Division 9 — MASTER SIGN PLAN

A master sign plan is required whenever:

• (A) Three or more separate nonresidential tenant spaces are created on the same parcel;

• (B) Four or more permanent non-exempt signs are proposed for a single use; or

(C) The Director determines that a master sign plan is needed because of special project characteristics (e.g., the size of proposed signs, limited site visibility, a business within a business, the location of the site relative to major transportation routes, etc.) or when unique, creatively designed signs are being proposed and certain aspects of the sign's design (e.g., animation) might not otherwise be allowed.

(Ord. 1122, passed 10-18-04)

(A) As a part of any required Conditional Use Permit, Planned Development permit, or other discretionary permit process involving three or more separate nonresidential tenant spaces, a master sign plan must be submitted.

(B) The master sign plan must show the size, location, number, and design of all proposed signs, but need not show actual sign copy.

(C) A master sign plan does not exempt signs in the project from building permits.

(D) All signs subsequently erected on a property for which a master sign plan was approved must conform to that master sign plan.

(Ord. 1122, passed 10-18-04)

To approve a master sign plan, the Planning Commission must find as follows:

(A) The master sign plan complies with the purpose of this chapter, including the sign design guidelines;

(B) Proposed signs enhance the overall development and are in harmony with other signs included in the plan with the structures they identify and with surrounding development;

(C) The master sign plan contains provisions to accommodate future revisions that may be required because of changes in use or tenants; and

(D) The master sign plan complies with the standards of this chapter, except that flexibility is allowed with regard to sign area, number, location, and/or height to the extent that the master sign plan will enhance the overall development, achieve superior quality design, and will more fully accomplish the purposes of this chapter. (Ord. 1122, passed 10-18-04)

Revisions to master sign plans may be approved by the Director if the intent of the original approval is not affected. Revisions that would substantially deviate from the original approval requires the Planning Commission approval. (Ord. 1122, passed 10-18-04)