Chapter 18.180 SIGN STANDARDS

Chapter 18.180
SIGN STANDARDS

Sections:

18.180.010 General.

18.180.020 Agricultural.

18.180.030 Residential.

18.180.040 Multiple-family residential.

18.180.050 Agricultural commercial, university, institutional and neighborhood commercial.

18.180.060 Downtown commercial.

18.180.070 General commercial.

18.180.080 Highway commercial.

18.180.090 Industrial.

18.180.010 General.

This sign standards section applies to the following zoning districts: PR, AG, AC, ER, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, TR, LR, MH, UV, IS, NC, DC, C1, C2, HC, I1, I2, I3, HI.

The intent of the sign standards is to accomplish the goals of the Angola Comprehensive Plan; to regulate time, place, and manner characteristics of signs; to avoid the unnecessary proliferation of signs; to provide businesses with appropriate identification; to create a consistent streetscape; to maintain and enhance the aesthetics of the city; to eliminate potential hazards to motorists and pedestrians resulting from sign location, excessive distraction and clutter; and to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of zoning jurisdiction of the City of Angola. The following standards apply:

(A) Freedom of Speech. Any permanent sign or standard temporary sign permitted by the sign standards may be used for freedom of speech purposes for any length of time.

(B) Permits.

(1) Improvement Location Permit. An improvement location permit shall be required for all signs located, erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, or altered unless otherwise specified in this section.

(2) State Permit. All signs proposed to be located along a state-owned interstate or highway shall obtain the proper state sign permit or written authorization from the Indiana Department of Transportation prior to seeking an improvement location permit.

(3) Easement Holder Approval. All signs proposed to be located within an easement shall obtain written approval from the easement holder for the proposed sign prior to seeking an improvement location permit. For example, a sign proposed within a county legal drain easement shall obtain written approval from the County Drainage Board before applying for an improvement location permit.

(1) Home Businesses. Signs associated with a home business shall be exempt from the sign standards, but shall comply with the standards in AMC 18.160.220 through 18.160.240, Home business standards.

(2) Lighting Standards. When illumination of signs is permitted by this chapter, all illumination and lighting associated with signs shall meet the glare, light trespass, and other standards in AMC 18.160.250, Lighting standards.

(D) Exempt Items. The following items shall be exempt from the sign standards because they are not considered signs and/or are not considered a commercial message (freedom of speech). Therefore, these items are exempt from obtaining an improvement location permit as a sign.

(1) Flags. A flag, pennant, or insignia of any nation, state, city, or other political unit. However, when a flag, pennant, or insignia of any nation, state, city, or other political unit is used as an integral component of a commercial message, it shall comply with the sign standards for the applicable zoning district. (For example, an American flag integrated into a corporation’s brand or logo.)

(2) Outdoor Scoreboard. An outdoor scoreboard used in conjunction with a legally established sport field. However, when the scoreboard is visible from a public street and contains a commercial message, it shall comply with the sign standards for the applicable zoning district.

(3) Addresses. Posting of a street address on a mailbox, building, or other prominent location to provide adequate property identification. However, when a street address is used as a commercial message or is disproportionately large, it shall comply with the sign standards for the applicable zoning district. (For example, the numbers in an address being illustrated with ladders and slides for a store selling children’s play sets, or a commercial property that brands itself by its address and wants its address displayed using numbers six feet tall.)

(4) Public Safety Message. Posting of a public safety or private property message; provided, that no individual posting exceeds the maximum area permitted for a standard temporary sign in the applicable zoning district or four square feet, whichever is greater. (For example, “Beware of Dog,” “Private Property,” “No Trespassing,” “Gas Line,” “Weight Limit,” “Video Surveillance,” and “No Turnaround.”)

(5) Operational Limitations or Information. An outdoor posting of operational limitations and information provided the posting is no larger than necessary for the intended reader, with an absolute limit of four square feet. (For example, hours of operation, admittance requirements, “Employees Only,” “Men’s Restroom,” “Women’s Restroom,” “Visitor Parking,” and “No Deliveries.”)

(6) Required Postings. Messages required by a local agency, state agency, state law, federal agency, federal law, public utility or utility regulated by the government, provided the area of the message and height of posting be the minimum size required by the agency or law. (For example, a gas pipeline marker).

(7) Indoor Commercial Messages. Commercial messages displayed inside a building that cannot be viewed legibly by pedestrians or drivers outside the building. (For example, a commercial message on a scoreboard inside a gymnasium, a wall clock inside a restaurant with a product name and logo, or a large banner with an image of a product mounted on the wall of a retail store.)

(8) Minuscule Commercial Messages. Minuscule commercial messages displayed on or near a primary entrance provided that the area of each minuscule commercial message does not exceed 30 square inches and the cumulative area of all minuscule commercial messages does not exceed 240 square inches per primary entrance. (For example, “Visa,” “Master Card,” “Diner’s Club,” “ATM,” and corporate logos.)

(9) Religious Symbols. Symbol associated with a religion. However, when a religious symbol is used as an integral component of a commercial message, it shall comply with the sign standards for the applicable zoning district. (For example, a Christian cross integrated into a Christian bookstore’s brand or logo.)

(10) Holiday Decorations. Decoration or display associated with a nationally recognized holiday. However, when holiday decorations are used as an integral component of a commercial message, it shall comply with the sign standards for the applicable zoning district. (For example, Christmas tree lights integrated on the façade of a retail store that sells artificial Christmas trees and decorations.)

(11) Murals. Any murals.

(12) Political Campaign Signs. Political campaign signs; provided, that the sign area and duration standards for each sign do not exceed the sign area and duration standards applicable to temporary signs for the applicable zoning district, or if a temporary sign standard does not exist in the applicable zoning district the permanent ground sign maximum sign area shall be used. No limit of quantity shall apply.

(E) Prohibited Signs.

(1) Types.

(a) Animated. Signs that gain attention through animation shall not be permitted, including any of the following:

(i) Flashing signs.

(ii) Signs that emit audible sound, odor, or visible matter.

(iii) Signs that have blinking, flashing, or fluttering lights; or changing light intensity, brightness, or color; or that give such illusion.

(iv) Signs that shoot laser light, cast intense or visible light beams, or cast laser or projector-created light images onto the ground, sidewalk, wall or other visible surface.

(b) Vehicle Signs. Vehicles with signs greater than eight square feet in cumulative area shall not be permitted to be parked for the primary purpose of displaying the sign. Prohibited vehicle signs shall not be construed to include vehicles with signs on them that:

(i) Are lawfully parked overnight or during nonbusiness hours in a discreet location.

(ii) Are making deliveries, sales calls, transporting persons or property, or customary practices relating to operating the business.

(iii) Are used in conjunction with customary construction operations on a construction site.

(c) Lights. Strobe lights, search lights, beacons, or any light or lights that rapidly flash, project light in visible beams skyward, or project light horizontally in a circle shall not be permitted regardless if the light is part of or independent of a sign.

(d) Signs With Moving or Movable Parts. Signs or devices with visibly moving parts, including humans holding or acting as signs, shall not be permitted.

(F) Prohibited Location.

