A. State Highway Right Of Way Encroachment: In the C and M districts, the following regulations will prevail as to signs that overhang state highway rights of way:
1. Signs shall not project over the right of way beyond a point one foot (1') behind the back of the curb (or the theoretical curb line), and supporting structures must be entirely outside of the right of way.
2. No portion of the sign may be lower than twelve feet (12') from the top of the curb (or the theoretical curb) elevation. (1996 Code § 17.44.040)
B. Property Line Overhang: In the C and M districts, no sign or supporting structure shall be outside the property line, except projecting signs from buildings or independent structures may overhang property lines as follows: signs with eight foot (8') minimum clearance may extend over public property two feet (2'); signs with ten foot (10') minimum clearance may extend over public property four feet (4'); and signs with twelve feet (12') of minimum clearance may extend to a point one foot (1') behind the back of the curb (or theoretical curb). See subsection A of this section for projection over state highway right of way. In no event shall a supporting structure be outside the property line. (1996 Code § 17.44.050)
C. Location On Lot:
1. In C and M districts, signs less than three feet (3') high may be located on any part of a lot.
2. Ground signs greater than three feet (3') in height must be set back from the property lines in conformance with building lines as established in subsection B of this section. (1996 Code § 17.44.060)