D. Signs Permitted in the Residential (RR, RS, RM, DRS, DRM, and DRH) Zoning Districts:

Sign Class

Sign Type

 Sign Permit

Maximum Number and Sign Area

Maximum Sign Height

Location Requirements

LightingAllowed

Additional Requirements

1.

 Single-family and duplex identification Name plate or street address Exempt 1 per dwelling or occupant; 2 s.f. Below eave of roof Wall, fence, or mailbox

Yes

 Name and address of occupant only

2.

 Multi-family and dormitory identification Street address


Wall or ground-mounted

 Exempt


Sign Permit or Land Use Permit

 1 per building; 2 s.f.

1 per street frontage; 24 s.f. max. per sign

 Below eave of roof

Below eave of roof;

8 ft. ground-mounted

 Wall


10 ft. minimum front setback,

5 ft. side setback

Yes


Indirect only

 Address of building only


Name and address of facility only

3.

 Group care homes, B&Bs boarding/rooming houses, fraternity/sorority houses Wall or ground-mounted   1 per street frontage; 12 s.f. max. per sign Below eave of roof;

6 ft. ground-mounted

 10 ft. min. front setback, 5 ft. side

Indirect only

 Name and address of facility only; telephone numbers allowed for B&Bs

4.

 Child care facilities Wall or ground-mounted   1 per street frontage; 6 s.f. max. per sign Below eave of roof,

6 ft. ground-mounted

 10 ft. min. front setback, 5 ft. side

No

 Name and address of facility only

5.

 Religious, educational, governmental, recreational Wall, projecting & directory   Director approval Below eave of roof,

6 ft. monument

 10 ft. min. front setback, 5 ft. side

Indirect only

 Name and address of facility only

6.

 Retail and service uses Wall or ground mounted   1 per street frontage; 24 s.f. max. per sign Below eave of roof,

6 ft. ground-mounted

 10 ft. min. front setback, 5 ft. side

Indirect only

 Copy limited to name of business only.

7.

 Mobile home park, campgrounds Wall or monument   1 per access drive; 24 s.f. max. per sign 8 ft. wall, or

8 ft. monument

 10 ft. min. front setback, 5 ft. side

Indirect only

 Name of mobile home park, address and directory only.

D. Signs Permitted in the Residential (RR, RS, RM, DRS, DRM, and DRH) Zoning Districts (cont.):

Sign Class

Sign Type

 Sign Permit

Maximum Number and Sign Area

Maximum Sign Height

Location Requirements

LightingAllowed

Additional Requirements

8.

 Subdivision - Temporary



Subdivision - Permanent

 Ground mounted



Monument

   1 per major entrance; Director approval for size

1 per major entrance; Size per Tentative Map approval

 10 ft.



8 ft.

 On project site, 10 ft. min. from a street

No



Indirect only

 To be removed within 30 days of sale/rental of last unit of project.

Per Tentative Map approval

9.

 Real estate - Single-family/duplex Wall or ground mounted   1 per dwelling; 4 s.f., 16 s.f. for A-frame sign 10 ft. On property being offered

No

 Copy limited to sale, rent, or lease of site.

10.

 Real Estate - Multi-family Wall or ground mounted   2 per lot; 32 s.f. per sign 10 ft. On property being offered

No

 Copy limited to sale, rent, or lease of units.

E. Signs Permitted in the DMU (Downtown Mixed Use), DC (Downtown Commercial), and CN (Commercial, Neighborhood) Zoning District:

Sign Class

Sign Type

Sign Permit

Maximum Number and Sign Area

Maximum Sign Height

Location Requirements

LightingAllowed

Additional Requirements

1.

 Single-tenant sites, not part of a center             Total allowable aggregate sign area for all signs - 1.5 s.f. of sign area per lineal foot of building frontage. Refer to Section 18.54.080.B for other sign area restrictions.

All signs requiring a land use permit or sign plan must comply with Chapter 18.56 (Sign Design Guidelines).
  a. Business identification Wall Sign Plan 1 wall sign per street frontage from which the business has direct access

1.0 s.f. of sign area per lineal foot of building frontage for ground floor uses, 0.75 s.f. of sign area for frontage on secondary street, 50 s.f. max. for all wall signs

Below eave or 20 ft., whichever is less May be located on parapet or canopy

Yes

Indirect only

 Refer to Section 18.54.070.K for other requirements.

