§ 1427-25. Ground Sign Regulations.

The following regulations apply to ground signs (See § 1427-03-G), unless more specifically regulated elsewhere in this Chapter or by the District regulations applicable to the zoning district in which the sign is located:

(a)

A ground sign may not be closer to a lot line or right-of-way than the greater of one-half the sign height or 15' when within a sight triangle. Refer to Figures 1427-25-A and 1427-25-C.

(b)

Only one ground sign per site is permitted for sites with less than 400 lineal feet of lot frontage. A secondary ground sign may be permitted on a lot with more than 400 feet of street frontage, but in no circumstance may two ground signs be erected within 200 feet of each other as measured along the street frontage.

(c)

For corner lots or sites with sufficient lot frontage of 400 lineal feet or greater to permit two ground signs, the primary ground sign shall not exceed the maximum total sign face area or square feet per sign face permitted in a district. The total sign face area of the second sign shall not exceed 50% of the maximum total sign face area or square feet per sign face permitted in a district.

(d)

For lots with double street frontage one ground sign may be installed per street frontage. A ground sign on an arterial street or collector street shall not exceed a maximum total sign face area or square feet per sign face permitted in a district. Ground signs erected on any other street frontage shall not exceed 50% of the maximum total sign face area or square feet per sign face permitted in a district. Double frontage lots are not subject to the restrictions of § 1427-25(b).

(e)

Each individual ground sign face counts against the maximum total sign area (See § 1427-21) permitted for all signs on a site and against the total area permitted for a ground sign as allowed in each district.

(f)

Ground signs are subject to the requirements of all City of Cincinnati departments and agencies.

Figure 1427-25-A Ground Signs

Figure 1427-25-B Examples of Ground Signs

Figure 1427-25-C Site Triangle

(Ordained by Ord. No. 303-2006, § 1(Exh. A), eff. Nov. 25, 2006)