Lakewood City Zoning Code

18A.100 Signs

18A.100.005 Definitions.

See LMC 18A.10.180 for definitions relevant to this chapter. [Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]

18A.100.010 Purpose – Sign regulations.

The purpose of this chapter is to further the City’s efforts to foster an attractive City, which in turn encourages people to do business and live in Lakewood. This chapter is also intended to protect public safety through sign regulation. These goals are balanced with the business interest of attracting customers and public interest in free speech.

With these purposes in mind, it is the intent of this chapter to ensure that the use and regulation of signage is consistent with the public interest as follows:

A. Balance multiple goals including promoting economic development by enhancing the City’s appearance and creating an attractive community;

B. Provide minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property and the general welfare by regulating and controlling the design, quality of materials, construction, location, electrification and maintenance of all signs and sign structures;

C. Protect the public from hazardous conditions resulting from signs that are structurally unsafe, obscure vision of motorists, distract motorists, or interfere with traffic signs and signals;

D. Minimize overhead clutter for drivers and pedestrians;

E. Provide for types and sizes of signs appropriate to the land uses and zoning districts of the City;

F. Encourage well designed and properly maintained signs that are compatible both with surrounding land uses and the buildings to which they are appurtenant;

G. Encourage well designed signs which are compatible with the natural quality of the shoreline environment and adjacent land and water uses;

H. Provide the public with reasonable means to help them easily and safely locate businesses and other locations in Lakewood;

I. Recognize free speech rights by regulating signs in a content-neutral manner. [Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]

18A.100.030 Administration – Sign regulations.

A. A sign permit is required for all new signs or structural modifications to any existing sign visible from the public right-of-way except:

1. Signs visible from the public right-of-way that are under (2) square feet and total less than one (1) percent of the individual building facade.

2. Signs located inside of a building, painted on a window, or hanging inside of a window; provided, that window signs shall be limited to forty (40) percent of the window area.

3. Temporary signs as outlined in LMC 18A.100.070

B. Each individual permanent sign shall require a separate sign permit, except as specifically exempted in this section. Any sign for which a building permit is required under the International Building Code shall also obtain a building permit.

C. The Planning and Public Works (PPW) Director shall not issue a sign permit for a freestanding sign or modification of a freestanding sign if a nonconforming freestanding sign exists on the subject property or contiguously owned properties; nor issue a sign permit for a wall sign or modification of a wall sign if a nonconforming wall or roof sign exists on the subject property or contiguously owned properties, except as provided in LMC 18A.100.080, Nonconforming signs.

D. Signs Placed in Roundabouts. A right-of-way permit shall be required for any sign located in a roundabout. [Ord. 813 § 2, 2024; Ord. 794 § 2 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]

18A.100.040 Prohibited signs.

The following signs are prohibited in all zoning districts:

A. Roof signs.

B. Signs posted upon utility poles, traffic control devices, or other public utility devices.

C. Signs which, by virtue of their size, location, movement, coloring or manner of illumination, may be confused with traffic control signs or signals.

D. Posters, pennants, banners, streamers, string pennants, blinking or flashing or strobe lights, searchlights, strings, twirlers, propellers, flares, and other displays of a carnival nature, blimps, or inflatables except as permitted in conjunction with a temporary sign pursuant to LMC 18A.100.070.

E. Animated, emitting, moving, rotating, or visually projecting signs.

F. Signs affixed to a tree, shrub, rock or other natural object.

G. Public address systems or sound devices used in conjunction with any sign.

H. Abandoned signs.

I. Billboard signs, except as provided for in LMC 18A.100.080 Nonconforming signs.

J. Temporary signs installed at gateway locations or traffic islands located within the public right-of-way.

K. Signs installed in roundabouts, except when expressly allowed by the City Engineer via a right-of-way permit approved by the City of Lakewood Department of Planning and Public Works (PPW).

L. Feather banners. [Ord. 814 § 2, 2024; Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]

18A.100.050 General provisions.

The provisions of this section apply within all zoning districts citywide and include general rules for the placement and maintenance of all signs. See LMC 18A.100.090 for additional regulation of iconic signs.

