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Chapter 22.1 — SIGNS›Article III — SIGN REGULATION

El Centro Municipal Code Div. 3 Sign Standards

El Centro Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · El Centro

Cite as: El Centro Municipal Code Division 3 · Text as of 2026-10-04

Sec. 22.1-51. - Commercial signage.

(a) No permanent or temporary commercial signage may be placed in any residential zones, except for real estate and private directional signage, conditionally permitted uses in the residential zone, or as otherwise provided by this chapter.

(b) Temporary commercial signage may be displayed in non-residential and mixed-use districts subject to the provisions of this section.

(1) Unless specifically exempted from permit requirements pursuant to this chapter or other provisions of the City Code, temporary commercial signs in non-residential and mixed-use districts require the issuance of a ministerial temporary commercial sign permit.

(2) Sign owners or their representatives must apply for a temporary commercial sign permit by completing a form approved by the community development director and confirming compliance with the applicable requirements of this chapter.

(3) The completed application shall include a site plan and building elevations showing the locations, number, and size of signs, a description of the sign materials and the dates that the sign or signs will be placed and removed;

(4) Upon acceptance of a complete application with the required fee, the community development director or her designee shall issue an identification label with a number that shall be affixed to the temporary sign or signs being erected.

(c) Number. The maximum number of temporary commercial signs that may be displayed by any establishment at the same time is subject to compliance with the applicable requirements of this section. The number and area of temporary signs shall not be included in the calculation of aggregate permanent sign area.

(d) Sign requirements. The following types of temporary signage are permitted if they comply with the following standards and requirements:

(1) Banners. One (1) banner (specifically including wind-feather flags) not exceeding twenty-five (25) percent of the area of a building facade of the business establishment that is stretched and secured flat against the building wall or window, and does not extend higher than the building eave or parapet wall. No more than one (1) banner at any time is permitted per street frontage for each establishment. All such signs shall be securely fastened at each corner to resist displacement by wind or similar disturbances and shall have wind cuts as necessary to reduce sign billowing or sailing.

(2) Portable signs. Establishments may have one (1) portable "A-frame" or similar type up to six (6) square feet in area and thirty-six (36) inches in height. Portable signs shall be weighted to resist displacement by wind or similar disturbances and shall only be displayed during hours when the establishment is open. Portable signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way or in any location where they will impede or interfere with pedestrian or vehicular visibility or traffic.

(3) Balloons and balloon arches. Individual balloons and balloon arches shall be allowed if they are securely fastened to permanent structures and set back from all driveways and from the public right-of-way a distance equal to the tether of the balloon. Individual balloons shall not exceed twenty-four (24) inches in diameter. Balloons and balloon arches or clusters shall be tethered at a height that does not exceed the height of the building containing the subject establishment. Any balloon that exceeds twenty-four (24) inches in diameter shall be considered an inflatable structure and is prohibited.

(4) Windfeather signs may be displayed year-round subject to the maintenance and other requirements of this chapter. May not be permanently fastened directly to the exterior wall, face, or roof of any building. Such sign shall not be installed, posted or extend into any public right-of-way. There shall be no streamers, balloons or appurtenances added to the sign. Must have permanent signage in place prior to usage of temporary sign.

(5) Sign materials. Temporary exterior signs shall be made of a durable weather-resistant material.

(6) Duration. Temporary commercial signs may be displayed for a maximum of sixty (60) consecutive days within a twelve-month period. Signs for events and sales shall be removed within ten (10) days of the conclusion of the event.

(7) Illumination. Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.

(8) Permanent signage required. Prior to the installation of any temporary commercial signage on a premise, a permanent sign installed in compliance with this chapter shall be installed at the premise. Temporary commercial signage shall not be used in lieu of permanent commercial signage.

(Ord. No. 22-07, § 4, 11-15-22)

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Sec. 22.1-52. - Private real estate, directional, subdivision and construction signs.

Real estate, directional, subdivision and construction signs may be displayed without a permit as long as they comply with the requirements of this section. The provisions of this section do not apply to signs for transient occupancy, including but not limited to hotels, motels, and inns.

