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 Jackson
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 28. ZONING
 Article IX. SIGN REGULATIONS

  § 28-257. Signs that do not require a permit.  

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  • The following signs do not require a permit but remain subject to the conditions and limitations set forth herein:

    Table of Sign Standards for Signs That Do Not Require a Permit (in this Table)
    Sign Types, Districts Permitted, Required Approvals
    		Size Restrictions
    		Additional Restrictions
    (a) Drive-Thru Boards.
    Permitted in the C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, I-1 and I-2 Districts.     		Total Sign Area. Total surface area not to exceed forty-eight (48) square feet.
    Height. No sign shall exceed a maximum height of six (6) feet from grade.     		Direct illumination is prohibited.
    (b) Flags.
    Permitted in all districts.     		Total Sign Area. Aggregate of all signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet
    (c) Incidental Signs.
    Permitted in all districts.         		Total Sign Area. Total number of signs shall not exceed an aggregate side face area of six (6) square feet.
    Single Sign Area. The total sign's surface for a single sign shall not exceed two (2) square feet.     		Any sign located in a public right-of-way requires a revocable license (see section 28-166).
    Direct illumination is prohibited.
    (d) Ingress/Egress Signs.
    Permitted in all districts.     		Total Sign Area. Total surface area not to exceed three (3) square feet per sign face.
    Height. No sign shall exceed a maximum height of five (5) feet from grade if mounted to the ground.     		Such signs must be attached to existing sign posts if available or as otherwise allowed the zoning administrator. The plan for the location of such signage must be approved by the zoning administrator.
    Any sign located in a public right-of-way requires a revocable license (see section 28-166).
    Direct illumination is prohibited.
    (e) Parking Lot Signs.
    Permitted in all districts.     		Total Sign Area. Total surface area shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet per sign face.
    Height. No sign shall exceed a maximum height of six (6) feet from grade if mounted to the ground.     		Any sign located in a public right-of-way requires a revocable license (see section 28-166).
    Direct illumination is prohibited.
    (f) Temporary Freestanding Commercial and Industrial Yard Signs and Swinging Signs.
    Permitted in the C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, I-1 and I-2 Districts.     		Number. Total number of signs shall not exceed an aggregate side face area of twenty (20) square feet.
    Single Sign Area. The total sign's surface for a single sign shall not exceed eight (8) square feet.
    Height. No sign shall exceed a maximum height of four (4) feet.     		No sign shall be in place for a period exceeding six (6) consecutive months.
    Swinging signs may be wall or ground mounted and only in the C-3 district.
    Any sign located in a public right-of-way requires a revocable license (see section 28-166).
    Direct illumination is prohibited.
    (g) Temporary Freestanding Residential Yard Signs and Swinging Signs.
    Permitted in the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5 and R-6 Districts     		Number. Total number of signs shall not exceed an aggregate side face area of eighteen (18) square feet.
    Total Sign Area. The total sign's surface for a single sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet.
    Height. No sign shall exceed a maximum height of four (4) feet.     		No sign shall be in place for a period exceeding three (3) consecutive months.
    Swinging signs may be wall or ground mounted and only in the R-4 and R-6 districts.
    Any sign located in a public right-of-way requires a revocable license (see section 28-166).
    Direct illumination is prohibited.
    (h) Warning Signs.
    Permitted in all districts.     		Total Sign Area. For warning signs located in the R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-5 Districts, the total surface area for a single sign face shall not exceed three (3) square feet.
    For warning signs located in the R-4 and R-6 Districts, the total surface area for a single sign face shall not exceed four (4) square feet.
    For warning signs located in the C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, I-1 and I-2 Districts, the total surface area for a single sign face shall not exceed six (6) square feet.     		When required by local, state or federal law, the sign shall be placed in a conspicuous location that is reasonably expected to notify persons of potential hazard. Unless state or federal law requires a different size.
    Any sign located in a public right-of-way requires a revocable license (see section 28-166).
    Direct illumination is prohibited.
    (i) Window Signs.
    Permitted in all districts.     		Total Sign Area. In total the message shall cover no more than ¼ of the front window area.
    		Signs shall be affixed directly to the window. Front lit illumination is prohibited in all districts. Back lit illumination is allowed in the C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, I-1, and I-2 districts.

     

    (Ord. No. 2016.07, § 2, 3-29-16)

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