Refer to Section 18.54.080.B for other sign area restrictions.
  b. Monument or ground-mounted     1 for DMU and DC districts, 10 s.f. max

Not permitted in CN

 8 ft.      

E. Signs Permitted in the DMU (Downtown Mixed Use), DC (Downtown Commercial), and CN (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District (cont.):

Sign Class

Sign Type

Sign Permit

Maximum Number and Sign Area

Maximum Sign Height

Location Requirements

LightingAllowed

Additional Requirements

1.

 Single-tenant sites, not part of a center (cont.)              
  c. Business identification Projecting or under marquee Sign Plan 1 per business (double face)

4 s.f. per sign face

 Beneath canopy or marquee

If no canopy or marquee, 12 ft. max

  

No

 Refer to Section 18.54.070.F for other requirements.

Refer to Section 18.54.080.B for other sign area restrictions.
  d. Business identification Window Sign Plan or Temporary Sign Permit 15% of window area

If there is no wall sign for business, 25% of window area

Not allowed above second floor  

No,

except neon signs

 Temporary window signs shall count towards allowable total aggregate sign area.

Refer to Section 18.54.070.L for other requirements.
  e. Business identification Awning Sign Plan If there are window signs for business, 10% of awning surface or 25 s.f., whichever is less

If there is no window signs for business, 25% of awning surface or 25 s.f., whichever is less

    

No

 Refer to Section 18.54.070.A for other requirements.
  f. Business location and information Wall or window Exempt 2 s.f. Below eave In close proximity to building entrance or business entrance

No

 Limited to business name, hours of operation, address, and emergency information.

E. Signs Permitted in the DMU (Downtown Mixed Use), DC (Downtown Commercial), and CN (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District (cont.):

Sign Class

Sign Type

Sign Permit

Maximum Number and Sign Area

Maximum Sign Height

Location Requirements

LightingAllowed

Additional Requirements

1.

 Single-tenant sites, not part of a center (cont.)              
  g. Business affiliations Wall or window Exempt 6 signs per business

0.5 s.f. per sign

 Below eave In close proximity to building entrance or business entrance

No

 Limited to notices of services provided or required by law, trade affilicaiton, credit cards accepted, and similar signs and notices
  h. Vehicle safety and directional signs Wall and/or groundmounted Exempt 4 s.f. per sign Below eave for wall

4 ft. for groundmoun-ted (Director may approve taller signs if visibility will not be im-paired)

  

No

 Signs solely for the purpose of guiding traffic, parking, and loading on private property. May not bear business name, logo, or advertising materials.
  I. Open/Close Information Wall or window Exempt 1 per business

2 s.f.

 Below eave In close proximity to business entrance

No, except neon

  

E. Signs Permitted in the DMU (Downtown Mixed Use), DC (Downtown Commercial), and CN (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District (cont.):

Sign Class

Sign Type

Sign Permit

Maximum Number and Sign Area

Maximum Sign Height

Location Requirements

LightingAllowed

Additional Requirements

2.

 Multi-tenant sites - business park, shopping or professional center   Comprehen-sive sign program Total allowable aggregate sign area for all signs in the center - 1.5 s.f. of sign area per lineal foot of building frontage. Refer to Section 18.54.080.B for other sign area restrictions.       Total allowable aggregate sign area of all signs for each individual business - 1.5 s.f. of sign area per lineal foot of building frontage to a public street and/or the primary parking area. Refer to Section 18.54.080.B for other sign area restrictions.

All signs requiring a land use permit, comprehensive sign program, or sign plan shall comply with Chapter 18.56 (Sign Design Guidelines).

