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Chapter 22.1 — SIGNS›Article III — SIGN REGULATION
El Centro Municipal Code Div. 2 Computation of Sign Height, Sign Area and Copy Area
El Centro Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · El Centro
Cite as: El Centro Municipal Code Division 2 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 22.1-48. - Sign height for all signs.¶
(a) Computation of sign height. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the height of a sign shall be computed by measuring the vertical distance from the uppermost point used in measuring the area of a sign, or if a structure is provided, from the upper most point of the structure supporting the sign, to the ground immediately below such point or to the level of the upper surface of the nearest curb of a street, alley or highway (other than a structurally elevated roadway), whichever measurement permits the greater elevation of the sign (see figures 22.1-3 and 22.1-4).
(Ord. No. 22-07, § 4, 11-15-22)
Sec. 22.1-49. - Sign area for all signs.¶
(a) Computation of sign area. In computing total sign area in square feet, standard mathematical formula for known or common shapes will be used. In the case of irregular shapes, straight lines drawn closest to the extremities of the shape will be used. On signs with more than one (1) face, only that face or faces visible from any one (1) direction at one (1) time will be considered in the computation of sign area. The area of the pole or structure shall not be counted toward the total sign area on pole-mounted or free-standing signs with no text on the poles or supporting structure (see figures 22.1-5, 22.1-6, 22.1-7 and 22.1-8, 22.1-9, 22.1-10, and 22.1-11).
(Ord. No. 22-07, § 4, 11-15-22)
Sec. 22.1-50. - Sign copy area.¶
(a) Computation of copy area. In computing copy area, straight lines drawn closest to copy extremities encompassing individual letters or words shall be used (see figure 22.1-9).
(b) Computation of permitted copy area of building facade facing. The copy area of a building facade facing shall not exceed forty (40) percent of the total area of the building facade.
(c) Computation of permitted copy area of multiple copy sign. The copy area of multiple copy signs shall not exceed forty (40) percent of the background to which they are applied (see figure 22.1-10).
(d) In addition to the sign copy, all signs must have the current contact information for the person responsible for the sign, including name and phone number.
(Ord. No. 22-07, § 4, 11-15-22)
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