Chapter 19.92
SIGN STANDARDS

Sections:

19.92.010   Purpose

19.92.020   Applicability

19.92.030   Prohibited Signs

19.92.040   General Requirements for All Signs

19.92.050   Sign Standards by TND designation

19.92.060   Non-Conforming Signs

19.92.010 Purpose.

   These sign regulations are intended to appropriately limit the placement, type, size, and number of signs allowed within the TND zone, and to require the proper maintenance of signs. The purposes of these limitations and requirements are to:

   A.   Avoid traffic safety hazards to motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians, caused by visual distractions and obstructions;

   B.   Promote the aesthetic and environmental values of the community by providing for signs that do not impair the attractiveness of the City as a place to live, work and shop;

   C.   Provide for signs as an effective channel of communication, while ensuring that signs are aesthetically proportioned in relation to adjacent structures and the structures to which they are attached; and

   D.   Safeguard and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare.

(Ord. 2358 §22)

19.92.020 Applicability.

   A.   Signs regulated. These sign regulations apply to all signs within the TND zoning district, except that directional/instructional signs, temporary signs and real estate signs shall instead comply with the requirements of Chapter 19.74 (Signs).

   B.   Applicability to sign content. The provisions of this Chapter do not regulate the message or content of a sign (sign copy).

   C.   Sign permit requirements. Sign installation within the TND zone shall require sign permit approval in compliance with 19.74 (Signs), unless exempted from sign permit requirements pursuant to Section 19.74.050 (Exemptions from Sign Approval).

   D.   Definitions. The definitions of specialized terms and phrases set forth in Chapter 19.74 (Signs) shall apply herein.

(Ord. 2358 §22)