The following types, locations and sizes of signs are permitted in the Residential/Commercial/Professional (RCP) Districts:
A. Individual Businesses:
1. Ground Sign: One ground sign per site shall be permitted per street frontage providing that:
a. Such a ground sign shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet in copy area, nor six feet (6') in height from the adjacent grade.
b. If constructed within a sight triangle, such signs may not exceed three feet (3') in height measured from top of the adjacent curb and if located entirely outside of any right-of-way or access easement.
c. All portions of any ground sign shall have a minimum setback of five feet (5') from the property line along the nearest right- of-way.
2. Portable Signs: One portable sign for every owned/leased business frontage is permitted within the Residential/Commercial/Professional Zoning District. One portable sign (or additional square footage as defined) for every additional thirty (30) linear feet of continuously owned/leased business frontage over thirty feet (30') may also be permitted. Portable signs are not permitted within a residential zoning district.
a. Portable signs within a Residential/Commercial/Professional Zoning District is limited to the following:
(1) Maximum size, portable: Twelve (12) square feet.
(2) Maximum size, banner: Thirty two (32) square feet.
(3) Maximum height, sail or flag: 13.5 feet.
(4) Maximum size, commercial real estate: Thirty two (32) square feet.
3. Wall Sign: One wall sign per street frontage shall be permitted in addition to a ground sign. Such a sign shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet in copy area.
4. Awnings: Awnings may be used in lieu of wall signs. Sign area for awnings shall be calculated on the copy area only and the copy area shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet in size per street frontage.
5. Reader Boards: Reader boards shall meet the standards set forth in section 15.20.160 of this chapter.
B. Common Signage (For Commercial/Professional Plazas With 2 Or More Tenants):
1. Ground Sign: One directory type sign shall be permitted per street frontage for the listing of all tenants who have offices/businesses within a premises. The sign shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet in copy area and be no closer than five feet (5') to the property line, providing that:
a. The sign shall not exceed six feet (6') in height from the adjacent grade.
b. If constructed within a sight triangle, such sign shall not exceed three feet (3') in height. See definition of "sight triangle" in section 15.20.030 of this chapter.
2. Wall Sign: A wall directory sign, for listing all tenants who have offices/businesses within a premises, shall be permitted up to a maximum of thirty two (32) square feet.
C. Lighting: Lighting shall be internal or external. However, if internally lit, the background shall be opaque with only the message illuminated. (Ord. 3008, 2018: Ord. 2958, 2015: Ord. 2915, 2012: Ord. 2846 § 5, 2008: Ord. 2349, 1991)