17.60.060 Sign development standards.
A. General Regulations. The following provisions shall apply to all signs unless otherwise stated in this chapter:
1. Signs or their supporting members shall not be erected, altered, relocated, or maintained so as to interfere with or restrict access to a window or other opening in a building in such manner as to limit air circulation or obstruct or interfere with the free use of a fire escape, exit, standpipe, stairway, door, ventilator or window, or similar opening. Any such sign constitutes a nuisance and shall not become a legal nonconforming sign.
2. All signs shall be constructed, installed and maintained to structurally comply with all applicable requirements of the Building Code and Uniform Sign Code, as adopted and amended by the city. Those signs incorporating electrical components shall be constructed and maintained to also comply with the Electrical Code as adopted by the city.
3. Where signs are permitted to be illuminated, the following regulations shall apply:
a. Floodlighting is permitted only when such lighting is installed on private property or property maintained by a maintenance district, and is hooded or shielded so that the light source is not a nuisance or detrimental to persons viewing such area, nor affect or interfere with vehicular traffic, pedestrians, or adjacent properties in any manner.
b. Outlining of a building by means of exposed neon tubing is permitted only where the amperage does not exceed thirty milliamperes. Outlining of a building by means of exposed incandescent lighting is permitted if the wattage does not exceed forty watts per bulb and the units of lights forming the line marking the outer limits or edges of a building, or window or roof of a building, are at least two feet apart.
c. Exposed bulbs forming a part of a sign are permitted, provided they do not exceed fifteen watts per bulb; signs in the C-2, C-C, C-B, M-1, M-2 and M-3 zone districts may be allowed up to forty watts per bulb. Neon signs shall not exceed thirty milliamperes. Bulbs providing indirect lighting not visible from off the premises of the sign are not subject to this subsection. Exposed reflector-type lamps forming part of a sign or used to illuminate a sign are prohibited in all instances.
d. Flashing signs are only permitted in the C-2, C-C, C-B, M-1, M-2 and M-3 zone districts and shall not exceed a total of sixty milliamperes for neon signs, and ten watts for incandescent signs.
e. Signs that contain changeable copy produced by light emitting diodes (LEDs), incandescent or low voltage lamps or bulbs, cathode ray tubes (CRTs), plasma, or other such lighting devices, shall include automatic brightness compensation features to adjust brightness to compensate for sun angle and ambient light conditions, and ensure that the sign is visible but not excessively bright to adversely affect motorists or nearby residents.
4. Placards or posters advertising special community events are permitted as window signs or on public bulletin boards.
5. Public service signs may contain or include trade or professional name identification and logo only.
6. Theater marquee signs are permitted pursuant to the regulations of the Uniform Sign Code as adopted and amended by Chapter 15.36 of this code.
7. Permitted signs for a particular street frontage of a parcel may not be combined with that allowed for another street frontage for the purpose of placing the combined area of signs on one street frontage.
8. Any commercial sign which does not identify or advertise the occupant of a building, lot or premises, or relate to any merchandise or to any business or other activity available or being conducted at the building, lot or premises where the sign is located, except outdoor advertising signs and subdivision directional signs, is prohibited; however, in each instance and under the same conditions under which this chapter permits a sign, a sign containing copy with ideological, political, or other noncommercial message and constructed subject to the standards of the zone district in which it is located shall be permitted.
9. Persons owning or controlling any sign shall keep such sign, together with all supports, braces, guys and anchors in good repair and in proper state of preservation at all times. Signs shall be fully operational and present a satisfactory appearance in regard to painting, cleaning, broken faces, electrical outages, landscaping, or anything deemed related to the appearance of the sign.
10. Any sign structure, can, supports, anchors or other related component of a sign that will not be utilized due to new signs being permitted shall be removed prior to any new sign being installed.
