Extracted standards
12 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Signage
- Freestanding sign type
Monument and post signs are the only freestanding business signs permitted in the I zones.
- Maximum freestanding sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.12 ft
Freestanding business signs shall not exceed a maximum height of 12 feet measured vertically from ground level at the base of the sign, or 3 feet below the roof line, whichever is least.
- Maximum freestanding signs1 count
No more than one freestanding sign per property shall be permitted.
- Maximum incidental sign area3 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
That such signs do not exceed 3 square feet in sign area or 6 square feet in total sign area
- Maximum sign area150 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
A maximum of one square foot of wall or freestanding sign area for each one linear foot of continuous lot frontage up to a maximum of 150 square feet of total sign area.
- Maximum sign projection18 inches
Wall business signs shall not project more than 18 inches from the building wall to which they are attached.
- Maximum signs per tenant1 count
No more than one sign per tenant, except on corner sites where not more than 2 signs per tenant is permitted.
- Maximum total incidental sign area10 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
That the sum of the sign areas of all such signs does not exceed 10 square feet
- Maximum wall sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.
Wall business signs shall not extend above: 1) Eighteen inches below the top of the wall of a single-story building; or 2) The lowest point of a sloping roof of a single-story building.
- Maximum window sign area25 pct
Area permitted: Maximum of 25% of the window area.
- Minimum sign area20 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Each tenant shall be entitled to a minimum sign area of 20 square feet up to the maximum square footage allowed for the site.
- Sign lighting
Wall and freestanding business signs may be internally or externally lighted, but any continuous or sequential flashing operation is prohibited.
From the ordinance
Business signs may be permitted in the I zones subject to Sections 17.16.040, 17.16.220, and the restrictions of this section. For more information concerning specific types of signs see Section 17.04.240, Definitions. A. Wall and Freestanding Business Signs Monument and post signs are the only freestanding business signs permitted in the I zones. 1. Area and Number Permitted a. A maximum of one square foot of wall or freestanding sign area for each one linear foot of continuous lot frontage up to a maximum of 150 square feet of total sign area. b. No more than one freestanding sign per property shall be permitted. c. No more than one sign per tenant, except on corner sites where not more than 2 signs per tenant is permitted. d. Each tenant shall be entitled to a minimum sign area of 20 square feet up to the maximum square footage allowed for the site. 2. Height Permitted a. Wall business signs shall not extend above: 1) Eighteen inches below the top of the wall of a single-story building; or 2) The lowest point of a sloping roof of a single-story building. b. Freestanding business signs shall not exceed a maximum height of 12 feet measured vertically from ground level at the base of the sign, or 3 feet below the roof line, whichever is least. 3. Projection Permitted Wall business signs shall not project more than 18 inches from the building wall to which they are attached. Freestanding signs may not project over the public right-of-way. 4. Lighting Wall and freestanding business signs may be internally or externally lighted, but any continuous or sequential flashing operation is prohibited. B. Window Signs Each business establishment may be permitted display window signs subject to the following restrictions: 1. Area permitted: Maximum of 25% of the window area. 2. Lighting: Window signs may be internally or externally lighted, but any continuous or sequential flashing operation is prohibited. C. Incidental Business Signs Each business establishment may be permitted incidental business signs provided: 1. That such signs are wall signs or window signs or are attached to an existing freestanding sign structure; and 2. That such signs do not exceed 3 square feet in sign area or 6 square feet in total sign area; and 3. That the sum of the sign areas of all such signs does not exceed 10 square feet 4. Incidental business signs may be internally or externally lighted but any continuous or sequential flashing operation is prohibited.