5.10. SIGN REGULATIONS

5.10.1.A. Real Estate Signs

Real estate signs advertising the particular property on which the sign is located are authorized in all zones provided the following standards are met.

1. Number of On-Site Signs. Not more than one for lease or one for sale sign is to be placed on the property (one Assessor’s parcel), except that property bounded by more than one street shall be allowed one for sale sign or one for lease sign facing each street, to a maximum of no more than two signs per property.

2. Size and Location. The size and location shall be determined according to Table 5.30.

Table 5.30 Developed/Improved Property

[1] Area and setback requirements in special zoning districts shall be determined by the type of use allowed and shall be consistent with the above standards.

3. Illumination. Signs shall not be illuminated.

4. Sign Attachment. Signs shall be permanently attached as follows:

   • a. Permanently attached to structures.

   • b. Permanently attached to ground except that signs on skids are allowed in developed parking areas and sites under construction. All skids and framing for sign shall be painted either white or earth tone colors.

5. Height. If attached to buildings, the sign shall not exceed the roof line or parapet wall of the building. If freestanding, the maximum height is six feet except when the site grade is lower than the grade at the right-of-way line, sign height may be increased so the bottom of the sign panel is equal to the elevation of the grade at the right-of-way line. In no case shall a sign exceed a total height of 10 feet.

6. Portable Off-site Directional Signs. Notwithstanding the prohibition of Section 5.10.1.I, portable off-site directional signs may be utilized in conjunction with open house real estate sales activity provided that the directional portable signs do not exceed an overall size of nine square feet including support, do not exceed a height of 2.5 feet, and are not located within the street right-of-way. Signs may be on display only during those hours when the dwelling is open for public inspection.

7. Time Limitation. Real estate signs shall be removed within 30 days after sale of the property or immediately upon being leased.

8. Portable off-site directional signs located within County right-of-way are prohibited and may be removed/disposed of by County personnel without notice.

9. Any sign in violation of any provision herein may be removed by County personnel without notice.

5.10.1.B. Temporary Construction Signs

Where a building is under construction, temporary signs are authorized in all zones identifying the project architect, landscape architect, contractor, builder, proposed business, or lender, provided:

1. There is no more than one such on-site sign.

2. The sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in area.

3. The sign is not illuminated.

4. The sign is set back from each street right-of-way not less than 10 feet (If PUPF easement: 14 feet in residential and agricultural-residential zoning districts, and 16 feet in all other zoning districts) from the street right-of-way.

5. If attached to the building, the sign shall not exceed the roof line or parapet wall of the building. If freestanding, the maximum height is 10 feet.

6. The sign is stationary.

7. The sign is removed at the time of final inspection of the job.

5.10.1.C. Political, Religious and Civic Campaign Signs

Such signs are authorized in any zone for a period not to exceed 90 days provided:

1. Such signs are removed within 10 days following the conclusion of the campaign.

2. Said signs shall not be displayed in the Scenic Corridors as specified in this Chapter. Otherwise, signs shall not be within five feet of the side property lines and shall be set back from the street right-of-way lines at least 10 feet (If PUPF easement: 14 feet in residential and agricultural-residential zoning districts, and 16 feet in all other zoning districts).

3. Regulations. The Planning Director may adopt rules and regulations to regulate such signs.

5.10.1.D. Subdivision Signs

Signs for residential, commercial or industrial subdivisions are permitted as follows:

1. Permanent Subdivision Identification Signs. A permanent subdivision identification sign is permitted in any zone subject to the approval of the Planning Director provided that:

   • a. The sign shall be appropriate for the structure and landscaping design.

   • b. The sign shall be limited to a sign attached to an entrance fence or structure or a monument sign, not to exceed six feet in height, not to exceed 24 square feet in size, be located in a maintained landscaped area, be located on a parcel within the subdivision and at a primary entrance, setback shall be 10 feet (if PUPF easement: 14 feet in residential and agricultural-residential zoning districts, and 16 feet in all other zoning districts) from street right-of-way.

   • c. Sign shall be non-luminous except for low silhouette spotlight not creating a glare to adjoining property.

   • d. Computation of Sign. When the sign is composed of letters placed flat against a fence or structure with no distinguishable background, and that the fence or structure is painted in natural tones, the area of the sign may be measured by the height of the letters multiplied by the length of each line of letters, and may be computed at 75 percent of that total area; otherwise, the area of the sign shall be measured to the outside perimeter of the sign, including the area of any voids within a simple bounding perimeter.

background, and that the fence or structure is painted in natural tones, the area of the sign may be measured by the height of the letters multiplied by the length of each line of letters, and may be computed at 75 percent of that total area; otherwise, the area of the sign shall be measured to the outside perimeter of the sign, including the area of any voids within a simple bounding perimeter.

• e. Alternative Size and Location Consideration. In lieu of subsections 5.10.1.D.1.a through d, a permanent subdivision sign located within the public street right-of- way is permitted in any zone, subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit approved by the Planning Commission when the Commission finds that the proposed sign meets the following:

  • i. The surface area of the sign (one side) is no more than 24 square feet.

  • ii. The edges of the sign are no closer than three feet from the side edge of the median and at least 12 feet from both ends of the median.

  • iii. The nearest edge of the sign is no closer than 20 feet (If PUPF easement: 26 feet) from the extension of the entering street's right-of-way line. A greater distance is required if horizontal curvature is involved.

  • iv. The sign shall be no higher than six feet above the nearest roadway surface.

  • v. The sign shall not weigh more than 200 pounds.

  • vi. The sign shall be of a breakaway type, be mounted on a breakaway base, or be mounted on breakaway wooden posts no more than four inches by four inches in diameter of redwood, or Douglas fir.

  • vii. The sign may be placed only on streets with design speeds of 35 miles per hour, or less.

  • viii. Signs shall not be illuminated.

  • ix. Maintenance shall be the responsibility of sign owner.

2. Directional Subdivision Signs. Temporary directional subdivision signs are permitted in any zone, except MP, BP, C-O, and Special Sign Corridors, subject to the approval of a Temporary Use Permit approved by the Zoning Administrator and the maintenance of the following:

   • a. The signs shall be located at primary streets providing directions to the subdivision.

   • b. The signs shall be limited to a monument type sign, not to exceed 10 feet in height and 32 square feet in area, and shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet (If PUPF easement: 14 feet in residential and agricultural-residential zoning districts, and 16 feet in all other zoning districts) from the street right-of-way line. If the grade at the location of the sign is below the grade at street right- of-way, then the sign height may be increased to a maximum of 12 feet in height upon the approval by the Zoning Administrator.

   • c. The total number of off-site signs, including regional subdivision signs, shall not exceed six signs for each final subdivision map.

   • d. A minimum distance of 75 feet shall be maintained between a directional subdivision sign and any other sign.

   • e. The permit for the directional subdivision signs shall be valid for five years from the approval date.

• f. Approved signs shall have a legible, all-weather metal tag or plate affixed to the sign in an exposed location indicating the Temporary Use Permit Control Number, date of approval, date of expiration, and the name and address of the permittee.

3. Subdivision Signs. Subdivision signs are permitted in any zone, subject to the approval of Temporary Use Permit by the Zoning Administrator and the maintenance of the following:

   • a. The signs shall be located at the primary entrance to a subdivision in which a subdivision sales program is active, or at the model homes.

   • b. The signs shall be limited to a monument sign not exceeding 10 feet in height and 32 square feet in area, and shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet (If PUPF easement: 16 feet) from the street right-of-way.

   • c. Notwithstanding the prohibition of Section 5.10.1.J.8 and 5.10.1.J.12, flags, other than flags of the United States of America and the State of California, and pennant flags attached to the ground may be used for advertising devices for special promotion of subdivision sales, subject to the approval of a Temporary Use Permit by the Zoning Administrator. The number and location of the signs and the length of time display shall be specifically designated.

   • d. The permit for the subdivision sign shall be valid for five years from the date of approval or to the termination of the subdivision sales program, whichever is first. Said permit may be renewed as necessary.

   • e. Approved signs shall have a legible, all-weather metal tag or plate affixed to the sign in an exposed location indicating the Temporary Sign Use Permit Control Number, date of approval, date of expiration, and the name and address of the permittee.

4. Regional Directional Subdivision Signs. Temporary multi-sectioned directional subdivision off-site signs are permitted in the Agricultural Residential, Residential, M-1, and M-2 zoning districts, but are not permitted in the Special Sign Corridors, subject to the approval of a Temporary Use Permit by the Zoning Administrator and the maintenance of the following standards.

   • a. Each sign shall meet the following location criteria:

     • i. The sign shall only be located adjacent to streets with future rights-of-way of 80 feet or wider, providing directions to the subdivision. Each sign shall be located at least 300 feet from any existing off-site sign, including regional subdivision signs and 75

feet from any other freestanding sign. All sign separation measurements are to be measured radially.

• ii. The sign shall not require the removal or severe trimming of existing landscaping from planter areas required by this Code.

• iii. The sign shall not reduce parking availability as required by Section 5.9 of this Code.

• iv. The sign shall not be a visibility hazard to traffic on adjacent streets or parking areas.

• v. The sign shall be placed within the buildable area of the lot as defined in Chapter 5 of this Code.

• b. Multi-sectioned regional subdivision signs shall be limited to pole signs not to exceed 14 feet in height and shall contain no more than four sections, each four feet by eight feet (32 square feet) in area. Sign area shall not exceed 128 square feet per side.

• c. Double-faced signs must have panels which are no further apart than 24 inches.

• d. The total number of off-site signs for any single subdivision shall not exceed six signs of any type.

• e. The issuance of a Temporary Use Permit pursuant to this Section shall not be subject to issuance of a Variance from the above standards, pursuant to Section 6.6.1 of this Code.

• f. Regional boards shall be designed to have four directional subdivision advertising sections per panel side.