Refer to Section 18.54.040 for comprehensive sign program requirements.
  a. Center identification Monument or Ground-mounted (DMU and DC districts) Land Use Permit or Sign Plan 1 per street frontage from which the center has direct access

30 s.f. maximum per sign

8 ft. Shall be set back 2 ft. from property lines and shall not interfere with visibility in traffic safety visibility area

Yes

 Cannot advertise or list individual businesses in center except centers with five or less tenants. Centers that list individual tenants on the center identification sign cannot have any wall identification signs for any of the tenants in the center.

E. Signs Permitted in the DMU (Downtown Mixed Use), DC (Downtown Commercial), and CN (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District (cont.):

Sign Class

Sign Type

Sign Permit

Maximum Number and Sign Area

Maximum Sign Height

Location Requirements

LightingAllowed

Additional Requirements

2.

 Multi-tenant sites - business park, shopping or professional center (cont.)              
  b. Vehicle safety and directional signs Wall and/or groundmounted Exempt 4 s.f. per sign Below eave for wall

4 ft. for groundmoun-ted (Director may approve taller signs if visibility will not be im-paired)

  

No

 Signs solely for the purpose of guiding traffic, parking, and loading on private property. May not bear business name, logo, or advertising materials.
  c. Business identification Wall Sign Plan 1 wall sign per street frontage from which the business has direct access

1.0 s.f. of sign area per lineal foot of building frontage for ground floor uses, 0.75 s.f. of sign area for frontage on secondary street, 50 s.f. max. for all wall signs

Below eave or 20 ft., whichever is less May be located on parapet or canopy

Yes

Indirect only

 Refer to Section 18.54.070.K for other requirements.

Refer to Section 18.54.080.B for other sign area restrictions.

E. Signs Permitted in the DMU (Downtown Mixed Use), DC (Downtown Commercial), and CN (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District (cont.):

Sign Class

Sign Type

Sign Permit

Maximum Number and Sign Area

Maximum Sign Height

Location Requirements

LightingAllowed

Additional Requirements

2.

 Multi-tenant sites - business park, shopping or professional center (cont.)              
  d. Business identification Projecting or under marquee Sign Plan 1 per business (double face)

4 s.f. per sign face

 Beneath canopy or marquee

If no canopy or marquee, 12 ft. max

  

No

 Refer to Section 18.54.070.F for other requirements.

Refer to Section 18.54.080.B for other sign area restrictions.
  e. Business identification Window Sign Plan or Temporary Sign Permit 15% of window area

If there is no wall sign for business, 25% of window area

Not allowed above second floor  

No,

except neon signs

 Temporary window signs shall count towards allowable total aggregate sign area.

Refer to Section 18.54.070.L for other requirements.
  f. Business identification Awning Sign Plan If there are window signs for business, 10% of awning surface or 25 s.f., whichever is less

If there is no window signs for business, 25% of awning surface or 25 s.f., whichever is less

    

No

 Refer to Section 18.54.070.A for other requirements.

E. Signs Permitted in the DMU (Downtown Mixed Use), DC (Downtown Commercial), and CN (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District (cont.):

Sign Class

Sign Type

Sign Permit

Maximum Number and Sign Area

Maximum Sign Height

Location Requirements

LightingAllowed

Additional Requirements

2.

 Multi-tenant sites - business park, shopping or professional center (cont.)              
  g. Business location and information Wall or window Exempt 2 s.f. Below eave In close proximity to building entrance or business entrance

No

 Limited to business name, hours of operation, address, and emergency information.
  h. Business affiliations Wall or window Exempt 6 signs per business

0.5 s.f. per sign

 Below eave In close proximity to building entrance or business entrance

No

 Limited to notices of services provided or required by law, trade affilicaiton, credit cards accepted, and similar signs and notices
  i. Open/Close Information Wall or window Exempt 1 per business

2 s.f.

 Below eave In close proximity to business entrance

No, except neon

  

3.

 Service Station              
  a. Station identification Wall Sign Plan 1 per street frontage from which the business has direct access

1.5 s.f. of sign area per lineal ft. of building frontage

 Below eave  

Yes

 Sign cannot be placed on gasoline pump canopy.

Refer to Section 18.54.070.K for other restrictions.

E. Signs Permitted in the DMU (Downtown Mixed Use), DC (Downtown Commercial), and CN (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District (cont.):

Sign Class

Sign Type

Sign Permit

Maximum Number and Sign Area

Maximum Sign Height

Location Requirements

LightingAllowed

Additional Requirements

3.

