21A.46.095: SIGN REGULATIONS FOR TRANSIT STATION AREA DISTRICT:

The following regulations shall apply to signs permitted in the Transit Station Area District. Any sign not expressly permitted by these district regulations is prohibited.

   A.   Sign Regulations For The TSA Transit Station Area District:

      1.   Purpose: Sign regulations for the TSA District are intended to provide for appropriate signage oriented primarily to pedestrian and mass transit traffic.

      2.   Applicability: Regulations in subsection A3 of this section shall apply to all lots within the TSA District.

      3.   Sign Type, Size And Height Standards:

STANDARDS FOR THE TRANSIT STATION AREA DISTRICT (TSA)

Types Of Signs Permitted	Maximum Area Per Sign Face	Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1	Minimum Setback2	Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type	Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3
Awning/canopy signs	1 square foot per linear foot of storefront (sign area only)	See note 1	May extend 6 feet from face of building, but no more than 2 feet from back of curb6	1 per street frontage	None
Construction sign	64 square feet	12 feet	5 feet or on construction fence	2 per building	None
Flat sign (general building orientation)	1.5 square feet per linear foot of building face5	See note 1	n/a	1 per building face	None
Flat sign (storefront orientation)4	1.5 square feet per linear foot of store frontage5	See note 1	n/a	1 per business or storefront	None
Marquee sign	Subject only to subsection 21A.46.070O of this chapter			1 per storefront	None
Monument sign	100 square feet	12 feet	None	1 per street frontage
Nameplate, identifying building name	3 square feet	8 feet	n/a	1 per building	None
New development sign	80 square feet	12 feet	5 feet	1 per development	None
Political sign	32 square feet	8 feet	5 feet	No limit	None
Private directional sign	8 square feet	4 feet	5 feet	No limit	None
Projecting business storefront sign	4 square feet per side; 8 square feet total	Sign face limited to 2 feet in height1	May extend 4 feet from the face of the building, but no more than 2 feet from back of curb6	1 per business entry to the street	None
Projecting parking entry sign	4 square feet per side; 8 square feet total	See note 1. Sign face limited to 2 feet in height	May extend 4 feet from the face of the building, but no more than 2 feet from back of curb6	1 per driveway or parking lot entry	None
Public safety sign	8 square feet	6 feet	5 feet	No limit	None
Real estate sign	64 square feet	12 feet	5 feet	1 per building	None
Window sign	25% of total frontage window area per use	See note 1	n/a	No limit	None

 

Notes:

   1.   For height limits on building signs, see subsection 21A.46.070J of this chapter.

   2.   Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.

   3.   The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined.

   4.   Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.

   5.   A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign.

   6.   Public property lease and insurance required for projection over property line.

(Ord. 46-17, 2017)

21A.46.096: SIGN REGULATIONS FOR THE FORM BASED AND FORM BASED MIXED USE DISTRICTS:

The following regulations shall apply to signs permitted in the form based and form based mixed use zoning districts. Any sign not expressly permitted by these district regulations is prohibited.

   A.   Sign Regulations for the Form Based and Form Based Mixed Use Districts:

      1.   Purpose: Sign regulations for the form based and form based mixed use zoning districts are intended to provide appropriate signage oriented primarily to pedestrian and mass transit traffic.

      2.   Applicability: This subsection applies to all signs located within the form based and form based mixed use zoning districts. This subsection is intended to list all permitted signs in the zone. All other regulations in this chapter shall apply.

   B.   Sign Type, Size and Height Standards:

      1.     A-Frame Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
A-frame sign		P	P	P	P	P	Quantity	1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners may have 2.
							Width	Maximum of 2 feet. Any portion of the frame (the support structure) may extend up to 6 inches in any direction beyond the sign face.
							Height	Maximum of 3 feet. Any portion of the frame (the support structure) may extend up to 6 inches in any direction beyond the sign face.
							Placement	On public sidewalk or private property.
							Obstruction free area	Minimum of 8 feet must be maintained at all times for pedestrian passage.

 

      2.   Awning or Canopy Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Awning or canopy sign	P	P	P	P	P	P	Quantity	1 per window or entrance.
							Width	Equal to the width of the window.
							Projection	No maximum depth from building facade, however design subject to mitigation of rainfall and snowfall runoff, conflict avoidance with tree canopy, and issuance of encroachment permits where required. The awning or canopy can project a maximum of 2 feet into a special purpose corridor.
							Clearance	Minimum of 10 feet of vertical clearance.
							Letters and logos	Allowed on vertical portions of sign only.
							Location permitted	Private property or a public street. Signs can face a special purpose corridor but must be located on private property. All signs are subject to the requirements of the revocable permitting process.

