Signs permitted in the Neighborhood Business zoning district

In the Neighborhood Business zoning district, internally illuminated signs are prohibited. No sign in a neighborhood business shall be placed within twenty-five (25) feet of a residence or residential zoning district. The following signs are permitted:

A.  One or more signs that identify the business, profession or service located in a building are permitted on the main entrance wall of the building. The sign or signs:

1. Shall be no larger than sixteen (16) square feet in total area;

2. If perpendicular to the wall, shall protrude no more than four (4) feet from the wall and shall have an area no larger than six (6) square feet; and

3. Shall not project above the roofline of the building.

B.  One or more signs on or behind a window or windows, provided that the total area of the signs shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the surface area of the windows to which they are applied.

C.  One freestanding sign that is located at least five (5) feet from the front property line, is no more than ten (10) feet above the ground at its highest point, and has an area no larger than nine (9) square feet.

D. As many directional signs as are necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the business.

E.  One banner, no larger than twenty-four (24) square feet in area, for each business. A banner shall be displayed for no more than ninety (90) days.

F. When multiple buildings or uses are located on one lot or share one entrance, a directory sign with an area no larger than fifteen (15) square feet in area and no higher than ten (10) feet above the ground at its highest point is permitted in place of individual freestanding signs.

(Ord. dated 3-21-00; Ord. dated 7-17-07)