§ 13-6
Sign types and placement
[Ord. No. 13-23-A, § 2, 2-19-2014]
The following sign types, if permanently mounted (not portable), are permitted in the Town in accordance with the requirements of this article:
- (a) Directional sign. A sign identifying onpremises traffic, parking or other functional activity bearing commercial identification of on-premises establishments. Such signs are permitted in all zoning districts except in agricultural and residence districts, and shall be limited to four square feet in area per sign.
- (b) Freestanding sign. A sign that is attached to, constructed on, or supported by some permanent structure (such as a pole, mast, frame, or other structure, but not any kind of antenna) that is not itself an integral part of or attached to a building. Such sign shall not exceed eight feet in height from the ground level to the top of the sign or its supporting structure, whichever is highest, nor be located closer than four feet from any street right-of-way or property line. All installed freestanding signs shall be protected from vehicular circulation and parking areas.
- (c) Projecting sign. A sign that is perpendicular to the plane of the building to which it is affixed, or which projects more than 15 inches beyond said exterior wall, in no event shall such sign or part thereof be constructed closer than two feet to the curb line. Such sign shall not project above the cornice line of the building, more than four feet outward from the building facade. The bottom of a projecting sign shall be at least 10 feet above ground level to prevent any hazard to pedestrians. Any projecting sign that projects into the public right-of-way shall be approved by the director of the department of public works.
- (d) Awning sign. A sign painted on or attached to a hood, awning or roof-like canopy. A sign consisting of individual letters, words or symbols may be affixed or applied to the surface of an awning. Any awning sign that projects into the public right-of-way shall be approved by the director of the department of public works.
- (e) Wall sign. A sign that is affixed or painted on the face of any exterior wall or door of a building, is parallel or approximately parallel to the plane of the building to which it is affixed; and does not project more than 15 inches beyond said exterior wall, nor project more than two feet above the roof, parapet or ridge line of the building, whichever is higher. Such sign shall not extend beyond the wall upon which it is mounted nor project more than eight inches outward from the wall.
- (f) Canopy signs. A sign placed on or affixed to an open-air structure which is separate from the principal building and provides cover or protection from the elements, including, but not limited to, gasoline service station canopies.
- (g) Window sign. A sign that is attached to the inside or outside surface of any window, or situated within a building, so that the sign is visible from the public right-of-way.
- (h) Static electronic message signs. As a part of an on-premises commercial sign that includes an electronic message component, which messages do not change for at least 30 seconds, and which electronic component is not more than half of the total sign area or 24 square feet, whichever is less, and which messages may not contain graphics or images. The message shall not move, or appear to move, at any time. Time and temperature displays need not be limited to change every 30 seconds.