Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 16 — Signs›Division II — Regulations
Martinez Municipal Code Ch. 16.28 Design Review
Martinez Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Martinez
Cite as: Martinez Municipal Code Chapter 16.28 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 16.28.010. Findings for approval.¶
All proposed signs shall be subject to design review in accord with the provisions of Sections 22.34.030 through 22.34.070 of this Code. All proposed signs with areas in excess of 20 square feet, and all free-standing signs shall be reviewed by the Board of Adjustments under design review. In approving a sign, the following findings shall be made:
A. The sign is in architectural harmony with the building and/or premises upon which the sign is to be erected;
B. That any structure supporting the sign is an integral part of the sign design;
C. That there will be no visible angle iron, guy wires or such other bracing or supports that may detract from the appearance of the sign; and
D. That all provisions of Chapters 16.20 through 16.68 including the intent and purpose thereof have been complied with.
(Prior code § 10,201.2; Ord. 822 C.S. § 2, 1975)
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