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DRAFT 134-5. SiGNS

Sign-Related Measurements

is static for at least 2 seconds between changes, b. Signs consisting of individual letters and/
and instantaneously changes between images. or elements must be measured as one
5.8.11 FUtUre AMeNDMeNtS sign when the distance between the letters
The city reserves the right to amend the regulations and/or elements is less than the largest
that apply to electronic displays and multi-vision dis- dimension of the largest sign letter (see
3
plays for which a permit was issued after June 1, 2014, Figure 5.10-K).
regardless of size. Issuance of a permit for an electronic
sign or multi-vision display does establish a right for
continued operation of the sign in accordance with the
regulations then in effect. No permit may be issued for
a new electronic sign or multi-vision display without a
written acknowledgment by the owner or tenant of the
premises that they have received notice that the future
use of the sign is subject to all applicable regulations, as Figure 5.10-K. Signs Consisting of Individual Letters
amended from time to time.
3. Multi-Sided Signs
134-5.9 Sign-related Measurements unless otherwise expressly stated, when the sign
faces of a multi-sided sign are parallel or within
5.9.1 SiGN AreA 30 degrees of parallel, only one side is counted

1. Signs Enclosed in Frames or Cabinets for the purpose of determining the area and
number of signs. If the sign faces are not parallel
The area of a sign enclosed in a frame, box or within 30 degrees of parallel, each sign face
or cabinet is determined based on the outer is counted as a separate sign (see ). If the size
dimensions of the frame or cabinet surrounding of one size face is larger than another, the size
the sign face (see Figure 5.10-H).
3 This provision and illustration to be revised per late com-
ment received from BB.

Figure 5.10-H. Area of Sign Enclosed in Frame or Cabinet

2. Channel (Individual) Letter Signs
a. The area of a sign comprised of individual
letters or elements attached directly to a
building wall is determined by calculating
the area of the smallest rectangle that
can be drawn around the letters and/or
elements (see Figure 5.10-J).

Figure 5.10-J. Area of Channel (Individual) Letter Sign Figure 5.10-I. Area of Multi-Sided Sign

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