§ 58-149. Freestanding ground signs.
(a)
No portion of any freestanding ground sign shall be higher than seven feet above grade as measured to the top of the sign.
(b)
No part of the sign, including projections, shall be located closer than 15 feet to any adjacent side lot line and shall not be located within five feet of the edge of the street right-of-way line.
(c)
All freestanding ground sign structures or poles shall be self-supporting structures erected on or set into and permanently attached to concrete foundations. Such structures or poles shall comply with the building codes of Union County and be affixed as not to create a public safety hazard.
(d)
The sign shall be located in a manner that does not impair traffic visibility.
(e)
Freestanding ground signs are permitted as long as the building or structure in which the activity is conducted is set back at least 30 feet from the street right-of-way.
(f)
The maximum sign area varies by type and use. Unless otherwise specified in the ordinance, the maximum total sign area per side shall be 50 square feet and the total text area per side (including logos) shall be no greater than 20 square feet.
(Ord. No. O-2011-09, 5-9-2011; Ord. No. O-2011-11, 7-11-2011; Ord. No. O-2011-15, 11-14-2011; Ord. No. O-2012-04, 3-12-2012)