§ 57A-4.1. Signs permitted in J-6 Zoning Districts, Main Street Business Districts., Chapter 57A. Signs, Land Use Legislation, Code of Ordinances, Brookhaven

A.

Only the following signs are allowed in the J-6 Zoning Districts, Main Street Business Districts with a permit from the Building Division and in conformance with Subsection E below.

B.

Except as otherwise provided herein the following sign types shall be permitted:

(1)

One wall sign attached to or incorporated into each exterior side wall of each store facing a public street or parking area, advertising only the business conducted in such store, provided that:

(a)

For walls under 24 feet in width, the maximum permitted size shall not exceed one square foot per linear foot of wall width, not to exceed 15 square feet.

(b)

For walls over 24 feet in width, the maximum permitted size shall not exceed two square feet per linear foot of wall width, calculated by using only 2/3 of said length, not to exceed 48 square feet.

(c)

Signs shall be lighted with external building-mounted lighting fixtures and shall not be backlit.

(2)

One blade sign for each business may be permanently installed perpendicular to the facade, provided that:

(a)

Such sign shall not exceed a total of four square feet, unless otherwise authorized by the Town Board.

(3)

A detached or ground sign may be permitted by the Planning Board, advertising only the assembled businesses conducted on the premises upon which the sign is located, provided that:

(a)

Such sign advertises an assemblage of businesses. Detached ground signs shall not be used for individual sites with a single individual business.

(b)

There is only one such sign detached from a building. However, for buildings which have more than one street frontage the Planning Board may permit one such sign on each street frontage.

(c)

The maximum height of the sign shall not exceed 12 feet in height from the mean level of the ground,

(d)

Necessary lighting devices shall not project more than two feet from said sign. Lighting fixtures shall be directed downward. No sign shall be backlit. In no event shall either the signs or the lights extend into any right-of-way.

(4)

One address number sign no more than six inches high shall be attached to the building in proximity to the principal entrance.

(5)

One portable sandwich board sign, A-frame or sidewalk sign, provided said sign:

[Added 10-23-2012 by L.L. No. 29-2012, effective 11-7-2012]

(a)

Does not exceed 24 inches by 36 inches; and

(b)

Is located on the property for which the sign is erected; and

(c)

Does not impede or obstruct pedestrian traffic.

(d)

Shall be removed each day as of the close of business.

C.

All signs shall be of wood or similar materials as may be approved by the Planning Board.

D.

Roof signs shall be prohibited.

E.

Any project requesting signs within this zoning district that requires site plan approval shall be approved by the Planning Board at the time of site plan review.