(b)
Signs shall not be placed within any public right-of-way or public property. Placement of signs shall also be subject to all applicable provisions of Indian Wells Municipal Code Chapter 17.16 (Prohibited Signs). Single family lot/home off-site directional open house signs shall be permitted subject to the provisions outlined in Municipal Code Section 17.20.040, Table C.
(c)
No display, device, message or other contrivance, or part thereof, shall be attached, fixed or displayed on a sign except as allowed pursuant to Table C of Municipal Code Section 17.12.040 (Real Estate Standards).
(d)
The proposed sign will be designed, constructed, and located so that
it will not constitute a hazard to the public.
(e)
The proposed sign will not obscure from view or detract from existing
signs, based on its location, shape, color and other similar considerations.
Sign colors should be compatible with the architecture.
(f)
Any sign not permitted by this Chapter is not allowed and shall not be erected within the City. Any illegal sign shall be subject to removal pursuant to Indian Wells Municipal Code Chapter 17.28 (Abatement of Illegal Signs). The fee per violation is set per the Schedule of Service Charges and permit fees adopted by resolution of the City Council from time to time.
(Ord. 496 § 1, 2001; Ord. 311 § 1[part], 1992; Ord. 351 § 1, 1995; Ord. 554 § 1, 2004; Ord. 625 § 1, 2009; Ord. 632 § 1, 2009)
(a)
All permitted temporary signs erected within the City shall be a
beige background with brown lettering, except beige letters shall
be permitted on a brown directional arrow used for real estate open
house directional signs.
(b)
No pictorials are allowed on any permitted signs.
(c)
Logos on real estate signs shall not exceed four (4) inches in height.
(d)
The proposed sign will be in harmony with adjacent properties and
surroundings, based on size, shape, height, color, placement and the
proximity of the proposed signs to adjacent properties and surroundings.
(e)
All signs shall be designed to be stable under all weather conditions,
including high winds.
(f)
No temporary sign shall be illuminated or painted with light-reflecting
paint.
(Ord. 311 § 1, 1992; Ord. 554 § 1, 2004; Ord. 573 § 1, 2005)
Residential development (single/multi-family) permitted signs
shall comply with all applicable standards contained in Table A 17.12.030
Residential Sign Standards, Exhibit H.
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EXHIBIT H
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TABLE A (17.20.030)
RESIDENTIAL SIGN STANDARDS
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CLASS
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SIGN TYPE
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MAXIMUM NUMBER
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MAXIMUM SIGN AREA
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MAXIMUM HEIGHT / LENGTH
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STANDARDS
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DEVELOPMENT
ENTRY SIGNS
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WALL SIGN (or)
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4 (two per entry)
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15 square feet
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n/a
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a. Maximum of 2 signs per development. Signs can either be wall
or monument signs.
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MONUMENT SIGN
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2 (one per entry)
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Single Sided
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4′ x 5′
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LOT IDENTIFICATION MARKER FOR ANY NEW RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
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Temporary
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1 per lot
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Single or double
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Letters or numbers shall not exceed 5″ tall by 6″
in width.
18″ x 10″
Sign shall be mounted on a metal stake a maximum of 4′
in height as measured from grade level.
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a. "Lot" is the only wording allowed on signs.
b. Sign can only be displayed until the first sale of the lot
within the subdivision or a maximum of two years.
c. All placement of lot markers are subject to the provisions of Sections 17.16.010(j), 17.16.010(l), 17.16.010(m)
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(Ord. 311 § 1, 1992; Ord. 554 § 1, 2004)
The predominant idea in authorizing signs in the commercial and industrial zones is to strive for one identification sign per complex to eliminate clutter and to promote compatibility, proportion, simplicity, and sign effectiveness. Sign design, location and size shall be approved by the City's Planning Commission subject to the provisions of Section 17.08.010. All commercial signs shall comply with all applicable standards contained in Table B 17.12.035 Commercial Sign Standards, Exhibit I.
