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Sec. 7.3.8. Low Profile Ground Signs

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A. Description
A freestanding sign no more than 3½ feet in height on a supporting structure, post, mast or pole and not attached, supported or suspended to or from any building or structure. A sign permit is required for a ground sign. 
B. Size
B1 Area (max) 70 sf
B2 Height (max) 3.5'
B3 Size of copy (min) 4"
B4 Lines of copy (max) 5
B5 Length in an OP or OX- district (max) 20'
C. Location
C1 Signs per site (max per street frontage) 1
C2 Additional signs for double frontage lots Allowed by Special Use Permit
C3 Street frontage required (min) n/a
C4 ROW Encroachment Allowed with Council approval
D. Miscellaneous
All ground sign braces or uprights shall be self-supporting structures permanently attached to concrete foundations in or upon the ground.

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  • Sec. 7.3.7. Window Signs
  • Sec. 7.3.9. Medium Profile Ground 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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