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Signs <br /> (C) When a comprehensive sign plan is submitted, exceptions to the regulations of this chapter <br /> may be permitted if the sign areas and densities for the plan as a whole are in conformity with the <br /> intent of this chapter and if such exception results in an improved relationship between the various <br /> parts of the sign plan as determined by the City Council. <br /> (D) Comprehensive sign plans will be reviewed by the City Planning Commission which will <br /> forward a recommendation to the City Council on the appropriateness of the proposed sign plan. <br /> (Ord. 08-002, passed 4-22-2008) Penalty, see § 10.99 <br /> § 155.27 GROUND SIGNS. <br /> (A) Ground signs are permitted in all districts but only to the extent permitted in this section and <br /> in the District Schedules set forth in § 155.29. <br /> (B) Permit application. A permit shall be applied for in accordance with § 155.25. <br /> (C) Height. A sign must not exceed 8 feet in height, including pedestal and any berming. <br /> (D) Surface Area: <br /> (1) Signs having 1 copy surface may have up to 34 square feet of surface area. <br /> (2) Signs having 2 or more copy surfaces may have up to 68 square feet for all surfaces. <br /> (3) Buildings with 2 or more businesses/tenants shall be allowed an additional 12 square feet <br /> for 2 or more copy surfaces, for a total of 80 square feet. <br /> (E) Landscaping. Ground signs must be landscaped. Landscaping may consist of shrubs, plants, <br /> rocks, or other decorative materials located around the pedestal. <br /> (F) Design and location: <br /> (1) Signs must maximize the use of natural materials in construction and should conform to <br /> the material design of the principal structure. <br /> (2) Signs must be located at least 15 feet from the curb line of any public street and cannot be <br /> placed within any street right-of-way or government easement. <br /> (3) The pedestal width of a ground sign must be at least equal to the sign width. <br /> (4) The principal structure of a parcel of land will be allowed one ground sign, regardless of <br /> the number of tenants in the structure. <br /> (Ord. 08-002, passed 4-22-2008) Penalty, see § 10.99 <br />