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Signage under the Amador City local zoning and planning code, with the controlling citations.

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In Amador City, commercial on-site signs may total up to 15% of building frontage, capped at 150 sq ft per face and 250 sq ft per business; any freestanding sign can be no more than one‑third of that allowance (§ 19.32.010(F)). Citywide, signs must meet building setbacks and be ≤ the roof peak or 30 ft high (or 20 ft where no building exists) (§ 19.32.010(A)). In noncommercial areas, appurtenant signs are non‑lit and small—2–4 sq ft depending on parcel size and placement (§ 19.32.010(E)(1)).

Last reviewed: July 25, 2026 · AI-generated analysis · General information, not legal advice · details

Compiled from Amador City's adopted code with AI research tools and grounded in the sources cited below. Verify with Amador City planning staff before relying on it.

Overview

Amador City regulates on-premise and off-premise signage through the city’s zoning rules in Chapter 19.32 Signs and related definitions in Title 19. The code sets citywide height, setback, size, illumination, and placement limits, then layers on different standards for noncommercial districts (residential, agriculture, open space) and commercial settings, plus a special Scenic Highway Corridor overlay along State Route 88. Sign approvals also intersect with broader zoning, land use, development standards, and may trigger design review in overlay areas.

Core rule: In commercial zone districts, on-site business signs may total up to 15% of the building frontage area, capped at 150 sq ft on any one face or 250 sq ft per business; any freestanding sign may use no more than one-third of that allowance (§ 19.32.010(F)).

Key definitions

  • “Sign” covers anything made visible outdoors for advertising, whether attached to a building, fence, post, or placed on the ground (§ 19.08.510).
  • An appurtenant sign advertises only goods/services on the same site; any other sign is an outdoor advertising sign (off-site) (§ 19.08.520; § 19.08.530).
  • Noncompliant signs may be removed by the County (§ 19.32.010(A)(6)); nuisance abatement remedies are cumulative (§ 19.30.040).

Citywide sign standards (apply in all districts)

  • Setbacks and height
    • Observe the property’s building setback rules (§ 19.32.010(A)(1)).
    • Max height is the lower of the roof’s highest point or 30 ft; if no building exists, max 20 ft (§ 19.32.010(A)(1)–(2)).
  • Prohibitions and safety
    • No attachment to telephone poles, public signs, or advertising structures (§ 19.32.010(A)(3)).
    • Size is measured to the exterior edge of the entire sign face (§ 19.32.010(A)(4)).
    • Signs must harmonize with area character and not create traffic hazards (§ 19.32.010(A)(5)).
  • Always-allowed ancillary signs
    • Address numbers up to 1 ft by 5 ft in any district (§ 19.32.010(C)).
    • Real estate (on-site) sale/lease: non-illuminated, max 6 sq ft; remove within 10 days after close of escrow (§ 19.32.010(B)(1)).
    • Tract/subdivision sale: indirect light only; 4 ft by 8 ft per face; max 64 sq ft total on premises; remove within 60 days of final sale or 10 years from tentative map approval, whichever is first (§ 19.32.010(B)(2)).
    • Permanent subdivision monuments: up to 32 sq ft per face (two faces), 8 ft high, earth-tone colors (§ 19.32.010(B)(3)).
    • Generic off-site real estate directional signs as approved; max one per road intersection (§ 19.32.010(B)(4)).

Noncommercial settings (residential, ag, open space, many special-purpose districts)

  • General on-site identification
    • Appurtenant signs for permitted uses and home occupations: non-illuminated; ≤2 sq ft on parcels ≤4.99 acres (within 10 ft of the dwelling); ≤4 sq ft on parcels ≥5 acres, anywhere on the parcel (§ 19.32.010(E)(1)). Home occupations must also meet § 19.48.125 (district eligibility and operating standards).
  • Bed and breakfast inns
    • One sign (freestanding or on building). On parcels <5 acres: per-side lighting limited to a single nonflashing lamp not exceeding a 150-watt equivalent, shielded; on parcels ≥5 acres: nonflashing illumination allowed (wattage may be limited if necessary). On ≥5-acre parcels, a per-side area cap of 16 sq ft applies (§ 19.32.010(E)(2)).
  • Agricultural, resource, and similar noncommercial enterprises
    • Mines, mineral processing facilities, recreational facilities, veterinary clinics, and agricultural processing businesses (e.g., dairies, nurseries, wineries, greenhouses, auction yards, commercial stables, crop processing/packaging) may have one appurtenant sign up to 4 ft by 8 ft, two faces. Larger area only by use permit (§ 19.32.010(E)(3)).
  • Institutional and use-permit-based uses (outside commercial zones)
    • Announcement/bulletin boards attached to buildings: indirect lighting only; ≤16 sq ft; illumination limited to sunset–10 p.m. (§ 19.32.010(D)(1)).
    • Occupant identification for use-permit uses: freestanding or attached; external, shielded light only; nonfluorescent colors; ≤32 sq ft per face (two faces). Submit design/appearance with the use permit application (§ 19.32.010(D)(2)).

