The following standards apply within the C-1 and C-2 zoning districts:
A. Sign Approval Required: The location, size and architectural design of all freestanding signs and roof signs shall be approved by the planning commission. Replacement of a sign without any structural change, such as replacement of sign elements including, but limited to, individual channel letters or increase in sign area, on existing freestanding sign structures shall be approved by the director.
The location, size, and architectural design of all building mounted signs shall be approved by the director. Replacement of a sign without any structural change, such as replacement of sign elements including, but limited to, individual channel letters or increase in sign area, on existing building mounted signs shall be approved by the director.
B. Size: The permitted size of signs in the C-1 and C-2 zoning districts is as shown in section 15.36.190 of this article. Major tenant signs may be increased in area up to a maximum of seventy five (75) square feet in area if approved as part of a complete sign program approved for the shopping center upon the determination that the increased area is appropriate to improve the aesthetics of the project.
C. Location: The following regulations apply to the location of permanent and temporary signs in the C-1 and C-2 zoning districts:
1. Signs may only be erected on the side of a building where a street right of way or public entryway to the store is located. One unlighted sign not to exceed two (2) square feet in area may be placed on the rear of the building for service and delivery identification.
2. All signs shall be placed parallel to the vertical surface of the structure occupied by the use to which a sign pertains, and may not extend out from such surface more than twelve inches (12").
3. No sign shall be placed within any required yard or setback area.
D. Special Signs:
1. One overall identification sign for a unified shopping center may be approved for each street frontage, subject to the following regulations:
a. This sign shall be placed parallel to the vertical surface and below the top of the required three foot (3') high wall adjacent to the required front yard area.
b. The dimensions of each letter shall not exceed ten inches (10"), and the maximum area of each sign shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet.
c. If more than one identification sign is provided for a center, each identification sign shall be identical in size and color.
d. Center identification signs shall not be included in the sign area for any individual use.
2. Directional signs of two (2) square feet or less are exempt from this chapter.
E. Specific Limitations:
1. All illuminated signs shall be of such an intensity or arranged in such a manner so as not to create glare for abutting properties or vehicular traffic. Signs shall not be lighted between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and six o'clock (6:00) A.M.
2. No freestanding signs are permitted in the C-1 and C-2 zoning districts, except center identification signs as described in subsection D of this section.
F. Portable A-Frame Signs: Portable A-frame signs are permitted within a unified center if included within an approved sign program. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)