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Chapter XIX — ZONING›Division 19.32 — SIGNS

0.5 sf for

Novato Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Novato

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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  1. Chapter I — GENERAL
  2. Chapter II — ADMINISTRATION
  3. Chapter III — ANIMAL CONTROL
  4. Chapter IV — BUILDING AND HOUSING
  5. Chapter V — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  6. Chapter VI — EXCAVATIONS AND FILLS
  7. Chapter VII — HEALTH
  8. Chapter VIII — LICENSING IN GENERAL
  9. Chapter IX — LAND SUBDIVISION
  10. Chapter X — PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
  11. Chapter XI — PERSONNEL
  12. Chapter XII — PLANNING
  13. Chapter XIII — PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT AGR…
  14. Chapter XIV — POLICE REGULATIONS
  15. Chapter XV — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  16. Chapter XVI — TAXATION
  17. Chapter XVII — TREES AND SHRUBS
  18. Chapter XVIII — TRAFFIC
  19. ▸Chapter XIX — ZONING
    Overview
    1. Article 1 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF ZONING ORDINANCE
    2. Division 19.04 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS, ADOPTION O…
    3. Division 19.06 — DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
    4. Division 19.08 — AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE ZONING DISTRICTS
    5. Division 19.10 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
    6. Division 19.12 — COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
    7. Division 19.14 — SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONING DISTRICTS
    8. Division 19.16 — OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS
    9. Division 19.20 — GENERAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND USE STANDARDS
    10. Division 19.21 — ART PROGRAM
    11. Division 19.22 — GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
    12. Division 19.23 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
    13. Division 19.24 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
    14. Division 19.25 — DENSITY BONUS
    15. Division 19.26 — HILLSIDE AND RIDGELINE PROTECTION
    16. Division 19.27 — RESIDENTIAL OBJECTIVE ARCHITECTURE STANDARDS
    17. Division 19.28 — LANDSCAPING
    18. Division 19.30 — PARKING AND LOADING
    19. Division 19.31 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
    20. ▸Division 19.32 — SIGNS
    21. Division 19.34 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES
    22. Division 19.35 — WATERWAY AND RIPARIAN PROTECTION
    23. Division 19.36 — WETLAND PROTECTION AND RESTORATION
    24. Division 19.38 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
    25. Division 19.39 — WOODLAND AND TREE PRESERVATION
    26. Division 19.40 — PERMIT APPLICATION FILING AND PROCESSING
    27. Division 19.42 — PERMIT APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL
    28. Division 19.44 — PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION, TIME LIMITS, AND EXTEN…
    29. Division 19.48 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    30. Division 19.50 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
    31. Division 19.52 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND PARCELS
    32. Division 19.54 — APPEALS
    33. Division 19.56 — GENERAL PLAN, ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP…
    34. Division 19.58 — PUBLIC HEARINGS
    35. Division 19.59 — ZONING ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT
    36. Division 19.60 — DEFINITIONS/GLOSSARY
  20. Chapter XX — RENT CONTROL—MOBILEHOMES
  21. Chapter XXI — NOVATO POLITICAL FAIRNESS CAMPAIGN ACT

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