The location, height, size, and illumination of signs are regulated in order to maintain the attractiveness and orderliness of the city's appearance, to protect business sites from loss of prominence resulting from excessive signs on surrounding sites, and to protect the public safety and welfare.
(Prior code § 2-9.38)
No sign or display of any character shall be permitted except in conformity with the following regulations:
A. 
Location, Height, and Size.
1. 
Except as permitted by Section 18.96.060(J) and (K) and Section 18.96.090 of this chapter, all signs shall be located on the same site as the use they identify, provide information about, or direct attention to.
2. 
Except in a C-C or MU district, no sign shall project beyond a property line. A sign projecting beyond the property line in a C-C or MU district shall be attached to a building and shall not project more than four feet from the building or closer than two feet to the curb line, and shall not exceed nine square feet in area. Projecting signs shall be limited to one for each ground floor establishment.
3. 
A projecting sign shall have a minimum clearance of eight feet above an area used by pedestrians, and a minimum clearance of 15 feet above an area used for vehicular movement.
4. 
No sign attached to a building shall project above the eaves or parapet line.
5. 
No sign other than a directional sign shall project more than 12 inches into a required interior side yard or a required rear yard or shall be closer to an interior side lot than the minimum width of a required side yard on the site minus 12 inches. Signs may be located in a required front yard.
6. 
No sign exceeding 24 square feet shall be visible from an R district unless it shall be more than 100 feet from the R district.
7. 
No sign shall be located so as to create a safety hazard by obstructing vision, or shall interfere with or resemble any authorized warning or traffic sign or signal.
8. 
No sign shall exceed 250 square feet in area.
B. 
Illumination.
1. 
In an A, R, P or S district, illumination, where permitted, shall be indirect. In an O or MU-T district, illumination, where permitted, shall be indirect or diffused, provided that it shall be white and that the surface brightness of a sign shall not be greater than 100 foot-lamberts. In a C, MU-D or I district direct illumination shall be permitted, provided that if exterior illumination is closer than 200 feet to the boundary of a site or interior illumination is closer than 10 feet to a window within 200 feet of the boundary of a site, no fluorescent or mercury vapor tube, or incandescent illumination exceeding 120 milliamps shall be visible beyond the boundary of the site. In a C or I district diffused illumination closer than 200 feet to the boundary of a site and visible beyond the boundary of the site shall not have a surface brightness greater than 200 foot-lamberts.
2. 
A sign within 100 feet of an R district from which the sign is visible shall have illumination, if any, that is white and is indirect or diffused and shall not have a surface brightness greater than 100 foot-lamberts.
3. 
No sign shall have blinking, flashing or fluttering lights or any other illuminating device which has a changing light intensity, brightness or color.
4. 
No illuminated sign shall be located so as to be confused with or to resemble any warning traffic-control device.
5. 
Neither the direct nor reflected light from primary light sources shall create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles.
C. 
Movement. No sign that moves, has visible moving parts, or that simulates movement by means of fluttering, spinning, or reflecting devices shall be permitted.
(Prior code § 2-9.39; Ord. 2194 § 2, 2019)
The following signs are not subject to the regulations of this chapter:
A. 
Signs used exclusively for the posting or display of official notices by a public agency or official, or by a person giving legal notice;
B. 
Signs erected or maintained by a public agency or official or required by law to be displayed by a public utility for directional, warning or informational purposes;
C. 
Traffic-control signs and devices including street name signs;
D. 
The flag, pennant, or insignia of any nation or association of nations, or of any state, city, or other political unit or of any charitable, educational, philanthropic, civic, professional or religious organization;
E. 
Nonilluminated, nonverbal religious symbols on the site of a religious institution;
F. 
Signs not visible beyond the boundary of a site;
G. 
Directional signs necessary to control and direct pedestrian traffic on a site;
H. 
Emblems of civic or service clubs and area identification signs of sizes and at locations approved by the planning commission;
I. 
A real estate sign designating an open house for an individual home for sale or lease, other than first-time sales of homes within new subdivisions; provided, however, that the signs:
1. 
Shall be freestanding A-frame or sandwich board type,
2. 
Shall not exceed an overall height of 36 inches from the ground and the face of the sign shall not exceed a horizontal dimension of 24 inches and a vertical dimension of 18 inches,
3. 
