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A nonconforming sign is any permanent or temporary sign which was legally established and maintained in compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws in effect at the time of original installation but which does not now comply with the provisions of these Regulations. Nonconforming signs shall comply with Chapter 19.08 (Nonconforming Structures, Uses, and Parcels) and Section 19.74.100 (Abandoned signs).
A. Annexed areas. Except as otherwise provided in this section, all signs in areas annexed to the City after the date of adoption of this chapter which do not conform to the provisions of this chapter shall be regarded as nonconforming signs which may remain under the provisions of Chapter 19.08 (Nonconforming Structures, Uses and Parcels) and Section 19.74.100 (Abandoned signs).
B. Historic Signs, Exception. Historic signs, including those no longer advertising a product or service available onsite, may remain and may be protected pursuant to Chapter 19.37 (Historic Preservation).
C. Maintenance and Repair. Nonconforming signs and sign structures may be maintained and repaired in compliance with Section 19.08.030 (Restrictions on nonconforming structures and uses).
Ord. 2443
A sign, including the structural support, shall be removed by the owner or lessee of the premises upon which the sign is located if the premises are vacant for more than one year. If the owner or lessee fails to remove the sign, the Building Official shall give the owner 30 days' written notice to remove it.
Ord. 2443
A. Maintenance of Signs. All signs and supporting hardware, including temporary signs, shall be maintained in good repair and function properly at all times. Signs which are not properly maintained and are dilapidated shall be deemed to be a public nuisance.
When existing signs are removed or replaced, all brackets, poles, and other supports that are no longer required shall be removed. Any unpainted areas shall be painted to match the adjacent portion of the building or sign support structure.
B. Measurement of Sign Area.
1. The surface area of a sign shall be calculated by enclosing the extreme limits of any writing, logo, representation, emblem, or other display within a single continuous perimeter composed of squares or rectangles with no more than eight lines.
2. Supporting framework or bracing that is clearly incidental to the display itself shall not be computed as sign area.
3. If the sign consists of more than one section or module, all of the area, including the area between the sections or modules, shall be included in the computation of sign area.
4. Double-faced (back-to-back) freestanding signs shall be regarded as a single sign only if the distance between each sign face does not exceed two feet. However, each sign face shall be considered a separate sign for the purpose of calculating sign area.
5. Where a sign consists of one or more three-dimensional objects (i.e., balls, cubes, clusters of objects, sculptures, or statue-like trademarks), the sign area shall be measured as their maximum projection upon a vertical plane.
C. Illumination of Signs. The artificial illumination of signs, either from an internal or external source, shall be designed to eliminate any negative impacts on surrounding rights-of-way and properties. The following standards apply to all illuminated signs:
1. External light sources shall be directed and shielded to limit direct illumination of any object other than the sign;
2. The light from any illuminated sign shall not be of an intensity or brightness which will interfere with the reasonable enjoyment of residential properties in direct visual proximity to the sign;
3. No sign shall have blinking, flashing, or fluttering lights or any other illuminating device which has a changing light intensity, brightness, or color;
4. No colored lights shall be used at any location or in any manner so as to be confused or construed as traffic control devices;
5. Neither the direct nor reflected light from primary light sources shall create a hazard to operators of motor vehicles;
6. No reflective-type bulb or lamp which exceeds 125 lumens shall be used on the exterior surface of any sign so as to expose the face of the bulb or lamp to any public rights-of-way or adjacent property; and
7. Light sources shall utilize energy-efficient fixtures to the greatest extent possible.
Ord. 2443
A. Large Temporary Commercial Signs/Banners. Large temporary commercial signs and/or banners not meeting the exemption criteria in Section 19.74.060(C) may be displayed on nonresidential property for a limited period of time, subject to approval of a permit from the Department. Such signage may consist of balloons, buntings, portable or mobile signs, banners, flags, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, and similar articles, and are subject to the following conditions:
1. Such signage shall only be permitted on nonresidential properties;
2. Such signage shall only be permitted for a maximum of four time periods in any calendar year with such signage permitted for no more than 10 consecutive days per time period. Provided, however, that each time period shall be separated by a minimum of 30 days and that such signage may be permitted for no more than a total of 20 days in any calendar year;
3. Such signage shall be installed or displayed on-site;
4. Such signage shall not be installed or displayed so as to obstruct any required sight distance area, block any required path of travel, or otherwise create a safety hazard;
5. Balloons and other inflatable devices authorized by this section shall not exceed three feet in any single dimension;
6. No part of the signage shall exceed the maximum height of buildings on the site; and
7. Prior to installation or display of such signage, a permit shall be obtained from the Department. Up to four time periods may be authorized by a single permit.
B. Awning signs. Awning signs may be placed on the face of an awning in a flat position, in a plane approximately parallel to the plane of the building wall to which the awning is attached. Awning signs may project over the public right-of-way to the same extent that the awning projects over the public right-of-way.
1. Signs on awnings shall only be located on building frontages, including those fronting a parking lot or pedestrian way.
2. Signs on awnings are limited to ground-level occupancies only.
3. All internal illumination for awnings shall only be directed downward.
C. Freestanding Signs.
1. Signs are allowed only for frontages adjoining a public or private street.
2. There shall be a minimum of 75 feet between any two freestanding signs on adjoining sites to ensure adequate visibility for all signs. The Director may waive this requirement in situations where its enactment would be impractical due to the locations of existing signs on adjacent properties.
3. Signs shall not project over public property, vehicular easements, or rights-of-way. Signs shall not obstruct traffic safety sight areas.
