Article 1. General Provisions. 1

12a-101. General purpose. 1

12a-102. Amendments. 1

12a-103. Definitions. 1

Article 2. General Sign Information. 8

12a-201. Permit required. 8

12a-202. Revocation of permits. 8

12a-203. Sign permit applications and fees. 8

12a-204. Permit duration; individual signs. 10

12a-205. Exemptions. 10

12a-206. Prohibited signs. 13

12a-207. Non-conforming signs; illegal non-conforming signs. 13

12a-208. Survey. 13

12a-209. Legal non-conforming signs. 13

12a-210. Removal of signs. 14

12a-211. Appeals. 14

12a-212. General limitations on signs. 14

12a-213. Maintenance. 14

12a-214. Building and electrical permits. 15

12a-215. Confusing or dangerous signs. 15

12a-216. No signs on public property. 15

12a-217. Adjustments to allowed on-site sign area. 16

Article 3. Permanent Signs. 17

12a-301. Regulations. 17

12a-302. Awnings. 17

12a-303. Directory signs. 17

12a-304. Electronic message signs, also known as LED, LCD or digital signs. 17

12a-305. Freestanding signs. 18

12a-306. Identification signs for multi-family dwellings and other major office and institutional uses. 18

12a-307. Individual or painted letters. 18

12a-308. Menu board sign. 18

12a-309. Projecting or hanging signs. 18

12a-310. Property management signs. 19

12a-311. Residential complex signs. 19

12a-312. Subdivision entrance signs. 19

12a-313. Wall signs. 19

Article 4. Temporary Signs Allowed. 20

12a-401. Temporary banners. 20

12a-402. Civic event banners. 20

12a-403. Directional signs. 20

12a-404. Real estate development signs. 20

12a-405. Real estate open house signs. 21

12a-406. Garage sale signs. 21

12a-407. Sandwich board signs. 22

12a-408. Property for sale signs and property for rent signs. 22

12a-409. Commercial balloons. 22

12a-410. Portable signs. 22

Article 5. Design Standards And Maximum Sign Areas And Height For Permanent Signs. 23

12a-501. Zoning district standards. 23

12a-502. Signs permitted in the “RR”, “SF-20”, “SF-10”, “SF-5”, “TF-3”, “MF-18”, “MF-29”, and “B” residential zoning districts. 23

12a-503. Signs permitted in the “NO” neighborhood office, “NR” neighborhood retail districts. 23

12a-504. Signs permitted in the “GO” general office district. 24

12a-505. Signs permitted in the “MH” mobile home district. 26

12a-506. Signs permitted in the “LC” limited commercial district. 26

12a-507. Signs permitted in the “GC” general commercial district. 28

12a-508. Signs permitted in the “LI” limited industrial and “GI” general industrial district. 30

12a-509. Signs permitted in the “OW” office/warehouse district. 31

Article 6. Enforcement And Liens. 34

12a-601. Authority. 34

12a-602. Right of entry. 34

12a-603. Enforcement procedures. 34

12a-604. Lien collection. 34

12a-605. Amount of lien. 35

12a-606. Additional remedies. 35

12a-607. Penalties for violation of chapter, rule or order. 35

12a-608. Severability. 35