Commercial and shopping center standards

  • Commercial zone districts
    • Appurtenant, nonflashing signs (attached and/or detached) are allowed up to 15% of the building frontage area, with caps of 150 sq ft on any one face or 250 sq ft total per business. Any freestanding sign is limited to a maximum of one-third of the site’s total allowable sign area (§ 19.32.010(F)).
  • Shopping centers
    • One freestanding center sign up to 300 sq ft total, listing center tenants; this square footage is deducted from total business allowances under § 19.32.010(F). Additional freestanding signs may be allowed for every 500 lineal feet of center road frontage. Each business gets only one slot on the freestanding sign (§ 19.32.010(G)).

Banners

  • Default rule in commercial (C) or manufacturing (M) districts
    • One exterior banner per business; ≤25 sq ft; displayed no more than 90 days per calendar year; must be professionally made, maintained, and securely attached (§ 19.32.010(H)(1)).
  • Temporary economic-need expansion (time-limited)
    • If the Board of Supervisors declares an economic need, up to two banners per business, each ≤60 sq ft, with placement conditions for group developments and standalone businesses; professional quality/maintenance required. This provision ran until April 24, 2016 unless extended (§ 19.32.010(H)(2)). Verify with the jurisdiction whether it remains in effect.
  • Parcel-level allowance (text incomplete in source)
    • The code indicates “up to three banners per parcel” with a 60 sq ft cap, but the text is truncated (§ 19.32.010(H)(3)). Not found in source materials beyond that phrase—verify.

Scenic Highway Corridor Overlay (State Route 88)

  • Where it applies
    • A 500‑ft‑wide overlay along SR‑88 from Dew Drop Fire Station to the Alpine County line (§ 19.24.049(B)(1)). This overlay may not intersect Amador City; confirm parcel location via overlay districts.
  • Signage rules in the corridor
    • Non-appurtenant outdoor advertising structures (billboards) are prohibited (§ 19.24.049(B)(2)(d)).
    • On-site/appurtenant advertising structures are projects requiring County review and approval before erection. Alterations/replacements require the same permit (§ 19.24.049(B)(2)(d)).
    • Colors of sign supports must use non-contrasting earth tones that harmonize with the forest setting; incompatible colors can be denied (§ 19.24.049(B)(3)(b)).
    • Real estate sale/lease signs up to 2 sq ft are exempt (§ 19.24.049(B)(2)(d)).

Special agricultural notice signs

  • The County may install or permit signs at the entry to or on agricultural lands to alert buyers that agricultural operations occur and are protected by law (§ 19.80.050).

District-by-district guidance

Below is how Chapter 19.32’s sign rules apply across Amador City’s districts listed in § 19.12.010. Where purpose/uses are not provided in the source, they are noted as such. For base development limits (setbacks, height, coverage), see development standards; sign height must also meet the sign-specific caps in § 19.32.010(A).

R-1 — Single Family Residential

  • Purpose/uses: Not found in source materials (§ 19.12.010).
  • Sign standards:
    • Appurtenant/home-occupation signs per § 19.32.010(E)(1); address numbers per § 19.32.010(C).
    • Real estate and subdivision signs per § 19.32.010(B).
    • Institutional bulletin/ID signs apply to use-permit uses per § 19.32.010(D).
  • Where it applies: Wherever mapped. Verify zoning on your parcel.

