22.28.030

Other

• Awning sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.25 ft

  Maximum 25 feet on ground floor awnings

• Awning sign minimum clearance8 ft

  Minimum eight feet from the bottom of the awning to the nearest grade or sidewalk.

• Canopy sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.25 ft

  Maximum 25 feet on ground floor canopies

• Canopy sign minimum clearance8 ft

  Minimum eight feet from the bottom of the canopy to the nearest grade or sidewalk.

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

  Ground mounted directory signs must not exceed six feet

• Directory sign maximum top heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. above ground12 ft

  Structure mounted directory signs must not exceed six feet from the bottom of the sign to the top of the sign, with the top of the sign no more than 12 feet above ground level

• Electronic message center maximum brightness difference0.3 foot candles

  The difference between the off and solid message measurements shall not exceed 0.3 foot candles at night.

• Electronic message center maximum per property1 signs

  One electronic message center sign may be allowed per property.

• Electronic message center minimum display duration4 seconds

  Electronic messages signs may display changing messages provided that each message is displayed for no less than four seconds.

• Freestanding sign base width percentage40 pct

  Freestanding signs larger than four square feet or taller than three feet must include a sign base with an aggregate width of at least 40% of the width of the sign face.

• Freestanding sign landscaping area70 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Freestanding signs must be surrounded by minimum of 70 square feet of landscaping.

• Freestanding sign separation60 ft

  Multiple freestanding signs should be separated by a minimum of 60 feet to ensure adequate visibility for all signs.

• Freestanding sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from property line in non-residential zones1 ft

  Minimum one foot from a property line in non-residential zones

• Freestanding sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from property line in residential zones5 ft

  and a minimum of five feet from a property line in residential zones.

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

  The following signs are prohibited: 1. Digital displays that can distract drivers; 2. Billboards; 3. Signs advertising a use no longer in operation; 4. Feather signs; 5. Signs in storage or in the process of assemblage or repair, that are located outside of a premises other than that advertised on the sign, and are visible from a public right-of-way; and 6. Stuffed or inflated animals or characters used as signs.

• Projecting sign maximum extension from wall6 ft

  Projecting signs must not extend more than six feet from a structure wall

• Projecting sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.14 ft

  Top of sign maximum 14 feet above finish grade below.