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DRAFT 134-5. SiGNS

Signs in DX, X, I and P Districts

5.7.5 PrOJectiNG SiGNS 5.7.6 AWNiNG AND cANOPY SiGNS
A. Maximum Number and Area. The maximum A. Non-illuminated awnings or canopies with no more
number and area of all projecting signs allowed in than 6 square feet of sign (copy) area on awning or
DX, X, I and P districts may not exceed the limits canopy may be used in addition to wall signs. Other
established in Table 5.7-1 . awning signs or canopy signs may be substituted for
B. Supplemental regulations allowed wall signs, provided that the total combined
number of wall signs, projecting signs, awning signs
1. In calculating the area of a projecting sign, the and canopy signs may not exceed the maximum
area of the largest sign face must be counted number of wall signs allowed in accordance with
twice. Table 5.7-1..
2. The encroachment of any projecting sign into the B. Awning and canopy signs that encroach into the
public right-of-way is subject to chapter 102 of public right-of-way are subject to chapter 102 of the
the municipal code. municipal code.

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Figure 5.10-D. Projecting Sign Example
Figure 5.10-E. Awning Sign Example

Figure 5.10-F. Canopy Sign Example

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