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The purpose of the regulations in this section is to acknowledge the larger scale administrative-professional development occurring in the east valley corridor specific plan area and to provide adequate signage that is architecturally compatible with the development.
A. Sign Approval Required: The location, size and architectural design of all signs and support structures shall be reviewed and approved by the planning commission. Replacement of a sign that entails structural change, such as replacement of sign elements including, but limited to, individual channel letters or increase in sign area, on existing sign structures shall be reviewed and approved by the director.
B. Area Of Signage: Total allowable signage is calculated at a ratio of one-half (1/2) square foot in area for each foot of the structure or portion thereof wherein the pertaining use is conducted. Buildings on corner lots or lots fronting on two (2) or more streets may be credited with only one frontage. No office shall be credited with more than one frontage. One main identification sign will be permitted for each property. The main identification sign shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet. Auxiliary signs shall not exceed twenty four (24) square feet.
C. Signs Permitted: The following sign types are permitted in the EV/AP land use district:
1. Monument Signs: One freestanding monument sign per parcel or unified complex, having a maximum of four feet (4') in height, shall be permitted; except that a parcel abutting two (2) street frontages, but not located on the corner of an intersection, is permitted such a monument sign on each street frontage. Only the letters of the sign may be illuminated, and translucent backgrounds are prohibited.
2. Wall Signs: If the sign is to be attached to the building, it shall be placed parallel to the surface of the building, and may not extend out from the building more than twelve inches (12"). No sign shall be permitted on the roof or project above the roofline.
3. Directional Signs: Directional signs containing a maximum area of two (2) square feet each may be permitted, to facilitate on site vehicular circulation. An "emergency" directional sign may be permitted, having a maximum of eight (8) square feet.
4. Supplementary Directory Signs: One directory sign may be placed near the pedestrian entrance to the building. The maximum area of the sign shall be three (3) square feet or one-half foot (1/2') per business, whichever provides the lesser area.
D. Location: Signage may only be erected on the side of a building where a street right of way or public entryway to the business 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.
E. General 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.
2. Developments designed for occupancy by more than one tenant shall comply with section 15.36.160 of this chapter. (Ord. 2735 § 1, 2010: Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
ARTICLE V. SIGN STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
Identification signs in the multiple-family residential districts are subject to the following:
A. Multiple residential developments located on lots of one hundred feet (100') or less in width may be permitted one sign with a maximum area of five (5) square feet.
B. Multiple residential developments located on lots exceeding one hundred feet (100') in width may be permitted one sign with a maximum area of fifteen (15) square feet.
C. Multiple-family projects containing fifty (50) residential dwelling units or more may locate a freestanding sign anywhere along the project's pedestrian entry.
D. Signs may be illuminated with an external light source only. All lighting shall be directed away from the street and adjacent properties.
E. Except as permitted in subsection C of this section, the sign shall be fastened parallel to the surface of the building, or be constructed as a ground sign parallel with the main building, with a maximum of four feet (4') in height, and shall not project farther than five feet (5') from the building. No sign shall be permitted on the roof, eave vents, or on the wall above the first floor. (Ord. 2727 § 1, 2010)
Single-family residential subdivisions may be permitted the use of subdivision identification signs, subject to the following provisions:
A. Single-family residential subdivisions containing a minimum of fifty (50) units may be permitted subdivision identification signs at primary entrances to the development with a maximum sign area of twenty (20) square feet per face. The proposed signs at primary entrances may be located on both sides of the street. Any one development may have a maximum of two (2) primary entrances with subdivision identification signs.
B. The identification signs adjacent to each primary entrance shall be incorporated into a monumentation style structure, constructed of decorative block/brick and/or similar material, located behind the corner cutoff area, and have a maximum height of six feet (6'). Signs with a maximum height of three feet (3') may be located within the corner cutoff area.
C. Additional subdivision identification signs with a maximum height of six feet (6') may be permitted adjacent to all secondary entrances to the development provided they are located behind the corner cutoff area, and have a maximum height of six feet (6'). The actual sign face shall not exceed five (5) square feet. Signs with a maximum height of three feet (3') may be located within the corner cutoff area.
D. All subdivision signs, if lighted, shall be externally illuminated and all lighting shall be directed away from the street and adjacent properties.
E. Height of all signs shall be measured from the adjacent grade elevation.
F. An entity, such as a homeowners' association or a landscape and lighting district, shall be formed, empowered, and required to maintain all permitted subdivision identification signs. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
A. The sign provisions for the A-P zoning district shall apply to nonresidential uses within any residential district where permitted by a conditional use permit.
B. Institutional uses in residential zoning districts may display banners as permitted by this chapter. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
ARTICLE VI. SIGN STANDARDS FOR OTHER ZONING DISTRICTS
The following standards shall apply to all educational uses in the E zoning district. Residential uses in the E zoning district shall be subject to the standards for single-family or multiple- family zones, as contained in this chapter.
A. Entry Walls: Signs of up to twenty four (24) square feet may be placed on entry walls at roadway intersections leading to educational institutions in the E zoning district.
