9495-04 Repealing and Replacing Chapter 21, Article 1 though 11 - The City of South Bend Zoning Ordinanace

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Section 21-07.03 Sign Regulations (d) On-Premise Signs: Commercial /Mixed Use Districts and Industrial Districts (Except for the MU District and CBD District) ii. Side Yard Setback, Rear Yard Setback, Side Residential Bufferyard Setback and Rear Residential Bufferyard Setback -the same as required for any building or structure. (E) Maximum Height of Incidental Signs. The maximum height of a freestanding incidental monument sign shall not exceed four (4) feet in height above grade. ii. Notwithstanding anything contained in this section to the contrary, the maximum height of a menu board sign permitted as a freestanding incidental directional monument sign adjacent to a drive through facility shall not exceed seven (7) feet in height above grade. (6) Suspended Signs in Integrated Centers. Suspended signs shall be permitted on any building containing two or more individual, non-related and separately operated uses subject to the following regulations: (A) There shall be no more than one (1) suspended sign per front facade of the structure or tenant space of each grade-level tenant. (B) The maximum sign surface area of a suspended sign shall not exceed five (5) square feet. (C) All portions of the suspended sign or sign structure shall be not less than eight foot -six inches (8' - 6") above finished grade if made of rigid construction, or seven foot -six inches (7' - 6") above grade is made of a flexible cloth, canvas or similar material. (7) Outdoor Display Area Signs. Outdoor display areas shall be permitted additional signs as specified below: (A) Outdoor display area signs shall be limited to banner signs: i. which are mounted on light poles located on the lot and within or adjacent to the outdoor display area; and, ii. which are mounted to the light poles with upper and lower horizontal supports; 12 Ord. No.: 9495-04