A.
No
sign shall be erected within any special district which does not comply
with this chapter. The sign sizes, heights, and numbers in this chapter
are maximums. The City may require smaller sizes, heights, and/or
numbers of signs if it determines that such restrictions are required
to ensure that an individual sign will harmonize with other nearby
signs, with surrounding buildings and setbacks, with the sign's overall
physical setting, and with the intent of this title.
B.
Proposed signs which do not conform to the provisions of this chapter, or to the illumination, location, or other general standards of Chapter 18.030 are prohibited unless a sign adjustment or variance is approved by the Architectural Commission pursuant to Section 18.001.050. However, the establishment of a planned sign program in accordance with Section 18.025.120 shall be an alternative to the standard sign regulations. Signs within such a planned sign program may be permitted although not conforming to all of the sign requirements for the applicable zoning district in order to achieve aesthetic compatibility of signs within a project and simple review process for individual signs, and to allow design creativity. The use of planned sign programs may allow some flexibility in number and size and in the placement of signs. However, the total aggregate area of the signs permitted by the sign program shall not be greater than the total aggregate area of all signs otherwise permitted.
C.
All
signs permitted within this chapter shall conform to the following:
1.
All signs shall be on-premises unless otherwise specified.
2.
Maximum sizes shall be as specified for each sign.
3.
All building-mounted signs shall be placed below the eave line of
a pitched or mansard roof, or below the top of wall of a building
with a flat or parapet roof unless otherwise specified or unless specifically
permitted as freestanding (with the maximum freestanding height as
specified).
4.
All building-mounted signs and sign faces shall be painted on or
shall be parallel to and flush against the surface on which they are
placed.
5.
The placement of all freestanding signs shall be as approved by the
City.
7.
No sign, flag or pennant permitted by this section shall: (i) restrict
pedestrian or automobile traffic; (ii) impair motorist visibility
or otherwise create a traffic hazard; or (iii) impair the visibility
of signs on or off the premises.
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Signs shall be permitted in the I Districts as follows:
A.
Exempt
Signs
1.
Signs listed in Chapter 18.015 are permitted in the I Districts and are exempt from sign permit requirements.
2.
Signs, banners, flags, or pennants placed within a campus and not
visible from a public street or other public right-of-way or from
any property located outside the Institutional Districts are permitted
and exempt from sign permit requirements. However, signs which are
exempt from sign permit requirements are not exempt from building
or electrical permit requirements.
B.
Identification
Signs Requiring Sign Permits
In addition to the exempt I-Districts signs specified in Section
18.030.020.A, signs visible from a public street, other public right-of-way,
or from any property located outside the Institutional Districts,
which identify a school, college, or other institution, are permitted
upon approval of a sign permit provided such signs do not exceed the
following maximum numbers, sizes, heights, and other restrictions:
1.
Major Institutional Identification Signs
2.
3.
Illuminated and non-illuminated building-mounted signs shall be reviewed
by staff. Freestanding signs shall be reviewed by the Architectural
Commission.
C.
Directional
Signs
Freestanding on-premises parking lot or other direction signs, denoting "entry," "exit," etc., maximum of four square feet in size and four feet in height, are permitted as determined necessary by the Director of Community Development. Signs shall be reviewed pursuant to Chapter 18.001. Such signs shall not contain commercial copy.
D.
Attraction
Boards Requiring Sign Permits
In addition to the exempt I Districts signs specified in Section
18.030.020.A, illuminated attraction boards which are visible from
a public street, other public right-of-way, or any property located
outside the Institutional Districts are permitted, one per institution
upon approval of a sign permit. Attraction boards shall be a maximum
of 20 square feet in size and, if freestanding, a maximum of five
feet in height. Building-mounted attraction boards shall be reviewed
by staff. Freestanding attraction boards shall be reviewed by the
Architectural Commission and placement of such signs shall be as approved
by the Architectural Commission.
E.
Real
Estate and Construction Signs Requiring Sign Permits
In addition to the exempt I Districts signs specified in Section 18.030.020.A, real estate and construction signs which are visible from a public street, other public right-of-way, or from any property located outside the Institutional Districts are permitted in accordance with Section 18.035.020.
F.
Flags
and Pennants Requiring Sign Permits
Flags, pennants, and windsocks which are visible from a public street, other public right-of-way, or from any property located outside the Institutional Districts are permitted in accordance with Chapter 18.015 and Section 18.025.080.
G.
Temporary
Signs
Temporary signs directing the public to civic or charitable
events sponsored by a non-profit organization and open to the public
shall be permitted.
1.
Temporary signs with a maximum size of not more than 12 square feet,
a maximum height of 5 feet, and displayed a maximum of four days shall
be exempt from sign permit requirements.
2.
Temporary signs larger than 12 square feet or signs displayed for
more than four days shall be permitted if a sign permit is approved
by staff in conjunction with a special use and development permit
or special event permit.
Signs may be erected on a parkway or median within the public right-of-way pursuant to Section 18.035.070.
H.
Planned
Sign Programs
Submission of a planned sign program, pursuant to Section 18.025.120 for an institutional use may be required by the City in conjunction with review of a new building or with review of any proposed new sign for an existing building. In addition, planned sign programs may be voluntarily submitted to the City by the owner of an institutional building.
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Signs shall be permitted in the P/RC District as follows:
A.
Park/Resource
Conservation Uses
Signs identifying public parks and other public open space uses are permitted and exempt from sign permit requirements in accordance with Chapter 18.015.
B.
Private
Recreational Uses
Signs identifying private stables and similar private recreational
uses are permitted upon approval of a sign permit provided such signs
do not exceed 20 square feet in size. Sign height, placement, and
illumination shall be as approved by the Architectural Commission.
C.
Real
Estate and Construction Signs
Real estate and construction signs are permitted in the Park/Resource Conservation District in accordance with Section 18.015.020.
D.
Flags
and Pennants
Flags, pennants, and windsocks are permitted in accordance with Sections 18.001.020 and 18.005.060.
(08-05)
Signs shall be permitted in the SP Districts as follows:
A.
Signs
by Use
The City shall determine sign standards for land uses within
the SP Districts by applying the standards for similar uses from the
most applicable chapter of this title. Such standards shall be adopted
as part of the specific plan for each SP District.
(08-05)
The City shall determine sign standards for land uses other
than those listed in this chapter by applying the standards for similar
uses from the most applicable chapter of this title.
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