B. Banner Program: Within the E zoning district, temporary banners advertising activities which benefit the public may be installed consistent with the time limits for banner signs established in this chapter.
C. Building Identification Monument Signs: Two (2) building identification monument signs may be installed for each building, up to a maximum of twenty four (24) square feet in size, only if identification signs are not placed on the building itself.
D. Building Mounted Identification Signs: Two (2) building mounted identification signs may be installed on each building, up to a maximum of twenty four (24) square feet per sign, and only if freestanding building identification signs are not used.
E. Recreational/Entertainment Facilities Signs: Signs for stadiums, ball fields, and other large recreational/entertainment facilities shall be permitted up to one sign per street frontage, up to a maximum of one-half (1/2) square foot per linear foot of frontage and in accordance with an approved sign program.
F. Vehicle Directional Signs: Directional signs of up to ten (10) square feet in size may be installed in the E zoning district to direct motorists to buildings within an educational facility. These signs may be double faced.
G. Sign Program Required: Each use in the E zoning district which proposes to construct signs visible from a public right of way should be required to submit a sign program for approval by the planning commission. This sign program must include at least the following:
1. Specific designs for each sign type (size, height, letter style, etc.).
2. Locations of all proposed signs by sign type.
H. External Illumination: Signs in the E zoning district may have external illumination only. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
The following regulations shall apply to properties in the T transitional zoning district:
A. When used for residential purposes, the sign regulations for single-family residential uses shall apply.
B. When used for off street parking in conjunction with a commercial, industrial or administrative and professional use, the total area of signs permitted at any entry or exit shall not exceed one square foot for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of lot area. The maximum area of any one sign shall not exceed twenty four (24) square feet. Illumination of all such signs shall not adversely affect abutting residential properties or vehicular traffic. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
The following signs are permitted in the O open district:
A. Signs related to a public use or purpose.
B. Private signs subject to review and approval by the director.
C. Signs for commercial/industrial uses, subject to the C-4 zoning district regulations contained in this chapter. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
Signs in the A-D zoning district shall be subject to the requirements of the C-3 zoning district, with the addition of the following regulations:
A. Flight Safety Considerations: All signs located in the A-D airport district are subject to flight safety considerations, and must be approved by the director.
B. Permitted Signs: The following sign types are permitted:
1. For rent, sale, or lease signs.
2. Directional signs to direct motorists to destinations within the airport.
3. One freestanding sign per airport, which may include a directory type listing of tenants at the airport.
4. Signs painted in accordance with FAA regulations, for the use of air navigation and ground traffic.
C. Sign Sizes: Sign sizes shall be as specified in the C-4 zoning district standards.
D. Sign Locations: With the exception of the freestanding airport identification sign, all signs shall be painted or mounted parallel to the fascia of a building. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
Commercial signs for agritourism uses in the A-1 zoning district shall be subject to the following requirements:
A. The sign provisions for the Administrative and Professional Office (A-P) zoning district (Section 15.36.260 of this title) shall apply to approved nonresidential uses within the A-1, Agricultural District subject to a building permit and/or applicable sign permit.
B. A temporary sign or banner shall be permitted for approved nonresidential uses that include seasonal sales of agricultural products or approved seasonal or periodic activities, subject to the applicable development standards and design criteria contained in Sections 15.36.520 and 15.36.530 of this title.
C. One (1) portable or A-frame sign shall be permitted per property for the seasonal sales of agricultural products or approved seasonal or periodic activities, subject to the applicable development standards and design criteria contained in Section 15.36.240 (subsections B through F) of this title. (Ord. 2961, 2024)
ARTICLE VII. SIGN STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC SIGN TYPES
Automobile and watercraft dealerships, due to the nature of their operations which include large outdoor sales areas, the need for site identification to compete on a regional basis, and importance as significant economic resources to the city, warrant and require signs which are unique and separate from other uses within the city. The following regulations shall apply only to automobile and watercraft dealerships where the principal use is the sale of new cars, motorcycles, motor homes or watercraft:
A. Sign Area And Sizes: Total sign area and sign sizes shall be within the total allowed for the zoning district in which it is located. Except as provided in this section, the provisions of the zone district in which the automobile dealer is located shall govern signs for the site.
B. Number And Height Of Main Identification Signs: One main identification sign shall be permitted for each street frontage of the site up to a maximum of four (4) main identification signs. Main identification signs shall have a maximum height of twenty feet (20').
C. Auto Center Sign: Where more than one auto dealership is located adjacent or directly across the street from another and the area is identified as an auto center or unified complex, an additional main identification sign up to one hundred twenty (120) square feet in area may be permitted. The sign may be located on a building or be a freestanding sign. An auto center sign shall not count toward the total sign area or number for any individual dealership.
