§ 36-1717. Mixed Development District.

It is the intention of this section to require that all elements of a mixed development be integrated and linked by signs that express a consistent and uniform design theme.

(1)

Area identification signs.

a.

MDD-3 and MDD-4. One sign per development for each frontage not to exceed 50 square feet.

b.

MDD-5 and MDD-6. One sign per development for each frontage.

1.

Sign area: MDD-5.

(i)

Maximum area of first sign: 70 square feet.

(ii)

Maximum area of additional signs: 40 square feet.

2.

Sign area: MDD-6.

(i)

Maximum area of first sign: 100 square feet.

(ii)

Maximum area of additional signs: 70 square feet.

c.

Maximum height. The maximum height: eight feet.

(2)

Building identification signs: residential. One freestanding sign not to exceed 24 square feet for each building with ten or more dwelling units. One wall sign not to exceed six square feet for each building. Maximum height: eight feet.

(3)

Intra-area directories. One directory per major entry from a public street to a development not to exceed ten square feet. Maximum height: six feet.

(4)

Accessory retail signs. One wall sign for each accessory retail use provided each sign must be attached to the ground floor level and may not exceed 15 percent of the ground floor wall area of the accessory use. All signs shall be individual letters of uniform size, design and materials.

(5)

Building identification signs: office.

a.

MDD-6. One wall sign per building per frontage and one freestanding sign per building per frontage. The maximum area of the first wall sign or freestanding sign shall not exceed 50 square feet and the maximum area of each additional sign shall not exceed 36 square feet. Maximum height: eight feet.

b.

MDD-3, MDD-4 and MDD-5. One building identification sign per frontage. The first sign shall not exceed 50 square feet and each additional sign shall not exceed 36 square feet. Maximum height: eight feet.

(6)

Retail and publicly owned facilities signs: MDD-6. Signs for retail buildings and publicly owned facilities are permitted in accordance with the PCD-3 district requirements provided in section 36-1714, provided the maximum area of freestanding signs shall not exceed 50 square feet.

(7)

Publicly owned facilities: MDD-3, MDD-4 and MDD-5. Signs for publicly owned facilities in the MDD-3, MDD-4 and MDD-5 districts are permitted in accordance with section 36-1711.

(8)

Suites, hotels and theatres. Signs for suites, hotels and theatres are permitted in accordance with the PCD-3 district requirements provided in section 36-1714.

(9)

Special requirements: wall signs. No wall signs shall be placed on walls of nonresidential buildings which directly face, abut or adjoin a public park or residential uses.

(10)

Special requirements: freestanding signs. All freestanding signs shall be of uniform design and scale.

(Code 1970; Code 1992, § 460.05(7))