• g. All parts of the supporting structure and all exposed surfaces of each regional subdivision sign shall be kept painted or covered with a durable material at all times.

• h. No type of advertising is permitted on the regional subdivision sign other than directions to residential subdivisions located within Sacramento County.

• i. The permit for the regional directional subdivision sign shall be valid for five years from the date of approval.

5.10.1.E. Home Occupation Signs

Home occupation signs are authorized in any zoning district in which a home occupation use is permitted, provided:

1. No more than one sign is authorized, regardless of the number of permitted home occupations.

2. Said sign shall not be illuminated or spotlighted.

3. Said sign shall be attached flat against the main building or in the window on the front of the dwelling providing primary access to the public or private street.

4. The area of the sign shall not exceed four square feet.

5.10.1.F. Agricultural Signs

Signs for permitted on-site agricultural uses shall be authorized in all agricultural zoning districts, agricultural-residential zoning districts, or interim agricultural zoning districts provided:

1. There shall not be more than one such sign.

2. The sign is not over 16 square feet in area for parcels less than five acres and 24 square feet when exceeding five acres.

3. The sign is not more than six feet in height.

4. The sign is set back at least 10 feet (If PUPF easement: 14 feet) from the street right- of-way.

5. The sign is not illuminated.

6. The sign shall be stationary.

5.10.1.G. Place of Worship Signs

Identification signs for places of worship in commercial zoning districts shall be regulated by the development standards for signs in the commercial zoning district in which it is located. Identification signs for places of worship in all other zoning districts are permitted provided:

1. There are not more than two on-site signs, one of which may be a freestanding sign. This limitation shall apply irrespective of the number of uses on the property.

2. The total area of both signs shall not exceed a total of 36 square feet with the freestanding sign not exceeding 24 square feet.

3. The illumination of the sign, if any, shall be indirect and nonflashing.

4. The sign is located on the lot on which the place of worship building is located and shall be set back not less than 10 feet (If PUPF easement: 14 feet) from the street right-of-way.

5. The height of the sign shall not exceed six feet above the ground if freestanding. If attached to a building, the height of the sign shall not exceed the roof line or parapet wall of the building.

6. When the sign is composed of letters applied to the building without a distinctive background, the area of the sign may be measured by the height of the letters multiplied by the length of each line of letters, and may be computed at 75 percent of that total area; otherwise, the area of the sign shall be measured to the outside perimeter of the sign including the area of any voids within a simple bounding perimeter.

7. All signs shall be stationary.

8. Generally recognized and acceptable religious symbols that are freestanding or are attached to or part of the place of worship (or attached to or part of a freestanding sign) may be exempt from the provision herein regarding height, area, and number of signs when approved by the Zoning Administrator.

5.10.1.H. Exempt Signs

The following signs are exempt from the provisions of this Code:

1. Approved highway directional signs;

2. Railroad signal signs;

3. Signs prohibiting trespassing and hunting;

4. Warning signs required by law or erected by public agencies;

5. Utility company signs identifying cables, conduits, danger, and so forth;

6. Public notices and announcements authorized by courts and public officials including neighborhood watch signs.

7. Signs on buses and taxis as advertising devices;

8. Signs on automobiles and trucks that are painted on or attached flat against the vehicle (e.g., magnetic signs) to identify or advertise the business, providing the primary use of the vehicle is for the business operation and the parking of the vehicle on private property is a normal function and is not parked in the required front or side street yards of the commercial zoning districts;

9. Window signs limited to painted signs on glazing, poster paper signs, and place cards attached to the inside of glazing of store fronts, providing that any single store front glazing (window) is not covered by more than 50 percent;

10. Signs that are painted on or attached to the windshield of a vehicle or boat, properly located for display;

11. Public telephone identification. Signs attached to a telephone booth, projecting wall sign to identify interior or wall mounted public telephone, and signs attached to a legal freestanding sign, providing that sign surface does not exceed four square feet, and when attached to freestanding signs, the sign does not increase maximum height allowed for the freestanding sign. Such signs are prohibited from being attached to nonconforming signs, illegal signs, and lighting standards;

12. Regulation type signs for automotive service stations such as those required by other agencies as provided by Section 5.10.5.A.8;

13. Signs erected inside enclosed malls;

14. Signs erected out-of-doors within courtyards and mall spaces (below the height of enclosed buildings) within the buildable portion of the lot where signs are not visible from a public street or adjacent parcel;

15. Freestanding signs which only indicate the street address of the property on which the sign is located, providing that it does not exceed an area of four square feet and is located with a setback of at least five feet with a height no greater than 30 inches;

16. The flag of the United States, the State of California, and the official flag of any government or nonprofit organization;

17. Signs which only display time and/or temperature;

18. Barber poles at barbershops;

19. Exit, entrance, or other on-site traffic directional signs are permitted, provided: maximum height of 30 inches in required front yard, four square feet, no advertising or message other than for traffic directional, and subject to review and enforcement authority. The height may be increased to a maximum of five feet if signs are located within the buildable area of the project; and

20. Special signing required for drive-in windows for drive-in restaurants, banks, or similar businesses are exempt provided the sign copy is necessary for information, instruction, or directions and specifically related to the special use, subject to review and approval of the enforcement agency, which shall use discretion in approval of such signs related to number, location, height, size, and design.

5.10.1.I. Prohibited Signs

[AMENDED 02-24-2017]

The following signs are prohibited in all zoning districts:

1. Abandoned, damaged and/or unmaintained signs;

2. Any sign that moves, fluctuates, reflects, revolves, flashes, blinks, is animated, or emits a varying intensity of light or color, except for electronic reader/video board and digital signs permitted by this Code;

3. Any living thing, including but not limited to people, dogs, etc., or any machine, statue, model, or imitation of a living thing, excluding generally recognized and acceptable religious symbols that may be approved as provided by Section 5.10.1.G.8; which is intended to communicate any numeral, letter, word, model, banner, emblem, insignia, symbol, device, light, trademark, or other representation used as, or in the nature of, an announcement, advertisement, attentionarrester, direction, warning, or designation of any person, firm, group, organization, place, commodity, product, service, business profession, enterprise, or industry;

4. Any sign displaying any obscene or untruthful matter;

5. Signs which are prohibited by the Obstruction of Corners regulations, Title 12, Chapter 12.12 of the SCC; or located within a public right-of-way; or when located along a right-of-way with a PUPF easement, located within 16 feet of the public right-of-way, unless otherwise permitted by this Code;

6. Signs which include the words “Stop, Look, Listen” or any other word, phrase, symbol, lights, motion, sound, fumes, mist, or other effluent or character in such manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic;

7. Signs which imitate or resemble official traffic warning devices or signs, that by color, location, content, or lighting may confuse or disorient vehicular or pedestrian traffic;

8. Inflatable or lighter-than-air devices of any kind, including but not limited to balloons, when attached or secured from the ground or to any object on the ground;

9. Flying signs, such as blimps or kites, designed to be kept aloft by mechanical, wind, chemical, or hot air means;

10. Signs projecting over roofs and roof signs except where specifically provided for under the provisions of signs attached to buildings;

11. Signs projecting from buildings except where provided for in special sign district ordinance or otherwise specifically provided for;

12. Any other advertising device attached to a building, fence, pole, or vehicle on display not specifically mentioned, unless otherwise provided for in this Code;

13. Signs on exempt structures (Section 5.2.2.B), exceeding the height of an otherwise permitted building, except where permitted pursuant to Section 5.10.1.K.7;

14. Any other advertising device attached, burned, cut, or otherwise marked or affixed to the ground, building(s), fence(s), pole(s), tree(s), rock(s), or other natural feature(s), or vehicle(s) on display not specifically mentioned, unless otherwise provided for in this Code;

15. A-frames, portable reader-board advertising devices, and other similar portable signs, except for those temporary real estate signs for an open house as provided for in Section 5.10.1.A.6 and A-frame signs associated with urban agricultural stands pursuant to Section 3.4.7.G.;

16. Feather or wind signs; and

17. Banners, flags other than those listed in Section 5.10.1.H.16, and pennants, except as otherwise approved on a temporary basis as provided in Section 5.10.1.J.

5.10.1.J. Temporary Signs

The County permits the use of temporary signs for uses such as special events, sales, promotions, etc. that have been approved pursuant to Section 3.10.3.C. The County does not allow the display of these types of signs for continuous marketing efforts. Temporary signs require the issuance of a

Temporary Use Permit approved by the Zoning Administrator. Temporary signs are permitted for 30 consecutive days within the first 90 days of the grand opening of a business and may be permitted for an additional period of up to 30 days within a given calendar year, annually. Beyond the grand opening display period, temporary signs may have their display time split up into as many as 10 three-day periods, or may join the time allotments as the business sees fit and described in detail in the application for a Temporary Use Permit. Businesses that violate the provisions of this Code may have the Temporary Use Permit denied by the Zoning Administrator. All temporary signs shall be professionally made and constructed of durable materials that will withstand the elements. All temporary signs shall be maintained in a like-new condition and be set back a minimum of 10 feet (If PUPF easement: 16 feet) from the street right-of-way.

usinesses that violate the provisions of this Code may have the Temporary Use Permit denied by the Zoning Administrator. All temporary signs shall be professionally made and constructed of durable materials that will withstand the elements. All temporary signs shall be maintained in a like-new condition and be set back a minimum of 10 feet (If PUPF easement: 16 feet) from the street right-of-way.

In all instances, the following types of temporary signs may be considered for approval with a Temporary Use Permit by the Zoning Administrator:

1. Banners

• a. The sign shall be affixed securely to the face of a building or permanent sign. The sign shall not be suspended in the air, or affixed to poles, fences, trees, vehicles, or other devices.

• b. There shall be no more than one sign per side of a building or permanent sign, per permit, and in no event shall there be more than three signs present per permit.

