Appendix

Sign Examples

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Monument Sign - A ground-level sign that a driver notices or a person passing by can easily see the business information.

Window or Door Sign - A sign or symbol located on a window pane or within 3 feet of the interior of a business intended to be seen from the street. Typically provides secondary information and comprises 20 percent or less of each window’s area. Banner Sign - A temporary sign which is painted or displayed upon a sheet composed of fabric, pliable plastic, paper, or other non-rigid material, fastened to the exterior of a building or exterior structure, other than a flag pole.

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Roof Sign - A sign that projects above the fascia of a building and is supported wholly or in part of the roof structure. Wall Sign - A sign attached to or painted on the outside of a building. Wall signs are typically mounted flush in the traditional sign band above a storefront. Other wall signs can be mounted flush or within 2 feet of the wall surface.

Sandwich Board Sign - A temporary freestanding sign which is typically shaped like an “A” or “T” and has one or two faces which is not anchored to the ground.

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Awning Sign - A sign printed or affixed to the surface of an awning. The signage lettering appears incidental and is limited to 10 square feet per awning face. Awning signage may be primary signage in some cases.

Projecting Sign - A sign attached to and projecting from the wall of a building or hanging from a bracket. Typically twodimensional with external lighting and 6 square feet or less in size. Primary signs in some cases, such as small businesses with minimal storefronts.

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