Shall have no riders. There shall be no additions, tags, signs, streamers, balloons or other appurtenances added to the standard real estate open house sign, provided, however, that arrows may be incorporated into the design of the face of the sign but may not be added appurtenant to the sign,
4. 
May be displayed Monday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. during Pacific Standard Time, and may be displayed Monday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. during Pacific Daylight Savings Time,
5. 
Shall not exceed one on-site open house sign and three off-site open house signs with an aggregate total of four signs per open house, provided, however, that the standard real estate for sale sign posted at the site shall not be included as part of the aggregate total of signs allowable per open house,
6. 
Shall not be placed, used or maintained in any location upon public property, within rights-of-way or within public easements adjacent to streets, where such placement use or maintenance endangers the safety of persons or property, or unreasonably interferes with or impedes the flow of pedestrian or bicycle traffic, or the ingress into or egress from any residence or place of business,
7. 
Shall not be placed within a five foot radius of a hydrant, fire call box or mail box,
8. 
Shall not be placed on or within the median strip or center divider of a roadway or on or within any other roadway island or safety zone area,
9. 
Shall not be chained, bolted or otherwise attached to any property not owned by the owner of the sign, nor shall they be chained, bolted or otherwise attached to any tree, shrub or other plant.
(Prior code § 2-9.40; Ord. 1362 § 2, 1988; Ord. 1492 § 1, 1990; Ord. 1656 § 1, 1995)
No sign or outdoor advertising structure shall be permitted in an A or R district except the following:
A. 
One nameplate, which may give notice of the name, address and occupation of the resident not directly lighted, not exceeding one square foot or eight feet in height, on the site of a one-family dwelling;
B. 
One identification sign, not directly lighted, not exceeding six square feet or eight feet in height, on the site of a multi-family dwelling or a lodging house;
C. 
One identification sign, not directly lighted, not exceeding 12 square feet or 12 feet in height, for each main building on the site of a public building, a private institution, a church, a club or lodge, a unifier park, or a nursing home, provided that a general hospital may have an identification sign not exceeding 24 square feet;
D. 
In addition to an identification sign, one bulletin board, not directly lighted, not exceeding 20 square feet or eight feet in height, on the site of a church;
E. 
One directional sign, not directly lighted, not exceeding four square feet, at each entrance or exit to a parking lot;
F. 
Signs pertaining to the sale, lease, rental or display of a structure or land:
1. 
For properties located in the A district, one nonilluminated sign not exceeding 12 square feet,
2. 
For properties located in the R districts one nonilluminated sign not exceeding six square feet,
3. 
Shall be removed 30 days after the sale, lease, rental or display of the structure or land;
G. 
One nonilluminated, temporary construction sign, not exceeding 12 square feet, on the site of a structure or group of structures, while under construction, except that one additional square foot shall be permitted for each dwelling unit under construction, provided that the sign shall not exceed 24 square feet;
H. 
One business sign, not directly lighted, not exceeding 12 square feet or 12 feet in height, on the site of a permitted or conditional use other than a dwelling in an A district, provided that additional sign area may be specified in a use permit and shall be based on the identification needs of the use and the character of surrounding uses;
I. 
Any sign proposed to be located in an R-1 district, or in any PUD district developed under R-1 standards, whether illuminated or nonilluminated, shall be subject to review by the zoning administrator, as provided in Chapter 18.20;
J. 
One identification sign, not directly lighted, not exceeding six square feet or six feet in height, on the site of a small bed and breakfast or bed and breakfast inn.
(Prior code § 2-9.41; Ord. 1492 § 1, 1990; Ord. 1520 § 3, 1991; Ord. 1636 § 8, 1994; Ord. 1656 § 1, 1995; Ord. 2216 § 2, 2021)
No sign or outdoor advertising structure shall be permitted in an O district except the following:
A. 
Business signs not exceeding one-half square foot for each foot of street property line adjoining a portion of the site occupied by the uses to which the signs direct attention, provided that signs not exceeding 40 square feet shall be permitted on a site having less than 80 feet of street property line. Signs not located flat against the wall of a building shall not exceed 12 feet in height, and no sign in a required front yard shall exceed six feet in height;
B. 
