Chapter 19.140
SIGNS1
Sections:
19.140.060 Exempt permanent signs.
19.140.065 Non-exempt permanent signs.
19.140.072 Nondimensional sign standards and design guidelines for permanent signs.
19.140.092 Nonconforming signs.
19.140.115 Compliance and enforcement.
19.140.125 Comprehensive sign permit.
19.140.010 Purpose.
It is the purpose of this chapter to balance public and private needs. Within this broad purpose are the following objectives:
(1) Recognize the visual communication needs of all sectors of the community for identification, wayfinding, and advertising purposes;
(2) Preserve the rights of free speech and expression;
(3) Promote a positive visual image of the city and protect property values by:
(a) Encouraging signs that are appropriate and consistent with surrounding buildings and landscape in both scale and design, appropriate to the size of the subject property and the amount of street frontage adjacent to the subject property, and appropriate in relationship to the size of the building; and
(b) Limiting the number of signs;
(4) Protect the public health, safety, and welfare by regulating the placement, removal, installation, maintenance, size, and location of signs;
(5) Support and enhance the economic well-being of all businesses within the city;
(6) Assure equal protection and fair treatment under the law through consistent application of the regulations and consistent enforcement;
(7) Provide consistency with the comprehensive plan;
(8) Recognize that the aesthetic value of the built environment affects economic values of the community, and that the unrestricted proliferation of signs detracts from the economic value of the community;
(9) Provide controls on sign proliferation to preserve community scenic, economic, and aesthetic values;
(10) Protect public infrastructure and property, and property within public rights-of-way; and
(11) Promote traffic and traveler safety, including by reducing the number of visual distractions, visual competition, and visual obstructions.
(Ord. No. 25-1035, § 4, 12-2-25; Ord. No. 08-583, § 3(Exh. A), 10-21-08; Ord. No. 07-554, § 5(Exh. A(14)), 5-15-07; Ord. No. 06-523, § 3(Exh. A), 4-18-06; Ord. No. 05-486, § 3, 4-19-05; Ord. No. 99-357, § 5, 12-7-99; Ord. No. 99-348, § 5, 9-7-99; Ord. No. 95-235, § 4, 6-6-95. Code 2001 § 22-1596.)
19.140.030 Applicability.
(1) This chapter applies to all existing signs and all signs erected, moved, relocated, enlarged, structurally changed, painted, or altered after February 28, 1990, the date of incorporation, or after the effective date of annexation if located in areas annexed to the city thereafter. Any legally nonconforming sign shall be regulated pursuant to FWRC 19.140.092. Sign maintenance, sign repair, and the changing of permanent sign faces (change of tenant) are exempt from the provisions of this chapter so long as structural or dimensional alterations are not made.
(2) The following are not considered signs and therefore not regulated by this chapter:
(a) Seasonal/event decorations. Seasonal decorations with an identified holiday season or event decorations during a festival or community event.
(b) Artistic murals or wall graphics with no business signage except as specified in FWRC 19.140.060(1)(f).
(c) Gravestones or other memorial displays associated with cemeteries or mausoleums.
(d) Historical site plaques and signs integral to an historic building or site.
(e) Integral building design features (including religious symbols) when such features do not represent a product, service, or registered trademark.
(f) Small string lights.
(g) Flags of any nation, government, educational institution, or noncommercial organization, and flags without corporate logos or other forms of advertising that do not exceed 40 square feet.
(Ord. No. 25-1035, § 5, 12-2-25; Ord. No. 07-554, § 5(Exh. A(14)), 5-15-07; Ord. No. 06-523, § 3(Exh. A), 4-18-06; Ord. No. 05-486, § 3, 4-19-05; Ord. No. 99-357, § 5, 12-7-99; Ord. No. 99-348, § 5, 9-7-99; Ord. No. 95-235, § 4, 6-6-95. Code 2001 § 22-1598.)
19.140.040 Permits.
(1) Permit requirements. No sign governed by the provisions of this Code shall be erected, moved, enlarged, altered or relocated by any person without a permit issued by the city unless such sign is expressly excluded from this permitting requirement pursuant to FWRC 19.140.050 or 19.140.060.
(2) Permit fees. A sign permit requires the payment of a permit fee, as established by the city’s fee schedule in place at the time of sign permit application.
(3) Permit applications. Applications for permits shall be made through the city’s permit center and contain information identified as necessary on the city’s sign permit application form.
(4) Permit expiration. Where no work has been initiated to install or construct any part of a permitted sign within one year of permit issuance, the permit shall expire; provided, that the city shall provide written notice to the applicant no fewer than 14 days prior to the date of expiration.
(5) Appeals. A decision approving or denying a permit issued under the provisions of this chapter may be appealed under the provisions of Process IV (Chapter 19.70 FWRC).
(Ord. No. 25-1035, § 6, 12-2-25; Ord. No. 07-573, § 49, 12-4-07; Ord. No. 07-554, § 5(Exh. A(14)), 5-15-07; Ord. No. 06-523, § 3(Exh. A), 4-18-06; Ord. No. 05-487, § 3, 4-19-05; Ord. No. 05-486, § 3, 4-19-05; Ord. No. 99-357, § 5, 12-7-99; Ord. No. 99-348, § 5, 9-7-99. Code 2001 § 22-1599(a) – (c).)
19.140.050 Temporary signs.
(1) Generally. The following provisions apply to all temporary signs placed within the city:
(a) Permit. A sign permit is not required to install a temporary sign.
(b) Fee. No fee is required to place temporary signs in the city.
(c) Materials and construction.
(i) Temporary signs must be constructed of materials durable enough to withstand rain, wind, and normal wear and tear for the anticipated use, and must conform to the requirements of this chapter;
(ii) Temporary signs must be maintained and kept in a safe condition;
(iii) Temporary signs shall not be an electric sign and shall not be an illuminated sign;
(iv) Temporary signs shall not move or vibrate, emit noise, or be animated, or have changing images.
(d) Duration. Temporary signs may be placed, with the permission of the property owner when placed on property outside the right-of-way, for a maximum of 120 consecutive days per calendar year and must be removed within 10 days of the close of the event if the sign pertains to a specific event, or as otherwise specified elsewhere in this section.
