A. Purpose and Applicability. This Section establishes standards for signs associated with specific types of land uses in Agricultural and Residential zones. Unless otherwise specified below, each sign type also is subject to the standards established in Section 17.48.110, Standards for Specific Sign Types.
B. Permanent Commercial Signs Prohibited for Residential Zones. Unless otherwise allowed or exempted by this Chapter, permanent signs displaying a commercial message are prohibited in Residential Zones.
C. Permanent Noncommercial Signs Allowed on Residential Properties. The aggregate sign area allowance for all permanent noncommercial signs on a developed lot or site in Residential Zones, excluding exempt signs or signs otherwise allowed by this Chapter, is 8 square feet.
D. Temporary Signs Allowed on Residential Properties. The aggregate sign area allowance for all temporary signs on a developed lot or site, or on the common area of a fully developed residential subdivision with 5 or more parcels, or on the common area of fully developed multi-family apartment or condominium complexes with 5 or more units, excluding exempt signs or signs otherwise allowed by this Chapter, is 24 square feet, 4 square feet of which may be used as general advertising for hire. For an undeveloped lot or site not subject to regulation pursuant to subsection E, the basic sign area allowance for all temporary signs is 16 square feet, all of which may be used as general advertising for hire.
1. Sign Types, Materials and Maintenance. Allowable temporary signs include portable signs, window signs, or banners. Portable signs shall be constructed of materials and maintained as set forth in Section 17.48.130.B.4 below, temporary window signs shall be constructed of materials and maintained as set forth in Section 17.48.130.C.5 below, and banners shall be constructed of materials and maintained as set forth in Section 17.48.130.D.2 below. All temporary signs shall also be maintained in accordance with Section 17.48.170.
2. Location. Signs may be posted or displayed from the yard, window, door, balcony, or outside wall of a building.
3. Maximum Height. Six feet for freestanding signs. Banner and window signs must not be more than 12 feet above grade.
4. Maximum Size. The maximum sign area for any individual sign shall be 16 square feet.
E. Temporary Signs on Developing Residential Properties.
1. The aggregate sign area allowance for all temporary signs on residential zoned property for which a building permit has been issued for purposes of constructing a single-family home or multi-family apartment complex, excluding exempt signs or signs otherwise allowed by this Chapter, is 32 square feet.
a. Duration. Temporary signs shall be allowed on a developing residential lot or site after the building permit has been issued and shall be removed upon its expiration, cancellation or termination.
b. Sign Types. Signs may be portable signs, window signs, or banners.
c. Maximum Height. Eight feet for freestanding signs. Banners and window signs must not be more than 12 feet above grade.
2. Temporary signs on a developing residential subdivision for which at least one final subdivision map has been issued pursuant to Chapter 16.24 are allowed as follows:
a. Duration. Temporary signs shall be allowed on a developing residential subdivision site after the first final subdivision map of an approved tentative subdivision map is recorded and shall be removed when all of the lots shown on the approved tentative subdivision map are sold. However, once individual lots or sites are developed and sold, Section 17.48.090.D above shall apply to those developed and sold lots or sites.
b. External Temporary Signage. Temporary signs located and intended to be viewed from the public streets surrounding a developing residential subdivision may be erected and maintained within the boundaries of the subdivision in accordance with the sign area allowance above. The basic sign area allowance for external temporary signage is the greater of 64 square feet, or 32 square feet for every 300 lineal feet that the subdivision site fronts upon a public street. External temporary signage shall be non-illuminated, shall not be made or constructed from cloth, bunting, plastic, paper or similar material, and shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of Section 17.48.170. Dimensions for temporary external signage shall not exceed four feet by eight feet per sign and 32 square feet per sign face, or a height of eight feet, or if located behind an exterior wall of a residential subdivision, at a height not to exceed 12 feet. The signs shall be no closer than 300 feet from each other.
c. Internal Temporary Signage. Additional portable signs, banners and flags may be maintained within the boundaries of a residential subdivision, provided that they are predominantly not viewable from the exterior of the developing residential subdivision, and do not create a safety hazard by obstructing the clear view of pedestrian and vehicular traffic within the developing residential subdivision. Inflatable portable signs may only be displayed on Saturdays and Sundays. Portable signs shall be constructed of materials and maintained as set forth in Section 17.48.130.B.4 below and banners shall be constructed of materials and maintained as set forth in Section 17.48.130.D.2 below. All internal temporary signs shall also be maintained in accordance with Section 17.48.170.
d. Wall Mounted Banners. Banners or wall mounted temporary signs not exceeding 80 square feet in the aggregate are allowed on an exterior wall of a residential subdivision.
F. Agricultural Zones. Permanent commercial signs incidental to agricultural operations conducted in Agricultural Zones may be erected subject to the following standards:
1. Maximum Number of Signs. One sign per street frontage, which may be either a freestanding sign or a wall sign.
2. Location. Signs shall be setback a minimum of five feet from the public right-of-way.
3. Maximum Sign Area per Sign. 32 square feet.
4. Maximum Height. Six feet.
G. Public and Quasi-Public Uses. Signs for Public and Quasi-Public uses located in Agricultural and Residential Zones may be erected subject to the following standards. Public and Quasi-Public uses are those identified as permitted or conditionally permitted pursuant to Chapter 17.52.
1. Maximum Number of Signs: One freestanding sign and one wall sign.
2. Maximum Sign Area per Sign: Freestanding signs shall not be more than 35 square feet in area. Wall signs shall not be more than 36 square feet in area.
3. Maximum Sign Height. Freestanding signs shall not be more than 6 feet in height above grade. Wall mounted signs shall not be more than 12 feet in height above grade.
4. Setback, Freestanding Signs: Freestanding signs shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet from the public right-of-way.
5. Illumination: Signs may be internally illuminated.
Figure 17.48.090(G): Public and Quasi-Public Uses
H. Entrance Signs. Entrance signs for residential subdivisions with 5 or more than residential parcels, or multi-family apartment or condominium complexes with 5 or more units, shall be permitted subject to the following standards:
1. Maximum Number: Two signs per entrance.
2. Maximum Sign Face per Sign: 20 square feet.
3. Maximum Height: Six feet.
4. Maximum Projection: 12 inches from sign surface.
5. Location: Entrance signs may be attached to a wall, fence, or project identification feature located at or within 100 feet of the entrance to a development.
6. Illumination. Entrance signs may be externally illuminated.
Figure 17.48.090(H): Entrance Signs
(Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: Ord. 2016-11 § 2 (part), 2016)