B. Regulations by Zone District—Sign Matrix. The following tables identify the signs permitted in each zone district. In addition to the following regulations, all signs shall be in compliance with all other provisions of this chapter:
1. Signs permitted in the residential and agricultural/open space zone districts (R, E, A, OS, MH, TT, FP-P, DI zones):
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Sign Type |
Sign Style |
Maximum Number |
Maximum Area |
Maximum |
Illumination Allowed? |
Location Restrictions (also see Section 17.60.050) |
Remarks |
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a. Nameplate |
Wall or door |
1 per residence |
1 sq. ft. |
Below roofline |
Yes |
a. Shall be on premises. b. Sign shall be attached to and parallel with the front wall or front door. |
Shall identify only the name and/or street address of the occupant. |
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b. Apartment ID (over 4 units) |
Wall or monument |
1 per street frontage |
32 sq. ft. each |
20 ft. for wall sign and 6 ft. for monument sign Note: Wall signs may exceed the height max. if building is 3 or more stories per skyline sign standards. |
Yes |
- 10 ft. from interior property lines - 0 ft. from street rights-of-way |
a. Copy limited to project name and address only. b. Signs shall not be internally lighted. c. Building wall sign shall not exceed a horizontal length greater than 70% of the linear frontage elevation that sign is placed. d. If skyline signs are utilized, such signs as well as all other wall signs shall be subject to Section 17.60.070(F). |
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c. Neighborhood Subdivision ID (includes parks) |
Subdivision wall or monument |
2 per major entrance not to exceed signs at 2 entrances |
32 sq. ft. each |
6 ft. |
Yes |
Signs shall be located at the entrances where arterial and/or collector streets intersect with local streets into the development. |
a. Copy limited to project/neighborhood name only; use of developer/subdivider name or logo, or commercial advertising is prohibited. b. City parks div. shall approve of all material used in the sign to assure continued maintenance. |
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d. Temporary |
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i. Residential Project ID (on-site) |
Freestanding |
2 per subdivision (multiple phases of a tract shall be considered a single subdivision) |
32 sq. ft. |
12 ft. |
No |
Shall be within the subdivision or project. Signs shall be prohibited on lots developed with residences. |
a. Limited to new projects only. b. Copy may include direction to model homes/sales office, the developer/builder’s name, logo, prices, and any other information related to home sales. c. All signs shall be removed within 30 days after the initial sale/rent of the last unit in the project/subdivision tract, or 2 years after recordation of the final map, whichever occurs first. The director may grant up to 2 time extensions not to exceed 1 year each if necessary to complete all sales. |
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ii. Residential Sub/Project Directional (off-site) |
See Section 17.60.070(A). |
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iii. Real Estate (sales, rent, lease) |
Freestanding |
1 per parcel |
6 sq. ft. |
6 ft. |
No |
a. Shall be on premises being sold, rented or leased. b. -10 ft. from interior property lines. - 0 ft. from street rights-of-way. |
a. Copy shall pertain to advertise the sale, rent or lease and not for the purpose of commercial advertising of a business. b. Signs shall be removed within 10 days after the sale, lease or exchange has been completed. |
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iv. Real Estate (open house) |
Freestanding |
6 per residence (1 on-site, 5 off-site directional) |
3 sq. ft. |
6 ft. |
No |
Off-site directional signs shall not be located more than 1 mile from the open house. |
a. The maximum duration of the use of these signs shall not exceed 3 consecutive days each week. b. Use of A-frame signs is permitted provided they are not located in the public-right-of-way or maintained parkway/landscape area. c. Balloons, pennants, streamers and banners may be used in conjunction with on-site signs but not off-site signs. |
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v. Garage, Yard and Estate Sales |
Freestanding |
2 per residence (1 on-site, 1 off-site) |
3 sq. ft. |
6 ft. |
No |
Off-site sign shall not be placed within right-of-way and shall not be affixed in any manner to any utility pole, street sign, fence, etc. |
a. No property shall be allowed signage for more than 2 sales per calendar year. b. The maximum duration of the use of these signs shall not exceed 3 consecutive days. c. Balloons, pennants, streamers and banners may be used in conjunction with on-site signs but not off-site signs. |
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vi. Construction/Home Improvement |
Freestanding |
1 per project or residence |
4 sq. ft. |
6 ft. |
No |
a. Shall be on premises. b. Shall be set back 10 ft. from all property lines. |
a. Copy limited to type of construction occurring on site and name of company including logo. b. Sign shall be removed within 10 days after completion of project. |
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vii. Future Use |
Freestanding |
1 per undeveloped parcel |
32 sq. ft. |
12 ft. |
No |
a. Shall be on premises. b. Shall be set back 10 ft. from all property lines. |
a. Copy limited to identify future use consistent with existing zoning and may include ownership ID. b. Sign shall be removed upon initial occupancy of site or building. |
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viii. Model Home/Tract Sales Office |
Freestanding and flags |
1 per sales office 1 per model home 20 per subdivision |
Sales office: 24 sq. ft. Model home: 8 sq. ft. Flag: 15 sq. ft. |