(a) Real estate signs may be displayed on a property with a residential principal use as follows:

(1) One (1) freestanding real estate sign may be displayed on each frontage;

(2) Signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area or six (6) feet in overall height.

(3) Signs must be removed with ten (10) days of the closing of escrow or withdrawal of the property from the market.

(b) Real estate signs may be displayed on non-residential properties, and properties containing both legal residential and non-residential uses, real estate signs may be displayed, using either of the following options:

(1) Freestanding signs. One (1) sign not exceeding thirty-two (32) square foot in area and maximum eight (8) feet in height, double-faced, freestanding for sale, rental or lease sign per street frontage is permitted.

A. On sites with more than one (1) frontage or on interior lots at least two and one-half (2½) acres in size, an option of placing the sign faces at a 45-degree angle to each other is permitted.

B. Signs shall be located at least two (2) feet from public sidewalks and twelve (12) feet from the curb line or from the pavement where curbs are lacking. In no case shall signs be placed in the public right-of-way.

C. If a building sign is installed as permitted in sub-section (2) below, the freestanding sign herein described shall not be permitted.

(2) Building signs. In lieu of a permitted freestanding sign, one (1) real estate sign per frontage, a maximum thirty-two (32) square feet in area shall be permitted for buildings or occupancies within sixty-three (63) feet from the back of the curb or from the edge of the paved portion of the public right-of-way where curbs are lacking. In the event a freestanding sign or signs are installed as permitted in subsection b, such a building sign shall not be permitted.

(3) All signs must be removed within ten (10) days of the closing of escrow or withdrawal of the property from the market.

(c) Directional signs for open houses. Notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter, up to three (3) off-site signs directing the public to "open house" events for the viewing of lots, premises, dwellings or structures that are for sale, lease, or rent, are permitted subject to the approval of the property owner where is the sign is placed, provided they comply with the following standards:

(1) No sign or signs shall exceed four (4) square feet in area, or three (3) feet in height from finished grade.

(2) The sign or signs may not be placed more than twelve (12) hours before the start or remain more than twelve (12) hours after the conclusion of the open house event.

(3) No private directional signs may be placed on any public property, specifically including but not limited to the public right-of-way.

(d) Subdivision signs. In all zones, a maximum of three (3) unlighted double-faced temporary subdivision signs, not exceeding forty (40) square feet in area per display face and fifteen (15) feet in overall height, may be erected and maintained with a subdivision during sale of the lots. Such signs shall be located within the subdivision and shall be a minimum distance of three hundred (300) feet apart from each other. All signs shall be removed at the close of escrow of the model complex houses.

(e) Subdivision directional kiosk signs. A temporary decorative sign structure, provided they comply with the following standards:

(1) Shall be placed on private property with written consent of the property owner, or on city right-of-way subject to the issuance of a temporary use permit and encroachment permit.

(2) May not be located within two thousand five hundred (2,500) feet of another subdivision directional kiosk sign except in the case of signs on different corners of an intersection.

(3) Signs may only advertise subdivisions located within the city limits and/or within the city's sphere of influence and which have applied for annexation to the city and shall be double sided.

(4) Sign must be designed as an architecturally-enhanced structure that shall include features such as a decorative cap and cornice detail, stone-clad or masonry clad columns, stone-clad or masonry clad foundation, carved/sculptured wood construction, or other similar architectural features as determined to be appropriate by the community development department.

(5) The city name, logo and motto shall be displayed on the sign as shown on figure 22.1-15.

(6) Panels on the sign are allowed for residential subdivisions only of twenty (20) or more dwelling units, depicting the developer's name or logo or other branding identification and directional arrows. No other advertising is permitted.

(7) Sign panels shall not exceed seven (7) square feet in sign area and shall be no greater than sixteen (16) inches in height and sixty (60) inches in width.

(8) There shall be no additions, tag signs, streamers, balloons, flags, devices, display boards, or appurtenances, added to the originally approved sign.

