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RPAI Sign Ordinance ComparisonSign Type RPAI Proposal 704-J DT District (Sec. 37)Existing Sign Regulation in Town Square Comments / Notes Arcade Sign Sign supported or suspended within a colonnade or, underneath an awning, canopy, breezeway, marquee, overhang or other structural element of a building that forms a covered passageway for pedestrians. N/A N/A Similar to a pedestrian blade sign which is allowed in all Town Square Phases. The difference is it's described location. Pedestrian blade signs are typically attached to a wall and not suspended. Advertising Panel Large scale placard suspended from a ceiling, applied on a wall or other architectural surface in indoor or outdoor public places for promotional and/or advertising purposes. N/A N/A N/A - not allowed Animated Sign A sign using movement or lighting changes to depict action or create a special effect or scene, except LED/LCD displays and/or those on visible restaurant menu boards. N/A N/A N/A - not allowed Awning An awning shall include any structure, typically made from a canvas or metal material, attached to a building and intended to provide shelter over a walkway, building entrance or window, and usually supported by gravity and a metal frame. Illuminated awnings, whether located at the first floor or upper story or a building are prohibited. Awnings illuminated from remote location(s) are permitted; back-illuminated awnings are prohibited. AWNING: A cloth, plastic, or other nonstructural covering that either is permanently attached to a building or can be raised or retracted to a position against the building when not in use. N/A Not a sign type, however, it is defined in all phases as a covering attached to a building or structure, erected in or over a window or door, and usually supported by gravity and a metal frame. Canopy A roof structure constructed of rigid materials, including but not limited to, metal, wood concrete, plastic or glass, which is attached to building, or which is freestanding and supported by columns, poles or braces extended to the ground. Vertical surface area is limited. N/A N/A Not a sign type Cafeteria or Limited Service Restaurant Same definition as DT District except adds "Food and Beverage" to the title N/A These provide food services where patrons order or select items and pay before eating. Food and drink may be consumed on premises, taken out, or delivered to customers’ location. Some establishments in this subcategory may provide food services in combination with selling alcoholic beverages. This subcategory includes cafeterias, which use cafeteria- style serving equipment, a refrigerated area, and self-service beverage dispensing equipment, and which display food and drink items in a continuous cafeteria line. Not a sign type Changeable Copy Sign Any sign designed so copy (letters and numbers) attached or digitally displayed can be changed.N/A N/A N/A - this sign type is most similar to gas station pricing signage Changing Imagery The process to electronically project two or three- dimensional objects, graphics or video onto a spatially mapped onto the surfaces of landscape settings and structures such as buildings or other built environments. Visually dynamic, the display, whether static or animated, is presented with audio to create an audio-visual narrative. N/A N/A N/A - not allowed Sign Definition Comparisons Sign Type RPAI Proposal 704-J DT District (Sec. 37)Existing Sign Regulation in Town Square Comments / Notes Sign Definition Comparisons Colonnade Building A building with an attached colonnade structure projecting from the storefront and covering the sidewalk. N/A N/A Not a sign type Full Service Hotels Same as DT District N/A These establishments shall be defined as buildings with habitable rooms or suites which are reserved for transient guests who rent the rooms or suites on a daily basis, and with: (i) a minimum area of 300 square feet in each guestroom; (ii) (a) a full service restaurant with full kitchen facilities providing service to the general public; or (b) a kitchen on the premises in which meals are prepared by the management; or a concessionaire of the management for room service delivery; (iii) on-site staff required seven (7) days a week, twenty-four (24) hours per day; and (iv) a minimum of one thousand (1,000) square feet of meeting or conference rooms. Not a sign type Full-Service Restaurant - Food and Beverage Same definition as DT District except adds "Food and Beverage" to the title Full-service restaurants provide food services to patrons who order and are served (i.e. waiter/waitress service) while seated indoors or outdoors and pay after eating. They may provide this service in combination with selling alcoholic beverages, providing takeout services, or presenting live non-theatrical entertainment. Not a sign type Holiday Decoration Displays erected on a seasonal basis in observance of religious, national or