D. Multi-Tenant Auto Center Sign: One multi-tenant auto center sign is permitted for all automobile dealerships in the city. The multi-tenant auto center sign shall not count toward the sign area or number of signs for any individual dealership. The location, size, height and architectural design shall be approved by the planning commission under the provisions of section 15.36.100 of this chapter. Signs larger than one hundred twenty (120) square feet in area or over twenty feet (20') in height shall be considered by the city council under a sign conditional use permit as described in subsection 15.36.100F of this chapter.
E. Uniformity Of Design: Signs shall be uniform throughout the project and shall be designed so as to be compatible with the architecture and scale of the structures on the site.
F. Miscellaneous Signs: Temporary signs, pennants, streamers, banners on poles, or similar signs shall be permitted provided they are maintained in accordance with this code, are located on site, do not obstruct the visibility of adjacent businesses, or obstruct traffic.
G. Balloons: Balloons of any shape with a maximum diameter of two feet (2'), shall be permitted for automobile dealerships on Saturday(s), Sunday(s), and/or holidays. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
Changeable copy signs are permitted subject to the following regulations:
A. Changeable copy signs are permitted for the following types of uses:
1. Places of worship.
2. Movie theaters and similar entertainment venues at which shows, performers, or entertainers change on a regular basis.
3. Schools, universities, and other public or private educational establishments.
4. Motels and hotels.
B. Changeable copy signs shall be approved by the planning commission.
C. The area of a changeable copy sign shall include the entire area in which changeable letters may be placed. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
The following regulations shall apply to signs in a unified center directly adjacent to a freeway or freeway right of way (including on and off ramps) which are located on the rear of a building or tenant space which: a) faces the freeway or freeway right of way and b) does not have a public entrance:
A. Signs meeting the criteria defined above shall be limited to a maximum of twenty four (24) square feet in size.
B. A sign program shall be required for all freeway facing signs as defined above. This sign program shall contain the following mandatory standards:
1. All freeway facing signs shall be of a consistent font and letter style. This font and letter style need not match other signs in the unified center which are not freeway facing.
2. All freeway facing signs in a unified center shall use the same color. Only one color may be used per unified center.
3. All freeway facing signs in a unified center shall use a consistent letter height. In no case may letters exceed three feet (3') in height.
The sign program may also contain other standards as determined necessary by the city. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
Motorist serving businesses and regional shopping centers and new automobile dealerships which are within the areas identified in figure 16 of this section herein may install freeway oriented signs, subject to the regulations and standards of this code. The following regulations and standards shall apply to freeway oriented signs:
A. Only regional shopping centers, new automobile dealerships in accordance with subsection 15.36.390
D of this chapter, and businesses which are "motorist serving" as defined in this chapter may install freeway oriented signs. In no case may a regional mall or any use within a "regional mall" (as defined in this chapter) install a freeway oriented sign.
B. The maximum height of freeway oriented signs shall be twenty five feet (25'), unless a taller sign is necessary to achieve visibility a minimum of three-tenths (3/10) of one mile from at least one approach to an off ramp serving the business. If determined necessary by a flag test as described below, a sign higher than twenty five feet (25') may be constructed.
C. The maximum size of a freeway oriented sign shall be one hundred twenty (120) square feet, unless a conditional use permit is approved for such a sign pursuant to subsection 15.36.100
F of this chapter. The area of a freeway oriented sign shall not be counted toward the maximum sign area for the business.
D. Flag tests for freeway oriented signs shall be conducted as follows:
1. A flag or object no smaller than thirty two (32) square feet shall be lifted vertically in the location of the proposed freeway oriented sign, starting at a height of twenty five feet (25') (measured from the bottom of the object).
2. City personnel shall be stationed at locations three-tenths (3/10) of one mile from the beginning of the off ramps directly serving the business for which the sign will be installed.
3. City personnel shall observe whether the object is visible at a height of twenty five feet (25'). If the object is not visible, it shall be raised in ten foot (10') increments until it is visible from one direction at a distance of three-tenths (3/10) of one mile from the start of the off ramp approach. If a greater height is needed for visibility from one of the two (2) off ramp approaches, the planning commission may permit the greater height to be used if it is determined that visibility from that direction is needed.
4. The height established in subsection D3 of this section (or by the planning commission, as noted in subsection D3 of this section) shall be maximum height for the sign.
E. No freeway oriented sign shall be erected which would obscure another sign when viewed from the freeway.
F. No freeway oriented sign shall be erected that will be closer than one hundred feet (100') from another freeway oriented sign.
G. The minimum size letter in the text of a freeway oriented sign shall be one foot (1') in vertical or horizontal dimension. The maximum size letter shall be three feet (3'), vertical or horizontal dimension.
H. No more than one freeway oriented sign is permitted per property; provided, however, that a freeway oriented property which is located within a freeway oriented unified shopping center may be permitted an additional freeway oriented sign if it is located on a separate parcel and the sign would meet all other standards in this section.
(Ord. 2963, 2024: Ord. 2744, 2014: Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
The following standards shall apply to signs for movie theaters in any zoning district in which they are permitted:
A. Signs Subject To Review: All movie theater signs, including building mounted signs and marquees, shall be subject to review and approval by the city.