(f) Construction site signs. Unlighted freestanding or wall signs not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area and ten (10) feet in height are allowed in all zones. All such signs shall be displayed only on the lot or parcel on which the construction is occurring and only during the construction period. Such signs and support structures and fasteners shall be totally removed prior to release for occupancy.

(g) No sign shall be placed within the twenty (20) feet corner cutback area.

(Ord. No. 22-07, § 4, 11-15-22)

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Sec. 22.1-53. - Non-commercial signage.

(a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this ordinance, any non-commercial message may replace any commercial message without approval of a new sign permit as long as there is no change in the sign structure.

(b) Permanent non-commercial signage shall meet the same requirements as for commercial signage.

(c) Permanent non-commercial signage associated with uses in any residential zone requiring a conditional use permit shall be reviewed for design and architecture compatibility with surroundings.

(d) Temporary non-commercial signage: Temporary non-commercial signs may be displayed in any zone subject to the following requirements. Signs not in compliance with these requirements may be removed and disposed of by the City Code Enforcement Division without prior notice to the sign owner.

(1) Time limit. Temporary non-commercial signs may be displayed for no more than ninety (90) consecutive calendar days before the event takes place. All signs for an event shall be removed fifteen (15) calendar days after the conclusion of the event.

(2) Maximum size. Temporary non-commercial signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area per individual sign.

(3) Maximum number. There is no restriction on the number of temporary non- commercial signs on a single parcel, unless the number of signs obstructs the view of or from the parcel.

(4) Maximum height. The height of a freestanding temporary sign, including any structure support, shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height above the natural grade.

(5) All zones. Non-illuminated temporary signs displaying non-commercial messages are permitted.

(e) No sign shall be placed within the twenty (20) feet corner cutback area (see section 29-143(11)) or within six hundred sixty (660) feet of a freeway shall if the sign is designed to be viewed from the freeway.

(f) Signs cannot be illuminated, revolve, or otherwise function with mechanical parts or devices.

(g) Flags, valances, pennants, lights, or other similar attraction devices which are accessory to a permitted sign are prohibited.

(h) Temporary exterior signs shall be made of a durable weather-resistant material and shall meet the maintenance standards of section 22.1-47 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 22-07, § 4, 11-15-22; Ord. No. 23-04, § 3, 8-15-23)

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Secs. 22.1-54, 22.1-55. - Reserved.

Sec. 22.1-56. - Prohibited signs.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the following prohibitions apply to all signs:

(a) Signs that obstruct any window, door or other opening used as means of regular ingress and egress, or for required legal light and ventilation; or fire escapes and other openings for emergency access and escape; or that create a safety hazard by obstructing a sidewalk or the clear view of pedestrians or vehicular traffic or that impede pedestrian walkways, or hinder disabled access.

(b) Signs placed on public property or within the public right-of-way.

(c) Signs with an intensity of illumination or location that interferes with the proper operation of motor vehicles on a public street or intrudes into surrounding residences.

(d) Signs that are lewd, indecent or otherwise offensive to public morals.

(e) Murals of any kind, unless approved by the administrative committee or community services commission, where applicable.

(f) Signs that identify or advertise a product or business not located on the property where the sign is located

(g) Revolving signs. Any sign or portion thereof that physically rotates about an axis.

(h) Painted wall signs. Any sign painted on the wall of a building or structure, with the exposed face of the sign in plane parallel to the plane of said wall.

(i) Mobile signs as defined.

(j) Signs that are false or misleading.

(k) The business placing the signage must be legal at the location at which it is offered.

(Ord. No. 22-07, § 4, 11-15-22)

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Sec. 22.1-57. - Permitted signs.

Table 22.1-1 provides regulations that shall apply to all sign types within the city, including which sign types require the issuance of a sign permit and which are exempt from the sign permit requirements; the zones in which sign types are permitted; maximum height and sign area requirements; and additional standards. The sign types listed in table 22.1-1 shall also conform to the other requirements, standards and regulations of this chapter, the zoning ordinance and other provisions of the municipal code as applicable. Where the requirements of table 22.1-1 conflict with a provision of the zoning ordinance, the provisions of this chapter shall apply. Signs not expressly listed in this table or discussed elsewhere in this chapter may be permitted by the city council upon amendment of this chapter.