state holidays, which are not intended to be permanent and contain no advertising material. SIGN, HOLIDAY: Any sign that is associated with the celebration of a recognized holiday or celebration. This sign type is exempt. N/A Holiday decorations are allowed as per 704 Large Media Display Large scale digital screens such as LED, LCD and project screens where video or multimedia content is displayed in indoor or outdoor public spaces for informational, entertainment, artistic or advertising purposes. N/A N/A N/A - not allowed Live-work unit Same as DT District N/A A live-work unit is a dwelling unit that is also used for work purposes, provided that the work component is restricted to the uses of professional office, artist’s workshop, studio, or other similar uses. Each individual unit may have commercial space located on the street level. Not a sign type Sign Type RPAI Proposal 704-J DT District (Sec. 37)Existing Sign Regulation in Town Square Comments / Notes Sign Definition Comparisons Mixed-Use Building or Structure Same as DT District A mixed-use building or structure is one in which at least one of the upper floors of a commercial building has residential uses (live-work or lofts) with retail or office uses at the other levels. Not a sign type Mixed-Use Land Use Same as DT District Mixed-use land use is the location of different land uses, including commercial retail, office, residential, public, and other uses in proximity to one another either in the same building or in separate buildings but in the same development or block. Not a sign type Administrative Approved Signs Any sign that does not meet the requirements of this chapter but, was approved as part of a previously approved version of the Ordinance. legal non-conforming sign N/A Agreed that this would describe a legal non- conforming sign. The previous definition given for this in the proposal was "Non Conforming Sign." I am not sure the definition given for Administrative Approved Signs is accurate Non-Residential Building or Structure Same as DT District A non-residential building or structure is one in which all the floors are designated for office, retail, institutional, or any other commercial use that is not a residential use. Not a sign type Personal Services - Retail Same as DT District, except adds "Retail" to the title. This is a catchall category for all personal service establishments. These establishments offer a wide range of personal services (clothing alterations, shoe repair, dry cleaners, laundry, health and beauty spas, tanning and nail salons, hair care, etc.). Not a sign type Projection The distance by which a sign extends over public property or beyond the building line.N/A N/A Not a sign type, however, it is defined in all phases as the distance by which a sign extends over public property or beyond the building line. 704-J references use of a projected light source Sign Type RPAI Proposal 704-J DT District (Sec. 37)Existing Sign Regulation in Town Square Comments / Notes Sign Definition Comparisons Sign, Awning A sign consisting of one line of letters painted, placed or installed upon the valence of any awning and an identification emblem, insignia, initial or other similar feature painted, embordered, place or installed elsewhere on an awning; provided, that any sign emblem, insignia, initial or other similar feature shall comply with all other appropriate provisions of this title. AWNING: A cloth, plastic, or other nonstructural covering that either is permanently attached to a building or can be raised or retracted to a position against the building when not in use. Projections into Required Setback or into a Right-of-Way: 5. Canopies and/or awnings may project from building face and may extend to, or be located within eight (8) inches of the back of curb subject to the following during development/site plan approval. If a canopy support is closer than two (2) feet from the back of the curb, there shall (a) be no onstreet parking or loading zones along that stretch of canopy; or (b) be parallel parking along the curb; or (c) be angled parking protected by wheel stops preventing vehicular overhang over the curb. Groundmounted supports, subject to the above standard, may be approved as part of development plan or site plan review, as determined by the City Council. “Awning Sign” means a sign consisting of one line of letters painted, placed or installed upon the valance of any awning or canopy and an identification emblem, insignia, initial or other similar feature painted, placed or installed elsewhere on any awning or canopy; provided, that any sign, emblem, insignia, initial or other similar feature shall comply with all other appropriate provisions of this title. Where steel canopies are used, the Awning Sign may consist of individually cut out metal letters placed on the top of the canopy’s outside edge parallel to the face of the building. The maximum letter height currently allowed for an awning sign is 12 inches for first floor and 4 inches for upper story. Awning signs may not be illuminated. Awning signs listed as a prohibited sign in 704-J Sign, Advertising Column A freestanding, often cylindrical pedestrian scaled structure in the public area streetscape used for providing information or displaying advertisements, often incorporating static or an interactive display screen or screens. N/A N/A N/A - not allowed Sign, Bandit Temporary sign required for advertising and/or promotion. Most common sign uses include corrugated informational signs commonly referred to as stake signs. 