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(1) All signs on a property must be coordinated to create an overall �. appearance in regards to size and color. (2) Sign area is calculated as the total area of signage and shall include all area bound by a rectangle that encompasses the markings that comprise the sign. For two-sided signs, each side shall be counted. (3) Up to 10% of any principle structure fagade area which directly abuts and lies generally parallel to the road right-of-way or publicly traveled roadway may be dedicated to signage. (a) The permitted sign area may be split up into several signs or used for one sign. (b) Any attached sign that protrudes from a structure 2 feet or less will be counted as part of the building fagade signage. (c) For commercial buildings that are entirely set back more than 100 feet from the edge of the roadway, 15% of the fagade area may be covered. (d) Fagade area may be transferred from one side to another so long as the area used as signage never exceeds 10% of the side it is on. (e) No credit is given for fagade area not directly abutting and lying generally parallel to the road right-of-way or to publicly traveled roadway. (4) Each property is allowed one freestanding sign so long as the sign can meet setbacks and its placement does not obstruct lines of sight or pedestrian corridors (a) On all freestanding signs, both sides of the sign are counted to determine the sign area. (b) Buildings located in a 45 mile per hour speed zone or higher are allowed up to 96 square feet of freestanding sign that shall not exceed 15 feet in height. (c) Buildings located in a less than 45 mile per hour speed zone are allowed up to 64 square feet of freestanding sign and, for multi-business buildings, are allowed an additional 8 square feet for each business after the first. The sign may not exceed 10 feet in height. (d) For corner lots, one freestanding sign conforming to these