(e) Location. No temporary sign shall interfere, confuse or conflict with the recognition and visibility of any traffic control or directional devices or street name signs.
(2) Right-of-way. The following provisions apply to temporary signs placed in public right-of-way:
(a) Generally.
(i) Size/Area. The sign face shall be no larger than six square feet per sign face.
(ii) Height. The sign height, when posted, shall be no more than four feet above adjacent grade.
(iii) Number. There is no limit to the number of temporary signs that may be placed in front of a property.
(iv) The sign must be placed entirely outside of the roadway (not in the travel lanes) and meet the intersection sight-distance requirements for driveway and street intersections, as determined by the city.
(v) The sign must not obstruct bicycle, transit, pedestrian, or accessible routes to or along the sidewalk or encroach into the minimum clear pathway area of 48 inches in width.
(vi) The sign may not be attached or anchored in any way to trees or to public property, including but not limited to utility or light poles, street furniture, transit facilities, or pavement.
(vii) Signs are prohibited in, on, or within public or private medians, roundabouts, and traffic circles.
(b) Portable signs.
(i) Duration. Portable signs in rights-of-way are limited to 9:00 a.m. to close of business.
(3) Public or private property. The following represents types of temporary signs permitted outside of rights-of-way, if allowed by the property owner:
(a) Construction signs.
(i) Single-family dwelling units.
(A) Size/area. Each sign shall not exceed six square feet per sign face.
(B) Height. Maximum four feet.
(C) Number. One sign per street frontage per property.
(D) Other. Construction signs shall not be displayed prior to the issuance of a building permit and shall be removed prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy or final inspection.
(ii) For other uses.
(A) Size/area. Each sign shall not exceed 32 square feet per sign face.
(B) Height. Maximum 10 feet.
(C) Number. Two signs per street frontage per property.
(D) Other. Construction signs shall not be displayed prior to the issuance of a building permit and shall be removed prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy or final inspection. In addition, one “Coming Soon” or “Open During Construction” sign meeting these sign standards per subject property entrance is allowed.
(b) Real estate signs.
(i) Size/area. For single-family dwelling units, the sign shall be no greater than six square feet. For other uses, the sign shall be no greater than 32 square feet.
(ii) Height. For single dwelling units, the maximum height is four feet. For other uses, the maximum height is six feet.
(iii) Number. One on-site sign per agent per street frontage per 200 linear feet of property frontage, or per public entrance if no street frontage exists.
(iv) Other. All real estate signs must be removed when the sale closes, or in the case of a rental or lease, when the tenant takes possession.
(c) Temporary business signs for temporary businesses as defined by FWRC 12.25.010.
(i) Size/area. Maximum 32 square feet total.
(ii) Height. Maximum four feet.
(iii) Number. Maximum two signs.
(d) Banners/grand opening signs.
(i) Size/area. Maximum 32 square feet. However, for buildings or tenant spaces with an exterior wall width greater than 32 feet in width, maximum size shall be up to one square foot for every one linear foot of wall space per tenant up to a maximum of 100 square feet.
(ii) Height. May not extend above the roofline.
(iii) Number. One sign per tenant space.
(iv) Other. The banner/grand opening sign shall be flush to the facade of the building, anchored at all four corners, and may not extend either above the roofline or around the corner of a wall.
(e) Balloons.
(i) Size/area. Maximum 18 inches in diameter.
(ii) Height. Maximum height of balloon shall be no higher than eight feet.
(iii) Number. Five balloons per display.
(f) Portable signs.
(i) Size/area. Maximum eight square feet.
(ii) Height. Maximum four feet.
(iii) Number. Maximum two signs per property or two signs per tenant space if there are multiple tenants.
(iv) Placement.
(A) Shall be located in such a manner so as not to interfere with the opening of car doors, use of bicycle parking facilities, bus stops, loading zones, or pedestrian traffic.
(B) If associated with a business, the portable sign may only be placed directly in front of or adjacent to the sponsoring business and/or on the walkway directly in front of the business.
(v) Duration. Portable signs associated with businesses are only allowed to be displayed during business hours, without limitation to number of days per year. If not associated with a business, the portable sign must comply with the durational requirements of subsection (1)(d) of this section.
(g) Feather signs.
(i) Size/area. No limitation other than inherent limitation due to height maximum.
(ii) Height. Maximum of 10 feet.
(iii) Number. Multiple signs are allowed per parcel provided there is at least 100 feet of separation between each feather sign.
(iv) Location. May only be displayed on properties in commercial enterprise (CE), community business (BC), city center frame (CC-F), and city center core (CC-C) zones.
(Ord. No. 25-1035, § 7, 12-2-25; Ord. No. 07-573, § 49, 12-4-07; Ord. No. 07-554, § 5(Exh. A(14)), 5-15-07; Ord. No. 06-523, § 3(Exh. A), 4-18-06; Ord. No. 05-487, § 3, 4-19-05; Ord. No. 05-486, § 3, 4-19-05; Ord. No. 99-357, § 5, 12-7-99; Ord. No. 99-348, § 5, 9-7-99. Code 2001 § 22-1599(d)(1).)
19.140.060 Exempt permanent signs.
(1) The following signs are exempt from the permit requirements of this chapter, but may be subject to specific limitations identified in this section, and regulations under federal law, state law, or other chapters of this Code.
(a) Signs required by local, state, or federal rule, regulation, or law.
(b) Signs installed by local, regional, state, or federal agencies for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, and general welfare. This includes emergency or warning signs, traffic and directional signs, wayfinding or gateway signs erected and maintained by the city, public service information signs (signs that indicate danger and/or service and safety information).
(c) Signs not visible by the general public from any location designated or designed for public travel, use, or public gathering. Additionally, any sign that is located in a building and that is clearly intended to be visible solely to people located in the building; however, commercial signs within three feet of a window are not exempt and are treated as window signage.
(d) Address identification with numbers and letters not more than 10 inches in height.
(e) Barber poles.
(f) Murals or wall graphics that blend artwork with signage shall be partially exempt. The portions of the mural or wall graphic that contain a logo, trademark, or other commercial message are not exempt from the provisions of this chapter. The portions containing such a commercial message require a permit, and will count toward wall sign maximum square footage, but not count toward the maximum number of wall signs.