5.2 PROHIBITED SIGNS All of the following signs are prohibited unless approved by City Council. 5.2.1 Signs attached to light fixtures, poles, curbs, sidewalks, gutters, streets, utility poles, public buildings, fences, railings, public telephone poles, or trees, excluding political signs on private property. N/A N/A - not allowed unless there are temporary bandit signs included with an approved event SUP. Sign, Blade (Pedestrian) An attached sign oriented perpendicular to the face of the building which projects no more than forty- eight (48”) beyond the surface of the building to which it is affixed or supported.SIGN, BLADE: An attached sign oriented perpendicular to the face of the building which projects more than twelve (12) inches beyond the surface of the building to which it is affixed or supported. N/A Projection of a blade sign is typically 12+ inches beyond the surface of the building or structure. Pedestrian blade signs must be at least 7 feet above ground. Lettering size cannot exceed 8 inches for pedestrian blade signs. Also, total sign area cannot exceed 4 sft for pedestrian blade signs Sign Type RPAI Proposal 704-J DT District (Sec. 37)Existing Sign Regulation in Town Square Comments / Notes Sign Definition Comparisons Sign, Building Identification Any sign stating the use and name given to the use of a building, structure of area, when such use is permitted in the zone in which the sign is located. Exempted if criteria under 704.5.3.8 is/are met.N/A Defined as any sign stating the use and name given to the use of a building, structure or area, when such use is permitted in the zone in which the sign is located. Sign, Canopy Where metal (i.e. steel, aluminum, etc.) canopies are used, the canopy sign may consist of individually mounted metal letters placed on the top or bottom of the canopy’s outside edge, parallel to the face of the building. N/A N/A This sign type may be similar to the allowed roof signage for Block 10 which allows a maximum of 30 sft. or 1 sft for each foot of building width facing the street or parking area. Sign, Construction Any sign bearing the name(s) of contractors, architects, engineers, etc. or advertising, promotions, price ranges and similar information placed at a construction site which has received development plan approval of for which and active building permit exists. SIGN, NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT/ CONSTRUCTION: A temporary on- site ground sign identifying the developing new nonresidential tracts or lots and which can also contain the names of the architects, engineers, contractors and similar artisans in the design or construction of the structure or project. This sign pertains to a new non-residential development that has been approved by the City and is under construction. N/A Construction Barricades – Signage on a construction barricade shall be permitted along each building or lease space frontage for sites under construction, provided that: •No such barricade shall be located within twenty-five feet (25’) of a public right-of-way; and •Such signs may be erected and maintained only for a period beginning not earlier than five (5) days prior to commencement of construction and shall be removed upon termination of construction, with the total of such period not to exceed 120 days. Sign, Directional (Pedestrian) Post mounted sign occurring at major decision points to assist and direct visitors to key destinations SIGN, DIRECTIONAL: A permanent on-site attached sign intended to aid in vehicular movement on the site. N/A Sign, Directory A sign within the project or on a wall of building adjacent to its public entrance that identifies uses, tenants and/or activities conducted on site or within the building. Static directory signs shall change only through manipulation by the user; electronic directory signs shall change with a frequency of once per every eight (8) hours. SIGN, DIRECTORY: A permanent on-site attached or monument sign providing direction to or identifying the buildings in the development. N/A Sign, Entertainment Anchor Any sign stating the use and name given to the use of a building, structure of area, when such use is permitted with a square footage of sixty thousand square foot (60,000 SF) or greater. N/A N/A Specific regulations written in Grand Avenue for Theatre Anchor (Harkins) which allows for maximum letter height