Sales office: 8 ft. Model home: 4 ft. Flag: 25 ft. (pole height) |
No |
Signs for sales office and model homes shall be located on the lot containing said office or model. Flags may be located anywhere on the project site where the new homes are being constructed for appropriate identification of the project, model homes or sales office, provided they are not located within any street right-of-way or public parkway. Flags shall be prohibited on developed lots with occupied residences or lots not owned by the builder/developer advertising on said signs. |
a. Limited to new projects only. b. Copy limited to name of development and/or company name/logo. c. All flags shall be removed within 30 days after the initial sale of the last unit in the project/subdivision tract, or 2 years after recordation of the final map, whichever occurs first. The director may grant up to 2 time extensions not to exceed 1 year each if such flags are necessary to complete all sales. d. Signs shall be removed when model home is sold, sales office closed, or per subsection c above, whichever occurs first. e. Special event permits are not required for balloons (as limited per Section 17.60.070(B)(3)) or banners 6 ft. or less in height if only used on Saturdays and Sundays. |
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ix. Special Event |
See Section 17.60.070(B). |
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x. Noncommercial |
See Section 17.60.070(C). |
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e. Agricultural Products |
Freestanding |
1 per parcel |
32 sq. ft. |
8 ft. |
No |
a. Shall be on premises b. Shall be set back 10 ft. from property lines, except those fronting public streets where no setback is required. |
a. Copy limited to products produced on the property or agricultural related affiliation, and may also include name of owner. |
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f. Churches and Schools |
Uses are subject to the CH (church) combining zone sign standards pursuant to Section 17.60.060(B)(6)(c). |
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2. Signs permitted in the C-O (professional and administrative office) zone district:
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Sign Type |
Sign Style |
Maximum Number |
Maximum Area |
Maximum |
Illumination Allowed? |
Location Restrictions (also see Section 17.60.050) |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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a. Residential Uses |
Subject to the residential sign standards pursuant to Section 17.60.060(B)(1). |
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b. Business ID |
Wall |
No limit; total combined area of all signage shall not exceed the maximum area per elevation. |
Street elevations: 1 sq. ft. per linear foot of the business’s elevation sign is located or 100 sq. ft., whichever is less. Non-street elevations: 0.5 sq. ft. per linear foot of the business’s elevation sign is located or 32 sq. ft., whichever is less. |
30 ft. Note: Wall signs may exceed the height maximum if building is 3 or more stories per skyline sign standards. |
Yes |
a. Each business shall be entitled a minimum of 16 sq. ft. of wall signage per elevation. b. Sign shall not exceed a horizontal length greater than 70% of the linear business frontage. c. If skyline building signs are proposed, such signs as well as all other wall signs shall be subject to Section 17.60.070(F). |
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Pylon or monument |
4 per street frontage (see Remarks for additional monument signs) |
32 sq. ft. each |
8 ft. |
Yes |
a. Setbacks - 25 ft. from interior property lines (not part of a center). - 0 ft. from street rights-of-way. b. Minimum 50 ft. between signs. c. 100 ft. from existing outdoor advertising structures. |
a. Business or center is limited to use of either pylon or monument. b. Business or center name is limited to being listed on only one sign per street frontage. c. If center name incorporates the name of an on-site business in any form, said name shall not be allowed on other sign per item b. d. One additional sign per street frontage is permitted that only identifies the center. e. Centers with over 500 ft. of street frontage are allowed 1 additional monument sign, then 1 for each 200 ft. of additional frontage along that street. |
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Window |
1 per street frontage |
8 sq. ft. |
Below 2nd floor or 15 ft., whichever is less. |
Yes |
Ground floor windows only. |
Area limitation and location does not apply to customary noncommercial holiday decorations maintained pursuant to Section 17.60.080(R). |
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Shingle |
1 per elevation |
6 sq. ft. |
7 ft. min. ground clearance |
Yes |
Shall be at entrance(s) utilized by the public during business hours. |
Sign shall be oriented for sidewalk pedestrian traffic perpendicular to the store front. |
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(wall or door) |
1 per loading entrance |
2 sq. ft. each |
6 ft. |
No |
Adjacent to or on door of loading entrance of each tenant. |
a. Copy shall be limited to business/tenant name. b. Sign is limited to loading entrance only, not public entrance. |
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c. Building ID (multiple buildings on site) |
Wall |
2 per building |
10 sq. ft. each |
10 ft. |
Yes |
Wall only |
a. Illumination shall be indirect or backlit; internal lighting is prohibited. b. Copy shall pertain only to the name of the building to assist in providing direction to the public, commercial name/advertising copy is prohibited. |
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i. Real Estate |
Freestanding, wall or window |
1 per saleable or leasable space |
32 sq. ft. |
12 ft. |
No |
a. Shall be on premises being sold, rented or leased. b. Shall be set back 10 ft. from all property lines. |