4. Landscaping shall be provided at the base of the supporting structure equal to twice the area of one face of the sign. For example, 30 square feet of sign area equates to 60 square feet of required landscaped area.
D. Marquee Signs.
1. Signs shall be mounted only on the front and sides of a marquee, or suspended below.
2. Signs shall not project more than 6 inches from the face of the marquee.
3. Signs shall not extend more than 18 inches above the top of the marquee.
4. A clear distance of 8 feet shall be maintained from the lowest part of a suspended sign to the ground below.
E. Off-Site Directional Signs. Off-site directional signs are intended to provide identification for access to property that does not abut a public or private street and relies on an easement over adjacent property for access. In these cases, one off-site directional sign may be allowed subject to the approval of a sign permit and the following limitations:
1. Signs shall not exceed four square feet per face and not more than two sign faces where the access serves a single parcel or occupant;
2. Signs shall not exceed six square feet per face and not more than two sign faces where the access serves two or more parcels or occupants;
3. Signs shall not exceed three feet in height;
4. Signs shall be placed within the limits of the access easement serving the property and only if authorized by the easement or underlying property owners;
5. Any illumination of off-premises directional signs shall be indirect;
6. Signs shall contain only the property address, project name (if any) or name of occupants, and directional symbols; and
7. Signs shall be located so as to not interfere with clear sight distances required for safe access.
F. Projecting Signs and Three-Dimensional Expressions.
1. Signs shall only be located on ground-level building frontages with customer access.
2. Signs shall be double-faced or otherwise detailed on all sides visible to the public.
3. Consideration shall be given to existing signs on adjoining businesses so that visibility is not blocked.
4. No sign shall project above the edge of the roof of a structure or a sill of a second-story window.
5. All signs shall have a minimum vertical clearance of eight feet from the ground to the bottom of the sign or sign structure.
6. No sign shall project within two feet of a curb line.
7. The maximum thickness of a projecting sign shall not exceed that required for construction purposes.
8. Signs may be illuminated by indirect light sources only which shall be shielded to limit the spread of light only to the sign surface.
9. Three-dimensional, sculptural, or similar artistic structures that express a theme or message may be approved by the Board in addition to or in lieu of other signage in compliance with size and lighting regulations of the underlying zoning district.
G. Theater Signs.
1. Theater Identification Signs. Theaters and other approved assembly uses may be provided with identification signs of the same type, design, height, and size as the identification signs authorized by this chapter for the particular zoning district in which the theater is located.
2. Cases For Temporary Signs. Theaters and other approved assembly uses may also display temporary signs in permanently-mounted glass cases or other similar enclosures. Such cases shall count as part of the maximum allowed permanent sign area as established for that zoning district.
H. Wall Signs.
1. Signs shall be located only on building frontages unless specifically approved by the Director.
2. Signs shall not project from the surface upon which they are attached more than required for construction purposes and in no case more than 12 inches.
3. Signs shall not project above the edge of the roof of a structure.
I. Window Signs.
1. Signs shall be allowed only on windows located on the ground level and second story of a building frontage.
2. Signs shall be permanently painted or mounted on the inside of windows and doors.
3. Signs shall not occupy more than 25 percent of the window area of any one window including permanent and temporary signs. In the DN and DS zoning districts, signs may not occupy more than 10 percent of the area of any one window.
J. Automobile Dealership Business Identification Signs.
1. One ground-mounted business identification sign not exceeding 20 feet in height is permitted per automobile dealership, subject to compliance with all other design standards in Section 19.74.120(C).
2. The sign area shall not exceed 100 square feet for one face, or 200 square feet for two or more faces. This sign area shall count against the maximum sign area for the dealership as established in 19.74.140.
K. Changeable Copy Signs, Reader Boards, and Digital Reader Boards.
1. Such signs shall only be allowed on nonresidential property which contains an approved assembly use, when specifically allowed by state or federal law, or in the CS zoning district.
2. The area of such signs shall count towards the maximum allowed sign area for the site, and meet other applicable sign standards provided in Table 5-8 (Sign Standards by Zoning District).
3. Any digital reader boards shall display static (unanimated) images and/or copy. For the purposes of this section, static images and/or copy shall be defined as those which are changed no more than once per ten seconds.
4. Digital reader boards shall not be brighter than the illumination limit recommended by the International Sign Association (ISA) for Electronic Message Center signs, or 0.3 footcandles above ambient light when measured at the recommended distance as set forth by the ISA. Digital reader boards shall be equipped with a photocell, timer, or other similar device which automatically dims the display during nighttime hours to prevent glare impacts to motorists.
(Ord. 2443; Ord. 2503 §2)
A. Portable Signs Outside of Downtown. Portable freestanding signs are permitted in all commercial and industrial zoning districts, except DN and DS zoning districts, subject to the following conditions:
1. One portable sign per parcel frontage is allowed. Portable signs may be placed off-site on an adjacent parcel or within 300 feet of the business being advertised, with the consent of the property owner. No more than one sign per parcel frontage, however, is allowed at any one time.
2. Portable signs shall not be placed in the public right-of-way, attached or secured to private property, or placed in landscape planters, over any utility box, or within 36 inches of a fire hydrant.
3. Portable signs shall be constructed of wood (or other sturdy material) and metal hardware, and all surfaces shall be coated with paint, varnish, or other durable finish. All portable sign copy shall be neat and legible. Portable signs shall have no electric, mechanical, or fixed attachments, including objects that move with the wind.