R-1A — Single-Family Residential–Agricultural

  • Purpose/uses: Not found in source materials (§ 19.12.010).
  • Sign standards: Same as R‑1; additional applicability for agricultural-type appurtenant signs under § 19.32.010(E)(3) if such uses are on-site.
  • Where it applies: Verify with the jurisdiction.

RE — Residential Estate

  • Purpose/uses: Not found.
  • Sign standards: Same as R‑1 (§ 19.32.010(E)(1), (B), (C), (D)).
  • Where it applies: Verify.

R-2 — Low Density Multiple Family

  • Purpose/uses: Not found.
  • Sign standards: Noncommercial rules (§ 19.32.010(E)(1)), plus address and real estate allowances (§ 19.32.010(B), (C)).
  • Where it applies: Verify.

R-3 — High Density Multiple Family

  • Purpose/uses: Not found.
  • Sign standards: Same as R‑2 (§ 19.32.010(E)(1), (B), (C), (D)).
  • Where it applies: Verify.

R-2A — Two-Acre Residential

  • Purpose/uses: Not found.
  • Sign standards: Same as R‑1; on parcels ≥5 acres, the 4 sq ft appurtenant allowance applies (§ 19.32.010(E)(1)).
  • Where it applies: Verify.

A — Agricultural

  • Purpose/uses: Not found.
  • Sign standards: Noncommercial rules (§ 19.32.010(E)(1)); ag processing businesses may have one 4 ft by 8 ft on-site sign, two faces, larger by use permit (§ 19.32.010(E)(3)); addresses and real estate per § 19.32.010(B), (C).
  • Where it applies: Verify.

AG — Exclusive Agriculture

  • Purpose/uses: Not found.
  • Sign standards: Same as A (§ 19.32.010(E)(1), (E)(3), (B), (C)).
  • Where it applies: Verify.

O-S — Open Space

  • Purpose/uses: Not found.
  • Sign standards: Noncommercial rules (§ 19.32.010(E)(1)), plus institutional bulletin/ID signs for use-permit uses (§ 19.32.010(D)).
  • Where it applies: Verify.

TPZ — Timberland Preserve Zone

  • Purpose/uses: Not found.
  • Sign standards: Noncommercial rules (§ 19.32.010(E)(1)); timber/resource uses may reference § 19.32.010(E)(3) where applicable.
  • Where it applies: Within mapped TPZ. Verify.

MR — Mineral Resources

  • Purpose/uses: Not found.
  • Sign standards: Mines/mineral processing: one 4 ft by 8 ft appurtenant sign, two faces; larger only by use permit (§ 19.32.010(E)(3)); plus general rules (§ 19.32.010(A), (B), (C)).
  • Where it applies: Verify.

C-1 — Retail Commercial and Office

  • Purpose/uses: Not found.
  • Sign standards: Commercial allowances under § 19.32.010(F) (15% of frontage; 150 sq ft per face cap; 250 sq ft per business; freestanding ≤ one‑third of total). Banners allowed under § 19.32.010(H)(1) in “C” districts.
  • Where it applies: Verify.

C-2 — Heavy Commercial

  • Purpose/uses: Not found.
  • Sign standards: Same as C‑1 (§ 19.32.010(F), (G), (H)(1)).
  • Where it applies: Verify.

H — Highway Commercial – Recreation

  • Purpose/uses: Not found.
  • Sign standards: Commercial allowances under § 19.32.010(F) apply to “commercial zone districts.” The banner provision names “C or M” districts; H is not explicitly listed—verify banner eligibility (§ 19.32.010(H)(1)).
  • Where it applies: Verify.

Shopping centers (within commercial districts)

  • Purpose/uses: Centers with multiple businesses.
  • Sign standards: One shared freestanding sign up to 300 sq ft (deducted from total tenant allowances), plus additional freestanding signs per each 500 lineal feet of frontage; each business gets one slot (§ 19.32.010(G)).

M — Manufacturing

  • Purpose/uses: Not found.
  • Sign standards: Banners allowed in “M” districts per § 19.32.010(H)(1). A comprehensive wall/freestanding sign area formula specific to M is not stated in the provided materials—Not found in source materials; verify applicability of § 19.32.010(F).
  • Where it applies: Verify.

LM — Light Manufacturing

  • Purpose/uses: Not found.
  • Sign standards: Same note as M: banners per § 19.32.010(H)(1); other area limits Not found in source materials—verify.
  • Where it applies: Verify.

