Sign programs are encouraged as a means to provide consistency among signs. A sign program shall include the following elements:
A. A sign program may specify standards more restrictive or specific than this chapter or another applicable regulation, but may not contain standards less restrictive or less specific.
B. All unified centers, as defined in this chapter, shall prepare a sign program.
C. A sign program shall contain the following information for all signs, including on site directional and informational signs:
1. Design Elements: The design, materials of construction, colors, (graphically shown), lighting and dimensions shall be clearly illustrated.
2. Plot Plan: A plot plan illustrating all improved areas, including landscaping, and signs drawn to scale to show the location of each sign.
3. Elevations: All signs are to be illustrated and dimensioned in elevation drawings. When a sign is attached to a building, the illustration shall be a composite of the sign and the building, rendered to scale.
4. Side View Illustration: Side view and any other illustration(s) required for clarity.
D. A sign program may also contain other information as necessary to establish regulations to ensure that signs are consistent and attractive, including:
1. Size standards, if different from the standards for the underlying zoning district, specific plan, or other approval;
2. Sign colors;
3. Letter style;
4. Sign materials;
5. Types of signs permitted;
6. Sign review and approval procedures, if different from the standards for the underlying zoning district, specific plan, or other approval;
7. Transfer of unused sign area from one business to another. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)