2. Flags

• a. The flag shall be mounted on an approved pole or standard, subordinate to the flag of the United States and State of California.

• b. No more than three flags may co-exist on a flagpole.

• c. Signs known as feather flags or banner flags are prohibited.

3. Pennants

• a. There shall be no more than three signs permitted per permit.

• b. The sign shall not be attached to any other sign, either directly, or indirectly, by rope, twine, string, or other appurtenance.

• c. The sign shall come no closer than eight feet to the ground and shall be mounted on a permanent, un-natural fixture such as a light pole or other similar device.

4. Search Lights

• a. The sign shall be limited to one machine, located in the buildable portion of the lot and not in required landscaping or required parking.

• b. No more than four lights on one machine may be shown skyward at one time.

• c. Upon receiving direction from the Sheriff’s department or any other law enforcement agency to cease using the search lights, the use will be discontinued and not resumed until approved by the law enforcement agency that caused the lights to be turned off.

5. Co-location of Temporary Signs

• a. The temporary signs identified herein may be used in any combination an applicant so chooses, as identified on the temporary sign permit application, except that any combination may not exceed a total of three temporary signs per permit.

• b. No more than three temporary sign permits shall be active and in use at the same time on the same property or in the same shopping center.

5.10.1.K. Special Provisions

1. On-site electronic reader/video boards or digital signs are permitted subject to obtaining a Conditional Use Permit approved by the Planning Commission, and provided that the message shall be for on-site advertising or for public information messages. A time interval of four seconds minimum for changing copy or display shall be adhered to, consistent with and pursuant to standards adopted by the State of California, Department of Transportation. If the electronic reader/video board or digital sign portion of any permitted sign for on-site advertising or for public information messages is 50 percent or less than the total sign area, the sign is permitted and a Conditional Use Permit shall not be required. If any on-site digital display exceeds 200 square feet, the sign must be located at least 500 feet from a residential zone and at least 2,500 feet from another on-site or off-site digital sign.

2. Illuminated signs in store front window glazing shall be considered part of the total sign area, and regulated by the standards for the zoning district.

3. Except for general recognized and acceptable religious symbols that may be approved as provided for by Section 5.10.1.G.8, art or statuary, real or simulated, that is proposed as part of a sign design may be permitted, provided that it is computed as part of the total sign area.

4. Sign Setback. Except as provided herein, setback for signs shall be measured from the future right-of-way as provided by Section 5.2.1 to the closest edge of the sign. For streets which are improved to a width less than the future right-of-way, setback for signs may be measured from the existing improvements meeting current County standards, provided that a relocation agreement shall be recorded at the owner’s expense which guarantees that the property owner agrees to relocate the sign at his/her own expense to the required setback from the right-of-way at such time that the County widens (or causes to be widened) the street to the future right-ofway. For parcels where improvements are not complete to meet present County standards, setback shall be measured from that point which would abut County standard improvements if they were installed. For parcels that do not have existing improvements and where other parcels within the same block have improvements, the setback may be measured from a projection of existing street improvements within the same block. In no case shall a sign be located within the dedicated right-of-way.

5. All signs projecting over walks, halls, corridors, passageways or aisles shall be installed in compliance with the Handicapped Access Regulations, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, State Building Code, Part 2, Section 2-1721, “Protruding Objects.”

6. A business may be advertised on a directory pole sign that is located on a nonadjacent parcel when the project utilizes common facilities, such as driveways and parking areas.

7. Identification signs on those structures for which height exemptions are allowed (Section 5.2.2.B) are permitted in the M-2 zoning district subject to a minimum parcel size of 50 acres and provided all other development standards are met for the structures.

5.10.1.L. Community Interest Group Signs

Community interest group signs identifying fraternal, benevolent, social services, and religious organizations and setting forth time, place, and location of meetings within the community are permitted in any zoning district, provided:

1. Such signs are supported on a single standard or combined into a single sign.

2. The overall area of such signs as a group does not exceed 100 square feet and the area of the sign devoted to any one of such organizations does not exceed 20 square feet.

3. No more than four locations for such signs will be permitted within any town or community or unincorporated area constituting a district place with a name and common interests.

4. The minimum setback for such signs from the nearest right-of-way line of a street shall be 25 feet (If PUPF easement: 29 feet) in the interim residential zoning districts, and 20 feet (If PUPF easement: 24 feet) in the residential and agricultural- residential zoning districts. In the commercial or industrial zoning district, the street setback shall be 10 feet (If PUPF easement: 16 feet), and the separation from any other freestanding sign shall be 75 feet.

5. A Minor Use Permit approved by the Planning Director is required for any community interest group sign. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code, no fee shall be required for filing application for the Use Permit required by this subsection.

5.10.1.M. Identification Signs

1. Identification signs for public and private schools, colleges, universities, and parks are authorized in any zoning district, provided:

   • a. There shall be no more than one such on-site sign at each major entrance to the school or park.

   • b. Each sign shall not exceed 24 square feet in area.

   • c. Illumination of the sign, if any, shall be indirect and non-flashing.

   • d. The setback is not less than 10 feet (if PUPF easement: 14 feet in residential and agricultural-residential zoning districts, and 16 feet in all other zoning districts) from the street right-of-way line.

   • e. If attached to a building, it must be flat against the building and the height of the sign shall not exceed the roof line or parapet wall of the building. If freestanding, the maximum height is six feet.

   • f. The sign is stationary.

   • g. This Section shall not restrict the number or size of on-site signs erected out-of-doors within courtyard or mall spaces below the height of the enclosing buildings within the buildable area of the lot, provided the signs are not visible from a public street or adjoining property.

• h. When the sign is composed of letters applied to the building without a distinctive background, the area of the sign may be measured by the height of the letters multiplied by the length of each line of letters, and may be computed at 75 percent of that total area; otherwise, the area of the sign shall be measured to the outside perimeter of the sign including the area of any voids within a single bounding perimeter.

  • i. Signs for schools located on the same parcel as a place of worship shall be regulated by Section 5.10.1.G, “Places of Worship Signs.”

  • j. Signs exceeding size and height are permitted subject to issuance of a Conditional Use Permit approved by the Zoning Administrator who shall consider the effect said sign will

have on the general purpose of the particular zoning district where the sign is to be located.

2. Identification signs for private schools, colleges, and universities in commercial and industrial zoning districts shall be regulated by the development standards (sign regulations) for the zoning district in which it is located.

3. Except as otherwise provided herein, signs identifying permitted uses in the Agricultural, Recreational, and Residential zoning districts are permitted, provided:

   • a. There shall not be more than one such sign.

   • b. The sign is not over 16 square feet in area.

   • c. The sign shall be limited to a monument sign not exceeding six feet in height, or a sign attached flat against the main building, or signage applied to a conforming wall or fence (in such case, area shall be computed by circumscribing the lettering and counting at 100 percent).

   • d. A monument sign shall set back at least 10 feet (If PUPF easement: 14 feet in residential and agricultural-residential zoning districts, and 16 feet in all other zoning districts) from the street right-of-way.

   • e. The sign is not illuminated.

   • f. Signs exceeding size and height are permitted subject to issuance of a Conditional Use Permit approved by the Zoning Administrator who shall consider the effect the sign will have on the general purpose of the particular zoning district where the sign is to be located.

4. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.10.1.M.3, one on-site monument sign or one offsite monument sign on adjacent parcel with access easement where a Variance for no public street frontage was previously approved is permitted to identify four or more dwelling units located in the RD-10, RD-20, RD-30, RD-40, Interim Multiple Family R-3, R-2A zoning districts or any zoning district combined with the Mobilehome Park (MHP) combing land use zone, subject to the following provisions:

   • a. The sign shall not exceed 24 square feet in area.

   • b. The height of the sign does not exceed six feet.

   • c. The sign shall be located at least 10 feet (If PUPF easement: 14 feet in residential and agricultural-residential zoning districts, and 16 feet in all other zoning districts) from any

street right-of-way line and shall be located within a planter with not less than three feet of landscaping all around the base of the sign.

• d. There shall be no flashing, moving, or animated illumination. Lighting of signs shall be arranged so that the source of the light shall not be visible from adjacent property or a public street.

5. Group directional identification off-site signs along primary highways and County roads, including Scenic Corridors, for the purpose of providing directions for recreational facilities within the Delta area when in the best interest of the general public to locate said recreational business is permitted subject to a Conditional Use Permit approved by the Zoning Administrator. Sign copy shall be limited only to the names of the recreational business and directional information. The size and design must be appropriate for the area; and the Zoning Administrator is to approve same including determination of height, setback, location, and illumination limited to spotlight.

6. Except for those community identification signs that may be erected within the right-of-way by the Sacramento County Department of Transportation, identification signs for communities are permitted subject to issuance of a Minor Use Permit, and the following provisions:

   • a. There shall be no more than one such sign at each major entrance (e.g., along a thoroughfare or highway) to the community.

   • b. The sign shall not include advertisement for any businesses, services, or products available for sale within the community.

   • c. The sign shall not exceed 24 square feet in area.

   • d. The height of the sign does not exceed six feet.

   • e. The sign shall be located at least 10 feet (If PUPF easement: 14 feet in residential and agricultural-residential zoning districts, and 16 feet in all other zoning districts) from any street right-of-way line.

5.10.1.N. Billboard Signs

Billboard signs, including digital and static billboards may be located in any commercial, mixed-use or industrial zoning district located within 1,000 feet of a designated Freeway on the Sacramento County Transportation Diagram, subject to the standards in Sections 5.10.1.N.1 through 5.10.1.N.11 and subject to securing a Conditional Use Permit approved by the Board of Supervisors, after a recommendation from the Planning Commission.

1. Area. The total area of any off-site sign shall not exceed 720 square feet, nor shall the sign exceed the length of 50 feet.