1. No permanent sign shall be constructed, erected, or retained unless the sign and sign structure are constructed, erected, and as specified in the International Building Code or other applicable regulations.

a. The area of a sign means the area within a continuous perimeter enclosing the outer limits of the sign face, but not including structural elements which are not a part of the display.

b. When two (2) identical sign faces are placed back to back, the sign area shall be computed by the measurement of one of the sign faces. No more than two (2) faces are permitted per freestanding sign. The area of a spherical, cubical or polyhedral sign equals one-half the total surface area.

3. Area of Freestanding Letters. Freestanding letters and/or characters forming a sign or message shall be considered to occupy two-thirds of the combined overall background area.

4. Height of Signs. Maximum height of all freestanding signs or any part of the freestanding sign structure shall be ten (10) feet above average finished grade. Sign height shall be measured from the average finished grade at the sign foundation. The average finished grade for signs on grades lower than the adjacent right-of-way shall be considered the same as the average grade of the adjacent right-of-way. See Figure 12 following subsection (A)(7) of this section for grade exceptions.

5. Width of Signs. The maximum width of a freestanding sign structure shall be twelve (12) feet. Sign width shall be measured on the face side of the sign from one side of the face or any part of the sign structure to the farthest point on the opposite side of the face or part of the sign structure.

6. Illumination. External sign illumination shall be directed only towards the sign face or freestanding letters and shall be shielded in ways to prevent light and glare on adjacent properties.

7. Grade Exception. When the elevation at the base of a freestanding sign is at least five (5) feet below the elevation of the adjacent road, a single pole may be used to support the sign provided the portion of the sign above the elevation of the adjacent roadway has the appearance of a monument sign. See Figure 12 below.

a. All signs shall be maintained in a safe condition and in good repair per the Planning and Public Works (PPW) Director or designee. Any sign that is damaged shall be restored to a safe condition immediately. Failure to maintain a sign in a safe condition and in good repair shall be grounds for revocation of a sign permit. Any temporary sign that is poorly maintained must be replaced or is subject to removal.

i. All signs shall be free of tears, holes, chipping, cracking, peeling, fading or discoloration, graffiti, rust on any functional or nonfunctional component, and must not be battered, shredded or damaged.

ii. Any sign that has fallen is subject to removal.

iii. All illuminated sign faces must be maintain a consistent level of illumination.

9. Unsafe Signs. No sign or sign structure shall be constructed in such a manner or at such a location that it will obstruct access to any fire escape or other means of ingress or egress from a building or any exit corridor, exit hallway, or exit doorway. No sign or supporting structure shall cover, wholly or partially, any window or doorway in any manner that will substantially limit access to the building in case of fire.

1. Setbacks for Signs. All signs are permitted a zero-foot setback, except as provided in this chapter, provided the owner demonstrates to the City by reasonable evidence that the sign will not obstruct the clear sight zone as determined by the City Engineer.

2. Establishment of Property Lines. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner or an authorized representative to establish and clearly mark out any property line from which a sign setback measurement shall be taken. In the event of a dispute or discrepancy the Director may order an independent survey to ensure compliance with this chapter. The survey cost shall be charged to the sign applicant.

3. A sign shall not be affixed to a tree, shrub, rock or other natural object.

4. No sign may be affixed to a utility pole, or other public structure.

5. Signs shall not be mounted on any portion of the roof or extend above the roof line unless mounted on a parapet wall. Signs shall not extend above the top edge of the parapet wall.

6. No sign shall project into the vehicular or pedestrian public way, or be less than nine (9) feet above a pedestrian way.

7. No sign together with any supporting framework shall extend to a height above the maximum building height allowed in a zone.

8. Signs shall not cover architectural details such as, but not limited to, arches, sills, moldings, cornices, and transom windows.

9. Signs shall not obstruct traffic signals. The issuance of a sign permit as regulated by this code shall not relieve the permit holder from fully complying with the State of Washington or any other law governing the obstruction of any authorized traffic sign, signal or device.

10. Signs shall not obstruct vision clearance as determined by the City Engineer.

11. Unauthorized signs in the public right-of-way that the City Engineer determines to be located so as to present a hazard to the public health or safety may be immediately removed without prior notice.

12. Transmission Lines – Clearance. Horizontal and vertical clearance of signs or sign structures from power and communication transmission lines shall not be less than twelve (12) feet.