4. A portable sign may be displayed only during the hours that the business being advertised is open to the public and shall be removed from public view at all other times.
5. The maximum height of a portable sign shall be four feet. The area of each sign face shall not exceed 16 square feet. Two-sided signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in size for both faces combined. A portable sign which meets the standards of this section shall not be calculated in the total allowable sign area for the business being advertised or the parcel upon which it is located.
6. All portable signs shall be properly maintained pursuant to Section 19.74.110.
B. Portable Signs Within Downtown. Pedestrian-scale portable signs are permitted within the DN and DS zoning districts, subject to the following conditions:
1. One portable sign is allowed per business or tenant.
2. Portable signs shall be self-supporting, and of sufficient weight such that the sign remains upright and in the same position for the entire time the sign is displayed. No portion of the sign or supporting device shall be placed or driven into the ground. Signs and supporting devices shall be maintained in good condition at all times and shall be constructed out of quality weather- resistant materials normally used in professional signage.
3. Portable signs shall be limited to no more than four square feet of sign area per face. Signs may be either single-faced or double-faced. The area of the portable sign shall be allowed in addition to the maximum sign area for permanent signs on the property.
4. Portable signs shall be limited to no more than 42 inches in height.
5. Signs and supporting devices may not contain brochure boxes, tear-off flyers/coupons, or any similar type of attachment. No balloons, flags, pennants, or similar devices may be attached to a sign or supporting device.
6. Signs must contain, in legible font, on an area no less than two inches by three and one-half inches (business card size), the name, mailing address, and contact phone number of the individual responsible for the sign.
7. The sign may be displayed only during the hours that the business being advertised is open to the public and shall be removed from public view at all other times.
8. Portable signs shall be placed onsite, shall not block any accessible path of travel, and shall not create a tripping hazard or other hazardous condition. Exception: Portable signs may be placed in designated locations within the public right-of-way only if a permit authorizing such placement is issued to a particular business or tenant pursuant to the regulations in Title 14.
Ord. 2443
The sign standards set forth in this section are intended to apply to signs in every zoning district in the City. Only signs authorized by this section within a particular zoning district shall be allowed in that zoning district unless otherwise expressly provided in this chapter. Signs permitted in the PQ (Public/Quasi Public Facilities) zoning district shall be subject to the Community Development Director's determination based on comparable sign installations for similar uses, the use of the site, and surrounding zoning districts.
(Ord. 2443; Ord. 2564 §3)
Note: To view Table 5-8 in PDF, please click TABLE 5-8
Sign Class | Sign Type | Maximum Number | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Sign Height | Location Requirements | Lighting Allowed? | Additional Requirements |
Sign Class | Sign Type | Maximum Number | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Sign Height | Location Requirements | Lighting Allowed? | Additional Requirements |
Single-family and duplex identification | Name plate or street address | 1 per dwelling or occupant | 1 s.f. | Below edge of roof | Wall, fence, or mailbox | No | |
Multi-family and dormitory identification | Wall or monument | 1 per street frontage | 24 s.f. max. | Below edge of roof; 6 ft. monument | 10 ft. minimum front setback, 5 ft. side setback | Indirect only | |
Group care homes, bed and breakfast inns, boarding/ rooming houses, fraternity/ sorority houses | Wall or monument | 1 per street frontage | 12 s.f. max. | Below edge of roof; 6 ft. monument | 10 ft. minimum front setback, 5 ft. side setback | Indirect only | |
Child care facilities | Wall or monument | 1 per street frontage | 6 s.f. max. | Below edge of roof; 6 ft. monument | 10 ft. minimum front setback, 5 ft. side setback | No | |
Religious, educational, governmental, recreational | Wall, projecting & directory | Director or entitlement approval | Director or entitlement approval | Below edge of roof; 6 ft. monument | 10 ft. minimum front setback, 5 ft. side setback | Indirect only | |
Mobile home park | Wall or monument | 1 per access drive | 24 s.f. max. | 8 ft. wall or 6 ft. monument | 10 ft. minimum front setback, 5 ft. side setback | Indirect only | |
Home occupation | Name plate | 1 per dwelling | 1 s.f. | Below edge of roof | Wall, fence, or mailbox | No | |
B. Signs Permitted in the RMU (Residential Mixed Use) Zoning District (Residential uses in the RMU District shall comply with Table 5-8(A) Signs Permitted in the Residential Zoning Districts.)