(1) Prohibited. Signs, regardless of type, shall not be permitted in any of the following locations:

(a) Right-of-Way. Signs shall not be permitted in any right-of-way unless authorized by the Board of Public Works and Safety, except as specified in AMC 18.180.060, Downtown commercial.

(b) Poles. Signs shall not be permitted on any traffic control device, street sign, construction sign, or utility pole.

(d) Trees. Signs shall not be permitted to be attached to any tree, shrub, or other natural object.

(e) Benches. Signs shall not be permitted to be attached to or integrated into any bench.

(f) Towers. Signs shall not be permitted to be attached to or integrated into any telecommunication antennas, telecommunication tower, television antennas, or similar towers.

(g) Roofs. Signs shall not be permitted to be attached to or be perceived to be attached to the roof of a structure. This provision includes signs integrated into the roofing material.

(h) Fire Safety Obstruction. Signs shall not be permitted on a fire escape or in a manner that substantially blocks view from the right-of-way to a fire door.

(i) Obstructs Circulation. Signs that obstruct or interfere with internal or external safe movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic shall not be permitted.

(j) Artificial Elevation. Artificially altering the elevation of the ground to improve the height or visibility of a sign shall not be permitted. Likewise, increasing the height of a wall or creating a parapet wall to improve the visibility of a sign shall not be permitted.

(k) Vision Clearance. Signs shall not be permitted in areas prohibited by AMC 18.160.520, Vision clearance standards.

(G) Maintenance. All signs and sign components shall be kept in good repair and in safe, clean, and working condition. If landscaping is required around the base of a sign, it shall be maintained in living condition, consistent in character with the approval, and not overgrown.

(H) Sign Illumination. Any sign that is permitted to be internally or externally illuminated, or a sign which utilizes electronic changeable copy, shall be subject to the light trespass and glare regulations within the lighting standards. Also, when electronic changeable copy is permitted, it shall have a failsafe means to monitor ambient light and automatically dim the electronic message and sign face proportionately as the daylight is lost (e.g., during storms or nightfalls) and maintain that dimmed status until daylight returns. The maximum light from electronic changeable copy source during daylight hours in direct sunlight shall be 4,500 nits. The maximum light from electronic changeable copy source during night time hours shall be 500 nits. All lighted signs shall be at least 300 feet from any existing residential dwelling unit. [Ord. 1746-2023; Ord. 1352-2010; Ord. 1286-2008. UDO § 5.67.]

18.180.020 Agricultural.

This sign standards section applies to the following zoning district: AG. The following standards apply:

(A) Permanent Signs.

(1) Wall Signs. Wall signs shall be permitted provided the following conditions are met.

(a) Quantity. One wall sign shall be permitted.

(b) Sign Area. The wall sign area shall not exceed 25 square feet.

(c) Projection. The wall sign shall not project more than four inches from the face of the building to which it is attached.

(d) Illumination. The wall sign shall not be illuminated.

(B) Temporary Signs.

(1) Permits. Temporary signs shall be exempt from obtaining an improvement location permit, but shall comply with applicable standards.

(2) Location. Temporary signs shall be located a minimum of five feet from any right-of-way, edge of pavement, and curb associated with a street or driveway.

(3) Illumination. Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.

(4) Standard Temporary Signs. Standard temporary signs shall be permitted provided the following conditions are met:

(a) Type. A standard temporary sign shall be a yard sign. (Examples of standard temporary signs include sale of property, garage sale, and supporting high school teams.)

(b) Quantity. One standard temporary sign shall be permitted for each street the lot fronts. However, no two standard temporary signs shall be closer than 80 feet to one another.

(d) Height Above Ground. No part of a standard temporary sign shall be more than four feet above the ground.

(e) Duration. A standard temporary sign may stay in place for the duration of the temporary event. The standard temporary sign may be put in place up to five days prior to the temporary event. All standard temporary signs shall be taken down within seven days after the standard temporary sign’s purpose no longer exists.

(5) Special Temporary Signs. Special temporary signs shall be permitted provided the following conditions are met:

(a) Type. Special temporary signs shall include inflatables, banners, streamers, posters, pennants, and the like.

(b) Quantity. One special temporary sign shall be permitted per lot.

(d) Duration. A special temporary sign may stay in place for seven continuous days, but no lot shall have special temporary signs for more than 14 total days in any calendar year.

(6) Temporary Marker Signs. Temporary marker signs shall only be permitted on a lot having 300 feet or more of street frontage, provided the following conditions are met:

(a) Type. Temporary marker signs shall be yard signs. (An example of a temporary marker sign includes seed signs.)

(b) Quantity. Up to 30 temporary marker signs shall be permitted per lot.

(d) Height Above Ground. No part of a temporary marker sign shall be more than eight feet above the ground.

(e) Duration. A temporary marker sign may stay in place for the duration of the temporary event (e.g., planting through harvest). All temporary marker signs shall be taken down within seven days after the temporary marker sign’s purpose no longer exists. [Ord. 1746-2023; Ord. 1352-2010; Ord. 1286-2008. UDO § 5.68.]

18.180.030 Residential.

This sign standards section applies to the following zoning districts: ER, R1, R2, R3, TR, LR. The following standards apply:

(A) Permanent Signs. Permanent signs shall not be permitted.

(B) Temporary Signs. Temporary signs shall be permitted as follows:

(1) Permits. Temporary signs shall be exempt from obtaining an improvement location permit, but shall comply with applicable standards.

(2) Location. Temporary signs shall be located a minimum of five feet from any right-of-way, edge of pavement, and curb associated with a street or driveway.

(3) Illumination. Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.

(4) Standard Temporary Signs. Standard temporary signs shall be permitted provided all of the following conditions are met:

(a) Type. A standard temporary sign shall be a yard sign. (Examples of standard temporary signs include sale of property, garage sale, and supporting high school teams.)

(b) Quantity. One standard temporary sign shall be permitted for lots with frontage on one street. Two standard temporary signs shall be permitted for lots with frontage on two or more streets if they have a minimum of 300 feet of combined street frontage. However, no two standard temporary signs shall be closer than 80 feet to one another.

(d) Height Above Ground. No part of a standard temporary sign shall be more than four feet above the ground.

18.180.040 Multiple-family residential.

This sign standards section applies to the following zoning districts: R4, R5, MH.

(A) Permanent Signs. Permanent signs shall be permitted as follows:

(1) Entry Feature Signs. Entry feature signs shall be permitted provided the following conditions are met:

(a) An entry feature sign for a development with less than 20 dwelling units or dwelling sites shall meet the following conditions:

(i) Type. The entry feature sign shall be a ground sign and may be double-sided.

(ii) Quantity. One entry feature sign shall be permitted per development.

(iii) Sign Area. The sign area of the entry feature sign shall not exceed eight square feet.

(iv) Height Above Ground. No part of an entry feature sign shall be more than four feet above the ground.

(v) Location. The entry feature sign shall be located a minimum of five feet from any right-of-way, edge of pavement, and curb associated with a street or driveway.

(vi) Illumination. The entry feature sign shall not be illuminated.