B. Additional Signs Allowed: Movie theaters may use any or all of the following types of signs:
1. Building mounted marquee to identify the movie theater and any or all of the movies showing in the theater.
2. Freestanding marquee to identify the movie theater and any or all of the movies showing in the theater.
3. Building mounted signs to identify the movie theater.
4. A marquee directly over the ticket window(s) for the convenience of ticket buyers to identify movies and showtimes.
5. Movie posters to display current and coming attractions.
C. Sign Sizes: The following size limits shall apply to signs for movie theaters:
1. Building mounted marquee signs shall be limited to the larger of either two hundred (200) square feet or twenty (20) square feet per screen in a multiscreen theater. All screens in a multiscreen theater may be used to calculate the marquee size.
2. Freestanding marquee signs shall be limited to the larger of either: a) two hundred (200) square feet or b) twenty (20) square feet per screen in a multiscreen theater. Freestanding marquee signs may be increased to a maximum of twenty five (25) square feet per screen, subject to approval by the planning commission, if it is determined that the sign's architectural design is of such a quality and/or character as to warrant the increase in marquee size. All screens in a multiscreen theater may be used to calculate the marquee size.
3. The size of a building mounted marquee shall be calculated separately from a freestanding marquee. Allowable sign area in excess of the amount used may not be transferred from a building marquee to freestanding marquee or from a freestanding marquee to a building marquee.
4. Building mounted signs (exclusive of marquees) shall be limited to a maximum of two hundred (200) square feet. One sign may be increased in size in excess of two hundred (200) square feet, subject to approval by the planning commission, if it is determined that the sign's architectural design is of such a quality and/or character as to warrant the increase in size. Up to two (2) square feet of sign per foot of building frontage may be permitted, subject to approval by the planning commission, if it is determined that the design of proposed signs is of such a quality and/or character as to warrant the increase of total area.
D. No Maximum Marquee Size Established: No maximum size for box office marquees is established, other than the limit on letter height contained in this section. The size of a box office marquee shall not be counted toward the total sign area on a theater.
E. Exterior Poster Cases: Exterior poster cases shall be limited to a maximum size of thirty nine inches (39") wide by fifty two inches (52") high. The size of poster cases shall not be counted toward the total sign area on a theater.
F. No Maximum Letter Height Established: No maximum letter height shall be established for movie theaters, with the exception that letters on box office marquee signs identifying the movies and/or showtimes shall be no more than three inches (3") high.
G. Sign Height:
1. Freestanding Theater Marquee: Twenty feet (20') to the top of the marquee area. The overall height of the sign structure may exceed twenty feet (20') (up to the maximum height limit in the land use district), subject to approval by the planning commission, if it is determined that the sign's architectural design is of such quality and/or character as to warrant the increase in height. In no case shall the top of the marquee area exceed twenty feet (20') in height above the ground.
2. Signs On Building: These height limits shall not apply to signs located on a movie theater building.
H. Number Of Signs: The following limits shall apply to the number of signs at a movie theater:
1. Building mounted marquee: Maximum of one sign.
2. Freestanding marquee: Maximum of one sign.
3. Exterior poster cases: Maximum of one poster case for every two (2) screens. Poster cases must be located within forty feet (40') of an entrance into the theater lobby. Poster cases may be located in a freestanding structure more than forty feet (40') from a lobby entrance if approved by the planning commission. Poster cases on a freestanding structure shall be limited to a maximum of one for every four (4) screens. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
Multi-tenant signs may be permitted only subject to the following standards and regulations:
A. Multi-Tenant Signs Permitted: Multi-tenant signs are permitted for unified centers that meet the following criteria:
1. This criteria only applies to the C-3 and C-4 districts or in a specific plan land use district which references the sign criteria for these zoning districts.
2. Two hundred twenty five feet (225') of frontage on a dedicated right of way.
3. Lot frontage shall have a ten foot (10') minimum setback area, inclusive of buildings and driveways, of landscaping from the street right of way.
4. The multi-tenant sign shall be located in a minimum fifty foot (50') linear landscape setback area.
B. Exceptions To Certain Criteria: Multi-tenant signs are permitted for unified centers that do not meet the criteria in subsection A of this section when the planning commission determines: 1) one or more businesses within the center are not visible from the roadway fronting the property; 2) no other alternatives exist within the center to provide reasonable business identification for those businesses; and 3) the shape or location of the unified center, the orientation of the buildings, or other unique conditions lead to the finding that it is in the public interest for the center to be permitted a multi-tenant sign. Multi-tenant signs shall be freestanding.
C. Standards For Multi-Tenant Signs:
1. The number of multi-tenant signs permitted in a unified center shall comply with subsection 15.36.220E2 of this chapter.