 

      3.   Construction Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Construction sign (see definition in this chapter)	P	P	P	P	P	P	Quantity	1 per construction site.
							Height	Maximum of 8 feet. Maximum of 12 feet in FB-MU and MU-8.
							Area	Maximum of 64 square feet.
							Location permitted	Private property or a public street. Signs can face the special purpose corridor, but must be located on private property.

 

      4.   Flat Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Flat sign		P	P	P	P	P	Quantity	1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners may have 2.
							Width	Maximum of 90% of width of leasable space. No maximum width in FB-MU and MU-8.
							Height	Maximum of 3 feet. No maximum height in FB-MU and MU-8.
							Area	1-1/2 square feet per linear foot of store frontage.
							Projection	Maximum of 1 foot.

 

      5.   Flat Sign (building orientation):

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Flat sign (building orientation)			P			P	Quantity	1 per building face.
							Height	May not extend above the roof line or top of parapet wall.
							Area	1-1/2 square feet per linear foot of building frontage.

 

      6.   Marquee Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Marquee sign			P			P	Quantity	1 per building.
							Width	Maximum of 90% of width of leasable space.
							Height	May not extend above the roof of the building.
							Area	1-1/2 square feet per linear foot of building frontage.
							Projection	Maximum of 6 feet. May project into right of way a maximum of 4 feet provided the sign is a minimum of 12 feet above the sidewalk grade.

 

      7.   Monument Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Monument sign			P			P	Quantity	1 per building.
							Setback	5 feet.
							Height	Maximum of 20 feet.
							Area	1 square feet per linear foot of building frontage.

 

      8.   Nameplate Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Nameplate sign	P	P	P	P	P	P	Quantity	1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners may have 2.
							Area	Maximum of 3 square feet.

 

      9.   New Development Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
New Development sign			P			P	Quantity	1 per street frontage.
							Setback	5 feet.
							Height	12 feet.
							Area	200 square feet.

 

      10.   Private Directional Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Private directional sign (see definition in this chapter)	P	P	P	P	P	P	Quantity	No limit.
							Height	Maximum of 5 feet.
							Area	Maximum of 8 square feet.
							Restriction	May not contain business name or logo.
							Location permitted	Private property or public street. Signs can face the special purpose corridor but must be located on private property. All signs are subject to the requirements of the revocable permitting process.

 

      11.    Projecting Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Projecting sign		P	P	P	P	P	Quantity	1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners may have 2.
							Clearance	Minimum of 8 feet above sidewalk/walkway.
							Area	6 square feet per side, 12 square feet total.
							Projection	Maximum of 4 feet from building façade.
							Location permitted	Private property or public street. Signs can face the special purpose corridor but must be located on private property. All signs are subject to the requirements of the revocable permitting process.

 

      12.   Projecting Parking Entry Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Projecting parking entry sign (see projecting sign graphic)			P	P	P	P	Quantity	1 per parking entry.
							Clearance	Minimum of 8 feet above sidewalk/walkway .
							Height	Maximum of 2 feet.
							Area	4 square feet per side, 8 square feet total.
							Projection	Maximum of 4 feet from building facade for public and private streets. Maximum of 2 feet within the special purpose corridor.
							Location permitted	Private property or public street. Signs can face the special purpose corridor but must be located on private property. All signs are subject to the requirements of the revocable permitting process.

 

      13.   Public Safety Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Public safety sign (see definition in this chapter)	P	P	P	P	P	P	Quantity	No limit.
							Height	Maximum of 6 feet.
							Area	8 square feet.
							Projection	Maximum of 1 foot.
							Location permitted	Private property or public street. Signs can face the special purpose corridor but must be located on private property. All signs are subject to the requirements of the revocable permitting process.

 

      14.    Real Estate Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Real estate sign	P	P	P		P	P	Quantity	1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners may have 2.
							Height	Maximum of 12 feet.
							Area	32 square feet. 64 square feet in FB-MU and MU-8.
							Location permitted	Private property or public street. Signs can face the special purpose corridor but must be located on private property. All signs are subject to the requirements of the revocable permitting process.

 

      15.   Window Sign:

 

Sign Type	FB-UN1	FB-UN2	FB-M U	FB-SC	FB-SE	MU-8	Specifications
Window sign		P	P	P	P	P	Quantity	1 per window.
							Height	Maximum of 3 feet.
							Area	Maximum of 25% of window area.

