10.1400 Signs in Service Commercial and Professional Offices (C-S/P); Basic Regulations.
Signs shall be permitted only as follows in the C-S/P district:
(1) Ground Signs: Each parcel of land is permitted one (1) ground sign per street frontage, subject to the following limitations:
(a) Maximum Height: 9 feet
(b) Maximum Square Footage: 32 square feet per sign.
(c) Minimum Setback: 5 feet from any lot in a residential zoning district or from a street right-of-way.
(d) 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: Wall signs are permitted subject to the following limitations:
(a) Principal Facade: The aggregate area of all signs shall not exceed one square foot for each linear foot of business frontage. No part of any sign shall be higher than the building height as defined in Section 10.705.
(b) Secondary Facade: The aggregate area of all signs shall not exceed one-half square foot for each linear foot of business frontage. No part of any sign shall be higher than the building height as defined in Section 10.705.
(c) Electronic Message Signs are permitted as a primary or secondary facade wall sign subject to the following limitations:
(i) The electronic message sign or electronic reader board must be 150 feet, or farther, from any lot in a 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 wall sign to an electronic message sign is permitted.
(v) The conversion of an existing, nonconforming wall sign to an electronic message sign is prohibited.
(3) Projecting Signs: Prohibited.
(4) Awning/Canopy/Marquee Signs: No sign shall project into public right-of-way. All such signs shall be assessed against the aggregate wall signage for the facade.