Chapter 17.48

Signage

• Maximum display period for across street banner21 days

  no more than 21 days.

• Minimum display period for across street banner7 days

  Banners shall be displayed for a period of no less than seven days and no more than 21 days.

• Maximum awning copy area30 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  or 30 square feet, whichever is less.

• Maximum awning copy as percentage of linear frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street.50 pct

  Copy on an awning shall not exceed 50 percent of linear awning frontage or 30 square feet, whichever is less.

• Minimum clearance for awning sign8 ft

  The minimum clearance between the lowest point of an awning and the grade immediately below shall be eight feet.

• Maximum area for banner20 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Banners shall not exceed 20 square feet

• Maximum separation for double-faced sign to count as one face24 in

  The area of a double-faced sign shall be calculated for one face only if the two faces are back-to-back, parallel, and separated by no more than 24 inches

• Maximum brightness for electronic message sign0.3 fc

  Electronic message signs shall be limited to a brightness level of 0.3 footcandles above ambient light

• Maximum number of electronic message signs per property1 count

  One electronic message sign may be allowed per property.

• Minimum display time for electronic message sign4 sec

  each message shall be displayed for no less than four seconds.

• Maximum number of flags per property3 count

  There shall be no more than three such flags per property.

• Maximum flag size when hung from building15 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Maximum flag size shall be three feet by five feet when hung from a building

• Maximum flag size when hung from flagpole over 30 ft35 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  five feet by seven feet when hung from a flagpole over 30 feet in height

• Minimum flag clearance over pedestrian areas8 ft

  Flags shall have a minimum clearance of eight feet over pedestrian areas

• Minimum flag clearance over vehicular areas15 ft

  and 15 feet over vehicular areas.

• Maximum area for vehicle station fuel price sign12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Vehicle station fuel price signs required by State law, one sign per station not to exceed 12 square feet

• Maximum area for garage sale sign4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One sign for a garage, yard, rummage, or estate sale of no greater than four square feet and no taller than four feet

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for garage sale sign4 ft

  no taller than four feet

• Maximum area for hanging sign8 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Hanging signs shall not be larger than eight square feet.

• Maximum extension from building wall for hanging sign6 ft

  No hanging sign shall extend more than six feet from a building wall.

• Minimum clearance for hanging sign8 ft

  The minimum clearance between the lowest point of a sign and the grade immediately below shall be eight feet.

• Maximum area for historical items4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  provided that none of these exceed four square feet in area.

• Maximum aggregate area for informational/directional signs4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Informational and directional signage of no greater than an aggregate of four square feet per business and no more than two signs per business

• Maximum number of informational/directional signs2 count

  no more than two signs per business

• Number of businesses requiring master sign program4 count

  A master sign program approved by the Commission shall be required for any site with four or more businesses or tenant spaces

• Maximum sign area30 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  No sign shall exceed 30 square feet, except as specifically provided in this chapter.

• Maximum story for sign display2 storiesStoreysHabitable floor levels. Whether a basement or attic counts is defined by the local code.

  No sign shall be displayed above the second story of any building

• Maximum area for menu display box3 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Menu display boxes of up to three square feet.

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

  Any business not having the necessary frontage to permit at least 12 square feet of aggregate sign area shall, in any event, be permitted 12 square feet of aggregate sign area.

• Minimum base width as percentage of sign face width40 pct

  The base shall have an aggregate width of at least 40 percent of the width of the sign face.

• Landscaping area at base of monument sign

  Landscaping shall be provided at the base of the supporting structure equal to the area of one face of the sign

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for monument sign8 ft

  A monument sign shall not exceed eight feet in height

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for monument sign along Main Street and Lake Mary Road12 ft

  Signs along Main Street and Lake Mary Road shall not exceed 12 feet in height.

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for monument sign with snow removal conditions16 ft

  In locations where snow removal equipment cannot access the sign area, sign height may be increased subject to the Director's approval; however, no sign shall exceed 16 feet in height.

• Minimum separation between multiple monument signs75 ft

  Multiple monument signs shall be separated by a minimum of 75 feet

• Minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from right-of-way for monument sign5 ft

  Generally, there shall be a minimum five-foot setback from a Town or State right-of-way to any monument sign.

• Maximum sign area for neon details20 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Neon elements shall not be permitted on any monument sign or any sign larger than 20 square feet.

• Maximum number of signs with neon details per business1 count

  No more than one sign with neon details shall be allowed per business

• Maximum area for open sign2.5 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One open sign of no more than 2½ square feet is allowed per business.

• Maximum planter heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. measurement12 in

  the planter is no greater than 12 inches above finished grade

• Maximum area for political sign6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Political signs shall not exceed six square feet

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for political sign4 ft

  shall be no taller than four feet

• Political sign removal after election5 days

  shall be removed within five days following the election.

