A. Sign Standards For ID And OPD Zones:
1. Permitted Signs:
a. Single-family uses and two-family uses are not allowed to install permanent signs, except for one small identification building sign and one integral sign, as specified in table 5B-1 of this section. (Ord. 08-4319, 11-3-2008; amd. Ord. 16-4685, 11-15-2016)
b. Institutional uses in ID-RS and ID-RM Zones are permitted two (2) identification signs from the following types: fascia, awning, canopy, monument or masonry wall sign. One sign for an institutional use may also include copy announcing its services or activities. All other nonresidential uses in the ID-RS and ID-RM Zones are permitted one identification sign from the following types: fascia, awning, canopy or monument sign. (Ord. 18-4735, 1-2-2018)
c. Signage for nonresidential uses in the ID-C, ID-I, and ID-RP Zones must comply with the sign regulations contained in subsection C, "Sign Standards In CO-1, CN-1 And MU Zones", of this section.
d. Residential uses in any OPD Zone are permitted signage in accordance with the requirements of the underlying residential zone. Nonresidential uses approved as part of a planned development are permitted signage in accordance with the sign regulations contained in subsection C, "Sign Standards In CO-1, CN-1 And MU Zones", of this section.
2. Sign Specifications And Provisions:
a. All signs for residential uses in the ID and OPD Zones are subject to the standards specified in table 5B-1 of this section.
b. All signs in the ID-RS and ID-RM Zones are subject to the standards specified in table 5B-1 of this section.
c. All signs for nonresidential uses in the ID-C, ID-I, and ID-RP Zones are subject to the standards specified in table 5B-2 of this section.
d. In the OPD Zone, all signs for nonresidential uses approved as part of a planned development are subject to the standards specified in table 5B-2 of this section. (Ord. 08-4319, 11-3-2008)
B. Sign Standards For All Residential Zones:
1. Permitted Signs:
a. Principal uses, other than single-family uses and two-family uses, are permitted one identification sign from the following types: fascia, awning, canopy or monument sign. Institutional uses are permitted two (2) identification signs from the following sign types: fascia, awning, canopy, monument or masonry wall sign. One sign for an institutional use may also include copy announcing its services or activities. (Ord. 18-4735, 1-2-2018)
b. Parks and open space uses are permitted entranceway signs as specified in table 5B-1 of this section.
c. Single-family uses and two-family uses are not allowed to install permanent signs, except for one small identification building sign and one integral sign as specified in table 5B-1 of this section.
d. One monument sign is permitted at each street entrance of a subdivision or development of two (2) acres or more. The maximum sign area is thirty two (32) square feet per side - may be double faced for a total of sixty four (64) square feet - maximum height is five feet (5'). All other monument signs are permitted as specified in table 5B-1 of this section. (Ord. 16-4685, 11-15-2016)
2. Sign Specifications And Provisions: All signs in residential zones are subject to the standards specified in table 5B-1 of this section.
Permitted Signs | Zone | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Height And Special Provisions |
Permitted Signs | Zone | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Height And Special Provisions |
Awning signs1 | ID-RS, RR-1, RS-5, RS-8, RS-12, RNS-12, ID-RM, RM-12, RM-20, RNS-20, RM-44, PRM | 12 sq. ft. or 25% of awning surface, whichever is less | Maximum height: Top of first story Limited to identification only Not allowed for single-family and two-family uses |
Canopy signs1 | ID-RS, RR-1, RS-5, RS-8, RS-12, RNS-12, ID-RM, RM-12, RM-20, RNS-20, RM-44, PRM | Sign cannot exceed 90% of street-facing canopy length and no more than 15 inches in height | Signs may be mounted on the face of the canopy, upright on the top of the canopy or underneath the canopy. Signs mounted on the face of the canopy may not extend beyond the edges of the canopy. Signs mounted on the top of the canopy or underneath the canopy must consist of individual letter forms and may not extend more than 15" in height above or below the canopy. The bottom of the canopy or any letter forms attached underneath the canopy must be, at minimum 8' above the level of the adjacent grade Canopy signs may not be illuminated |
Directional signs | ID-RS, RR-1, RS-5, RS-8, RS-12, RNS-12, ID-RM, RM-12, RM-20, RNS-20, RM-44, PRM | 2 sq. ft. per face May be double faced for total area of 4 sq. ft. | -- |
Entranceway signs | Allowed for parks and open space uses in any residential zone, ID Zone, or OPD Zone | For signs located above or across the top of the subject archway, the area of the sign may not exceed 25% of the area delineated by the subject archway | Maximum height: 20' Up to 1 sign per facade of the subject archway The sign may not contain changeable copy |
