Chapter 15.148
SIGNS
Sections:
Article I . In General
15.148.010   Purpose.
15.148.015   Government messages and signs.
15.148.020   Definitions.
15.148.025   Message substitution.
15.148.026   Location of noncommercial messages.
Article II . Permits
15.148.030   Sign permit generally required.
15.148.040   Permission of property owner.
15.148.050   Application for a sign permit.
15.148.060   Issuance of sign permits.
15.148.070   Effect of issuance.
15.148.080   Fees.
15.148.090   Inspection of signs.
Article III . Signs Permitted in Zoning Districts of City
15.148.100   Regulations established.
15.148.110   Residential zones.
15.148.120   A agricultural zone.
15.148.125   RMX residential mixed-use zone.
15.148.130   OB office building, R-O residential office and H hospital zones.
15.148.140   SC shopping center and HC highway commercial zones.
15.148.150   C-1 limited commercial zone.
15.148.160   C-2 and C-4 commercial, M-1, M-2, and M-T industrial zones.
15.148.165   EC employment center zones.
15.148.170   M-1 (5) and M-2 (5) industrial park zones.
15.148.180   F flood zone.
15.148.190   CBD-SPD and arts and entertainment district.
15.148.191   ESC sign district.
15.148.193   Railyards SPD.
15.148.195   TO transit overlay zone.
Article IV . General Requirements and Limitations
15.148.200   Additional regulations established.
15.148.210   Maximum sign area.
15.148.220   Corner lots.
15.148.230   Projecting signs must be double-faced-Exception.
15.148.240   Access regulated.
15.148.250   Off-site signs and billboards on residentially used property.
15.148.260   Off-site signs and billboards near residences.
15.148.274   Sign clearance and illumination regulated.
15.148.280   Location and depth of flat signs.
15.148.290   Conditional use permit required-Rotating signs.
15.148.300   Conditional use permit required-Roof signs.
15.148.310   Height regulations for signs on parapet walls, sloping and shed roofs.
15.148.320   Detached signs-Number of panels.
15.148.330   Detached signs-Projection over public right-of-way.
15.148.340   Detached signs--Projection over canopy.
15.148.350   Detached signs-Minimum clearance.
15.148.360   Detached signs-Embellishment.
15.148.370   Projecting signs-Revocable permit.
15.148.380   Projecting signs-Maximum distance of projection.
15.148.390   Projecting signs-Maximum area.
15.148.400   Projecting signs-Minimum height above sidewalk.
15.148.410   Projecting signs-Distance from wall.
15.148.420   Projecting signs-Angle of projection.
15.148.430   Projecting signs-Location and projection above alleys.
15.148.440   Projecting signs-Materials.
15.148.450   Signs to be designed as integrated architectural features.
15.148.460   Signs on architectural projections extending over a public right-of-way.
15.148.470   Signs located on architectural projections not extending over a public right-of-way.
15.148.480   Signs located on awnings or canopies.
15.148.490   Signs for other than ground floor use.
15.148.500   Moving, relocating or altering signs.
Article V . Construction Specifications
15.148.510   Compliance with building code.
15.148.520   Wind loads.
15.148.530   Supports and braces.
15.148.540   Sign anchoring.
15.148.550   Detached signs.
15.148.560   Glass.
15.148.570   Electric signs.
15.148.580   Strength of parapet wall.
15.148.590   Identification tag.
Article VI . Exempt Signs
15.148.600   Exempt signs generally.
Article VII . Prohibited Signs
15.148.610   Generally.
15.148.620   Traffic hazards.
15.148.630   Public areas, removal, liability for costs.
15.148.640   Animated and intensely light signs.
15.148.650   Moving.
15.148.660   Miscellaneous signs and posters.
15.148.670   Other prohibited signs.
15.148.680   Billboards.
15.148.690   Outline tubing.
15.148.700   Parking of advertising vehicles prohibited.
15.148.710   Emission of sound, odor or visible matter.
15.148.720   Fixed balloon signs.
Article VIII . Maintenance of Signs
15.148.730   Generally.
15.148.740   Abandoned signs.
15.148.750   Dangerous of defective signs.
15.148.760   Illegal signs.
15.148.770   Street improvement projects.
Article IX . Nonconforming Signs and Uses
15.148.780   Signs for legal nonconforming uses.
15.148.790   Alteration or removal of certain nonconforming signs.
15.148.800   Notice of nonconforming signs.
15.148.810   Signs hereafter rendered nonconforming.
15.148.815   Relocation of off-site signs pursuant to relocation agreements.
Article X . Removal and Disposition of Signs
15.148.820   Removal of signs by director of building inspections.
15.148.830   Disposal of signs-Fees.
Article XI . Special Signs and Sign Districts
15.148.840   Freeway-Designation as landscaped freeway.
15.148.850   Freeway-Off-site signs and billboards.
15.148.860   Freeway-On-site signs.
15.148.870   Neighborhood signs.
15.148.885   Signs on multiple-family structures.
15.148.900   Construction-site signs.
15.148.910   Permanent window signs.
15.148.920   Signs for large entertainment venues.
15.148.925   Digital signs in regional shopping centers.
15.148.930   Special sign districts.
15.148.940   Special sign districts-Proceeding initiated by planning and design commission.
15.148.950   Planned unit development signs.
15.148.960   Special planning district signs.
15.148.965   Agreements for digital billboards.
Article XII . Indemnification by Sign Hangers
15.148.970   Indemnification of city.
15.148.980   Liability insurance required.
Article XIII . Variances
15.148.990   Generally.
15.148.1000   Variance powers-Construction codes advisory and appeals board.
15.148.1010   Variance powers-Planning and design commission.
15.148.1020   Variance powers-Zoning administrator.
15.148.1030   Use variance.
15.148.1040   Application-Evidence required to be shown.
15.148.1050   Fee.
15.148.1060   Hearing.
Article XIV . Conditional Use Permits
15.148.1070   Authority for conditional use permits.
15.148.1080   Delegation to zoning administrator.
15.148.1090   Application.
15.148.1100   Fee.
15.148.1110   Hearing.
Article XV . Appeals
15.148.1120   Appeals from decision of planning director.
15.148.1130   Appeals from decision of planning and design commission.
15.148.1140   Appeals from decision of construction codes advisory and appeals board.
15.148.1150   Hearing procedure.
Article XVI . Enforcement
15.148.1160   Violation of chapter a public nuisance-Infraction.
Article XVII . Definitions
15.148.1170   Generally.