of 61 inches and a total maximum sign area of 400 square feet (1 sft for each foot of building width). Some wayfinding signage exists throughout Town Square, however, there are no specific regulations for pedestrian or vehicular directional signage. Sign Type RPAI Proposal 704-J DT District (Sec. 37)Existing Sign Regulation in Town Square Comments / Notes Sign Definition Comparisons Sign, Fascia A sign affixed directly to the exterior wall or screening surface, confined within the limits thereof, and which projects from the surface less than eighteen inches (18”) at all points, and located either: (a) above the first floor storefront, and below the second level windows for multi-story buildings; (b) where permitted, above the upper story windows and below the next level windows of building parapet, as applicable; (c) Side or rear façade façade of an articulated surface of a building in the event space at the immediate rear of the premises is not available. Fascia signs are displayed parallel to the face of the building and identify the name of the business. Fascia signs are defined in 704 as attached building signs. Regulations are applied by street typology. N/A Defined as a sign affixed directly to the exterior wall or screening surface, confined within the limits thereof, and which projects from the surface less than twelve inches (12”) at all points, and located either: (a) above the first floor storefront, and below the second level windows; or (b) where permitted, above the upper story windows and below the next level windows or building parapet, as applicable. Fascia Signs are displayed parallel to the face of the building, and identify the name of the business. Fascia signs are allowed by a maximum square footage of 30 sft. for first story signs. Upper story signs are allowed a maximum letter/logo height of 10 inches in all phases but Grand Avenue District which allows 12 inches. Sign, Flashing Illumination of which is not constant in intensity when in use, that exhibits sudden or marked changes in lighting effects. LED displays on restaurant menu boards are not considered flashing signs. N/A N/A Flashing signs are not allowed per 704 Flashing signs listed as a prohibited sign type Sign, Food and Beverage Anchor Any sign stating the use and name given to the use of a building, structure of area, when such use is permitted with a square footage of five thousand square foot (5,000 SF) or greater. N/A N/A Food and Beverage anchors are not specifically defined. Sign, Gobo (Image Projection) Projection of patterns, colors and/or imagery via light and shadow on vertical or horizontal surfaces.N/A N/A N/A - not allowed Sign, Hospitality Anchor Any sign stating the use and name given to the use of a building, structure of area, when such use is permitted with a square footage of two-hundred thousand square foot (200,000 SF) or greater and five (5) or more stories in height. N/A N/A Defined in Grand Avenue as Hotel Anchor Sign. Top floor signs are allowed a maximum letter/logo height of 84 inches. First floor signs are allowed a maximum letter/logo height of 24 inches. Maximum sign area is 400 sft (1 sft is allowed for every 1 foot of building width). Sign Type RPAI Proposal 704-J DT District (Sec. 37)Existing Sign Regulation in Town Square Comments / Notes Sign Definition Comparisons Sign, Incidental Sign with a purpose secondary to the use of the site on which it located, such as “no parking”, “entrance”, “loading only” and other similar information and directive per sign. Incidental signs contain no commercial message or commercial logo other than the name of the business establishment or development. SIGN, SERVICE ENTRANCE DOOR: Signs attached to an entrance door are allowed for building identification with lettering not to exceed 4” in height and no greater than two (2) square feet. The sign may include the telephone number, business name and suite number. Section 6: Permitted Temporary Signs and Specific Sign Regulations 8. Restricted Parking Sign (1 per 25 parking spaces, but not less than 2 per tenant / Limited to black lettering with a white background). N/A Town Square defaults to 704 service entrance door regulations. Other incidental signage as described is managed through traffic safety. 