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Title 20 — SIGNS

Berkeley Municipal Code Ch. 20.60 Electric Signs

Berkeley Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Berkeley

Cite as: Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 20.60 · Text as of 2026-10-05

20.60.010 Applicability of City Electrical Code.

Every electric sign shall be constructed and erected in accordance with all provisions of the Electrical Code of the City. (Ord. 6424-NS § 1 (part), 1998)

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20.60.020 Incombustible material required.

Every electric sign shall be constructed of incombustible material. (Ord. 6424-NS § 1 (part), 1998)

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20.60.030 Information to be shown on sign.

Electric signs shall have placed within easy view in sufficient size and contrast to be readable from a reasonable distance the following information:

A. Name of sign erector;

B. Date of erection;

C. Electrical power consumption (in amperes);

D. Lamp complement. (Ord. 6424-NS § 1 (part), 1998)

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