Redlands Municipal Code Art. V Sign Standards for Residential Zoning Districts

For sale, for rent, lease or exchange signs may be used in accordance with the regulations contained in article VIII, "Temporary Signs", of this chapter. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)

Identification signs in the multiple-family residential districts are subject to the following:

A. Multiple residential developments located on lots of one hundred feet (100') or less in width may be permitted one sign with a maximum area of five (5) square feet.

B. Multiple residential developments located on lots exceeding one hundred feet (100') in width may be permitted one sign with a maximum area of fifteen (15) square feet.

C. Multiple-family projects containing fifty (50) residential dwelling units or more may locate a freestanding sign anywhere along the project's pedestrian entry.

D. Signs may be illuminated with an external light source only. All lighting shall be directed away from the street and adjacent properties.

E. Except as permitted in subsection C of this section, the sign shall be fastened parallel to the surface of the building, or be constructed as a ground sign parallel with the main building, with a maximum of four feet (4') in height, and shall not project farther than five feet (5') from the building. No sign shall be permitted on the roof, eave vents, or on the wall above the first floor. (Ord. 2727 § 1, 2010)

Single-family residential subdivisions may be permitted the use of subdivision identification signs, subject to the following provisions:

A. Single-family residential subdivisions containing a minimum of fifty (50) units may be permitted subdivision identification signs at primary entrances to the development with a maximum sign area of twenty (20) square feet per face. The proposed signs at primary entrances may be located on both sides of the street. Any one development may have a maximum of two (2) primary entrances with subdivision identification signs.

B. The identification signs adjacent to each primary entrance shall be incorporated into a monumentation style structure, constructed of decorative block/brick and/or similar material, located behind the corner cutoff area, and have a maximum height of six feet (6'). Signs with a maximum height of three feet (3') may be located within the corner cutoff area.

C. Additional subdivision identification signs with a maximum height of six feet (6') may be permitted adjacent to all secondary entrances to the development provided they are located behind the corner cutoff area, and have a maximum height of six feet (6'). The actual sign face shall not exceed five (5) square feet. Signs with a maximum height of three feet (3') may be located within the corner cutoff area.

D. All subdivision signs, if lighted, shall be externally illuminated and all lighting shall be directed away from the street and adjacent properties.

E. Height of all signs shall be measured from the adjacent grade elevation.

F. An entity, such as a homeowners' association or a landscape and lighting district, shall be formed, empowered, and required to maintain all permitted subdivision identification signs. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)

The standards for multiple-family residential zoning districts shall apply in the mobilehome parks zoning district. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)

A. The sign provisions for the A-P zoning district shall apply to nonresidential uses within any residential district where permitted by a conditional use permit.

B. Institutional uses in residential zoning districts may display banners as permitted by this chapter. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)