For a sign located on the side of the archway, the area of the sign may not exceed 33% of the surface area of the side of the archway support on which the sign is located. (See section 14-5B-7, "Measurement Standards", of this article.) | Sign copy may not extend beyond the edges of the entranceway structure Minimum clearance height is 10' for entranceway signs across driveways and 8' for entranceway signs across walkways Entranceway signs are not allowed if the subject lot or tract already has a monument sign located at the subject entrance | ||
Fascia signs1 | ID-RS, RR-1, RS-5, RS-8, RS-12, RNS-12 | 4 sq. ft., except institutional uses are allowed 12 sq. ft. | Maximum height: Top of first story Limited to identification only, except as allowed for institutional uses Not allowed for single-family and two-family uses |
ID-RM, RM-12, RM-20, RNS-20, RM-44, PRM | 12 sq. ft. | ||
Integral signs | ID-RS, RR-1, RS-5, RS-8, RS-12, RNS-12, ID-RM, RM-12, RM-20, RNS-20, RM-44, PRM | 2 sq. ft. | Up to 1 of these signs is allowed per building No permit is required |
Masonry wall signs | ID-RS, RR-1, RS-5, RS-8, RS-12, RNS-12, ID-RM, RM-12, RM-20, RNS-20, RM-44, PRM | 12 sq. ft. | 1' less than the height of the masonry wall Limited to institutional uses |
Monument signs1 | ID-RS, RR-1, RS-5, RS-8, RS-12, RNS-12 | 12 sq. ft. per sign face May be double faced for a total area of 24 sq. ft. | Maximum height: 5' Limited to identification only, except as allowed for institutional uses Not allowed for single-family and two-family uses |
ID-RM, RM-12, RM-20, RNS-20, RM-44, PRM | 24 sq. ft. per sign face May be double faced for a total area of 48 sq. ft. | Maximum height: 5' Limited to identification only, except as allowed for institutional uses Not allowed for single-family and two-family uses | |
Small identification signs | ID-RS, RR-1, RS-5, RS-8, RS-12, RNS-12, ID-RM, RM-12, RM-20, RNS-20, RM-44, PRM | 2 sq. ft. | The sign must be a building sign Up to 1 of these signs is allowed per building No permit is required |
Note:
1. See subsections A1b and B1a of this section for the number of signs allowed.
(Ord. 16-4685, 11-15-2016; amd. Ord. 18-4735, 1-2-2018)
C. Sign Standards In CO-1, CN-1 And MU Zones:
1. All signs in the CO-1, CN-1, and MU Zones are subject to the standards specified in table 5B-2 of this section, except signage for residential uses must comply with the requirements for residential uses in the RM Zones as stated in table 5B-1 of this section.
Permitted Signs | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Height | Provisions |
Permitted Signs | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Height | Provisions |
Awning signs | 25% of awning surface | Top edge of first story awning | Each storefront is allowed up to a total of 3 signs from the following sign types: canopy signs, awning signs, and projecting signs. Awning signs are only allowed on first story awnings |
Barbers' poles | -- | -- | Maximum diameter: 9" Maximum length: 3' |
Canopy signs | Sign cannot exceed 90% of street-facing canopy length and no more than 24" in height | Top edge of first story canopy | Each storefront is allowed up to a total of 3 signs from the following sign types: canopy signs, awning signs, and projecting signs |
Signs may be mounted on the face of the canopy, upright on the top of the canopy or underneath the canopy. See applicable dimensional provisions for each type | |||
Signs mounted under a canopy with the face perpendicular to the building will be considered storefront projecting signs and regulated accordingly. Said signs may not project beyond the outer edge of the canopy | |||
Signs mounted on the face of the canopy may not project beyond the edges of the canopy | |||
Signs mounted on the top of the canopy must consist of individual letter forms and may not extend more than 24" in height above the canopy | |||
Canopy signs may be internally or externally illuminated or halo backlit | |||
Directional signs | 3 sq. ft. per sign face May be double faced for total area of 6 sq. ft. | -- | -- |
Entranceway signs | For signs located above or across the top of the subject archway, the area of the sign may not exceed 25% of the area delineated by the subject archway For a sign located on the side of the archway, the area of the sign may not exceed 33% of the surface area of the side of the archway support on which the sign is located. (See section 14-5B-7, "Measurement Standards", of this article.) | 20' | Up to 1 sign per facade of the subject archway The sign may not contain changeable copy Sign copy may not extend beyond the edges of the entranceway structure Minimum clearance height is 10' for entranceway signs across driveways and 8' for entranceway signs across walkways Entranceway signage as specified herein will count as 1 sign toward the total limit for monument signs on a lot or tract. Entranceway signs are not allowed if the subject lot or tract already has a monument sign located at the subject entrance |
Fascia signs | 15% of sign wall area | Top of first story | Parapet signs are allowed only on one-story buildings |
Flags | -- | -- | 1 additional flag may be displayed in conjunction with any city, county, state or federal flags No permit is required |
Identification and integral signs | 2 sq. ft. except as allowed in provisions | -- | No permit is required A larger integral sign may be allowed when said sign delineates the name of the building. Size shall be regulated as a fascia sign. A permit is required |
