If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this subchapter relating to the regulation of signs within the city is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions of this subchapter relating to the regulation of signs within the city. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted Ordinance 2013-05 in each section, subsection, sentence, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any 1 or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid.
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013)
SIGN HEIGHT AND AREA REQUIREMENTS TABLE A (PDF format)
DISTRICT | INSTITUTIONAL USE SIGNS (PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, CHURCHES, LIBRARIES, MUNICIPAL BLDGS, ETC) via CUP | RESIDENTIAL USES and NON RESIDENTIAL USE: PERMANENT SIGNS | FREE-STANDING SIGN MAX HEIGHT | MONUMENT SIGNS | SUBDIVISION MONUMENT SIGN | SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE SIGNS | TEMPORARY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY | SQ FT MAX AGGREGATE OR TOTAL SIGN AREA | SQ FT MAX SIZE FOR ANY ONE SIGN |
RR, R-1 | Max 60 sq ft. per sign surface, with max 120 sq ft per street frontage for institutional uses by CUP and 15' high | 8 sq ft | 6 ft | NA | Max 25 sq ft and 8 ft high | Project Area < 20 acres: 48 sq. ft. Project Area > 20 acres: 100 sq. ft. | 10 sq ft | Residential: 8 sq ft permanent 10 sq ft temporary Home Occupation: 4 sq ft Institutional: 60 sq ft via CUP | Residential: 8 sq ft permanent 10 sq ft temporary Institutional: 60 sq ft via CUP |
R-2 | Max 60 sq ft. per sign surface, with max 120 sq ft per street frontage for institutional uses by CUP and 15' high | 8 sq ft | 6 ft | NA | Max 25 sq ft and 8 ft high | Project Area < 20 acres: 48 sq. ft. Project Area > 20 acres: 100 sq. ft | 10 sq ft | Residential: 8 sq ft permanent 10 sq ft temporary Home Occupation: 4 sq ft Institutional: 60 sq ft via CUP | Residential: 8 sq ft permanent 10 sq ft temporary Institutional: 60 sq ft via CUP |
R-3 | Max 60 sq ft. per sign surface, with max 120 sq ft per street frontage for institutional uses by CUP and 15' high | 8 sq ft | 6 ft | Non-Residential uses: 25 sq ft. per side, 50 sq ft max 2 sides Max 8 ft high | Max 25 sq ft and 8 ft high | Project Area < 20 acres: 48 sq. ft. Project Area > 20 acres: 100 sq. ft | 10 sq ft | Residential: 8 sq ft permanent 10 sq ft temporary Home Occupation: 4 sq ft Institutional: 60 sq ft via CUP | Residential: 8 sq ft permanent 10 sq ft temporary Institutional: 60 sq ft via CUP |
R-4 | Max 60 sq ft. per sign surface, with max 120 sq ft per street frontage for institutional uses by CUP and 15' high | 12 sq ft residential use 12 sq ft non- residential use | 6 ft | Non-Residential uses: 25 sq ft. per side, 50 sq ft max 2 sides Max 8 ft high | Max 25 sq ft and 8 ft high | Project Area < 20 acres: 48 sq. ft. Project Area > 20 acres: 100 sq. ft | 10 sq ft | ||
R-5 | NA | NA | 25 ft | Non-Residential uses: 25 sq ft. per side, 50 sq ft max 2 sides Max 8 ft high | Residential Subdivision Signs: Max 25 sq ft and 8 ft high | Project Area < 20 acres: 48 sq. ft. Project Area > 20 acres: 100 sq. ft | 100 | 100 |
DISTRICT | WALL SIGNS | WINDOW SIGNS | FREE-STANDING SIGN MAX HEIGHT | MONUMENT SIGNS | OTHER SIGNS | AWNINGS | REAL ESTATE SIGN | SQ FT. MAX AGGREGATE OR TOTAL SIGN AREA | SQ FT. MAX SIZE FOR ANY ONE SIGN |
DISTRICT | WALL SIGNS | WINDOW SIGNS | FREE-STANDING SIGN MAX HEIGHT | MONUMENT SIGNS | OTHER SIGNS | AWNINGS | REAL ESTATE SIGN | SQ FT. MAX AGGREGATE OR TOTAL SIGN AREA | SQ FT. MAX SIZE FOR ANY ONE SIGN |
C-1 Lots 0 to 10,000 sq. ft. | 10% of the wall or 80 sq ft whichever is less. | 50% of the window area, unless approved by a CUP. Other permanent signs on window 10% of area. | 25 ft high, 12 sq ft per face. CUP required. | NA | Murals | 8 ft clearance from the bottom of awning to sidewalk/ground. Max projection: 3 ft Max size of sign on awning: 12 sq ft | 24 sq ft | 200 sq ft | 100 sq ft |
C-1 Lots 10,000 to 20,000 sq ft. | 10% of the wall or 80 sq ft whichever is less. | 50% of the window area, unless approved by a CUP. Other permanent signs on window 10% of area. | 25 ft high, 12 sq ft per face. CUP required. | NA | Murals | 8 ft clearance from the bottom of awning to sidewalk/ground. Max projection: 3 ft Max size of sign on awning: 12 sq ft | 24 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 150 sq ft |
