Yreka Municipal Code Ch. 13.10 General Standards

The maximum, total exterior advertising surface permitted for any one lot or parcel shall be three hundred (300) square feet. A use permit may be granted by the Planning Commission to exceed the maximum sign area as provided in Chapter 13.68.

(Ord. 775 (part), 2004).

The "advertising surface (facing)" of a sign shall be either the area of the entire sign face, or, where individual signs letters and/or other components are mounted individually on a building wall, the area calculated by enclosing the extreme limits of all writing, logo, representation, emblem, or other display within no more than two (2) parallelograms or triangles.

(Ord. 775 (part), 2004).

In the case of a sphere of any type, only one-half thereof shall be considered the "advertising surface (facing)" unless the sphere may be observed on all sides by the public, in which event the entire surface area of said sphere shall be considered the "advertising surface (facing)."

(Ord. 775 (part), 2004).

No sign shall exceed the building height limits as set forth in each zone district as specified in Title 16 unless the proposed sign qualifies for an exception by use permit pursuant to Section 13.68.030.

(Ord. 775 (part), 2004).

Signs projecting over public property, if permitted, shall comply with the minimum standard set forth in the latest edition of the California Building Code and the California Electrical Code. In no event shall the clearance be less than ten (10) feet unless a use permit is obtained.

(Ord. 775 (part), 2004).

Embellishments may extend above any height limitations imposed, or beyond any area limitation imposed, to an extent not more than ten (10) percent higher, or greater in area, than the limitations provided for the particular type of sign or advertising surface involved.

(Ord. 775 (part), 2004).

Illumination of signs shall be permitted; provided, however, when reflectors, flood lights, or spotlights are used, they shall be installed, focused and maintained as to concentrate their illumination upon the sign face or outdoor advertising structure face and shall not cause glare upon the street or adjacent private property or cause sky reflected glare.

(Ord. 775 (part), 2004).

All electric signs and outline lighting shall comply with Article 600 of the current edition of the California Building Code. A building permit and approval by the Building Official is required prior to the installation of any such electrical sign or outline lighting.

(Ord. 775 (part), 2004).

In addition to any other allowed signing, churches, schools, hospitals and other uses of a quasi-public nature, as determined by the Planning Director, shall be allowed one monument sign and one wall sign for which an application shall be required, but shall be exempt from the requirement of paying application and sign permit fees. However, the sign permit and review and approval process shall be required. Said monument sign shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height and the advertising surface shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet per side; the wall sign shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area. Both types of signs may be internally or externally illuminated.

(Ord. 775 (part), 2004).