Appendix 1008. Sign area computation.

(a)

The sign area of a wall sign which consists of individual letters that are erected directly onto a wall exclusive of any sign surface, is measured by finding the area of the minimum imaginary box of vertical and horizontal lines which fully enclose all sign words, copy or message.

(b)

The sign area of signs with three (3) or more sides (multisided signs that do no comply with (c) below) containing copy, message, decoration, or announcement is measured by the sum of sides visible from a public way.

(c)

Only one (1) side of a double-faced or V-shaped sign shall be counted in determining area when the angle of the V is no greater than forty-five (45) degrees.

(d)

The sign area of any other sign is measured by finding the area of the minimum imaginary box of vertical or horizontal lines which full enclose all extremities of the sign excluding support bases, poles and covers.

(Ord. No. 52-99, § 1, 5-18-99)