§ 27-582. Sign area computation.

(a)

For freestanding signs, the sign area shall be the area within the smallest geometric shape that touches the outer points or edges of the sign face.

(b)

For building signs, the sign area shall be the area within the smallest geometric shape that touches the outer points of raised portions of the sign or of all borders or trims, or in the absence of such border or trim, the outer points of the letters or pictures (see Figure 27-582-1).

Figure 27-582-1

(c)

For freestanding signs, where two (2) sign faces are placed back to back on a single sign structure, and the faces are at no point more than four (4) feet apart, the sign area shall be the area of one (1) of the faces.

(d)

For freestanding signs, where four (4) sign faces are arranged in a square, rectangle, or diamond, the sign area shall be the area of the two (2) largest faces (see Figure 27-582-2).

Figure 27-582-2

(e)

Where a freestanding or building sign is in the form of a three-dimensional object, the sign area shall be the area within the smallest geometric shape that touches the outer points or edges of the largest possible two-dimensional outline of the three-dimensional object and multiplying that area by two (2) (see Figure 27-582-3).

Figure 27-582-3

(Ord. No. 2005-12, § 1, 6-6-05)