Sign Class | Sign Type | Maximum Number | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Sign Height | Location Requirements | Lighting Allowed? | Additional Requirements |
Sign Class | Sign Type | Maximum Number | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Sign Height | Location Requirements | Lighting Allowed? | Additional Requirements |
Single-tenant sites, not a center 1. Business identification | Wall | 1 each per building frontage | 1 s.f. per linear foot of building frontage, not to exceed 100 s.f. total | Below eave | On building in which the business is located | Indirect only | Wall signs shall consist of individual wall-mounted letters and/or logos. Cabinet-type signs are permitted only with Board approval. |
2. Business identification | Ground | 1 per site | 15 s.f. for one face or 30 s.f. for two or more faces | 5 ft. above adjacent grade | On the private property of the site | Indirect only | The total allowable sign area includes the cumulative area of wall, ground, awning, projecting, and permanent window signs. |
3. Business identification | Projecting Sign | 1 per building frontage | 8 s.f. (4 s.f. per face) | Below eave or below sill of second floor window | Beneath canopy or marquee if present, with min. 7.5 ft. clearance below sign. | Indirect only | Projecting signs in other locations or not meeting standards may be permitted only with Board approval. May project over public right-of-way in conformance with the UBC. |
4. Business identification | Window (1) | Based on total sign area | 10% of window area or 16 s.f., whichever is less | First and second floor windows only | Permanently painted or mounted on interior of windows located on ground floor or second story of a building frontage | Indirect or neon signs | |
5. Business identification | Awning | Based on total sign area | 10% of awning surface or 25 s.f. total, whichever is less | N/A | On building frontages, including those fronting a parking lot or pedestrian way; limited to ground-level and second-story occupancies. | Indirect only (see Section 19.74.120). Awnings shall not be internally illuminated. | May project over public right-of-way in conformance with the UBC. Cabinet-type signs may be permitted only with Board approval. |
6. Business identification | Under canopy or marquee (“Blade Sign”) | 1 per business frontage (double face) | 4 s.f. per face | N/A | Beneath canopy or marquee with min. 7.5 ft. clearance below sign. | No | May be in addition to window, awning, and wall signs and is not calculated in the total allowable sign area. May project over public right-of-way in conformance with the UBC. |
Multi-tenant sites 1. Business identification | Wall | Based on total sign area | 1 s.f. per linear foot of building frontage on ground floor, 0.5 s.f. per linear foot on second floor, not to exceed 250 s.f. total | Below eave | On building or suite in which the business is located | Indirect only | Wall signs shall consist of individual wall-mounted letters and/or logos. Cabinet-type signs may be permitted only with Board approval. |
2. Business identification | Ground | 1 per site | 15 s.f. for one face or 30 s.f. for two or more faces | 5 feet above adjacent grade | On the private property of the site | Indirect only | |
3. Business identification | Window | Based on total sign area | 15% of first floor window area and 10% of second floor window area, including permanent and temporary signs | N/A | Permanently painted or mounted on interior of windows located on the ground floor or second story of a building frontage. | Indirect or neon | Temporary window signs not permitted above ground floor. |
4. Business identification | Awning | Based on total sign area | 10% of awning surface | N/A | On building frontages, including those fronting a parking lot or pedestrian way; limited to ground-level and second-story occupancies | Indirect only (see Section 19.74.120). Awnings shall not be internally illuminated. | Awning signs not permitted above the second story. |
5. Business identification | Under canopy or marquee (“Blade Sign”) | 1 per business frontage (double face) | 4 s.f. per face | N/A | Beneath canopy or marquee with min. 7.5 ft. clearance below sign. | No | May be in addition to window, awning, projecting, and wall signs and is not calculated in total allowable sign area. May project over public right-of-way. |
Sign Class | Sign Type | Maximum Number | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Sign Height | Location Requirements | Lighting Allowed? | Additional Requirements |
Single-tenant sites, not a center 1. Business identification | Wall and/or monument | 1 each per building frontage | 0.75 s.f. of sign area per linear foot of building frontage, 30 s.f. max. | Below eave, 5 ft. for monument | Monument signs shall be set back 5 ft. from property lines. | Indirect only | 1. Total allowable sign area includes wall and monument signs. 2. Refer to Section 19.74.120. |
Multi-tenant sites 1. Building or center identification | Wall or monument | 1 per street frontage | 1 s.f. of sign area per linear foot of building frontage. 40 s.f. max. | Below eave, 6 ft. for monument | Monument signs shall be set back 5 ft. from property lines | Indirect only | Refer to Section 19.74.120. |
2. Business identification | Wall or hanging | 1 per tenant | 8 s.f. each | Below eave | Wall or canopy | Indirect only | |
3. Business directory | Wall or ground- mounted | To be determined by the Director | 10 s.f. each | 6 ft. | May not be located in any required setback | Indirect only | To identify tenants and provide directions to individual tenants. |
4. Name plate | Wall | 1 per tenant | 2 s.f. each | Below eave | Adjacent to primary entrance of each tenant | No |
Sign Class | Sign Type | Maximum Number | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Sign Height | Location Requirements | Lighting Allowed? | Additional Requirements |
Single-tenant sites, not a center 1. Business identification | Wall and/or monument | 1 each per building frontage | 1 s.f. of sign area per linear foot of building frontage, 40 s.f. max. | Below edge of roof, 8 ft. for monument | Monument signs shall be set back 3 ft. from property lines. | Yes | 1. Total allowable sign area includes wall and monument signs. 2. Refer to Section 19.74.120. |
Multi-tenant sites 1. Building or center identification | Wall or monument | 1 per street frontage | 1 s.f. of sign area per linear foot of building frontage. 50 s.f. max. | Below edge of roof, 6 ft. for monument | Monument signs shall be set back 3 ft. from property lines | Yes | Refer to Section 19.74.120. |
2. Business identification | Wall or hanging | 1 per tenant | 8 s.f. each | Below edge of roof | Wall or canopy | Indirect only | |
3. Business directory | Wall or ground- mounted | To be determined by the Director | 10 s.f. each | 6 ft. | May not be located in any required setback | Yes | To identify tenants and provide directions to individual tenants. |
4. Name plate | Wall | 1 per tenant | 2 s.f. each | Below edge of roof | Adjacent to primary entrance of each tenant | No |
Sign Class | Sign Type | Maximum Number | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Sign Height | Location Requirements | Lighting Allowed? | Additional Requirements |
