Buildings containing commercial uses

The following requirements apply to new buildings and to existing buildings converted wholly or partly to commercial use.

A.  Buildings containing retail uses shall have a principal façade and entrance facing a street or sidewalk. A building may have more than one principal façade and entrance.

B.  Main entrances shall incorporate architectural features that draw attention to the entrance, such as recessed doorways, covered porches, porticos, or awnings.

C.  Internally-illuminated signs are prohibited. Externally-illuminated signs shall have downward-directed, fully-shielded decorative lights that do not obscure the sign face.

D.  Awnings with the name of the business or related information are permitted, provided that only the apron of the awning shall contain printing. Such awnings shall not be considered signs.

E.  Signs mounted on the exterior of a building shall not cover any part of a window.

(Ord. dated 8-12-14)