C. Flagpoles. No flagpole shall extend to a height above the maximum building height allowed in the zone. A flagpole greater than six (6) feet in height shall require a building permit. All flagpoles shall be set back eight (8) feet from all property lines. Flagpoles greater than twenty-five (25) feet in height shall be set back an additional foot for each foot in height above twenty-five (25) feet.

D. Digital Signs. The purpose of this subsection is to regulate how digital signage technology might be applied to sign types otherwise permitted by this chapter. It is not intended to allow more signs or larger signs than otherwise permitted by this chapter.

1. One digital sign is allowed per one hundred (100) feet of street frontage in nonresidential zones.

2. Maximum luminance of not more than 0.2 footcandles over ambient lighting conditions. All permitted digital signs shall be equipped with a sensor or other device that automatically determines ambient illumination and is programmed to automatically dim according to ambient light conditions. Digital sign illumination shall be measured in accordance with Night-time Brightness Level Recommendations for On-Premise Electronic Message Centers. (International Sign Association, August 2016). Exterior lighting shall comply with LMC 18A.60.095.

3. No motion allowed except for instantaneous change of message or image.

4. Minimum hold between messages: eight (8) seconds plus one and one-half (1.5) second transition fade.

5. Programming. To ensure that digital signs are programmed and continue to operate according to local standards, digital signs shall be designed for local on-site control and programing only.

E. Bus Shelter Signs. To support the provision of transit bus shelters in Lakewood, signs are permitted when provided in conjunction with the City-approved Pierce Transit Lakewood Bus Shelter Program, subject to the following requirements:

A bus shelter sign is an accessory sign that is structurally integrated into a bus shelter approved for design, construction, and location by Pierce Transit and the City of Lakewood.

1. The maximum sign area is forty-eight (48) square feet for the entire shelter structure.

2. Sign setback requirements are waived.

3. Sign separation requirements are waived.

4. Bus shelter signage is exclusive of signage limits of the lot on which it is located. [Ord. 833 § 2 (Exh. A), 2025; Ord. 813 § 2, 2024; Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]

18A.100.060 Provisions for permanent signs or continuous displays.

A. The permanent sign standards table presents the dimensional standards and permit requirements by zoning district for signs that are permanently installed or otherwise permitted for display without time restriction.

Zone Districts	Permanent Sign Standards
Zone Districts	Sign Type	Number Allowed	Sign Size (Min/Max)	Maximum Total Area	Maximum Height	Permit Rqd?
Residential (All R, MR, and MF Zones)
Subdivision	Monument	1 per primary entrance	0 sf./32 sf.		7'	Y
Each residential lot	All	1 per street frontage	0 sf./4 sf.	4 sf.	4' for picket	N
MF with more than 6 units	Monument	1 per primary entrance	0 sf./32 sf.		7'	Y
All other permitted nonresidential	Monument	1 per primary entrance	0/32 sf.		7'	Y
All other permitted nonresidential	Wall	Number limited by Total Area	0/50 sf.	5% of facade up to 50 sf		Y
Commercial/Industrial (Excluding Freeway)
	Monument (by frontage)					Y
	50' or less	1	16 sf./24 sf.	24 sf.	7'	Y
	More than 50'	Number limited by Total Area	24 sf./40 sf.	24 sf. plus 0.17 for each frontage foot over 50'	7'	Y
		A monument sign shall be separated from any other monument sign on the same property by a minimum 200'
	Pole (by frontage)
	Less than 250'	None
	250' to 500'	1 in trade for any 2 permitted Monument	24 sf./40 sf.		20'	Y
	Over 500'		24 sf. /48 sf.		20'	Y
		A pole sign shall be separated from any other monument and/or pole sign on the same property by a minimum 200'
	Wall		200 sf per sign or group	10% of facade		Y
	Window		40% of the window area on each wall.			N
Freeway (Select TOC, C1, C2, IBP, I1)
	Pole/Monument-Surface Street frontage	Same as Nonfreeway Commercial/Industrial				Y
	Pole – Freeway Frontage	1 additional pole sign per freeway frontage. Min 60 lf. surface street frontage req'd.	60 sf. min/ 200 sf. max. Must be within 50' of freeway row.	1 sq. ft. per lineal foot arterial frontage (min. 60 linear feet of surface street frontage to qualify for freeway pole sign)		Y
	Wall, Window	Same as Nonfreeway Commercial/Industrial
Open Space, Public, and Institutional (OSR1, OSR2, P1)
	Monument (by frontage)					Y
	50' or less	1	16 sf./24 sf.	24 sf.	7'	Y
	More than 50'	Number limited by Total Area	24 sf./40 sf.	24 sf. plus 0.17 for each frontage foot over 50'	7'	Y
		A monument sign shall be separated from any other monument sign on the same property by a minimum 200'
	Wall		200 per sign or group	10% of facade		Y
	Window		40% of the window area on each wall.			N