MM — Medium Manufacturing

  • Purpose/uses: Not found.
  • Sign standards: Same note as M/LM (§ 19.32.010(H)(1)); other area limits Not found—verify.
  • Where it applies: Verify.

U — Unclassified

  • Purpose/uses: Not found.
  • Sign standards: Treat as noncommercial unless a commercial entitlement applies: § 19.32.010(A), (B), (C), and (E); use-permit institutional signs per § 19.32.010(D).
  • Where it applies: Verify.

X — Special Use

  • Purpose/uses: Not found.
  • Sign standards: Noncommercial rules (§ 19.32.010(E)), plus use-permit signage (§ 19.32.010(D)). Home occupations are allowed in X and may use the small appurtenant sign under § 19.32.010(E)(1) and § 19.48.125(H).
  • Where it applies: Verify.

PD — Planned Development

  • Purpose/uses: Not found.
  • Sign standards: Governed by § 19.32.010(A)–(G) based on whether the PD is noncommercial or commercial; project conditions may further regulate signs—Verify with the jurisdiction.
  • Where it applies: Verify.

T-1 — Trailer-Camp District

  • Purpose/uses: Not found.
  • Sign standards: Apply § 19.32.010(E) (noncommercial) unless the use is in a commercial district context; address/real estate rules apply (§ 19.32.010(B), (C)).
  • Where it applies: Verify.

T-2 — Mobilehome Park–Camp District

  • Purpose/uses: Not found.
  • Sign standards: Same approach as T‑1 (§ 19.32.010(E), (B), (C)); use-permit identification signs per § 19.32.010(D) if applicable.
  • Where it applies: Verify.

B — Combining Lot Size District

  • Purpose/uses: Not found.
  • Sign standards: Follows the underlying base district’s sign rules in § 19.32.010.
  • Where it applies: Verify.

-DR — Combining Design Review District

  • Purpose/uses: Not found.
  • Sign standards: Underlying district sign limits in § 19.32.010 still apply; additional design review may be required—see design review. Specific sign design criteria are Not found in source materials.

Banner and billboard quick checks

  • One exterior banner per business, ≤25 sq ft, up to 90 days/year in C or M districts (§ 19.32.010(H)(1)).
  • Billboards (non-appurtenant outdoor advertising) are prohibited within the Scenic Highway Corridor along SR‑88 (§ 19.24.049(B)(2)(d)).

Most-used standards at a glance

Topic / Sign Type Where it applies Key limits Illumination Notes Code Reference
General height/setbacks All districts Height ≤ roof peak or 30 ft; 20 ft if no building; observe building setbacks — Area measured to sign’s outer edge; safety/harmony required § 19.32.010(A)(1)–(5)
Address numbers All districts ≤1 ft by 5 ft — — § 19.32.010(C)
Real estate (on-site) All districts ≤6 sq ft; remove 10 days after escrow No illumination — § 19.32.010(B)(1)
Tract/subdivision sale All districts 4×8 ft/face; ≤64 sq ft total Indirect only Remove by sale completion/10 years § 19.32.010(B)(2)
Permanent subdivision monument All districts ≤32 sq ft/face (two faces); ≤8 ft tall — Earth tones required § 19.32.010(B)(3)
Noncommercial appurtenant/home occupation Noncommercial zones ≤2 sq ft (≤4.99 ac, within 10 ft of dwelling); ≤4 sq ft (≥5 ac, anywhere) No illumination — § 19.32.010(E)(1)
Bed & breakfast Noncommercial zones 1 sign; on ≥5 ac ≤16 sq ft/side Nonflashing; <5 ac: ≤150 W eq. per side, shielded Placement: freestanding or building § 19.32.010(E)(2)
Ag/rec/processing/vet clinics Noncommercial zones 1 sign ≤4×8 ft; two faces — Larger only by use permit § 19.32.010(E)(3)
Institutional bulletin board Noncommercial zones (use-permit uses) ≤16 sq ft Indirect only Lit sunset–10 p.m. § 19.32.010(D)(1)
Institutional occupant ID Noncommercial zones (use-permit uses) ≤32 sq ft/face; two faces External, shielded; nonfluorescent colors Submit design with use permit § 19.32.010(D)(2)
Commercial business signs Commercial zone districts Total ≤15% of building frontage; ≤150 sq ft/face; ≤250 sq ft/business Nonflashing; continuous Freestanding ≤1/3 of total § 19.32.010(F)
Shopping center pylon Commercial centers 1 sign ≤300 sq ft — Deduct from tenants’ totals; add’l signs per 500 ft frontage § 19.32.010(G)
Banners (default) C or M districts 1 per business; ≤25 sq ft; ≤90 days/yr — Professional quality; secure attachment § 19.32.010(H)(1)
Banners (economic need) C or M districts Up to 2; ≤60 sq ft — Time-limited program; verify status § 19.32.010(H)(2)
Scenic corridor (SR‑88) Overlay area Billboards prohibited — On-site signs require approval; earth-tone supports § 19.24.049(B)(2)(d), (B)(3)(b)