Table 22.1-1 Permitted Signs

Sign Sign Permit Required Permitted Zones Max. Area Max. Number Max. Height
Animated Sign (a) Flashing signs shall be limited to illumination equivalent to incandescent bulbs of 11 watts and shall not flash more than 150 times per minute. (b) Chaser signs shall be limited to a flashing rate of 100 times per minute. (c) Animated signs with rotating 'beacon' type lighting elements are prohibited. Yes ML, MG 4 sf of primary property frontage One per vehicular access to property, including cluster signs 35'
Billboard, (includes Digital Billboard) (a) Billboards shall be no closer than 500 feet to one another on the same side of the street unless separated by a building and not visible from each other. (b) Billboards shall comply with the California Outdoor Advertising Act and Regulations. (c) Legal nonconforming billboards may not be converted to digital billboards. (d) Digital billboards see additional standards under "Digital sign." (e) Prohibited in the visual enhancement area. (f) Requires a conditional use permit in the CT zones. (g) An allowance of no more than 10% is allowed for cut-outs and/or extensions. Cut-outs are areas on a billboard that are removed or cut-away to highlight a detail or feature. Extensions are any portion of a billboard located outside of the sign area not including superficial ornamentation, trim, column or column covers or symbol-type appendages of non-message- bearing character. Yes CT, CG, CH, ML, MG, as permitted subject to comment(f) Max. 675 sf per face Min. 244 sf per face except as permitted in comment (g) 500 foot separation between billboards 35'
Bulletin board (a) Location limited to the property of public charitable or religious institutions. No All 20 sf One per street frontage Not to exceed 7' above natural grade
Digital sign (a) Message shall remain displayed a minimum of 8 seconds. (b) Animation and full motion video is prohibited. (c) Light levels shall be appropriate for the ambient light conditions; shall not be unreasonably bright. Yes All C and M zones 4 sf of primary property frontage not to exceed 675 sf One per lot 35'
Directional sign (commercial private) (a) Signs designed to guide or direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic to an entrance or parking area within the same parcel, or within a contiguous development where properties have the same owner. (b) Modifications to the size and location of these signs may be granted with review and approval by the city's administrative committee. (c) Off-site signs within a contiguous development where properties have the same owner or show extreme hardship due to the unique location of the property that the sign serves are subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit by the planning commission. For purposes of this section, contiguous is defined as sharing a lot line. May not be located across the street. Yes R2, R3, All C and M zones, MU1 18 sf Five Not to exceed 3' above natural grade except as provided in (c)
Display window sign (a) Signs shall be incorporated into a display of merchandise or a display relating to services offered No All non-residential zones 40% of window area One per business frontage n/r
Freeway Oriented Sign (a) Sign must be located within 800 feet from the Interstate 8 centerline. (b) Maximum sign height shall be determined from the vertical distance from the top of the sign to either (1) the ground immediately below the sign or (2) to the horizontal level of the grade of the nearest travel lane of Interstate 8, whichever measurement is the greatest. (c) Commercial development shall be defined as one or more parcels that are generally served either by common access or common parking facilities. Yes CT and CG 4 square feet for each foot of linear frontage up to 800 sf One per commercial development 50'
Garage Sale Signs (a) Sign shall not be displayed other than the permitted times of the sale. (b) No signs shall be placed on any public property or public right-of-way. (c) Shall comply with requirements in Sec. 16-416 Yes All 4 square feet One at the location of the garage sale and one at the nearest corner property n/r
Governmental or public sign (a) Signs for control of traffic and other regulatory purposes, street signs, danger signs, railroad crossings signs, neighborhood watch signs and signs of public service indicating danger and aids to service or safety and public notices or No All n/r n/r n/r
Historical structure sign; includes commemorative plaques (a) Limited to designated historical structures or landmarks as determined by City Council No All 2 sf One per business frontage n/r
