§ 501.020. Permitted Signs Determined By Property Use.

The type of signs that may be permitted for each category of property use are described in Table 2, Permitted Signs by Use. The purpose of Table 2 is to provide an overview of potential signs, each of the described sign types have additional regulations described elsewhere the Sign Code.

A. 

All sign types have been designated in Table 2 according to their appropriate use with specific categories of land use. Any sign or use not included or specifically provided for in Table 2 may be assigned to Table 2 through interpretation by the Director of Community Development.

B. 

The purpose of Table 2 is to provide basic information about the distribution of sign types. All of the types identified in Table 2 are also subject to the other regulatory provisions of the Sign Code as cross-referenced in Table 1.

1. 

The sum of the area of all building and freestanding signs for the use by lot must conform with the maximum sign area established in Table 3.

Editor's Note: Table 3, Maximum Sign Area By Use, is included as an attachment to this Chapter.

2. 

The size, location and number of signs for the use (regardless of the type of permit required) must conform with the requirements established in Table 3 and elsewhere in the Sign Code.

3. 

The characteristics and design of all signs (regardless of the type of permit required) must conform with the requirements of the Sign Code, except as permitted under the alternative sign permit process.

C. 

All of the sign types are further described in Section 501.060, Standards For Permitted Signs, Section 501.070, Standards For Limited Permit And Exempt Signs, and Section, 501.190, Definitions.

D. 

Table 2 identifies the types of signs that may be appropriate for each type of land use. In Table 2, signs are indicated as either: (L) allowed with a Limited Sign Permit; (S) allowed with a standard sign permit; (E) exempt from permit requirements; or (N) not allowed, except through alternative sign permit approval process. The purpose of this Table is only to identify overall sign types that may be appropriate for individual uses. All signs, even those allowed with a limited sign permit, are subject to additional regulations such as number, size, location and design.

Editor's Note: Table 2, Permitted Signs By Use, is included as an attachment to this Chapter.

R.O. 1996 § 501.020; Ord. No. 3221 § 3, 7-17-2000; Ord. No. 3559 § 18, 4-7-2003