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DRAFT 134-5. SiGNS

Signs in A, N, and NX Districts

134-5.6 Signs in A, N, and NX Districts

5.6.1 APPlicABilitY
The regulations of this subsection apply in A and N
zoning districts.

5.6.2 PerMitteD SiGN
Monument signs and wall signs are permitted in A, N,
and NX districts, in addition to those signs identified in
section 134-5.5.

5.6.3 illUMiNAtiON
A. Signs on A- or N-zoned lots may be illuminated only
by indirect illumination.
B. Electronic displays are expressly prohibited in A, N,
and NX districts.

5.6.4 MAXiMUM NUMBer, AreA AND HeiGHt
The maximum number, area and height of signs
allowed in A, N, and NX districts may not exceed the
limits established in Table 5.6-1.

TAble 5.6-1. SIGNS IN A, N, AND NX DISTRICTS
Maximum
Principal Use
No. Permitted Area (sq. ft.) Height (ft)
ReSIDeNTIAl USeS
Household Living

1 – 7 units Only those signs allowed in all districts (see 134-
5.5)
8 – 15 units 1 4 8
16 + units 1 24 8
Group Living
1 – 49 residents 1 4 8
50+ residents 1 24 8
PUblIC, CIVIC, & INSTITUTIONAl USeS
Option A: 1 per
building and 1 per 24 each 8
street frontage
Permitted uses
Option B: in lieu
of multiple signs, 1 75 8
single sign

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