15.148.460   Signs on architectural projections extending over a public right-of-way.
   The following regulations shall apply to signs which are located on or attached to or which are integral parts of an architectural projection which extends over a public right-of-way.
   A.   No sign attached to or which is an integral part of the face of an architectural projection shall extend above or below the face of such projection.
   B.   A sign erected on top of an architectural projection shall not exceed a maximum height of two feet above the upper edge of such projection. If directly illuminated, such sign shall be of internal illumination only.
   C.   A sign may be placed entirely below and may be supported by an architectural projection of a building when such architectural projection is designed to carry the additional weight of such signs. Such signs shall not exceed six feet in length or sixteen (16) inches in height. Such signs shall not project beyond the face of the architectural projection or more than ten (10) feet from the face of the building. Such signs, if illuminated, shall be double-faced signs with a minimum of four inches and a maximum of eighteen (18) inches between faces. No exposed tubing or incandescent lamps are allowed. All such lighting devices shall be protected by acceptable shatterproof material. Such signs shall be not less than eight feet above the sidewalk, shall be placed perpendicular to the face of the building, and located only at the entrance thereto.
   D.   No sign may be erected on or attached to an architectural projection in such a manner as to constitute a hazard to firefighters or other emergency responders climbing a ladder placed against such architectural projection. (Ord. 2016-0010 § 24; prior code § 3.05.106)