 Service station (cont.)              
  b. Station identification Monument Land Use Permit 1 per business

25 s.f. (30 s.f. if pricing included)

 8 ft. Shall be set back 2 ft. from property lines and shall not interfere with visibility in traffic safety visibility area

Yes

  
  c. Station pricing Wall Sign Plan 1 per business

10 s.f.

 Below eave  

Yes

 Sign cannot be placed on gasoline pump canopy
  e. Business affiliations Wall or window Exempt 6 signs per business

0.5 s.f. per sign

 Below eave At business entrance

No

 For notices of services provided or required by law, trade affiliations, credit cards accepted, and similar signs and notices
  f. Business location and information Wall or window Exempt 2 s.f. Below eave Near business entrance

No

 Limited to business name, hours of operation, address, and emergency information
  g. Open/Close Information Wall or window Exempt 1 per business

2 s.f.

 Below eave In close proximity to business entrance

No, except neon

  

4.

 Residential uses For residential uses allowed in the DMU and CN zoning districts, refer to signs permitted in the residential zoning districts by Section 18.54.080.D

F. Signs Permitted in the Commercial/Manufacturing (DVL, CG, CH, CS, DM, and M) Zoning Districts

Sign Class

Sign Type

Sign Permit

Maximum Number and Sign Area

Maximum Sign Height

Location Requirements

LightingAllowed

Additional Requirements

1.

 Single-tenant sites, not part of a center             Total allowable aggregate sign area for all signs - 2 s.f. of sign area per lineal foot of building frontage. Refer to Section 18.54.080.B for other sign area restrictions.

All signs requiring a land use permit or sign plan must comply with Chapter 18.56 (Sign Design Guidelines).
  a. Business identification Wall Sign Plan 1 wall sign per street frontage from which the business has direct access

1.5 s.f. of sign area per lineal ft. of building frontage for ground floor uses, 1 s.f. of sign area for frontage on secondary street, 250 s.f. max. for all wall signs

 Below eave  

Yes

 Refer to Section 18.54.070.K for other requirements.

Refer to Section 18.54.080.B for other sign area restrictions.

F. Signs Permitted in the Commercial/Manufacturing (DVL, CG, CH, CS, DM, and M) Zoning Districts (cont.)

Sign Class

Sign Type

Sign Permit

Maximum Number and Sign Area

Maximum Sign Height

Location Requirements

LightingAllowed

Additional Requirements

1.

 Single-tenant sites, not part of a center (cont.)              
  b. Business identification Monument Land Use Permit or Sign Plan 1 monument sign per street frontage from which the business has direct access

25 s.f. maximum

 10 ft.  

Yes

 Refer to Section 18.50.070.C for other requirements.

Refer to Section 18.54.080.B for other sign area restrictions.
  c. Business identification Projecting or under marquee Sign Plan 1 per business (double-faced)

4 s.f. per sign face

 Beneath canopy or marquee

If no canopy or marquee, 12 ft. max

  

No

 Refer to Section 18.54.070.F for other requirements.

Refer to Section 18.54.080.B for other sign area restrictions.
  d. Business identification Window Sign Plan or Temporary Sign Permit 25% of window area including permanent and temporary signs    

No,

except neon signs

 Temporary window signs shall count towards allowable total aggregate sign area.

Refer to Section 18.54.070.L for other requirements

F. Signs Permitted in the Commercial/Manufacturing (DVL, CG, CH, CS, DM, and M) Zoning Districts (cont.)

Sign Class

Sign Type

Sign Permit

Maximum Number and Sign Area

Maximum Sign Height

Location Requirements

LightingAllowed

Additional Requirements

1.

