§ 24-107. Master sign program.

A.

Purpose. The purpose of these Master Sign Program provisions is to provide a coordinated approach to signage for multi-tenant commercial developments.

B.

Applicability.

1.

A Master Sign Program shall be prepared for multi-family use with more than one (1) permanent sign proposed, and any non-residential development with six (6) or more tenants.

2.

A Master Sign Program shall be required for any proposed development project within a Planned Development (PD) and Research Business Park (RBP) zone.

C.

Permit Required. A Master Sign Program shall require the approval of an Administrative Permit.

D.

Application. An Administrative Permit application for a Master Sign Program shall include all information and materials specified in Section 24-102 (Permit Requirements). In addition, an application shall include a written statement identifying how the proposal will modify any of the regulations or standards of this article, if applicable, and explaining how these modifications would contribute to a superior project design than would otherwise result from the standards contained in this article.

E.

Design Standards.

1.

A Master Sign Program may deviate from standards contained in this article relating to permitted sign height, number of signs, sign area, and type of sign.

2.

Master Sign Programs shall feature a unified and coordinated approach to the materials, color, size, type, placement, and general design of signs proposed for a project or property.

F.

Effect of Master Sign Program.

1.

All subsequent signs proposed for a development or property subject to an approved Master Sign Program shall comply with the standards and specifications included in the Master Sign Program.

2.

Approval of a Master Sign Program shall supersede the regulations of this article. Any aspect of the proposed signs not addressed by the Master Sign Program shall be in compliance with this article.

(Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13)