§ 19.09.180. Design requirements.  


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  • (a)

    All signs shall be designed and constructed to withstand wind pressure and dead loads as required by the adopted Building Code for the City.

    (b)

    Uprights, braces, or other supports of any ground sign shall not extend further than three (3) feet on either side of the rectangular area enclosing the sign copy, unless otherwise approved.

    (c)

    Ground signs may not exceed six (6) feet in height for residential land uses and eight (8) feet in height for commercial or industrial land uses, unless otherwise stated herein.

    (d)

    Permanent signs shall be designed to fit the character of the area in which they are placed and the design, appearance, color scheme, and character of the building to which they are associated.

    (e)

    Signs may be designed to a maximum size based on the type of sign that is constructed. Further size limitations may be stated within the District Signage Regulations of this chapter.

    Sign Description Size Regulations
    Max Size (sf)
    Awning/Canopy 50
    Electronic Message/Reader Board 50
    Marquee/Projecting 100
    Ground 100
    Billboard 200
    Freestanding/Pole 200
    Roof 300
    Wall 300