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 Williamsville
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 84. Signs

  § 84-18. Regulations by sign type.  

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  • A. 
    A-frame sign. A freestanding sign that is comprised of two sign faces diverging at an angle of no more than 45° from their adjoined edge.
    (1) 
    Requirements by district.
    R-1, R-2, R-3 Districts
    R-3M District
    NMU, MU Districts
    M-1 District
    Maximum number
    —
    1 per use
    1 per use
    1 per use
    Maximum area
    —
    6 square feet
    6 square feet
    6 square feet
    Minimum height
    —
    3 feet
    3 feet
    3 feet
    Maximum height
    —
    4 feet
    4 feet
    4 feet
    Illumination
    —
    —
    —
    —
    (2) 
    Additional regulations.
    (a) 
    The sign must be brought in each day at the close of business.
    (b) 
    An A-frame sign may be placed within the Village public right-of-way provided it does not impede pedestrian traffic and does not block snow storage areas in winter months.
    B. 
    Awning sign. A sign that is part of or attached to an awning.
    (1) 
    Requirements by district.
    R-1, R-2, R-3 Districts
    R-3M District
    NMU, MU Districts
    M-1 District
    Maximum number
    —
    —
    1 per awning
    1 per awning
    Maximum area
    —
    —
    4 square feet
    4 square feet
    Maximum height
    —
    —
    2 feet
    2 feet
    Minimum clearance
    —
    —
    9 feet
    9 feet
    Illumination
    —
    —
    —
    —
    NOTES:
    Measured from the elevation of the ground directly beneath the center of the awning to the bottommost edge of the awning.
    Awning Sign Example
    (2) 
    Additional regulations.
    (a) 
    Awning signs shall be permitted on first-floor awnings only.
    (b) 
    A single use may utilize no more than two awnings for signage. Where a single use has more than one awning, each awning shall match in color and style.
    (c) 
    Where an awning relates to more than one use, each use shall be entitled to one sign on such awning provided the color and style of the signs are the same.
    (d) 
    Awnings upon which a sign is to be placed shall be comprised of high-quality, weather-resistant materials designed for exterior use.
    C. 
    Ground sign. A type of freestanding sign that is mounted on a base flush with the ground or supported by one or two columns or posts provided the distance between the ground and bottommost edge of the sign is no greater than four feet.
    (1) 
    Requirements by district.
    R-1, R-2, R-3 Districts
    R-3M District
    NMU, MU Districts
    M-1 District
    Maximum number
    1 per lot
    1 per lot
    1 per lot
    1 per lot
    Maximum area
    6 square feet
    16 square feet
    20 square feet
    30 square feet
    Maximum height
    3 feet
    3 feet
    4 feet
    6 feet
    Minimum setback
    10 feet
    10 feet
    10 feet
    10 feet
    Illumination
    —
    —
    Internal or external
    Internal or external
    NOTES:
    For residential and multitenant commercial development ground sign requirements, see Table 84-17B.
    (2) 
    Additional regulations.
    (a) 
    All ground signs shall have a landscaped area at the base of the sign. The landscaping shall fully surround the sign and utilize appropriate plantings so as not to obscure the visibility of the sign.
    (b) 
    All plantings shall be properly manicured and maintained as the season may require. Dead or decaying plant material shall be replaced by the sign owner within 30 days of written notice by the Sign Officer.
    (c) 
    Segmental block and/or nonmortared stone is permitted for sign base materials only if like materials are in use throughout the principal structure. Landscape timbers are not permitted sign base materials.
    (d) 
    External lighting fixtures may be mounted on the ground or on the sign. Lighting fixtures mounted on the ground shall be shielded and directed so as to illuminate only the sign face.
    (e) 
    The use of neon tubes may be permitted with Planning Board review and approval.
    D. 
    Pole sign. A type of freestanding sign that is supported by two columns or posts with a distance exceeding four feet between the ground and the bottommost edge of the sign.
    (1) 
    Requirements by district.
    R-1, R-2, R-3 Districts
    R-3M District
    NMU, MU Districts
    M-1 District
    Maximum number
    —
    —
    1 per lot
    1 per lot
    Maximum area
    —
    —
    64 square feet
    64 square feet
    Maximum height
    —
    —
    12 feet
    12 feet
    Minimum setback
    —
    —
    10 feet
    10 feet
    Illumination
    —
    —
    Internal
    Internal
    NOTES:
    For every foot over four feet that the sign face is elevated, the maximum area allowable shall decrease by two square feet.
    (2) 
    Additional regulations.
    (a) 
    All pole signs shall have a landscaped area at the base of the sign. The landscaping shall fully surround the sign and utilize appropriate plantings so as not to obscure the visibility of the sign.
