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Within the city’s arts district, the city’s sign regulations shall apply with the following special provisions, additions and exceptions. Where a conflict exists, the special provisions contained herein shall take precedence over the regulations in the general sign ordinance. The following provisions shall apply only to property within the district:

A. Commercial Zones: Permitted signs are as follows:

1. Wall – Projecting Signs: Wall or projecting signs; provided, that the area does not exceed ten percent (10%) of the front wall face of the building; and further provided, that:

a. Wall signs, either attached or painted, shall not rise above the roofline nor project more than eighteen inches (18") from the wall.

b. Projecting signs shall not project more than four feet (4') from the building. Signs projecting over the public right-of-way must have a minimum ground clearance of ten feet (10'). Guy wires or secondary supports shall not be used.

c. Awning signs must have a minimum ground clearance of eight feet (8'), and shiny, Day-Glo fluorescent, or brilliant luminescent colors are not permitted.

2. Freestanding Pole Sign – Low-Profile Sign: One (1) freestanding pole sign or low-profile monument type sign may be allowed for each parcel of property or commercial complex; provided, the following standards are met:

a. Low-profile monument type signs which are wood carved, sandblasted or engraved metal and do not exceed six feet (6') in height and are no more than sixteen (16) square feet in area for an individual business, or twenty-four (24) square feet for multiple businesses.

b. Pole signs; provided, the support pole is located on private property and the sign does not exceed twenty feet (20') in height, nor exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area if the sign is rectangular or square shaped, nor exceed thirty-six (36) square feet in area. Sign face may project over the public right-of-way; provided, there is a minimum clearance of ten feet (10') from ground to the sign, and sign face does not project closer than eight feet (8') to back of curb.

3. Entrance, Exit Signs: Entrance or exit signs and property signs according to the city sign ordinance.

B. Prohibited Signs:

1. Roof signs, or any sign projecting above the roofline.

2. Off-premises signs.

3. Flashing signs, including any sign or device in which the artificial light is not maintained stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times when in use.

4. Signs made of cardboard, paper, canvas or similar impermanent material.

5. Bubble-shaped awnings and awnings with a shiny or wet look are not appropriate in the district.

6. Other prohibited signs identified in the city sign ordinance (e.g., portable signs, etc.).

C. Additional Provisions:

1. Color of Signs: Painted signs should be in subdued earth tone colors only. Day-Glo or fluorescent colors are not permitted. Neon signs are permitted if appropriate for the building or use. EMS signs are not permitted.

2. Letter Style – Integration:

a. The lettering style shall be simple and in keeping with the architectural character of the building.

b. All permanent signs shall be integrated into the architectural design of the building on which they are placed and into the overall sign layout of the project in character and quality. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)