19.60.400 Sensitive zones – Basic signage allowance.
In agricultural, residential estates, R-1, R-2, R-3 and MHP zones (“sensitive zones”), the signage described in this section is allowed, subject to permit requirements. Additional signage may be allowed, as described in the separate regulations for each particular zone, or particular uses therein.
A. Basic Signage Allowance. For each legal parcel in any of the sensitive zones, either one wall sign or one freestanding sign is allowed. The area shall not exceed one and one-half square feet. For a freestanding sign the height shall not exceed six feet, and the sign shall be set back from the property line or curbline (whichever is closer to the interior of the parcel) by a minimum of 10 feet. In the residential estates, R-1 and R-2 zones, such signs shall not display commercial messages.
B. Public and Quasi-Public Uses Within Sensitive Zones. In addition to the basic signage allowance, parcels on which are located legally operating public and quasi-public uses, including but not limited to religious uses (churches, chapels, synagogues, mosques, etc.), emergency services (fire, police, hospital, etc.) and educational uses (schools, day care centers, etc.), the following signage is allowed:
1. One permanent wall sign, the area of which shall not exceed 30 square feet. The wall sign may be illuminated.
2. One changeable copy sign, the area of which shall not exceed 50 square feet and 12 feet in height. If such sign is freestanding, then it shall be set back at least 10 feet from all streets.
C. Public and Quasi-Public Special Event Signs. Any public or quasi-public establishment in a sensitive zone may display temporary promotional signs in conjunction with a special event. Said signs may consist of A- and I-frame signs and signs on paper, cardboard, plastic or fabric.
1. The signs shall:
a. Be located on the premises of the establishment having the special event;
b. Not create a traffic hazard because of the distractive character to motorists of any sign or the cumulative effect of all the signs on the lot;
c. Not unreasonably obscure existing signs or adjacent properties;
d. Not interfere with internal circulation or eliminate required parking.
2. Only one freestanding sign shall be allowed on each street frontage. The freestanding sign shall not be more than eight feet in height or contain more than 40 square feet of sign area.
3. Not more than six permits allowing special event signage shall be issued to an establishment in any one calendar year.
4. The maximum time limit for displaying special event signs for any one special event shall not exceed 14 consecutive days.
5. Pennants may be used only for safety and precautionary purposes.
6. The applicant shall submit a statement describing the commencement and ending date of the special event. The applicant shall also submit a site plan indicating the location and area of signs. Each permit shall also be accompanied by the required filing fee(s). (Ord. 2924 § 2, 2003).