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Chapter 14.19 — SIGNS

San Rafael Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · San Rafael

14.19.010 - Purpose.

14.19.020 - Applicability and interpretation.

14.19.021 - Compliance as of effective date of this chapter.

14.19.022 - Applicability to sign content.

14.19.023 - Compliance with applicable ordinances, regulations and laws.

14.19.024 - Requirements for associated city permits and approvals.

14.19.025 - Interpretation of provisions of this chapter.

14.19.026 - Severability.

14.19.030 - Exempt signs.

14.19.040 - Sign application and permit procedures.

14.19.041 - Sign permit required.

14.19.042 - Application.

14.19.043 - Review authority.

14.19.044 - Criteria for approval of signs.

14.19.045 - Exceptions (major and minor).

14.19.046 - Sign programs.

14.19.047 - Environmental and design review permit.

14.19.048 - Processing and noticing requirements.

14.19.049 - Time limits for sign permit and related sign approvals.

14.19.050 - General sign provisions.

14.19.051 - Types of signs.

14.19.052 - Computation or determination of permitted sign area.

14.19.053 - Location, placement and design of signs.

14.19.054 - General design standards.

14.19.055 - Illumination standards.

14.19.060 - Zoning district sign standards.

14.19.061 - Allowance—Number of signs permitted.

14.19.062 - Single-family residential and duplex residential districts.

14.19.063 - Multiple-family residential and residential or office districts.

14.19.064 - Commercial, office, industrial, marine related districts.

14.19.065 - Downtown mixed use district.

14.19.066 - Other districts.

14.19.070 - Temporary signs.

14.19.080 - Prohibited signs.

1.08.060 of this code.

14.19.090 - Nonconforming signs.

14.19.100 - Violations and enforcement.

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