18.14.110-18.14.240

Signage

• A-frame sign max area per face12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  up to four (4) nonilluminated offsite temporary freestanding signs in an A-frame configuration, with a size not to exceed 12 square feet per face

• A-frame sign max heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.4 ft

  or four (4) feet in height

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

  Developing sites, i.e. construction sites, shall be allowed a maximum two temporary freestanding signs of a maximum size of 32 square feet each.

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

  The maximum height shall be 10 feet.

• Exempt signs

  One nameplate per residence or business premises, not exceeding two (2) square feet in area... Barber poles, not exceeding 18 inches in height... Signs on vehicles... Holiday and cultural observance decorations... Official notices... Signs that are located entirely within a building... Signs located on a private area of a lot... Signs and menu display boards fixed to mobile vending carts, up to a maximum of eight (8) square feet... Signs that are part of a vending machine, gas pump... Signs mounted on carrier vehicles... Window signs that conform to the standards of Chapter 18.14.

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

  Residential subdivision sites where ten (10) or more new residences are offered for sale shall be allowed up to four (4) offsite temporary freestanding signs with a size not to exceed 32 square feet

• Offsite subdivision sign max heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.8 ft

  and a height not to exceed eight (8) feet per residential subdivision.

• ProhibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. sign distance from curb30 ft

  Signs placed within 30 feet of the intersecting curb lines of a street

• ProhibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. sign distance from fire hydrant5 ft

  Signs located within five (5) feet of a fire hydrant, street sign, or traffic signal.

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

  Signs that it could reasonably be perceived to interfere with, or be confused with any official traffic control device... Signs placed within 30 feet of the intersecting curb lines of a street... Glaring, flashing, sparkling, glittering, twinkling, or shimmering signs... Streamers, mylar balloons, and blimps... Signs located, placed, or erected in or upon any public right-of-way... Signs located, placed or attached upon any tree, utility pole, or fence... Signs that revolve or are animated... Murals that contain commercial speech or logos... Signs located within five (5) feet of a fire hydrant, street sign, or traffic signal... Signs on gas pump canopies facing residential zone districts shall not be illuminated.

• Residential subdivision temporary sign max area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Developing residential subdivision sites where ten (10) or more new residences will be offered for sale shall be allowed one temporary sign of a maximum size of 32 square feet.

• Residential subdivision temporary sign max heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.12 ft

  The sign may be mounted on a building or may be a freestanding temporary sign of a maximum height of 12 feet.

• Sign clearance

  Sign clearance shall be measured as the smallest vertical distance between finished grade and the lowest point of the sign.

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

  Undeveloped sites shall be allowed a maximum one temporary freestanding sign of a maximum size of 32 square feet.

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

  The maximum height shall be 10 feet.