704-J outlines the standards for Service Entrance Door Signs Sign, Inflatable Sign constructed of a flexible material or fabric made to assume a three-dimensional shape when inflatable with a sufficient volume of air or a gas. N/A N/A - not allowed Sign, Feature (Projecting Building Blade) An attached sign oriented perpendicular to the face of the building directly above or above and adjacent to its principal entrance. N/A Projection of a blade sign is typically 12+ inches beyond the surface of the building or structure. Lettering size cannot exceed 12 inches for building blade signs. Also, total sign area cannot exceed 12 sft for building blade signs. Building blade signs are permitted either in lieu of a fascia sign and/or at a building corner. Sign, Menu Vitrine An accessory to display menus encased in a wall display adjacent to the entry to a restaurant establishment. N/A N/A N/A - not allowed 704-J refers to drive-through menuboards Sign, Off-Site (Temporary) Limited use sign not permanently mounted that identifies, directs or advertises a business, person, activity, goods or services not located on site where it is positioned. SIGN, OFF-SITE: A sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service, good, product, or entertainment not related to the site upon which such sign is located or to which it is affixed. N/A This seems redundant in regards to Town Square… this sign type is either a bandit sign or special purpose sign? Sign, Operational Signage indicating hours of operation, telephone numbers, specialty rules and regulations. Does not include taglines, services, slogans and window graphics, etc. N/A N/A These are typically non-regulated signs that appear in windows and/or entrance doors. Sign Type RPAI Proposal 704-J DT District (Sec. 37)Existing Sign Regulation in Town Square Comments / Notes Sign Definition Comparisons Sign, Pole A freestanding sign that may provide identification, directional or information, which is supported by and placed upon, one or more poles. N/A N/A N/A - not allowed 5.2 PROHIBITED SIGNS All of the following signs are prohibited unless approved by City Council. 5.2.1 Signs attached to light fixtures, poles, curbs, sidewalks, gutters, streets, utility poles, public buildings, fences, railings, public telephone poles, or trees, excluding political signs on private property. Sign, Retail Anchor Any sign stating the use and name given to the use of a building, structure of area, when such use is permitted with a square footage of twenty-five thousand square foot (2515,000 SF) or greater. N/A N/A Defined in Grand Avenue as Bookstore Anchor Sign and/or Restaurant Anchor Sign (?) The regulations in place were to accommodate Barnes & Noble and the Cheesecake Factory. Sign, Special Purpose A temporary sign to promote and/or identify a City approved special event. Signs shall be oriented on and off site in City approved locations. Signs shall be limited to messages related specifically to the special event (and any sponsors) and must be removed with three (3) business day after the end of such event. SIGN, SPECIAL PURPOSE: A temporary sign that is either on-site or off-site that provides identification or information pertaining to a special event or occurrence sponsored by a non-profit or civic organization. N/A Typically affiliated with and regulated through an approved SUP for a specific event. Other special purpose signs can be permitted through 704 for non-profit events. Special Purpose signs require a temporary sign permit per 704-J Sign, ‘V’ A temporary, freestanding sign which has two sets of supports sharing at least one common support, and capable of displaying two message boards in boards in different, provided such double message boards are physically contiguous. SIGN, SANDWICH BOARD: A portable sign consisting of two panels of equal size, which are hinged at the top and placed on the ground or pavement so as to be selfsupporting. N/A Sandwich Board signs throughout Town Square follow 704 regulations. Site Triangle The horizontal and vertical areas of an intersection of streets, alleys and/or driveways which must remain unobstructed as set forth in the code/ordinance and State Law, in order to ensure that drivers can see traffic and pedestrians around the corners of the intersection, entrance or driveway. Refer to the Supervision Ordinance. The sight triangle shall also be applicable to drives. SIGHT TRIANGLE: Refer to the Subdivision Ordinance. The sight triangle shall also be applicable to drives. 5.2 PROHIBITED SIGNS 5.2.3 Signs erected or displayed in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision at any location, street, intersection, or driveway. All signs placed at any intersection shall prevent such problem by observing a sight triangle as provided for in Section 4 "Definitions." Streets and Sight Triangles: Within the Downtown Zoning district the following street design standards shall apply: 1. Except as provided herein, no sight triangle shall be required. Adequate sight distance will be provided at all intersections through the use of appropriate traffic control devices. Sight triangles for vehicles exiting the development for both public streets and private drives shall be provided at intersections with FM 1709, Carroll Avenue and State Highway 114 (See figure 37.1). These sight triangles shall be the triangle created by connecting a point which is ten (10) feet into the site along the right-ofway at the intersection and a point extending away from the intersection a distance of forty (40) feet along the existing roadway right-of-way line. Not a sign type DT District speaks to sight triangles in the context of street design standards. Sign Type RPAI Proposal 704-J DT District (Sec. 37)Existing Sign Regulation in Town Square Comments / Notes Sign Definition Comparisons Skeleton Tubing (Exposed Neon) Neon tubing that is itself or outlines lighting that may be supported by a panel but, is not attached to an enclosure or sign body. 5.2 PROHIBITED SIGNS 5.2.9 Signs with exposed neon tube, except for open/closed window signs Table 4: Attached Signs 1. Permitted attached signs include the following: 6. Exposed neon is prohibited. 