This section establishes standards for specific sign types that apply to all zones where such signs are allowed.
(A) Wall signs. Wall signs include any sign attached to or erected against the wall of a building or structure. Wall signs are subject to the following standards.
(1) Maximum allowable sign area. In all cases, wall sign signage shall not occupy more than 20% of the total area of the wall to which the sign(s) is attached.
(a) Residential Zone Districts. 20 square feet.
(b) Commercial and Mixed-Use Zone Districts, Employment Zone Districts.
1. Primary building frontage. Two square feet per linear foot of primary building frontage.
2. Other building frontage. One-half square foot per linear foot of building frontage other than the primary building frontage.
(c) Public and Semi-Public Zone Districts. Maximum 20% of the total area of the wall to which the sign(s) is attached.
(2) Maximum sign height/placement.
(a) Residential Zone Districts. Signs shall be located on the ground floor not to exceed 15 feet. Conditionally permitted uses shall locate signs on the second floor or below.
(b) Commercial and Mixed-Use, Employment, and Public and Semi-Public Zone Districts. 30 feet.
(3) Location of sign.
(a) Wall signs shall not cover or interrupt major architectural features, including such features as doors, windows, or tile embellishments.
(b) Wall signs shall not extend higher than the building wall upon which they are attached.
(c) Wall signs for a business shall be placed only on the frontage it pertains to, except directory signs.
(B) Freestanding signs. Freestanding signs are subject to the following standards.
TABLE 23.21.090.B: FREESTANDING SIGN STANDARDS | ||||
Zone District | Maximum Number of Signs | Maximum Sign Area (per side) | Maximum Sign Height | Minimum Distance from Other Freestanding Sign |
Residential OS | One per street frontage | 25 square feet | 5 feet | N/A |
Commercial and Mixed-Use1 I PF | Lots with less than 100 lineal feet of street frontage: not allowed Lots with 100 lineal feet of street frontage or more: one per 100 lineal feet of street frontage | One square foot per linear foot of the street frontage on which the sign will be installed | 100-150 lineal feet of street frontage: 15 feet 150 or more lineal feet of street frontage: 20 feet | 50 feet whether located on the same property or not |
PO | One per street frontage | One square foot per linear foot of the street frontage on which the sign will be installed | 5 feet | 15 feet whether located on the same property or not |
Central Business District | One freestanding sign per development | 20 square feet | 5 feet | N/A |
Notes: 1 Automobile rental/automobile vehicle sales and leasing. Automobile rental and automobile vehicle sales and leasing uses with outdoor vehicle display areas may be permitted additional freestanding signs, if clearly secondary in importance to the primary freestanding sign and limited to secondary messages such as "used cars," "parts," "service," and the like. Additional freestanding signs shall meet the following standards: a. Maximum combined height of all such signs shall not exceed 75% of the height of the primary freestanding sign. b. Maximum combined sign area of all such signs shall not exceed 75% of the area of the primary freestanding sign. | ||||
(1) Support structure. For all freestanding signs less than ten feet in height, the width of the support structure of freestanding signs shall be at least the width of the sign face.
(2) Location of sign. All freestanding signs shall meet visibility requirements pursuant to § 23.12.190 and shall not project over public property.
(3) Changeable copy. 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, except for billboard signs.
(C) Awning and canopy signs. Signs painted, printed, sewn, stained, placed, or the like, on awnings, canopies, arcades, or similar attachments or structures are subject to the following standards.
(1) Maximum allowable sign area. On ground floor level, 30% maximum coverage allowed on the total exterior surface areas of each awning or canopy. On the second floor level and above, 20% maximum coverage allowed of the total exterior surface areas of each awning or canopy.
(2) Minimum sign clearance. Awning and canopy signs shall have a minimum sign clearance of eight feet.
(D) Projecting and shingle signs. Signs that project horizontally from the exterior wall of a building or are suspended beneath a marquee, covered walkway, canopy, or awning, are subject to the following standards.
(1) Maximum allowable sign area. 12 square feet.
(2) Maximum sign height. 15 feet above finished grade.
(3) Minimum sign clearance. Eight feet above finished grade.
(4) Maximum number of signs. One for each building frontage or tenant space.
(5) Location of sign. Shall be located at least 15 feet from any other projecting or shingle sign whether located on the same property or not, and five feet from any common wall or other point common to two separate business establishments on the same property.
(6) Projection allowed.
(a) Projecting sign. A projecting sign cannot extend more than five feet from the building to which it is attached and must be designed and located so as to cause no harm to street trees. Signs projecting into the public right-of-way are subject to an encroachment permit.
(b) Shingle sign. A shingle sign cannot extend further than the outer edge of the supporting structure from which it is suspended.
(7) Illumination. Projecting and shingle signs shall not be internally illuminated.
FIGURE 23.21.090.D: PROJECTING AND SHINGLE SIGNS
(E) Permanent window signs. Signs painted on or otherwise adhered directly onto a window and signs that block a window in any way, and displayed for 60 or more consecutive days, are subject to the following standards.
(1) Maximum allowable sign area.
(a) Ground level. 25% of the window area per window.
(b) Second level. 10% of the window area per window of the business frontage.
(2) Maximum sign height. Window signs shall not be placed on windows higher than the second story.
(F) Building identification signs. Building identification signs are allowed on buildings of at least two stories, subject to the following standards.
(1) Maximum allowable sign area. Building identification signs shall have a maximum allowable sign area pursuant to Table 23.21.090.F, Maximum Building Identification Sign Area.
Number of Stories | Maximum Letter Height | Maximum Logo Height | Maximum Sign Area |
Number of Stories | Maximum Letter Height | Maximum Logo Height | Maximum Sign Area |
2 | 2'8" | 4'2" | 150 square feet |
3 | 2'10" | 4'6" | 175 square feet |
4 | 3'0" | 4'10" | 200 square feet |
5 | 3'4" | 5'4" | 225 square feet |
6 | 3'9" | 6'0" | 250 square feet |
7 | 4'2" | 6'8" | 275 square feet |
8 - 9 | 5'0" | 8'0" | 300 square feet |
10 or more | 6'0" | 9'0" | 350 square feet |
(2) Maximum number of signs. One per street frontage.
(G) Fin signs. Fin signs may only be displayed in association with new construction or as part of a major modification of an existing building's major architectural elements.
(Ord. 4823, passed 1-22-24)