(A) Overall district sign regulations.
(1) Sign regulations for permanent and temporary signs in the SF District.
SIGN REGULATIONS FOR PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY SIGNS IN THE SF DISTRICT
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Cumulative Total of Permanent Signs Permitted On Site | Cumulative Total of Temporary Signs Permitted On Site | Maximum Cumulative Area of Permanent Signs (square feet) | Permitted Signs | Prohibited Signs |
1 per each road frontage (unless otherwise stated by sign type) | 1 per each road frontage (unless otherwise stated by sign type) | 40 square feet per each road frontage | Permanent signs: Changeable copy Marker sign Monument sign Wall sign Temporary signs: Banner Changeable copy Marker sign Monument sign | Awning Bench sign Billboard Electronic Hanging Inflatable Mural Off-premise Pole Portable Projecting Roof Unified development Vehicle Window |
(2) Illumination. All illuminated signs shall comply with the following standards:
(a) No sign shall have blinking, flashing, or fluttering lights, nor shall any device be utilized which has a changing light intensity, brightness of color, or give such illusion.
(b) All illuminating elements shall be kept in satisfactory working condition and repaired or replaced if damaged or inoperable within 14 days or as soon as possible if circumstances (e.g. weather or product availability) do not allow.
(c) The direct or reflected light from a primary light source shall not create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public and/or private roadways and parking lots.
(d) The light from any illuminated sign shall be so shaded, shielded, or directed such that the light intensity or brightness does not interfere with safety or visibility and does not project onto any adjacent property. No exposed light source is permitted.
(e) Neon light elements may be used for internal illumination and/or when permitted otherwise in this chapter.
(B) Permanent signs. The following signs are permitted as permanent signs and are subject to the development standards described for each type of sign respectively. All other types of signs are prohibited.
(1) Permanent changeable copy sign standards.
(a) Prerequisites:
1. For institutional uses only; and
2. Sign must be accessory to a primary structure and use on the subject site.
(b) Maximum quantity: one sign.
(c) Maximum area:
1. Monument sign: 20 square feet per side; and
2. Wall sign: 20 square feet.
(d) Maximum height:
1. Monument sign: six feet above ground level; and
2. Wall sign: 20 feet above ground level.
(e) Setback: five feet from right-of-way or sidewalk, whichever is farthest.
(f) Landscaping: The permanent base for a monument sign shall be landscaped as follows:
1. The base of the sign shall be effectively landscaped with living plant material or hardscape material (i.e. decorative brick or rock) and maintained in good condition at all times.
2. The minimum landscaped area shall be equal to at least 50% of the total sign face area (cumulative of both sides), and extend beyond all faces or supporting structures in all directions. The landscaped area shall include all points where sign structural supports attach to the ground.
3. Exposed foundations must be covered with a finish material such as brick, stone, or wood, or be screened with vegetation.
(g) Other limitations:
1. No part of a wall sign may protrude more than four inches from the wall it is attached to.
2. At least 100 feet of separation between monument signs on the same lot.
(2) Permanent marker sign standards.
(a) Prerequisites:
1. For agricultural uses only; and
2. Lot must have at least 500 feet of road frontage.
(b) Maximum quantity: one sign.
(c) Maximum area: 16 square feet per side.
(d) Maximum height: 12 feet above ground level.
(e) Setback: five feet from right-of-way or sidewalk, whichever is farthest.
(f) Landscaping: The permanent base for a monument sign shall be landscaped as follows:
1. The base of the sign shall be effectively landscaped with living plant material or hardscape material (i.e. decorative brick or rock) and maintained in good condition at all times.
2. The minimum landscaped area shall be equal to at least 50% of the total sign face area (cumulative of both sides), and extend beyond all faces or supporting structures in all directions. The landscaped area shall include all points where sign structural supports attach to the ground.
3. Exposed foundations must be covered with a finish material such as brick, stone, or wood, or be screened with vegetation.
(g) Other limitations: none.
(3) Permanent monument sign standards.
(a) Prerequisites: for subdivision or neighborhood entryways and for institutional uses.
(b) Maximum quantity: one sign per road frontage.
(c) Maximum area: 40 square feet per side.
(d) Maximum height: six feet above ground level.