2. Location. Except for digital billboards, each off-site sign shall be located not less than 300 feet from any other off-site sign; nor closer than 75 feet from any on-site freestanding sign. No offsite sign shall be located within 300 feet of a parcel located within any Agricultural, Agricultural Residential, or Residential zone; nor shall any such off-site sign be located more than 1,000 feet from a parcel lawfully used for commercial or industrial purposes.

ll be located not less than 300 feet from any other off-site sign; nor closer than 75 feet from any on-site freestanding sign. No offsite sign shall be located within 300 feet of a parcel located within any Agricultural, Agricultural Residential, or Residential zone; nor shall any such off-site sign be located more than 1,000 feet from a parcel lawfully used for commercial or industrial purposes.

Each off-site sign shall be so located that the part of the sign closest to the street right-of-way shall be not less than 50 feet from the right-of-way, except where the parcel of land has been developed under the provisions of Section 5.5.2. An off-site sign may be permitted with a setback the same as the building on the parcel with a minimum setback of 25 feet (If PUPF easement: 31 feet). See Sections 5.10.1.K.1 and 5.10.1.N.8.d for separation requirements for digital sign requirements.

3. Height. The maximum height for off-site signs shall be 50 feet.

4. Measurement. The following methods shall be used to measure the spacing of off-site signs regulated by this Section:

   • a. When measuring the separation of signs or uses along a public street, the location of each sign shall be projected at right angles to the center line of the street and distance measured along the street center line between the two points projected thereto.

   • b. When measuring distance between signs located on parcels located at intersecting streets, the sign location is to be projected at right angles to the street center line and the distance is measured on the center line of the two streets between the two projected points. Only one off-site sign shall be permitted per corner parcel.

   • c. Any measurement from a sign to another land use zone shall be by straight line measurements from the closest point of the sign to the zoning boundary.

5. Aesthetics

• a. The sign will not require removal or substantial trimming of existing vegetation or landscaping.

• b. The sign will not obstruct or obscure on-site signs on the same or adjacent properties.

6. Traffic Safety

• a. The sign will not be a visibility hazard to traffic on adjacent streets or parking areas.

  • b. The sign will not reduce parking availability as required by Section 5.9 of this Code.

  • c. The sign will not interfere with on-site vehicular circulation.

7. Compatibility. The sign will not have substantial detrimental effects on views from and light striking adjacent or surrounding properties.

8. Digital Billboards. The following additional development standards shall apply to all digital billboard signs:

   • a. Digital billboard signs may be located in any commercial, mixed-use or industrial zoning district, subject to a Conditional Use Permit, or an amendment to an existing Conditional Use Permit in the case of the conversion of a static billboard sign, approved by the Board of Supervisors, after a recommendation from the Planning Commission.

• b. Illumination. Digital billboards may be internally or externally lit; the light cast through reflection or glare onto surrounding objects, or illuminance, is measured in foot-candles. Signs shall not be illuminated at more than 0.3 foot-candles above ambient light, as measured using a foot candle meter at a distance of 250 feet from the sign face. Each display must have a light sensing device that will adjust the illuminance of the sign as ambient light conditions change.

  • c. Luminance. Through LED technology, digital billboards directly emit light, or luminance, the intensity of which is measured in nits. Luminance levels shall not exceed 7,500 nits during daylight hours and 300 nits at night. Each display must have a light sensing device that will adjust the luminance of the sign from dawn to dusk.

  • d. Location. No digital billboard shall be located within 2,500 feet of any other digital billboard or on-site digital sign with over 200 square feet of digital display. Digital billboards shall be located at least 500 feet from a parcel located within any Agricultural, Agricultural Residential, or Residential zone.

  • e. Operational Limitations. Digital displays shall contain static messages only, and shall not have movement, or the appearance or optical illusion of movement during the static display period, of any part of the sign structure, design, or pictorial segment of the sign, including the movement or appearance of movement. Each static message shall not include flashing lighting or the varying of light intensity.

  • f. Minimum Display Time. Each message or display on the sign must remain fixed for a minimum of eight seconds, and the maximum time allowed for transitions between message displays shall be one second.

  • g. Future Technologies. The technology currently being deployed for digital billboards is LED (light emitting diode), but there may be alternate, preferred and superior technology available in the future. Any other technology that operates under the maximum brightness stated herein and does not result in a physical change in the appearance of the sign may be approved administratively by the Planning Director.

  • h. Community Messaging. The County shall be provided with access to a portion of the total available display time to allow for messages of community interest. This access shall also include other appropriate agencies for the purpose of displaying public safety messages such as Amber Alerts and other emergency management information.

9. Guidelines for Off-site Signs. The following guidelines are not mandatory, but should be considered by the hearing bodies during public hearings on any application for a Conditional Use Permit.

   • a. All off-site signs should be freestanding and should be built with a single supporting post, if at all possible, and should be located on no more than two supporting posts.

   • b. Double paneled signs should not have an interior angle between the face of the panels greater than 20 degrees.

10. Development Agreement. The County and applicant shall enter into a Development Agreement in conjunction with the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a billboard sign.

11. Removal of Existing Billboards. For any billboard sign, the applicant must propose, as part of the application for a Conditional Use Permit, the removal of a sum total of at least four square feet of legally existing billboard display surface, excluding the billboard support structure and frame, for each square foot of display surface proposed. The computation of display surface for an existing back-to-back billboard sign shall be limited to one display surface, and must result in the removal of the entire advertising display, including the support structure itself. The billboard signs proposed for removal may be located along any arterial, thoroughfare, highway or freeway within the unincorporated County jurisdiction. At least 50 percent of removed signage shall be from the same community or within one mile of the new billboard sign. Alternatively, if 100 percent of the removed signage is within the same community or within one mile of the new billboard sign, then the ratio of removed signage may be reduced to three square feet of existing billboard display. In addition, at least 25 percent of removed signage shall be from a site located within a Special Sign Corridor.

5.10.1.O. Mass Transit Shelter Signs

A sign shall be permitted upon a mass transit shelter in any zoning district, provided:

1. There is no more than one single-faced or two-faced sign upon or within any mass transit shelter.

2. Each face of such sign does not exceed 30 square feet in area, for each basic size of a mass transit shelter, or multiple thereof, as defined in Section 5.2.1C.

3. The brightness of the light source shall not exceed the lighting criteria as set forth in CA VEH §21466 and §21466.5 or five foot-candles, whichever is less. Certification of the light source shall be provided from a licensed Professional Engineer prior to the issuance of any building permits.

4. Such sign does not project above the top of, nor exceed, the width of the bus shelter.

5. Such sign complies with the provisions of Section 5.10.1.J.

5.10.1.P. Gateway Signs

[AMENDED 01-12-2019]

A gateway sign may be located along any thoroughfare, freeway, or highway at a key entrance to a major retail commercial or office district to advertise the businesses or products available within the district, subject to a Conditional Use Permit approved by the Board of Supervisors and the following provisions:

1. Gateway signs may be located on- or off-site and within or adjacent to the right- of-way in any commercial, industrial or mixed-use zoning district along a thoroughfare, freeway, or highway at an interchange, intersection, or key entrance to a major retail commercial or office district; including but not limited to, the Fulton Avenue auto sales district, Florin Road commercial shopping district, and North Natomas business/office district.

e and within or adjacent to the right- of-way in any commercial, industrial or mixed-use zoning district along a thoroughfare, freeway, or highway at an interchange, intersection, or key entrance to a major retail commercial or office district; including but not limited to, the Fulton Avenue auto sales district, Florin Road commercial shopping district, and North Natomas business/office district.

2. Gateway signs may be either a monument or pylon sign, and shall advertise the businesses or products available at the major retail commercial or office district for which the sign is intended, and must include a logo and identification, through text, architecture or iconic signage, for that district.

3. The maximum height allowed shall be 30 feet, and the maximum allowed area for all signage on each gateway sign shall be 400 square feet.

4. In addition to other signs as may be permitted by this Code, there shall be no more than one gateway sign per major retail commercial or office district.

5.10.1.Q. Historic Signs

Signs intended to complement and reflect the historic character of a building or district in which the use is located may vary from the standards pertaining to maximum height, area or placement on the building for the zoning district as identified by this Code, on a case-by-case basis, subject to issuance

of a Special Development Permit approved by the Planning Commission. Signs may be replicated in original historic size, shape, like- appearing materials, and placement to identify a current use of the building. Lighting may be in accordance with historically appropriate lighting types, subject to compliance with current electrical codes. In the approval of such signs, the Planning Commission must find that the design, location and scale of the proposed signs will be in keeping with the architectural and historic character of the building.

5.10.1.R. Master Sign Program

A master sign program may be developed for shopping and commercial districts, mixed- use districts, or office and industrial complexes with multiple buildings to establish a coordinated project theme of design elements such as color, lettering style and placement that affords the project prominent identification. Signage may vary from the standards pertaining to maximum height, area, setbacks, or placement on the building as identified by this Code, on a case-by-case basis, subject to issuance of a Special Development Permit approved by the Planning Commission. The master sign program may include, but is not limited to the following types of signs: gateway signs, roof signs, directional signs, directory/community boards, public murals and art used for sponsorship and advertising purposes, and projecting signs extending out from the building facade, subject to the following provisions:

1. Signs should be proportional to the scale of the building and their affixed surface, and visually balance with the building mass and height. Small storefronts should have smaller signs than larger storefronts.

2. Materials for signage should related to and reflect the architecture and quality of materials used throughout the development.

3. Wall signs should be placed to establish facade rhythm, scale and proportion, and should be designed to create a clearly defined edge, provide shadow relief, and a substantial appearance.

4. Public mural and art pieces may be used for sponsorship and advertising purposes and should be of significant size to assist in breaking down the scale of large blank walls. Materials used shall be either paint or large-scale digital printing with external illumination.