1. The following abbreviations are used in the table:

Min. / Max. = Minimum / Maximum; sf = square foot or feet; Y = Yes; N = No; Rqd.= Required; row = right-of-way.

2. Wall sign includes projecting, canopy, awning, and marquee signs.

3. Freeway Commercial/Industrial. TOC, C1, C2, IBP, NC2 and I1 zoning districts which abut I-5, SR 512, Tacoma Mall Boulevard, or the BNSF railroad right-of-way in Tillicum.

1. Wall signs shall not project more than eighteen (18) inches from the facade of the supporting structure.

2. Projecting signs shall not extend more than six (6) feet from the attached building.

a. For purposes of this section:

i. A “landlocked parcel” is a parcel which does not have frontage on a public street and access to the parcel is provided through an adjacent parcel via a recorded access easement, or is a parcel that has less than thirty (30) feet on a public street and may or may not have access on that street.

ii. A “host parcel” is the parcel which provides the access to a landlocked parcel, via an easement.

b. A host parcel may share its allocation of freestanding signage with the landlocked parcel. The host parcel is under no obligation to grant the landlocked parcel use of its property for an easement or to grant part of its signage allotment.

c. Freestanding signage for the landlocked parcel shall be placed adjacent to the recorded access easement and shall only advertise those businesses located on the landlocked parcel and/or the host parcel.

d. In the case of landlocked parcels utilizing a host parcel for signage, the signage for the landlocked parcel shall not be considered to be off-premises signage.

4. Landscaped Berm and Decorative Block-Edged Berm Alternatives for a Monument Sign. Landscaped berms or decorative block edged berms of two (2) feet or less in height shall not be included in the height calculations of a ground sign. Berms of more than two (2) feet in height shall be counted toward the sign height calculation. Landscaped berms shall have a slope ratio of not more than one to three (1:3) height-to-width, from the center of the berm to be considered a landscaped berm.

D. Integrated Sign Plans. Major employment centers within the NC1, NC2, CBD, TOC, C1, C2, IBP, I1 and I2 zoning districts may vary from the development standards of this section by obtaining approval of an integrated sign plan for the center.

1. The sign plan for the center shall be reviewed either separately or as part of the conditional use permit for the project.

2. In approving the sign plan for the center, the Hearing Examiner shall make a finding that the sign plan is proportionate to the intensity of the major commercial or employment center and consistent with the intent of this code. [Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]

18A.100.070 Provisions for temporary signs.

A. The following table presents the dimensional standards and permit requirements by zone district for temporary signs.

Temporary Sign Standards
Sign Type	Sign Size	Maximum Height	Duration
Residential (All R, MR, and MF Zones)
Temporary sign	24 sf. for banners and flags, 12 sf. for all other signs	• 6 ft. • Banners shall be hung < 24 ft.	–
Sandwich board or A-frame signs	7 sf. per sign face	3.5 ft.	6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., daily
Nonresidential Zones
Temporary sign	32 sf. for banners and flags, 12 sf. for all other signs	• 6 ft. • Banners shall be hung < 24 ft.	–
Sandwich board or A-frame signs	7 sf. per sign face	3.5 ft.	6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., daily
Open Space, Public, and Institutional (OSR1, OSR2, P1)
Large banner sign	32-80 sf.*	• Banners shall be hung < 24 ft.	–
Temporary sign	12 sf.	• 6 ft. • Banners shall be hung < 24 ft.	–
Sandwich board or A-frame signs	7 sf. per sign face	3.5 ft.	6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., daily
* maximum banner size is calculated using 32 sf. plus 1 square foot for every 100f of over 400f of street frontage.