One directional sign, not directly lighted, not exceeding four square feet, at each entrance or exit to a parking lot;
C. 
Signs pertaining to the sale, lease rental or display of a structure or land, diffused or indirectly illuminated, as provided below:
1. 
For sites less than two acres in size, one sign not to exceed 12 square feet and a height of six feet. Said sign may be freestanding or mounted on the building. Freestanding signs must be located not less than 10 feet from the street property line or back of sidewalk, whichever distance is greater,
2. 
For sites of two or more acres in size, one freestanding sign per street frontage, each sign not to exceed 32 square feet and a height of eight feet. Said sign shall be placed parallel to the street and shall be located not less than 10 feet from the street property line or back of sidewalk, whichever distance is greater. For corner lots, signs shall not be located within 50 feet of the intersection of the street property lines,
3. 
Shall be removed 30 days after the sale, lease, rental or display of the structure or land;
D. 
One temporary construction sign not exceeding 12 square feet or one-fourth of the maximum permitted area for permanent signs, whichever is greater, not directly lighted, on the site of a structure while under construction.
(Prior code § 2-9.42; Ord. 1492 § 1, 1990)
No sign or outdoor advertising structure shall be permitted in a C, MU or I district except the following:
A. 
C-N District. In a C-N District, business signs not exceeding one-half square foot for each foot of property line adjoining a portion of the site occupied by uses to which the signs direct attention, provided that signs not exceeding 40 square feet shall be permitted on a site having less than 80 feet of street property line, and provided that signs on the site of a service station shall not exceed a total of 80 square feet. Business signs shall be attached to a building except that one freestanding sign not exceeding 50 square feet or 12 feet in height shall be permitted on a site having at least three acres occupied by uses to which the signs direct attention. On the site of a service station, all signs shall be attached to a building, except that one freestanding sign, not exceeding 36 square feet, which is included in the total sign area allowable for a service station, shall have direct or diffused illumination, and shall not exceed 12 feet in height;
B. 
C-C and MU Districts. In a C-C or MU district, business signs not exceeding two square feet for each foot of street property line, provided that signs not exceeding 40 square feet shall be permitted on a site having less than 20 feet of street property line, and provided that signs on the site of a service station shall not exceed a total of 80 square feet. No site shall have business signs totaling more than 400 square feet for each acre in use. Except on the site of a service station, the total area of projecting and freestanding signs shall not exceed one-fourth of the sign area permitted on the site. Freestanding business signs shall not exceed 12 feet in height, provided that a service station may have one freestanding business sign not exceeding 36 square feet or 24 feet in height, and a site of at least one acre occupied by uses other than a service station may have one freestanding business sign not exceeding 50 square feet or 24 feet in height. On the site of a service station, not more than one sign, not exceeding 36 square feet, shall have direct or diffused illumination, and no sign shall project beyond the property line;
C. 
C-R District. In a C-R district, business signs shall be regulated by the zoning administrator on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the purposes of Chapter 18.20 of this title;
D. 
C-S or C-A District. In a C-S or C-A district, business signs not exceeding two square feet for each foot of street property line, provided that signs not exceeding 40 square feet shall be permitted on a site having less than 20 feet of street property line. Business signs may be freestanding, but shall not exceed 24 feet in height. The total area of business signs shall not exceed 300 square feet on a site having less than one acre in the use to which the signs direct attention, and shall not exceed 500 square feet on any site;
E. 
C-F District. In a C-F district, business signs not exceeding 80 square feet for each 20,000 square feet of site area in use, provided that signs on the site of a service station shall not exceed a total of 160 square feet. The total area of business signs shall not exceed 500 square feet on any site. Business signs may be freestanding, but freestanding or projecting signs shall not exceed 20 feet in height except on the site of a service station. On the site of a service station, not more than one sign, not exceeding 80 square feet, shall have direct or diffused illumination, or shall exceed 12 feet in height if freestanding, and no sign shall exceed 30 feet in height;
F. 
