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Proposed Ordinance 53-10. Substituted. October 18, 2010. be related to the frontage of the building or unit thereof, as determined by the following formula: Maximum sign face area = (W x 1.5) square feet, except that the total in all cases shall not exceed 120 square feet. The elements of such formula being defined as follows: °Maximum sign face area" means the total .area of one surface of a permanent sign as defined in Section 1329.04 (a). "W" means the frontage of a building ad defined in Section 1329.04(b). (2) Bulletin boards. One bulletin board not exceeding thirty square feet in area or eight feet in height may be located on the premises of a public charitable, or religious institution, but not less than fifteen feet.. from a street right-of-way line; indirect illumination shall be permitted. (3) Canopy signs. A sign attached to the underside of the canopy at a ninety degree angle to the street, intended for pedestrian visibility. The total area of one face of the sign does not exceed five square feet, the vertical dimension of the. sign does not exceed twelve inches, and the lowest structural member is not less than eight feet above the sidewalk grade. (4) Development signs. One temporary development sign not exceeding fifty square feet in area and ten feet in height shall be permitted on the lot upon which a building is under construction. Signs shall be removed on the issuance of a final occupancy permit. or one year after the period is issued, whichever date occurs first. {5) Directional signs. Two directional signs each not exceeding two square feet in area shall be permitted on any building or lot, but not less than five feet from any lot or street right-of-way line. (6) Ground signs. One ground sign not to exceed forty square feet in area and the top of the sign shall not exceed ten feet in height above the sidewalk grade. (7) Informational signs. One informational ground sign not exceeding six square feet in sign face area may be permitted on any lot, but not less than five feet from any lot or street right-of-way line. (8) Nameplates. One nameplate, not exceeding one square foot in area for each store or office unit in the building, but not exceeding a total of eight nameplates per building, shall be permitted. (9) Pole signs. One pole sign may be located within a required yard of a business lot if approved by the Board of Building Standards. Each face of the pole sign shall not exceed forty square feet in area;. the top of the sign. shall not exceed sixteen feet in height above sidewalk grade; the bottom of the sign face shall be not less than eight feet above sidewalk grade; no part of the sign shall project over the sidewalk, and when the sign is in proximity to a vehicular access drive a protective barrier shall be provided around the base of the pole sign structure. Page 9 of 28