Amending Chapter 21 Adding Provisions to Signs and Outdoor Advertising

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corner projecting sign, which shall be computed on the basis of one -half the frontage of the use on both streets. C. It is the intent of this section to encourage wherever it is feasible the use of lateral supports that are contained within the framework of the sign or lateral supports that run parallel to the sign frame. Where additional side bracing is required, guy wires, and not chains, shall be used. d. The height of a projecting sign shall not exceed 8 feet above the parapet wall of the building, and the lowest point of the projecting sign shall be not .less than 10 feet above the grade. e. The projection of projecting signs shall be limited by the most restrictive of the following: (1) No projecting sign shall project further than one -half the distance from the property line to the curb line; (2) No projecting sign shall project further than one -half the distance from the sign location to the nearest side lot line; or (3) The projection of projecting signs shall be limited as follows: MAXIMUM PROJECTION Central Other Downtown Urban Renewal Project Locations Lot Frontage I With Mall Facing Facing Streets Open to Vehicular Traffi under 20' 0 0 513" 20' to 34'11" 0 313" 513" 35' to 44'11" 4' 413" 613" 45' to 59'11" 5' 513" 713" 60' and over 6' 613" 8'3" 6. The following provisions shall apply to roof -mount signs: The supporting members of roof -mount signs shall appear to be free of any extra bracing, angle irons, guy wires, or cables; Supports shall appear to be an architectural and integral part of the building; Supporting columns of round, square, or shaped steel members may be erected if required bracing visible to the public is minimized or covered; Roof -mount signs shall not project higher than the provisions: of the height and area district in which the sign is located, or 85 feet, whichever is less; and - 5