Section 4.36.141 On premises advertising signs allowed in the HC-1 zone.

1. Signs allowed. The following signs are allowed in the HC-1 zone:

a. Signs not requiring permits.

b. On-premises advertising signs.

2. Sign types allowed. All building sign types are allowed except those noted below which are specifically prohibited in the HC-1 zone:

a. Roof mounted signs.

b. Free-standing signs.

c. Internally illuminated signs.

d. Electronic, flashing, mechanically rotating, or time and temperature signs.

3. Sign areas allowed in the HC-1 zone:

a. See on-premises advertising sign table, Section 4.36.240.

b. Total square footage of all on-premises signs requiring a permit shall not exceed two square feet of sign area per lineal foot of street frontage with a maximum of 250 sq. ft. of signage per premises. In computing square footage, no more than two street frontages may be used.

c. Each business is allowed a maximum of 50 sq. ft. of permitted on-premises signage that requires a permit.

d. Projecting signs shall not extend more than six feet beyond the face of the building to which it is attached, and shall be a minimum of eight feet from grade to lower edge of sign when placed over any vehicular way.

e. Signs shall not be located in, upon or over any public right-of-way unless said portion of public right-of-way has first been vacated and/or proper authorization through:

(1) Acquisition of title; or

(2) Acquisition of an easement; or

(3) An encroachment permit pursuant to Chapter 17.28 of the municipal code. (Ord. 2000-8768)