Monument signs | Up to 2 sq. ft. of sign area per linear foot of lot frontage, not to exceed 50 sq. ft. per sign face May be double faced for a total area of 100 sq. ft. per sign | 5' | 2 or more uses on a single lot may share a common monument sign The number of monument signs on a lot or tract is limited as follows: • For lots or tracts with less than 160' of frontage on a single street, only 1 monument sign is permitted along that frontage |
• For lots or tracts with 160 to 300' of frontage along a single street, up to 2 monument signs are permitted. The monument signs must be at least 150' apart as measured along the frontage | |||
• For lots or tracts with frontage in excess of 300' along a single street, up to 3 monument signs are permitted, provided the signs are at least 150' apart as measured along the frontage | |||
• For lots or tracts with frontage along more than 1 street, each frontage is allowed signs based on the formulas stated above up to a maximum of 5 signs. Any sign that is located within 25' of a corner (at the point where property lines intersect) will count as 2 signs; 1 toward the sign allowance for each frontage | |||
Storefront projecting signs | 9 sq. ft. May be double faced for a total of 18 sq. ft. The size may be increased up to 18 sq. ft. (may be double faced for a total area of 36 sq. ft.) if the sign and storefront meet the following criteria: The floor to ceiling height of the ground level floor is a minimum of 18' and the sign is vertically proportioned | Top of the first story, located below any second floor windowsill | Each storefront is allowed up to a total of 3 signs from the following sign types: canopy signs, awning signs, and projecting signs. There must be at least 12' between projecting signs |
May not project more than 4' from the building wall | |||
Allowed to be a three- dimensional model of an object, such as a globe or book. If three-dimensional, the sign may rotate | |||
External illumination is permitted provided there are no more than 2 spotlights of no more than 2000 lumens shining directly on the sign and provided they meet the light trespass standards in article G of this chapter | |||
Internal illumination is allowed for halo backlit or neon letters. Internally illuminated plastic trim cap letters and internally illuminated cabinet signs where the entire face of the cabinet is illuminated are prohibited | |||
Shall not project more than 6' into public right of way | |||
If located on or in required storefront windows, window signs shall be displayed or affixed in a manner that does not block views into the interior of the storefrontTime and temperature signs25 sq. ft. per sign face May be double faced for a total of 50 sq. ft.-- | |||
Window signs | 25% of window area | -- | |
D. Sign Standards In CH-1, CC-2 And CI-1 Zones:
1. All signs in the CH-1, CC-2, and CI-1 Zones are subject to the standards specified in table 5B-3 of this section except that signage for residential uses must comply with the requirements for residential uses in the RM Zones as stated in table 5B-1 of this section.
2. The total number of freestanding signs, freestanding wide base signs and monument signs on a lot or tract is limited as follows. Any combination of these three (3) types of signs is allowed within the stated limits.
a. For lots or tracts with less than one hundred sixty feet (160') of frontage on a single street, only one (1) such sign is permitted along that frontage. Freestanding wide base signs are not permitted on lots or tracts with less than one hundred sixty feet (160') of frontage. The City Engineer will determine that the location of a wide base freestanding sign will not obstruct the visibility of vehicles entering or exiting the property.
b. For lots or tracts with one hundred sixty feet to three hundred feet (160' - 300') of frontage along a single street, up to two (2) such signs are permitted, provided the signs are at least one hundred fifty feet (150') apart as measured along the frontage.
c. For lots or tracts with three hundred one feet to six hundred feet (301' - 600') of frontage along a single street, up to three (3) such signs are permitted, provided the signs are at least one hundred fifty feet (150') apart as measured along the frontage.
d. For lots or tracts with frontage in excess of six hundred feet (600') along a single street, up to three (3) such signs are permitted, provided the signs are at least one hundred fifty feet (150') apart as measured along the frontage. One (1) additional monument sign is allowed, provided the sign is at least one hundred fifty feet (150') from any other monument, freestanding, or freestanding wide base sign.
e. For lots or tracts with frontage along more than one (1) street, each frontage is allowed signs based on the formulas stated in subsections D2a through D2d of this section. However, a maximum of five (5) such signs are allowed on any one (1) lot or tract. Any sign that is located within twenty five feet (25') of a corner (the point where property lines intersect) will count as two (2) signs; one (1) toward the sign allowance for each frontage.
