§ 17.08.070. General provisions.

All signs shall comply with the following provisions:

A.

Construction shall satisfy the requirements of the Uniform Sign Code;

B.

Except for exempt signs, all signs shall be permanently attached to a building or the ground;

C.

Signs attached to a building shall not exceed the height of the building, except under the provisions of Sections 17.08.080 and 17.08.090;

D.

Lighting directed on or internal to any sign shall be shaded, screened or directed so that the light intensity or brightness shall not adversely affect neighboring property or motor vehicle safety;

E.

All signs together with their supports, braces, and guys shall be maintained in a safe and secure manner;

F.

The ratio of the area of the sign support, framing structure, and/or other decorative features which contain no written or advertising copy, to the sign cabinet shall not be greater than 1:1;

G.

A clearview triangle shall be maintained at all driveways and curb cuts for vision safety purposes. (See Section 17.05.040);

H.

No freestanding signs shall be placed in the clearview triangle established in Section 17.05.040 of this title;

I.

Except as otherwise specified, signs are not subject to the structural setback requirements of this title; provided that no posts, supports or sign foundation shall encroach upon public or private road right-of-way;

J.

Sign installation shall conform to the State Electrical Code where applicable.

Any exterior lighting must be shielded and directed away from adjoining streets or residential uses.

(Ord. 2507 §§ 4, 5, 2006; Ord. 2274 § 1 (part), 2000)