Chapter XIX — ZONING›Division 19.32 — SIGNS
0.5 sf for
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each linear
ft of the longest parcel frontage. (2) The total area of all signs on a single bldg. frontage shall not exceed the number of linear ft in that frontage. At least 25 sf, and no more than 200 sf, are allowed for each use. Corner parcels: 0.5 additional sf for each linear ft of secondary frontage. Shopping centers: allowed an additional freestanding identification sign of 0.25 sf for each ground floor ft of primary bldg. frontage, to 200 sf. max.
2. Second Wall and/or 1 per 12 sf for Below edge Near main Yes floor, or window, tenant each tenant. of roof. entrance. not visible awning, space. 1 directory Shall not from a canopy, or sign not to cover doors, projecting. exceed 12 windows, or
public sf is also architectural street allowed to details. identify upper floor occupants.
3. Window No Shall not Within Within the No Temporary only. maximum exceed 20% ground floor building window number. of total windows windows signs window only. area.
Notes:
(1)
These requirements do not apply within the Downtown Novato Specific Plan (D) overlay. See Section 19.32.060.C instead.
(2)
In calculations, freestanding signs shall be assigned to the frontage closest to the sign; or if equidistant from two frontages, the sign may be assigned to either.
(Ord. No. 1576, § 2 (Exh. A, amd.), 10-23-2012)
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- Chapter I — GENERAL
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- Chapter XVIII — TRAFFIC
▸Chapter XIX — ZONING
Overview- Article 1 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF ZONING ORDINANCE
- Division 19.04 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS, ADOPTION O…
- Division 19.06 — DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
- Division 19.08 — AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE ZONING DISTRICTS
- Division 19.10 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Division 19.12 — COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Division 19.14 — SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONING DISTRICTS
- Division 19.16 — OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS
- Division 19.20 — GENERAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND USE STANDARDS
- Division 19.21 — ART PROGRAM
- Division 19.22 — GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Division 19.23 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
- Division 19.24 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
- Division 19.25 — DENSITY BONUS
- Division 19.26 — HILLSIDE AND RIDGELINE PROTECTION
- Division 19.27 — RESIDENTIAL OBJECTIVE ARCHITECTURE STANDARDS
- Division 19.28 — LANDSCAPING
- Division 19.30 — PARKING AND LOADING
- Division 19.31 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
▸Division 19.32 — SIGNS
- Division 19.34 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES
- Division 19.35 — WATERWAY AND RIPARIAN PROTECTION
- Division 19.36 — WETLAND PROTECTION AND RESTORATION
- Division 19.38 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- Division 19.39 — WOODLAND AND TREE PRESERVATION
- Division 19.40 — PERMIT APPLICATION FILING AND PROCESSING
- Division 19.42 — PERMIT APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL
- Division 19.44 — PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION, TIME LIMITS, AND EXTEN…
- Division 19.48 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Division 19.50 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
- Division 19.52 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND PARCELS
- Division 19.54 — APPEALS
- Division 19.56 — GENERAL PLAN, ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP…
- Division 19.58 — PUBLIC HEARINGS
- Division 19.59 — ZONING ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT
- Division 19.60 — DEFINITIONS/GLOSSARY
- Chapter XX — RENT CONTROL—MOBILEHOMES
- Chapter XXI — NOVATO POLITICAL FAIRNESS CAMPAIGN ACT