Permitted Signs | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Height | Provisions |
Permitted Signs | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Height | Provisions |
Awning signs | 25% of awning surface | Top edge of first story awning | Each storefront is allowed up to a total of 3 signs from the following sign types: canopy signs, awning signs, and projecting signs. Awning signs are only allowed on first story awnings |
Barbers' poles | -- | -- | Maximum diameter: 9" Maximum length: 3' |
Canopy signs | Signs cannot exceed 90% of street-facing canopy length and be no more than 24" in height | Top edge of first story canopy | Each storefront is allowed up to a total of 3 signs from the following sign types: canopy signs, awning signs, and projecting signs |
Signs may be mounted on the face of the canopy, upright on the top of the canopy or underneath the canopy. See applicable dimensional provisions for each type | |||
Signs mounted under a canopy with the face perpendicular to the building will be considered storefront projecting signs and regulated accordingly. Said sign may not project beyond the outer edge of the canopy | |||
Signs mounted on the face of the canopy may not project beyond the edges of the canopy | |||
Signs mounted on top of the canopy must consist of individual letter forms and may not extend more than 24" in height above the canopy | |||
Canopy signs may be internally or externally illuminated or halo backlit | |||
Directional signs | 3 sq. ft. per sign face May be double faced for total area of 6 sq. ft. | -- | -- |
Entranceway signs | For signs located above or across the top of the subject archway, the area of the sign may not exceed 25% of the area delineated by the subject archway For a sign located on the side of the archway, the area of the sign may not exceed 33% of the surface area of the side of the archway support on which the sign is located. (See section 14-5B-7, "Measurement Standards", of this article.) | 20' | Up to 1 sign per facade of the entranceway arch The sign may not contain changeable copy Sign copy may not extend beyond the edges of the entranceway structure Minimum clearance height is 10' for entranceway signs across driveways and 8' for entranceway signs across walkways Entranceway signage as specified herein will count as 1 sign toward the total limit for freestanding, freestanding wide base signs and monument signs on a lot or tract. Entranceway signs are not allowed if the subject lot or tract already has a monument sign, freestanding sign, freestanding wide base sign, or masonry wall sign located at the subject entrance |
Fascia signs | 15% of sign wall area | -- | -- |
Flags | -- | -- | 1 additional flag may be displayed in conjunction with any city, county, state or federal flags No permit is required |
Freestanding signs | Individual sign in CC-2 and CI-1: Up to 2 sq. ft. per linear foot of lot frontage, not to exceed 125 sq. ft. per sign face May be double faced for a total area of 250 sq. ft. Individual sign in CH-1: For property within 1,000' of an interstate highway right-of-way, 1 of the property's allotted freestanding signs is allowed to be up to 250 sq. ft. per sign face, which may be double faced for a total area of 500 sq. ft. Common sign: The maximum area of a common sign may be 50% larger than the area of the maximum individual sign allowed | 25', however, in the CH-1 District, property within 1,000' of an interstate highway right-of-way may have 1 freestanding sign with a maximum height not to exceed 65' | When 2 or more uses are located on a lot, a common sign may be installed |
Freestanding wide base signs | Individual sign: Up to 2 sq. ft. per linear foot of lot frontage, not to exceed 125 sq. ft. per sign face May be double faced for a total of 250 sq. ft. Common sign: The maximum area of a common sign may be 50% larger than the area of the maximum individual sign allowed | 26' | Maximum width: 10' When 2 or more uses are located on a lot, a common sign may be installed |
Identification and integral signs | 2 sq. ft. except as allowed in provisions | -- | No permit is required A larger integral sign may be allowed when said sign delineates the name of the building. Size shall be regulated as a fascia sign. A permit is required |
Masonry wall signs | Up to 1 sq. ft. per linear foot of lot frontage, not to exceed 50 sq. ft. per sign In addition, the sign may not exceed 15% of the total area of the face of the masonry wall | 1' less than the height of the masonry wall, not to exceed 12' | 1 masonry wall sign is allowed in lieu of a monument, freestanding, or freestanding wide base sign |
Monument signs | Individual sign: Up to 2 sq. ft. per linear foot of lot frontage, not to exceed 50 sq. ft. per sign face May be double faced for a total area of 100 sq. ft. Common sign: The maximum area of the common sign may be 50% larger than the area of the maximum individual sign allowed | 5' | When 2 or more uses are located on a lot, a common sign may be installed |
Storefront projecting signs | 9 sq. ft. May be double faced for a total of 18 sq. ft. The size of a storefront projecting sign may be increased up to 18 sq. ft. (may be double faced for a total area of 36 sq. ft.) if the sign and storefront meet the following criteria: The floor to ceiling height of the ground level floor is a minimum of 18' and the sign is vertically proportioned | Top of the first story located below any second floor windowsill | Each storefront is allowed up to a total of 3 signs from the following sign types: canopy signs, awning signs, and projecting signs. There must be 12' between projecting signs May not project more than 4' from the building wall External illumination is permitted provided there are no more than 2 spotlights of no more than 2000 lumens shining directly on the sign and provided they meet the trespass standards in article G of this chapter Internal illumination may be permitted for halo backlit or neon letters. Internally illuminated plastic trim cap letters and cabinet signs where the entire face of the cabinet is illuminated are prohibited Permitted to be a three- dimensional model of an object, such as a globe or book. If three-dimensional, the sign is permitted to rotate |
Time and temperature signs | 25 sq. ft. per sign face May be double faced for a total area of 50 sq. ft. | -- | Permitted only in the CC-2 Zone Signs must not project more than 6' into the public right-of- way |
Upper level projecting signs | 2 story: 30 sq. ft. with maximum 4' projection from the face of the building 3 story: 80 sq. ft. with maximum 5' projection from the face of the building 4 story and taller: 150 sq. ft. with a maximum of 6' from the face of the building May be double faced | Cannot extend above the bottom of the cornice and/or roofline at the top of the building and no lower than the bottom of the second floor windowsill | Only permitted when the use occupies the entire building and the building frontage is greater than 60' or when the use is an indoor commercial recreational use or hospitality oriented retail use Sign can be no closer than 5' from adjacent buildings and no closer than 15' from adjacent upper level and storefront projecting signs Internal and external illumination is allowed except internally illuminated plastic trim cap letters and internally illuminated cabinet signs are prohibited |
Window signs | 25% of window area | -- | If located on or in required storefront windows, window signs shall be displayed in a manner that does not block views into the interior of the storefront |