(vii) Materials. The sign shall be wood, metal, masonry, or other durable materials, and both sides of the entry feature sign shall be finished using the same materials. Landscaping of the entry feature sign is encouraged.

(viii) Maintenance. The entry feature sign shall be maintained by the property owner, an owners’ association, or similar legal entity.

(b) An entry feature sign for a development with 20 or more dwelling units or dwelling sites shall meet the following conditions:

(i) Type. The entry feature sign shall be a ground sign and shall be single-sided.

(ii) Quantity. Two entry feature signs shall be permitted at the main entrance of the development. An additional two entry feature signs shall be permitted if the development has a second vehicular entrance and has 1,000 feet of combined street frontage.

(iii) Sign Area. The sign area for a single entry feature sign shall not exceed 25 square feet for developments with less than 60 dwelling units or dwelling sites; or 40 square feet for developments with 60 or more dwelling units.

(iv) Height Above Ground. No part of an entry feature sign shall be more than six feet above the ground.

(v) Location. The entry feature sign shall be located a minimum of five feet from any right-of-way, edge of pavement, and curb associated with a street or driveway.

(vi) Illumination. The entry feature sign may be illuminated by exterior ground lighting.

(vii) Materials. Supporting apparatuses of an entry feature sign shall be at least 50 percent brick, stone, or other masonry material. The back side of entry feature signs shall also be finished using the same materials to match the front of the sign. Landscaping of entry feature signs is encouraged.

(viii) Maintenance. Entry feature signs shall be maintained by the property owner, an owners’ association, or similar legal entity.

(B) Temporary Signs.

(1) Permits. Temporary signs shall be exempt from obtaining an improvement location permit, but shall comply with all applicable standards.

(2) Location. Temporary signs shall be located a minimum of five feet from any right-of-way, edge of pavement, and curb associated with a street or driveway.

(3) Illumination. Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.

(4) Standard Temporary Signs. Standard temporary signs shall be permitted provided the following conditions are met:

(a) Type. Standard temporary signs shall be yard signs. (Examples of standard temporary signs include sale of property, garage sale, and supporting high school teams.)

(b) Quantity.

(i) Per Development. One standard temporary sign shall be permitted for developments with frontage on one street. Two standard temporary signs shall be permitted for developments with frontage on two or more streets and 300 feet or more of combined street frontage. However, no two standard temporary signs shall be closer than 80 feet to one another.

(ii) Per Dwelling Site. One standard temporary sign shall be permitted for each dwelling site provided the regulations of the development permit such a sign.

(d) Height Above Ground. No part of a standard temporary sign shall be more than four feet above the ground.

(5) Special Temporary Signs. Special temporary signs shall be permitted provided the following conditions are met:

(a) Type. Special temporary signs shall include inflatables, banners, streamers, posters, pennants, and the like.

(b) Quantity. One special temporary sign shall be permitted per development.

(d) Duration. A special temporary sign may stay in place for seven continuous days, but no more than 30 total days in any calendar year. [Ord. 1746-2023; Ord. 1352-2010; Ord. 1286-2008. UDO § 5.70.]

18.180.050 Agricultural commercial, university, institutional and neighborhood commercial.

This sign standards section applies to the following zoning districts: PR, AC, UV, IS, NC. The following standards shall apply:

(A) Project Applicability.

(1) Single-Tenant Building.

(a) Permanent Signs. Wall, ground, awning, window, drive-up menu, display board, and directional device signs shall be permitted for single-tenant buildings provided the conditions specified for single-tenant buildings are met, and the cumulative square footage of all permanent signs does not exceed one square foot of sign area per lineal foot of front façade, or 150 square feet, whichever is less.

(b) Temporary Signs. Standard temporary and special temporary signs shall be permitted for single-tenant buildings provided the conditions specified for single-tenant buildings are met.

(2) Multiple-Tenant Building.

(a) Permanent Signs. Wall, gateway, awning, window, drive-up menu, display board, and directional device signs shall be permitted for multiple-tenant buildings provided the conditions specified for multiple-tenant buildings are met, and the cumulative square footage of all permanent signs does not exceed one square foot of sign area per lineal foot of front façade.

(b) Temporary Signs. Standard temporary and special temporary signs shall be permitted for multiple-tenant buildings provided the conditions specified for multiple-tenant buildings are met.

(B) Permanent Signs. Permanent signs shall be permitted as follows:

(1) Wall Signs. Wall signs shall be permitted on single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings provided the following conditions are met. All wall signs shall count toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

Wall Signs	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	1 per side of building, not to exceed 3	1 per tenant space
Maximum Sign Area	1 square foot per lineal foot of front façade; maximum of 65 square feet	1 square foot per lineal foot of front façade; maximum of 40 square feet
Changeable Copy Ratio	50% of the sign area may be changeable copy	50% of the sign area may be changeable copy
Maximum Projection from Building	8 inches	8 inches

(a) Changeable Copy. If changeable copy is used, it shall be an integrated component of the sign and shall only include cyclical or static messages, regardless if the sign is capable of flashing messages.

(b) Illumination. Wall signs on single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings may be illuminated internally or by externally mounted lights.

(c) Multiple-Tenant Building Consistency. The sign envelope that tenants may use and the regulations to maintain consistent sign appearance shall be identified during the permitting process. The sign envelope shall not exceed 150 percent of the allowable wall sign area for each tenant space.

(2) Ground Signs. Ground signs shall be permitted on single-tenant buildings provided the following conditions are met. (See subsection (B)(3) of this section, Gateway Signs, for multiple-tenant buildings). All ground signs shall be counted toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

Ground Sign	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	1; or 2 for corner lots with a minimum of 150 feet of combined street frontage	not permitted
Maximum Sign Area	1 square foot per lineal foot of front façade; maximum of 36 square feet	not permitted
Changeable Copy Ratio	80% of sign area may be changeable copy	not permitted
Height above Ground	6 feet maximum	not permitted

(a) Double-Sided. If a ground sign has two identical sides, back to back, only one side’s area counts toward the maximum cumulative square footage.

(b) Location. A ground sign shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from any existing or proposed right-of-way, edge of pavement, and curb associated with a street or driveway; and a ground sign shall be set back 10 feet from all property lines.

(c) Sign Separation. When two ground signs are permitted on the same lot, they shall be 70 feet or more from one another and located along different street frontages.

(d) Changeable Copy. If changeable copy is used, it shall be an integrated component of the sign and shall only include cyclical or static messages, regardless if the sign is capable of flashing messages.

(e) Illumination. A ground sign may be illuminated internally or by externally mounted ground lighting.

(3) Gateway Signs. Gateway signs shall be permitted for multiple-tenant buildings that have a minimum of six tenants, a minimum of 12,000 square feet of main floor area, and provided the following conditions are met. (See subsection (B)(2) of this section, Ground Signs, for single-tenant buildings). All gateway signs shall be counted toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

Gateway Sign	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	not permitted	1
Maximum Overall Sign Area	not permitted	½ square foot per lineal foot of each tenant’s front façade; maximum of 54 square feet
Maximum Tenant Sign Area	not permitted	18 square feet
Changeable Copy Ratio	not permitted	50% of sign area may be changeable copy
Height above Ground	not permitted	6 feet maximum

(a) Double-Sided. If a gateway sign has two identical sides, back to back, only one side’s area counts toward the maximum cumulative square footage.