House numbers (a) "No trespassing," "no parking," and other warning signs are also allowed. (b) Includes illuminated and un-illuminated signs. No All n/r n/r 10 inches tall
Identification sign (a) Permitted for multiple dwellings, clubs, lodges, community/neighborhood and similar uses. Yes All 100 sf One per lot Not to exceed 3' above natural grade
Inflatable sign a) All inflatable signs must be set back from public right-of-way line(s) a distance equal to the height of the inflatable signs. (b) Signs shall only be erected for a maximum period of 30 days at no less than three-month intervals. (c) Signs shall be mounted on any portion of the property where the business is located, except the roof. Such signs shall not be mounted or suspended from the roof of a structure. (d) Floating hot air balloons or other tethered floating inflatable signs are exempt from the maximum height and setback requirements (specified in (a) above) for inflatable signs. (e) No portion of an inflatable sign shall encroach in or over the public right-of-way or be situated to obstruct or impair vision or traffic or in any manner create a nuisance, hazard or disturbance to the health or welfare of the public. (f) No more than one sign shall be approved within any one street block and erected at the same time. Yes All C and M zones Max. width/ diameter of 20 feet One per block Not to exceed 20' above natural grade
Marquee sign (a) Minimum clearance of 8 feet above the sidewalk. (b) Shall be attached by approved means. (c) Shall not extend beyond the interior face of the marquee columns or walls adjacent to the street. (d) Electric marquee signs shall be constructed of approved materials, except as specified in this chapter. (e) All electrical equipment shall be listed for its intended use by an approved testing laboratory. (f) Electrical equipment used in connection with display signs shall be installed in accordance with local ordinances regulating electrical installation. (g) For neon signs, all primary and secondary wiring shall be enclosed in conduit. All electrodes must be enclosed in conduit and terminate in a metal box and all transformers shall be enclosed in metal boxes. (h) All electrical equipment shall be listed for its intended use by an approved testing laboratory. (i) See figure 22.1-11, marquee signs. Yes CT, CD, CG, CH 4 sf of primary property frontage not to exceed 675 sf One per vehicular access to property, including cluster signs 35'
Monument sign (a) Shall be architecturally compatible to the surrounding buildings. Yes R-2, R-3, All C and M zones, MU1 Max width 8 feet One per vehicular access to property, but no more than two per street frontage Not to exceed 35' above natural grade
Murals (a) Murals on private property shall be approved by the administrative committee; murals on public buildings shall first be approved by the community services commission and then by the administrative committee to determine compliance with policy. (b) No part of the artwork shall project from the building in any direction. (c) Shall not advertise any specific goods or service, including political type messages. (d) Shall not be the side of the building's main entrance. (e) Refer to City of El Centro Mural Policy and Guidelines for further information. No All Shall not exceed 100% of wall space and not less than 70% of wall space One wall per building or structure, certain exceptions apply n/r
Occupant sign (a) Signs limited in content to name of occupant, address of premises, and signs of danger or a cautionary nature. (b) Signs may be illuminated only from a concealed light source that does not flash, blink, or fluctuate. No All 3 sf per sign Two per street frontage 10'
Paper Notice (a) Limited to notices placed on bulletin boards or kiosks maintained by the state or subdivision thereof. No All n/r n/r n/r
Parking lot sign (a) Sign limited in content to identifying the business(es) served, and providing driving and parking information. No All 5 sf One per parking lot 6'
Pole-mounted/freestanding sign (a) Sign structures shall not be placed within the building setback area without prior review and approval of the city's administrative committee. (b) Sign structures shall be constructed of steel or have a frame of structural steel or approved material. (c) See figure 22.1-4, height of pole-mounted and freestanding signs, figure 22.1-7, computation of sign area for pole-mounted and freestanding signs, and figure 22.1-12, sign restrictions near intersections. (d) Sign structures shall be no closer than 500 feet to one another on the same side of the street unless separated by a building and not visible from each other. (e) Signs in the Visual Enhancement area are discouraged and subject to review for design and architecture compatibility with surroundings by the Community Development Director. Yes All C and M zones, unless located in the visual enhancement area See footnote 1 One per commercial or industrial center consisting of one or more parcel See footnote 2