2. All multi-tenant signs shall be within unified centers having a sign program that allows multi-tenant signs and complies with the following standards and incorporates the architectural design of the center or surrounding neighborhood area into the sign:
a. The size of any freestanding sign is governed by the criteria of subsection 15.36.220E7 of this chapter.
b. The size of each tenant panel shall be calculated within the allowable signage for that tenant based on the store frontage.
c. Decorative walls may be used as a background for multi-tenant panel signage with up to a total of three (3) tenant panels. Each tenant panel sign shall be composed of individual channel letters and the area of the sign shall be determined by the area within the eight (8) straight lines around the content as described in subsection 15.36.050A2 of this chapter.
3. In unified centers that meet the criteria in subsection B of this section, up to four (4) tenant panels for tenants are permitted on each face of the multi-tenant sign. For all other unified centers, the maximum number of tenant panels is three (3) on each face of the multi-tenant sign.
4. All tenant panels shall have the same size and height.
5. Standards for multi-tenant signs affecting buildings in the C-3 zoning district are contained in article IV of this chapter.
6. All multi-tenant freestanding signs shall be approved by the planning commission pursuant to section 15.36.220 of this chapter and shall be architecturally consistent with the surrounding area or unified center. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
Neon tubing may be installed on a building (unless prohibited by a specific plan or other site specific design standard or regulation), subject to the following:
A. Installation of neon on a building shall require a commission review and approval, or a revision to an existing commission review and approval or conditional use permit for the building.
B. Neon tubing which is physically or visually connected to a sign shall be considered part of the sign and its area included in the total area of the sign.
C. Neon may only be installed on a building within an architectural feature designed and intended for neon tubing.
D. All transformers, ballast, etc., shall be contained within the building or otherwise shielded from view.
E. Neon tubing shall conform with the maximum brightness standards contained in section 15.36.130 of this chapter. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
The following standards shall apply to regional shopping centers as defined in this chapter:
A. C-4 Zoning District Provisions: Except as otherwise provided in this section, the provisions of the C-4 zoning district (section 15.36.220 of this chapter) shall apply.
B. Sign Program: Each regional shopping center shall be required to prepare a sign program, which shall be subject to review and approval by the planning commission. The sign program shall address each of the types of signs which are proposed to be constructed as part of the regional shopping center project.
C. Secondary Signs: The planning commission may allow secondary signs to be increased in area up to a maximum size of fifty percent (50%) of that permitted for the main identification sign if it is determined by the planning commission that the architectural design of the building(s) and the design of the proposed signs is of such a quality and/or character as to warrant the increase in the sign area.
D. Increase In Maximum Sign Area: The planning commission may allow an increase in the maximum sign area to be increased from a maximum of one square foot per linear foot of building frontage to 1.25 square feet per linear foot of building frontage for the first two hundred feet (200') plus one square foot per linear foot of building frontage in excess of two hundred (200) linear feet if it is determined by the planning commission that the architectural design of the building(s) and the design of the proposed signs is of such a quality and/or character as to warrant the increase in the sign area.
E. Multi-Tenant Sign Permitted Within A Regional Shopping Center: Multi-tenant sign(s) may be permitted within a regional shopping center upon the finding that the consolidation of tenants on the same freestanding sign is architecturally and aesthetically superior to allowing a freestanding sign for each tenant otherwise permitted such a sign within this code. No more than four (4) tenant panels shall be permitted for any multi-tenant sign.
F. Increase In Height: The planning commission may allow an increase in the height of freestanding sign(s) up to a maximum of thirty feet (30') high within a regional shopping center when it is determined by the planning commission that the height of the sign(s) is proportionate and aesthetically superior to warrant an increase in height.
G. Sign Area Transfer: The planning commission may allow a transfer of sign area from one tenant to another upon the finding that the transfer will complement the architectural design of the building(s) and/or the design of the proposed signs for the project. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
The following standards shall apply to regional malls, as defined in this chapter:
A. Sign Program: Each regional mall project shall be required to prepare a sign program, which shall be subject to review and approval by the planning commission. The sign program shall address each of the following types of signs which are proposed to be constructed as part of the regional mall project.
B. Interior Signs: All signs located inside the regional mall building(s) shall be exempt from city review or approval.
C. Freeway Oriented Signs Prohibited: Regional malls may not install freeway oriented signs, as defined in this chapter.
D. Signs Permitted: Regional malls may install the following types of signs, subject to the regulations and requirements noted below:
1. Major Entry Signs:
a. Location(s): Major entry signs shall be located on a major arterial roadway at either an intersection with another public street or at vehicle entrances to the regional mall. Major entry sign locations shall be identified in the sign program for the regional mall. For the purposes of measuring sign area, each corner of an intersection shall be considered a separate sign, subject to the area criteria below.
b. Major Entry Sign Height: Maximum height of twenty feet (20').
c. Major Entry Sign Area: Maximum of two hundred (200) square feet per sign face. Up to three (3) sign faces per sign. For signs placed on another structure, only the area of the sign shall be measured.
d. Tenant Identification On Major Entry Sign: Up to five (5) tenant panels may be identified on a major entry sign, along with overall site identification.
e. Major Entry; Minimum Area Required: Each major entry sign shall be located in a landscaped area of at least two thousand (2,000) square feet in size.
f. Design Approval Required: Design of each major entry sign shall be approved by planning commission as part of the sign program for the regional mall.
