21.4.2 S-3 Cannabis Retail and Distribution Overlay District

(a) S-3 District Established . The S-3 Cannabis Retail and Distribution Overlay District comprises those certain areas situated within the City of Belmont that may be included by ordinance in the S-3 District from time to time. Only property located in the El Camino Real corridor between O’Neill Avenue and the San Carlos border are eligible to be rezoned to the S-3 District.

(b) Allowable Cannabis Uses and Limitations

(1) Both Cannabis Retail and Cannabis Distribution are allowable uses in the S-3 District with a use permit issued in accordance with section 21.4.1.

(2) Only two Cannabis Retail uses are allowed within the S-3 District.

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(3) Only one Cannabis Distribution use is allowed within the S-3 District.

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* SECTION 22 - DESIGN CONTROL DISTRICT

• ** 22.1 DESIGN CONTROL DISTRICT

  • (a) Certain classes of district designated by the symbol "D" referred to herein as Design Control Districts or "D" combining Districts are established to provide criteria and parameters of design within designated areas of the City of Belmont.

  • (b) The intent of the Design Control District is to establish parameters for building design, alterations and modifications, landscaping, signing, sidewalk design and other features which are necessary to encourage the orderly and harmonious appearance of structures and property, maintain the property and improvement of values of the area; preserve structures and locations of historical value and interest, preserve existing residential structures and enhance the natural scenery; stimulate and maintain a viable central business district in Belmont which is aesthetically pleasing, attractive to shoppers and provides ease of pedestrian access and separation of automotive and pedestrian traffic.

Specific structures deserving special consideration are to be designated by the Planning Commission for recommendation to the City Council.

• (c) In any district with which is combined any "D" District, the following guidelines as specified for the respective "D" District shall apply in addition to the guidelines for such district with which the "D" District is combined.

• (d) The Design Control District concept may be used in various areas throughout the City of Belmont. The standards in each of these areas may differ to a certain degree depending upon the land uses and character of the area.

• *** 22.2 DOWNTOWN DESIGN CONTROL DISTRICT D-1 DISTRICT

The D-1 District is established to provide special guidance pertaining to the landscaping, architecture, color palette, external parking, pedestrian and traffic circulation, signs and all specific design features in the downtown area of the City of Belmont. The D-1 District shall generally include the downtown business district of the City of Belmont.

• 22.3 GENERAL POLICY REGARDING D-1 AREA

  • (a) To encourage land uses in the downtown, which are primarily retail oriented. Support uses such as personal service establishments, banks and offices should play a secondary role.

• Section 22 added by Ord. #542, 7/24/74

• ** Amended by Ord. #579, 9/22/76; and by Ord. #717, 4/12/84

• *** Amended by Ord. #579, 9/22/76

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• (b) To orient and connect the downtown commercial center with the Twin Pines Park and adjacent activities. This connection would be made through the use of landscaped pedestrian malls or concourses.

• (c) It would be desirable to create large blocks within which commercial uses could be sited. This would require the abandonment of certain street rights-of-way.

• (d) To encourage compact groupings of shops and uses which will be attractive for pedestrian use.

• (e) Uses such as theaters and restaurants, which provide "life" to the downtown should be encouraged to locate there. These types of business help attract people to the area and can make more efficient use of parking facilities.

• 22.4 ARCHITECTURE - To promote a unifying and compatible architecture in the Central District, the following guidelines are established:

  • (a) The architecture can be developed in either an historic** or contemporary vein. New buildings should blend with acceptable existing buildings in the District. These buildings and structures may generally include, but are not limited to, the following features.

    1. Wide wooden balconies protected from the weather by roof overhangs.

    2. Use of exposed, timber construction.

    3. Rough-sawn wood material.

    4. Adobe style masonry, rough texture slump stone, brick or other similar types of materials.

    5. Exterior covered walkways, arcades and stairways.

    6. Use of courtyards and patio arrangements of buildings.

    7. Protected pools and fountains.

    8. Flat tile, heavy shake, or wood shingle roofs should be most prominent. Limited mission tile roofs for accent purposes may be acceptable.

    9. Accents of ceramic tiles, glazed and unglazed clay products.

    10. Wrought iron hardware, both functional and decorative.

• Amended by Ord. #579, 9/22/76; and by Ord. #717, 4/12/84

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• (b) An architecture deemed by the Planning Commission to be compatible with the existing and developing downtown area may be approved if they blend with the overall flavor and do not dominate the District.

