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)