limited to, octagonal stop signs or speed limit signs. Temporary Signs. Portable and temporary banner signs are allowed for a maximum period of five (5) days in any sixty (60) day period, subject to the requirements of this section. Longer time frames and greater frequencies may be allowed by conditional use permit. Digital Signs. Digital display signs are not allowed, except as specifically permitted by this ordinance. Nonconforming Signs. A non-conforming sign may be refaced, removed and replaced for maintenance purposes, however it shall not be increased in size, the support system shall not be expanded and the sign shall be removed in its entirety upon the determination by the Zoning Administrator that the sign has been abandoned or is in disrepair or the support system is failing to the point where it poses a safety hazard. Public Property. No signs, except for official traffic signs, shall be placed on or overhang public property, except where specific permission is granted by the Planning Commission or as allowed by this ordinance in the Downtown Mixed Use District. Maintenance. All signs must be constructed and maintained in good order. Non-maintained signs or signs for discontinued business shall be removed Coordination/Appearance. All permanent signs on a property must be coordinated to create a coordinated or consistent appearance in regards to size and color. Area. Sign area shall be measured by means of one rectangular or circular shape that encloses all sign elements except those elements used exclusively for support. Measurements shall be of the sign itself, regardless of whether both sides are visible or used. Sign Height. Sign height shall be measured from the ground surface to the highest portion of the sign. Electrical Signs. Electrical signs must be installed in accordance with the current electrical code and a separate electrical permit from the State must be obtained prior to placement. Setbacks. Permanent signs can be allowed up to the right-of-way as long as there are no safety or maintenance concerns as determined by the Zoning Administrator. Onsite Signs Downtown Mixed Use District General. Signs in the Downtown Mixed Used district shall be designed and installed so as to be easily readable to pedestrians and slow moving vehicles. Permitted Signs Building identification signs Plaque Signs Awning and Canopy Signs Projecting Signs Hanging Signs Monument Signs Window Signs Banner Signs Portable A-frame Signs
limited to, octagonal stop signs or speed limit signs. Temporary Signs. Portable and temporary banner signs are allowed for a maximum period of five (5) days in any sixty (60) day period, subject to the requirements of this section. Longer time frames and greater frequencies may be allowed by conditional use permit. Digital Signs. Digital display signs are not allowed, except as specifically permitted by this ordinance. Nonconforming Signs. A non-conforming sign may be refaced, removed and replaced for maintenance purposes, however it shall not be increased in size, the support system shall not be expanded and the sign shall be removed in its entirety upon the determination by the Zoning Administrator that the sign has been abandoned or is in disrepair or the support system is failing to the point where it poses a safety hazard. Public Property. No signs, except for official traffic signs, shall be placed on or overhang public property, except where specific permission is granted by the Planning Commission or as allowed by this ordinance in the Downtown Mixed Use District. Maintenance. All signs must be constructed and maintained in good order. Non-maintained signs or signs for discontinued business shall be removed Coordination/Appearance. All permanent signs on a property must be coordinated to create a coordinated or consistent appearance in regards to size and color. Area. Sign area shall be measured by means of one rectangular or circular shape that encloses all sign elements except those elements used exclusively for support. Measurements shall be of the sign itself, regardless of whether both sides are visible or used. Sign Height. Sign height shall be measured from the ground surface to the highest portion of the sign. Electrical Signs. Electrical signs must be installed in accordance with the current electrical code and a separate electrical permit from the State must be obtained prior to placement. Setbacks. Permanent signs can be allowed up to the right-of-way as long as there are no safety or maintenance concerns as determined by the Zoning Administrator. Onsite Signs Downtown Mixed Use District General. Signs in the Downtown Mixed Used district shall be designed and installed so as to be easily readable to pedestrians and slow moving vehicles. Permitted Signs Building identification signs Plaque Signs Awning and Canopy Signs Projecting Signs Hanging Signs Monument Signs Window Signs Banner Signs Portable A-frame Signs
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