I Districts. In an I district, business signs not exceeding 80 square feet for each 20,000 square feet of site area in use, provided that signs on the site of a service station shall not exceed a total of 80 square feet. The total area of business signs shall not exceed 600 square feet on a site in an I-P district or 1,000 square feet in an I-G district. Except on the site of a service station, the total area of projecting and freestanding signs shall not exceed one quarter of the sign area permitted on the site. Business signs may be freestanding, but freestanding or projecting signs shall not exceed 20 feet in height except on the site of a service station. On the site of a service station, not more than one sign, not exceeding 36 square feet, shall have direct or diffused illumination, or shall exceed 12 feet in height if freestanding, and no signs shall exceed 24 feet in height;
G. 
Directional Signs Generally. Directional signs, diffused or indirectly lighted, not exceeding four square feet each, pertaining to off-street parking and loading facilities;
H. 
Sale, Lease, Rental Signs. Signs pertaining to the sale, lease, rental or display of a structure or land, diffused or indirectly illuminated, as provided below:
1. 
For sites less than two acres in size, one sign not to exceed 12 square feet and a height of six feet. Said sign may be freestanding or mounted on the building. Freestanding signs must be located not less than 10 feet from the street property line or back of sidewalk, whichever distance is greater,
2. 
For sites of two or more acres in size, one freestanding sign per street frontage, not to exceed 32 square feet and a height of eight feet. Said sign shall be placed parallel to the street and shall be located not less than 10 feet from the street property line or back of sidewalk, whichever distance is greater. For corner lots, signs shall not be located within 50 feet of the intersection of the street property lines,
3. 
Shall be removed 30 days after the sale, lease, rental or display of the structure or land;
I. 
Temporary Construction Signs. One temporary construction sign not exceeding one-fourth of the maximum permitted area for permanent business signs, not directly lighted, on the site of a structure while under construction;
J. 
Directional Signs in Specific Districts. In a C-C, MU, C-S, C-F, or I district, directional signs not exceeding six square feet each, attached or freestanding, indicating the location of a use in a C, MU or I district within 1,000 feet by the shortest vehicle route from the signs. Not more than two off-site directional signs shall indicate each use, and the area of the directional signs shall be subtracted from the total business sign area permitted on the site on which they are located;
K. 
Grand Openings. Temporary signs, banners, pennants, and decorations not including reflective devices for a period not to exceed 30 days after initial occupancy by an establishment. Large hot/cold air balloons are allowed for a community wide event and a "grand opening" of a shopping center only, restricted to a one-day, one-time only use subject to the granting of a temporary conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Section 18.124.170 of this title. The balloon may be installed after 5:00 p.m. the day preceding the event, and must be removed prior to 10:00 a.m. the day after the event. One sign only, to identify the shopping center or event, may be attached to the balloon. No trailing pennants or other balloons shall be attached. Under no circumstances shall a large hot/cold air balloon be displayed by an individual business.
For the purposes of this subsection, a community wide event is an event that either promotes and/or benefits the entire city and has been endorsed by the city council; endorsement may also be established by council action authorizing public street closures. Shopping center events are not community wide events.
L. 
Service Clubs. Signs of service clubs or similar civic organizations not exceeding two square feet for each organization on the site of a meeting place.
M. 
Bed and Breakfasts. One identification sign, not directly lighted, not exceeding six square feet or six feet in height, on the site of a bed and breakfast inn.
(Prior code § 2-9.43; Ord. 1492 § 1, 1990; Ord. 1511 § 1, 1991; Ord. 1636 § 9, 1994; Ord. 1656 § 1, 1995; Ord. 2194 § 2, 2019)
No sign or outdoor advertising structure shall be permitted in a Q district except the following:
A. 
One business sign, diffused or indirectly lighted, not exceeding 12 square feet or 12 feet in height, on the site of a permitted or conditional use, provided that additional sign area and illumination may be specified in a use permit and shall be based on the identification needs of the use and the character of surrounding uses. Signs exceeding 12 square feet on the site of a preexisting rock, sand or gravel extraction or processing enterprise shall not require a use permit, but shall be subject to design review as prescribed by Chapter 18.20 of this title;
B. 
Directional signs, diffused or indirectly lighted, not exceeding four square feet each, pertaining to off-street parking and loading facilities;
C. 
One sign, diffused or indirectly lighted, not exceeding 12 square feet pertaining to the sale, lease, rental or display of a structure or land;
D. 
