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Section D: Environmental Design In addition to signs permitted by the sign code, any business may be allowed to have one additional sign,provided that it meets the following criteria: I. It is principally a 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional graphic symbol denoting what is offered by the business, II. It is oriented to pedestrians, rather than to people in vehicles, III. It is no more than 12 square feet in area per side. Consideration of who is viewing the sign and from where is important in sign design. Some retail spaces may be predominantly viewed from the pedestrian experience. In these cases, small scale identification signs placed at eye level can be very effective. All signs whether lit or unlit, should utilize a contrasting background for legibility. Due to potential for glare, backlit signs should be designed to minimize glare. Projecting signs supported by ornamental brackets and oriented to pedestrians are strongly encouraged. These must maintain an 8' clear height above the walkway. If located in service areas, projecting signs must be located out of the path of delivery trucks. The use of handcrafted metal signs brackets is encouraged. Other Business and Residential Signage — For offices and for multifamily residential buildings, an emergency contact sign will be required near the main street entry of each building or store front. This sign will include emergency contact information and hours of operations. This sign to be no more than 1 square foot. • Directory signs will be needed in mixed use, office, and large multifamily residential buildings. Directory signs must be located inside the building's main entrance. • Boxes for display of menus, real estate listings, and other types of information display, shall be no greater than six square feet and no part is to extend above 6' — 0" from average grade. • Murals and super graphics are not generally allowed, but may be considered in special circumstances. Temporary/Special Event Signs— Signs that are temporary and for special events include signs for holidays, festivals, special events, political signs, etc. No temporary signs may be attached within 10' —0" of an active storefront or main entry to a residential or office building unless it is for retail merchandise sales designed as a part of the overall window display. • Temporary marketing signs and banners for the purpose of selling, leasing or renting residential, retail or commercial offices are allowed. • Temporary tenant identification signs are allowed during construction and up to 90 days after opening of the store. The following will not be allowed: commercial pole signs; flashing, digital, or electronic message signs; and billboards. 2014 Waterfront Place Central Supplemental Design Guidelines -32-