(A) Maximum sign area.
(1) For first 50 linear feet of primary building frontage, the total allowable sign area for signs on a primary building frontage shall not exceed 2½ square feet per linear foot of primary building frontage area. For every linear foot of primary building frontage in excess of 50 linear feet, the total allowable sign area for signs on a primary building frontage shall not exceed two square feet per linear foot of primary building frontage area.
(2) The total allowable sign area for signs on parking lot, rear or secondary building frontage shall not exceed one square foot of parking lot, rear or secondary building frontage area.
(3) The total allowable sign area for free-standing signs shall not exceed ½ square foot per lineal foot of street frontage.
(B) Limitations on sign types.
(1) Three types of signs listed below in division (D) may be permitted for a single business if it occupies a parcel with a single street frontage of at least 100 feet and utilizes a freestanding sign. The freestanding sign shall count as one of the three permitted types.
(2) Two types of signs listed below in division (D) may be permitted for a single business if it occupies a parcel with a single street frontage of less than 100 feet or if it occupies a parcel with a single street frontage of at least 100 feet and does not utilize a freestanding sign.
(C) Permitted signs not requiring zoning clearance. The following permitted signs shall not require a zoning clearance, nor shall the area of such signs be included in the maximum sign area permitted for any site or use in the IPD zone:
(1) Construction and development project signs. One non-illuminated sign per street frontage. For parcels of land less than one acre, maximum sign area, 40 square feet; maximum height, ten feet. For parcels of land one acre or larger, maximum sign area, 60 square feet; maximum height, 15 feet;
(2) Directional and information signs. Maximum area, four square feet per sign;
(3) Governmental signs;
(4) Political signs. If election-related, must be removed within 14 days after the election to which it pertains;
(5) Real estate signs. Not exceeding 15 square feet in area;
(6) Signs not visible from the exterior of the building;
(7) Warning signs.
(8) Window signs advertising community events sponsored by civic, charitable or nonprofit organizations.
(D) Permitted signs requiring zoning clearance. The following signs are permitted in the IPD zone subject to approval of a zoning clearance pursuant to § 23.50.020 (B) and (C) of this chapter:
(1) Awning or canopy signs. On the ground floor level, 30% of the total exterior surface area of each awning or canopy. On the second floor level and above, 20% maximum coverage allowed of the total exterior surface area of each awning or canopy;
(2) Changeable copy signs. Permitted in conjunction with facilities used for theatrical religious, or athletic events or as directory signs for multi-tenant buildings. Changeable copy signs may be either free-standing or mounted to a building wall and shall comply with all requirements of freestanding or wall signs as applicable in this section.
(3) Eave or overhang signs. Limited to 40% coverage of the total exterior surface area of the building facade or overhang;
(4) Fin signs. Fin signs may be permitted only as part of an application for new construction or as part of a major modification of an existing building's basic architectural elements;
(5) Freestanding signs. Such signs shall be subject to the following standards:
(a) Maximum sign area, one square foot per lineal foot of street frontage.
(b) Maximum height, 15 feet for development with a minimum street frontage of 100 feet.
(c) Maximum height, 20 feet for developments with a minimum street frontage of 150 feet.
(d) Permanently affixed to the ground.
(e) One freestanding sign per develop-ment.
(f) No projection over public property.
(g) Minimum distance of 50 feet from any other freestanding sign whether located on the same property or not.
(h) No freestanding signs permitted for developments with less than a minimum street frontage of 100 feet, and
(i) The portion of any freestanding sign designed to be used with removable graphics to allow the changing of copy must be less than 50% of the total sign area;
(6) Projecting signs. Maximum of 50 square feet (25 square feet per side) per business establishment to be located no less than eight feet above grade and to project no more than three feet from the surface to which it is mounted; maximum height, 30 feet above grade, or the cornice line of the building, whichever is lower. No projecting sign shall be located less than five feet from any common wall or other point common to two separate business establishments on the same property. No projecting sign shall be located less than 15 feet from any other projecting sign whether located on the same property or not;
(7) Real estate signs. Larger than 15 square feet;
(8) Temporary signs:
(a) Only the following types of temporary signs shall be permitted subject to approval of a temporary sign permit:
1. Banner signs. If displayed on the primary building frontage, for first 25 linear feet of building frontage, maximum of two square feet per linear feet of primary building frontage. For every linear foot of building frontage in excess of 25 linear feet but less than 100 feet, maximum of one square foot per linear foot of primary building frontage. For every linear foot of building frontage in excess of 100 feet, maximum of ½ square foot per linear foot of primary building frontage.If displayed on a secondary, parking lot and/or rear frontage, not to exceed ½ square foot per linear foot of secondary, parking lot and/or rear frontage. Sign area is not transferable from one frontage to another. Maximum of one banner per building frontage.