• (c) Roofs should be of heavy flat masonry tile, wood shingle or heavy shake or similar materials, which blend with existing structures. Limited mission tile roofing materials for accent purposes are also acceptable. Asphalt shingle or felt tiles are unacceptable unless totally obscured from view. Building materials should be of "natural" or rustic character. Irregular texture masonry materials are preferred. Natural weathering building materials are desirable. Use of exposed wood beams and natural wood accent trim is also desirable. Stucco shall be used sparingly and primarily as an accent feature.

• (d) The structure shall be of an integrated design on all four sides generally using the same materials on all elevations.

• (e) Proposed structures shall be related harmoniously to the terrain, and be of compatible design and color with other projects constructed under the terms of this section.

• 22.5 LANDSCAPING - To establish a plan of landscaping. Examples are street trees which all bloom in a certain season, landscaping with a distinctive scent and the use of a fountain with accent lighting as a focal point.

  • (a) A minimum of fifteen (15) percent of the gross site area shall be landscaped with live plant materials. Buildings in excess of one story in height shall provide an additional two (2) percent of the gross site area in landscaping for each story over one story in height. Small or unique parcels may be allowed to vary, from this landscaping requirement if in the opinion of the Planning Commission special consideration is merited and alternative requirements can be agreed upon. If the site is too small to accept the required landscaping and would penalize the construction of an economic structure, the landscaping requirements may be allocated to some other area of the downtown as directed by the Planning Commission. Landscaping materials so allocated shall be selected by the Commission and costs of installation shall be borne by the applicant.

  • (b) A minimum of one tree shall be provided for each 400 square feet or fraction thereof required landscaped area. It is required to have some mature trees and/or plants initially installed plus some rapid growing plants so that the bare appearance of new facilities will be minimized and landscaping will become effective in a minimum time period.

  • (c) A landscaped area shall be provided within the space bounded by the side lot lines, the back-of-sidewalk and a line twenty (20) feet back of and parallel to the front property line. Said landscaped area shall contain a minimum of five square feet for each front foot of the site measured along a public street. Form, location, and

• Amended by Ord. #579, 9/22/76; and by Ord. #717, 4/12/84

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composition of this landscaped area shall be shown on the site plan and approved by the Planning Commission. This area shall be counted as part of the landscaping required in Section 22.5 (a) herein.

• (d) Additional landscaping for the purpose of screening parking areas, adding accents and highlights to the development, and delineating pedestrian walkways may comprise the balance of the required landscape area. Special landscaping features may be required by the Planning Commission, in addition to the above, dependent upon the specific project.

• (e) Compatibility of landscaping and coordination with adjoining and nearby sites is mandatory.

• (f) In addition to other on-site landscaping requirements, street trees shall be provided on the basis of the general guidelines of one for each forty (40) front feet or a fraction thereof of property street frontage. Trees shall be a minimum of fifteen (15) gallons in size and provided with a City standard metal tree grate, three (3) feet in diameter.

Street trees or other trees within the district shall be fifteen (15) gallon size, a variety acceptable to the Planning Commission and in accordance with the general guidelines established herein.

Street trees shall be located within four (4) feet from face of curb so as to minimize interference with drives, pedestrian access or visual line-of-sight to shop windows.

• 22.6 COLOR PALETTE - To promote colors that are appropriate to the downtown and blend with existing structures, the use of colors shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission may pre-approve color combinations on signs and repainting of existing buildings pursuant to the requirements of Subsection 13.5 (Administrative Approvals).

• ** 22.7 EXTERNAL PARKING LOT LIGHTING - All parking lots within the Design Control District shall use the following standard parking luminaire:

Fixture: General Electric #TC100 with 70 watt high pressure sodium lamp Pole: Wood center board post, P.G.&E. #35-7219 (18 feet overall) Color: Stain No. 663-X, Mocha Pine

• *** 22.8 SIGNS (DELETED - See Section 23)

• Amended by Ord. #579, 9/22/76; and by Ord. #867, 12/24/92

• ** Amended by Ord. #717, 4/12/84

• *** Deleted by Ord. #697, 4/8/82

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• 22.9 SIDEWALK DESIGN AND COLOR - All new sidewalks within the Design Control District shall use the Belmont standard brick sidewalk design in accordance with the City of Belmont Standard Specifications and Details.