(g) Directional and instructional signs are exempt when:
(i) Each sign face does not exceed 15 square feet in sign area;
(ii) The sign is no more than six feet in height; and
(iii) Center or complex names or logos do not comprise more than 20 percent of the total sign area.
No more than two directional and/or instructional signs may be exempt per street frontage; additional directional and/or instructional signs and those directional and/or instructional signs that do not meet the criteria of subsections (1)(g)(i) through (1)(g)(iii) of this section require a permit.
(h) Fuel price signs when located on the property where fuel is sold, limited to one monument sign per street frontage not exceeding five feet in height and sign area not exceeding 20 square feet per sign face.
(i) Incidental signs attached to a structure or building; provided, that the total of all such signs per use or business shall not exceed two square feet.
(j) Under-canopy signs not exceeding the width of the canopy and eight square feet in size; and provided, that a minimum separation exists between such signs equal to 20 lineal feet or more.
(k) Nameplates not exceeding two square feet per sign face.
(l) Time and temperature signs.
(m) Private security and warning signs not exceeding six square feet per sign face.
(n) Window signs not exceeding 25 percent of the window area only to advertise products, goods or services for sale on site, business identification, hours of operation, address, and emergency information.
(o) Signs on sports field fences not exceeding 32 square feet per sign that are securely attached to the fence, are not protruding above the fence line, and are oriented to the interior of the field.
(Ord. No. 25-1035, § 8, 12-2-25; Ord. No. 08-583, § 3(Exh. A), 10-21-08; Ord. No. 07-573, § 49, 12-4-07; Ord. No. 07-554, § 5(Exh. A(14)), 5-15-07; Ord. No. 06-523, § 3(Exh. A), 4-18-06; Ord. No. 05-487, § 3, 4-19-05; Ord. No. 05-486, § 3, 4-19-05; Ord. No. 99-357, § 5, 12-7-99; Ord. No. 99-348, § 5, 9-7-99. Code 2001 § 22-1599(d)(2).)
19.140.065 Non-exempt permanent signs.
The permitted sign tables (Tables 1.1 through 1.3 and 2) and subsection (4) of this section, Tables 1.1 through 1.3 – Site multipliers and additions, establish the permitted sign types, locations, quantities, areas, heights, and related dimensional requirements for the signs in the city that require a permit. A request for a sign permit must be submitted in writing on forms provided by the permit center. No sign requiring a permit may be erected without an approved sign permit from the city.
(1) Table 1.1 – Standards for community business (BC), city center frame (CC-F), city center core (CC-C), and commercial enterprise (CE) zoned property where the subject property is at least 15 acres in size and has at least 250 linear feet of street frontage.
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Freestanding signs |
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Allowed Signs |
Number |
Max Sign Area (for total project signs) |
Max Height |
Notes |
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Pylon |
1 (see Notes 1, 2, 3, and 4) |
400 square feet total with no single sign face exceeding 200 square feet |
25 feet |
1. When the subject property has 750 to 1,999 feet of aggregated street frontage, two signs are allowed. 2. When the subject property has 2,000 feet or more of aggregated street frontage, three signs are allowed. 3. Where more than one pylon sign is allowed, each such sign must be separated by a minimum of 250 linear feet of frontage. 4. No more than two pylon signs are allowed along a single street frontage. 5. The sign must have more than one structural support. 6. The sign may include electronic changeable messages, center identification signs, and/or changeable copy signs. 7. May be an electrical sign, illuminated sign, and/or a neon sign. |
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Monument/Pedestal |
1 (see Notes 1, 2, 3 and 4) |
128 square feet total with no single sign face exceeding 64 square feet |
12 feet |
1. When the subject property has 750 to 1,999 feet of aggregated street frontage, two signs are allowed. 2. When the subject property has 2,000 feet or more of aggregated street frontage, three signs are allowed. 3. Where more than one monument/pedestal sign is allowed, each such sign must be separated by a minimum of 250 linear feet of frontage. 4. No more than two monument/pedestal signs are allowed along a single street frontage. 5. Each permitted monument/pedestal sign may be exchanged for a electronic changeable message sign, center identification sign, and/or changeable copy sign on a one for one basis. 6. May be an electrical sign, illuminated sign, and/or a neon sign. |
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Tenant Directory or Kiosk |
1 per frontage on a public right-of-way |
15 square feet per sign face |
6 feet (see Note 1) |
1. If set back 50 feet or more from street frontage, 10 feet. 2. May be an electrical sign, illuminated sign, and/or a neon sign. |
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Building-mounted signs |
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Allowed Signs |
Number |
Max Sign Area (for total project signs) |
Max Height |
Notes |
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Wall, projecting, marquee, awning, center identification signs, changeable copy signs, civic event signs, electronic changeable message signs, tenant directory signs. (Under canopy, instructional, and time and temperature signs are exempt) |
See Notes 3 and 4 |
30 square feet or up to 7% of the exposed building face, not exceeding 240 square feet.
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May extend above the canopy up to one foot, but not project above the building roofline (See Figure 1) Figure 1 |
1. May be an electrical sign, illuminated sign, and/or a neon sign. 2. Multi-tenant center without a monument, pylon or pedestal sign may have two additional building-mounted signs. 3. Number of signs determined as follows: |
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Largest Exposed Building Face |
Max Number of Signs |
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Less than 1,000 square feet |
2 |
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1,001 – 3,000 square feet |
3 |
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3,001 – 4,000 square feet |
4 |
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4,000+ square feet |
5 |
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4. Buildings with more than 4,000 sq. ft. of exposed face may have one sign for each separate public entrance. |
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(2) Table 1.2 – Standards for sites zoned office park (OP), or professional office (PO).
