Chapter 19.620

Signage

• Blade sign must be attached to building

  All blade signs shall be attached to a building, not a pole or other structure. (19.620.080.B.8.d)

• Blade sign maximum area per linear foot of frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street.1 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000./ft

  The maximum area of a blade sign shall not exceed one square foot per linear foot of building frontage. (19.620.080.B.8.b)

• Blade sign maximum projection above third story6 ft

  Above the third story, no blade sign shall project more than six feet from the face of the building wall. (19.620.080.B.8.e.ii)

• Blade sign maximum projection on first or second story4 ft

  On the first or second story, no blade sign shall project more than four feet. (19.620.080.B.8.e.i)

• Minimum building frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street. for blade sign50 ft

  Blade signs are permitted for businesses in Commercial and Mixed-Use Zones with a minimum of 50 lineal feet of building frontage. (19.620.080.B.8)

• Blade sign minimum clearance above grade8 ft

  All blade signs shall be a minimum of eight feet above the grade of the adjoining pedestrian right-of-way. (19.620.080.B.8.c.ii)

• Blade sign prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. over public alley

  No sign may project over a public alley. (19.620.080.B.8.e.iv)

• Electronic message change frequency (non-residential)8 sec

  The copy of electronically displayed messages may change no more frequently than once every eight seconds. (19.620.080.D.3.a)

• ProhibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. illumination hours for changeable copy signs near residential

  Shall not be illuminated between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. (19.620.080.D.3.a)

• Electronic message changes per day in residential districts2 per day

  Signs located in a residential district or readily visible from a residential property shall not be changed more than twice during any 24 hour period. (19.620.080.D.3.a)

• College/university sign area (site >=15 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.)65 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One maximum 65 square foot, 15 foot high static or changeable copy on-premises pylon sign or 65 square foot static or changeable copy building sign. (19.620.080.D.3.e)

• College/university sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. (site >=15 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.)15 ft

  One maximum 65 square foot, 15 foot high static or changeable copy on-premises pylon sign. (19.620.080.D.3.e)

• Construction site sign maximum area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Unlighted freestanding or wall signs not exceeding 32 square feet in area and ten feet in height are allowed in all zones. (19.620.090.B.4)

• Construction site sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.10 ft

  Unlighted freestanding or wall signs not exceeding 32 square feet in area and ten feet in height are allowed in all zones. (19.620.090.B.4)

• Design review required for permanent signs in nonresidential/mixed-use

  The design and placement of any permanent sign erected in a nonresidential or mixed-use district is subject to review under the Citywide Sign and Design Guidelines. (19.620.080.B.1)

• Drive-thru menu board message changes per day3 per day

  Menu boards may contain electronically displayed messages that are static, change no more than three times during any 24-hour period. (19.620.080.D.3.i)

• EMC automatic dimming required

  All electronic message displays shall be equipped with a sensor or other device that automatically determines ambient illumination. (19.620.080.D.4.d)

• EMC maximum illumination above ambient0.3 foot-candles

  The luminance of an EMC shall not exceed 0.3 foot-candles more than ambient lighting conditions. (19.620.080.D.4.e.i)

• Electronic message center sign message change frequency8 sec

  The copy of electronically displayed messages may change no more frequently than once every eight seconds. (19.620.080.D.4.b)

• EMC displays shall contain static messages only

  Displays shall contain static messages only, and shall not have movement. (19.620.080.D.4.c)

• Freeway-oriented sign maximum distance from freeway right-of-way150 ft

  A freeway-oriented sign must be located no farther than 150 feet from a freeway right-of-way. (19.620.080.B.7.c)

• Freeway-oriented sign interior lot line setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.5 ft

  Setback at least five feet from any other interior lot line. (19.620.080.B.7.d)

• Freeway-oriented sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from municipal boundary500 ft

  The freeway-oriented sign shall not be located within 500 feet of a municipal boundary. (19.620.080.B.7.b)

• Freeway-oriented sign requires Minor Conditional UseConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote. Permit

  All freeway-oriented signs shall require approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission. (19.620.080.B.7)

• Freeway-oriented sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from residential zone

  Such sign shall be setback from a residential zone a distance that is equal to or exceeds the height of the sign. (19.620.080.B.7.d)

• Freeway-oriented sign separation from other freeway signs1,000 ft

  The sign shall be no closer than 1,000 feet to another freeway-oriented sign. (19.620.080.B.7.e)

• Freeway-oriented sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from other streets150 ft

  Such sign shall be setback at least 150 feet from any lot line adjoining a street or roadway other than a freeway. (19.620.080.B.7.d)

• Live performance theater marquee area (>=100 seats)150 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One changeable copy marquee up to 150 square feet in area. (19.620.080.D.3.c.ii)

• Live performance theater marquee area (<100 seats)50 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One changeable copy marquee up to 50 square feet in area. (19.620.080.D.3.c.i)