  • 22.10 OBJECTIVES OF CIRCULATION, DRIVES AND PARKING

  - (a) Circulation should be designed to encourage pedestrian activity and movement between retail outlets and other commercial and recreational uses, and to provide good pedestrian circulation within the interior of the Central District. 

  - (b) To achieve a downtown design which effectively separates automobile and pedestrian traffic. 

  - (c) Parking lots and areas shall be intensively landscaped so as to screen automobiles from view and to aesthetically enhance this functional use.  Trees and shrubs are to be used in the interior of the lots.  Berms and land sculpturing are to be used to provide screening for such lots. 

  - (d) To achieve an overall design which provides good pedestrian, bus, and automobile access to a possible future Rapid Transit station. 

  - (e) To provide adequate parking for the Central District uses.  However, parking should be located to provide the least interference with shops and pedestrian circulation. 

  - (f) To encourage innovative design and solutions to eliminate pedestrian-vehicle conflicts.  These might take the form of pedestrian over-crossing structures from multi-story buildings.

• (g) Vehicular and pedestrian circulation shall be designed to retain the integrity of the adopted overall pedestrian and vehicular circulation plan of the Central District. Special attention shall be given to location and number of access points to public streets, widths of interior drives, separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and arrangement of parking areas so that safe and convenient circulation is provided. A smooth flow of pedestrian traffic shall be developed as part of each site plan with direct consideration for pedestrian flow onto adjoining properties and throughout the entire downtown area. Curved and serpentine walkways should be integrated into the design to create a pleasing aesthetic atmosphere. The circulation and parking system should be developed so that it does not detract from the design of the proposed buildings and structures and the neighboring properties.

  • 22.11 SPECIAL FEATURES - Exposed storage areas, exposed machinery installations, service yards, truck loading areas, utility buildings and structures shall be subject to setbacks, screen plantings or other screening methods to prevent their being visually incompatible with the existing or contemplated environment and the surrounding properties is the intent of this Ordinance.

• Amended by Ord. #717, 4/12/84

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• 22.12 REVIEW OF PLANS

  • (a) All buildings which shall be hereafter constructed or altered as to their architectural appearance, situated within the boundaries of the D-1 (Downtown Design Control) District in public view and fronting upon any of the streets or ways therein, including the streets bounding the area, shall, as to their architecture, conform to the provisions of the Section.

  • (b) Within the D-1 District, no building permit for a new structure, exterior alteration or enlargement, including exterior remodeling or repainting which is different from the design or colors which have been previously approved or are existing, except a one-family residence, and no certificate of occupancy for a new use with alterations or enlargement of an existing use, except a one-family residence, shall be issued unless the site plan, the architectural elevations and the landscape plan have been first submitted to the Planning Commission.

  • (c) The plans submitted and review thereof shall be in accordance with the provisions of this Section and Section 13 of Ordinance 360, Subsection 13.6.

  • (d) The Planning Commission, upon receipt of the plans, shall act in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of Ordinance 360, Subsection 13.6.

  • (e) Approval of plans and construction within the El Camino Real right-of-way requires prior approval from the State Department of Transportation. If the City is required to be a party to the (encroachment) permit application and a fee is required, the applicant shall reimburse the City for its cost.

• Amended by Ord. #717, 4/12/84

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SECTION 23 – SIGN REGULATIONS

Editor’s note: current through Ordinance 2019-1143

SECTION 23 - SIGN REGULATIONS

• 23.1 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY.

• 23.1.1 Purpose . The purpose of this Section is to regulate signs as an information system that expresses the character and environment of Belmont and implements the General Plan, consistent with State and federal law. These regulations recognize the importance of business activity to the economic vitality of the City as well as the need to protect the visual environment. Specifically, these regulations are intended to:

  • (a) Provide adequate opportunity for the exercise of the free speech right by display of a message or an image on a sign, while balancing that opportunity with other community and public interests;

  • (b) Provide minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property, public welfare, and traffic safety by controlling the design, quality of materials, construction, illumination, size, location and maintenance of signs and of sign structures;

  • (c) Reduce visual clutter and preserve and enhance the visual attractiveness of the City for residents, businesses and visitors;

  • (d) Protect and enhance property values and community appearance by encouraging signs that are compatible with the architectural style, character, and scale of the building to which they relate and with adjacent buildings and businesses;

  • (e) Restrict signs that may create a nuisance or violate privacy of nearby properties;

  • (f) Ensure that commercial signs are accessory or auxiliary to a principal business or establishment on or near the same premises, rather than functioning as General Advertising (advertising for hire); and

  • (g) Prohibit signs that may cause traffic or pedestrian safety hazards, interfere with ingress and egress, or create unreasonable hazards or distraction for drivers.

