§ 40-249. Measurement of signs.

For purposes of determining compliance with this article, signs shall be measured as follows (see also Figure 40-11):

(1)

Wall/canopy signs. The sign face area shall be computed as including the entire area within a rectangle comprising all display area of the sign, including all elements of the display and the frame, if applicable.

(2)

Ground/monument signs and pole signs. The sign face area shall be computed as including the entire area within a regular geometric form comprising all display area of the sign and including all elements of the matter displayed.

(3)

Structural members. Supporting structural members not bearing advertising matter, identifying color, symbol, wording or pictures shall not be included in computation of sign face area.

(4)

Irregular or separately mounted signs on one supporting structure. The sign face area shall be computed as including the smallest rectangle that will wholly contain all of the elements, including the frame.

(5)

Multi-faced signs. The sign face area shall be computed including all faces.

(6)

Sign spacing. When a sign is placed at an angle to the intersection of two streets, measurement for spacing purposes shall be from the edge or side farthest from the intersection.

(Ord. No. O-77-08, § I(Exh. A), 10-13-2008; Ord. No. O-52-11, § VI, 11-14-2011)