Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 3 — ADVERTISING AND SIGNS›Article II — ADVERTISING AND SIGNS
Redwood City Municipal Code § 3.73 Prohibited Locations
Redwood City Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Redwood City
Cite as: Redwood City Municipal Code § 3.73 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 3.71. - GENERAL APPLICATION:¶
No person shall install or maintain any of the signs identified in this Division. Upon notice by the City, any prohibited sign shall be immediately abated by the property owner or person responsible for the installation and/or maintenance of the sign.
(Ord. No. 2309, § 2, 5-7-07)
Sec. 3.72. - PROHIBITED TYPES OF SIGNS:¶
Unless expressly allowed by another provision of this Article, no person shall install or maintain any of the following signs at any location in the City:
A. Abandoned Signs:
B. Animated Signs:
C. Audible Signs: With the exception of any sign that conveys information to customers in vehicles at a legal drive-through facility.
D. Billboards:
E. Electronic Message Signs:
F. Home Based Occupation Signs:
G. Inflatable Signs:
J. Signs Resembling Traffic-Control Devices: Any sign which by its color, shape, location or other feature resembles or conflicts with the operation of any official traffic-control device, sign or signal.
K. Sky Signs:
(Ord. No. 2309, § 2, 5-7-07)
Sec. 3.73. - PROHIBITED LOCATIONS:¶
Unless otherwise specifically provided, no sign may be mounted or displayed in any of the locations or manners described in this Section.
A. Building Ingress/Egress: No sign shall be located in a manner that would obstruct ingress or egress from an exterior door, window or fire escape of a building or where it could interfere with emergency or handicap access.
B. Roof: Unless otherwise expressly allowed by another provision of this Article, no sign shall be mounted on a building roof or which otherwise projects above a building wall, eave or parapet.
C. Interference with Traffic Safety: No sign shall be displayed or placed in a manner which impedes the movement of vehicles or pedestrians, or interferes with an official traffic sign, signal or device, or obstructs the visibility of motorists, bicyclists or pedestrians; for example blocking or interfering with the visibility triangle.
D. ADA Regulations: Any sign whose installation would cause a violation of the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
(Ord. No. 2309, § 2, 5-7-07)
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