§ 138-21. Minimum design standards and guidelines.

All signs permissible within this article shall comply with the following minimum design standards:

(a)

The framework and body of all signs shall consist of aluminum or similar alloy material.

(b)

Wall signs shall consist of individual letters, or routed out aluminum panels offset a minimum of four inches from the wall.

(c)

Wall sign individual letters shall have a minimum depth of four inches.

(d)

Wall sign individual letters shall be pin-mounted or flush-mounted. Raceway or wireway mounting shall only be permitted where the structural conditions of the wall do not allow for the direct mounting of letters. Raceways or wireways, if permitted, shall not exceed the width or height of the sign proposed and shall be subject to the design review process.

(e)

The placement and location of all signs shall be compatible with the architecture of the building, and shall not cover or obscure architectural features, finishes or elements.

(Ord. No. 2016-4045, § 1, 10-19-16)