A. Scope: Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, this section shall take precedence and imposes additional restrictions for signs within commercial and industrial zones on Telegraph Road from 300 East to 300 West, Washington Parkway from Telegraph Road to Commerce Way, and all along 300 East.
B. Special Standards: Except for signs along the cross streets of corner lots and along I-15, where they are at least two hundred fifty feet (250') from the rights of way of the above listed streets, freestanding signs are hereby limited to monument type signs with the following design standards:
1. Height: The maximum height of a sign shall not exceed ten feet (10') from adjacent natural grade.
2. Size: The size of a sign be limited to seventy five (75) square feet for properties with up to one hundred feet (100') of frontage on a public road. An additional one square foot of sign area may be allowed for each two feet (2') of public road frontage, up to a maximum size of one hundred (100) square feet per sign. If a common signage plan is approved, the size of a sign may be increased an additional twenty five percent (25%) in area, to a maximum size of one hundred twenty five (125) square feet. (Ord. 2015-10, 4-8-2015)
3. Location: Signs must be located on private property and not within any existing or planned public right of way as identified in the city transportation master plan. Signs shall not obstruct visibility at driveway entrances and exits, intersections and other points along the roadway. Signs in the downtown mixed use zone shall be outside of the front yard and street side yard setbacks and shall not interfere with any sidewalk or pedestrianway. (Ord. 2008-33, 11-12-2008; amd. Ord. 2009-14, 10-14-2009)
4. Multiple Signs: Each parcel of property or commercial complex may have one monument type sign. One additional monument type sign is permitted if the property has more than two hundred feet (200') of frontage on a public road. Where two (2) freestanding signs are constructed, they shall be separated by at least one hundred feet (100'). A third monument type sign is permitted for properties with more than four hundred feet (400') of frontage on a public road, and a fourth monument type sign is permitted for properties with six hundred feet (600') or more of public road frontage. All monument type signs shall be separated by at least one hundred feet (100').
5. Materials: Sign materials shall be similar to or compatible with the main structure which they identify. Signs shall be constructed predominantly of natural materials such as redwood, ceramic tile, masonry, stucco, stone, or materials which simulate the referenced materials. Letters may be illuminated and of a plastic, metal or similar material, including neon. Requests to use alternative materials may be approved by the zoning administrator or a designated representative. Flashing lights, rotating parts or other animation is not permitted. A changeable copy (automatic) sign or promotional board is permitted when part of a larger sign.
6. Background: The sign background shall be finished in subdued earth tone colors. "Earth tones" may be defined in this context to include the full spectrum of soil and clay colors. Acceptable spectrums include off whites to deep browns and reddish browns, grays, grayish greens to dark greens, and black. Letters shall provide sufficient contrast to be easily legible. Overall color scheme shall complement the color scheme of the main structure. Registered national trademarks are permitted as part of the sign. Bright "Day-Glo" or fluorescent colors are prohibited.
7. Variances: In accordance with chapter 4, article A of this title, the board of adjustment is authorized to hear requests for variances from these special standards.
8. Other Signs: Entrance and exit signs, awning signs, flat signs, wall signs, marquee signs, projecting signs, and roof signs are permitted subject to the provisions contained elsewhere in this chapter. (Ord. 2003-05, 3-12-2003)