a. Copy shall pertain to advertise the sale, rent or lease and not for the purpose of commercial advertising of a business. b. Signs shall be removed within 10 days after the sale, lease or exchange has been completed. |
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ii. Construction |
Freestanding |
1 per project facing street |
32 sq. ft. |
12 ft. |
No |
a. Shall be on premises. b. Shall be set back 10 ft. from property lines. |
a. Copy limited to type of construction occurring on site and name of company including logo. b. Sign shall be removed within 10 days after completion of project. |
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iii. Future Facility, Use or Tenant |
Freestanding, wall or window |
1 per street frontage |
32 sq. ft. |
12 ft. |
No |
a. Shall be on premises. b. Shall be set back 10 ft. from property lines. |
a. Copy limited to identify future use consistent with zoning, or future occupancy and may include ownership identification. b. Sign shall be removed upon occupancy of building or site. |
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iv. Promotional |
Window |
Allowed on up to 3 building elevations |
40% of window area per building elevation |
Below 2nd floor or 10 ft., whichever is less. |
Yes |
Ground floor windows only. |
a. Copy limited to promoting merchandise, services, sales, etc., of business activity. Business identification is prohibited except as permitted under (2)(b). b. Area limitation does not include business identification under (2)(b). c. Area limitation and location does not apply to customary noncommercial holiday decorations maintained for a reasonable time during a holiday season. |
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4 per light pole (2 on each side of pole, back to back) |
30 in. wide x 96 in. tall (each) |
Cannot extend above the top of the light pole. |
Yes |
Only allowed on permanent on-site light poles. |
a. Copy limited to promoting merchandise, services, sales, etc., of business activity. Business name/logo is limited to a maximum of 25% of the banner area. |
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v. Special Event |
See Section 17.60.070(B). |
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vi. Noncommercial |
See Section 17.60.070(C). |
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3. Signs permitted in the C-1 (neighborhood commercial) zone district:
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Sign Type |
Sign Style |
Maximum Number |
Maximum Area |
Maximum |
Illumination Allowed? |
Location Restrictions (also see Section 17.60.050) |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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a. Residential Uses |
Subject to residential sign standards pursuant to Section 17.60.060(B)(1) |
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b. Business ID |
Wall |
No limit; total combined area of all signage shall not exceed the maximum area per elevation. |
Street elevations: 1 sq. ft. per linear foot of the business’ elevation sign is located or 150 sq. ft., whichever is less. Non-street elevations: 0.5 sq. ft. per linear foot of the business’ elevation sign is located or 75 sq. ft., whichever is less. |
30 ft. Note: Wall signs may exceed the height maximum if building is more than 3 stories per skyline sign standards. |
Yes |
a. Each business shall be entitled a minimum of 16 sq. ft. of wall signage per elevation. b. Sign shall not exceed a horizontal length greater than 70% of the linear business frontage. c. If skyline building signs are proposed, such signs as well as all other wall signs shall be subject to Section 17.60.070(F). |
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Pylon or monument |
Pylon: 1 per street frontage Monument: 4 per street frontage (see Remarks for additional signs) |
Pylon: 150 sq. ft. Monument: 32 sq. ft. each. |
Pylon: 25 ft. Monument: 8 ft. |
Yes |
a. Setbacks: - 25 ft. from interior property lines (not part of a center) - 0 ft. from street rights-of-way. b. Minimum 50 ft. between signs. c. 100 ft. from existing outdoor advertising structures. |
a. Business is limited to either pylon or monument signs; however if center identification is provided on a pylon then monuments are permitted. b. Business or center name is limited to being on only 1 sign per street frontage. c. Pylon sign that does not have a minimum clearance of 8 ft. from the ground to the bottom of the sign face shall not exceed the maximum height and area of a monument sign. d. If the center name incorporates the name of an on-site business in any form or variation, said business shall not be allowed on other signs per item b. e. See Section 17.60.070(D) for pylon sign requirements if proposed as a freeway oriented sign. f. Centers with over 500 ft. of street frontage are allowed 1 additional monument sign, then 1 for each 200 ft. of additional frontage. g. Centers with over 1,000 ft. of street frontage are allowed 1 additional pylon sign along that street; a minimum of 300 ft. shall be maintained between pylon signs. |
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Window |
1 per street frontage |
8 sq. ft. |
Below 2nd floor or 10 ft., whichever is less |
Yes |
Ground floor windows only. |
Area limitation and location does not apply to customary noncommercial holiday decoration maintained pursuant to Section 17.60.080(R). |
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(wall or freestanding) |
2 per business |
32 sq. ft. each |
12 ft. |
Yes |
a. Shall not be portable. b. Shall not be placed or maintained upon any sidewalk area. c. Minimum 1 ft. between signs. |
Copy limited to indicating prices, merchandise, or services offered; official public services provided on premises; credit cards honored; directions to customers; and like matters. Use of streamers, pennants and banners are prohibited. |
