§ 32-304. Monument signs.

Unless otherwise specifically provided, the regulations set forth in this division shall be applicable to all monument signs which are allowed under this chapter.

(1)

All monument signs shall be limited to a maximum height of seven feet and a total structure size of 98 square feet. The maximum size for the sign area is 60 square feet with a maximum height of five feet. Every monument sign shall be required to have a minimum one-foot masonry base, measured from grade level to the bottom of the sign area. Every monument sign shall be required to have a minimum six-inch masonry border on each side of the sign area. A minimum six-inch masonry cap is allowed above the sign area, however, it is not required. If, the masonry cap option is not chosen, the maximum height of the sign structure shall be limited to six feet. All monument signs will require engineer-sealed drawings.

(2)

Building materials and colors utilized for construction of monument bases, side borders, caps, and sign frames shall be constructed of the same materials found on the main building on the lot, unless otherwise approved by the city council.

(3)

If the proposed sign is to be constructed on a lot with an existing building which does not contain a masonry facade, the materials used for the monument base, side borders and cap must be stone or brick.

(Ord. No. 10-07, § 1(exh. A(15-234(B)(12)(a))), 3-15-2010)