§ 27-617. Institutional - Other than Temporary.

(a)

In any zone (except Comprehensive Design and Mixed Use Zones) where a church; library; school; hospital; fire station; community center; day care center for children; service, fraternal, or civic organizations; or other similar institution is allowed, a sign may be erected. Institutional signs shall meet the following design standards:

(1)

Maximum area for each sign - 48 square feet.

(2)

Maximum height - 8 feet above finished grade at base of sign.

(3)

Minimum setback - 15 feet from adjoining land in any Residential Zone (or land proposed to be used for residential purposes in a Comprehensive Design, Mixed Use, or Planned Community Zone).

(4)

Type allowed - freestanding or attached to a building.

(5)

Maximum number - 1 per street the property fronts on (must face street frontage).

(b)

In the Mixed Use Zones, the Design Standards for institutional signs shall be determined and approved by the Planning Board for each development at the time of Detailed Site Plan review. Each Detailed Site Plan shall be accompanied by plans, sketches, or photographs indicating the design, size, methods of sign attachment or support, and other information the Planning Board requires. In approving these signs, the Planning Board shall find that the proposed signs are appropriate in size, type, and design, given the proposed location and the uses to be served, and are in keeping with the remainder of the Mixed Use Zone development, and in the M-X-C Zone are in conformance with the sign program as set forth in Section 27-546.04(j).

(c)

In the Comprehensive Design Zones, the Design Standards for institutional signs shall be determined by the Planning Board for each individual development at the time of Specific Design Plan review. Each Specific Design Plan shall be accompanied by plans, sketches, or photographs indicating the design, size, methods of sign attachment or support, and other information the Planning Board requires. In approving these signs, the Planning Board shall find that the proposed signs are appropriate in size, type, and design, given the proposed location and the uses to be served, and are in keeping with the remainder of the development. As a guide, the Planning Board shall consider how on-site signs are regulated in the Commercial and Industrial Zones.

(CB-23-1988; CB-63-1992; CB-59-1993)