5. Projecting signs, including, but not limited to, blade signs, bracket signs, and marquee sign shall be at least eight feet above the sidewalk or grade, and may not be located within or above the right-of-way or designated emergency vehicle/fire access lane, unless an Encroachment Permit is issued for this purpose.

6. Projecting signs should be oriented toward pedestrians on the sidewalk, and should include shapes or symbols uniquely suited to the business. Creative shapes and three-dimensional signs are encouraged. Mounting hardware should be an attractive and integral part of the sign design.

7. Wayfaring signage should be easily and comfortably read from the sidewalk.

8. A-frames, portable reader-board advertising devices, and other similar portable signs are prohibited.

5.10.1.S. Special Provisions for Multi-Family Promotional Signs

1. In addition to the signs permitted under Section 5.10.1.A, and notwithstanding any provision in this Chapter to the contrary, the following types of signs, in the number indicated, are authorized for multi-family structures:

   • a. "Class-A Structures" have at least three but not more than 75 living units and are eligible for a permit authorizing the following signs:

     • i. Up to 12 helium-filled balloons.

     • ii. One yard sign.

iii. One banner.

• b. "Class-B Structures" have at least 75 but not more than 150 living units and are eligible for a permit authorizing the following signs:

  • i. Up to 12 helium-filled balloons.

  • ii. Two yard signs.

iii. Up to two banners.

• c. "Class-C Structures" have more than 150 living units and are eligible for a permit authorizing the following signs:

  • i. Up to 12 helium-filled balloons.

  • ii. Up to three portable yard signs.

iii. Up to three banners.

2. Sign Regulations for Multiple Family Structures

• a. Helium-filled balloons must meet the following criteria:

  • i. When inflated, each balloon must fit within a box that has a height, width, and depth of 15 inches (i.e., 15" x 15" x 15").

  • ii. No Mylar balloons.

iii. No internal illumination.

• b. Each yard sign, including supports, must fit within a box with a height of not more than four feet, a width of not more than three feet, and a depth of not more than three feet. A-

frame signs are prohibited.

• c. Each banner must meet the following criteria:

• i. Its height must be not more than four feet, and its width must be not more than 12 feet and be securely mounted on a permanent structure that is integral to the multiple family structure, and it must not flap or wave in the wind. Hanging of banners from roof liners, eaves or parapets is prohibited. Feather flags are prohibited.

ii. It must be composed of retardant materials.

d. General

• i. Each site much obtain a Temporary Use Permit and pay established fees to cover the cost of issuing the permits, inspecting the signs after installation, and otherwise administering and enforcing this Section.

• ii. Each permit will be valid for one year from the date of issuance.

• iii. If, while a permit is in effect, the permit holder has complied with this Section, then the permit holder will be entitled to renew the permit for another year upon payment of the fee in effect at the time of renewal. Otherwise, a permit is not renewable.

• iv. The permit holder shall place and maintain each sign so that the sign is not a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

• v. The permit holder shall place and maintain each sign on the private property where the associated multifamily structure is situated. Signs may not be placed in public rights-of-way.

• vi. The permit holder shall maintain each sign in good repair.

• vii. While a permit is in effect, the permit holder may repair or replace the associated signs without obtaining a new permit.

• viii. The County may remove, without prior notice, any sign that does not comply with this Section. If the County removes a noncompliant sign, then the County shall send the permit holder a written notice identifying the reason for removal, the location where the permit holder may retrieve the sign, and the deadline for retrieval (which must be at least 10 days after the notice is deposited in the mail). The County may destroy any signs not retrieved by the deadline stated in the notice, and the permit holder will not be entitled to compensation for the value of signs so destroyed.

5.10.2.A. On-Site Signs

Except as otherwise provided in this Code, on-site signs and permitted advertising devices may be erected subject to the following provisions:

1. Signs Attached to the Building

• a. Area. The total area of all signs attached to a building shall not exceed the maximum area determined by any of the following:

  • i. One square foot of sign area is allowed per foot of building/tenant frontage.

  • ii. Buildings with tenants having primary frontage to a courtyard or the side of a building rather than a public street may have one square foot per foot of tenant building frontage facing the courtyard rather than based on building frontage facing a public street.

  • iii. Where a tenant has building frontage to a public street and a courtyard or the side of a building which is not a courtyard, the area will be limited to the tenant frontage by designed frontage of the tenant's portion of the building. A tenant cannot use both frontages. Illumination of signs is limited to eight feet in height within the courtyard or side of the building when on a wall and, where otherwise attached to a building as per Section 5.10.2.A.1.c is limited to 10 feet in height when the courtyard is less than 50 feet, and 12 feet in height when the courtyard is 50 feet or more.

• b. When the sign is composed of letters applied to the building without a distinctive background, the area of the sign may be measured by the height of the letters multiplied by the length of each line of letters, and may be computed at 75 percent of that total area; otherwise, the area of the sign shall be measured to the outside perimeter of the sign, including the area of any voids within a simple bounding perimeter.

  • i. Sign copy which is applied to an awning or canopy shall be computed at 100 percent of the area within a line enveloping the sign copy.

• c. Location. All on-site signs or advertising devices advertising an individual use, business, or building shall be located flat against the building except as herein provided.

  • i. Business identification Signs may be mounted to a beam or suspended from a canopy or porch providing that they do not project above the roof surface and do not exceed 30

inches in height and, when over an exterior corridor or exit court, minimum clearance of seven feet is provided.

• ii. Signs may be mounted below the soffit of a porch, canopy, or overhang and perpendicular to the building not exceeding 12 inches below beam or soffit line providing clearance below the sign over exterior corridor or exit court is seven feet minimum.

• d. Height. No sign or advertising device shall project above the roof except that a sign oriented in the same direction as the wall on which it is applied may project four feet above the finish ceiling of the topmost story, but in no case can it project above the wall on which it is located.

• e. Illumination. Lighting of signs shall be arranged so as not to produce a glare on other properties in the vicinity and the source of light shall not be visible from adjacent property or a public street. Backlighting of awnings, canopies, and similar structures shall be based on the following:

  • i. If the lighting system is fluorescent, the fixtures shall be UL rated for protected outdoor use, with cool white tubes not to exceed 800 milliamps and not to exceed two tubes per fixture. Fixtures shall be no closer than 12 inches from the fabric and the distance between fixtures shall be such that an average of 12 inches per tube between the outermost tubes is not exceeded.

  • ii. If the lighting system consists of (or includes) other than fluorescent tubes, the luminance level produced by such system shall not exceed the luminance level produced by a fluorescence system using the criteria herein. Conformance shall be confirmed by calculations that compare the allowable fluorescent luminance with the proposed alternate luminance based upon a report from a qualified electrical engineer and approved by the Planning Director.

• f. Special Provisions for Tenants without Building Frontage. Tenants with primary frontage to an enclosed mall or interior hallway of a building are allowed to attach a sign to the exterior of the building, as described in Sections 5.10.2.A.1.b through 5.10.2.A.1.d, upon issuance of a Minor Use Permit approved by the appropriate authority. The appropriate authority shall determine that the sign or signs:

  • i. Are proportional and in scale with the building.

  • ii. Are compatible in design, color, and material with the building and surrounding area.

• iii. Do not result in the total area of all signs attached to the building exceeding the area allowed for the building by Section 5.10.2.A.1.

• iv. Make reasonable provisions for all tenant space with primary frontage to the enclosed mall or interior hallway.

• v. Are in all other respects, consistent with the intent of the sign regulation.

2. Freestanding Signs

• a. A freestanding sign is permitted provided it is a monument sign and subject to the following provisions:

  • i. Area. Maximum area is 24 square feet.

  • ii. Setback. Setback shall be 10 feet (If PUPF easement: 16 feet) from existing street improvements or right-of-way line as provided in Section 5.10.1.K.4. Measurement shall be from right-of-way or street improvements to closest edge of sign or support structures.

  • iii. Location. Sign shall be located in a planter. Not less than three feet of landscaping all around the base of the sign is required for existing developments not meeting present development standards.

  • iv. Height. Maximum height of the monument sign is six feet.

  • v. Spacing. Spacing of freestanding signs shall be a minimum of 50 feet from adjacent freestanding signs on adjacent parcels.

• b. The provisions of this Section shall not restrict signs erected out-of-doors within courtyard and mall spaces (below the height of the enclosing building) within the buildable portion of the lot where the signs are not visible from a public street.

• c. The provisions of this Section shall not restrict signs erected inside enclosed malls.

• d. Parcels that have no public street frontage shall be allowed to advertise on an existing legal freestanding sign located on a contiguous commercial parcel which fronts on a public street. Such signs shall be limited to a maximum size of 12 square feet in area and shall be in addition to the sign area allowed for the parcel having public street frontage.

5.10.3.A. On-Site Signs

Except as otherwise provided in this Code, signs and permitted advertising devices may be erected for permitted uses, subject to the following provisions:

1. Signs Attached To Buildings

• a. Area. The total area of all signs attached to a building shall not exceed the maximum area determined by any of the following:

  • i. Building Frontage. The total area of all signs attached to a building with less than 50foot (If PUPF easement: 56-foot) setback from the street right-of-way line shall not exceed two square feet per foot of building frontage. For buildings with 50 feet (If PUPF easement: 56 feet) or greater setback from the street right-of-way line, the total area of all signs shall not exceed three square feet per foot of building frontage. For parcels fronting on more than one public street, sign area entitlement may be based on any one of the street frontages, not the total frontage; however, once the allotted sign area has been computed, it may be distributed over both faces of the building fronting on the public streets.