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Shingle |
1 per elevation |
6 sq. ft. |
7 ft. min. ground clearance |
Yes |
Shall be at entrance(s) utilized by public during business hours. |
Sign shall be oriented for sidewalk pedestrian traffic perpendicular to the store front. |
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(wall or door) |
1 per loading entrance |
2 sq. ft. each |
6 ft. |
No |
Adjacent to or on door of loading entrance of each tenant. |
a. Copy shall be limited to business/tenant name. b. Sign is limited to loading entrance only that is not the business’ public entrance. |
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c. Building ID (multiple buildings on site) |
Wall |
1 per building |
10 sq. ft. |
10 ft. |
Yes |
Wall only. |
a. Illumination shall be indirect or backlit; internal lighting is prohibited. b. Copy shall pertain only to the name of the building to assist in providing direction to the public, commercial name/advertising copy is prohibited. |
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i. Real Estate |
Freestanding, wall or window |
1 per saleable or leasable space |
32 sq. ft. |
12 ft. |
No |
a. Shall be on premises being sold, rented or leased. b. Shall be set back 10 ft. from all property lines. |
a. Copy shall pertain to advertise the sale, rent or lease and not for the purpose of commercial advertising of a business. b. Signs shall be removed within 10 days after the sale, lease or exchange has been completed. |
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ii. Construction |
Freestanding |
1 per project facing street |
32 sq. ft. |
12 ft. |
No |
a. Shall be on premises. b. Sign shall be set back 10 ft. from property lines. |
a. Copy limited to type of construction occurring on site and name of company including logo. b. Sign shall be removed within 10 days after completion of project. |
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iii. Future Facility, Use or Tenant |
Freestanding, wall or window |
1 per street frontage |
32 sq. ft. |
12 ft. |
No |
a. Shall be on premises. b. Sign shall be set back 10 ft. from property lines. |
a. Copy limited to identify future use consistent with zoning, or future occupancy and may include ownership identification. b. Sign shall be removed upon occupancy of building or site. |
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iv. Promotional |
Window |
Allowed on up to 3 building elevations |
40% of window area per building elevation |
Below 2nd floor or 10 ft., whichever is less. |
Yes |
Ground floor windows only. |
a. Copy limited to promoting merchandise, services, sales, etc., of business activity. Business identification is prohibited except as permitted under (3)(b). b. Area limitation does not include business identification under (3)(b). c. Area limitation and location does not apply to customary noncommercial holiday decorations maintained pursuant to Section 17.60.080(R). |
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4 per light pole (2 on each side of pole, back to back) |
30 in. wide x 96 in. tall (each) |
Cannot extend above the top of the light pole. |
Yes |
Only allowed on permanent on-site light poles. |
a. Copy limited to promoting merchandise, services, sales, etc., of business activity. Business name/logo is limited to a maximum of 25% of the banner area. |
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v. Special Event |
See Section 17.60.070(B). |
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vi. Noncommercial |
See Section 17.60.070(C). |
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4. Signs permitted in the C-2 (regional commercial) and manufacturing (M-1, M-2, M-3) zone districts:
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Sign Type |
Sign Style |
Maximum Number |
Maximum Area |
Maximum |
Illumination Allowed? |
Location Restrictions (also see Section 17.60.050) |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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a. Residential Uses |
Subject to the residential sign standards pursuant to Section 17.60.060(B)(1). |
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b. Business ID |
Wall |
No limit; total combined area of all signage shall not exceed the maximum area per elevation. |
Street elevations: 2 sq. ft. per linear foot of the business’ elevation sign is located or 250 sq. ft., whichever is less. Non-street elevations: 1 sq. ft. per linear foot of the business’ elevation sign is located or 125 sq. ft., whichever is less. |
30 ft. Note: Wall signs may exceed the height maximum if building is more than 3 stories per skyline sign standards. |
Yes |
a. Each business shall be entitled a minimum of 16 sq. ft. of wall signage per elevation. b. Sign shall not exceed a horizontal length greater than 70% of the linear business frontage. c. If skyline building signs are proposed, such signs as well as all other wall signs shall be subject to Section 17.60.070(F). |
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Pylon or monument |
Pylon: 1 per street frontage if pylon; Monument: 4 per street frontage if monument. (see Remarks for additional signs) |
Pylon: 250 sq. ft. Monument: 32 sq. ft. each. |
Pylon 35 ft. Monument 8 ft. |
Yes |
a. Setbacks: - 25 ft. from interior property lines (not part of a center). - 0 ft. from street rights-of-way. b. Minimum 50 ft. between signs. c. 100 ft. from existing outdoor advertising structures. |
