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10 May 2011 2600 PheasantRoad Page 3 of 3 (10) Pylon sign. A sign supported by a post or posts so that the sign and supports are finished to grade by encasing the posts in a material consistent with the sign and where the base width dimension is a minimum of ten percent up to and including 50 percent of the greatest width of the sign. (11) Monument signs. One monument sign, limited to finro faces is allowed per frontage per property, with a maximum of two. The areas of sign base, the supporting background structure, and the sign copy shall be combined for determining the total square footage and the height of the monument sign. a. The total allowable square footage shall not exceed 100 square feet per side. The base and supporting material shall constitute at least 25 percent of the total square footage. b. The base width dimension is 50 percent or more of the greatest width of the sign. c. The sign copy area shall have a minimum clearance of 20 inches above ground level. d. The sign copy area shall be completely enclosed within the monument materials. e. No portion of the sign or sign structure shall exceed ten feet above ground level. f. The monument sign base shall be constructed of materials similar in appearance to those of the principal structure and shall consist of brick, natural stone, stucco, textured cast stone, or integrally colored concrete masonry units. The structure surrounding the face of the sign from the base to the top of the sign must be solid, continuous, and consist of the base materials or complementary materials that match the appearance and color of the principal building. g. The 200 square feet of ground area around the base of the monument sign shall be landscaped with shrubs or perennials. (Code 1984, § 10.61(1); Ord. No. 97 2nd series, §§ 2, 3, 8-26-1991; Ord. No. 6 3rd series, § 1, 4-26-2004; Ord. No. 35 3rd series, §§ 1, 2, 11-13-2006) Sec.78-1467. Signs in R districts. Within R districts, the following signs are permitted: (1) Nameplates. a. One nameplate sign for each dwelling, and such sign shall not exceed two square feet in area per surface, and no sign shall be so constructed as to have more than two surfaces. b. One nameplate sign for each dwelling group of six or more units, and such sign shall not exceed six square feet in area per surface, and no sign shall be so constructed as to have more than two surfaces. c. One nameplate sign for each permitted use or use by conditional permit other than residential, and such sign shall not exceed 12 square feet in area per surtace. (2) lllumination. Symbols, statues, sculptures and integrated architectural features on nonresidential buildings may be illuminated by floodlights provided the direct source of light is not visible from the public right-of-way or adjacent residential district. • (3) Setbacks. Any sign over one-half square foot shall be set back at least five feet from any property line. No sign shall exceed eight feet in height above the average grade level. Signs may be illuminated, but such lighting shall be diffused or indirect. (4) Home occupations. One nameplate sign containing name and address but not to contain business name or type of business, and such sign shall not exceed two square feet in area per surface, nor contain more than finro surfaces. (Code 1984, § 10.61(2); Ord. No. 221 2nd series, § 5, 9-23-2002)