2. Major Tenant Signs: Two (2) types of signs shall be permitted to identify major tenants within a regional mall: primary and secondary. Standards for these sign types are as follows:
a. Number Of Signs: Primary signs: One building mounted sign per parking lot frontage. Secondary signs: One building mounted sign per customer entrance.
b. Size: Primary signs: Maximum size based on location of sign on building:
(1) 0.75 square foot per linear foot of building facing a parking lot for signs located forty feet (40') or less from adjacent ground level.
(2) 1.0 square foot per linear foot of building facing a parking lot for signs located more than forty feet (40') above adjacent ground level.
c. Transfer Of Square Footage Prohibited: Transfer of allowable square footage from one building frontage to another is not permitted.
d. Size: Secondary signs: Maximum of twenty four (24) square feet.
e. Overall Height: No maximum.
f. Letter Height: No maximum.
g. Logo Height: No maximum.
h. Location: Signs to be mounted to the major tenant's building; not to be placed on any mall building not occupied by the major tenant.
i. Illumination: Signs may be internally or externally illuminated or backlit. Sign design and placement for major tenant identification signs shall be approved by planning commission as part of the sign program for the regional mall.
3. Minor Tenant Signs:
a. Type And Number Of Signs Permitted: The C-4 standards contained in this chapter shall apply to all minor tenants. Exterior signs for minor tenants within an enclosed mall may be permitted only for tenants with customer entrances on the exterior of the mall.
b. Size, Overall Height, Letter Height, Logo Height, Location, Illumination: Per C-4 standards contained in this chapter.
4. Primary Retail Center Entry Signs:
a. Type And Number Of Signs Permitted: "Primary retail center entry sign locations" shall be defined as part of the sign program for the regional mall. No specific limit is placed on the number of signs.
b. Size: Maximum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet of total text area per primary retail center entry, as follows:
(1) Mall identification and/or logo: Up to one hundred fifty (150) square feet.
(2) Secondary signs: Up to twenty four (24) square feet (to be considered part of overall maximum 150 square feet).
c. Overall Height: No maximum height.
d. Letter Height: No maximum height.
e. Logo Height: No maximum height.
f. Location: To be located at major pedestrian entrances into the interior of the mall, not including entrances through a tenant space. Exact locations shall be determined as part of the sign program for the regional mall.
g. Illumination: May be internally or externally illuminated or backlit.
5. Secondary Retail Center Entry Signs:
a. Type And Number Of Signs Permitted: Secondary retail center entry sign locations shall be designated in the sign program prepared for the regional mall. No specific limit is placed on the number of signs.
b. Size: Fifty (50) square feet maximum per secondary entry.
c. Overall Height: No maximum height.
d. Letter Height: No maximum height.
e. Logo Height: No maximum height.
f. Location: To be located at secondary pedestrian entrances into the interior of the mall. Exact locations to be determined by planning commission at the time of architectural/design approval.
g. Illumination: May be internally or externally illuminated or backlit.
6. Directional Signs At Regional Malls:
a. Type And Number Of Signs Permitted: Allow use of monument signs, street signs, directional/information signs, and decorative semipermanent banners/flags. Banners or flags used as directional signs shall not be subject to regulations affecting temporary advertising signs.
b. Size: Sign sizes to be limited as follows:
(1) Monument signs: Maximum of twenty four (24) square feet.
(2) Street/directional signs: Maximum of two (2) square feet per sign.
(3) Banners/flags: Maximum of eight (8) square feet per banner or flag.
c. Overall Height: Sign heights to be limited as follows:
(1) Monument signs: Maximum of four feet (4').
(2) Street/directional signs: Maximum of eight feet (8').
(3) Banners/flags: Maximum of twenty feet (20').
d. Letter/Logo Height: No maximum.
e. Location: Locations to be determined by planning commission as part of the sign program for the regional mall. Directional signs may be located on private property only.
f. Illumination: Directional signs may incorporate decorative or safety lighting, but may not be internally lit.
g. Materials/Maintenance: Materials and construction used in directional/decorative signs shall be capable of sustaining an attractive appearance throughout the projected lifetime of the sign. Materials/construction specifications to be approved as part of the sign program for the regional mall. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
The following regulations address the specific sign needs of service stations:
A. Temporary signs shall be permitted in accordance with the regulations contained in this chapter.
B. Changeable price signs are permitted as required by state law, but must comply with all requirements of this chapter. One freestanding price sign per street frontage is permitted, up to a maximum of two (2) signs.
C. The planning commission may allow a second freestanding identification sign if such signs incorporate price signs as required by state law, if the service station is located on a corner lot, if both signs are monument signs, and if the planning commission determines that two (2) signs are architecturally and aesthetically superior to allowing a single freestanding sign.