    (b) 
    All plantings shall be properly manicured and maintained as the season may require. Dead or decaying plant material shall be replaced by the sign owner within 30 days of written notice by the Sign Officer.
    E. 
    Projecting sign. A sign which is wholly dependent upon a building for support and which projects more than six inches from such building.
    (1) 
    Requirements by districts.
    R-1, R-2, R-3 Districts
    R-3M District
    NMU, MU Districts
    M-1 District
    Maximum number
    —
    1 per use
    1 per use
    1 per use
    Maximum area
    —
    4 square feet
    6 square feet
    8 square feet
    Maximum height
    —
    2 feet
    2 feet
    3 feet
    Minimum clearance
    —
    9 feet
    9 feet
    9 feet
    Illumination
    —
    —
    External only
    External only
    NOTES:
    Measured from the elevation of the ground directly beneath the center of the sign to the bottommost edge of the sign.
    (2) 
    Additional regulations.
    (a) 
    Signs shall be located in the sign board area, unless otherwise approved by the Planning Board.
    (b) 
    The use of neon tubes may be permitted with Planning Board review and approval.
    F. 
    Suspended sign. A sign attached to and supported by the underside of a horizontal plane.
    (1) 
    Regulations by district.
    R-1, R-2, R-3 Districts
    R-3M District
    NMU, MU Districts
    M-1 District
    Maximum number
    —
    1 per use
    1 per use
    —
    Maximum area
    —
    6 square feet
    6 square feet
    —
    Maximum height
    —
    2 feet
    2 feet
    —
    Minimum clearance
    —
    9 feet
    9 feet
    —
    Illumination
    —
    —
    —
    —
    NOTES:
    Measured from the elevation of the ground directly beneath the center of the sign to the bottommost edge of the sign.
    (2) 
    Additional regulations.
    (a) 
    Signs shall be located in the sign board area, unless otherwise approved by the Planning Board.
    G. 
    Temporary sign. A sign which is not intended to be used for a period of time exceeding 30 days and is not attached to a building, structure, or ground in a permanent manner.
    (1) 
    Regulations by district.
    R-1, R-2, R-3 Districts
    R-3M District
    NMU, MU Districts
    M-1 District
    Maximum number
    1 per use
    1 per use
    1 per use
    1 per use
    Maximum area
    6 square feet
    12 square feet
    24 square feet
    24 square feet
    Maximum height
    3 feet
    3 feet
    6 feet
    6 feet
    Illumination
    —
    —
    —
    —
    (2) 
    Additional regulations.
    (a) 
    No sign shall be displayed for more than 30 days in a ninety-day period.
    (b) 
    The display of a sign may be extended for up to two additional thirty-day periods upon written request to the Sign Officer setting forth the special circumstances requiring such extension.
    (c) 
    No sign shall project above the first floor of any given building or beyond property lines.
    (d) 
    Incidental banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners, or balloons may be permitted in conjunction with temporary signage at the discretion of the Sign Officer and/or Planning Board, provided they are in conformance with this section.
    H. 
    Wall sign. A sign fastened to the wall of a building or structure in such a manner that the wall becomes the supporting structure for or forms the background surface of the sign and which does not project outward more than six inches from such building or structure.
    (1) 
    Regulations by district.
    R-1, R-2, R-3 Districts
    R-3M District
    NMU, MU Districts
    M-1 District
    Maximum number
    1 per structure
    1 per structure
    1 per facade
    1 per facade
    Maximum area
    4 square feet
    8 square feet
    20% of facade or 50 square feet, whichever is less
    20% of facade or 50 square feet, whichever is less
    Maximum height
    2 feet
    2 feet
    4 feet
    6 feet
    Illumination
    Not permitted
    Not permitted
    External only
    Internal or external
    NOTES:
    All wall signs on any given facade shall be considered as one collective sign provided the cumulative area of signage does not exceed the maximum area allowable.
    (2) 
    Additional regulations.
    (a) 
    Signs shall be located in the sign board area, unless otherwise approved by the Planning Board.
    I. 
    Window sign. A sign meant to be visible from a sidewalk, street or other public place, painted or affixed on glass or other window material, or located inside within three feet of the window, but shall not include graphics in connection with customary window product displays.
    (1) 
    Regulations by district.
    R-1, R-2, R-3 Districts
    R-3M District
    NMU, MU Districts
    M-1 District
    Maximum number
    —
    —
    None
    None
    Maximum area
    —
    —
    25% of window area
    50% of window area
    Illumination
    —
    —
    —
    —
    (2) 
    Additional regulations.
    (a) 
    Window signs shall not be counted towards the total allotted signage for any use.