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Chapter 134. Zoning
Article 5. SiGNS

134-5.1 GENERAL ..................................................................................134-4-3
5.1.1 Purpose ........................................................................................134-4-3
134-5.2 FINDINGS .................................................................................134-4-3
5.2.7 Scope and Applicability ............................................................134-4-3
5.2.8 Content Neutrality .....................................................................134-4-3
134-5.3 PROHIBITED SIGNS AND SIGN CHARACTERISTICS ..............134-4-4
134-5.4 REGULATIONS OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY ........................134-4-4
5.4.1 Setbacks, Separation and Spacing.........................................134-4-4
5.4.2 Illumination ..................................................................................134-4-5
5.4.3 Lots with Multiple Frontages ...................................................134-4-5
5.4.4 Placement of Wall Signs ...........................................................134-4-5
5.4.5 Directional Signs ........................................................................134-4-5
134-5.5 SIGNS ALLOWED IN ALL DISTRICTS ......................................134-4-5
5.5.1 Integral signs ...............................................................................134-4-5
5.5.2 Driveway Signs ............................................................................134-4-5
5.5.3 Drive-Through Signs ..................................................................134-4-5
5.5.4 Window Signs ..............................................................................134-4-6
5.5.5 RESERVED ...................................................................................134-4-6
5.5.6 Temporary Signs ........................................................................134-4-6
134-5.6 SIGNS IN A, N, AND NX DISTRICTS ........................................134-4-7
5.6.1 Applicability .................................................................................134-4-7
5.6.2 Permitted Sign ............................................................................134-4-7
5.6.3 Illumination ..................................................................................134-4-7
5.6.4 Maximum Number, Area and Height ...................................134-4-7
134-5.7 SIGNS IN DX, X, I AND P DISTRICTS .......................................134-4-8
5.7.1 Applicability .................................................................................134-4-8
5.7.2 Permitted Sign Types ................................................................134-4-8
5.7.3 Wall Signs .....................................................................................134-4-8
5.7.4 Monument Signs ........................................................................134-4-8
5.7.5 Projecting Signs ..........................................................................134-4-9
5.7.6 Awning and Canopy Signs........................................................134-4-9
5.7.7 Roof Signs ..................................................................................134-4-10
134-5.8 ELECTRONIC AND MULTI-VISION DISPLAYS ..................... 134-4-12
5.8.1 Applicability ...............................................................................134-4-12
5.8.2 Where Allowed .........................................................................134-4-12
5.8.3 Maximum Area .........................................................................134-4-12
5.8.4 Display Type ..............................................................................134-4-12
5.8.5 Dwell Time .................................................................................134-4-12
5.8.6 Transition ...................................................................................134-4-12
5.8.7 Illumination ................................................................................134-4-12
5.8.8 Separation from Residential .................................................134-4-12
5.8.9 Window Signs ............................................................................134-4-12
5.8.10 Transitional Provisions ...........................................................134-4-12

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