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Freestanding Signs |
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Allowed Signs |
Number |
Max Sign Area (for total project signs) |
Max Height |
Notes |
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Pylon |
0 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Monument/pedestal |
1 per street frontage (See Note 1) |
50 square feet, or 1 square foot per linear foot of street frontage, whichever is greater, up to a maximum of 80 square feet total, with no single sign face exceeding 40 square feet |
5 feet |
1. If a monument sign is located on the subject property, no pedestal signs are allowed. |
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Tenant directory or kiosk |
1 per street frontage |
15 square feet per sign face |
6 feet (see Note 1) |
1. If set back 50 feet or more from street frontage, 10 feet. 2. May be an electrical sign, illuminated sign, and/or a neon sign. |
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Building-mounted signs |
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Allowed Signs |
Number |
Max Sign Area (for total project signs) |
Max Height |
Notes |
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Wall, projecting, marquee, awning, center identification signs, changeable copy signs, civic event signs, electronic changeable message signs, and tenant directory signs. (Under canopy, instructional, and time and temperature signs are exempt) |
See Notes 3 and 4 |
30 square feet or up to 7% of the exposed building face, not exceeding 240 square feet.
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May extend above the canopy up to one foot, but not project above the building roofline (See Figure 1) Figure 1 |
1. May be an electrical sign, illuminated sign, and/or a neon sign. 2. A multi-tenant center without a monument, pylon, or pedestal sign may have two additional building-mounted signs in addition to the maximums listed in Notes 3 and 4. 3. Number of signs determined as follows: |
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Largest Exposed Building Face |
Max Number of Signs |
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Less than 1,000 square feet |
2 |
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1,001 – 3,000 square feet |
3 |
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3,001 – 4,000 square feet |
4 |
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4,000+ square feet |
5 |
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4. Buildings with more than 4,000 sq. ft. of exposed face may have one sign for each separate public entrance. |
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(3) Table 1.3 – Standards for non-residentially zoned sites not covered by Tables 1.1 and 1.2.
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Freestanding Signs |
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Allowed Signs |
Number |
Max Sign Area (for total project signs) |
Max Height |
Notes |
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Pylon |
0 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Monument/pedestal |
1 (See Notes 3, 4 and 5) |
Single-tenant centers: 50 square feet with no sign face exceeding 25 square feet or one square foot per linear foot of aggregated street frontage not to exceed 80 square feet with no sign face exceeding 40 square feet. Multi-tenant centers: two square feet per linear foot of aggregated street frontage not to exceed 128 square feet with no sign face exceeding 64 square feet. |
Single-tenant centers: 5 feet or 0.75 feet per 10 linear feet of aggregated street frontage. Multi-tenant centers: 5 feet or 1.5 feet per 10 linear feet of aggregated street frontage. |
1. May include electronic changeable messages, center identification signs and/or changeable copy signs. 2. May be an electrical sign, illuminated sign, and/or a neon sign. 3. If pedestal sign is located on the subject property, no monument signs are allowed. 4. For each street frontage in excess of 300 linear feet and containing more than one vehicular access, one additional pedestal or monument sign is allowed up to a maximum of three. 5. Monument/pedestal signs must be separated by a minimum distance of 200 feet of frontage and no street frontage may have more than two monument/pedestal signs. |
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Tenant directory or kiosk |
1 per frontage on a public right-of-way |
15 square feet per sign face |
6 feet (see Note 1) |
1. If set back 50 feet or more from public right-of-way, 10 feet. 2. May be an electrical sign, illuminated sign, and/or a neon sign. |
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Building-Mounted Signs |
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Allowed Signs |
Number |
Max Sign Area (for total project signs) |
Max Height |
Notes |
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Wall, projecting, marquee, awning, center identification signs, changeable copy signs, civic event signs, electronic changeable message signs, and tenant directory signs. (Under canopy, instructional, and time and temperature signs are exempt) |
See Notes 3 and 4 |
30 square feet or up to 7% of the exposed building face, not exceeding 240 square feet.
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May extend above the canopy by up to one foot, but not project above the building roofline (See Figure 1) Figure 1 |
1. May be an electrical sign, illuminated sign, and/or a neon sign. 2. A multi-tenant center without a monument, pylon or pedestal sign may have two additional building-mounted signs in addition to the maximums in Notes 3 and 4. 3. Number of signs determined as follows: |
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Largest Exposed Building Face |
Max Number of Signs |
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Less than 1,000 square feet |
2 |
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1,001 – 3,000 square feet |
3 |
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3,001 – 4,000 square feet |
4 |
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4,000+ square feet |
5 |
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4. Buildings with more than 4,000 sq. ft. of exposed face may have one sign for each separate public entrance. |
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(4) Tables 1.1 through 1.3 – Site multipliers and additions. The maximum sign area and number of signs may be increased in excess of what is allowed in Tables 1.1 through 1.3 in the following limited instances:
(a) If no signs on the subject property have internally lit sign faces, then the total sign area allowed may be increased by 25 percent.
(b) If all signs on the subject property, other than center identification signs, are building-mounted signs, the total sign area allowed may be increased by 25 percent.
(c) For vehicle service stations with fueling canopies, an additional two canopy signs up to 32 square feet each, and not including fueling pricing, animation, or extending above the canopy roofline, are allowed.
(d) For retail uses nested within another use (e.g., a retail coffee shop or pharmacy located in a grocery store, etc.), one additional wall sign up to 20 square feet for each nested use is allowed.
(e) Drive-thru or walk-up window menu boards. In addition to the otherwise permitted signs, a commercial use which sells prepared food and/or beverages may include two permanent menu boards up to 32 square feet for each drive-thru or walk-up window.
(f) Freeway signs. Any non-residential property within 1,320 feet of an I-5 right-of-way may have one additional wall sign. The additional wall sign must be oriented to I-5, may not extend above the roofline, may be no taller than 25 feet in height, and may be no more than 200 square feet.
(5) Table 2 – Standards for all residential zones.