D. Signs required by state law or to indicate required inspection services shall be allowed with no permit. Signs shall not exceed two (2) square feet, and may not be placed on the supports of other signs. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
A. Buildings in the C-3, general commercial district; C-4, highway commercial district and in other zoning districts that apply these two (2) zoning districts' sign standards are permitted two (2) main identification signs provided the following criteria is satisfied:
1. The building upon which the sign will be located exceeds one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet in floor area.
2. The building has "lot frontage" as defined in section 15.36.040 of this chapter, on two (2) major arterials or a freeway.
3. The two (2) main identification signs do not exceed seventy five percent (75%) of the otherwise allowable signage for the building. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
The following standards shall apply to signs for all buildings exceeding three (3) stories in height, including the ground floor, which are hereinafter referred to as "multiple-story buildings".
A. Approval Required: Any sign with an area in excess of one hundred twenty (120) square feet shall be approved by the city council in accordance with the requirements of the city's general plan.
B. Types Of Signs Permitted: Multiple-story buildings may use any or all of the following types of signs:
1. Main Identification Sign: "Main identification sign" means a sign greater than twenty four (24) square feet in area.
a. "Main identification upper fascia sign" means a main identification sign located on the uppermost fascia of the building which does not extend beyond the roofline of the building. A total of four (4) main identification upper fascia signs (1 per each side of the building) are permitted per building.
b. "Main identification ground level sign" means a main identification sign located at the ground level at the building site. Each building shall be allowed one main identification ground level sign. Said sign shall be in compliance with subsection 15.36.190B of this chapter.
2. Freestanding Signs: A total of four (4) freestanding signs shall be permitted per building site. A freestanding sign is one of the following:
a. Monument sign(s) which shall comply with section 15.36.040 of this chapter.
b. Pedestal sign(s) which shall comply with section 15.36.040 of this chapter.
c. Corner sign(s) which shall be located on a wall at the corner of a lot. There can be a maximum of two (2) corner signs for any one building, but not located on the same corner.
3. Multiple Business Sign: One "multiple business sign" with letters measuring a minimum size of four inches (4") with a maximum of twenty four (24) square feet of sign area on each side.
4. Entry Sign: "Entry sign" means a sign located over a pedestrian entry of a building. A maximum of four (4) entry signs, one on each side of the building, is permitted per building.
C. Sign Sizes: The following size limits shall apply to signs for multiple-story buildings:
1. "Main identification upper fascia signs" shall be limited to a baseline size for each fascia sign in accordance with the size limitations of subsection 15.36.190B of this chapter; provided, however, that the baseline size of the sign may be increased by the product of ten percent (10%) multiplied by the number of floors constituting the building. For example, a six (6) story building may have a fascia sign with an increase of sixty percent (60%) over the limitations of subsection 15.36.190B of this chapter. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the square footage of main identification upper fascia signs shall be computed separately and shall not count towards any square footage sign limitation imposed upon any other signage on the building or premises.
2. The total maximum area for all signage other than main identification upper fascia signs shall be calculated pursuant to subsection 15.36.190B of this chapter.
3. All signs placed on a wall shall comply with section 15.36.050 of this chapter. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
The following regulations apply to the display of banner signs in all zoning districts:
A. Banners shall be attached flat against the wall or fascia of a building. Banners shall not be hung from poles, trees, awnings, eaves or similar structures.
B. Banners shall be hung with permanent attachments, such as bolts or screws. Banners shall not be tied to a structure with rope, string, twine, or similar materials.
C. All banners require a permit issued by the community development director.
D. All banners shall be maintained and replaced when necessary as defined in section 15.36.110 of this chapter. Banners that are faded and/or torn are not considered to be maintained. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
The following regulations apply to the display of banner signs in all commercial and industrial zoning districts:
A. Each business may display a banner sign for not more than one hundred twenty (120) days in a calendar year.
B. There is no minimum display period for any one business. However, no more than ten (10) display periods per calendar year are permitted and no "waiting period" exists between display periods.
C. The maximum size of a banner shall be equivalent to the maximum permitted area for a permanent sign.
D. The area of banner shall not be counted toward the maximum permitted area of a permanent sign. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
The following regulations apply to banner signs in all zoning districts other than commercial end industrial districts:
A. Institutional uses only may display one banner sign. Commercial uses and residential uses may not display banner signs.
B. Banner signs shall be limited to sixteen (16) square feet in size.
C. Each business is permitted to display a banner sign for a total of one hundred twenty (120) days in a calendar year.
D. There is no minimum display period for any business. However, no more than ten (10) display periods per calendar year are permitted and there is no "waiting period" between display periods.
E. The area of a banner shall not be counted toward the maximum permitted area of a permanent sign. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
One construction sign may be installed on a building site, subject to the following conditions:
A. The maximum area of the sign shall be thirty two (32) square feet;
B. The sign shall not be installed until the project has been approved by the planning commission;
C. The sign shall be removed if there is no building permit or construction work commenced within one year of project approval, unless an extension is approved by the director;
D. The sign shall be removed prior to final inspection and approval of the project;
E. All freestanding construction signs shall require a staff sign review and a building permit. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
A. For the purpose of this chapter, an "open house" is defined as a period of time during which a house or an apartment for sale is held open for public viewing.