8.4.6 Sign illumination. e. Neon Signs. Exposed Neon/L.E.D. or similar types of lighting are not permitted. Only exposed, non-flashing “OPEN” exposed non-flashing neon signs are permitted under Section 5.4 Limited Exemptions N/A Neon signs will be reviewed on an individual basis. If the neon contributes decoratively to the environment and does not create a presence which diminishes attention to its neighbors, approval will be considered. Size parameters will be consistent with non-neon signage. Snack or nonalcoholic bar Same as DT District N/A These prepare and serve specialty snacks, such as ice cream, frozen yogurt, cookies, or popcorn, or serve nonalcoholic beverages, such as coffee, juices, or sodas for consumption on or near the premises. These establishments may carry and sell a combination of snack, nonalcoholic beverage, and other related products (e.g., coffee beans, mugs, and coffee makers) but generally promote and sell a unique food or beverage item. Not a sign type Specialty food store Same as DT District N/A Specialty food stores primarily retail specialty food items, such as coffee and tea (i.e., packaged), confectionery products (i.e., packaged), nuts, spices, and gourmet foods. Not a sign type Storefront The facade of a mercantile establishment constructed of aluminum, timber or glass with street frontage separating a store or room(s) from a common area or public right-of -way having display windows used to display merchandise for sale within the Premises. FACADE: Any separate face of a building, including parapet walls and omitted wall lines, or any part of a building which encloses or covers usable space. Where separate faces are oriented in the same direction, or in the directions within 45 degrees of one another, they are to be considered as part of a single facade. N/A A storefront and a window display are two different things. Window displays are regulated by 704. Window Signs are permitted to obscure up to 100% of the total window area, provided that no such sign may be displayed for a period longer than 120 days. Typically used to advertise "coming soon" tenants. Sign Type RPAI Proposal 704-J DT District (Sec. 37)Existing Sign Regulation in Town Square Comments / Notes Sign Definition Comparisons Streetscape Treatments Same as DT District N/A Streetscape treatments shall include all improvements in a R-O-W that create an attractive and safe pedestrian environment. Treatments shall include street trees, street light standards, and trash receptacles. Streetscape treatments may also include a range of provisions such as paving materials, street/pedestrian/wayfinding signs, media boxes, parking meters, utility boxes, seating, public art/water features, bike racks, bollards, information kiosks, etc. Not a sign type Wall Mural (Visual Art) Any graphic or artwork painted or applied on a wall, ceiling or other architectural surface where its background differentiates it from the general color or material of the wall or other surface. 5.2 PROHIBITED SIGNS 5.2.6 Signs directly painted on buildings, except for signs less than a five (5) square foot area used for building identification. N/A N/A - not allowed Windblown Device Any banner, bow flag, pennant, spinner, streamer, propeller, disc, moored blimp, gas balloon or flag (which is not of local, state, federal, corporate, nonprofit or religious origin) 29 that is designed to inform or attract attention, whether or not such device carries a message, all or part of which is set in motion by wind, mechanical, electrical or any other means. SIGN: Every sign, name, number, identification, description, announcement, declaration, demonstration, device, display, flag, banner, pennant, illustration, logo, balloon, streamer, valance, advertising display, poster, beacon, light or insignia, and structure supporting any of the same, affixed directly or indirectly to or upon any building or outdoor structure, or erected or maintained upon a piece of land, which directs attention to any object, project, service, place, activity, person, institution, organization, or business. 5.3 EXEMPTIONS The following signs are exempt from the requirements of this ordinance: 5.3.2 Government signs and signs for non-profit organizations sponsored by government including flags, insignia, legal notices, informational, directional, and traffic signs which are legally required or necessary to the essential functions of government agencies N/A Regulated by 704