Signs—Area, height, setback and number

A. Area. The area of a sign is the total area within a line circumscribing all surfaces or structures used or employed or designated for use as a sign or for sign purposes including spaces between or within letters and/or pictorial matter, slates, panels, and major supports or frames if designed as an integral part of the sign, but specifically excluding spaces between major supports required for clearance between sign and ground as required herein. Provided, however, that structures and supports for signs under ten square feet in area shall not be counted as sign area.

B. Height. The height of a sign shall be the vertical distance measured from the ground at the base of the sign to the highest point of any portion of the sign or supporting structure.

C. Setback. The setback for a freestanding sign shall be measured from the lot line to the outermost edge of the sign or supporting structure whichever is closer to the lot line.

D. Number. For the purpose of determining number of signs, a sign shall be considered to be a single display surface or display device containing elements organized, related and composed to form a unit. Where matter is displayed in a random manner without organized relationship of elements, or where there is reasonable doubt about the relationship of elements, each element shall be considered to be a single sign.