(A) Each entrance to the subdivision or section of the subdivision may have no more than two signs per entrance.
(B) A subdivision identification sign/signature entrance is any wall(s), fence(s), guard house or similar structure at an entrance to any subdivision.
(1) The sign/entrance shall not obstruct the natural roadside drainage or through drainage facilities and allow for adequate sight distance. The Engineering Department may require the location of the proposed sign/entrance be staked in the field and approved prior to construction.
(2) Signs/entrances shall not be permitted within utility or drainage easements without prior approval from the agency to which the easement has been dedicated.
(3) Signs/entrances shall not be permitted within the right-of-way of an arterial or collector street except those collector streets functioning as the primary entrance to the proposed development and provided that approval from the Engineering Department and any other appropriate authority is obtained.
(4) Signs/entrances may be located within the right-of-way of a local street if approved by the Engineering Department.
(5) Encroachment permits and proof of permanent maintenance must be received for any sign/entrance to be located within a right-of-way prior to permit approval.
(6) Prior to construction of any sign/entrance within a right-of-way, an indemnity agreement must be provided by the developer or owner to the city. Such agreement shall conform to the format approved by the Commission.
(7) Any public agency responsible for maintenance of facilities within the right-of-way may require, for any reason, the removal of a sign/entrance located within the right-of-way. The removal shall be done at the owner(s) expense and within 30 days from receiving written notice.
(8) Length: the maximum length of a sign/signature entrance shall not exceed 100 feet on each side of the entrance roadway. Any structure extending beyond this length shall be considered a fence or wall and the requirements for walls and fences shall apply.
(9) Proximity to structure on lot and driveways: signs/entrance shall be constructed a minimum of 20 feet from any dwelling or driveway entrance.
(10) Landscaping: in order to mitigate the visual impact of sign structures on adjacent vehicular corridors and land uses, any sign/entrance equal to or greater than eight feet in height shall have plantings adjacent to at least 50% of its exterior facade. Such plantings shall conform to the standards of size, materials and quality as set forth in the landscaping regulations of the zoning chapter.
(Ord. 06-2008, passed 6-16-2008, § 8.2)