§ 12.08. Structural standards.

Signs permitted by this ordinance shall meet the following additional standards:

1.

Wall signs exceeding forty (40) square feet and attached flat against building wall shall be of noncombustible material. Projecting signs exceeding two and one-half square feet in area shall be made of noncombustible material. Cappings, decorations, lettering and mouldings may be of combustible material on any sign. All awnings, canopies, marquees, etc. shall be of noncombustible material.

2.

Signs, awnings, canopies, marquees, etc. shall be securely attached to the building or structure by bolts, anchors, chains, rods or guys. No wood blocks or anchorage with wood used in connection with screws or nails or staples shall be considered proper anchorage. No sign shall be entirely supported by an unbraced parapet wall.

3.

Illuminated signs shall be wired in metal conduit by a licensed electrician and an electric permit will be required in addition to sign permit.

4.

Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, removable awnings and canopies shall be allowed in the fire zone and in other business and manufacturing zoning districts, provided the framework of said awnings and canopies is constructed of metal piping or tubing, or of other metal material of substantial strength to support a snow load or live load of thirty pounds per square foot. The covering over the metal framework shall also be of such strength as to support a live load of thirty pounds per square foot and shall be constructed of flame retardant material that will not propagate flame as proved by the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. The covering material shall also be stain, dirt and weather resistant. Removable awnings and canopies shall be securely anchored to the building by bolts or other means so as not to interfere with the fire rating of the exterior building structure, and shall be sufficient to carry a total live load of thirty pounds per square foot. The framework of said awnings and canopies shall be at least seven feet six inches above the sidewalk, and the material covering the framework shall provide for a seven foot minimum clearance from the sidewalk. No removable awning or canopy shall project beyond the face of a building more than six feet six inches, nor shall it be closer than three feet from the face of the curb when projecting over public ways. (Ord. No. 12, 3-4-74)