• 23.1.2 Scope and Applicability . Section 23 consolidates and updates all general provisions regulating signs throughout the City. This Section regulates all signs on private property and signs on public property that are not otherwise regulated by other Chapters and Sections of the City Code.

• 23.1.3 Severability . This Section is to be severable to the greatest extent provided by law. If any Section, sentence, clause, phrase, word, portion or provision of this Section is held invalid or unconstitutional or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect, impair, or invalidate any other Section, sentence, clause, phrase, word, portion, or provision of this Section which can be given effect without the invalid portion. In adopting this Section, the City Council affirmatively declares that if it had been made aware of any invalid provision(s), it would have approved and adopted the remaining provisions, and that it desires all valid provisions to remain in force.

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23.2 DEFINITIONS. The following definitions apply within this Section regardless of how the terms may be defined in the Belmont City Code.

Advertising . The display of any image or message, the purpose of which is to attract attention of the public or potential customers for either commercial or non-commercial purposes.

A-Frame Sign. A portable sign capable of standing without support or attachment with a frame in the shape of the letter “A” is an A-frame sign. Also, within this definition are frames in the shapes of the letters “T” and “H”, and functionally similar structures.

Animated Sign. A sign with physically moving parts, or images that move or appear to move, or messages that visually change more frequently than once every twenty-four (24) hours, regardless of the method by which the visual change is produced. This includes video displays, electronic reader boards, and signs using technology that displays images that move, appear to move, or show a series of still images which change more often than once per 24 hour period. This definition does NOT include hand-held signs, personally attended signs, commercial mascots, or scoreboards.

Apparel. Apparel includes any type of personal clothing, but does not include items worn on a body or devices used for the support or mounting of signage.

Assembly Uses . A land use characterized by human assembly and changing programs. Common examples include theaters (both film and live stage), churches, assembly halls, schools, and convention centers. (Other examples you might list: nightclubs and concert halls, and studios featuring art, dance, or exercise, libraries, sports facilities.)

Awning. Any structure made of flexible fabric or similar material covering a metal frame attached to a building, whether or not the same is so erected as to permit its being raised to a position flat against the building when not in use.

Awning or Canopy Sign. Sign copy placed on an awning or any other projecting structure made of flexible fabric or similar material covering a metal frame supported by the ground or sidewalk.

Billboard. A sign that is mounted or displayed on a permanent structure and that meets any one or more of the following criteria. Authorized temporary signs that display off-site commercial messages are not within this definition.

(1) Is used for the display of off-site commercial messages;

(2) Constitutes a principal, separate or secondary use, as opposed to an accessory or auxiliary use, of the parcel on which it is located; or

(3) Is a permanent structure outdoor sign used as general advertising for hire, e.g., on which display space is made available to parties, other than the owner or operator of the sign or occupant of the parcel (not including those who rent space from the sign owner, when the message on the sign qualifies as "on-site" as defined herein), for rent or other consideration.

Cabinet Sign . A sign constructed in the shape of a parallelogram box with internal lighting, the face of which is constructed of a semi-transparent surface displaying copy, such that the internal lights shine either through the copy or through the surface surrounding the copy.

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Changeable Copy. The message display portion of a sign constructed or designed to allow for periodic changes of copy or image, and for which the copy or image is changed not more than once each twenty-four (24) hour period, such as for an electronic or manual readerboard.

Commercial Message. A message on a sign, or portion of a sign, that promotes, informs, or proposes an economic transaction, primarily concerns the economic interests of the sign sponsor and/or audience, or is intended to further discussion in the marketplace of goods and services.

Commercial Mascot. A person or animal attired or decorated with commercial insignia, images or symbols, and/or holding signs displaying commercial messages. Includes sign twirlers and sign clowns, but does not include hand-held signs displaying noncommercial messages.