E. Sign Standards In CB-2, CB-5 And CB-10 Zones:
1. All signs in the CB-2, CB-5 and CB-10 Zones are subject to the standards specified in table 5B-4 of this section.
2. The maximum sign area for each type of sign, special provisions, and any restrictions on the number of signs allowed are specified in table 5B-4 of this section. Unless specifically limited in table 5B-4 of this section, any number of signs may be installed.
3. Signage for residential uses must comply with the requirements for residential uses in the RM Zones as stated in table 5B-1 of this section. (Ord. 16-4685, 11-15-2016)
4. Cabinet signs where the entire face of the cabinet is internally illuminated are prohibited. Internally illuminated plastic trim cap letters are prohibited, except as specifically allowed in table 5B-4 of this section. (Ord. 18-4735, 1-2-2018)
Permitted Signs | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Height | Provisions |
Permitted Signs | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Height | Provisions |
Awning signs | 25% of awning surface | Top edge of first story awning | Each storefront is allowed up to a total of 3 signs from the following sign types: canopy signs, awning signs, and projecting signs. Awning signs are only allowed on first story awnings Note: See subsection 14-3C-3C of this title for awning and canopy design standards |
Banner projecting signs | Same allowances as upper level projecting signs | Same restrictions as upper level projecting signs | Only permitted on multiuse buildings where access to uses is primarily through a common lobby from the street such as an indoor shopping mall or where a single use occupies a large multi-story building with more than 100' of frontage Banners must be mounted perpendicular to the building with permanent brackets at both top and bottom Banners can be no closer than 5' from adjacent buildings and no closer than 15' from adjacent upper level and storefront projecting signs A minimum of 3 banners is required to establish a consistent rhythm and visual impact |
Barbers' poles | -- | -- | Maximum diameter: 9" Maximum length: 3' |
Canopy signs | Sign cannot exceed 90% of street-facing canopy length and no more than 24" in height | Top edge of first story canopy | Each storefront is allowed up to a total of 3 signs from the following sign types: canopy signs, awning signs, and projecting signs Signs may be mounted on the face of the canopy, upright on the top of the canopy or underneath the canopy. See applicable dimensional provisions for each type Signs mounted under a canopy with the face perpendicular to the building facade will be considered storefront projecting signs and regulated accordingly. Said signs may not project beyond the outer edge of the canopy Signs mounted on the face of the canopy may not project beyond the edges of the canopy Signs mounted on the top of the canopy must consist of individual letter forms and may not extend more than 24" in height above the canopy Canopy signs may be internally or externally illuminated or halo backlit |
Directional signs | 3 sq. ft. per sign face May be double faced for total area of 6 sq. ft. | -- | -- |
Entranceway signs | For signs located above or across the top of the subject archway, the area of the sign may not exceed 25% of the area delineated by the subject archway For a sign located on the side of the archway, the area of the sign may not exceed 33% of the surface area of the side of the archway support on which the sign is located. (See section 14-5B-7, "Measurement Standards", of this article.) | 20' | Up to 1 sign per facade of the entranceway arch The sign may not contain changeable copy Sign copy may not extend beyond the edges of the entranceway structure Minimum clearance height is 10' for entranceway signs across driveways and 8' for entranceway signs across walkways An entranceway sign is not allowed if the property has a masonry wall sign, monument sign, or freestanding sign |
Fascia signs | Square footage equal to 1.5 times the length of the sign wall | -- | No longer than 90% of the length of the sign wall, sign band or storefront, whichever is most applicable to the location of the sign Back lit cabinet signs, where the entire face is illuminated, are prohibited Internally illuminated plastic trim cap letter forms are prohibited except for buildings of more than 5 stories when the sign is above the 5th story. Limited to identification only |
Flags | -- | -- | 1 additional flag may be displayed in conjunction with any City, County, State or Federal flags No permit is required |
Freestanding signs | 2 sq. ft. per linear foot of lot frontage, not to exceed 40 sq. ft. per sign face | 20' | Allowed only in the CB-2 Zone Only 1 freestanding sign is allowed per lot Allowed only through approval of a minor modification. Applicant must provide convincing evidence that the existing configuration of the site and location of the building or buildings on the site make it practically difficult to install a monument sign and that other types of allowed signage would not be readily visible from the street due to the location of building(s) or other unique site characteristics A freestanding sign is not allowed if the property has a monument sign, entranceway sign, or masonry wall sign |
Identification and integral signs | 2 sq. ft. except as allowed in provisions | -- | No permit is required A larger integral sign 1.5 times the length of the street-facing facade may be allowed when said sign delineates the name of the building. A permit is required |
Masonry wall signs | 1 sq. ft. per linear foot of lot frontage, not to exceed 50 sq. ft. In addition, the sign may not exceed 15% of the total area of the face of the masonry wall | 1' less than the height of the masonry wall, not to exceed 12' | Only 1 masonry wall sign is allowed per lot A masonry wall sign is not allowed if the property has a monument sign, entranceway sign or freestanding sign |