C-1 Lots over 20,000 sq. ft. | 10% of the wall or 80 sq ft whichever is less | 50% of the window area, unless approved by a CUP. Other permanent signs on window 10% of area. | 25 ft high, 12 sq ft per face. CUP required. | NA | Murals | 8 ft clearance from the bottom of awning to sidewalk/ground. Max projection: 3 ft Max size of sign on awning: 12 sq ft | 24 sq ft | 300 sq ft | 200 sq ft |
C-2 CBD Lots 0 to 10,000 sq ft. | 10% of the wall or 80 sq ft whichever is less. | 50% of the window area, unless approved by a CUP. Other permanent signs on window 10% of area. | 25 ft high, 12 sq ft per face. CUP required. | NA | Sandwich signs provided 4' of sidewalk clearance. Only out during store hours. Murals | 8 ft clearance from the bottom of awning to sidewalk/ground. Max projection: 3 ft Max size of sign on awning: 12 sq ft | 24 sq ft - Real Estate signs | 250 sq ft | 200 sq ft |
C-2 Lots 10,000 to 20,000 sq ft. | 10% of the wall or 80 sq ft whichever is less. | 50% of the window area, unless approved by a CUP. Other permanent signs on window 10% of area. | 25 ft high, 12 sq ft per face. CUP required. | NA | Sandwich signs provided 4' of sidewalk clearance. Only out during store hours. Murals | 8 ft clearance from the bottom of awning to sidewalk/ground. Max projection: 3 ft Max size of sign on awning: 12 sq ft | 24 sq ft | 300 sq ft | 200 sq ft |
C-2 Lots over 20,000 sq ft. | 10% of the wall or 80 sq ft whichever is less. | 50% of the window area, unless approved by a CUP. Other permanent signs on window 10% of area. | 25 ft high, 12 sq ft per face. CUP required. | NA | Sandwich signs provided 4' of sidewalk clearance. Only out during store hours. Murals | 8 ft clearance from the bottom of awning to sidewalk/ground. Max projection: 3 ft Max size of sign on awning: 12 sq ft | 24 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 300 sq ft |
C-3 Lots less than 100,000 sq. ft. | 2 sq ft for every linear foot of front of bldg. Max 200 sq ft. Max 1 sq ft of sign for each linear ft of bldg that faces a street or public entrance (non front). Max 100 sq ft | 50% of the window area, unless approved by a CUP. Other permanent signs on window 10% of area. | 25 ft high, Max 150 sq ft per side for double sided signs. Gas stations-canopy sign not to exceed 100 sq ft | 25 sq ft per side, 8' high | Sandwich signs provided 4' of sidewalk clearance. Only out during store hours. Murals | 8 ft clearance from the bottom of awning to sidewalk/ground. Max projection: 3 ft Max size of sign on awning 80 sq ft or 10% of area whichever is less. | 24 sq ft | 400 sq ft | 300 sq ft |
C-3 Lots over 100,000 sq ft. | 2 sq ft for every linear foot of front of bldg. Max 200 sq ft. Max 1 sq ft of sign for each linear ft of bldg that faces a street or public entrance (non front). Max 100 sq ft | 50% of the window area, unless approved by a CUP. Other permanent signs on window 10% of area. | 25 ft high, Max 150 sq ft per side for double sided signs. Gas stations-canopy sign not to exceed 100 sq ft | 25 sq ft per side, 8' High | Sandwich signs provided 4' of sidewalk clearance. Only out during store hours. Murals | 8 ft clearance from the bottom of awning to sidewalk/ground. Max projection: 3 ft Max size of sign on awning 80 sq ft or 10% of area whichever is less. | 24 sq ft | 500 sq ft | 300 sq ft |
I-1 and I-2 Lots less than 20,000 sq. ft. | 20% of wall or 150 sq ft, whichever is less. | NA | 25 ft high, Max 150 sq ft per side for double sided signs. | 25 sq ft per side, 8' high | Murals | Max size of sign on awning 80 sq ft or 10% of area whichever is less | 24 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 200 sq ft |
I-1 and I-2 Lots 20,000 to 50,000 sq ft. | 20% of wall or 150 sq ft, whichever is less. | NA | 25 ft high, Max 150 sq ft per side for double sided signs. | 25 sq ft per side, 8' high | Murals | Max size of sign on awning 80 sq ft or 10% of area whichever is less | 24 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 300 sq ft |
I-1 and I-2 Lots over 50,000 sq. ft. | 20% of wall or 150 sq ft, whichever is less. | NA | 25 ft high, Max 150 sq ft per side for double sided signs. | 25 sq ft per side, 8' high | Murals | Max size of sign on awning 80 sq ft or 10% of area whichever is less | 24 sq ft | 400 sq ft | 300 sq ft |
PUD
| 25 Ft | 200 sq ft pr acre | 100 sq ft | ||||||