  • ii. Tenant Design Frontage. Buildings which are designed such that the primary entrance to tenant space is from a courtyard or a side of the building rather than a public street may have two square feet per foot of tenant building frontage facing the courtyard or side of the building rather than being based on building frontage facing a public street. Where a tenant has design frontage, including public entrances, facing a public street and either a courtyard or side of the building, sign area entitlement may be based on the design frontage facing either the public street or courtyard or side of building, but not the total frontage; however, once the allotted sign area has been computed, it may be distributed over both faces of the design frontage provided the maximum sign area on the building facing the public street shall not exceed three square feet per foot of building frontage.

  • iii. Exception Adjacent to Residential Zoning Districts. Exception to the provisions of subsection 5.10.3.A.1.(ii) is where the courtyard or side of the building is immediately adjacent to a residential zoning district. In that instance, the sign area is limited to one square foot per foot of tenant design frontage facing the courtyard or side of the building. Illumination of signs is limited to eight feet of height within the courtyard on side of the building when on a wall, and where otherwise attached to a building as per three as follows, is limited to 10 feet in height when the courtyard or side of the building is less than 50 feet and 12 feet in height when 50 or more feet.

• b. When the sign is composed of letters applied to the building without a distinctive background, the area of the sign may be measured by the height of the letters multiplied by the length of each line of letters, and may be computed at 75 percent of that total area; otherwise, the area of the sign shall be measured to the outside perimeter of the sign, including the area of any voids within a simple bounding perimeter.

osed of letters applied to the building without a distinctive background, the area of the sign may be measured by the height of the letters multiplied by the length of each line of letters, and may be computed at 75 percent of that total area; otherwise, the area of the sign shall be measured to the outside perimeter of the sign, including the area of any voids within a simple bounding perimeter.

• i. Sign copy which is applied to an awning or canopy shall be computed at 100 percent of the area within a line enveloping the sign copy.

• c. Location. All signs attached to a building shall be attached flat against the building and parallel thereto, and said sign shall not extend more than 18 inches from the wall of the building. For the purpose of this Section, a wall is a surface not less than 60 degrees from the horizontal. Exceptions to this provision are as follows:

  • i. Signs may be attached to the fascia of the building providing that they do not exceed four feet in height and that the sign does not project above the peak of the roof of the building as visual from eye level at the street right-of-way line.

  • ii. Signs may be mounted to the beam or rigidly suspended from the beam of a porch or canopy and may project below the beam provided that the sign does not exceed 30 inches in height. When the sign is over an exterior corridor or exit court, the minimum clearance to the bottom of the sign is seven feet and the sign may not project above the roof of the porch or canopy.

  • iii. Signs may be mounted on the roof of the building, porch, or canopy at the exterior wall or supporting beam and posts or any area between the fascia and said exterior wall or supporting beam and post providing that they do not extend more than four feet in height above the ceiling, soffit, or horizontal line from the top of the beam to the building for a sloped roof, and the sign does not project above the peak of the roof of the building as visual from eye level at the street right-of-way line. In no case can the sign pursuant to this Section be greater than four feet in height.

  • iv. Business identification signs may be mounted below the soffit of a canopy, overhang, or porch and may be perpendicular to the building providing that they do not exceed 12 inches below the soffit or beam and maintain a minimum of seven feet below the sign over exterior corridors or exit courts.

  • v. Signs mounted on a flat vertical surface architecturally designed as part of the building within the roof slope, but not projecting above the highest portion of the roof, will be

considered as flat against the building. Signs are not to project above the provided surface.

• vi. A sign attached to a wall and oriented in the same direction as the wall on which it is applied may project four feet above the finish ceiling at the sign location.

• d. Height of Signs Attached to Buildings. No sign or advertising device attached to a building shall project above the roof of a building except as provided in Section 5.10.3.A.1.c.(i) through 5.10.3.A.1.c.(vi), “Location of Signs Attached to Buildings.”

• e. Special Provisions for Tenants without Building Frontage. Tenants with primary frontage to an enclosed mall or interior hallway of a building are allowed to attach a sign to the exterior of the building as described in 5.10.3.A.1.b through 5.10.3.A.1.d, upon issuance of a Minor Use Permit approved by the appropriate authority. The appropriate authority shall determine that the sign or signs:

  • i. Are proportional and in scale with the building.

  • ii. Are compatible in design, color, and material with the building and surrounding area.

  • iii. Do not result in the total area of all signs attached to the building exceeding the area allowed for the building by Sections 5.10.3.A.1.a and Section 5.10.3.A.1.c.

  • iv. Make reasonable provisions for all tenant space with primary frontage to the enclosed mall or interior hallway.

  • v. Are in all other respects consistent with the intent of the sign regulations.

2. Nondirectory Signs

• a. Area. Nondirectory signs shall be allowed an area of one square foot per foot of the public street frontage with a maximum area of 200 square feet.

• b. Computation of Area. Freestanding signs are to be computed as total height by the total length of the sign or signs for one side for double-faced signs, excluding framework of separate single wood post or masonry column and single wood or masonry beam. The base of a monument sign is not part of the sign when of wood or masonry. Freestanding signs that are spread with two faces shall be computed by the greater of either the area of one side or the projected area of two sides.

Freestanding signs that are spread with three faces shall be computed by the greater of either

the area of one side, or the projected area of two or three sides.

Freestanding signs that are four sided shall be computed by the greater of either the area of two sides or the projected area of two sides.

• c. Location. Nondirectory pole signs shall be located so that the part of the sign located closest to the street right-of-way line, including support structure, shall be set back not less than 10 feet (If PUPF easement: 16 feet) from existing public street improvements or right-of-way line as provided in Section 5.10.1.K.4.

• d. Height. The maximum height of a nondirectory freestanding sign with a 10-foot (If PUPF easement: 16-foot) setback from the street right-of-way line shall be 10 feet. The height of the sign may be increased one foot for each foot the setback of the sign is increased, provided, however, the maximum height of the sign shall not exceed 25 feet in any case.

• e. Commercial or industrial parcels that have no public street frontage shall be allowed to advertise on an existing legal freestanding sign located on a contiguous commercial or industrial parcel which fronts on a public street. Such signs shall be limited to a maximum size of 12 square feet in area and shall be in addition to the sign area allowed for the parcel having public street frontage.

3. Directory Signs

• a. Area. The maximum area of a directory sign shall not exceed 200 square feet.

• b. Computation of Area. Freestanding signs are to be computed as total height by the total length of the sign or signs for one side for double faced signs, excluding framework of separate single wood post or masonry column and single wood or masonry beam. The base of a monument sign is not part of the sign when of wood or masonry.

• c. Freestanding signs that are spread with three faces shall be computed by the greater of either the area of one side, or the projected area of two or three sides.

• d. Freestanding signs that are four sided shall be computed by the greater of either the area of two sides or the projected area of two sides.

• e. Location. Directory pole/monument signs shall be located so that the part of the sign located closest to the street right-of-way line, including supporting structure, shall be set back not less than 10 feet (If PUPF easement: 16 feet) from existing public street improvements or right-of-way line as provided in section 5.10.1.K.4.

• f. Height. The maximum height of a directory freestanding sign shall be 25 feet.

4. Spacing of Directory and Nondirectory Signs.

One freestanding sign, whether directory or nondirectory, shall be allowed per 75 feet of public street frontage, limited to one such freestanding sign per parcel except as provided herein. For the purposes of this Section, parcel shall mean: A unit of property with public street frontage of not less than 50 feet shown on the latest equalized assessment roll of the County.

Exceptions:

• a. Where a parcel has in excess of 300 feet of public street frontage, one additional freestanding sign may be erected for each additional 300 feet of public street frontage of a developed parcel and limited to one directory sign for the purpose of Sections 5.10.3.A.3.a and 5.10.3.A.3.f.

• b. Where a parcel fronts on more than one public street and there is in excess of 300 feet of combined public street frontage, one additional freestanding sign may be erected for each additional 300 feet of public street frontage of a developed parcel and limited to one directory sign for the purpose of Sections 5.10.3.A.a and 5.10.3.A.f where the secondary public street frontage is less than 200 feet of public street frontage.

• c. Where a parcel fronts on more than one public street with an adjacent parcel at the corner between two public street frontages, one additional freestanding sign may be erected when secondary public street frontage equals 50 feet or more with size being determined by each public street frontage and is not transferable, and limited to one directory sign for the purpose of Sections 5.10.3.A.a and 5.10.3.A.f when the secondary public street frontage is less than 200 feet of public street frontage.

• d. Where a parcel has public street frontage of 50 feet but not exceeding 100 feet, a nondirectory sign may be spaced 50 feet from adjacent freestanding sign on adjacent parcel.

5. Illumination.

Lighting shall be arranged so as not to produce a glare on other properties in the vicinity and the source of light shall not be visible from adjacent property or public street. For purposes of this Section, no exposed incandescent bulb rated at greater than 11 watts and no exposed neon tube larger than 11 millimeters in diameter shall be permitted. Spacing between incandescent bulbs shall be a minimum of six inches on center. See Section 5.10.1.I for prohibited signs. Backlighting of awnings, canopies and similar structures shall be based on the following:

• a. If the lighting system is fluorescent, the fixtures shall be UL rated for protected outdoor use with cool white tubes not to exceed 800 milliamps and not to exceed two tubes per fixture. Fixtures

shall be no closer than 12 inches from the fabric, and the distance between fixtures shall be such that an average of 12 inches per tube between the outermost tubes is not exceeded.

• b. If the lighting system consists of (or includes) other than fluorescent tubes, the luminance level produced by such system shall not exceed the luminance level produced by the fluorescent tubes using the above criteria. Conformance shall be confirmed by calculations that compare the allowable fluorescent luminance with the proposed alternate luminance, based upon a report from a qualified electrical engineer and approved by the Planning Director.

6. Courtyards.

This subitem shall not restrict the amount of signing erected out-of-doors within courtyard and mall spaces (below the height of the enclosing building) within the buildable portion of the lot where the signs are not visible from a Residential, Interim Residential, Agricultural Residential, or Interim Estate zoning district or from a public street.