a. Business is limited to either pylon or monument signs; however if center identification is provided on a pylon then monuments are permitted. b. Business or center name is limited to being on only 1 sign per street frontage. c. Pylon sign that does not have a minimum clearance of 8 ft. from the ground to the bottom of the sign face shall not exceed the maximum height and area of a monument sign. d. If the center name incorporates the name of an on-site business in any form or variation, said business shall not be allowed on other signs per item b. e. See Section 17.60.070(D) for pylon sign requirements if proposed as a freeway oriented sign. f. Centers with over 500 ft. of street frontage are allowed 1 additional monument sign, then 1 for each 200 ft. of additional frontage along that street. g. Centers with over 1,000 ft. of street frontage are allowed 1 additional pylon sign along that street; a minimum of 300 ft. shall be maintained between pylon signs. |
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Window |
1 per street frontage |
8 sq. ft. |
Below 2nd floor or 10 ft., whichever is less. |
Yes |
Ground floor windows only. |
Area limitation and location does not apply to customary noncommercial holiday decorations maintained pursuant to Section 17.60.080(R). |
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Readerboard/menuboard (wall or freestanding) |
2 per business |
32 sq. ft. each |
12 ft. |
Yes |
a. Shall not be portable. b. Shall not be placed or maintained upon any sidewalk area. c. Minimum 1 ft. between signs. |
Copy limited to indicating prices, merchandise, or services offered; official public services provided on-premises; credit cards honored; directions to customers; and like matters. Use of streamers, pennants and banners are prohibited. |
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Shingle |
1 per elevation |
6 sq. ft. |
7 ft. min. ground clearance. |
Yes |
Shall be at entrance(s) utilized by public during business hours. |
Sign shall be oriented for sidewalk pedestrian traffic perpendicular to the store front. |
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(wall or door) |
1 per loading entrance |
2 sq. ft. each |
6 ft. |
No |
Adjacent to or on door of loading entrance of each tenant. |
a. Copy shall be limited to business/tenant name. b. Sign is limited to loading entrance only that is not the business’ public entrance. |
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c. Building ID (multiple buildings on site) |
Wall |
2 per building |
10 sq. ft. |
10 ft. |
Yes |
Wall only |
a. Illumination shall be indirect or backlit; internal lighting is prohibited. b. Copy shall pertain only to the name of the building to assist in providing direction to the public, commercial name/advertising copy is prohibited. c. See Section 17.60.070(F) if building ID sign is proposed as a skyline building sign. |
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i. Real Estate |
Freestanding, wall or window |
1 per saleable or leasable space |
32 sq. ft. |
12 ft. |
No |
a. Shall be on premises being sold, rented or leased. b. Shall be set back 10 ft. from all property lines. |
a. Copy shall pertain to advertise the sale, rent or lease and not for the purpose of commercial advertising of a business. b. Signs shall be removed within 10 days after the sale, lease or exchange has been completed. |
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ii. Construction |
Freestanding |
1 per project facing street |
32 sq. ft. |
12 ft. |
No |
a. Shall be on premises b. Sign shall be set back 10 ft. from property lines. |
a. Copy limited to type of construction occurring on site and name of company including logo. b. Sign shall be removed within 10 days after completion of project. |
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iii. Future Facility, Use or Tenant |
Freestanding, wall or window |
1 per street frontage |
32 sq. ft. |
12 ft. |
No |
a. Shall be on premises b. Sign shall be set back 10 ft. from property lines. |
a. Copy limited to identify future use consistent with zoning, or future occupancy and may include ownership identification. b. Sign shall be removed upon occupancy of building or site. |
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iv. Promotional |
Window |
Allowed on up to 3 building elevations |
40% of window area per building elevation |
Below 2nd floor or 10 ft., whichever is less |
Yes |
Ground floor windows only. |
a. Copy limited to promoting merchandise, services, sales, etc., of business activity. Business identification is prohibited except as permitted under (4)(b). b. Area limitation does not include business identification except as permitted under (4)(b). c. Area limitation and location does not apply to customary noncommercial holiday decorations maintained pursuant to Section 17.60.080(R). |
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4 per light pole (2 on each side of pole, back-to-back) |
30 in. wide x 96 in. tall (each) |
Cannot extend above the top of the light pole. |
Yes |
Only allowed on permanent on-site light poles. |
a. Copy limited to promoting merchandise, services, sales, etc., of business activity. Business name/logo is limited to a maximum of 25% of the banner area. |
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2 strands |
Each strand cannot exceed a height of 18 in. |
Cannot extend above the roof of a building or top of the light pole. |
No |
May only be placed around the perimeter of the area approved for outdoor sales. |
Text or copy is prohibited. Pennants/streamers may include single or multiple colors, metallic hulas, and flags. |
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v. Special Event |
See Section 17.60.070(B). |
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vi. Noncommercial |
See Section 17.60.070(C). |
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e. Outdoor Advertising (billboard) |
See Section 17.60.070(E). |
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5. Signs permitted in the C-B (central business) and C-C (commercial center) zone districts shall be subject to the C-2 sign standards pursuant to Section 17.60.060(B)(4), except as follows:
a. Agricultural uses permitted by the planning director under Section 17.26.011(B) shall be subject to the residential and agriculture/open space sign standards pursuant to Section 17.60.060(B)(1).