2. Professionally printed signs or posters constructed on or of paper or similar material and displayed in or on a window or door area. On ground level, coverage shall not exceed 10% of the total translucent or transparent window and door area visible from the exterior of the building; on second level, coverage shall not exceed 10% per window. No such signs shall be permitted above the second level.
3. Portable signs. Not to exceed a maximum of ½ square foot per linear foot of street frontage. Height not to exceed a maximum of five feet above grade. Not to be located on or project over public right-of-way or public property. Maximum of one portable sign per street frontage.
4. Any sign applied directly on the interior or exterior of a transparent window by use of tempera or similar paint medium. On ground level, coverage shall not exceed 10% of the total translucent or transparent window and door area visible from the exterior of the building; on second level, coverage shall not exceed 10% per window. No such signs shall be permitted above the second level.
(b) No business establishment shall have more than two different types of permitted temporary signs displayed at any time.
(c) No temporary sign shall be approved for consecutive 30-day display periods. A business establishment may reapply for approval of a sign no sooner than 30 days after the end of the previously approved display period for that sign. If associated with a temporary use, all temporary signs shall also be subject to issuance of a temporary use permit pursuant to Chapter 23.60 of this code;
(d) Upon submittal of a temporary use permit application pursuant to Chapter 23.60 of this code, the Director, subject to the approval of the City Manager or his/her designee, may approve temporary large-scale promotional balloon(s) for a period of time not to exceed seven consecutive days. No more than four such approvals may be granted in any calendar year. Such displays are not subject to the provisions in subsections (a) through (c) above or the provisions in § 23.50.080;
(9) Wall signs.
(a) For first 25 linear feet of primary building frontage, maximum of two square feet per linear foot of primary building frontage. For every linear foot of primary building frontage in excess of 25 linear feet but less than 100 feet, maximum of one square foot per linear foot of primary building frontage. For every linear foot of primary building frontage in excess of 100 feet, maximum of ½ square foot per linear foot of primary building frontage.
(b) Maximum of one-half square foot per linear foot of secondary, parking lot and/or rear frontage.
(c) Sign area is not transferable from one frontage to another.
(d) Maximum sign height shall not exceed 30 feet or the height of the building or wall to which the sign is mounted, whichever is lower.
(e) On building frontages which would otherwise not qualify for wall signs a maximum of one-half square foot per linear foot of frontage shall be permitted if one of the following conditions exists:
1. If the building adjacent to the frontage has a greater setback than the subject building. The difference in setbacks must be at least equal to the primary frontage of the business to which the sign relates.
2. If the height of the subject building is at least twice that of the building adjacent to the frontage.
3. If the frontage is separated from the adjacent building by a driveway, parking lot, or other open space, the width of which must be at least equal to the primary frontage of the business to which the sign relates.
(f) Except where permitted under division (D)(2) above, the portion of any wall sign designed to be used with removable graphics to allow the changing of copy must be less than 50% of the total sign area;
(10) Window signs. On the ground level, coverage shall not exceed 10% of the total translucent or transparent window and door area visible from the exterior of the building. No signs shall be permitted above the ground level.
(E) Signage for multi-tenant buildings. All signs within a multi-tenant building shall conform to a sign program applied for by the owner, developer or authorized leasing agent. Such sign program shall include exhibits indicating the design and general location of all signs and is subject to approval of the Design Review Board. Projects with previously approved sign programs which become legal non-conforming as a result of amendments to this title shall be made to conform within three years of the effective date of the amendment. Those projects without approved sign programs whose signs are non-conforming only because they are wall signs contained within a box constructed of metal, wood, plastic, or other similar material must submit sign programs for approval by January 28, 1990 and must implement them by January 28, 1991.
('86 Code, § 23.50.060) (Ord. 4110, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 4285, passed 2-27-95) Penalty, see § 1.12.010