Construction Site Sign. A temporary sign displayed on the site of a construction, remodeling, or major landscaping project during the period of time of actual construction activity.

Copy. Any letters, numerals, or symbols displayed on a sign face conveying a message to the public.

Directional Sign. Any sign, other than a highway marker or any sign erected and maintained by public authority or a public utility, which is designed, erected and maintained for the purpose of directing persons to a place, structure, or activity.

Establishment. Any legal use of land, other than long-term residential, that involves the use of structures subject to the building code. By way of example and not limitation, this definition includes businesses, schools, hospitals, and libraries but does not include singlefamily homes or living units in residential complexes or mixed-use buildings. Also, the definition does not include automated facilities such as power transformers and radio and television transmitters.

Exempt Sign. A sign, which may be legally displayed, erected or maintained subject to regulation, but is not subject to a sign permit requirement.

Face. The portion of a sign on which the copy is mounted or displayed.

Flag. Any fabric or banner containing distinctive colors, patterns, or design that displays the symbol(s) of a nation, state, local government, company, organization, belief system, idea, or other meaning.

Freestanding Sign. A permanent sign that is self-supporting in a fixed location and not attached to a building. This includes a sign connected or attached to a structure, fence, or wall that is not an integral part of a building. Freestanding signs are of two (2) types: monument and pole. Flags on flag poles are not within this definition.

Garage Sale. The occasional non-business public sale of used, secondhand or homemade household goods, conducted from a residential use, including estate, yard and moving sales events. Does not include any event for which a business license or an auctioneer's license or other business license is required.

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General Advertising. The business of publicizing or promoting other businesses or causes using methods of advertising, in contrast to self-promotion, on-site sales, or on-site advertising; also known as advertising for hire.

Government Sign. Any temporary or permanent sign erected and maintained by or required by the City, county, regional, state, or federal government, or government transportation or transit agencies, for the purpose of providing official governmental information to the general public, including but not limited to: traffic direction, city entrance, or for designation of direction to any school, hospital, historical site, or public service, property or facility.

Hand-held Sign. A sign which is physically held by a person, or attached to the body of, a person or animal; not including on apparel or aspects of personal appearance. These are sometimes referred to as an “animate sign.” “Commercial mascots” are not within this definition.

Illuminated Sign. A sign with an artificial light source incorporated internally or externally for the purpose of illuminating the sign. Ambient lighting, by itself, does not make a sign “illuminated.”

Master Sign Program. A coordinated sign plan, together with details of all signs (not including exempt or temporary signs) that are or will be placed on a site, including master identification, individual establishment, Directory signs, and directional signs.

Mobile Billboard. Any vehicle, or wheeled conveyance which carries, conveys, pulls, displays, or transports any sign or billboard for the primary purpose of advertising a commercial or noncommercial message, or general advertising for hire.

Name Plate. A sign that identifies an occupant and/or address.

Neon . Any sign using neon or other inert gases under low pressure, which glows when exposed to an electrical current.

Non-conforming Sign. A sign lawfully erected and legally existing prior to the effective date of this Section, or of amendments thereto, but which does not conform to the provisions of this Section.

Noncommercial Message. A message or image on a sign, or portion of a sign, that displays noncommercial speech, e.g., commentary or advocacy on topics of public debate and concern. This definition shall be construed and interpreted in light of relevant court decisions. Noncommercial messages do not have a location factor, such as on-site or offsite.

Off-site or Off-premise Sign. A sign that identifies, advertises or attracts attention to a business, product, service, event or activity sold, existing or offered at a different location (subject to the qualifications stated in the definition of "On-Site Sign"). The off-site/on-site distinction applies only to commercial messages.

On-site or On-premise Sign. Any sign or portion thereof that identifies, advertises, or attracts attention to a business, product, service, event or activity sold, existing or offered upon the same property or land use as the sign, subject to the following.

(a) The off-site/on-site distinction applies only to commercial messages.

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• (b) In the case of multiple tenant commercial or industrial developments, signs are considered "on-site" when located anywhere within the development.

• (c) In the case of an approved Master Sign Program, a sign anywhere within the area controlled by the program is considered "on-site".

• (d) In the case of a redevelopment project, any sign displayed within the redevelopment project area is considered “on-site”.

