TABLE 18.118.145.040: PERMITTED SIGN STANDARDS MATRIX (GENERAL SIGN TYPES) 
 
Sign Type
Street Frontage
Maximum Sign Area(s)
Maximum Number of Signs Per Lot
Minimum Setback from Public Right-of- Way
Maximum Height to Top of Sign if Attached to Building
Maximum Height if Freestanding
Maximum Projection from Building Face
Maximum Distance Between Signs on Same Parcel
Sign Copy Limits
Illumination Limitations
Other Limitations
Sign Type
Street Frontage
Maximum Sign Area(s)
Maximum Number of Signs Per Lot
Minimum Setback from Public Right-of- Way
Maximum Height to Top of Sign if Attached to Building
Maximum Height if Freestanding
Maximum Projection from Building Face
Maximum Distance Between Signs on Same Parcel
Sign Copy Limits
Illumination Limitations
Other Limitations
Freestanding Monument Sign
0 ft. -
60 ft.
None
None
NA (a)
NA
NA
NA
NA
Name and/or logo of the development and/or name and/or logo of up to three (3) business tenants
No
flashing signs
No bare bulbs
Signs shall identify development address.
All signs except corner locations shall be located in the middle 30% of the street frontage. For corner locations, signs shall be set back in accordance with Engineering Standard No. 115.
Any attachments or “riders” to signs shall be prohibited.
Minimum setback from public right- of-way is two (2) feet, except at Katella Avenue where zero (0) feet is subject to City Traffic and Transportation Manager’s approval.
61 ft. -
150 ft.
52 SF
1
7 ft.
NA
8 ft. (b)
NA
NA
151 ft. - 300 ft.
64 SF
1
7 ft.
NA
8 ft. (b)
NA
NA
Over 300 ft.
80 SF
One (1) per 660 ft. of street frontage
7 ft.
NA
8 ft. (b)
NA
300 ft.
Wall Sign
0 ft. -
30 ft.
30 SF
One (1) per building or store front
NA
Cornice line or 25 feet whichever is lower
NA
12 in.
16 ft.
Limited to building name and/or logo, individual business name and/or logo, or generic name (i.e., Pharmacy, Photo Shop) and/or logo.
No flashing signs
No bare bulbs
Projection over the public right- of-way is prohibited.
Canopy and awning sign design must be an integral part of the building design.
(c)
31 ft. - 60 ft.
60 SF
61 ft. - 100 ft.
100 SF
101 ft. - 150 ft.
140 SF
Over 150 ft.
160 SF
Projecting Sign
NA
4 SF
One (1) per building or store front
NA
10 ft.
NA
30 in.
16 ft.
Limited to name and/or logo of the business
Externally illuminated only
Lowest point of sign must be eight (8) ft. above ground level directly below sign.
Conditional use permit required.
On-Site Directional Guidance and On-Site Directory Signs Visible from Public Right-of- Way
NA
4 SF (per sign panel)
None
(d)
6 ft.
6 ft.
NA
NA
Limited to logos, tenant or estab- lishment name and facility name
None
Maximum sign dimension is 24 inches.
Those visible from the public right-of-way shall require a conditional use permit.
 
Notes:
   For sign standards for hotels/motels/vacation ownership resort and theaters and entertainment facilities see Sections 18.118.146 and 18.118.147 of this Chapter.
   All automobile service station monument signs shall conform to Planning Standard Detail No. 7.
   (a)   NA - Not Applicable
   (b)   Berm to be incorporated therein, if desired.
 
(c)
Building Story Height
Maximum Letter Height
Maximum Symbol Height
in conjunction with company name/logo
Symbol Only Maximum Height
1 - 2
2 ft. 0 in.
2 ft. 0 in.
3 ft. 0 in.
Over 2
4 ft. 0 in.
4 ft. 0 in.
7 ft. 0 in.
 
   (d)   On-site directional guidance and on-site directory signs must be located outside any setback area.