(6) Landscaping. A permanent freestanding sign shall include landscaping at the base of the sign, in keeping with adjacent area landscaping or the landscaping on the lot development where the principal building is located.
A. Annual & Perennial Planting . The landscaping shall be designed to include but is not limited to the following: annual and/or perennial flower beds, groundcover, ornamental grass and shrubs less than 24 inches in height at maturity.
B. Grasses . Turf grasses are not permitted as part of the landscaping for the sign.
b. Column Sign
A freestanding column sign shall be supported by a center column at the base of the sign or two (2) columns, either at the base of the sign or on each end of the sign.
(1) Column Dimensions. A center column shall be the same depth as the sign and shall be a minimum of 25% of the width of the sign. If two (2) support columns are used on each end of the sign, the combined columns shall be a minimum of 25% of the width of the sign, not including the columns in the calculation of the width of the sign.
(2) Maximum Column Height. Support columns shall not exceed a maximum height of eight (8) feet from the finished grade to the bottom of the sign.
Figure – Column Sign
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