Sign Class | Sign Type | Maximum Number | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Sign Height | Location Requirements | Lighting Allowed? | Additional Requirements |
Single-tenant sites, not a center 1. Business identification | Wall | 1 each per building frontage | 1 s.f. of sign area per linear foot of parcel frontage, not to exceed 100 s.f. total. | Below eave | On building in which the business is located | Indirect only, or individual channel letters | Wall signs shall consist of individual wall-mounted letters and/or logos. Cabinet-type signs may be permitted only with Board approval. |
2. Business identification | Ground | 1 per site | 15 s.f. for one face or 30 s.f. for two or more faces | 5 feet above adjacent grade | On the private property of the site | Indirect only | |
3. Business identification | Projecting Sign | 1 per building frontage | 8 s.f. (4 s.f. per face) | Below eave or below sill of second floor window | Beneath canopy or marquee if present, with min. 7.5 ft. clearance below sign. | Low lumens, indirect preferred, or individual channel letters | Projecting signs in other locations or not meeting standards may be permitted only with Board approval. May project over public right-of-way in conformance with the UBC. |
4. Business identification | Window (1) | Based on total sign area | 10% of window area or 16 s.f., whichever is less | First and second floor windows only | Permanently painted or mounted on interior of windows located on the ground floor or second story of a building frontage | Indirect, LED or neon signs | Temporary window signs may be placed on exterior of window if signs would not be clearly visible when placed inside the structure due to treatment of the window for glare reduction and energy conservation; and signs are constructed and installed in a manner that will withstand inclement weather. |
5. Business identification | Awning | Based on total sign area | 10% of awning surface or 25 s.f. total, whichever is less | N/A | On building frontages, including those fronting a parking lot or pedestrian way; limited to ground-level and second-story occupancies. | Indirect only (see Section 19.74.120). Awnings shall not be internally illuminated. | Total allowable sign area includes wall, awning, projecting and window signs. May project over public right-of-way in conformance with the UBC. Cabinet-type signs may be permitted only with Board approval. |
6. Business identification | Under canopy or marquee (“Blade Sign”) | 1 per business frontage (double face) | 4 s.f. per face | N/A | Beneath canopy or marquee with min. 7.5 ft. clearance below sign. | No | May be in addition to window, awning, projecting, and wall signs and is not calculated in the total allowable sign area. May project over public right-of-way in conformance with the UBC. |
Multi-tenant sites (3) 1. Business identification | Wall | Based on total sign area | Up to the allowable maximum sign area (2) (4) | Below eave | On building in which the business is located | Indirect only, or individual channel letters | Wall signs shall consist of individual wall-mounted letters and/or logos. Cabinet-type signs may be permitted only with Board approval. |
2. Business identification | Ground | 1 per site | 15 s.f. for one face or 30 s.f. for two or more faces | 5 feet above adjacent grade | On the private property of the site | Indirect only | |
3. Business identification | Projecting Sign | 1 per building frontage | 8 s.f. (4 s.f. per face) | Below eave or below sill of second floor window | Beneath canopy or marquee if present, with min. 7.5 ft. clearance below sign. | Low lumens, indirect preferred, or individual channel letters | Projecting signs in other locations or not meeting standards may be permitted only with Board approval. May project over public right-of-way in conformance with the UBC. |
4. Business identification | Window (1) | Based on total sign area | 15% of first floor window area and 10% of second floor window area, including permanent and temporary signs | N/A | Permanently painted or mounted on interior of windows located on the ground floor or second story of a building frontage. | Indirect or neon | Temporary window signs not permitted above ground floor. |
5. Business identification | Awning | Based on total sign area | 10% of awning surface | N/A | On building frontages, including those fronting a parking lot or pedestrian way; limited to ground-level and second-story occupancies | Indirect only (see Section 19.74.120). Awnings shall not be internally illuminated. | Awning signs not permitted above the second story. |
6. Business identification | Under canopy or marquee (“Blade Sign”) | 1 per business frontage (double face) | 4 s.f. per face | N/A | Beneath canopy or marquee with min. 7.5 ft. clearance below sign. | No | May be in addition to window, awning, and wall signs and is not calculated in total allowable sign area. May project over public right-of-way. |
Sign Class | Sign Type | Maximum Number | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Sign Height | Location Requirements | Lighting Allowed? | Additional Requirements |
Sign Class | Sign Type | Maximum Number | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Sign Height | Location Requirements | Lighting Allowed? | Additional Requirements |
Single-tenant sites, not a center 1. Business identification | Wall | 1 each per building frontage | 1.5 s.f. per linear foot of parcel frontage, not to exceed 250 s.f. total | Below eave | On building in which the business is located | Low lumens, indirect preferred, or individual channel letters | Wall signs shall consist of individual wall-mounted letters and/or logos. Cabinet-type signs may be permitted only with Board approval. |
2. Business identification | Ground | 1 per site | 15 s.f. for one face or 30 s.f. for two or more faces | 5 ft. above adjacent grade | On the private property of the site | Low lumens, indirect preferred, or individual channel letters | The total allowable sign area includes the cumulative area of wall, ground, awning, projecting, and permanent window signs. |
3. Business identification | Projecting Sign | 1 per building frontage | 8 s.f. (4 s.f. per face) | Below eave or below sill of second floor window | Beneath canopy or marquee if present, with min. 7.5 ft. clearance below sign. | Low lumens, indirect preferred, or individual channel letters | Projecting signs in other locations or not meeting standards may be permitted only with Board approval. May project over public right-of-way in conformance with the UBC. |
4. Business identification | Window (1) | Based on total sign area | 10% of window area or 16 s.f., whichever is less | First and second floor windows only | Permanently painted or mounted on interior of windows located on ground floor or second story of a building frontage | Indirect, LED or neon signs | |
5. Business identification | Awning | Based on total sign area | 10% of awning surface or 25 s.f. total, whichever is less | N/A | On building frontages, including those fronting a parking lot or pedestrian way; limited to ground-level and second-story occupancies.