(b) Location. A gateway sign shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from any existing or proposed right-of-way, edge of pavement, and curb associated with a street or driveway; and a gateway sign shall be set back 10 feet from all property lines.

(c) Changeable Copy. If changeable copy is used, it shall be an integrated component of the sign and shall only include cyclical or static messages, regardless if the sign is capable of flashing messages.

(d) Illumination. A gateway sign may be illuminated internally or by exterior mounted ground lighting.

(4) Awning Signs. Awning signs shall be permitted on single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings provided the following conditions are met. All awning signs shall be counted toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

Awning Sign	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	2	1 per tenant
Maximum Sign Area	20 square feet total	20 square feet per tenant
Maximum Projection from Building	6 feet	6 feet

(a) Illumination. Awning signs on single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings may be illuminated with externally mounted lights, but shall not be illuminated with backlighting.

(5) Window Signs. Window signs shall be permitted on single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings provided the following conditions are met. All window signs shall be counted toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

Window Sign	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	no limit	no limit
Maximum Sign Area	20 square feet per window	20 square feet per window
Height above Ground	14 feet maximum	14 feet maximum

(6) Drive-Up Menu Sign. Drive-up menu signs shall be permitted for single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings provided the lot has a permitted, operable, and in-use drive-up window and provided the following conditions are met. Drive-up window menu signs shall not count toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

Drive-Up Window Menu Sign	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	2	1 per tenant with a drive-up window
Maximum Sign Area	20 square feet total	20 square feet total
Height above Ground	7 feet maximum	7 feet maximum

(a) Design. A drive-up menu sign shall be single-sided.

(b) Location. A drive-up menu sign shall be located in the drive-up window lane, and the sign face shall not be conspicuously visible from the right-of-way.

(7) Display Board Signs. Display board signs shall be permitted on single-tenant and multiple-tenant buildings provided the following conditions are met. (Examples of display board signs include permanently affixed bulletin boards or encased display boards for posting of menus, specials, events, performances, and other temporary postings.) Display board signs shall be counted toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

Display Board Signs	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	1	1 per tenant
Maximum Sign Area	40 square feet	20 square feet per tenant
Height above Ground	7 feet maximum	7 feet maximum

(a) Design. The display board sign shall be framed with wood, metal, or other durable material and be permanently attached to the building; or be a designated window on the building.

(b) Postings. Postings on the display board sign shall not exceed the size of the display board sign. Postings shall not be required to obtain any type of permit.

(8) Directional Device Signs. Directional device signs shall be permitted for single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings provided the following conditions are met. Directional device signs shall not count toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

(a) Directional device signs may only be used to indicate vehicular points of entry or exit.

(b) Directional device signs shall not exceed three square feet in area per side per entrance. Up to 40 percent of the sign area may be a corporate logo.

(d) Directional device signs may be internally illuminated, but shall not be illuminated with externally mounted lights.

(e) Directional device signs shall not interfere with safe vehicular or pedestrian traffic circulation, obstruct the view of drivers entering or exiting, or be placed within a right-of-way.

(f) No more than two directional device signs shall be used per street frontage, and no more than four directional device signs shall be used per lot.

(9) Wayfinding System Signs. Wayfinding systems may be permitted, in place of directional device signs, for large institutions that encompass multiple lots or many buildings, provided the following conditions are met. Wayfinding systems shall not count toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

(a) Wayfinding systems shall be used to direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic to specific destinations.

(b) Wayfinding systems shall be required to have signs of consistent size, scale, and appearance.

(c) Proposals for wayfinding systems shall be reviewed and approved at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may take into account the need for the wayfinding system, the size and complexity of the development, quantity and location of signs, number of entrances and exits, and the appearance of signs.

(C) Temporary Signs. Any combination of standard temporary and special temporary signs shall be permitted for single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings provided the following conditions are met:

(1) Permits. Temporary signs shall be exempt from obtaining an improvement location permit, but shall comply with applicable standards.

(2) Location. Temporary signs shall be located a minimum of five feet from any right-of-way, edge of pavement, and curb associated with a street or driveway.

(3) Illumination. Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.

(4) Standard Temporary Signs. Standard temporary signs shall be permitted provided the following conditions are met. The following conditions apply to single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings unless otherwise specified:

(a) Type. A standard temporary sign shall be a yard sign or a window panel. (Examples of standard temporary signs include sale of property, special sale, and special offer signs.)

(b) Quantity.

(i) Single-Tenant Buildings. One standard temporary sign shall be permitted for each lot, except for corner lots. Two standard temporary signs shall be permitted for corner lots that have 150 feet or more of combined street frontage. However, standard temporary signs shall be located at least 80 feet from one another.

(ii) Multiple-Tenant Buildings. One standard temporary sign shall be permitted for each tenant.

(d) Height Above Ground. No part of a standard temporary sign shall be more than five feet above the ground unless the standard temporary sign is in a first floor window.

(5) Special Temporary Signs. Special temporary signs shall be permitted provided the following conditions are met. The following conditions apply to single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings unless otherwise specified:

(a) Type. Special temporary signs shall include inflatables, banners, streamers, posters, pennants, yard signs, window panels, sandwich boards, self-standing signs, and the like. (Examples of special temporary signs include “now hiring” banner and “welcome home” sign.)

(b) Quantity.

(i) Single-Tenant Buildings. One special temporary sign shall be permitted at any one time for a lot.

(ii) Multiple-Tenant Buildings. One special temporary sign shall be permitted for each tenant.

(d) Duration. A special temporary sign may stay in place for seven continuous days, no more than four times in any calendar year.

(e) Disqualification. Any lot with a permanent sign with changeable copy shall not qualify for a special temporary sign. [Ord. 1746-2023; Ord. 1352-2010; Ord. 1286-2008. UDO § 5.71.]

18.180.060 Downtown commercial.

This sign standards section applies to the following zoning districts: DC. The following standards shall apply:

(A) Project Applicability.

(1) Single-Tenant Building.

(a) Permanent Signs. Wall, ground, awning, window, drive-up menu, display board, and directional device signs shall be permitted for single-tenant buildings provided the conditions specified for single-tenant buildings are met, and the cumulative square footage of all permanent signs does not exceed two square feet of sign area per lineal foot of front façade, or 150 square feet, whichever is less.

(b) Temporary Signs. Standard temporary and special temporary signs shall be permitted for single-tenant buildings provided the conditions specified for single-tenant buildings are met.

(2) Multiple-Tenant Building.

(a) Permanent Signs. Wall, gateway, awning, window, drive-up menu, display board, and directional device signs shall be permitted for multiple-tenant buildings provided the conditions specified for multiple-tenant buildings are met, and the cumulative square footage of all permanent signs does not exceed two square feet of sign area per lineal foot of front façade.

(b) Temporary Signs. Standard temporary and special temporary signs shall be permitted for multiple-tenant buildings provided the conditions specified for multiple-tenant buildings are met.