7. Malls.

This Section shall not restrict the amount of signs erected within an enclosed mall.

5.10.3.B. Off-Site Signs

Where permitted by Chapter 3, and except as provided herein for directory signs and subdivision signs, all off-site signs are subject to the provisions of Section 5.10.1.O. All signs to be relocated are subject to the provisions of Section 5.10.1.P.

5.10.4.A. On-Site Signs

1. Except as otherwise provided in this Code, on-site signs and permitted advertising devices may be erected subject to the following provisions:

2. Signs. One monument sign is permitted on each parcel set back at least 10 feet (If PUPF easement: 16 feet) from existing public street improvements or right-of-way line as provided in Section 5.10.1.F, limited to not more than 40 square feet on one side and five feet in height. In addition, one directory sign (monument type) is permitted at the entrance to a development containing multiple uses. Each business may have sign(s) attached flat against the wall of the building in which that business is located, such that the total area of all signs attached to any one building does not exceed five percent of the area of the wall upon which those signs are attached. Signs utilizing individual letters may be computed for area at 75 percent of the circumscribed sign area.

5.10.5.A. On-site Signs, Primary Automotive Service Stations

Except as otherwise provided in this Code, signs and permitted advertising devices may be erected subject to the following provisions:

1. Signs, Total Area. The total area of all signs on an automobile service station site including, but not limited to, all freestanding signs as provided by Section 5.10.5.A.3 and signs attached to buildings as provided by Section 5.10.5.A.2, except for signs exempted by Section 5.10.5.A.8 herein, shall not exceed 125 square feet.

2. Signs Attached To Buildings

• a. Location. All on-site signs or approved advertising devices shall be attached flat against the building and parallel thereto, and shall not extend more than 18 inches from the wall of the building. For the purpose of this Section, a wall is a surface not less than 60 degrees from the horizontal. Exceptions to this provision are as follows:

  • i. Signs may be attached to the fascia of a building or canopy, not projecting above or below said fascia.

  • ii. Signs may be attached to the fascia of a building or canopy or mounted on the roof of the building or canopy providing that they do not exceed four feet above the ceiling, soffit, or horizontal line from the top of the beam to the building for a sloped roof and that the sign does not project above the peak of the roof of the building as visual from eye level at the street right-of-way line.

  • iii. Signs may be attached to the fascia of a building or canopy and may extend above the roof surface provided it is flush to the soffit of the overhang or canopy and the sign does not exceed 30 inches in height.

  • iv. Signs mounted on a flat vertical surface architecturally designed as a part of the building within the roof slope, but not projecting above the highest portion of the roof, will be considered as flat against the building. Signs are not to project above the provided surface.

  • v. Signs may be mounted parallel to the beam or rigidly suspended from the beam of a porch or canopy and may project below the beam provided that the sign does not exceed 30 inches. When over a public walkway, the sign shall have a minimum of seven feet of clearance, and when over a vehicle service area, the sign shall not

project below the beam unless an approved vertical height of 14 feet, six inches is maintained.

• vi. Signs may be mounted in any position within the raised pump island area supported from the column or rigidly suspended from the canopy provided that the signs are within total allowable area, do not project beyond the raised pump island, and there is a minimum of seven feet in height above the raised pump island when accessible by the public. Signs within the raised pump island area are limited to the regulation signs as exempted from area by Section 5.10.5.A.8 herein, and to signs related to service stations such as price signs, special announcements, full- or selfservice signs, oil price, service available, and gas pump identification. Signs related to food stores as ancillary to a service station or incidental related products shall be specifically prohibited.

3. Computation of Area. Sign copy which is applied on the building in such a manner that no background is distinguishable from the overall architectural motif of the building may be counted at 75 percent of the area within straight lines enclosing the copy. All other signs shall be counted at 100 percent.

4. Height of Signs Attached to Buildings. No sign or advertising device attached to a building shall project above the roof of a building except as provided in Sections 5.10.5.A.2.(i) through (vi), “Location of Signs Attached to Buildings.”

3. Nondirectory Pole Signs

• a. Freestanding signs are permitted provided there shall not be more than one pole sign on each automobile service station site, nor more than two monument signs. Freestanding signs shall not exceed 16 feet in height. The total area of all freestanding signs shall not exceed 36 square feet, except that where price signs are included on the freestanding signs, the total area shall not exceed 52 square feet. The total area of freestanding signs is inclusive of total area of all signs as provided by Section 5.10.5.A.1. The base of a monument sign is not included in allowable area.

• b. Computation of Area. Freestanding signs are to be computed as total height by the total length of the sign or signs for one side for double-faced signs, excluding framework of separate single wood post or masonry column and single wood or masonry beam. The base of a monument sign is not part of the sign when of wood or masonry. Freestanding signs that are

spread with two faces shall be computed by the greater of either the area of one side or the projected area of two sides.

• c. Freestanding signs that are spread with three faces shall be computed by the greater of either area of the sum of one long side and one short side, or the projected area of two or three sides. Freestanding signs that are four sided shall be computed by the greater of the area of one side or the projected area of two sides.

• d. Location. Nondirectory pole signs shall be located so that the part of the sign located closest to the street right-of-way line, including support structure, shall be set back not less than 10 feet (If PUPF easement: 16 feet) from existing public street improvements or right-of-way line as provided in Section 5.10.1.K.4.

• e. Height. The maximum height of a nondirectory pole sign with a 10-foot setback from the street right-of-way line shall be 10 feet (If PUPF easement: 16 feet). The height of the sign may be increased one foot for each foot the setback of the sign is increased, provided, however, that the maximum height of the sign shall not exceed 16 feet in any case.

• f. Spacing of Nondirectory Pole Signs. One pole sign, whether directory or nondirectory, shall be allowed per 75 feet of public street frontage, limited to one such pole sign per parcel except as provided by 5.10.5.A.3.a. For the purposes of this Section, parcel shall mean: A unit of property with public street frontage of not less than 50 feet shown on the latest equalized assessment roll of the County.

• g. Illumination. Lighting shall be so arranged so as not to produce a glare on other properties in the vicinity and the source of light shall not be visible from adjacent property or public street. See Section 5.10.1.I, “Prohibited Signs.”

4. Directory Pole Signs.

Directory pole signs are prohibited on parcels where an automobile service station is located, and advertising of an automobile service station on a directory sign on adjacent parcel is prohibited.

5. Sign Design on Automotive Service Stations.

The design of signs on an automobile service station site shall be compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood whenever the hearing authority determines that a dominant character of the neighborhood surrounding the automobile service station site has been established and that such dominant character of the neighborhood is beneficial to the community.

6. Nonconforming Signs.

Signs existing on any automobile service station site as of the effective date of this Chapter shall be replaced, restored, or added to only if such replacement, restoration, or addition is in compliance with the requirement for signs set forth herein. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to normal maintenance done to existing signs such as repainting, minor alterations, and replacement of existing parts. Nonconforming signs shall be abated pursuant to the provisions of Section 1.9.5; the replacement thereof shall be in conformity with the requirements of this Section.

7. Signs for Food Market Ancillary to Service Station.

Signs for a food market ancillary to a service station shall be included within the total area provided by Section 5.10.5.A.1.

8. Exception to Sign Area.

Signs of instructive nature, information or otherwise required by other enforcement agencies that are determined as not being a sign by definition herein shall be exempt from the area provision. The following are specifically exempted, but not necessarily limited to: telephone booth, gas pump use instructions, instructions for recreational vehicle dump station, brake and smog certification, restroom identification, no smoking, propane tank identification, gas pump identification, air and water, drive to forward pump, cashier, odd-even sign, hours of operation, required gallon to liter conversion, approved flag identification system, full- and self-service signs at each island not exceeding four square feet, and traffic directory signs as approved by enforcement agencies for necessary traffic control and direction provided that they do not exceed four square feet each and do not exceed 30 inches in height in front or side street yard and no symbol, name, or other message is on said signs.

9.

Other complimentary uses sometimes referred to a “co-branding” such as fast-food restaurants shall be permitted additional signage based on one square foot of area per foot of building frontage. The signage for these complimentary uses shall be in addition to the total sign area allowed by Section 5.10.5.A.1, and shall be attached to the building as described by Section 5.10.5.A, subsection 2.

10. Special Provisions

• a. Price Signs. Price signs as required by state law shall be located as provided for other signs with minimum required price signs exempt from the total area for all signs as determined by Section 5.10.5.A, subsection 1.

• b. Full- or Self-service Signs. Full- or self-service signs shall be provided at each pump island. Area in excess of four square feet per each pump island shall be inclusive of the total sign area as determined by Section 5.10.5.A.1.

• c. Flag System. State recognized and approved flag identification system for service available may be provided.

• d. Smog Inspection. Smog inspection signs as required by state law shall be located as provided for other signs with minimum required smog signs exempt from the total area for all signs as determined by Section 5.10.5.A.1.

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5.10.6.B. Signs, Nonconforming

Signs existing on any incidental automobile service station site as of the effective date of this Chapter shall be replaced, restored, or added to only if such replacement, restoration, or addition is in compliance with the requirement for signs set forth herein. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to normal maintenance done to existing signs such as repainting, minor alterations, and replacement of existing parts. Nonconforming signs shall be abated pursuant to the provisions of Section 1.9.5; the replacement thereof shall be in conformity with the requirements of this Section.

5.10.7.A. Purpose

The Special Sign Corridors are designated along State highways, County roads, and rivers which accommodate the traveling public. Scenic corridors are addressed in the County General Plan’s Circulation Element. These types of corridors have traditionally attracted large, bright, gaudy signs in an effort to attract the attention of the traveler to a business or a product which may or may not be related to the travel way or the needs of the traveler. The purpose of the regulations in this Section is to make provisions for signs that identify the name and type of business in an aesthetic manner that compliments the architecture of the building and serves the needs of the traveling public.

