Only the signs and sign area authorized by this Section shall be allowed unless otherwise expressly provided in § 17.330.025 (Standards for Specific Types of Signs).
A. Residential Zones.
1. Permanent identification sign. One permanent identification wall or freestanding sign, not to exceed 32 square feet in area for multi-family residential developments of four or more units, displaying only the name and address of the integrated multiple residential development, shall be allowed for each 400 feet of lineal street frontage on which the development has access, provided that:
a. Sign proximity. The minimum distance between each identification sign shall be 200 feet.
b. Maximum height. The maximum height of any freestanding sign shall not exceed 5 feet.
c. Minimum setback. The minimum setback for any freestanding sign shall be 10 feet from every adjoining lot line, and 5 feet from every street-facing lot line.
d. Attachment. Any wall sign shall be attached to, and parallel with, the front wall of the building and the street.
e. Accessories prohibited. No other object placed to attract additional attention shall be attached to any identification sign or placed anywhere on the lot.
f. Materials. The style, color, materials, texture, and exterior finish of any identification sign shall be closely compatible with the exterior building materials used on-site.
2. Permanent information sign. One unlighted, permanent information, freestanding sign, in addition to each permanent identification sign, not to exceed 32 square feet in the area for multiple-family residential developments of 4 or more units, identifying the residential development and providing sales, rental or lease information, and meeting the following standards.
a. Sign proximity. The sign shall be placed within a 100-foot radius of the corresponding permanent identification sign(s).
b. Maximum height. The maximum height of the sign, including its support, shall not exceed 5 feet.
c. Minimum setback. The minimum setback for any freestanding sign shall be 10 feet from every adjoining lot line, and 5 feet from every street-facing lot line.
d. Accessories prohibited. No other object placed to attract additional attention shall be attached to any information sign or placed anywhere on the lot.
e. Materials. The style, color, materials, texture, and exterior finish of any information freestanding sign, and its support elements, shall be closely compatible with the exterior building materials used on-site.
3. Identification signs for non-residential uses in residential zones.
a. Permanent identification signs. One unlighted, permanent identification sign per lot, not to exceed 8 square feet in area in the R1, R2 and R3 Zones, and not to exceed 32 square feet in area in the RLD, RMD, and RHD Zones, attached to, and parallel with, the front wall of the building and the street, displaying only the name of the facility, shall be allowed in every residential zone, subject to the following standards.
i. Materials. The style, color, materials, texture and exterior finish of any identification sign shall be closely compatible with the exterior building materials used on-site.
ii. Accessories prohibited. No other object placed to attract additional attention shall be attached to the sign or placed anywhere on the lot.
b. Freestanding signs. If more than one building or structure exists on the lot, or if the lot exceeds 200 feet of lineal street frontage, one freestanding sign in place of the wall sign allowed under Subsection 17.330.020.A.3.a. above, shall be allowed in every residential zone, subject to the following standards.
i. Maximum height. The maximum height of the freestanding sign, including its support, shall not exceed 5 feet. When walls or hedges that conform to applicable CCMC regulations are on a front lot line, the freestanding sign shall be placed so that its bottom edge is no more than 12 inches above the wall or hedge.
ii. Minimum setback. The minimum setback for any freestanding sign shall be 10 feet from every adjoining lot line, and 5 feet from every street-facing lot line.
iii. Materials. The style, color, materials, texture, and exterior finish of any identification freestanding sign, and its support elements, shall be closely compatible with the exterior building materials used on-site.
iv. Accessories prohibited. No other object placed to attract additional attention shall be attached to the sign or placed anywhere on the lot.
B. Non-Residential Zones. Table 3-5 identifies the types of signs allowed in non-residential zoning districts.
Sign Type (1) | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Sign Height | Maximum Number of Signs | Location | Additional Requirements |
Freestanding Signs | 50 square feet of sign area per face; 100 square feet maximum for all freestanding sign faces. | 20 feet maximum for first freestanding sign allowed; 6 feet maximum for all additional freestanding signs allowed. | 1 per site, provided that the site has a minimum of 100 feet of frontage on one street. 1 additional freestanding sign allowed for each additional 200 square feet of street frontage for a site, up to a maximum of 5 freestanding signs. | Setback 2 feet from street-facing property lines and 25 feet from interior property lines. | See § 17.330.025 for Standards for Specific Types of Signs. |
Setback at least 50feet from other freestanding signs along the same frontage.
