Sign area shall be calculated based upon the following. The Zoning Administrator is authorized to make interpretations of these regulations in cases where a specific sign does not fit into the categories described.

(a)   Sign cabinets. The area of sign faces enclosed in frames or cabinets shall be based upon the outer dimensions of the frame or cabinet and shall be calculated by multiplying the width by the length of the cabinet or frame.

(b)   Double-sided signs/V-signs. Only one side of a double-sided sign or v-sign shall be counted when calculating sign area. The larger sign face shall be used in cases where the sign faces are not of an equal size.

(c)   Multiple-faced signs. The sign area of multiple-faced signs shall be calculated by adding the area of all sign faces together and multiplying by 50%.

(d)   Round, oval or irregularly shaped signs. The sign area of said signs shall be calculated using the appropriate mathematical formula or by dividing the sign into smaller geometric shapes that are then added together to calculate the sign area.

(e)   Channel letter signs. The sign area for channel letter signs shall be calculated using the area of a rectangle enclosing the letters for each word or logo in the sign.

(f)   Awnings, canopies and marquees. Sign area for awnings, canopies and marquees is calculated by computing the area of a standard geometric shape or combination of shapes drawn around the sign copy area or graphics. The side parallel to the plane of the building shall be counted as one sign face. Perpendicular sides shall count as a second sign face and shall be included in the total area as a double-faced sign.

(Code 2020)