b. Awning or Canopy Sign
An awning or canopy shall be attached to a frame that extends from the exterior façade wall of a building, without ground mounted support, using a fire retardant material such as fabric or vinyl and may contain signage in accordance with the following: (1) Location of Sign on Awning or Canopy . When a sign is located on an awning or canopy, it shall be located on the front face only. When the front angled section of an awning or canopy surface is 60 degrees or more from the horizontal plane, it shall be considered part of the face of the awning and shall be suitable for signage. (2) Sign Surface Area . The maximum area of an awning or canopy sign shall not exceed 12% on the front façade of the building and 25% of the awning or canopy face onto which the sign is located.
(3) Illumination. Awning or canopy signs may be illuminated only with direct surface lighting and not from any form of backlighting.
(4) Signs above Awning or Canopy . No signs shall be attached on or extend above the top of the awning or canopy, and all signs shall be mounted flat against the awning or canopy.
Figure – Awning or Canopy
c. Projecting Sign
(1) Setbacks . All projecting signs shall have a minimum three (3) foot setback from the back of curb along a public or private right-of-way.
(2) Encroachments. Projecting signs in compliance with the standards herein, may project into the air rights of a public right-of-way if approval for such encroachment is obtained from
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