Monument signs | 24 sq. ft. per sign face May be double faced for a total area of 48 sq. ft. | 5' | Only 1 monument sign is allowed per lot or tract When 2 or more uses are located on a lot, a common monument sign may be installed. A common monument sign may identify up to 4 uses per sign face A monument sign is not allowed if the property has a freestanding sign, an entranceway sign, or a masonry wall sign |
Portable signs | 6 sq. ft. per sign face May be double faced for a total area of 12 sq. ft. | 4' | Up to 1 nonilluminated portable sign is allowed per storefront. A maximum of 1 additional sign is allowed for businesses not located on the ground floor, which may be for 1 or more of those businesses The entire sign must be placed: 1) on private property; 2) within or on the fenced delineated area of a sidewalk cafe; or 3) on City right-of-way within an area no more than 30" from the front facade wall and/or front property line of the building containing the business The sign may not block access to any doorway When placed on City right-of- way, a clear, unobstructed 8' path between the sign and any streetscape amenities, planters, delineated sidewalk cafe areas or obstructions must be maintained The sign must be moved inside the business when the business is closed The sign must be constructed of durable materials and weighted to provide stability in all weather conditions. Plastic signs are prohibited External weights separate from the sign itself, such as sandbags, are not permitted A maximum of 2 sign faces are allowed per sign. Sign faces can be separated if placed on a fence for sidewalk cafe permitted |
Storefront projecting signs | 9 sq. ft. May be double faced for a total of 18 sq. ft. The size of a storefront projecting sign may be increased up to 18 sq. ft. (may be double faced for a total area of 36 sq. ft.) if the sign and storefront meet the following criteria: The floor to ceiling height of the ground level floor is a minimum of 18' and the sign is vertically proportioned | Top of the first story located below any second floor windowsill | Each storefront is allowed up to a total of 3 signs from the following sign types: canopy signs, awning signs, and projecting signs. There must be at least 12' between projecting signs A projecting sign may not project more than 4' from the building wall Storefront projecting signs are permitted to be a three- dimensional model of an object, such as a globe or book. If three- dimensional, the sign is permitted to rotate External illumination is permitted provided there are no more than 2 small spotlights of no more than 2000 lumens shining directly on the sign and provided they meet the light trespass standards in article G of this chapter Internal illumination may be permitted for halo backlit or neon letters |
Time and temperature signs | 25 sq. ft. per sign face May be double faced for a total area of 50 sq. ft. | -- | Signs must not project more than 6' into the public right-of- way |
Upper level projecting signs | 2 story: 30 sq. ft. with maximum 4' projection from the face of the building 3 story: 80 sq. ft. with maximum 5' projection from the face of the building 4 story and taller: 150 sq. ft. with a maximum of 6' from the face of the building May be double faced | Cannot extend above the bottom of the cornice and/or roofline at the top of the building and no lower than the bottom of the second floor windowsill | Only permitted when a use occupies the entire building and the building frontage is greater than 60' or when the use is an indoor commercial recreational use or a hospitality oriented retail use Sign can be no closer than 5' from adjacent buildings and no closer than 15' from adjacent upper level and storefront projecting signs Internal and external illumination is allowed except as set forth in subsection E4 of this section |
Wall mural painted sign | 1.5 times the length in feet of the street- facing facade of the building | -- | Sign must be incorporated into a larger mural and can only be placed on an alley facade or a nonstreet-facing facade when it contains a public entrance to a business |
Window signs | 25% of window area | -- | Only permitted in first floor windows If located on or in required storefront windows, window signs shall be displayed or affixed in a manner that does not block views into the interior of the storefront In CB-10 Zones, an indoor recreational use may have an electronic changeable copy window sign. Maximum size permitted is 75 sq. ft. or 25% of the window area, including all other window signs, whichever is less. Subject to all regulations found in section 14-5B-4 of this article |
(Ord. 16-4685, 11-15-2016; amd. Ord. 17-4702, 4-18-2017; Ord. 18-4735, 1-2-2018)
F. Sign Standards In Industrial And Research Park Zones:
1. All signs in the I-1, I-2, RDP, and ORP Zones are subject to the standards specified in table 5B-5 of this section.
2. The total number of freestanding signs and monument signs on a lot or tract is limited as follows. Any combination of these types of signs is allowed within the stated limits.
a. For lots or tracts with less than one hundred sixty feet (160') of frontage on a single street, only one such sign is permitted along that frontage.
b. For lots or tracts with frontage in excess of one hundred sixty feet (160') of frontage along a single street, up to two (2) such signs are permitted, provided the signs are located at least one hundred fifty feet (150') apart as measured along the frontage.
c. For lots or tracts with frontage along more than one street, each frontage is allowed signs based on the formulas stated in subsections F2a and F2b of this section.