Notes regarding location/placement:

1Portable signs may be located on sidewalks so long as a minimum of forty-eight (48) inches unobstructed sidewalk is maintained.

2Temporary sign types are not exempt from LMC 18A.100.040, Prohibited signs.

3Any sign located in the public right-of-way is subject to removal per LMC 18A.100.050(B)(11)

4All temporary signs must meet the maintenance standards identified in LMC 18A.100.050(A)(8)

1. The following abbreviations are used in the table:

Min. / Max. = Minimum / Maximum; sf = square foot or feet; Y = Yes; N = No; Req’d.= Required; row = right-of-way.

a. Temporary signs, as defined by this section, are exempt from standard permit requirements. Temporary signs that comply with the requirements of this subsection shall not be included in the determination of the type, number, or area of permanent signs allowed on a property.

b. Permission. The party posting the temporary sign is solely responsible for obtaining the permission of the property owner before posting their temporary sign. The property owner is able to remove any unauthorized sign on their property.

c. Illumination. Illumination of any temporary sign is prohibited.

2. Sandwich Board or A-Frame Signs. Sandwich board signs that comply with the requirements in this subsection shall not be included in the determination of the type, number, or area of permanent signs allowed on a property.

a. Hours of Display. Signs shall not be displayed on any premises before 6:00 a.m. and shall be removed each day at or before 10:00 p.m.

i. If a sign is located on a public or private sidewalk, a minimum of four (4) feet of unobstructed sidewalk clearance must be maintained between the sign and any building or other obstruction.

ii. A sign may not be placed on a sidewalk less than four (4) feet wide.

iii. Portable signs shall be weighted, temporarily secured, or strategically placed so as to avoid being carried away by high winds. [Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]

18A.100.080 Nonconforming signs.

A. Any sign which does not conform to the sign standards within this chapter, for which a permit was issued by Pierce County prior to February 28, 1996, and which was constructed, erected, and maintained in compliance with applicable Pierce County regulations shall be regarded as a legal nonconforming sign; excluding those signs that are prohibited under LMC 18A.100.040, Prohibited signs.

B. Nonconforming Sign Permits. Changes to nonconforming signs, as allowed pursuant to this chapter, shall be permitted by documenting the nature and extent of the change using a sign permit.

C. Any legal nonconforming sign which is structurally altered, relocated, or replaced shall immediately be brought into compliance with all of the provisions of this title, excluding the repair, and/or restoration of a sign to a safe condition. Normal maintenance shall be permitted on any part of a sign or sign structure without loss of nonconforming status. Sign face changes that do not result in an increase of the nonconformity shall be allowed, except as specifically prohibited in this chapter.

D. Billboards. The following requirements shall pertain to all billboards located within the City:

1. The total number of billboard faces within the City of Lakewood shall not exceed the total number of billboard faces existing on the date of incorporation of the City.

2. The demolition or removal of any billboard face reduces the number of allowable billboard faces by the number removed.

3. In the event that the City of Lakewood annexes areas containing billboards after the date of incorporation, the total number of allowable billboard faces shall be increased by the number of faces existing in such areas on the effective date of annexation.

4. Any billboard sign in existence on the date of incorporation, or on the effective date of annexation, shall be considered nonconforming.

5. Removal or demolition of a billboard shall require the issuance of a demolition permit for the removal of the existing billboard. Billboard removal or demolition shall be completed within ninety (90) days of demolition permit issuance.

6. Billboards shall not be altered or modified, except for the following:

a. Ordinary and necessary maintenance and repairs that do not change the size, shape, orientation, height, or location of billboards shall not require a zoning certification, but may require a building permit. Billboard copy replacement may occur at any time and is exempt from the requirement for permits.

b. Billboards that have any projections that extend more than three (3) feet out from the surface of the billboard face shall not be modified, except to remove or reduce such projections.

c. Billboards that contain, include, or are illuminated by any flashing, intermittent, or moving lights shall not be altered or modified, except to remove or reduce such lights. Billboards shall not include lighting unless it is effectively shielded so that the light is directed to the billboard face and prevents beams or rays of light from being directed at any portion of the traveled ways of the highway or airways, or is of such low intensity or brilliance as not to cause glare or to impair the vision of the driver of any motor vehicle. Billboards found to have excessive illumination, at the sole discretion of the City, shall be modified in accordance with the City’s instructions. Exterior lighting shall comply with LMC 18A.60.095.

