§ 84-6. Measurement.

A. 

Sign area.

(1) 

Single sign face. The area of a sign shall be computed by means of the smallest square, circle, rectangle, triangle, or geometric combination thereof that will encompass the extreme limits of the writing, representation, emblem, graphic, and/or other display, together with any material, backdrop, or structure on which it is placed. See Figures 1 and 2.

Figure 1: Single Sign Face Area

Figure 2: Individual Letter Sign Area

(2) 

Multi-faced signs. In the case of a multi-faced sign only one side of the sign is considered in determining sign area if the sides of the sign are back-to-back or diverge at an angle of 45° or less.

B. 

Sign height.

(1) 

Freestanding sign. The height of a freestanding sign shall be calculated by measuring the vertical distance between the top part of such sign or its structure, whichever is highest, to the elevation of the ground directly beneath the center of the sign. See Figure 3.

Figure 3: Freestanding Sign Height

(2) 

Other signs. The height of an awning, projecting, suspended, wall, or window sign shall be determined by measuring the vertical distance between the top part of the sign face or structure, whichever is highest, to the bottommost edge of the sign face.