A. Conformance Required: All types of signs shall conform to the clearance and projection requirements of this Title.
B. Overhead Conductors; Clearance: Signs shall be located not less than six feet (6') horizontally or twelve feet (12') vertically from overhead electrical conductors which are energized in excess of seven hundred fifty (750) volts. The term "overhead conductors", as used in this subsection, means any electrical conductor, either bare or insulated, installed above the ground, except such conductors which are enclosed in rigid conduit or other material covering of equal strength.
C. Fire Escapes; Exists; Standpipes: No sign or sign structure shall be erected in such a manner that any portion of its surface of supports will interfere in any way with the free use of any fire escape, exit or standpipe.
D. Opening Within Exterior Wall: Signs erected within five feet (5') of an opening in an exterior wall shall be constructed of incombustible material or UBC-approved plastics.
E. Above Grade: No sign or sign structure is located more than sixteen feet (16') above grade.
F. Lights: For purposes of illumination, lights shall not extend more than eight feet (8') from the sign structure if attached to the sign or sign structure.
(1979 Code § 15.16.030)