§ 9-1007. Computation of sign area.

The area of a sign face shall be computed by means of the smallest square, circle, rectangle, triangle or combination thereof that will encompass the extreme limits of the writing representation, emblem, color or other display, together with any material or color forming a part of the background of the display or used to differentiate the sign from the structure against which it is placed. The area shall not include any supporting framework, bracing or decorative wall or fence when such wall or fence otherwise meets these or other regulations and is clearly incidental to the display itself.

A.

For signs consisting of two (2) or more sides, the sign surface area shall be computed as described above in addition to the following criteria:

1.

The sign surface area of a two-faced, back-to-back sign shall be calculated by using the area of only one (1) side of such sign, so long as the distance between the backs of such signs do not exceed eighteen (18) inches and the sign message, logo, text, or other display is the same on each side.

2.

The sign surface area of a two-faced sign constructed in the form of a "V" shall be calculated by using the area of only one (1) side of such sign (the larger side if there is a size difference), so long as the angle of the "V" does not exceed thirty degrees (30°) and at no point does the distance between the backs of such sides exceed five (5) feet and the sign message, logo, text, or other display is the same on each side.

B.

The area of a canopy or awning sign shall be calculated as specified above and the area of such signs shall be deducted from the allowable facade sign area, as specified in subsection 9-1006.A. (3-14-18.)