(A) Unless expressly allowed by this section, signs with commercial copy are prohibited in residential zones. Onsite commercial nonconforming signs may remain on display until the business ceases operation.
(B) Unless expressly allowed by this section, illuminated signs are prohibited. Temporary noncommercial signs may be displayed in residential neighborhoods during the time period between November 15 and January 5. Such displays may be illuminated and do not require a permit.
TABLE 48-3 Signs in Residential Zones by Type of Use | ||||
Use | Type of Sign and Number Permitted | Size Restrictions | Other Regulations | |
Maximum Area per Sign | Height Restrictions | |||
Single-family and Duplex Units | Residential Sign: 2 per lot | 2 sf. | No higher than 5 ft. above the average finished grade level of the lot or building site or 8 ft. above such level if mounted on a building wall. | Signs must not be constructed of reflective materials, but may be illuminated. However, the illumination source must not exceed 25 watts. |
Single-family and Duplex Units | 2 on-site directional signs (monument style only) | 80 sf. | 6 ft. above grade maximum | 1. On-site signs must not be located or project beyond the building site nor beyond the ultimate street line, if any. 2. No such sign may be located within 500 ft. of any freeway right-of-way. 3. The term of any permit for such signs is 18 months or when the last of the units in the subdivision is have been sold, whichever occurs first. 4. As a condition for issuing a building permit for such sign, the sign owner must provide the city with a written right of entry to the property. |
Single-family and Duplex Units | 2 off-site directional signs (monument only) | 36 sf for any combination of signs at a single location | 6 ft. above grade maximum | Off-site subdivision directional signs must be a minimum of 500 feet apart. |
Apartment, Condominiums, Townhomes, and similar developments | 1 wall sign per development for identification purposes only | 12 sf | 8 ft. maximum | 1.Such signs must not contain any commercial or advertising copy, other than the occupation of any occupant. 2.Signs may be constructed of reflective materials or illuminated. However, the illumination source must not exceed 25 watts. |
1 monument sign per street or parking lot frontage | 32 sf | 6 ft. maximum | ||
Public or Semi-public Uses in Residential Zone | 1 wall sign per development | 12 sf | 8 ft. maximum | Such signs must not contain any commercial or advertising copy. |
1 monument sign per street or parking lot frontage | 32 sf | 6 ft. maximum | ||
Abbreviations: sf = square feet; ft. = feet
(Ord. 1122, passed 10-18-04)