205-207 Walnut St Holyoke, MA 01040

*Signs for businesses within the DR zoning district shall comply with the above regulations. Note- **Signs for businesses within the BH Zoning District 25,000 square feet or more of floor area. Note- All residential uses within the DR district shall comply with section 6.4.4 signs in residential districts. 5. Promotional, advertising, and civic signs are prohibited in an IP zone. 6. Window signs. Signs affixed to the inside of windows or otherwise displayed inside a building such that they can only be viewed from outside the building are allowed, provided the total area of window signs is no larger than 20 percent of the area of first floor windows of the business displaying the window signs. The allowed area of window signs shall be calculated separately from either permanent or temporary signs, as described in other sections of this ordinance. 7. Signs on canopies. Signs shall be allowed on canopies with the display area being measured by drawing a box around the name of the business and any other graphic features of the sign. Such signs shall be painted on or attached flat against the surface of, but not extending beyond or attached to the underside. A minimum clearance above the sidewalk level of seven feet must be allowed for pedestrian clearance. If located over public sidewalks, a permit must be granted by the board of public works. 6.4.6.8 Off-premises signs. 1. Allowed only in IG zones within the off-premises sign overlay districts overlay districts, following the size limitations for signs in the business and industrial districts table. 2. May only be permitted on a parcel or abutting lot which has a legally occupied structure. 3. Monument, pole, or other ground sign is limited to 20 feet above surrounding natural grade. 4. No property shall have more than one off-premises sign without exception. 5. No sign shall be erected or maintained within the front or side yard in a manner which interferes with vehicular, pedestrian, or other traffic visibility or safety of egress from properties. 6. All off-premises signs shall be allowed by way of a special permit of the city council. Said special permit shall accompany a fee pursuant to the terms of section 9-3 . 7. An annual review of the special permit shall be conducted by the city council to ensure compliance with this ordinance. 6.4.6.8.1 I-91 Exit 15 and I-391 off-premises sign overlay districts. 1. Establishment.