3. Masonry wall signs and entranceway signs are limited according to the provisions specified in table 5B-5 of this section.
4. Other than for the types of signs listed in subsections F2 and F3 of this section, any number of signs may be installed, provided the maximum sign area for each type of sign is not exceeded and the provisions specified in table 5B-5 of this section, are met. (Ord. 08-4319, 11-3-2008)
Permitted Signs | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Height | Provisions |
Permitted Signs | Maximum Sign Area | Maximum Height | Provisions |
Awning signs | Must not exceed 25% of awning surface or 12 sq. ft. per sign, whichever is less | Top of first story | -- |
Canopy signs | Sign cannot exceed 90% of street-facing canopy length and no more than 24" in height | Top of first story | Signs may be mounted on the face of the canopy, upright on the top of the canopy or underneath the canopy. See applicable dimensional provisions for each type |
Signs mounted under a canopy may not project beyond the outer edge of the canopy | |||
Signs mounted on the face of the canopy may not project beyond the face of the canopy and must not extend above or below the top and bottom edges of the canopy | |||
Signs mounted on the top of the canopy must consist of individual letter forms and may not extend more than 24" in height above the canopy | |||
Canopy signs may be internally or externally illuminated or halo backlit | |||
Directional signs | In industrial zones: 15 sq. ft. per sign face May be double faced for total area of 30 sq. ft. In research park zones: 3 sq. ft. per sign face May be double faced for total area of 6 sq. ft. | -- | -- |
Entranceway signs | For signs located above or across the top of the subject archway, the area of the sign may not exceed 25% of the area delineated by the subject archway For a sign located on the side of the archway, the area of the sign may not exceed 33% of the surface area of the side of the archway support on which the sign is located. (See section 14-5B-7, "Measurement Standards", of this article.) | 20' | Up to 1 sign per facade of the entranceway arch The sign may not contain changeable copy Sign copy may not extend beyond the edges of the entranceway structure Minimum clearance height is 10' for entranceway signs across driveways and 8' for entranceway signs across walkways An entranceway sign is not allowed if the property has a masonry wall sign |
Fascia signs | 15% of sign wall area | -- | -- |
Flags | -- | -- | 1 additional flag may be displayed in conjunction with city, county, state and federal flags No permit is required |
Freestanding signs | 1 sq. ft. per linear foot of lot frontage, not to exceed 50 sq. ft. except as allowed in provisions for common signs May be double faced for a total of 100 sq. ft. or as allowed in provisions for common signs | 25' | When 2 or more uses are located on a lot, a common sign may be installed. The maximum area of the common sign may be 50% larger than the area of the maximum individual sign allowed Freestanding signs are limited to identification only |
Identification and integral signs | 2 sq. ft. | -- | Up to 1 of these signs is allowed per building No permit is requiredMasonry wall signsUp to 2 sq. ft. per linear foot of lot frontage, not to exceed 75 sq. ft. per sign face May be double faced for a total area of 150 sq. ft. In addition, the sign may not exceed 15% of the total area of the face of the masonry wall1' less than the height of the masonry wallAt each entranceway, up to 2 masonry wall signs may be established, if no freestanding, entranceway, monument or other nonbuilding signs are located at that entranceway In the ORP Zone, masonry wall signs up to 12' in height may be established in the required front setback, provided the signs are located a minimum of 20' back from street right-of-way lines |
Monument signs | Up to 2 sq. ft. per linear foot of lot frontage, not to exceed 75 sq. ft. per sign face May be double faced for a total area of 150 sq. ft. | 5' | When 2 or more uses are located on a lot, a common sign may be installed. The maximum area of the common sign may be 50% larger than the area of the maximum individual sign allowed Monument signs are limited to identification only |
Window signs | 25% of window area | -- | -- |
(Ord. 16-4685, 11-15-2016)
G. Sign Standards For Riverfront Crossings And Eastside Mixed Use Zones:
1. In the South Downtown, University, Central Crossings, Park, South Gilbert Subdistricts of Riverfront Crossings and Eastside Mixed Use Zone, signage on mixed use and nonresidential buildings shall be allowed according to the standards that apply in the CB-10 Zone, except that in the South Gilbert Subdistrict the maximum sign area for fascia signs for Cottage Industries and associated uses located in existing buildings that are legally non-compliant with storefront frontage standards is fifteen percent (15%) of the sign wall.
2. In the Gilbert Subdistrict, signage for mixed use and nonresidential buildings shall be allowed according to the standards that apply in the CN-1 Zone.