• (e) In the case of temporary construction signs, all messages concerning parties involved in the construction project, and future uses of the development, are considered “on-site” when located anywhere within the building site.

On-site Advisory Sign. A sign that provides information intended to assist the public, such as the location of facilities (e.g., entrances, walk-up windows and self-service operations); courtesy information (e.g., hours of operation, handicapped accessibility, restrooms); and directional signs for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians.

Outdoor Advertising Display. (see Billboard)

Pennant. Any lightweight plastic, fabric, or other material, whether or not containing a message of any kind, attached to a rope, wire, or string, usually in a series, designed to move in the wind and attract attention. Flags and banners are not within this definition.

Projecting Sign. Any sign that is perpendicular to the face of a building. This category includes shingle, under awning, and under canopy signs.

Promotional Banner. Any sign of lightweight fabric or similar material that is mounted to a pole or a building at one or more edges. Flags and Sponsor Banners are not within this definition.

Real Estate Sign. Any sign, temporary in nature, with copy that concerns a proposed sale, rental, lease or exchange of real property. This definition does not include occupancy signs at establishments offering transient occupancy, such as hotels, motels and "bed and breakfast" facilities. All signs described in Civil Code 713 are within this definition.

Roofline. The top edge of a roof or building parapet, whichever is higher, excluding any cupolas, pylons, chimneys, or minor projections.

Roof Sign . Any sign located on a roof or mansard of a building, or having its major structural supports attached to a roof or mansard.

Sign.

• (a) Any identification, description, illustration, or device illuminated or non-illuminated, which is visible to the general public from any exterior public right-of-way, and directs attention to a product, service, place, activity, person, institution, business or solicitation, including any permanently installed or situated merchandise; or any emblem, painting, banner, pennant, or placard designed to advertise, identify, or convey information or an idea. A display, device, or thing need not contain lettering to be a sign.

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• (b) Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, the following are not within this definition:

• (1) Architectural features . Decorative or architectural features, foundation stones and cornerstones of buildings (not including lettering, trademarks or moving parts), that do not perform a communicative function;

  • (2) Fireworks, etc. The legal use of fireworks, candles and artificial lighting not otherwise regulated by this Code;

  • (3) Grave markers . Grave stones, headstones, mausoleums, shrines, and other markers of the deceased;

  • (4) Personal appearance . Items or devices of personal apparel, decoration or appearance, including tattoos, makeup, wigs, costumes, and masks, but not including commercial mascots or hand-held signs;

  • (5) Symbols embedded in architecture . Symbols of noncommercial organizations or concepts including, but not limited to, religious or political symbols, when such are permanently integrated into the structure of a permanent building, including stained glass windows on churches, carved or bas relief doors or walls, bells, and religious statuary;

  • (6) Aerial banners . Aerial banners towed behind aircraft;

  • (7) License plates and registration insignia . On state-licensed vehicles and properly licensed watercraft: license plates, license plate frames, and registration insignia.

Sign Area. The area contained within a single continuous perimeter enclosing all parts of such sign copy, excluding any structural elements outside the limits of the sign required to support the sign (see subsection 0 “Measuring Sign Area”).

Sign Permit. A written authorization from the City to erect, maintain or display a sign.

Temporary Sign. A structure or device used for the public display of visual messages or images, that is typically made of lightweight or flimsy materials, and that is not intended for, or suitable for, long term or permanent display.

Traditional Public Forum. The surfaces of city streets and city sidewalks, which are connected to the main pedestrian circulation system of the city, the surfaces of public parks, and the exterior surface of the pedestrian area immediately surrounding City Hall.

Visibility Triangle. An area requiring unobstructed vision at street intersections defined by lines of sight between points at a given distance from the intersection of street or driveway lines. For the purposes of the sign ordinance, this area will be defined as the portion of both public and private property at any corner bounded by the edge of a roadway of the intersecting streets and a line joining points on the edge of the roadway 15 feet, unless otherwise determined by the traffic engineer, from the point of intersection of the edges of the roadway.

Wall Sign. Any sign attached to, erected against or painted upon the wall of a building or structure, the face of which is in a single plane parallel to the plane of the wall.

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Window Sign. Any sign painted, etched or otherwise affixed to an exterior window of a building, or in the interior of the building, within 3 feet of a window, intended to be viewed from the exterior of such building. On-site advisory signs are not considered window signs.