6. Signs permitted where there are overlay or combination zones (P, CH, HOSP, AD, AA, FP-S, SC, PE) shall be subject to the sign standards of the underlying zone district unless otherwise permitted as follows:
a. Signs within the FP-S (floodplain secondary) zone where it is not used as an overlay or combining zone shall be subject to the residential sign standards pursuant to Section 17.60.060(B)(1).
b. Signs within the P (automobile parking) zone where it is not used as an overlay or combining zone shall be subject to the same standards which are applicable to the adjacent zone where the parking use is incidental to and intended to serve the use in such adjacent zone.
c. Within the CH (church) combining zone, churches, sanctuaries and Sunday schools shall, in addition to that permitted by the residential sign standards pursuant to Section 17.60.060(B)(1), be allowed one illuminated or nonilluminated monument sign for each street frontage not to exceed an area of thirty-two square feet and a height of eight feet; and one nonilluminated wall sign for each street frontage not to exceed an area of thirty-two square feet and a height of twenty feet. Monument signs shall be set back twenty-five feet from all adjacent property lines. There shall be no setback of any sign from property lines fronting a public street.
d. Within the HOSP (hospital) zone, hospitals, sanitariums, rest homes, convalescent homes, maternity homes and homes for the aged shall, in addition to that permitted by the residential sign standards pursuant to Section 17.60.060(B)(1), be allowed one illuminated or nonilluminated monument sign for each street frontage not to exceed an area of thirty-two square feet and a height of eight feet; and one illuminated or nonilluminated wall sign for each street frontage not to exceed an area of thirty-two square feet and a height of twenty feet. Monument signs shall be set back twenty-five feet from all adjacent property lines. There shall be no setback of any sign from property lines fronting a public street.
7. Signs permitted in the PUD (planned unit development) and PCD (planned commercial development) zone districts:
a. Residential development shall be subject to the residential sign standards pursuant to Section 17.60.060(B)(1) unless otherwise conditioned by the planning commission or city council.
b. Commercial development shall be subject to the C-1 sign standards pursuant to Section 17.60.060(B)(3) unless otherwise conditioned by the planning commission or city council.
c. When a PCD or PUD zone is used as a combining zone, the sign regulations for the base zone shall apply unless otherwise conditioned by the planning commission or city council.
8. Signs permitted in the Bakersfield auto mall area shall be permitted as follows regardless of the underlying zone district:
(a map delineating the area these regulations apply to is shown at the end of this chapter)
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Sign Type |
Sign Style |
Maximum Number |
Maximum Area |
Maximum |
Illumination Allowed? |
Location Restrictions (also see Section 17.60.050) |
Remarks |
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a. Residential Uses |
Subject to the residential sign standards pursuant to Section 17.60.060(B)(1). |
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b. Business ID |
Wall |
No limit; total combined area of all signage shall not exceed the maximum area per elevation. |
Each building elevation: 2 sq. ft. per linear foot of the business’ elevation sign is located or 450 sq. ft., whichever is less. |
30 ft. Note: Wall signs may exceed the height maximum if building is 3 or more stories per skyline sign standards. |
Yes |
a. Each business shall be entitled a minimum of 50 sq. ft. of wall signage per elevation. b. Sign shall not exceed a horizontal length greater than 70% of the linear business frontage. c. If skyline building signs are proposed, such signs as well as all other wall signs shall be subject to Section 17.60.070(F). |
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Pylon or monument |
Pylon: 2 per street frontage Monument: 4 per street frontage (see Remarks for additional signs) |
Pylon: 300 sq. ft. Monument: 32 sq. ft. each. |
Pylon: 50 ft. Monument: 8 ft. |
Yes |
a. Setbacks: - 25 ft. from interior property lines (not part of a center). - 0 ft. from street rights-of-way. b. Minimum 50 ft. between signs. c. 100 ft. from existing outdoor advertising structures. |
a. Business is limited to either pylon or monument signs; however if center identification is provided on 1 pylon and there is no 2nd pylon, then monuments are permitted. b. Business or center name is limited to being on only 1 sign per street frontage. c. Pylon sign that does not have a minimum clearance of 8 ft. from the ground to the bottom of the sign face shall not exceed the maximum height and area of a monument sign. d. If the center name incorporates the name of an on-site business in any form or variation, said business shall not be allowed on other signs per item b. e. See Section 17.60.070(D) for pylon sign requirements if proposed as a freeway oriented sign. f. Centers with over 500 ft. of street frontage are allowed 1 additional monument sign, then 1 for each 200 ft. of additional frontage along that street. |
