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  3. Article 7.3. Signs

Sec. 7.3.11. Tract Signs

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A. Description
A freestanding ground sign identifying entry to a residential, commercial or mixed development or a nonresidential establishment in a residential district. A sign permit is required for a tract identification sign.
B. Size
B1 Copy area (max) 16 sf
B2 Copy height (max) 3.5'
B3 Sign area (max) 160 sf
B4 Sign height (max) 6'
C. Location
C1 Number of signs per street frontage (max) 1 
C2 Site with more than 400 feet in street frontage 1 additional sign per frontage
C3 ROW Encroachment Allowed with Council approval
D. Additional Rules in Mixed Use, IH, CMP District
D1 Size of development (min) 2.5 acres
D2 Lot width (min) 60'
D3 Number of establishments (min) 3
E. Miscellaneous
Identifying signs may be placed on a subdivision wall or fence provided that no part of the wall or fence exceeds 6 feet in height or may be placed on a retaining wall greater than 6 feet in height provided that no part of the sign exceeds a height of 5 feet.

Book traversal links for Sec. 7.3.11. Tract Signs

  • Sec. 7.3.10. High Profile Ground Signs
  • Sec. 7.3.12. A-Frame Signs
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UDO Chapters

  • CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
  • CHAPTER 2. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 3. MIXED USE DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 4. SPECIAL DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 5. OVERLAY DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 6. USE REGULATIONS
  • CHAPTER 7. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  • CHAPTER 8. SUBDIVISION & SITE PLAN STANDARDS
  • CHAPTER 9. NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION
  • CHAPTER 10. ADMINISTRATION
  • CHAPTER 11. BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE
  • CHAPTER 12. DEFINITIONS
  • HISTORY TABLE
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  • Article 7.1. Parking
  • Article 7.2. Landscaping and Screening
  • Article 7.3. Signs
    • Sec. 7.3.1. Applicability
    • Sec. 7.3.2. Signs Allowed by District
    • Sec. 7.3.3. Additional Sign Types
    • Sec. 7.3.4. Wall Signs
    • Sec. 7.3.5. Projecting Signs
    • Sec. 7.3.6. Awning, Gallery, Marquee Signs
    • Sec. 7.3.7. Window Signs
    • Sec. 7.3.8. Low Profile Ground Signs
    • Sec. 7.3.9. Medium Profile Ground Signs
    • Sec. 7.3.10. High Profile Ground Signs
    • Sec. 7.3.11. Tract Signs
    • Sec. 7.3.12. A-Frame Signs
    • Sec. 7.3.13. Special Sign Types
    • Sec. 7.3.14. Off-Premise Signs
    • Sec. 7.3.15. Prohibited Signs
    • Sec. 7.3.16. General Sign Regulations
    • Sec. 7.3.17. Nonconforming Signs
  • Article 7.4. Site Lighting
  • Article 7.5. Outdoor Display and Storage

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