(4)AR 040108 Sign Ordinance - Laserfiche WebLink

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 e. Awnings shall not be lighted from under the awning (back -lit) so that the awning appears internally illuminated. Lighting directed downwards that does not illuminate the awning is allowed. f. Awnings shall be regularly cleaned and kept free of dust and visible defects. 9. The style of the awning/canopy shall complement the architectural style of the building to which it is attached. Awnings should generally have a simple horizontal valance if located over rectangular or square window/door openings. Domed or barrel shaped awnings are appropriate for buildings with arched window/door openings. 2. Blade/Bracket Signs. a. Location. Blade or bracket signs shall be placed only on ground floor facades, except for businesses located above the ground level with direct exterior pedestrian access. b. Height. The lowest point of a blade or bracket sign shall be a minimum of eight feet above grade. C. Projection. The sign may project a maximum of four feet from the building. d. Sign structure. Sign supports and brackets shall be compatible with the design and scale of the sign. e. Encroachment. Blade or bracket signs may not encroach into the public right- of-way or be located above it, or into city -owned property. 3. Building Attached Wall Signs. a. Wall signs shall be compatible with the predominant visual architectural elements of the building facade. b. Place wall signs to establish facade rhythm, scale, and proportion where such elements are weak. In many existing buildings that have a monolithic or plain facade, signs can establish or continue appropriate design rhythm, scale, and proportion. C. Utilize a consistent proportion of signage to building scale, such as 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall area. See Figure 18.50-5 (Text Scale). -20-