 Single-tenant sites, not part of a center (cont.)              
  e. Business identification Awning Sign Plan If there are window signs for business, 10% of awning surface or 25 s.f. whichever is less

If there are no window signs for business, 25% of awning surface or 25 s.f., whichever is less

    

No

 Refer to 18.54.070.A for other requirements.
  f. Business location and information Wall or window Exempt 2 s.f. Below eave In close proximity to building entrance or business entrance

No

 Limited to business name, hours of operation, address, and emergency information
  g. Business affiliations Wall and/or window Exempt 6 signs per business

0.5 s.f. per sign

 Below eave In close proximity to building entrance or business entrance

No

 Limited to notices of services provided or required by law, trade affilication, credit cards accepted, and similar signs and notices

F. Signs Permitted in the Commercial/Manufacturing (DVL, CG, CH, CS, DM, and M) Zoning Districts (cont.)

Sign Class

Sign Type

Sign Permit

Maximum Number and Sign Area

Maximum Sign Height

Location Requirements

LightingAllowed

Additional Requirements

1.

 Single-tenant sites, not part of a center (cont.)              
  h. Vehicle safety and directional signs Wall and/or groundmounted Exempt 4 s.f. per sign Below eave for wall

4 ft. for groundmoun-ted (Director may approve taller signs if visibility will not be im-paired)

  

No

 Signs solely for the purpose of guiding traffic, parking, and loading on private property. May not bear business name, logo, or advertising materials.
  I. Open/Close Information Wall or window Exempt 1 per business

2 s.f.

 Below eave In close proximity to business entrance

No, except neon

  

F. Signs Permitted in the Commercial/Manufacturing (DVL, CG, CH, CS, DM, and M) Zoning Districts (cont.)

Sign Class

Sign Type

Sign Permit

Maximum Number and Sign Area

Maximum Sign Height

Location Requirements

LightingAllowed

Additional Requirements

2.

 Multi-tenant sites - business park, shopping or professional center   Comprehensive sign program Total allowable aggregate sign area for all signs in the center - 2 s.f. of sign area per lineal foot of building frontage. Refer to Section 18.54.080.B for other sign area restrictions.       Total allowable aggregate sign area of all signs for each individual business - 2 s.f. of sign area per lineal foot of building frontage to a public street and/or the primary parking area. Refer to Section 18.54.080.B for other sign area restrictions.

All signs requiring a land use permit, comprehensive sign program, or sign plan shall comply with Chapter 18.56 (Sign Design Guidelines).

Refer to Section 18.54.040 for comprehensive sign program requirements.
  a. Center identification Monument Land Use Permit or Sign Plan 1 per street frontage from which the center has direct access

50 s.f. maximum per sign

12 ft. Shall be set back 2 ft. from property lines and shall not interfere with visibility in traffic safety visibility area

Yes

 Cannot advertise or list individual businesses in center except professional office centers with five or less tenants. Office centers that list individual tenants on the center identification sign cannot have any wall identification signs for any of the tenants in the center.

F. Signs Permitted in the Commercial/Manufacturing (DVL, CG, CH, CS, DM, and M) Zoning Districts (cont.)

Sign Class

Sign Type

Sign Permit

Maximum Number and Sign Area

Maximum Sign Height

Location Requirements

LightingAllowed

Additional Requirements

2.

 Multi-tenant sites - business park, shopping or professional center (cont.)              
  b. Vehicle safety and directional signs Wall and/or ground-mounted Exempt 4 s.f. per sign Below eave for wall

4 ft. for ground-moun-ted (Director may approve taller signs if visibility will not be im-paried

     Signs soley for the purpose of guiding traffic, parking, and loading on private property. May not bear business name, logo, or advertising materials.
  c. Business identification (detached buildings greater than 10,000 s.f. of G.F.A.) Monument Land Use Permit or Sign Plan 1 if located within 50 ft. of public street

25 s.f. maximum per sign

8 ft. Shall be set back 2 ft. from property lines and shall not interfere with visibility in traffic safety visibility area

Yes

 Refer to Section 18.50.070.C for other requirements.

Refer to Section 18.54.080.B for other sign area restrictions.
  d. Business identification Wall Sign Plan 1.5 s.f. of sign area per lineal foot of business frontage for ground floor uses. 0.5 s.f. per lineal foot of business frontage for uses on second or subsequent floors; 250 s.f. max. Below eave  

Yes

 Refer to Section 18.54.070.K for other restrictions.

