(a) The sign surface area on any sign located on a wall of a structure may not exceed thirty (30) percent of the total surface area of the wall on which the sign is located.

(b) The sign surface area of any sign located on a wall of a structure on any lot within the B1H zoning district may not exceed five (5) percent of the total surface area of the wall on which the sign is located. The sign surface of any wall sign mounted on a residential building, including those put to commercial use, shall be small, less than one (1) square foot, identification panels at the primary entrance.

(c) Wall surface area is calculated by multiplying the vertical distance of the building wall (measured at the average finished grade) times the horizontal distance of the building wall.

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