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35 <br />Signs 131 <br />SSS, 2� <br />(C) When a comprehensive sign plan is submitted, exceptions to the regulations of this chapter may be <br />permitted if the sign areas and densities for the plan as a whole are in conformity with the intent of this <br />chapter and if such exception results in an improved relationship between the various parts of the sign plan <br />as determined by the City Council. <br />(D) Comprehensive sign plans will be reviewed by the City Planning Commission which will forward <br />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 />.1.55.27 GROUND SIGNS. <br />(A) Ground signs are permitted in all districts but only to the extent permitted in this section and in the <br />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 for <br />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 the <br />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 the <br />number of tenants in the structure. <br />(Ord. 08-002, passed 4-22-2008) Penalty, see .10.99 <br />