Refer to Section 18.54.080.B for other sign area restrictions.

F. Signs Permitted in the Commercial/Manufacturing (DVL, CG, CH, CS, DM, and M) Zoning Districts (cont.)

Sign Class

Sign Type

Sign Permit

Maximum Number and Sign Area

Maximum Sign Height

Location Requirements

LightingAllowed

Additional Requirements

2.

 Multi-tenant sites - business park, shopping or professional center (cont.)              
  e. Business identification Projecting or under marquee Sign Plan 1 per business (double-faced)

4 s.f. per sign face

 Beneath canopy or marquee

If no canopy or marquee, 12 ft. max

  

No

 Refer to Section 18.54.070.F for other requirements.

Refer to Section 18.54.080.B for other sign area restrictions.
  f. Business identification Window Sign Plan or Temporary Sign Permit 25% of window area including permanent and temporary signs    

No,

except neon signs

 Temporary window signs count towards allowable total aggregate sign area for business.

Refer to Section 18.54.070.L for other restrictions.
  g. Business identification Awning Sign Plan If there are window signs for business, 10% of awning surface or 25 s.f., whichever is less

If there are no window signs for business, 25% of awning or 25 s.f. whichever is less

    

No

 Refer to Section 18.54.070.A. for other requiremetns.
  h. Business location and information Wall or window Exempt 2 s.f. Below eave In close proximity to business entrance

No

 Limited to business name, hours of operation, address, and emergency information

F. Signs Permitted in the Commercial/Manufacturing (DVL, CG, CH, CS, DM, and M) Zoning Districts (cont.)

Sign Class

Sign Type

Sign Permit

Maximum Number and Sign Area

Maximum Sign Height

Location Requirements

LightingAllowed

Additional Requirements

2.

 Multi-tenant sites - business, shopping or professional center (cont.)              
  i. Business affiliations Wall or window Exempt 6 signs per business

0.5 s.f. per sign

 Below eave In close proximity to business entrance

No

 For notices of services provided or required by law, trade affiliations, credit cards accepted, and similar signs and notices
  j. Open/Close Information Wall or window Exempt 1 per business

2 s.f.

 Below eave In close proximity to business entrance

No, except neon

  

3.

 Service Station              
  a. Station identification Wall Sign Plan 1 per street frontage from which the business has direct access

1.5 s.f. of sign area per lineal ft. of building frontage

 Below eave  

Yes

 Sign cannot be placed on gasoline pump canopy

Refer to Section 18.54.070.K for other restrictions.
  b. Station identification Monument Land Use Permit or Sign Plan 1 per business

25 s.f. (30 s.f. if pricing included)

 8 ft. Shall be set back 2 ft. from property lines and shall not interfere with visibility in traffic safety visibility area

Yes

  
  c. Station pricing Wall Sign Plan 1 per business

10 s.f.

 Below eave  

Yes

 Sign cannot be placed on gasoline pump canopy

F. Signs Permitted in the Commercial/Manufacturing (DVL, CG, CH, CS, DM, and M) Zoning Districts (cont.)

Sign Class

Sign Type

Sign Permit

Maximum Number and Sign Area

Maximum Sign Height

Location Requirements

LightingAllowed

Additional Requirements

3.

 Service Station (cont.)              
  d. Vehicle safety and directional signs Wall and/or ground-mounted Exempt 4 s.f. per sign Below eave for wall

4 ft. for ground-moun-ted (Director may approve taller signs if visibility will not be im-paried

  

No

 Signs soley for the purpose of guiding traffic, parking, and loading on private property. May not bear business name, logo, or advertising materials.
  e. Business affiliations Wall or window Exempt 6 signs per business

0.5 s.f. per sign

 Below eave In close proximity to business entrance

No

 Limited to notices of services provided or required by law, trade affiliations, credit cards accepted, and similar signs and notices
  f. Business location and information Wall or window Exempt 2 s.f. Below eave In close proximity to business entrance

No

 Limited to business name, hours of operation, address, and emergency information
  g. Open/Close Information Wall or window Exempt 1 per business

2 s.f.

 Below eave In close proximity to business entrance

No, except neon