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Land Use |
Sign Type Allowed |
Number |
Max Sign Area (for total project signs) |
Max Height |
Notes |
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Institutional • Govt. facility • Public park • Public utility • School Recreation • Golf course • Clubhouse • Sports field |
Monument sign Pedestal sign Wall sign |
1 sign for each public vehicle entrance and 1 wall sign per building. |
64 square feet total No one face shall exceed 32 square feet. Wall signs and canopy signs shall not exceed 30 square feet or up to 7% of the exposed building face to which it is attached |
See Note 3 |
1. Internally illuminated signs are not allowed; provided, however, that electronic changeable message signs and changeable copy signs are allowed. 2. Set back 5 feet minimum from property line. 3. Max sign height: a. Monument: 6 feet b. Pedestal: 12 feet c. Wall: 4 feet |
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Residential (individual home) Convalescent center/nursing home |
Projecting sign Wall sign Window sign |
1 per street frontage |
12 square feet total No one face shall exceed 6 square feet. |
5 feet |
1. Internally illuminated or electrical signs not allowed 2. Signs may be included as part of a fence or other architectural feature 3. Set back 5 feet minimum from property line |
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Residential (subdivision – more than 1 lot) |
Monument sign Pedestal sign Pylon sign Wall sign |
2 per entrance |
50 square feet total No one face shall exceed 32 square feet. |
5 feet |
1. Commercial messages (any sign wording, logo, or representation that directly or indirectly names, advertises, or calls attention to a business, product, service, or other commercial activity) not allowed. 2. Internally illuminated or electrical signs not allowed 3. Signs may be included as part of a fence or other architectural site feature |
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Manufactured home park Multifamily Permanent supportive housing Emergency shelter |
Monument sign Wall sign |
2 per vehicular entrance |
32 square feet per sign face. Wall signs and canopy signs shall not exceed 7% of the exposed building face to which it is attached or a maximum of 100 square feet |
5 feet |
1. Commercial messages (any sign wording, logo, or representation that directly or indirectly names, advertises, or calls attention to a business, product, service, or other commercial activity) not allowed. 2. Internally illuminated or electrical signs not allowed. |
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Cemetery |
Monument sign Wall sign |
1 per vehicular entrance and 1 wall sign per building |
24 square feet per sign face |
6 feet |
1. Internally illuminated or electrical signs not allowed. 2. Signs may be included as part of a fence or other architectural site feature. |
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Daycare or preschool (excluding Class 2 home occupations) |
Monument sign Wall sign |
1 per street frontage |
7% of the exposed building face to which it is attached or a maximum of 40 square feet. Monument signs: 20 square feet per sign face. If part of a church, may add 20 square feet per face to an existing monument sign. |
5 feet |
1. Electronic changeable message signs and changeable copy are allowed. |
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Church |
Monument sign Wall sign |
1 per street frontage |
64 square feet total No one face shall exceed 32 square feet or 7% of the exposed building face to which it is attached |
5 feet |
1. Electronic changeable message signs and changeable copy are allowed. |
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Urban agriculture |
Monument sign Pedestal sign |
1 per street frontage |
40 square feet total No one face shall exceed 20 square feet. |
5 feet |
1. Internally illuminated or electrical signs not allowed. |
(Ord. No. 25-1035, § 15, 12-2-25; Ord. No. 25-1016, § 27, 6-3-25; Ord. No. 13-754, § 8, 12-3-13; Ord. No. 12-720, § 4, 3-6-12; Ord. No. 07-573, § 49, 12-4-07; Ord. No. 07-554, § 5(Exh. A(14)), 5-15-07; Ord. No. 06-523, § 3(Exh. A), 4-18-06; Ord. No. 05-487, § 3, 4-19-05; Ord. No. 05-486, § 3, 4-19-05; Ord. No. 99-357, § 5, 12-7-99; Ord. No. 99-348, § 5, 9-7-99. Code 2001 § 22-1599, Tables 1 and 2. Formerly 19.140.120.)
19.140.072 Nondimensional sign standards and design guidelines for permanent signs.
The regulations in this section apply only to nontemporary signs.
(1) Sign setback and separation requirements. The required setback for all signs on private or public property and not in right-of-way from property lines shall be not less than five feet from the subject property line in residential and commercial zones. There is no minimum setback for the community business (BC), city center frame (CC-F), and city center core (CC-C) zones. The distance between two signs shall be measured along a straight line that represents the shortest distance between any portion of the two signs. The distance between a sign and a property line shall be measured along a straight line representing the shortest distance between any portion of the sign and the property line.
(2) Location.
(a) No sign shall be so located so as to physically obstruct any door or exit from a building.
(b) No sign shall be located so as to be hazardous to a motorist’s or pedestrian’s ingress or egress from buildings or parking areas.
(c) No sign shall be located such that it obstructs intersection sight distance requirements between the left and right tangent lines, as illustrated in Figure 2 utilizing the distance from Table 3.
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Figure 2
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445 |
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295 |
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445 |
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(3) Design guidelines.
(a) Sign base. The base of the sign for pedestal/monument signs must be constructed of durable materials such as brick, stucco, stonework, metal, wood, tile, or concrete. No visible gap shall be allowed between the sign base and the finished site grade, or between the sign face or cabinet and the sign base.
(b) For multi-tenant buildings, tenants shall locate their signs on exterior building walls nearest to where their business is located internally, provided this location will offer visibility to the business off-site.
(c) Landscaping around pedestal/monument signs. Except for on properties zoned community business (BC), city center frame (CC-F), or city center core (CC-C), to improve the overall appearance of the sign and to reduce the risk of motor vehicles hitting the sign or supports for the sign, an area of at least three feet in width, encircling the base of each freestanding sign, must be landscaped. This area will, at a minimum, provide a landscaped area at least as large as one half the area of the sign face; provided, however, the city will not require an area larger than 100 square feet.
(d) Illumination limitations of electrical signs (does not apply to neon signage). Illumination from or upon any sign shall be located, shaded, shielded, directed or reduced so as to avoid undue brightness, glare or reflection of light on private or public property in the surrounding area, and so as to avoid unreasonably distracting pedestrians or motorists. “Undue brightness” is illumination in excess of that which is reasonably necessary to make the sign reasonably visible to the average person on an adjacent street. Signs that use blinking, rotating, flashing, or reflecting lights are not permitted. All exposed conduit, wiring, and junction boxes shall be concealed from public view.
(Ord. No. 25-1035, § 20, 12-2-25; Ord. No. 07-554, § 5(Exh. A(14)), 5-15-07; Ord. No. 06-523, § 3(Exh. A), 4-18-06; Ord. No. 05-486, § 3, 4-19-05; Ord. No. 99-357, § 5, 12-7-99; Ord. No. 99-348, § 5, 9-7-99; Ord. No. 95-235, § 4, 6-6-95. Code 2001 § 22-1602. Formerly 19.140.170.)
