained . <br /> 3 . Signs on awnings must be painted on and limited to the awnings flap (valance) or end panels . <br /> 1 - 11 , 111 , <br /> 4 . Plexiglas , metal , and glossy vinyl illuminated awnings are prohibited . Canvas , treated canvas , matte <br /> finish vinyl , and fabric awnings are permitted . <br /> Lighting . <br /> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <br /> me . <br /> 1 . All lighting must be shielded to confine light spread within the site boundaries and provide uniform <br /> illumination in compliance with the following minimum levels : <br /> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <br /> Building entrances 4 . 00 footcandles <br /> Sidewalks 1 . 00= 3 . 00 footcandles <br /> domed <br /> Pedestrian paths 1 . 00 footcandles <br /> doold <br /> Parking lots 0 . 50 footcandles <br /> 2 . Lighting to be high efficiency to promote energy conservation . <br /> 15 <br />