(B) Permanent Signs. Permanent signs shall be permitted as follows:

Wall Signs	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	1 per side of building, not to exceed 3	1 per tenant space
Maximum Sign Area	2 square feet of sign area per lineal foot of front façade; maximum of 85 square feet on front façade and 25 square feet each on side or rear façades	2 square feet of sign area per lineal foot of front tenant façade; maximum of 60 square feet per tenant on front façade and 25 square feet per tenant each on side or rear façades
Changeable Copy Ratio	not permitted	not permitted
Maximum Projection from Building	8 inches	8 inches

(a) Changeable Copy. Changeable copy shall not be permitted.

(b) Illumination. Wall signs on single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings may be illuminated internally or by externally mounted lights.

(2) Projecting Signs. Projecting signs shall be permitted on single-tenant and multiple-tenant buildings provided the following conditions are met. All projecting signs shall be counted toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

Projecting Sign	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	1; or 2 for corner buildings	1 per each tenant space with 20 lineal feet of front façade
Maximum Sign Area	20 square feet total	14 square feet per tenant sign
Changeable Copy Ratio	not permitted	not permitted
Height above Ground	8 feet minimum; 14 feet maximum	8 feet minimum; 14 feet maximum

(a) Double-Sided. If a projecting sign has two identical sides, back to back, only one side’s area counts toward the maximum cumulative square footage.

(b) Location. A projecting sign shall be located within 10 feet of the center of the primary entrance.

(c) Projection. Projecting signs and all supporting apparatuses of projecting signs shall not project more than eight feet from the building façade. However, a projecting sign shall be at least two feet from a curb or driving surface. In some cases, a projecting sign may encroach in the right-of-way which is owned by the Board of Public Works and Safety. The Board of Public Works and Safety generally approves these encroachments, but reserves the right to deny any encroachment into the right-of-way.

(d) Sign Separation. No two projecting signs shall be within 20 feet of one another.

(e) Changeable Copy. Changeable copy shall not be permitted.

(f) Illumination. A projecting sign may be illuminated by externally mounted lighting.

(3) Awning Signs. Awning signs shall be permitted on single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings provided the following conditions are met. All awning signs shall be counted toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

Awning Sign	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	2	1 per tenant
Maximum Sign Area	20 square feet total	20 square feet per tenant

(a) Illumination. Awning signs on single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings may be illuminated with externally mounted lights, but shall not be illuminated with backlighting.

(b) Projection. Awning signs and all parts of an awning shall not project more than six feet from the building façade. However, an awning shall be at least two feet from a curb or driving surface. In some cases, an awning may encroach into the right-of-way which is controlled by the Board of Public Works and Safety. The Board of Public Works and Safety generally approves these encroachments, but reserves the right to deny any encroachment into the right-of-way.

(4) Window Signs. Window signs shall be permitted on single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings provided the following conditions are met. All window signs shall be counted toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

Window Sign	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	no limit	no limit
Maximum Sign Area	20 square feet per window	20 square feet per window
Height above Ground	14 feet maximum	14 feet maximum

(5) Display Board Signs. Display board signs shall be permitted on single-tenant and multiple-tenant buildings provided the following conditions are met. (Examples of display board signs include permanently affixed bulletin boards or encased display boards for posting of menus, specials, events, performances, and other temporary postings.) Display board signs shall be counted toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

Display Board Sign	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	1	1 per tenant
Maximum Sign Area	40 square feet	20 square feet per tenant
Height above Ground	7 feet maximum	7 feet maximum

(a) Design. The display board sign shall be framed with wood, metal, or other durable material and be permanently attached to the building; or be a designated window on the building.

(b) Postings. Postings on the display board sign shall not exceed the size of the display board sign. Postings shall not be required to obtain any type of permit.

(6) Tenant Listing Sign. A tenant listing sign shall be permitted for a multiple-tenant building that has tenant spaces on upper floors and a common lobby or stairway. Tenant listing signs shall be counted toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

Tenant Listing Sign	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	not permitted	1 per common lobby or stairway leading to upper floor tenant spaces
Maximum Sign Area	not permitted	6 square feet per sign
Height above Ground	not permitted	7 feet maximum

(a) Location. The tenant listing sign shall be fully located within 10 feet of the primary entrance to the common lobby or stairway leading to upper floor tenant spaces.

(7) Directional Device Signs. Directional device signs shall be permitted for single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings provided the following conditions are met. Directional device signs shall not count toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

(a) Directional device signs may only be used to indicate vehicular points of entry or exit.

(b) Directional device signs shall not exceed three square feet in area per side per entrance. Up to 40 percent of the sign area may be a corporate logo.

(d) Directional device signs may be internally illuminated, but shall not be illuminated by externally mounted lights.

(e) Directional device signs shall not interfere with safe vehicular or pedestrian traffic circulation, obstruct the view of drivers entering or exiting, or be placed within a right-of-way.

(f) No more than two directional device signs shall be used per lot.

(1) Permits. Temporary signs shall be exempt from obtaining an improvement location permit, but shall comply with applicable standards.

(2) Location. Temporary signs shall be located on a public or private sidewalk or in a first floor window. However, the placement of a temporary sign shall not constrain a sidewalk to less than five feet of clear way for pedestrians and temporary signs located on a public sidewalk shall be taken inside each day at the close of business.

(3) Illumination. Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.

(a) Type. A standard temporary sign shall be a sandwich board, self-standing sign, or window panel. (Examples of standard temporary signs include sale of property, special sale, and special offer signs.)

(b) Quantity.

(ii) Multiple-Tenant Buildings. One standard temporary sign shall be permitted for each tenant.

(d) Height Above Ground. No part of a standard temporary sign shall be more than five feet above the ground unless the standard temporary sign is in a first floor window.

(a) Type. Special temporary signs shall include inflatables, banners, streamers, posters, pennants, window panels, sandwich boards, self-standing signs, and the like.

(b) Quantity.

(i) Single-Tenant Buildings. One special temporary sign shall be permitted per lot at any one time.

(ii) Multiple-Tenant Buildings. One special temporary sign shall be permitted for each tenant.

(d) Duration. A special temporary sign may stay in place for seven continuous days, no more than four times in any calendar year. [Ord. 1746-2023; Ord. 1352-2010; Ord. 1286-2008. UDO § 5.72.]

18.180.070 General commercial.

This sign standards section applies to the following zoning districts: C1, C2. The following standards shall apply:

(A) Project Applicability.

(1) Single-Tenant Building.

(a) Permanent Signs. Wall, ground, awning, window, drive-up menu, display board, and directional device signs shall be permitted for single-tenant buildings, provided the conditions specified for single-tenant buildings are met and the cumulative square footage of all permanent signs does not exceed two and one-half square feet of sign area per lineal foot of front façade.

(b) Temporary Signs. Standard temporary and special temporary signs shall be permitted for single-tenant buildings provided the conditions specified for single-tenant buildings are met.

(2) Multiple-Tenant Building.

(b) Temporary Signs. Standard temporary and special temporary signs shall be permitted for multiple-tenant buildings provided the conditions specified for multiple-tenant buildings are met.

