§ 46-990. Measuring signs.

In calculating the area of a sign to determine whether it meets the requirements of this chapter, the building inspector shall include the sign copy and any border or frame surrounding that copy. Supporting structural members of a sign shall be excluded from the area calculation. If the sign consists of more than one section or module, all areas will be totaled. Any irregular shaped sign area shall be computed using the actual sign face surface. In the case of individual letters and numbers, the area of the copy will be squared off and used.

The sign height shall be the vertical distance measured from the grade at the base of the sign structure to the highest point of such sign or sign structure. In the case where a sign is to be located in a raised plant bed (planter) or on a berm, the grade shall be determined by the average of the grades measured at the base of the planter or the toes of the slope at the front and back of the berm.