Article II — Special Purpose Signs

The signs designated in HMC § 17.56.150 through § 17.56.250 shall be considered special purpose signs and shall be permitted subject to the provisions of HMC § 17.56.020 through § 17.56.120 , and reviewed by the building inspector.

(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)

In any zone, one parking directional sign is permitted, not exceeding 10 square feet in area or six feet in height, at each parking area entrance or exit. (Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)

• A. In any residential zone, one unlighted sign for each building or business establishment is permitted, not exceeding eight square feet. In all other zones, one unlighted sign for each

building or business establishment is permitted, not exceeding 32 square feet.

• B. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height.

• C. No sign shall be located in a public right-of way or an unoccupied premises (without consent of the property owner) or be attached to a tree or utility pole.

• D. A political sign shall not be displayed more than 10 days after the election to which it pertains. (Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)

In any zone, one unlighted sign is permitted, not exceeding six square feet on each street frontage adjoining a site, plus one "open house" sign. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height. (Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)

On the site of a project actively under construction, one unlighted sign is permitted, not exceeding 10 square feet in area, for contractor, architect or engineer engaged in the project, except that the total area of all signs shall not exceed 30 square feet. Signs may be combined. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height.

(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)

In any zone, unlighted signs advertising subdivisions containing only the name of the subdivision, the name of developer and/or agent, an identification emblem and directional message shall be permitted provided:

• A. There shall be no more than three such signs located within the city limits for each subdivision;

• B. The total area of each sign shall not exceed 32 square feet;

• C. The total height of each sign shall not exceed 15 feet; and

• D. Directional subdivision signs may be displayed during the two years following the date of recordation of the final map or until 100 percent of the lots have been sold, whichever occurs first.

(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)

On-site subdivision signs shall be permitted provided there shall be no more than 300 square feet of total sign area for each subdivision and a total of six signs. Such on-site signs shall be permitted to remain only as long as the sales office is maintained in the subdivision; and provided, that such signs are maintained in good condition as determined by the building inspector. (Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)

At the major street entrance to a subdivision or development, not more than two unlighted signs, each not exceeding 20 square feet in area, attached to and not extending above a wall or fence indicating the name of the subdivision development are permitted. Such signs shall be constructed of materials and affixed to the wall or fence in such a manner as to render them not readily susceptible to vandalism.

(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)

For the purpose of administering this chapter, apartment or group housing complexes of 30 units or more shall be considered within the definition of a subdivision. (Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)

For retail commercial uses in any zone where such uses are listed as a permitted or conditional use, sale signs may be permitted while a sale of goods or service is being conducted. Such signs shall be displayed only in rigid frame on the wall of the building where the business is conducted and shall not exceed in area 10 percent of the wall area of the building. (Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)

For retail commercial uses in any zone where retail sales or rentals are listed as a permitted or conditional use, one double-faced attraction board not exceeding 12 square feet in area shall be permitted. Such sign shall be used only for the purpose of indicating prices on products for sale or rent. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height. (Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)

Flags, emblems, insignias, and posters of any nation, state, international organization, political subdivisions or other governmental agency, unlighted nonverbal religious symbols attached to a place of religious worship, and temporary displays of a patriotic, religious, charitable, or civic character shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter; however, if the height exceeds 35 feet, such signs shall be subject to a conditional use permit. (Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)