(B) Permanent Signs. Permanent signs shall be permitted as follows:

Wall Signs	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	2 per façade, not to exceed 4	1 per tenant space
Maximum Sign Area	2 square feet per lineal foot of front façade; maximum of 200 square feet on front façade and 70 square feet on each other façade	2 square feet per lineal foot of tenant front façade; maximum of 150 square feet on front façade and 50 square feet on each other façade
Changeable Copy Ratio	50% of the sign area may be changeable copy	50% of the sign area may be changeable copy
Maximum Projection from Building	12 inches	12 inches

(b) Illumination. Wall signs on single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings may be illuminated internally or by externally mounted lights.

(2) Ground Signs. Ground signs shall be permitted on single-tenant buildings provided the following conditions are met. (See subsection (B)(3) of this section, Gateway Signs, for multiple-tenant buildings.) All ground signs shall be counted toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

Ground Sign	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	1; or 2 for corner lots with a minimum of 200 feet of combined street frontage	not permitted
Maximum Sign Area	1.5 square feet per lineal foot of front façade; maximum 120 square feet	not permitted
Changeable Copy Ratio	80% of sign area may be changeable copy	not permitted
Height above Ground	8 feet maximum	not permitted

(a) Double-Sided. If a ground sign has two identical sides, back to back, only one side’s area counts toward the maximum cumulative square footage.

(c) Sign Separation. When two ground signs are permitted on the same lot, they shall be 70 feet or more from one another and located along different street frontages.

(e) Illumination. A ground sign may be illuminated internally or by externally mounted ground lighting.

Gateway Sign	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	not permitted	1
Maximum Overall Sign Area	not permitted	1 square foot per lineal foot of front façade; maximum of 160 square feet
Maximum Tenant Sign Area	not permitted	50 square feet
Changeable Copy Ratio	not permitted	50% of sign area may be changeable copy
Height above Ground	not permitted	8 feet maximum

(a) Double-Sided. If a gateway sign has two identical sides, back to back, only one side’s area counts toward the maximum cumulative square footage.

(d) Illumination. A gateway sign may be illuminated internally or by externally mounted ground lighting.

Awning Sign	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	2	1 per tenant
Maximum Sign Area	40 square feet total	30 square feet per tenant
Maximum Projection from Building	6 feet	6 feet

(a) Illumination. Awning signs on single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings may be illuminated with externally mounted lights, but shall not be illuminated with backlighting.

Window Sign	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	no limit	no limit
Maximum Sign Area	30 square feet per window	30 square feet per window
Height above Ground	14 feet maximum	14 feet maximum

Drive-Up Window Menu Sign	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	2	1 per tenant with drive-up
Maximum Sign Area	30 square feet total	30 square feet per drive-up
Height above Ground	7 feet maximum	7 feet maximum

(a) Design. A drive-up menu sign shall be single-sided.

(b) Location. A drive-up menu sign shall be located in the drive-up window lane and the sign face shall not be conspicuously visible from the right-of-way.

(7) Display Board Signs. Display board signs shall be permitted on single-tenant and multiple-tenant buildings provided the following conditions are met. (Examples of display board signs include permanently affixed bulletin boards or encased display boards for menus, specials, events, performances, and other temporary postings.) Display board signs shall be counted toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

Display Board Signs	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	1	1 per tenant
Maximum Sign Area	50 square feet	20 square feet per tenant
Height above Ground	6 feet maximum	6 feet maximum

(a) Design. The display board sign shall be framed with wood, metal, or other durable material and be permanently attached to the single-tenant or multiple-tenant building; be a designated window on the single-tenant building; or consist of hardware permanently affixed to the single-tenant or multiple-tenant building for display of a consistent size posting.

(b) Postings. Postings on the display board sign shall not exceed the size of the display board sign. Postings shall not be required to obtain any type of permit.

(a) Directional device signs may only be used to indicate vehicular points of entry or exit.

(b) Directional device signs shall not exceed three square feet in area per side per entrance. Up to 40 percent of the sign area may be a corporate logo.

(d) Directional device signs may be internally illuminated, but shall not be illuminated with externally mounted lighting.

(e) Directional device signs shall not interfere with safe vehicular or pedestrian traffic circulation, obstruct the view of drivers entering or exiting, or be placed within a right-of-way.

(f) No more than two directional device signs shall be used per street frontage, and no more than four directional device signs shall be used per lot.

(9) Wayfinding System Signs. Wayfinding systems may be permitted, in place of directional device signs, for large developments that encompass multiple lots or many buildings, provided the following conditions are met. Wayfinding systems shall not count toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

(a) Wayfinding systems shall be used to direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic to specific destinations.

(b) Wayfinding systems shall be required to have signs of consistent size, scale, and appearance.

(1) Permits. Temporary signs shall be exempt from obtaining an improvement location permit, but shall comply with applicable standards.

(2) Location. Temporary signs shall be located a minimum of five feet from any right-of-way, edge of pavement, and curb associated with a street or driveway.

(3) Illumination. Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.

(a) Type. A standard temporary sign shall be a sandwich board, self-standing sign, yard sign or a window panel. (Examples of standard temporary signs include sale of property, special sale, and special offer signs.)

(b) Quantity.

(i) Single-Tenant Buildings. One standard temporary sign shall be permitted for each lot, except for corner lots. Two standard temporary signs shall be permitted for corner lots that have 200 feet or more of combined street frontage. However, standard temporary signs shall be located at least 80 feet from one another.

(ii) Multiple-Tenant Buildings. One standard temporary sign shall be permitted for each tenant.

(d) Height Above Ground. No part of a standard temporary sign shall be more than five feet above the ground unless the standard temporary sign is in a first floor window.

(b) Quantity.

(i) Single-Tenant Buildings. Two special temporary signs shall be permitted at any one time for a lot.

(ii) Multiple-Tenant Buildings. One special temporary sign shall be permitted for each tenant.

(d) Duration. A special temporary sign may stay in place for seven continuous days, no more than four times in any calendar year.

(e) Disqualification. Any lot with a permanent sign with changeable copy shall not qualify for a special temporary sign. [Ord. 1746-2023; Ord. 1352-2010; Ord. 1286-2008. UDO § 5.73.]

18.180.080 Highway commercial.

This sign standards section applies to the following zoning districts: HC. The following standards shall apply:

(A) Project Applicability.

(1) Single-Tenant Building.

(a) Permanent Signs. Wall, ground, awning, window, drive-up menu, display board, and directional device signs shall be permitted for single-tenant buildings provided the conditions specified for single-tenant buildings are met, and the cumulative square footage of all permanent signs does not exceed two and one-half square feet of sign area per lineal foot of front façade, or 350 square feet, whichever is less. A pole sign may also be permitted for single-tenant buildings provided the conditions specified are met.

(b) Temporary Signs. Standard temporary and special temporary signs shall be permitted for single-tenant buildings provided the conditions specified for single-tenant buildings are met.

(2) Multiple-Tenant Building.

(a) Permanent Signs. Wall, gateway, awning, window, drive-up menu, display board, and directional device signs shall be permitted for multiple-tenant buildings, provided the conditions specified for multiple-tenant buildings are met and the cumulative square footage of all permanent signs does not exceed two and one-half square feet of sign area per lineal foot of front façade, but no single tenant shall have more than 350 square feet of sign area. A pole sign may also be permitted for multiple-tenant buildings provided the conditions specified are met.