One temporary construction sign not exceeding one-fourth of the maximum permitted area for permanent business signs, not directly lighted, on the site of a structure while under construction.
(Prior code § 2-9.44)
No sign or outdoor advertising structure shall be permitted in a P or S district except the following:
A. 
Sign regulations for each use in a P or an S district shall be specified in the use permit and shall be based on the identification needs of the use and the character of surrounding uses. Signs on the site of a preexisting conditional use, other than directional signs or signs permitted in an A or R district, shall not require a use permit, but shall be subject to design review as prescribed in Chapter 18.20 of this title;
B. 
One directional sign, diffused or indirectly lighted, not exceeding four square feet, at each entrance or exit to a parking lot;
C. 
One nonilluminated sign, not exceeding six square feet, pertaining to the sale, lease, rental or display of a structure or land;
D. 
One temporary construction sign not exceeding 12 square feet or one-fourth of the maximum permitted area for permanent signs, whichever is greater, diffused or indirectly lighted, on the site of a structure while under construction.
(Prior code § 2-9.45)
A. 
No directional or advertising signs for a subdivision shall be erected or maintained, except as provided for in this section.
B. 
For the purposes of this section, an on-site advertising sign is one located within the subdivision. An off-site directional sign is one displaying the necessary travel directions to the subdivision, the name of the project and any characteristic trademark or similar device of the developer and nothing else. For the purposes of this section a subdivision is any land development project, residential or nonresidential, which involves the creation and marketing of five or more lots (or condominium units) under the same ownership prior to sale.
C. 
The zoning administrator may authorize one on-site advertising sign and two off-site directional signs, where warranted, after a final subdivision map has been recorded for the project. In cases where a residential subdivision is under the same ownership but consists of different housing product types, the zoning administrator may authorize one on-site advertising sign and two off-site directional signs, where warranted, per product type, after a final subdivision map has been recorded for the housing product type for which said signs are desired. For the purposes of this section, a product type shall mean housing units which are clearly distinguishable in terms of one or more of the following characteristics: lot size; attached versus detached units; single-family versus multi-family units; production homes versus custom homes; or as otherwise determined by the zoning administrator. All signs shall be subject to all of the following conditions:
1. 
Single-Faced, Double-Faced or V-Shaped. The signs may be either single-faced, double-faced, or V-shaped, providing the angle between the two faces shall not exceed 60 degrees;
2. 
On-Site Advertising Sign. The horizontal dimension of an on-site advertising sign face shall not exceed 12 feet and the total sign area shall not exceed 100 square feet with a total height of not more than 14 feet from ground level.
3. 
Individual Off-Site Directional Signs. An individual off-site directional sign shall provide direction to only one subdivision or one product type within a subdivision. The horizontal dimension of an individual off-site directional sign shall not exceed eight feet and the total sign area of a single sign face shall not exceed 40 square feet with a total height of not more than 10 feet from ground level, except as required in subsection (C)(5) below.
4. 
Off-Site Reader Board Directional Sign. An off-site reader board sign advertising no more than four subdivisions, or four product types within one or different subdivisions, or combinations thereof, may be erected subject to the following criteria:
a. 
Design Standards.
(1) 
The sign structure shall be constructed to the standard frame design and materials indicated in this subsection;
(2) 
The sign structure shall not exceed 10 feet in height and shall be single-faced;
(3) 
The ground within a three foot radius of the sign structure shall be maintained in a manner to prevent weed growth under the structure;
(4) 
The horizontal dimension of the sign shall not exceed four feet with a total sign area not to exceed 40 square feet;
(5) 
No more than four individual keyboard signs shall be installed on one sign;
(6) 
Individual keyboard signs shall be 18 inches high by 48 inches long and shall be consistent with the marketing colors used to advertise or identify each subdivision or product type;
(7) 
Individual keyboard lettering shall not exceed 10 inches and directional arrows shall be no larger than eight inches high and 18 inches long and shall be located closest to the street right-of-way;
(8) 
The lowest keyboard sign shall be two feet from grade.
b. 
Location. No more than one reader board sign shall be installed on any one parcel or property, and such signs shall be located no closer than 1,500 feet apart. The locations of these signs typically shall be limited to the major arterial streets within the city (as defined by the general plan), unless otherwise approved by the zoning administrator. The sign may not be installed within the public right-of-way, and must be situated not less than 10 feet from the street property line or back of sidewalk, whichever distance is greater. For corner lots, signs shall not be located within 50 feet of the intersection of street property lines.
c. 
