10.1160 Signs in the Public Parks (P-1) Zoning District: Basic Regulations.
Signs shall be permitted only as follows in the P-1 zoning district:
(1) Ground Signs: Each parcel is permitted one (1) non-illuminated ground sign per vehicular entrance on a street, subject to the following limitations:
(a) Maximum Square Footage: 60 square feet per sign
(b) Maximum Height: 5 feet
(c) Minimum Setback: 15 feet from any property line
(d) Exempt: Ground signs within public parks and recreational facilities that are placed and located so as not to be viewed from the street are exempt from these provisions.
(e) Electronic Message Signs are permitted as a ground sign subject to the following limitations:
(i) Each parcel of land is permitted one (1) electronic message sign if the sign is 150 feet or farther from any residential zoning district. An electronic message sign located less than 150 feet from any lot in a residential zoning district shall require the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Such sign must meet the other provisions of this section.
(ii) All text displayed on an electronic message sign must be static for a minimum of five seconds. The continuous scrolling of text is prohibited. This restriction shall not apply to animated images and images which move, or give the appearance of movement.
(iii) All electronic message signs shall have automatic dimming capabilities that adjust the brightness to the ambient light at all times of day and night.
(iv) The conversion of an existing, conforming ground sign to an electronic message sign is permitted.
(v) The conversion of an existing, nonconforming ground sign to an electronic message sign is prohibited.
(2) Wall Signs (non-illuminated):
(a) Maximum Square Footage: The aggregate area of all signs shall not exceed one square foot for each linear foot of building frontage.
(b) Maximum Height: No part of any wall sign shall be higher than the building height as defined in Section 10.705.
(c) Exempt: Wall signs within public parks and facilities which are placed and located so as to not be in view, from the street are exempt from these provisions.
(3) Electronic Message Signs: Electronic message signs are permitted as a wall sign subject to the following limitations:
(a) Each parcel of land is permitted one (1) electronic message sign if the sign is 150 feet or farther from any residential zoning district. An electronic message sign located less than 150 feet from any lot in a residential zoning district shall require the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Such sign must meet the other provisions of this section.
(b) All text displayed on an electronic message sign must be static for a minimum of five seconds. The continuous scrolling of text is prohibited. This restriction shall not apply to animated images and images which move, or give the appearance of movement.
(c) All electronic message signs shall have automatic dimming capabilities that adjust the brightness to the ambient light at all times of day and night.
(d) The conversion of an existing, conforming wall sign to an electronic message sign is permitted.
(e) The conversion of an existing, nonconforming wall sign to an electronic message sign is prohibited.