Table 153.170.080 identifies the types of signs permitted by zone district and the development standards applicable to such signs. In addition to the requirements set forth in Table 153.170.080, the following criteria shall apply:
(A) Freestanding signs.
(1) As indicated in Table 153.170.080, freestanding signs shall be permitted only in the FC, C-2 and I-C zones that have freeway frontage.
(2) The base of all freestanding signs shall be landscaped at the time of sign installation such that the base is fully obscured by landscaping to a minimum height of six feet within three years of landscape installation. Such landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and healthy condition at all times.
(B) Monument signs. Monument signs may be located in planter medians abutting a driveway or within the project driveway.
Sign Regulations by Zone | |||||
Zone | Sign Type | Maximum Number | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Height | Notes |
Sign Regulations by Zone | |||||
Zone | Sign Type | Maximum Number | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Height | Notes |
R-G and R-3 | Monument | 1 | 24 sf | 4 ft | |
Wall | 1 | 36 sf | 4 ft | ||
C-1, MU-2 | Monument | 1 per frontage | 32 sf | 6 ft | |
Wall | 1 or more | 50 sf | 4 ft | ||
C-2, F-C, I-C, MU-1 withou t freewa y fronta ge | Monument | 1 per frontage | 64 sf | 12 ft | |
Wall | 1 or more | 2 sf of sign area per linear foot of primary building frontage | 6 ft | ||
Secondary wall | 1 or more | 1 sf of sign area per linear foot of primary building frontage | 4 ft | ||
C-2, F-C, I-C, with freeway frontage | Freestandi ng | 1 | 1 sf of sign area per 1 linear foot of street frontage | 80 ft | 1. A maximum of 1 freestanding sign is permitted for lots with less than 800 linear feet of street frontage. One additional freestanding sign is permitted for lots with more than 800 linear feet of street frontage. For this purpose, a commercial center is considered a single lot. 2. Additional sign face area for monument signs may be granted in lieu of use of freestanding signs, per criteria established by the Director of Community Development. |
I | Monument | 1 | 40 sf | 8 ft | |
Wall | 1 or more | 1 sf of sign area for each linear foot of primary building frontage | 6 ft | ||
(C) Wall signs.
(1) A maximum of three wall signs shall be permitted for each wall of a commercial unit that contains a main entrance or is adjacent to a street.
(2) A maximum of one wall sign shall be permitted for each wall of a commercial unit that does not contain a main entrance.
(3) Wall signs shall not project more than 18 inches from the building wall.
(4) Sign height shall be measured from the bottom to the top of the sign.
(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12; Am. Ord. 1371, passed 4-15-15; Am. Ord. 1397, passed 4-5-17; Am. Ord. 1402, passed 11-15-17)