Chapter 18.26 — Downtown Form-Based Code
Santa Clara Zoning Code § 11.2 General Standards
Santa Clara Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-23 · Santa Clara
Cite as: Santa Clara Zoning Code § 11.2 · Text as of 2026-09-23
A Signs shall not obscure building entrances, cornices, columns, or other prominent architectural elements
B Allowed sign types may be combined unless stated otherwise
C Sign lighting shall be designed to minimize light and glare on surrounding rightsof way and properties
D Directory signs are small wall signs located at pedestrian eye level and intended to identify multiple tenants within a building or complex The following standards apply to these signs:
1. Directory signs shall not exceed 6 square feet
2. Directory signs shall only be externally illuminated Internal illumination and neon lighting is prohibited for directory signs
- E Tenant signs shall be externally illuminated or neon Traditional neon lighting is preferred over LED neon lighting
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