B. The temporary sign, including any framework or supporting member, shall be displayed only during such time as the model house or houses are open and available for inspection by any person. No such sign shall be displayed unless the owner or his representative is at the house or building when such signs are on display. No sign permit shall be required for temporary open house directional signs as described in this section.
C. Open house signs shall not require review by the city or the issuance of a building permit. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
The following regulations shall apply to real estate signs advertising property for sale, rent, lease, or trade:
A. All Residential Zoning Districts:
1. Maximum Size: Maximum size shall be three (3) square feet.
2. Maximum Height: Maximum height shall be six feet (6').
3. Location/Number: One such sign may be placed on the property per street frontage, up to a maximum of two (2) signs.
4. Attachments: Sign attachments, such as "sold" signs, may be used. No limitations are placed on the materials or design of these attachments.
5. Limit: Signs shall be limited to the lot for sale except for lots not located directly on a public street where an off site directional sign may be allowed when granted permission to do so by the owner of the off site property.
B. A-P And A-P-C Zoning Districts: The standards for single- family residential districts shall apply.
C. Commercial And Industrial Zoning Districts: For sale, rent, or lease signs shall be limited to the following sizes (except in the A-P and A-P-C zoning districts, as noted above):
1. Size: Maximum size shall be thirty two (32) square feet.
2. Height: Maximum overall height shall be six feet (6'), except in corner cutoff areas, where height is limited to three feet (3').
3. Location: Signs shall not be located closer than five feet (5') from street right of way lines nor closer than three hundred feet (300') from any other for sale, for rent or for lease sign on the property.
D. No Review Required: Sale, rent, or lease signs shall not require review by the city or the issuance of a building permit.
See also sections 15.36.560, "Open House Signs", and 15.36.590, "Subdivision Signs", of this article. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
The following regulations shall apply to the use of any type of searchlight:
A. Searchlights must be operated in a manner which does not introduce light or glare onto a street or other right of way or into any residential area.
B. Each business is limited to displaying searchlights a maximum of two (2) display periods per calendar year of seven (7) days each.
C. Searchlights may be operated in commercial zoning districts only.
D. Searchlights may not be operated after twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight if all adjacent zoning districts are commercial and/or industrial. When used adjacent to a residential zoning district, the searchlight may not be operated after ten o'clock (10:00) P.M.
E. Searchlights shall require a city permit. Items submitted to the city with an application for such a permit shall include, but not be limited to:
1. The address of the proposed searchlight use.
2. A site plan of the proposed location of the searchlight.
3. The type of searchlight, including its power source. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
Signs may be erected for the purpose of advertising the sale of land or new dwellings in subdivisions. Such subdivision signs must conform with the following criteria:
A. Location: These signs may be located only within the boundaries of the subdivision. No other directional signs, such as posters or trailer mounted signs, may be used outside the boundaries of the subdivision.
B. Installation And Removal: Subdivision signs shall not be installed until a building permit has been issued for one or more residential unit(s) in the subdivision. Such subdivision signs shall be removed when eighty percent (80%) of the dwelling units have been sold, or by the time six (6) months have elapsed after the final inspection by the city of the last residential unit in the subdivision.
C. Size: Subdivision signs shall not have an area exceeding fifty (50) square feet, nor shall the sign exceed ten feet (10') in length. The overall height of the sign shall not exceed ten feet (10').
D. Proximity To Other Signs: Subdivision signs shall not be placed closer than six hundred feet (600') to another subdivision sign, nor within three feet (3') from the street right of way. Subdivision signs placed in a corner cutoff area may not exceed three feet (3') in overall height.
E. Lighting: Illumination of any sign, sales office or model home shall be concentrated only upon the area of the sign, office or model home, and shall not project glare upon any street or adjacent property. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
Businesses in commercial zoning districts shall be permitted to display window signs, subject to the following regulations:
A. No time limit is placed on the display of window signs.
B. The area of a window sign shall be calculated as the gross window area for all the windows on the same floor, building frontage or facing the same direction. Buildings with setbacks facing the same direction shall be considered one side for the purposes of calculating window sign area.
C. Window signs may cover no more than twenty five percent (25%) of the total window area of the business, as defined in subsection B of this section.
D. Between November 15 and January 10, window signs may cover up to fifty percent (50%) of the total window area of the business.
E. Public service fliers or posters shall be exempt from the area limits specified above.
F. No permit is required for window signs.
G. Window signs shall be repaired as necessary to maintain an attractive appearance. Unacceptable sign conditions include, but are not limited to: broken, faded or missing letters, broken, faded or missing sign faces or any other portion of the sign, chipped or peeling paint, missing or inoperative lights, exposed mechanical or electrical components. Failure to respond to a written request from the city to perform maintenance work shall result in removal of the sign. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)
ARTICLE IX. SIGN CODE ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
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