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EXHIBIT I
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TABLE B (17.12.035)
COMMERCIAL SIGN STANDARDS
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CLASS
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SIGN TYPE
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MAXIMUM NUMBER
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MAXIMUM SIGN AREA
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MAXIMUM HEIGHT / LENGTH
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STANDARDS
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RETAIL, OFFICE, HOTEL TWO TO FOUR TENANTS FRONTING ON A PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY OR COMMON PARKING AREA.
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Wall Sign
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As approved by a Planned Sign Program.
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Maximum 9 square feet or as approved by a Planned Sign Program.
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n/a
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a. No sign shall be placed on the eaves of the roof, the parapet
of the roof or exceed twenty feet in height, whichever is less.
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FREE STANDING COMMERCIAL BUSINESS (TWO OR FEWER TENANTS) HAVING
LINEAL FRONTAGE ON ANY RIGHT-OF-WAY IN EXCESS OF 50 FEET.
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Wall Sign
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As approved by a Planned Sign Program.
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Maximum 9 square feet or as approved by a Planned Sign Program.
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n/a
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b. Sign design, location and size shall be approved subject
to the approval of a Planned Sign Program.
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Monument Sign
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As approved by a Planned Sign Program.
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Maximum 20 square feet or as approved by a Planned Sign Program.
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5′ x 4′
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FREE STANDING COMMERCIAL BUSINESS WITH LESS THAN FIFTY FEET
OF LINEAL FRONTAGE ON ANY RIGHT-OF-WAY.
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Wall Sign
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As approved by a Planned Sign Program.
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Maximum 9 square feet or as approved by a Planned Sign Program.
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n/a
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(Ord. 347 § 2, 1994; Ord. 554, § 1, 2004; Ord. 720 § 2, 2019)
A temporary real estate sign is a sign providing direction to
real property for sale, lease, exchange, open house for single-family
residences, or residential subdivisions. They also include for lease
signs for existing/future facilities and the sale of commercial and
residential real estate. All temporary real estate signs shall comply
with the applicable standards contained in Table C 17.12.040 Real
Estate Sign Standards, Exhibit J.
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EXHIBIT J
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TABLE C (17.12.040)
REAL ESTATE SIGN STANDARDS
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CLASS
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SIGN TYPE
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MAXIMUM NUMBER
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MAXIMUM SIGN AREA
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MAXIMUM HEIGHT/LENGTH
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STANDARDS
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RESIDENTIAL ZONES
SINGLE FAMILY LOT/HOME
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Temporary for sale, rent/lease, or exchange real estate sign
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1 per lot or corner lot; or if fairway lot 2 signs are permitted
1 only in front and 1 in rear yards.
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Single or double faced
18" x 24" or less
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Mounted on 1 or 2 metal stakes not to exceed 4′ in height.
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RESIDENTIAL ZONES
SINGLE FAMILY LOT/HOME REAL ESTATE RIDER
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Temporary (identify homes in escrow)
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1 attachment per sign.
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Single or double faced
Letter height not to exceed 3"
24″ x 3″
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a. 1 rider can be attached to sign face or rider may be mounted
to the post above or below the sign.
b. Material for rider shall be metal only.
c. No flier boxes are allowed.
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RESIDENTIAL ZONES
SINGLE FAMILY LOT/HOME OFF-SITE DIRECTIONAL OPEN HOUSE SIGN
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Temporary
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1 per lot, or common open space area (only a total of 1 directional
open house sign per lot).
Only 1 sign per open house is permitted at any intersection.
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Single or double faced
Letter height not to exceed 3"
18" x 24" or less
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a. All signs must be set back a minimum of 5′ from the
back of curb on all lots.
b. Sign can only be displayed between 9:00 a.m. and dusk while
agent or seller is in attendance.
c. All lettering shall be brown; however, beige letters are
permitted on a brown arrow.
d. Mounted on 1 or 2 metal stakes not to exceed 4′ in
height as measured from grade level.
e. Each sign shall include clearly on the front or on the back
of the sign the name and telephone number of seller or agent for City
Code enforcement purposes.
f. No sign is permitted within the median within any public
right-of-way.
