City Council Study Session Agenda and Packet 2010 07 13

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Size Overview of Sign Code - Baldwin Park, Orlando - Florida Placement Considerations Wall (Flush Mounted) • 2 SF per 1' of primary building frontage plus 1 SF per 1' of secondary building frontage for corner lots Projection - 12" Height - Roof line, up to 30' • 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 be centered on horizontal surfaces (i.e., over a storefront opening) Projecting & Hanging Monument • Not Allowed Window Sandwich Boards Vendor Mural Message • 2 SF per 1' of primary building frontage plus 1 SF per 1' of secondary frontage for corner lots divided by the number of sign faces • Signs should not exceed 10% of a single windowpane. Sign copy should not exceed 8 inches in height • 8 SF • Maximum of 20 words. Logos and graphics are encouraged. The sign lettering should be between 2 -4 inches high • Not Allowed • Not Allowed Projection - More than 12 ", up to 2' from curb (6' to 8' in Downtown Louisville) Clearance - 9' min. Height (Projecting) - Roof line, up to 30'. (Hanging) - Ground floor • Signs are to be designed with a clearly defined edge, provide dimensional shadow relief, and a substantial appearance • Non - dimensional signs are discouraged Awning Signs • Sign lettering and /or logo should comprise no more than 30% of the total exterior surface of an awning or canopy Projection - Up to 2' from curb (6' to 8' in Downtown Louisville) Clearance - 9' min. Height - Ground floor • Awnings should be designed to project over individual window and door openings and not project as a single continuous feature extending over masonry piers or arches • Open -ended awnings are preferred • Awnings with backlit graphics or other kinds of interior illumination are prohibited • Striped awnings are prohibited • Color choice must fit with the Village character Freestanding • Not Allowed Not Provided • Any advertising display located within 24" of a business window or door is considered a window sign • Electronic signage including neon and LED is prohibited • The use of suction and adhesives for sign mounting is prohibited Menu Box • 4 SF Location: Permanently mounted display box on the surface of the building within 8' of the entry • Taping a menu to a box is not an appropriate menu sign Location: In front of the business and clearly display the business name and address on the sign • Should be removed at the end of the day • Glass, breakable materials, paper, laminated paper, vinyl, plastic, PVC pipe frames, or illumination may not be permitted materials for menu board /street art sign Marquee • Not Allowed Kiosks • Not Allowed Landmark Signs • City of Orlando has a historic landmark process to preserve unique non - conforming signs Design & Materials • Exterior materials, finishes, colors, and lettering should complement those of the building • Signs may be constructed using only: metal, stone, hard wood, brass plated and exposed neon • Internally lit plastic letters and plastic box signs are prohibited • Primary signs (most SF) should contain only the name of the business and /or its logo • Modifications to logos and corporate identifiers may be required to fit attractively in the space provided • Secondary text identifies products and should be located in a secondary location Illumination • Back -lit, halo -lit illumination, or reverse channel letters with halo illumination are highly encouraged for lighting purposes • Signs that use blinking or flashing lights are prohibited • Single faced illuminated signs are prohibited • Visible raceways and transformers may be prohibited • Projecting light fixtures used for externally illuminated signs should be simple and unobtrusive in appearance and not obscure the graphics of the sign • White is the only light color permitted within the Village Center for illuminating a sign, excluding neon • Exposed neon tubing may be used in conjunction with other types of materials to artistically emphasize the business name and /or logo 4