(b) Temporary Signs. Standard temporary and special temporary signs shall be permitted for multiple-tenant buildings provided the conditions specified for multiple-tenant buildings are met.

(B) Permanent Signs. Permanent signs shall be permitted as follows:

Wall Signs	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	2 per façade, not to exceed 4	1 per tenant space
Maximum Sign Area	2 square feet per lineal foot of front façade; maximum of 200 square feet on front façade and 70 square feet on other façades	2 square feet per lineal foot of front façade; maximum of 150 square feet on front façade and 50 square feet on other façades
Changeable Copy Ratio	50% of the sign area may be changeable copy	50% of the sign area may be changeable copy
Maximum Projection from Building	12 inches	12 inches

(b) Illumination. Wall signs on single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings may be illuminated internally or by externally mounted lights.

Ground Sign	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	1; or 2 for corner lots with a minimum of 200 feet of combined street frontage	not permitted
Maximum Sign Area	1.5 square feet per lineal foot of front façade; maximum 120 square feet	not permitted
Changeable Copy Ratio	80% of sign area may be changeable copy	not permitted
Height above Ground	8 feet maximum	not permitted

(a) Double-Sided. If a ground sign has two identical sides, back to back, only one side’s area counts toward the maximum cumulative square footage.

(c) Sign Separation. When two ground signs are permitted on the same lot, they shall be 70 feet or more from one another and located along different street frontages.

(e) Illumination. A ground sign may be illuminated internally or by externally mounted ground lighting.

(3) Gateway Signs. Gateway signs shall be permitted for multiple-tenant buildings that have a minimum of six tenants, a minimum of 12,000 square feet of main floor area, and provided the following conditions are met. (See subsection (B)(2) of this section, Ground Signs, for single-tenant buildings.) All gateway signs shall be counted toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

Gateway Sign	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	not permitted	1
Maximum Overall Sign Area	not permitted	1 square foot per lineal foot of front façade; maximum of 160 square feet
Maximum Tenant Sign Area	not permitted	50 square feet
Changeable Copy Ratio	not permitted	50% of sign area may be changeable copy
Height above Ground	not permitted	8 feet maximum

(a) Double-Sided. If a gateway sign has two identical sides, back to back, only one side’s area counts toward the maximum cumulative square footage.

(d) Illumination. A gateway sign may be illuminated internally or by exterior mounted ground lighting.

(4) Pole Signs. Pole signs shall be permitted for single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings provided the majority of the lot is within 500 feet of an interstate right-of-way, a primary structure exists on the lot, and the following conditions are met. Pole signs shall not be counted toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

(a) Quantity.

(i) Single-Tenant Building. One pole sign shall be permitted for each single-tenant building.

(ii) Multiple-Tenant Building. One pole sign shall be permitted for each multiple-tenant building.

(b) Sign Area and Sign Height. Pole signs for single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings shall meet the following sign area and height above the ground proportions. If a pole sign has identical sides, back to back, only one side’s area counts toward the sign area:

(i) Pole signs with a sign area of 150 square feet or less shall be at least 25 feet above the ground, but no part of the sign shall exceed 35 feet above the ground.

(ii) Pole signs with a sign area greater than 150 square feet but less than 200 square feet shall be at least 30 feet above the ground, but no part of the sign shall exceed 45 feet above the ground.

(iii) Pole signs with a sign area of 200 square feet or more shall be at least 40 feet above the ground, but no part of the sign shall exceed 50 feet above the ground.

(iv) A pole sign shall not have a sign area greater than 225 square feet.

(v) No part of a pole sign shall exceed 50 feet above the ground.

(c) Location. A pole sign shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from any existing or proposed right-of-way, edge of pavement, and curb associated with a street or driveway; and a pole sign shall be set back 20 feet from all property lines.

(d) Changeable Copy. Up to 50 percent of the sign area of a pole sign on a single-tenant building or a multiple-tenant building may be changeable copy. If changeable copy is used, it shall be an integrated component of the sign and shall only include cyclical or static messages, regardless if the sign is capable of flashing messages.

(e) Illumination. A pole sign may be illuminated internally, but shall not be illuminated by externally mounted lights.

(5) Awning Signs. Awning signs shall be permitted on single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings provided the following conditions are met. All awning signs shall be counted toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

Awning Sign	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	2	1 per tenant
Maximum Sign Area	40 square feet total	30 square feet per tenant
Maximum Projection from Building	6 feet	6 feet

(a) Illumination. Awning signs on single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings may be illuminated with externally mounted lights, but shall not be illuminated with backlighting.

(6) Window Signs. Window signs shall be permitted on single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings provided the following conditions are met. All window signs shall be counted toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

Window Sign	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	no limit	no limit
Maximum Sign Area	30 square feet per window	30 square feet per window
Height above Ground	14 feet maximum	14 feet maximum

(7) Drive-Up Menu Sign. Drive-up menu signs shall be permitted for single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings provided the lot has a permitted, operable, and in-use drive-up window and provided the following conditions are met. Drive-up window menu signs shall not count toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

Drive-Up Window Menu Sign	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	2	1 per tenant with drive-up window
Maximum Sign Area	30 square feet total	30 square feet per drive-up window
Height above Ground	7 feet maximum	7 feet maximum

(a) Design. A drive-up menu sign shall be single-sided.

(b) Location. A drive-up menu sign shall be located in the drive-up window lane and the sign face shall not be conspicuously visible from the right-of-way.

(8) Display Board Signs. Display board signs shall be permitted on single-tenant and multiple-tenant buildings provided the following conditions are met. (Examples of display board signs include permanently affixed bulletin boards or encased display boards for posting of menus, specials, events, performances, and other temporary postings.) Display board signs shall be counted toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

Display Board Signs	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	1	1 per tenant
Maximum Sign Area	50 square feet	20 square feet per tenant
Height above Ground	6 feet maximum	6 feet maximum

(b) Postings. Postings on the display board sign shall not exceed the size of the display board sign. Postings shall not be required to obtain any type of permit.

(9) Directional Device Signs. Directional device signs shall be permitted for single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings provided the following conditions are met. Directional device signs shall not count toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

(a) Directional device signs may only be used to indicate vehicular points of entry or exit.

(b) Directional device signs shall not exceed three square feet in area per side per entrance. Up to 40 percent of the sign area may be a corporate logo.

(d) Directional device signs may be internally illuminated.

(e) Directional device signs shall not interfere with safe vehicular or pedestrian traffic circulation, obstruct the view of drivers entering or exiting, or be placed within a right-of-way.

(f) No more than two directional device signs shall be used per street frontage, and no more than four directional device signs shall be used per lot.

(1) Permits. Temporary signs shall be exempt from obtaining an improvement location permit, but shall comply with applicable standards.

(2) Location. Temporary signs shall be located a minimum of five feet from any right-of-way, edge of pavement, and curb associated with a street or driveway.

(3) Illumination. Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.