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Indirect only (see Section 19.74.120). Awnings shall not be internally illuminated.
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May project over public right-of-way in conformance with the UBC. Cabinet-type signs may be permitted only with Board approval. |
6. Business identification
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1 per business frontage (double face) | 4 s.f. per face | N/A | Beneath canopy or marquee with min. 7.5 ft. clearance below sign. | No
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May be in addition to window, awning, and wall signs and is not calculated in the total allowable sign area. May project over public right-of-way in conformance with the UBC. |
Multi-tenant sites 1. Business identification | Wall | Based on total sign area of all businesses | 1.5 s.f. per linear foot of parcel frontage on ground floor, 0.5 s.f. per linear foot on second floor, not to exceed 250 s.f. total | Below eave | On building or suite in which the business is located | Low lumens, Indirect preferred, or individual channel letters | Wall signs shall consist of individual wall-mounted letters and/or logos. Cabinet-type signs may be permitted only with Board approval. |
2. Business identification | Ground | 1 per site | 15 s.f. for one face or 30 s.f. for two or more faces | 5 feet above adjacent grade | On the private property of the site | Low lumens, Indirect preferred, or individual channel letters | |
3. Business identification | Projecting Sign | 1 per building frontage | 8 s.f. (4 s.f. per face) | Below eave or below sill of second floor window | Beneath canopy or marquee if present, with min. 7.5 ft. clearance below sign. | Low lumens, indirect preferred, or individual channel letters | Projecting signs in other locations or not meeting standards may be permitted only with Board approval. May project over public right-of-way in conformance with the UBC. |
4. Business identification | Window (1) | Based on total sign area | 15% of first floor window area and 10% of second floor window area, including permanent and temporary signs | N/A | Permanently painted or mounted on interior of windows located on the ground floor or second story of a building frontage. | Indirect, LED or neon | Temporary window signs not permitted above ground floor. |
5. Business identification | Awning | Based on total sign area | 10% of awning surface | N/A | On building frontages, including those fronting a parking lot or pedestrian way; limited to ground-level and second-story occupancies | Indirect only (see Section 19.74.120). Awnings shall not be internally illuminated. Lighting directed downwards only | Awning signs not permitted above the second story. |
6. Business identification | Under canopy or marquee (“Blade sign”) | 1 per business frontage (double face) | 4 s.f. per face | N/A | Beneath canopy or marquee with min. 7.5 ft. clearance below sign. | No | May be in addition to window, awning, projecting, and wall signs and is not calculated in total allowable sign area. May project over public right-of-way in conformance with the UBC. |
Sign Class | Sign Type | Maximum Number | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Sign Height | Location Requirements | Lighting Allowed? | Additional Requirements |
Sign Class | Sign Type | Maximum Number | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Sign Height | Location Requirements | Lighting Allowed? | Additional Requirements |
Single-Tenant Sites 1. Business identification | Wall | 1 each per building frontage | 1.5 s.f. of sign area per linear foot of building frontage, 50 s.f. max. | May not project above eave or 20 ft. above grade | May be located on parapet or canopy | Indirect or individual channel letters | Total allowable sign area includes all wall, awning, window and ground-mounted signs. Refer to Section 19.74.120. |
2. Business identification | Window | 15% of window area | Not allowed above second floor | Allowed on interior or exterior of glass window or door | No, except LED or neon signs | Total allowable sign area includes all wall, awning, window signs. | |
3. Business identification | Awning | 10% of awning surface or 25 s.f., whichever is less | No | Total allowable sign area includes all wall, awning, window signs. Refer to Section 19.74.120. | |||
4. Business identification | Projecting Sign | 1 per building frontage | 8 s.f. (4 s.f. per face) | Below eave or below sill of second floor window | Beneath canopy or marquee if present, with min. 7.5 ft. clearance below sign. | Low lumens, indirect preferred, or individual channel letters | Projecting signs in other locations or not meeting standards may be permitted only with Board approval. May project over public right- of-way in conformance with the UBC. |
5. Business identification | Under canopy or marquee | 1 per business (double face) | 4 s.f. per face | Beneath canopy or marquee with min. 7.5 ft. clearance below sign | No | Signs shall be uniform in color and design for all tenant identification within a center. May be in addition to window, awning, and wall signs. | |
6. Business identification | Monument | 1 per street frontage | 16 s.f. per face | 6 ft. | Indirect only | Refer to Section 19.74.120. | |
For office uses allowed in the CN zoning district, refer to signs permitted in the OC zoning district. For residential uses allowed in the CN zoning district, refer to signs permitted in residential zoning districts. | |||||||
Multi-tenant sites 1. Business identification | Wall | Based on total sign area | 1 s.f. per linear foot of building frontage on ground floor, 0.5 s.f. per linear foot on second floor, not to exceed 250 s.f. total | Below eave | On building or suite in which the business is located | Indirect or individual channel letters | Wall signs shall consist of individual wall-mounted letters and/or logos. Cabinet-type signs may be permitted only with Board approval. |
2. Business identification | Ground | 1 per site | 15 s.f. for one face or 30 s.f. for two or more faces | 5 feet above adjacent grade | On the private property of the site | Indirect only | |
3. Business identification | Projecting Sign | 1 per building frontage | 8 s.f. (4 s.f. per face) | Below eave or below sill of second floor window | Beneath canopy or marquee if present, with min. 7.5 ft. clearance below sign. | Low lumens, indirect preferred, or individual channel letters | Projecting signs in other locations or not meeting standards may be permitted only with Board approval. May project over public right-of-way in conformance with the UBC. |
