HomeMy WebLinkAboutMeridian Mark Sign CriteriaMERIDIAN MARK PLAZA I & II
WALL SIGN CRITERIA
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PURPOSE: The purpose of these sign requirements is to assure sign continuity and uniformity
throughout the center. It is essential that the signage compliment the architectural
design of the center and that the esthetics of the center be maintained at all times.
All signs must be approved, in writing, by Landlord or its representative.
GENERAL: All signs must consist of reverse illuminated individual channel letters. All letter
components constructed and installed as described within the following criteria.
Tenant shall be responsible for the fulfillment of all requirements and specifications,
including those of the applicable local governing agency and/or codes, and obtaining
all necessary sign permits.
Tenant shall be responsible for the installation and maintenance of their sign. Should
Tenant's sign require maintenance or repair, Landlord shall give Tenant thirty (30)
days written notice to effect said maintenance or repair. Should Tenant fail to do
same; Landlord shall have the right to undertake repairs and Tenant shall reimburse
Landlord.
Wording of the signs shall not include the trade name of products sold or the price of
items sold except as a part of the Occupant's trade name or insignia. Use of generic
terms will be reviewed on an individual basis.
Tenant signs shall not be restricted to a certain IdGterDESIGN:e or font--'
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Each letter or logo construction, lighting, and installation must be consistent
with the letter components of the National Electrical Code. Layouts must be
submitted to the Landlord for written approval prior to sign construction. Drawings
must include copy, size, colors, placement and a cross section detailing the
installation. Upon approval, a permit application must be filed, by tenant, with the
Carmel Clay Township Department of Community Development.- A copy of the
approved permit must be returned to the Landlord prior to sign installation.
No sign of any sort shall be permitted on top of the building roof.
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CONSTRUCTION: Letters and logo components are to be constructed with 5" deep polished gold anoized
aluminum. All letters and logo's must have 3/16" clear acrylic backings behind each
letter to protect all neon and wiring components from outdoor elements.
Each sign will also have weep holes at the bottom to allow proper drainage.
LIGHTING: Illumination is to be EGU CL 8300 Designer White neon tubing within the channels.
This method will create a "halo effect" on the reverse wall.
NUMBER: Meridian Mark Plaza I: There may be a combined total of three (3) wall signs for the
building, with no more than one sign on each permitted fagade.
Meridian Mark Plaza II: There may be a combined total of three (3) wall
signs for the building, with no more than one sign on the north fagade and no more
than one sign on the south fagade. The west fagade may have a maximum of two (2)
signs.
SIZE: No individual wall sign shall exceed 105 square feet. No letter can be taller than 48" in
height. Logos are not to exceed 25% of the allowable sign area. All signs, except for
logos, are to be on one line. (No stacked formats, except for logos)
PLACEMENT: Signs may be placed at any of the sign locations shown in Exhibit A, subject to the
limitations on number of signs. Signs must be centered horizontally with adjacent
signage on the building. A photo rendering of placement must accompany the spec
drawing for final approval. The landlord reserves the right to adjust placement to
ensure architectural compatibility with the fagade.
INSTALLATION: All components are to be installed on the sign band projected off the background with
stainless steel spacers and anchored to the background surface. Neon connections to
the secondary wiring are to be made in UL approved conduit. All secondary wiring is
to be installed on the backside of the wall enclosed in grounded metallic flexible
conduit. 120 volt transformers are to be installed in vented metal boxes on the
backside of the wall. Primary wiring to the sign, including a time clock, is the
responsibility of the tenant. The Tenant is to maintain a consistent on/off
schedule as specified by the Landlord. All signs are to be fabricated and installed
based on U.L. specifications.
All conductors, transformers, and other equipment shall be concealed.
Electrical service to the sign shall be on Occupant's meter and shall be part of
Tenant's construction and operation costs.
All bolts, fastenings, clips, etc., shall be painted to match the sign mounting surface.
No sign maker's label or other identification will be permitted on the exposed surface
of sign, except for those required by local ordinance which shall be placed in an
inconspicuous location.
All penetrations of the building structure required for sign installation shall be neatly
sealed in a watertight condition.
Sign contractor shall repair any damage caused by his work. Damage to
structure that is not repaired by the sign contractor shall become the Occupant's
responsibility to correct.
Tenant shall be fully responsible for the operation of the Tenant's sign contractor
and shall indemnify, defend and hold the parties harmless from damage or liabilities
on account thereof.
REMOVAL: Upon lease termination, the Tenant is responsible for the removal of the sign and
repair to the wall from the installation and use of the sign to the condition of the
wall prior to the Tenant's installation of the sign.
GUARANTEE: The Sign Company shall carry workman's compensation and public liability insurance
against all damage suffered or done to and all persons and/or property while engaged
in the construction or erection of signs in the amount of up to $2,000,000.00 +
$1,000,000 per occurrence.
Landlord reserves the right to hire an independent electrical engineer (at Tenant's sole
expense) to inspect the installation of Tenant sign and to require the Tenant
to have any discrepancies and/or code violations corrected at the Tenant's expense.
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