 

(Ord. 64-24, 2024: Ord. 38-24, 2024: Ord. 75-23, 2023: Ord. 23-16, 2016)

21A.46.100: SIGN REGULATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS:

The following regulations shall apply to signs permitted in the manufacturing districts. Any sign not expressly permitted by these district regulations is prohibited.

   A.   Sign Regulations For The Manufacturing Districts:

      1.   Purpose: Sign regulations for the manufacturing districts are intended to provide for appropriate identification of industrial and manufacturing uses. Signage should enhance the aesthetics of the districts, rather than clutter the area. Supportive commercial signage should be in scale with industrial signage.

      2.   Applicability: Regulations in subsection A3 of this section shall apply to all lots within the M-1, M-2 and M-1A districts.

      3.   Sign Type, Size and Height Standards:

STANDARDS FOR THE MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS

Types Of Signs Permitted	Maximum Area Per Sign Face	Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1	Minimum Setback2	Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type	Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3
Awning/ canopy signs	1 square foot per linear foot of storefront (sign area only)	See note 1	May extend 6 feet from face of building, but shall not cross a property line	1 per first floor door/wind ow	None
Canopy, drive-through	40% of canopy face if signage is on 2 faces; 20% of canopy face if signs are on 4 faces	See note 1	n/a	1 per canopy face	None
Construction sign	64 square feet	12 feet	10 feet	1 per street frontage	None
Development entry sign	160 square feet maximum per sign; 200 square feet total for 2 signs	10 feet	10 feet		1 per street frontage
Flat sign (storefront orientation)4	2 square feet per linear foot of store frontage6	See note 1	n/a	1 per business or storefront	None
Monument sign5	150 square feet	5 feet at the minimum setback and increases 1 foot for each additional 1 foot of setback for a maximum of 20 feet	5 feet	1 sign for the first 100' of street frontage and 1 additional sign for every additional 250' of street frontage. Each sign shall be separated by at least 150'.	1 sign for the first 100' of street frontage and 1 additional sign for every additional 250' of street frontage. Each sign shall be separated by at least 150'.
New development sign	160 square feet per sign; 200 square feet total	12 feet	10 feet	1 per street frontage	None
Pole sign5	1 square foot per linear foot of street frontage; 200 square feet maximum for a single business, 300 square feet maximum for multiple businesses	25 feet	15 feet	1 per street frontage	1 sign per street frontage
Political sign	32 square feet	8 feet	10 feet	No limit	None
Private directional sign	8 square feet	4 feet	5 feet	No limit	None
Projecting Business Storefront Sign	6 square feet per sign side; total of 12 square feet	n/a	May extend 4 feet from face of the building but no closer than 2 feet to the back of curb. Minimum height of 8 feet above sidewalk.7	1 per leasable space or entry.	None
Public safety sign	8 square feet	6 feet	10 feet	No limit	None
Real estate sign	64 square feet	12 feet	10 feet	1 per street frontage	None
Sexually oriented business signs	See Section 21A.36.140
Wall sign or flat sign4	1.5 square feet per linear foot of each building face	See note 1	n/a	1 per building face	None
Window sign	25% of total frontage window area per floor	See note 1	n/a	No limit	None

 

Notes:

   1.   For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter.

   2.   Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.

   3.   The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined.

   4.   Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.

   5.   See Subsection 21A.46.100.A.4.a.

   6.   A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign.

   7.   Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy.

      4.   Supplementary Regulations:

         a.   Lot Frontage Requirements: A minimum lot frontage of one hundred feet (100') shall be required for pole signs or monument signs. (Ord. 3- 25, 2025: Ord. 71-24, 2024: Ord. 64-24, 2024: Ord. 17-14, 2014)

21A.46.110: SIGN REGULATIONS FOR DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS:

The following regulations shall apply to signs permitted in the downtown districts. Any sign not expressly permitted by these district regulations is prohibited.

   A.   Sign Regulations For The D-1 And D-4 Downtown Districts:

      1.   Purpose: Signage in the D-1 and D-4 downtown districts should reflect the unique character of the downtown as a regional center for commercial, cultural, entertainment and civic activity. Sign regulations for these districts are intended to allow for the design of signage that complements the downtown's dynamic physical and functional characteristics.

      2.   Applicability: Regulations in subsection A3a of this section shall apply to all uses within the D-1 and D-4 districts.

      3.   Sign Type, Size and Height Standards:

         a.   D-1 and D-4 Districts: