23.6.3 Additional Sign Allowances for Nonresidential Properties Fronting El Camino Real — Belmont Zoning Code

(a) Additional Wall Sign . A maximum of one (1) additional wall sign per street frontage is allowed for buildings 30 feet or taller. The sign shall be mounted on the top floor level and shall comply with all other applicable standards per Subsection 0 (“Wall Signs”). The total aggregate sign area for the property shall not exceed the allowed sign area as provided in this Section.
- (b) Changeable copy . Changeable copy as defined herein is allowed on signs on properties fronting El Camino Real, provided that the changeable copy area is limited to no more than 20 square feet or 25% of the total allowable sign area, whichever is less.
- (c) Exposed Lighting . For nonresidential properties fronting El Camino Real, the Planning Commission may approve signs using exposed light sources such as neon tubing, unshielded light bulbs or fluorescent tubes, or any interior lighted sign with transparent or translucent faces, provided that the Commission finds that the light from the sign does not cause unreasonable glare, annoyance to passersby or neighbors, or safety hazards . Such lighting shall comply with the standards of Subsection 0 (“Illumination”).
- (d) Neon Signs . Neon signs are allowed as Window Signs on the first story of nonresidential buildings facing El Camino Real, subject to all other standards of Subsection 0 (“Illumination”), and Subsection 0 (“Window Signs”).
23.7 SIGN STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS. This Subsection establishes standards for signs in Residential Districts and on legal residential uses located in other districts. Regulations for temporary signs are in 0.

City of Belmont Zoning Ordinance 23-17

23.7.1 General Regulations for Residential Districts and Legal Residential Uses Located in Other Districts
- (a) General Advertising Prohibited . Signs in residential districts or on residential use properties shall not display general advertising for hire.
- (b) Internally-lit Signs Prohibited . Signs in residential districts or on residential use properties shall not be internally lit, except for address signs.
- (c) No Permit Required . Unless otherwise stated, signs allowed by this Section are not subject to a sign permit. A permit is required if the sign qualifies as a structure under the building code.
23.7.2 Maximum Sign Area Allowed for Residential Uses. Table 0 establishes the maximum sign area allowed on residential units in all districts.

Table 0: Maximum Allowed Sign Area For Residential Uses

	Total Sign Area (square feet)
Detached Single Family and Duplex Units	8
Multi-family Complex - Each Unit	2
Master Unit of Multi-family and Mixed-use Complexes less than 20,000 sq. ft. parcel	12
Master Unit of Multi-family and Mixed-use Complexes 20,000 sq. ft. or larger parcel	24