4. Business identification | Window | Based on total sign area | 15% of first floor window area and 10% of second floor window area, including permanent and temporary signs | N/A | Permanently painted or mounted on interior of windows located on the ground floor or second story of a building frontage. | Indirect or neon | Temporary window signs not permitted above ground floor. |
5. Business identification | Awning | Based on total sign area | 10% of awning surface | N/A | On building frontages, including those fronting a parking lot or pedestrian way; limited to ground-level and second-story occupancies | Indirect only (see Section 19.74.120). Awnings shall not be internally illuminated. Lighting directed downwards only. | Awning signs not permitted above the second story. |
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Under canopy or marquee (“Blade sign”) | 1 per business frontage (double face) | 4 s.f. per face | N/A | Beneath canopy or marquee with min. 7.5 ft. clearance below sign. | No | May be in addition to window, awning, projecting, and wall signs and is not calculated in total allowable sign area. May project over public right-of-way in conformance with the UBC. |
Sign Class | Sign Type | Maximum Number | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Sign Height | Location Requirements | Lighting Allowed? | Additional Requirements |
Sign Class | Sign Type | Maximum Number | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Sign Height | Location Requirements | Lighting Allowed? | Additional Requirements |
Single-tenant sites, not a center 1. Business identification | Wall Ground- mounted | 2 per street frontage for wall signs 1 per street frontage for ground- mounted. 50 s.f. max. per sign face. | 2 s.f. of sign area/linear ft. of building frontage for ground floor uses. 0.5 s.f. per linear foot of business frontage for uses on second or higher floors. 30 s.f. min. and 500 s.f. max. | Below eave, and 12 ft. for ground- mounted | Sign shall be set back 5 ft. from property lines and shall not block sight distance area | Yes | Total allowable sign area includes wall, ground- mounted, and awning. |
2. Business identification | Window | 33% of window area including permanent and temporary signs | No, except LED and neon signs | Temporary window signs count towards allowable total aggregate sign area. | |||
3. Business identification | Projecting Sign | 1 per building frontage | 8 s.f. (4 s.f. per face) | Below eave or below sill of second floor window | Beneath canopy or marquee if present, with min. 7.5 ft. clearance below sign. | Low lumens, indirect preferred, or individual channel letters | Projecting signs in other locations or not meeting standards may be permitted only with Board approval. May project over public right-of-way in conformance with the UBC. |
4. Business identification | Awning | 10% of awning surface or 25 s.f. whichever is less | No | Total allowable sign area includes wall, ground- mounted, and awning signs. Refer to Section 19.74.120. | |||
Multi-tenant sites, shopping centers 1. Center identification | Ground-mounted | 1 per street frontage | 100 s.f. per sign face, 200 s.f. minimum and 400 s.f. max. per sign | 20 ft. | Sign shall be set back 5 ft. from property lines and shall not block sight distance area | Yes | Allowable in addition to other signs for individual businesses. |
2. Business identification (detached buildings greater than 10,000 s.f. gross floor area) | Monument | 1 per street frontage if located within 50 ft. of public street | 16 s.f. per sign face, 32 s.f. maximum per sign | 5 ft. | Sign shall be set back 5 ft. from property lines and shall not block sight distance area | Yes | Total allowable sign area includes wall, monument, and awning signs. |
3. Business identification | Wall | 1 per street ftontage and/or per customer public entrance. | 2 s.f. of sign area per linear foot of bldg. frontage for ground floor uses. 0.5 s.f. per linear foot of business frontage for uses on second or higher floors. 32 s.f. minimum and 200 s.f. max. per business. | Below eave | Yes | Total allowable sign area includes wall, monument, and awning signs. Anchor tenants (as defined by this chapter) within a multi-tenant developmet allowed up to 75 percent additional s.f., 350 s.f. maximum per businesss. | |
4. Business identification | Projecting Sign | 1 per building frontage | 8 s.f. (4 s.f. per face) | Below eave or below sill of second floor window
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Beneath canopy or marquee if present, with min. 7.5 ft. clearance below sign. | Low lumens, indirect preferred, or individual channel letters
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Projecting signs in other locations or not meeting standards may be permitted only with Board approval. May project over public right-of-way in conformance with the UBC. |
5. Business identification | Awning | 10% of awning or 25 s.f., whichever is less | No | Total allowable sign area includes wall, ground- mounted, and awning signs. Refer to Section 19.74.120. | |||
6. Business identification | Window | 33% of window area including permanent and temporary signs | No, except LED and neon signs | ||||
Sign Class | Sign Type | Maximum Number | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Sign Height | Location Requirements | Lighting Allowed? | Additional Requirements |
Sign Class | Sign Type | Maximum Number | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Sign Height | Location Requirements | Lighting Allowed? | Additional Requirements |
Single-tenant sites, not a center 1. Business identification | Wall Ground-mounted | 2 per street frontage for wall signs 1 per street frontage for ground- mounted. 50 s.f. max. per sign face. | Wall signs, 2 s.f. of sign area/linear ft. of building frontage for ground floor uses. 0.5 s.f. per linear foot of business frontage for uses on second or higher floors. 50 s.f. min. and 850 s.f. max. | Below eave for wall signs 12 ft. for ground- mounted | Sign shall be set back 5 ft. from property lines and shall not block sight distance area | Yes | Total allowable sign area includes wall, ground- mounted, and awning. |
2. Business identification | Window | 33% of window area including permanent and temporary signs | No, except LED and neon signs | Temporary window signs count towards allowable total aggregate sign area.
