(a) 
Permanent signs and supporting structures shall be in architectural harmony with the associated building(s). Monument signs shall be solid masonry (stone, brick and/or stucco) to match the associated building(s). Businesses may display full color logos on building signs. Depending on the proposed sign design, metal that matches the building(s) may be approved by the code official. Reflective surfaces and molded plastic or molded acrylic signs are not permitted. Section 26.03.001(a) does not apply to signs that are defined as temporary signs by this code.
(b) 
Temporary signs shall be fabricated of materials designed to withstand the elements for the permitted time period.
(Ordinance 2018-12-17-03 adopted –/–/18; Ordinance 2026-02-17-01 adopted 2/17/2026)
(a) 
Lighting shall be of no greater wattage than is necessary to make the sign readable at night. Sign illumination shall not utilize any exposed light source, such as exposed neon, fluorescent tubing and bare incandescent bulbs. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, exposed LED (light emitting diodes) type lighting is prohibited. The use of search lights is prohibited. Signs utilizing “flat panel” technology are prohibited.
(b) 
Lighting or illumination allowed under this chapter shall be continuous. No sign shall be illuminated, in whole or in part, where the illumination is intermittent or varies in color or intensity from time-to-time, nor shall any sign be so illuminated that it interferes with traffic or obscures an official traffic sign, device, or signal. All floodlights shall be fully shielded and shall be aimed downwards. All lighting installed after the date of this subsection shall be dark sky friendly.
(c) 
Sign backgrounds shall not be internally illuminated.
(d) 
All sign lighting shall utilize ground fault interrupters in the electrical supply circuit. All electrical wiring shall be concealed.
(e) 
Electrical work on signs shall only be conducted by a state-licensed electrical contractor. Persons performing work in the field shall provide proof of licensure if requested by a code official or a code enforcement officer.
(f) 
Temporary signs may not be illuminated. Exceptions for signs identifying temporary driveways or entrances during construction may be approved by the code official upon review and determination that they will not be a light nuisance.
(Ordinance 2018-12-17-03 adopted –/–/18; Ordinance 2023-09-05-02 adopted 9/5/2023)
No sign shall obstruct visibility or otherwise cause a traffic hazard. Signs may not be located within a minimum ten (10) foot by ten (10) foot visibility triangle at the intersection of all street rights-of-way and driveways.
(Ordinance 2018-12-17-03 adopted –/–/18)
Landscaping, where required, should be designed to be in harmony with the building and surrounding natural landforms and native plants, and be irrigated, if required.
(Ordinance 2018-12-17-03 adopted –/–/18; Ordinance 2026-02-17-01 adopted 2/17/2026)
In cases where the frame and mounting of a sign are part of the building or when the frame and mounting of a sign could be considered to be a landscape element, the code official may choose to count only the area that would be covered by tracing, using straight lines and right angles, around the perimeter of the letters, to determine the maximum size of the sign.
(Ordinance 2018-12-17-03 adopted –/–/18; Ordinance 2026-02-17-01 adopted 2/17/2026)