(e) Setback: five foot from right-of-way.
(f) Landscaping: The permanent base for a monument sign shall be landscaped as follows:
1. The base of the sign shall be effectively landscaped with living plant material or hardscape material (i.e. decorative brick or rock) and maintained in good condition at all times.
2. The minimum landscaped area shall be equal to at least 50% of the total sign face area (cumulative of both sides), and extend beyond all faces or supporting structures in all directions. The landscaped area shall include all points where sign structural supports attach to the ground.
3. Exposed foundations must be covered with a finish material such as brick, stone, or wood, or be screened with vegetation.
(g) Other limitations:
1. Sign shall be maintained by a home owner's association or similar legally binding arrangement.
2. Sign must consist entirely of brick, stone, or other aesthetically appealing materials. The reverse sides of such signs shall use the same materials and be finished to match the front.
(4) Permanent wall sign standards.
(a) Prerequisites:
1. For institutional uses only; and
2. Sign must be accessory to a primary structure and use on the subject site.
(b) Maximum quantity: one per facade, maximum two signs.
(c) Maximum area: 40 square feet.
(d) Maximum height:
1. Maximum height of sign is 15 feet.
2. Sign may not be located more than 12 feet above ground level.
(e) Setback: five feet from right-of-way or sidewalk, whichever is farthest.
(f) Other limitations:
1. No part of the sign may protrude more than four inches from the wall it is attached.
2. No part of the sign may extend above the eaves of the roof or be mounted on the roof.
(C) Temporary signs. The following signs are permitted as temporary signs and are subject to the time, placement, and development standards described for each type of sign respectively. All other types of signs are prohibited.
(1) Temporary banner sign standards.
(a) Prerequisites: None.
(b) Duration: For the duration of the temporary event, but the event shall not to exceed seven consecutive days or 14 total days in any calendar year. The sign may be posted up to five days prior to the temporary event and must be taken down within seven days after the sign's purpose no longer exists.
(c) Maximum quantity: one.
(d) Maximum area: 25 square feet.
(e) Maximum height: 15 feet above ground level.
(f) Setback: five feet from right-of-way or sidewalk, whichever is farthest.
(g) Permit required: no.
(h) Other limitations: Sign cannot be located on any public sidewalk.
(2) Temporary changeable copy sign standards.
(a) Prerequisites: for institutional uses only.
(b) Duration: For the duration of the temporary event, not to exceed seven days. The sign may be posted up to five days prior to the temporary event and must be taken down within seven days after the sign's purpose no longer exists.
(c) Type: monument sign only.
(d) Maximum quantity: one sign per road frontage of the subject lot.
(e) Maximum area: five square feet per side.
(f) Maximum height: four feet above ground level.
(g) Setback: five feet from right-of-way or sidewalk, whichever is farthest.
(h) Permit required: no.
(i) Other limitations: None.
(3) Temporary marker sign standards.
(a) Prerequisites:
1. For agricultural uses only.
2. Lot must have at least 300 feet of road frontage.
(b) Duration: For the duration of the temporary event, not to exceed seven days. The sign may be posted up to five days prior to the temporary event and must be taken down within seven days after the sign's purpose no longer exists.
(c) Maximum quantity: 60 per 300 feet of road frontage.
(d) Maximum area: four square feet per side.
(e) Maximum height: eight feet above ground level.
(f) Setback: ten feet from right-of-way or sidewalk, whichever is farthest.
(g) Permit required: no.
(h) Other limitations: None.
(4) Temporary monument sign standards.
(a) Prerequisites: None.
(b) Duration: For the duration of the temporary event, not to exceed seven days. The sign may be posted up to five days prior to the temporary event and must be taken down within seven days after the sign's purpose no longer exists.
(c) Placement: Sign must be placed adjacent to the public right-of-way.
(d) Maximum quantity: one sign per road frontage of the subject lot.
(e) Maximum area: five square feet per side.
(f) Maximum height: four feet above ground level.
(g) Setback: one foot from right-of-way or sidewalk, whichever is farthest.
(h) Permit required: no.
(i) Other limitations:
1. Sign cannot be located on any public sidewalk.
2. Sign may not be permanently affixed to the ground.