• Days portable signs are allowed

  Portable signs are only allowed on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal or State holidays

• Hours portable signs are allowed

  between 8:00 a.m. and dusk, for no more than ten hours per day.

• Maximum area per side for portable sign6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Portable signs are limited to six square feet per side

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for portable sign4 ft

  and shall be no taller than four feet.

• Minimum separation between portable signs50 ft

  There shall be at least 50 feet between portable signs.

• Districts where portable signs are prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  The use of small portable signs is allowed within all zoning districts with the exception of the OMR and D Districts

• Maximum area for projecting sign12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Projecting signs shall not be larger than 12 square feet and shall be double-sided.

• Maximum extension from building wall for projecting sign6 ft

  No projecting sign shall extend more than six feet from a building wall.

• Minimum clearance for projecting sign8 ft

  The minimum clearance between the lowest point of a sign and the grade immediately below shall be eight feet.

• Maximum area for real estate sign in multitenant properties4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  multitenant properties in all zones are allowed one real estate sign of no more than four square feet, located within each available tenant space

• Maximum area for real estate sign in nonresidential zones12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Properties within nonresidential zones are allowed one real estate sign of no more than 12 square feet per property.

• Maximum area for real estate sign in residential zones4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Properties within residential zones are allowed one real estate sign of no more than four square feet per property.

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for freestanding real estate sign4 ft

  Freestanding real estate signs shall not exceed four feet in height

• Maximum area for residential nameplate2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Residential nameplates of not more than two square feet, one per property

• Distance from street centerline for sign area increase140 ft

  located 140 feet or more from the centerline of the street

• Sign area increase for distance from street20 pct

  The total allowable aggregate sign area may be increased by 20 percent if a sign and business frontage identified by the sign are located 140 feet or more from the centerline of the street

• Allowable sign area per linear foot of frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street.0.67 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000./ft

  The total square footage of allowable sign area for any business shall not exceed two square feet for each three linear feet of business frontage

• Signs must be compatible with surrounding area

  All signs shall be compatible with the theme, visual quality, and overall character of the surrounding area

• Signs not displayed above second story

  No sign shall be displayed above the second story of any building

• External sign lighting must be directed and shielded

  External light sources shall be directed and shielded to prevent glare and light trespass onto adjacent properties and Town or State rights-of-way.

• Sign illumination shall not blink, flash, flutter, or change

  Sign illumination shall not blink, flash, flutter, or change light brightness, color, or intensity.

• Signs prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. on public property except as allowed

  No sign shall be placed on or project over public property or into a Town right-of-way, except for the following:

• Signs must be on same site as subject

  Each sign shall be located on the same site as the subject of the sign

• Signs must be maintained

  Each sign, including the supporting structure and hardware, shall be structurally sound, maintained in good repair, and functioning properly at all times.

• Sign materials must be durable

  Sign materials shall be durable and capable of withstanding snow, wind, and weathering over the life of the sign with reasonable maintenance.

• Sign permit expiration period12 months

  A sign permit shall expire 12 months from the date of approval unless the sign has been installed or a different expiration date is stipulated in the approval.

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

  Abandoned signs; illegal signs; inflatable or tethered signs; internally illuminated signs except as allowed; moving signs; home occupation signs; off-premises signs; pole signs; pricing signs except as allowed; roof signs; signs on vehicles; signs on trees; signs simulating traffic control; reflective signs; signs in right-of-way; statuary signs; temporary signs except as allowed; walking signs; banner signs except as allowed; flutter flags.

• Sign decision timeline60 days

  all sign related decisions, including any hearing when procedurally required, shall be made within 60 calendar days from when the Town determines the project is exempt from CEQA or adopts a negative declaration.

• State highway proximity for CalTrans permit660 ft

  Signs located within 660 feet of either State Route 203 or U.S. Highway 395 may require a permit from the outdoor advertising division of CalTrans.

• Maximum area for theater poster case16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One poster case, not exceeding 16 square feet, is allowed for each movie screen or stage.

• Maximum area for vacancy/no vacancy sign2.5 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Each transient rental business is allowed one vacancy/no vacancy sign of no more than 2½ square feet.

• Maximum number of window signs per business4 count

  There shall be no more than four window signs per business, including permanent and temporary window signs.

• Maximum window sign area as percentage of window area25 pct

  Permanent and temporary window signs shall not occupy more than 25 percent of the total window area.

• Maximum number of temporary window signs2 count

  Only two window signs may be temporary.

• Maximum thickness for window sign1 in

  Permanent and temporary window signs shall be no more than one inch thick.

• Temporary window sign display period with permit30 days

  temporary window signs displayed for a longer or more frequent period or periods, up to a maximum of 30 consecutive days, require a sign permit.

• Temporary window sign display period without permit15 days

  Temporary window signs displayed for up to 15 days not more than once per calendar quarter do not require a permit

• Maximum area for temporary window sign6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  No temporary window sign shall exceed six square feet.