• Motion picture theater marquee area60 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  All motion picture theaters. One changeable copy marquee up to 60 square feet in area. (19.620.080.D.3.c.iii)

• Maximum window sign area for individual units in multiple unit developments15 pct

  Individual residential units may display window signs not exceeding 15 percent of the total surface area of each window. (19.620.080.C.2.c)

• Only on-premises signs permitted in nonresidential/mixed-use

  Only on-premises signs are permitted pursuant to the requirements of this chapter. (19.620.080.B.2)

• Open house directional sign maximum area4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  No sign or signs shall exceed four square feet in area, or three feet in height from finished grade. (19.620.090.B.2.a)

• Open house directional sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.3 ft

  No sign or signs shall exceed four square feet in area, or three feet in height from finished grade. (19.620.090.B.2.a)

• Other assembly building sign area (site >=15 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.)65 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The changeable copy building sign shall be a maximum of 65 square feet in area. (19.620.080.D.3.f.iii)

• Other assembly pylon sign area (site >=15 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.)65 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The changeable copy sign pylon sign shall be a maximum of 65 square foot in area and 15 feet in height. (19.620.080.D.3.f.iii)

• Other assembly pylon sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. (site >=15 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.)15 ft

  The changeable copy sign pylon sign shall be a maximum of 65 square foot in area and 15 feet in height. (19.620.080.D.3.f.iii)

• Other assembly building sign area (site <=1 acreacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.)24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The changeable copy building sign shall be a maximum of 24 square feet in area. (19.620.080.D.3.f.i)

• Other assembly monument sign area (site <=1 acreacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.)15 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The changeable copy monument sign shall be a maximum of 15 square feet in area and six feet in height. (19.620.080.D.3.f.i)

• Other assembly monument sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. (site <=1 acreacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.)6 ft

  The changeable copy monument sign shall be a maximum of 15 square feet in area and six feet in height. (19.620.080.D.3.f.i)

• Other assembly building sign area (site >1 and <15 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.)40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The changeable copy building sign shall be a maximum of 40 square feet in area. (19.620.080.D.3.f.ii)

• Other assembly monument sign area (site >1 and <15 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.)40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The changeable copy monument sign shall be a maximum of 40 square feet in area and six feet in high. (19.620.080.D.3.f.ii)

• Other assembly monument sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. (site >1 and <15 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.)6 ft

  The changeable copy monument sign shall be a maximum of 40 square feet in area and six feet in high. (19.620.080.D.3.f.ii)

• Maximum sign area for planned residential developments, multiple-family, mobile homeManufactured homeA dwelling built in a factory to a federal standard and transported to the site. parks25 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One on-premises building or monument sign, not exceeding 25 square feet in area per display face, is allowed for each public street frontage. (19.620.080.C.2.b)

• Maximum monument sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for planned residential developments6 ft

  Monument signs may not exceed six feet in overall height. (19.620.080.C.2.b)

• Political sign maximum area on commercial uses25 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  On commercial, business, industrial, and manufacturing uses, non-illuminated temporary signs displaying protected non-commercial messages, maximum six feet in height, totaling no more than 25 square feet in area. (19.620.090.B.6)

• Political sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. on commercial uses6 ft

  On commercial, business, industrial, and manufacturing uses, non-illuminated temporary signs displaying protected non-commercial messages, maximum six feet in height. (19.620.090.B.6)

• Political sign maximum area on residential uses6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Non-illuminated temporary signs displaying protected non-commercial messages, maximum four feet in height, totaling no more than six square feet in area. (19.620.090.B.5)

• Political sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. on residential uses4 ft

  Non-illuminated temporary signs displaying protected non-commercial messages, maximum four feet in height. (19.620.090.B.5)

• Portable sign distance from cross-street curb face35 ft

  A portable sign shall be located in front of the business and shall not extend into the public right-of-way, or closer than 35 feet from the curb face of any cross-street. (19.620.080.D.2.g)

• Portable sign distance from front door15 ft

  The sign shall be located on private property and within 15 feet of the front door of the place of business. (19.620.080.D.2.b)

• Portable sign maximum area12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  A portable sign may be up to 12 square feet in area and four feet in height and may not exceed a width of four feet. (19.620.080.D.2.a)

• Portable sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.4 ft

  A portable sign may be up to 12 square feet in area and four feet in height and may not exceed a width of four feet. (19.620.080.D.2.a)

• Portable sign maximum width4 ft

  A portable sign may be up to 12 square feet in area and four feet in height and may not exceed a width of four feet. (19.620.080.D.2.a)

• Portable signs shall not be illuminated

  Portable signs shall not be illuminated, animated, or electrically or mechanically powered in any manner. (19.620.080.D.2.e)

• Maximum sign area in RA-5 zone12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One unlighted on-premises monument sign not exceeding 12 square feet in area and six feet in overall height is allowed. (19.620.080.C.3)