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3. Business identification | Projecting Sign | 1 per building frontage | 8 s.f. (4 s.f. per face) | Below eave or below sill of second floor window | Beneath canopy or marquee if present, with min. 7.5 ft. clearance below sign. | Low lumens, indirect preferred, or individual channel letters | Projecting signs in other locations or not meeting standards may be permitted only with Board approval. May project over public right-of-way in conformance with the UBC. |
4. Business identification | Awning | 10% of awning surface or 25 s.f. whichever is less | No | Total allowable sign area includes wall, ground- mounted, and awning signs. Refer to Section 19.74.120.
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Multi-tenant sites, shopping centers 1. Center identification | Ground-mounted | 1 per street frontage | 100 s.f. per sign face, 200 s.f. minimum and 400 s.f. max. per sign | 20 ft. | Sign shall be set back 5 ft. from property lines and shall not block sight distance area | Yes | Allowable in addition to other signs for individual businesses. |
2. Business identification (detached buildings greater than 10,000 s.f. gross floor area) | Monument | 1 per street frontage if located within 50 ft. of public street | 16 s.f. per sign face, 32 s.f. maximum per sign | 5 ft. | Sign shall be set back 5 ft. from property lines and shall not block sight distance area | Yes | Total allowable sign area includes wall, monument, and awning signs. |
3. Business identification | Wall | 1 per street frontage and/or per customer public entrance. | 2 s.f. of sign area per linear foot of bldg. frontage for ground floor uses. 0.5 s.f. per linear foot of business frontage for uses on second or higher floors. 32 s.f. minimum and 200 s.f. max. per business. | Below eave | Yes | Total allowable sign area includes wall, monument, and awning signs. Anchor tenants within a multi-tenant siteare allowed up to 75 percent additional s.f., 350 s.f. maximum per business. | |
4. Business identification | Awning | 10% of awning or 25 s.f., whichever is less | No | Total allowable sign area includes wall, ground- mounted, and awning signs. Refer to Section 19.74.120. | |||
5. Business identification | Projecting Sign | 1 per building frontage | 8 s.f. (4 s.f. per face) | Below eave or below sill of second floor window | Beneath canopy or marquee if present, with min. 7.5 ft. clearance below sign. | Low lumens, indirect preferred, or individual channel letters | Projecting signs in other locations or not meeting standards may be permitted only with Board approval. May project over public right-of-way in conformance with the UBC. |
6. Business identification | Window | 33% of window area including permanent and temporary signs | No, except LED and neon signs | ||||
Sign Class | Sign Type | Maximum Number | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Sign Height | Location Requirements | Lighting Allowed? | Additional Requirements |
Sign Class | Sign Type | Maximum Number | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Sign Height | Location Requirements | Lighting Allowed? | Additional Requirements |
Single-tenant sites, not a center 1. Business identification | Wall Ground-mounted | 1 ground- mounted sign per street frontage | 2 s.f. of sign area per linear ft. of building frontage, 300 s.f. maximum Ground- mounted - 100 s.f. per face, 200 s.f. max. | Below eave, and 25 ft. for ground- mounted | Signs shall be set back 5 ft. from property lines | Yes | Total allowable sign area includes wall, ground- mounted, and awning signs. |
2. Business identification | Awning | 15% of awning or 25 s.f., whichever is less | No | Total allowable sign area includes wall, ground- mounted, and awning signs. | |||
3. Business identification | Window | 33% of window area including permanent and temporary signs | No, except LED and neon signs | ||||
Multi-tenant sites, shopping centers 1. Center identification | Ground-mounted | 1 per street frontage | 100 s.f. per sign face, 200 s.f. max. | 25 ft. | Signs shall be set back 5 ft. from property lines | Yes | Allowed in addition to other signs for individual businesses. |
2. Business identification | Wall Ground- mounted | 1 ground- mounted sign per street frontage | 2 s.f. of sign area per linear ft. of building frontage, 200 s.f. max per business. Ground- mounted 75 s.f. per face, 150 s.f. max. | Below eave, and 25 ft. for ground- mounted | Signs shall be set back 5 ft. from property lines | Yes | Total allowable sign area includes wall, ground- mounted, and awning signs. |
3. Business identification | Awning | 10% of awning or 25 s.f., whichever is less | No | ||||
4. Business identification | Window (1) | 33% of window area including permanent and temporary signs | No, except LED and neon signs | ||||
Notes:
(1) Signs stating "OPEN" or "CLOSED" which are no larger than 3 s.f. are exempt.
(2) The total allowable sign area includes the cumulative area of wall, awning, and permanent window signs, excluding 1 sign under the canopy or marquee (“blade sign”) which does not exceed 4 s.f. per sign and temporary signs as set forth in Section 19.74.060(C).
(3) For new multi-tenant sites or buildings with 2 or more individual businesses undergoing Board review, a "comprehensive sign program" shall be submitted (Section 19.74.070). Individual permanent window signs may be allowed independent of the comprehensive sign program.
(4) Total maximum sign area is based on 1 s.f. of sign area per linear foot of business frontage on ground floor, not to exceed 200 s.f. total, 0.5 per linear foot of business frontage for uses on second or subsequent floors. Each business is allowed at least 18 s.f. of sign area regardless of actual linear feet of frontage.