(b) Quantity.

(i) Single-Tenant Buildings. One standard temporary sign shall be permitted for each lot, except for corner lots. Two standard temporary signs shall be permitted for corner lots that have 200 feet or more of combined street frontage. However, standard temporary signs shall be located at least 80 feet from one another.

(ii) Multiple-Tenant Buildings. One standard temporary sign shall be permitted for each tenant.

(d) Height Above Ground. No part of a standard temporary sign shall be more than five feet above the ground unless the standard temporary sign is in a first floor window.

(b) Quantity.

(i) Single-Tenant Buildings. Two special temporary signs shall be permitted at any one time for a lot.

(ii) Multiple-Tenant Buildings. One special temporary sign shall be permitted for each tenant.

(d) Duration. A special temporary sign may stay in place for seven continuous days, no more than four times in any calendar year.

(e) Disqualification. Any lot with a permanent sign with changeable copy shall not qualify for a special temporary sign. [Ord. 1746-2023; Ord. 1352-2010; Ord. 1286-2008. UDO § 5.74.]

18.180.090 Industrial.

This sign standards section applies to the following zoning districts: I1, I2, I3, HI. The following standards shall apply:

(A) Project Applicability.

(1) Single-Tenant Building.

(a) Permanent Signs. Wall, ground, awning, window, and directional device signs shall be permitted for single-tenant buildings provided the conditions specified for single-tenant buildings are met, and the cumulative square footage of all permanent signs does not exceed two square feet of sign area per lineal foot of front façade, or 250 square feet, whichever is less.

(b) Temporary Signs. Standard temporary and special temporary signs shall be permitted for single-tenant buildings provided the conditions specified for single-tenant buildings are met.

(2) Multiple-Tenant Building.

(a) Permanent Signs. Wall, gateway, awning, window, and directional signs shall be permitted for multiple-tenant buildings provided the conditions specified for multiple-tenant buildings are met, and the cumulative square footage of all permanent signs does not exceed two square feet of sign area per lineal foot of front façade, but no single tenant shall have more than 250 square feet of sign area.

(b) Temporary Signs. Standard temporary and special temporary signs shall be permitted for multiple-tenant buildings provided the conditions specified for multiple-tenant buildings are met.

(B) Permanent Signs. Permanent signs shall be permitted as follows:

Wall Signs	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	1 per side of building; not to exceed 3	1 per tenant space
Maximum Sign Area	1.5 square feet per lineal foot of front façade; maximum of 200 square feet on front façade and 70 square feet on each other façade	1.5 square feet per lineal foot of front façade; maximum of 150 square feet on front façade and 50 square feet on each other façade
Changeable Copy Ratio	not permitted	not permitted
Maximum Projection from Building	12 inches	12 inches

(a) Illumination. Wall signs on single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings may be illuminated internally or by externally mounted lights.

(b) Multiple-Tenant Building Consistency. The sign envelope that tenants may use and the regulations to maintain consistent sign appearance shall be identified during the permitting process. The sign envelope shall not exceed 150 percent of the allowable wall sign area for each tenant space.

Ground Sign	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	1; or 2 for corner lots with a minimum of 200 feet of combined street frontage	not permitted
Maximum Sign Area	1.5 square feet per lineal foot of front façade; maximum 120 square feet	not permitted
Changeable Copy Ratio	80% of sign area may be changeable copy	not permitted
Height above Ground	8 feet maximum	not permitted

(a) Double-Sided. If a ground sign has two identical sides, back to back, only one side’s area counts toward the maximum cumulative square footage.

(c) Sign Separation. When two ground signs are permitted on the same lot, they shall be 70 feet or more from one another and located along different street frontages.

(e) Illumination. A ground sign may be illuminated internally or by externally mounted ground lighting.

(3) Gateway Signs. Gateway signs shall be permitted for multiple-tenant buildings that have a minimum of six tenants, a minimum of 12,000 square feet of main floor area, and provided the following conditions are met. (See subsection (B)(2) of this section, Ground Signs, for single-tenant buildings.) All gateway signs shall be counted toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

Gateway Sign	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	not permitted	1
Maximum Overall Sign Area	not permitted	1 square foot per lineal foot of front façade; maximum of 160 square feet
Maximum Tenant Sign Area	not permitted	50 square feet
Changeable Copy Ratio	not permitted	50% of sign area may be changeable copy
Height above Ground	not permitted	8 feet maximum

(a) Double-Sided. If a gateway sign has two identical sides, back to back, only one side’s area counts toward the maximum cumulative square footage.

(d) Illumination. A gateway sign may be illuminated internally or by externally mounted ground lighting.

Awning Sign	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	2	1 per tenant
Maximum Sign Area	40 square feet total	30 square feet per tenant
Maximum Projection from Building	6 feet	6 feet

(a) Illumination. Awning signs on single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings may be illuminated with externally mounted lights, but shall not be illuminated with backlighting.

Window Sign	Single-Tenant Building	Multiple-Tenant Building
Maximum Quantity	no limit	no limit
Maximum Sign Area	30 square feet per window	30 square feet per window
Height above Ground	14 feet maximum	14 feet maximum

(6) Directional Device Signs. Directional device signs shall be permitted for single-tenant buildings and multiple-tenant buildings provided the following conditions are met. Directional device signs shall not count toward the maximum cumulative square footage for permanent signs.

(a) Directional device signs may only be used to indicate vehicular points of entry or exit.

(b) Directional device signs shall not exceed three square feet in area per side per entrance. Up to 40 percent of the sign area may be a corporate logo.

(d) Directional device signs may be internally illuminated.

(e) Directional device signs shall not interfere with safe vehicular or pedestrian traffic circulation, obstruct the view of drivers entering or exiting, or be placed within a right-of-way.

(f) No more than two directional device signs shall be used per street frontage, and no more than four directional device signs shall be used per lot.

(1) Permits. Temporary signs shall be exempt from obtaining an improvement location permit, but shall comply with applicable standards.

(2) Location. Temporary signs shall be located a minimum of five feet from any right-of-way, edge of pavement, and curb associated with a street or driveway.

(3) Illumination. Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.

(b) Quantity.

(i) Single-Tenant Buildings. One standard temporary sign shall be permitted for each lot, except for corner lots. Two standard temporary signs shall be permitted for corner lots that have 200 feet or more of combined street frontage. However, standard temporary signs shall be located at least 80 feet from one another.

(ii) Multiple-Tenant Buildings. One standard temporary sign shall be permitted for each tenant.

(d) Height Above Ground. No part of a standard temporary sign shall be more than five feet above the ground unless the standard temporary sign is in a first floor window.

(b) Quantity.

(i) Single-Tenant Buildings. Two special temporary signs shall be permitted at any one time for a lot.

(ii) Multiple-Tenant Buildings. One special temporary sign shall be permitted for each tenant.

(d) Duration. A special temporary sign may stay in place for seven continuous days, no more than four times in any calendar year.

(e) Disqualification. Any lot with a permanent sign with changeable copy shall not qualify for a special temporary sign. [Ord. 1746-2023; Ord. 1352-2010; Ord. 1286-2008. UDO § 5.75.]