Practical cross-overs

  • Shopping center pylons and multi-tenant allocations often tie into shared parking layouts and site frontage counts (§ 19.32.010(G)).
  • Overlay areas can prompt added design review scrutiny (e.g., color harmony in the Scenic Corridor; § 19.24.049(B)(3)(b)).
  • Existing signs facing zoning changes may be treated under nonconforming uses policies (§ 19.60.090).
  • Variations beyond stated caps generally require a use permit; see variances and exceptions.

Checklist

  • Confirm your base zoning district and whether a special overlay applies (e.g., Scenic Highway Corridor on SR‑88) — Verify with the jurisdiction (§ 19.12.010; § 19.24.049(B)(1)).
  • Measure setbacks and height: respect building setbacks; cap sign height at roof peak or 30 ft (20 ft if no building) (§ 19.32.010(A)(1)–(2)).
  • Classify the sign: appurtenant vs. outdoor advertising (off-site) (§ 19.08.520; § 19.08.530).
  • If noncommercial: keep appurtenant signs small (2–4 sq ft depending on parcel size/location), non-illuminated (§ 19.32.010(E)(1)); apply B&B or ag/resource allowances if applicable (§ 19.32.010(E)(2)–(3)).
  • If commercial: total all attached + freestanding area; stay within 15% of building frontage, with 150 sq ft per face/250 sq ft per business caps; limit freestanding share to one-third (§ 19.32.010(F)).
  • For shopping centers: coordinate a shared pylon sign (≤300 sq ft) and tenant slots; check frontage length for any additional pylons (§ 19.32.010(G)).
  • For banners: confirm district eligibility (C or M), single-banner 25 sq ft/90-day limit unless the economic-need program is active; ensure professional fabrication and secure mounting (§ 19.32.010(H)(1)–(2)).
  • Use only permitted illumination types and times where specified (e.g., indirect lighting for institutional boards; sunset–10 p.m.) (§ 19.32.010(D)(1), (D)(2), (E)(2)).
  • Prohibit attachments to poles/public signs; ensure harmony with surroundings and traffic safety (§ 19.32.010(A)(3), (A)(5)).
  • Remove time-limited signs on schedule (e.g., real estate) (§ 19.32.010(B)(1)–(2)).

Risks & Ambiguities

Issue Why it matters What to verify
Manufacturing zone sign formulas § 19.32.010(F) names “commercial zone districts” but not M/LM/MM; banners are allowed in M, yet wall/freestanding limits aren’t explicit Whether § 19.32.010(F) applies to M/LM/MM or if separate standards exist — Verify with the jurisdiction
Highway Commercial (H) and banners Banner rule mentions “C or M districts,” not “H” Whether H is treated as a “commercial” district for banners (§ 19.32.010(H)(1))
Banner program extension Economic-need expansion expired 4/24/2016 unless extended Whether § 19.32.010(H)(2) remains in effect
Parcel-level banner cap § 19.32.010(H)(3) is truncated in source The full text/limits of H(3)
Building frontage measurement Commercial cap is a % of “building frontage area,” undefined here How the City measures frontage area (height×width? ground floor only?)
Scenic Corridor applicability in Amador City The overlay runs along SR‑88; Amador City fronts SR‑49 Whether your parcel is within the § 19.24.049 overlay
Use-permit submittals for signs Some signs require submittal with a use permit (e.g., institutional occupant ID) Submittal contents and review path for your specific entitlement (§ 19.32.010(D)(2))

Plain-English Summary

If you’re in a residential or agricultural area, you can usually only have a small, non‑lit on‑site sign (2–4 sq ft depending on lot size), plus normal address numbers and temporary “for sale” signs. In commercial areas, total sign area is tied to your storefront size (15% of building frontage) with caps of 150 sq ft per face and 250 sq ft per business, and only a third of that total can be a freestanding sign. Special rules apply to shopping centers, banners, and the State Route 88 scenic corridor.