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RESIDENTIAL ZONES
LOT/HOME ON-SITE OPEN HOUSE SIGN
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Temporary
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1 open house sign is permitted and placed on the site of the
open house during the open house period only.
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Single or double faced
18" x 24″or less
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a. Sign can only be displayed between 9:00 a.m. and dusk while
agent or seller is in attendance.
b. Beige letters are permitted on a brown arrow.
c. Mounted on 1 or 2 metal stakes not to exceed 4' in height
as measured from grade level.
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RESIDENTIAL ZONES
OFF-SITE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS FOR SUBDIVISION OF TEN (10) OR MORE
LOTS WITH MODEL HOMES
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Temporary (may remain displayed until all of the model homes
have been sold).
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One (1) sign permitted at the nearest intersection on a minimum
street location of at least Primary Arterial.
Only one (1) sign permitted per intersection unless two or more
model home subdivisions are located on opposite sides of the arterial.
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Single or double faced
4.5 square feet
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18″ x 36″
Letter height not to exceed 4″
Mounted on a metal stake not to exceed 4″ in height
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a. Sign copy limited to "Model Homes."
b. Upon request, the applicant shall provide City with evidence
that the owner of the property consents to the placement of the sign.
c. Sign placement shall be approved by the Planning Division
prior to installation of the sign.
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COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL ZONES
FOR SALE OR LEASE SIGN-FOR VACANT OR DEVELOPED PROPERTIES.
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Temporary
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1 sign per street frontage
Maximum 2 signs per site
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Single or double faced
16 square feet
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7′ in height
Lettering is limited to 6″ in height
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a. Signs are allowed for one year unless time is extended by
the Community Development Director.
b. Sign shall not be installed prior to building permit issuance.
c. All such signs shall be removed upon the issuance of a Certificate
of Occupancy for the building(s).
d. Sign copy is limited to property for sale, lease or exchange,
name of project, name of agent, agent's address, phone number and
e-mail address.
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COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL ZONES
REAL ESTATE SIGNS FOR LARGE UNSUBDIVIDED PARCELS
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Temporary
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One (1) per lot with a minimum lot size of 2 acres or more of
land that is not subdivided.
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Single or double faced
16 square feet
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7′ in height
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a. Sign shall be displayed on property facing the street frontage.
b. Sign shall be placed a minimum of 10′ from the back
of curb.
c. Sign copy is limited to property for sale, lease or exchange,
name of agent, agent's address, phone number and e-mail address.
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(Ord. 311 § 1, 1992; Ord. 329 § 1, 1993; Ord. 554, § 1, 2004; Ord. 625 § 1, 2009; Ord. 632 § 1, 2009; Ord. 658 §
1, 2012)
In compliance with the South Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD) requirements and in compliance with Section 8.20.060(a) "Fugitive
Dust Control Techniques" signage shall be required for construction
and demolition sites in addition to other authorized signs. All dust
signs shall comply with all applicable standards contained in Table
D 17.12.050 Dust Sign Standards, Exhibit K.
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EXHIBIT K
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TABLE D (17.12.050)
DUST SIGN STANDARDS
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CLASS
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SIGN TYPE
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MAXIMUM NUMBER
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MAXIMUM SIGN AREA
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MAXIMUM HEIGHT / LENGTH
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STANDARDS
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DUST SIGN
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Temporary
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One (1) per parcel with less than 1,000 feet of property line
frontage.
Two (2) for parcels with more than 1,000 feet of property lien
frontage. Signs must be located at least 1,000 feet apart.
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3 square feet for Individual residential lots.
