19.23.04 Sign Restrictions

Notwithstanding any contrary provision contained in Chapter 19.18 of the Land Development Code, sexually oriented business signs shall be limited as follows: 1. No more than one sign promoting or identifying the sexually oriented business shall be allowed on any sexually oriented business premises; 2. Off premise signs are prohibited; 3. No sign on the sexually oriented business premises promoting or identifying the sexually oriented business shall be allowed to exceed eighteen square feet, ten percent of facade area, or seventy percent of lineal frontage not to exceed three feet in height, whichever is smaller; 4. No animation shall be permitted on or around any sexually oriented business sign or on the exterior walls or roof of the premises; 5. Every sexually oriented business sign shall contain alpha-numeric copy only, and no descriptive art or designs depicting any activity related to or inferring the nature of the business shall be allowed on any sexually oriented business sign; 6. Signage is limited to one wall sign, as defined in Section 19.18.02, and shall not project more than twelve inches from the wall to which it is attached; 7. Cabinet signs are prohibited; 8. Painted wall advertising or window signs shall not be allowed; and 9. Other than the wall sign specifically allowed by this Section, sexually oriented businesses shall not construct or allow to be constructed any other type of sign including those types of signs listed in Chapter 19.18 of the Land Development Code, or use any light or other device designed to draw attention to the business location.