15.04.609.090

Other

• Changeable copy limit20 pct

  Non-electronic changeable copy shall represent no more than 20 percent of total allowable sign area. Copy shall not be changed more than once every 24 hours.

• Exempt sign types

  Address signs conforming to Building Code; commercial displays on vehicles; flags (max 1 per lot, max height 30 ft, max size 48 sq ft); interior signs; mobile vendor signs (max 8 sq ft); official notices; public carrier graphics; small signs (<4 sq ft); traffic control signs; window signs in non-residential districts (max 25% of window area).

• Illumination standards

  Sign lighting must not create nuisance. External light sources must be shielded and filtered per Table 15.04.609.090-J(2). Light sources shall be hard-wired fluorescent or equal efficiency; incandescent prohibited except historic. Illuminated signs adjacent to residential areas shall be controlled by rheostat.

• Materials requirement

  Signs shall be made of sturdy, durable materials. Paper, cardboard, or other rapid-deterioration materials only for temporary signs. Fabric signs restricted to awnings, canopies, flags, and temporary signs.

• Message substitution

  A noncommercial message may be substituted for any commercial message without additional approval, subject to limitations.

• Permitted sign locations

  Building signs must be parallel to building wall, canopy fascia, or mansard roof. Window signs must be within 24 inches of inner surface. Under canopy signs require 7 ft clearance (8 ft over public right-of-way). Pylon/monument signs oriented toward parking lot, mall, street, driveway, alley. Building signs shall not project more than 12 inches from building face.

• ProhibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. sign types

  Animated, flashing, blinking, reflecting, revolving, or other similar sign with visibly moving or rotating parts; air-activated graphics; commercial mascots; electronic signs and digital displays except fuel price signs and readerboards; general advertising; outdoor advertising displays (billboards); mobile billboards; roof signs; search lights and klieg lights; signs in public right-of-way without encroachment permit; signs on doors/windows/fire escapes; signs creating traffic hazard; signs producing noise/emissions; snipe signs.

• Sign area calculation

  Sign area includes entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing all sign elements. Double-faced signs with faces <=2 ft apart or <=45 degrees count as one face. Multi-faced signs sum areas as specified. Three-dimensional signs use sum of two adjacent sides of smallest cube.

• Clearance from utilities

  Signs and supporting structures shall maintain clearance from electrical conductors, communications equipment, lines, underground facilities and conduits.