Implementation.
(1) 
A reader board sign shall be located on private property, with the applicant providing the written consent of the property-owner(s) at the time of application;
(2) 
Prior to zoning administrator approval, the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the city that lease arrangements have been secured with developer representatives to utilize at least three of the keyboards for each reader board sign for which an approval is sought. The zoning administrator may delay the installation of any sign if sufficient interest or lease has not been secured by the applicant;
(3) 
Individual keyboard signs shall be subject to administrative review and approval by the zoning administrator prior to installation on any reader board sign. Individual keyboard signs shall not be modified to identify different subdivisions or product types without first obtaining review and approval from the zoning administrator;
(4) 
The applicant shall be responsible for the maintenance and removal of the sign, and for leasing keyboard space;
(5) 
If two or more keyboard sign spaces cannot be leased within a six month period, then the reader board sign shall be removed, notwithstanding the five year permit period indicated below;
(6) 
Unleased keyboard sign spaces shall be backed entirely with a wood panel 18 inches by 48 inches stained to match the sign frame;
(7) 
Individual keyboard signs shall be removed from the reader board sign within 30 days of the date of the sale of the last unit in the subdivision advertised;
(8) 
The sign may be maintained for a period of one year, after which time an extension may be granted by the zoning administrator, up to a maximum of five years in one location; and
(9) 
A building permit shall be required prior to installation.
5. 
Use of Individual and Reader Board Sign. An applicant may utilize one or more of the above types of off-site directional signs as long as no more than two signs or keyboard signs are used to advertise a subdivision or residential product type within a subdivision in the following combinations:
a. 
Two individual off-site subdivision directional signs for each subdivision or product type; or
b. 
One individual off-site subdivision directional sign for each product type or subdivision and one reader board keyboard sign for each subdivision or product type; or
c. 
Two reader board keyboard signs for each subdivision or product type.
6. 
Off-Site Signs on Developed Residential Property. Off-site directional signs proposed to be erected on a developed, residentially-zoned property, shall be subject to the following conditions:
a. 
The zoning administrator shall make a finding that due to the location of the new subdivision, locating a sign on a developed residential lot is necessary to direct the public to the development;
b. 
The sign shall be limited to a total height of four feet measured from ground level;
c. 
No dimension of the sign shall exceed two feet and the total sign area shall not exceed four square feet;
d. 
The sign shall be located only in a front or side yard, or as approved by the zoning administrator;
e. 
Any off-site sign erected on a developed residential property shall be considered as one of the allowable off-site directional signs.
7. 
No more than one off-site directional sign of any type shall be installed on any one parcel or property;
8. 
No "Riders" Are Permitted. There shall be no additions, tags, signs, streamers, or other appurtenances added to the sign as originally approved;
9. 
Any such sign approved for a particular subdivision shall not be changed to advertise another subdivision without separate approval by the zoning administrator;
10. 
Such signs may be established along, but not within, the right-of-way of any highway, street or thoroughfare. Where such signs are within 1,000 feet of the right-of-way of any freeway, they shall be subject to review and approval by the zoning administrator. In conjunction with the approval of such signs, the zoning administrator may require the applicant to enter into an agreement with the city to maintain the sign in an attractive manner throughout the duration of its existence;
11. 
Such signs may be maintained for a period of one year, after which time an extension may be approved by the zoning administrator upon reapplication. All signs shall be removed within 30 days after the sale of the last unit in the subdivision.
12. 
Prior to erecting any subdivision sign approved by the zoning administrator, a cash bond or letter of credit for surety in the amount of $250.00 for each sign shall be posted by the applicant. The applicant shall file, as well, a written statement by the property owner authorizing construction of an off-site subdivision sign on the property and authorizing both the applicant and the city to go onto the property at any time to remove the sign. In case of failure to perform or comply with any term or provision pertaining to such sign, the zoning administrator may declare the bond or letter of credit forfeited and order the sign removed. Up-on expiration of the sign approval and satisfactory removal of the sign by the applicant, the bond shall be released by the zoning administrator upon the applicant's request.
