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Description


A sign attached flat or mounted parallel to the facade of a building that identifies a commercial establishment. Band signs are intended to be viewed by pedestrians on the opposite side of street

Dimensions

Quantity 1 per facade
Area 1.5 sf per linear foot of facade
Length 90% facade length max
Width 3 ft max
Absolute Height (2)
Letter Height 18 in
Clearance 8 ft min
Projection 7 in max

Standards


  1. Sign should align with a buildings entablature, and placed to fit harmoniously with horizontal molding, friezes, sills, or other ornament.
  2. Band signs must generally be placed no higher than the window sills of the second floor.
  3. Band signs may be placed under the window sills of upper stories by special permit.
  4. Information displayed should be limited to business name, address and logo, additional information is prohibited.