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Window |
1 per street frontage |
8 sq. ft. |
Below 2nd floor or 10 ft., whichever is less. |
Yes |
Ground floor windows only. |
Area limitation and location does not apply to customary noncommercial holiday decorations maintained pursuant to Section 17.60.080(R). |
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Readerboard/menuboard (wall or freestanding) |
2 per business |
32 sq. ft. each |
12 ft. |
Yes |
a. Shall not be portable. b. Shall not be placed or maintained upon any sidewalk area. c. Minimum 1 ft. between signs. |
Copy limited to indicating prices, merchandise or services; official public services provided on premises; credit cards honored; directions to customers; and like matters. Use of streamers, pennants and banner is prohibited. |
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Shingle |
1 per elevation |
6 sq. ft. |
7 ft. min. ground clearance |
Yes |
Shall be at entrance(s) utilized by public during business hours. |
Sign shall be oriented for sidewalk pedestrian traffic perpendicular to the store front. |
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Nameplate (wall or door) |
1 per loading entrance |
2 sq. ft. each |
6 ft. |
No |
Adjacent to or on door of loading entrance of each tenant. |
a. Copy shall be limited to business/tenant name. b. Sign is limited to loading entrance only that is not the business’ public entrance. |
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Wall |
2 per building |
10 sq. ft. |
10 ft. |
Yes |
Wall only. |
a. Illumination shall be indirect or backlit; internal lighting is prohibited. b. Copy shall pertain only to the name of the building to assist in providing direction to the public, commercial name/advertising copy is prohibited. c. See Section 17.60.070(F) if building ID sign is proposed as a skyline building sign. |
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i. Real Estate |
Freestanding, wall or window |
1 per saleable or leaseable space |
32 sq. ft. |
12 ft. |
No |
a. Shall be on premises being sold, rented or leased. b. Shall be set back 10 ft. from all property lines. |
a. Copy shall pertain to advertising the sale, renting or leasing and not for the purpose of commercial advertising of a business. b. Signs shall be removed within 10 days after the sale, lease or exchange has been completed. |
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ii. Construction |
Freestanding |
1 per project facing street |
32 sq. ft. |
12 ft. |
No |
a. Shall be on premises. b. Sign shall be set back 10 ft. from all property lines. |
a. Copy limited to type of construction occurring on site and name of company including logo. b. Sign shall be removed within 10 days after completion of project. |
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iii. Future Facility, Use or Tenant |
Freestanding, wall or window |
1 per street frontage |
32 sq. ft. |
12 ft. |
No |
a. Shall be on premises. b. Sign shall be set back 10 ft. from all property lines. |
a. Copy limited to identify future use consistent with zoning, or future occupancy and may include ownership identification. b. Sign shall be removed upon occupancy of building or site. |
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iv. Promotional |
Window |
Allowed on up to 3 building elevations |
40% of window area per building elevation |
Below 2nd floor or 10 ft., whichever is less |
Yes |
Ground floor windows only. |
a. Copy limited to promoting merchandise, services, sales, etc., of business activity. Business identification is prohibited except as permitted under (8)(b). b. Area limitation does not include business identification except as permitted under (8)(b). c. Area limitation and location does not apply to customary noncommercial holiday decorations maintained pursuant to Section 17.60.080(R). |
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4 per light pole (2 on each side of pole, back-to-back) |
30 in. wide x 96 in. tall (each) |
Cannot extend above the top of the light pole. |
Yes |
Only allowed on permanent on-site light poles. |
a. Copy limited to promoting merchandise, services, sales, etc., of business activity. Business name/logo is limited to a maximum of 25% of the banner area. |
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2 strands |
Each strand cannot exceed a height of 18 in. |
Cannot extend above the roof of a building or top of the light pole. |
No |
May only be placed around the perimeter of the area approved for outdoor sales. |
Text or copy is prohibited. Pennants/streamers may include single or multiple colors, metallic hulas, and flags. |
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v. Special Event |
See Section 17.60.070(B). |
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vi. Noncommercial |
See Section 17.60.070(C). |
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e. Outdoor Advertising (billboard) |
See Section 17.60.070(E). |
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(Ord. 4953 § 3, 2018; Ord. 4938 § 5, 2018; Ord. 4729 §§ 4—8, 2013; Ord. 4715 § 1, 2012; Ord. 4658 § 1, 2011; Ord. 4605 § 1, 2009; Ord. 4543 § 2, 2008; Ord. 4489 §§ 5, 6, 2008; Ord. 4384 § 1, 2006; Ord. 4306 § 1, 2006; Ord. 3964 § 45, 2000; Ord. 3870 §§ 4, 5, 1998; Ord. 3755 § 2, 1997; Ord. 3624 § 1, 1995; Ord. 3586 § 2, 1994)