1. The following situations will require removal of existing nonconforming signs:

a. In conjunction with any administrative use permit, conditional use permit, variance, subdivision, change in use, or building permit application for an expansion or alteration (including new structures) on the property on which the sign is located, where the cost of the expansion, alteration, or new construction is greater than twenty-five (25) percent of the value of the existing structure(s) on the site. This calculation shall include cumulative value, adjusted for inflation, of all expansions, alterations, and new construction initiated since incorporation of the City.

b. Within ninety (90) days of the demolition or destruction of any portion of a building containing the use to which a nonconforming sign is accessory, where the value of that portion of the building is greater than fifty (50) percent of the appraised value of the entire building.

c. Within ninety (90) days of damage of the sign by catastrophic events, such as earthquakes, floods and wind, vandalism, fire or other casualty such that the cost of repair and restoration of the sign, to the same or a more conforming design, exceeds fifty (50) percent of the cost of replacing the sign with a conforming sign. The Building Official may require that such sign be removed or repaired in less than ninety (90) days if the sign is deemed to be an immediate danger to the public.

d. Upon notice by the City that the sign is in a state of disrepair, is unsafe, or may become a danger to the public, providing the costs of repair and restoration of the sign exceeds fifty (50) percent of the cost of replacing the sign with a conforming sign.

e. Upon notice by the City that the sign constitutes a traffic hazard.

F. Any signs not removed within the time limit specified in subsection (E) of this section, or as otherwise ordered by the City, shall be deemed a public nuisance, subject to the removal provisions of this chapter, and shall be removed by the City if the sign owner or property owner fails to do so after being so ordered by the Planning and Public Works (PPW) Director. Costs, including administrative and indirect costs of said removal, shall be borne by the sign and/or property owner and may be recovered by the City, if necessary, by placing a lien on the property from which the sign has been removed. [Ord. 813 § 2, 2024; Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]

18A.100.090 Iconic signs.

This section establishes the criteria and procedures specific to iconic signs as defined in LMC 18A.10.180. The intent of this provision is to allow for iconic signs that represent a business or institution originally founded in Lakewood or the Puget Sound region prior to 2005 and, by virtue of their distinctive design, historical context, cultural significance, or long-standing community value, contribute meaningfully to the identity of Lakewood or the Puget Sound region.

An iconic sign may be allowed per the variance process included in Chapter 18A.30 LMC, Article X, even if it does not meet placement or dimensional standards in this chapter, if its unique design or artistic style, separate from its message or content, has significant cultural or historical value. This section shall not be used to authorize increases in sign size or deviations from standards solely for commercial or aesthetic preference.

A. Consistent with the review procedures in Chapter 18A.20 LMC, a sign permit is required for each iconic sign. The City may impose conditions of approval, limitations or restrictions, provided such conditions do not regulate the content of speech.

B. The Director may approve an iconic sign if all of the following criteria are met, each of which are given equal weight:

1. The sign represents a business or institution originally founded in Lakewood or the Puget Sound region prior to 2005;

2. The sign’s placement, design or other features does not pose a risk to public health, safety, or welfare;

3. The sign is consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and/or applicable subarea plan;

4. The sign is associated with nonresidential use and may only be located in commercial, industrial or mixed use zones;

5. The sign is permanent and not a temporary sign as outlined in LMC 18A.100.070;

6. The sign is not located in the public right-of-way or roundabout;

7. The sign is not a billboard sign;

8. The sign’s design or artistic elements demonstrate historical, cultural, or community significance to Lakewood or the surrounding region;

9. The sign materials and/or design reflect a distinct period of construction or demonstrate notable aesthetic quality, creativity, or innovation;

10. The sign contributes to placemaking and a strong sense of identity within its context;

11. The sign enhances the streetscape for all modes of transportation;

12. The sign demonstrates a recognizable architectural style or visual appearance;

13. The sign is appropriately scaled and integrated with the associated building or structure;

14. The sign does not contain blinking, chasing, moving or rotating lights, and all fluorescent lighting is adequately baffled; and

15. The sign is not located off-premises. [Ord. 833 § 2 (Exh. A), 2025.]