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Setback at least 75 feet from the boundary of any residentially zoned property. | |||||
Sign Type (1) | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Sign Height | Maximum Number of Signs | Location | Additional Requirements |
Wall Signs
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Whichever of the following is greater: 25 square feet; or 1-1/2 square feet of sign area per linear foot of business frontage, up to a maximum of 200 square feet per business frontage. Wall sign area shall not exceed 40% of the background wall area on which the sign is placed. | For background wall area more than 4 feet in height: 1 feet below edge of roof. For background wall area up to 4 feet in height: at least 6 inches below edge of roof. | Limited by area and location, not by number. | Affixed to a wall. Shall not cover doors, windows, or architectural features. | See § 17.330.025 for Standards for Specific Types of Signs. |
Parapet Wall Signs
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Buildings up to 3 stories: Sign area is included in the total allowed for wall signs. Buildings 4 stories or more: Not limited in sign area. | For background wall area more than 4 feet in height: 1 feet below edge of roof. For background wall area up to 4 feet in height: at least 6 inches below edge of roof. | 2 stories or less: limited by area and location, not by number. 3 stories or more: maximum of 2 parapet signs per building on opposite, not adjoining, parapets. | Shall not cover any architectural features. | See § 17.330.025 for Standards for Specific Types of Signs. |
Sign Type (1) | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Sign Height | Maximum Number of Signs | Location | Additional Requirements |
Canopy Signs
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Front of canopy: 1-1/2 square feet of sign area per linear foot of canopy width. Sides of canopy: 2 square feet of sign area per linear foot of canopy depth. When mounted above or below a structural canopy, 1-1/2 square feet of sign area per lineal feet of canopy width. Sign area is not to exceed 40% of background canopy area on which the sign is displayed. Canopy sign area shall reduce the allowable wall sign area from which the canopy projects. | Limited by location, not by height, when on the face of the canopy. | Limited by area and location, not by number. | May be located on any exterior surface of a canopy that is located below the third-floor line of a building. No part of a canopy sign displayed on the vertical or sloped surface of a canopy shall project beyond the edges of the canopy surface on which it is displayed. | See § 17.330.025 for Standards for Specific Types of Signs. |
Window Signs
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Shall not occupy more than 25% of the total window area. | Limited by location, not by height. | Limited by area, not by number. | May be placed on first and second floor windows only. | See § 17.330.025 for Standards for Specific Types of Signs. |
Directional Signs | 4 square feet per sign face. The area of a directional sign shall be in addition to other allowable sign area for a business or site, except if displayed as a window sign, it shall be subject to the sign face area limits for window signs. | The height of a directional sign shall be subject to the height limits for the physical type of sign it is (e.g., wall sign), except that the height of freestanding directional signs is limited to 48 inches. | Shall be approved by the Director, based on issues of safety, line of site, and site conditions, to ensure safe pedestrian and vehicular movement. | Placement of a directional sign shall be subject to the location limits for the physical type of sign it is (e.g., wall sign). | See § 17.330.025 for Standards for Specific Types of Signs. |
Sign Type (1) | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Sign Height | Maximum Number of Signs | Location | Additional Requirements |
Public Information Signs
| The area of a public information sign shall be subject to the size limits for the physical type of sign it is (e.g., wall sign); provided that the Director may approve a public information sign, in addition to other allowable sign area for a business or site, if the sign is determined to be unique in terms of providing an important public service. | The height of a public information sign shall be subject to the height limits for the physical type of sign it is (e.g., wall sign). | Limited by type and size, not by number. | The placement of a public information sign shall be subject to the location limits for the physical type of sign it is (e.g., wall sign). | See § 17.330.025 for Standards for Specific Types of Signs. |
Corporate Flag Signs
| 4 feet by 6 feet, 24 square feet. | Maximum height of a corporate flag sign is determined by the allowable height of its mast or staff support element structure, which is regulated by the height limits prescribed for buildings and structures in each zoning district. | 1 per business. | The placement of a corporate flag sign shall be subject to the location limits for the physical type of sign it is (e.g., freestanding sign). | See § 17.330.025 for Standards for Specific Types of Signs. |
Notes:
(1) See Figure 3-11 at top of next page for illustration of sign types.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2005-010 § 4; Ord. No. 2005-011 § 3)