City Council Study Session Agenda and Packet 2010 07 13

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Projecting & Hanging Monument Window Size • 6 SF • S SF Menu Box • Not Defined Vendor • Not Allowed Mural • Not Allowed • Window signs should not exceed 20% of a window, or 8 SF whichever is lesser Message • No guidance provided Overview of Sign Code - Downtown Louisville Placement Considerations Wall (Flush Mounted) • 7% of the front building facade • 2' high Projection - 8" Height - Ground floor • Signs should be mounted in locations that respect the design of a building, including the arrangement of bays and openings and not obscure windows and ornamental features • Signs should help reinforce horizontal lines along the street • Coordinate the color scheme with the building front, and have a consistent color scheme between various building mounted signs • Locate signs so they do not extend beyond the outer edges of the building front Projection - More than 8 ", up to 6', or two - thirds the width of the abutting sidewalk, whichever distance is less. Hanging signs shall not project beyond the architectural element to which they are attached Clearance - 8' min. Height - Ground floor Awning Signs • Allowed, not defined Clearance - 8' min. • Fit within the dimensions of an opening, to emphasize these proportions. It should not obscure ornamental details • Avoid exotic forms that are not traditionally found in Louisville • Coordinate the color of the awning with the color scheme for the entire building • Operable fabric awnings, balconies and galleries are appropriate in downtown Louisville • Backlit awnings are inappropriate • Allowed in Transition Zone (Not Downtown) • Character height 24" max and 8" min. Freestanding • 8 SF • Character height of free standing signs shall be limited to a maximum of 24" and a minimum of 8" • Keep them low in scale so they relate visually to the building • Free - standing signs should not be so large as to obscure the patterns of front facades and yards • Tall free - standing signs are inappropriate (no definition of tall provided) • Not provided • Use symbols in projecting signs • Keep them low in scale so they relate visually to the building • Free - standing signs should not be so large as to obscure the patterns of front facades and yards. • Tall free - standing signs are inappropriate (no definition of tall provided) • Illuminated window signs shall be included in the total allowable sign area for the premises • Temporary posters announcing or advertising events sponsored by noncommercial organizations shall be exempt from limitations on window signs Sandwich Board • 6 SF • Should not obstruct pedestrian traffic on sidewalks • No considerations Marquee • Not Allowed Kiosks • May be permitted only if expressly authorized in an approved final PUD development plan, which plan may contain additional standards and requirements concerning the design, construction, maintenance and operation of any kiosk 1 Landmark Signs • Not Defined • Continuation or restoration of nonconforming sign that has 50% or less damage by fire, flood, wind or other calamity or act of God may be restored to its original condition 1 Design & Materials • Painted wood and metal are appropriate • Plastic and highly reflective materials are inappropriate • Internally illuminated pan channel letters are not appropriate. Neither are internally illuminated cabinet signs 1 Illumination • Must be shielded from pedestrian view • Light levels may not overpower the facade or other signs • An internally lit sign is discouraged • Exposed neon tubing is acceptable if used in limited quantities, and where it is appropriate to the context and the sign remain subordinate to the overall building front composition 1 5