Morrisville UDO - June 2017 version

5.16.1. Purpose .........................................................................................................................................................................5-150

5.16.2. Applicability ................................................................................................................................................................5-151

A. General ........................................................................................................................................................................5-151

B. Exemptions...................................................................................................................................................................5-151

C. Signs Not Requiring a Sign Permit..........................................................................................................................5-151

D. Prohibited Signs..........................................................................................................................................................5-152

5.16.3. General Sign Standards ...........................................................................................................................................5-153

A. Off-Premise Signs Not Allowed ..............................................................................................................................5-153

B. Signs in Rights-of-Way .............................................................................................................................................5-153

C. Obstruction of Sight Distance ..................................................................................................................................5-154

5.16.4. Standards for Specific Sign Types .........................................................................................................................5-154

A. Ground-Mounted Signs .............................................................................................................................................5-154

B. Wall-Mounted Fascia Signs [6]...............................................................................................................................5-154

C. Projection Fascia Signs [6] ........................................................................................................................................5-155

D. Bracket-Mounted Signs [6].......................................................................................................................................5-156

E. Awning-Mounted Signs..............................................................................................................................................5-156

F. Marquee Signs [6] .....................................................................................................................................................5-156

G. Sandwich Board Signs...............................................................................................................................................5-157

5.16.5. Standards for Special Purpose Signs.....................................................................................................................5-158

A. Basic Standards for Special Purpose Signs..........................................................................................................5-158

B. Signage Related to Automobile Service Stations ...............................................................................................5-160

5.16.6. Standards for Temporary Signs ..............................................................................................................................5-161

A. Basic Standards for Temporary Signs ...................................................................................................................5-161

B. Special Standards for Temporary Directional Signs to Residential Developments .....................................5-162

5.16.7. Illuminated Signs .........................................................................................................................................................5-163

A. Sign Illumination..........................................................................................................................................................5-163

B. Wiring of Electrical Signs .........................................................................................................................................5-163

C. Electronic Signs............................................................................................................................................................5-164

D. Sign Illumination in the Historic Crossroads Village (HCV) District ..................................................................5-164

Section 5.17. Sustainable Development Practices..............................................................................5-164