19.140.075 Iconic signs.
(1) Scope. This section establishes the procedure and criteria the city will use in deciding upon a permit application for an iconic sign.
(2) Required review process. A permit application for an iconic sign shall be reviewed and approved in accordance with this chapter, except that the criteria for approval shall be exclusively those set forth in this section. No variance to any of the provisions of this section may be granted. Unless expressly stated otherwise, any iconic sign permit shall run with the land and shall not automatically terminate upon sale or transfer of the property.
(3) Intent. This section is intended to create a process whereby a proposed sign that does not meet the dimensional or other standards of this Code may be permitted, if, through design and artistic expression unrelated to its message, the proposed sign is culturally significant to the community or region and is expected to serve a placemaking function either upon completion or with the passage of time. This provision is not intended to be a tool to vary one or more of the standards of this chapter simply to allow for a larger sign than otherwise could be obtained.
(4) Criteria. The city may grant the iconic sign only if it finds all of the following:
(a) The proposed iconic sign is for a nonresidential use;
(b) The proposed iconic sign is representative of a business that was founded in the city and/or region more than 20 years ago;
(c) The proposed iconic sign will be located in the city center core (CC-C);
(d) The proposed iconic sign is consistent with applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan, including the goals and/or policies of the comprehensive plan;
(e) The proposed iconic sign, through design and/or artistic expression unrelated to its message, is significant to the community or region;
(f) The proposed materials and/or design is representative of a particular period of construction and/or demonstrates extraordinary aesthetic quality, creativity, or innovation;
(g) The proposed iconic sign is expected to serve a placemaking function either upon completion or with the passage of time. A sign serves a placemaking function when it serves a wayfinding function for the community;
(h) The proposed iconic sign exhibits characteristics that enhance the streetscape and/or identity of the city center core (CC-C), and it clearly provides a recognizable architectural style and appearance;
(i) Approval of the proposed iconic sign will not arbitrarily or unreasonably result in favoritism of the proposed sign over another sign that is similarly situated in all relevant respects but for which a sign permit has been denied by the city;
(j) The proposed iconic sign is appropriately scaled with the building;
(k) The proposed iconic sign does not have blinking or chasing lights, and all fluorescent lighting is baffled;
(l) The proposed iconic sign will not compromise community safety; and
(m) The proposed iconic sign is not an off-premises sign.
(5) Conditions and restrictions. As part of any approval of a permit under this section, the city may impose any conditions, limitations, or restrictions it considers appropriate. The city may also require a performance bond to ensure compliance with any such condition, limitation, or restriction.
(Ord. No. 25-1035, § 16, 12-2-25; Ord. No. 23-951, § 4, 3-7-23. Formerly 19.140.135.)
19.140.085 Prohibited signs.
The following signs or displays are prohibited in all zones within the city. Prohibited signs are subject to removal by the city at the owner’s or user’s expense pursuant to FWRC 19.140.115:
(1) Animated or moving signs.
(2) Billboards, except as allowed under FWRC 19.140.092.
(3) Dilapidated, unmaintained signs.
(4) Flashing signs, except electronic changeable message signs or changeable copy signs.
(5) Inflatable advertising devices.
(6) Mylar balloons.
(7) Signs which obstruct or interfere with free access to or egress from a required exit from a building or structure.
(8) Signs placed on or painted on a parked motor vehicle or trailer where the primary purpose of the signs is to provide signage not otherwise allowed by this chapter.
(9) Pennants, streamers, ribbons, spinners, whirlers, propellers, festoons, blinking lights, or similar items that attract attention through movement, reflection or illumination.
(10) Roof signs.
(11) Simulations of traffic signs. Any sign using the words “stop,” “look,” or “danger,” or any other words, symbols, or characters in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
(12) Snipe signs.
(13) Obscene signs.
(Ord. No. 25-1035, § 21, 12-2-25; Ord. No. 12-720, § 5, 3-6-12; Ord. No. 12-713, § 4, 1-17-12; Ord. No. 08-583, § 3(Exh. A), 10-21-08; Ord. No. 07-554, § 5(Exh. A(14)), 5-15-07; Ord. No. 07-550, § 3 [4], 3-20-07; Ord. No. 06-523, § 3(Exh. A), 4-18-06; Ord. No. 05-486, § 3, 4-19-05; Ord. No. 99-357, § 5, 12-7-99; Ord. No. 99-348, § 5, 9-7-99; Ord. No. 95-235, § 4, 6-6-95. Code 2001 § 22-1600. Formerly 19.140.130.)
19.140.092 Nonconforming signs.
(1) Signs in existence as of February 28, 1990, or on the date of annexation if located in areas annexed to the city thereafter, that do not comply with the standards herein are deemed legally nonconforming if they meet the provisions of subsection (2) of this section and may continue to exist per the provisions of this section.
(2) Legal nonconformance.
(a) Eligibility. Any nonconforming sign located within the city limits on the date of adoption of this Code, February 28, 1990, or on the date of annexation if located in areas annexed to the city thereafter, which does not conform with the provisions of this Code, is eligible for characterization as a legal nonconforming sign, provided it meets the following requirements:
(i) The sign was covered by a sign permit on the date of adoption of this Code, if one was required under applicable law; or
(ii) If no sign permit was required under applicable law for the sign, the sign was in all respects in compliance with applicable law on the date of adoption of this Code.
(b) Allowed. All legal nonconforming signs are allowed subject to all permit requirements, the provisions covering loss of legal nonconforming status and other limitations set forth in this section.
(c) Exclusions. Except for billboards, off-site signs, and roof signs, prohibited signs as defined in FWRC 19.140.085 shall not be eligible for characterization as legal nonconforming signs and must be removed upon notification by the city.
(3) Legal nonconforming signs may be removed for cleaning and routine maintenance such as repainting, cleaning, and changing of lighting and wiring without needing to be brought into conformance with the current sign chapter.
(4) Nothing in this section relieves the owner or user of a legal nonconforming sign or owner of the property on which such nonconforming sign is located from complying with the provisions of this chapter regarding safety, maintenance, and repair of signs.