Principal Identification sign (a) Allowed on alleys and on the rear and side walls of buildings when limited to the name of the business and/or the principal product or service provided by said business (b) Such signs shall not exceed the allowed size for signs on a secondary street frontage without prior review and approval by the city's administrative committee Yes All C and M zones, MU1 4 sf of primary property frontage not to exceed 675 sf One per vehicular access to property, including cluster signs 35'
Professional sign (a) Limited to name plate signs fastened directly to the building with maximum projection of 6 inches beyond the building setback line or front face canopy where canopy is permitted to extend to the street property line (b) Not subject to any additional copy area standards (c) See figure 22.1-13, professional signs Yes All C and M zones, MU1 10 sf One per vehicular access to property n/a
Projecting sign (a) No projecting sign shall encroach into the public right-of-way, nor shall extend above any adjacent parapet or roof of the supporting building. No sign or sign structure shall project into a public alley more than 16 inches. Yes All C and M zones, MU1 60 sf One per street frontage per premises n/a
Roof-mounted sign (a) Any building of three stories or less, which does not exceed 35 feet in height, must have access to the roof in accordance with the California Building Code (b) The supporting members of a roof sign shall appear to be an architectural and integral part of the building. Supporting columns of round, square or shaped steel members may be erected so long as the required bracing is screened from the public view to the maximum extent feasible. (c) See figure 22.1-14, roof signs. Yes CG, CH, ML, MG 2 sf per lineal frontage, not to exceed 80 sf one per business frontage 10' above the height of the building to which it is attached
Informational (private non-commercial) (a) Content limited to non-commercial messages including, but not limited to: designation of restrooms, telephone locations, restrictions on smoking, door openings, and private traffic control and parking signs No All 2 sf Per agency requirement n/a
Stadium, theater, or arena sign (a) Limited to signs within a stadium, open-air theater or arena that are designed primarily to be viewed by patrons within said stadium, theater or arena. No CT, CG, CH Per agency requirement Per agency requirement Per agency requirement
Subdivision directional kiosk sign (a) shall be placed on private property on one public property with the issuance of a temporary use permit and encroachment permit (b) may not be located within 2,500 feet of another such sign, except on different corners of an intersections (c) Refer to Sec. 22.1-52 for requirements Yes All R, CN, CT zones 80 sf double sided One 8' in height 5' in width
Temporary Commercial Sign (a) Refer to Section 22.1-51 for all requirements Yes All non- residential zones 32 SF Refer to Section 22.1 - 51 n/r
Temporary Non-Commercial Sign (a) Refer to Section 22.1-53 for all requirements No All 32 SF n/r 8 feet for free standing signs
Temporary on-site construction sign (a) Signs denoting information such as the architect, engineer, contractor, leasing agent, etc. No All 40 sf n/r n/r
Vending machine, gas pump, or ice container sign (a) No additional standards beyond those otherwise required by chapter 22.1 . No All n/r n/r n/r
Wall sign (a) Limited to signs which may only be illuminated from a concealed light source which does not flash, blink, or fluctuate (b) See figure 22.1-8, sign area for wall signs No All C and M zones, MU1 See footnote 3 n/r n/r
Windfeather banner flag (a) May be displayed year round. (b) Such signs shall not be permanently fastened directly to the exterior wall or roof of any building. (c) Such sign shall not be installed, posted or extend into any public right-of-way. (d) Must have permanent signage in place prior to usage of temporary sign. (e) See Sec. 22.1-51 (d)(4) Yes All C, M Zones and R- 2 and R-3 Zones 40 square feet and 30″ fabric width max 1 per every 30 feet of street frontage 16 feet

