Signs on Residential Properties

  • 17.75.100 - Standards for all signs on residential properties.

    Signs on residential properties shall comply with the standards provided in this section and, as applicable, in Section 17.75.080 (General Requirements for All Signs). Unless otherwise indicated, all signs require a sign permit or an approved sign program.

    TABLE 17.75.100-1 SIGNS ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES

    Sign TypeMaximum NumberMaximum Sign AreaMaximum Sign Structure HeightIllumination per 17.75.080(C)SetbackOther requirements
    Architectural sign
    (permanent)    		1 per walln/an/aInternal or externaln/a- Permit required
    - Width: max 75 percent of wall
    - Lettering height minimum six inches maximum 12 inches
    - Must not project more than eight inches from wall
    - Only for housing developments of six or more units
    Flags
    (permanent/temporary)    		n/a15 sq ft/flag
    30 sq ft total    		12 ftExternal5 ft from property line- Securely attached to flagpole
    - flagpole height may be extended to 16 ft with a site plan review.
    Freestanding signs
    (permanent; monument and ground-mounted directory signs)    		1 per entrance40 sq ft6 ftInternal or external5 ft from property line- Permit required
    - Subdivision housing developments 60 or more units only
    - Max. width: six ft, including structure. Sign structures larger than 4 sq ft or taller than three ft shall include a sign base with an aggregate width of at least 40 percent of the width of the sign face
    Subdivision signs
    (temporary)    		1 sign per 15 units20 sq ft per 15 units6 ftExternal5 ft from property line- Permit required
    - Max 12 months
    - Only for housing developments of six or more units
    Yard Signs
    (temporary)    		3 signs5 sq ft/sign- Inverted L: six ft from lowest grade
    - Other yard signs three ft from lowest grade    		Not permittedMin 2 ft from vehicular right-of-way- No encroachment or overhang onto public property
    Wall Signs
    (permanent)    		1 per property4 sq ftNot above building heightExternaln/a- Permit required
    - Cannot protrude more than 2 inches from wall of structure

     

    A.

    Architectural Signs. The following standards apply to permanent architectural signs on residential properties (see Figure 17.75.100.1).


    Figure 17.75.100.1
    Figure 17.75.100.1

    1.

    Permit required.

    2.

    Maximum Number. One sign per decorative, fence, or retaining wall for developments of six units or more. The purpose of this limitation is to ensure that signs can be erected at all entrances to a development so as to be visible to vehicles arriving at the property.

    3.

    Maximum Area. Not applicable.

    4.

    Maximum Height. Signs shall not project above the wall on which they are placed.

    5.

    Maximum Width. Sign lettering shall not cover more than 75 percent of the width of the wall.

    6.

    Illumination. May be internally or externally illuminated consistent with Section 17.75.080.C.

    7.

    Lettering Height: Minimum six inches; Maximum 12 inches.

    8.

    Must not project more than eight inches from wall.

    B.

    Flags. The following standards apply to flags on residential properties (see Figure 17.75.100.2).


    Figure 17.75.100.2
    Figure 17.75.100.2

    1.

    No permit required.

    2.

    Maximum Area. Individual flags shall not exceed 15 square feet; total flag area per property shall not exceed 30 square feet per property.

    3.

    Maximum Height. Maximum 12 feet from highest point of the pole to finished grade. Flag pole height may be extended to 16 feet with a site plan review.

    4.

    Illumination. May be externally illuminated consistent with Section 17.75.080(C).

    5.

    Setback: five feet from property line; flag or flagpole shall not cross over the property line.

    6.

    A flag shall be securely attached to a flagpole.

    C.

    Freestanding Signs. The following standards apply to permanent freestanding signs (ground-mounted directory signs and monument signs) on all residential properties (see Figures 17.75.100.3 and 17.75.100.4).


    Figure 17.75.100.3
    Figure 17.75.100.3


    Figure 17.75.100.4
    Figure 17.75.100.4

    1.

    Permit required.

    2.

    Maximum Number. One per entrance.

    3.

    Maximum Sign Area. Forty square feet.

    4.

    Maximum Structure Height. Six feet.

    5.

    Maximum Width. Six feet, including structure. Sign structures larger than four square feet or taller than three feet shall include a sign base with an aggregate width of at least 40 percent of the width of the sign face.

    6.

    Setback. Minimum five feet from a property line; the setback may be increased to ensure safe motorist visibility.

    7.

    Only permitted for subdivisions of 60 or more units.

    8.

    Illumination. Internally or externally illuminated consistent with Section 17.75.080(C).

    D.

    Subdivision and Construction Signs, Temporary. The following standards apply to temporary subdivision or construction signs on residential properties (see Figure 17.75.100.5)


    Figure 17.75.100.5
    Figure 17.75.100.5

    1.

    Permit required.

    2.

    Maximum Number: One sign per 15 units.

    3.

    Limited to housing developments of six or more units.

    4.

    Maximum Structure Height. Six feet.

    5.

    Maximum Area. Twenty square feet per 15 units.

    6.

    Illumination. External.

    7.

    Setback. Five feet from property line.

    8.

    Time Limitation: Twelve months (may be renewed).

    E.

    Wall Signs. The following standards apply to permanent wall signs (see Figure 17.75.100.6).


    Figure 17.75.100.6
    Figure 17.75.100.6

    1.

    No permit required.

    2.

    Maximum Number. One per property.

    3.

    Maximum Area. Four square feet.

    4.

    Maximum Height. Sign is not to be displayed above top of the structures.

    5.

    Illumination. Limited, external, and away from other properties.

    6.

    Projection. Maximum two inches from building surface.

    F.

    Yard Signs. The following standards apply to yard signs on residential properties (see Figures 17.75.100.7, 17.75.100.8, and 17.75.100.9). A permit is not required.


    Figure 17.75.100.7
    Figure 17.75.100.7


    Figure 17.75.100.8
    Figure 17.75.100.8


    Figure 17.75.100.9
    Figure 17.75.100.9

    1.

    No permit required.

    2.

    Maximum Number: Three per property.

    3.

    Maximum Area: Five square feet per sign.

    4.

    Maximum Height. Inverted L signs: five feet measured from lowest grade. All other yard signs: three feet measured from lowest grade.

    5.

    Illumination. Not allowed.

    6.

    Setback: No part of the sign shall encroach upon or hang over a public walkway or trail, but in no event shall any part of the sign structure be placed less than two feet from any vehicular travel lane, including overhang.

    (Ord. No. 652, § 2, 11-16-21)