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CD-3 Neighborhood Character District

Address Sign

Description

A Sign that consists of a numeric reference to a Structure, mounted on the Building

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	Quantity (maximum)	1 per address
	Area	Maximum 2 square feet
	Depth/Projection	Maximum 3 inches
	Clearance	Minimum 4.5 feet
	Letter Height	Minimum 4 inches; maximum 6 inches

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Plaque Sign

Description

A Sign that identifies a Building or its builder, or on professional office Buildings, which might name the firm or partners in a firm. May also be referred to as an "Architectural Sign."

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	Dimensions
	Quantity (maximum)	1 per Principal Frontage
	Area	Maximum 1 square foot
	Width/Height	Maximum 18 inches/maximum 2 feet
	Depth/Projection	Maximum 3 inches
	Mounting Height maximum	7 feet
	Additional Standards
	In addition to all other applicable standards, each Plaque Sign allowed under this article shall consist of either a panel or individual letters inset or applied flush with a Building wall within 10 feet of an entrance to the Building.

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No more than one Plaque Sign may be used for a Home Occupation in CD-3.

In District CD-4 this type of sign is only allowed when associated with Principal Buildings on Lots facing Willett Avenue, South Regent Street, William Street (between Washington Street and Pearl Street), Westchester Avenue, Midland Avenue, Boston Post Road, North Main Street, Bowman Avenue, and Putnam Avenue (between North Main Street and Willett Avenue).

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CD-3.R20 R20 One-Family Residence Character District

Address Sign

Description

A Sign that consists of a numeric reference to a Structure, mounted on the Building

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Dimensions
	Quantity (maximum)	1 per address
	Area	Maximum 2 square feet
	Depth/Projection	Maximum 3 inches
	Clearance	Minimum 4.5 feet
	Letter Height	Minimum 4 inches; maximum 6 inches

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CD-3.R5 R5 One-Family Residence Character District

Address Sign

Description

A Sign that consists of a numeric reference to a Structure, mounted on the Building

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Dimensions
	Quantity (maximum)	1 per address
	Area	Maximum 2 square feet
	Depth/Projection	Maximum 3 inches
	Clearance	Minimum 4.5 feet
	Letter Height	Minimum 4 inches; maximum 6 inches

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CD-3.R7 R7 One-Family Residence Character District

Address Sign

Description

A Sign that consists of a numeric reference to a Structure, mounted on the Building

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Dimensions
	Quantity (maximum)	1 per address
	Area	Maximum 2 square feet
	Depth/Projection	Maximum 3 inches
	Clearance	Minimum 4.5 feet
	Letter Height	Minimum 4 inches; maximum 6 inches

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CD-4 General Urban Character District

Address Sign

Description

A Sign that consists of a numeric reference to a Structure, mounted on the Building

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Dimensions
	Quantity (maximum)	1 per address
	Area	Maximum 2 square feet
	Depth/Projection	Maximum 3 inches
	Clearance	Minimum 4.5 feet
	Letter Height	Minimum 4 inches; maximum 6 inches

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Awning Sign

Description

An awning that contains lettering painted, screen printed, or appliqued on the awning valance

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	Dimensions
	Quantity (maximum)			1 per window
	Width/Height			Maximum width = width of facade Maximum height = n/a Letters, numbers, and graphics covering no more than 70% of the valance area
	Depth/Projection			Minimum 8 feet fully extended, back of curb, whichever is less
	Clearance			Minimum 8 feet
	Letter Height			Minimum 5 inches; maximum 10 inches
	Valance Height			Maximum 12 inches
	Additional Standards
In addition to all other applicable standards, each Awning Sign allowed under this article:
	(1)	Shall be only on an awning that:
		(a)	Does not conceal an architectural feature;
		(b)	Has no side panels or soffit;
		(c)	Is rectangular in elevation and triangular in cross section with straight edges and is not quarter-round or domed; and
		(d)	Has a metal structure covered in opaque authentic or synthetic canvas or painted metal; and
	(2)	Shall be limited to the valance of the awning.

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In District CD-4 this type of sign is only allowed when associated with Principal Buildings on Lots facing Willett Avenue, South Regent Street, William Street (between Washington Street and Pearl Street), Westchester Avenue, Midland Avenue, Boston Post Road, North Main Street, Bowman Avenue, and Putnam Avenue (between North Main Street and Willett Avenue).

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Band Sign

Description

A Sign that is flat against the Facade and placed directly above the main entrance and often runs horizontally along the entablature of traditional Buildings. Band Signs are typically intended to be seen from a distance and are often accompanied by additional pedestrian-scaled signage.

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Dimensions
Quantity (maximum)		1 per Facade plus 1 per first floor business Frontage
Area		1.5 square feet per linear foot of Facade
Width/Height		Maximum 100% width of Facade/maximum 3 feet
Depth/Projection		Maximum 7 inches
Clearance		Minimum 7 feet
Additional Standards
In addition to all other applicable standards, each Band Sign allowed under this article:
(1)	Shall be applied to the first Story Facade and not project vertically above the roofline;
(2)	Shall have letters individually attached to the wall, on a separate background panel affixed to the wall, or printed or etched on the same surface as the background; and
(3)	Shall not obscure any architectural element of the Building and shall be in vertical alignment with the center of an architectural element, such as a storefront window or entrance, or centered over the bay or overall space occupied by the business.

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Village of Port Chester, NY

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