(5) Loss of legal nonconforming sign status. All legal nonconforming signs shall be immediately removed or modified to conform to all the provisions of this title, and a new permit secured therefor, and such legal nonconforming sign shall immediately lose its legal nonconforming designation when one or more of the following events occurs:
(a) Structural changes. The applicant is making structural alterations or increasing the gross floor area of any structure that houses or supports the use with which the legal nonconforming sign is associated.
(b) Abandonment or business cessation. The subject property containing the sign is abandoned for 90 or more consecutive days or the activity conducted on the subject property ceases for 180 consecutive days.
(c) Sign alterations. The applicant is making changes, alterations or performing any work to the legal nonconforming sign other than regular and normal maintenance. Prohibited sign alterations include relocating the sign or replacing the sign; provided, however, that replacing any individual tenant’s identification sign in either a center identification sign which separately identifies the tenants or in a tenant directory sign shall not result in the loss of such sign’s legal nonconforming sign designation.
(d) Change in use. There has been a change in use on the subject property as that term is described per FWRC 19.15.025.
In connection with any multi-use or multi-tenant complex, the foregoing events which require that a legal nonconforming sign be either removed or brought into conformance with this Code shall apply only to the individual owner’s or tenant’s building-mounted or freestanding signs who has triggered the elimination of the legal nonconformance and not to the other signs located on the subject property, including any copy change in a center identification or tenant directory sign in order to include such tenant’s name.
(6) Historic signs. Nonconforming, on-site historical signs may be retained through process III (Chapter 19.65 FWRC), if the sign is determined to be of historic significance by satisfying all of the following criteria:
(a) The sign is used in connection with a building which has been designated as a historic building pursuant to any federal, state or local preservation authority;
(b) The subject sign or signs are substantially unchanged or unaltered since initial installation;
(c) The subject sign or signs are a good example of the prevailing signage during the period in time it was installed; and
(d) The subject sign or signs have been well-maintained and are not materially detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare.
(7) Government acquisition of property for right-of-way.
(a) A sign that becomes nonconforming with respect to its setback from the edge of a public right-of-way as a result of a local, state, or federal government acquisition of property for right-of-way expansion shall be characterized as a legal nonconforming sign and shall be allowed subject to the requirements of this section.
(b) The city may, using process I (Chapter 19.55 FWRC), allow the placement of a new sign or relocation of an existing sign within a required setback if it meets all of the following criteria:
(i) The enforcement of this chapter would result in substantial hardship to the applicant because no feasible location exists to place a sign on the subject property other than in a required setback, and such hardship was created solely by local, state, or federal government acquisition of property for right-of-way expansion and not by any action of the applicant;
(ii) The sign is not prohibited by FWRC 19.140.085 and, except for location within a required setback, complies with all other requirements of this chapter;
(iii) The sign complies with the city’s minimum sight distance at intersection requirements pursuant to Chapter 19.135 FWRC, Article V; and
(iv) Location of the sign with a required setback is otherwise consistent with the public health, safety, and welfare.
(8) Exemption. The city may elect not to apply any provision of this section if the removal of a sign would require the city to pay compensation under any federal, state or other law, including Chapter 47.42 RCW.
(Ord. No. 25-1035, § 25, 12-2-25; Ord. No. 15-804, § 31, 11-3-15. Formerly 19.140.210.)
19.140.105 Sign variances.
(1) Scope. This section establishes the procedures and criteria the city will use in making a decision upon an application for a variance from the provisions of this sign code. No variances shall be granted from FWRC 19.140.075 or that would allow a prohibited sign.
(2) Required review process. The city will review and decide upon applications for a variance to any of the provisions of this chapter using process IV, Chapter 19.70 FWRC.
(3) Criteria. The city may grant the variance only if it finds all of the following:
(a) The literal interpretation and strict application of the provisions and requirements of the sign regulations would cause undue and unnecessary hardship because of unique or unusual conditions pertaining to the specific building, parcel or subject property;
(b) The variance is necessary because of special circumstances relating to the size, shape, topography, location or surroundings of the subject property to provide it with use rights and privileges permitted to other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the subject property is located;
(c) The variance is not granted for the convenience of the applicant or for the convenience of regional or national businesses which wish to use a standard sign;
(d) The special circumstances of the subject property are not the result of the actions of the applicant, the owner of the property or a self-induced hardship; and
(e) The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and in the zone in which the subject property is located.
(4) Conditions and restrictions. As part of any variance approval of a request under this section, the city may impose any conditions, limitations or restrictions it considers appropriate under the circumstances. This may include, but is not limited to, requiring that the owner of the subject property sign a covenant or other written document to be filed with the county to run with the property by which, at a time certain or upon specific events, the signs on the subject property would be brought into compliance with all applicable city regulations then in effect.
(Ord. No. 25-1035, § 22, 12-2-25; Ord. No. 07-554, § 5(Exh. A(14)), 5-15-07; Ord. No. 06-523, § 3(Exh. A), 4-18-06; Ord. No. 05-486, § 3, 4-19-05; Ord. No. 99-357, § 5, 12-7-99; Ord. No. 99-348, § 5, 9-7-99; Ord. No. 97-291, § 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 95-235, § 4, 6-6-95. Code 2001 § 22-1603. Formerly 19.140.180.)
19.140.115 Compliance and enforcement.
(1) Compliance with other applicable codes. All signs erected or altered under this chapter must comply with all applicable federal, state and local regulations relating to signs, including without limitation the provisions of the International Building Code and the National Electric Code as adopted in FWRC 13.16.020 and 13.38.020 respectively by the city. If any provision of this Code is found to be in conflict with any provision of any zoning, building, fire, safety or health ordinance or code of the city, the provision which establishes the higher standard shall prevail.
(2) Sign maintenance. All signs must be kept in good repair and in a safe manner at all times. The property owner must repair damaged or deteriorated signs within 30 days of notification by the city. The area surrounding freestanding signs must be kept free of litter and debris at all times.
