a. Monument Signs. Each residential project is allowed one monument sign for each street frontage. A monument sign shall not exceed thirty-two square feet or six feet in height with a minimum one-foot pedestal and shall be located in a landscaped area associated with a project entry or focal point. The applicant may forgo the one-foot pedestal if the landscaped area is improved with something other than turf. The sign may be located on a berm provided the top of the sign does not exceed nine feet in height above finished grade at the base of the berm. Monument signs shall not be constructed within the clear view area and shall be set back at least three feet from a public sidewalk and property lines. Monument signs shall be constructed with a design and materials similar to those of the surrounding building(s).

b. Wall Signs. Each residential project is allowed one wall sign on one building. The maximum sign area shall be forty square feet. External illumination of the sign may be allowed; internal illumination of the sign is prohibited. A wall sign cannot be utilized with a blade sign in the same development project.

c. Blade Signs. Each residential project is allowed one blade sign on one building. The maximum sign area shall be forty square feet. The blade sign shall be mounted at least seven feet above the pavement or ground level and may project up to three feet from the building wall. External illumination of the sign may be allowed; internal illumination of the sign is prohibited. A blade sign cannot be utilized with a wall sign in the same area.

a. Wall Signs. The maximum sign area shall be fifteen percent of the largest wall surface of the building. The following four types of wall signs are allowed; all others are prohibited:

b. Awning/Canopy Signs. All awnings and canopies shall be constructed of a canvas-like material or architectural metal. The design and color shall relate to the storefront design. No awning or canopy sign may extend more than five feet over the sidewalk and shall be at least eight feet above the sidewalk. Awnings and canopies that are utilized for signage shall use contrasting letters that are painted, applied or sewn onto the vertical drip or panel of the awning or canopy. The maximum sign area of an awning/canopy sign is the greater of sixteen square feet or five percent of the area of the wall to which it is attached. Letters shall not occupy more than eighty percent of the width or the height of the vertical drip or panel. The sign area used for a canopy sign shall be included in any calculation of wall sign area.

c. Projecting Signs. One projecting sign may be attached to the building perpendicular to the facade facing the sidewalk per ground level tenant space. A projecting sign shall be made of a rigid material with the bracket and sign panel relating to the storefront design. Projecting signs may not exceed twelve square feet in size, project more than four feet from the facade and must be at least eight feet above the sidewalk.

d. Window Signs. Window signs are permitted on ground level windows provided they cover less than twenty-five percent of the window area. Lettering and logos may be applied directly onto storefront windows. Retail, service and restaurant establishments are permitted to use window-mounted signs advertising current sales or specials, subject to applicable sign area restrictions.

e. Monument Signs. One monument sign may be allowed per building per street frontage, but may not be located within one hundred fifty feet of another monument sign. A monument sign shall not exceed the sign area and height indicated in the sign table above and may be located on a berm of up to three feet in height. Monument signs shall not be constructed within the clear view area and shall be set back at least three feet from a public sidewalk and property lines. Monument signs shall be constructed with materials similar to that of the main building.

f. Pole Banners. One pole banner sign per privately owned, on-site light pole may be used. Such signs shall be a maximum size of two feet by five feet, shall hang vertically, and shall be securely attached to the light pole at the top and bottom corners of the banner. Banners must be kept in good condition at all times; i.e., tattered, torn, or faded banners must be removed. A sign permit is required.

g. Temporary Signs. The following provisions regulate the use of temporary signs. If a temporary sign type is not specifically designated, it is prohibited. Temporary signs may not be permanently attached to the ground, buildings or other structures.

h. Above-Canopy Signs. Above-canopy signs are permitted as follows:

i. The canopy shall be a horizontal element on the building and shall not include a sloped roof. The canopy design and color shall relate to the building entrance, shall not extend more than five feet over the sidewalk, and shall be at least eight feet above the sidewalk;