• Maximum sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in RA-5 zone6 ft

  One unlighted on-premises monument sign not exceeding 12 square feet in area and six feet in overall height is allowed. (19.620.080.C.3)

• Nonresidential real estate building sign maximum area24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One real estate sign per frontage, a maximum 24 square feet in area shall be permitted for buildings or occupancies within 63 feet from the back of the curb. (19.620.090.B.1.b.ii)

• Nonresidential real estate freestanding sign maximum area24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One maximum 24 square foot, eight foot high, double-faced, freestanding for sale, rental or lease sign per street frontage is permitted. (19.620.090.B.1.b.i)

• Nonresidential real estate freestanding sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.8 ft

  One maximum 24 square foot, eight foot high, double-faced, freestanding for sale, rental or lease sign per street frontage is permitted. (19.620.090.B.1.b.i)

• Residential real estate sign maximum area4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs shall not exceed four square feet in area or six feet in overall height. (19.620.090.B.1.a.ii)

• Residential real estate sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft

  Signs shall not exceed four square feet in area or six feet in overall height. (19.620.090.B.1.a.ii)

• Maximum sign area for one- and two-family dwellings3 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One building mounted or freestanding on-premises sign not exceeding three square feet in area or three feet in height is allowed for each separate dwelling unit. (19.620.080.C.2.a)

• Maximum sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for one- and two-family dwellings3 ft

  One building mounted or freestanding on-premises sign not exceeding three square feet in area or three feet in height is allowed for each separate dwelling unit. (19.620.080.C.2.a)

• School sign area (site >=15 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.)65 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One maximum 65 square foot, 15 foot high static or changeable copy on-premises pylon sign, or 65 square foot static or changeable copy building sign. (19.620.080.D.3.d.ii)

• School sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. (site >=15 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.)15 ft

  One maximum 65 square foot, 15 foot high static or changeable copy on-premises pylon sign. (19.620.080.D.3.d.ii)

• School sign area (site <15 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.)40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One maximum 40 square foot, six foot high static or changeable copy on-premises, monument sign or 40 square foot static or building sign. (19.620.080.D.3.d.i)

• School sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. (site <15 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.)6 ft

  One maximum 40 square foot, six foot high static or changeable copy on-premises, monument sign. (19.620.080.D.3.d.i)

• Sign program required for new office/commercial complexes

  All new office and commercial complexes shall require approval of a sign program. (19.620.080.B.3)

• Subdivision sign maximum area per face40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Not exceeding 40 square feet in area per display face. (19.620.090.B.3)

• Subdivision sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.15 ft

  15 feet in overall height. (19.620.090.B.3)

• Subdivision sign maximum number3 count

  A maximum of three unlighted double-faced temporary subdivision signs. (19.620.090.B.3)

• Subdivision sign minimum separation300 ft

  Such signs shall be located within the subdivision and shall be a minimum distance of 300 feet apart from each other. (19.620.090.B.3)

• Temporary balloon maximum diameter24 in

  Individual balloons shall not exceed 24 inches in diameter. (19.620.090.A.3.c)

• Temporary banner maximum area as percentage of wall/window25 pct

  One banner not exceeding 25 percent of the area of a building wall or window. (19.620.090.A.3.a)

• Temporary portable sign maximum area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Establishments may have one portable 'A-frame' or similar type up to six square feet in area and 36 inches in height. (19.620.090.A.3.b)

• Temporary portable sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.36 in

  Establishments may have one portable 'A-frame' or similar type up to six square feet in area and 36 inches in height. (19.620.090.A.3.b)

• Temporary sign maximum total days per year60 days/year

  The total number of days during which all temporary signage including holiday promotions may be displayed shall not exceed 60 days per year. (19.620.090.A.5)

• Temporary sign maximum display duration30 days

  Temporary signs may be displayed for a maximum of 30 consecutive days. (19.620.090.A.5)

• Temporary signs shall not be illuminated

  Temporary signs shall not be illuminated. (19.620.090.A.6)

• Theater building sign area per front foot1.5 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000./ft

  Theaters may display one on-premises building sign with maximum 1½ square feet of sign area for each front foot of building frontage. (19.620.080.D.3.c)

• Way-finding sign maximum area15 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs shall not exceed 15 square feet in area or seven feet in height. (19.620.080.D.1.c)

• Way-finding sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.7 ft

  Signs shall not exceed 15 square feet in area or seven feet in height. (19.620.080.D.1.c)

• Way-finding sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from public right-of-way75 ft

  Signs shall be set back at least 75 feet from any public right-of-way. (19.620.080.D.1.b)

• Window sign maximum area as percentage of window (nonresidential)25 pct

  Each establishment in a nonresidential or mixed-use zone may have at least one wall sign for each frontage, window or door signs up to 25 percent of the window area. (19.620.080.B.6)