Information Gaps

  • Full text for § 19.32.010(H)(3) (parcel-level banner allowance) — Not found in source materials.
  • District purposes and permitted-use summaries for each zoning district — Not found in source materials.
  • Explicit wall/freestanding standards for M/LM/MM beyond banners — Not found in source materials.
  • Whether the economic-need banner program past April 24, 2016 remains active — Verify with the jurisdiction.

Source References

Sources

Source passages

  • Amador City Zoning Code (§ 19.08.510) Medium relevance
  • Amador City Zoning Code (§ 19.32.010) Medium relevance
  • Amador City Zoning Code (§ 19.80.050) Medium relevance
  • Amador City Zoning Code (§ 19.08.530) Medium relevance
  • Amador City Zoning Code (§ 19.24.049) Medium relevance
  • Amador City Zoning Code (§ 19.30.040) Medium relevance
  • Amador City Zoning Code (§ 19.12.010) Medium relevance
  • Amador City Zoning Code (§ 19.48.125) Medium relevance
  • Amador City Zoning Code (§ 19.08.520) Medium relevance
  • Amador City Zoning Code (§ 19.48.010) Medium relevance
  • Amador City Zoning Code (§ 19.60.090) Medium relevance

Cited sections

Frequently asked questions

How big can my business sign be in a commercial district in Amador City?

Total on-site sign area is limited to 15% of your building’s frontage area, with a cap of 150 sq ft on any single face and 250 sq ft total per business. Any freestanding sign can use no more than one-third of that allowance (§ 19.32.010(F)).

Are freestanding pylon signs allowed for shopping centers?

Yes. A center may have one freestanding sign up to 300 sq ft listing tenants; that square footage is deducted from the total allowed under the commercial limits. Additional freestanding signs may be allowed per each 500 lineal feet of road frontage (§ 19.32.010(G)).

What are the rules for banners at a store or manufacturer?

In C or M districts, one exterior banner per business up to 25 sq ft is allowed, for no more than 90 days per calendar year; banners must be professionally made and securely attached. A temporary “economic need” program allowed more/larger banners, but it sunset on April 24, 2016 unless extended—verify status (§ 19.32.010(H)(1)–(2)).

What can I post at my home or farm?

In noncommercial districts, appurtenant signs are non-illuminated and small: up to 2 sq ft on parcels 4.99 acres or smaller (within 10 ft of the dwelling) and up to 4 sq ft on parcels 5 acres or larger (anywhere on the parcel). Address numbers up to 1 ft by 5 ft are allowed in any district (§ 19.32.010(E)(1), (C)).

Can I put up a billboard on my property?

Off-site outdoor advertising structures (billboards) are prohibited within the Scenic Highway Corridor overlay along State Route 88. On-site (appurtenant) signs in that corridor require County review and must use earth-tone colors for supports (§ 19.24.049(B)(2)(d), (B)(3)(b)).

How tall can a sign be?

A sign may not exceed the height of the roof’s highest point on the premises, or 30 feet—whichever is lower. If there’s no building on the site, the max sign height is 20 feet (§ 19.32.010(A)(1)–(2)).

What are the rules for “for sale” or subdivision signs?

On-site real estate signs for sale/lease are allowed up to 6 sq ft and must be removed within 10 days after close of escrow. Subdivision sale signs may be 4×8 ft per face, up to 64 sq ft total per premises, with indirect lighting only and strict removal deadlines (§ 19.32.010(B)(1)–(2)).

Do institutional uses outside commercial zones get identification signs?

Yes. Announcement/bulletin boards up to 16 sq ft (indirectly lit, sunset–10 p.m.) and occupant-ID signs up to 32 sq ft per face (two faces, external shielded light, nonfluorescent colors) are allowed, with design submitted alongside the use permit (§ 19.32.010(D)(1)–(2)).

General information, not legal advice.

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