D. 
One nonilluminated sign pertaining to a proposed use such as a church, school, park, apartment complex, shopping center, or any other proposed land use may be erected at the site of each such proposed use within the subdivision. Such signs shall display no greater than 12 square feet of sign area and shall be approved as to design and copy by the zoning administrator.
(Prior code §2-9.46; Ord. 1162 §§ 1, 2, 1984; Ord. 1656 § 1, 1995; Ord. 1657 § 1, 1995)
All temporary signs, except for temporary subdivision signs as defined in Section 18.96.090 of this chapter and except for all signs pertaining to the sale, lease, rental or display of a structure or land, shall be subject to the review and approval of the zoning administrator. Such sign shall not exceed 100 square feet in size or 14 feet in height. These height and size restrictions need not apply to properties over 100 acres in size. In conjunction with the approval of such signs, the zoning administrator may require the applicant to enter into an agreement with the city to maintain the sign in an attractive manner throughout the duration of its existence. Such signs shall be maintained for a maximum period of one year after which time an extension may be approved by the zoning administrator upon reapplication or the signs shall be completely removed.
(Prior code § 2-9.47; Ord. 1162 § 3, 1984; Ord. 1492 § 2, 1990; Ord. 1520 § 3, 1991)
In addition to the regulations contained in this chapter, all signs visible from a State highway or freeway shall be subject to the regulations contained in the California Outdoor Advertising Act, Chapter 2, Division 3, of the Business and Professions Code.
(Prior code § 2-9.48; Ord. 1162 § 4, 1984)
No sign or outdoor advertising structure shall be permitted in a railroad right-of-way except as permitted in Section 18.96.030 of this chapter; provided, that business signs may be authorized by use permit.
(Prior code § 2-9.49; Ord. 1162 § 4, 1984)
No sign exceeding six square feet shall be erected or displayed unless a zoning certificate has been issued by the zoning administrator; provided, that a zoning certificate shall be required for any sign projecting over public property or off-site sign, and shall not be required for temporary construction signs or for signs other than subdivision signs pertaining to the sale, lease, rental or display of a structure or land.
(Prior code § 2-9.50; Ord. 1162 § 4, 1984)
Nonconforming signs shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 18.120 of this title, provided that no zoning certificate for a sign shall be issued until all nonconforming signs on a site have been removed or altered to conform.
(Prior code § 2-9.51; Ord. 1162 § 4, 1984)
All signs shall be subject to design review by the zoning administrator as prescribed in Chapter 18.20 of this title. Any other sign determined by the zoning administrator to be inconsistent with Sections 18.04.010 and 18.96.010 of this title shall be subject to design review by the planning commission. Applicants are advised to confer with the zoning administrator before preparing detailed plans.
(Prior code § 2-9.52; Ord. 1162 § 4, 1984; Ord. 1492 § 3, 1990; Ord. 1520 § 3, 1991; Ord. 1656 § 1, 1995)
A. 
The community development director is empowered to grant temporary exceptions to the Sign Ordinance regulations to allow businesses to install temporary signs, banners, and/or decorations during public construction projects if the director finds that one or more of the following criteria is met:
1. 
A perceptible reduction in pedestrian or vehicular traffic due to construction activity near a business.
2. 
Reduced pedestrian or vehicular access to a business due to construction activity.
3. 
Reduced visibility of a business due to construction activity.
4. 
Any other perceptible hardship that a business and/or property owner can demonstrate as a direct result of construction activity.
B. 
Upon finding that one or more of the above criteria has been met, the community development director shall: (1) establish standards for the number, types, and sizes of signs and decorations, (2) determine the applicable businesses/properties that may utilize the temporary signs and decorations, and (3) determine the duration that the temporary signs and decorations may be displayed (the time period shall generally end at the completion of work and/or reopening of road(s) to traffic).
C. 
The community development director shall ensure that no sign is erected which is detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare and shall cause a sign to be removed if it is found to be such a detriment.
D. 
Any action of the community development director may be appealed to the planning commission or city council by any affected party pursuant to requirements of Chapter 18.144 (Appeals) of this title.
(Ord. 1628 § 1, 1994; Ord. 2000 § 1, 2009)