(3) Abatement. In addition to the abatement authority provided by proceedings under Chapter 1.15 FWRC, the city or its agents may summarily remove any sign placed on a right-of-way or public property in violation of the terms of this chapter. All signs removed by the city shall be available for recovery by the owner of such sign for a period of two weeks, after which they will be destroyed. Recovery of any sign removed by the city shall be subject to payment of an administrative fee as stated in the city’s fee schedule to partially cover the city’s cost in removing and storing the sign.
The city shall not be responsible for damages or loss during removal or storage of any signs. This administrative fee shall be in addition to any civil penalty imposed pursuant to this title.
(4) Inspection.
(a) All signs for which a permit was issued must receive a final inspection for compliance with applicable code and permit requirements.
(b) It is the responsibility of the applicant to request the final inspection and to provide the city access for the inspection.
(c) Sign inspections shall be carried out during city business hours, unless an emergency exists.
(Ord. No. 25-1035, § 23, 12-2-25; Ord. No. 09-597, § 73, 1-6-09; Ord. No. 07-554, § 5(Exh. A(14)), 5-15-07; Ord. No. 06-523, § 3(Exh. A), 4-18-06; Ord. No. 05-486, § 3, 4-19-05; Ord. No. 99-342, § 5, 5-4-99; Ord. No. 95-235, § 4, 6-6-95. Code 2001 § 22-1604. Formerly 19.140.190.)
19.140.125 Comprehensive sign permit.
(1) Purpose. A comprehensive sign permit is provided as an alternative permitting method to obtaining individual sign permits for each sign in a given development. The purpose of the comprehensive sign permit is to allow for the consolidated review and permitting of multiple signs that are tailored to a specific development location, and which may, through the provisions of this section, vary from the general sign provisions and permit requirements of this chapter. The intent is to allow for a strategic approach to signage that prioritizes the visual communication of the project, efficiency of permitting, and consistency and overall compliance with the city’s sign code.
(2) General requirements. A property owner or their representative may submit a comprehensive sign permit application for any subject property designated by the city’s comprehensive plan as either commercial or mixed use.
(3) Application information. Applications for comprehensive sign permits shall be submitted on forms provided by the permit center and shall be accompanied by the following:
(a) A narrative describing the proposal, including, but not limited to, the following information:
(i) The sign design concept or approach.
(ii) How the elements and design of the sign(s) promote and enhance overall visual communication and provide continuity throughout the site.
(iii) How the permit application addresses the seven evaluation criteria provided in FWRC subsection (5) of this section.
(iv) How the proposed sign sizes and locations have been optimized for the benefit of the overall site tenants, employees, and visitors.
(v) Why the requested departures from code, if any, support the proposed visual communication approach.
(b) A site or key plan including:
(i) A to-scale plan for the property showing all buildings, adjacent streets, parking and landscaped areas.
(ii) Sign locations and orientations.
(iii) Building-mounted and freestanding sign elevations (exterior views of all sides), including dimensions and details about materials, colors, and mounting methods.
(iv) A sign table keyed to the site plan. For each sign, identify the sign location(s), sign type, sign size(s), total number of signs by type, total number of overall signs for the application, and total square footage of all signs included in the application.
(v) Sign lighting.
(4) Review process. The city will review and render a decision on a comprehensive sign permit using process II (Chapter 19.60 FWRC).
(5) Review criteria. The city may approve a permit application submitted under this section if all of the following criteria are met:
(a) Sign design has been coordinated as demonstrated by the fact that all proposed signs share certain design features, materials and/or colors, and demonstrate a designed relationship with on-site buildings.
(b) The applicant, through the required narrative, has provided a compelling basis for approving the application.
(c) Lighting is used to enhance sign legibility.
(d) The aggregate of the sign area for all of the site signage does not exceed that allowed for standard separate submittals by more than 20 percent in total.
(e) The sign area of any single sign included in the application shall not exceed that allowed as a separate permit submittal by more than 25 percent.
(f) The height of any single sign shall not exceed that allowed as a separate permit submittal by more than 20 percent and no more than two signs on the subject property shall exceed standard sign height.
(g) No proposed sign shall be in conflict with FWRC 19.140.072(2).
(6) Permit amendment. A comprehensive sign permit may be modified as either a major or minor amendment, as provided below:
(a) Minor amendment. A minor amendment may be approved through process I (Chapter 19.55 FWRC), if the amendment meets all of the following criteria:
(i) The modification does not propose sign materials inconsistent with those provided for the permit approval;
(ii) The proposed modification is consistent with the purpose of this chapter and section; and
(iii) The permit has not been modified through a minor amendment within the previous two years.
(b) Major modification. Modification requests that do not meet the provisions of subsection (6)(a) of this section shall be deemed a major modification and will be reviewed under process II (Chapter 19.60 FWRC).
(7) Binding effect. Following the approval of a comprehensive sign permit, no signs other than iconic signs shall be erected, placed, painted, installed, or otherwise permitted by the city on the subject property, except for those in conformance with said permit. The permit is binding for both existing tenants and future owners/tenants until it is terminated in accordance with subsection (8) of this section.
(8) Termination of permit. The property owner of property subject to a comprehensive sign permit may request withdrawal and termination of an effective comprehensive sign permit. The request must be submitted in writing to the permit center. Prior to the city approving a withdrawal and termination, the property owner must submit to the city for approval, a plan to remove or modify all signs approved by the comprehensive sign permit that are nonconforming under the then-applicable code. Once the city has approved the plan to remove or modify all such signs, and the necessary measures identified by the city have been completed, the comprehensive sign permit shall be terminated by the city. At time of termination, all remaining signs subject to the former comprehensive sign permit shall be considered legally permitted and conforming by the city.
(Ord. No. 25-1035, § 24, 12-2-25; Ord. No. 07-554, § 5(Exh. A(14)), 5-15-07; Ord. No. 05-486, § 3, 4-19-05; Ord. No. 95-235, § 4, 6-6-95. Code 2001 § 22-1605. Formerly 19.140.200.)
Cross references: Signs in parks and recreation areas restricted, FWRC 4.05.350; nonconformance, Chapter 19.30 FWRC; required screening for rooftop appurtenances, FWRC 19.110.070; sight distance requirements at intersections, FWRC 19.135.300 et seq.; district regulations, FWRC Title 19, Division VI; supplementary district regulations, FWRC Title 19, Division VII.