5.10.7.B. Permitted Signs

1. Identification Signs. Identification signs attached to a building and which are visible from the freeways, county roads, and county routes designated in Section 5.10.7.G, and all freestanding signs are subject to the provisions of Section 5.10.2.A.

   • a. Identification signs attached to a building and which are not visible from the freeways, roads and routes designated in Section 5.10.7.G are subject to the provisions of this Code relating to signs in the BP zoning district (Section 5.10.2.A) or the commercial and industrial zoning districts (Section 5.10.3.A) as applicable.

2. Driveway and Parking Lot Directional Signs. Private directional signs indicating ingress and egress shall be permitted at each entry and exit provided the sign does not exceed four square feet.

3. Off-site Directory Sign. Parcels with no public street frontage and being served by access easement, mutual parking agreement, or a private road may have one monument sign at the point of access to a public street or private street provided:

   • a. Maximum area is 24 square feet for a monument sign.

   • b. Maximum height is six feet.

   • c. Minimum setback is 10 feet (If PUPF easement: 16 feet) from existing public street improvements or right-of-way line as provided in Section 5.10.1.K.4, or as otherwise determined by enforcement agency, when other than a public street.

   • d. Spacing shall be 50 feet from any other freestanding sign and shall be located within a landscaped area with a minimum of three feet in all directions.

5.10.7.C. Prohibited Signs

1. Pole/monument signs which are not designed as an integral architectural element of the principal structure.

2. Off-site signs, except: 1) directory monument signs, as provided by Section 5.10.7.B.3; 2) gateway signs as provided by Section 5.10.1.Q; and 3) relocated billboard signs as described by Section 5.10.1.O.

3. Signs prohibited by general provisions in Section 5.10.1.I.

4. Signs which are designed for advertising of products or services.

5.10.7.D. Signs Requiring a Conditional Use Permit

Signs requiring a Conditional Use Permit to be heard by the appropriate authority.

1. Pole/monument signs when designed to be architecturally compatible with and using the same building materials as the principal structure.

2. Where the building and facilities are of size, shape, height, of multiple uses, or of such geographical conditions or location that the sign provisions of the BP zoning district are not appropriate, an individual sign or the complete sign program for said parcel or facility may be considered by Conditional Use Permit when the granting authority finds that the proposed sign or signs:

   • a. Are proportional and in scale with the buildings.

   • b. Are compatible in design, color, and material with the building and surrounding area.

   • c. Do not constitute a special privilege over adjoining uses.

   • d. Do not block from view existing buildings and existing signs.

   • e. Are unobtrusive.

   • f. Are in keeping with the intent of the sign regulations.

   • g. Do not exceed the height and size entitlement for signs located on parcels in the same zoning district which are not within the Special Sign Corridor.

3. Community Interest Group Signs

• a. The Planning Commission shall designate the locations for off-site directional sign groups required to inform the public of commercial, industrial, recreational, and other facilities provided such sign groups shall not interfere with official traffic signs or unduly detract from the natural scenic beauty.

• b. The granting authority shall specify the size, placement, design and landscaping requirements for the group. No sign shall exceed 32 square feet of area, 20 feet of height, or devote more than 20 percent of the sign area to brand name advertising.

5.10.7.E. Exceptions to Special Sign Corridor Provisions

The following specific signs are exempt from the Special Sign Corridor provisions and are regulated by the general provisions and the specific provisions as referenced in herein:

1. Automotive service station of Section 5.10.5.A.

2. Secondary automotive service station of Section 5.10.6.A.

3. Real estate signs of Section 5.10.1.A.

4. Temporary construction signs of Section 5.10.1.B.

5. Recreational group signs of Section 5.10.1.M.5.

6. Exempt signs of Section 5.10.1.I.

7. Relocated billboard signs of Section 5.10.1.O.

8. Bus shelter signs of Section 5.10.1.P.

9. Gateway signs of Section 5.10.1.Q.

10. Industrial office park signs of Section 5.10.4.A.

11. Winery and farm stand signs of Sections 3.4.7, 3.4.8, and 3.4.9.

5.10.7.F. Boundaries of Special Sign Corridors

The locations and boundaries of the Special Sign Corridors shall be as shown on the Comprehensive Zoning Plan which is part of this Code.

5.10.7.G. Freeways, County Roads and County Routes Designated as Special Sign Corridors

The provisions of this Section shall apply to the following:

1. Interstate Freeway Route 80;

2. South Sacramento Freeway, Route U.S. 99 and 50;

3. El Dorado Freeway, Route U.S. 50;

4. Interstate Freeway Business Route 80;

5. Interstate Freeway Route I-5;

6. State Sign Route 160;

7. Garden Highway;

8. Isleton Road;

9. River Road;

10. Greenback Lane extension freeway;

11. Watt Avenue Freeway from Folsom Boulevard on the south to 870 feet south to Fair Oaks Boulevard on the north;

12. Scott Road from White Rock Road south to Latrobe Road;

13. Latrobe Road;

14. Michigan Bar Road;

15. Twin Cities Road from Highway 160 east to Highway 99;

16. Sunrise Boulevard (American River to Kiefer Boulevard);

17. Bradshaw Road (Old Placerville Road to Jackson Road);

18. Manlove Road (Folsom Boulevard to Jackson Road);

19. Sacramento River;

20. American River;

21. Streams, sloughs, and channels in the Delta area; and

22. Alta Arden Expressway from the centerline of Ethan Way on the west to the centerline of Watt Avenue on the east.

5.10.8.A. Purpose

The purpose of this Section is to regulate directory and nondirectory advertising structures in various places throughout the County so as to create a more attractive appearance in major shopping and business centers. The implementation of the regulations herein will enhance and protect the physical values of the community and at the same time reduce the distraction to motorists caused by numerous sign structures of various size and type of construction.

5.10.8.B. Boundaries

The boundaries of the Special Sign Districts are shown in the exhibits identified as follows and made part of this Code:

1. Arden Arcade community, as shown on map labeled Figure 5-19.

2. Sunrise/Greenback/Madison area, as shown on map labeled Figure 5-20.

3. Antelope community, as shown on map labeled Figure 5-21.

5.10.8.C. Definitions

For the purposes of this Section certain words and phrases are defined as follows:

1. Special Sign District. An area as shown on the Comprehensive Zoning Plan.

2. Monument Sign. An on-site sign, which may be either a directory monument or nondirectory monument sign, subject to the requirements of this Section and structural requirements of Title 18 of the SCC.

5.10.8.D. Regulations

For property subject to this Section, the provisions relating to monument signs supersede and replace the provisions elsewhere in this Code which relate to and regulate directory and nondirectory signs.

1. Sign Area. Monument signs shall be allowed an area of one square foot per one foot of the public street frontage with a maximum area of 100 square feet.

2. Location. Monument signs shall be located so that the part of the sign located closest to the street right-of-way line shall be set back not less than 10 feet (If PUPF easement: 16 feet) from existing public street improvements or right-of-way line as provided in Section 5.10.1.K.4. Similarly, signs shall be located so that the part of the sign located closest to any other property line shall be set back as follows:

   • a. Two feet adjoining any property zoned for any Commercial or Industrial zoning district, or b. Ten feet adjoining any property zoned for any Agricultural, Agricultural Residential, Residential, Recreation, Interim General and Limited Agricultural, Interim Residential, or Open Space zoning district.

3. Height. The maximum height of a monument sign, with a 10-foot (If PUPF easement: 16-foot) setback is 10 feet, and may be increased one foot for each foot of increased setback of the sign, providing, however, that the maximum height shall not exceed 12 feet.

4. Sign Support. Width of the monument sign support must be at least one-half of the width of the sign face. For the purposes of this Section, the width requirements shall be applied to all project elevations of the monument sign.

5. Landscaping. Two feet of landscaping is required in every direction from the exterior portions of any part of the monument sign.

6. Orientation. Signs are not allowed in controlled areas of visibility as determined by SCC §12.12.010 and §12.12.020.

7. Illumination. Illumination shall be interior lights or spotlighted. Lighting filaments or gas tubes shall not be visible from adjacent property or public streets.

8. Spacing of Directory and Nondirectory Signs. Spacing of directory and nondirectory signs shall be as provided in Section 5.10.3.A.4.

5.10.8.E. Interpretation

This Section shall not be construed to limit the erection and maintenance of signs except as provided herein.

5.10.8.F. Added Sign District Conditions

In addition to this specific “Special Sign District,” additional conditions of SPA, NPA, Rezone, and a Conditional Use Permit may be more restrictive than general provisions or development standards (sign regulations) for the zone classification.

5.10.8.G. Exceptions to the Special Sign District Provisions

The following specific signs are exempt from the Special Sign District provisions and are regulated by the general provisions and the specific provisions as referenced herein:

1. Automotive service station of Section 5.10.5.A.

2. Secondary automotive service station of section 5.10.6.A.

3. Real estate signs of Section 5.10.1.A.

4. Temporary construction signs of Section 5.10.1.B.

5. Recreational group signs of Section 5.10.1.M.5.

6. Exempt signs of Section 5.10.1.I.

7. Bus shelter signs of Section 5.10.1.P.

8. Industrial office park signs of Section 5.10.4.A.

9. Signs approved as part of a Master Sign Program pursuant to Section 5.10.1.R may be exempt from these provisions.

5.10.9.A. Signs, Interim Zoning Districts

Signs are permitted in the interim zones as provided for within each of the interim zones subject to the development standards of Section 5.10.1 for general provisions and Sections 5.10.2 through 5.10.6 for specific provisions.

Figure 5-19 Arden-Arcade Community Boundaries

Figure 5-20 Sunrise/Greenback/Madison Area Boundaries

Figure 5-21 Antelope Community Boundaries