3. In the West Riverfront Subdistrict, signage on mixed use and nonresidential buildings shall be allowed according to the standards that apply in the CC-2 Zone, except that new freestanding signs shall be limited to fifteen feet (15') in height.
4. Signage for residential buildings shall be allowed according to the standards that apply in residential zones. For multi- family buildings, the larger sign area for fascia and monument signs as specified in multi-family zones applies.
5. Signs shall be integrated into the architectural design of the building and not dominate the facade or interfere with adjacent buildings. For buildings with multiple storefronts, a sign plan is required at the time of development that ensures that signage allowances are fairly apportioned according to the relative width of the individual storefronts and that the signage type and designs are consistent and complementary along the building frontage.
6. On storefront and urban flex frontages, storefront level signs shall be primarily oriented to pedestrians and scaled appropriately. Window signs and temporary signs in windows shall not block views into the interior and shall not cover more than twenty five percent (25%) of the storefront window area.
7. Sign installations shall comply with all other generally applicable sign regulations, standards, and requirements as set forth in this article.
H. Sign Standards And Types For Form-Based Zones:
1. Purpose: This section ensures that all signs installed in Form-Based Zones subject to Article 14-2H are compatible with the intended physical character, and in compliance with all applicable plans of the City. This section promotes public health, safety, and welfare through a comprehensive system of reasonable, effective, consistent, content-neutral, and nondiscriminatory sign standards to:
a. Promote and accomplish the goals, policies, and actions of applicable City plans;
b. Balance public and private objectives by allowing adequate avenues for effective messaging;
c. Improve pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic safety from injury or property damage caused by, or which may be fully or partially attributed to, cluttered or distracting signage;
d. Prevent property damage, personal injury, and litter caused by signs that are improperly constructed or poorly maintained;
e. Protect property values, improve the local economy and quality of life by preserving and enhancing the appearance of the streetscape; and
f. Provide clear and unambiguous sign standards that enable fair and consistent enforcement of these sign standards.
2. The sign types established in this section are intended to be viewed from the public right-of-way and from outdoors in areas of public and private property used for public pedestrian access.
3. Sign Types: Table 14-5B-8H-1 (Sign Types Allowed in Form- Based Zones) establishes the allowed sign types and standards for the identified zones. Any allowed sign type may be established on any design site within the zone, subject to a sign permit in compliance with section 14-8B-9 (Sign Permit).
Sign Type | T3 | T4 | Sign Standards | ||||||
NE | NG | NG-O | NS | NS-O | NM | NM-O | MS | ||
Sign Type | T3 | T4 | Sign Standards | ||||||
NE | NG | NG-O | NS | NS-O | NM | NM-O | MS | ||
Awning Sign | - | - | P1 | - | P1 | - | P1 | P2 | |
Canopy Sign | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | P2 | |
Directional Sign | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | P2 | |
Masonry Wall Sign | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | P2 | |
Monument Sign | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Not Applicable |
Porch Sign | - | - | P1 | - | P1 | - | P1 | P2 | 14-5B-8H- 4a |
Portable Sign | - | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P2 | |
Post Sign | - | - | P1 | - | P1 | - | P1 | P2 | 14-5B-8H- 4b |
Small Identificatio n Sign | - | - | - | - | P1 | - | P1 | P2 | |
Storefront Projecting Sign | - | - | - | - | - | - | P1 | P2 | |
Temporary Sign | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P2 | |
Wall Mural Painted Sign | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | P2 | |
Window Sign | - | - | - | - | - | - | P1 | P2 | |
1 Illumination shall be consistent with section 14-5B-4E (Illumination Requirements) and the applicable provisions in Table 5B-1 (Sign Specifications And Provisions In Residential And The ID And OPD Zones). 2 Illumination shall be consistent with section 14-5B-4E (Illumination Requirements) and the applicable provisions in Table 5B-2 (Sign Specifications And Provisions In The CO-1, CN-1, and MU Zones). | |||||||||
Key: P = Allowed with a Sign Permit - = Not Allowed | |||||||||
4. Certain sign types are only allowed in Form-Based Zones. Those sign types and their applicable standards are as follows.
a. Porch Sign:
Example of a Porch Sign.
b. Post Sign:
1. Description | |
A sign that is mounted on a porch parallel to the main facade, pedestrian-scaled, and intended for viewing from the sidewalk. | |
2. Size | |
Signable Area - | 12 sf max. per side; 2 sides max |
Width | 4' max. (A) |
Height | 3' max. (B) |
Overall Height | 5' max. (C) |
Signs per building | 1 max. |
3. Location | |
Clear Height | 2' min. (D) |
Setback from sidewalk | (E) |
T4MS | 5' min. |
T3NG-O1 | 15' min. |
T4NS-O1 | 15' min. |
T4NM-O1 | 15' min. |
1 If utility easement along alley, 8' min. | |
Example of a Post Sign.
General Note: Photos on this page are illustrative, not regulatory.
(Ord. 17-4702, 4-18-2017; amd. Ord. 21-4866, 11-16-2021)