§ 115-198. Sign measurement.

(a)

Area of a freestanding sign.

(1)

The area of a freestanding sign shall be determined by computing the visible surface display area including all solid surface areas, including air space surrounded by surface display area, and architectural or design features.

(2)

The width of a sign face shall be in line with the width of the base of a freestanding ground sign.

(b)

Area of building signs.

(1)

The area of a building sign shall be determined by computing the visible surface display area, including all text and graphics, which are completely enclosed by a frame or graphic design.

(2)

In the case of individually mounted letters, where there is not a defined sign background, the area of the sign shall be the area that is measured by taking the largest horizontal width multiplied by the largest vertical height of the sign as identified in the graphics below.

(Ord. No. 16-2018 , § I, 10-1-2018)