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18″ x 24″
Letter height 3″
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a. Signs shall be displayed on all construction or demolition
sites.
b. Signs shall include the project name, phone number of the
person(s) responsible for dust control on the site, the phone number
for City complaints and the phone number for the South Coast Air Quality
Management District complaint line
(1-800-CUT-SMOG)
c. Dust signs shall not be illuminated.
d. Signs mounted along perimeter walls and fences shall not
be erected above the height of wall or fence that the sign(s) are
placed, or six feet (6′) above grade, whichever is lowest.
e. No logos are allowed
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4.5 square feet for Commercial or Office development between
1 and 10 acres.
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18″ x 36″
Letter height 4″
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4.5 square feet for Multi-family residential projects and tract
developments up to ten (10) acres.
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18″ x 36″
Letter height 4″
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16 square feet for Residential or commercial project over ten
(10) acres.
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4′ x 4′
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(Ord. 311 § 1, 1992; Ord. 554, § 1, 2004)
Political signs having to do with any issue, ballot measure,
ballot proposition, candidate or group of candidates in any district,
municipality, community, State or federal election shall be permitted
as follows:
(a)
Time Requirements. All political signs shall be removed not later
than ten (10) days following the date of the election.
(b)
Written Permission of Property Owners. The written permission of
the property owner(s) for signs on private property shall be required.
Such permission shall include authorization for the City or its authorized
personnel to enter upon such property and remove any signs posted
in violation of the provisions of this Title.
(Ord. 311 § 1, 1992; Ord. 402 § 1, 1997; Ord. 457 § 1, 1999; Ord. 554, § 1, 2004)
Development standards for other specific sign types for the
following signs are contained in Table E 17.12.070 Sign Standards
for Specific Sign Types, Exhibit L.
(a)
Public or quasi-public use sign;
(b)
Special event sign;
(c)
No trespassing sign;
(d)
No peddlers or solicitor sign.
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EXHIBIT L
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TABLE E (17.12.070)
SIGN STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC SIGN TYPES
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CLASS
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SIGN TYPE
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MAXIMUM NUMBER
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MAXIMUM SIGN AREA
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MAXIMUM HEIGHT / LENGTH
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STANDARDS
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PUBLIC OR QUASI-PUBLIC USE SIGN
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Directional and public convenience signs
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An adequate number of signs as needed for public safety with
the approval of the Community Development Director.
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n/a
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n/a
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a. All signs shall be subject to approval by the Planning Commission
and a Planned Sign Program.
b. Signs may be internally lighted if deemed necessary by the
Community Development Director to meet public safety.
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SPECIAL EVENT SIGN
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Banner
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One (1) banner per street frontage
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30 square feet
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Letter height 12″
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a. Sign colors are limited to a white background with blue or
red lettering. No logos or artwork are permitted.
b. A banner can only be displayed for thirty (30) days unless
approved by the Community Development Director.
c. Special events signs may be approved in accordance with Section 21.06.060, Temporary uses.
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"NO TRESPASSING" SIGN
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Free-standing or mounted on wall, building or fence
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Parcels with less than 1,000′ of street frontage limited
to 1 sign.
Parcels with more than 1,000′ of street frontage can
have more than 1 sign, however signs must be placed 1,000′
apart or as approved by the Planning and Sheriff's departments.
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3 square feet
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18″ x 24″
Free-standing signs shall be mounted on a metal stake with a
maximum height of 3′ as measured at grade level.
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a. Signs shall not be placed within any public right-of-way. Placement of signs shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 17.16.
b. Sign copy shall be limited to "No Trespassing" and/or "No
Dumping" and any necessary legal citations.
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NO PEDDLERS OR SOLICITORS SIGNS
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Permanent
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One (1)
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n/a
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12″ x 6″
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a. A metal placard or metal lettering can be posted on the gate
or residence near the usual entrance of the residence.
b. The sign can say "No peddlers or solicitors" or other words
to such effect.
c. Color of sign shall be compatible with the residence color.
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Permit fees for all other signs except real estate signs shall
be charged per City Resolution.
(Ord. 311 § 1, 1992; Ord. 554, § 1, 2004)
