f.
Heritage Sign
The Town will permit certain attached signs to be replicated in generally the same manner, material, size, lighting and location as an original sign, where such signs have a unique, lasting, significant historical value due to the heritage of past downtown businesses and contributory features such signs provide to the appearance and growth of downtown, including where such signs were removed over time. A heritage sign is permitted in the DC-1, DC-2 and TCR Zoning Districts in accordance with the following standards: (1) Qualifying Installation & Construction Standards. A heritage sign shall replicate an attached sign which existed prior to 1980 and where the building on which the proposed heritage sign is to be located existed prior to 1980. (2) Replication Authentication. A proposed heritage sign shall be authenticated by photographic evidence and other documentation and/or information. Said proposed heritage sign shall be an authentic replication of the original, as demonstrated by submitted materials.
(3) Sign Surface Area. The total aggregate sign surface area permitted shall be in accordance with this Article.
(4)
Sign Mounting Standards
A. Roof Line . A heritage sign under the standards herein that extends above the roof line but is attached to a building wall shall not extend more than one-quarter (1/4) the vertical dimension of the sign above the roof line. If a parapet wall exists where the heritage sign is to be mounted to the building wall the top of the parapet wall may be used as a beginning point to measure the permitted one-quarter (1/4) vertical dimension. A replicated heritage sign that existed attached on a building roof shall be prohibited from relocating on a roof. B. Perpendicular Mounting . A heritage sign that was originally mounted perpendicular to the building wall may be replicated perpendicular to the building wall; however the perpendicular extension shall not be greater than 30 inches from the building wall.
(5) Prohibited Signs. Designation of a heritage sign shall not forgo compliance with §9-1557 Prohibited Signs of this Article.
(6) Approval Process. All evidence and required submittal materials shall be submitted to the Planning Director or his/her designee. After review and recommendation by the Planning
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