Notes:

  1. Maximum sign area of pole-mounted or freestanding signs shall be calculated as follows:

a. When located along the primary frontage: (Lineal feet of primary property frontage) × (4), but in no case shall the sign area exceed five hundred (500) square feet.

b. When located along the secondary frontage: (Lineal feet of secondary property frontage) × (2), but in no case shall the sign area exceed three hundred fifty (350) square feet.

c. For freeway-oriented signs: (Linear feet of primary frontage frontage) x (4), but in no case shall the sign area exceed eight hundred (800) square feet.

  1. Maximum height of pole-mounted or freestanding signs shall be as follows with a vertical clearance of seven (7) feet:

a. Limited Commercial zone (CD, CO, CN, CC, CT): Maximum height shall not exceed the distance measured from the centerline of the street fronting upon its location to the column or columns nearest the street front. In no case shall this height exceed thirty (30) feet to the top of the sign; fifty-foot height permitted within eight hundred (800) feet of the I-8 within the CT zone only.

b. General Commercial zone (CG, CH): Maximum height shall not exceed 1.5′ for each foot of setback. Said measurement shall be computed from the centerline of the street upon which the sign is located and measured to the column or columns nearest the street front. In no case will this height exceed thirty-five (35) feet to the top of the sign; fifty-foot height permitted within eight hundred (800) feet of the I-8 within the CG zone only.

  1. The calculation that yields the greatest sign area shall apply:

a. (Total area of building facade on which the sign is placed) × (0.3); or

b. (Lineal feet of wall elevation on which the sign is placed) × (4.0)

  1. n/r = no restriction

(Ord. No. 22-07, § 4, 11-15-22; Ord. No. 23-04, § 4, 8-15-23)

[Figure: Figure 22.1-1 Appeal of an Assistant Community Development Director Decision to the Administrative Committee]

Figure 22.1-1 Appeal of an Assistant Community Development Director Decision to the Administrative Committee

[Figure: Figure 22.1-2 Appeal of an Administrative Committee or City Manager Decision to the Planning Commission]

Figure 22.1-2 Appeal of an Administrative Committee or City Manager Decision to the Planning Commission

[Figure: Figure 22.1-3 Sign Height]

Figure 22.1-3 Sign Height

[Figure: Figure 22.1-4 Height of Pole-Mounted and Freestanding Signs]

Figure 22.1-4 Height of Pole-Mounted and Freestanding Signs

[Figure: Figure 22.1-5 Computation of Sign Area for Regular and Irregularly Shaped Signs]

Figure 22.1-5 Computation of Sign Area for Regular and Irregularly Shaped Signs

[Figure: Figure 22.1-6 Computation of Sign Area for Signs with Multiple Faces]

Figure 22.1-6 Computation of Sign Area for Signs with Multiple Faces

[Figure]

[Figure: Figure 22.1-7 Computation of Sign Area for Pole-Mounted or Freestanding Signs]

Figure 22.1-7 Computation of Sign Area for Pole-Mounted or Freestanding Signs

[Figure: Figure 22.1-8 Computation of Sign Area for Wall Signs]

Figure 22.1-8 Computation of Sign Area for Wall Signs

[Figure: Figure 22.1-9 Sign Copy Area and Background Area]

Figure 22.1-9 Sign Copy Area and Background Area

[Figure: Figure 22.1-10 Computation of Permitted Copy Area of a Multiple Copy Sign]

Figure 22.1-10 Computation of Permitted Copy Area of a Multiple Copy Sign

[Figure: Figure 22.1-11 Marquee Signs]

Figure 22.1-11 Marquee Signs

[Figure: Figure 22.1-12 Sign Restrictions Near Intersections]

Figure 22.1-12 Sign Restrictions Near Intersections

[Figure: Figure 22.1-13 Professional Signs]

Figure 22.1-13 Professional Signs

[Figure: Figure 22.1-14 Roof Signs]

Figure 22.1-14 Roof Signs

[Figure: Figure 22.1-15 Subdivision Directional Kiosk Signs]

Figure 22.1-15 Subdivision Directional Kiosk Signs

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