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.
The purpose of the sign regulations set forth in this chapter shall be to eliminate potential hazards to motorists and pedestrians; to encourage signs which, by their good design, are integrated with and harmonious to the buildings and sites which they occupy, and which eliminate excessive and confusing sign displays; to preserve and improve the appearance of the city as a place in which to live and to work and as an attraction to nonresidents who come to visit or trade; to safeguard and enhance property values; to protect public and private investment in buildings and open spaces; to supplement and be a part of the regulations imposed and the plan set forth under the Planning and Development Code; and to promote the public health, safety and general welfare. (Ord. 2013-0021 § 57; prior code § 3.02.030)
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